umbrella rib end caps Umbrella Tips, Runners, and Connectors
umbrella rib end caps Umbrella Tips, Runners, and Connectors
Umbrella Tips, Runners, and Connectors
3.1 Umbrella Tips
3.2 Umbrella Runner
3.3 Umbrella Connectors
Umbrella Tips
Umbrella tips are made of plastic, metal, or poly-wood.
Plastic is lightweight and usually used for golf umbrella, while both metal and wood materials add a strong and firm feel.
we used metal or plastic for golf umbrella, poly-wood umbrella for the umbrella with wooden shaft and handle.
a children’s umbrella must always have a tip of at least 10 millimeters in length for safety reasons.
3.2 Umbrella Runner
This is the T-shaped part that moves up or down the shaft during the opening or closing of the umbrella. It is made of plastic material.
for the folding umbrella, Without a runner, the umbrella cannot be compact again when you’re done using it.
3.3 Umbrella Connectors
Umbrellas need a variety of connectors to keep each and every part integrated.
1) Connector for the Ribs to the Shaft
The ribs that form the canopy shape must be firmly attached to the upper segment of the shaft. Thus, a connector made of plastic and Bundled with thin iron wire.
2) Connector for the Stretchers to the Shaft
Likewise, the umbrella runner keeps the stretchers and shaft together. It’s made of either plastic.
3) Connector for Ribs and Stretchers
We used iron or copper eyelet to fixed the ribs and stretchers.
