Movable Shade Structure

Abstract

Embodiments of movable shade apparatus are provided herein. In some embodiments, a movable shade apparatus includes: a roof configured to provide shade when standing below the roof; one or more support posts coupled to the roof, wherein at least one of the one or more support posts includes a power outlet; an actuator coupled to at least one of the one or more support posts and configured to adjust a pitch of the roof with respect to the one or more support posts; and a base assembly coupled to a lower end of each of the one or more support posts, wherein the base assembly includes a support member and one or more weights that are removably attached to the support member.

1 . A movable shade apparatus, comprising:
 a roof configured to provide shade when standing below the roof;   one or more support posts coupled to the roof, wherein at least one of the one or more support posts includes a power outlet;   an actuator coupled to at least one of the one or more support posts and configured to adjust a pitch of the roof with respect to the one or more support posts; and   a base assembly coupled to a lower end of each of the one or more support posts, wherein the base assembly includes a support member and one or more weights that are removably attached to the support member.   
     
     
         2 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more support posts include two support posts coupled to opposing ends of the roof, wherein a support rod is coupled to the two support posts at a location vertically below the roof, and wherein the base assembly includes wheels. 
     
     
         3 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more support posts includes a control panel configured to display at least one of:
 an ambient temperature,   a wind speed, or   a barometric pressure.   
     
     
         4 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a controller configured to control the actuator to selectively tilt the roof based on at least one of a solar position with respect to the movable shade apparatus or wind conditions.   
     
     
         5 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein for each of the one or more support posts, the actuator comprises a motor and a cable extending from a first location of the roof to each support post to define a first length of cable and from each support post to a second location of the roof to define a second length of cable, wherein the motor is configured to tilt the roof by changing the first length of cable and the second length of cable. 
     
     
         6 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a solar panel coupled to an upper surface of the roof and further comprising a battery. 
     
     
         7 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of retractable shade panels that are rotatably coupled to an outer region of the roof and configured to extend a shade area of the movable shade apparatus. 
     
     
         8 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the movable shade apparatus is collapsible into a portable box. 
     
     
         9 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the base assembly is configured to move on a rail system. 
     
     
         10 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the roof comprises an outer frame and one or more panels extending across the outer frame. 
     
     
         11 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the one or more support posts include one or more slots for attaching accessories. 
     
     
         12 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising one or more lights mounted to the roof or the one or more support posts, wherein the one or more support posts include a switch to control the one or more lights. 
     
     
         13 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of retractable side panels coupled to the roof and configured to provide protection from rain or privacy. 
     
     
         14 . A shade apparatus system, comprising:
 a plurality of the movable shade apparatus of  claim 1  coupled together to create an array of the plurality of the movable shade apparatus, wherein a pitch of the roof of each of the movable shade apparatus is controlled based on a solar position with respect to each of the movable shade apparatus.   
     
     
         15 . A movable shade apparatus, comprising:
 a roof configured to provide shade when standing below the roof;   a solar panel disposed on the roof;   a battery coupled to the solar panel;   one or more support posts coupled to the roof, wherein at least one of the one or more support posts includes a power outlet;   an actuator coupled to at least one of the one or more support posts and configured to adjust a pitch of the roof with respect to the one or more support posts; and   a base assembly coupled to a lower end of each of the one or more support posts, wherein the base assembly includes a support member and one or more weights that are removably attached to the support member.   
     
     
         16 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 15 , further comprising:
 a controller having a network interface configured to receive wireless input from a user and configured to control the pitch of the roof via the actuator based on input from the user.   
     
     
         17 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein the controller is further configured to control one or more lights of the wirelessly controlled movable shade apparatus based on input from the user. 
     
     
         18 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 16 , further comprising an electronic device electrically coupled to the power outlet, wherein the controller is configured to control power to the electronic device based on a wireless input from the user. 
     
     
         19 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 18 , wherein the electronic device is a food preparation device or an entertainment device. 
     
     
         20 . The movable shade apparatus of  claim 16 , wherein input from the user is provided via a smart phone.