Quick assembly methods and components for shade structures
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Sep 6, 2016
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Aug 27, 2015
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Feb 25, 2014
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Feb 25, 2014
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An umbrella assembly is provided that comprises an umbrella hub comprising an upper portion, a lower portion and a passage configured to be disposed about an umbrella pole. The upper portion includes a top surface that extends between the passage and an outer periphery of the hub. The lower portion includes a bottom surface that extends between the passage and the outer periphery of the hub. The umbrella hub also includes a first engagement position and a second engagement position. The first engagement position is configured to permit insertion of end portions of umbrella structural members into the hub. The first engagement position is provided by first relative movement of the upper and lower portions of the hub along an axis extending through the passage. The second engagement position is configured to retain end portions of umbrella structural members within the hub. The second engagement position is provided by second relative movement of the upper and lower portions of the hub along an axis extending through the passage.
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