Detachable umbrella characterised by runner retaining means

摘要

A pole (1) for an umbrella (29), comprises first and second pole sections (2, 3) adapted to be secured together either in an in-line position at a joint (4) between an upper end (9) of the second pole section (3) and a lower end (15) of the first pole section (2), or in an angled position at a joint (5) between an upper end (9) of the second pole section (3) and a part (17) of the first pole section (2) spaced from the lower end (15) thereof, at the option of the user, with a thumb-release, leaf spring catch (20) provided adjacent the upper end of the second pole section (3) and adapted, to retain a runner (30), slidable along the pole (2) adjacent that upper end when the pole sections (2, 3) are in the inline position, and additionally with a radially displaceable, manually operable spring-loaded engaging means (22) provided adjacent the lower end of the first pole section (2), in use to engage the runner (30), or alternatively provided on the runner (30) to engage the external periphery of, or an aperture in, the first pole section (2). Provision of the engaging means on the first pole section, instead of the usual leaf spring catch, enables that section to be shorter, and safer when in use in the angled position. IMAGE