Weighted cover for supporting parasols

Abstract

The present invention relates to a weighted cover for supporting parasols, comprising a fabric body having a zipper (2) on two opposing sides and security means (3) for preventing the unauthorised opening of same. The weighted cover is configured to be placed around the pole of a parasol.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] Weighted cover for umbrella stand

[0003] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The invention, as the title of this descriptive document states, is a weighted cover for umbrella stands. It is an innovation that offers advantages previously unknown within current techniques.

[0005] TECHNICAL SECTOR

[0006] The present invention falls within the sector of everyday needs, especially in personal items or travel articles, in the classification of personal or domestic objects, as well as in constituent parts of umbrellas, specifically in fastening or closing devices.

[0007] Similarly, it falls under the section for walking sticks, umbrellas or parasols, fans or similar items for ladies.

[0008] STATE OF THE ART

[0009] The present invention arises from the fact that, when people go to the beach, simply staking the umbrella in the ground is often not enough to prevent it from moving or flying away in the wind, which can pose a risk to others.

[0010] Furthermore, in order for people to protect their belongings, they must remain close to the umbrella, which complicates the enjoyment of the beach, especially if they are accompanied, since they have to take turns watching them and if they are alone they have to leave them unprotected.

[0011] Accordingly, this invention provides a weighted cover for the umbrella stand that allows the umbrella to be secured effectively in the sand, preventing it from moving or being blown away by the wind, thus reducing the risk of accidents and protecting your belongings.

[0012] 2 Currently, there is no known existence of any weighted cover for umbrella support that presents structural and constitutive technical characteristics equal or similar to those described in this descriptive report, as claimed.

[0013] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0014] The object of the present invention is the creation of a weighted cover for umbrella supports that provides a notable innovation within its field of application in the current state of the art, the characterizing details that make it possible being conveniently included in the final claims that accompany this description.

[0015] The present invention relates to a weighted cover for fixing umbrellas to the ground, which comprises a weighted cover with a zipper and safety means to protect the user's belongings inside, such that this weighted cover is placed around the mast of the umbrella, once the mast has been stuck in the sand, for the purpose of preventing it from being detached by strong gusts of wind or carried away by someone else.

[0016] This innovation addresses the problem of umbrella instability, while also providing a secure space to store personal belongings, eliminating the need to constantly monitor them and allowing you to enjoy the beach with greater peace of mind.

[0017] This cover is beneficial, especially for those looking to effectively secure their beach umbrella and protect their personal belongings.

[0018] The cover is preferably designed with a conical shape that includes a top opening to fit the umbrella stem. However, it could also have another shape, such as a cylindrical one...

[0019] The cover features a bottom section that surrounds its lower edge, creating an interior space that can be filled with sand, gravel, or similar material to add weight and increase the umbrella's stability. This interior space can also be used to store the user's personal belongings, keeping them secure. The weighted cover incorporates a longitudinal zipper with a locking mechanism to prevent unauthorized opening. In one embodiment, the locking system consists of a set of retaining rings positioned equidistantly on one side of the zipper, without interfering with its operation.In this embodiment, the safety means include a flap that overlaps the zipper, with eyelets through which the fastening rings pass, allowing the passage of an elongated closing mechanism, such as a chain or braided cable, preferably with a thickened end that cannot pass through the fastening rings.

[0020] The elongated locking mechanism can also be attached at one end to the case, for example at the bottom of the zipper, where we find another steel cable, which allows the attachment of other larger belongings, such as a chair, sports shoes, backpack... while its free end is passed between the fastening rings and secured at the other end of the zipper by means of a hooking mechanism, like a padlock connected to a ring on the zipper.

[0021] The flap can be secured over the zipper using fasteners such as hook and loop tape placed along the edges adjacent to the zipper and the flap.

[0022] The preferred embodiment of the weighted cover also features a means of attachment, such as a strong cord, which is tied to the parasol to prevent it from being lifted in strong winds, thus ensuring safety and comfort on the beach.

[0023] This cover also allows for the integration of a suitably sized cooler and, once emptied of sand, can carry a parasol, personal items, and a cooler of the appropriate size. This is achieved by placing the items to be carried inside the cover.

[0024] To use the weighted cover for the umbrella stand, the user must place it around the umbrella stand, making sure that the upper recess fits correctly.

[0025] Next, fill the inner bag with sand to add weight and stabilize the umbrella. Finally, store your belongings inside the cover, zip it closed, secure it with a padlock or similar lock, and enjoy the beach with complete peace of mind.

[0026] EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

[0027] To complete the description being made and in order to help in the better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by some figures in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented.

[0028] Figure 1 shows an internal perspective of the ballasted cover for the umbrella stand.

[0029] Figure 2 shows an external, open perspective of the ballasted cover for the umbrella stand.

[0030] Figure 3 shows an external, closed-off perspective of the ballasted cover for the umbrella stand.

[0031] Figure 4 shows the auxiliary elements.

[0032] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION.

[0033] The weighted cover for the umbrella stand, the subject of this invention, is characterized by comprising a fabric body with a zipper (2) on two opposite sides and security means (3) designed to protect the user's belongings inside. This weighted cover (1) is placed on the stand, which is driven into the sand, of an umbrella, with the aim of preventing it from being detached due to strong gusts of wind or carried away by someone else.

[0034] In a preferred embodiment, the weighted case (1) has a conical shape with an upper cavity (1.1) that fits the umbrella support and a large internal space to protect personal belongings such as wallet, key and mobile phone.

[0035] The cover features a bottom section that wraps around its lower edge, creating an interior space that can be filled with sand, gravel, or similar material. This interior space can also be used as a secure storage area for belongings. The bottom section has a recess through which the pole passes. This recess can be fitted with a plug to seal it when the pole is removed from the umbrella, preventing items stored inside from falling out.

[0036] The weighted sleeve (1) may also have another shape, such as a cylindrical shape among others.

[0037] In another preferred embodiment, the zipper (2), arranged longitudinally in the weighted case (1), is equipped with retaining rings (2.1) equidistant on one edge, close to the teeth of the zipper (2), without interfering with its operation. The security means (3) also comprise a flap (3.1) that overlaps the zipper (2) and has eyelets (3.2) through which the retaining rings (2.1) pass, also allowing the passage of an elongated locking mechanism (3.3), such as a chain or braided cable or the like.

[0038] Preferably, the elongated locking mechanism (3.3) is attached at one end to the bottom of the zipper (2), while its free end passes between the clamping rings (2.1) and is secured to the top of the zipper (2) by means of a hooking mechanism (4), like a padlock hooked to a ring attached to the zipper (2).

[0039] Generally, the flap (3.1) is secured over the zipper (2) by means of fastening elements, such as hook and loop tape, which are placed along the edges adjacent to the zipper (2) and the flap (3.1).

[0040] Preferably, the weighted cover (1) also has a means of attachment (5), such as a chain, which allows the distance between the cavity and the umbrella itself to be adjusted. This means of attachment is attached to the umbrella to prevent it from being lifted in situations of strong winds, ensuring safety and comfort on the beach by preventing the umbrella from being displaced by the wind and posing a danger to others.

[0041] In another preferred embodiment, the weighted cover (1) allows the integration of a refrigerator of suitable dimensions and, once emptied of sand, has the capacity to carry the umbrella, personal items and the refrigerator, for which it may have handles and a closure of the upper passage of the stem.

[0042] In another embodiment, auxiliary elements (6) can be used to provide greater strength for securing the parasol mast. These auxiliary elements (6) are complementary pieces with a laminar structural configuration and a slight curvature. They are complementary along the area of ​​this curvature, creating an opening between the two pieces through which the parasol mast can be passed.Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to make its explanation more extensive so that any expert in the field may understand its scope and the advantages that derive from it, it being noted that, within its essentiality, it may be put into practice in other modes of embodiment that differ in detail from the one indicated as an example, and which will also achieve the protection sought provided that its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. Weighted cover for umbrella support, characterized in that it comprises a fabric body with a zipper (2) on two opposite sides and safety means (3) to prevent unauthorized opening, the weighted cover being configured to be placed around the mast of an umbrella.

2. Weighted cover for umbrella support, according to claim 1, characterized in that the weighted cover (1) has a conical shape with an upper cavity (1.1) that fits the stem or mast of the umbrella.

3. A weighted cover for the umbrella stand, according to claim 1, characterized by having a lower part that surrounds the lower edge thereof, which creates an interior space that can be filled with sand, gravel or the like.

4. Weighted cover for umbrella support, according to claim 3, characterized in that the lower part has a lower cavity through which the mast passes.

5. Weighted cover for umbrella stand, according to claim 1, characterized in that the safety means (3) of the zipper (2) are fastening rings (2.1) on an edge of the zipper (2), a flap (3.1) with respective eyelets for the passage of the fastening rings (2.1) and an elongated closing mechanism (3.3) passing through the fastening rings (2.1).

6. Weighted cover for umbrella stand, according to claim 5, characterized in that the flap (3.1) is secured over the zipper (2) by means of joining elements, such as hook and loop tape, which are placed in a coincident position along the edges adjacent to the zipper (2) and the flap (3.1).

7. Weighted cover for umbrella stand, according to claim 5, characterized in that the elongated closing mechanism (3.3) is attached at one end to the lower part of the zipper (2) while its free end comprises a hooking mechanism (4) to the zipper (2).

8. Weighted cover for umbrella support, according to claim 1, characterized in that it has a means of attaching (5) to the umbrella. 8 9. Weighted cover for umbrella support, according to claim 1, characterized in that the weighted cover (1) allows the integration of a refrigerator of dimensions suitable to the weighted cover (1).

10. Ballasted cover for umbrella support, according to claim 1, characterized in that it has auxiliary elements (6) which are complementary pieces with a laminar structural configuration and a certain curvature, such that they are complementary pieces in the area where said curvature is located, generating between the two pieces an opening through which the umbrella mast passes. 9

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