Apparatus for automated movement of an umbrella
AssigneeYoung Mechatronics Solutions, LLC
InventorsDavid Young, Robert Tegel
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Abstract
Apparatus and methods are provided for automated movement of an umbrella. An apparatus can be manually or automatically actuated to move the umbrella so as to provide more or less shade as desired by the user. For example, an apparatus is provided which can automatically move an umbrella to follow the movement of the sun. The apparatus can provide maximum or minimum shade (as desired) to the user throughout the day and/or can change the angle of the umbrella with little or no effort by the user. An adjustable umbrella apparatus comprising a ballast-shifting means is also provided.
Claims20
An apparatus for automated movement of an umbrella comprising:
- (a) a means for holding an umbrella having a pole and a canopy such that the pole and the ground define a pole angle;
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- (b) a means for automatedly moving the umbrella whereby the pole angle is adjusted.
An apparatus for automated movement of an umbrella comprising:
- (a) an umbrella holder adapted for holding an umbrella having a canopy and a pole;
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- (b) a motor operatively connected to the umbrella holder whereby the motor rotates the pole around an axis perpendicular to the pole.
An adjustable umbrella apparatus comprising:
- (a) an umbrella holder;
- (b) at least two ballast compartments on different sides of the umbrella holder.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.