"Shosa" protects the precision mechanism. The wisdom to prevent breakdowns in automatic opening and closing umbrellas.

On a rainy day, you open your umbrella with the push of a button while holding your belongings in one hand.Once you experience the smoothness of an automatic umbrella, you'll never want to let it go.

However, behind this smart operation lies a universe of meticulously calculated mechanisms. Because of its complex mechanism, many people complain that their umbrella suddenly stops working, but in fact, the cause of this is often a certain action that we perform unconsciously. In this article, we will talk about the correct "behavior" to ensure that you can enjoy your automatic umbrella for a long time.

The most common cause of failure is "unconscious manual operation"

The overwhelmingly most common reason for automatic umbrella malfunctions is that when closing the umbrella, people "pull it down by hand, just like they would with a manual folding umbrella," rather than using the button.

For those who have used manual umbrellas for many years, the action of grabbing the slider and pulling it down to close the umbrella may be an ingrained habit. However, inside an automatic umbrella, there are wires and powerful springs that control the opening and closing.

Trying to forcefully close an umbrella by hand without pressing the button is like forcing a locked machine to move. This can lead directly to fatal damage, such as breaking the internal wires or damaging the link mechanism. "When closing an umbrella, first press the button with your fingertips." Taking this moment to do so is the biggest secret to extending the life of your umbrella.

Secure locking ensures the next opening

After folding the ribs with the buttons, the next step is to store the shaft. There are some important points to note here as well.

Grasp the bottom of the handle and the tip of the umbrella (ferrule) with your palm and push in all at once. It is important not to let up on the pressure halfway through, but to fully compress the umbrella until you hear a "click" and it locks in place. This pushing action re-compresses the internal mainspring, storing energy for the next "automatic opening."

Also, during the winter or after a long period of non-use, the internal lubricant may harden, causing the movement to feel sluggish. In this case, try placing the watch in a warm room and opening and closing it several times to warm up the spring. This will restore its original light and smooth movement.

Drying in the shade is the easiest maintenance

Rust is the enemy of automatic umbrellas, which have a precise mechanism. If rust occurs on the internal springs and wires, it can cause the button to become unresponsive.

After use, dry your umbrella in a well-ventilated place in the shade as soon as possible. Once it is completely dry, fold it. This simple step will protect the internal metal parts and keep your umbrella in good condition for an amazingly long time.

Understand the mechanism of the tool and use it in a way that suits its characteristics. Automatic opening and closing umbrella will turn into a tough tool that continues to meet your expectations.


アンベル株式会社 CEO

執筆者:辻野義宏

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