Customizable decorative tree

Abstract

Disclosed is a customizable decorative tree, a customizable decorative tree is provided, which includes a trunk, a base, and a top section. The trunk is formed from a plurality of individual tree sections that are designed for selective sectional assembly and disassembly. Adjacent tree sections are connected using a shared mechanical connector and a corresponding electrical connector. This integrated system facilitates both robust structural connection and the simultaneous transmission of electrical power through the assembled trunk and base. The tree sections may have varying heights and diameters, allowing a user to customize the trunk to achieve a natural appearance or a unique style. By integrating the electrical power transmission within the structure of the trunk, the design eliminates the need for external wiring, thereby enhancing safety and aesthetics.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A customizable decorative tree, comprising:
 a trunk including a plurality of tree sections, the tree sections being selectively connectable for sectional assembly and disassembly;   a shared connector configured to selectively connect adjacent tree sections of the plurality of tree sections;   the tree sections having varying heights and diameters to provide a natural appearance or unique styling for the trunk;   a base configured to support the trunk and selectively connectable to the trunk;   an electrical connector configured to selectively connect adjacent tree sections of the plurality of tree sections; and   a top section disposed at an upper end of the trunk and selectively connectable to the trunk;   wherein the plurality of tree sections and the base are configured for electrical power transmission via the electrical connectors.   
     
     
         2 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 1 , wherein the shared connector comprises a threaded section on one end of a first tree section and a threaded groove at the corresponding end of a second tree section, and the first tree section is selectively connected to the second tree section via threaded engagement. 
     
     
         3 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 1 , wherein the shared connector comprises a conical section on one end of a first tree section and a corresponding conical groove at the corresponding end of a second tree section, and the first tree section is selectively connected to the second tree section via frictional conical engagement. 
     
     
         4 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 1 , wherein the shared connector is a snap-fit connector comprising a plurality of resilient latching tabs resiliently disposed on an outer circumferential wall of one connecting end of a first tree section and a corresponding latching groove extending through a corresponding inner side of a second tree section, and the first tree section is selectively connected to the second tree section by the latching tabs resiliently engaging within the latching groove. 
     
     
         5 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 1 , wherein the shared connector comprises a protruding first magnetic pole on an end surface of a first tree section and a recessed second magnetic pole on a corresponding end surface of a second tree section, and the first tree section is selectively connected to the second tree section by the mutual attraction of the first magnetic pole and the second magnetic pole. 
     
     
         6 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 1 , wherein the shared connector comprises a ball detent disposed within an inner wall of a first tree section at one end thereof and a corresponding limiting groove at a corresponding end of an adjacent second tree section, and the first tree section is selectively connected to the second tree section by the ball detent being popped into engagement with the limiting groove. 
     
     
         7 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 1 , wherein the shared connector comprises an alignment protrusion disposed on the outer side of one end of a first tree section and a corresponding shoulder disposed on the inner side of a corresponding end of a second tree section, and the first tree section is selectively connected to the second tree section by the mutual engagement of the alignment protrusion and the shoulder. 
     
     
         8 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical connector comprises a male electrode protruding from an end surface of a first tree section and a female electrode recessed in a corresponding end surface of a second tree section, the male electrode and the female electrode being circular, and the first tree section is selectively connected to the second tree section to enable rotatable engagement and mutual contact between the electrodes for maintaining electrical power transmission. 
     
     
         9 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 2 , wherein the electrical connector comprises an electrical contact disposed on an end surface of the threaded section and an circular electrode disposed on a corresponding end surface of the threaded groove, and the circular electrode contacts the electrical contact selectively to make electrical power transmission when the first tree section is connected to the second tree section via the threaded engagement. 
     
     
         10 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical connector comprises a plurality of resilient contact pins disposed on an end surface of a first tree section and a plurality of corresponding recesses disposed on a corresponding end surface of an adjacent second tree section, and the resilient contact pins and the recesses are configured to mutually contact to selectively make electrical power transmission when the first tree section is connected to the second tree section. 
     
     
         11 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical connector comprises an elongated conductor disposed on an end surface of a first tree section and a guide groove disposed on a corresponding end surface of an adjacent second tree section, the guide groove having an electric brush slidably disposed therein, and the electric brush is configured to engage to the elongated conductor slidably selectively make electrical power transmission when the first tree section is connected to the second tree section. 
     
     
         12 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical connector comprises a transmitter disposed on an end surface of a first tree section and a receiver disposed on a corresponding end surface of a second tree section, and the transmitter and the receiver are configured to selectively make electrical power transmission via inductive coupling when the first tree section is connected to the second tree section. 
     
     
         13 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 5 , wherein the electrical connector comprises a positive terminal disposed on an end surface of the first magnetic pole and a negative terminal disposed on a corresponding end surface of the second magnetic pole, the positive terminal and the negative terminal are configured to selectively make electrical power transmission when the adjacent tree sections are connected. 
     
     
         14 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 1 , wherein the electrical connector comprises external threads on an outer peripheral surface of a first tree section having contacts at its end surface and an internal threaded groove corresponding to the external threads on an inner peripheral surface of an adjacent second tree section having circular electrodes at its bottom corresponding to the contacts, the contacts being in contact with the circular electrodes for supplying power. 
     
     
         15 . The customizable decorative tree of  claim 1 , wherein the tree sections are configured with integrated lighting.