Marker pole

Abstract

To provide a marker pole that can prevent damage based on intention.SOLUTION: A marker pole 1 comprises a base 10, a columnar pillar section 20 extending from the base 10, and a recognition section 30 provided at the pillar section 20. The pillar section 20 has flexibility deformable by an external force in a restorable manner. The recognition section 30 recognizes information or an object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a sign post, and more particularly to a flexible sign post. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, pillar-shaped sign posts are used on roads to indicate a passing area to pedestrians and passing vehicles or as some kind of landmark (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2007-332596 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Such sign posts are made of a flexible material so that even if a person or a vehicle hits them, a large impact is not transmitted to the person or the vehicle. Since the material of the sign post is recognized as being flexible, the sign post may be intentionally deformed or subjected to an impact, which may cause the sign post to be deformed or broken. For this reason, a configuration is required that can prevent intentional damage to the sign post.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a signpost that can prevent intentional damage. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned objective, the signpost of the present invention comprises a base, a columnar column portion extending from the base, and a recognition portion provided on the column portion, the column portion having flexibility that allows it to be deformed by an external force in a restorable manner, and the recognition portion is configured to recognize information or an object.

[0007] In a signpost according to one aspect of the present invention, the recognition portion has a shape that allows the object to be recognized.

[0008] In a sign pole according to one aspect of the present invention, the recognition unit has a display unit on which the information is displayed.

[0009] In a signpost according to one aspect of the present invention, the recognition portion is provided at the tip of the pole portion.

[0010] In a sign pole according to one aspect of the present invention, the recognition portion has a support portion that protrudes from the tip of the pole and extends inside the pole.

[0011] In a signpost according to one aspect of the present invention, the object is a character.

[0012] In a signpost according to one embodiment of the present invention, the object is an object that is recognized as causing impact.

[0013] In a signpost according to one aspect of the present invention, the post portion is made of polyurethane.

[0014] In a signpost according to one aspect of the present invention, a weight is provided at the base. Effect of the Invention

[0015] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a signpost that can prevent intentional damage. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a signpost according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded view showing components of the sign pole shown in FIG. 1. [Diagram 3] FIG. 11 is a front view of a signpost according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4]FIG. 4 is an exploded view showing components of the sign pole shown in FIG. 3. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a front view of a sign pole 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is an exploded view showing the components of the sign pole 1. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the sign pole 1 comprises a base 10, a columnar pole section 20 extending from the base 10, and a recognition section 30 provided on the pole section 20. The pole section 20 has flexibility such that it can be deformed by an external force in a restorable manner. The recognition section 30 is adapted to recognize information or an object. In FIG. 2, the base 10 is shown in cross section. The configuration of the sign pole 1 will be specifically described below.

[0019] As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the column portion 20 extends in a columnar shape in the vertical direction, and has an upper end 21, which is the upper end, and a lower end 22, which is the lower end. The upper end 21 forms, for example, a surface facing the upper side, and the lower end 22 forms, for example, a surface facing the lower side. The column portion 20 is columnar, for example, as shown in Fig. 1, and has a cylindrical or approximately cylindrical side surface 23. The column portion 20 may be hollow or solid. The column portion 20 is supported by the base portion 10 at the lower end portion 20a, which is a portion near the lower end 22, and extends upward from the base portion 10. The shape of the column portion 20 is not limited to a columnar shape, but may be a prismatic column shape, and the cross-sectional shape of the column portion 20 is not limited to a circle, but may be a polygon such as a triangle or a rectangle, or may be another shape.

[0020] As described above, the column 20 has flexibility that allows it to be deformed by an external force in a restorable manner. Specifically, for example, it has flexibility that allows it to be deformed even when it is subjected to an impact of a person touching it. In addition, the column 20 has the restorability to return to its original shape or approximately its original shape when the external force is removed after it has been deformed by the external force. The column 20 is made of an elastic material having the above-mentioned flexibility, such as polyurethane. Note that the column 20 may be made of other elastic materials such as other resins and rubbers having the above-mentioned flexibility.

[0021] As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the base 10 is a portion that functions as a base for the sign pole 1, and spreads outward in the radial direction from the pole portion 20. The radial direction is a direction perpendicular to the up-down direction in which the sign pole 1 extends. The base 10 has, for example, a disk-like shape, and has a bottom surface 11 as a grounding surface and a support portion 12 formed at a position facing away from the bottom surface 11. The support portion 12 is a portion to which the lower end portion 20a of the pole portion 20 is attached and supports the pole portion 20. In addition, the support portion 12 is configured so that the pole portion 20 can be removed from the support portion 12. The support portion 12 has, for example, a recess 13 that accommodates the lower end portion 20a of the pole portion 20, as shown in Fig. 2. The recess 13 is recessed downward, and is shaped so that, for example, the lower end portion 20a of the pole portion 20 is press-fitted into it. Specifically, the recess 13 has, for example, a cylindrical side surface 13a and a bottom surface 13b. The side surface 13a is adapted to come into contact with a side surface 23 of the column portion 20 housed in the recess 13. The bottom surface 13b is adapted to come into contact with a lower end 22 of the column portion 20 housed in the recess 13. The shape of the base 10 is not limited to a disk shape, and may be another shape.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 2, the base 10 is provided with a weight 14. The base 10 is, for example, solid, and the weight 14 is embedded inside the base 10. The weight 14 may be exposed from the surface of the base 10. The base 10 may be provided with one weight 14 or with multiple weights 14. The base 10 is made of, for example, polyurethane. The material of the base 10 may be other materials. The weight 14 is made of, for example, metal. The material of the base 10 may be other materials.

[0023] The base 10 and the post 20 of the sign pole 1 are members similar to a road sign pole such as a Post Cone (registered trademark).

[0024] As described above, the recognition unit 30 is adapted to recognize information or objects, and in the case of the sign pole 1, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, it is adapted to recognize objects, and has a shape that allows a specific object to be recognized, for example. Specifically, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, for example, the recognition unit 30 has a shape that allows a specific character to be recognized, and specifically, it imitates a specific character. The recognition unit 30 may have a shape that allows a person, an animal, a logo, a product such as an electronic device, or other objects to be recognized. The recognition unit 30 is attached to the top end 21, which is the tip of the pole part 20, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, for example. Note that the recognition unit 30 may be attached to a position other than the top end 21 of the pole part 20. For example, the recognition unit 30 may be attached to the top end part 20b, which is a part near the top end 21 of the pole part 20, or to another position on the side surface 23.

[0025] As described above, the recognition unit 30 protrudes from the pillar portion 20 and is a protrusion. The recognition unit 30 is made of, for example, an elastic material harder than the pillar portion 20. The material of the recognition unit 30 is not limited to an elastic material, and may be made of other materials such as metal. The material of the recognition unit 30 does not have to be an elastic material harder than the pillar portion 20, and does not have to be a material harder than the pillar portion 20.

[0026] The sign pole 1 has the above-mentioned configuration, with the pole section 20 supported by the base section 10 and extending upward from the base section 10, and a recognition section 30 modeled after a character being attached to the upper end 21 of the pole section 20. The sign pole 1 is used by being placed on an installation surface such as the ground. When the sign pole 1 is in use, the bottom surface 11 of the base section 10 is in contact with the installation surface, the pole section 20 stands on the installation surface, and the recognition section 30 is located above the installation surface. As the weight 14 is provided to the base section 10, the sign pole 1 can stand stably on the installation surface.

[0027] The signpost 1 has a recognition section 30 in the shape of a specific character at the upper end 21 of the pole section 20. This character gives some kind of impression to people who see this character. The impression of this character can deter people from intentionally striking parts of the signpost 1, such as the pole section 20. In particular, if the character is a cute character, the impression of this character has a significant effect of deterring people from intentionally striking the signpost 1. This can prevent people from sitting on the signpost 1 or striking it, thereby intentionally damaging the signpost 1.

[0028] Furthermore, since the recognition part 30 is a protrusion that protrudes from the pole part 20, the recognition part 30 makes the pole part 20 difficult to sit on. Furthermore, if the recognition part 30 is made of a hard material, the recognition part 30 makes the pole part 20 even more difficult to sit on. In this respect, too, the sign pole 1 can prevent people from intentionally damaging the sign pole 1 by sitting on it or impacting it.

[0029] In addition, since the base 10 and the pillar 20 are separable, the base 10 and the pillar 20 can be separated from each other and stored separately. In this way, the sign pole 1 can reduce the storage space.

[0030] As described above, the signpost 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention can prevent intentional damage.

[0031] The recognition unit 30 may be provided with a sensory transmission unit that transmits senses such as vision, hearing, and touch. The sensory transmission unit is, for example, a device that displays information such as characters and pictures, a device that generates sound, or a device that generates vibrations or electricity. These are examples of sensory transmission units, and the sensory transmission unit transmits various senses so that various senses are perceived, and the senses transmitted by the sensory transmission unit can be various senses.

[0032] As described above, the recognition unit 30 is not limited to being modeled after a specific character, but may be modeled after, for example, a person, an animal, a logo, various products such as electronic devices, or other objects, and various objects can be recognized by the recognition unit 30. For example, if the recognition unit 30 is modeled after an object that is recognized as causing an electric shock or other shock, which makes people hesitate to touch, this has a significant effect of deterring people from intentionally shocking the signpost 1.

[0033] The recognition unit 30 may be attachable to and detachable from the column 20. For example, a recess extending downward from the upper end 21 may be formed in the upper end 20b of the column 20, and a portion that can be accommodated in this recess, such as a protrusion, may be formed in the recognition unit 30. For example, a recess extending inward may be formed in the recognition unit 30, and a portion that can be accommodated in this recess, such as a protrusion, may be formed in the upper end 21 of the column 20.

[0034] Furthermore, an engagement portion for engaging the base 10 and the column 20 with each other may be provided between the recess 13 of the base 10 and the lower end 20a of the column 20. The engagement portion is, for example, a protrusion or recess formed in the recess 13 of the base 10 and a recess or protrusion formed in the lower end 20a of the column 20. When the column 20 is housed in the recess 13 of the base 10, the engagement portion is engaged with the base 10 and the column 20, thereby making it possible to firmly fix the base 10 and the column 20 together.

[0035] The base 10 may also be formed with a screw portion extending downward from the bottom surface 11. The screw portion has a screw thread. In this case, the signpost 1 can be fixed to the installation surface by fastening the screw portion to a screw hole formed in the installation surface.

[0036] The pillar portion 20 may be fixed to the base portion 10. For example, the pillar portion 20 may be accommodated in the recess 13 of the base portion 10 and fixed to the base portion 10. The fixing is performed by, for example, a fixing member such as a bolt, an adhesive, or the like. The fixing method is not limited to this.

[0037] Next, a signpost 2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The signpost 2 differs from the above-mentioned signpost 1 in that it has a recognition unit 31 that is different from the recognition unit 30. Hereinafter, regarding the configuration of the signpost 2, the same components as those of the above-mentioned signpost 1 or components having similar functions will be given the same reference numerals and their description will be omitted, and different configurations will be described. Fig. 3 is a front view of the signpost 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 3 is an exploded view showing the components of the signpost 2 disassembled. Note that in Fig. 4, the base 10 is shown in cross section.

[0038] 3 and 4, the sign pole 2 has a base 10, a pole portion 25, and a recognition portion 31. The pole portion 25 differs from the pole portion 20 of the sign pole 1 described above in that a support hole 26, which is a hole for supporting the recognition portion 31, is formed in the pole portion 20. The support hole 26 extends downward from the upper end 21.

[0039] The recognition unit 31 is adapted to recognize information, for example. Specifically, the recognition unit 31 has a support unit 32 and an information display unit 33, for example, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The information display unit 33 is formed to recognize information such as characters and objects. For example, pictures or images representing characters or objects are drawn on the information display unit 33. The information display unit 33 is made of, for example, cloth or paper. Note that the information display unit 33 is not limited to being made of cloth or paper. The support unit 32 is accommodated in the support hole 26 of the column 25 and is adapted to be supported by the column 25, and also protrudes from the upper end 21 of the column 20 to support the information display unit 33. The support unit 32 is, for example, a rod-shaped member, as shown in Figs. 3 and 4. The support unit 32 is made of a material that is supported by the column 25 and can support the information display unit 33.

[0040] The sign pole 2 has the configuration described above, with the pole portion 25 supported by the base portion 10 and extending upward from the base portion 10. The support portion 32 of the recognition portion 31 is housed in the support hole 26 of the pole portion 25, the recognition portion 31 is supported by the pole portion 25, and the information display portion 33 of the recognition portion 31 is supported above the pole portion 25.

[0041] As described above, the sign pole 2 has the recognition unit 31 extending above the pole portion 25, and can prevent people from intentionally giving impacts to parts of the sign pole 2, such as the pole portion 25. The recognition unit 31 extends upward from the upper end 21 of the pole portion 25, making it difficult for people to sit on the pole portion 25. Therefore, the sign pole 2 can prevent people from intentionally damaging the sign pole 2, particularly by sitting on the pole portion 25. Also, similar to the above-mentioned sign pole 1, the information recognized from the information display unit 33 of the recognition unit 31 can prevent people from intentionally giving impacts to parts of the sign pole 2. In this way, the sign pole 2 can prevent people from intentionally damaging the sign pole 2 by sitting on it or giving it impacts.

[0042] As described above, the signpost 2 according to the second embodiment of the present invention can prevent intentional damage.

[0043] Although the present invention has been described above through the above embodiments, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments. It is clear to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be made to the above embodiments. It is clear from the claims that such modifications or improvements can also be included in the technical scope of the present invention.

[0044] The above-described embodiments are intended to facilitate understanding of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Moreover, the above-described embodiments do not limit the use of the present invention, and the present invention may include anything as its use. The components of the above-described embodiments, as well as their arrangement, materials, conditions, shapes, sizes, etc., are not limited to those exemplified, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, the present invention includes differences that occur in the implementation of manufacturing tolerances, etc. Furthermore, the components shown in different embodiments can be partially replaced or combined with each other within a range that is not technically contradictory. Furthermore, each configuration can be appropriately and selectively combined so as to achieve at least a part of the above-described problems and effects. [Explanation of symbols]

[0045] 1, 2 sign pole, 10 base, 11 bottom surface, 12 support portion, 13 recess, 13a side surface, 13b bottom surface, 14 weight, 20, 25 pole portion, 20a lower end portion, 20b upper end portion, 21 upper end portion, 22 lower end portion, 23 side surface, 26 support hole, 30, 31 recognition portion, 32 support portion, 33 information display portion

Claims

1. A base and A columnar portion extending from the base portion; A recognition portion provided on the column portion, The column portion has flexibility such that it can be deformed by an external force in a restorable manner, The recognition unit is configured to recognize information or an object. signpost.

2. The recognition unit has a shape that allows the object to be recognized. The signpost of claim 1.

3. The recognition unit has a display unit on which the information is displayed. The signpost of claim 1.

4. The recognition portion is provided at the tip of the column portion. The signpost of claim 1.

5. The recognition portion has a support portion protruding from a tip of the column portion and extending inside the column portion. The signpost of claim 1.

6. The object is a character. The signpost of claim 1.

7. The object is an object that is recognized as having an impact. The signpost of claim 1.

8. The post is made from polyurethane. The signpost of claim 1.

9. The base is provided with a weight. The signpost of claim 1.

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