Pocket device designed to be attached to a strap of a carrying item.

Abstract

A carrying article (300) comprising: - a strap (4) extending along a longitudinal direction (D4), - a pouch (1) intended to be attached to the strap (4), and - a first attachment (2) of the pouch (1) to the strap (4). At an attachment zone (ZF) extending from a first transverse edge (11) of the pouch, over a length (L23) between 25% and 75% of the length (L1) of the pouch, the pouch is attached to the strap by the first attachment (2). At a free zone (ZL) extending from a second transverse edge (12) of the pouch, over a length of at least 25% of the length (L1) of the pouch, the pouch (1) is not attached to the strap or the pouch (1) is attached to the strap by a second adjustable attachment (3). Figure for the abbreviation: 2

Description

Title of the invention: Pocket device intended to be attached to a strap of a carrying item.

[0001] The invention relates to a pocket device intended to be attached to a strap, particularly a shoulder strap or waist belt, of a carrying device such as a backpack. The invention also relates to a strap device comprising such a pocket device. Finally, the invention relates to a carrying device comprising such a strap device or such a pocket device.

[0002] Various pocket solutions are known that can be attached either removably or permanently to belts, particularly backpack belts. These pockets can hold various items, such as a mobile phone, during physical activities like hiking. It appears that storing rigid items in such pockets is not comfortable for the user because the rigid item tends to stiffen the belt. Thus, when the belt is tightened, it will not conform properly to the user's body shape and will exert localized pressure on the body, causing discomfort. The same applies to pockets positioned on shoulder straps.

[0003] The object of the invention is to provide a pocket-sized device that overcomes the above-mentioned drawbacks and improves upon known prior art devices. In particular, the invention makes it possible to create a pocket-sized device that is comfortable for the user when used to house a rigid item such as a mobile phone.

[0004] A carrying article according to the invention comprises: - a strap extending along a longitudinal direction, - a pocket intended to be attached to the strap, the pocket extending longitudinally, in a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the strap when the pocket is attached to the strap, the pocket having: • a length delimited by a first transverse edge and a second transverse edge, and • a width delimited by a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, and • a thickness delimited by an internal panel facing a user and an external panel opposite the internal panel, - an initial attachment of the pocket to the strap.

[0005] At a fixing zone extending from the first transverse edge of the pocket, over a length between 25% and 75% of the length of the pocket, the pocket is fixed to the strap by the first fixing.

[0006] At the level of a free area extending from the second transverse edge of the pocket, over a length of at least 25% of the length of the pocket, the pocket is not fixed to the strap or the pocket is fixed to the strap by a second adjustable fixing.

[0007] According to advantageous but not mandatory aspects of the invention, such a carrying article may incorporate one or more of the following features, taken in any technically permissible combination.

[0008] The first fastening of the pouch is a rigid fastening. This makes the pouch more stable when in motion.

[0009] The first attachment can be designed to make the pouch permanently fixed to the strap. This makes the pouch more reliable and secure and prevents loss during use.

[0010] The first attachment may include one or more seams intended to directly secure the pocket to the strap. This technique provides a reliable and easy-to-make connection.

[0011] The first fixation may include:

[0012] - a first component at the level of the first longitudinal edge of the pocket or at proximity to it, and

[0013] - a second component at the level of the second transverse edge of the pocket or at proximity to it,

[0014] The first and second components of the first fastener are spaced at a distance greater than 60% of the pocket width, with no other fastener component placed between these two components of the first fastener. This arrangement allows for a comfortable strap for the user due to the possibility of air circulation.

[0015] The second adjustable fastening may include at least one component fixed to the pocket at the level of the second transverse edge whose connection length between the pocket and the strap is modifiable.

[0016] At least one component of the second adjustable fastener may be elastic.

[0017] The inner panel and / or the outer panel of the pocket can be made of woven material and / or knitted material, in particular material composed of several portions of woven material and / or knitted material assembled by sewing and / or welding and / or gluing.

[0018] The inner panel and / or the outer panel of the pocket can be made of stretchable material.

[0019] The inner panel and / or the outer panel of the pocket can be made of rigid material or partially of rigid material.

[0020] The carrying item may be a backpack including a back pocket and the strap may be a waist belt connected to the back pocket.

[0021] The attached drawing represents, by way of example, an embodiment of a bag according to the invention.

[0022] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a bag according to the invention.

[0023] Fig. 2 is a partial front view of a strap of an embodiment of a bag according to the invention.

[0024] Fig. 3 is a partial rear view of the strap of the embodiment of the bag according to the invention.

[0025] Fig. 4 is a schematic and partial top view of the embodiment of the bag according to the invention, the pocket device not containing a rigid object.

[0026] Fig. 5 is a schematic and partial top view of the embodiment of the bag according to the invention, the pocket device containing a rigid object.

[0027] [Fig.6] is a section view of a strap of the embodiment along a plane AA of [Fig.2] or [Fig.4].

[0028] Fig. 7 is a view of an embodiment of a component of the adjustable fastener usable within the scope of the invention.

[0029] An embodiment of a carrying article 300 is described below with reference to figures 1 to 7 in the form of a backpack.

[0030] However, the carrying device may be of a completely different nature. It may, in particular, be a harness, a shoulder harness or a simple carrying belt.

[0031] In the case where the carrying item is a backpack, it may include: - a main pocket 5, - two carrying straps 4b, connected to the main pocket 5 and / or - an abdominal belt 4c, connected to the main pocket 5.

[0032] In the example illustrated in the figures, the abdominal belt 4c comprises two components arranged respectively on the right and left flanks of the user. Each component comprises: - a carrying portion 41c, attached to the main pocket 5 and intended to cover part of the user's right or left hip and - a tightening strap 42c, fixed on the carrying portion 41s and extending it forward to cover part of the belly.

[0033] The tightening straps 42c of the abdominal belt components are connected on the side of their free ends via a loop in order to adjust the tightness of the abdominal belt.

[0034] According to the invention, the carrying article 300 comprises at least one strap 4 extending along a longitudinal direction D4.

[0035] For the purposes of the invention, strap 4 corresponds to: - a 4b carrying strap, and / or - a 4c abdominal belt.

[0036] The longitudinal direction D4 of the strap corresponds to the average longitudinal axis of the strap 4. For a shoulder strap, when the bag is worn, the longitudinal axis is substantially vertical; it may be slightly inclined and follow a curved path to conform to the body's shape. For a waist belt, when the bag is worn, the longitudinal axis is substantially horizontal; it may be slightly inclined and follow a curved path to conform to the body's shape.

[0037] According to the invention, the carrying item 300 also includes a pocket 1 intended to be attached to the strap 4. The pocket 1 extends along a longitudinal direction DI corresponding to the mean longitudinal axis of the pocket 1. When the pocket 1 is assembled to the strap 4, the longitudinal direction DI is parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction D4 of the strap when the pocket 1 is attached to the strap 4. By "substantially parallel directions" is meant directions forming an angle between 0 and 25° with each other. When the bag is carried, the pocket 1 is specifically intended to be located in a curved area of ​​the strap 4.

[0038] The pocket 1 is attached to the strap by fastening means. According to the invention, there may be several fastening means. The pocket 1 may be attached to the strap 4 solely by a first fastening 2. Alternatively, the pocket 1 may be attached to the strap 4 by a first fastening 2 and by a second adjustable fastening 3. The pocket 1 could also be attached to the strap 4 solely by a second adjustable fastening 3.

[0039] By "fastening" is meant one or more means of connection allowing a part of the pocket to be assembled with a part of the strap.

[0040] By “rigid fixing”, we mean a fixing which prohibits any relative movement of the pocket 1 with respect to the strap 4.

[0041] By “adjustable fastening”, we mean a connecting element whose length is adjustable by deformation of the connecting element or by an action on an adjustment component of the connecting element.

[0042] A “rigid” fixing is not “adjustable”, and vice versa, but could be removable.

[0043] In the embodiment shown in [Fig. 1], the bag 300 comprises a pocket 1 on the abdominal belt 4c and a pocket 1 on a shoulder strap 4b. In this example, pocket 1 is attached to the carrying portion 41c of the abdominal belt 4c, and preferably towards the anterior part of this carrying portion so that the The pocket should be more accessible. However, the 300 bag might only include one of the two pockets. The bag could also include additional pockets on a strap, such as another pocket on a different shoulder strap or a second pocket on the waist belt.

[0044] The construction of pocket 1 will now be described in more detail.

[0045] As illustrated in Figures 2 to 5, pocket 1 has: - a length L1 delimited by a first transverse edge 11 of pocket 1 and a second transverse edge 12 of pocket 1, and - a width W1 delimited by a first longitudinal edge 13 of pocket 1 and a second longitudinal edge 14 of pocket 1, and - a thickness El delimited by • (i) an internal panel 15 facing a user of the article carrying or intended to press against strap 4 and • (ii) an external panel 16, opposite the internal panel 15.

[0046] According to the invention, the pocket is attached to the strap at the level of an attachment zone ZF extending from the first transverse edge 11 of the pocket, over a length L23 between 25% and 75% of the length L1 of the pocket.

[0047] In the example illustrated in Figures 1 to 7, the pocket is attached to the strap 4 by a first attachment point 2. This first attachment point 2 is a rigid attachment. This ensures a reliable and robust attachment of the pouch to the strap. It reduces the pouch's movement relative to the strap.

[0048] In this example, the first fastener 2 comprises two components: - a first component 23, and - a second component 24.

[0049] The first component 23 of the first fixation 2 is disposed at or near the first longitudinal edge 13 of the pocket 1, that is to say less than fifteen millimeters from it.

[0050] The second component 24 of the first fixation is disposed at the level of the second transverse edge 14 of the pocket 1 or near it, that is to say less than fifteen millimeters from it.

[0051] This arrangement allows for better integration of the pouch with the strap and prevents the creation of a debris collection point. With an edge-to-edge or slightly offset connection, continuity is achieved between the pouch and the strap. This reduces the risk of snagging the pouch on an external object or on the hand.

[0052] As illustrated in particular in [Fig. 6], the first 23 and second 24 components of the first fastener 2 are spaced a distance W2 apart, with no other fastener component being arranged between these two components 23, 24 of the first fastener. Preferably, this distance W2 is greater than 60% of the width W1 of the pocket. Thus, the first component 23 of the first fixing 2 and the second component 24 of the first fixing 2 are arranged to provide a first housing 6 between the pocket 1 and the strap 4.

[0053] In the case of an abdominal belt 4c, such a first compartment can be used to house or fold an excess length of the tightening strap 42c. Furthermore, this first compartment creates a space between the pocket and the strap, allowing air circulation to insulate and dry the inner panel 15 of the pocket. The carrying portion 41c of the abdominal belt may include an opening 7 as shown in [Fig. 3]. This opening 7 reduces the areas of contact with the body and allows for a better adaptation to the body's shape, thus providing greater comfort and reducing contact areas that cause perspiration. When combined with the first compartment 6, the opening 7 also allows local air circulation to ventilate the user's hips.Furthermore, the W2 spacing between components 23, 24 of the first fastening 2 allows for a more flexible central part of the carrying portion 41c, avoiding pressure points resulting from components 23, 24 of the first fastening 2. This allows for better morphological adaptation, and therefore greater comfort, while ensuring stable support of the pouch.

[0054] Preferably, the first component 23 of the first fastener 2 includes a seam and / or a bond and / or a weld permanently joining the pocket 1 and the strap 4. In this case, it is a rigid fastener.

[0055] Preferably, the second component 24 of the first fastener 2 includes a seam and / or a bond and / or a weld permanently joining the pocket 1 and the strap 4. In this case, it is a rigid fastener.

[0056] According to one embodiment, the first fastener 2 is designed to make the pouch permanently attached to the strap. In other words, the pouch can only be separated from the strap by damaging the first fastener 2. By being permanently attached, the risk of the pouch detaching and being lost during use is reduced, since it remains permanently fixed to the strap.

[0057] According to an embodiment where the pocket is fixed, the first attachment 2 is achieved by one or more seams designed to directly secure the pocket 1 to the strap 4. Seams are a simple and economical means of creating a rigid, fixed attachment. These seams allow for a direct connection between a portion of the pocket and a portion of the strap, without the use of an intermediate component between the two elements. In this case, it is a rigid attachment.

[0058] Furthermore, outside the fixation zone ZF, at the level of a free zone ZL extending from the second transverse edge 12 of the pocket, over a length LL (complementary to the length L23 with respect to the total length L1 of the pocket) of at least 25% of the length L1 of the pocket, pocket 1 is not attached to strap 4 or pocket 1 is attached to the strap by a second adjustable attachment 3.

[0059] The absence of a fastener or the use of a second adjustable fastener 3 in this free zone ZL of the pocket allows relative movement between the pocket 1 and the strap 4 in this zone ZL. This degree of freedom is important for providing the desired comfort with this design. Indeed, the introduction of a rigid object into the pocket, such as a mobile phone, will stiffen the pocket. Thanks to this degree of freedom on one side of the pocket, the internal panel 15 of the pocket 1 can move away from the strap 4 on that side, without causing deformation of the strap. Thus, the strap 4 can remain in contact with the user's body and follow its contours, as illustrated in [Fig. 5]. Comfort is therefore improved.

[0060] As previously stated, the pocket 1 may include a second adjustable fastening 3 in its free area ZL, and more particularly, at the level of the second transverse edge 12.

[0061] In this example, the second adjustable fastening 3 has two components: - a first component 31, connecting the second transverse edge 12 of the pocket 1, near the first longitudinal edge 13, with the strap 4, and - a second component 32, connecting the second transverse edge 12 of the pocket 1, near the second longitudinal edge 14, with the strap 4.

[0062] Alternatively, the second adjustable fastener 3 could comprise only one component or more than two components, preferably at the level of the second transverse edge 12 of the pocket.

[0063] These components 31, 32 of the second adjustable fastening may be elastic or consist of elastic bands attached at one end to the pocket 1 and at the other end to the strap 4. Alternatively, the components 31, 32 of the second adjustable fastening may comprise rigid links whose lengths are adjustable so that the links can be set by the user in a long configuration in [Fig. 4] and in a short configuration in [Fig. 3]. An example of such a component of the second adjustable fastening 31 may include a link 311 cooperating with a buckle 312, as illustrated in [Fig. 7].

[0064] As mentioned previously, the components of the second adjustable fastener 3 improve user comfort when a rigid object is housed in the pocket 1. Indeed, in the configuration shown in [Fig.5], the components of the second adjustable fastener can deform elastically or be adjusted so that the strap can bend and remain pressed against the user without causing an area of ​​overpressure on the user.

[0065] The advantage of having a second adjustable fastening 3, compared to not having one in the free area ZL of the pocket 1, is to press the pocket 1 against the strap 4 at at the level of the free zone ZL, when there are no rigid objects in the pocket, as seen in [Fig. 4]. Without this second adjustable fastener 3, the pocket portion 1 of the free zone ZL would be loose and not properly held. This could be inconvenient and cause discomfort to the user.

[0066] When the strap is an abdominal belt 4c, the first transverse edge 11 of the pouch is preferably the anterior edge of the pouch, located closest to the abdomen. This allows better access to the pouch and prevents snagging the pouch when a rigid object is placed inside it.

[0067] When the strap is a shoulder strap 4b, the first transverse edge 11 of the pocket is preferably the upper edge of the pocket, located closest to the shoulders. This allows better access to the pocket and prevents snagging the pocket when a rigid object is placed inside it.

[0068] Preferably, the pocket 1 is made up of a parallelepiped or substantially parallelepiped envelope comprising the inner panel 15 and the outer panel 16. However, the pocket may optionally have any conformation necessary to contain an object.

[0069] Advantageously, pocket 1 is provided with an opening 18. This opening can be closed by a zipper 19.

[0070] Preferably, the pocket 1 is made of woven and / or knitted material, in particular by assembling several panels of woven and / or knitted material. This assembly can be carried out by sewing and / or welding and / or gluing. In one embodiment, the pocket is made of a stretchable material so that it can deform to hold a larger volume of objects. Such a material is, for example, a material containing elastane.

[0071] Alternatively, the pocket 1 can be formed from rigid material or be partially formed from rigid material. This allows for greater strength and makes it possible to consider using a waterproof material to protect the objects stored in the pocket from external elements such as water, dust, etc.

[0072] The width W1 of the pocket can be equal to the width of the strap. In this case, the strap and the pocket can be attached edge to edge. This allows for better integration and aesthetics. Alternatively, the width of the strap can be less than or greater than the width of the pocket.

[0073] The invention is not limited to the few embodiments described above by way of example, but aims to protect any equivalent configuration. It is therefore possible to combine these embodiments.

[0074] The invention is not limited to the embodiments described above but extends to all embodiments covered by the attached claims.

Claims

Demands

1. Carrying article (300) comprising: - a strap (4) extending along a longitudinal direction (D4), - a pocket (1) intended to be attached to the strap (4), the pocket extending longitudinally in a direction (D1) parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction (D4) of the strap when the pocket is attached to the strap (4), the pocket having: • a length (L1) delimited by a first transverse edge (11) and a second transverse edge (12), and • a width (W1) delimited by a first longitudinal edge (13) and a second longitudinal edge (14), and • a thickness (E1) delimited by an internal panel (15) facing a user and an external panel (16) opposite the internal panel (15), - a first attachment (2) of the pocket (1) to the strap (4), characterized in that at the level of an attachment zone (ZF) extending from the first transverse edge (11) of the pocket,over a length (L23) between 25% and 75% of the length (L1) of the pocket, the pocket is fixed to the strap by the first fastening (2), and in that at the level of a free zone (ZL) extending from the second transverse edge (12) of the pocket, over a length of at least 25% of the length (L1) of the pocket, the pocket (1) is not fixed to the strap or the pocket (1) is fixed to the strap by a second adjustable fastening (3).

2. Carrying article (300) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first attachment of the pocket is a rigid attachment.

3. Carrying article (300) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first attachment (2) is designed to make the pocket inmovable from the strap.

4. Carrying article (300) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first attachment (2) comprises one or more seam(s) intended to directly secure the pocket (1) with the strap (4).

5. Carrying article (300) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first fastening (2) comprises: - a first first fastening component (23) at or near the first longitudinal edge (13) of the pocket (1), and - a second first fastening component (24) at or near the second transverse edge (14) of the pocket (1), the first (23) and second (24) components of the first fastening being spaced apart by a distance (W2) greater than 60% of the width (W1) of the pocket, no other fastening component being disposed between these two components (23, 24) of the first fastening.

6. Carrying article (300) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second adjustable fastening (3) comprises at least one component (31, 32) fixed to the pocket (1) at the level of the second transverse edge (12) the connection length of which between the pocket (1) and the strap (4) is modifiable.

7. Carrying article (300) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one component (31, 32) of the second adjustable fastening is elastic.

8. Carrying article (300) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner panel (15) and / or the outer panel (16) of the pocket (1) is / are made of woven material and / or knitted material, in particular of material composed of several portions of woven material and / or knitted material assembled by sewing and / or welding and / or gluing.

9. Carrying article (300) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the carrying article is a backpack comprising a back pocket (5) and the strap (4) is an abdominal belt (4c) connected to the back pocket.

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