Shield and pocket that can be integrated into a pocket

Abstract

Device (1) which can be integrated into a pocket (2) for protection against attacks with striking or stabbing weapons, comprising a shock and stab protection plate (10); and at least one handle (11, 12) for holding the device (1) by a user, wherein the impact and puncture protection plate (10) is connected to the handle (11, 12) via at least one connecting element (3), wherein the connecting element (3) projects through an opening formed in a wall (20) of the pocket (2).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] This application relates to a device that can be integrated into a bag for protection against attacks with blunt or stabbing weapons and to a bag with such a device. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] The actual or perceived risk of being attacked in public spaces by people with blunt or stabbing weapons is steadily increasing. In the event of such an attack, the person attacked is usually helpless and defenseless. Many people therefore fear or have reservations about being in certain public spaces, such as train stations, long-distance and local public transport, certain neighborhoods, public outdoor areas, and the like.

[0003] It is, of course, possible to carry means of defense against such attacks, such as pepper spray, blank-firing pistols, etc. However, these items must be deliberately packed and carried; on the other hand, there is no guarantee that they will be quickly accessible and ready for use in the event of danger. An attack could therefore potentially occur without the means being able to be used, assuming the person being attacked even carries them and can use them in time. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] Based on this, the object of the invention is to provide a device for protection against attacks with blunt or stabbing weapons and a bag with such a device, which ensure that defensive measures against attacks can be taken quickly in any situation. DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0005] This object is achieved by providing a device which can be integrated into a bag for protection against attacks with striking or stabbing weapons according to claim 1 and a bag with such a device according to claim 12. Advantageous embodiments of the invention emerge from the features of the dependent claims.

[0006] A device according to the invention that can be integrated into a pocket for protection against attacks with blunt or stabbing weapons comprises: a blunt and stab protection plate; and at least one handle for holding the device by a user, wherein the blunt and stab protection plate is connected to the handle via at least one connecting element, wherein the connecting element protrudes through an opening formed in a wall of the pocket.

[0007] The invention particularly allows an existing bag without a protective function to be "retrofitted" by providing an impact and stab protection plate adapted to the receiving space of the bag. This plate is inserted into the receiving space of the bag, in particular adjacent to a side wall of the bag. One or more openings are formed in the adjacent wall of the bag, through each of which a connecting element, e.g., the shaft of a screw, can protrude. The handle(s) are attached to the outwardly projecting end region(s) of the connecting element(s). The openings in the bag wall are preferably sealed.

[0008] The handles are mounted behind the impact and stab protection plate in such a way that the user of a bag with such a device is protected to a high degree from direct, i.e. straight, impact or stabbing weapon attacks.

[0009] The impact and stab protection plate comprises or consists of a material that prevents the weapon from penetrating the plate and / or cushions impacts. In particular, the impact and stab protection plate comprises or consists of aluminum, in particular with a thickness of 1-3 mm, depending on the protection class.

[0010] The impact and stab protection plate can be designed as a flat element with a first flat side and a second flat side, with the handle(s) being arranged on the first side of the impact and stab protection plate. In particular, the first side is the side of the impact and stab protection plate facing the outside of the bag.

[0011] The handle(s) may be designed as folding handles that can be pivoted between a folded rest position and an unfolded use position.

[0012] The at least one or more handles can be made essentially of high-strength polyamide, in particular PA 6. A bag with such a device can be effectively used as a thrusting weapon (similar to a shield).

[0013] In a further embodiment, the handles are substantially made of a flexible material. The handles can, for example, be loops that can be flexibly pressed toward the outside of the bag wall (corresponding to the first flat sides of the panel). This embodiment is particularly suitable for backpacks, allowing the backpack, whose outer wall is in contact with the user's back, to be carried comfortably without hard handles hindering the user.

[0014] The device may have at least one seal arranged in the region of the opening of the pocket wall for dust- and / or watertight sealing of the opening of the pocket wall.

[0015] The impact and stab protection plate can have a protective element arranged on the second side, in particular a soft element, a textile element, a textile coating, or similar. The protective element prevents damage to objects contained in the bag, e.g., a laptop, from the hard and edged impact and stab protection plate. Additionally, edge protection can be provided, e.g., in the form of a rubber coating, which covers the edges of the device and thus provides additional protection against damage. These measures are also suitable for preventing injuries to the hand of a user who reaches into the bag.

[0016] The connecting element(s) can be screwed. Alternatively, connections in the form of rivets or flexible connections in the form of cords / threads can be provided. The connection must simply be able to extend through the opening in the wall of the bag.

[0017] The connecting element(s) may each have a shaft extending through the opening formed in the wall of the pocket.

[0018] The connecting element(s) may be made of high-strength material, particularly stainless steel, to prevent the handles from breaking off or becoming detached from the panel.

[0019] A bag according to the invention with a device as described above is characterized in that the device is integrated into the bag, i.e., it is ready for use as soon as the bag is carried. The impact and stab protection plate is arranged, in particular, within the receiving space of the bag, and the handle(s) are arranged outside the receiving space of the bag. Within the scope of this utility model, the term "bag" is understood to mean any type of bag, such as laptop bags, shopping bags, bicycle bags, handbags, but especially also backpacks.

[0020] The connecting element can protrude through an opening formed in a wall of the bag. This allows the handle(s) located on the outside of the side wall of the bag to be connected to the impact and stab protection plate located on the inside of the side wall of the bag.

[0021] The opening formed in a wall of the pocket can be sealed by clamping the edge of the opening between the plate and the handle(s). The pocket can preferably comprise at least one seal that seals the opening formed in a wall of the pocket. The seal can be a sealing ring that is arranged in the region of the connecting element or encloses it.

[0022] The handles can be located at different points on the impact and stab protection plate. Two handles can be arranged one above the other or side by side, allowing the device to be grasped with both hands. Multiple handles can be provided as alternatives for different people and situations.

[0023] In particular, the device can be provided as a retrofit kit for existing bags or bag models. The size and design of the device can be adapted to various common bag models. SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE CHARACTERS

[0024] Further features and advantages of the invention will become clear from the following description with reference to the figures. They show: Fig. 1 is a side view of a bag with an embodiment of the device according to the invention; and Fig. 2 a horizontal sectional view of a section (right side) of the bag from Fig. 1. DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0025] In the Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows an exemplary device 1 according to the invention for protection against attacks with blunt or stabbing weapons, such as knives, in the form of a shield. The device 1 is adapted to be integrated as a built-in component into a bag 2 or a backpack.

[0026] The device 1 has an aluminum impact and stab protection plate 10. The thickness of the plate 10 is 1-3 mm, depending on the protection class. The plate 10 is sized to fit a side wall 20 of the bag 2. The size is selected so that the plate 10 can be inserted into the interior of the bag 2 as precisely as possible, and its surface area essentially corresponds to the surface area of the side wall 20. The weight can preferably be less than 1 kg, and depending on the protection class, i.e., the thickness of the plate 10 or the type of handles used, it can be significantly less.

[0027] On the side 101 of the plate 10 facing the outside of the side wall 20 of the pocket 2, two retractable and extendable handles 11 and 12, which are made of, for example, heavy-duty polyamide PA 6 or comprise this material, are attached by means of screw connections 31 and 32, respectively. The handles 11 and 12 each have a base 110, 120, a handle part 111, 121, and two joints 112a, 112b, 122a, 122b for pivoting the respective handle part 111, 121 relative to the respective base 110, 120. The pivot position can be set to a pivot range between 0° (folded, as shown in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) and 90° (unfolded), e.g., by appropriate stops. It can be practical if the handles are retracted into the folded position by a return element, e.g., an elastic element such as a spring, when no external force is applied.

[0028] In the Fig. 1 and Fig.2, the handles 11 and 12 are folded in, i.e., they are in a rest position. The handles 11 and 12 can be folded out in the direction of arrow P into a use position, e.g., in the event of an attack.

[0029] To prevent damage to objects stored inside the bag and possible injury to a user caused by the plate 10, a protective coating or protective element, e.g., a textile coating 13 (e.g., made of felt), is applied to the side 102 of the plate 10 facing the inside of the side wall 20 of the bag 2. The textile coating 13 corresponds in size to the surface of the plate 10 and can be attached thereto, e.g., by gluing. The edges of the textile coating 13 and / or the plate 10 can be provided with a rubberized, circumferential edge protector 14 that extends over the edges.

[0030] To connect the respective base 110, 120 of the handles 11, 12 and the plate 10, one or more screw connections 31 or 32, e.g. made of high-strength stainless steel, are arranged between them. Each of the screw connections 31, 32 has a shaft 310, 320 and a plate 311 / 312 or 321 / 322 at both ends. The shaft 310, 320 extends from the first plate 311 / 312 from the side of the textile coating 13 facing the inside of the bag, through the latter, through an opening in the plate 10, through a matching opening in the side wall 20 of the bag, and through an opening in the base 110, 120 of the respective handle 11 or 12 to the second plate 321 / 322. An edge 200 surrounding the openings of the side wall 20 is clamped between the plate 10 and the underside 1100, 1200 of the respective base 110, 120.On the underside 1100, 1200 of the respective base 110, 120, a seal (e.g., sealing ring) 4 surrounding the opening of the side wall 20 can be arranged, which seal connects the handle 11, 12 in a dust- and watertight manner to the surrounding edge 200 of the opening of the side wall 20. In this way, properties such as the tightness of the bag 2 as a whole are maintained. To attach the seals 4 in a way that is invisible and protected from the outside, recesses 1101, 1201 can be formed in the respective base 110, 120, which can precisely accommodate the respective sealing ring 4.

Claims

[1] Device (1) which can be integrated into a pocket (2) for protection against attacks with striking or stabbing weapons, comprising a shock and stab protection plate (10); and at least one handle (11, 12) for holding the device (1) by a user, wherein the impact and puncture protection plate (10) is connected to the handle (11, 12) via at least one connecting element (3), wherein the connecting element (3) projects through an opening formed in a wall (20) of the pocket (2). [2] Device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the impact and puncture protection plate (10) comprises aluminum, in particular in a thickness of 1-3 mm. [3] Device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the impact and stab protection plate (10) is designed as a flat element with a first side and a second side, wherein the handle(s) (11, 12) are arranged on the first side of the impact and stab protection plate (10). [4] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the handle(s) (11, 12) are designed as folding handles which can be pivoted between a folded-in rest position and a folded-out use position. [5] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one or more handles (11, 12) are made essentially of highly resilient polyamide, in particular PA 6. [6] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one or more handles (11, 12) are made substantially of a flexible material. [7] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device (1) has at least one seal (4) arranged in the region of the opening of the pocket wall (20) for dust- and / or watertight sealing of the opening of the pocket wall (20). [8] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the impact and puncture protection plate (10) has a protective element (13) arranged on the second side, in particular a textile coating. [9] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting element(s) (3) comprise screw connections (31, 32). [10] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting element(s) (3) each comprise a shaft (310, 320) extending through the opening formed in the wall (20) of the pocket (2). [11] Device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting element(s) (3) are made of high-strength material, in particular stainless steel. [12] Bag (2) with a device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device (1) is integrated into the bag (2), wherein the impact and stab protection plate (10) is arranged within the receiving space of the bag (2), and the handle(s) (11, 12) are arranged outside the receiving space of the bag (2). [13] Bag (2) according to claim 12, wherein the connecting element (3) projects through an opening formed in a wall (20) of the bag (2). [14] Bag (2) according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the bag (2) comprises at least one seal (4) which seals the opening formed in a wall (20) of the bag (2).

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