Movable umbrella holder
A that provides enhanced flexibility and positioning capabilities for outdoor umbrellas. The structure comprises a rail assembly with a support rail mounted on vertical poles that can be secured to ground or bases or to furniture by the use of clamps, and a holder assembly featuring a slidable pole holder. The allows users to adjust the umbrella's position along the support rail without needing to relocate the entire base, enabling precise shade positioning. The holder assembly includes a locking mechanism that can selectively fix the umbrella's position at desired locations. The is made from corrosion-resistant materials, the structure is particularly suited for challenging outdoor environments such as beaches, poolsides, and recreational areas. The telescopic and slidable nature of the support rail, combined with the movable or tiltable holder assembly, allows the umbrella placement and orientation.
1 . A sliding umbrella holder system, comprising:
a base assembly including a support rail supported by at least two vertical poles, said support rail being substantially horizontal and parallel to a ground surface, and having a square cross-section with flat sides and corners to resist rotation relative to an attached holder assembly, said vertical poles being securable to one or more of:
a ground surface, a freestanding base, or a piece of outdoor furniture;
said holder assembly including a holder base defining a square sleeve rail so as to surround said support rail for guided linear translation of the holder assembly along substantially the entire length of the support rail, and a pole holder secured to said holder base and configured to receive and secure a sun umbrella;
a locking mechanism associated with said holder base and operable to selectively engage said support rail to fix the position of said holder assembly along said rail;
wherein said base assembly and said holder assembly together form a self-supporting structure independent of any chair, table, or backrest, such that the umbrella position is adjustable along the support rail.
2 . The sliding umbrella holder system of claim 1 , wherein said support rail is extendible along a longitudinal axis thereof.
3 . The sliding umbrella holder system of claim 1 , further comprising ball bearings located in the interior of said holder base to facilitate sliding along the support rail.
4 . The sliding umbrella holder system of claim 1 , wherein said pole holder comprises multiple inserts to accommodate umbrella poles of different diameters.
5 . The sliding umbrella holder system of claim 1 further including a rotating table coupled to the pole holder.
6 . The sliding umbrella holder system of claim 1 , further comprising a pivoting mechanism allowing tilting of the umbrella pole.
7 . The sliding umbrella holder system of claim 6 , further comprising stoppers to limit the range of tilting of said pole holder.
8 . The sliding umbrella holder system of claim 7 , further comprising a hook attached to the pole holder for hanging accessories.
9 . The sliding umbrella holder system of claim 7 , further comprising a storage compartment attached to the pole holder.
10 . The sliding umbrella holder system of claim 7 , wherein said pole holder has a holder base with ball bearings, wheels or rollers to facilitate movement along the support rail.
11 . The sliding umbrella holder system of claim 7 , wherein the support rail includes internal trusses to increase structural strength.
12 . A movable umbrella holding structure, comprising:
a rail assembly including at least two vertical poles configured to be securable to ground or to bases; a support rail connected to said vertical poles, the rail assembly further including a plurality of internal trusses positioned within said support rail to increase structural strength;
a holder assembly including a holder base slidably mounted on said support rail; a pole holder perpendicularly connected to said holder base; said pole holder configured to receive and secure a sun umbrella; said holder base comprising ball bearings, wheels or rollers to facilitate movement along the support rail;
a locking mechanism on said holder assembly, operable to selectively fix the position of said holder base along said support rail;
wherein said pole holder further includes multiple diameter-reducing inserts to accommodate umbrella poles of different diameters; a rotating table; a pivoting mechanism allowing tilting of the umbrella pole; stoppers to limit the range of tilting; a hook for hanging accessories; a storage compartment;
wherein said holder assembly is moveable along said support rail to adjust the position of a sun umbrella without relocating said vertical poles or the base of said sun umbrella;
wherein said rail assembly and said holder assembly are comprised of materials resistant to corrosion in outdoor environments;
wherein said holder assembly is adaptable to be incorporated into a chair frame.
13 . The movable sun umbrella holding structure of claim 12 , wherein the rotating table has an attaching portion that is coupled to the pole holder.
14 . The movable sun umbrella holding structure of claim 12 , wherein the pivoting mechanism includes a pivot connecting a bottom end of the pole holder with the holder base.
15 . The movable sun umbrella holding structure of claim 12 , wherein the stoppers are located at a support member of the holder base.
16 . The movable sun umbrella holding structure of claim 12 , wherein the hook is attached to a top portion of the pole holder.
17 . A movable sun umbrella holding structure, consisting of:
a rail assembly consisting of:
a support rail having a length and having internal trusses arranged in a triangular pattern to increase structural strength;
first and second vertical posts, each post having a lower end configured with a sharpened portion for ground insertion or a base plate for surface mounting, wherein said posts are removably secured to opposing ends of said support rail and oriented perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of said support rail;
a holder assembly consisting of:
a holder base having a hollow interior shaped to slidably receive said support rail;
a set of ball bearings or rollers mounted within said holder base to facilitate sliding movement along said support rail;
a pole holder extending perpendicularly from said holder base;
a first locking mechanism mounted on said holder base for securing the holder base position along said support rail;
a second locking mechanism mounted on said pole holder for securing an umbrella pole;
a set of diameter-reducing inserts configured to be selectively inserted into said pole holder to accommodate different umbrella pole diameters;
a pivot mechanism connecting said pole holder to said holder base, said pivot mechanism including a hinge and a pivot lock for adjusting and fixing a tilt angle of said pole holder; mechanical stops mounted to limit the range of said tilt angle; a rotating table mounted around said pole holder; at least one hook mounted on said pole holder for hanging accessories; and a storage compartment mounted to said pole holder;
wherein said holder assembly is moveable along said support rail to adjust the position of a sun umbrella without relocating said vertical posts;
wherein said rail assembly and said holder assembly are comprised of corrosion-resistant materials selected from the group consisting of stainless steel, coated metals, and reinforced plastics; and wherein said holder assembly is configured to be mounted to a chair frame through mounting clamps.