Strut structure of a folding umbrella having a seamless umbrella cover
OwnerChen M. Laiinventor
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Abstract
The invention relates to a strut structure of a folding umbrella having a seamless umbrella cover, which structure makes use of an integrally molded fastener with an open groove provided on the hollow cylindrical body thereof to fix the umbrella cover on the strut. The outside diameter of the strut is slightly smaller than the hole diameter of the fastener and slightly larger than the width of the open groove and so the fastener can be directly pushed inwards from the outside to clamp the strut as well as the umbrella cover, forming a firm engagement. As a result, when the folding umbrella is closed, the umbrella cover made of a single cloth folds inwardly as well for storage.
Claims3
A strut structure of a folding umbrella having a seamless umbrella cover, said strut structure comprising a strut covered with an umbrella cover, characterized in that an integrally molded plastic fastener is a hollow cylindrical body provided with an open groove on one side thereof, the outside diameter of said strut is slightly larger than the width of said groove and slightly smaller than the inner hole diameter of said fastener, said fastener is placed on said umbrella cover with the opening of said groove sitting opposite said strut and directly pressed onto said strut to fix said umbrella cover on said strut.
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