Load holder

Abstract

To provide a load holder that can be stored by being reduced in size.SOLUTION: A load holder 1 includes: a fixed portion 2 fixed to a main frame 102 of a kick board 100; a support arm portion 3 having one end part rotatably disposed at the fixed portion 2; a right arm portion 4; a left arm portion 5; an extendable / contractable portion 6 supported by the support arm portion 3 and extendable / contractable in a right / left direction around the support arm portion 3. The right arm portion 4 is connected to a right end part of the extendable portion 6, and a left arm portion 5 is connected to a left end part of the extendable portion. In a use state, the extendable / contractable portion 6 extends in the right / left direction with respect to the support arm portion 3 while the support arm portion 3 is kept open with respect to the main frame 102. In the stored state, the support arm portion 3, the right arm portion 4, the left arm portion 5, and the extendable / contractable portion 6 are stored along the main frame 102 while the extendable / contractable portion 6 is kept contacted.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a luggage holder.

Background Art

[0002] There is known a folding luggage carrier for a bicycle that reduces the size of the luggage carrier when no luggage is placed while the luggage carrier is fixed to the bicycle (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] A kick scooter has the advantage of being small and easy to ride. However, due to its small size, there is no space to place luggage, and it is necessary to hang it on the handle or wear it on the body of the rider like a shoulder bag or backpack. Also in a kick scooter, a luggage holder that can hold luggage is desired. Further, when no luggage is placed, it is desired to be miniaturized and storable.

[0005] The present invention has been made in view of the above, and an object thereof is to provide a luggage holder that can be miniaturized and stored.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] In order to solve the above-described problems and achieve the object, a luggage holder according to the present disclosure includes a fixing portion fixed to a main frame connecting a step and a handle of a kickboard, a support arm portion having one end rotatably disposed on the fixing portion, a right arm portion disposed on the right side of the support arm portion, a left arm portion disposed on the left side of the support arm portion, and a telescopic portion supported by the support arm portion and capable of expanding and contracting in the left-right direction around the support arm portion. The right arm portion is connected to the right end of the telescopic portion, and the left arm portion is connected to the left end of the telescopic portion. In the use state, the support arm portion is open with respect to the main frame, the telescopic portion extends in the left-right direction with respect to the support arm portion, and in the storage state, the telescopic portion is contracted, and the support arm portion, the right arm portion, the left arm portion, and the telescopic portion are stored along the main frame.

Effect of the Invention

[0007] According to the present disclosure, there is an effect that a luggage holder that can be miniaturized and stored can be provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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[0009] Embodiments of the luggage holder 1 according to the present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0010] [First Embodiment] <Kickboard> The kickboard 100 to which the luggage holder 1 is attached will be described with reference to FIG. 1. FIG. 1 is a side view showing the kickboard according to the first embodiment, and is a view showing the use state of the luggage holder. The kickboard 100 includes a step 101 on which a user places a foot, a main frame 102 extending upward from the step 101, and a handle 103 disposed at the upper end of the main frame 102.

[0011] <Luggage Holder> With reference to FIGS. 1 to 8, the luggage holder 1 for the kickboard 100 will be described. FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the luggage holder according to the first embodiment and is a view showing the state of use of the luggage holder. FIG. 3 is a schematic view showing the luggage holder according to the first embodiment and is a view showing the state of use of the luggage holder. FIG. 4 is a side view showing the kickboard according to the first embodiment and is a view showing the stored state of the luggage holder. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the luggage holder according to the first embodiment and is a view showing the stored state of the luggage holder. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing the luggage holder according to the first embodiment and is a view showing the stored state of the luggage holder. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the luggage holder according to the first embodiment and is a view showing the assembled state of the luggage holder. FIG. 8 is a plan view showing the luggage holder according to the first embodiment and is a view showing the assembled state of the luggage holder. As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the luggage holder 1 is attached to the main frame 102 of the kickboard 100. The luggage holder 1 is used in an expanded state when in use, in other words, when placing luggage. As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the luggage holder 1 can be folded and stored when not in use, in other words, when not placing luggage.

[0012] As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the luggage holder 1 includes a fixing portion 2, a support arm portion 3, a right arm portion 4, a left arm portion 5, and a telescopic portion 6.

[0013] The fixing portion 2 is fixed to the main frame 102 of the kickboard 100. One end 3a of the support arm portion 3 is movably disposed on the fixing portion 2.

[0014] The support arm portion 3 is movably arranged with respect to the fixed portion 2. The support arm portion 3 is formed, for example, in a rod shape. In the stored state of the luggage holder 1 shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the support arm portion 3 is arranged along the main frame 102 of the kickboard 100. In the stored state of the luggage holder 1, the support arm portion 3 is in a closed state with respect to the main frame 102 of the kickboard 100. In the use state of the luggage holder 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the support arm portion 3 rotates about the shaft AX1 arranged at one end portion 3a, and the other end portion 3b side falls forward to be in an open state with respect to the main frame 102. In the use state of the luggage holder 1, the support arm portion 3 may be parallel to the road surface, or may have a shape that slopes upward from one end portion 3a to the other end portion 3b.

[0015] In the use state of the luggage holder 1, the support arm portion 3 is provided with a first locking mechanism (not shown) for locking the angle with respect to the main frame 102 at a predetermined angle θ to regulate further downward movement. The configuration of the first locking mechanism is not limited.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 2, the right arm portion 4 is connected to the right end portion 6a of the telescopic portion 6. The right arm portion 4 is formed, for example, in a rod shape or an elongated block shape. The right arm portion 4 is arranged parallel to the support arm portion 3. The right arm portion 4 moves away from or approaches the support arm portion 3 as the telescopic portion 6 expands and contracts in the left - right direction.

[0017] The left arm portion 5 is formed symmetrically with the right arm portion 4 with respect to the left - right direction. The left arm portion 5 is connected to the left end portion 6b of the telescopic portion 6. The left arm portion 5 is formed, for example, in a rod shape or an elongated block shape. The left arm portion 5 is arranged parallel to the support arm portion 3. The left arm portion 5 moves away from or approaches the support arm portion 3 as the telescopic portion 6 expands and contracts in the left - right direction.

[0018] As shown in Fig. 7, the height h1 of the support arm portion 3 is formed to be lower than the heights h2 of the right arm portion 4 and the left arm portion 5. The height h1 and the height h2 are the vertical heights when the luggage holder 1 is in use.

[0019] As shown in Fig. 3, in the use state, the right arm portion 4 and the left arm portion 5 protrude above the telescopic portion 6.

[0020] The telescopic portion 6 is supported by the support arm portion 3 and can be expanded and contracted in the left - right direction around the support arm portion 3. The telescopic portion 6 may be a single member arranged across the left and right with the support arm portion 3 as the center. The telescopic portion 6 may be divided into a plurality of members, a right telescopic portion arranged on the right side and a left telescopic portion arranged on the left side, with the support arm portion 3 as the center. In the description of this embodiment, the telescopic portion 6 will be described as a single member.

[0021] As shown in Fig. 2, the central portion 6c in the left - right direction of the telescopic portion 6 is connected to the support arm portion 3. The telescopic portion 6 is supported by the support arm portion 3. The telescopic portion 6 contracts in the left - right direction around the support arm portion 3. As an example, the telescopic portion 6 is formed in a bellows shape by a lattice member that can be expanded and contracted in the left - right direction, but is not limited to this. The telescopic portion 6 has a rigidity such that a luggage of about several kg can be placed in the use state where it is extended in the left - right direction. In the storage state of the luggage holder 1, the telescopic portion 6 is in a contracted state in the left - right direction. As the telescopic portion 6 expands and contracts, the right arm portion 4 and the left arm portion 5 move away from or approach the support arm portion 3.

[0022] The telescopic portion 6 may be biased in the contracting direction. Thereby, the luggage placed on the telescopic portion 6 is sandwiched and held from the left and right directions by the right arm portion 4 and the left arm portion 5.

[0023] <Function and Usage Method of Luggage Holder> Next, the usage method of the luggage holder 1 configured as described above will be described.

[0024] With reference to FIGS. 4 to 6, the storage state of the luggage holder 1 will be described. When no luggage is placed on the telescopic part 6, the luggage holder 1 is in the storage state. In the storage state of the luggage holder 1, as shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, the support arm part 3, the right arm part 4, the left arm part 5, and the telescopic part 6 are stored along the main frame 102. In a vertical view, the right arm part 4, the left arm part 5, and the telescopic part 6 are arranged in a U-shape surrounding the fixing part 2. The fixing part 2 and the main frame 102 are located in the recessed part S of the U-shape. The luggage holder 1 is provided with a second locking mechanism (not shown) that locks so that each member does not open in the storage state. The configuration of the second locking mechanism is not limited.

[0025] With reference to FIGS. 7 and 8, the assembled state of the luggage holder 1 will be described. When starting to use the luggage holder 1, the luggage holder 1 is assembled from the storage state and changed to the use state. The assembled state is a state between the storage state and the use state. The user releases the second locking mechanism of the luggage holder 1 in the storage state. The user rotates the support arm part 3, the right arm part 4, the left arm part 5, and the telescopic part 6 of the luggage holder 1 so as to fall forward on the upper side about the axis AX1. The user presses down the support arm part 3 until it opens by a predetermined angle θ with respect to the main frame 102 and is first locked by the first locking mechanism. As shown in FIG. 8, the user holds the right arm part 4 and the left arm part 5 and opens the right arm part 4 to the right and the left arm part 5 to the left about the support arm part 3. In conjunction with the opening of the right arm part 4 and the left arm part 5, the telescopic part 6 extends in the left-right direction.

[0026] With reference to FIGS. 1 to 3, the use state of the luggage holder 1 will be described. In the use state of the luggage holder 1, the support arm part 3 is opened to a predetermined angle θ and locked by the first locking mechanism. About the support arm part 3, the right arm part 4 is opened to the right and the left arm part 5 is opened to the left. Also, along with the right arm part 4 and the left arm part 5, the telescopic part 6 extends in the left-right direction. The user places luggage on the telescopic part 6.

[0027] In the state where the luggage holder 1 is in use, the luggage placed on the telescopic part 6 is sandwiched and supported from the left and right directions by the right arm part 4 and the left arm part 5 because the telescopic part 6 is biased. The rear side of the luggage placed on the telescopic part 6 is supported by the main frame 102.

[0028] A description will be given of returning the luggage holder 1 from the use state to the storage state. The user grips the right arm part 4 and the left arm part 5 and brings them closer to the support arm part 3. In conjunction with the closing of the right arm part 4 and the left arm part 5, the telescopic part 6 contracts in the left - right direction. In this way, it returns to the state shown in FIG. 7. The user releases the lock by the first locking mechanism of the support arm part 3.

[0029] Then, the user lifts and rotates the support arm part 3, the right arm part 4, the left arm part 5, and the telescopic part 6 about the axis AX1 so that the front side is along the main frame 102. The support arm part 3 is returned to the position along the main frame 102. The user locks the support arm part 3, the right arm part 4, the left arm part 5, and the telescopic part 6 by the second locking mechanism. In this way, it returns to the storage state shown in FIGS. 4 to 6.

[0030] <Effect> As described above, in this embodiment, in the use state of the luggage holder 1, the support arm part 3 is open with respect to the main frame 102 of the kickboard 100, and the telescopic part 6 extends in the left - right direction with respect to the support arm part 3. In this embodiment, in the storage state of the luggage holder 1, the telescopic part 6 is in a contracted state, and the support arm part 3, the right arm part 4, the left arm part 5, and the telescopic part 6 are stored along the main frame 102 of the kickboard 100. Thus, according to this embodiment, it is possible to provide a luggage holder 1 that can be miniaturized and stored.

[0031] In this embodiment, in the usage state of the luggage holder 1, since the telescopic part 6 is biased, the right arm part 4 and the left arm part 5 can sandwich and hold the luggage placed on the telescopic part 6 from the left and right directions. According to this embodiment, it is possible to suppress the luggage from shifting in the left and right directions and hold it stably.

[0032] In this embodiment, when the support arm part 3 has a shape that slopes upward from one end 3a to the other end 3b, the rear part of the luggage placed on the telescopic part 6 can be supported by the main frame 102. According to this embodiment, it is possible to suppress the luggage from shifting in the front and rear directions and hold it stably.

[0033] [Second Embodiment] With reference to FIG. 9, the luggage holder 1A according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the luggage holder according to the second embodiment and is a view showing the usage state of the luggage holder. In the following description, components similar to those of the luggage holder 1 are denoted by corresponding reference numerals, and detailed descriptions thereof are omitted. The same applies to the following embodiments. The luggage holder 1A is different from the first embodiment in that the right arm part 4A and the left arm part 5A are different.

[0034] The right arm portion 4A can adjust the height h2 in the state where the luggage holder 1A is in use. In the present embodiment, the right arm portion 4A includes a main body portion 41A and a movable portion 42A. The main body portion 41A is configured in the same manner as the right arm portion 4 of the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, the movable portion 42A is formed, for example, in a cylindrical shape with an open bottom. In the present embodiment, the movable portion 42A is disposed so as to cover the main body portion 41A from above. The movable portion 42A is slidably disposed in the vertical direction with respect to the main body portion 41A in the use state. In the use state, the movable portion 42A slides upward with respect to the main body portion 41A according to the height of the luggage placed on the telescopic portion 6 to increase the height h2. In the storage state of the luggage holder 1A, the movable portion 42A slides downward with respect to the main body portion 41A to lower the height h2. The right arm portion 4A configured in this way changes the height h2 by sliding the movable portion 42A with respect to the main body portion 41A.

[0035] The left arm portion 5A includes a main body portion 51A and a movable portion 52A. The main body portion 51A is configured in the same manner as the left arm portion 5 of the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, the movable portion 52A is formed, for example, in a cylindrical shape with an open bottom. In the present embodiment, the movable portion 52A is disposed so as to cover the main body portion 51A from above. The movable portion 52A is slidably disposed in the vertical direction with respect to the main body portion 51A in the use state of the luggage holder 1A. In the use state, the movable portion 52A slides upward with respect to the main body portion 51A according to the height of the luggage placed on the telescopic portion 6 to increase the height h2. In the storage state, the movable portion 52A slides with respect to the main body portion 51A to lower the height h2. The left arm portion 5A configured in this way changes the height h2 by sliding the movable portion 52A downward with respect to the main body portion 51A.

[0036] As described above, in the present embodiment, in the usage state of the luggage holder 1A, by sliding the movable part 42A with respect to the main body part 41A, the height h2 of the right arm part 4A can be changed. In the present embodiment, in the usage state of the luggage holder 1A, by sliding the movable part 52A with respect to the main body part 51A, the height h2 of the left arm part 5A can be changed. According to the present embodiment, it is possible to suppress the luggage from shifting in the left - right direction and hold it stably.

[0037] [Third Embodiment] With reference to FIG. 10, the luggage holder 1B according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the luggage holder according to the third embodiment and is a view showing the usage state of the luggage holder. The luggage holder 1B is different from the first embodiment in that it includes a right support part 43B and a left support part 53B.

[0038] The right support part 43B is formed, for example, in a rod shape. The right support part 43B supports the right arm part 4A from below in the usage state of the luggage holder 1B. One end of the right support part 43B is connected to the main frame 102. The right support part 43B is arranged to be openable and closable with respect to the main frame 102 about a shaft AX2 arranged on one end side. The other end of the right support part 43B supports the lower surface of the right arm part 4A. The other end of the right support part 43B engages, for example, with a recess (not shown) formed on the lower surface of the right arm part 4A.

[0039] The left support part 53B is formed, for example, in a rod shape. The left support part 53B supports the left arm part 5A from below in the usage state of the luggage holder 1B. One end of the left support part 53B is connected to the main frame 102. The left support part 53B is arranged to be openable and closable with respect to the main frame 102 about a shaft arranged on one end side. The other end of the left support part 53B supports the lower surface of the left arm part 5A. The other end of the left support part 53B engages, for example, with a recess (not shown) formed on the lower surface of the left arm part 5A.

[0040] The right support portion 43B and the left support portion 53B are locked by the second locking mechanism while being arranged along the main frame 102 in the stored state of the luggage holder 1B.

[0041] As described above, in the present embodiment, the right arm portion 4A and the left arm portion 5A can be supported from below. According to the present embodiment, the placed luggage can be stably held.

[0042] [Fourth Embodiment] With reference to FIG. 11, the luggage holder 1C according to the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 11 is a plan view showing the luggage holder according to the fourth embodiment and is a view showing the use state of the luggage holder. The luggage holder 1C is different from the first embodiment in that it includes a right connecting portion 43C and a left connecting portion 53C.

[0043] The right connecting portion 43C is formed, for example, in a rod shape or an elongated plate shape. The right connecting portion 43C is rotatably connected to the tip of the right arm portion 4 about the axis AX4. The right connecting portion 43C is arranged in parallel with the right arm portion 4 in the stored state of the luggage holder 1C. The right connecting portion 43C is rotated about 90° clockwise about the axis AX4 in the use state of the luggage holder 1C. The right connecting portion 43C is connected to the left connecting portion 53C at the middle portion of the telescopic portion 6 in the use state. The right connecting portion 43C is connected to the left connecting portion 53C at the end opposite to the end where the axis AX4 is arranged in the use state.

[0044] The left connecting portion 53C is formed, for example, in a rod shape or an elongated plate shape. The left connecting portion 53C is rotatably connected to the tip of the left arm portion 5 about the axis AX5. The left connecting portion 53C is arranged in parallel with the left arm portion 5 in the stored state of the luggage holder 1C. The left connecting portion 53C is rotated about 90° counterclockwise about the axis AX5 in the use state of the luggage holder 1C. The left connecting portion 53C is connected to the right connecting portion 43C at the middle portion of the telescopic portion 6 in the use state of the luggage holder 1C. The left connecting portion 53C is connected to the right connecting portion 43C at the end opposite to the end where the axis AX4 is arranged in the use state.

[0045] As described above, in this embodiment, in the state where the luggage holder 1C is in use, the right connecting portion 43C and the left connecting portion 53C are connected at the middle portion of the telescopic portion 6. According to this embodiment, the contraction of the telescopic portion 6 can be restricted, and the shapes of the right arm portion 4, the left arm portion 5, and the telescopic portion 6 can be maintained. According to this embodiment, it is possible to prevent the luggage from falling forward.

[0046] [Fifth Embodiment] With reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, the luggage holder 1D according to this embodiment will be described. FIG. 12 is a schematic view showing the luggage holder according to the fifth embodiment and is a view showing the state of use of the luggage holder. FIG. 13 is a plan view showing the luggage holder according to the fifth embodiment and is a view showing the state of use of the luggage holder. The luggage holder 1D is different from that of the first embodiment in that it includes a right arm portion 4D, a left arm portion 5D, and a telescopic portion 6D.

[0047] In the stored state of the luggage holder 1D, the right arm portion 4D is arranged in parallel with the support arm portion 3. The right arm portion 4D is rotatably arranged with respect to the fixed portion 2. In the state where the luggage holder 1D is in use, the tip portion of the right arm portion 4D is arranged above and to the right of the support arm portion 3, in other words, diagonally upward to the right.

[0048] In the stored state of the luggage holder 1D, the left arm portion 5D is arranged in parallel with the support arm portion 3. The left arm portion 5D is rotatably arranged with respect to the fixed portion 2. In the state where the luggage holder 1D is in use, the tip portion of the left arm portion 5D is arranged above and to the left of the support arm portion 3, in other words, diagonally upward to the left.

[0049] In the state where the luggage holder 1D is in use, the hook portion 7D locks the telescopic portion 6D. The hook portion 7D is fixed to the main frame 102 of the kickboard 100 above the attachment position of the fixed portion 2.

[0050] The telescopic part 6D is formed of a deformable net member (net). In the state where the luggage holder 1D is in use, the lower part of the telescopic part 6D is supported by the support arm part 3, the upper right front part is supported by the right arm part 4D, the upper left front part is supported by the left arm part 5D, and the upper rear part is supported by the hook part 7D. The telescopic part 6D forms a bag shape placed on the support arm part 3 in the state where the luggage holder 1D is in use.

[0051] As described above, in this embodiment, the part for accommodating luggage can be made into a bag shape with a depth in the vertical direction. According to this embodiment, luggage can be stably held.

[0052] Now, although the luggage holder 1 according to the present disclosure has been described so far, it may be implemented in various different forms other than the above-described embodiments. The configuration of the luggage holder 1 described above is an example and is not limited thereto.

[0053] In the above, the telescopic part 6 is integrated, and the central part 6c is fixed to the support arm part 3, the right end part 6a is connected to the right arm part 4, and the left end part 6b is connected to the left arm part 5. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The telescopic part 6 may be divided into a right telescopic part and a left telescopic part with the support arm part 3 as the center. In this case, the left end part of the right telescopic part and the right end part of the left telescopic part are fixed to the support arm part 3, the right end part of the right telescopic part is connected to the right arm part 4, and the left end part of the left telescopic part is connected to the left arm part 5.

[0054] In the above, the luggage holder 1 has been described as being arranged on the front side of the main frame 102 of the kickboard 100, but it may be arranged on the rear side of the main frame 102 of the kickboard 100. In this case, the luggage holder 1 is located above the step 101 of the kickboard 100. Further, in this case, the whole of the luggage holder 1 may be miniaturized to be a smartphone folder.

Explanation of reference numerals

[0055] 1 Luggage holder 2 Fixing part 3 Support arm part 3a One end 3b The other end 4 Right arm part 5 Left arm part 6 Telescopic part 6a Right end 6b Left end 6c Central part 100 Kickboard 101 Step 102 Main frame 103 Handle Axis AX1 θ Predetermined angle

Claims

1. A fixing part fixed to a main frame that connects a step and a handle of a kickboard, A support arm part with one end rotatably arranged on the fixing part, A right arm part arranged on the right side of the support arm part, A left arm part arranged on the left side of the support arm part, A telescopic part supported by the support arm part and telescopic in the left - right direction around the support arm part, Comprising, On the telescopic part, the right arm part is connected to the right end, and the left arm part is connected to the left end, In the use state, the support arm part is open with respect to the main frame, and the telescopic part extends in the left - right direction with respect to the support arm part, In the storage state, with the telescopic part in a contracted state, the support arm part, the right arm part, the left arm part, and the telescopic part are stored along the main frame, A luggage holder.

2. The right arm part includes a main body part and a movable part slidably arranged in the vertical direction with respect to the main body part, The left arm part includes a main body part and a movable part slidably arranged in the vertical direction with respect to the main body part, The luggage holder according to Claim 1.

3. A right support part with one end rotatably arranged on the fixing part and the other end supporting below the right arm part, A left support part with one end rotatably arranged on the fixing part and the other end supporting below the left arm part, Comprising, the luggage holder according to Claim 1 or 2.

4. A right connecting part rotatably arranged at the tip of the right arm part, A left connecting part rotatably arranged at the tip of the left arm part, Comprising, In the use state, the tip of the right connecting part and the tip of the left connecting part can be connected at an intermediate part between the right arm part and the left arm part, Comprising, the luggage holder according to Claim 1 or 2.

5. The telescopic part is biased in the contracting direction in the use state, The luggage holder according to Claim 1 or 2.

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