JP3067857U - Umbrella container - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide an umbrella container that can be folded and stored compactly so as not to be obstructed when not in use, even though a large number of umbrellas can be stored neatly. SOLUTION: A box-shaped support 1 having an open front, a closed position which is pivotally attached to a lower end of the box-shaped support 1 and closes a front surface of the box-shaped support 1, and forward from a lower end of the box-shaped support 1. A cover 3 that can be opened and closed between an open position and a plurality of positions that can swing between an umbrella receiving position protruding from the front surface of the box-shaped support 1 and a storage position housed inside the box-shaped support 1. Umbrella receiving frames 81, 8
2, 83 and an umbrella receiving frame holding means 91.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to an umbrella container, particularly to an umbrella container capable of accommodating a large number of umbrellas.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, in a store, a meeting place, or a home with many visitors, for example, an umbrella container with a frame structure in which the inside of a rectangular parallelepiped frame is partitioned into a grid and a large number of umbrella container spaces are formed vertically and horizontally is used. was there.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, the above-mentioned conventional umbrella container with a framed structure was inconvenient to carry due to its large appearance and bulky shape, and it was folded compactly so as not to be obstructed when not in use. There was a problem that it could not be stored at

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is compact so as not to be obstructed when not in use, although it is possible to accommodate a large number of umbrellas in order when used. An object of the present invention is to provide an umbrella container that can be folded and stored.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an umbrella accommodating device that can be folded compactly so that it can be easily carried and that can be suitably installed in a car used by many people such as a sightseeing bus. With the goal.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The umbrella container according to the present invention has a box-shaped support having an open front that is installed in a standing position, and a closed position that is pivotally attached to the lower end of the box-shaped support and closes the front of the box-shaped support. A cover that is openable and closable between an open position protruding forward from the lower end of the box-shaped support, an umbrella receiving position protruding from the front of the box-shaped support, and a housing accommodated inside the box-shaped support. And a plurality of umbrella receiving frames that can swing between the delivery posture.

[0007] According to the invention, the plurality of umbrella receiving frames are accommodated inside the box-shaped support, and the front of the box-shaped support is closed with the cover, so that the entire umbrella container is formed in a compact box-shaped shape. Is folded. Therefore, folding as described above makes it possible not only to hang it on the corners or walls of a room to keep it out of the way, but also convenient to carry it to other places. This is particularly convenient for keeping on a sightseeing bus and keeping it out of the way when it is not in use, when it is used only when it is open and rainy. On the other hand, by opening the cover to the open position and swinging the plurality of umbrella receiving frames to the umbrella receiving position, a plurality of umbrella receiving frames are arranged in multiple stages, and a large number of umbrellas are arranged in order and accommodated in multiple stages. Becomes possible. With such an operation, the base of each of the plurality of umbrella receiving frames is supported at a plurality of locations spaced apart in the up-down direction inside the box-shaped support so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction. The umbrella receiving frame of the umbrella receiving frame is set in an inclined rising state, and umbrellas are stored in the umbrella receiving frame between the uppermost umbrella receiving frame and the back plate of the box-shaped support and between the two umbrella receiving frames of the adjacent stage. This is remarkably exhibited by adopting a configuration having umbrella receiving frame holding means for forming a space.

[0008] In correspondence with each of the umbrella accommodating spaces, shelf members are provided for supporting the stoned portion of the umbrella accommodated in the umbrella accommodating space in an inverted posture. It is desirable to be able to swing between an overlapping position of the shaped support with respect to the back plate and a projecting position which protrudes below the umbrella accommodating space and supports the stone hitting portion. According to this, the stone driving portion of the umbrella accommodated in the umbrella accommodating space in the inverted posture is supported by the shelf member, so that the umbrella does not enter deeply into the umbrella accommodating space and becomes difficult to remove. Further, when the shelf member is swung to the overlapping position, it is desirable that a space capable of accommodating an umbrella is formed between the shelf member and the umbrella receiving frame. With this configuration, the umbrella can be accommodated in the umbrella container in a state where the cover is closed and the umbrella container is compactly folded.

It is desirable that the cover be extendable between a length capable of closing the front surface of the box-shaped support and a shorter length. With this configuration, it is possible to contract the cover in the open position to shorten the length of the box-shaped support projecting from the front surface, and by doing so, it is possible to narrow the cover in a narrow place. The umbrella container can be used.

[0010] A seat is provided at a lower end of the box-shaped support, and the cover is cooperated with the seat when the cover is turned to the open position. It is desirable to provide legs that keep the condition of use. With this configuration, when the umbrella container is used in a horizontal position, the angle of opening of the cover with respect to the box-shaped support increases, whereas the umbrella container is placed in an inclined position. When used, the angle of opening of the cover with respect to the box-shaped support is reduced, but in any case, the box-shaped support is kept in a straight upright posture, and the seat and the leg are It helps to stabilize the installation state of the umbrella container.

It is preferable that the umbrella container of the present invention includes a water receiver for storing water transmitted from the umbrellas accommodated in the umbrella accommodation spaces. According to this, the rainwater transmitted from the umbrella does not flow out to the surrounding area, so that the surroundings are not contaminated by the rainwater transmitted from the umbrella.

It is preferable that a support member for supporting a rain gear or a sheet is attached to the box-shaped support so as to be able to be pulled up above the box-shaped support. According to this, it is possible to suspend and support rain gear such as a raincoat on a support member pulled up above the box-shaped support, or to support a sheet covering an umbrella receiving frame. .

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a schematic exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of an umbrella container according to the present invention, partially cut away, FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional side view of a main part in use, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional front view of the cover, FIG. 5 is a schematic enlarged perspective view showing a guide rail, a cylindrical body, and the like, and FIG. 6 is an overall schematic side view in a use state. FIG. 7 is an overall schematic side view in a folded state, and FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional side view of a main part in a use state in which an umbrella receiving frame holding unit according to a modification is employed.

As shown in FIG. 1, the umbrella container has a box-shaped support 1 that is installed in a vertically long standing posture. The box-shaped support 1 includes a vertically long rectangular back plate 12 covering the entire rear surface, and an upper plate 13, a left plate 14, and a right plate 15 projecting forward around the back plate 12. And its front is open. A bottomed box-shaped water receiver 2 is fitted to the lower end of the box-shaped support 1 by external fitting.

The base of the cover 3 is swingably pin-connected to the lower end of the box-shaped support 1. Reference numeral 31 indicates the pin connection portion. The cover 3 is divided into a main part 32 and an auxiliary part 33. As shown in FIG. 4, the auxiliary part 33 has a groove 35 formed in a folded shape on the left and right side plates 34, 34 of the main part 32. The left and right side plate portions 36, 36 are fitted on the slide itself. For this reason, by sliding the auxiliary portion 33, the auxiliary portion 33 is protruded from the main portion 32 to lengthen the entire length of the cover 3, or conversely, the auxiliary portion 33 is pushed into the main portion 32 to cover the cover 3. It is possible to reduce the overall length of the In the illustrated example, if the cover 3 having the longest overall length is swung to the closed position, the cover 3 can cover the box-shaped support 1 and close the front surface of the box-shaped support 1. Has become. The length of the cover 3 when the overall length is the shortest is about half the length of the cover 3 when the overall length is the longest.

As can be inferred from FIG. 1, guide rails 41 long in the vertical direction are attached to the left and right side plates 14 and 15 of the box-shaped support 1. As shown in FIG. 5, one end 51 of the support rod 5 is engaged with the guide rail 41 so as to be vertically slidable within a certain range. The support rod 5 is pin-connected to a side plate 34 of the main part 32 of the cover 3 at a position near the other end so as to be relatively swingable. 1, 6 and 7, this pin connection portion is indicated by reference numeral 52. When the cover 3 is in the open position protruding forward from the lower end of the box-shaped support 1 as shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, one end 51 of the support rod 5 engages with the lower end of the guide rail 41, When the cover 3 is swung upward from this state to a closed position for closing the front surface of the box-shaped support 1 as shown in FIG. 7, one end 51 of the support rod 5 slides upward along the guide rail 41. As a result, it is engaged with the upper end of the guide rail 41. When the cover 3 is swung downward from the closed position to the open position, the one end 51 of the support rod 5 slides along the guide rail 41 from the upper end to the lower end.

Here, the water receiver 2 attached to the lower end of the box-shaped support 1 is also used as the seat 16. The other end of the support rod 5 is formed as a leg 37. Therefore, when the umbrella container is used by placing it in a horizontal place F as shown in FIG. 6, the opening angle of the cover with respect to the box-shaped support is increased, and the seat 16 and the leg 37 are horizontal. On the best place F and kept at the same level. On the other hand, although not shown, when the umbrella container is used in an inclined position, for example, the opening angle of the cover 3 with respect to the box-shaped support 1 becomes small, and the seat 16 and the leg 37 are kept at different levels riding on a slope. However, in any case, the box-shaped support 1 is maintained in a straight upright posture, and the cooperation between the seating portion 16 and the leg portion 37 ensures the installation stability of the umbrella container in use. .

The maximum opening angle of the cover 3 with respect to the box-shaped support 1 (which is set to 90 degrees in the embodiment) is such that the upper end 51 of the support rod 5 engages with the lower end of the guide rail 41. Regulated by not falling down. Further, the opening angle of the cover 3 with respect to the box-shaped support 1 can be adjusted in multiple steps. Although a mechanism for adjusting the opening angle of the cover 3 is not shown, this mechanism is provided between the support rod 5 and the guide rail 41 by holding the upper end 51 of the support rod 5 at a plurality of positions in the vertical direction of the guide rail 41. It can be configured by means that exerts the function of positioning with. For example, the guide rail 41 may be formed by drilling holes at a plurality of positions in the vertical direction, and inserting a pin inserted into the hole into a hole drilled at the upper end 51 of the support rod 5.

As shown in FIG. 1, a tension coil spring 17 is stretched between the main portion 32 of the cover 3 and the box-shaped support 1. The bar 3 can be swung to a closed position with a small force.

1 to 3, reference numeral 6 denotes an umbrella receiving frame unit. The umbrella receiving frame unit 6 includes an outer frame member 7 fitted and fixed to the box-shaped support 1, a plurality of (three in the illustrated example) umbrella receiving frames 81, 82, 83, and an umbrella receiving frame holding means. 91, and a plurality of (three in the illustrated example) shelf members 87, 88, 89.

The outer frame member 7 is formed by left and right vertically long plate portions 71 and 72 and a plurality of stages of horizontally long plate portions 73, 74, 75, 76 and 77 connecting them. As shown in FIG. 3, it is fitted into a predetermined portion of the box-shaped support 1 and fixed to the box-shaped support 1 by an appropriate means (such as screwing or welding). The three umbrella receiving frames 81, 82, and 83 have their bases pinned at a plurality of vertical positions of the left and right long plate portions 71, 72 of the outer frame member 7 so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction at intervals. Are combined. FIGS. 1 to 3 show the pin connection points 81a, 82a, and 83a. These umbrella receiving frames 81, 82 and 83 are desirably formed by arranging a net or a lattice set having a function of draining rainwater attached to the umbrella in a rectangular frame. The umbrella receiving frame holding means 91 includes an uppermost vertical plate portion 73 of the outer frame member 7, an outer end of the uppermost umbrella receiving frame 81, an outer end of the intermediate umbrella receiving frame 82, and a lowermost umbrella receiving portion. A cord, such as a string, a chain, or a chain, connecting the outer end of the umbrella receiving frame 83 and the main part 32 of the cover 3 is used. For this reason, when the cover 3 is moved to the open position as shown in FIG. 6, the umbrella receiving frame holding means 91 is pulled by the cover 3, and as shown in FIGS. The frames 81, 82, and 83 are pulled out from the inside of the box-shaped support 1 and protrude outward from the front surface thereof, are set in an inclined rising state, and are kept in an umbrella receiving position. 12, between the uppermost umbrella receiving frame 81, between the uppermost umbrella receiving frame 81 and the intermediate umbrella receiving frame 82, and between the intermediate umbrella receiving frame 82 and the lowermost umbrella receiving frame 83. The umbrella accommodating spaces 84, 85, 86 are formed respectively. When the auxiliary part 33 of the cover 3 is pulled out and swung from the open position to the closed position in FIG. 7 and the front face of the box-shaped support 1 is closed by the cover 3, the cover 3 81, 82, and 83 are pushed into the inside of the box-shaped support body 1 so as to be in the storage posture overlapping each other as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, shelf members 87, 88, 89 are laid on the outer frame member 7 so as to correspond to the respective umbrella accommodating spaces 84, 85, 86. These shelf members 87, 88, 89 are attached to the outer frame member 7 via hinges 87a, 88a, 89a. For this reason, the shelf members 87, 88, 89 have the projecting positions to the lower part of the respective umbrella accommodating spaces 84, 85, 86 shown in FIG. 2 by the action of the hinges 87a, 88a, 89a, and FIG. The box-shaped support 1 is swingable between an overlapping position along the back plate 12.

Each of the shelf members 87, 88, 89 is set in the protruding position when the umbrella container shown in FIGS. 2 and 6 is used. When the umbrella is located at the protruding position, the umbrella accommodating spaces 84, 85, and 86 (in FIG. (Shown), the umbrella U is accommodated in an inverted position, and the stoned portion U1 of the umbrella U is supported by the shelf members 87, 88, 89. There is no difficulty in getting deep into the 86 and removing it.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 7, the shelf members 87, 88, 89 are overlapped with each other by closing the front surface of the box-shaped support 1 with the cover 3 and compactly folding the umbrella container. At the time of non-use, at this time, spaces S... Capable of accommodating an umbrella are formed between the respective shelf members 87, 88, 89 and the respective umbrella receiving frames 81, 82, 83. Therefore, the umbrella can be stored inside the box-shaped support 1 by using the spaces S in a state where the cover 3 is closed and the umbrella container is compactly folded.

When the umbrella container is used, the water transmitted from the umbrellas accommodated in the respective umbrella accommodation spaces 84, 85, 86 collects in the water receiver 2 shown in FIGS. 1 and 6.

Next, as shown in FIG. 1, the left and right side plates 14 and 15 of the box-shaped support 1 are provided with a vertically long cylinder 110 (the cylinder provided on the right side plate 15 is shown in the figure). The left and right legs 121, 121 of a gate-shaped support member 120 are fitted to these cylinders 110 so as to be vertically slidable. A hook 123 as a hook and a protruding piece 124 rotatable about a vertical axis are attached to the horizontal frame 122 of the support member 120. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, the support member 120 is pulled up above the box-shaped support 1, and a rain gear such as a raincoat is hung on the hook 123, or the protruding piece 124 is moved forward. The umbrella U or the like accommodated in the umbrella accommodating spaces 84, 85, and 86 can be covered by covering the sheet 200 from above. Adjustment of the pulling position of the support member 120 may be performed, for example, by making holes at a plurality of positions in the vertical direction of the cylindrical body 110 and inserting a pin inserted into the hole into a hole formed at the leg 121 of the support member 120. It can be configured by means.

In the embodiment described above, an example in which a cord is used as the umbrella receiving frame holding means 91 has been described. However, other members can be used for the umbrella receiving frame holding means 91. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the umbrella receiving frame holding means 91 includes the outer frame member 7 and the uppermost umbrella receiving frame 81, the uppermost umbrella receiving frame 81 and the intermediate umbrella receiving frame 82, The umbrella receiving frame 82 of the tier and the umbrella receiving frame 83 of the lowermost tier can be configured by employing two continuous bending links 95, 96, 97 that are connected to each other. In this way, it is possible to change the posture of the umbrella receiving frames 81, 82, 83 between the umbrella receiving position and the storage position by utilizing the expansion and contraction action of the two-piece folding links 95, 96, 97. The other items are the same as those described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 7, and therefore, the same elements are denoted by the same reference characters and description thereof is omitted.

[0028]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, according to the present invention, although a large number of umbrellas can be accommodated neatly when used, an umbrella container that can be folded and stored compactly so as not to be in the way when not in use. It is possible to provide For this reason, the umbrella container of the present invention is provided on a permanent basis so that it can be used as needed in places such as supermarkets and stores and gathering places, homes with many visitors, sightseeing buses, etc. It is convenient to keep.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a partially exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of an umbrella container according to the present invention, partially cut away.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional side view of a main part in a use state.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional side view of a main part in a folded state.

FIG. 4 is a vertical sectional front view of a cover.

FIG. 5 is a schematic enlarged perspective view showing a guide rail, a cylindrical body, and the like.

FIG. 6 is an overall schematic side view in a use state.

FIG. 7 is an overall schematic side view in a folded state.

FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional side view of a main part in a use state in which an umbrella receiving frame holding unit according to a modified example is employed.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Box-shaped support 2 Water receiver 3 Cover 12 Back plate of box-shaped support 16 Seating part 37 Leg 81, 82, 83 Umbrella receiving frame 87, 88, 89 Shelf member 91 Umbrella receiving frame holding means 120 Support member U umbrella S Space where umbrella can be stored

Claims (7)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A box-shaped support having an open front face installed in an upright posture, a closed position pivotally attached to a lower end portion of the box-shaped support to close the front face of the box-shaped support, and a closed position of the box-shaped support. A cover that can be opened and closed between an open position that protrudes forward from the lower end, and an umbrella receiving position that protrudes from the front surface of the box-shaped support and a storage position that is stored inside the box-shaped support. An umbrella container, comprising: a plurality of movable umbrella receiving frames. 2. A base of each of the plurality of umbrella receiving frames is supported at a plurality of vertically spaced locations inside the box-shaped support so as to be swingable in the front-rear direction. The umbrella receiving posture of the frame is set to the inclined rising state, and the umbrella accommodating spaces are respectively provided between the uppermost umbrella receiving frame and the back plate of the box-shaped support member and between the two umbrella receiving frames of the adjacent stage. The umbrella container according to claim 1, further comprising an umbrella receiving frame holding means to be formed. 3. An umbrella accommodating space corresponding to each of the umbrella accommodating spaces,
A shelf member for supporting the stoned portion of the umbrella accommodated in the umbrella accommodating space in an inverted posture is provided, and each of these shelf members is provided at an overlapping position with respect to the back plate of the box-shaped support and a lower portion of the umbrella accommodating space. When the shelf member is swung to the overlapping position while the shelf member is swinging to the overlapping position, an umbrella is provided between the shelf member and the umbrella receiving frame. The umbrella container according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a space capable of accommodating the umbrella is formed. 4. The umbrella according to claim 1, wherein the cover is extendable between a length capable of closing the front surface of the box-shaped support and a length shorter than the length. Container. 5. A seating portion is provided at a lower end portion of said box-shaped support, and said cover is cooperated with said seating portion when said cover is turned to an open position. The umbrella accommodating device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a leg for maintaining the umbrella in a used state. 6. The umbrella container according to claim 1, further comprising a water receiver for storing water transmitted from the umbrella accommodated in each of said umbrella accommodating spaces. 7. The box-shaped support according to claim 1, wherein a support member for supporting a rain gear or a sheet is attached to the box-shaped support so as to be able to be pulled up above the box-shaped support. Umbrella container.