JP2001258621A - Umbrella using magnet and cover - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an umbrella that removes the burden of it by hand, and eliminates the need of holding it by hand or prevents clothing from getting wet while being carried, in a train, a bus or at variety of wisetting places. SOLUTION: A magnet 12 in the Fig, is incorporated integrally in the handle 11 of an umbrella. The handle strongly adheres to a variety of metals. Also, an expandable bellows cover in the Fig is attached integrally to the ferrule of an umbrella. When the umbrella is folded, the cover can cover the cloth.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a magnet attached to an umbrella while carrying an umbrella, so that the umbrella can be attached to a railing of a train or a bus, or to an installed object in another place so that the umbrella does not need to be held by hand. An elastic cover for carrying wet umbrellas on the train seats in rainy weather so that they will not get wet with clothes.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Heretofore, long umbrellas and the like have to be held by hand when riding on a train or when not in various places where no umbrella stand is installed. In addition, even when the user is on a train or the like and is sitting on a seat, he has no choice but to keep his umbrella under his feet, regardless of whether the umbrella is wet.

[0003] Concerning the above-mentioned prior art, as for a cover for preventing clothes from getting wet, a concentric, expandable and contractible cylindrical cover which can be attached [Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H11-111].
No. 32821] and a bellows-shaped cover [Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No.
57129] has been devised.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION However, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No.
In JP-A-1-32821 and JP-A-Heisei 10-57129, it has been devised on the premise that the device is originally attached to an umbrella, and there is a problem that it is poor in versatility and spreadability and is not suitable for all umbrellas. In addition, when attached to an umbrella, there is a problem that the shape becomes large, too long, or heavy.

The present invention has been made in view of solving the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to solve these problems and to provide a magnet at hand to solve the problems. By attaching to armrest pipes, railings and other metallic settings during riding such as trains and buses, it provides a portable and easy-to-use umbrella,
The present invention provides an umbrella that is not only excellent in portability and ease of use, but also lightweight, compact and has a unified appearance and design, by integrating an extendable cover with the umbrella.

[0006]

In the umbrella according to the first aspect of the present invention, the magnet is present at the hand of the umbrella, has a magnetic force that is firmly attached to a metallic object, and is hard to slip when it is attached. Features.

In the umbrella according to the second aspect of the present invention, the cover of the bellows which can be extended and retracted is integrated with the umbrella, and when contracted, is integrated with the stone projection side. A spring is internal to the cover to help the bellows expand and contract. When the cover is extended, it sticks to the magnet that is present at hand and is fixed, making it easier to maintain the state of covering the umbrella. When opening the cover, the cover can be opened with one touch by the tension of the spring. Further, when the cover is contracted, a mechanism for preventing rainwater adhering to the umbrella from adhering to the cover and a drain hole on the stone projecting side of the cover are provided. With these features, it is lightweight, compact, and uniform in appearance.

[0008]

The umbrella of the present invention according to the first aspect of the present invention is an umbrella in which a magnet is provided at hand, and is used to set a metal pipe on a rail, a railing, or another place while riding a train or a bus. By sticking to an object, both hands are not blocked and comfort is obtained, and both open hands can be used freely. Further, in a crowded train or bus, the possibility that a wet umbrella touches another occupant is reduced, and the umbrella can be used as an extremely comfortable umbrella without disturbing.

In the umbrella according to the second aspect of the present invention, the cover of the bellows which is extendable and retractable is integrated with the umbrella, and when the cover is shrunk, rainwater adhering to the umbrella does not adhere to the clothes, and especially the train or the like. It is extremely portable and comfortable, lightweight, compact when you are sitting in a seat while standing on a bus or when you are standing, or when it is crowded.
It can be used as an umbrella with uniform appearance.

[0010]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the umbrella of the present invention described in claim 1. And FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the cover of the umbrella of the present invention according to claim 2 when the cover is closed (extended), and FIG. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an example of the case, and FIG.
FIG. 3 is a front view showing an example of using the umbrella shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in a train.

The umbrellas 1, 2, and 33 hold a magnet 1
2 and is attached to a metal armrest pipe 31 or the like next to a seat 36 in the train. FIG. 3 shows an example of its use. When sitting on the seat, the person 32 does not need to hold the umbrella in his hand, and can ride very comfortably.

FIG. 1 shows an example in which the bellows cover 14 is closed. The cover covers the cloth 17 and the cloth 1
Rain water adhering to 7 and the like does not wet clothes. The fixing plate 13 is provided with the magnet 12
It is possible to maintain a state that it is hard to come off. In addition, the cover is provided with several ventilation holes 16 so that the cover is not easily peeled. In addition, a drain hole 18 is provided on the bottom surface of the cover (near the butt 19) so that water does not collect. FIG. 2 shows an example when the bellows cover 14 is opened. When the cover is opened from the closed state, it is easily opened by the tension of the spring 15. The water repellent 13 prevents rainwater falling from the fabric 17 from splashing on the outside of the cover 14. A drain hole 18 is provided on the bottom surface of the cover near the butt 19.

[0013]

According to the umbrella of the present invention described in claim 1,
It is an umbrella with a magnet inside, and when you ride on a train or bus, you can attach it to a pipe or a railing or other metal setting at other places, so that your hands are not blocked,
Comfort is obtained and open hands are free to use. In a crowded train or bus, a wet umbrella is less likely to touch other occupants, and is used as an umbrella that is extremely comfortable to carry without inconvenience.

In the umbrella according to the second aspect of the present invention, the extendable bellows cover is integrated with the umbrella, and when the cover is shrunk, the rainwater adhering to the umbrella does not adhere to the clothes, and especially the train or the like. It is extremely portable and comfortable, lightweight, compact when you are sitting in a seat while standing on a bus or when you are standing, or when it is crowded.
Used as an umbrella with uniform appearance.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of the umbrella of the present invention described in claim 1. The front view which shows an example at the time of closing (extending) the cover of the umbrella of this invention of Claim 2 and Claim 2.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an example of the umbrella according to the present invention when the cover is opened (shrinked).

FIG. 3 is a front view showing an example of using the umbrella shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 in a train;

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 2 Umbrella 11 Hand 12 Magnet 13 Water repellent (when cover is shrunk) and fixed plate (when cover is extended) 14 Cover 15 Spring 16 Vent hole 17 Fabric (cloth) 18 Drain hole 19 Stone foot

Claims (2)

[Claims] A magnet is attached to the hand of an umbrella so that it can be attached to a metal armature pipe or railing near a train or bus seat, or to a metal installation in other places. An umbrella that does not need to be held. 2. A compact umbrella with an extendable cover so that clothes do not get wet by raindrops on the umbrella when the umbrella is folded.