Rod-like body with support tool

Abstract

This rod-like body with a support tool is characterized by including: a support tool which includes a table having an upper surface on a vertically upper side and a lower surface on a vertically lower side and having a triangular or square shape when viewed in the vertical direction, and which includes a plurality of leg parts provided at respective corners of the lower surface; a rod-like body which is an umbrella, a cane, a stick, or a pole that is joined to the upper surface and configured to be bendable; and a posture maintenance mechanism which maintains a bent posture of the rod-like body.

Description

Rod-shaped body with support

[0001] The present invention relates to a rod-shaped body with a support.

[0002] Generally, elderly people, people with weak legs, or people with physical disabilities often walk with walking aids such as walking sticks. In recent years, a rod-shaped support body, which has a support with multiple legs attached to the lower end of a walking stick, has become known as such a walking aid (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 09-154902

[0004] However, although the rod-shaped body with a support device as described in Patent Document 1 improves the walking stability of the pedestrian due to the support device, when the pedestrian does not use the rod-shaped body, the rod-shaped body part may get in the way.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a rod-shaped body with a support tool that does not get in the way.

[0006] In order to solve the above problem, according to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a rod-shaped body with a support, which comprises: a table having a vertically upper surface and a vertically lower surface, and having a triangular or rectangular shape when viewed vertically; a support having a plurality of legs provided at each corner of the lower surface; a rod-shaped body which is an umbrella, cane, walking stick or stock and is joined to the upper surface, the rod-shaped body being configured to be bendable; and a posture maintaining mechanism which maintains the bent posture of the rod-shaped body.

[0007] As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a rod-shaped body with a support tool that does not get in the way.

[0008] 14. A front view showing an example of the configuration of a rod-shaped body with a support according to the first embodiment. A side view of the rod-shaped body of FIG. 1. A side view of the rod-shaped body of FIG. 1. A diagram showing an example of the configuration of a support according to the first embodiment. An explanatory diagram for explaining changing the position of the rod-shaped body with a support according to the first embodiment. A front view showing an example of the configuration of a rod-shaped body with a support according to the second embodiment. A diagram showing an example of the configuration of a support for a rod-shaped body with a support according to the second embodiment. A front view showing an example of the configuration of a rod-shaped body with a support according to the third embodiment. A side view of the rod-shaped body of FIG. 8. A side view of the rod-shaped body of FIG. 8. An explanatory diagram for explaining changing the position of the rod-shaped body with a support according to the third embodiment. A front view showing an example of the configuration of a rod-shaped body with a support according to the fourth embodiment. A diagram showing an example of the configuration of a support for a rod-shaped body with a support according to the fourth embodiment. A front view showing an example of the configuration of a rod-shaped body with a support according to the fifth embodiment. A partial cross-sectional view showing a side view of the rod-shaped body of FIG. 14. A partial cross-sectional view showing a side view of the rod-shaped body of FIG. 14. An explanatory diagram for explaining changing the position of the rod-shaped body with a support according to the fifth embodiment. A front view showing an example of the configuration of a rod-shaped body with a support according to the sixth embodiment. FIG. 19 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a side surface of the rod-shaped body of FIG. 18. FIG. 19 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a side surface of the rod-shaped body of FIG. 18. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a support of a rod-shaped body with a support of a sixth embodiment. FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram explaining a change in the posture of a rod-shaped body with a support of the sixth embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a joint part according to a modified example. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a joint part according to a modified example. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of a joint part according to a modified example.

[0009] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the dimensions and scale of each part in the drawings may differ from the actual dimensions. The drawings are also diagrammatic for ease of understanding. Furthermore, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the following exemplary embodiments unless otherwise specified. In the following description, mutually orthogonal X-, Y-, and Z-axes are defined. The X-, Y-, and Z-axes are common to all drawings exemplified in the following description and comprise three mutually orthogonal axial directions. As illustrated in FIG. 1 , a direction along the X-axis as viewed from an arbitrary point is referred to as the X1 direction, and a direction opposite to the X1 direction is referred to as the X2 direction. The X-axis direction is a direction that includes both the X1 and X2 directions. Similarly, mutually opposite directions along the Y-axis from an arbitrary point are referred to as the Y1 and Y2 directions. The Y-axis direction is a direction that includes both the Y1 and Y2 directions. Furthermore, mutually opposite directions along the Z-axis from an arbitrary point are referred to as the Z1 and Z2 directions. The Z-axis direction includes both the Z1 and Z2 directions. Furthermore, the XY plane including the X and Y axes corresponds to a horizontal plane. The Z-axis is an axis along the vertical direction.

[0010] 1. Embodiments <First embodiment> [Configuration of rod-shaped body with support] Fig. 1 is a front view showing an example of the configuration of a rod-shaped body with support 1 (hereinafter referred to as rod-shaped body 1) according to this embodiment. Fig. 2 is a side view of the rod-shaped body 1 in Fig. 1 as seen in the X1 direction, and Fig. 3 is a side view of the rod-shaped body 1 in Fig. 1 as seen in the X2 direction. Note that Fig. 1 omits the illustration of a stopper 32, which will be described later.

[0011] The rod-shaped body 1 has a support 10 , a rod-shaped body 20 , and a posture maintaining mechanism 30 .

[0012] 4 is a plan view of the rod-shaped body 1 as viewed in the Z1 direction. The support 10 has a table 11 and a plurality of legs 12. The table 11 has a triangular appearance when the rod-shaped body 1 is viewed along the Z-axis direction, and has an upper surface 11A on the Z1 direction side (vertically upward side) and a lower surface 11B on the Z2 direction side (vertically downward side).

[0013] The legs 12 are provided on the lower surface 11B of the table 11 and protrude in the Z2 direction from the lower surface 11B. The legs 12 are provided at each corner of the table 11, as shown in FIG.

[0014] The table 11 and the multiple legs 12 are integrally formed. The integral body of the table 11 and the multiple legs 12 is made of an elastic material. This allows the integral body to be elastically deformable, so that when the rod-shaped body 20 tilts, the table 11 deforms while the multiple legs 12 remain in contact with the ground. The elastic material is not particularly limited, but may be at least one of a urethane material, soft rubber, and elastomer, for example. Note that the material constituting the integral body of the table 11 and the multiple legs 12 is not limited to a urethane material, soft rubber, or elastomer, and is not particularly limited as long as it is an elastic material that allows the integral body to exhibit elasticity.

[0015] If the plurality of legs 12 are elastically deformable, when the plurality of legs 12 are placed on the ground, it is possible to reduce vibrations transmitted from the plurality of legs 12 to the user of the rod-shaped body 1 via the table 11 and the rod-shaped body 20. This improves the walking stability of the user of the rod-shaped body 1 and also reduces the impact on the user.

[0016] (Rod-shaped body) The rod-shaped body 20 is a walking stick, and is configured to be bendable as described below. The rod-shaped body 20 has a first portion 21 and a second portion 22. The first portion 21 has a pillar-shaped body 21a and a joint portion 21b. The pillar-shaped body 21a extends in the Z-axis direction and is configured in a cylindrical shape. Note that the cross-sectional shape of the pillar-shaped body 21a along the X-Y plane is not limited to a circle, and may be other shapes such as a rectangle.

[0017] One end of the columnar body 21a is joined to the upper surface 11A of the table 11. There are no particular limitations on the means for joining the columnar body 21a to the upper surface 11A, but a joining means using an adhesive is typically adopted. A joint portion 21b is provided at the other end of the columnar body 21a.

[0018] The joint portion 21b is annular and has a dimension in the X-axis direction smaller than the diameter of the columnar body 21a. As shown in Fig. 2, the joint portion 21b has a through-hole 21H. The joint portion 21b also has a notch 21N that opens in the Y2 direction.

[0019] The second portion 22 has a pillar-shaped body 22a, a joint portion 22b, and a grip portion 22c. The pillar-shaped body 22a extends in the Z-axis direction and is configured in a cylindrical shape when the rod-shaped body 1 is in the upright position shown in Figures 1 to 3 (hereinafter referred to as the initial position). Note that the cross-sectional shape of the pillar-shaped body 22a along the X-Y plane when the rod-shaped body 1 is in the initial position is typically circular, but is not limited to this and may be other shapes such as rectangular.

[0020] The joint 22b is provided at one end of the columnar body 22a. The dimension of the joint 22b in the X-axis direction is smaller than the diameter of the columnar body 22a, and the joint 22b is configured in an annular shape. When the rod-shaped body 1 takes the initial position, the joint 22b has a notch 22N opening in the Y2 direction as shown in FIG. １ and a notch 22N opening in the Z2 direction. ２ Notch 22N １ When the rod-shaped body 1 is in the initial position, as shown in FIG. 1, the notch 21N of the joint portion 21b communicates with the notch 21N in the X-axis direction.

[0021] 3, the joint portion 22b has a through-hole 22H. The through-hole 22H communicates with the through-hole 21H of the joint portion 21b in the X-axis direction. The rotation axis X passes through the through-holes 21H and 22H that communicate with each other. With this configuration, the second portion 22 is connected to the first portion 21 via the rotation axis X and is rotatable around the X-axis with the rotation axis X as the center.

[0022] The grip portion 22c is provided at the other end of the columnar body 22a. The grip portion 22c functions as a handle for the rod-shaped body 1. The grip portion 22c is the portion that is grasped by a user who handles the rod-shaped body 1.

[0023] (Attitude Maintenance Mechanism) The attitude maintenance mechanism 30 has a switch 31 and a stopper 32. As shown in Fig. 1 , the switch 31 is provided in the columnar body 21a of the first portion 21, and has an opening 31H and a lever 31L that moves in the Z-axis direction.

[0024] The opening 31H is a through-hole that is rectangular when viewed in the Y1 direction. The lever 31L passes through the opening 31H. The lever 31L is always in its initial position except when operated by a user when the rod-shaped body 1 is in its initial position or a bent position (see FIG. 5D ) described below. The initial position is a position where the outer peripheral surface of the lever 31L around the Y axis abuts against the inner surface of the opening 31H in the Z1 direction, and this also applies to the following description.

[0025] The stopper 32 is configured to move in the Y-axis direction in conjunction with the movement of the lever 31L in the Z-axis direction. Specifically, the stopper 32 is configured to move in the Y2 direction as the user of the rod-shaped body 1 lowers the lever 31L in the Z2 direction, and to move in the Y1 direction as the lever 31L moves in the Z1 direction.

[0026] When the rod-shaped body 1 takes the initial position, the stopper 32 has notches 21N and 22N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. １ This restricts the rotation of second portion 22 about rotation axis X, and maintains the initial position of rod-shaped body 1. When rod-shaped body 1 is in a bent position, stopper 32 is fixed to notches 21N and 22N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. ２ This restricts the rotation of the second portion 22 about the rotation axis X, and the bent posture of the rod-shaped body 1 is maintained.

[0027] [Changing the Posture of Rod-Shaped Body with Support] Fig. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining changing the posture of the rod-shaped body 1. The procedure for changing the posture of the rod-shaped body 1 will be described below.

[0028] As shown in Fig. 5A, the user of the rod-shaped body 1 lowers the lever 31L of the switch 31 in the Z2 direction, and moves the stopper 32 in the Y2 direction. As a result, as shown in Fig. 5B, the stopper 32 moves in the Y2 direction, and the notches 21N and 22N communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. １ to fall out.

[0029] Next, as shown in FIG. 5C, the user rotates the second portion 22 clockwise by 90° as viewed in the X2 direction, and aligns the notches 21N and 22N. ２Next, when the lever 31L returns to the initial position, the stopper 32 moves in the Y1 direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 5D, the stopper 32 moves to the Y1 direction, and the notches 21N and 22N communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. ２ The rod-shaped body 1 is fitted into the bent position.

[0030] When rod-shaped body 1 is in a bent position, rod-shaped body 20 maintains its bent state, making rod-shaped body 20 compact. As a result, rod-shaped body 20 does not get in the way of the user of rod-shaped body 1. When rod-shaped body 20 is compact, for example, it becomes more convenient for the user to store rod-shaped body 1 in a desired location compared to when rod-shaped body 20 is not compact.

[0031] Second Embodiment [Configuration of Rod-Shaped Body with Support] Next, a rod-shaped body 2 with support (hereinafter referred to as rod-shaped body 2) according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 6 and 7 as appropriate. Figure 6 is a front view showing an example of the configuration of the rod-shaped body 2, and Figure 7 is a plan view of the rod-shaped body 2 as viewed in the Z1 direction. In the following description of the second embodiment, the same components as those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted or simplified.

[0032] The rod-shaped body 2 has a support 102 , a rod-shaped body 20 , and a posture maintaining mechanism 30 .

[0033] (Support) The support 102 has a table 112 and a plurality of legs 122. The table 112 has a rectangular appearance when the rod-shaped body 2 is viewed along the Z-axis direction, and has an upper surface 112A on the Z1 direction side (vertically upward side) and a lower surface 112B on the Z2 direction side (vertically downward side). The columnar body 21a is joined to the upper surface 112A of the table 112. There are no particular limitations on the means for joining the upper surface 112A and the columnar body 21a, but a joining means using an adhesive is typically adopted.

[0034] The plurality of legs 122 are provided on the underside 112B of the table 112 and protrude from the underside 112B in the Z2 direction. As shown in Fig. 7, the plurality of legs 122 are provided at each corner of the table 112. As shown in Fig. 7, the rod-shaped body 2 according to the second embodiment has four legs 122, resulting in four points of contact with the ground. This improves the walking stability of the user compared to when there are fewer than four legs.

[0035] The table 112 and the multiple legs 122 are integrally formed. The integral body of the table 112 and the multiple legs 122 is made of an elastic material. This allows the integral body to be elastically deformable, so that when the rod-shaped body 20 tilts, the table 112 deforms while the multiple legs 122 remain in contact with the ground. The elastic material is not particularly limited, but may be at least one of a urethane material, soft rubber, and elastomer, for example. Note that the material constituting the integral body of the table 112 and the multiple legs 122 is not limited to a urethane material, soft rubber, or elastomer, and is not particularly limited as long as it is an elastic material that allows the integral body to exhibit elasticity.

[0036] If the plurality of legs 122 are elastically deformable, when the plurality of legs 122 are in contact with the ground, it is possible to reduce vibrations transmitted from the plurality of legs 122 to the user of the rod-shaped body 2 via the table 112 and the rod-shaped body 20. This improves the walking stability of the user of the rod-shaped body 2 and also reduces the impact on the user.

[0037] [Changing the Posture of Rod-Shaped Body with Support] Like the rod-shaped body 1 of the first embodiment, the rod-shaped body 2 can be changed from an initial posture to a bent posture, allowing the rod-shaped body 20 to be made compact. This means that the rod-shaped body 20 will no longer be an obstacle for the user of the rod-shaped body 2. When the rod-shaped body 20 is compact, for example, it becomes more convenient for the user to store the rod-shaped body 2 in a desired location compared to when the rod-shaped body 20 is not compact.

[0038] Third Embodiment [Configuration of Rod-Shaped Body with Support] Next, a rod-shaped body 3 with support (hereinafter referred to as rod-shaped body 3) according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 8 to 10 as appropriate. Figure 8 is a front view showing an example of the configuration of the rod-shaped body 3. Figure 9 is a side view of the rod-shaped body 3 in Figure 8 as seen in the X1 direction, and Figure 10 is a side view of the rod-shaped body 3 in Figure 8 as seen in the X2 direction. Note that stoppers 322 and 323, which will be described later, are not shown in Figure 8. Furthermore, in the following description of the third embodiment, configurations similar to those in the first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and their description will be omitted or simplified.

[0039] The rod-shaped body 3 has a support 10 , a rod-shaped body 202 , and a posture maintaining mechanism 302 .

[0040] (Rod-Shaped Body) The rod-shaped body 202 is a walking stick, and is configured to be bendable in two stages as described below. The rod-shaped body 202 has a first portion 21, a second portion 222, and a third portion 223.

[0041] The second portion 222 has a pillar 222a, a joint 222b, and a joint 222c. The pillar 222a extends in the Z-axis direction and is configured in a cylindrical shape when the rod-shaped body 3 is in the upright position shown in Figures 8 to 10 (hereinafter referred to as the second initial position). Note that the cross-sectional shape of the pillar 222a along the X-Y plane when the rod-shaped body 3 is in the second initial position is typically circular, but is not limited to this and may be other shapes such as rectangular.

[0042] The joint 222b is provided at one end of the columnar body 222a. The joint 222b is configured in an annular shape and has a dimension in the X-axis direction smaller than the diameter of the columnar body 222a. When the rod-shaped body 3 takes the second initial position, the joint 222b has a notch 222N opening in the Y2 direction as shown in FIG. １ and a notch 222N opening in the Z2 direction. ２ Notch 222N １ When the rod-shaped body 3 takes the second initial position, as shown in FIG. 8, the notch 21N of the joint portion 21b communicates with the notch 21N in the X-axis direction.

[0043] 10, the joint portion 222b has a through-hole 222h. The through-hole 222h communicates with the through-hole 21H of the joint portion 21b in the X-axis direction. １ The second portion 222 is configured to be axially aligned with the rotation axis X. １ is connected to the first part 21 via the rotation axis X １ It is possible to rotate around the X axis with this as the center.

[0044] The joint portion 222c is provided at the other end of the columnar body 222a. The joint portion 222c is configured in an annular shape, with a dimension in the X-axis direction smaller than the diameter of the columnar body 222a. The joint portion 222c has a notch 222n that opens in the Y2 direction as shown in FIG. 9 when the rod-shaped body 3 takes the second initial position. The notch 222n is connected to the notch 223N of the joint portion 223b as shown in FIG. 8 when the rod-shaped body 3 takes the second initial position. １ In addition, the joint portion 222c has a through-hole 222H as shown in FIG.

[0045] The third portion 223 has a pillar-shaped body 223a, a joint portion 223b, and a grip portion 223c. The pillar-shaped body 223a extends in the Z-axis direction and is configured in a cylindrical shape when the rod-shaped body 3 is in the second initial position. Note that the cross-sectional shape of the pillar-shaped body 223a along the X-Y plane when the rod-shaped body 3 is in the second initial position is typically circular, but is not limited to this and may be other shapes such as rectangular.

[0046] The joint 223b is provided at one end of the columnar body 223a. The joint 223b is configured in an annular shape and has a dimension in the X-axis direction smaller than the diameter of the columnar body 223a. When the rod-shaped body 3 takes the second initial position, the joint 223b has a notch 223N opening in the Y2 direction as shown in FIG. １ and a notch 223N opening in the Z2 direction. ２ Notch 223N １ When the rod-shaped body 3 takes the second initial position, as shown in FIG. 8, the notch 222n of the joint portion 222c communicates with the notch 222n in the X-axis direction.

[0047] 10, the joint portion 223b has a through-hole 223H. The through-hole 223H communicates with the through-hole 222H of the joint portion 222c in the X-axis direction. ２ The third portion 223 is configured to be axially aligned with the rotation axis X. ２ and is connected to the second part 222 via the rotation axis X ２ It is possible to rotate around the X axis with this as the center.

[0048] The grip portion 223c is provided at the other end of the columnar body 223a. The grip portion 223c functions as a handle for the rod-shaped body 3. The grip portion 223c is the portion that is held by a user who handles the rod-shaped body 3.

[0049] (Attitude Maintenance Mechanism) The attitude maintenance mechanism 302 has a switch 312 and stoppers 322 and 323. As shown in Fig. 8 , the switch 312 is provided in the columnar body 21a of the first portion 21, and has an opening 312H and a lever 312L that moves in the Z-axis direction.

[0050] The opening 312H is a through-hole that is rectangular when viewed in the Y1 direction. The lever 312L passes through the opening 312H. The lever 312L is always in the second initial position except when operated by the user when the rod-shaped body 3 is in the second initial position or a second bent position (see FIG. 11E ) described later. The second initial position is a position where the outer peripheral surface of the lever 312L around the Y axis abuts against the inner surface of the opening 312H in the Z1 direction, and this also applies to the following description.

[0051] The stopper 322 is configured to move in the Y-axis direction in conjunction with movement of the lever 312L in the Z-axis direction. Specifically, the stopper 322 moves in the Y2 direction as the user of the rod-shaped body 3 lowers the lever 312L in the Z2 direction, and moves in the Y1 direction as the lever 312L returns to the second initial position (the lever 312 moves in the Z1 direction).

[0052] The stopper 323 is configured to move in the Y-axis direction or the Z-axis direction in conjunction with the movement of the lever 312L in the Z-axis direction. Specifically, the stopper 323 moves in the Y2 direction or the Z1 direction as the user of the rod-shaped body 3 lowers the lever 312L in the Z2 direction, and the stopper 323 moves in the Y1 direction or the Z2 direction as the lever 312L returns to the second initial position (the lever 312 moves in the Z1 direction).

[0053] When the rod-shaped body 3 takes the second initial position, the stopper 322 has the notches 21N and 222N communicating with each other in the X-axis direction. １ The stopper 323 is always fitted into the notches 222n and 223N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. １ This allows the rotation axis X １ and rotation of the second portion 222 about the rotation axis X ２ The rotation of the third portion 223 about the center is restricted, and the rod-shaped body 3 is maintained in the second initial position.

[0054] When the rod-shaped body 3 is in the second bent position, the stopper 322 is bent so that the notches 21N and 222N communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. ２ The stopper 323 is always fitted into the notches 222n and 223N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. ２ This allows the rotation axis X １ and rotation of the second portion 222 about the rotation axis X ２ The rotation of the third portion 223 around the center is restricted, and the rod-shaped body 3 is maintained in the second bent position.

[0055] 11 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the change in the position of the rod-shaped body 3. The procedure for changing the position of the rod-shaped body 3 will be described below.

[0056] 11A, the user of the rod-shaped body 3 lowers the lever 312L of the switch 312 in the Z2 direction, and moves the stoppers 322 and 323 in the Y2 direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11B, the stopper 322 moves the notches 21N and 222N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. １ The stopper 323 is released from the notches 222n and 223N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. １ to fall out.

[0057] Next, as shown in FIG. 11C, the user of the rod-shaped body 3 rotates the second portion 222 and the third portion 223 clockwise by 90° as viewed in the X2 direction, so that the notches 21N and 222N are aligned. ２ Next, as shown in FIG. 11D, the user of the rod-shaped body 3 further rotates the third portion 223 clockwise by 90° as viewed in the X2 direction, so that the notches 222n and 223N are aligned. ２ and are connected in the X-axis direction.

[0058] Subsequently, when the lever 312L returns to the second initial position, the stopper 322 moves in the Y1 direction, and the stopper 323 moves in the Z2 direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 11E, the stopper 322 moves in the X-axis direction, and the notches 21N and 222N communicate with each other. ２ The stopper 323 is fitted into the notches 222n and 223N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. ２ When the rod-shaped body 3 is fitted into the second bent position, the rod-shaped body 3 is in the second bent position.

[0059] When rod-shaped body 3 is in the second bent position, rod-shaped body 202 is maintained in the two-stage bent state, and rod-shaped body 202 becomes compact. As a result, rod-shaped body 202 does not get in the way of the user of rod-shaped body 3. When rod-shaped body 202 becomes compact, for example, it becomes more convenient for the user to store rod-shaped body 3 in a desired location compared to when rod-shaped body 202 is not compact.

[0060] <Fourth embodiment> [Configuration of rod-shaped body with support] Next, a rod-shaped body 4 with support (hereinafter referred to as rod-shaped body 4) according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 12 and 13 as appropriate. Figure 12 is a front view showing an example of the configuration of the rod-shaped body 4, and Figure 13 is a plan view of the rod-shaped body 4 as viewed in the Z1 direction. In the following description of the fourth embodiment, similar components to those in the third embodiment will be designated by similar reference numerals, and their description will be omitted or simplified.

[0061] The rod-shaped body 4 has a support 104 , a rod-shaped body 202 , and a posture maintaining mechanism 302 .

[0062] (Support) The support 104 has a table 114 and a plurality of legs 124. The table 114 has a rectangular appearance when the rod-shaped body 4 is viewed along the Z-axis direction, and has an upper surface 114A on the Z1 direction side (vertically upward side) and a lower surface 114B on the Z2 direction side (vertically downward side). The columnar body 21a is joined to the upper surface 114A of the table 114. There are no particular limitations on the means for joining the upper surface 114A and the columnar body 21a, but a joining means using an adhesive is typically adopted.

[0063] The plurality of legs 124 are provided on the underside 114B of the table 114 and protrude from the underside 114B in the Z2 direction. As shown in FIG. 13 , the plurality of legs 124 are provided at each corner of the table 114. As shown in the same figure, the rod-shaped body 4 according to the fourth embodiment has four legs 124, resulting in four points of contact with the ground. This improves the walking stability of the user of the rod-shaped body 4 compared to when there are fewer than four legs.

[0064] The table 114 and the multiple legs 124 are integrally formed. The integral body of the table 114 and the multiple legs 124 is made of an elastic material. This allows the integral body to be elastically deformable, and when the rod-shaped body 202 tilts, the table 114 deforms while the multiple legs 124 remain in contact with the ground. The elastic material is not particularly limited, but may be at least one of a urethane material, soft rubber, and elastomer, for example. Note that the material constituting the integral body of the table 114 and the multiple legs 124 is not limited to a urethane material, soft rubber, or elastomer, and is not particularly limited as long as it is an elastic material that allows the integral body to exhibit elasticity.

[0065] If the plurality of legs 124 are elastically deformable, when the plurality of legs 124 are placed on the ground, it is possible to reduce vibrations transmitted from the plurality of legs 124 to the user of the rod-shaped body 4 via the table 114 and the rod-shaped body 202. This improves the walking stability of the user and also reduces the impact on the user.

[0066] [Changing the Posture of Rod-Shaped Body with Support] Like the rod-shaped body 3 of the third embodiment, the rod-shaped body 4 can be changed from the second initial posture to the second bent posture, allowing the rod-shaped body 202 to be made compact. This prevents the rod-shaped body 202 from getting in the way of the user of the rod-shaped body 4. When the rod-shaped body 202 is compact, for example, it becomes more convenient for the user to store the rod-shaped body 4 in a desired location compared to when the rod-shaped body 202 is not compact.

[0067] Fifth Embodiment [Configuration of Rod-Shaped Body with Support] Next, a rod-shaped body 5 with support (hereinafter referred to as rod-shaped body 5) according to a fifth embodiment will be described with reference to Figures 14 to 16 as appropriate. Figure 14 is a front view showing an example of the configuration of the rod-shaped body 5. Figure 15 is a side view of the rod-shaped body 5 of Figure 14 as seen in the X1 direction, and Figure 16 is a side view of the rod-shaped body 5 of Figure 14 as seen in the X2 direction. In the following description of the fifth embodiment, similar components to those in the first embodiment will be denoted by similar reference numerals, and their description will be omitted or simplified.

[0068] The rod-shaped body 3 has a support 10 , a rod-shaped body 205 , and a posture maintaining mechanism 305 .

[0069] (Rod-Shaped Body) The rod-shaped body 205 is a walking stick and is configured to be bendable as described below. The rod-shaped body 205 has a first portion 215 and a second portion 22.

[0070] The first portion 215 has a pillar 215a and a joint portion 21b. The pillar 215a extends in the Z-axis direction and is cylindrical. The joint portion 21b is provided at one end of the pillar 215a. The other end of the pillar 215a is joined to the upper surface 11A of the table 11. There are no particular limitations on the means for joining the pillar 215a to the upper surface 11A, but a joining means using an adhesive is typically adopted. Note that the cross-sectional shape of the pillar 215a along the X-Y plane is typically circular, but is not limited to this and may be other shapes such as rectangular.

[0071] 15 and 16, the columnar body 215a has a recess 215R and an opening 215H. The recess 215R is a hole extending in the Z-axis direction and accommodates a part of the plate-like portion 315B described later. The opening 215H is a through-hole that communicates with the internal space of the recess 215R.

[0072] (Posture Maintenance Mechanism) The posture maintenance mechanism 305 has a stopper and a spring 315S. The stopper is made up of a plate-shaped portion 315B, a lever 315L, and a protrusion 315P. The plate-shaped portion 315B extends in the Z-axis direction and is provided within the recess 215R. The plate-shaped portion 315B abuts against the inner surface of the recess 215R facing the Y2 direction when the rod-shaped body 5 is in the upright position shown in FIGS. 14 to 16 (hereinafter referred to as the third initial position) and the third bent position (see FIG. 17D), which will be described later.

[0073] The lever 315L protrudes in the Y2 direction from the plate-shaped portion 315B. The lever 315L passes through the opening 215H. The protrusion 315P protrudes in the Y1 direction from one end of the plate-shaped portion 315B. The lever 315L and the protrusion 315P are configured integrally with the plate-shaped portion 315B. In other words, the stopper according to the fifth embodiment is an integrated member of the lever 315L, the protrusion 315P, and the plate-shaped portion 315B. In the following description of the fifth embodiment, this integrated member will be referred to as the "stopper."

[0074] 15 and 16, the spring 315S is provided between the inner surface of the recess 215R and the plate-shaped portion 315B, and is connected to the inner surface and the plate-shaped portion 315B. The spring 315S biases the plate-shaped portion 315B in the Y1 direction. When the rod-shaped body 5 takes the third initial position, the protrusion 315P biases the plate-shaped portion 315B in the Y1 direction by the spring 315S, thereby causing the notches 21N and 22N, which communicate with each other in the X-axis direction, to come into contact with each other. １ This restricts the rotation of the second portion 22 about the rotation axis X, and the third initial position of the rod-shaped body 5 is maintained.

[0075] When the rod-shaped body 5 is in the third bent position, the plate-shaped portion 315B is biased in the Y1 direction by the spring 315S, and the protrusion 315P is bent in the X-axis direction. ２This restricts the rotation of the second portion 22 about the rotation axis X, and the third bent position of the rod-shaped body 5 is maintained.

[0076] 17 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the change in the position of the rod-shaped body 5. The procedure for changing the position of the rod-shaped body 5 will be described below.

[0077] As shown in Fig. 17A, the user of the rod-shaped body 5 pulls the lever 315L of the stopper in the Y2 direction, moving the protrusion 315P in the Y2 direction. As a result, as shown in Fig. 17B, the protrusion 315P is inserted into the notches 21N and 22N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. １ to fall out.

[0078] Next, as shown in FIG. 17C, the user of the rod-shaped body 5 rotates the second portion 22 clockwise by 90° as viewed in the X2 direction, so that the notches 21N and 22N ２ Next, the user of the rod-shaped body 5 releases the lever 315L and moves the stopper in the Y1 direction. As a result, as shown in FIG. 17D, the protrusion 315P moves to the notches 21N and 22N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. ２ , and the rod-shaped body 5 assumes the third bent position.

[0079] When rod-shaped body 205 is in the third bent position, rod-shaped body 205 maintains its bent state and becomes compact. As a result, rod-shaped body 205 does not get in the way of the user. When rod-shaped body 205 becomes compact, for example, it becomes more convenient for the user to store rod-shaped body 5 in a desired location compared to when rod-shaped body 205 is not compact.

[0080] <Sixth embodiment> [Configuration of rod-shaped body with support] Fig. 18 is a front view showing an example of the configuration of a rod-shaped body 6 with support (hereinafter referred to as rod-shaped body 6) according to a sixth embodiment. Fig. 19 is a side view of the rod-shaped body 6 in Fig. 18 as seen in the X1 direction, and Fig. 20 is a side view of the rod-shaped body 6 in Fig. 18 as seen in the X2 direction.

[0081] The rod-shaped body 6 has a support 16 , a rod-shaped body 26 , and a posture maintaining mechanism 36 .

[0082] 21 is a plan view of the rod-shaped body 6 as viewed in the Z1 direction. The support 16 has a table 161 and a plurality of legs 162. The table 161 has a triangular appearance when the rod-shaped body 6 is viewed along the Z-axis direction, and has an upper surface 161A on the Z1 direction side (vertically upward side) and a lower surface 161B on the Z2 direction side (vertically downward side).

[0083] The plurality of legs 162 are provided on the underside 161B of the table 161 and protrude from the underside 161B in the Z2 direction. As shown in FIG. 21 , the plurality of legs 162 are provided at each corner of the table 161. Note that the external shape of the table 161 when the rod-shaped body 6 is viewed along the Z-axis direction is not limited to a triangular shape, and may be, for example, a rectangular shape. In this case, the legs 162 may be provided at each corner of the rectangular table 161. This results in four contact points between the rod-shaped body 6 and the ground, improving the walking stability of the user of the rod-shaped body 6 compared to when there are fewer than four legs.

[0084] The table 161 and the multiple legs 162 are integrally formed. The integral body of the table 161 and the multiple legs 162 is made of an elastic material. This allows the integral body to be elastically deformable, so that when the rod-shaped body 26 tilts, the table 161 deforms while the multiple legs 162 remain in contact with the ground. The elastic material is not particularly limited, but may be at least one of a urethane material, soft rubber, and elastomer, for example. Note that the material constituting the integral body of the table 161 and the multiple legs 162 is not limited to a urethane material, soft rubber, or elastomer, and is not particularly limited as long as it is an elastic material that allows the integral body to exhibit elasticity.

[0085] If the plurality of legs 162 are elastically deformable, when the plurality of legs 162 are in contact with the ground, it is possible to reduce vibrations transmitted from the plurality of legs 162 to the user of the rod-shaped body 6 via the table 161 and the rod-shaped body 26. This improves the walking stability of the user of the rod-shaped body 6 and also reduces the impact on the user.

[0086] (Rod-shaped body) The rod-shaped body 26 is a walking stick, and is configured to be bendable in two stages as described below. The rod-shaped body 26 has a first portion 261, a second portion 262, and a third portion 263. The first portion 261 has a pillar-shaped body 261a and a joint portion 261b. The pillar-shaped body 261a extends in the Z-axis direction and is configured in a cylindrical shape. Note that the cross-sectional shape of the pillar-shaped body 261a along the X-Y plane is not limited to a circle, and may be other shapes such as a rectangle.

[0087] One end of the pillar 261a is joined to the upper surface 161A of the table 161. There are no particular limitations on the means for joining the pillar 261a to the upper surface 161A, but a joining means using an adhesive is typically adopted. A joint 261b is provided at the other end of the pillar 261a.

[0088] The joint portion 261b is annular and has a dimension in the X-axis direction smaller than the diameter of the columnar body 261a. As shown in Fig. 19, the joint portion 261b has a through-hole 261H. The joint portion 261b also has a notch 261N that opens in the Y2 direction.

[0089] 19 and 20, the columnar body 261a has a recess 261R and an opening 261h. The recess 261R is a hole extending in the Z-axis direction and accommodates a part of the plate-like portion 361 (described later). The opening 261h is a through-hole that communicates with the internal space of the recess 261R.

[0090] The second portion 262 has a pillar-shaped body 262a, a joint portion 262b, and a joint portion 262c. The pillar-shaped body 262a extends in the Z-axis direction and is configured in a cylindrical shape when the rod-shaped body 6 is in the upright position shown in Figures 18 to 20 (hereinafter referred to as the fourth initial position). Note that the cross-sectional shape of the pillar-shaped body 262a along the X-Y plane when the rod-shaped body 6 is in the fourth initial position is typically circular, but is not limited to this and may be other shapes such as rectangular.

[0091] The joint 262b is provided at one end of the columnar body 262a. The joint 262b is configured in an annular shape and has a dimension in the X-axis direction smaller than the diameter of the columnar body 262a. When the rod-shaped body 6 takes the fourth initial position, the joint 262b has a notch 262N opening in the Y2 direction as shown in FIG. １and a notch 262N opening in the Z2 direction. ２ Notch 262N １ When the rod-shaped body 6 takes the fourth initial position, as shown in FIG. 18, the notch 261N of the joint portion 261b communicates with the notch 261N in the X-axis direction.

[0092] 20, the joint portion 262b has a through-hole 262h. The through-hole 262h communicates with the through-hole 261H of the joint portion 261b in the X-axis direction. The rotation axis x2 passes through the through-holes 261H and 262h, which communicate with each other. With this configuration, the second portion 262 is connected to the first portion 261 via the rotation axis x2 and is rotatable around the X-axis with the rotation axis x2 as the center.

[0093] The joint portion 262c is provided at the other end of the columnar body 262a. The joint portion 262c is configured in an annular shape, and its dimension in the X-axis direction is smaller than the diameter of the columnar body 262a. When the rod-shaped body 6 is in the fourth initial position, as shown in FIG. 19 , the joint portion 262c has a notch 262N that opens in the Y2 direction. Furthermore, as shown in the same figure, the joint portion 262c has a through-hole 262H.

[0094] 19 and 20, the columnar body 262a has a through-hole 262R extending in the Z-axis direction. A plate-like portion 361, which will be described later, passes through the through-hole 262R.

[0095] The third portion 263 has a pillar-shaped body 263a, a joint portion 263b, and a grip portion 263c. The pillar-shaped body 263a extends in the Z-axis direction and is configured in a cylindrical shape when the rod-shaped body 6 is in the fourth initial position. Note that the cross-sectional shape of the pillar-shaped body 263a along the X-Y plane when the rod-shaped body 6 is in the fourth initial position is typically circular, but is not limited to this and may be other shapes such as rectangular.

[0096] The joint portion 263b is provided at one end of the columnar body 263a. The joint portion 263b is configured in an annular shape and has a dimension in the X-axis direction smaller than the diameter of the columnar body 263a. When the rod-shaped body 6 takes the fourth initial position, the joint portion 263b has a notch 263N opening in the Y2 direction as shown in FIG. １ and a notch 263N opening in the Z2 direction. ２ Notch 263N１ When the rod-shaped body 6 takes the fourth initial position, as shown in FIG. 18, the notch 262N of the joint portion 262c communicates with the notch 262N in the X-axis direction.

[0097] 20 , the joint portion 263b has a through-hole 263H. The through-hole 263H communicates with the through-hole 262H of the joint portion 262c in the X-axis direction. The rotation axis x1 passes through the through-holes 262H, 263H that communicate with each other. With this configuration, the third portion 263 is connected to the second portion 262 via the rotation axis x1 and is rotatable around the X-axis with the rotation axis x1 as the center.

[0098] The grip portion 263c is provided at the other end of the columnar body 263a. The grip portion 263c functions as a handle for the rod-shaped body 6. The grip portion 263c is the portion that is held by a user who handles the rod-shaped body 6.

[0099] (Posture Maintenance Mechanism) The posture maintenance mechanism 36 has a stopper and springs 365 and 366. The stopper is made up of a plate-shaped portion 361, a lever 362, and protrusions 363 and 364. As shown in Figures 19 and 20, the plate-shaped portion 361 extends in the Z-axis direction, a portion of which is housed in the recess 261R, and which passes through the through-hole 262R.

[0100] There are no particular limitations on the material that constitutes the plate-shaped portion 361. However, it is preferable that the plate-shaped portion 361 be made of, for example, a flexible material so that it can deform in response to the rotation of the second portion 262 and the third portion 263.

[0101] The lever 362 protrudes in the Y2 direction from the plate-shaped portion 361 and passes through the opening 261h. The protrusion 363 protrudes in the Y1 direction from the center of the plate-shaped portion 361 in the X-axis direction. The protrusion 364 protrudes from one end of the plate-shaped portion 361. The lever 362 and the protrusions 363 and 364 are configured integrally with the plate-shaped portion 361. In other words, the stopper according to the sixth embodiment is an integrated member of the plate-shaped portion 361, the lever 362, and the protrusions 363 and 364. In the following description of the sixth embodiment, this integrated member will be referred to as a "stopper."

[0102] 19 and 20 , the spring 365 is provided between the inner surface of the recess 261R and the plate-shaped portion 361, and is connected to the inner surface and the plate-shaped portion 361. The spring 365 biases the plate-shaped portion 361 in the Y1 direction. The spring 366 is provided between the inner surface of the through-hole 262R and the plate-shaped portion 361, and is connected to the inner surface and the plate-shaped portion 361, as shown in the same figures. The spring 366 biases the plate-shaped portion 361 in the Y1 direction when the rod-shaped body 6 takes the fourth initial position, and biases the plate-shaped portion 361 in the Z2 direction when the rod-shaped body 6 takes a fourth bent position (see FIG. 22D ), which will be described later.

[0103] When the rod-shaped body 6 takes the fourth initial position, the protrusion 363 is in contact with the notches 261N and 262N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. １ The protrusion 364 always fits into the notches 262N and 263N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. １ This restricts the rotation of the second part 262 about the rotation axis x2 and the rotation of the third part 263 about the rotation axis x1, thereby maintaining the fourth initial position of the rod-shaped body 6.

[0104] When the rod-shaped body 6 is in the fourth bent position, the protrusion 363 is bent in the X-axis direction. ２ The protrusion 364 always fits into the notches 262N and 263N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. ２ This restricts the rotation of the second portion 262 about the rotation axis x2 and the rotation of the third portion 263 about the rotation axis x1, thereby maintaining the fourth bent posture of the rod-shaped body 6.

[0105] [Changing the Posture of Rod-Shaped Body with Support] Fig. 22 is an explanatory diagram for explaining changing the posture of the rod-shaped body 6. The procedure for changing the posture of the rod-shaped body 6 will be described below.

[0106] As shown in Fig. 22A, the user of the rod-shaped body 6 pulls the lever 362 in the Y2 direction to move the stopper in the Y2 direction. As a result, as shown in Fig. 22B, the protrusion 363 moves in the X-axis direction to the notches 261N and 262N １ The protrusion 364 is disengaged from the notches 262N and 263N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. １ to fall out.

[0107] Next, as shown in FIG. 22C, the user of the rod-shaped body 6 rotates the second portion 262 and the third portion 263 clockwise by 90° as viewed in the X2 direction, so that the notches 261N and 262N ２ Next, the user of the rod-shaped body 6 further rotates the third portion 263 clockwise by 90° as viewed in the X2 direction, and aligns the notches 262N and 263N. ２ and are connected in the X-axis direction.

[0108] Next, the user of the rod-shaped body 6 releases the lever 362, moves the stopper in the Y1 direction, and moves the protrusion 363 in the X-axis direction to the notches 261N and 262N that communicate with each other. ２ The protrusion 364 is fitted into the notches 262N and 263N that communicate with each other in the X-axis direction. ２ As a result, the rod-shaped body 6 is placed in the fourth bent position.

[0109] When rod-shaped body 6 is in the fourth bent position, rod-shaped body 26 maintains its two-stage bent state and becomes compact. As a result, rod-shaped body 26 does not get in the way of the user of rod-shaped body 6. When rod-shaped body 26 becomes compact, for example, it becomes more convenient for the user to store rod-shaped body 6 in a desired location compared to when rod-shaped body 26 is not compact.

[0110] While the present invention has been described above with reference to exemplary embodiments, it is not limited to the above-described exemplary embodiments and various modifications may be made. Specific exemplary modifications of the above-described exemplary embodiments are described below.

[0111] <Variation 1> In the above embodiment, the stoppers 32, 322, 323 are configured to be exposed to the outside, but this is not limited to this, and they may be configured not to be exposed to the outside by being enclosed by other members that constitute the rod-shaped body with support.

[0112] <Modification 2> Figures 23 and 24 are diagrams showing configuration examples of the joints 21b, 222c, and 262c according to a modification. In the above embodiment, the shapes of the notches 21N, 222n, and 262N of the joints 21b, 222c, and 262c when viewed along the X-axis direction are rectangular, but this is not limiting. For example, the shapes of the notches 21N, 222n, and 262N of the joints 21b, 222c, and 262c when viewed along the X-axis direction may be U-shaped as shown in Figure 23 or triangular as shown in Figure 24.

[0113] 25 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the joints 22b, 222b, 223b, 262b, and 263b according to a modification. １ , 222N １ , 223N １ , 262N １ , 263N １ For example, the shape of the notch 22N when the joints 22b, 222b, 223b, 262b, and 263b are viewed along the X-axis direction is １ , 222N １ , 223N １ , 262N １ , 263N １ 25, the shape of the notch 22N of the joint portion 22b, 222b, 223b, 262b, 263b of the above embodiment when viewed along the X-axis direction may be U-shaped. ２ , 222N ２ , 223N ２ , 262N ２ , 263N ２ For example, the shape of the notch 22N when the joints 22b, 222b, 223b, 262b, and 263b are viewed along the X-axis direction is ２ , 222N ２ , 223N ２ , 262N ２ , 263N ２ The shape of the groove may be U-shaped as shown in FIG.

[0114] 26 is a diagram showing an example of the configuration of the joints 22b, 222b, 223b, 262b, and 263b according to a fourth modification. １ , 222N １ , 223N １ , 262N １ , 263N １ For example, the shape of the notch 22N when the joints 22b, 222b, 223b, 262b, and 263b are viewed along the X-axis direction is １ , 222N １ , 223N １ , 262N １ , 263N １ 26, the shape of the notch 22N of the joint portion 22b, 222b, 223b, 262b, 263b of the above embodiment when viewed along the X-axis direction. ２ , 222N ２ , 223N ２ , 262N ２ , 263N ２ For example, the shape of the notch 22N when the joints 22b, 222b, 223b, 262b, and 263b are viewed along the X-axis direction is ２ , 222N ２ , 223N ２ , 262N ２ , 263N ２ The shape of the groove may be triangular, as shown in FIG.

[0115] 3. Supplementary Note: While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to such examples. It is clear that a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can conceive of various modifications or alterations within the scope of the technical ideas described in the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0116] For example, the rod-shaped bodies 20, 26, 202, and 205 illustrated in the above embodiments are walking sticks, but are not limited to this. The rod-shaped bodies 20, 26, 202, and 205 may also be, for example, umbrellas or parasols, the poles of beach umbrellas, flagpoles, flagpoles, walking sticks or sports sticks, walking sticks, sticks, crutches, stocks, poles for tents or ashtrays, poles, canes, or Lofstrand crutches (arm rests).

[0117] Furthermore, the effects described herein are merely descriptive or exemplary and are not limiting, meaning that the present invention may exhibit other effects in addition to or in place of the above-described effects that would be apparent to a person skilled in the art from the description of this specification.

[0118] 4. Supplementary Notes The following aspects can be understood from the above-described exemplary embodiments.

[0119] A rod-shaped body with a support according to one aspect (Aspect 1) of the present invention comprises a table having a vertically upper surface and a vertically lower surface, and having a triangular or rectangular shape when viewed vertically, and a support having a plurality of legs provided at each corner of the lower surface; a rod-shaped body which is an umbrella, walking stick, walking stick or stock and is joined to the upper surface, the rod-shaped body being configured to be bendable; and a posture maintaining mechanism which maintains the bent posture of the rod-shaped body.

[0120] According to Aspect 1, the bent state of the rod-shaped body is maintained by the posture maintaining mechanism. This makes the rod-shaped body compact, and the rod-shaped body does not get in the way of the user of the rod-shaped body with support device. When the rod-shaped body is compact, for example, it is more convenient for the user to store the rod-shaped body with support device in a desired location than when the rod-shaped body with support device is not compact.

[0121] According to a specific example (Aspect 2) of Aspect 1, the rod-shaped body is configured to be bendable in two stages, and the posture maintaining mechanism maintains the rod-shaped body in a posture bent in two stages. According to Aspect 2, the posture maintaining mechanism maintains the rod-shaped body in a two-stage bent state. This makes the rod-shaped body more compact, making the rod-shaped body less of a hindrance to the user of the rod-shaped body with support device. When the rod-shaped body is more compact, for example, it is more convenient for the user to store the rod-shaped body with support device in a desired location compared to when the rod-shaped body with support device is not compact or when the rod-shaped body is bent in one stage.

[0122] According to a specific example (Aspect 3) of Aspects 1 or 2, the table and the plurality of legs are configured to be elastically deformable. When the plurality of legs are elastically deformable, vibrations transmitted from the plurality of legs to a user of the rod-shaped body with support device via the table and the rod-shaped body when the legs are placed on the ground can be reduced. This improves the walking stability of the user and reduces impact on the user.

[0123] According to a specific example (aspect 4) of aspect 3, the table and the plurality of legs are made of an elastic material.

[0124] 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6... Rod-shaped body with support 10, 16, 102, 104... Support 11, 112, 114, 161... Table 12, 122, 124, 162... Leg 20, 26, 202, 205... Rod-shaped body 30, 36, 302, 305... Posture maintenance mechanism

Claims

1. A rod-shaped body with a support, comprising: a table having a vertically upper top surface and a vertically lower bottom surface, the shape of which is triangular or rectangular when viewed vertically; a support having a plurality of legs provided at each corner of the bottom surface; a rod-shaped body which is an umbrella, walking stick, walking stick or stock and which is joined to the top surface, the rod-shaped body being configured to be bendable; and a posture maintaining mechanism which maintains the bent posture of the rod-shaped body.

2. A rod-shaped body with support as described in claim 1, wherein the rod-shaped body is configured to be bendable in two stages, and the posture maintaining mechanism maintains the posture of the rod-shaped body bent in two stages.

3. A rod-shaped body with support as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the table and the plurality of legs are configured to be elastically deformable.

4. The rod-shaped body with support according to claim 3, wherein the table and the plurality of legs are made of an elastic material.

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