KR101057808B1 - Hands free umbrella - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hands-free umbrella, which is intended to be easy to use because it is very easy to unfold and fold.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention, the case is removable, attachable, and a case having an interior storage space; An automatic multi-stage umbrella installed in the storage space so as to be pulled out of the storage space of the case by the operation of the switch and spread over the head of the backpack wearer; It includes a button device installed in the case so that the backpack wearer can operate the operation switch of the automatic multistage umbrella, and it supports the waterproof cloth of the automatic multistage umbrella to receive and block rainwater falling from the automatic multistage umbrella to the backpacker It is further provided with a rain gutter device that is installed.

Description

Hands Free Umbrella {HANDS-FREE UMBRELLA}

The present invention relates to a hands-free umbrella, and more particularly, to a hands-free umbrella that is very simple to unfold and fold.

To use an umbrella, you must use one hand. Thus, a lot of inconvenience comes. In particular, since both hands are not free, it is very inconvenient when you need to carry a lot of luggage.

In view of this, various techniques for using an umbrella without having to lift the umbrella by hand have been developed. For example, "Umbrella Backpack with Umbrella" in Korean Registered Utility Model Publication No. 20-0348886.

This technology is designed to rotate the umbrella up and down in front of one shoulder strap of the backpack. When the umbrella is not used, the umbrella is folded, rotated to the bottom, and stored in an umbrella case installed on the shoulder strap. do.

On the contrary, when using an umbrella, take out the umbrella stored in the umbrella case, rotate it to the top, and then open the umbrella to block rainwater. The support stand of the unfolded umbrella is supported by the support member installed on the shoulder strap. Then, the umbrella remains fully unfolded, thereby blocking rainwater falling from the top.

This technique is a structure in which the fully unfolded umbrella is supported on the shoulder strap of the backpack, so that the unfolded umbrella can be unfolded without depending on the user's hand. Therefore, the user can use both hands even with the umbrella spread out.

 By the way, in the conventional technology, when using an umbrella, it is necessary to take out the umbrella stored in the umbrella case one by one, rotate the taken out umbrella to the top, and then unfold it to the upper side, which has a disadvantage of requiring many manual operations. There is a problem that it is inconvenient to use because of these disadvantages.

In addition, when folding and storing the used umbrella, it is pointed out that it is necessary to fold the opened umbrella by hand, rotate the folded umbrella downward, and then store the rotated umbrella in the priority case one by one. There are many inconveniences to follow.

In addition, the related art has a disadvantage in that rainwater splashes or flows from the folded umbrella when the umbrella is wet with rainwater, and there is a problem that the backpack, the shoulder strap, and the user's clothes may be wet.

In addition, the prior art, because the umbrella is a structure that is integrally attached to the backpack, there is a disadvantage that must be provided with the "pack with an umbrella attached" in order to use it.

In particular, there is a problem that the backpack must be purchased again because the umbrella must be provided with an umbrella, and the consumer is disregarded due to the unnecessary consumption expenditure due to this problem.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object thereof is to provide a hands-free umbrella that is easy to use because it is very easy to unfold and fold.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a hands-free umbrella that can prevent rain water from splashing or flowing to a user when unfolding or folding.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a hands-free umbrella that can improve the consumer's desire to buy by configuring to reduce unnecessary consumption expenditure.

Hands-free umbrella according to the present invention for achieving the above object, removable and attached to the backpack, the case having an interior storage space; An automatic multi-stage umbrella installed in the storage space so as to be pulled out of the storage space of the case by operation of the operation switch and spread over the head of the backpack wearer; It characterized in that it comprises a button device installed in the case so that the backpack wearer can operate the operation switch of the automatic multi-stage umbrella.

Preferably, it characterized in that it further comprises a rain gutter device installed to correspond to the waterproof cloth of the automatic multi-stage umbrella to block the rain falling from the automatic multi-stage umbrella to the backpack wearer.

And when the rainwater receiving device is withdrawn from the storage space when the automatic multi-stage umbrella is withdrawn from the storage space to expand to correspond to the waterproof cloth, when the automatic multi-stage umbrella is stored in the storage space A plurality of rods installed on the automatic multi-stage umbrella so as to be folded while being pressed on the inner side of the storage space; A rain gutter cloth installed on the ribs to be folded or unfolded with the ribs; It characterized in that it comprises a drain pipe for discharging the rain water received by the rain gutter cloth to the outside of the case.

Hands-free umbrella according to the present invention, when the push button, the umbrella installed in the backpack is automatically expanded or folded structure, it is very easy to unfold and fold the umbrella. Therefore, the convenience of the user is improved as much as possible.

In addition, the present invention, when the umbrella is folded, it is a structure that receives and discharges rain water falling from the folded umbrella, it is possible to prevent the flow of rain water and phenomena occurring when the umbrella is folded. Therefore, there is an effect that the clothes of the backpack and the backpack wearer do not worry about getting wet when the umbrella is folded.

In addition, since the structure can be attached and detached to the backpack, it can be used by attaching to the existing backpack. Therefore, the price of a product can be reduced significantly compared with the conventional technique integrated with a backpack. Thus, the utility of the product is very high, there is an effect that can increase the consumer's desire to reduce unnecessary consumption expenditure.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a hands-free umbrella according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First, referring to FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the hands-free umbrella of the present invention includes a case 1.

The case 1 is provided with a pair of fixing belts 3 which can wrap the backpack 10. The pair of fixing belts 3 are respectively installed on the upper and lower portions of the case 1, and can be fixed by wrapping them in the backpack 10 through the buckle 5 in the middle portion.

The case 1 is attached and detached to the backpack 10 through a pair of fixing belts 3. In particular, the back of the backpack 10 can be attached, detached.

The case 1 is provided with an internal storage space 7. The storage space 7 has an upper inlet 7a. The upper inlet 7a is opened and closed by a separate cover 8.

1 to 7, the hands-free umbrella of the present invention includes an automatic multistage umbrella 20 installed in the storage space 7 of the case 1.

The automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 is composed of a one-touch three-fold automatic umbrella (One Touched Three Fold Umbrella) that is automatically unfolded and folded.

Such a one-touch three-stage automatic umbrella is a telescopic prop base 22, a plurality of umbrella strips 24 that are foldable to the upper end of the telescopic prop base 22, and a waterproof cloth installed on the umbrella strip 24 (26) is provided.

The telescopic strut 22 is composed of a plurality of pipe segments 22a assembled in multiple stages, and a lower end thereof is fixedly supported on the bottom surface 7b of the storage space 7 of the case 1, and an upper end thereof is the storage space. It is comprised so that it may face the inlet 7a of (7).

When the telescopic prop base 22 operates the operation switch 22b provided in the lower end part, it spreads in the longitudinal direction and protrudes from the inlet 7a of the storage space 7. In particular, it is configured to protrude above the head of the user carrying the backpack (10). Since the structure and operation of the telescopic prop base 22 is already known, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Each of the umbrella poles 24, as shown in FIG. 5, is three articulated segments 24a connected to each other so as to be articulated. The telescopic props 22 are connected to each other through a separate link 24b and a slider 24c. ).

When the telescopic prop 24 is extended in the longitudinal direction by the operation of the operation switch 22b in the state in which the umbrella strip 24 is folded in three stages on the telescopic prop 24, the telescopic prop 24 ) Radially outward.

On the contrary, when the operation switch 22b is operated again in the unfolded state from the telescopic prop base 22, the telescopic prop base 22 is configured to be folded in three stages as shown in Figs. Therefore, it is ready to be stored in the storage space 7 of the case (1). Since the connection structure and operation of the umbrella pole 24, the telescopic prop base 22 and the operation switch 22b are already known techniques, detailed description thereof will be omitted.

Waterproof cloth 26 is made of a waterproof material, and is configured to be folded or unfolded with the umbrella stand 24. In particular, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the upper portion of the backpack wearer is blocked while being spread over the head of the backpack wearer with the umbrella rods 24. This prevents rain from falling on the backpacker.

On the contrary, when the umbrella 20 is folded, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the umbrella 20 is folded to the telescopic prop base 22 together with the umbrella poles 24. Thus, it is prepared to be stored in the storage space 7 of the case (1).

The waterproof cloth 26 is preferably made of a transparent material so as not to obstruct the view of the backpack wearer.

1 to 7 again, the hands-free umbrella of the present invention includes a button device 30 provided in the case 1.

As shown in FIGS. 1, 3, and 4, the button device 30 can operate the operation switch 22b of the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 from the outside of the case 1, and the case 1 It is provided with a push button 32, which is installed to be able to push), and a connecting rod 34 for connecting the push button 32 and the operation switch 22b of the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20.

The push button 32 is installed on the side portion of the case 1 so as to be pushed, and the push button 32 installed in this way is disposed at a position where the user wearing the backpack 10 is able to push.

The connecting rod 34 has one end 34a fixed to the push button 32 and the other end 34b is connected to the operation switch 22b of the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20.

When the backpack wearer presses and pushes the push button 32, the connecting rod 34 transmits the pressing force applied to the push button 32 to the operation switch 22b of the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20. Thus, the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 can be operated.

In particular, when the backpack wearer presses the push button 32 once, the telescopic prop stand 22, the umbrella stand 24, and the waterproof cloth 26 of the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 can be unfolded above the backpack wearer's head. do. And when the backpack wearer presses the push button 32 again, the umbrella stand 24 and the waterproof cloth 26 can be folded on the telescopic props 22.

1 to 7, the hands-free umbrella of the present invention further includes a rain gutter 40 installed on the telescopic prop base 22.

The rain gutter 40 includes a plurality of rods 42 foldable on the telescopic prop base 22 and a rain gutter cloth 44 installed on the rods 42.

The ribs 42 are hinged 42a to the telescopic strut 22, as shown in FIG. 5, and are configured such that their ends face the upper portion of the telescopic strut 22.

These stems 42, as shown in Figure 2, when the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 is folded and stored in the storage space 7 of the case 1, the telescopic pressing while pressing the inner surface of the storage space (7) It is folded around the support stand 22. Therefore, it is accommodated in the storage space 7.

On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 5, when the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 is unfolded while being pulled out of the storage space 7 of the case 1, the telescopic props stand is pulled out of the storage space 7 of the case 1. It unfolds from the circumference of 22. In particular, it spreads toward the upper sky.

The rain gutter cloth 44 is made of a waterproof material, and is configured to be folded or unfolded with the rod 42. In particular, when the umbrella 20 is unfolded, it is configured to spread in the form of a hopper (Hopper) with the rods 42 to correspond to the upper waterproof cloth 26.

On the contrary, when the umbrella 20 is folded and stored in the storage space 7, as shown in FIG. 2, the umbrella 20 is folded in the telescopic prop base 22 together with the rods 42 and stored in the storage space 7. do. At this time, the folded rain gutter cloth 44 should be configured to surround the lower end of the waterproof cloth (26). This is because the rainwater flowing from the waterproof cloth 26 can be continuously collected.

According to the rain gutter device 40, since the umbrella 20 is spread out in the form of a hopper, rain water falls from the upper waterproof cloth 26 to the lower case 1 and the backpack 10 side. Prevent splashing

In particular, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when folding the umbrella 20, the umbrella stand 24 and the waterproof cloth 26 of the umbrella 20 are first folded in advance by the telescopic props 22. Rainwater falling from the waterproof cloth 26 to the case 1 and the backpack 10 side is taken out. Therefore, the rainwater of the waterproof cloth 26 prevents the backpack 10 and the user from splashing or flowing at the source.

On the other hand, the rain gutter device 40, as shown in Figure 5, is further provided with a spring means (not shown) for elastically pressing the ribs 42 in the direction of the telescopic strut 22. The spring means is comprised by the return spring provided in the hinge 42a of each rib 42. As shown in FIG.

Since the spring means elastically presses the ribs 42 in the direction from the telescopic strut 22, the ribs 44 and the rain gutter cloth 44 installed on the ribs 42 are the case (1). When withdrawn from the storage space 7 of the, it can be spread out efficiently.

In addition, the rainwater receiving device 40 further includes flexible wires 46 connecting the ribs 42 and the telescopic props 22.

The flexible wire 46 limits the unfolding angle of each pole 42 with respect to the telescopic pole stand 22 by connecting each pole 42 and the telescopic pole stand 22. As a result, each stem 42 and the rain gutter | pebble cloth 44 provided in these ribs 42 are prevented from spreading too much from the telescopic prop base 22. As shown in FIG.

In addition, the rain gutter 40 includes a drain pipe 48 for discharging the rain water received by the rain gutter cloth 44.

The drain pipe 48 communicates with the lower portion of the rain gutter cloth 44, and drains the rain water received by the rain gutter cloth 44 to the outside of the case 1.

Next, a use example of the present invention having such a configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 7.

First, as shown in FIG. 2, the fixing belt 3 of the case 1 is wrapped and fixed in the backpack 10. Then, the case 1 is fixed to the rear side of the backpack 10.

When the umbrella 20 is to be used, the inlet 7a of the storage space 7 is opened by opening the cover 8 covering the storage space 7 of the case 1.

Then, as shown in Figure 3, the push button 32 installed in the case 1 is pressed to operate. Then, the operating force of the push button 32 is transmitted to the operation switch 22b of the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 through the connecting rod 34.

At this time, the operation force transmitted to the operation switch 22b operates the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20. Then, the telescopic prop base 22 of the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 is unfolded upwards and withdrawn from the storage space 7.

And the umbrella stand 24 and the waterproof cloth 26 of the drawn telescopic props 22 are spread over the head of the backpack wearer, as shown in Figs. And stretched waterproof cloth 26 blocks the upper portion of the backpack wearer. As a result, rainwater falling to the backpacker is blocked.

Next, look at the case to fold the umbrella (20). First, as shown in FIG. 3, the push button 32 installed in the case 1 is pressed again to operate. Then, the operating force of the push button 32 is transmitted to the operation switch 22b of the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 through the connecting rod 34.

At this time, the operating force transmitted to the operation switch 22b, as shown in Fig. 6 and 7, while transmitting to the umbrella pole 24, the umbrella pole 24 is primarily folded. Then, the waterproof cloth 26 is also folded to the telescopic prop base 22 together with the umbrella pole 24.

On the other hand, when the waterproof cloth 26 and the umbrella pole 24 is folded primarily, the rain water buried in the waterproof cloth 26 falls downward, and the rain water falling in this way is collected in the rain rain gutter cloth 44 on the lower side. The collected rainwater is drained out of the case 1 through the drain pipe 48.

When the primary folding of the waterproof cloth 26 and the umbrella stand 24 is completed, the backpack wearer manually presses the telescopic prop stand 22 downward. Then, the telescopic prop base 22 is stored in the storage space 7 of the case 1 while folding downward.

At this time, when the telescopic support stand 22 is folded, as shown in FIG. 2, the rain gutter device 40 installed in the telescopic support stand 22 is also folded while wrapping the lower portion of the waterproof cloth 26. The rain gutter 40 is accommodated in the storage space 7 of the case 1.

And when the telescopic prop base 22 is completely folded, the telescopic prop base 22 is kept in a folded state by an internal locking device (not shown). In addition, the telescopic prop base 22, the waterproof cloth 26, the umbrella stem 24, and the rain gutter 40 maintaining the folded state are completely accommodated in the storage space 7 of the case 1.

When the storing of the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 is completed, the entrance 7a of the storage space 7 is closed using the cover 8 installed in the case 1.

Hands-free umbrella of the present invention having the configuration as described above, when the push button 32, the umbrella 20 installed in the case 1 is automatically expanded or folded structure, it is very easy to unfold and fold the umbrella. Therefore, user convenience is improved as much as possible.

In addition, when the umbrella 20 is folded, the rain water falling from the folded umbrella 20 is discharged, and thus, the flow of rain water and the splashing phenomenon generated when the umbrella 20 is folded can be prevented. Therefore, when the umbrella 20 is folded, the clothes of the backpack 10 and the backpack wearer do not have to be wet.

In addition, since it is a structure that can be attached and detached to the backpack 10, it can be used by attaching to the existing backpack. Therefore, the price of a product can be significantly reduced compared with the conventional technique integrated with the backpack 10. As a result, the utility of the product is very high, reducing unnecessary consumption expenditures, thereby raising the consumer's desire to purchase.

8 and 9, there is shown a view showing another example of the hands-free umbrella according to the present invention.

The hands-free umbrella of another use example is different from the above embodiment in which it is attached to the back of the backpack 10 and used to attach to the backrest portion of the backpack 10.

The hands-free umbrella attached to the backrest portion of the backpack 10 is disposed between the backpack wearer and the backpack 10, as shown in FIG. 9, so that the handsfree umbrella is closer to the backpack wearer.

Therefore, when the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 is unfolded, it blocks the vertical top of the backpack wearer. As a result, rainwater falling to the backpack wearer is blocked more efficiently.

On the other hand, in the hands-free umbrella, since the width of the case 1 is narrower than the width of the back of the backpack 10, when the case 10 is attached to the back of the backpack 10, both parts of the case 1 are stepped. In this way, the stepped portion may cause inconvenience when wearing the backpack (10).

Accordingly, the hands-free umbrella of the present invention further includes pads 50 installed on the stepped portions on both sides of the case 1. The pad 50 is attached to the backrest portion of the backpack 10 by a velcro tape or the like.

The pad 50 of this configuration eliminates the step portion of the backrest, so that when wearing the backpack 10 with a hands-free umbrella, there is no inconvenience.

Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above by way of example, the scope of the present invention is not limited to these specific embodiments, and may be appropriately changed within the scope of the claims.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a hands-free umbrella according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of FIG. 1 illustrating a coupling state of FIG. 1;

3 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 showing a coupling state of FIG. 1;

4 is a perspective view showing a case in which the hands-free umbrella is unfolded according to the present invention;

5 is a cross-sectional view showing a case where the hands-free umbrella is unfolded according to the present invention;

6 is a perspective view showing a case where the hands-free umbrella is first folded according to the present invention;

7 is a cross-sectional view showing a case where the hands-free umbrella is first folded according to the present invention;

8 and 9 are a perspective view and a cross-sectional view showing another use example of the hands-free umbrella according to the present invention.

♣ Explanation of symbols for the main parts of the drawing ♣

1: Case 3: Fastening Belt (Belt)

7: Storage space 8: Cover

10: backpack 20: automatic multi-stage umbrella

22: telescopic props

22b: Operation Switch 24: Umbrella Rod

26: waterproof cloth 30: button device

32: Push Button 34: Connection Rod

40: rain gutter 42: rod

44: rain gutter cloth 46: flexible wire

48: drain pipe 50: pad

Claims (10)

A case (1) detachably attached to the backpack (10) and having a storage space (7) therein; An automatic multi-stage umbrella (20) installed in the storage space (7) so as to be pulled out of the storage space (7) of the case (1) by the operation of the operation switch (22b) and spread over the head of the backpack wearer; Hands-free umbrella, characterized in that it comprises a button device (30) installed in the case (1), so that the backpack wearer can operate the operation switch (22b) of the automatic multi-stage umbrella (20). The method of claim 1, The automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 is composed of a one-touch three-stage automatic umbrella, which is telescopically drawn out from the storage space 7 of the case 1 while being extended in the longitudinal direction by a pressing operation of the operation switch 22b. A support stand 22; Three-stage umbrella poles (24) mounted to the telescopic props (22) so that the telescopic props (22) to be deployed radially outward from the telescopic props (22); It includes a waterproof cloth 26 is installed on the umbrella stand 24 so that it can be folded or unfolded with the umbrella stand 24, The umbrella stand (24), hands-free umbrella, characterized in that when the operation switch (22b) in the unfolded state from the telescopic prop base 22 is folded back to the telescopic prop base (22). The method according to claim 1 or 2, The button device 30, A push button 32 installed on the outer surface of the case 1 and a connection installed on the case 1 so as to transmit a pressing force applied to the push button 32 to the operation switch 22b. Hands-free umbrella, characterized in that it comprises a rod (34). The method according to claim 1 or 2, Further comprising a rain gutter device 40 that is installed to correspond to the waterproof cloth 26 of the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 to block the rain water falling from the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 to the backpack wearer Hands-free umbrella, characterized in that. The method of claim 4, wherein The rain gutter device 40, When the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 is withdrawn from the storage space 7, the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 is extended to correspond to the waterproof cloth 26 while being withdrawn from the storage space 7, and the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 is A plurality of ribs 42 installed in the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20 to be folded while being pressed in the inner surface of the storage space 7 when the storage space 7 is received; A rain gutter cloth 44 installed on the rib 42 to be folded or unfolded together with the ribs 42; Hands free umbrella, characterized in that it comprises a drain pipe (48) for discharging the rain water received by the rain gutter cloth (44) to the outside of the case (1). The method of claim 5, The rain gutter device 40, Spring means for elastically pressing the ribs 42 in a direction from the telescopic prop base 22 of the automatic multi-stage umbrella 20; And further comprising flexible wires 46 connecting the ribs 42 and the telescopic poles 22 to limit the spread angle of each pole 42 with respect to the telescopic poles 22. Hands-free umbrella. The method of claim 1, The case (1), hands-free umbrella, characterized in that it further comprises a pair of fixing belts (3) that can be fixed while wrapping the backpack (10). The method according to claim 1 or 7, The case 1, Hands-free umbrella, characterized in that detached, attached to the back portion of the backpack (10). The method of claim 8, Hands free umbrella, characterized in that it further comprises a pad (50) provided in the stepped portion so as to eliminate the stepped portion formed between both parts of the case (1) and the backrest portion of the backpack (10). The method according to claim 1 or 7, The case 1, Hands-free umbrella, characterized in that detached, attached to the back portion of the backpack (10) opposite the back portion of the backpack (10).

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