umbrella

Abstract

To provide an umbrella that allows the use of both hands. [Solution] The folding umbrella (1) according to this embodiment is equipped with magnets (11) on some of the multiple tips (8). The magnets (11) are enclosed in a bag and attached to the outer edge of the folding umbrella (1) together with the tips (8). Specifically, the tips (8) and magnets (11) are sandwiched and sewn to the outer edge of the folding umbrella (1). The tips (8) are sewn to the folding umbrella (1) along the radial direction of the folding umbrella (1) together with the outer edge of the folding umbrella (1), while the magnets (11) are sewn to the outer edge of the folding umbrella (1) but are not sewn to the folding umbrella (1) in the radial direction of the folding umbrella (1).

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an umbrella, and more particularly to an umbrella that allows the use of both hands. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART Folding umbrellas and other umbrellas are widely used (see, for example, Patent Document 1). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-192097 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] On rainy days, when you have to use both hands to load or unload luggage, children, pets, etc. from your car, you cannot hold an umbrella and end up getting wet, which can be a problem.

[0005] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide an umbrella that allows both hands to be used. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] To achieve the above object, the umbrella of the present invention is characterized by having a magnet at the tip of the umbrella.

[0007] In the above umbrella, the magnet may be sealed in a bag and attached to the outer edge of the umbrella together with the tip.

[0008] In the above umbrella, the tip and the magnet are sewn to the outer edge of the umbrella. This may be done.

[0009] In the above umbrella, the tip and the magnet may be sandwiched and sewn to the outer edge of the umbrella.

[0010] In the above umbrella, the tip may be sewn to the umbrella along the radial direction of the umbrella together with the outer edge of the umbrella, while the magnet may be sewn to the outer edge of the umbrella but not sewn to the umbrella in the radial direction of the umbrella.

[0011] In the above umbrella, the magnet may be provided on some of the plurality of tips. [Effects of the Invention]

[0012] According to the present invention, an umbrella that allows the use of both hands can be provided. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0013] [Figure 1] FIG. 10 is a front view illustrating the state in which the umbrella ribs are slightly folded in this embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 10 is a front view illustrating the state in which the ribs are extended when in use in this embodiment. [Figure 3] FIG. 10 is a front view illustrating the state in which the umbrella ribs are being folded into a small, storage state in this embodiment. [Figure 4] In this embodiment, an umbrella has seven ribs. [Figure 5] In this embodiment, (a) is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the tip of the nozzle, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the tip of the nozzle and an enclosed portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] Hereinafter, a folding umbrella according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In this specification, the umbrella shaft side is referred to as the inside or base side, the outer periphery side of the umbrella is referred to as the outside, the radial direction of the umbrella is referred to as the width direction, and the direction in which the umbrella shaft extends is referred to as the up-down direction.

[0015] 1 to 4, the folding umbrella (1) according to this embodiment comprises an extendable shaft (2), ribs (4) extending radially at predetermined angles from the top (3) of the shaft (2), a slide (5) that slides the shaft (2) up and down, ribs (6) whose base ends are supported by the slide (5) and whose outer ends are supported by the ribs (4), a handle (7) attached to the bottom end of the shaft (2), and a substantially heptagonal fabric portion (10). The shaft (2), top (3), ribs (4), ribs (6), and handle (7) may be configured in the same way as conventional folding umbrellas.

[0016] 1 to 3, the rib section (4) has a first rib (12), a second rib (13), and a third rib (14), as well as a first link rib (15) and a second link rib (16). Each link rib (15, 16) and each corresponding rib (12 to 14) constitute a first link mechanism (17) and a second link mechanism (18) that are basically substantially rectangular and have four pivot points. The first rib (12) has its inner end pivotally supported by the top portion (3), and its outer end pivotally supported by the first pivot support portion (20) located at a position slightly outwardly shifted from the inner end of the second rib (13).

[0017] The second rib (13) has its inner end pivotally supported by the outer end of the first link rib (15), and its outer end pivotally supported by a second pivot support portion (21) located slightly outwardly of the inner end of the third rib (14). The third rib (14) has its inner end pivotally supported on the outer end of the second link rib (16), and its outer end is used to secure the outer edge fabric portion (10) (see Figure 4) of the folding umbrella (1).

[0018] The first link rib (15) is disposed below the first rib (12) so as to form a substantially rectangular first link mechanism (17). The first link rib (15) has its inner end pivotally supported at a predetermined inner position of the support rib (6), and its outer end pivotally supported on the outer end of the second rib (13). The second link rib (16) has its inner end pivotally supported at a predetermined position inner than the outer end of the first rib (12), and its outer end pivotally supported on the outer end of the third rib (14).

[0019] The second link rib (16) is provided to form the substantially rectangular second link mechanism (18). The second link rib (16) is positioned above the first rib (12). A first locking portion (28) is provided in the middle of the second rib (13) to lock the second link rib (16) so that it approaches the second rib (13). Because the second link rib (16) is located above the second rib (13), providing the first locking portion (28) brings the second link rib (16) closer to the second rib (13), preventing the fabric portion (10) from moving too far away from the second rib (13). In addition, the presence of the first locking portion (28) allows the folding umbrella (1) to be compact in width when folded.

[0020] As shown in Figure 4, the fabric portion (10) is formed into a substantially regular heptagonal shape by sewing a rainproof fabric used in the folding umbrella (1). Each vertex of the substantially regular heptagonal fabric portion (10) is provided with a tip (8) into which the outer end of the third rib (14) is fitted to fix the fabric portion (10) on the outer edge of the folding umbrella (1). In addition, of the seven vertices, the tips (8) at two vertices are provided with an enclosure (9) for enclosing a magnet (11) (see Figure 5(b)).

[0021] FIG. 5(a) is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the tip of the nozzle, and FIG. 5(b) is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the tip of the nozzle and the enclosed portion.

[0022] As shown in Figure 5(a), the tip (8) is made of fabric formed into a roughly rectangular bag shape. The tip (8) is sewn to the fabric part (10) along the radial direction (width direction) of the folding umbrella (1) so that the mouth of the bag (the opening of the bag) faces the umbrella shaft. The tip (8) is sewn with the bottom of the bag sandwiched between the outer edges of the fabric part (10).

[0023] As shown in Figure 5(b), the enclosed part (9) is made of fabric formed into a roughly rectangular bag shape smaller than the tip (8), and a magnet (11) is enclosed inside. The mouth of the enclosed part (9) (opening of the bag) is sandwiched and sewn to the outer edge of the fabric part (10) together with the bottom of the bag at the tip (8).

[0024] That is, the tip (8) is sewn to the folding umbrella (1) along the radial direction of the folding umbrella (1) together with the outer edge of the folding umbrella (1), whereas the magnet (11) is sewn to the outer edge of the folding umbrella (1) but is not sewn to the folding umbrella (1) in the radial direction of the folding umbrella (1).

[0025] When the folding umbrella (1) is open, the magnet (11) in the enclosure (9) is attached to the roof of the car body (the attachment target) by magnetic force, allowing the user to use both hands to put in and take out luggage, children, pets, etc. from the car without getting wet in the rain.

[0026] As described above, the folding umbrella (1) according to this embodiment is provided with magnets (11) on some of the tips (8). The magnets (11) are enclosed in a bag and attached to the outer edge of the folding umbrella (1) together with the tips (8). Specifically, the tips (8) and the magnets (11) are sandwiched and sewn to the outer edge of the folding umbrella (1). The tips (8) are sewn to the folding umbrella (1) along the radial direction of the folding umbrella (1) together with the outer edge of the folding umbrella (1), while the magnets (11) are sewn to the outer edge of the folding umbrella (1) but are not sewn to the folding umbrella (1) in the radial direction of the folding umbrella (1). In this way, the folding umbrella (1) according to this embodiment is provided with a magnet (11) at the tip (8), so that when the folding umbrella (1) is in the open state during use, the magnet (11) is attached to the attachment object by magnetic force, allowing the user to use both hands.

[0027] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Modifications of the above-described embodiment that can be applied to the present invention will be described below.

[0028] In this embodiment, a folding umbrella (1) has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this and may also be used as a long umbrella. Also, in this embodiment, the description has been focused on use as an umbrella for rain, but the present invention is not limited to this and the folding umbrella (1) may also be used as a sun umbrella or a parasol.

[0029] In this embodiment, an example in which two enclosing portions 9 are provided has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of enclosing portions 9 may be used. For stable installation, it is preferable to have multiple enclosing portions 9, and for example, three enclosing portions 9 may be provided.

[0030] In this embodiment, a folding umbrella (1) having seven ribs has been described as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of ribs may be any number, for example, six or eight ribs.

[0031] In the configuration of this invention, the umbrella shaft (2) is generally a telescopic one, but this does not exclude the use of an umbrella shaft (2) with a fixed length.

[0032] It should be noted that the present invention is susceptible to various modifications and variations without departing from the broad spirit and scope of the present invention. The above-described embodiment is merely an example of the present invention and does not limit the scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0033] 1…Folding umbrella 2…Umbrella shaft 3...Top part 4…Umbrella part 5...Slide section 6…Bone 7...Gripping part 8... tip of the dew 9...Enclosure 10...Cloth section 11...Magnet 12…1st rib 13…Second rib 14...Third rib 15...First link bone 16...Second link bone 17...First link mechanism 18...Second link mechanism

Claims

1. Equipped with a magnet at the tip of the dew An umbrella characterized by:

2. The magnet is sealed in a bag and attached to the outer edge of the umbrella together with the tip.

2. The umbrella according to claim 1 .

3. The tip and the magnet are sewn to the outer edge of the umbrella.

3. The umbrella according to claim 2.

4. The tip and the magnet are sandwiched and sewn to the outer edge of the umbrella.

4. The umbrella according to claim 3.

5. The tip is sewn to the umbrella along the radial direction of the umbrella together with the outer edge of the umbrella, The magnet is sewn to the outer edge of the umbrella, but is not sewn to the umbrella in the radial direction of the umbrella.

5. The umbrella according to claim 3 or 4.

6. The magnet is provided on some of the plurality of nozzle tips.

2. The umbrella according to claim 1 .

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