Umbrella stand with modular design

Abstract

Umbrella stand consisting of at least two connected modules, preferably at least two connected compartments (1), wherein the at least two modules are arranged one above the other, characterized in that a detachable form-fit and / or force-fit connection (2) is provided between the at least two modules, wherein at least one of the modules has a handle (3) and wherein at least one of the modules has a closed bottom (6) and at least one of the modules has at least one opening (6a, 6b) in the bottom (6).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an umbrella stand consisting of at least two connected modules, preferably at least two connected compartments, wherein the at least two modules are arranged one above the other.

[0002] Umbrella stands for portable rain or sun umbrellas typically have a simple, integral design. Some designs incorporate compartments for the organized storage of walking and folding umbrellas. Swiss utility model CH 145399 A discloses an umbrella stand divided into several compartments by a recessed intermediate shelf and crossbars, thus enabling the separate storage of walking and folding umbrellas. While this design facilitates the insertion and removal of individual umbrellas, its integral construction precludes adaptation to changing requirements. Furthermore, the stand appears not to be designed for transport, as it seems unwieldy and the open design of the side walls, consisting solely of posts, makes it likely that items will fall out.

[0003] The present invention therefore aims to provide an umbrella stand whose design can be adapted to the objects it is intended to hold. Furthermore, the invention aims to enable the umbrella stand to be transported without the objects it holds falling out.

[0004] The problem is solved according to the present invention by providing a detachable form-fit and / or force-fit connection between the at least two modules of the umbrella stand according to the invention, wherein at least one of the modules has a handle and wherein at least one of the modules has a closed base and at least one of the modules has at least one opening in the base. In contrast to the umbrella stand known from the prior art, the umbrella stand according to the invention, due to its modular design, can be adapted to changing requirements and easily transported without the objects falling out. According to the present invention, one module or compartment is suitable for the orderly storage of a plurality of objects, for example, umbrellas.An opening in the base of a module or compartment allows for the insertion of longer objects, such as walking stick umbrellas, which can be pushed through at least one module or compartment.

[0005] According to a first embodiment of the umbrella stand, the modules are designed as compartments, each compartment having at least two, preferably four, side walls and a base. In this way, a compartment can be connected to the base of a compartment arranged above it via its at least two side walls by a detachable, form-fitting and / or force-fit connection. The side walls of different compartments are aligned with each other, for example, by ensuring that opposite side walls of a compartment have the same distance, thus enabling the connection of the compartments arranged one above the other. The design of a compartment with a base and at least two side walls serves, for example, to hold and transport objects.

[0006] According to a further embodiment, the compartments have an essentially rectangular base shape. An essentially rectangular base shape can, for example, have rounded corners, slightly curved sides, and / or small cutouts. A compartment with an essentially rectangular base shape is, for instance, particularly easy to manufacture and allows for the efficient storage of objects of various shapes.

[0007] Preferably, according to a further embodiment, at least one compartment consists of a single sheet metal blank with bent side walls. The blank is cut, for example, by laser cutting, punching, or other known cutting methods for sheet metal. The final geometry of a compartment can be achieved from a single sheet metal blank by bending the side walls, with the cut edges of the side walls preferably not being joined to each other. The use of a single sheet metal blank with bent side walls per compartment enables, for example, the rapid and cost-effective production of the umbrella stand.

[0008] According to a further embodiment, at least one compartment has a closed bottom for holding objects. This allows, for example, the secure storage of various items without them falling out.

[0009] In a further embodiment, preferably at least one compartment with a closed bottom is designed to hold at least one umbrella, preferably at least one pocket umbrella. This allows one or more umbrellas to be stored neatly and easily accessed and removed.

[0010] According to a further embodiment, at least one compartment has at least one opening in its base for holding at least one umbrella, preferably at least one walking stick umbrella, such that the umbrella can be inserted through at least one compartment. The insertion of at least one walking stick umbrella is designed so that the umbrella can be lowered from above through the opening in the base of the compartment into at least one compartment below. It is also possible to guide at least one umbrella down into lower compartments through more than one opening. Bases with openings thus enable, for example, the safe and organized storage of walking stick umbrellas. A horizontal offset of the compartments relative to each other, in combination with various openings in the bases, can, for example, allow for the flexible storage of walking stick umbrellas.

[0011] Preferably, according to a further embodiment, at least one compartment projects beyond the width of at least one other compartment on one side, the projecting area of ​​the base of the projecting compartment being closed and designed to hold a number of items, preferably promotional material such as brochures and / or catalogs. The projecting area of ​​the compartment thus offers, for example, additional storage volume, which can be separated from the rest of the compartment by a partition. The width of the compartment, corresponding to the other compartments, can, for example, be used regularly for items such as umbrellas.To separate the protruding area from the rest of the compartment, for example, a side wall of the compartment below can be connected to the bottom of a compartment above the protruding compartment through an opening in the bottom of the protruding compartment, whereby the side wall passing through the opening serves as a partition.

[0012] In a further embodiment, preferably at least one compartment is made of metal and / or plastic, with the metal optionally having a powder coating and preferably all compartments being made of the same material. A metal compartment, for example, is made of sheet metal with an optional powder coating. Manufacturing the compartments from metal allows, for example, greater stability and load-bearing capacity, thus preventing the umbrella stand from tipping over, while a powder coating contributes to corrosion protection and / or a decorative appearance of the compartment. A plastic compartment can, for example, be manufactured by injection molding. An umbrella stand made of plastic is, for example, lighter and therefore easier to transport.

[0013] In another embodiment, the handle is made of metal, plastic, and / or wood. It is attached, for example, by two screws to two opposite side walls of the top compartment. The handle is oriented, for example, parallel to the bottoms of the compartments and parallel to the width of the compartments.

[0014] A metal handle, for example, is particularly sturdy, while a plastic handle is lighter and corrosion-resistant. A wooden handle, for instance, can provide a pleasant feel and a natural look.

[0015] According to a further embodiment, the underside of the bottom of the lowest compartment has protective means, preferably made of felt. This protective measure could, for example, be furniture glides, which facilitate moving the umbrella stand and thus its transport, while simultaneously protecting the floor and preventing damage. Felt furniture glides, i.e., felt feet, could be attached to the corners of the underside of the bottom of the lowest compartment.

[0016] In a further embodiment, preferably at least one of the compartments has at least one insert for division, preferably a cardboard insert. Such an insert can create additional order within the compartment by facilitating the arrangement of items, for example, the storage of umbrellas, preferably pocket umbrellas. An insert with various compartments can, for example, prevent pocket umbrellas from falling haphazardly in the compartment. In addition to storing umbrellas, the insert for division can also allow for the simultaneous storage of other items, such as promotional materials.

[0017] According to a further embodiment, at least one of the compartments, preferably the bottom one, has a non-slip device. This non-slip device can be achieved, for example, by an anti-slip rubber insert. The non-slip device is preferably placed in the bottom compartment, as this is where the ends of the walking sticks are most likely to be located, thus facilitating the arrangement of the umbrellas and making them easier to put in and take out.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, four compartments are provided, the uppermost compartment having a handle and exactly one compartment projecting beyond the width of the other compartments on one side. The four compartments of this embodiment can offer sufficient space to accommodate a plurality of items, preferably walking and folding umbrellas. The compartment projecting beyond the width of the other compartments offers, for example, the possibility of holding and displaying promotional materials. The handle on the uppermost compartment, through its detachable connection to the other three compartments arranged below, facilitates easy transport of the umbrella stand and the items it contains.

[0019] The invention will be explained in more detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment in conjunction with the drawing. The drawing shows Fig. 1 an embodiment of an umbrella stand according to the invention in perspective view, Fig. 2 a side view of the embodiment from Fig. 1, Fig. 3 a front view of the embodiment from Fig. 1 and Fig. 4. View the side view Fig. 2 of the exemplary embodiment from Fig. 1 of the modular structure with four individual compartments and a handle and Fig. 5 a top view of a floor of a compartment of the exemplary embodiment from Fig. 1 with openings in the floor.

[0020] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of an umbrella stand according to the invention with a modular design. A detachable positive-locking and / or force-locking connection 2 is provided between the at least two modules of the umbrella stand, wherein at least one of the modules has a handle 3 and wherein at least one of the modules has a closed base 6 and at least one of the modules has at least one opening 6a, 6b in the base 6. The illustrated umbrella stand of the embodiment has four compartments 1, which are arranged one above the other and connected to each other by a detachable positive-locking and / or force-locking connection 2, in this case a plug connection. The uppermost compartment 1a of the embodiment has a handle 3. The bases 6 of the compartments 1 are in Fig. 1 not recognizable. The compartments 1 of the exemplary embodiment can have a closed bottom 6 or at least one opening 6a, 6b in the bottom 6.

[0021] The modules are designed as compartments 1, wherein the compartments 1 have at least two, preferably four, side walls 7 and a base 6. In the exemplary embodiment, each of the four compartments 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d has four side walls 7 and a base 6.

[0022] The compartments 1 have a substantially rectangular basic shape, as can be seen in the illustrated embodiment.

[0023] At least one compartment 1 consists of a single sheet metal blank with bent side walls 7. In this embodiment, the compartments 1 each consist of a single sheet metal blank produced by laser cutting with bent side walls 7 and a powder coating. The cut edges of the side walls 7 are not joined to each other in this embodiment.

[0024] At least one compartment 1 is designed with a closed bottom 6 for holding objects. No objects are shown in the drawing, but the compartments 1 of the exemplary embodiment offer sufficient space for holding various objects.

[0025] At least one compartment 1 has a closed bottom 6 to hold at least one umbrella, preferably at least one pocket umbrella. The compartments 1 of the illustrated embodiment offer space for several pocket umbrellas.

[0026] At least one compartment 1 is designed with at least one opening 6a in its base 6 for receiving at least one umbrella, preferably at least one walking stick umbrella, so that the at least one umbrella can be inserted through at least one compartment 1. No walking stick umbrellas are shown in the drawing. In the illustrated embodiment, a horizontal offset of the compartments 1 relative to each other can be seen, which, in combination with various openings 6a in the bases 6 of the compartments 1, allows walking stick umbrellas to be flexibly accommodated.

[0027] At least one compartment 1c projects beyond the width of at least one other compartment 1a, 1b, 1d on one side, the projecting area 5 of the base 6 of the projecting compartment 1c being closed and designed to hold a plurality of items, preferably promotional material such as brochures and / or catalogs. In the exemplary embodiment, the second compartment 1c from below projects beyond the width of the other compartments 1a, 1b, 1d on one side, which is characterized as the projecting area 5. The compartment 1c of the exemplary embodiment has a closed base 6 in the projecting area 5, while the remaining area of ​​the compartment 1c is separated from the projecting area 5 by a partition 9. Fig. 1 is not recognizable, separated. In the exemplary embodiment, the protruding area 5 of compartment 1c thus enables the holding of a plurality of items, preferably sales promotion material such as brochures and / or catalogs.

[0028] At least one compartment 1 consists of metal and / or plastic, the metal optionally having a powder coating, and preferably all compartments 1 are made of the same material. In the exemplary embodiment, the compartments 1 consist of metal with a powder coating.

[0029] The handle 3 is made of metal, plastic and / or wood. The handle 3 on the top compartment 1a of the exemplary embodiment is made of wood and is attached by two screws 4 to two opposite side walls 7 of the top compartment 1a parallel to the bottoms 6 of the compartments 1 and parallel to the width of the compartments 1.

[0030] The underside of the base 6 of the lowest compartment 1d has means for protecting the substrate, preferably made of felt. In the exemplary embodiment, felt feet 8 are visible at the corners of the underside of the base 6 of the lowest compartment 1d.

[0031] At least one of the compartments 1 has at least one insert for subdivision, preferably a cardboard compartment. No insert for subdivision is shown in the drawing. In the exemplary embodiment, an insert for subdivision can, for example, create additional organization within one or more compartments 1.

[0032] At least one of the compartments 1, preferably the bottom compartment 1d, has anti-slip means. For example, a rubber anti-slip insert is suitable as an anti-slip means, although this is not visible in the drawing of the exemplary embodiment.

[0033] In a preferred embodiment, the umbrella stand is provided with four compartments 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, wherein the uppermost compartment 1a has a handle 3 and exactly one compartment 1c projects beyond the width of the other compartments 1a, 1b, 1d on one side. The illustrated embodiment has four compartments, of which the uppermost compartment 1a has a handle 3 and the second compartment from the bottom, 1c, projects beyond the width of the other compartments 1a, 1b, 1d.

[0034] In Fig. 2, which illustrates the embodiment from Fig. Figure 1, in a side view, shows a horizontal offset of the four compartments 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d of the umbrella stand. This offset, along with the openings 6a, 6b in the bottoms of some compartments 1, in Fig. 2. If it is not apparent, there are several possibilities for arranging items such as umbrellas or promotional materials in the exemplary embodiment.

[0035] A front view of the exemplary embodiment from Fig. 1 is in Fig. Figure 3 shows the four connected compartments 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d and the handle 3 on the uppermost compartment 1a. This view of the embodiment also shows the projecting area 5 of the second compartment from the bottom 1c, which extends beyond the width of the other compartments 1a, 1b, 1d on one side. It is also evident that the side walls 7, which connect to a compartment 1 above it via their plug-in connections 2, are aligned with each other. In the case of compartment 1c with the projecting area 5 in the embodiment, a side wall 7 of the lowest compartment 1d is designed such that it is guided through an opening 6b in the base 6 of the compartment 1c above and is connected to the base 6 of the second compartment from the top 1b. Within compartment 1c, this side wall 7 serves as a partition 9 between the area corresponding to the width of the other compartments 1a, 1b, 1d and the projecting area 5.

[0036] In Fig. 4 is the modular structure of the exemplary embodiment from Fig. 1 to recognize, whereby the four compartments 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d and the handle 3 each individually in the from Fig. The two known side views are shown. In this representation of the individual components of the umbrella stand with modular construction corresponding to the exemplary embodiment, the plug connections 2 located on the side walls 7 for connection to the base 6 of a compartment 1 arranged above can be seen. The partition 9 located on the side wall 7 of the lowest compartment 1d, which separates the projecting area 5 of the second compartment from below 1c from the area the width of the other compartments 1a, 1b, 1d, is shown in the Fig. 4 can be seen in the illustrated embodiment.

[0037] In Fig. Figure 5 is a top view of the floor 6 of compartment 1c of the embodiment shown in Fig. Figure 1 shows the base 6, which has two openings 6a and 6b. In addition, two openings are provided on a side wall 7. The compartment 1c has a projecting area 5 for storing promotional materials. In this embodiment, the largest opening 6a in the base 6 serves to hold walking sticks, while the narrow, elongated opening 6b runs parallel to the side wall 7 and allows passage through the partition 9. The partition 9, in Fig.The compartment 1c (not shown) has two plug connections 2, which, together with the partition 9, form part of the compartment 1d below. The partition 9 can be connected to the base 6 of compartment 1b, located above compartment 1c, through the narrow, elongated opening 6b in the base 6 of compartment 1c. Therefore, compartment 1c has plug connections 2 on only one side wall 7 for direct connection to the compartment 1d below. This configuration allows for the simple provision of a recess for umbrellas in the protruding area 5 of compartment 1c. QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] CH 145399 A

[0002]

Claims

[1] Umbrella stand consisting of at least two connected modules, preferably at least two connected compartments (1), wherein the at least two modules are arranged one above the other, characterized by , that a detachable form-fit and / or force-fit connection (2) is provided between the at least two modules, wherein at least one of the modules has a handle (3) and wherein at least one of the modules has a closed bottom (6) and at least one of the modules has at least one opening (6a, 6b) in the bottom (6). [2] Umbrella stand according to claim 1, characterized by that the modules are designed as compartments (1), wherein the compartments (1) have at least two, preferably four, side walls (7) and a bottom (6). [3] Umbrella stand according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the compartments (1) have an essentially rectangular basic shape. [4] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that at least one compartment (1) consists of a single sheet metal blank with bent side walls (7). [5] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one compartment (1) with a closed bottom (6) is designed to hold objects. [6] Umbrella stand according to claim 5, characterized by , that at least one compartment (1) with a closed bottom (6) is designed to hold at least one umbrella, preferably at least one pocket umbrella. [7] Umbrella stand according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by , that at least one compartment (1) with at least one opening (6a) in the base (6) is designed to accommodate at least one umbrella, preferably at least one walking stick umbrella, so that the at least one umbrella can be inserted through at least one compartment (1). [8] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that at least one compartment (1c) extends beyond the width of at least one other compartment (1a, 1b, 1d) on one side, wherein the protruding area (5) of the base (6) of the protruding compartment (1c) is closed and designed to accommodate a plurality of items, preferably promotional material such as brochures and / or catalogues. [9] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one compartment (1) is made of metal and / or plastic, wherein optionally the metal has a powder coating and preferably all compartments (1) are made of the same material. [10] Umbrella stand according to claim 1, characterized by , that the handle (3) is made of metal, plastic and / or wood. [11] Umbrella stand according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the underside of the base (6) of the lowest compartment (1d) has means for protecting the substrate, preferably made of felt. [12] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one of the compartments (1) has at least one insert for subdivision, preferably a cardboard compartment. [13] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one of the compartments (1), preferably the bottom compartment (1d), has means for preventing slippage. [14] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that four compartments (1a, 1b, 1c, 1d) are provided, wherein the top compartment (1a) has a handle (3) and exactly one compartment (1c) extends beyond the width of the other compartments (1a, 1b, 1d) on one side.

Images