Portable, adjustable, privacy, wind and shade apparatus

Abstract

A portable apparatus that provides privacy, wind reduction, and shade to a desired location is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a shade fabric that fits over vertical posts, each post has a ground stake attached to the bottom end. The ground stakes allow for simple placement and securing the unit in desired locations. For additional stability, a horizontal pole fits to the top of a two vertical posts by using connectors that hold the vertical posts in place. The center connecter is adjustable so the apparatus can positioned at various angles. The apparatus can easily be repositioned or relocated throughout the day as the sun moves or the wind shifts. The unit is light weight and can easily be taken apart, the fabric rolled up, and all parts fit into a carry bag for convenient transportation and storing while not in use.

Claims

1. A portable, adjustable, privacy, wind and shade apparatus comprising, in combination: a fabric that fits over tubular vertical posts; a set three of tubular vertical posts; a pair of tubular horizontal poles; a pair of connectors that connect to the vertical posts and to the horizontal poles; a ground stake attached to the end of each vertical post; a carry bag for transporting and or storage.

2. The portable, adjustable, privacy, wind and shade apparatus as set forth in claim 1, wherein the tubular vertical posts are telescoping.

3. The portable, adjustable, privacy, wind and shade apparatus as set forth in claim 1, and further including more than three vertical posts for larger units.

4. The portable, adjustable, privacy, wind and shade apparatus as set forth in claim 1, and further including an adjustable connector that connects to a pair of horizontal poles and to the center vertical post; so that the apparatus can be positioned at an angle.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

[0007] The detail structure, the applied principle, the function and the effectiveness of the present invention can be more fully understood with reference to the following description and accompanying drawings, in which:

[0008] FIG. 1 is a perspective illustration of the embodiment of the present invention.

[0009] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 1 positioned at an angle.

[0010] FIG. 3 is a perspective illustration of the carry bag for placing all parts of apparatus during transport or storage.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0011] Referring to FIG. 1 shade fabric 102, or other type of fabric, fits over vertical posts 104 that have ground stakes 106 on the bottom to that stake into the ground, or large plant pots, to secure unit 100 in desired location. For additional stability, horizontal poles 108 fit to connectors 110 that fit to the top of vertical posts 104. The vertical posts 104 may be adjustable by twist and lock, snap pins, or other means for extending or recessing the posts to desired heights. The center connector 112 can be adjusted so that the unit can be set up at desired angles. The unit 100 is shown as it would be set up straight as to create a privacy wall or to shade a desired area. The shade fabric 102, filters sun rays and reduces temperature in shaded area, reduces the impact of wind, and restricts the view of an area.

[0012] Referring to FIG. 2 is a view of the unit 100 of FIG. 1 shown with the center connector 112 adjusted at an angle which gives the unit more stability in windy conditions and provides more options for desired placement around a patio, a swimming pool, a picnic area, a dog house, a camp site, etc.

[0013] Referring to FIG. 3 showing the carry bag 300 for transport of the embodiment of the present invention includes a shoulder strap 302, and a drawstring 304 to tighten the top of the carry bag 300 to hold in all parts of unit 100 of FIG. 1 during transport or storage.

[0014] While the invention has been described with respect to preferred embodiment, it will be clear to those skilled in the art that modifications and improvements may be made to the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited by the specific illustrative embodiment, but only by the appended claims.