JP2000051048A - Umbrella stand - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent an umbrella from falling down when it is housed in a wound-up condition by arranging an intermediate supporting plate below an upper plate in an umbrella stand and boring insertion holes with a dimension prohibiting passage of a tip of a folded foldable umbrella and allowing passage of a non-foldable type umbrella in the intermediate supporting plate. SOLUTION: An umbrella stand is constructed of four supporting columns 10, an upper plate 12, a bottom plate 14, and an intermediate supporting plate 16. The umbrella stand can be folded down into a plane shape as the four supporting columns 10 are connected to the upper plate 12, the bottom plate 14 and the intermediate plate 16 via pins 18. On the surface of the upper plate 12, a plurality of umbrella insertion holes 20 are bored, and the diameter of the insertion hole 20 is set to be a slightly larger one for facilitating insertion of an umbrella. A plurality of insertion holes 22 are formed in the intermediate supporting plate 16 so as to be provided with a diameter prohibiting passage of the tip part of a foldable umbrella and allowing passage of a non-foldable type umbrella. In this way, any kind of umbrella such as a non-foldable type long umbrella and a double/triple foldable umbrella can be stably stored in a wound-up condition without respect to its sort.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an umbrella stand.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As shown in FIG. 13, a conventional umbrella stand includes a bottom plate (50) for receiving a lower end of an umbrella and a top frame (52) for supporting a handle portion of the umbrella.

There are two types of umbrellas: a non-foldable long umbrella and a two-stage or three-stage umbrella, which can be roughly classified into three types. Usually, the umbrella stand is used when it is raining or when the rain has stopped, and especially when a two-stage or three-stage folding umbrella is put into the umbrella stand, the umbrella stand is rarely properly folded. As shown in (5), as in the case of the long umbrella (54), it is often inserted simply in a closed state.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention] However, the conventional ceiling frame (5
In the case of an umbrella stand having 2), the long umbrella (54) and the two-stage folding umbrella (56) can be used without hindrance, but when a three-stage folding umbrella (58) is inserted. However, since the total length of the umbrella is short, there is a problem that the handle of the umbrella cannot be supported by the top frame (52), and the umbrella falls down or the cloth portion of the umbrella opens. When the fabric part of the umbrella is opened, when taking out from the umbrella stand, the umbrella bone gets caught on the lower surface of the top frame (52), etc.
It is difficult to remove the umbrella.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and includes a three-stage folding umbrella, regardless of the type of umbrella, taking out the umbrella simply in a closed state. An object of the present invention is to provide an umbrella stand that is easy and does not fall down even when folded and stored.

[0006]

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems as follows. (1) In an umbrella stand having an upper surface plate provided with an umbrella insertion port, an intermediate support plate is disposed below the upper surface plate, and the tip of the folding umbrella cannot be passed through the intermediate support plate when folded. And an insertion hole having a dimension through which a non-foldable umbrella can pass is formed.

(2) In an umbrella stand having an upper surface plate provided with an insertion port for an umbrella, a bottomed cylindrical portion extending downward is provided at the insertion port, and the bottom surface of the bottomed cylindrical portion is provided. In addition, an insertion hole having a dimension through which the tip of the folding umbrella cannot be passed when folded and through which a non-folded umbrella can pass is formed.

(3) In an umbrella stand having an upper surface plate provided with an umbrella insertion port, an intermediate support plate is provided below the upper surface plate, and a through hole is formed in the intermediate support plate. ,
An elastic flap is attached to the through hole, and the non-foldable umbrella can be inserted through the flap, and the folded umbrella at the time of folding, by the elastic force of the flap, on the surface of the flap of the through hole. To support.

(4) In the above item (1) or (3), at least the upper surface plate and the intermediate support plate are foldably connected.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, an embodiment of an umbrella stand according to the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of an umbrella stand according to the present invention.

The umbrella stand shown in FIG. 1 comprises four columns (10) erected at four corners, a top plate (12), a bottom plate (14), and an intermediate support plate (1).
6).

[0013] Four pillars (10), a top plate (12) and a bottom plate (14)
And the intermediate support plate (16), is connected by a pin (18),
As shown in FIG. 2, it can be folded.

A plurality of circular umbrella insertion holes (20) are formed in the surface of the upper plate (12), and these are formed so that the umbrella can be easily inserted as shown in FIG. It has a slightly larger diameter.

A circular insertion hole is provided in the surface of the intermediate support plate (16).
(22) are drilled, and as shown in FIG.
Is formed so that the tip of the folding umbrella at the time of folding cannot pass, and the non-folding umbrella can pass.

On the bottom plate (14), as shown in FIG.
A circular bottomed receiving part (24) with which the tip of the umbrella abuts is recessed to prevent the tip of the umbrella from leaning and to catch water droplets dripping from the umbrella cloth. ing.

Next, the operation of the umbrella stand of this embodiment configured as described above will be described.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a state in which an umbrella is stored in the umbrella stand of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the long umbrella (2
In the case of 6), the umbrella (26) is leaned against the insertion hole (22) of the intermediate support plate (16) through the insertion hole (20) of the upper surface plate (12).

In the case of a two-stage folding umbrella (28), the umbrella (28a) can be leaned against the umbrella stand with the umbrella cloth closed, and the folded umbrella (28b) can be leaned against the umbrella stand. Can also. That is, the folded umbrella (28b)
Since the tip cannot pass through the insertion hole (22) of the intermediate support plate (16), the umbrella (28b) is supported by the insertion hole (22), and from the top plate (12), the umbrella grip (30) Can be kept in a protruding state. Also, the umbrella bone is inserted into the slot (2
Since it does not catch on the lower surface of (0), it does not become difficult to take out.

In the case of a three-stage folding umbrella (32), like the two-stage folding umbrella, with the umbrella cloth closed, the umbrella (32) is closed.
Not only can a) be leaned, but also an umbrella (32b) in a folded state can be leaned. Also in this case, since the umbrella bone does not catch on the lower surface of the insertion port (20), it is not difficult to remove it.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the upper surface plate
(12) Between the bottom plate (14) and the intermediate support plate (16) having an insertion hole (22) through which the tip of the folding umbrella cannot pass when folded, regardless of the type of umbrella In addition, the umbrella can be easily taken out of the umbrella stand with the umbrella closed, and the folding umbrella of the three-stage type does not fall down when stored in the folded state.

Next, another embodiment of the umbrella stand according to the present invention will be described. Note that members having the same functions as those of the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description will be omitted.

FIG. 7 shows a second embodiment. In this umbrella stand, a top frame (31) formed in a frame shape is provided instead of the top plate (12) in the above-described embodiment, and the bottom plate (3
3) is different in that a circular receiving portion is not provided.
According to this, the structure of the umbrella stand can be simplified.

FIG. 8 shows a third embodiment.
The umbrella stand of the description is shown. As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, without disposing an intermediate support plate, a cylindrical portion (36) having a peripheral wall (35) also serving as an insertion port is formed on an upper surface plate (34). This is different from the above-described embodiment. Another difference is that the bottom plate (38) does not have a circular receiving portion.

On the lower surface of the cylindrical portion (36), the first and second
An insertion hole (39) similar to that of the third embodiment is provided, so that the tip of the folding umbrella at the time of folding cannot pass, and has a size that allows a non-folding umbrella to pass.

Further, the upper surface plate (34) is supported by a pair of left and right legs (40) (40) connected in an X-shape without using a column. According to the embodiment of FIG. 8, since the cylindrical portion (36) is formed on the upper surface plate (34), a situation where two or more umbrellas are erroneously inserted from one insertion port is prevented. There is an advantage that can be prevented.

FIG. 9 shows a fourth embodiment.
It is a modification of the umbrella stand described. The embodiment of FIG. 9 differs from the third embodiment only in that the tubular portion (42) is formed in a square shape and is supported by a plate-like column (44) that stands upright. .

FIGS. 10 and 11 show a fifth embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is different from the first embodiment in that the intermediate support plate (45)
A relatively large diameter through-hole (46), and the through-hole (46)
Rubber flap with elasticity that can be deformed downward
The difference is that (47) is attached. The flap (47) is cut radially so that a long umbrella can be inserted downward from the center.

On the other hand, in the case of an umbrella having a large tip, such as a folding umbrella, the elastic force of the flap (47) prevails to prevent the umbrella from sinking below, so that the umbrella can be sunk from the top plate (not shown). The umbrella can be easily pulled out of the umbrella stand to keep the handle of the umbrella protruding.

In the fifth embodiment, the flap (47) is attached to the through hole (46) formed in the intermediate support plate (45).
Similar effects can be obtained even if the flaps are attached to the bottom surfaces of the cylindrical portions (38) and (42) without disposing the intermediate support plate as in the embodiment of FIGS. 8 and 9.

In the embodiment described above, the bottom plate is provided below the intermediate support plate. However, as shown in the umbrella stand of FIG. The umbrella stand installation surface may be a receiving portion at the tip of the umbrella.

[0032]

According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained. (a) According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the intermediate support plate having the insertion hole through which the tip of the folding umbrella cannot be passed at the time of folding is disposed, the three-stage folding umbrella is stored in a folded state. However, the umbrella does not fall inside the umbrella stand.

(B) According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the cylindrical portion into which the umbrella is inserted is formed on the upper surface plate, a situation where two or more umbrellas are erroneously inserted from one insertion port is prevented. Can be prevented.

(C) According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the elastic flap is attached to the through hole of the intermediate support plate, it is possible to insert the non-foldable umbrella through the flap to the bottom plate and at the time of folding. Can be supported on the surface of the flap by the elastic force of the flap, and the umbrella can be prevented from falling inside the umbrella stand even when the three-stage umbrella is stored in a folded state.

(D) According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the top plate and the intermediate support plate are foldably connected to each other, the umbrella stand main body can be folded, and the convenience in storage is improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an umbrella stand according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state where the umbrella stand of FIG. 1 is folded.

FIG. 3 is a schematic sectional view of an insertion port in an upper plate of the umbrella stand of FIG. 1;

4 is a schematic sectional view of an insertion hole in an intermediate support plate of the umbrella stand of FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a schematic sectional view of a receiving portion of a bottom plate of the umbrella stand of FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a front view showing a use state of the umbrella stand of FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an umbrella stand according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing an umbrella stand according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an umbrella stand according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a schematic plan view near an intermediate support plate in an umbrella stand according to a fifth embodiment.

FIG. 11 is a schematic sectional view of a through hole in an intermediate support plate of the umbrella stand in FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a modification of the umbrella stand of the first embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a conventional umbrella stand.

FIG. 14 is a front view showing a usage state of a conventional umbrella stand.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (10) Support (12) Top plate (14) Bottom plate (16) Intermediate support plate (18) Pin (20) Slot (22) Insertion hole (24) Receiver (26) Long umbrella (28) (28a) (28b) Two-stage folding umbrella (30) Grip (31) Top frame (32) (32a) (32b) Three-stage folding umbrella (33) Bottom plate (34) Top plate (35) Perimeter wall (36) Tube (38) Bottom plate (39) Insertion hole (40) Leg (42) Cylindrical part (44) Post (45) Top plate (46) Through hole (47) Flap

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. An umbrella stand having an upper surface plate provided with an umbrella insertion port, wherein an intermediate support plate is provided below the upper surface plate, and a tip of the folding umbrella when folded is placed on the intermediate support plate. An umbrella stand characterized by having an insertion hole that cannot pass through and has a dimension that allows passage of an unfoldable umbrella. 2. An umbrella stand having an upper surface plate provided with an umbrella insertion port, wherein a bottomed cylindrical portion extending downward is provided at the insertion port, and a bottomed cylindrical portion is provided on the bottom surface of the bottomed cylindrical portion. An umbrella stand, characterized in that an insertion hole having a size such that a tip of a folding umbrella cannot be passed through when folded and a non-folding umbrella can pass is formed. 3. An umbrella stand having an upper surface plate provided with an umbrella insertion port, wherein an intermediate support plate is provided below the upper surface plate, and a through hole is formed in the intermediate support plate. An elastic flap is attached to the through hole, and the non-foldable umbrella can be inserted through the flap, and the folded umbrella at the time of folding, by the elastic force of the flap, on the surface of the flap of the through hole. Umbrella stand characterized by being supported by. 4. The umbrella stand according to claim 1, wherein at least the top plate and the intermediate support plate are foldably connected.