GRIP DEVICE

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a handle device for a walking stick, umbrella or parasol for holding a consumer item as needed, in particular a beverage cup such as a coffee mug, a beverage bottle, but also a smartphone, an e-book, a notepad or the like.

[0002] The invention also relates to an umbrella or parasol comprising such a handle device. The invention further relates to a walking stick comprising such a handle device. STAND DER TECHNIK

[0003] In terms of current technology, umbrellas generally serve to provide a user with protection from rain, like a conventional umbrella, or from the sun, like a conventional parasol. The conventional umbrella or parasol consists of a pole and an attached, extendable canopy, which is supported by a collapsible frame.

[0004] A conventional walking stick consists of a cane and a handle that can be held in one hand. The walking stick's primary purpose is to relieve pressure on the body while walking and to ensure a secure grip. This allows the walking stick to be used to assist walking or walking.

[0005] A conventional umbrella or parasol is described, for example, in DE 20 2017 100 570 U1. The umbrella or parasol consists of an umbrella pole and a canopy, as well as an attachment. The attachment can provide an additional function. The attachment can provide a beverage container holder so that a beverage container can be easily picked up and held securely. However, the attachment designed as a beverage container holder is intrusive when not in use and cannot be folded away as needed.

[0006] US 10 856 629 B1 describes a trekking pole comprising handles formed laterally along a main shaft. An external device for holding a mobile device can be releasably attached to the main shaft by a clamp. A ball bearing mount is provided to connect the device and the clamp, the ball bearing mount having a ball joint and a double lock. This allows the device to be pivoted around the double lock. The device further comprises a loop. To attach the mobile device, the loop is wrapped around the mobile device and a hook of the device. When not needed, the device cannot be folded into the main shaft and thus stored. Thus, the external device cannot serve as a handle.

[0007] KR 10 1 914 868 B1 shows a hiking stick comprising a handle. The hiking stick has a holding device, wherein the holding device has a holder coupled to the handle and a fastening element for connecting the holder to the handle. The holder can be pivotally attached by means of the fastening element and can thus be folded out and in. A portable end device can be held by means of the holder. The holder in KR 10 1 914 868 B1 cannot be folded completely into the handle in a folded position, but can be received by a holder groove designed as a recess in a surface of the handle, so that the holder is visible from the outside. Thus, from the outside appearance, the handle cannot be seen as a whole in the folded position.

[0008] US 2017 / 0277021 A1 describes a selfie stick for a mobile device, wherein the selfie stick comprises a device holder for holding the mobile device, such as a smartphone, and a foldable handle. Using the handle, the selfie stick can serve as a walking or hiking stick. In US 2017 / 0277021 A1, the handle and the device holder are arranged separately. In other words, no holding function is integrated into the handle.

[0009] FR 29 564 E discloses a handle device suitable, for example, for a walking stick or umbrella. The handle device comprises a storage device and a folding mechanism with at least one carrying element in which various everyday objects such as a comb or a mirror can be held. The folding mechanism can be completely folded into the storage device, whereby the carrying element is not visible from the outside in the folded position.

[0010] GB 335 465 discloses a handle device for storing everyday objects, such as cosmetics, inside the handle device. The handle device has a sleeve-shaped storage space in which the objects can be stored. The storage space can be closed by means of a pivoting lid.

[0011] US 2017 / 325559 discloses a holding device for securing a consumer item, such as a cup, to a suitcase. The consumer item can be stored in a form-fitting manner in the holding device, and a length-adjustable drawstring can be provided to adjust the height of the holding device on the suitcase.

[0012] A disadvantage of the prior art is that the aforementioned umbrella, parasol and walking stick either does not have a holder for a utility item such as a drinks cup or smartphone, or is equipped with a holder that cannot be folded back, so that after use the holder cannot be folded back into the umbrella handle or walking stick, for example, and this causes a nuisance during normal use. In addition, the external appearance of the holder is aesthetically pleasing. Compared to its original form, the external appearance of the walking stick, umbrella or parasol is thus visually unattractive. With the holder that cannot be folded back, there is still a risk of getting caught or bumping into something. Furthermore, the umbrella, parasol and walking stick must be complicatedly modified in order to be able to hold the utility item.

[0013] Based on the above prior art, it is the object of the invention to provide a holding possibility for a consumer item such as a beverage cup such as a coffee mug, a beverage bottle, a smartphone, an e-book, a notepad or the like, so that the hands of a user of an umbrella or parasol and a walking stick can be relieved and non-use does not have a disturbing effect on use.

[0014] It is a further object of the invention to provide an improved holding possibility for holding and fastening a utility object compared to the prior art, which does not adversely affect the aesthetic appearance of the umbrella, parasol and walking stick.

[0015] This object is achieved by a handle device, an umbrella or parasol, and a walking stick having the features of the independent claims. Advantageous developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims. OFFENBARUNG DER ERFINDUNG

[0016] The invention relates to a handle device according to claim 1.

[0017] Thus, a handle device is proposed which consists of a bearing device and a folding mechanism device, wherein the folding mechanism device is fastened to or in the bearing device or received in a folded position. The overall contour of the handle device is such that, in the folded-in state of the bearing device, the bearing device is integrated as a fold-out part in the contour of the handle device. The handle device is designed such that it resembles a conventional handle device of an umbrella, or is integrated into the contour of a walking stick or parasol, and in the unfolded state of the bearing device offers the possibility of receiving, for example, a mobile phone or coffee mug. The handle device according to the invention serves on the one hand as the handle of the umbrella, parasol or walking stick and on the other hand as a receptacle and holder for the everyday object.

[0018] The folding mechanism device can be folded out and back in as required. The folding mechanism device further comprises at least one support element for holding a consumer item, which is for example a coffee mug or a smartphone. In order to attach the consumer item to the support element or to the folding mechanism device without the use of tools, the support element is provided with at least one, in particular two elastic fixing straps. If the support element is provided with two elastic fixing straps, the consumer item can be received by the folding mechanism device and thus clamped in place. Instead of the two fixing straps, the support element can be provided with a stop surface and a fixing strap. This allows the cell phone to be placed on the stop surface and clamped to the stop surface with the elastic fixing strap. The support surface serves to prevent the cell phone from sliding off the support element orof the folding mechanism. The stop surface can be made of plastic, wood, metal, or another lightweight material.

[0019] It is advantageous that the folding mechanism can be positioned in two configurations, namely an open and a closed configuration, preferably lockable. When the folding mechanism is pivoted into the open or unfolded configuration, the support element is pivoted out of the storage device. This allows the object to be picked up and clamped by the support element. This advantageously allows a user to have one hand free, for example, when opening a door.

[0020] The fact that the folding mechanism is integrated into the handle device advantageously ensures that the folding mechanism does not interfere with the conventional use of the umbrella, parasol, or walking stick. It is also advantageous that the folding mechanism is foldable and integrated into the handle device, so that the folding mechanism is not visible when the folding mechanism is in the closed configuration, in particular, it is accommodated in the storage device.

[0021] Another advantage is that no rigid support structure for the article of daily use needs to be permanently attached to the umbrella or walking stick, so the handle's external appearance is aesthetically unobtrusive and the original shape of the umbrella, parasol, or walking stick can be retained. There's also no danger of getting caught or bumped into anything. Another advantage is that the umbrella, parasol, or walking stick doesn't require complicated modifications to hold the article of daily use.

[0022] In the folded position, the closed outer surface of the handle device is formed from the outer region of the storage device and the outer region of the support element, so that a closed contour of the handle device or a section of a pole profile of a walking stick or parasol is formed. To provide this, the support element is completely folded into the storage device. This means that in a folded position, the center axes of the storage device and the support element are parallel to one another or overlap, so that the handle device is viewed as a whole from the outside, and an outer shell of the storage device and the support element essentially form a closed outer shell of the handle device. This outer shell serves as the gripping surface of the umbrella or walking stick.

[0023] In an advantageous development of the handle device, the fixing straps can consist of a rubber-elastic band, a spiral spring element, or an elastic plastic. The fixing straps can be replaced as needed when worn. In a further advantageous development, the support element can be folded out by means of the folding mechanism from the folded position, in which the support element is completely accommodated in the storage device, into an unfolded position in which the support element protrudes substantially at a right angle from the storage device. In the folded position and / or in the unfolded position, the support element can preferably be locked relative to the storage device, for example by means of a latching, screw-type, snap-in lock, or the like. In other words, the unfolded position is formed substantially at a right angle to the folded position.When the support element is in a folded position, the folding mechanism is in a closed configuration. When the support element is in an extended position, the folding mechanism is in an open configuration, i.e., in a receiving and carrying configuration. This advantageously ensures that, at least in the folded position, the gripping function of the handle device is not impaired by the holding function.

[0024] In a further advantageous development, the support element can have a support unit, wherein the first band end and / or the second band end of the fixing band is fastened to the support unit and / or the bearing device, preferably in each case via at least one end element, by means of at least one fastening means, in particular by means of at least one screw connection and / or at least one snap-in connection. In order to simplify the fastening of the fixing band to the bearing device and the support unit, it is advantageous that the fixing band is attached to the support unit and the bearing device via the end element, wherein the first and second band ends of the fixing band can be connected to the end element by means of a fastening means, for example by screws or clamps. It is further advantageous that the end element is fastened to the support unit and the bearing device by means of a fastening means, such asa screw connection or a snap-in connection to the bearing device and / or to the support unit. It is also possible for the first and second ends of the fixing strap to be attached directly to the bearing device and the support unit, for example, by a screw connection.

[0025] In a further advantageous development, the support unit can have at least one recess, preferably extending over its profile length, with an inner surface for passing through the first end of the fixing strap and / or for fastening the first end of the fixing strap. It is advantageous that by providing the recess, only one fixing strap is required in this embodiment. The fixing strap can be fastened in such a way that the first end of the strap can first be passed through the recess and then fastened to the bearing device by means of at least one fastening means, such as a screw connection. Advantageously, this can ensure that no additional fastening means are required between the fixing strap and the support unit.If several fixing straps are included, first strap ends of the fixing straps can be fastened to the inner surface of the recess and second strap ends of the fixing straps can be attached to the bearing device by means of the fastening means.

[0026] In a further advantageous development, the support element can have a pivoting unit pivotally attached to the support device via a connecting element, preferably via a hinge connector, so that the support element is supported in the unfolded position by pivoting the pivoting unit into the support device. Because the pivoting unit can be pivoted around the support device by means of the connecting element, the folding mechanism can be mechanically fixed and held in the open configuration. Advantageously, the pivoting unit can form a casing section of the support element.

[0027] Based on the previous embodiment, in a further advantageous development, the connecting element is designed as a ball joint and / or spring-loaded bearing, so that the support element can be flexibly mounted in the bearing device, in particular by means of a groove in the bearing device, and can be moved in a horizontal plane. This enables horizontal storage of a consumer article, in particular a beverage cup, a beverage bottle, a smartphone, an e-book, and a notepad, by gravity if the handle device is not held vertically. Furthermore, it can advantageously be achieved that the support element can be moved not only in a vertical plane, but also in the horizontal plane. If necessary, the support element can be supported at various positions in the horizontal plane in the unfolded position.

[0028] In a further advantageous development, the support element can have a guide unit, so that the support element is mechanically supported in the unfolded position by partially inserting the guide unit into a complementary-shaped receptacle. Because the guide unit can be inserted into the bearing device, the folding mechanism can be mechanically fixed and held in the open configuration. Advantageously, the guide unit can form a casing section of the support element.

[0029] Based on the previous embodiments, the support unit can be pivotably attached to the guide unit and / or the pivot unit by at least one connecting element, in particular by means of at least one articulated connector and / or at least one pivot connector and / or at least one hinge connector and / or at least one ball joint and / or at least one spring-loaded mounting. If the folding mechanism device is moved into an unfolded position, the support unit is pivoted about the guide unit and / or the pivot unit via the connecting element. It is further advantageous that the support element can be supported in the unfolded position by the guide unit and / or the pivot unit.

[0030] In an advantageous development of the handle device, alternatively or in addition to the aforementioned embodiment, the support element can be fastened to the bearing device in the folded-in position via a joint connector having a joint section by means of at least one fastening means, in particular by means of at least one screw connection and / or at least one latching connection, wherein the joint section is designed as a pivot connection. If the folding mechanism device is moved into an open configuration or into a folded-out position, the support element is pivoted about the bearing device via the joint section. Instead of the guide unit in the above embodiment, the support element can be supported in the folded-out position by the joint connector.

[0031] As an alternative to the above embodiment, in an advantageous further development of the handle device, the support element can be fastened to the bearing device in the folded-in position via a foldable double-joint connector having two joint sections, by means of at least one fastening means, in particular by means of at least one screw connection and / or at least one latching connection, wherein the joint sections are designed as pivot joints. Two pivot points are formed in the double-joint connector by providing the two joint sections. The support element can be folded by the first joint section or the first pivot point and retracted by the second joint section or the second pivot point. This allows the support element to be held firmly in the unfolded position.With this embodiment, it can be advantageously achieved that the article of daily use can be inserted deeply and thus held securely by means of the fixing straps.

[0032] In a further advantageous development, the support element can comprise a base section as a slip-proof device for the everyday object, wherein the base section is preferably attached to the support element in a foldable manner by means of an articulated connector and is adjustable with a rotation of up to 90° relative to the support element, and wherein the base section further preferably forms the casing section of the support element. It is advantageous that the base section is designed as an additional base-side securing element for holding the everyday object. By means of an articulated connector, the base section can be folded out and adjusted relative to the support element with a suitable rotation, so that the everyday object can be supported by the base section in a desired position and the insertion depth of the everyday object relative to the support element cannot undesirably change automatically.

[0033] According to the invention, the handle device comprises a button mechanism, wherein the button mechanism is preferably designed as a spring-loaded slider, so that the folding mechanism can be folded out by pressing a button element of the button mechanism. By pressing a button, the support element can extend out of the bearing device. By means of the button mechanism, which is preferably designed as a spring-loaded slider, it can advantageously be achieved that the extendable support element is held against the bearing device when the folding mechanism is in an open configuration. At least a section of the button mechanism, in particular the button element, can extend radially outwards of the handle device. Advantageously, the button mechanism can be implemented via a spring element designed as a spiral spring and a magnetic locking device. The spring element can be arranged between the bearing device and the support element.A magnetic element can, for example, be connected to the inside of the bearing device by adhesive, and the support element can be provided with a built-in iron plate with which the magnetic element can interact in the folded-in position. This arrangement is of course interchangeable, so that the magnetic element can be arranged on the support element and the iron plate on the inside of the bearing device. While in the folded-out position the magnetic element does not generate an effective force of attraction due to its great spatial distance from the iron plate, in the folded-in position the magnetic element is now very close to the iron plate, resulting in a high effective force of attraction between the magnetic element and the iron plate. This force is significantly greater than the spring force of the compressed spring element counteracting this force of attraction and can therefore hold the support element in its folded-in position.Alternatively, a locking, snapping or rotating mechanism may be included in a similar manner.

[0034] As a rule, the handle device can be designed in one piece with the shaft of an umbrella or a walking stick. In a further advantageous development, the handle device and an umbrella shaft of the umbrella or parasol, or the handle device and the walking stick, can be reversibly fixed to one another by means of at least one positive and / or non-positive contour, preferably by means of a locking connection and / or a screw connection, so that the handle device can be integrated into the umbrella, parasol, or walking stick. Locking lugs, hemispherical contours, ribs, webs, or the like can be provided for a locking connection.Advantageously, the handle on the umbrella pole or walking stick can be secured using a bayonet lock, as this represents a locking twist lock that can be easily unlocked by turning. Compared to a screw connection, it has the advantage of not being accidentally unscrewed. Another option is to use spring-loaded, finger-operated locking elements. These can be arranged diametrically opposite one another on the handle and can be engaged with counter-elements on the inner circumference of the umbrella pole. These can be unlocked by pressing a finger.

[0035] Based on the previous embodiment, in a further advantageous development, an upper fastening area and / or a lower fastening area can be included for attachment, preferably without tools, to a pole area and / or handle area of ​​the umbrella, parasol or walking stick. Advantageously, the handle device can be arranged directly as a handle, so that no additional handle is necessary. For this purpose, the handle device can comprise an upper fastening area with which the handle device can be attached without tools, for example via a bayonet lock, to a lower end of a pole area or to the handle area of ​​the umbrella or parasol. Because the handle device has the lower fastening area, the handle device can be attached to the handle area of ​​the walking stick without tools, for example via a snap-in connection.If both a lower and an upper fastening area are provided, the handle area can be arranged at any point in the shaft of the umbrella or walking stick, preferably in an interchangeable manner.

[0036] In a subordinate aspect, an umbrella or parasol is proposed which comprises a handle device according to an aforementioned embodiment of the handle device.

[0037] In a further subordinate aspect, a walking stick is proposed which comprises a handle device according to an aforementioned embodiment of the handle device. ZEICHNUNGEN

[0038] Further advantages arise from the figures and the corresponding drawing description.

[0039] The figures illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention. The figures, the description, and the claims contain numerous features in combination. Those skilled in the art will expediently consider these features individually and combine them into useful further combinations. They show: Fig. 1 in a front view a rain or parasol according to one embodiment; Fig. 2 in a front view a walking stick according to an embodiment; Fig. 3 in a perspective view a first embodiment of a handle device not part of the invention; Fig. 4a in a front view a further embodiment of a handle device in a folding position; Fig. 4b in a frontal view which in Fig. 4a illustrated handle device with a utility object in a folded-out position; Fig. 4c Top view of the Fig. 4b illustrated handle device in the unfolded position without any object; Fig. 4d Top view of the Fig. 4b illustrated handle device in the unfolded position; Fig. 5a in a front view a further embodiment of a handle device in a folding position; Fig. 5b in a frontal view of the Fig. 5a illustrated handle device with a utility object in a folded-out position; Fig. 6a in a perspective view, a further embodiment of a handle device not part of the invention in a folded-out position; Fig. 6b in a perspective view which in Fig. 6a handle device shown in a folded position; Fig. 7 in a perspective view a further embodiment of a handle device in a folded position; Fig. 8 in a perspective view, a further embodiment of a handle device not part of the invention in a folded-out position; Fig. 9 in a perspective view a further embodiment of a handle device not part of the invention in a folded-out position.

[0040] In the figures, identical or similar components are numbered with the same reference numerals.

[0041] The Fig. 1 und 2 each show a front view of an umbrella or parasol 14, 16 and a walking stick 12. The umbrella or parasol 14, 16 comprises an umbrella pole 40 and an embodiment of a handle device 10, wherein the handle device 10 is connected to the umbrella pole 40 and is designed as a handle of the umbrella or parasol 14, 16.

[0042] The walking stick 12 in the Fig. 2 has a handle device 10, wherein the handle device 10 is integrated in the walking stick 12. The handle devices 10 in the Fig. 1 und 2 are in a folded position 64 in which the handle devices 10 have closed outer surfaces 68 which serve as gripping surfaces.

[0043] In the Fig. 3 1 shows a perspective view of a handle device 10 in a folded-out position 66. The handle device 10 comprises a bearing device 28 and a folding mechanism device 22 with a support element 24, wherein two elastic fixing straps 26 are fastened to the support element 24 by means of two fastening elements 46. The bearing device 28 has a casing section 60. By means of the fixing straps 26, a non-illustrated article of daily use 18, for example a coffee mug, can be received and held in a clamped manner. The support element 24 is folded out from a folded-in position 64 in the unfolding direction A by means of the folding mechanism device 22 into the unfolded position 66, in which the support element 24 protrudes substantially at a right angle from the bearing device 28.The support element further comprises a guide unit 30, so that the support element 24 is supported in the unfolded position 66 by inserting the guide unit 30 into a slot 48 of the support device 28 formed between a bottom surface of the support device 28 and a holding element 50. The guide unit 30 forms a casing portion of the support element 62.

[0044] In the Fig. 4a 1 shows a handle device 10 in a folded position 64, in which a support element 24 of a folding mechanism 22 is completely received in a bearing device 28. The support element 24 comprises two fixing straps 26, which are fastened to the support element 24 by means of two fastening elements 46. The support element 24 can further be fastened to the bearing device 28 in the folded position 64 via a joint connector 32 by means of a screw connection and / or a snap-in connection, wherein the joint connector 32 has a joint section 52 designed as a pivot connection 34. The handle device 10 further comprises a button mechanism 42. By pressing a button element 44 of the button mechanism 42, the folding mechanism 22 can be folded out. The handle device 10 further has an upper fastening region 56, with which the handle device 10 can be attached as a handle to an umbrella or parasol 14, 16.The support element 24 is provided with a base section 38 which can serve as a slip-through protection for a consumer object 18.

[0045] In the Fig. 4b is the one in the Fig. 4a The illustrated handle device 10 is shown in a folded-out position 66. A coffee mug 20 is received and clamped as a consumer item 18 by the handle device 10 by means of the fixing straps 26. The base section 38 is fastened to the support element 24 by a hinged connector 32 and can be adjusted with a rotation of an angle B relative to the support element 24 to prevent the coffee mug 20 from slipping through.

[0046] The Fig. 4c shows a top view of the handle device 10 in the unfolded position 66, with no article of daily use 18, in particular no coffee mug 20, inserted between the two fixing straps 26. The fixing straps 26 are each attached to the fastening element 46 by a screw 54. The bearing device 28 has a casing section 60.

[0047] In the Fig. 4d is a top view of the Fig. 4b illustrated handle device 10, wherein the coffee cup 20 is held clamped as a commodity 18 by means of the fixing straps 26.

[0048] In the Fig. 5a a handle device 10 is shown in a folded position 64, in which a support element 24 of a folding mechanism 22 is completely received in a bearing device 28. The support element 24 comprises two fixing straps 26, which are fastened to the support element 24 by means of two fastening elements 64. The support element 24 can further be fastened to the bearing device 28 in the folded position 64 via a double-joint connector 36 by means of a screw connection and / or a snap-in connection, wherein the double-joint connector 36 has two joint sections 52 designed as pivot connections 34. The handle device 10 further comprises a button mechanism 42. By pressing a button element 44 of the button mechanism 42, the folding mechanism 22 can be folded out.The handle device 10 further comprises an upper fastening region 56 and a lower fastening region 58, with which the handle device 10 can be attached to a pole portion of an umbrella or parasol 14, 16, or a walking stick 12. The support element 24 is further provided with a base portion 38, which can serve as a slip-preventing device for a consumer object 18.

[0049] In the Fig. 5b is the one in the Fig. 5a The illustrated handle device 10 is shown in a folded-out position 66. A coffee mug 20 is received as a consumer item 18 by means of the fixing straps 26 by the handle device 10 and held in a clamped manner. The base section 38 is fastened to the support element 24 by a hinge connector 32 and can be adjusted with a rotation through an angle B to the support element 24 in order to prevent the coffee mug 20 from slipping through. The adjustment of the angle B determines the insertion depth of a consumer item 18 into the fixing straps 26 and can therefore be adapted to the size and weight of the consumer item 18. When the folding mechanism device 22 is folded out, the support element 24 can be folded over the first hinge section 52 or the first pivot point and retracted to the bearing device 28 via the second hinge section 52 or the second pivot point. The support element 24 can thus be held firmly in the folded-out position 66.

[0050] In the Figs. 6a und 6b a handle device 10 is shown in perspective in a folded-out position 66 and in a folded-in position 64. The handle device 10 comprises a bearing device 28 with a casing section 60 and a folding mechanism device 22 with a support element 24, wherein the support element 24 has a support unit 84. The support unit 84 has a recess 72 which extends over its profile length L for passing through a first strap end 86a of a fixing strap 26. Furthermore, the support element 24 has a pivot unit 82 fastened to the bearing device 28 via a connecting element 88, wherein the pivot unit 82 can be pivoted in the pivot direction S via the connecting element 88. The connecting element 88 can be designed as a ball joint and / or spring-loaded bearing, so that the support element 24 can be flexibly mounted in the bearing device 28 and moved in a horizontal plane.The bearing device 28 can have a groove for receiving the support element 24. As a result, the support element 24 is made of the material shown in . Fig. 6b shown folding position 64 in the unfolding direction A by means of the folding mechanism device 22 into the unfolding position 66 by pivoting the pivot unit 82. The pivot unit 82 forms a casing section of the support element 62. Furthermore, the support unit 84 is pivotally connected to the pivot unit 82 by a pivot connector 80 designed as a connecting element 88, which is preferably designed as a ball element and / or spring-loaded bearing. The pivot unit 82 can have a groove for receiving the support unit 84. As shown in the Fig. 6b As shown, the support element 24 is completely folded into the storage device 28 in the folded position 64 and thus received. The handle device 10 further has an upper fastening area 56, with which the handle device 10 can be attached to a pole area of ​​an umbrella or parasol 14, 16, or a walking stick 12.

[0051] In the Fig. 7 a handle device 10 is shown in perspective in a folded position 64. The handle device 10 comprises a bearing device 28 with a casing section 60. A support element 24 is completely folded and received in the bearing device 28 in the folded position 64. Furthermore, the support element 24 has a pivot unit 82 fastened to the bearing device 28, wherein the pivot unit 82 forms a casing section of the support element 62. The handle device 10 has an upper fastening area 56. Thus, the handle device 10 can be attached to a pole area of ​​an umbrella or parasol 14, 16 or a walking stick 20. The handle device 10 further comprises a button element 44 and a button mechanism 42, which is not shown in the Fig. 7 is shown. By pressing the button element 44 of the button mechanism 42, a folding mechanism device 22 can be folded out, so that the support element 24 can be pivoted into a folded-out position 66. The button mechanism 42 can be designed as a spring-loaded slider.

[0052] In the Fig. 8 A further embodiment of a handle device 10 is shown in perspective in a folded-out position 66. Essentially, the handle device 10 is similar to the structural design of the handle device shown in the Figs. 6a und 6b The design shown is identical to the one shown in the Fig. 7 shown handle device 10 for the embodiment in the Figs. 6a, 6b in that the pivoting unit 82 is designed such that in a folded position 64 a bottom section of the support element 78 forms a bottom section of the bearing device 90. Furthermore, in the Fig. 7 a fixing band 26 is shown, the second band end 86b of which is fastened to an inner surface of a bearing device 28 and the first band end 86a of which is passed through a recess 72 of a support unit 84 and fastened to the inner surface of the bearing device 28.

[0053] In the Fig. 9 A further embodiment of a handle device 10 is shown in perspective in a folded-out position 66. Essentially, the handle device 10 is similar to the structural design of the Fig. 7 The design shown is identical to the one shown in the Fig. 8 shown handle device 10 for the embodiment in the Fig. 7 in that a support element 24 has a pivot unit 82 which is pivotably attached to a bearing device 28 via a second hinge connector 76b designed as a connecting element 88. The second hinge connector 76b has an opening angle of 180°. Alternatively, instead of the second hinge connector 76b, a spring-loaded bearing can be provided, so that in the unfolded position 66, the support element 24 can be supported by means of the spring-loaded bearing by being inserted into the bearing device 28. A support unit 84 of the support element 24 is further pivotably attached to the pivot unit 82 by a first hinge connector 76a designed as a connecting element 88, wherein the first hinge connector 76a has an opening angle of 90°.Furthermore, two fixing straps 26 are provided, wherein first strap ends 86a and second strap ends 86b of the fixing straps 26 are each fastened to the support unit 84 and the bearing device 28 via an end element 74. The end elements 74 can be fastened to the support unit 84 and the bearing device by means of at least one fastening means, in particular by means of at least one screw connection and / or at least one snap-in connection. Bezugszeichenliste

[0054] 10Handle device 12Walking stick 14Umbrella 16Parasol 18Utility object 20Coffee mug 22Folding mechanism 24Support element 26Fixing strap 28Bearing device 30Guide unit 32Joint connector 34Pivot connection 36Double-joint connector 38Bottom section 40Umbrella shaft 42Button mechanism 44Button element 46Fastening element 48Slot 50Holding element 52Joint section 54Screw 56Upper fastening area 58Lower fastening area 60Shell section of the bearing device 62Shell section of the support element 64Folding position 66Folding position 68Closed shell surface 70Receiving space 72Recess 74End element 76Hinge connector 76aFirst hinge connector 76bSecond hinge connector 78Bottom section of the support element 80Pivot connector 82Pivot unit 84Support unit 86aFirst belt end 86bSecond belt end 88Connecting element 90Bottom section of the storage device AUnfolding direction BWangle CFolding direction SSwidth direction LProfile length

Claims

1. A handle device (10) for a walking stick (12), umbrella (14) or parasol (16), for holding a utility item (18) in the form of a beverage cup, for example a coffee cup (20), beverage bottle, smartphone, e-book or notepad, and comprising a storage device (28) wherein at least one folding mechanism device (22) with at least one carrier element (24) is comprised; wherein the carrier element (24) is provided with at least one, in particular two elastic fixing strips (26), such that the utility item (18), in particular the coffee cup (20), is receivable and is holdable in gripping manner by means of the fixing strip(s) (26) in a folded-out state of the storage device (28); that the carrier element (24) is completely foldable into the storage device (28) by means of the folding mechanism device (22) and hence completely receivable inside the storage device (28); wherein in a folded-in position (64) a closed jacket surface (68) of the handle device is formed from a jacket area (60) of the storage device (28) and from a jacket area (62) of the carrier element (24), such that the carrier element (24) is not discernible from the outside; wherein the handle device (10) comprises a button mechanism (42); wherein the button mechanism (42) is preferably designed as a spring-loaded pusher, such that the folding mechanism device (22) may be folded out by pressing a button element (44) of the button mechanism (42).

2. The handle device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixing strips (26) consist of a rubber-elastic strip, a helical spring element or an elastic plastic, wherein each fixing strip (26) has a first strip end (86a) and a second strip end (86b).

3. The handle device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the carrier element (24) is, by means of the folding mechanism device (22), foldable out of the folded-in position (64) in which the carrier element (24) is completely received in the storage device (28), into a folded-out position (66) in which the carrier element (24) protrudes substantially at right angles from the storage device (28).

4. The handle device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier element (24) has a supporting unit (84), wherein the first strip end (86a) and / or the second strip end (86b) of the fixing strip (26) is / are fastened accordingly to the supporting unit (84) and / or to the storage device (28), preferably via at least one end element (74) in each case, by means of at least one fastening means, in particular by means of at least one screw connection and / or at least one snap-on connection.

5. The handle device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that the supporting unit (84) has at least one recess (72) preferably extending over its full profile length (L) with an inner surface for passing through of the first strip end (86a) of the fixing strip (26) and / or for fastening of the first strip end (86a) of the fixing strip (26).

6. The handle device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier element (24) has a swiveling unit (82) swivelably fastened to the storage device (28) via a connecting element (88), preferably via a hinge connector (76), such that the carrier element (24) is supported in the folded-out position (66) by swiveling the swiveling unit (82) into the storage device (28).

7. The handle device (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that the connecting element (88) is designed as a ball joint and / or as a spring mounting, such that the carrier element (24) is flexibly storable inside the storage device (28), in particular by a groove in the storage device (28), and is movable in a horizontal plane.

8. The handle device (10) according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the carrier element (24) has a guide unit (30), such that the carrier element (24) is supported in the folded-out position (66) by pushing the guide unit (30) into the storage device (28).

9. The handle device (10) according to any of claims 4 to 8, characterized in that the supporting unit (84) is swivelably attached to the guide unit (30) and / or to the swiveling unit (82) by at least one connecting element (88), in particular by means of at least one articulated connector (32) and / or at least one swivel connector (80) and / or at least one hinge connector (76) and / or at least one ball joint and / or at least one spring mounting.

10. The handle device (10) according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the carrier element (24) is fastened to the storage device (28), in the folded-in position (64), via an articulated connector (32) having a joint section (52), by means of at least one fastening means, in particular by means of at least one screw connection and / or at least one snap-on connection wherein the joint section (52) is designed as a swivel connection (34).

11. The handle device (10) according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the carrier element (24) is fastened to the storage device (28), in the folded-in position (64), via a foldable dual-joint connector (36) having the two joint sections (52), by means of at least one fastening means, in particular by means of at least one screw connection and / or at least one snap-on connection wherein the joint sections (52) are designed as swivel connections (34).

12. The handle device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrier element (24) comprises a bottom section (38) to prevent the utility item (18) from slipping through, wherein the bottom section (38) is preferably fastened to the carrier element (24) in fold-out manner by an articulated connector (32) and is movable relative to the carrier element (24) with a rotation of maximal 90°, and wherein the bottom section (38) furthermore preferably forms the jacket section (62) of the carrier element (24).

13. The handle device (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handle device (10) and a shaft (40) of the umbrella or parasol (14, 16) or the handle device (10) and the walking stick (12) are reversibly fixable to one another by means of at least one positive and / or non-positive contour, preferably by means of a snap-on connection and / or screw connection, such that the handle device (10) is integratable into the umbrella (14), parasol (16) or walking stick (12).

14. The handle device (10) according to claim 13, characterized in that an upper fastening area (56) and / or a lower fastening area (58) is / are comprised for fastening, preferably without tools, to a shaft area and / or handle area of the umbrella or parasol (14, 16) or of the walking stick (12).

15. An umbrella or parasol (14, 16) comprising a handle device (10) according to any of the preceding claims.

16. A walking stick (12) comprising a handle device (10) according to any of the preceding claims 1 to 14.