Pet carry bag for bicycle basket

Abstract

To allow for storage in front and rear baskets of bicycles of different sizes.SOLUTION: A pet carry bag includes a pair of handles 20, a shoulder belt 22, and an entrance part for a pet. The bag has a box-shape of a front surface part 11, a back surface part 13, both side surface parts 14, an upper surface part 12, and a bottom surface part 15. One or both of the side surface parts 14 are extended and contracted outward or inward, and thus the bag can be stored in a front basket or a rear basket of a bicycle. A plurality of lock portions (insertion portions 26) are disposed at each of the side surface parts 14, and a belt member lockable with each of the lock portions is disposed on each surface. The belt member is coupled and locked to one of the lock portions, and thus the belt member can be wound around a frame of the front basket or the rear basket of the bicycle to be fixed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pet carrier bag that can be stored in a bicycle basket, i.e., a front basket fixed to the handlebars or a rear basket fixed to the carrier of the bicycle, [Background technology]

[0002] There are pet carrier bags available, for example, in the form of a box with a pair of handles or a shoulder strap and an entrance and exit for the pet in an appropriate position, but there are currently no pet carrier bags specifically designed to fit in a bicycle basket.

[0003] This is because, as for bicycle baskets, the front basket attached to the handlebars of the bicycle is generally longer left-to-right than it is front-to-back and has a horizontal rectangular shape, while the rear basket attached to the rear carrier of the bicycle is longer front-to-back than it is left-to-right and has a vertical rectangular shape; the shapes and sizes are different, and there were no pet carrier bags that could fit and store pets in baskets of these different shapes. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENT EMBODIMENT An object of the present invention is to provide a pet carrier bag that can be fitted into both the front and rear baskets of bicycles of different shapes. To this end, the present invention has devised a bag whose size can be changed, and it is also an objective of the present invention to make the bag more comfortable for pets, or to make it easier to store pets in the box. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the first aspect of the present invention is a pet carrier bag for use in a bicycle basket, which is equipped with a pair of handles and / or a shoulder strap and has an entrance and exit for pets at an appropriate position, the bag being box-shaped with a front portion, a back portion, both side portions, a top portion and a bottom portion, and one or both of the side portions can expand and contract in the outward and inward directions, allowing the bag to be stored in the front or rear basket of the bicycle.

[0006] Here, the "front portion" of the bag refers to the front portion that faces the direction of travel of the bicycle when the pet carrier bag according to the present invention is stored in the front basket of the bicycle. Moreover, the front basket refers to a basket that is fixed to the handlebars of the bicycle, and the rear basket refers to a basket that is fixed to the carrier of the bicycle.

[0007] The second aspect of the present invention is a pet carrier bag for bicycle luggage baskets, characterized in that, in the first invention above, a bottom reinforcing member extending from the bottom edge of the front or back portion is arranged on the inside of the bottom portion of the bag, and a sheet-like reinforcing member also extends inwardly from the bottom edge of the expanding and contracting side portion, and the bottom reinforcing member is arranged so as to overlap the upper surface of the sheet-like reinforcing member.

[0008] The third aspect of the present invention is a pet carrier bag for a bicycle basket, characterized in that, in the first or second invention above, a plurality of locking portions are provided on each of both side portions of the bag, at least one belt member that can be locked to these locking portions is provided on each side, the belt member is connected and locked to one of the locking portions, and the belt member is wound around and secured to the frame of the front or rear basket of the bicycle, thereby securing the bag to the bicycle basket.

[0009] The fourth aspect of the present invention is a pet carrier bag for use with a bicycle basket, characterized in that, in the first or second invention above, one or both of the side portions of the bag can be opened and closed via a slide fastener, with their lower edges connecting to the bottom portion, and one or both of these side portions serving as an entrance and exit for pets.

[0010] The fifth aspect of the present invention is a pet carrier bag for use with a bicycle basket, characterized in that, in the first or second invention above, one or both of the side portions of the bag can be opened and closed via a slide fastener, with their lower edges connecting to the bottom portion, and one or both of these side portions serving as an entrance and exit for pets.

[0011] The sixth aspect of the present invention is a pet carrier bag for use with a bicycle basket, characterized in that, in the first or second invention above, the front, back, both side and part of the top of the bag are provided with outside air inlet sections made of mesh fabric.

[0012] The seventh aspect of the present invention is a pet carrier bag for a bicycle basket, characterized in that, in the third invention mentioned above, the locking portion comprises an insertion portion through which the belt member is inserted, the length of the belt member is adjustable, and connecting members that can be connected to each other are provided at both ends, thereby allowing the bag to be fixed to the basket by inserting the belt member into the insertion portion and wrapping it around the frame of the bicycle basket and connecting the connecting members at both ends.

[0013] The eighth aspect of the present invention is a pet carrier bag for use as a bicycle luggage basket, characterized in that, in the first invention above, the expansion and contraction of the side portions comprises expansion and contraction of a width of fabric of appropriate width that is continuous with the front, top, back and bottom portions, and the expansion and contraction of the side portions is achieved by closing or opening the width of the fabric by mutually closing or opening slide fasteners provided around the entire circumference of both side edges of the fabric. Effect of the Invention

[0014] The first aspect of the present invention is a pet carrier bag equipped with a pair of handles and / or shoulder straps and with an entrance / exit for pets at an appropriate position, so that a pet can be placed inside the bag through the entrance and the bag can be easily transported using the handles or shoulder straps.

[0015] This bag is box-shaped, consisting of a front, back, both side sections, a top and a bottom, and one or both of the side sections can expand and contract outward and inward, allowing it to be stored in front or rear baskets of bicycles of different sizes. That is, the bag according to the present invention can be accommodated in front and rear baskets of different shapes and sizes by expanding and contracting both side portions.

[0016] In the second aspect of the present invention, a bottom reinforcing member is arranged on the inside of the bottom portion of the bag, extending from the bottom edge of the front or back portion, and a sheet-shaped reinforcing member is also extended inwardly from the bottom edge of the side portion which expands and contracts, and the bottom reinforcing member can be arranged so as to overlap the upper surface of the sheet-shaped reinforcing member.Therefore, even if both side portions of the bag expand and contract outward or inward, the inside of the bottom portion of the bag has a double structure of the sheet-shaped reinforcing member and the bottom reinforcing member, and the bottom portion of the bag is reinforced and maintained in a stable state. In other words, the bottom part becomes thick and sturdy, improving the living stability of your pet.

[0017] In the third aspect of the present invention, a plurality of locking portions are provided on each of both side portions of the bag, and at least one belt member that can be locked to these locking portions is provided on each side. The belt member is connected and locked to one of the locking portions, and the belt member is wound around and secured to the frame of the front or rear basket of the bicycle, thereby securing the bag to the bicycle basket.

[0018] In the fourth and fifth aspects of the present invention, one or both of the side portions of the bag can be opened and closed via a slide fastener, with its lower edge serving as a connecting edge to the bottom portion, and one or both of these side portions can serve as an entrance and exit for a pet. In addition, since the lower edges of these side sections are connected to the bottom section, the side sections can be fully opened and tilted downward, leaving the entire surface open, making it easy to put pets in and take them out.

[0019] In the sixth aspect of the present invention, an outside air inlet section made of mesh fabric is provided on the front, back, both side and part of the top of the bag, allowing outside air to flow into and be discharged from the inside of the bag, thereby preventing a rise in temperature in the internal space of the bag.

[0020] In the seventh aspect of the present invention, the locking portion, etc. are limited, and the locking portion consists of an insertion portion through which the belt member is inserted, the length of the belt member is adjustable, and connecting members that can be connected to each other are provided at both ends, so that the bag can be fixed to the basket by inserting the belt member into the insertion portion and wrapping it around the frame of the bicycle basket and connecting the connecting members at both ends.

[0021] The eighth aspect of the present invention limits the expansion and contraction structure of the side portion, and the expansion and contraction of the side portion consists of expansion and contraction of a width of fabric of appropriate width that is continuous with the front, top, back and bottom portions, and the width of the fabric is closed or opened by mutually closing or opening slide fasteners provided around the entire circumference of both side edges of the fabric, thereby achieving expansion and contraction of the lateral width of the side portion. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0022] [Figure 1] 1 is an explanatory overall perspective view of one embodiment of a pet carrier bag for use with a bicycle basket according to the present invention, seen from the left front, with both side portions reduced in size; FIG. [Diagram 2]FIG. 2 is a front explanatory diagram of the embodiment, showing only the left side surface portion expanded outward, and for comparison, showing the right side surface portion remaining in a contracted state. [Diagram 3] 3 is an explanatory view of a right side view seen from above in FIG. 2 according to the embodiment. FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the inside of the bag in the above embodiment, with one side portion entirely open toward the front. [Diagram 5] 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between a belt-shaped member and a belt member in the embodiment. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0023] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is an explanatory overall perspective view of one embodiment of a pet carrier bag for use with a bicycle basket according to the present invention, seen from diagonally forward left, with both side portions shown in reduced size.

[0024] The pet carrying bag for bicycle luggage basket of the present invention (hereinafter simply referred to as "carrying bag" or "bag") 10 is roughly box-shaped, with its upper surface 12 curved so as to bulge upward.

[0025] That is, the carry bag 10 of the present invention is formed from a front portion 11, a top portion 12 that continues upward from the front portion 11, a back portion 13 (not shown in the figure) that continues from the top portion 12, and both side portions 14, 14, and a bottom portion 15.

[0026] Each surface other than the bottom surface 15 is provided with outside air inlet sections 11m, 12m, and 14m made of mesh fabric. (The outside air inlet at the rear part is not shown in the drawing) is provided to prevent the temperature inside the bag 10 from rising. The outside air intake section 12m provided on the top surface section 12 is provided with slide fasteners 12f on three sides thereof, and is configured so that the edge on the front side can be opened to the front side with the edge on the front side being used as a connecting edge.

[0027] In addition, in the state shown in FIG. 1, the front part 11 can be stored in a front basket (not shown) fixed to the handlebars of the bicycle, with the front part 11 facing in the direction of travel of the bicycle. Generally, a front basket of a bicycle is long from side to side and short from front to back, and the front part 11 of the carrier bag 10 shown in FIG. 1 can be placed in the front basket of the bicycle with the front part 11 facing forward.

[0028] In this case, if the left-right length of the front basket is greater than the left-right length of the carry bag 10 shown in Figure 1, both or either of the left and right side portions 14, 14 of the carry bag 10 can be expanded outward for storage, as will be described later.

[0029] The carry bag 10 is provided with handles 20 on the front portion 11 and the back portion 13, and has a shoulder strap 12 stretched across both side portions 14, 14.

[0030] Furthermore, a strip-shaped member 25 is provided in the horizontal direction at approximately the center of the top and bottom of each of the side surface portions 14, 14, and this strip-shaped member 25 has four insertion portions 26, 26, 26, 26 formed therein. A belt member, which will be described later, is inserted through this insertion portion 26, and the carry bag 10 is fixed to the frame of a luggage basket by this belt member.

[0031] As already mentioned, both side portions 14 of the carry bag 10 shown in FIG. 1 are in a state of being contracted inwardly. In other words, when the slide fastener 30f is closed, the side portion 14 is located at the innermost position and in a contracted state, and when the slide fastener 30f is fully opened, the width of the fabric stored inside the slide fastener 30f is exposed and stretches in the left-right direction, and the side portion 14 expands in the outward direction. The expansion and contraction of both side portions 14 will be further explained in the next figure.

[0032] When the slide fastener 14f provided on the outer side of the slide fastener 30f is opened, the side portion 14 is opened on three sides other than the bottom edge, and the side portion 14 is fully opened to provide an entrance and exit for a pet. This configuration is the same for both side portions 14. In other words, both side portions 14 serve as entrances and exits for pets. Of course, the outside air inlet 12m provided on the upper surface 12 can also be opened and closed to serve as an entrance and exit for pets.

[0033] The front portion 11, top portion 12, back portion 13, both side portions 14, 14 and bottom portion 15 of the carry bag 10 of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration can be made from synthetic fiber fabric, and the handles 20, shoulder straps 22, etc. can be made from nylon, but any other appropriate material can be used as needed.

[0034] It is also highly desirable to apply a water-repellent or waterproof treatment to the surface of the fabric, and in order to maintain the three-dimensional shape of the bag 10, it is highly desirable to arrange flexible and elastic filamentary material as a core material in appropriate locations.

[0035] FIG. 2 is an explanatory front view of the embodiment, showing only the left side surface portion expanded outward, and for comparison, showing the right side surface portion remaining in a reduced state. Incidentally, the shoulder strap is not shown in the drawings.

[0036] The structure of both side surfaces of the carry bag 10 according to this embodiment is the same and is symmetrical. That is, both side surface portions 14, 14 can be expanded or contracted in the outward and inward directions on both sides. For comparison between the two sides, only the left side portion 14 is shown enlarged outward in FIG.

[0037] Each of the two side sections 14, 14 of the carry bag 10 is provided with a slide fastener 14f for opening and closing the side section 14. A further slide fastener 30f is provided inside the slide fastener 14f.

[0038] This slide fastener 30f is provided around the entire circumference of the bag 10, from the bottom portion 15 to the front portion 11, from the front portion 11 to the top portion 12, from the top portion 12 to the back portion 13, and further from the back portion 13 to the bottom portion 15. By opening this slide fastener 30f, the internal width fabric 31 appears, and the width of the bag 10 expands.

[0039] Conversely, when the slide fastener 31f is closed, the width fabric 31 is stored inside the slide fastener 30f, and the width of the bag 10 is reduced. The structure is the same on the right side portion 14. With the above structure, the width of the bag 10 can be increased or decreased on the left and right sides.

[0040] Furthermore, when the slide fastener 14f provided on the outside of the slide fastener 30f is opened, the side portion 14, with its bottom edge portion still connected, falls outward and opens in its entirety, creating an entrance and exit for a pet.

[0041] FIG. 3 is an explanatory right side view seen from above in FIG. 2 according to the embodiment. Therefore, the side surface on the near side does not expand outward, and only the side surface on the far side expands outward. The configurations of both side surfaces are the same.

[0042] As described above, both side surface portions 14 have the same configuration, and a band-shaped member 25 is provided in the approximate center between the top and bottom. This band-shaped member 25 has four insertion portions 26, 26, 26, 26 formed therein. A belt member 27 is inserted through this insertion portion 26, and the carry bag 10 is fixed to the frame of the luggage basket by this belt member 27.

[0043] The belt member 27 will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 5, and is provided at both ends with male and female one-touch buckles 28, allowing the belt to be connected and disconnected from one another. Although not clearly shown in FIG. 3, the belt member 27 is fixed to the insertion portion 26 so as not to be movable.

[0044] The one-touch buckles 28 at both ends of the belt member 27 can be separated and wound around the frame of the basket, and the one-touch buckles 28 can be reconnected to fix the bag 10 to the frame of the basket. At least one belt member 27 needs to be provided on each of the side surfaces 14, but two belt members 27 may be provided on each of the side surfaces 14, and the belt members 27 may be fastened to any of the four insertion portions 26. This appropriately secures the bag 10 to the bicycle basket, preventing the bag 19 from flying out of the basket.

[0045] FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an outline of the inside of the bag in the above embodiment, with one side portion entirely open towards the front. In order to avoid complicating the illustration, the width fabric 31, slide fasteners 14f, 30f, etc. are omitted, and only the bottom reinforcing member 15h and the sheet-like reinforcing member 14h in this embodiment are shown.

[0046] In FIG. 4, the front side portion 14 is entirely open to the front, allowing the inside to be seen. A sheet-like reinforcing member 14h is provided extending toward the rear side from the lower end edge of the front side surface portion 14. Also, a sheet-like reinforcing member 14h is provided extending toward the inside from the lower end edge of the rear side surface portion 14.

[0047] Since both side surface portions 14, 14 expand and contract in the outward and inward directions, both sheet-like reinforcing members 14h can also move in the outward and inward directions accordingly. On the other hand, a bottom reinforcing member 15h is provided on the bottom edge of the front portion 11, and the lower end edge of this bottom reinforcing member 15h is rotatably connected to the boundary between the front portion 11 and the bottom portion 15.

[0048] In other words, the bottom reinforcing member 15h can be rotated clockwise in Figure 4, and the hook-and-loop fastener 15m provided on the upper edge of the bottom reinforcing member 15h can be engaged with the hook-and-loop fastener 15m provided on the bottom portion 15, and is arranged and fixed so as to overlap the sheet-like reinforcing members 14h, 14h extending inwardly from the lower edges of both side portions 14, 14. This reinforces the bottom portion 15 of the carrier bag 10, providing a sturdy bottom surface so that the pet can reside stably within the bag.

[0049] The bottom reinforcing member 15h and the sheet-like reinforcing member 14h may be configured by disposing a cushioning material between a synthetic fiber outer fabric and a lining fabric. In addition, in the above embodiment, the bottom reinforcement member 15h is attached to the lower edge of the front portion 11, but it is of course also possible to attach this bottom reinforcement member 15h to the lower edge of the back portion 13 in a front-to-back symmetrical manner so that it can be rotated.

[0050] FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the belt-shaped member and the belt member in the above embodiment. As described above, the belt-shaped member 25 is provided in the horizontal direction at the approximate center of the top and bottom of both side surface portions 14, 14, and this belt-shaped member 25 has four insertion portions 26 formed therein.

[0051] The insertion portion 26 serves as a locking portion for the belt member 27, and the belt portion of the belt member 27 is inserted into the insertion portion 26. In order to prevent the belt member 27 from slipping out of the insertion portion 26, a slip-out prevention belt portion 27b is provided.

[0052] A fastening hook 27t provided at the end of this slip-off prevention belt portion 27b is engaged with a fastening hook receiving portion provided on the belt member 27, so that the belt member 27 will not slip off from the insertion portion . Therefore, the belt member 27 can be always attached to the carry bag 10, and the bag can be quickly fixed to the bicycle basket.

[0053] Although the belt member is specially devised in this embodiment, it is also possible to connect and fix the bag to the basket frame by a simple connecting belt without using such a belt member. That is, it is possible to employ a means for fixing one end of a belt to a band-like member and wrapping the other end around a frame of a basket and fixing it thereto.

[0054] Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, various design modifications can be made to the present invention as described below. First, the pet carrier bag for bicycle basket of the present invention can be stored with its front side facing forward when stored in the front basket fixed to the handlebars of the bicycle, and can be stored with its front side facing sideways when stored in the rear basket fixed to the luggage rack of the bicycle.

[0055] Since the front basket of a bicycle is generally long horizontally, the bag of the present invention can be stored with its front part facing forward, and since the rear basket of a bicycle is generally long from front to back, the bag of the present invention can be stored in the rear basket with its front part facing sideways.

[0056] At this time, in the case of a front basket, the belt member is fixed to the left and right side frames of the front basket, and in the case of a rear basket, the belt member is fixed to the front and rear frames. That is, the belt members provided on the carry bag are fastened to both side surfaces.

[0057] The size, shape, material, and other aspects of the pet carrier bag for bicycle luggage according to the present invention can be freely modified as desired.

[0058] In the above embodiment, the shape is such that the upper surface portion bulges upward and curves, but it is also possible to form the upper surface portion in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape and flat. The placement location and area of ​​the mesh fabric can also be freely changed.

[0059] The width length of the width fabric for expanding and contracting both side portions can also be freely set as appropriate. In order to expand the width of the fabric on both side portions to an intermediate position, a hook-and-loop fastener can be provided on the back surface of the sheet-like reinforcing member, and a hook-and-loop fastener that can be attached to this can be provided on the bottom surface, and the two can be attached to each other to set the outward expansion length of the side portions to an appropriate length.

[0060] The size of the sheet-like reinforcing member can also be changed as appropriate, but it is preferable that the length be such that the tip ends of the sheet-like reinforcing member do not overlap when both side portions are contracted. Of course, the extension structure provided on the side surface may be limited to only one side surface.

[0061] In the above embodiment, the belt-shaped member provided on the side portion has four insertion portions, but this number can be changed freely. However, it is preferable to provide multiple portions so that the engagement position of the belt member can be selected.

[0062] The structure of the belt member can also be modified in various ways, but it is preferable to adopt a structure in which the belt member can be engaged with the insertion portion of the belt-shaped member. This is because the belt member does not come off from the insertion portion. As described above, in the present invention, various design modifications are possible within the scope of the claims.

[0063] As described above, the present invention provides a convenient pet carrier bag that can be stored and secured in the front or rear baskets of a bicycle. [Explanation of symbols]

[0064] 10 Pet carriers for bike racks 11 Front section 12 Top part 13 Back part 14 Side part 15 Bottom part 11m, 12m, 14m Outside air inlet 14f, 30f Slide fastener 14h Sheet-shaped reinforcing member 15h Bottom reinforcement member 15m hook and loop fastener 20 Carrier 22 Shoulder strap 25 Belt-shaped member 26 Insertion part 27 Belt member 27b Anti-fall belt 27t Fastening hook 28 One-touch buckle 31 wide fabric

Claims

1. A pet carrier bag having a pair of handles and / or a shoulder strap and a pet entrance / exit provided at an appropriate position, The bag is box-shaped and has a front, back, both sides, a top and a bottom. This pet carrier bag for a bicycle basket is characterized in that one or both of the side portions can expand and contract outward and inward, allowing the pet to be stored in the front or rear basket of the bicycle.

2. A pet carrier bag for a bicycle luggage basket as described in claim 1, characterized in that a bottom reinforcing member extending from the bottom edge of the front or back portion is arranged on the inside of the bottom portion of the bag, and a sheet-shaped reinforcing member is also extended inwardly from the bottom edge of the expanding and contracting side portion, and the bottom reinforcing member is arranged so as to overlap the upper surface of the sheet-shaped reinforcing member.

3. A pet carrier bag for a bicycle basket as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a plurality of locking portions are provided on each of both side portions of the bag, at least one belt member that can be locked to these locking portions is provided on each side, and the bag is secured to the bicycle basket by connecting and locking the belt member to one of the locking portions and wrapping and securing the belt member around the frame of the front or rear basket of the bicycle.

4. A pet carrier bag for a bicycle basket as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that one or both of the side portions of the bag can be opened and closed via a slide fastener, with its lower edge connected to the bottom portion, and one or both of these side portions serve as an entrance and exit for pets.

5. A pet carrier bag for a bicycle basket as described in claim 3, characterized in that one or both of the side portions of the bag can be opened and closed via a slide fastener, with its lower edge connected to the bottom portion, and one or both of these side portions serve as an entrance and exit for pets.

6. 3. A pet carrier bag for use with a bicycle basket as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that an outside air inlet section made of mesh fabric is provided on the front, back, both side and part of the top of the bag.

7. The pet carrier bag for bicycle baskets as described in claim 3, characterized in that the locking portion comprises an insertion portion through which the belt member is inserted, the length of the belt member is adjustable, and connecting members that can be connected to each other are provided at both ends, thereby fixing the bag to the basket by inserting the belt member into the insertion portion and winding it around the frame of the bicycle basket and connecting the connecting members at both ends.

8. A pet carrier bag for a bicycle basket as described in claim 1, characterized in that the expansion and contraction of the side portions comprises expansion and contraction of a width of fabric of appropriate width that is continuous with the front, top, back and bottom portions, and the expansion and contraction of the side portions is achieved by closing or opening the width of the fabric by mutually closing or opening slide fasteners provided around the entire circumference of both side edges of the fabric.

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