Collapsible umbrella stand

Abstract

Umbrella stand for one or more umbrellas and preferably other objects, characterized in that the umbrella stand has a rotatable compartment (1), a rotatable front part (2) and a back wall (3), the compartment (1) and the front part (2) are rotatably attached to the back wall (3) and the compartment (1), front part (2) and back wall (3) are designed in such a way that the front part (2) can be locked in a position at an angle to the back wall (3) via the compartment (1).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an umbrella stand for one or more umbrellas and preferably other objects.

[0002] Umbrella stands for portable rain or sun umbrellas generally have a rigid, fixed structure. Some designs provide compartments for the organized storage of walking and folding umbrellas. Swiss utility model CH 282995 A discloses an umbrella stand which allows for the orderly arrangement of umbrellas of varying lengths through a plurality of openings within its inclined top surface. While this design facilitates the insertion and removal of individual umbrellas, the stand's rather bulky and unwieldy construction makes it unsuitable for transport. Furthermore, it is questionable whether the design of the openings and the height of the inclined surface also make the stand suitable for storing folding umbrellas.

[0003] The present invention therefore aims to provide an umbrella stand that is space-saving and allows for the orderly storage of walking and folding umbrellas. Furthermore, the invention aims to enable the stand to accommodate other items, preferably promotional materials.

[0004] The problem is solved according to the present invention by providing an umbrella stand with a rotatable compartment, a rotatable front section, and a back panel. The compartment and the front section are rotatably attached to the back panel, and the compartment, front section, and back panel are designed such that the front section can be locked in a position at an angle to the back panel via the compartment. In contrast to umbrella stands known from the prior art, the umbrella stand according to the invention can be folded up to save space by rotating the compartment and the front section, and can present umbrellas and other promotional materials in an attractive manner. The back panel can, for example, stand vertically or also be locked in an angled position. The rotatable attachment of the compartment and the front section to the back panel can be achieved, for example, by screws, cotter pins, and / or bolts at their connection points.

[0005] According to an initial embodiment of the umbrella stand, the compartment, the front panel, and / or the back panel are formed in one or more parts. For example, a one-piece design of the components can offer improved stability. With a multi-part design, more complex component geometries can be realized.

[0006] Preferably, according to a further embodiment, at least the compartment, the front part, and / or the back panel each consist of a single sheet metal blank with bends. The blanking is carried out, for example, by laser cutting, punching, or other known cutting methods for sheet metal. The final geometry of the individual metal parts—that is, the compartment, the front part, and the back panel—can be achieved from a single sheet metal blank by means of bends. The use of a single sheet metal blank with bends per component enables, for example, the rapid and cost-effective production of the umbrella stand.

[0007] According to a further embodiment, the locking mechanism consists of detachable form-fit and / or force-fit connections between the front part and the compartment, and between the compartment and the back panel. A first connection can be created, for example, by means of a through-bolt at the top edge of the front part and a corresponding opening in the bottom of the compartment. Similarly, the compartment can be connected to the back panel by means of a through-bolt and a corresponding opening. In this case, the through-bolt is located, for example, at the rear of the bottom of the compartment, and the corresponding opening in the back panel is at the same level as the bottom of the compartment. The locking of the components by means of detachable form-fit and / or force-fit connections enables, for example, space-saving transport in the folded state, easy assembly, and stable use of the umbrella stand.

[0008] In a further embodiment, the compartment is preferably 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.

[0009] Depending on the design, the compartment can also be configured to hold promotional materials, preferably brochures and / or catalogs. This allows the umbrella stand to be used in a variety of ways and increases the visibility of the displayed umbrellas. In a further embodiment, the front section preferably has at least one recess for receiving at least one umbrella, preferably at least one walking stick umbrella. Preferably, one umbrella can be received per recess, which allows for orderly insertion and removal. By locking the front section at an angle to the rear panel, the tips of the umbrellas can be received, for example, on the lower edge of the inside of the rear panel, i.e., the base of the rear panel, so that the umbrellas can be positioned at an angle to the horizontal. Furthermore, the angled position of the front section allows, for example, shorter walking stick umbrellas to be arranged in lower recesses and longer umbrellas in higher recesses to facilitate insertion and removal, although any other arrangement of umbrellas of different lengths is also possible.

[0010] According to a further embodiment, fastening means for fastening material are provided, wherein a long object, preferably a parasol pole, can be attached to the back panel using the fastening material. The fastening means are preferably designed as recesses and / or openings in the back panel, and cable ties and / or hook-and-loop fastener strips can preferably be used as fastening material. For example, fastening means can be provided at two locations in the upper and lower areas of the back panel to securely attach a parasol pole to the back panel using fastening material. This allows the parasol stand to be used not only for displaying portable umbrellas but also, for example, for setting up a parasol, thus increasing the versatility of the parasol stand.

[0011] Preferably, a recess is provided in the base of the compartment as a fastening means, which, in the locked position, allows the passage of an elongated object, preferably the pole of a parasol. A recess in the base of the compartment, for example in the through-hole located at the bottom of the compartment, can serve to hold a parasol pole and thus, for example, support the versatile use of the parasol stand for displaying various parasols. Alternatively, the parasol pole can also be held by a combination of the recess in the base of the compartment and a fastening means on the back of the parasol stand.

[0012] According to a further embodiment, at least the compartment, the front panel, and / or the back panel are made of metal and / or plastic, with the metal optionally having a powder coating, and preferably the compartment, front panel, and back panel being made of the same material. The compartment, front panel, and back panel can, for example, be made of sheet metal with an optional powder coating, or the components can be manufactured from plastic, for example, by injection molding. Manufacturing the components from metal allows, for example, high stability and load-bearing capacity of the umbrella stand, with a powder coating contributing to corrosion protection and / or a decorative appearance of the components. An umbrella stand made of plastic, on the other hand, is lighter and therefore easier to transport.

[0013] In a further embodiment, a preferred element, preferably an advertising panel made of board or cardboard, is provided that can be inserted within the compartment along the back wall. The compartment and the front part can, for example, be rotatably mounted to the back wall at two points by means of screws. An advertising panel can, for example, be inserted within the compartment between the screws and the back wall to increase the visibility of the umbrellas and other advertising materials presented in the umbrella stand.

[0014] According to a further embodiment, the underside of the base of the front section and / or the back panel has means for protecting the surface underneath, preferably made of felt. This surface protection can, for example, consist of felt feet attached to the corners of the bases of the front section and the back panel, protecting the floor from damage when the umbrella stand is moved.

[0015] In a further embodiment, a base plate is preferably provided between the inner edges of the feet of the front part and the back wall. Inserting a base plate can, for example, add weight to the umbrella stand and thus improve its stability.

[0016] Preferably, the compartment has at least one insert for dividing, more preferably a cardboard divider. 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 instance, prevent pocket umbrellas from falling haphazardly into the compartment. In addition to storing umbrellas, the insert can also allow for the simultaneous storage of other items, such as promotional materials.

[0017] 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 in the unfolded state, Fig. 3 the side view from Fig. 2 of the exemplary embodiment from Fig. 1 in folded state, Fig. 4 a front view of the exemplary embodiment from Fig. 1 in unfolded state and Fig. 5 a perspective view of the rear of the back wall of the embodiment from Fig. 1 in the unfolded state.

[0018] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of a collapsible umbrella stand according to the invention for one or more umbrellas and preferably other objects. The umbrella stand has a rotatable compartment 1, a rotatable front part 2, and a back panel 3. The compartment 1 and the front part 2 are rotatably attached to the back panel 3, and the compartment 1, front part 2, and back panel 3 are designed such that the front part 2 can be locked in a position at an angle to the back panel 3 via the compartment 1. In the illustrated embodiment, the back panel 3 is vertical, and the compartment 1 and the front part 2 are rotatably attached to the back panel 3 at their connection points by screws 4.

[0019] Compartment 1, front panel 2, and / or back panel 3 are formed in one or more parts. In the exemplary embodiment, compartment 1, front panel 2, and back panel 3 are formed in one piece.

[0020] At least compartment 1, front part 2, and / or back panel 3 each consist of a single sheet metal blank with bends. In this embodiment, compartment 1, front part 2, and back panel 3 each consist of a single sheet metal blank produced by laser cutting with bends and a powder coating.

[0021] The umbrella stand is secured by means of detachable, form-fitting and / or force-fit connections between the front part 2 and the compartment 1, and between the compartment 1 and the rear panel 3. In the exemplary embodiment, the securing mechanism consists of two through-bolts: one at the upper edge of the front part 2 with a corresponding opening in the base of the compartment 1, and one at the base of the compartment 1 with a corresponding opening in the rear panel 3. In the embodiment shown in Fig. However, the locking mechanism is not visible in the unfolded umbrella stand shown in point 1.

[0022] Compartment 1 is designed to hold at least one umbrella, preferably at least one pocket umbrella. Umbrellas or other objects are not shown in the drawing. Compartment 1 of the illustrated embodiment provides space for several pocket umbrellas.

[0023] Compartment 1 is designed to hold promotional materials, preferably brochures and / or catalogs. In the exemplary embodiment, compartment 1 can hold advertising material, either in addition to or exclusively with the umbrellas.

[0024] The front part 2 has at least one recess 5 for receiving at least one umbrella, preferably at least one walking stick umbrella. In the front part 2 of the exemplary embodiment, six recesses 5 for six walking stick umbrellas can be seen.

[0025] Fastening means for fastening material are provided on the umbrella stand, whereby a long, elongated object, preferably a parasol pole, can be attached to the back wall 3 with the aid of the fastening material, wherein the fastening means are preferably designed as recesses and / or openings 10 in the back wall 3, and cable ties and / or hook-and-loop fastener strips can preferably be used as fastening material. The exemplary embodiment has several such openings 10 in the back wall, which can be used as fastening means, for example, for a parasol pole. Fig. 1 Four of the feedthroughs 10 can be seen in the lower area of ​​the rear wall 3.

[0026] At least compartment 1, front part 2 and / or back panel 3 are made of metal and / or plastic, optionally the metal having a powder coating and preferably compartment 1, front part 2 and back panel 3 being made of the same material. In the exemplary embodiment, compartment 1, front part 2 and back panel 3 are made of metal with a powder coating.

[0027] Within compartment 1 along the rear wall 3, a pluggable element, preferably an advertising panel 9 made of board or cardboard, is provided. Fig. Figure 1 shows the advertising panel 9 above the umbrella stand. In the exemplary embodiment, the advertising panel 9 can optionally be inserted into the compartment 1 between the two screws 4 and the back panel 3.

[0028] The underside of the foot section 6b of the front section 2 and / or the rear panel 3 has means for protecting the substrate, preferably made of felt. In the exemplary embodiment, felt feet 8 are visible at the corners of the undersides of the foot sections 6b.

[0029] A base plate 7 is provided between the inner edges 6a of the foot sections 6b of the front section 2 and the rear wall 3. In the Fig. In the illustrated embodiment 1, the base plate 7 is shown next to the umbrella stand and can be inserted optionally.

[0030] Compartment 1 has at least one insert for dividing, preferably a cardboard insert. No insert for dividing is shown in the drawing. In this embodiment, an insert for dividing can, for example, create additional organization within compartment 1.

[0031] In Fig. 2, which illustrates the embodiment from Fig. Figure 1 shows the product in a side view in the unfolded state. The rear panel 3 is vertically oriented, the compartment 1 is horizontally oriented, and the front panel 2 is locked at an angle to the compartment 1 and the rear panel 3. Extending from the bottom of the compartment 1, a through-tab 11 of the compartment 1 projects through an opening 12 in the rear panel 3 for locking.

[0032] The side view from Fig. 2 of the exemplary embodiment from Fig. 1 is in the folded state in Fig. Figure 3 shows the back panel 3. From this perspective, the back panel 3 is not visible, as it is obscured by the rotated compartment 1 and the rotated front panel 2. Compartment 1 is in Fig. 3 is rotated upwards by 90° so that the bottom of compartment 1 is aligned parallel to the rear wall 3, which in this embodiment is vertical. The front part 2 of the embodiment can be rotated from its angled position towards the rear wall 3 so that, when the umbrella stand is folded, the main surfaces of the front part 2 and the rear wall 3 are aligned parallel. A comparison with Fig. Figure 2 shows the space saving of the folded umbrella stand in its depth.

[0033] A front view of the exemplary embodiment from Fig. 1 in unfolded state is in Fig. Figure 4 shows the front of compartment 1, the front of the front part 2 with its six recesses 5 and a part of the inside of the back wall 3, which extends beyond compartment 1.

[0034] In Fig. Figure 5 is a perspective view of the back of the rear wall 3 of the embodiment shown in Figure 5. Fig. 1 in the unfolded state. The umbrella stand has a recess 13 in the base of compartment 1 as a fastening means, which allows an object to pass through it in the locked position. According to the in Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 5, the through-bolt 11 of compartment 1 projects through the opening 12 of the rear wall 3 as an extension of the bottom of compartment 1 and has a recess 13. A parasol pole, for example, can be inserted through this recess 13 and thus secured. Furthermore, the embodiment has additional fastening means in the form of recesses and / or through-bolts 10 in the rear wall 3, which can be used additionally or exclusively for securing the parasol pole. The optional advertising panel 9 is in Fig.5 shown in their plugged-in state. 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 282995 A

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Claims

[1] Umbrella stand for one or more umbrellas and preferably other items characterized by , that the umbrella stand has a rotatable compartment (1), a rotatable front part (2) and a back panel (3), the compartment (1) and the front part (2) are rotatably attached to the back panel (3) and the compartment (1), front part (2) and back panel (3) are designed such that the front part (2) can be locked in a position at an angle to the back panel (3) via the compartment (1). [2] Umbrella stand according to claim 1, characterized by that the compartment (1), the front part (2) and / or the back wall (3) are formed in one or more parts. [3] Umbrella stand according to claim 2, characterized by , that at least the compartment (1), the front part (2) and / or the back wall (3) each consists of a single sheet metal blank with bends. [4] Umbrella stand according to claim 1, characterized by, that the locking mechanism is provided by means of detachable form-fit and / or force-fit connections of the front part (2) with the compartment (1) and of the compartment (1) with the rear wall (3). [5] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the compartment (1) is designed to accommodate at least one umbrella, preferably at least one pocket umbrella. [6] Umbrella stand according to claim 5, characterized by , that the compartment (1) is equipped to receive promotional material, preferably brochures and / or catalogues. [7] Umbrella stand according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by that the front part (2) has at least one recess (5) for receiving at least one umbrella, preferably at least one walking stick umbrella. [8] Umbrella stand according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by, that fastening means for fastening material are provided, wherein with the aid of the fastening material an elongated object, preferably a parasol pole, can be attached to the rear wall (3), wherein the fastening means are preferably designed as recesses and / or passages (10) in the rear wall (3), and cable ties and / or Velcro strips can preferably be used as fastening material. [9] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a recess (13) is provided as a fastening means in the base of the compartment (1), which allows an object to be passed through in the locked position. [10] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that at least the compartment (1), the front part (2) and / or the back panel (3) is made of metal and / or plastic, optionally the metal having a powder coating and preferably the compartment (1), front part (2) and back panel (3) are made of the same material. [11] Umbrella stand according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that an element which can be inserted within the compartment (1) along the rear wall (3), preferably an advertising panel (9) made of board or cardboard, is provided. [12] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the underside of the foot section (6b) of the front section (2) and / or the back panel (3) has means for protecting the substrate, preferably made of felt. [13] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a base plate (7) is provided between the inner edges (6a) of the foot parts (6b) of the front part (2) and the back wall (3). [14] Umbrella stand according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the compartment (1) has at least one insert for subdivision, preferably a cardboard compartment.

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