JP2000070024A - Umbrella having case, and case for storing umbrella - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a convenient case for storing an umbrella which is capable of storing the folded umbrella and hardly runs the risk of being lost, and provide the umbrella having the case. SOLUTION: A case is connected to a lower end of a handle part 2 of a folding type umbrella through a fitting piece 10. The case to which an inner cylinder 8 and an outer cylinder 9 are fitted, is expandable in the axial direction, and a folded umbrella can be stored inside the case when the case is expanded. The inner and outer cylinders 8, 9 to constitute the case are formed by connecting a pair of half-split bodies 8A, 8A and a pair of half-split bodies 9A, 9A to each other by elastic bodies 16, 20 along each circumferential direction so as to pull each other. The folded umbrella can be stored inside the case by expanding the diameter of the inner and outer cylinders 8, 9 against the elasticity of the elastic bodies 16, 20. When the umbrella is used, the case is at a lower part of the handle part 2 to form a grip.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a case capable of storing a foldable umbrella in a folded state, and a light-weight umbrella with the case.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, there has been known an umbrella used in the event of rain, which can be folded and carried in a bag or the like when not in use. Such an umbrella has a stretchable handle and a bendable frame extending radially from the upper end of the handle, and when not in use, bends the frame outward from the middle while reducing the handle. Folding and overall length can be reduced to less than half of the time of use. And this kind of umbrella comes with a bag-shaped cover made of synthetic fiber, etc.
The folded umbrella is put in the cover so that it can be carried.

[0003]

However, since such a cover is provided not as an integral part of the umbrella but separately, it is often lost after the umbrella is taken out.
For this reason, when using the umbrella, the cover may be tied to the handle of the umbrella, but this may impair the appearance and cause the cover to fall off during walking.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and a purpose thereof is to provide a simple case for storing an umbrella instead of a conventional cover and an umbrella with a case integrally provided with the case. Is provided.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides an umbrella having an extendable handle and being foldable, and a tubular shape for storing the umbrella in a folded state. The lower end of the handle of the umbrella is introduced from one end side of the case into the inside thereof and connected to the other end side of the case via a fixture, and the case is an inner cylinder. The outer cylinder and the outer cylinder are slidably fitted to each other in the axial direction so as to be expandable and contractable, and the inner and outer cylinders each have a pair of half bodies formed of an elastic body along its circumferential direction. An umbrella with a case characterized by being connected so as to attract each other is provided.

[0006] In a more preferred aspect, the present invention provides an umbrella having a stretchable handle and being foldable.
A cylindrical case for storing the umbrella in a folded state, wherein a lower end of the handle is provided with a fitting connected to a lower portion of the inside of the case, and the case is provided with the fitting. Has an outer cylinder connected to the outer cylinder and a slidable inner cylinder built in the outer cylinder, and is configured to be expandable and contractable in the axial direction. The outer cylinder and the inner cylinder each have a cylindrical shape formed of an elastic body along its circumferential direction. The present invention provides an umbrella with a case, wherein a pair of halves forming the following are connected so as to attract each other.

Further, the present invention relates to a cylindrical case for storing a folded umbrella having a stretchable handle portion in a folded state. The inner and outer cylinders are formed by connecting a pair of half halves each having a cylindrical shape with an elastic body along its circumferential direction so as to attract each other. An umbrella storage case is provided in which the handle of the umbrella is introduced from one end and the lower end of the handle is connected to one of the other ends of the inner and outer cylinders.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, FIG. 1 shows a preferred example of an umbrella with a case according to the present invention. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a collapsible umbrella. The umbrella 1 includes a stretchable handle 2 formed by sequentially fitting a plurality of pipes 2A, 2B,. And a framework 3 that opens and closes at the center. The handle 2 is provided with a vertically movable wheel 4 slidable along the axial direction thereof, and a fixed wheel 5 is attached to the upper end thereof.

On the other hand, the frame 3 has a receiving bone 3A connected at one end to the lifting wheel 4, a rib 3B connected to the receiving bone, a tip bone 3C connected to the rib, and one end connected to the fixed wheel 5 at the other end. It is composed of a supporting bone 3D that supports the middle of the receiving bone 3A, and an auxiliary bone 3E that connects the supporting bone 3D and the main bone 3B and regulates the swing of the main bone. Can swing at the positions of the coupling portions P1 to P5. When the hoisting wheel 4 is moved above the handle 2 as shown in FIG. 1, the skeleton 3 and the sheet 6 provided on the upper surface thereof are developed radially around the handle 2.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 7 denotes a cylindrical case, which forms a grip at the lower end of the handle 2 as shown in FIG. In particular, the umbrella 1 can be folded and stored inside the case 7.

FIG. 2 shows a state where the umbrella is folded. As shown in this figure, in order to fold the umbrella 1, first, the frame 3 is closed by lowering the elevating wheel 4 along the handle portion 2, and the tip bone 3C is further swung outward at the joint P3 with the parent bone 3B. After bending and then folding the sheet 6, the skeleton 3 is bound by a band (not shown) connected to the sheet 6. Then, by reducing the handle 2 in that state, the umbrella 1
Can be housed in the case 7 to which the lower end of the handle 2 is connected.

FIG. 3 shows a state where the umbrella is stored in a case.
As is apparent from this figure, the case 7 is constituted by the inner cylinder 8 and the outer cylinder 9. The inner cylinder 8 and the outer cylinder 9 are fitted to each other so as to be slidable in the axial direction, so that the case 7 can be expanded and contracted in the axial direction by the sliding operation between the inner cylinder 8 and the outer cylinder 9. In particular, the case 7 is designed to accommodate the folded umbrella 1 in the longest state. For example, inner cylinder 8
When the umbrella 1 is taken out by making the outer cylinder 9 and the outer umbrella 9 about half the length of the umbrella 1 minimized as shown in FIG. The inner tube 8 is drawn into the outer tube 9 so that the tip of the umbrella 1 can be pulled out. Moreover, when the umbrella 1 is in use, the case 7 can be kept in the shortest state to form a grip that does not impair the appearance of the case.

The umbrella 1 has the handle 2 introduced from one end of the case 7 and connected to the other end of the case.
In particular, in this example, in the case 7 in the extended state, the handle portion 2 is introduced from one end on the inner cylinder 8 side, and the lower end is connected to the inside of the other end on the outer cylinder 9 side. Reference numeral 10 denotes a fixture for connecting the lower end of the handle 2 to the inner peripheral surface of the outer cylinder 9.
The lower end of the handle 2 can be connected to the outer cylinder 9 to prevent the umbrella 1 and the case 7 from separating.

As is apparent from FIG. 3, a pair of upper lids 11 are provided at both ends of the case 7 on the inner cylinder 8 side, and a pair of lower lids 12 are provided on the outer cylinder 9 side. The upper lid 11 is attached to one end of the inner cylinder 8 via a bracket 13 so as to be openable and closable so as to overlap each other, and can be easily opened when the umbrella 1 is taken in and out.

FIG. 4 shows a state where the upper lid is opened. As is apparent from this figure, the upper lid 11 has a disk shape and the inner cylinder 8
It is attached opposite to the upper end. In particular, a U-shaped notch 14 is formed in the upper lid 11, and when the upper lid 11 is closed, the notch 14 forms a circular hole 15 as shown in FIG. And umbrella 1
During use, the handle 2 is inserted into the circular hole 15 while the upper lid 11 is closed.
Can be passed through.

Next, FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a state in which the case is reduced, and FIGS. 7 and 8 show cross sections perpendicular to the axis of the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder, respectively. 6 and 7, the inner cylinder 8 is formed by connecting a pair of half bodies 8A, 8A in a cylindrical shape with an elastic body 16. Among them, the half body 8A is, for example, a steel plate which is curved in a semicircular shape and has two peripheral wall materials 1 having different curvatures.
7 and 18 are formed, the two peripheral wall members 17 and 18 are overlapped, and both upper and lower ends are connected via a spacer 19. Then, the pair of half bodies 8A thus configured is formed into a cylindrical shape, and the half bodies 8A, 8A are connected to each other by the elastic body 16 passed between the peripheral wall members 17, 18 so as to attract each other. Is configured. Although the elastic body 16 is a ring-shaped rubber, it may be formed as a ring-shaped spring that is shrunk inwardly with spring steel or the like. Here, in order to assemble the inner cylinder 8, first, the peripheral wall material 17 on the inner peripheral side is formed into a cylindrical shape, and the elastic body 16 is attached to the outer periphery of both ends thereof. You only need to combine them.

On the other hand, as is apparent from FIGS. 6 and 8, the outer cylinder 9 is also formed by connecting a pair of half bodies 9A, 9A in a cylindrical shape with an elastic body 20. Of these, the half body 9A forms, for example, a peripheral wall member 21 formed by bending a steel plate into a semicircular shape, and a semicircular peripheral wall material 22 formed of a synthetic resin. Are formed by polymerizing and connecting with a gap. Then, the pair of half bodies 9A configured as described above is formed into a cylindrical shape, and the half bodies 9A, 9A are connected to each other by the elastic body 20 passed between the peripheral wall members 21 and 22 so as to attract each other, and the outer cylinder 9 Is configured. Although the elastic body 20 is also a ring-shaped rubber, it may be formed as a ring-shaped spring that is contracted inward with spring steel or the like. Here, in order to assemble the outer cylinder 9, first, the peripheral wall member 21 on the inner peripheral side is formed in a cylindrical shape, and the elastic body 20 is mounted on the outer periphery of both ends, and then the peripheral wall member 22 is connected to the outer peripheral side.
The peripheral wall member 21 is fixed with a screw or the like at the position of the ridge 23 formed on the peripheral wall member 22.

The inner and outer cylinders 8 and 9 configured as described above are fitted together as shown in FIG. 6 to form an extensible case 7. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, a guide groove 24 is formed in the peripheral wall material 21 forming the inner peripheral surface of the half body 9A constituting the outer cylinder 9 from the lower end upward. on the other hand,
At the lower end of the half body 8A constituting the inner cylinder 8, a hook 25 is protruded from the peripheral wall member 18 forming the outer peripheral surface as shown in FIG.
The hook 25 is engaged with the guide groove 24 of the outer cylinder 9, so that the inner cylinder 8 can slide smoothly along the guide groove 24.

Further, according to the case 7 configured as described above, the inner and outer cylinders 8, 8 are opposed to the elasticity of the elastic bodies 16, 20.
9, the umbrella 1 can be smoothly accommodated therein, and the umbrella 1 which has been accommodated can be elastically attached to the elastic body 1.
It can be securely held with elasticity of 6,20. After the umbrella 1 is pulled out, the inner and outer cylinders 8 and 9 become elastic bodies 16 and 2 respectively.
Since the diameter is reduced until it becomes a perfect cylinder by the action of 0, it is easy to grasp with a thin grip and the appearance is not impaired.

By the way, as is apparent from FIG.
A flexible guide plate 26 made of thin plastic or the like between the peripheral wall members 17 and 18 at the connection portion of the half body 8A.
Is interposed. As is clear from FIGS. 8 and 9, the outer cylinder 9 is also connected to the peripheral wall members 21 and
A flexible guide plate 27 made of thin plastic or the like is interposed between the two.

Therefore, when the inner and outer cylinders 8 and 9 change their diameters, the half bodies 8A and 9A move along the guide plates 26 and 27, so that the elastic bodies 16 and 20 are always made of flexible rubber. It can be kept cylindrical. Here, as shown in FIG. 11, protrusions 28 are formed on the upper and lower sides of both sides of the guide plate 26, and the protrusions 28 are provided on the half body 8 A of the inner cylinder 8.
, So that the guide plate 26 does not separate from the inner cylinder 9 when the umbrella 1 is put in and out. A similar projection is also provided on the guide plate 27 of the outer cylinder 9, and the projection is engaged with both ends of the ridge 23 of the half body 9A.

Further, since the inner and outer cylinders 8 and 9 are designed so that their diameters can be widened, the upper lid 11 is individually fixed to a pair of half bodies 8A constituting the inner cylinder 8 as shown in FIG. The lower lid 12 is also individually attached to the pair of half bodies 9A constituting the outer cylinder 9.

Further, the attachment 10 is also composed of the handle 2 of the umbrella and the case 7.
It is configured as shown in FIG. 12 so as to always maintain the connection state with. As shown in FIG.
And a slidable piece 30 penetrating the base 29. Of which, base 29
Is a disk smaller than the inner diameter of the case 7, and a shaft 28 protruding from the center thereof is pressed into the lower end of the handle 2 and fixed. On the other hand, the piece 30 has a hollow cylindrical shape, and a spring 31 is provided inside the piece. In particular, this piece 30 is separated on both sides in the axial direction via a corrugated joint surface 32, and a pair of divided pieces 33 are linked by a spring 31 and attract each other. A hook 34 is formed at one end of each of the divided pieces 33 so that each hook 34 is engaged with the corresponding guide groove 24 of the half body. The hook 34 is connected to the outer cylinder 9 as shown in FIG.
Is engaged with the guide groove 24 below the projecting ridge 23. Therefore, upward movement is restricted by the projection 23, and downward movement is regulated by the lower lid 12. Therefore, the connection between the handle 2 of the umbrella and the case 7 is not disconnected.

Although the application example of the present invention has been described in detail above, the umbrella 1 in the present invention is not necessarily provided from the beginning, and a commercially available foldable umbrella can be attached to the fitting 1.
0 can be connected to the case 7. In addition, various connection forms can be adopted in place of the above-described attachment 10. Furthermore, according to the above example, the handle 2 of the umbrella is connected to one end of the outer cylinder 9, but this is connected to one end of the inner cylinder 8 to slide the outer cylinder 9 when the umbrella is taken in and out. It is also possible to use a method that performs

[0025]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the case in which the folded umbrella can be stored is integrally attached to the lower end of the handle of the umbrella. You can use it as a suitable grip without losing the case or worrying about its storage place, and fold the umbrella and store it immediately in the case of rain etc. Can be.

Further, since the case is constructed so as to be extendable and retractable by the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder, the case can be extended and the umbrella can be completely stored, and the umbrella can be used with a short grip so as not to impair the appearance.

Further, the diameters of the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder are made variable, and the diameters of the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder are increased against the elasticity of the elastic body. We can store umbrella and prevent rattle of stored umbrella and inadvertent popping out of umbrella at the time of carrying, and there is not rattling of case when we use umbrella and forms stable grip it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a use state of an umbrella with a case according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the umbrella of FIG. 1 is folded;

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a state in which the folded umbrella is stored in a case;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an upper portion of the inner cylinder.

FIG. 5 is a plan view showing a state in which an upper lid attached to the inner cylinder is closed.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a state in which the case is reduced.

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the inner cylinder perpendicular to the axis.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the outer cylinder perpendicular to the axis.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a half body constituting the outer cylinder.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing a lower portion of a peripheral wall material constituting a half body of the inner cylinder;

FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing an example of mounting a guide plate on an inner cylinder.

FIG. 12 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a fixture for connecting the handle of the umbrella and the case.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Umbrella 2 Handle part 3 Frame 7 Case 8 Inner cylinder 9 Outer cylinder 10 Attachment 11 Top lid 16,20 Elastic body 24 Guide groove 25 Hook 26,27 Guide plate

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. An umbrella having an extendable handle portion and configured to be foldable, and a tubular case for storing the umbrella in a folded state, wherein the handle portion of the umbrella is provided. A lower end is introduced from one end side of the case into the inside thereof, and is connected to the other end side of the case via a fixture, and the case slidably fits the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder with each other in the axial direction thereof. An umbrella with a case, characterized in that the inner and outer cylinders are connected to each other by pulling a pair of half halves, each of which has a cylindrical shape, with an elastic body along its circumferential direction. 2. An umbrella having an extendable handle portion and configured to be foldable, and a cylindrical case for storing the umbrella in a folded state and being provided at a lower end of the handle portion. Is mounted with a fitting connected to a lower part of the inside of the case, and the case has an outer cylinder connected to the fitting and a slidable inner cylinder built in the outer cylinder, and expands and contracts in the axial direction. An umbrella with a case, wherein the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder are freely connected, and a pair of half halves forming a cylindrical shape are connected to each other by an elastic body along a circumferential direction thereof. 3. A cylindrical case for storing a folded umbrella having an extendable handle portion in a folded state, wherein the inner tube and the outer tube are slid in the axial direction of each other. The inner and outer cylinders are formed by connecting a pair of half halves each having a cylindrical shape with an elastic body along the circumferential direction thereof so as to attract each other. An umbrella storage case, wherein the handle of the umbrella is introduced so that the lower end of the handle is connected to the other end of one of the inner and outer tubes.