EP1510145B1 - Ensemble formant parapluie ajustable en hauteur - Google Patents

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EP1510145B1
EP1510145B1 EP04020512A EP04020512A EP1510145B1 EP 1510145 B1 EP1510145 B1 EP 1510145B1 EP 04020512 A EP04020512 A EP 04020512A EP 04020512 A EP04020512 A EP 04020512A EP 1510145 B1 EP1510145 B1 EP 1510145B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B19/00—Special folding or telescoping of umbrellas
    • A45B19/04—Special folding or telescoping of umbrellas with telescopic sticks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B25/00—Details of umbrellas
    • A45B25/14—Devices for opening and for closing umbrellas
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B23/00—Other umbrellas
    • A45B2023/0012—Ground supported umbrellas or sunshades on a single post, e.g. resting in or on a surface there below
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B23/00—Other umbrellas
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B25/00—Details of umbrellas
    • A45B25/16—Automatic openers, e.g. frames with spring mechanisms
    • A45B25/165—Automatic openers, e.g. frames with spring mechanisms with fluid or electric actuators

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  • the present invention is directed to an umbrella of the type commonly used outdoors, and in particular, to the type adapted to include an enlarged canopy and associated frame assembly in order to provide an optimum shaded area or otherwise protected area beneath the umbrella.
  • the umbrella assembly is structured to have an automatically variable length depending on whether the umbrella is in either an expanded position or a collapsed position. When disposed in the collapsed position, the feature ensures that interference between the enlarged canopy and/or supporting portion of the frame assembly and any object surrounding the base of the umbrella is avoided.
  • Umbrellas of various types, sizes and configurations have been used and continue to be used extensively for a variety of different utilitarian and recreational activities. Perhaps most common is a portable umbrella which is typically handheld and utilized to protect an individual from adverse whether conditions, and most often rain. Handheld umbrellas are generally light-weight but of durable construction to facilitate being carried around by an individual user. The functional or operational components of such known umbrella structures are such as to render them quickly and easily positioned between collapsed position, convenient for storage purposes, and an expanded position, wherein the expanded umbrella canopy overlies and shelters the user from rain, sun, etc.
  • umbrellas are primarily designed for recreational use. These are generally large, upstanding umbrellas commonly found at outdoor public locations such as (but not limited to) restaurants, sidewalk cafes, hotels, around swimming pools, and a variety of other areas that cater to the outdoor congregation of a plurality of people. As such, these larger outdoor umbrellas are primarily structured to shield individuals from the sun, and possibly from other environmental conditions such as wind, light rain, etc. With regard to providing shade from the sun, it is understood that due to the earth's rotation, the sun's rays can be directed throughout the day at more than one angle, and in some cases, it may be 'desirable to shift or otherwise angle the umbrella's canopy so as to offer an adequate amount of shade in response.
  • umbrellas are also typically structured to endure relatively harsh weather conditions, including consistent and repeated exposure to the sun's rays.
  • these larger outdoor umbrellas can be exposed to high winds, such as those associated with an unexpected storm, etc.
  • umbrellas intended for outdoor use should possess sufficient structural integrity and other features to address these situations, including being capable of extended use, and even under such harsh conditions.
  • they should also be structured to permitting them to be relatively easily moved between the expanded and collapsed position, and ideally, should also include some structure for permitting them to be moved or rolled to another location for storage, such as for safe-keeping when not in use, etc.
  • one of the primary functional features of large, outdoor umbrellas is the ability to provide shade to a significantly large area. Therefore, in order to optimize the shaded area, at least in terms of dimension, there is an increased demand for outdoor umbrellas which have a canopy and accompanying plurality of supporting ribs of significantly greater size. Clearly, the larger. sized canopy produces a larger shaded area.
  • many umbrellas, including those that provide a larger shaded and/or sheltered area are frequently used in combination with tables, chairs or other seating facilities and/or a variety of other structures, in order that individuals may enjoy a protected area offered by the umbrella for extended periods.
  • DE 36 35 419 A is directed to a large standing screen including a series of elaborate driving mechanisms, such as an electrically driven pump having an on/off switch, a fluid tank and a plurality of hydraulic lines, pipes and connections. These driving mechanisms exert an actuating force when in operation.
  • driving mechanisms such as an electrically driven pump having an on/off switch, a fluid tank and a plurality of hydraulic lines, pipes and connections.
  • EP-A-1 229 809 is directed to an umbrella mechanism comprising a central post, ribs connected to the post, a sliding hub slideably retained on the post, struts and a gas spring which is structured to exert an upward pulling force or tensioning elements or cords thereby causing the ribs to lift into an open condition.
  • the gas spring When the gas spring is in its maximum extension position, the ribs are disposed in the open condition.
  • the gas spring is disposed in interconnecting relation between the tensioning elements and the post for exerting a pulling force on the tensioning cords.
  • AT 362 093 B discloses an umbrella having a lifting tube connected to several other umbrella parts. Furthermore, the umbrella includes a gear motor which is used to move the lifting tube together with the other umbrella parts. Prior to using the gear motor a support ring must be unlocked, so that the support ring can be slided along a main pole of the umbrella, and later the support ring is fastened in a predetermined position.
  • the present invention is intended to present a solution to the above described needs and others which remain in this field of art.
  • the present invention is directed to an umbrella of the type which is typically, but not exclusively, used outdoors for providing shade or other shelter to a given area.
  • an umbrella of the type which is typically, but not exclusively, used outdoors for providing shade or other shelter to a given area.
  • such outdoor umbrellas are of a sufficient size to establish a desired protected or shaded area.
  • the present invention is more specifically directed to an umbrella and an accompanying frame assembly which overcomes known disadvantages and problems associated with the use of umbrellas having an increased size canopy and supporting rib structured.
  • the umbrella assembly of the present invention incorporates structural and operational features which provide for the substantially automatic variance of the height or longitudinal dimension of a supporting stanchion assembly.
  • the length of the stanchion assembly is adjusted or changed in order that the perimeter of the canopy and/or the outer, free ends of the supporting ribs are raised a sufficient distance above a supporting surface to prevent their interference with objects in the vicinity of the base of the stanchion.
  • a preferred embodiment of the umbrella assembly of the present invention includes a frame which incorporates the aforementioned stanchion assembly.
  • the stanchion assembly is operatively disposed in a vertically upright or otherwise generally upstanding orientation relative to the ground or other supporting surface on which it is positioned. It is recognized as common practice to surround the base of the stanchion with a table or a variety of other objects which facilitate the use of the shaded or protected area beneath the umbrella. As such, the stanchion may even be at least partially supported by the table as it extends upwardly therefrom a sufficient distance for positioning of a canopy at a predetermined and desired height above the shaded or protected area.
  • the frame assembly of the present invention also includes a plurality of ribs having an inner end pivotally or otherwise movably connected to an outer or upper end of the stanchion, normally by means of a connecting hub. When in an expanded position, the plurality of ribs extend outwardly therefrom in supporting relation to a canopy positioned exteriorly of the ribs.
  • at least one preferred embodiment of the frame assembly of the present invention includes a plurality of struts having an inner most end pivotally or otherwise movably connected to a main hub. The outer end of each of the struts is pivotally or otherwise movably attached at a fixed location along the length of a corresponding one of the plurality of ribs.
  • a positioning assembly is mounted on the stanchion assembly in direct association with the main hub, the plurality of struts and the plurality of ribs.
  • the positioning assembly is operable to selectively dispose the umbrella between the expanded position and a collapsed position.
  • the plurality of ribs depend downwardly from the upper end or portion of the stanchion assembly in somewhat surrounding relation and along at lest a majority of the length of the stanchion assembly.
  • the stanchion assembly of various preferred embodiments of the present invention is structured to include an automatically adjustable and/or variable longitudinal dimension, dependent on whether the umbrella is in the extended position or the collapsed.
  • the stanchion assembly includes an adjustment assembly associated therewith.
  • the adjustment assembly may be more specifically defined as a biasing mechanism which serves to raise or outwardly extend an upper portion of the stanchion assembly from a remaining portion thereof, in order that the canopy and supporting rib structure also be raised a greater distance from the supporting surface on which the umbrella rests.
  • the stanchion assembly comprises a first portion generally comprising a majority of the length of the stanchion assembly extending upwardly from the supporting surface on which the umbrella is positioned.
  • a second portion of the stanchion assembly is defined by an upper end or upper portion thereof which is separable from the first portion of the stanchion assembly.
  • the plurality of supporting ribs and the canopy secured thereto is mounted on the second portion of the stanchion assembly and movable therewith relative to the first portion as well as the supporting surface on which the umbrella is mounted.
  • the adjustment assembly and/or biasing mechanism is interconnected in at least partially supporting relation between the first and second portions of the stanchion assembly.
  • various preferred embodiments of the present invention include the biasing mechanism being embodied in the form of a pneumatic spring.
  • operation of the adjustment assembly in any of its preferred embodiments raise the second portion of the stanchion assembly, and the canopy secured thereto, a sufficient distance above the support surface of the umbrella to assure that the canopy and supporting rib assembly will not interfere with any objects in the vicinity of the base of the stanchion assembly, when the umbrella is disposed in the collapsed position.
  • the present invention is directed to an umbrella assembly, generally indicated as 10, and in particular, to a frame assembly generally indicated as 12 and associated therewith.
  • a canopy secured to the frame assembly 12 in a somewhat conventional manner, dependent on the specific structural features of the canopy.
  • the canopy is preferably formed from an at least partially flexible material so as to facilitate its positioning, along with other attendant portions of the frame assembly 12, between an outwardly extended or expanded position and a somewhat downwardly depending collapsed position.
  • the canopy can be formed from a variety of different materials, dependent at least in part on the particular application for which the umbrella 10 is intended. In any event, the canopy material should be such as to provide shade from the sun as well as shelter from other weather conditions.
  • the umbrella 10 and the frame assembly 12 include a stanchion assembly, generally indicated as 14.
  • the stanchion assembly 14 when disposed in an operable position, normally assumes a vertical or at least substantially upstanding position, as shown.
  • the lower end 16 of the stanchion assembly 14 is connected to or otherwise associated with a supportive base 18.
  • the base 18 typically is disposed on a supporting surface 20, which may be a ground surface, deck, or a variety of other support structures representative of the area for location where the umbrella 10 is used.
  • the frame assembly 12 further includes a first or main hub structure 22 movably connected to the stanchion 12 so as to move along at least a portion of the length thereof as the umbrella 10 and frame assembly 12 are disposed between the fully extended position of Figure 1 and the collapsed position of Figure 3 .
  • a second hub structure 24 is also secured to the stanchion 14 adjacent an upper end thereof as disclosed.
  • the second hub 24 functionally differs from the first hub 22 by being connected or attached in a substantially fixed location adjacent the upper portion of the stanchion assembly 14.
  • both the first and second hubs 22 and 24 may be rotatable about the central axis of the stanchion assembly 14 if, for example, it is desirable to rotate or reorient the canopy portion of the umbrella. It is also emphasized that while the specific structural features of the first and second hubs 22 and 24 may vary, possible embodiments thereof are substantially equivalent to the hub structures disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 6,314,976 issued to the inventor herein.
  • Additional structural features of the frame assembly 12 include a plurality of ribs 26 having one end pivotally or otherwise movably interconnected to the upper portions of the stanchion assembly 14 such as by being pivotally attached to the second hub 24.
  • the ribs 26 may vary in number and serve as the primary structure for the mounting and support of the aforementioned canopy structure.
  • the canopy structure is movable with the plurality of ribs 26 as the umbrella 10 and frame assembly 12 are selectively positioned between the expanded position of Figure 1 and the collapsed position of Figure 3 .
  • FIG. 10 Yet additional structural features of the frame assembly 10 include a plurality of struts 28 which are preferably equal in number to the plurality of ribs 26.
  • Each of the struts 28 have an inner end as at 28' pivotally or otherwise movably connected to the first hub 22 and movable therewith along the length of the stanchion 14 as the umbrella 10 and frame assembly 12 are disposed between the expanded and collapsed positions.
  • the outer ends 28' of each of the struts 20 are pivotally or otherwise movably connected to a correspondingly position one of the plurality of ribs 26 as schematically represented in Figures 1-3 and shown in more detail in Figures 7 and 8 .
  • the struts 28 When the struts 28 are disposed in the collapsed position of Figure 3 they substantially surround the exterior of the stanchion 14 and are located on the interior of the plurality of ribs 26, depending downwardly from the hub 24 and/or the upper end of the stanchion.
  • distinguishing features of the umbrella 10 as well as the frame assembly 12 include the relatively long, extended length of each of the ribs 26.
  • a canopy structure connected to and supported by the ribs 26 when in the expanded position of Figure 1 has a relatively enlarged or significantly increased diameter from that normally found with conventional outdoor, shade umbrellas.
  • the shaded area provided by the umbrella 10 can be greatly increased by extending the size of the canopy carried by the frame assembly 10.
  • the provision of an enlarged canopy requires the structuring of the plurality of support ribs 26 to have an extended or enlarged length.
  • certain problems and/or disadvantages evolve relating to the operation of the umbrella 10 and frame assembly 12, as described previously herein.
  • the umbrella 10 and frame assembly 12 is represented in a fully expanded position.
  • movement of the ribs 26 to a collapsed or closed position utilizing a conventional stanchion or center, support pole would result in the outer ends 26' of the ribs 26, as well as the periphery of a canopy supported thereon, extending downwardly to a location on the stanchion assembly 14 indicated as 100.
  • the path of travel of the outer ends of the ribs 26, utilizing a conventional fixed length stanchion assembly 14, is schematically represented by the directional arrows 102 presented in phantom.
  • the ribs 26, being of extended length would be disposed along the length of a conventional, fixed length stanchion to a point very close to the supporting base 18 and/or supporting surface 20.
  • This positioning of the ends 26' at the location 100 relative to the supporting surface 20 would result in the inability to place any type of table, seating arrangement or other objects in the immediate vicinity of the supporting base 18 and/or support surface 20.
  • tables, chairs, and a variety of other objects are commonly associated with outdoor umbrellas, and in fact, may be specifically structured to surround and/or engage a lower portion of a support pole or stanchion. Provision of such accommodating structures, such as a table, would be impractical for use with a conventional outdoor umbrella having a plurality of ribs of extended length and supporting a canopy of an extended diameter.
  • one feature of the present invention is the provision of an umbrella 10, and in particular, a frame assembly 12 having a variable height or longitudinal dimension dependent on whether the umbrella is in the expanded position of Figure 1 or the collapsed position of Figure 3 .
  • the stanchion assembly 14 of the present invention is specifically structured to have its height, when in an operable position, increased or decreased dependent upon whether the umbrella 10 and frame assembly 12 is in the aforementioned expanded or collapsed positions.
  • the stanchion assembly 14 is structured to have its length, or height automatically varied to substantially correspond to the proper or functional height, as set forth above.
  • the stanchion assembly 14 includes a first portion 40 which has an elongated configuration and which extends along preferably a majority a length of the stanchion 14 between its opposite ends.
  • the first portion of the stanchion 40 includes an at least partially hollow interior and may be generally defined by a tubular construction of the type well known in the umbrella industry.
  • the stanchion assembly 14 further comprises a second portion 42 which is coaxially disposed to the first portion 40 and which is separable therefrom as represented in Figures 2 , 3 , 5 , 6 and 8 .
  • the second portion 42 may comprise a shorter longitudinal dimension than the first portion and defines the upper portion of the stanchion assembly 14 to which a plurality of ribs 26 are connected.
  • the plurality ribs 26 move with the second portion 42 and are raised or extended coaxially outwardly from the first portion 40.
  • This outward extension or raising of the second portion 42 relative to the first portion 40 serves to increase the height or longitudinal dimension of the stanchion assembly 14 while concurrently raising the plurality of ribs 26 to the position demonstrated in Figure 3 , when the umbrella 10 and frame assembly 12 are disposed in the collapsed position.
  • the outward extension of the second portion 42 relative to the first portion 40 serves to extend the length of the stanchion 14 and position the plurality of ribs 26. and free ends 26' upwardly, a significantly greater distance from the support surface 20 and support base 18.
  • various preferred embodiments of the present invention include an adjustment assembly generally indicated as 46.
  • the adjustment assembly comprises a biasing mechanism which, in a most preferred embodiment, comprises a biasing structure embodied in the form of a pneumatic spring.
  • the biasing mechanism comprises a cylinder and piston assembly including a cylinder 50 fixedly secured on the interior of the stanchion 14 and more specifically on the interior of the first portion 40 of the stanchion assembly 14.
  • a piston 52 is cooperatively structured with and movable relative to the cylinder 50 and is disposed, at least partially, on the interior of the second portion 42 of the stanchion assembly 14.
  • sleeves 56 and 58 are disposed in concentric, surrounding relation to portions of the cylinder 50 and the piston 52 respectively.
  • the cylinder and piston assembly 50 and 52 is activated by air.
  • the biasing force exerted by the cylinder and piston assembly 50,52 serves to separate and extend the second portion 42 outwardly from the first portion 40 of the stanchion assembly 14, as schematically represented by directional arrow 60. This serves to extend or lengthen the longitudinal dimension of the stanchion assembly 14 while concurrently raising the plurality of ribs 26 and a canopy structure supported thereon.
  • the piston 52 extends outwardly from the cylinder 50 a maximum or predetermined distance so as to separate the second portion 42 from the first portion 40 a predetermined or maximum distance.
  • This will position the plurality of ribs 26 and any canopy structure supported thereon a sufficiently spaced distance from the supporting surface 20 on which the umbrella 10 is positioned, to provide adequate space between the free outer ends 26' of the plurality of ribs 26 and the supporting surface 20. Adequate room will thereby be provided to prevent any contact or other interference with the plurality of ribs 26 and any table, seating assembly or other objects in the vicinity of the lower portion of the stanchion 14 and/or base 18.
  • the structural specifications of the cylinder and piston assembly 50,52 may vary, it is intended that the biasing force produced thereby and exerted on the second portion 42 is sufficient to cause the intended separation, while concurrently serving to at least partially support the plurality of ribs 26 and a canopy structure thereon in the outwardly extended position, while the umbrella 10 is collapsed.
  • this outwardly directed and supporting force of the cylinder and piston assembly 50,52 may be overcome with minimal effort, when it is desired to dispose the umbrella 10 in the aforementioned outer, expanded position of Figure 1 .
  • any of a variety of positioning mechanisms or assemblies may be utilized to selectively and manually orient the umbrella 10 and the frame assembly 12 into and out of either of the extended or collapsed positions.
  • Such positioning assembly may take the form of a pulley and cable assembly appropriately interconnected to the stanchion assembly 14 and more specifically to the first and second portion 40 and 42 and/or the hubs 22 and 24 mounted thereon.
  • the exertion of a pulling force on a positioning cable will result in downward travel of the second portion 42 relative to the first portion 40 against the biasing force exerted thereon by the adjustment assembly 46 until the first and second portions are disposed in contact and/or supporting engagement with one another as clearly demonstrated in Figures 1 , 4 and 7 .
  • the positioning line associated with the aforementioned pulleys may be locked into position by a gripping cleat of the type known in the industry.
  • the biasing force of the adjustment assembly 46 will be dominant and serve to raise the second portion 42 from the first portion 40 and thereby extend the longitudinal dimension of the stanchion assembly 14.
  • the plurality of supporting ribs 26 and any canopy structure supported thereon will be raised so as to provide adequate spacing between the free ends 26' of the plurality of ribs 26 and the supporting surface 20, as described in detail above.

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  1. Ensemble formant une ossature (12) de parapluie (10) ayant une dimension longitudinale variable, ledit ensemble (12) comprenant :
    a) une colonne (14) pouvant être mise dans une position fonctionnelle tenant debout sur une surface de support (20),
    b) une pluralité de baleines (26), chacune comportant une extrémité intérieure connectée de façon mobile à la colonne (14) et pouvant être placée sélectivement dans une position étendue ou une position repliée,
    c) ladite colonne (14) comprenant des première et deuxième parties (40, 42) séparables coaxialement suivant la longueur de la colonne (14),
    d) la pluralité de baleines (26) étant connectée à la deuxième partie (42) et pouvant se déplacer avec celle-ci par rapport à la première partie (40),
    e) une structure de réglage (46) comprenant un mécanisme de sollicitation (50, 52) placé dans une relation d'interconnexion entre les première et deuxième parties (40, 41) de la colonne (14), et
    f) le mécanisme de sollicitation étant agencé de façon à disposer la deuxième partie et les extrémités intérieures de la pluralité de baleines longitudinalement vers l'extérieur par rapport à la première partie lorsque la pluralité de baleines est dans la position repliée,
    caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme de sollicitation (50, 52) est mis en oeuvre sous la forme d'un ressort pneumatique.
  2. Ensemble (12) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le mécanisme de sollicitation (50, 52) est disposé et agencé de façon à exercer une force de sollicitation sur la pluralité de baleines (26) au moins lorsque la pluralité de baleines (26) est dans la position étendue.
  3. Ensemble (12) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la structure de sollicitation (50, 52) comprend un ensemble piston et cylindre (50, 52) actionné par de l'air.
  4. Ensemble (12) selon la revendication 3, dans lequel l'ensemble piston et cylindre (50, 52) est monté sur ladite colonne (14) et est positionnable dans une relation de support mobile avec la pluralité de baleines (26).
  5. Ensemble (12) selon la revendication 4, dans lequel l'ensemble piston et cylindre (50, 52) comprend une partie de cylindrique (50) fixée de façon rigide à la colonne (14) et une partie de piston (51) connectée de façon mobile à la colonne (14) dans une relation d'entraînement de la pluralité de baleines (26).
  6. Ensemble (12) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel la structure de réglage (46) est disposée dans une relation d'interconnexion entre les première et deuxième parties (40, 42) dans une relation de support au moins partiel avec la deuxième partie (42).
  7. Ensemble (12) selon la revendication 1, dans lequel le mécanisme de sollicitation (50, 52) est disposé dans une relation de support avec la deuxième partie (42) et la pluralité de baleines (26) lorsque la pluralité de baleines (26) est dans la position étendue.
  8. Ensemble (12) selon la revendication 3, dans lequel l'ensemble piston et cylindrique (50, 52) est disposé et agencé de façon à solliciter de façon continue la deuxième partie (42) longitudinalement vers l'extérieur par rapport à la première partie (40) au moins lorsque la pluralité de baleines (26) est dans la position étendue.
  9. Ensemble (12) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel la structure de réglage (46) est connectée à la colonne (14) et est agencée de façon à faire varier la dimension longitudinale de la colonne (14) en fonction du fait que la pluralité de baleines (26) se trouve dans la position étendue ou la position repliée.
  10. Ensemble (12) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, comprenant en outre une structure de positionnement agencée et disposée de façon à orienter sélectivement et manuellement la deuxième partie (42) vers l'intérieur de la première partie (41) contre la force de sollicitation et de séparation, au moins jusqu'à ce que les première et deuxième parties (40, 41) viennent en contact de support entre elles.
  11. Ensemble (12) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, dans lequel le mécanisme de sollicitation (50, 52) est agencé de façon à disposer automatiquement la deuxième partie (42) longitudinalement vers l'extérieur par rapport à la première partie (40) lorsque la pluralité de baleines (26) est dans la position étendue.
  12. Ensemble (12) selon la revendication 10, dans lequel la structure de positionnement est disposée sur la colonne (14) et est agencée et disposée de façon à exercer une force de tirage orientée vers l'intérieur sur la deuxième partie (42) vers la première partie (40) et contre la force de sollicitation et de séparation, au moins jusqu'à ce que les première et deuxième parties (40, 42) viennent en contact de support entre elles.
  13. Ensemble (12) selon la revendication 12, dans lequel la structure de positionnement est agencée pour appliquer manuellement la force de tirage orientée vers l'intérieur sur la deuxième partie (42).
  14. Ensemble (12) selon la revendication 13, dans lequel le mécanisme de sollicitation (50, 52) est agencé pour disposer automatiquement la deuxième partie (42) longitudinalement vers l'extérieur par rapport à la première partie (10) lorsque la pluralité de baleines (26) est dans la position étendue lors d'un relâchement de la force de tirage dirigée vers l'intérieur.
  15. Ensemble formant un parapluie (10) comprenant :
    a) au moins un élément de auvent ;
    b) un ensemble (12) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes.
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