Umbrella handles and umbrellas with them attached

Abstract

To improve the holding force of an umbrella on an umbrella holding surface without requiring a magnet to have a strong magnetic force in an umbrella handle that can hold an umbrella on the umbrella holding surface by utilizing the magnetic attractive force of a magnet. [Solution] The umbrella handle is arranged along an imaginary axis VA and includes a grip 32A that can be gripped and held by hand, and a fixing part 32B attached to one end of the grip 32A at an obtuse angle relative to the axis VA. The grip 32A has a connecting part at the end opposite the one end that connects to the umbrella's center pole parallel to the axis VA. A resin cap 131 with a fixing surface 32a on the front side is attached to the tip of the fixing part 32B, and a magnet is housed behind the fixing surface 32a in a position covered by the cap 131. The fixing surface 32a is located within an imaginary plane VS that is parallel to the axis VA.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an umbrella handle and an umbrella having the same attached thereto. [Background technology]

[0002] It is common to use umbrella stands to store or temporarily place umbrellas before or after use. For example, umbrella stands are provided at the entrance or entrance of homes, workplaces, and various other facilities so that umbrellas can be kept permanently or temporarily.

[0003] However, umbrella stands are not available in every location. For example, when purchasing items from a vending machine, using an automated teller machine, on a train or bus, or in a small facility, it can be difficult to handle umbrellas.

[0004] For this reason, there have been proposals to use magnets to store or temporarily place umbrellas.

[0005] For example, Patent Document 1 describes an umbrella in which an iron piece (16) is provided at the end of the cylindrical umbrella handle (stalk portion 12), and a support (18) is detachably attached to the handle using a magnet (19). The handle and support (18) are connected by a connecting chain (24), so the umbrella can be held in place by attaching the support (18) to a metal object (25) installed in the street, for example (see Column 4, line 1 to Column 5, line 7, and Figures 1 to 4 of Document 1).

[0006] Patent Document 1 describes the following as a specific example of the metal body (25): Train doors Metal stand underneath the ticket vending machine Vending machines Metal parts of chairs in movie theaters, etc. (Reference 1, column 5, lines 8 to 14).

[0007] The umbrella described in Patent Document 2 is an example in which a magnet (2) is attached to the handle (handle 6) itself. For example, the magnet (2) is embedded in a rectangular prism-shaped handle with rounded corners, and the magnetic attraction of the magnet (2) causes the handle to adhere to a wall surface (presumably a metal surface) to hold the umbrella in place (see Figures 2 and 3 in Document 2).

[0008] Patent Document 3 discloses an umbrella in which a grip-shaped suction plate (5) extending toward the tip of the umbrella is provided on the side of the cylindrical handle (handle 3), and a magnet (magnetic part 2) is attached to the suction plate (5) (see paragraph 0153 and Figures 1(A-1) and (A-2) of Document 3).

[0009] The umbrella described in Patent Document 4 has an L-shaped bent handle (grip 10). This umbrella has a magnet (magnetic part 12) attached to the side surface (10c) of the tip of a part (10b) that is bent at a right angle from an imaginary axis that passes through the center rod (shaft 5), so that the umbrella can be "attached to a wall surface that has a metal part" (see paragraph 0026 and Figure 4 of Patent Document 4). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0010] [Patent Document 1] Publication number 02-030970 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2000-166626 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-042763 [Patent Document 4] Utility Model Registration No. 3213466 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0011] In the umbrellas described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, when a magnet is attached to the metal part to hold the umbrella, the umbrella fabric comes into contact with the wall surface or housing surface that has the metal part (hereinafter referred to as the "umbrella holding surface"). Therefore, if the umbrella is held while the umbrella fabric is wet from rain and not yet dry, the umbrella holding surface will become wet.

[0012] In this regard, the umbrellas described in Patent Documents 3 and 4 allow the umbrella to be held with the umbrella fabric separated from the umbrella holding surface.

[0013] However, in the umbrella described in Patent Document 3, the suction plate (5) and the magnet (magnetic part 2) protrude from the handle in a grip-like shape, which makes the user feel uncomfortable when using it as an umbrella.

[0014] The umbrella described in Patent Document 4 has a magnet (magnetic portion 12) attached to the tip surface (tip lateral surface 10c) of the L-shaped bent handle, which attracts the tip surface perpendicularly to the umbrella holding surface. Due to this structure, when a moment of force acts to rotate the handle around the contact point with the umbrella holding surface, the area of ​​the handle that generates a reaction force, i.e., the area of ​​the tip surface (tip lateral surface 10c), is smaller than, for example, the umbrella described in Patent Document 3 (see Figure 4 in Document 4). For this reason, it is presumed that a magnet that generates a stronger magnetic force would be required compared to the umbrella described in Patent Document 3.

[0015] All of the umbrellas described in Patent Documents 1 to 4 require improvement.

[0016] To provide an umbrella handle that can hold an umbrella on an umbrella holding surface by utilizing the magnetic attraction of a magnet, and to improve the holding force of the umbrella on the umbrella holding surface without requiring the magnet to have a strong magnetic force. [Means for solving the problem]

[0017] One embodiment of an umbrella handle comprises a grip that is arranged along an imaginary axis and can be held by hand, and a fixing part that is arranged on one end of the grip so as to be inclined at an obtuse angle to the axis, the grip having a connecting part at the end opposite the one end that connects to the umbrella pole parallel to the axis, the fixing part having a fixing surface that is arranged at the tip of the fixing part and is parallel to the axis and located in an imaginary plane that does not include the grip, and a magnet built into the back side of the fixing surface so as to generate a magnetic attraction force on the fixing surface.

[0018] In one aspect of the umbrella, the tip of the center pole is connected to the connecting portion to attach a handle for the umbrella. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] The holding force of the umbrella on the umbrella holding surface can be improved without requiring a magnet to have a strong magnetic force. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1A is a front view of the umbrella of the first embodiment, showing the umbrella fabric in an open state, and FIG. 1B is a front view showing only the skeletal structure with the umbrella fabric omitted. [Figure 2] This is an enlarged front view of one of the ribs and support ribs (umbrella bones) in the process of opening and closing. [Figure 3] This is an enlarged front view of a closed umbrella rib with one of the ribs and support ribs (umbrella ribs) extracted. [Figure 4] This is an enlarged front view of the surrounding structure of the lower and upper wheels, showing the state of the umbrella ribs immediately after the opening and closing operation. [Figure 5] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the handle as seen from above the front. [Figure 6] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the handle as seen from the lower rear side. [Figure 7] (A) is a front view of the handle, and (B) is a back view of the handle. [Figure 8] (A) is a right side view of the handle, and (B) is a left side view of the handle. [Figure 9]Top view of the handle. [Figure 10] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the handle with the cap removed. [Figure 11] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the handle body with the magnet removed. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the handle body with the magnet attached. [Figure 13] FIG. [Figure 14] Bottom view of the handle. [Figure 15] Cross-sectional view of the grip along line AA'. [Figure 16] Cross-sectional view of the grip along line BB'. [Figure 17] Cross-sectional view of the grip taken along line CC'. [Figure 18] (A) is a perspective view showing an umbrella held on the umbrella holding surface, and (B) is a perspective view showing an umbrella stored in a bag held on the umbrella holding surface. [Figure 19] (A) is a perspective view showing an umbrella with its center pole extended and held on the umbrella holding surface, and (B) is a perspective view showing an umbrella stored in a bag with its center pole extended and held on the umbrella holding surface. [Figure 20] 10A is a front view of an umbrella according to a second embodiment, showing the umbrella fabric in an open state, and FIG. 10B is a front view showing only the skeletal structure with the umbrella fabric omitted. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] An embodiment of an umbrella handle and an umbrella to which the umbrella handle is attached will be described in accordance with the following items. [First embodiment] 1. Overview 2. Skeletal structure (1) Center rod with handle (2) Opening and closing structure (3) Folding structure (a) Folding an umbrella (b) Interlocking mechanism (4) Wheel (5) Wheel Throwing (6) Materials and shapes of each part 3. Umbrella fabric 4. Handle (1) Overview (2) Details (a) Elements that make up the appearance of the handle (b) Imaginary axis and imaginary plane (c) Grip (D) Fixing part (E) Adhesion surface 5. Effects (1) Opening and closing an umbrella (2) Effect of the handle (a) Holding the umbrella on the holding surface (b) Wet prevention (c) Improved usability and miniaturization (d) Improved umbrella holding power (First reason) (Second reason) (e) Adjustment of magnetic attraction force (f) Ease of manufacturing [Second embodiment] 1. Overview 2. Skeletal structure (1) Center rod (2) Opening and closing structure 3. Umbrella fabric 4. Effects [Variations]

[0022] [First embodiment]

[0023] The first embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 1(A) and 1(B) to 19(A) and 19(B). This embodiment is an example of application to a folding umbrella 11, that is, a folding umbrella.

[0024] 1. Overview As shown in Figures 1(A) and 1(B), the umbrella 11 has a skeletal structure 12 in which the ribs 51 are arranged to open and close radially relative to the center rod 31. The ribs 51 are divided into three parts: a base rib 51A, a middle rib 51B, and a tip rib 51C. The base rib 51A, the middle rib 51B, and the tip rib 51C are foldable and open radially. This allows the umbrella 11 to be folded in three stages.

[0025] The umbrella 11 is also provided with ribs 52. The ribs 52 are connected to the main ribs 51A and play a role in the opening and closing movement of the main ribs 51.

[0026] An umbrella material 71 is attached to the ribs 51 (main rib 51A, middle rib 51B, tip rib 51C). Details of the umbrella material 71 will be described later.

[0027] The skeletal structure 12 has five sets of ribs 51 (main rib 51A, middle rib 51B, tip rib 51C) and support ribs 52, and the ribs 53 made up of these ribs 51 and support ribs 52 are divided into five parts. The spaces between adjacent ribs 53 are spaces 54. The spaces 54 are also divided into five parts.

[0028] 2. Skeletal structure (1) Center rod with handle As shown in Figures 1(A) and (B), the center rod 31 is a pipe-shaped metal member that has a handle 32 at one end that the user can hold in their hand and connects the other end to the rib 51.

[0029] The center rod 31 is composed of three tubes divided into a nested structure: a large tube 31a, a medium tube 31b, and a small tube 31c. The large tube 31a is the tube closest to the handle 32 and has the largest diameter. The diameters of the next tubes become smaller in this order: the middle tube 31b, and the small tube 31c, which connects to the base rib 51A. The medium tube 31b is slidably housed in the large tube 31a, and the small tube 31c is slidably housed in the medium tube 31b, forming a nested structure overall.

[0030] In this embodiment, the handle 32 provided on the center rod 31 has a unique shape and structure. The handle 32 will be described in detail later.

[0031] (2) Opening and closing structure As shown in Figures 1(B) to 3, the center rod 31 has a top wheel 33 at the end of the small tube 31c, and the main ribs 51A are rotatably attached to the top wheel 33. The five main ribs 51A rotate from a position roughly parallel to the center rod 31 to a position nearly perpendicular to the center rod 31, thereby opening and closing the umbrella 11. The opening and closing of the main ribs 51A is achieved by the bottom wheel 34 and the five support ribs 52.

[0032] The lower roller 34 is a pipe-shaped member slidably attached to the outer periphery of the small tube 31c. The ribs 52 are rotatably attached at one end to the lower roller 34 and at the opposite end to the main rib 51A at a position midway. When the lower roller 34 is slid along the small tube 31c toward the upper roller 33, the ribs 52 push the main rib 51A in the opening direction, thereby promoting the opening of the umbrella 11. Conversely, when the lower roller 34 is slid along the small tube 31c toward the handle 32, the ribs 52 pull the main rib 51A in the closing direction, thereby promoting the closing of the umbrella 11.

[0033] The small tube 31c of the center rod 31 is provided with a spring 35 that is retractable and biased in a protruding direction. The runner 34 climbs over the spring 35 as it slides until the five base ribs 51A are in the open position, and after climbing over the spring 35, the spring 35 restricts its movement toward the handle 32. This keeps the umbrella 11 open. To close the umbrella 11 in this state, the spring 35 is pushed in, releasing the restriction on the movement of the runner 34 that the spring 35 has imposed. With the restriction released, the runner 34 slides toward the handle 32, allowing the umbrella 11 to close.

[0034] (3) Folding structure

[0035] (a) Folding an umbrella As shown in Figure 2, when umbrella 11 is opened, base rib 51A rotates away from center rod 31, middle rib 51B rotates away from base rib 51A, and tip rib 51C rotates away from middle rib 51B. As a result, base rib 51A and middle rib 51B are positioned almost on the same straight line, and tip rib 51C is positioned at an obtuse angle from that straight line, and umbrella 11 is opened (see Figure 1(B)).

[0036] In the process of closing the umbrella 11, the base rib 51A rotates toward the handle 32 to approach the center rod 31, the middle rib 51B rotates in the opposite direction to the handle 32 to approach the base rib 51A, and the tip rib 51C rotates toward the handle 32 to approach the middle rib 51B. This causes the umbrella 11 to fold (see Figure 3).

[0037] As shown in Figure 3, when the umbrella 11 is closed, the ribs 51, consisting of the base rib 51A, middle rib 51B, and tip rib 51C, are approximately parallel to the center rod 31, and the umbrella 11 is in a folded state. In Figure 3, the ribs 53 are drawn slightly open to avoid the three ribs 51 and the support ribs 52 overlapping and becoming invisible, but in reality, the ribs 53 are closed until they are approximately parallel to the center rod 31.

[0038] (b) Interlocking mechanism The umbrella 11 of this embodiment is equipped with an interlocking mechanism IM as a structure that realizes the folding operation of the umbrella 11. The interlocking mechanism IM is linked to the opening and closing operation of sliding the lower wheel 34 relative to the center rod 31, and opens and closes each of the five ribs 53 branching out in the radial direction so that they can be folded radially.

[0039] The interlocking mechanism IM will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0040] A receiving dowel 55 is provided at the connection between the main rib 51A and the support rib 52, a main dowel 56 is provided at the connection between the main rib 51A and the middle rib 51B, and a tip dowel 57 is provided at the connection between the middle rib 51B and the tip rib 51C.

[0041] The receiving dowel 55 has a connected body 55a provided in the middle part of the original rib 51A and a connecting body 55b provided at the tip part of the bridge rib 52. The connecting body 55b is connected to the connected body 55a so as to be rotatable around an axis perpendicular to the axial direction of the center rod 31, thereby rotatably connecting the original rib 51A and the bridge rib 52.

[0042] The base dowel 56 includes a connected body 56a provided at the rear end of the middle rib 51B and a connecting body 56b provided at the front end of the base rib 51A. The connecting body 56b is connected to the connected body 56a rotatably around an axis perpendicular to the axial direction of the center rod 31, thereby rotatably connecting the base rib 51A and the middle rib 51B.

[0043] The tip dowel 57 includes a connected body 57a provided at the rear end of the tip rib 51C and a connecting body 57b provided at the tip end of the middle rib 51B. The connecting body 57b is connected to the connected body 57a rotatably around an axis perpendicular to the axial direction of the center rod 31, thereby rotatably connecting the middle rib 51B and the tip rib 51C.

[0044] The receiving dowel 55 has a first hole A1 formed in the connecting body 55b. The base dowel 56 has a second hole A2 formed in the connected body 56a. The first hole A1 is formed at a position on the bridge rib 52 slightly closer to the base than the connecting position of the connecting body 55b to the connected body 55a. The second hole A2 is formed at the end of the intermediate rib 51B on the base side of the intermediate rib 51B, away from the connecting position of the connecting body 56b to the connected body 56a.

[0045] A spring 58 is stretched between the first hole A1 and the second hole A2. The spring 58 is a wire-like member made of a metal and having elasticity.

[0046] The base spring 58 rotates the middle rib 51B in response to the rotation of the base rib 51A. More specifically, when the base rib 51A is opened, the base spring 58 pulls the base portion of the middle rib 51B at the position of the second hole A2, causing the middle rib 51B to rotate in the opening direction. When the base rib 51A is closed, the base spring 58 pushes the base portion of the middle rib 51B at the position of the second hole A2, causing the middle rib 51B to rotate in the closing direction.

[0047] The base dowel 56 has a third hole A3 formed in the connecting body 56b. The tip dowel 57 has a fourth hole A4 formed in the connected body 57a. The third hole A3 is formed in the base rib 51A, slightly closer to the base than the connecting position of the connecting body 56b to the connected body 56a. The fourth hole A4 is formed in the tip rib 51C, at the end of the base side of the tip rib 51C, away from the connecting position of the connecting body 57b to the connected body 57a.

[0048] A tip spring 59 is hung between the third hole A3 and the fourth hole A4. A hook 60 is attached to the center of the middle rib 51B, slightly toward the tip. The tip spring 59 is an elastic metal wire member that is hooked onto the hook 60 and held in place.

[0049] The tip spring 59 rotates the tip rib 51C in response to the rotation of the base rib 51A. More specifically, when the base rib 51A is opened, the tip spring 59 pulls the base of the tip rib 51C at the position of the fourth hole A4, causing the tip rib 51C to rotate in the opening direction. When the base rib 51A is closed, the tip spring 59 pushes the base of the tip rib 51C at the position of the fourth hole A4, causing the tip rib 51C to rotate in the closing direction.

[0050] (4) Wheel As shown in Figure 4, the runner 34 is a pipe-shaped member through which the center rod 31 passes. The runner 34 has three functions.

[0051] The first role is to rotatably hold the ribs 52. This role is played by the wheel portion 36 provided in the axial center of the lower wheel 34.

[0052] The turntable 36 has lower rib grooves 37 for inserting the base portions of the ribs 52, and lower wire grooves 39 for inserting lower wires 38 that pass through the base portions of the ribs 52 inserted into the lower rib grooves 37. The ribs 53 are divided into five sections, and five ribs 52 are provided, so there are five lower rib grooves 37. The five ribs 52 are inserted into the lower rib grooves 37, bundled together by the lower wires 38, and rotatably held in place.

[0053] The second role is to realize coupling and uncoupling by catching on the stopper 35. The lower wheel 34 has a stopper 40 that extends downward (toward the handle 32) from the wheel part 36. The second role is played by a stopper hole and an operation button 41 (not shown) provided in the stopper 40.

[0054] 4, when the runner 34 is slid upward (toward the runner 33), the runner 34 passes over the stopper 35. At this time, the stopper 35 protrudes outward from a stopper hole provided in the stopper 40 and catches on the runner 34, restricting the sliding movement of the runner 34 downward (toward the handle 32).

[0055] In this state, the operation button 41 faces the spring 35. The operation button 41 is a member with elasticity that allows it to return to its initial position even when pressed. When the operation button 41 is pressed, the spring 35 is pushed into the center rod 31, releasing the connection with the runner 34 that has been caught on it. With the connection with the spring 35 released, the runner 34 becomes able to slide downward (towards the handle 32).

[0056] The third role is to maintain a gap between the lower pulley 34 and the upper pulley 33 when the umbrella 11 is open, and to restrict the upper pulley 34 from sliding upward. This role is played by the spacer 42, which extends upward (toward the upper pulley 33) from the pulley portion 36. When the lower pulley 34 is restricted from sliding downward (toward the handle 32) by the latch 35, the spacer 42 faces the upper pulley 33 with a slight amount of play. This maintains a gap between the lower pulley 34 and the upper pulley 33, and restricts the upper pulley 34 from sliding upward.

[0057] (5) Wheel Throwing As shown in FIG. 4, the upper wheel 33 is fixed to the upper end of the center rod 31 and rotatably holds the base rib 51A.

[0058] The upper wheel 33 has an upper rib groove 43 for inserting the base portion of the main rib 51A, and an upper wire groove 45 for inserting an upper wire 44 that passes through the base portion of the main rib 51A inserted into the upper rib groove 43. The rib 53 is divided into five parts, and there are five main ribs 51A, so there are also five upper rib grooves 43. The five main ribs 51A are inserted into the upper rib grooves 43, bundled with the upper wire 44, and rotatably held.

[0059] (6) Materials and shapes of each part Of the ribs 53, the base rib 51A and the support ribs 52 are made of, for example, metal. The base rib 51A and the support ribs 52 have, for example, a flat plate-like cross section.

[0060] Of the ribs 53, the middle rib 51B and the tip rib 51C are made of resin or plastic, such as fiber-reinforced resin or fiber-reinforced plastic, and the middle rib 51B and the tip rib 51C have, for example, a round bar shape.

[0061] The receiving dowel 55, the base dowel 56, and the tip dowel 57 are molded from resin or plastic such as fiber reinforced resin or fiber reinforced plastic.

[0062] The upper wheel 33 and the lower wheel 34 are also molded from resin or plastic, such as fiber-reinforced resin or fiber-reinforced plastic.

[0063] 3. Umbrella fabric The material of the umbrella fabric 71 is, for example, nylon or polyester. More specifically, it is 100% nylon or 100% polyester.

[0064] The umbrella fabric 71 is attached to the ribs 51. The center part of the umbrella fabric 71 is fixed by being sandwiched between the top wheel 33 and the ferrule 46, and the end part of the umbrella fabric 71 is fixed by being tied with thread or the like to the tip 61 provided at the end of the leading rib 51C. The other parts are also fixed to the ribs 51 by being tied with thread or the like.

[0065] A name band 72 is attached to the umbrella fabric 71. When the umbrella 11 is closed and folded, the name band 72 secures the closed and folded umbrella ribs 53 together with the umbrella fabric 71, keeping it in the folded state.

[0066] 4. Handle The handle 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 19(A) and (B). (1) Overview As shown in Figures 5 to 13, the handle 32 includes a grip 32A and a fixed portion 32B. The fixed portion 32B is connected to one end of the grip 32A (the upper side in Figures 5 to 13) and is bent at an obtuse angle relative to the grip 32A. A fixing surface 32a is provided at the tip of the fixing portion 32B, which extends while being bent at an obtuse angle. The fixing surface 32a is a surface on which a magnetic attractive force is generated by the magnetic force of a magnet MG (see Figure 13), which will be described later and which is built into the fixing portion 32B.

[0067] The handle 32 of this embodiment utilizes the magnetic attraction force generated on the fixing surface 32a to attract the fixing surface 32a to metal parts present in various locations, allowing the umbrella 11 to be held in that position. The umbrella holding surface W is used to hold the umbrella 11 at this time (see Figures 18(A)(B) and 19(A)(B)). The umbrella holding surface W is a wall surface or a housing surface having a metal part. For example, the following objects can be used as the umbrella holding surface W.

[0068] [Private homes, offices] Metal mailboxes and parcel boxes Metal fences, exterior walls, entrance doors, entrance doors Metal storage cabinets and lockers Metal desk Metal bookcase Metal partition walls

[0069] [Transportation] Ticket vending machines and surrounding structures (such as metal shelves installed below ticket vending machines) Metal installations in stations (signboard posts, bench frames, etc.) Metal installations at bus stops (such as roofs and sign posts) Metal walls and structures inside trains and buses

[0070] [City] - Vending machine case surface - Automatic teller machine housings and surrounding structures

[0071] [Companies, government agencies] Metal countertops Metal partition walls

[0072] [Various facilities such as entertainment and cultural facilities] Ticket vending machines and surrounding structures (such as metal shelves installed below ticket vending machines) Metal countertops Metal lockers Bench frame

[0073] (2) Details (a) Elements that make up the appearance of the handle As shown in Figures 5 to 9, handle 32 is externally composed of two members: handle body 101 and cap 131. Both are made of resin, and handle body 101 is formed by integrally molding grip 32A and fixed portion 32B. Cap 131 is a lid-like member molded so as to be detachable from the tip of fixed portion 32B (see Figure 10).

[0074] While it is important in the assembly process of the handle 32 that the cap 131 can be attached and detached to the fixed part 32B, after the handle 32 is assembled, the cap 131 is adhered to the fixed part 32B and cannot be removed freely.

[0075] Fixing part 32B provided on handle body 101 has a step at its tip for attaching cap 131 (see FIGS. 10 to 12). The step has a dimension that matches the thickness of cap 131. Therefore, when cap 131 is fitted into the step, fixing part 32B and cap 131 are connected without any step (see FIGS. 5 to 9 and 13).

[0076] A recessed groove 102 is provided in the step of fixed portion 32B, and a protrusion (not shown) that fits into recessed groove 102 is provided on the inner peripheral surface of cap 131. When cap 131 is fitted into the step of fixed portion 32B, the protrusion fits into recessed groove 102. This allows cap 131 to be fitted at the correct angle to fixed portion 32B.

[0077] 6 to 10, cap 131 has fixing surface 32a on the front side. It is important that cap 131 is coupled to fixing portion 32B at the correct angle in order to position fixing surface 32a at the correct angle.

[0078] (b) Imaginary axis and imaginary plane In order to explain the details of the handle 32, the present embodiment introduces the concepts of a virtual axis VA and a virtual plane VS (see FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B) and FIG. 13).

[0079] The imaginary axis VA is the axis through which the shaft 31 of the umbrella 11 connected to the handle 32 should pass. The imaginary plane VS is the plane on which the fixing surface 32a provided at the tip of the fixing part 32B should be placed. In the drawing, the imaginary plane VS is shown as a single line, but this is because the imaginary plane VS is viewed from the side, and the actual imaginary plane VS is a plane that includes the line on the drawing.

[0080] The grip 32A and the fixing portion 32B will be described separately below.

[0081] (c) Grip 5 to 13, the grip 32A extends along the axis VA (see FIGS. 8(A) and 8(B) and 13), and has one end connected to the fixing part 32B. The grip 32A has a length along the axis VA that allows it to be held by hand.

[0082] The grip 32A has an exterior shape that forms a curved surface in a direction perpendicular to the axis VA. This shape is realized by the cylindrical shape of the grip 32A. However, the cross section of the cylindrical shape of the grip 32A cut in a direction perpendicular to the axis VA is not a perfect circle but an ellipse (see Figure 14). In this elliptical shape, the direction in which the fixing part 32B extends obliquely with respect to the axis VA and the opposite direction (the up-down direction in Figure 14) are defined as the minor axis direction, and the direction perpendicular to this is defined as the major axis direction.

[0083] As shown in Fig. 13, grip 32A is cylindrical and has an opening 111 at one end connected to fixed part 32B and the other end opposite (see also Fig. 6). At the back of opening 111, and supported by rib 103A, is connecting part 105 having insertion hole 104.

[0084] The connecting part 105 is connected by inserting the center pole 31 of the umbrella 11 into the insertion hole 104. This connection can be achieved by press-fitting the center pole 31 into the insertion hole 104, by gluing the two together, or by combining press-fitting and gluing. Alternatively, the tip of the center pole 31 can be provided with a male thread and the insertion hole 104 with a female thread, and the center pole 31 can be screwed into the insertion hole 104. A combination of screwing and adhesive can also be used.

[0085] As shown in Figures 13 and 14, the connecting portion 105 is a hexagonal column-shaped member having a hexagonal insertion hole 104, and is supported on the inner surface of the handle body 101 via ribs 103A arranged at 90-degree intervals.

[0086] Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of grip 32A taken along line AA' in Figure 14. In Figure 14, the cross section is taken at the position of horizontally disposed rib 103A, so it can be seen that connecting portion 105 is supported by rib 103A.

[0087] Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of grip 32A taken along line BB' in Figure 14. In Figure 14, the cross section is taken at the position of vertically arranged upper rib 103A, and the view is taken in a direction facing upward from the upper side of connecting portion 105, so it can be seen that there is space in the area other than rib 103A in the cross section.

[0088] Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of grip 32A taken along line CC' in Figure 14. In Figure 14, the cross section is taken at the position of vertically arranged lower rib 103A, and the view is taken in a direction from below connecting portion 105 to above, so it can be seen that there is space in the area other than rib 103A and connecting portion 105 in the cross section.

[0089] 13, connecting portion 105 disposed inside grip 32A is disposed on the rear side of half the total length of grip 32A when viewed from opening 111. Rib 103A is disposed further rearward than the opening portion of connecting portion 105.

[0090] The rib 103A and the connecting portion 105 are molded only within the internal space of the grip 32A. In other words, the internal space of the grip 32A is separated from the internal space of the fixing portion 32B, which will be described later, and the rib 103A and the connecting portion 105 do not extend beyond the area of ​​the grip 32A and reach the fixing portion 32B.

[0091] The rib 103A and the connecting portion 105 are formed in a straight line along the axis VA, so that when a core (not shown) is used to form the grip 32A, the core can be pulled out straight.

[0092] (D) Fixing part As shown in FIGS. 5 to 13, the fixing portion 32B is provided on one end side of the grip 32A so as to be inclined at an obtuse angle with respect to the axis VA.

[0093] When the direction of extension of fixing part 32B at an obtuse angle from the connecting part with grip 32A is taken as the length direction, fixing part 32B has an external shape that forms a curved surface in a direction perpendicular to the length direction. This shape is realized by the cylindrical shape of fixing part 32B (see FIG. 13).

[0094] Figure 11 shows the tip of fixed part 32B of handle body 101, after magnet MG (see Figures 12 and 13) has been housed therein and before cap 131 has been attached and fixed. The cross-shaped object seen in the background is rib 103B. Rib 103B is positioned further back than the edge of the opening of handle body 101, which is located at the tip of fixed part 32B.

[0095] As shown in FIG. 12, a magnet MG is provided at the tip of the fixed portion 32B.

[0096] As shown in Figure 13, the magnet MG is an assembly of three flat magnet pieces MG1-3, which are permanent magnets, stacked together. The three stacked magnet pieces MG1-3 are housed in the space formed by an opening in the handle body 101 located at the tip of the fixing part 32B and a rib 103B located behind the opening. At this time, the outer peripheries of the three magnet pieces MG1-3 are restricted in position by the inner wall of the handle body 101.

[0097] When the cap 131 is placed on the tip of the fixed portion 32B, the three stacked magnet pieces MG1 to MG3 are covered by the cap 131 and are sandwiched between the back surface of the cap 131 and the rib 103B. As a result, the magnet MG is embedded in the back surface side of the cap 131 in the fixed portion 32B, and generates a magnetic attraction force on the fixing surface 32a.

[0098] When the cap 131 is attached to the tip of the fixed part 32B with the magnet MG housed therein, the cap 131 is fixed to the fixed part 32B by adhesion using a bond or other adhesive.

[0099] As shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, the rib 103B is molded to the depth of the fixing portion 32B while maintaining a cross-shaped cross section.

[0100] The rib 103B is molded only within the internal space of the fixed portion 32B. As described above, the internal space of the grip 32A and the internal space of the fixed portion 32B are separated, and the rib 103B does not extend beyond the area of ​​the fixed portion 32B and does not reach the grip 32A.

[0101] Such rib 103B is formed straight on a straight line along the axial direction of cylindrical fixing portion 32B, so that when a core (not shown) is used to form fixing portion 32B, the core can be pulled out straight.

[0102] (E) Adhesion surface 13, the tip of the fixing portion 32B, more specifically, the fixing surface 32a provided on the surface side of the cap 131, is a flat surface positioned within a single plane. Such fixing surface 32a is located within an imaginary plane VS. The imaginary plane VS is a plane parallel to the imaginary axis VA and does not include the grip 32A.

[0103] Imaginary plane VS including fixing surface 32a is separated from the position of grip 32A that is closest to imaginary plane VS by a distance L or more in a direction perpendicular to axis VA. In the present embodiment, the portion of handle body 101 that forms grip 32A is cylindrical with a constant diameter, so that any position along the entire length of grip 32A that faces imaginary plane VS is the position that is closest to imaginary plane VS.

[0104] The distance L between the imaginary plane VS and the grip 32A is, for example, 15 mm or more. Another example of the distance L is, for example, 20 mm or more.

[0105] 5. Effects (1) Opening and closing an umbrella To unfold the folding umbrella 11, slide the lower roller 34 toward the upper roller 33. This pushes the base rib 51A against the support ribs 52, causing it to rotate outward and away from the center rod 31. At this time, the interlocking mechanism IM causes the middle rib 51B to rotate inward and away from the base rib 51A, and the tip rib 51C to rotate outward and away from the middle rib 51B. This opens the umbrella 11.

[0106] To close the umbrella 11, the lower roller 34 is slid away from the upper roller 33. This causes the base rib 51A to be pulled by the support ribs 52, rotating inward to approach the center rod 31. At this time, the interlocking mechanism IM causes the middle rib 51B to rotate outward to approach the base rib 51A, and the tip rib 51C to rotate inward to approach the middle rib 51B. As a result, the ribs 51 (base rib 51A, middle rib 51B, tip rib 51C) and support ribs 52 that make up the umbrella ribs 53 become approximately parallel to the center rod 31, and the umbrella 11 is folded.

[0107] (2) Effect of the handle (a) Holding the umbrella on the holding surface The fixing surface 32a provided at the tip of the handle 32 is attracted to the umbrella holding surface W because a magnetic attraction force is generated by the magnetic force of the magnet MG (see Figures 12 and 13). This allows the umbrella 11 to be held on the umbrella holding surface W.

[0108] At this time, the umbrella 11 may remain folded (see FIG. 18(A)), or may be stored in the umbrella bag 201 (see FIG. 18(B)). Alternatively, the center pole 31 may remain pulled out (see FIG. 19(A)), or may be stored in the umbrella bag 201 in that state (see FIG. 19(B)).

[0109] When the umbrella 11 is stored in the bag 201, the opening for putting the umbrella 11 in and out can be kept closed by the fastener 301.

[0110] (b) Wet prevention 13, when the handle 32 of this embodiment is used on an umbrella 11, a distance L of 15 mm or more, or 20 mm or more, is ensured between the grip 32A and the imaginary plane VS that includes the fixing surface 32a. If this distance is ensured, it is possible to prevent the folded umbrella fabric 71 from coming into contact with the umbrella holding surface W.

[0111] Therefore, according to this embodiment, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as the umbrella holding surface W being soiled or damaged by contact with the umbrella fabric 71 that is still wet from rain and not yet dry.

[0112] (c) Improved usability and miniaturization The handle 32 of this embodiment has a simple yet sophisticated shape, with the fixed portion 32B bending at an obtuse angle from the grip 32A. Moreover, the fixing surface 32a that generates the magnetic attractive force is located on the tip surface of the fixed portion 32B, which maintains its cylindrical shape in any position, and unless one knew this in advance, one would never imagine that magnetic attractive force would be generated in this position.

[0113] Such a simple and sophisticated shape of the handle 32 provides the user with a comfortable feeling of use, not only when using the umbrella 11, but also when opening, folding, or putting the umbrella 11 in and out of the umbrella bag 201.

[0114] The shape of the handle 32, in which the fixed portion 32B is bent at an obtuse angle from the grip 32A, also contributes to a softer feel when gripping the grip 32A. Because the feel on the little finger side is particularly soft, the user can enjoy a comfortable feel even if the grip 32A is short. In this sense, the shape itself can be said to contribute to the miniaturization of the handle 32.

[0115] 13, connecting portion 105 disposed inside grip 32A is disposed on the inner side of grip 32A at a distance greater than half the total length of grip 32A when viewed from opening 111. This configuration provides two advantageous effects.

[0116] First, because the weight of the umbrella 11 is placed closer to the tip of the grip 32A, when gripping the grip 32A, the weight of the umbrella 11 is placed on the side of the little finger facing the ground. This improves stability when holding the umbrella 11 by gripping the grip 32A, improving the feel of use.

[0117] Second, when the umbrella 11 is folded and the center rod 31 is retracted, the portion of the grip 32A near the opening 111, where the connecting part 105 is not provided, is buried in the folded umbrella fabric 71. This allows the umbrella 11 to be made smaller when folded.

[0118] (d) Improved umbrella holding power According to this embodiment, the holding force of the umbrella 11 on the umbrella holding surface W can be improved without increasing the magnetic force of the magnet MG, compared to a configuration in which a magnet is provided on the tip surface of the L-shaped handle (tip lateral surface 10c of document 4) as described in Patent Document 4, for example, without using a long magnet as described in Patent Document 3.

[0119] There are two reasons.

[0120] (First reason) When the fixing surface 32a is attached to the umbrella holding surface W, the weight of the umbrella 11 acts on the fixing surface 32a (hereinafter also referred to as "Point A"), and a force moment that rotates clockwise around Point A acts. The force moment is equivalent to the load due to the weight of the umbrella 11 (hereinafter also referred to as "Load F"). Since Load F is the weight of the umbrella 11, it is applied perpendicularly to the bent part between the grip 32A and the fixing part 32B (hereinafter also referred to as "Point B").

[0121] Here, the L-shaped handle disclosed in Patent Document 4 will be considered as a comparative example. If an L-shaped handle is used, a load F is applied to the part of the L-shaped handle that bends at a right angle (point B'), so the force applied to the part that adheres to the umbrella holding surface W (point A) can be calculated using the formula FL (load F × length L), where the distance from point A to point B' is length L. This is because the load F is applied at a right angle to the L-shaped handle, so the distance from point A to point B' can be treated as the arm length L to be multiplied by the load F.

[0122] In contrast, in this embodiment, the line connecting the fixing surface 32a (point A) and the bent portion between the grip 32A and the fixed portion 32B (point B) is inclined obliquely downward, so that an oblique load is applied to point B.

[0123] The force applied to point A at this time is FL, where L is the arm length and the distance between point A and the point where the line from point A intersects at a right angle with the line of action extended from point B. In this case, arm length L is shorter than the distance from point A to point B. In other words, it is shorter than the distance from point A to point B' when using the L-shaped handle disclosed in Patent Document 4.

[0124] Therefore, according to this embodiment, the force applied to the fixing surface 32a (point A) due to the force moment based on the load F (the weight of the umbrella 11) is smaller than that in the comparative example using the L-shaped handle disclosed in Patent Document 4. As a result, the holding force of the umbrella 11 on the umbrella holding surface W can be improved without increasing the magnetic force of the magnet MG.

[0125] (Second reason) The fixing portion 32B does not adhere the fixing surface 32a at a right angle to the umbrella holding surface W, but adheres it in an inclined state. For this reason, if we assume that the cross section of the cylindrical fixing portion 32B cut in a direction perpendicular to its length direction (axial direction) is a perfect circle, the fixing surface 32a will adhere to the umbrella holding surface W in an elliptical shape with its major axis in the up-down direction. This increases the adhesion area of ​​the fixing surface 32a to the umbrella holding surface W, allowing the fixing surface 32a to generate a greater reaction force against the force applied to the fixing surface 32a (point A) by the force moment based on the load F (the weight of the umbrella 11).

[0126] Moreover, the elliptical shape given to the fixing surface 32a has its major axis in the up-down direction, so that it is possible to further increase the reaction force of the fixing surface 32a against the force applied to the fixing surface 32a (point A).

[0127] Therefore, according to this embodiment, compared to the embodiment using the L-shaped handle disclosed in Patent Document 4, the holding force of the umbrella 11 on the umbrella holding surface W can be improved without increasing the magnetic force of the magnet MG.

[0128] (e) Adjustment of magnetic attraction force It is the magnet MG that generates the magnetic attractive force on the fixing surface 32a of the fixed part 32B. The magnet MG is an assembly of three magnet pieces MG1 to MG3, so by adjusting the number of magnet pieces MG1 to MG3, it is possible to adjust the strength of the magnetic attractive force generated on the fixing surface 32a.

[0129] (f) Ease of manufacturing

[0130] The rib 103A on the grip 32A and the rib 103B on the fixing part 32B are important for ensuring the rigidity of the resin handle 32. The rib 103B also serves to form a storage space for the magnet MG. The connecting part 105 on the grip 32A is an essential element for connecting the pole 31 of the umbrella 11.

[0131] In this embodiment, the rib 103A and the connecting portion 105 of the grip 32A are molded straight on a straight line along the axis VA, and the rib 103B of the fixed portion 32B is also molded straight on a straight line along the axial direction of the fixed portion 32B. Therefore, when molding the rib 103A and the connecting portion 105, and when molding the rib 103B, the core (neither of which is shown) can be pulled straight out of the mold.

[0132] Therefore, the handle 32 can be manufactured more easily.

[0133] [Second embodiment]

[0134] The second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 20(A) and 20(B). This embodiment is an example of application to a non-foldable umbrella 11. The same parts as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted.

[0135] 1. Overview As shown in Figures 20(A) and 20(B), the umbrella 11 has a skeletal structure 12 in which ribs 51 are arranged to open and close radially relative to a center pole 31 to which a handle 32 similar to that of the first embodiment is attached. The skeletal structure 12 also has support ribs 52. The support ribs 52 are connected to the ribs 51 and assist the opening and closing movement of the ribs 51.

[0136] An umbrella fabric 71 is attached to the ribs 51.

[0137] The skeletal structure 12 divides an umbrella rib 53, which is made up of a main rib 51 and a support rib 52, into multiple sections. The spaces between adjacent umbrella ribs 53 are spaces 54. The spaces 54 are also divided into the same number as the umbrella ribs 53.

[0138] 2. Skeletal structure (1) Center rod The center rod 31 is a pipe-shaped metal member having a handle 32 at one end that can be gripped by the user and an opposite end that is connected to the base rib 51A.

[0139] (2) Opening and closing structure The center rod 31 has a top roller 33 fixed to the end opposite the handle 32, and the base ribs 51A are rotatably attached to the top roller 33. The multiple base ribs 51A rotate radially from a position along the center rod 31 to a position at an angle of about 60 degrees relative to the center rod 31, thereby opening and closing the umbrella 11. This operation of opening and closing the base ribs 51A is achieved by the bottom roller 34 and the multiple support ribs 52.

[0140] The lower spindle 34 is a pipe-shaped member attached to the outer periphery of the center rod 31. One end of the ribs 52 is rotatably attached to the lower spindle 34, and the opposite end is rotatably attached to the center of the ribs 51. When the lower spindle 34 is slid along the center rod 31 toward the upper spindle 33, the ribs 52 push the ribs 51 in the opening direction, thereby promoting the opening of the umbrella 11. Conversely, when the lower spindle 34 is slid along the center rod 31 toward the handle 32, the ribs 52 pull the ribs 51 in the closing direction, thereby promoting the closing of the umbrella 11.

[0141] The center rod 31 is provided so as to be able to protrude and retract freely, and incorporates a spring 35 that is biased in the protruding direction. The lower wheel 34 climbs over the spring 35 as it slides until the ribs 51 are in the open position, and after climbing over the spring 35, its movement toward the handle 32 is restricted by the spring 35. This keeps the umbrella 11 in the open position.

[0142] To close the umbrella 11 in this state, the lever 35 is pushed in, releasing the restriction on the movement of the runner 34 imposed by the lever 35. The runner 34, whose movement restriction has been released, slides toward the handle 32, allowing the umbrella 11 to be closed.

[0143] 3. Umbrella fabric The material of the umbrella fabric 71 is, for example, nylon or polyester. More specifically, it is 100% nylon or 100% polyester.

[0144] The umbrella fabric 71 is attached to the ribs 51. The center part of the umbrella fabric 71 is fixed by being sandwiched between the top wheel 33 and the ferrule 46, and the ends of the umbrella fabric 71 are fixed by being tied with thread or the like to the tips 61 provided at the ends of the ribs 51. The other parts are also fixed to the ribs 51 by being tied with thread or the like.

[0145] A name band 72 is attached to the umbrella fabric 71. When the umbrella 11 is closed and folded, the name band 72 secures the closed and folded umbrella ribs 53 together with the umbrella fabric 71, keeping it in the folded state.

[0146] 4. Effects

[0147] The effect of the handle 32 mentioned in the first embodiment, that is, (a) Holding the umbrella on the holding surface (b) Wet prevention (c) Improved usability and miniaturization (d) Improved umbrella holding power (e) Adjustment of magnetic attraction force (f) Ease of manufacturing Regarding this, the present embodiment also has the same effect.

[0148] [Variations] Various modifications and variations are possible in implementation.

[0149] For example, the external shape of the grip 32A does not have to be linear along the axis VA, and may have a mixture of large and small diameter portions. The grip 32A does not necessarily have to be cylindrical, and may have a polygonal shape, including a triangle or a rectangle, in which case the corners may be rounded or chamfered.

[0150] In this embodiment, an assembly of three stacked magnet pieces MG1-3 is used as the magnet MG, but in practice, the magnet MG is not limited to this configuration. For example, the number of magnet pieces MG1-3 is not limited to three, and may be fewer or more. Furthermore, the multiple magnet pieces MG1 do not need to have the same shape, and may have different thicknesses or shapes. In the first place, the magnet MG does not necessarily have to be an assembly of multiple magnet pieces MG1-3, and a magnet MG of a single configuration, for example, may be used.

[0151] In this embodiment, after the magnet MG is housed in the tip of the fixed portion 32B, the cap 131 is adhered and fixed to the fixed portion 32B. The method for fixing the cap 131 to the fixed portion 32B is not limited to adhesion, and other methods may be used. For example, two-color molding (double molding) technology may be used to integrally mold the cap 131 with the fixed portion 32B, which has the magnet MG at its tip. Alternatively, instead of adhering the cap 131 to the fixed portion 32B, the cap 131 may be fixedly linked or connected to the fixed portion 32B. For such fixed linkage or connection, any known linking or connecting structure may be used.

[0152] In this embodiment, the axis of the cylindrical grip 32A is aligned with the axis VA, which is located on the axis of the shaft 31 of the umbrella 11. This is not essential, and the axis of the grip 32A may be offset in a direction perpendicular to the axis VA or may be inclined relative to the axis VA.

[0153] In this embodiment, the number of divisions and folds of the ribs 53 are shown, but these are merely examples. In practice, the handle 32 may be used for any folding umbrella 11 with a different number of divisions or folds.

[0154] In the above embodiment, the materials and shapes of the various parts are mentioned, but the present invention is not limited to these materials and shapes, and other materials and shapes may be used.

[0155] Any other variations or modifications are permitted. [Explanation of symbols]

[0156] 11. Umbrella 12 Skeletal structure 31 Middle pole 31a large tube 31b Middle tube 31c canaliculus 32 Handle 32A Grip 32B Fixed part 32a Adhesion surface 33 Potter's Wheel 34 Wheel Throw 35 Flip 36 Potter's Wheel Club 37 Subbony groove 38 Lower Wire 39 Lower wire groove 40 Stopper 41 Operation buttons 42 spacer 43 Suprabone groove 44 Upper wire 45 Upper wire groove 46 Setsutsu 51 Main bone 51A Original bone 51B Middle rib 51C proximal bone 52 Bone bone 53 Umbrella bone 54 booths 55 Receiving dowel 55a Connected body 55b Connected body 56 Former Dabo 56a Connected body 56b Connected body 57 Tip Dowel 57a Connected body 57b Concatenation 58 Spring 59 Tip spring 60 hooks 61 Dew point 71 Umbrella fabric 72 Name Band 101 Handle body 102 Groove 103A Rib 103B Rib 104 Insertion hole 105 Connection part 111 Opening 131 Cap 201 Common bag 301 Fasteners IM interlocking mechanism L distance MG Magnet MG1, MG2, MG3 magnet pieces VA Virtual Axis VS Virtual Surface

Claims

1. a grip that is provided along an imaginary axis and can be held by hand; a fixing portion provided on one end side of the grip so as to be inclined at an obtuse angle with respect to the axis; Equipped with The grip has a connecting portion at the end opposite to the one end side, which connects to the center pole of the umbrella parallel to the axis, The fixing portion is a fixing surface provided at a tip end of the fixing portion, the fixing surface being parallel to the axis and positioned within an imaginary plane that does not include the grip; a magnet embedded in the back side of the fixing surface so as to generate a magnetic attraction force on the fixing surface; It has Handle for umbrella.

2. The imaginary plane including the fixing surface is separated from the position of the grip closest to the imaginary plane by 15 mm or more in a direction perpendicular to the axis.

2. The umbrella handle of claim 1.

3. The imaginary plane including the fixing surface is spaced apart from the position of the grip closest to the imaginary plane by 20 mm or more in a direction perpendicular to the axis.

2. The umbrella handle of claim 1.

4. The grip has an external shape that forms a curved surface in a direction perpendicular to the axis.

2. The umbrella handle of claim 1.

5. The grip is cylindrical and has the connecting portion disposed therein.

5. The umbrella handle of claim 4.

6. The connecting portion is disposed on the rear side of the grip at a length that is half the total length of the grip.

6. The umbrella handle of claim 5.

7. The fixing portion has an external shape that forms a curved surface in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, the curved surface extending from a connecting portion with the grip at an obtuse angle.

5. The umbrella handle of claim 4.

8. The fixing portion is cylindrical.

8. The umbrella handle of claim 7.

9. The fixing portion is a resin cap provided at the tip end with the fastening surface on the front surface side; The magnet is housed in a position covered by the cap.

2. The umbrella handle of claim 1.

10. The magnet is formed by stacking a plurality of flat magnet pieces.

10. The umbrella handle of claim 9.

11. The handle and the fixing portion are molded from resin.

10. The umbrella handle of claim 9.

12. An umbrella having an umbrella handle according to any one of claims 1 to 11 attached thereto by connecting the tip of the center rod to the connecting portion.

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