FRAME FOR SHADING PRODUCT AND BEACH UMBRELLA

Abstract

A frame for a shading product and a beach umbrella is provided. The frame for a shading product includes a central rod, a plurality of top frame units, a first slider arranged on the central rod and an extension rod. Each top frame unit includes a first top rod rotatably connected to the central rod and a second top rod. Each second top rod is rotatably connected to the first slider, and the first top rods, the second top rods, the central rod and the first slider form crank-slider mechanisms. The extension rod is pivotally connected to one top frame unit to allow the extension rod to flip upwards relative to the top frame unit when the frame for a shading product overturns on its side to the ground.

Claims

1. A frame for a shading product, comprising: a central rod having an upper end portion and a lower end portion for supporting or fixing on the ground, the lower end portion being located below the upper end portion; a plurality of top frame units supported by the central rod and capable of unfolding and folding, each top frame unit comprising a first top rod and a second top rod, and an inner end portion of each first top rod being rotatably connected to the upper end portion of the central rod; a first slider arranged on the central rod and capable of moving in an up-down direction, the first slider being spaced apart from the upper end portion of the central rod, an inner end portion of each second top rod being rotatably connected to the first slider, and the first top rod being rotatably connected to the second top rod; and an extension rod with an inner end portion being pivotally connected to one of the top frame units to allow the extension rod to flip upwards relative to the one top frame unit when the frame overturns on its side to the ground.

2. The frame as in claim 1, further comprising a joint, wherein the joint is arranged on an outer end portion of one first top rod, an outer end portion of one second top rod is rotatably connected to the joint, and an inner end portion of the extension rod is rotatably connected to the joint and configured to only allow the extension rod to flip upwards relative to the one top frame unit when the frame overturns on its side to the ground.

3. The frame as in claim 2, wherein the joint has an accommodating groove, and when the frame is in an unfolded state, the outer end portion of the extension rod is accommodated in the accommodating groove, and the accommodating groove has an open upper portion to allow the extension rod to flip upwards.

4. The frame as in claim 2, wherein when the frame is in the unfolded state, centerlines of the extension rod and the one first top rod coincide or are parallel to each other, the extension rod is connected to the joint via a first pivot, and the first pivot is located above the centerline of the extension rod.

5. The frame as in claim 4, wherein the one second top rod is connected to the joint via a second pivot, and the second pivot is located below the centerline of the extension rod.

6. The frame as in claim 5, wherein the joint comprises a body and a metal reinforcement sheet fixedly connected to the body, and the metal reinforcement sheet is provided with pivot holes for the first pivot and the second pivot to pass through, respectively.

7. The frame as in claim 2, wherein when the frame is in a folded state, the joint and the central rod are close to each other, the first slider and the upper end portion of the central rod are close to each other, and the inner end portions of the second top rods and the inner end portions of the first top rods are close to each other.

8. The frame as in claim 7, wherein a length of the first top rods is smaller than a length of the second top rods; the central rod comprises a plurality of sub rods that can be relatively retracted or detached, and the central rod further comprises a ground nail arranged on a lowermost sub rod.

9. The frame as in claim 1, wherein a spring is arranged between the upper end portion of the central rod and the first slider.

10. The frame as in claim 1, wherein each top frame unit further comprises a slant support rod, and an upper end portion of the slant support rod is rotatably connected to the first or second top rod; the frame further comprises a second slider, the second slider is arranged on the central rod and capable of moving in an up-down direction, and is located below the first slider, and a lower end portion of each slant support rod is rotatably connected to the second slider; each top frame unit is connected with one extension rod.

11. The frame as in claim 10, wherein when the frame is in the unfolded state, the first slider and the second slider are locked to each other; when the frame is in the folded state, the first slider and the second slider are detached from each other; one of the first slider and the second slider is provided with a locking member that can deform elastically and the other one is provided with a locking groove, when the frame is in the unfolded state, the locking member is inserted into the locking groove, and the locking member has a lug that matches with a groove wall of the locking groove.

12. The frame as in claim 10, wherein each top frame unit comprises two second top rods arranged in parallel, and the slant support rod passes between the two second top rods; or each top frame unit comprises two first top rods arranged in parallel.

13. A beach umbrella comprising an umbrella frame and a cloth cover, the umbrella frame including the frame as in claim 1.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

[0062] Some of the embodiments will be described in detail, with references to the following Figures, wherein like designations denote like members, wherein:

[0063] FIG. 1 shows a three-dimensional diagram of a beach umbrella according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0064] FIG. 2 shows a three-dimensional diagram of another beach umbrella according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0065] FIG. 3 shows a three-dimensional diagram of a frame for a shading product according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from two different perspectives;

[0066] FIG. 4 shows a three-dimensional diagram of a frame for a shading product according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from two different perspectives;

[0067] FIG. 5 shows a main view of the frame for a shading product shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4;

[0068] FIG. 6 shows a top view of the frame for a shading product shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4;

[0069] FIG. 7 shows a schematic diagram of another frame for a shading product according to an embodiment of the present disclosure from one perspective;

[0070] FIG. 8 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the frame for a shading product shown in FIG. 7;

[0071] FIG. 9 shows a partially enlarged view of Part A in FIG. 8;

[0072] FIG. 10 shows a schematic view of the frame for a shading product shown in FIG. 7 from another perspective;

[0073] FIG. 11 shows a vertical cross-sectional view of the frame for a shading product shown in FIG. 10;

[0074] FIG. 12 shows a partially enlarged view of Part B in FIG. 11;

[0075] FIG. 13 shows a schematic view of the frame for a shading product shown in FIG. 7 during the folding process, wherein the first slider and second slider are detached from each other;

[0076] FIG. 14 shows a schematic view of the frame for a shading product shown in FIG. 13 being further folded;

[0077] FIG. 15 shows a schematic view of the frame for a shading product shown in FIG. 13 in a folded state;

[0078] FIG. 16 shows a main view of one of the top frame units when in an unfolded state;

[0079] FIG. 17 shows the main and three-dimensional view of the top frame unit shown in FIG. 16 during the folding process;

[0080] FIG. 18 shows the main and three-dimensional view of the top frame unit shown in FIG. 16 during the folding process;

[0081] FIG. 19 shows a partially enlarged view of Part C in FIG. 18;

[0082] FIG. 20 shows a main view of the top frame unit shown in FIG. 16 in a folded state;

[0083] FIG. 21 shows a structure diagram of a first slider from two different perspectives;

[0084] FIG. 22 shows a structure diagram of a first slider from two different perspectives;

[0085] FIG. 23 shows a structure diagram of a second slider from two different perspectives;

[0086] FIG. 24 shows a structure diagram of a second slider from two different perspectives;

[0087] FIG. 25 is a structure diagram of a connecting sheet; and

[0088] FIG. 26 is a structure diagram of a joint according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0089] Wherein, [0090] 100frame for a shading product; 200cloth cover; 201sandbag; [0091] 1central rod; 11sub rod; 12ground nail; [0092] 2top frame unit; 21first top rod; 22second top rod; 23extension rod; 24slant support rod; 25joint; 251body; 251apipe plug; 252metal reinforcement sheet; 253impact cushion portion; 254accommodating groove; a1first pivot; a2second pivot; 26connecting sheet; 261sleeve; 262wing; 263hooking hole; 263aclamping groove portion; 263bguide groove portion; [0093] 3top cap; [0094] 4first slider; 41locking member; 411lug; [0095] 5second slider; 51locking groove; 511groove wall; [0096] 6spring.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0097] The embodiments of the present disclosure are explained below in detail combining with the accompanying drawings so that the advantages and features of the present disclosure can be easily understood by the skilled persons in the art. It should be noted that the explanation on these implementations is to help understanding of the present disclosure, and is not intended to limit the present disclosure. Further, the technical features involved in the various embodiments of the present disclosure described below may be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0098] It should be noted that the orientation words up, down, inner, and outer mentioned herein are described based on the position of the components when the frame for a shading product is in the unfolded state; up and down can be seen on the upper and lower sides of the paper in FIG. 5; inner and outer are defined with the central rod as a reference, inner specifically refers to the side or portion of a component closer to the central rod, and outer specifically refers to the side or portion of the component farther from the central rod.

[0099] The following embodiments provide frames for a shading product that can provide shading space outdoors for sunshading or sheltering from rain. The frame for a shading product is foldable, has both unfolded and folded states, suitable for foldable shading products. Typically, the shading product can be a beach umbrella. The following embodiments provide a beach umbrella using this frame for a shading product, which can be used in places such as beaches.

[0100] As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the beach umbrella comprises an umbrella frame and a cloth cover 200, the umbrella frame is specifically a frame for a shading product 100 described in detail below, and the cloth cover 200 is fixed to the frame for a shading product 100; when the frame for a shading product 100 is in the unfolded state, the cloth cover 200 is stretched to provide a larger shading area. The cloth cover 200 is provided with several sandbags 201 or connected to several sandbags 201 to further stabilize the cloth cover 200.

[0101] As shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 6, the frame for a shading product 100 comprises a central rod 1 and a plurality of top frame units 2. The central rod is vertically arranged, and has an upper end portion and a lower end portion for supporting or fixing on the ground. When in use, the central rod 1 stands vertically on the ground and the lower end portion is fixed to the ground. Furthermore, the central rod 1 can be retracted or comprise a plurality of detachable sub rods 11, thereby having a smaller volume before assembly or after folding, reducing space occupation, and facilitating transportation or storage. Specifically, in this embodiment, the central rod 1 comprises three detachable sub rods 11, which are sequentially connected by screws or other fasteners, and before assembly, the three sub rods 11 are separated from each other to save packaging space. The lowest sub rod 11 can also be connected to a ground nail 12 for easy insertion into the ground. The plurality of top frame units 2 is supported by the central rod 1 and capable of unfolding and folding with respect to each other.

[0102] The upper end portion of the central rod 1 is fixedly connected or integrated with a top cap 3. The frame for a shading product 100 further comprises a first slider 4 and a second slider 5. The first slider 4 is movably arranged on the central rod 1 in an up-down direction, and the first slider 4 is located below the top cap 3. The second slider 5 is movably arranged on the central rod 1 in an up-down direction, and the second slider 5 is located below the first slider 4. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first slider 4 and the second slider 5 are sliding sleeves respectively sleeved on the central rod 1, and both are sleeved on the uppermost sub rod 11 in a manner that can slide up and down. The top cap 3, the first slider 4, and the second slider 5 are arranged from top to bottom.

[0103] In an embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7 to FIG. 12, the frame for a shading product 100 further comprises a spring 6, which is specifically a compression spring arranged between the top cap 3 and the first slider 4. The spring 6 is specifically sleeved on the central rod 1, with its upper end contacting the top cap 3 and its lower end contacting the first slider 4. When the frame for a shading product 100 is in the folded state, the spring 6 is deformed and has a trend to push the first slider 4 to slide downwards and away from the top cap 3, providing assistance force for the frame for a shading product 100 to unfold, making it easier for consumers to unfold the beach umbrella. When the frame for a shading product 100 is folded, each top frame unit 2 flips down and moves closer to the central rod 1 under its own gravity and/or the pulling force of the consumer, the first slider 4 is slided up relative to the top cap 3, and the spring 6 between them is in a compressed state.

[0104] One end portion of each top frame unit 2 is connected to the central rod 1, while the other end portion extends radially outward along the radial direction of the central rod 1, and the plurality of top frame units 2 is arranged at equal intervals along the circumferential direction of the central rod 1, so that the plurality of top frame units 2 are in a radial configuration. Each top frame unit 2 can be unfolded and folded, so that the entire frame for a shading product 100 can be folded, as shown in FIG. 13 to FIG. 15. In this embodiment, it specifically comprises four top frame units 2. The structure of each top frame unit 2 is same, and from a top view, the four top frame units 2 form a cross shaped shape centered on the central rod 1. Below is a detailed description using one of the top frame units 2 as an example.

[0105] In combination with the above FIGS. and as shown in FIG. 14 to FIG. 18, each top frame unit 2 comprises a first top rod 21, a second top rod 22, a slant support rod 24 and a joint 25, and each top frame unit 2 is further connected to an extension rod 23. The inner end portion of the extension rod 23 is pivotally connected to the top frame unit 2 to allow the extension rod 23 to flip upwards relative to the top frame unit 2 when the frame 100 overturns on its side to the ground. The inner end portion of the first top rod 21 is rotatably connected to the top cap 3; the joint 25 is arranged at the outer end portion of the first top rod 21, and the two are fixedly connected or integrated. The inner end portion of the second top rod 22 is rotatably connected to the first slider 4, and the outer end portion of the second top rod 22 is rotatably connected to the joint 25. The inner end portion of the extension rod 23 is rotatably connected to the joint 25, and the outer end portion thereof extends outward and is provided with a connecting sheet 26, the connecting sheet 26 is provided with a connecting hole or groove to facilitate connection with the cloth cover 200, providing a larger shading area. The upper end portion of the slant support rod 24 is rotatably connected to the first top rod 21 or the second top rod 22, and the lower end portion of the slant support rod 24 is rotatably connected to the second slider 5. Specifically, in this embodiment, the first top rod 21 of each top frame unit 2 is pivotally connected with the top cap 3, the second top rod 22 of each top frame unit 2 is pivotally connected with the first slider 4, and the slant support rod 24 of each top frame unit 2 is pivotally connected with the second slider 5. As shown in FIG. 12, the extension rod 23 is connected to the joint 25 via a first pivot a1, and the second top rod 22 is connected to the joint 25 via a second pivot a2, the first top rod 21 and the second top rod 22 of each top frame unit 2, and the central rod 1 and the first slider 4 thereon form a crank-slider mechanism; the first top rod 21 and the slant support rod 24 of each top frame unit 2, and the central rod 1 and the second slider 5 thereon form another crank-slider mechanism.

[0106] Furthermore, in this embodiment, each top frame unit 2 comprises two second top rods 22, which are connected in parallel between the same joint 25 and first slider 4 to enhance the strength of the top frame unit 2. There is a gap between the two second top rods 22, and the slant support rod 24 passes between the two second top rods 22 and is respectively connected to the first top rod 21 and the second slider 5. The length of the slant support rod 24 is less than that of the first top rod 21 and the second top rod 22, and the distance between the connection of the slant support rod 24 and the first top rod 21 and the outer end portion of the first top rod 21 shall be less than half of the length of the first top rod 21, and the sum of this distance and the length of the slant support rod 24 shall be less than or equal to the length of the second top rod 22. In addition, the difference in length between the first top rod 21 and the second top rod 22 is less than one tenth of the length of the second top rod 22; the length of the first top rod 21 is less than the length of the second top rod 22. When the frame for a shading product 100 is in the folded state, the upper end portion of the first top rod 21 and the upper end portion of the second top rod 22 are close to each other (the two are basically at the same level, or the height difference is much less than 1/10 of the length of the first top rod 21), and the lower end portion of the first top rod 21 is higher than the upper end portion of the second top rod 22. When the frame for a shading product 100 is in the folded state, in each top frame unit 2, the slant support rod 24 is accommodated between the two second top rods 22 to make full use of the internal space and avoid the excessive overall volume after folding.

[0107] In some other embodiments, each top frame unit 2 comprises two first top rods 21, while one second top rod 22. The two first top rods 21 are connected in parallel between the same joint 25 and the top cap 3 to enhance the strength of the top frame unit 2. The slant support rod 24 is rotationally connected with at least one of the first top rods 21.

[0108] Further, in addition to rotatably connecting the extension rod 23 to the first top rod 21 and the second top rod 22, the joint 25 also has a limiting function in the rotation of the extension rod 23; specifically, the joint 25 is configured to only allow the extension rod 23 to flip upwards relative to the top frame unit 2 when the frame for a shading product overturns on its side to the ground. As shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 19, the joint 25 has an accommodating groove 254, and the outer end portion of the extension rod 23 is accommodated in the accommodating groove 254 when the frame for a shading product 100 is in the unfolded state. The upper portion of the accommodating groove 254 is open to allow the extension rod 23 to rotate and detach from the accommodating groove 254, while being close to the first top rod 21. When the shading product is in the unfolded state, the centerline of the extension rod 23 and the centerline of the first top rod 21 coincide or are parallel to each other, and the accommodating groove 254 extends along the centerline of the extension rod 23. The upper portion and the outer end of the accommodating groove 254 are open, the bottom of the accommodating groove 254 is closed, and when the frame for a shading product 100 is in the unfolded state, the extension rod 23 leans against the lower portion of the accommodating groove 254, the bottom wall of the accommodating groove 254 has a rotation limit effect on the extension rod 23, which can prevent the extension rod 23 from flipping downwards, and the extension rod 23 can be flipped upwards to be close to the first top rod 21. When the frame for a shading product 100 is in the unfolded state, the first pivot a1 is located above the centerline of the extension rod 23, and the second pivot a2 is located below the centerline of the extension rod 23.

[0109] The joint 25 has an impact cushion portion 253 that lands on the ground when the frame for a shading product 100 overturns on its side, when the frame for a shading product 100 overturns on its side to the ground or is placed tilted to the ground, the impact cushion portion 253 of the joint 25 lands on the ground to support the entire frame; at this time, the impact cushion portion 253 protrudes outward relative to the first pivot a1, the second pivot a2, the inner end portion of the extension rod 23 and the outer end portion of the second top rod 22, which effectively avoids the end portions of the rods (especially the outer end portion of the second top rod 22) from directly touching the ground, thereby reducing the risk of bending, deformation, or breakage of the rods.

[0110] The joint 25 comprises a body 251 and a metal reinforcement sheet 252 fixedly connected to the body 251, and the body 251 is a plastic member that can be processed using an integral injection molding process. The metal reinforcement sheet 252 can be made of alloy sheets with better strength such as steel sheets. Further, the metal reinforcement sheet 252 extends from the first pivot a1 to the second pivot a2, and the two end portions of the metal reinforcement sheet 252 are respectively provided with pivot holes for the first pivot a1 and the second pivot a2 to pass through. The first pivot a1 passes through upper end portions of the body 251 and the metal reinforcement sheet 252, the second pivot a2 passes through lower end portions of the body 251 and the metal reinforcement sheet 252, and the metal reinforcement sheet 252 can be connected to the body 251 via the first pivot a1 and the second pivot a2, effectively strengthening the connection strength between the first top rod 21, the second top rod 22, and the extension rod 23. In this embodiment, each top frame unit 2 comprises two second top rods 22, which are connected in parallel to the joint 25, and accordingly there are two metal reinforcement sheets 252 respectively arranged on two opposite sides of the body 251. The body 251 of joint 25 further has a pipe plug 251a, the pipe plug 251a is inserted into the outer end portion of the first top rod 21 and fixed to the first top rod 21 through a fastener such as a screw or a rivet.

[0111] In some other embodiments, as shown in FIG. 26, the metal reinforcement sheet 252 has three end portions and is overall L-shaped. Two of the end portions of the metal reinforcement sheet 252 are provided with pivot holes for the first pivot a1 and the second pivot a2 to pass through, respectively; the third end portion is provided with a connecting hole, through which a fastener a3 such as a screw or a rivet passes and fixedly connects the joint 25 (specifically the pipe plug 251a and the third end portion of the metal reinforcement sheet 252) to the outer end portion of the first top rod 21. The strength of the connection between the first top rod 21, the second top rod 22, and the extension rod 23 is effectively strengthened.

[0112] As shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 5, FIG. 7, FIG. 8, and FIG. 16, the outer end portion of each extension rod 23 is provided with a connecting sheet 26, for conveniently connecting the cloth cover 200 of the shading product. In some embodiments, the cloth cover 200 is composed of a top cloth, which is covered above the top frame, and its outer edge is connected to the connecting sheets 26 on the plurality of top frame units 2; in other embodiments the cloth cover 200 further comprises enclosing cloths, which are suspended downwards from the outer edge of the top frame units 2, and the upper edge of each enclosing cloth is connected to at least two adjacent connecting sheets 26 of the top frame units 2; the connecting pieces 26 realize the connection between the top cloth and the enclosing cloths and the umbrella frame 100. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 25, the connecting sheet 26 comprises a sleeve 261, which is detachably sleeved on the outer end portion of the extension rod 23; further, the sleeve 261 is fixed to the extension rod 23 through a fastener (such as a screw). The connecting sheet 26 further comprises one or more wings 262, which are fixedly connected or integrated with the sleeve 261. The wing(s) 262 are generally in a thin sheet shape, roughly parallel to the cloth cover. Each connecting sheet 26 has two wings 262, which extend horizontally from the sleeve 261 to different sides, that is, the two wings 262 are located on opposite sides of the sleeve 261. The top cloth and the wings 262 are connected by sewing, and the wings 262 can be provided with one or more turns of sewing portions with reduced thickness.

[0113] Hooking holes 263 are provided on the wings 262 to facilitate the connection of the enclosing cloths. In this embodiment, the hooking holes 263 run through the wings 262 in the up-down direction. The hooking holes 263 has clamping groove portions 263a, and the clamping groove portions 263a has openings facing the outer or lower sides of the umbrella frame. The hooking holes 263 further have guide groove portions 263b, which are connected to the clamping groove portions 263a through the above openings; the hole diameter or width of the guide groove portion 263b is greater than that of the clamping groove portions 263a, and the overall hooking hole 263 is in the shape of a gourd; further, the guide groove portions 263b are circular holes, and the clamping groove portions 263a are U-shaped holes. In some other embodiments, the hooking holes 263 are only composed of clamping groove portions 263a, and the openings are opened on the outer edge of the connecting sheet 26, that is, the clamping groove portions 263a extend inward from the edge of the connecting sheet 26, thereby facilitating the connection pieces on the enclosing cloths to slide in.

[0114] The enclosing cloths of the outdoor shading product mentioned above is connected with several connecting pieces, which comprise connecting pins, and side walls of the connecting pins have recessed portions (such as circular grooves). When mounting the enclosing cloths, the connecting pins are inserted into the guide groove portions 263b and slided into the clamping groove portions 263a from the openings or are directly slided into the clamping groove portions 263a from the openings, and the recessed portions are stuck on the wings 262 to prevent the connecting pins from sliding out of the clamping groove portions 263a. This embodiment is different from the conventional connection method between the cloth cover and the frame, and has good connection strength. Not only is the connection of the cloth cover convenient, but also the connection is reliable, reducing the risk of tearing or damage to the connections between the cloth cover and the rods during the folding or unfolding process of the rods. After the umbrella frame is unfolded, under the tension of the umbrella cloth itself, the connecting pins remain in a state of mutual clamping with the connecting sheet 26, without sliding out from the openings.

[0115] The frame for a shading product 100 is provided with a locking mechanism. When the frame for a shading product 100 is in the unfolded state, the locking mechanism is in a locked state, and the first slider 4 and the second slider 5 are locked to each other. When the frame for a shading product 100 is in the folded state, the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state, and the first slider 4 and the second slider 5 are detached from each other. As shown in FIG. 18 to FIG. 22, one of the first slider 4 and the second slider 5 has a locking member 41 capable of deforming elastically, and the other one is provided with a locking groove 51, and the locking mechanism comprises the locking member 41 and the locking groove 51. When the frame for a shading product 100 is in the unfolded state, the locking member 41 is inserted into the locking groove 51, and the locking member 41 has a lug 411 that is matched with the groove wall of the locking groove 51. Specifically, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the first slider 4 has a pair of downward extending locking members 41, and lower portions of the locking members 41 are further provided with lugs 411 protruding outwards; the second slider 5 has locking grooves 51 that runs through up and down, the locking members 41 can be inserted into the locking grooves 51, the lugs 411 can be clamped by groove walls 511 facing downwards of the second slider 5, and after the locking members 41 are inserted into the locking grooves 51 and locked in place, the upper surfaces of the lugs 411 can press against the groove walls 511, thereby avoiding the locking members 41 from sliding out. When unlocking, the lugs 411 are pressed inward to avoid the limitations of the groove walls 511 mentioned above, and the locking members 41 can slide out of the locking grooves 51. Further, the outer surfaces of the lugs 411 further have guide slopes for easy insertion into the locking grooves 51. By providing a locking mechanism between the first slider 4 and the second slider 5, there is no need to provide locking members or slots on the central rod 1, avoiding additional processing of the central rod 1, and also avoiding adverse effects on the strength of the central rod 1.

[0116] As shown in the above accompanying drawings, when the frame for a shading product 100 is in the unfolded state, the ground nail 12 at the bottom of the central rod 1 can be fixed in the ground, and it is further firmed through the sandbag 201 of the cloth cover 200; the plurality of top frame units 2 are unfolded outward, and the cloth cover 200 is stretched; the first slider 4 is located at a distance below the top cap 3, the second slider 5 is close to and locked with the first slider 4, and the spring 6 can be in its initial state; the inner end portion of the extension rod 23 is located in the accommodating groove 254 of the joint 25, the centerlines of the extension rod 23 and the first top rod 21 are collinear, and the centerlines of the two second top rods 22 are located on opposite sides of the centerline of the first top rod 21 from a top view. Both the first top rod 21 and the second top rods 22 are tilted, and their inner end portions are higher than their outer end portions. The slant support rod 24 is also arranged obliquely, and the outer end portion is higher than the inner end thereof.

[0117] When the frame for a shading product 100 is in a folded state, each top frame unit 2 is close to the central rod 1. Specifically, the joint 25 of each top frame unit 2 and the central rod 1 (specifically the lower end portion of the uppermost sub rod 11) are close to each other, that is, the outer end portion of the first top rod 21, the outer end portion of the second top rod 22, the slant support rod 24 and the extension rod 23 are close to the central rod 1; the first slider 4 and the second slider 5 are detached from each other and slide upwards until they are close to the top cap 3, and the spring 6 is compressed; the inner end portion of the second top rod 22 and the inner end portion of the first top rod 21 are close to each other.

[0118] When the frame for a shading product 100 is folded, the lugs 411 on the two locking members 41 are pressed inwards, the second slide 5 is moved downwards and is detached from the first slide 4, driving the slant support rod 24 to close to the central rod 1, so that the first top rod 21 and the second top rod 22 are then close to the central rod 1, and at the same time, the first slide 4 is pushed upward to close to the top cap 3; finally, the extension rod 23 is flipped upwards and close to the first top rod 21 to complete the folding of the frame. When the above shading product is unfolded, the extension rod 23 is flipped downwards to unfold, pushing the second slider 5 upwards, at the same time, with the assistance of the reset force of the spring 6, the first slider 4 is slided downwards until the locking members 41 are inserted into the second slider 5, each top frame unit 2 is fully unfolded, and the entire frame is directly locked in the unfolded state.

[0119] The frame for a shading product 100 of this embodiment can be applied to outdoor shading products such as beach umbrellas, and when the shading product falls to the ground, the extension rod 23 flips upwards to cushion the impact force and improve the strength of the frame, meanwhile the top frame unit 2 does not need to be deformed or folded. The frame for a shading product 100 can be unfolded and folded, and the folded volume is small. Wherein, two second top rods 22 of each top frame unit 2 are provided, improving the overall strength of the top frame units, while the size of the frame for a shading product 100 after being folded will not increase. In addition, the spring 6 between the top cap 3 and the first slider 4 provides assistance when unfolding the frame for a shading product 100, which is more labor-saving when unfolding the product. Except for the extension rod 23, the entire top frame unit 2 is linked with the first slider 4 and the second slider 5, making it easier to unfold and fold; while the extension rod 23 is pivotally connected to the joint 25, when the product falls to the ground, the extension rod 23 will flip upwards to cushion the impact, avoiding direct impact on the end portion of the extension rod 23 and reducing the risk of breakage or deformation of the extension rod 23.

[0120] As shown in the description and the claims, the terms comprising and including only indicate the steps and elements that have been clearly identified, and these steps and elements do not constitute an exclusive list, a method or device may further comprise other steps or elements. The term and/or used herein includes any combination of one or more related listed items.

[0121] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, when a feature is referred to as fixed or connected to another feature, it can be directly fixed or connected to another feature, or indirectly fixed or connected to another feature. In addition, the descriptions such as upper, lower, left, and right used in the present disclosure are only relative to the mutual positional relationships of the various components of the present disclosure in the accompanying drawings.

[0122] It can be further understood that the terms first, second, etc. are used to describe various information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other and do not indicate a specific order or degree of importance. In fact, expressions such as first and second can be used interchangeably. For example, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure, the first information can also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information can also be referred to as the first information.

[0123] Although the present invention has been disclosed in the form of embodiments and variations thereon, it will be understood that numerous additional modifications and variations could be made thereto without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0124] For the sake of clarity, it is to be understood that the use of a or an throughout this application does not exclude a plurality, and comprising does not exclude other steps or elements.