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WO2000058588A1 - Safety container in particular for beach umbrellas - Google Patents

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WO2000058588A1
WO2000058588A1 PCT/IT2000/000075 IT0000075W WO0058588A1 WO 2000058588 A1 WO2000058588 A1 WO 2000058588A1 IT 0000075 W IT0000075 W IT 0000075W WO 0058588 A1 WO0058588 A1 WO 0058588A1
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support
container
container according
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Vincenzo Foresti
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05G—SAFES OR STRONG-ROOMS FOR VALUABLES; BANK PROTECTION DEVICES; SAFETY TRANSACTION PARTITIONS
    • E05G1/00—Safes or strong-rooms for valuables
    • E05G1/005—Portable strong boxes, e.g. which may be fixed to a wall or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/44—Article supports adapted to be stuck into the ground
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B73/00—Devices for locking portable objects against unauthorised removal; Miscellaneous locking devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45B—WALKING STICKS; UMBRELLAS; LADIES' OR LIKE FANS
    • A45B2200/00—Details not otherwise provided for in A45B
    • A45B2200/10—Umbrellas; Sunshades
    • A45B2200/1009—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects
    • A45B2200/1054—Umbrellas; Sunshades combined with other objects with containers for storing objects, e.g. box

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  • the present invention relates to a safety container in particular for beach umbrellas.
  • Safety containers used in other sectors are known, said containers, however, not being suitable for application in the sector of beach umbrellas or beach equipment where any possessions are to be stored and protected from theft or from coming into contact with water, moisture or sand.
  • Safety containers suitable for being fixed to the support pole, of a beach umbrella for example are also known, said containers forming the subject of patent application No. PE97U000019.
  • Said patent relates, in particular, to a safety box which is applied to a beach umbrella by means of a tie fixed to the rear of the said box.
  • the object of the present invention is to eliminate the abovementioned drawbacks and provide a safety container, in particular for beach umbrellas, which forms an internal chamber providing protection against theft or external agents and which is particularly convenient both with regard to closing/opening and in terms of its dimensions.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide a compact structure which can be easily assembled and which does not result in instability of the said umbrella. Said objects are fully achieved by the safety container in particular for beach umbrellas, according to the present invention, which is characterized by the contents of the claims provided below.
  • the invention relates to a safety container comprising means for securing the said container to a support and closing means which are designed to prevent access to an internal chamber, characterized in that it comprises a bottom portion and a top portion which are formed so as to fit together and form the internal chamber and which both comprise a through-seat for the support.
  • FIG. 1 shows a front view of a safety container
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 show, respectively, a bottom view and a top view of the container according to Figure 1;
  • - Figure 4 shows a longitudinally sectioned view of the container according to Figure 1;
  • Figure 5 shows a partially sectioned plan view of the container according to Figure 1;
  • 1 denotes a safety container, in particular for beach umbrellas.
  • the abovementioned safety container 1 is structured so as to form an internal chamber 5 which can be closed by closing means 4 suitable for preventing access, from exterior, both by persons and by external agents such as water, moisture or sand.
  • the container 1 is fixed to a support 3 by securing means 2;
  • the abovementioned support may consist, in particular, of the support pole of an umbrella and, in this case, the safety container has a function of storing any possessions and protecting them from water or moisture.
  • the safety container 1 is structured, in an original manner, substantially in the form of a shell comprising a bottom portion 6 and a top portion 7 which are formed so as to fit together and form the internal chamber 5.
  • the top portion 7 fits externally onto the perimeter of the bottom portion 6 so as to create a structure which is impervious to water, moisture and sand.
  • Both the bottom portion 6 and the top portion 7 comprise a through-seat 8 for the support 3.
  • the seat 8 is located in a central position, has a tubular shape and is mounted onto the support 3 consisting, for example, of the umbrella pole.
  • the securing means 2 may be comprised in the bottom portion 6 so as to fix the latter with respect to the support 3. In this case, the top portion 7 remains free to slide along the said support .
  • the securing means 2 may be comprised in the top portion 7.
  • the top portion 7 is fixed with respect to the support 3 and, in order to gain access to the internal chamber 5, the bottom portion 6 is slid along the support 3.
  • the securing means 2 may comprise a plurality of threaded connecting members 9 which are formed so as to fix the container 1, in particular the seat 8, with respect to the support 3.
  • the closing means 4 comprise a lock 10 integral with the top portion 7 of the container 1.
  • the lock 10 is designed so as to rotate, upon operation by a key (not shown) , and assume at least two different positions substantially perpendicular to each other and corresponding, respectively, to a closed position and an open position of the container 1.
  • the lock 10 in the closed position, is designed to lock against a locating element 11 formed in the bottom portion 6 of the container.
  • the lock 10 may be fixed to the bottom portion 6 of the container, while the top portion 7 comprises the locating element 11.
  • the gripping means 12 are formed so as to create friction between the portion 6 or 7 and the said support.
  • the gripping means 12 comprise at least one seal 13 which also performs the function of preventing water, moisture or sand penetrating inside the internal chamber 5.
  • the seal is also inserted in the seat 8 of the portion 6 or 7 fixed to the support 3.
  • the two portions are mounted onto the support 3 by means of the seat 8.
  • One of the two portions in particular the bottom portion 6 in accordance with the illustrations, is fixed to the said support by means of the threaded connecting members 9 so that the container 1 cannot be removed.
  • the seals 13 are then inserted inside the seats 8.
  • the lock 10 When the lock 10 is in the closed position, against the locating element 11, i.e. in a substantially horizontal position as shown in the figures, the top portion 7 is locked to the bottom portion 6 and the internal cavity 5 cannot be accessed from the outside.
  • the lock 10 By rotating the lock 10 and bringing it into a substantially vertical position, the said lock is freed from the locating element 11 and the top portion 7 is free to slide along the support 3 so as to allow access to the internal chamber 5.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a safety container (1) in particular for beach umbrellas, of the type comprising means (2) for securing the said container to a support (3) and closing means (4) designed to prevent access to an internal chamber (5). The abovementioned container (1) comprises in an original manner a bottom portion (6) and a top portion (7) which are formed so as to fit together and form the internal chamber (5) and which both comprise a seat (8) for the support (3).

Description

Description Safety container in particular for beach umbrellas
Technical field
The present invention relates to a safety container in particular for beach umbrellas.
Background art
Safety containers used in other sectors are known, said containers, however, not being suitable for application in the sector of beach umbrellas or beach equipment where any possessions are to be stored and protected from theft or from coming into contact with water, moisture or sand. Safety containers suitable for being fixed to the support pole, of a beach umbrella for example, are also known, said containers forming the subject of patent application No. PE97U000019. Said patent relates, in particular, to a safety box which is applied to a beach umbrella by means of a tie fixed to the rear of the said box.
The solution described in the abovementioned patent application takes the form of a particularly awkward and bulky structure which, also projecting from the umbrella support, may result in instability or even toppling over of the said umbrella. Disclosure of the invention
The object of the present invention is to eliminate the abovementioned drawbacks and provide a safety container, in particular for beach umbrellas, which forms an internal chamber providing protection against theft or external agents and which is particularly convenient both with regard to closing/opening and in terms of its dimensions. A further object of the present invention is to provide a compact structure which can be easily assembled and which does not result in instability of the said umbrella. Said objects are fully achieved by the safety container in particular for beach umbrellas, according to the present invention, which is characterized by the contents of the claims provided below. In particular, the invention relates to a safety container comprising means for securing the said container to a support and closing means which are designed to prevent access to an internal chamber, characterized in that it comprises a bottom portion and a top portion which are formed so as to fit together and form the internal chamber and which both comprise a through-seat for the support. Brief description of the drawings
These and other characteristic features will emerge more clearly from the following description of a preferred embodiment illustrated, purely by way of a non-limiting example in the accompanying plates of drawings in which:
- Figure 1 shows a front view of a safety container;
- Figures 2 and 3 show, respectively, a bottom view and a top view of the container according to Figure 1; - Figure 4 shows a longitudinally sectioned view of the container according to Figure 1;
- Figure 5 shows a partially sectioned plan view of the container according to Figure 1;
- Figures 5A and 5B show two details of Figure 5. Detailed description of the preferred embodiment (s )
With reference to the figures, 1 denotes a safety container, in particular for beach umbrellas. The abovementioned safety container 1 is structured so as to form an internal chamber 5 which can be closed by closing means 4 suitable for preventing access, from exterior, both by persons and by external agents such as water, moisture or sand.
Moreover, the container 1 is fixed to a support 3 by securing means 2; the abovementioned support may consist, in particular, of the support pole of an umbrella and, in this case, the safety container has a function of storing any possessions and protecting them from water or moisture.
The safety container 1 is structured, in an original manner, substantially in the form of a shell comprising a bottom portion 6 and a top portion 7 which are formed so as to fit together and form the internal chamber 5. The top portion 7 fits externally onto the perimeter of the bottom portion 6 so as to create a structure which is impervious to water, moisture and sand. Both the bottom portion 6 and the top portion 7 comprise a through-seat 8 for the support 3. In particular, according to the variation of embodiment shown, the seat 8 is located in a central position, has a tubular shape and is mounted onto the support 3 consisting, for example, of the umbrella pole. As shown in the figures, the securing means 2 may be comprised in the bottom portion 6 so as to fix the latter with respect to the support 3. In this case, the top portion 7 remains free to slide along the said support .
In a variation of embodiment not shown, the securing means 2 may be comprised in the top portion 7. In this case, the top portion 7 is fixed with respect to the support 3 and, in order to gain access to the internal chamber 5, the bottom portion 6 is slid along the support 3.
The securing means 2 may comprise a plurality of threaded connecting members 9 which are formed so as to fix the container 1, in particular the seat 8, with respect to the support 3.
In the possible embodiment shown in the figures, the closing means 4 comprise a lock 10 integral with the top portion 7 of the container 1.
The lock 10 is designed so as to rotate, upon operation by a key (not shown) , and assume at least two different positions substantially perpendicular to each other and corresponding, respectively, to a closed position and an open position of the container 1.
In particular, in the closed position, the lock 10 is designed to lock against a locating element 11 formed in the bottom portion 6 of the container. According to a variation of embodiment not shown, the lock 10 may be fixed to the bottom portion 6 of the container, while the top portion 7 comprises the locating element 11. Between the seat 8 and the support 3, in particular in the portion 6 or 7 which is free to slide along the said support, there may be provided means 12 ensuring grip between the said seat and the support. The abovementioned gripping means are formed so as to create friction between the portion 6 or 7 and the said support. In particular, in accordance with that shown in the figures, the gripping means 12 comprise at least one seal 13 which also performs the function of preventing water, moisture or sand penetrating inside the internal chamber 5. For this purpose, the seal is also inserted in the seat 8 of the portion 6 or 7 fixed to the support 3.
The mode of assembly and operation of the safety container 1 shown in the figures is described below. Firstly the two portions are mounted onto the support 3 by means of the seat 8. One of the two portions, in particular the bottom portion 6 in accordance with the illustrations, is fixed to the said support by means of the threaded connecting members 9 so that the container 1 cannot be removed. The seals 13 are then inserted inside the seats 8.
When the lock 10 is in the closed position, against the locating element 11, i.e. in a substantially horizontal position as shown in the figures, the top portion 7 is locked to the bottom portion 6 and the internal cavity 5 cannot be accessed from the outside. By rotating the lock 10 and bringing it into a substantially vertical position, the said lock is freed from the locating element 11 and the top portion 7 is free to slide along the support 3 so as to allow access to the internal chamber 5.
The gripping means 12, essentially consisting of the seal 13, in addition to protecting the internal chamber 5 from the penetration of water or sand, produce a certain amount of friction during sliding of the top portion 7 along the support 3. In this way, when the top portion 7 is raised, it remains in the position into which it is moved and access to the internal chamber 5 may be easily gained.

Claims

Claims
1. Safety container (1) in particular for beach umbrellas, of the type comprising means (2) for securing the said container to a support (3) and closing means (4) designed to prevent access to an internal chamber (5), characterized in that it comprises a bottom portion (6) and a top portion (7) which are formed so as to fit together and form the internal chamber (5) and which both comprise a seat (8) for the support (3).
2. Safety container according to Claim 1, in which the seat (8) is a through-seat, has a tubular shape and is intended to be mounted onto the support (3) consisting of the pole of a beach umbrella.
3. Container according to Claim 2, characterized in that the through-seat (8) is located in a central position with respect to the container (1).
4. Container according to Claim 1, in which the securing means (2) are comprised in the bottom portion (6) so as to fix the latter with respect to the support (3), while the top portion (7) remains free to slide along the said support.
5. Container according to Claim 1, in which the securing means (2) are comprised in the top portion (7) so as to fix it with respect to the support (3), while the bottom portion (6) remains free to slide along the said support.
6. Container according to Claim 1, in which the securing means (2) comprise at least one threaded connecting member (9) designed to fix the said container with respect to the support (3).
7. Container according to Claim 1, in which the closing means (4) comprise a lock (10) integral with one of the two portions ( 6 or 7 ) of the container (1) and designed to rotate so as to assume at least two different positions which are substantially perpendicular to each other and in one of which the abovementioned lock (10) is locked against a locating element (11) formed in the portion of the container (1) opposite the said lock.
8. Container according to Claim 1, in which gripping means (12) are provided between the seat (8) and the support (3), said means being designed to create friction between the portion ( 6 or 7 ) of the container (1) not comprising the securing means (2) and the said support .
9. Container according to Claim 1, in which the gripping means (12) comprise at least one seal (13) also suitable for preventing water or moisture from penetrating inside the internal chamber (5).
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GB2407619A (en) * 2003-10-28 2005-05-04 Sayed Mohamed El Portable safe
WO2005052297A1 (en) * 2003-10-28 2005-06-09 Mohamed Nadar El Sayed Portable safe
WO2008013509A1 (en) * 2006-07-25 2008-01-31 Peter Pap Storage box
ITTE20090001A1 (en) * 2009-04-08 2010-10-09 Amedeo Ciancetta SAFETY BOX FOR PARASOL
ITBO20110645A1 (en) * 2011-11-11 2013-05-12 Ivan Caparotta VALUE HOLDER FOR BEACH UMBRELLA
WO2013073953A1 (en) 2011-11-18 2013-05-23 Hestholm Harald Advertising and storage device
CN104085585A (en) * 2014-07-23 2014-10-08 宁子岳 Multifunctional beach article storage device
WO2015104649A1 (en) * 2014-01-08 2015-07-16 Gigliotti Filippo Safe box for beach umbrella
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GB2407619A (en) * 2003-10-28 2005-05-04 Sayed Mohamed El Portable safe
WO2005052297A1 (en) * 2003-10-28 2005-06-09 Mohamed Nadar El Sayed Portable safe
WO2008013509A1 (en) * 2006-07-25 2008-01-31 Peter Pap Storage box
ITTE20090001A1 (en) * 2009-04-08 2010-10-09 Amedeo Ciancetta SAFETY BOX FOR PARASOL
ITBO20110645A1 (en) * 2011-11-11 2013-05-12 Ivan Caparotta VALUE HOLDER FOR BEACH UMBRELLA
WO2013073953A1 (en) 2011-11-18 2013-05-23 Hestholm Harald Advertising and storage device
WO2015104649A1 (en) * 2014-01-08 2015-07-16 Gigliotti Filippo Safe box for beach umbrella
CN104085585A (en) * 2014-07-23 2014-10-08 宁子岳 Multifunctional beach article storage device
EP4105538A1 (en) * 2021-06-15 2022-12-21 Prime Design Holding AB Transportation box and modular equipment assembly
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