Umbrella rolling up assist tool

Abstract

To provide an assist tool used when an umbrella is rolled up.SOLUTION: An umbrella rolling up assist tool includes: a variable rod part having a head part and formed of an elastic body; a main rod part to which an opposite end of the head part of the variable rod part is inserted and connected; a grip rod part having a main rod connection part formed of an elastic body, the main rod connection part being connected to the main rod part; an umbrella rib hold part that sandwiches two main ribs of the umbrella and fixes the variable rod part by the head part; and an attach name band part sandwiching the grip rod part by the grip part and the attachment part. While costs are suppressed with a simple structure, attaching of a raindrop to a hand can be minimized, and the umbrella can be easily rolled up without any trouble even when there is no sufficient space or time to roll up the umbrella or in a rainy or windy day.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a device that assists in rolling up an umbrella after use. [Background technology]

[0002] There are several ways to roll up the umbrella fabric after use:

[0003] The most common way to roll up an umbrella is to close it, then secure it with the included band by smoothing out the fabric with your hands, or by squeezing the bulge of the umbrella over the fabric, then securing it with the included band. This method is simple, but it not only gets raindrops on your hands, it is time-consuming, and is particularly inconvenient when you don't have enough space or time to fold the umbrella, or on rainy or windy days, and you also need to be careful and considerate of those around you when you end up with a complicated way of folding the umbrella.

[0004] Therefore, there are umbrellas that close by pointing the umbrella upwards, and umbrellas that automatically roll up the umbrella fabric when closing the umbrella. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4766246 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6869494 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] The invention of Patent Document 1 operates the lower roller in the direction of the ferrule, closing the waterproof sheet toward the tip of the center pole, and by moving the lower roller to the tip of the center pole, the waterproof sheet closes toward the tip, so raindrops collect inside. This prevents raindrops from getting on your hands, but on windy days it is more difficult to use than a conventional umbrella.

[0007] The invention of Patent Document 2 differs from the invention of Patent Document 1 in that when the tension of the umbrella cloth due to the ribs is released, the expanded portion of the umbrella cloth is rolled up around the umbrella axis inside the ribs, and the umbrella-like structure closes while storing the expanded portion of the umbrella cloth inside. This prevents raindrops from getting on your hands and creates an umbrella with a structure that automatically retracts even on windy days, but the structure itself is complex and the production costs are very high. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to solve the above problem, the invention of claim 1 is an auxiliary device used when folding an umbrella, characterized in that it comprises a variable rod section having a head section and made of an elastic body, a main rod section into which the opposite end of the head section of the variable rod section is inserted and connected, a main rod connection section made of an elastic body and a grip rod section which connects the main rod section to the main rod section, an umbrella rib holding section which straddles and clamps the two ribs of the umbrella and fixes the variable rod section at the head section, and an attachment name band section which clamps the grip rod section between a clip section and an attachment section.

[0009] The invention of claim 2 is an auxiliary tool used when folding an umbrella, characterized in that it is made of a spring body and has a spring portion that is wound around the main rod connection portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, it is possible to minimize raindrops getting on hands while keeping costs down with a simple structure, and also to fold an umbrella easily and without hassle even when there is not enough space or time to fold it or on a rainy or windy day. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is an external view of an umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 10 is a diagram showing how an umbrella rib holder part 50 is attached to and detached from a variable rod part 10 of an umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 3] 1A and 1B are enlarged plan and cross-sectional views of a variable rod portion 10 and a main rod portion 20 of an umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1A and 1B are enlarged plan and cross-sectional views of a main rod portion 20, a grip rod portion 30, and a spring portion 40 of an umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1A and 1B are an enlarged perspective plan view and a rear perspective view of an umbrella rib holding portion 50 of an umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] 1A and 1B are an enlarged plan view and a side view, respectively, of an attachment name band portion 60 of an umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7] 1 is an enlarged perspective view of an umbrella rib holder 50 of an umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention attached to an umbrella U. FIG. [Figure 8] 1 is an enlarged perspective view of an attachment name band portion 60 of an umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention attached to an umbrella U. FIG. [Figure 9] 1 is a perspective view showing an umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention attached to an umbrella U. FIG. [Figure 10] 1 is a diagram showing step S1 of attaching an umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention to an umbrella U and folding the umbrella U. FIG. [Figure 11] 10 is a diagram showing step S2 of attaching the umbrella winding aid B according to the embodiment of the present invention to the umbrella U and folding the umbrella U. FIG. [Figure 12] 10 is a diagram showing step S3 in which the umbrella winding aid B according to the embodiment of the present invention is attached to the umbrella U and the umbrella U is folded. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are examples for explaining the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention to only these embodiments. Furthermore, the present invention can be modified in various ways without departing from the gist of the present invention. Furthermore, the same components in each drawing will be designated by the same reference numerals whenever possible, and redundant explanations will be omitted.

[0013] [1. Example of the appearance of umbrella winding aid B] First, an example of the appearance of an umbrella winding aid B will be described with reference to Fig. 1. Fig. 1 is an external view of an umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] As shown in Figure 1, the umbrella winding aid B consists of a variable rod section 10, a main rod section 20, a grip rod section 30, an umbrella rib holder section 50, and an attachment name band section 60. A spring section 40 may be wound around the main rod connection section 302, which is part of the grip rod section 30. Details of each section will be explained below.

[0015] Next, the variable rod section 10, main rod section 20, and grip rod section 30 will be described with reference to Figures 2 to 4. Figure 2 is a diagram showing how the umbrella rib holder section 50 is attached to and detached from the variable rod section 10 of umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a plan view (a) and a cross-sectional view (b) of an enlarged view of the variable rod section 10 and main rod section 20 of umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 4 is a plan view (a) and a cross-sectional view (b) of an enlarged view of the main rod section 20, grip rod section 30, and spring section 40 of umbrella winding aid B according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] 2 and 3, the variable rod unit 10 has a long, thin rod shape, and at its tip is a variable rod head unit 101 that secures the rib holder unit 50. The variable rod head unit 101 may be spherical as shown, but the shape is not specified. The main function of the variable rod unit 10 is to restrict the inflated umbrella when closed.

[0017] The material of the variable rod portion 10 is preferably an elastic body that allows it to bend. Considering breakage and strength, a carbon body is preferable, but the material is not particularly specified.

[0018] The overall length L10 of the variable rod portion 10 is preferably 300 mm to 470 mm, more preferably 370 mm to 400 mm, but is not particularly determined in order to accommodate the size of the umbrella.

[0019] The diameter D10 of the variable rod portion 10 is preferably 1 mm to 2 mm, and more preferably 1.5 mm, but is not particularly determined as it depends on the strength and elasticity of the material.

[0020] 3 and 4, the main rod section 20 is a long, thin cylinder into which the variable rod section 10 and the main rod connection section 302 can be inserted, and both ends may be provided with rubber stopper sections 201 and 202 that fix the variable rod section 10 and the main rod connection section 302. The rubber stopper sections 201 and 202 have holes with the diameters of the variable rod section 10 and the main rod connection section 302, and are made of an elastic body such as rubber, and have the function of stopping movement while varying the length of the variable rod section 10 and the main rod connection section 302.

[0021] The material of the main rod portion 20 is preferably one that has elasticity but can maintain its shape without deformation. Considering weight and production costs, ABS resin is preferable, but the material is not particularly specified.

[0022] The total length L20 of the main rod portion 20 is preferably 100 mm to 300 mm, more preferably 160 mm to 180 mm, but is not particularly determined in order to accommodate the size of the umbrella.

[0023] The diameter D20 of the main rod portion 20 is preferably 3 mm to 5 mm, and more preferably 4 mm, but is not particularly determined as it depends on the diameter D10 of the variable rod portion 10 and the main rod connecting portion 302.

[0024] Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the grip rod section 30 has a main rod connection section 302 that is inserted into the main rod section 20. For safety, a grip rod cap 301 with a rounded tip may be provided on the end opposite the main rod connection section 302. The main rod connection section 302 may be fixed at the insertion point of the main rod section 20 or at the connection point with the grip rod section 30, but in order to avoid unintended load on the assisting device B due to the fabric getting caught, it is preferable that either one is not fixed but is variable. The material of the main rod connection section 302 is preferably an elastic body that can be bent, like the variable rod section 10. Considering breakage and strength, a carbon body is preferable, but the material is not particularly specified.

[0025] The material of the grip rod portion 30 is preferably one that can maintain a cylindrical shape without deformation. Considering weight and production costs, ABS resin is preferable, but the material is not particularly specified.

[0026] The overall length L30 of the grip rod portion 30 is preferably 80 mm to 120 mm, more preferably 90 mm to 100 mm, but is not particularly determined in order to accommodate the size of the umbrella.

[0027] The diameter D30 of the grip rod portion 30 is preferably 3 mm to 5 mm, and more preferably 4 mm, but is not particularly limited since it depends on the diameter D10 of the main rod connection portion 302.

[0028] 4, the spring portion 40 does not have to be provided, but if it is necessary to maintain the correct position of the auxiliary tool B and avoid load even if unintended shaking occurs when bundling the cloth, a spring is provided, in which case it is wound around the main rod connection portion 302. The spring portion 40 is preferably a spring body such as a coil spring or a stainless steel compression spring.

[0029] The overall length L40 of the spring portion 40 is preferably 20 mm to 25 mm, more preferably 22 mm to 23 mm, but is not particularly limited.

[0030] Next, the umbrella rib holding portion 50 will be described with reference to Fig. 5. Fig. 5 shows an enlarged plan view (a) and rear view (b) of the umbrella rib holding portion 50 of the umbrella winding aid B according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] As shown in the figure, the rib holder 50 is preferably fan-shaped and includes rib holders 502 and 503 that straddle and clamp the two ribs 492 and 493 of the umbrella U, and a head fixing part 501 that fixes the adjustable rod head part 101. The rib holders 502 and 503 may be fixed to the two ribs 492 and 493 in advance, or the hook parts 512 and 513 may be wrapped around the two ribs 492 and 493 of the umbrella U and locked with the holes 522 and 523 so that they can be attached each time.

[0032] The material of the rib holder 50 is preferably rubber, which is a durable elastic material, but the material is not particularly specified.

[0033] The total length L50 of the rib holder 50 is preferably 10 mm to 30 mm, more preferably 18 mm to 22 mm, but is not particularly limited.

[0034] Next, the name attachment band part 60 will be described with reference to Fig. 6. Fig. 6 shows an enlarged plan view (a) and a side view (b) of the name attachment band part 60 of the umbrella winding aid B according to the embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] As shown in the figure, the attachment name band part 60 is composed of a belt part 601, an attachment part 602, a clip part 603, an adjuster 604, and a grab part 605. The band part 61, which is the main body of the attachment name band part 60, may be made of the same material as the sail 95 of the umbrella U, or it may be made of cloth or vinyl, or any material can be used as long as it can hold the sail 95 of the umbrella together.

[0036] The clip part 603, which is configured by providing a leaf spring or the like between the clip upper part 603a and the clip lower part 603b, and the attachment part 602 clamp the sail 95 of the umbrella U, thereby fixing the umbrella winding aid B. The specific operation will be described later.

[0037] The material for the attachment part 602 and clip part 603 is preferably ABS resin, but there are no particular restrictions on the material as long as it can prevent deformation of the attachment part 602 due to the tension of the fabric when the umbrella is opened, and the entire umbrella including the clip part 603 from coming off. The attachment part 602 may also be lined on the inside with a rubber sheet or the like to protect the sail 95 of the umbrella U.

[0038] The adjuster 604 is a normal adjuster for adjusting the length of a belt or band, but it is not necessary to provide it. Similarly, a ring-shaped grab part 605 may be provided to make it easier to hold, but it is not necessary to provide it.

[0039] [2. Example of attaching umbrella winding aid B] Next, the steps for attaching the umbrella winding aid B according to this embodiment to an umbrella U will be described with reference to Figures 7 to 9. Figure 7 is an enlarged perspective view of the rib holder 50 of the umbrella winding aid B according to this embodiment attached to the umbrella U, Figure 8 is an enlarged perspective view of the attachment name band 60 of the umbrella winding aid B according to this embodiment attached to the umbrella U, and Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the umbrella winding aid B according to this embodiment attached to the umbrella U.

[0040] (Step S1) 7 is an enlarged view of the vicinity of the ferrule 92 and the chrysanthemum seat 93 of the umbrella U, with the dotted line indicating the inside of the sail 95 of the umbrella U. As shown in the figure, the rib holder 50 secures the two ribs 942 and 942 using rib holders 502 and 503. As mentioned above, the rib holders 502 and 503 may be secured to the two ribs 492 and 493 in advance, or the hook portions 521 and 522 may be wrapped around the two ribs 492 and 493 of the umbrella U and locked into the holes 522 and 523, allowing for quick installation.

[0041] (Step S2) Next, the variable rod head portion 101 is inserted into the head fixing portion 501, and the variable rod portion 10, which is one end portion of the umbrella winding aid B, is fixed.

[0042] (Step S3) As shown in Figure 8, the other end of the umbrella winding aid B uses a clip part 603 which is configured with a leaf spring or the like between an upper clip part 603a and a lower clip part 603b, and the attachment part 602 clamps the sail 95 of the umbrella U around the grip rod part 30 to secure the umbrella winding aid B.

[0043] (Step S4) By performing steps S1 to S3, the umbrella winding aid B is attached to the umbrella U across the two ribs 492 and 493 as shown in FIG.

[0044] [3. Example of winding up umbrella U using umbrella winding aid B] Next, the steps for winding up an umbrella U using the umbrella winding aid B according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 10 to 12. Figures 10 to 12 are diagrams showing the steps of attaching the umbrella winding aid B according to this embodiment to an umbrella U and folding the umbrella U. Note that in each of steps S11 to S13, it is assumed that the ferrule of the umbrella is placed on the ground or the like, and the handle of the umbrella is rotated with the hand not holding the name band, but any method can be used as long as it is effective.

[0045] (Step S11) As shown in FIG. 10, after the umbrella U is closed, the name band attachment part 60 is pulled to apply tension to the umbrella winding aid B.

[0046] (Step S2) Next, as shown in FIG. 11, the attachable name band portion 60 is pulled to apply tension to the umbrella winding aid B, and the handle 91 is turned to wind up the sail 95.

[0047] (Step S3) Finally, as shown in FIG. 12, the attachment name band portion 60 is wrapped around the umbrella U, and the glove portion 605 is hooked onto the clip portion 62 to complete the winding. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] B. Umbrella winding aid H Human Hand U umbrella 10 Variable rod section 20 Main rod section 30 Grip rod part 40 Spring part 50 Umbrella bone holding section 60 Attachment name band section 61 Band Club 62 Clip part 91 Handle 92 Ferrule 93 Chrysanthemum 94 Main bone 95 Sails 101 Variable rod head 201 Rubber stopper 202 Rubber stopper 301 Grip Rod Cap 302 Main rod connection 501 Head fixing part 502 Rib holder 503 Rib holder 512 Hook part 513 Hook part 522 holes 523 holes 601 Belt section 602 Attachment part 603 Clip part 604 Adjuster 605 Glove Department 941 Main bone 1 942 Main bone 2 943 Main bone 3 944 Main bone 4 945 Main bone 5 946 Main bone 6 947 Main bone 7 948 Main bone 8

Claims

1. An aid used when folding an umbrella, a variable rod portion having a head portion and made of an elastic body; a main rod portion into which the opposite end of the head portion of the variable rod portion is inserted and connected; a grip rod portion having a main rod connection portion made of an elastic body, the main rod connection portion being connected to the main rod portion; a rib holder that straddles and clamps the two ribs of the umbrella and fixes the variable rod unit at the head unit; an attachment name band portion that clamps the grip rod portion between a clip portion and an attachment portion; An umbrella winding aid comprising:

2. An aid used when folding an umbrella, a spring portion formed of a spring body and wound around the main rod connection portion; The umbrella winding aid according to claim 1,

3. The elastic bodies of the variable rod portion and the main rod connection portion are carbon bodies. The umbrella winding aid according to claim 1,

4. An aid used when folding an umbrella, The total length of the variable rod portion is 300 mm to 470 mm, and the total length is variable depending on the insertion length into the main rod portion. The umbrella winding aid according to claim 1,

5. An aid used when folding an umbrella, The attachment part is made of synthetic resin or natural resin, and the inside is made of a rubber sheet. The umbrella winding aid according to claim 1,

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