Shoulder mounted head shade

Abstract

A head shade comprises a shade fabric stretched over a collapsible set of bow frames. These all join externally at bow pivots on the left and right sides that are at ear height. The shade and bows can all be folded back out of the way. Interior to each bow pivot, loudspeakers are included that allow the user to listen to music and other audio. The bow pivots are fastened to the tops of left and right stems. Such stems are attached by adjustable hinges to a shoulder yoke and body straps. The straps are anchored to a belt worn around the waist of the user to stabilize the stems and bow pivots.

1 . A head shade, comprising: 
 a fabric shading providing for sun protection of a user;    a collapsible bow frame providing support for the fabric shading;    a shoulder frame for wear by a user and providing for support of the collapsible bow frame and fabric shading above said user's head on a pair of angled stems;    a pair of upper pivots fastened to the shoulder frame stems and each respectively providing an articulated joint at both sides of the collapsible bow frame; and    a pair of lower pivots fastened to the shoulder frame and stems, and together providing an adjustment of the relative fore and aft position of the bow frame relative to said user's head.    
   
   
       2 . The head shade of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a network of straps and a belt included with the shoulder frame for securing the whole to said user.    
   
   
       3 . The head shade of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a personal electronics device attached for use by said user.    
   
   
       4 . The head shade of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 at least one speaker attached to the shoulder frame and stems for listening to audio programs by said user.    
   
   
       5 . The head shade of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a video projector attached to the shoulder frame and stems for viewing on the underside of the fabric shading of video programs by said user.    
   
   
       6 . The head shade of  claim 1 , wherein: 
 the shoulder frame includes left and right shoulder braces and an interconnecting back brace.    
   
   
       7 . The head shade of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a face shade for draping to one side of a user's face from the underside of the fabric shading.    
   
   
       8 . The head shade of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a carrying pouch in which all the other components may be stored when the bow frame is collapsed.