Height adjustment structure for a canopy

Abstract

A canopy has a framework including a plurality of vertical poles and a roof frame. A height adjustment structure for adjusting the height of the roof frame includes a sliding sleeve disposed around each vertical pole, to which the roof frame is connected. The sleeve can slide along the pole so that a through hole on a sidewall of the sleeve is aligned with one of the holes provided on the vertical pole. A spring loaded press plate pivotally mounted on the sidewall of the sleeve has a locking pin at one end which can extend into the through hole on the sleeve and the hole on the pole to lock the sleeve at a desired height along the pole.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to a canopy, and in particular, it relates to a height adjustment structure for a canopy. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] Canopies are useful for outdoor activities as a sun or rain shelter. For example, it may provide a place for resting and dining at outdoor parties, or provide a place for resting when camping, etc. Existing canopies are typically made up of framework and a cover. To make it convenient for carrying and storing, the framework can be disassembled and re-assembled when needed. The framework may be disassembled when the canopy is not in use for convenient carrying and storing. Even so, there are still some shortcomings in existing canopies. Under different circumstances or at different times, users may have different requirements for the height of the canopy. For example, due to change of the direction of the sun, proper adjustment may be required in the height o...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides a simple and convenient height adjustment structure for a canopy. It includes a vertical pole with holes, a sliding sleeve with connecting parts, and a spring loaded press plate. The sliding sleeve is slideable along the vertical pole to align the through hole with one of the holes on the vertical pole, and the locking pin of the press plate is capable of extending through the through hole of the sleeve and a hole on the vertical pole aligned with the through hole, thereby locking the sleeve at a desired height. The use of a press plate structure and lever action makes it easy to use. The invention solves the problem of limitations and disadvantages of the related art."

Problems solved by technology

For example, due to change of the direction of the sun, proper adjustment may be required in the height of the canopy, but the height of existing canopies depend on the height of the vertical poles in the framework and cannot be adjusted.

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