17809439. UMBRELLA HOLDING ASSEMBLY simplified abstract (Ford Global Technologies, LLC)

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UMBRELLA HOLDING ASSEMBLY

Organization Name

Ford Global Technologies, LLC

Inventor(s)

Cesar Navarro Cervera of Coacalco (MX)

UMBRELLA HOLDING ASSEMBLY - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17809439 titled 'UMBRELLA HOLDING ASSEMBLY

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes an umbrella holding assembly for a vehicle structure. The assembly includes a holder that can pivot and move to accommodate an umbrella.

  • The assembly includes a vehicle structure with an opening that provides access to a receiving space.
  • The holder has a receiving feature that can pivot and is connected to the vehicle structure.
  • The receiving feature has an inlet for receiving an umbrella and can pivot from a position within the receiving space to a position partially outside of it.
  • The holder also includes a chute that can move relative to the receiving feature, retracting and extending as needed.
  • An end cap is attached to the chute, distally from the receiving feature.
  • The holder can be moved between a use condition and a stowed condition.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • This umbrella holding assembly can be used in vehicles such as cars, buses, or trains to provide a convenient and secure way to store umbrellas.
  • It can also be used in other structures, such as buildings or outdoor seating areas, where umbrellas may need to be stored.

Problems solved by this technology:

  • This assembly solves the problem of finding a secure and easily accessible place to store umbrellas in vehicles or other structures.
  • It prevents umbrellas from taking up unnecessary space or causing inconvenience to passengers or users.

Benefits of this technology:

  • The assembly provides a compact and efficient way to store umbrellas, saving space and reducing clutter.
  • It ensures that umbrellas are easily accessible when needed, preventing them from being misplaced or forgotten.
  • The pivot and movement capabilities of the holder allow for flexibility in accommodating different sizes and types of umbrellas.


Original Abstract Submitted

An umbrella holding assembly includes a vehicle structure having a wall that defines an opening providing access to a receiving space, and a holder. The holder includes a receiving feature pivotably coupled to the vehicle structure and defining an inlet for receiving an umbrella. The receiving feature is operable to pivot relative to the vehicle structure through the opening from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the receiving feature is wholly within the receiving space. In the second position, the receiving feature is at least partially outside of the receiving space. The holder also includes a chute coupled to the receiving feature and operable to move relative to the receiving feature between retracted and extended positions. The holder further includes an end cap coupled to the chute distally from the receiving feature. The holder is movable between use and stowed conditions.