FR2877194A1 - Beach towel or by-product holding device for vacationer, has foldable arms pivoting on two axes and unfolded at certain degrees, where arms have overhang varying with respect to position of foldable leg to insert leg in sand and hold towel - Google Patents

Abstract

The device has a plate (A) for connecting foldable arms (C, D) and a foldable leg (B) into a single part. The arms pivot on two axes (E, F), and have a length unfolded at 180 degrees. The arms have overhang varying from 5 to 10 centimeters with respect to position of the leg, so that the leg is inserted in sand while permitting the arms to rest on a towel and to hold the towel on the sand.

Description

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  The present invention relates to a device for maintaining on sand or soft ground, any beach towel or the like.

  Today, no mechanical device can fix a towel or derivative on the sand, and therefore, the wind is a real problem for the holiday maker who is forced to use primary strategies if he wants to find his towel when returning from swimming.

  Our procedure, will avoid the user, to dirty his napkin with small piles of sand at each angle, or to go for pebbles, if he has the chance to find on the beach concerned.

  The device is in one foldable piece for easy transport.

  Different versions may be available to vary both the design, colors, but also the technical characteristics that will be adapted to the target consumer sought.

  For the high-end version, we can describe it as follows: A plate (A) allowing the assembly of a collapsible foot (B), intended to be driven into the ground, and two arms (C) and ( D) pivoting on two axes (E) + (F), representing a total unfolded length to 180 degrees ranging from 50 to 90 centimeters. (depending on models) A stop (G) allows a locking at 90 of the opening of the foot in unfolded mode, allowing an overhang of the arms on the towel, at least 50 millimeters.

  The appended drawings show the product under 3 aspects for this version of the device: * FIGURE 1: unfolded articulated foot and arms, with front view.

  * FIGURE 2: Unfolded foot and arms, with a view from above.

  * FIGURE 3: foot and arms folded, with profile view.

  For the simplest version of the device, the latter consists of a single piece, whose arms are connected to the central plate by a fixed type fixed hinges link, always allowing the opening of the arms in unfolded mode, but this Once again, the foot is fixed and no longer pivots. The axes have been removed, in favor of hinges allowing a complete molding of the part at one time.

  The appended drawings show the product in 3 aspects for this version of the device: FIG. 4: Unfolded arms, front view.

  FIGURE 5: folded arms, front view FIGURE 6: folded arms, profile view In order to save material, the arms and the foot may have a tapered appearance, since the resistance of the arm product is not impaired.

  The two devices, simple and upmarket, are characterized by the fact that they allow an overhang of the arms on the napkin, from 5 to 10 centimeters in unfolded position.

  The design of the devices may vary depending on the model, in more playful forms, especially at the arms, to decline different versions.

  The use of the product is extremely simple: just unfold the arms (and the foot for the high-end version) and plant it in the sand, without any additional 110 utensil for the establishment.

  The foot is planted at the upper and lower limits of the towel (it is advisable to have two devices), and the unfolded arms cover a few inches from the edge, top and bottom of the towel, preventing it from curl or move.

Claims (1)

3 2877194 Claims   1) Device for maintaining the ground, any beach towel or derived product, and declined in 2 versions whose technicality differs depending on the model.   The device will allow 180 opening of both arms, thanks to a system based on rotational axes, or hinges (depending on model), thus connecting the arms to the central plate.   The foot of the device may, depending on the model, be fixed or pivoting on an axis.   2) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises 2 folding arms, the overhang on the towel varies from 5 to 10 centimeters with respect to the location of the foot.   3) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a plate of shape and design that can vary, and connecting the arms and the foot in one and the same room, with or without assembly of said parts, depending on the version of model.