Portable shade provider

Abstract

One embodiment of a portable shade maker includes a collapsible cart and a telescoping and tiltable umbrella for the protection and comfort of individuals conducting activities that is lightweight and easy to relocate according to the chosen activity. The load platform can have a flange base that can accept and secure an umbrella. In addition, it can be used to carry supplies, tools, and activity equipment on its load platform to the destination location.

Claims

1. A shade producing apparatus comprising: a pushcart having a collapsible handle, wheels, and a load platform; an umbrella member having a telescoping and tiltable pole; said telescoping and tiltable pole being attached to a telescoping auxiliary pole; wherein said telescoping auxiliary pole is secured to a flange base that is mounted to the load platform; wherein the load platform includes a front edge and a back edge positioned adjacent to the wheels, wherein the flange base is positioned substantially closer to the back edge than to the front edge; wherein the apparatus further comprises a double tube connector that is attached to the collapsible handle to receive the umbrella member.

2. The shade producing apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a number of multipronged anchoring staples that secure the load platform to the ground.

3. The shade producing apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a fitted weight that can be fitted on the top of the load platform.

4. The shade producing apparatus of claim 1 wherein the telescoping auxiliary telescoping pole is secured to the flange base using a locking pin threaded through holes of at a bottom of said auxiliary pole and said flange base.

5. The shade producing apparatus of claim 1 wherein the telescoping auxiliary pole is secured to the flange base using a set screw that is part of said flange base.

6. The shade producing apparatus of claim 1 wherein the flange base is secured to the load platform using nuts and bolts.

7. A shade producing apparatus comprising: a pushcart having a pushcart having a collapsible handle, wheels, and a load platform; an umbrella member having a telescoping and tiltable pole; said telescoping and tiltable pole being attached to a telescoping auxiliary pole; wherein said telescoping auxiliary pole is secured to a flange base that is mounted to the load platform; the load platform has a length and a width and the umbrella member has an open width that is at least twice as wide as at least one of the length and width of the load platform; wherein the apparatus further comprises a double tube connector that is attached to the collapsible handle to receive the umbrella member.

8. The shade producing apparatus of claim 7 wherein the load platform folds flat against a main frame of the pushcart and collapsible handlebar to provide compactness for greater stability to the umbrella member.

9. A shade producing apparatus comprising: a pushcart having a collapsible handle, wheels, and a load platform; an umbrella member having a telescoping and tiltable pole; said telescoping and tiltable pole being attached to a telescoping auxiliary pole; wherein said telescoping auxiliary pole is secured to a flange base that is mounted to the load platform; the collapsible handle is spaced apart from the wheels by a vertical distance and the umbrella member has a top center that is spaced apart from the handle by a distance that is greater than the vertical distance; wherein the apparatus further comprises a double tube connector that is attached to the collapsible handle to receive the umbrella member.

Description

DRAWINGS

Figures

(1) FIG. 1 Shows various aspects of the Portable Shade Provider with a tiltable umbrella attached to a foldable pushcart in accordance with one embodiment.

(2) FIG. 2 Shows the foldable pushcart in its deployed position.

(3) FIG. 3 Shows the foldable pushcart in the closed position.

(4) FIG. 4 Shows the foldable pushcart in it's partially deployed/closed position

(5) FIG. 5 Shows the double tube connector.

(6) FIG. 6 Shows the flange base.

(7) FIG. 7 Shows various anchoring embodimentsweights were not included in drawing since they could take on any shape, size and material that would fit on the load platform.

(8) TABLE-US-00002 Drawings Reference Numerals 1. Umbrella 2a. Umbrella telescoping pole 2b. Auxiliary telescoping pole 3. Double tube connector 4. Adjustment lock 5. Flange base 6. Retractable handlebar 7. Telescoping rod 8. Snap lock 9. Crossbar 10. Sliding handlebar sockets 11. Socket seat 12. Pivotable connector 13. Load Platform 14. Load platform hinge 15. Wheel frame 16. Gear assembly 17. Wheel 18. Handle cushion 19. Outer tube of telescoping rod 20. Inner tube of telescoping rod 21. Main Frame 22. Adjustment nut and bolt 23. Locking pin 24. Set Screw 25. Load platform bracing 26. Anchoring stakes 27. Anchoring weights 28. Push lock

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3First Embodiment

(9) One embodiment of the Portable Shade Provider is shown in FIG. 1 wherein an Umbrella 1 with a tiltable and telescoping pole 2a attaches to an auxiliary telescoping pole 2b that is secured to the flange base 5 which is attached to the load platform 13 using nuts 29 and bolts 30. To secure said umbrella, a double tube connector 3 and is attached to the top handle 6 of the Pushcart FIG. 1. The auxiliary pole 2b is then passed through said double tube connector 3 to said flange base 5 of the pushcart FIG. 2. Various means of staking 26 are employed around the load platform spokes of 28 to secure the Portable Shade Protector Provider to the ground or pavement A weight 27 can then be fitted on the load platform 13.

OperationFIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

(10) The manner of operating the Portable Shade Provider is to first push down on the load platform 13 which will engage the gear assembly 16 simultaneously pushing out the wheels 17. Next, disengage the spring aided snap lock 8 and pull up on the top handlebar 6 until it snaps into place on the top crossbar 9. At this time, anchor the load platform 13 to the earth by means of stakes and or weights 26 by deploying said stakes around the load platform bracing 25. Weights 27 can be deployed by fitting them on the load platform 13.

(11) Attach the flange base 5 to the load platform 13 with nuts 29 and bolts 30 placed through the holes in the load platform bracing 25. Next, pass the auxiliary umbrella pole 2b through the double tube connector 3 to fit into the flange base 5. Now secure 2b to the flange base by tightening the set screw 24 and/or threading the locking pin 23 through the holes in the wall of said flange base 5 and the lined up holes at the base of the said auxiliary telescoping pole 2b. Finally, take umbrella 1 and its telescoping pole 2a and place it over the slightly smaller diameter said auxiliary telescoping pole 2b. and engage the adjustment lock 4 of auxiliary telescoping (umbrella)pole 2b. Adjust the tilt and height of the umbrella 1 to accommodate both the user and the activity.