Patent ID: 8331598
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: G09F

Abstract:
1. An audio system for an outdoor umbrella having a shaft, comprising: an audio housing which comprises a first housing body and a second housing body defining a mounting slot when said first and second housing bodies are coupled with each other, wherein said mounting slot has a size for said shaft of said outdoor umbrella fitting therewithin; a detachable locker comprising a first locker provided at said first housing body and a second locker which is provided at said second housing body and is releasably locked with said first locker to detachably lock up said second housing body with said first housing body for securely mounting said audio housing around said shaft of said outdoor umbrella; and an audio device which comprises one or more speakers supported in said audio housing and an audio input operatively coupling with said speaker such that when said audio input sends an audio signal to said speaker, said speaker is adapted for producing audio sound as an additional function for said outdoor umbrella, wherein said first housing body, having a U-shaped structure, has two inner guiding walls defining a guiding channel therebetween, wherein said second housing body, having a corresponding shape, has two outer guiding walls engaging with said inner guiding walls of said first housing body, wherein said guiding channel has a closed end defining said mounting slot thereat and an opened end arranged when said second housing body is slidably mounted to said first housing body, along said guiding channel through said opened end thereof, said mounting slot is formed at said closed end of said guiding channel.