Basket that transforms into a handbag

Abstract

Title: Basket that transforms into a handbag. The invention relates to a basket (100) comprising: a hoop (200); a pocket (300) intended to be attached to the hoop (200), characterized in that the hoop (200) is mounted to move between a basket position and a bag position. Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1

Description

Title of the invention: Basket that transforms into a handbag

[0001] The field of the invention is that of the design and manufacture of everyday life accessories.

[0002] More specifically, the invention relates to a basket that can be transformed into a handbag. Such a basket may, in particular, have advantageous applications in the field of bicycle accessories.

[0003] The baskets include a hoop on which is mounted an item receiving pocket.

[0004] More specifically, the pouch has a sheath shape extending along an extension axis, the pouch being closed at one end by a bottom and having a second end defining an access opening to the inside of the pouch.

[0005] The hoop is positioned opposite one bottom of the pocket and gives the second end the shape of an access opening.

[0006] Baskets, when intended for use on a bicycle, also include a claw attached to the hoop or the pocket when the latter is sufficiently rigid, intended to fit into a dedicated receptacle attached to the bicycle, generally mounted on the handlebar.

[0007] The cooperation between the receptacle and the claw allows the basket to be fixed to the bicycle.

[0008] A loop is also mounted for rotation on the hoop, or attached to the pouch. This Anse can adopt: - a transverse position to the hoop to allow for manual gripping of the basket and its transport by hand, and - a coplanar position to the hoop to facilitate access to the inside of the pocket and avoid obstructing visibility when the basket is on the bike or not in use.

[0009] However, although this type of basket can be detached from the bicycle for shopping, for example, it has a major drawback.

[0010] Indeed, the hoop, which is large in order to provide significant mechanical resistance to hold the basket on a bicycle, creates a hindrance in the handling of the basket.

[0011] For example, in a market the aisles are often narrow and crowded, so it can be difficult to move around and even more difficult with a basket.

[0012] This also applies to so-called classic baskets, that is, those not designed to be attached to bicycles. Indeed, once the user has finished shopping, the bulk remains unchanged, and the user has no need to access the contents of the bag.

[0013] The bulk of the basket therefore remains constant, which can be inconvenient for easy movement.

[0014] This drawback is also evident in all places where space is limited.

[0015] Moreover, by the presence of the hoop, the basket maintains the same overall dimensions regardless of the number and size of the items transported.

[0016] Therefore, this bulkiness may discourage basket owners from using said basket for small purchases.

[0017] Finally, the hoop makes the basket unattractive.

[0018] Although efforts have been made on the choice of materials for the pocket and / or their colours, this is not enough to make the basket aesthetically pleasing.

[0019] The basket thus remains identifiable as a bicycle basket even when it is detached from the bicycle.

[0020] However, to counter the lack of aesthetics of bicycle baskets and reduce their bulk, some manufacturers offer baskets whose hoop size is limited so as to allow the basket to be carried on the shoulder via adapted handles.

[0021] However, while this solution makes the basket more aesthetically pleasing, it proves to be impractical in use.

[0022] This is because reducing the size of the hoop directly impacts the size of the pocket opening, making it more difficult to access the contents of the pocket or even simply to see the contents of the pocket.

[0023] The invention aims in particular to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0024] More specifically, the invention aims to provide a simple basket whose size can be adapted to the need, without compromising the ease of access to the contents of the basket.

[0025] The invention also aims to provide such a basket which is simple to use.

[0026] The invention further aims to provide such a basket which can easily be carried by a bicycle handlebar.

[0027] The invention further aims to provide such a basket which is aesthetically pleasing.

[0028] These objectives, as well as others that will appear subsequently, are achieved through the invention which relates to a basket comprising: - an arch; - a pocket intended to be attached to the hoop, the pocket having a sheath shape extending along an extension axis, the pocket being closed at one end by a bottom and having a second end defining an access opening to the inside of the pocket; characterized in that the hoop is mounted movably between: - a basket position in which the hoop is close to the second end of the pocket and extends transversely to the extension axis, and - a bag position in which the hoop is moved away from the second end of the pouch and extends along the sheath.

[0029] Such a basket can thus have a large opening to facilitate the insertion or removal of items into the pocket, and at the same time a small opening to limit the bulk of the basket during transport.

[0030] In addition, such a basket has an improved aesthetic that allows the basket to be used for purposes other than simply transporting items when shopping.

[0031] Moreover, thanks to this aesthetic, when the basket is not used for shopping, for example, it is not immediately identifiable as a basket but can be mistaken for a handbag.

[0032] According to an advantageous aspect, the basket includes means for attaching to a basket fixing device attached to a bicycle, the attachment means being integrated into the hoop.

[0033] This contributes to enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the basket, which can be mistaken for a simple handbag since no element identifying it as a bicycle basket is visible. Thus, thanks to this aesthetic, when the basket is detached from a bicycle, it is not immediately identifiable as a bicycle basket.

[0034] According to another advantageous aspect, the pocket has loops intended to be passed through by the hoop, the loops forming a hinge for rotating the hoop between its basket position and its bag position.

[0035] This helps to limit the weight of the basket since it is the material constituting the pocket that provides the hinge.

[0036] In addition, this facilitates maintenance operations since only seams need to be undone and redone to replace the hoop.

[0037] According to another advantageous aspect, the basket includes means for attaching to a basket fixing device attached to a bicycle, the means of attachment comprising a frame carrying a hooking element, and in that the hoop is rotationally mounted on the frame.

[0038] This architecture offers a good compromise between robustness and aesthetics.

[0039] In addition, the reinforcement can take over the stresses of the hoop directly, which limits the degradation of the pocket.

[0040] According to another advantageous aspect, the pocket incorporates means for retaining the hoop in the basket position.

[0041] This helps to limit the risks of reduction in size of the second end, and therefore of the opening of the pocket, when a user has to insert or remove items from the pocket.

[0042] According to another advantageous aspect, the pocket has loops intended to be passed through by the hoop, the loops forming a hinge for rotation of the hoop between its basket position and its bag position, and the basket includes means for attaching to a basket fixing device attached to a bicycle, the attachment means including a frame carrying an attachment member, the frame also carrying means for retaining the hoop in its basket position.

[0043] This architecture makes it possible to concentrate all the so-called hard points, that is to say all the plastic or metal parts, in the same area of ​​the basket.

[0044] This then benefits the comfort of using the basket as a handbag since the hard points can be positioned so that they do not cause discomfort to the user.

[0045] According to another advantageous aspect, the hoop includes at least one telescopic portion.

[0046] This helps to limit the bulk of the hoop when it is in its bag position.

[0047] In addition, this can also make it possible to enlarge the opening of the pocket to facilitate access to the inside of the pocket and / or increase the storage volume offered by the pocket.

[0048] According to another advantageous aspect, the pocket has at least one expandable portion.

[0049] In combination with a hoop having at least one telescopic portion, this allows you to increase the storage volume offered by the pocket.

[0050] According to another advantageous aspect, the basket includes at least one gripping handle, attached to the pocket.

[0051] Thanks to the handle or each handle, the basket can be placed on the shoulder like a handbag, which makes it easier to use.

[0052] Other features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent upon reading the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention, given by way of illustrative and non-limiting examples, and the accompanying drawings, among which: - [Fig.1] [Fig.1] is a schematic perspective top view representation of a first embodiment of a bicycle basket according to the invention; - [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a schematic top-view perspective representation of the basket in [Fig.1] in which one hoop of the basket is in an intermediate position; - [Fig. 3] [Fig. 3] is a schematic top-down perspective representation of the basket in [Fig.1], in which the hoop is positioned in a bag position; - [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is a schematic top-down perspective representation of a second embodiment of the bicycle basket, according to the invention; - [Fig.5] [Fig.5] is a schematic perspective top view representation of the bicycle basket of [Fig.4], in which one hoop of the basket is positioned in an intermediate position; - [Fig.6] [Fig.6] is a schematic top perspective representation of a third embodiment of the bicycle basket, according to the invention.

[0053] Figures 1 to 6 illustrate a bicycle basket 100 according to the invention.

[0054] More specifically, figures 1 to 3 illustrate a first embodiment, figures 4 and 5 illustrate a second embodiment, and [Fig.6] illustrates a third embodiment.

[0055] Basket 100 includes: - a 200 hoop; - a 300 pocket intended to be attached to the 200 hoop.

[0056] The pocket 300 has a sheath shape extending along an extension axis X.

[0057] The pocket 300 is closed at one end by a bottom 310 and has a second end defining an opening 320 for access to the inside of the pocket 300.

[0058] The 300 pocket can be made from flexible materials such as leather, fabric or recycled materials.

[0059] The 200 arch is made of stainless steel, aluminum or carbon and takes the form of a curved, bent or rolled tube, for example.

[0060] Relative to the sheath formed by the pocket 300, the hoop 200 is mounted movably between: - a basket position in which the hoop 200 is close to the second end of the pocket 300 and extends transversely to the extension axis X, and - a bag position in which the hoop 200 is moved away from the second end 200 of the pocket 300 and extends along the sheath.

[0061] The basket position of hoop 200 is illustrated in particular in Figures 1 and 4 and the bag position of hoop 200 is illustrated by [Fig.3].

[0062] As illustrated by figures 2, 5 and 6, the hoop 200 is in an intermediate position between its basket position and its bag position.

[0063] The basket 100 also includes means for attaching 400 to a basket fixing device attached to a bicycle.

[0064] The attachment means 400 are intended to be integral with the pocket 300.

[0065] According to the first embodiment illustrated by Figures 1 to 3, the means 400 attachment points are integrated into the 200 hoop.

[0066] More specifically, the attachment means 400 form a hook, or at the entire less a male part, intended and to be received in a slot, or at the very least a female part, carried by the fastening device.

[0067] According to the first embodiment, the attachment means 400 are made by bending the hoop 200.

[0068] Still with reference to figures 1, 2 and 3, the pocket 300 has a cutout 330 in which the hanging means 400 are placed.

[0069] Furthermore, pocket 300 has loops 340 intended to be passed through by hoop 200.

[0070] The loops 340 form both means of retaining the hoop 200 on the pocket 300, but also a hinge allowing the hoop 200 to rotate between its basket position and its bag position.

[0071] Finally, the basket 100 also includes means for retaining the hoop 200 in its basket position.

[0072] According to the first embodiment, the retention means 500 are formed by the pocket 300 itself, which includes, at the level of the second end, i.e. the access opening 320, a fold defining a housing for receiving the hoop 200.

[0073] According to the second embodiment illustrated by figures 4 and 5, the attachment means 400 are separate from the hoop 200.

[0074] More specifically, the hanging means 400 include a frame 410 carrying a hanging member 420.

[0075] The frame 410 is intended to be attached to the pocket 300.

[0076] Like the attachment means of the first embodiment, the attachment member 420 can be in the form of a curved metal rod forming a male part intended to be received in a female part of a fastening device attached to a bicycle.

[0077] According to this second embodiment, the hoop 200 is, like the first embodiment, mounted to rotate between its basket position and its bag position directly on the pocket 300.

[0078] In this second embodiment, the retention means 500 are presented for example in the form of elastically deformable hooks 510 intended to pinch the hoop 200 to retain it in its basket position.

[0079] Like the first embodiment, the pocket 300 has loops 340 intended to be passed through by the hoop 200; these loops form both the means of fixing the hoop 200 to the pocket 300 and a hinge for rotating the hoop 200 between its basket position and its bag position.

[0080] According to the third embodiment illustrated by [Fig.6], the attachment means are identical to those of the second embodiment.

[0081] In other words, the attachment means 400 include a plate 410 on which is mounted an attachment member 420.

[0082] In this third embodiment, the hoop 200 is mounted for rotation on the frame 410.

[0083] In this case, as for the first embodiment, the retention means 500 are formed by the pocket itself and in particular by a fold of the sleeve at the second end to form a housing for receiving the hoop 200.

[0084] According to an advantageous embodiment, the hoop 200 has at least one telescopic portion.

[0085] Thus, the hoop 200 can be enlarged or reduced as needed.

[0086] In particular, in its bag position, the hoop 200 can be reduced to its smallest size in order to limit the space it occupies in the pocket 300, to the benefit of the items to be placed in the pocket 300.

[0087] The pocket 300 may also have at least one expandable portion.

[0088] The extensible portion of pocket 300 can be made by a succession of folds of the material constituting pocket 300, these folds can relax to increase the volume offered by pocket 300.

[0089] Alternatively, the stretchable portion of the pocket 300 can be obtained by using an elastically deformable material.

[0090] As can be seen in figures 1 to 3, the basket includes at least one 600 gripping handle.

[0091] More specifically, the basket includes two 600 gripping handles arranged opposite each other.

[0092] The handles 600 thus allow the basket 100 to be carried on the shoulder when the hoop 200 is in its bag position as explained below.

[0093] According to one embodiment, the basket 100 may have only one handle 600 allowing the basket 100 to be carried over the shoulder.

[0094] According to another version, the basket 100 comprises two handles positioned side by side, the two handles 600 then forming straps allowing the basket 100 to be carried like a backpack.

[0095] The loop or each loop 600 can be mounted removably on the pocket 300, on the outside of it.

[0096] This makes it possible in particular to retract the handles 600 in order to protect them and to prevent them from hindering the handling of a bicycle when the basket 100 is mounted on a bicycle.

[0097] When the handles 600 are fixed on the bag 300, they have a flexibility allowing them to be folded inside the bag when they are not used for handling the basket 100.

[0098] In operation, the basket 100, when used, for example for transporting items on a bicycle, is in the following configuration.

[0099] The hoop 200 is in its basket position so as to maximize the access opening inside the pocket 300.

[0100] Thus, it is possible to look in basket 100 and add or remove items easily.

[0101] When the basket 100 is detached from the bicycle, for example to be transported and used as a container when shopping, the hoop 200 can retain its basket position to allow easy access to insert or remove items into the pocket 300, or can be placed in its bag position to reduce the size of the access opening of the pocket 300, thus making the basket 100 more compact.

[0102] When the hoop 200 is in its bag position, it facilitates carrying the basket by an individual as a shoulder bag or as a handbag.

[0103] When handling the basket 100, when the hoop 200 is in its bag position, the bulk of the basket 100 is reduced and its aesthetics are improved so that the basket 100 can be mistaken for a classic handbag, especially when it is made of a material such as leather.

[0104] The hoop 200 can have several shapes, such as an oval shape or a substantially rectangular shape.

[0105] Accessories can also be carried by the pocket 300 such as lights enabling visibility for the user of a bicycle when the basket 100 is mounted on a bicycle, or enabling motorists to see the cyclist using the basket 100.

[0106] The pocket may also include links for attaching keys, an insulated compartment, a removable lining, a zipper system, particularly when the hoop 200 is in its bag position, the zipper then allowing the second end, and therefore the access opening 320, to be closed to prevent the insertion or removal of an item from the pocket 300.

[0107] In addition, pocket 300 can integrate a transparent pouch allowing the insertion and use of a smartphone, for example.

[0108] Although basket 100 is intended for bicycles, the fixing device could just as easily be fixed to a scooter, a trolley, or even a children's car.

[0109] With reference to the figures, pocket 300 may also include a removable lining, in particular by means of a zipper 350.

[0110] Furthermore, as illustrated by [Fig. 1], the hoop 200 can be discontinuous. Therefore, the hoop 200 has two ends 210 through which it can be inserted into the loops 340 of the pocket.

[0111] Also, if it becomes necessary to change the 200 roll bar, it is not necessary to unpick the loops 340 to remove the hoop 200.

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6. Demands Basket (100) including: - an arch (200); - a pocket (300) intended to be attached to the hoop (200), the pocket (300) having a sheath shape extending along an extension axis (X), the pocket (300) being closed at one end by a bottom (310) and having a second end defining an opening (320) for access to the inside of the pocket (300); characterized in that the hoop (200) is mounted movably between: - a basket position in which the hoop (200) is close to the second end of the pocket (300) and extends transversely to the extension axis (X), and - a bag position in which the hoop (200) is moved away from the second end of the pocket (300) and extends along the sheath and in that the basket (100) includes means for attaching (400) to a basket fixing device attached to a bicycle, the means for attaching (400) including a frame (410) carrying a hooking element (420), the frame (410) also carrying means for retaining (500) the hoop (200) in its basket position. Basket (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the hoop (200) is rotationally mounted on the frame (410). Basket (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that the pocket (300) has loops (340) intended to be passed through by the hoop (200), the loops (340) forming a hinge for rotation of the hoop (200) between its basket position and its bag position. Basket (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hoop (200) comprises at least one telescopic portion. Basket (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the pocket (300) has at least one expandable portion. Basket (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one gripping handle (600), secured in the pocket (300).

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