Storage device

The storage device addresses theft concerns by using a base and cover structure with a connecting and retaining member to securely attach to vehicles, preventing unauthorized removal.

JP2025147749APending Publication Date: 2025-10-07BRIDGESTONE CYCLE CO
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Application Number
JP2024048151
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-25
Publication Date
2025-10-07

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Technical Problem

Existing storage devices for bicycles and motorcycles are vulnerable to theft.

Method used

A storage device with a base portion and a cover portion, featuring a connecting member and a retaining member that isolates from the outside when the cover is detached, preventing unauthorized removal.

Benefits of technology

The device effectively prevents items from being taken away by ensuring secure attachment to the vehicle and locking mechanisms.

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Abstract

To provide a storage device which prevents theft of the storage device.SOLUTION: A storage device includes: a base part including a first coupling part to be coupled to a first portion in a vehicle and a mounting part on which objects to be stored are placed; and a cover part which covers the stored objects placed on the mounting part. The first coupling part includes: a coupling member for coupling in the first portion; and a holding member which couples / decouples the coupling member to / from the base part. The holding member is isolated from the outside when the cover part covers the base part and can be operated when the cover part is removed from the base part.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a storage device. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a helmet storage bag that can be attached to a bicycle or motorcycle. Patent Document 1 discloses that the helmet storage bag comprises a bag body with an opening for storing a helmet, and a fastening part for opening and closing the opening. Patent Document 1 also discloses that the helmet storage bag comprises a locking mechanism that is attached to the fastening part and locks the opening and fixes the engagement state between the bag body and the bicycle or motorcycle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Registered Utility Model No. 3242670 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] When a storage device for storing items is attached to a bicycle or motorcycle, it is desirable to prevent the storage device itself from being stolen away.

[0005] The present disclosure provides a storage device that prevents theft. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a storage device comprising: a base portion having a first connecting portion that connects to a first portion of a vehicle and a mounting portion on which stored items are placed; and a cover portion that covers the stored items placed on the mounting portion, wherein the first connecting portion comprises a connecting member for connecting at the first portion and a retaining member that connects or detaches the connecting member to the base portion, and wherein the retaining member is isolated from the outside when the cover portion covers the base portion and is operable when the cover portion is detached from the base portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0007] The storage device of the present disclosure can prevent items from being taken away. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0008] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a storage device according to this embodiment. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating the installation of the storage device according to this embodiment on a vehicle. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the installation of the storage device according to this embodiment on a vehicle. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the installation of the storage device according to this embodiment on a vehicle. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating the first coupling portion in the storage device according to this embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the base portion of the storage device according to this embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the base portion of the storage device according to this embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0009] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The following describes the preferred embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals, and redundant explanations may be omitted.

[0010] In the directions of parallel, right-angle, orthogonal, horizontal, vertical, up-down, left-right, front-back, etc., deviations are permitted to the extent that they do not impair the effects of the embodiments. The shape of the corners is not limited to right angles and may be rounded. Parallel, right-angle, orthogonal, horizontal, and vertical may include approximately parallel, approximately right-angle, approximately orthogonal, approximately horizontal, and approximately vertical, respectively.

[0011] For example, "substantially parallel" means that even if two lines or two surfaces are not completely parallel to each other, they can be treated as parallel as long as it is within the range of manufacturing tolerance. As with "substantially parallel," "substantially right angle," "substantially perpendicular," "substantially horizontal," and "substantially vertical" are also intended to fall under the respective terms as long as the relative position of two lines or two surfaces is within the range of manufacturing tolerance.

[0012] A storage device according to this embodiment will be described. The storage device according to this embodiment includes a base portion and a cover portion. The base portion in the storage device according to this embodiment includes a first connecting portion that connects to a first portion of the vehicle, a second connecting portion that connects to a second portion of the vehicle that is different from the first portion, and a placement portion on which items to be stored are placed. The cover portion in the storage device according to this embodiment covers items placed on the placement portion.

[0013] The details of the storage device according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a storage device 1, which is an example of the storage device according to this embodiment.

[0014] The storage device 1 stores a helmet HMT inside, and is attached to a vehicle such as a bicycle or a motorcycle.

[0015] The storage device 1 includes a cover portion 10 and a base portion 20. The base portion 20 includes a first connecting portion 30 that connects to a first portion of the vehicle, and a second connecting portion 40 that connects to a second portion of the vehicle that is different from the first portion.

[0016] A first example of how a storage device according to this embodiment is attached to a vehicle will be described. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating how a storage device 1, which is an example of a storage device according to this embodiment, is attached to a vehicle. In the example of FIG. 2, an example of attachment to a top tube TTB of a bicycle BYC will be described. In the example of FIG. 2, a first coupling portion 30 of the storage device 1 is coupled to a handlebar HDL of the bicycle BYC. Furthermore, a second coupling portion 40 of the storage device 1 is coupled to a top tube TTB, which is part of the frame of the bicycle BYC.

[0017] In Fig. 2, the direction in which the wheels of the bicycle BYC are lined up, i.e., the direction in which the wheels move, is represented by an arrow X. In Fig. 2, the direction in which the handlebars HDL of the bicycle BYC extend, i.e., the direction perpendicular to the direction in which the wheels move and parallel to the ground, is represented by an arrow Y. In Fig. 2, arrows perpendicular to the plane of the page are represented by black circles within circles. The same applies to Figs. 3 and 4.

[0018] In the above example, the handlebars HDL of the bicycle BYC are an example of a first part of the vehicle, and the top tube TTB is an example of a second part of the vehicle that is different from the first part.

[0019] Next, a second example of how the storage device according to this embodiment is attached to a vehicle will be described. Figures 3 and 4 are diagrams illustrating how the storage device 1, which is an example of the storage device according to this embodiment, is attached to a vehicle. Note that the examples of Figures 3 and 4 illustrate an example of attachment to a basket BSK (front basket) of a bicycle BYC. In the examples of Figures 3 and 4, the first coupling part 30 of the storage device 1 is coupled to the handle HDL of the bicycle BYC. Furthermore, the second coupling part 40 of the storage device 1 is coupled to the basket BSK of the bicycle BYC. The storage device 1 is attached to the bicycle BYC so as to cover the opening of the basket BSK.

[0020] In the above example, the handle HDL of the bicycle BYC is an example of a first part of the vehicle, and the basket BSK is an example of a second part of the vehicle that is different from the first part.

[0021] The first connecting portion 30 is connected to the handlebars HDL, which is approximately the center of the bicycle BYC in the left-right direction. The second connecting portion 40 is connected to the top tube TTB or basket BSK, which is approximately the center of the bicycle BYC in the left-right direction. In other words, the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion of the storage device according to this embodiment are each connected to, for example, approximately the center of the bicycle in the left-right direction.

[0022] Each element of the storage device 1 will now be described in detail.

[0023] [Cover part 10] The cover portion 10 covers the helmet HMT placed on the base portion 20. The cover portion 10 has a hemispherical shell shape. The cover portion 10 is formed of, for example, a resin fabric such as polyester.

[0024] [Base part 20] The helmet HMT is placed on the base portion 20. The base portion 20 includes a placement portion 21, a first coupling portion 30, and a second coupling portion 40. Fig. 5 is a diagram illustrating the first coupling portion 30 in the storage device 1, which is an example of the storage device according to this embodiment. Figs. 6 and 7 are each a diagram illustrating the base portion 20 in the storage device 1, which is an example of the storage device according to this embodiment.

[0025] (Placement section 21) The mounting portion 21 is used to place the helmet HMT. The mounting portion 21 has a plate-like shape. The mounting portion 21 is formed by covering the periphery of hard resin with a resin fabric or cover. The mounting portion 21 may also be configured by covering the periphery of cardboard or a foam sheet with a resin fabric or cover. The mounting portion 21 may also have a bottomed cylindrical shape. In this case, the cover portion 10 has a plate-like shape. The shapes of the mounting portion 21 and the cover portion 10 may be any shape that can store items.

[0026] The mounting portion 21 is provided with a wire fastener 24 around its periphery. The cover portion 10 is connected to the mounting portion 21 by the wire fastener 24. After the mounting portion 21 and the cover portion 10 are connected by the wire fastener 24, the wire fastener 24 is locked by a locking portion 25 such as a lock. The locking portion 25 locks the cover portion 10 so that it cannot be released from the base portion 20. Locking the wire fastener 24 by the locking portion 25 prevents the helmet HMT from being stolen.

[0027] 3 and 4, the storage device 1 has the mounting portion 21 attached to the basket BSK so as to cover the opening of the basket BSK. By attaching the mounting portion 21 to the basket BSK so as to cover the opening of the basket BSK, it is possible to prevent items stored in the basket BSK from being blown away or stolen.

[0028] (First joint part 30) The first connecting part 30 is connected to a predetermined part (first part) of the vehicle. By connecting the first connecting part 30 to the first part, the storage device 1 is attached to the vehicle.

[0029] The first connecting portion 30 includes a lower plate portion 31 and a storage portion 32. The lower plate portion 31 and the storage portion 32 are connected to each other by a line fastener 35. The line fastener 35 separates the first connecting portion 30 from the placement portion 21. By including the line fastener 35 in the first connecting portion 30, it is possible to prevent, for example, rainwater and the like from entering the interior of the storage device 1. The line fastener 35 is an example of a partition portion.

[0030] The first connecting portion 30 includes a band 33 attached to the underside of the lower plate portion 31. As shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the storage device 1 includes a band 33a and a band 33b. In Fig. 5, the bands 33a and 33b are collectively referred to as band 33. In Fig. 5, the first connecting portion 30 also includes a buckle 34 on the upper surface of the lower plate portion 31. The buckle 34 is a so-called sun-shaped buckle. The storage portion 32 stores the buckle 34.

[0031] The lower plate portion 31 has an opening 31h. As shown in Figs. 6 and 7, the storage device 1 has openings 31ha and 31hb. In Fig. 5, openings 31ha and 31hb are collectively referred to as opening 31h. The band 33 is fixed to the buckle 34 by turning the first portion that connects to the first connecting portion 30 and then passing through the opening 31h. The buckle 34 connects or detaches the band 33 to the base portion 20. The storage device 1 also has buckles 34 corresponding to the bands 33a and 33b, respectively.

[0032] The buckle 34 is disposed in the first coupling portion 30 so as to be isolated from the outside of the storage device 1 when the cover portion 10 covers the base portion 20. In other words, the buckle 34 is operable when the cover portion 10 is detached from the base portion 20.

[0033] When the cover part 10 covers the base part 20, the buckle 34 is isolated from the outside of the storage device 1, and therefore it is possible to prevent the storage device 1 from being removed from the vehicle and carried away and stolen. In other words, the storage device 1 can be prevented from being carried away. Furthermore, when attaching the storage device 1, the cover part 10 can be removed from the base part 20 and the band 33 can be attached to the buckle 34.

[0034] The buckle 34 is an example of a holding member. The band 33, the band 33a, and the band 33b are each an example of a connecting member. Note that the connecting member in the storage device according to this embodiment is not limited to a band, as long as it can be connected to or detached from the holding member by turning the first portion that connects to the first connecting portion. Also, the holding member in the storage device according to this embodiment is not limited to a buckle, as long as it can be connected to or detached from the connecting member.

[0035] (Second joint part 40) The second connecting portion 40 is connected to a predetermined portion (second portion) of the vehicle that is different from the first portion. By connecting the second connecting portion 40 to the second portion, the storage device 1 is attached to the vehicle.

[0036] The second connecting portion 40 includes a first connecting member 22 rotatably attached to the mounting portion 21 and a second connecting member 23 that is detachable from the first connecting member 22 .

[0037] The first connecting member 22 is rotatably attached to the underside of the mounting portion 21 by means of rivets 26. The rivets 26 may be provided with waterproof patches to prevent water such as rainwater from entering the interior. The first connecting member 22 may also be rotatably attached to the underside of the mounting portion 21 by means of buttons or snap buttons.

[0038] The second connecting member 23 is fixed to the second portion by, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener. The second connecting member 23 is also fixed to a ring-shaped portion 27 provided on the underside of the mounting portion 21 as shown in Figures 6 and 7.

[0039] For example, when connecting the second connecting portion 40 to the basket BSK as shown in Figures 3 and 4, the first connecting member 22 is extended in the longitudinal direction and connected to the second connecting member 23 fixed to the basket BSK as shown in Figure 6.

[0040] For example, when connecting the second connecting portion 40 to the top tube TTB as shown in Fig. 2, the first connecting member 22 is rotated so as to face the short side direction, and the second connecting member 23 is fixed to the loop-shaped portion 27 as shown in Fig. 7. Then, as shown by arrow A, the second connecting portion 40 is wound around the top tube TTB to connect the top tube TTB.

[0041] The first connecting member 22 and the second connecting member 23 are connected by connecting a first connecting member 22a provided at the tip of the first connecting member 22 with a second connecting member 23a provided at the tip of the second connecting member 23. The first connecting member 22a and the second connecting member 23a form, for example, an insert buckle 28.

[0042] The storage device according to this embodiment can be firmly attached to the vehicle by using a first connecting part that connects to a first location on the vehicle and a second connecting part that connects to a second location on the vehicle that is different from the first location. Also, by attaching the storage device to approximately the center of the vehicle in the lateral direction, the storage device is prevented from coming into direct contact with the ground when the vehicle tips over, and damage to stored items is prevented.

[0043] The storage device according to this embodiment can prevent items from being taken away. [Explanation of symbols]

[0044] 1 Storage device 10 Cover 20 Base 21 Placement section 22 first connecting member 22a First connecting member 23 Second connecting member 23a Second connecting member 24 wire fasteners 25 Locking section 30 1st joint 31 Lower plate part 31h, 31ha, 31hb opening 32 Storage area 33, 33a, 33b bands 34 Buckle 35 Wire fastener 40 Second joint

Claims

1. a base portion including a first coupling portion that couples to a first portion of a vehicle and a placement portion on which an item is placed; a cover portion for covering the storage item placed on the placement portion; Equipped with the first coupling portion includes a coupling member for coupling at the first portion and a holding member for connecting or detaching the coupling member to the base portion, The holding member is isolated from the outside when the cover portion covers the base portion, and is operable when the cover portion is detached from the base portion. Storage device.

2. a locking unit that locks the cover unit so that it cannot be released from the base unit; The storage device according to claim 1 .

3. a storage section for storing the holding member, the storage section having a partition section between the storage section and the placing section; The storage device according to claim 1 .

4. the base portion includes a second coupling portion coupled to a second portion of the vehicle that is different from the first portion; The storage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

5. The vehicle is a bicycle. The storage device according to claim 4.

6. the first coupling portion is coupled to a handle of the bicycle; The second connecting portion is connected to a basket of the bicycle. The storage device according to claim 5.

7. the first coupling portion is coupled to a handle of the bicycle; The second coupling portion is coupled to a frame of the bicycle. The storage device according to claim 5.

Citation Information

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  • Helmet storage bag

    JP3242670U