Bell with whistle

Abstract

To provide a bell with a whistle which can be used as a bell for repelling animals such as a bear and a wild boar and can also function as a whistle in an emergency.SOLUTION: A bell 100 with a whistle includes an appearance 10 having a through-hole on an upper surface, a shaft part 30 detachably provided in the through-hole, and a tongue 20 attached to a lower part of the shaft part in a hanging manner. The shaft portion has a function as a whistle having a breath blowing port at an end portion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a whistle bell. [Background technology]

[0002] When hiking or working in the mountains, such as cutting trees, people carry bells that they can ring continuously to deter animals like bears and wild boars from approaching. One such bell that has been proposed is the bear bell with a belt (Patent Document 1), which has a metal plate with a flat surface measuring approximately 20 mm or less in diameter and 4 mm or less in thickness attached between the bell body and the belt (Patent Document 1).

[0003] This type of bear bell with a belt has the advantage that the contact area between the bell body and the belt can be reduced, and the hard metal plate can help maintain the vibration energy of the bell body for a longer period of time.

[0004] On the other hand, there are cases where a user using a bear bell wants to emit a louder sound that functions as a warning whistle if the user encounters an animal or is injured by falling, etc. To solve this problem, a bear bell has been proposed that reliably emits a bell sound at necessary and sufficient intervals regardless of the user's behavior or wearing status, and that can easily stop sounding when sounding is not required (Patent Document 2). This bear bell stores the actual bell sound digitally sampled and recorded as tone data in a semiconductor memory, converts it to analog, and generates the bell sound electrically by sounding a speaker. The sound can be turned on and off by operating a switch, and the bell sound can be generated at any interval using a timer.

[0005] However, such bear repellent bells have the problem of requiring a power source. In addition, both Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2 have the problem that they must be carried separately, that is, the bear repellent bell and the device that makes a loud noise as a warning whistle must be carried separately. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2011-209474 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-292751 DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The present invention was made in consideration of these problems, and its object is to provide a bell with a whistle that can be used as a bell to scare away animals such as bears and wild boars, and that can also function as a whistle in emergencies. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention employs the following means.

[0009] The whistle bell of the present invention is An appearance having a through hole on the upper surface; a shaft portion detachably provided in the through hole; a tongue attached to and hanging below the shaft; In a whistle bell equipped with The shaft portion has a function as a whistle having a blow-in opening at the end.

[0010] The whistle bell of the present invention can be attached to the body or a backpack when hiking, etc., and can be used as a bell to scare off animals such as bears and wild boars. On the other hand, when a loud alarm is required, such as when calling for help in an emergency, the whistle can be used to generate a loud noise.

[0011] In addition, in the whistle bell according to the present invention, The tongue comprises a rod-shaped portion and a mass portion, The present invention may be characterized in that the rod-shaped portion of the tongue can be inserted into the through-hole with the stem portion removed from the outer shell, thereby preventing the mass portion from hitting the outer shell. By adopting such a configuration, the sound of the bell can be suppressed when it is not desired to ring, thereby preventing unintentional sound generation.

[0012] Furthermore, in the whistle bell according to the present invention, The shaft portion includes an outer cylindrical portion formed into a hollow cylindrical shape and a core disposed in the outer cylindrical portion, The core is removable, which allows the tone to be selected by changing the shape of the core.

[0013] Furthermore, in the whistle bell according to the present invention, The shaft portion has a through hole through which the double ring passes, The core may be characterized by having a notch that can be fixed in position by a double ring. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the core from becoming detached and falling off. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The whistle bell of the present invention can be attached to the body or to an item worn on the body (such as a backpack) and used as a bird and animal repellent bell to repel birds and animals, and in an emergency it can be used as a whistle with a louder volume, providing a convenient whistle bell that combines animal repellent and a means of calling for help in an emergency. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a whistle bell 100 according to an embodiment. [Figure 2]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the whistle bell 100 according to the embodiment, seen from below. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a side view of the whistle bell 100 according to the embodiment, with the exterior 10 omitted. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a side view of the stem 30 of the whistle bell 100 according to the embodiment. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a perspective view and a side view of the core 50 of the whistle bell 100 according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a side view showing the whistle bell 100 according to the embodiment in a state where the bell is not being rung. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the embodiments and drawings described below are intended to exemplify a portion of the embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. In addition, corresponding components in each drawing are designated by the same or similar reference numerals.

[0017] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the whistle bell 100 of this embodiment mainly comprises an outer shell 10 and a tongue 20 that function as a bell, and a stem 30 that mainly functions as a whistle.

[0018] The bell-like bell 10 is the part that vibrates and produces sound when struck by the tongue 20. There are no particular limitations on its shape or material, but since it is attached directly or indirectly to the body and produces sound while walking, it is recommended to use a material that is strong enough to withstand the impact of walking. Metal is preferable, and lightweight yet durable aluminum is even more preferable. A through-hole 12 is formed on the top surface of the bell 10 to attach a shaft 30 for suspending the tongue 20, and the inner surface of this through-hole 12 is threaded (not shown).

[0019] The tongue 20 is a component that is suspended inside the exterior 10 and swings to strike the inner wall surface of the exterior 10, producing a sound. As shown in FIG. 3, the tongue 20 is used while walking, and does not have a strip of paper or the like attached. Instead, a mass 22 having a weight is provided at the lower end of the rod-shaped portion 21 so that the tongue 20 swings and strikes the inner wall or edge of the exterior 10. This mass 22 positions the center of gravity downward, allowing the tongue 20 to swing naturally while walking, striking the exterior 10 and producing a sound. The diameter of the rod-shaped portion 21 is formed smaller than the inner diameter of the through-hole 12 so that it can be inserted into the through-hole 12 of the exterior 10.

[0020] The shaft portion 30 , which mainly functions as a whistle, includes an outer cylindrical portion 40 formed in a hollow cylindrical shape, and a core 50 disposed inside the outer cylindrical portion 40 .

[0021] As shown in FIG. 4, the outer tube 40 includes a cylindrical portion 41, an insertion portion 42 provided below the cylindrical portion 41, and an attachment portion 43 provided below the insertion portion 42. The length of the outer tube 40 is not limited, but is typically between 20 mm and 45 mm. It is preferably 30 mm. A length shorter than this makes it difficult to produce a whistle sound, while a length longer makes it inconvenient to carry. The interior of the outer tube 40 is formed as a hollow cylinder with a closed bottom. An opening 44, which functions as a blowing port, is formed on the top side, and the bottom side is closed. An air outlet 45 for blowing in air is formed in the middle, and sound is generated when the blown air collides with the curved surface 45a of the air outlet 45. The thickness β of the wall of the outer tube 40, where the core 50 (described in detail later) is inserted (α from the opening 44 to the top end of the air outlet), is thinner than the thickness δ of the remaining lower portion γ. This creates a step 46 at the boundary, allowing the core 50 to be positioned optimally and preventing it from being inserted any further back. The thickness β is preferably 0.2 mm to 0.7 mm, and the thickness δ is preferably 0.8 mm to 2.0 mm. Furthermore, the curved surface 45a of the air outlet, with which the blown breath collides, can be positioned so that the breath collides and produces sound. Near the upper side of the outer cylinder 40, there is a ring through-hole 47 that penetrates the outer cylinder 40 laterally, and a double ring 90 can be attached through this ring through-hole 47.

[0022] The insertion part 42 is cylindrically provided below the outer tube part 40 and has an insertion part 41 that is inserted into the through-hole 12 on the top surface of the outer tube 10. The insertion part 42 has a male thread (not shown) that screws into a female thread formed on the inner surface of the through-hole 12, and can be attached to the outer tube 10 by rotating it.

[0023] The attachment portion is provided on the bottom surface of the insertion portion 41, and has a hole 43a formed therein for attaching the tongue 20. The tongue 20 is attached using this hole 43a, for example, with a double ring or the like. The method for attaching the tongue 20 is not limited as long as the tongue 20 is capable of swinging, and various known means can be used.

[0024] The core 50 is attached to the outer tube 40 and functions as a whistle together with the outer tube 40. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the core 50 is a generally cylindrical member with a diameter equal to the inner diameter of the hollow cavity of the outer tube 40. The length of the core 50 is approximately the same as the length α from the opening 44 to the top of the outlet, and it is removable. The core 50 has a flat surface 51 formed by cutting away a portion of its side surface, and the boundary between the flat surface 51 and the top surface 52 (the surface that faces the opening when attached to the outer tube 40) forms a chamfered slope 53. This slope 53 allows air to gain momentum through a narrow passage from the wide opening, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 4, and collide with the curved surface 45a of the outlet 45, making it easy for anyone to generate sound. The tone of the whistle can be changed by adjusting the angle and size of the slope 53. Furthermore, a notch 55 is formed in the area through which the double ring 90 passes when assembled, and by attaching the double ring 90 after inserting the core 50 into the outer tube 40, it prevents the core 50 from coming loose and falling off. While it would be easy to secure the core 50 in place with adhesive, using adhesive is not recommended because the shank is held in the mouth and there is a risk of degrading sound quality. However, securing the core 50 with the double ring 90 solves this problem.

[0025] The whistle bell 100 constructed as described above is used as follows. During normal mountain climbing, the insertion portion 41 of the shaft 30 is threaded onto the outer tube 10, the tongue 20 is suspended, and the core 50 is inserted into the outer tube 40. In this state, the whistle bell 100 can be attached directly or indirectly to the body. For example, it can be attached to a belt or a backpack using the double ring 90. In this state, it functions as a bell, and the tongue 20 can strike the outer tube 10 while walking, producing intermittent bell sounds. When resting or pitching a tent, for example, if you do not want to make a sound, remove the insertion portion 41 from the outer tube 10 and insert the rod portion 21 of the tongue 20 into the through-hole 12, as shown in FIG. 6. This prevents the block portion 22 from striking the outer tube 10 and preventing sound from being generated. Furthermore, when calling for help in an emergency, blowing air into the opening of the outer cylinder 40 causes the outer cylinder 40 to function as a whistle, producing a loud noise.

[0026] The tone and volume of this whistle function can be adjusted somewhat by changing the position of the core 50. Even if the core 50 goes too far inside the outer tube 40 and becomes difficult to remove, the tip of the core 50 can be partially protruded from the opening 44 by pulling the double ring 90, allowing it to be removed. Also, the vibration of the outer tube 10 makes it possible to produce a louder sound than when using a whistle alone, and in an experiment, the sound of the whistle could be heard 300 meters away.

[0027] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and can be embodied in various forms as long as they fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0028] In particular, the whistle of the present invention was developed to have convenient functions for mountain climbing, etc., but of course it can also be used for everyday carrying, and when not used for mountain climbing, it can also be used as a wind chime. [Industrial Applicability]

[0029] As shown in the above-described embodiments, the present invention can be industrially used as a bell for repelling animals when mountain climbing, etc., and as a whistle for emergencies. [Explanation of symbols]

[0030] 10...appearance, 12...through hole, 20...tongue, 21...rod-shaped portion, 22...bulb portion, 30...shaft portion, 40...outer cylinder portion, 41...insertion portion, 43...mounting portion, 43a...hole, 44...opening, 45...blowing outlet, 47...through hole for ring, 50...core, 51...flat surface, 52...upper surface, 53...inclined surface, 55...notch portion, 90...double ring, 100...bell with whistle

Claims

1. An appearance having a through hole on the upper surface; a shaft portion detachably provided in the through hole; a tongue attached to and hanging below the shaft; In a whistle bell equipped with A whistle bell characterized in that the shaft portion functions as a whistle with a blow-in opening at the end.

2. The tongue comprises a rod-shaped portion and a mass portion, A whistle bell as described in claim 1, characterized in that the rod-shaped portion of the tongue can be inserted into the through hole with the stem portion removed from the outer portion, thereby preventing the block portion from colliding with the outer portion.

3. The shaft portion includes an outer cylindrical portion formed into a hollow cylindrical shape and a core disposed in the outer cylindrical portion, The whistle bell according to claim 1, wherein the core is removable.

4. The shaft portion has a through hole through which the double ring passes, The whistle bell according to claim 3, characterized in that the core has a notch whose position can be fixed by a double ring.

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