BEACH CABANA

Abstract

The present invention is a beach cabana that provides a central corridor between two lounge portions and a frame rotatable about an axis.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Various embodiments of the present invention are shown in the photos accompanying this application.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the entire cabana.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the umbrella holding assembly.

FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view of the umbrella holder assembly along lines A-A of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a cross sectional view of the locking mechanism in the umbrella holding assembly along lines B-B of FIG. 2.

FIG. 5 is an isolated perspective view of the support arms for the canopy and rotational assembly.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged exploded view of the support arm rotational assembly.

FIG. 7A is a front view of a curved embodiment of a slidable bracket for moving an umbrella socket.

FIG. 7B is an enlarged side view of a curved embodiment of a slidable bracket for moving an umbrella socket.

FIG. 7C is a side view of a curved embodiment of a slidable bracket for moving an umbrella socket.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the spring unit, including a sectioned view of the central connector spring assembly.

FIG. 9A is a side view of the connector rod assembly.

FIG. 9B is a bottom view of the base plate with stabilizing ribs.

FIG. 9C is a bottom view of the base plate with a non-skid cover on the bottom surface.

FIG. 10A is a top view of the central storage box and locking storage box.

FIG. 10B is a side view of the central storage box and the locking storage box.

FIG. 10C is a front view of the central storage box and locking storage box.

FIG. 11 is a side view of one rotational mechanism.

FIG. 12A is a top view of the cabana frame with the resting surface removed.

FIG. 12B is a partial front view of cabana 10 showing frame 12, central connection rod 61, and base 60, whereby frame 12 is elevated a distance d off the ground.

FIG. 12C is a partial side view of the cabana frame.

FIG. 12D is a partial front view similar to FIG. 12B, where cabana 10 frame 12 is resting on the ground such that leg pairs 14a and 14b are substantially in the same horizontal plane with base 60.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of the overall cabana with a raised awning and an umbrella.

FIG. 14 is a side view of the back rest portion of the cabana.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of the cabana surface.

Claims

1. A beach cabana comprising: (a) at least two portions for supporting a user;(b) a passage between said portions sufficient to allow a user to pass; wherein said passage is adjacent to each of said portions.

2. The beach cabana of claim 1 wherein said portions are parallel to one another.

3. The beach cabana of claim 1 wherein each said portion is a beach lounge.

4. The beach cabana of claim 1 wherein said portions a part of a unitary support frame structure.

5. The beach cabana of claim 1, wherein said portions are connected to a support frame.

6. The beach cabana of claim 5 comprising a base having a central connector rod extending upward from said base and connecting to said support frame.

7. The beach cabana of claim 6 wherein said central connector comprises an internal spring for raising said support frame off the ground when no additional weight is on either of said portions.

8. The beach cabana of claim 6 wherein said central connector rotates independent of said base.

9. The beach cabana of claim 7 wherein said support frame rotates with the rotation of said central connector.

10. The beach cabana of claim 8 wherein said base comprises projections extending downward from a lower surface of said base.

11. The beach cabana of claim 10 wherein said projections extend from the base into and through the surface on which said base is placed and secures said base into a fixed position.

12. The beach cabana of claim 15 wherein said fixed position remains fixed while a central connector may be rotated above and independent of said base.

13. A base comprising: (a) a housing;(b) a central support member.

14. The base of claim 14 comprising protrusions extending from the lower surface of said base.

15. The base of claim 16 wherein said housing is filled with matter such that said housing weighs up to 200 pounds.

16. The base of claim 13 wherein said central support member rotates while said base remains in a fixed position.

17. A beach cabana comprising: (a) a unitary frame connected to a centrally located base by means of a connecting rod, said unitary frame so formed as to have a central passage between two lounge chair portions;(b) a connecting rod that has a spring-activated device that lifts said cabana off the ground when no one is sitting on said cabana;(c) a central base that supports said connecting rod such that said cabana frame may be rotated about the axis created by said connecting rod;(d) optionally, projections extending downward from said central base that protrude through a surface on which said cabana is residing such that said cabana may be rotated about said axis created by said connecting rod;(e) optionally, a pivotable umbrella holder, whereby said holder is locked into position with a locking pin and is secured in either an orientation perpendicular to the ground or angular offset from orientation perpendicular to the ground.