Waist bag

The waist bag addresses the issue of pressure on the lower abdomen by incorporating a notched recess in the abdominal abutment surface of its pedestal design, ensuring comfortable transport of luggage or infants.

JP2025048579APending Publication Date: 2025-04-03MORITO CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2023157464
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-22
Publication Date
2025-04-03

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Technical Problem

Existing waist bags that allow luggage or infants to be placed on top interfere with transport work due to pressure from the reinforcing member against the lower abdomen, particularly the crotch area.

Method used

A waist bag design featuring a storage unit with a pedestal that includes a flat surface for luggage or infants, an abdominal abutment surface, and a side portion, with a notched recess in the abdominal abutment surface to prevent pressure on the crotch.

Benefits of technology

The waist bag effectively prevents pressure on the crotch area, allowing for comfortable transport of luggage or infants without interference with transport work or holding the child.

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Abstract

To provide a waist bag that prevents pressing force to the crotch region and causes no hindrance in baggage carrying work and holding an infant even when a pedestal strongly pushes the hypogastric region of a man in a state that carrying baggage or an infant is placed on a top face of a storage part.SOLUTION: A waist bag comprising a storage part for storing an article and a pedestal, and a belt part connected to both sides of the storage part is such that: the pedestal is constituted from a block body comprising a plane part for placing carrying baggage or an infant, an abdominal region contact surface part contacting the abdominal region of a user, and a lateral face part for connecting the plane part and the abdominal region contact surface part; a notched recess is formed in a lower center of the abdominal region contact surface part; the storage part includes a pedestal storage part allowing the pedestal to be put in and out; and a shape of an internal space of the pedestal storage part is the same as an outer shape of the pedestal.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4
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Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a waist bag on which luggage or a child can be placed. [Background technology]

[0002] Waist bags capable of carrying luggage have been known for some time (see FIG. 7), as described in Patent Document 1 (JP Patent Publication 2005-280884 A), for example. In addition to functioning as a normal waist bag, this waist bag also allows luggage such as cardboard boxes to be placed on the top surface of the storage section of the waist bag, making it easier for the person carrying the luggage to carry it.

[0003] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, an L-shaped reinforcing member is arranged inside the storage section of the waist bag to prevent the storage section from being crushed by the weight when the luggage is placed on the upper surface of the storage section. When a worker places the luggage on the upper surface of the storage section, a moment due to the load of the luggage acts on the reinforcing member, and the lower part of the reinforcing member is pressed strongly against the lower abdomen of the worker carrying the luggage.

[0004] Typically, most workers who carry heavy loads are men, and even if cushioning material (shock-absorbing material) is provided at the bottom of the reinforcing member, the bottom of the reinforcing member presses hard against the worker's lower abdomen (especially the groin area), causing problems when carrying the load.

[0005] Also, Patent Document 2 (Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open Publication No. 5-1314) discloses a waist bag that can carry an infant (see Fig. 8). However, even this conventional technology has a problem in that the padding material built into the storage section presses strongly against the lower abdomen (crotch area) of a man carrying an infant, making it difficult to hold the infant. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] JP 2005-280884 A [Patent Document 2] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 5-1314 [Patent Document 3] Utility Model Registration No. 2559235 [Patent Document 4] JP 2017-23675 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The present invention is intended to solve the problems of the prior art described above, and aims to provide a waist bag capable of carrying luggage or a small child, which prevents pressure on the crotch area even if the lower part of the reinforcing member (core material) presses strongly against a man's lower abdomen when the luggage or a small child is placed on the upper surface of the waist bag, and does not interfere with carrying or holding the bag.

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention provides a waist bag capable of placing luggage or an infant on it, comprising a storage section capable of storing a base, and belt sections connected to both sides of the storage section, the base being composed of a block body consisting of a flat section on which the luggage or infant is placed, an abdomen contact surface section that contacts the user's abdomen, and a side section connecting the flat section and the abdomen contact surface section, a notched recess being formed in the lower center of the abdomen contact surface section, the storage section including a base storage section that allows the base to be inserted and removed, and the shape of the internal space of the base storage section being the same as the external shape of the base.

[0009] The angle between the flat surface portion and the abdomen-contacting surface portion is preferably 90 to 160 degrees, more preferably 100 to 140 degrees, and even more preferably 105 to 120 degrees.

[0010] The storage section is characterized in that it has at least one belt hook on the rear surface thereof for hanging on a user's belt.

[0011] The base is characterized in that it is made of any one of polystyrene foam, resin, fiber-reinforced resin, and wood, and is molded to be solid or hollow.

[0012] The storage section is characterized in that a surface on which the luggage or the infant is placed is provided with an anti-slip treatment.

[0013] The belt portion is characterized in that it is composed of a first belt joined with a hook-and-loop fastener and / or a second belt joined with a buckle.

[0014] The belt portion is characterized in that it is provided with a writing tool holding portion capable of holding a writing tool.

[0015] The storage section further includes an item storage section into which the item can be put and removed, and the item storage section is provided below the base storage section. Effect of the Invention

[0016] With the waist bag of the present invention having the above-mentioned configuration, even if the base (corresponding to the reinforcing member / core material in the prior art) presses hard against a man's lower abdomen when luggage or a child is placed on the top surface of the storage section, the cutout recess provided in the center of the lower part prevents pressure on the crotch area, and therefore there is no hindrance to the task of carrying luggage or holding a child. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a front view of a waist bag according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 1 is a rear view of a waist bag according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 3] Front, top and side views of storage area [Figure 4] Plan view, rear view, and cross section of the base [Diagram 5] Partial cutaway view of the storage compartment with the base stored inside [Figure 6] A diagram showing an example in which cushioning material is provided in the storage section. [Figure 7] FIG. 1 shows a conventional waist bag capable of carrying luggage. [Figure 8] FIG. 1 shows a conventional waist bag capable of carrying an infant. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THEINVENTION

[0018] An embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to Figures 1 to 6. Note that the present invention is not limited to the embodiment described below, and includes all other configurations within the scope of the configurations described in the claims.

[0019] 1 and 2 are a front view and a back view of a waist bag 1 according to the present invention. When used as a normal waist bag, the waist bag 1 is composed of a storage section 2 for storing various items (smartphone, wallet, cigarettes, pocket tissues, etc.) that a user stores as needed, as well as a base 4 (described later) in a removable manner, and a belt section 3 connected to both the left and right sides of the storage section 2 and fastened around the abdomen of the user.

[0020] The belt section 3 according to the present embodiment adopts a double belt system of a first belt 3-1 connected by a hook-and-loop fastener and a second belt 3-2 connected by a buckle in order to carry heavy luggage or a child, but may be configured with only one belt. In addition, on the back surface X (the surface in contact with the abdomen of the user) of the storage section 2, two belt hangers 8 on the left and right sides to be hung on the belt attached to the user's trousers are detachably attached to the back tape 9. By hooking these belt hangers 8 on the user's belt, even if a heavy luggage or a child is placed on the storage section 2, the storage section 3 is prevented from slipping downward. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which two belt hangers 8 are provided on the left and right sides, but at least one is sufficient, and three or more may be provided. Furthermore, the belt hangers 8 may be fixed to the storage section 2 instead of being detachable.

[0021] Fig. 3 shows a front view, a side view, and a plan view of only the storage section 2, in which the storage section 2 is divided into a pedestal storage section 2-1 for storing the pedestal 4 in a removable manner, and an article storage section 2-2 for storing various articles in a removable manner, and arranged above and below along the diagonal dashed line Y shown in Fig. 3. The pedestal 4 and the articles are inserted and removed by opening and closing a pedestal storage section fastener 6 and an article storage section fastener 7 provided at the openings of the pedestal storage section 2-1 and the article storage section 2-2, respectively.

[0022] The shape of the internal space of the base storage section 2-1 is substantially the same as the external shape of the base 4 so that the base 4 fits snugly in the internal space of the base storage section 2-1. Note that it is sufficient that the base 4 fits snugly in the internal space of the base storage section 2-1 without rattling, and "the same shape" does not necessarily mean that the shape of the internal space of the base storage section 2-1 completely matches the shape of the base 4. In addition, the base storage section fastener 6 is used only when inserting or removing the base 4, and therefore is a concealed fastener that is covered by the cloth cover body 6-1 so that it is not exposed to the outside under normal circumstances, but it may also be a normal exposed fastener.

[0023] 4 shows the shape of the base 4, where (a) is a plan view, (b) is a rear view, and (c) is an AA cross-sectional view. The base 4 is made up of a block body consisting of a flat surface 4-1 on which a baggage or an infant is placed, an abdomen-contacting surface 4-2 that contacts the abdomen of the user, and a side surface 4-3 that connects the flat surface 4-1 and the abdomen-contacting surface 4-2, and a notched recess 5 is formed in the center of the lower part of the abdomen-contacting surface 4-2.

[0024] When a baggage or a child is placed on the upper surface of storage section 2 (flat surface section 4-1 of base 4), even if a moment due to the load of the baggage or child acts on base 4 and the lower part of base 4 presses hard against a man's lower abdomen, notch recess 5 is provided in the center of the lower part to prevent pressure on the crotch area and prevent hindrance to carrying or holding the baby. The opening width and height of notch recess 5 may be about 7 to 10 cm, and there is no particular limitation on the depth.

[0025] In this embodiment, the angle between the flat surface 4-1 and the abdomen-contacting surface 4-2 of the base 4 is set to 108 degrees. The reason for this is that when a baggage or an infant is placed on the flat surface 4-1, the flat surface 4-1 becomes horizontal due to the weight of the baggage or infant in the AA cross section shown in Fig. 4(c), while the abdomen-contacting surface 4-2 rotates clockwise and faces diagonally downward, and this inclined surface facing diagonally downward is exactly along the inclination of the lower abdomen of the user, and the base 4 abuts against the lower abdomen with its surface, so that the load is not concentrated locally on the lower abdomen of the user, thereby reducing pain felt.

[0026] Fig. 5 is a side view showing the state in which the base 4 is stored in the base storage section 2-1, and shows the inside cut open along the base 4. As shown in the side views of Fig. 3 and Fig. 5, the placement surface of the storage section 2 on which the luggage or infant is placed is inclined diagonally upward by 18 degrees (108 degrees - 90 degrees) when the abdomen contact surface section 4-2 is vertical.

[0027] The optimal angle between the flat surface portion 4-1 of the base 4 and the abdomen contact surface portion 4-2 is 108 degrees, but is not limited to this and can be appropriately adjusted within the range of 90 to 160 degrees, more preferably 100 to 140 degrees, and even more preferably 105 to 120 degrees.

[0028] In this embodiment, the base 4 is made of lightweight, hard solid polystyrene foam, but the material is not particularly limited as long as it is lightweight and hard, and it may be made of resin, fiber-reinforced resin, wood, aluminum, or may be hollow instead of solid. For example, if the base 4 is a balloon-type base that expands when air is blown into it, it can be stored compactly without taking up much space by letting the air out when not in use.

[0029] 6 shows an example in which a cushioning material 9 is provided at the bottom end of the base storage section 2-1 to protect the tip of the base 4 when it is inserted into the base storage section 2-1. A friction tape material 10 may be attached to the cushioning material 9 to prevent the base 4 from shifting out of position.

[0030] In the above embodiments, the specifications of the waist bag 1 for carrying baggage such as cardboard boxes have been described, but as a specification for carrying an infant on the waist bag 1, a support tool (not shown) that protects the infant's back and fastens it to the user's body may be connected to the storage section 2, as in various conventional techniques. In this case, by making the support tool detachable from the storage section 2, a single waist bag 1 can be used for both carrying baggage and carrying an infant.

[0031] The material constituting the storage section 2 and the belt section 3 may be made of cloth or leather similar to that of conventional waist bags, and is not particularly limited.

[0032] Further, although the article storage section 2-2 is shown as a single storage space by way of example, it may be formed as a plurality of spaces separated into a plurality of sections.

[0033] Furthermore, in order to maintain the shape of the storage space of the pedestal storage section 2-1, a high-strength support member (not shown) conforming to the shape of the pedestal 4 may be provided inside the pedestal storage section 2-1.

[0034] As described above, with the waist bag of the present invention, even if the base presses hard against a man's lower abdomen when luggage or a child is placed on the top surface of the storage section, the cutout recess provided in the center of the lower part prevents pressure on the crotch area, and therefore there is no hindrance to the task of carrying luggage or holding a child. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 1. Waist bag 2 Storage area 2-1 Pedestal storage section 2-2 Item storage section 3 Belt section 3-1 First Belt 3-2 Second Belt 4 Pedestal 4-1 Plane section 4-2 Abdominal contact surface 4-3 Side part 5 Cutout recess 6 Pedestal storage compartment fastener 6-1 Cloth cover body 7. Item storage compartment fastener 8 Belt hook 9 Cushioning material 10 Friction tape material

Claims

1. A waist bag capable of carrying luggage or a child, A storage section that can store the pedestal, A belt portion connected to both sides of the storage portion, The base is made of a block body including a flat surface portion on which the baggage or the infant is placed, an abdomen contact surface portion that contacts the abdomen of the user, and a side surface portion connecting the flat surface portion and the abdomen contact surface portion, and a notched recess is formed in the lower center of the abdomen contact surface portion, The storage section includes a base storage section into which the base can be inserted and removed, and the shape of the internal space of the base storage section is the same as the outer shape of the base. A waist bag that features

2. The angle between the planar portion and the abdomen contact surface is 90 to 160 degrees, more preferably 100 to 140 degrees, and even more preferably 105 to 120 degrees.

2. The waist bag according to claim 1 .

3. The rear surface of the storage section has at least one belt hook for hanging on a user's belt.

3. The waist bag according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The base is made of polystyrene foam, resin, fiber-reinforced resin, wood, or aluminum, and is solid or hollow.

3. The waist bag according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The surface of the storage section on which the luggage or the infant is placed is provided with an anti-slip treatment.

3. The waist bag according to claim 1 or 2.

6. The belt portion is composed of a first belt joined by a hook-and-loop fastener and / or a second belt joined by a buckle.

3. The waist bag according to claim 1 or 2.

7. The belt portion is provided with a writing tool holding portion capable of holding a writing tool.

3. The waist bag according to claim 1 or 2.

8. The storage section further includes an item storage section that allows the item to be put in and taken out, and the item storage section is provided below the base storage section.

3. The waist bag according to claim 1 or 2.

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