[0001] The present invention relates to a stabilizing device effective to be applied to
the base of a particular table for large sunshades.
[0002] As it is well known,in order to provide protection against the sun rays in outdoor
environment such as gardens and the like there are presently used the so-called large
sunshades or umbrella,that is large size umbrellas of gaudy colours.
[0003] Also well known is the fact that the mentioned large sunshades may be advantageously
supported by a small table,provided with a central throughgoing hole and a lower engaging
seat or housing effective to jointly restrain,with a vertical attitude, the rod or
shaft of said sunshades.
[0004] It should be noted to this respect that, because or the large surface of the sunshade
top or dome, the latter, in case of a strong wind,greatly stresses by flexure the
bearing rod which, as it is conventional,is supported only at the lower section thereof.
[0005] Accordingly the supporting table or basement,which is generally made starting from
metal tubular elements and has reduced size,is susceptible to being upset, jointly
to the sunshade itself.
[0006] Accordingly,the task of the present invention is that of overcoming the thereinabove
mentioned drawback,by providing a stabilizing device,effective to be applied to the
base of a particular large sunshade supporting small table in such a way as to prevent
said small table from upsetting under strong wind conditions.
[0007] Within this task, it is a primary object of the present invention to also provide
a specifically designed base or basement for large sunshade supporting tables,which
is constructed in such a way as to be able of perfectly fitting to the mentioned stabilizing
device.
[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention the above task and object,as well
as yet other objects which will become more apparent hereinafter,are achieved by a
stabilizing device effective to be applied to the basement of a particular large size
sunshade supporting small table,characterized in that it comprises a box-like body,of
preferably quadrangular plan,provided,at the upper side thereof, with a central hole
and an eccentric or offset opening, effective to be closed and being provided,at the
lower or bottom surface thereof,with seats provided for housing corresponding tubular
elements crossing one another at the basement of said small table and intended for
lying under said stabilizing device.
[0009] Further characteristics and advantages of the stabilizing device and the basement
of the large size sunshade supporting small table according to the present invention
will become more apparent from the following detailed description,with reference to
the figures of the accompanying drawings, where :
fig.1 is a top perspective view illustrating the stabilizing device according to the
present invention;
fig.2 is a bottom perspective view illustrating that same stabilizing device;
fig.3 illustrates a large sunshade bearing small table,provided with a.specifically
designed basement or base,as coupled to the mentioned stabilizing device;
fig.4 illustrates a small table,comprising the subject stabilizing device and the
mentioned base or basement.
[0010] With reference to the figures of the accompanying drawings,the subject stabilizing
device effective to be applied to the basement of a particular large sunshade supporting
small table comprises a box-like body 1,having a square plan and preferably made of
a suitable plastics material.
[0011] That box-like body is provided,at the top side or face thereof,with a round central
hole 2,having a slightly rised edge,and with an opening 3,as formed at an offset position.
[0012] That opening is also preferably provided with a round cross-section and defines a
seat effective to hold a closure cover member 4.
[0013] At the side corners of the mentioned box-like body,there are formed corresponding
semicylindrical hollows 5,vertically extending and having suitable lengths,effective
to partially house the lower portions of the legs 6 of a small table 7,the top surface
whereof is provided with a central through hole 8.
[0014] Advantageously,the mentioned semicylindrical seats house the lower portions of corresponding
tubular elements or feet 9,which latter are bent crosswise, under seats 13 as formed
on the lower side of that same box-like body 1.
[0015] At the middle of the lower side or face, moreover,there is formed a substantially
cylindrical seat 10,facing inwardly with respect to the box-like body and effective
to restrain laterally and at the bottom the end of the rod or shaft 11 of the large
sunshade 12.
[0016] Obviously, the base of the mentioned seat 10 will be provided with a flat or frustumconical
shape,in such a way as to fit said end of the sunshade rod or shaft 11.
[0017] The box-like body l,in actual practice, is filled,through the opening 3,with sand
or water, to assume a great weight thereby efficiently prevent the small table from
being upset, as it is in its operative condition supporting the large sunshade.
[0018] From the above disclosure and the observation of the figures of the accompanying
drawings,the great functionality and use facility characterizing the large sunshade
supporting table basement accprding to the present invention will be self-evident.
1- A stabilizing device effective to be applied to the basement of a particular large
size sunshade supporting small table,characterized in that it comprises a box-like
body(l),of preferably quadrangular plan,provided,at the upper side thereof,with a
central hole (2) and an eccentric or offset opening (3) effective to be closed and
being provided,at the lower or bottom surface thereof,with seats(5) provided for housing
corresponding tubular elements (9) crossing one another at the basement of said small
table and intended for lying under said stabilizing device.
2- A stabilizing device, according to the preceding claim,characterized in that said
semicylindrical seats (5) are provided with a suitable length and are formed at such
angular positions as to be able of housing the bottom ends of the table legs (9),the
table being provided with a top surface provided with a through hole (8) centrally
located.
3- A stabilizing device for large sunshade supporting tables,according to the preceding
claims,characterized in that said semicylindrical seats(5) house the bottom portions
of said tubular elements or feet (9) the latter being located,crosswise,under said
seats formed on the lower or bottom side of said box-like body (1).
5- A stabilizing device,according to the preceding claims,characterized in that at
the central portion of said bottom side there is formed a substantially cylindrical
seat (10),facing inwardly of said box-like body(l) and effective to restrain laterally
and at the bottom one end of said large sunshade rod or shaft (11).
6- A stabilizing device according to the preceding claims,characterized in that the
base portion of said seat (10) has a flat or frustumconical shape, in such a way as
to be able of fitting said end of said rod or shaft (11).
7- A stabilizing device,according to the preceding claims,characterized in that said
box-like body (1) is effective to be filled, through said opening (3), with sand or
water,to assume a great weight,thereby effectively prevent said table from upsetting,as
it is in its operative condition supporting said large sunshade.
8- A stabilizing device,effective to be applied to large sunshade supporting tables,according
to the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of operative
members,suitably constructed and arranged,and substantially as disclosed and illustrated
for the intended objects.