Umbrella holder

Abstract

This product provides an umbrella holder that allows for stable upright storage of umbrellas and is also highly user-friendly. [Solution] The holder 1 for supporting the umbrella 100 in an upright position comprises a main body housing 2 that can be detachably attached to any part of the umbrella 100 via a band 3, a reel 4 that is rotatably housed inside the main body housing 2, a string-like body 5 that is wound around the reel 4 and unwound / retracted from the main body housing 2, a spring 6 that biases the reel 4 in the winding direction of the string-like body 5, a clip member 7 provided on the string-like body 5, and a brake mechanism 8 that locks / unlocks the rotation of the reel 4 in the winding direction.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a holder for a user to support an umbrella in an upright position on a seat or the like inside a vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] When a user seated on a seat in a train or bus carries an umbrella, it is necessary to hold the umbrella by hand, which makes it difficult to read a book or operate a smartphone.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a bag with an umbrella holder, in which one end side of a belt-shaped holder is fixed to the bottom of the bag, the holder is provided with a plurality of latches, and latched members engageable with and disengageable from these latches are provided on the bottom of the bag.

[0004] According to the bag with an umbrella holder described in Patent Document 1, the umbrella can be fixed to the bag simply by connecting the latches of the holder to the latched members provided on the bottom of the bag. Therefore, it is stated that a user seated on a vehicle seat holding an umbrella can freely use both hands and prevent forgetting the umbrella.

Prior Art Literature

Patent Literature

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Patent Literature 1

Summary of the Invention

Problem to be Solved by the Invention

[0006] However, the bag with an umbrella holder described in Patent Document 1 cannot hold the umbrella unless a large bag is carried. Furthermore, since the umbrella is held in close contact with the bottom of the bag, if rainwater adheres to the umbrella, the bag or the user's clothes may get wet, so there is room for improvement from the viewpoint of usability.

[0007] This invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to provide an umbrella holder that can stably hold an umbrella upright and is also easy to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] To achieve the above objective, one aspect of the present invention provides a holder for supporting an umbrella in an upright position, comprising: a main body housing that is detachably attached to any part of the umbrella via a connecting member; a reel rotatably housed inside the main body housing; and a mechanism that is wound around the reel and unwound / retracted from the main body housing. 2 A string-like body, and a mainspring that biases the reel in the winding direction of the string-like body, The two aforementioned string-like body Each A clip member provided therein, and a brake mechanism for locking / unlocking the rotation of the reel in the winding direction, The umbrella is equipped with a main housing attached to the umbrella and two clip members, each having two string-like bodies unwound from the main housing, which can be supported at three points. This is an umbrella holder characterized by the following features. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an umbrella holder that can stably hold an umbrella upright and is also easy to use. Other problems, configurations, and effects will be clarified by the following description of the embodiments. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] This is a plan view showing an umbrella holder according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the main housing. [Figure 3] This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the main housing. [Figure 4] This is an explanatory diagram of the main housing showing the unwinding state of the string-like material. [Figure 5] This is an explanatory diagram of a clip component attached to a string-like body. [Figure 6] This is a front view showing the usage state of the holder according to the embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a side view showing the usage state of the holder according to the embodiment. [Figure 8] This is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the umbrella and the clip component. [Figure 9] This is an explanatory diagram showing a modified umbrella holder. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0011] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0012] Figure 1 is a plan view showing an umbrella holder according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the main housing, Figure 3 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view showing the internal structure of the main housing, Figure 4 is an explanatory diagram of the main housing showing the unwinding state of the string-like body, and Figure 5 is an explanatory diagram of the clip member of the string-like body.

[0013] [Configuration of the holder 1] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the umbrella holder 1 according to this embodiment mainly comprises a main housing 2, a pair of bands 3 attached to the main housing 2, a reel 4 rotatably housed inside the main housing 2, two string-like bodies 5 wound around the reel 4 and unwound / retracted from the main housing 2, a spring 6 that biases the reel 4 in the winding direction of the string-like bodies 5, a clip member 7 provided on the tip side of the string-like bodies 5, and a brake mechanism 8 that locks / unlocks the rotation of the reel 4 in the winding direction.

[0014] The main housing 2 consists of a lower case 2a and an upper case 2b, both having internal spaces. These lower case 2a and upper case 2b are integrated using snap joints or screws, and an outlet 2c leading to the outside is formed at the joint between them.

[0015] The pair of bands (3) are provided so as to extend in a band shape from two opposing positions on the outer peripheral surface of the main body housing (2). A hook-and-loop fastener called Velcro (registered trademark) (9) is attached to the pair of bands (3). The hooks provided on one hook-and-loop fastener (9) and the loops provided on the other hook-and-loop fastener (9) can be engaged with and disengaged from each other, whereby the pair of bands (3) are annularly connected with the main body housing (2) interposed therebetween. That is, the pair of bands (3) constitutes a connecting member for detachably attaching the main body housing (2) to an arbitrary part of an umbrella described later.

[0016] At the center of the inner bottom surface of the lower case (2a), a support shaft (10) serving as the rotating shaft of the reel (4) is provided upright. The reel (4) has a disk-shaped rotating plate (4a) rotatably inserted onto the support shaft (10), a cylindrical drum (4b) erected from the rotating plate (4a), and an annular flange portion (4c) protruding radially outward from the upper end of the drum (4b).

[0017] The two string-like bodies (5) are wound in multiple turns around the outer peripheral surface of the drum (4b) in the space sandwiched between the rotating plate (4a) and the flange portion (4c). The distal ends of these string-like bodies (5) are led out of the main body housing (2) through the outlet (2c), and a clip member (7) is provided at each distal end.

[0018] The spiral spring (6) is helically arranged between the drum (4b) of the reel (4) and the support shaft (10), one end of which is fixed to the drum (4b) of the reel (4) and the other end of which is fixed to the support shaft (10) (see FIG. 2). The spiral spring (6) contracts as the reel (4) rotates when the string-like body (5) is pulled out from the main body housing (2) (see FIG. 4), whereby a rotational force for winding the string-like body (5) is accumulated.

[0019] As shown in Figure 5, the clip member 7 is a type called a double clip, which combines an operating lever 7b that is pivotably supported on the base portion 7a with a coil spring (not shown). By opening the tip of the operating lever 7b against the elastic force of the coil spring, the holder 1 can be attached to the clothing of the person using it (user) or to a bag placed on the person's lap.

[0020] The base portion 7a is provided with a connecting portion 7c that is movably inserted through the string-like body 5, and an operation button 7d for locking / unlocking the connecting portion 7c relative to the string-like body 5. In addition, a stopper 11 is fixed to the tip of the string-like body 5 to prevent the clip member 7 from falling off.

[0021] Although not shown in the diagram, the operation button 7d has a locking claw that is elastically biased to engage with the string-like body 5. When the operation button 7d is operated so that the locking claw separates from the string-like body 5, the connecting portion 7c can be freely moved along the string-like body 5. In other words, the connecting portion 7c and the operation button 7d constitute a variable mechanism that allows adjustment of the fixing position of the clip member 7 relative to the string-like body 5.

[0022] Furthermore, the clip member 7 is not limited to the type called a double clip as described above; for example, it may be a type called a paperclip formed by bending a metal wire. In short, it is acceptable as long as it can be attached to clothing or the like worn by the user of the holder 1.

[0023] The brake mechanism 8 prevents the cord-like body 5 pulled out from the main housing 2 from rewinding, and includes a rotating arm 12 rotatably supported by the main housing 2, a brake roller 13 provided at one end of the rotating arm 12, and a push button 14 that contacts the other end of the rotating arm 12.

[0024] The rotating arm 12 is biased by a spring member (not shown) to contact the outer surface of the reel 4, and when the push button 14 is pressed, it rotates away from the outer surface of the reel 4 against the biasing force of the spring member. The brake roller 13 can move in and out of contact with the brake surface 2d provided on the inner wall surface of the main body housing 2 and the outer surface of the reel 4. For rotation in the unwinding direction of the reel 4 (direction of arrow A in Figure 2), the brake roller 13 receives the rotational force of the reel 4 and slightly rotates the rotating arm 12, thereby allowing the rotation of the reel 4. On the other hand, for rotation in the winding direction of the reel 4 (direction of arrow B in Figure 2), the brake roller 13 receives the biasing force from the rotating arm 12 and simultaneously contacts the brake surface 2d and the outer surface of the reel 4, thereby preventing the rotation of the reel 4.

[0025] Then, as shown in Figure 4, when the push button 14 is pressed while the string-like body 5 is extended, the rotating arm 12 rotates against the biasing force of the spring member, and the brake roller 13 moves away from the outer surface of the reel 4, thus releasing the braking action of the brake roller 13. As a result, the reel 4 rotates in the winding direction (direction of arrow B) due to the stored force of the mainspring 6, and the string-like body 5 is wound onto the outer surface of the drum 4b, as shown in Figure 2.

[0026] [How to use the holder 1] Next, we will explain how to use the holder 1 configured as described above.

[0027] Figure 6 is a front view showing the usage state of the holder 1 according to the embodiment, and Figure 7 is a side view showing the usage state of the holder 1 according to the embodiment.

[0028] As shown in Figures 6 and 7, when a person (user) M is seated in a seat on a train or the like and uses the holder 1, the main housing 2 is fixed to the top of the umbrella 100, which is standing upright on the floor, by wrapping the pair of bands 3 around any point on the umbrella 100 (for example, the handle 100a continuous with the umbrella shaft). At that time, the pair of bands 3 can be adjusted to any length by connecting the hook-and-loop fasteners 9 of each other, so they can be securely attached to handles 100a of different thicknesses and shapes, or to umbrella fabric 100b other than the handle 100a.

[0029] In this state, when the clip member 7 is grasped and the two string-like bodies 5 are pulled out from the main housing 2, the mainspring 6 compresses as the reel 4 rotates in the winding direction (arrow A direction), and rotational force for winding up the string-like bodies 5 is stored. At this time, the brake roller 13 operates to allow the rotation of the reel 4 in the winding direction, but when the rotation of the reel 4 stops, the brake roller 13 fits between the brake surface 2d and the outer surface of the reel 4, preventing the reel 4 from rotating in the winding direction (arrow B direction). Therefore, after pulling out the two string-like bodies 5 to the required length, if the pulling operation is stopped, the state in which the string-like bodies 5 are pulled out to the desired length from the main housing 2 can be maintained. The order of the operation to secure the main housing 2 to the umbrella 100 via the band 3 and the operation to pull out the string-like body 5 from the main housing 2 does not matter. Alternatively, the string-like body 5 may be pulled out from the main housing 2 by a predetermined length, and then the band 3 may be wrapped around the umbrella 100 to secure the main housing 2 to the umbrella 100.

[0030] After pulling out the two string-like bodies 5 from the main housing 2 to a predetermined length, the clip members 7 provided at the ends of both string-like bodies 5 are attached to two locations on the left and right sides of the clothing of the person M who is seated in the seat.

[0031] Figure 8 is an explanatory diagram showing the positional relationship between the umbrella 100 and the clip member 7 attached to the person M. Hereafter in Figure 8, the position of the main housing 2 attached to the umbrella 100 via the band 3 is P1, the position of the clip member 7 attached to the left side of the person M is P2, the position of the clip member 7 attached to the right side of the person M is P3, and the imaginary line extending forward from the center of the person M is a straight line Q.

[0032] As shown in Figure 8(A), when the umbrella 100 is held at the front center position of a person M passing through a straight line Q, the umbrella 100 is stably supported at three points at positions P1, P2, and P3 by attaching a pair of clip members 7 to approximately equal distances on both the left and right sides from the center of the person M. In this case, both of the pair of clip members 7 are fixed to the tip of the string-like body 5 that abuts against the stopper 11, and the length from P1 to P2 is equal to the length from P1 to P3.

[0033] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8(B), when the umbrella 100 is held at a position slightly to the right of the front of the person M relative to the straight line Q, the distance from the umbrella 100 to the right mounting position of the clip member 7 becomes shorter than the distance from the umbrella 100 to the left mounting position of the clip member 7. In this case, for the clip member 7 attached to the right side of the person M, the fixing position to the string-like body 5 is adjusted by operating the variable mechanism (see Figure 5), and it is moved to a position closer to the front, away from the stopper 11. As a result, the length from P1 to P3 becomes shorter than the length from P1 to P2, so that the umbrella 100 can be stably supported at three points at a position slightly to the right of the front of the person M.

[0034] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 8(C), when the umbrella 100 is held at a position slightly to the left of the person M relative to the straight line Q, the distance from the umbrella 100 to the left mounting position of the clip member 7 becomes shorter than the distance from the umbrella 100 to the right mounting position of the clip member 7. In this case, the clip member 7 attached to the left side of the person M is moved to a position further forward from the stopper 11 by adjusting its fixing position to the string-like body 5 by operating the variable mechanism. As a result, the length from P1 to P2 becomes shorter than the length from P1 to P3, so that the umbrella 100 can be stably supported at three points at a position slightly to the left of the person M.

[0035] [Effects of the Embodiment] As described above, the umbrella holder 1 of the embodiment can provide the following effects.

[0036] A main body housing 2 that can be detachably attached to any part of the umbrella 100 via a band 3, a reel 4 that is rotatably housed inside the main body housing 2, and a winding mechanism that is wound around the reel 4 and unwound / retracted from the main body housing 2. 2 A string-like body 5, a mainspring 6 that biases the reel 4 in the winding direction of the string-like body 5, 2 String-like body 5 Each It comprises a clip member 7 provided therein, and a brake mechanism 8 that locks / unlocks the rotation of the reel 4 in the winding direction. Therefore, the umbrella 100 is configured to be supported at three points by the position P1 of the main housing 2 attached to the umbrella 100 via the band 3, and the attachment positions P2 and P3 of the clip members 7 of the two string-like bodies 5 unwound from the main housing 2 to the clothing of the person M. Person M, seated in a seat on a train or similar vehicle, pulled out the main housing 2. 2 String-like body 5 Each possesses two By attaching the clip member 7 to one's clothing, etc., the umbrella 100 can be held in front of oneself. Stable It can be held upright. As a result, person M, who is seated in a seat, no longer needs to hold the umbrella 100 with their hands, allowing them to read a book or freely operate their smartphone, and preventing their clothes from getting soiled by a rain-soaked umbrella.

[0038] Furthermore, since the clip member 7 has a variable mechanism that allows adjustment of its fixing position to the string-like body 5, even if the distance from the umbrella 100 to the attachment positions of the left and right clip members 7 is different, the umbrella 100 can be stably held upright by moving the clip member 7 provided on the string-like body 5 that is at a shorter distance to a position closer to the tip.

[0039] Furthermore, the main housing 2 is equipped with a pair of bands 3 having hook-and-loop fasteners 9, and these bands 3 constitute a connecting member for attaching the main housing 2 to the umbrella 100, so it can be easily and securely attached to any part of the umbrella 100, including the handle 100a and the umbrella fabric 100b.

[0040] Furthermore, the connecting member for attaching the main housing 2 to the umbrella 100 is not limited to the pair of bands 3 having hook-and-loop fasteners 9 as described above, but may also be a band that can be wrapped around any part of the umbrella 100, such as a spirally wound rubber band. Alternatively, a hook can be attached to the main housing 2 as a connecting member, in which case the hook can be attached to any part of the umbrella 100 with a single touch, making it easy to attach the main housing 2 to any part of the umbrella 100.

[0041] [Differentiation] Figure 9 is an explanatory diagram showing a modified umbrella holder 20, and the parts corresponding to Figures 1 to 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

[0042] As shown in Figure 9, the difference between the modified holder 20 and the umbrella holder 1 according to the above embodiment is that the main housing 2 and the band 3 (connecting member) are detachable via an engaging portion, and otherwise they are basically the same. That is, the band 3 attached to the umbrella 100 is provided with an engaging projection 15 having a hole, and the main housing 2 is provided with a hook-shaped hook 16, and the engaging portion is formed by these engaging projections 15 and hook-shaped hook 16.

[0043] In the modified holder 20 configured in this way, the band 3 can be attached to the umbrella 100 while separated from the main housing 2. Therefore, when using the umbrella 100 as rain gear outdoors, the main housing 2 does not get in the way, allowing the umbrella 100 to be used as rain gear. Furthermore, when holding the umbrella 100 upright in a train or the like, the main housing 2 and the band 3 can be integrated by connecting the hook-shaped hook 16 of the main housing 2 to the engaging projection 15 of the band 3. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which hook-and-loop fasteners are provided on both the main housing 2 and the band 3 as engaging parts that detachably connect the main housing 2 and the band 3.

[0044] It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, and various modifications are possible without departing from the spirit of the invention. All technical matters included in the technical concept described in the claims are subject to the present invention. The embodiments described above are preferred examples, but those skilled in the art can realize various alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements from the contents disclosed herein, and these are included in the technical scope described in the appended claims.

[0045] For example, in the above embodiment, a long umbrella-type rain umbrella was used as an example to describe the umbrella 100 to be used, but it can also be applied to parasols, folding umbrellas, and the like.

[0046] Furthermore, although the above embodiment describes a clip member 7 having a variable mechanism that allows adjustment of its fixing position to the string-like body 5, the clip member 7 may also be fixed immovably to the tip of the string-like body 5.

[0048] Alternatively, a fluorescent reflective sheet or luminous paint may be attached to the main housing 2. In this case, when the umbrella 100 is used at night with the main housing 2 attached, the fluorescent reflective sheet or luminous paint will reflect the headlights of cars, thereby improving safety during rainy nights. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0049] 1,20 Holder 2 Main Housing 2a Lower case 2b upper case 2c drawer 2d braking surface 3. Band (connecting member) 4 reels 4a Rotating plate 4b Drum 4c flange section 5. String-like body 6. Mainspring 7 Clip component 7a Base section 7b Operating lever 7c Connecting section (variable mechanism) 7d Operation buttons (variable mechanism) 8. Brake mechanism 9 hook-and-loop fasteners 10 spindle 11 Stopper 12. Rotating arm (brake mechanism) 13. Brake roller (brake mechanism) 14. Push button (brake mechanism) 100 umbrellas 100a Handle 100b Umbrella fabric M Person (user) P1,P2,P3 position Q Straight line

Claims

1. A holder for supporting an umbrella in an upright position, A main body housing that can be detachably attached to any part of the aforementioned umbrella via a connecting member, A reel rotatably housed inside the main body housing, Two string-like bodies are wound around the reel and unwound / retracted from the main housing, A mainspring biases the reel in the winding direction of the string-like body, Clip members provided on each of the two string-like bodies, A brake mechanism for locking / unlocking the rotation of the reel in the winding direction, Equipped with, The umbrella holder is characterized in that the umbrella can be supported at three points by the main housing attached to the umbrella and the two clip members having two string-like bodies wound out from the main housing.

2. In the holder according to claim 1, The umbrella holder is characterized in that the clip member has a variable mechanism that allows adjustment of the fixing position with respect to the string-like body.

3. In the holder according to claim 1, The umbrella holder is characterized in that the connecting member is a band that can be wrapped around any part of the umbrella.

4. In the holder described in claim 3, The umbrella holder is characterized in that a pair of bands are provided so as to extend in a strip shape from two opposing positions on the main housing, and hook-and-loop fasteners are provided on each of these pairs of bands.

5. In the holder according to claim 1, The umbrella holder is characterized in that the connecting member is a hook that can be attached to any part of the umbrella.

6. In the holder according to claim 1, An umbrella holder characterized in that the connecting member and the main body housing are detachable via an engaging portion.

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