Patent ID: 7481547
Filing Date: 2009-01-27
Classification: A45B

Abstract:
1. A functional umbrella hub for an outdoor umbrella having a plurality of awning arms and a connector head electrically extended from a power source, wherein said functional umbrella hub comprises: a functional appliance for electrically connecting with said connector head, wherein said functional appliance comprises a speaker unit to generate an audio sound as an additional function for said outdoor umbrella; a hub body having a plurality of hinges for respectively coupling with said awning arms in a radially extending manner and an interior cavity for said connector head disposing therein; and a functional hub, which is downwardly extended from said hub body to communicate with said interior cavity thereof, having a speaker compartment and an audio outlet, wherein said functional appliance is built-in with said functional hub that said speaker is securely supported within said speaker compartment at said audio outlet such that said functional umbrella hub is adapted for not only operatively incorporating with said outdoor umbrella via said hub body but also providing said additional function for said outdoor umbrella via said functional hub to enhance a practical use thereof.