Portable shade provider

Abstract

One embodiment of a portable shade maker comprises 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 member having a collapsible handle and wheels that fold in simultaneously; an umbrella member having a telescoping and tiltable pole. This umbrella pole can be attached to a telescoping auxiliary pole. The 2 poles then can be secured to a flange base that is mounted and secured to the load platform of said pushcart.

2. The shade producing embodiment of claim 1 further comprises a double tube clamp that is adjustable and secured to the top of said pushcart handlebar.

3. The shade producing embodiment of claim 1 further comprises a number of multipronged anchoring staples that secure the loading platform to the ground.

4. The shade producing embodiment of claim 1 further comprises a fitted weight that can be fitted on the top of the load platform

5. The said telescoping auxiliary pole of claim 1 is secured to the flange base using a locking pin threaded through the holes in both said pole and said flange base.

6. The said telescoping auxiliary pole of claim 1 is secured using a set screw that is part of said flange base.

7. The said flange base of claim 1 has inside threads to accept a threaded pipe, wherein said threaded pipe can be put through a hole cut in the load platform and secured by a nut on the bottom of said load platform.

8. The said flange base of claim 1 is secured to the load platform using nuts and bolts.

9. The telescoping auxiliary pole can be put through a pole hole cut in the load platform and then be secured by using a locking pin put through holes made At the bottom of said auxiliary pole.

Description

DRAWINGS

Figures

[0014] FIG. 1 Shows various aspects of the Portable Shade Provider with a tiltable umbrella attached to a foldable pushcart in accordance with one embodiment.

[0015] FIG. 2 Shows the foldable pushcart in its deployed position.

[0016] FIG. 3 Shows the foldable pushcart in the closed position.

[0017] FIG. 4 Shows the foldable pushcart in it's partially deployed/closed position

[0018] FIG. 5 Shows the double tube connector.

[0019] FIG. 6 Shows the flange base.

[0020] 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.

[0021]

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. 3

[0022] First Embodiment

[0023] 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 a attached to the load platform 13. To secure said umbrella, a double tube connector 3 available from RK Rose+Kriegner, Minden, Germany 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 then employed around the load platform spokes 28 to secure the Portable Shade Protector to the ground or pavement.

OPERATION

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

[0024] 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 26 can be deployed by laying them on the load platform 13.

[0025] 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 said auxiliary telescoping pole 2b. Finally, take umbrella 1 and its telescoping pole 2a and place it over the slightly smaller diameter of said umbrella telescoping pole 2b and engage the adjustment lock 4 of adjustment pole 2b. Adjust the tilt and height of the umbrella 1 to accommodate both the user and the activity.