Outdoor Parasol with Plug-in Power Supply Device

Abstract

A plug-in power supply device for outdoor leisure products, such as parasols, which feature a lifting handle casing. A handle is set on the casing and the lifting handle casing is installed at the middle section of the solar parasol's pole; on the top of the pole a canopy and an exposed solar panel outside the canopy are installed. Within the pole, an electric wire is set, one end of which is connected to the solar panel and the other end to the circuit board in the lifting handle casing. On one side of the lifting handle casing a recess is provided for a portable and detachable power unit to be snapped in. On the outer side of the portable power unit, a USB charger and outlet is provided. The portable power unit can be either attached to or detached from the parasol when in use. A cell phone can be charged when connected with the portable power unit through the USB charger and outlet.

Claims

1. A solar-powered parasol comprising a support pole with a solar panel mounted thereon, a canopy, and a plurality of ribs for supporting said canopy, the pole having a lifting mechanism therein for raising and lowering said ribs with a controlling crank operatively connected therewith, said crank being housed in a casing, said casing having a recess formed therein and receiving a portable power unit, said pole further including a solar panel with a power cord connected thereto, said power cord terminating at said recess for charging said power unit.

2. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 1 in which said power unit is releasably secured in said recess.

3. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 2 in which said power unit includes a USB charging port and a USB charger outlet.

4. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 1 in which said power unit includes a USB charging port and a USB charger outlet, and at least one light fixture is operatively connected to said solar panel and said power unit.

5. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 1 in which said power unit includes a retaining clip for retaining said power unit in said recess.

6. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 5 in which said recess includes a circuit board for receiving electrical power from said solar panel and transferring the power to said power unit for charging said power unit.

7. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 6 in which said power unit is detachable from said recess and serves as a mobile power bank.

8. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 1 in which said recess includes a circuit board for receiving electrical power from said solar panel and transferring the power to said power unit for charging said power unit.

9. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 8 in which said power unit is detachable from said recess and serves as a mobile power bank.

10. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 1 in which said power unit is detachable from said casing for serving as a mobile power bank.

11. A solar powered parasol comprising an elongated support pole, a canopy, and a plurality of extendable ribs for supporting said canopy, a cranking mechanism disposed on said pole and operable to extend and retract said ribs, a casing for housing said cranking mechanism with a recess formed therein, a portable power unit releasably secured in said recess and having a chargeable battery therein, a solar panel mounted on said pole and being electrically connected to said portable power unit for charging said battery.

12. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 11 in which said power unit includes a USB charging port and a USB charger outlet.

13. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 11 in which said power unit includes a USB charging port and a USB charger outlet, and at least one light fixture is operatively connected to said solar panel and said power unit.

14. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 11 in which said power unit includes a retaining clip for retaining said power unit in said recess.

15. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 11 in which said recess includes a circuit board for receiving electrical power from said solar panel and transferring the power to said power unit for charging said power unit.

16. A solar-powered parasol as defined in claim 11 in which said power unit is detachable from said casing for serving as a mobile power bank.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the solar parasol;

[0009] FIG. 2 is a cross-section view of the lifting device showing the portable power unit installed; and

[0010] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the lifting device and portable power unit.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0011] To understand the technical solutions of the device more intuitively and completely, its nonrestrictive features will be illustrated as follows, along with the attached diagrams:

[0012] As shown in FIGS. 1-3, a plug-in power supply device for outdoor leisure products is disclosed, which includes a lifting handle casing 1. A handle 2 is set on the casing 1 and the lifting handle casing 1 is installed substantially in the middle of the solar parasol 100's pole 3. On the top of this pole 3, a canopy 4 and an exposed solar panel 5 outside the canopy 4 are set. In the pole 3, an electric wire 6 is set, one end of which is connected to the solar panel 5 and the other end to the circuit board 7 in the lifting handle casing 1. On one side of the lifting handle casing 1, a portable and detachable power unit 8 is installed, in a recess 9, designed for the portable power unit 8 to be snapped in. On the outer side of the portable power unit 8, a USB charger and outlet 12 is set.

[0013] The rope connected to the handle 2 is set in the pole 3, and lifting of the parasol is controlled by stretching and shortening the rope

[0014] LED lights 16 are distributed on ribs 14 at the bottom of the canopy 4, which can function as lighting.

[0015] A protective cover 15 is set outside the USB charger and outlet 12, which can prevent water and dust intrusion.

[0016] A recess 9 is formed in the casing for receiving the portable power unit 8. The recess is flared outwardly on each side 18 for the user to be able to manipulate the portable power unit when inserting and removing the unit from the recess. The portable power unit is secured with a flexible clip 20 at the upper edge thereof. A connector plug 2 extends outwardly from the back of the portable power unit and connects the circuit board 7 to terminal 24 which is connected to the electric wire and power supply. Switches 26 and 28 are provided to operate the LED lights.

[0017] Therefore, when the portable power unit 8 is secured in the recess, it can be charged by the solar panel 5. Since the portable power unit is detachable, the fully-charged power unit can be either attached to or detached from the parasol when in use. A cell phone can be charged when connected with the portable power unit through the USB charger and outlet, which is convenient for use.

[0018] The portable power unit 8 can be removed and connected to a universal cell phone charger for charging, and also used as a mobile power bank to charge cell phones, laptop computers and other devices.

[0019] The portable power unit 8, being installed on the lifting handle casing 1, is a convenient application of the device. The power unit 8 can also be installed on other positions of parasols and can supply power for LED lights. Installation location may be selected based on the specific environment for use.

[0020] Of course, the above is only one embodiment of this disclosure; the scope of the claims is not limited to this model. All simple decorations or equivalent structure changes by using the specifications and the schematic contents of this disclosure shall be included in the patent protection scope.