Tire storage bag

Abstract

To provide a tire storage bag that facilitates transportation of a tire.SOLUTION: A tire storage bag includes: a bag member having a first cover part, a second cover part and an opening opened so as to take in / out a tire, and comprising a sheet material; a fastener member for closing the opening in an openable / closable manner; and a long first band member connected to the first cover part of the bag member, and forming a handle enabling transportation of the stored tire in an upper part of the bag member. The first band member includes: a pair of longitudinal direction parts connected to the first cover part, and extended from the upper end edge of the first cover part to the lower edge thereof; and a handle part extended from the upper edge of the pair of longitudinal direction parts, and extended at the outside in the radial direction of the first cover part. A belt-shaped installation member bridged in the pair of longitudinal direction parts is provided. The installation member has a grip part for forming a gap between the sheet material surface of the bag member and itself, and a fixing part connected to the long part at the center in the vertical direction of the bag member or the lower side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a tire storage bag for storing a tire. [Background technology]

[0002] Tires mounted on automobiles are classified into several types, including slick tires, rain tires, studless tires, and normal tires. These various types of tires are used according to their intended purpose. For example, people living in areas prone to snowfall often switch from normal tires to studless tires at the start of the snowy season and from studless tires to normal tires at the end of the season. After changing tires, the tires are removed from the automobile and stored at home until the next season, unless they have deteriorated. However, if removed tires are stored in their bare state, dirt from the tire can easily get on hands or clothing when they accidentally come into contact with the tire, making cleaning the tire extremely tedious. Furthermore, tires can deteriorate quickly due to exposure to wind and rain, or because frost and snow can adhere directly to the tire surface. Furthermore, the tire surface can be damaged if it is hit by a sharp object. Therefore, various inventions and devices have been devised to solve these problems.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a tire transport and storage bag for automobile tires that can be used to store, transport, and store them. In the following paragraphs, the reference numerals of Patent Document 1 are shown in parentheses. The tire transport and storage bag (1) includes a bag member (2) and a handle member (3). The bag member (2) is a bag-shaped member formed to be able to store a tire (50) for transporting and storing the tire. The bag member (2) is made by sewing together the peripheral edges (20b) of two flexible fabric members (20) that are stain-resistant and water-repellent on both sides so that the back surfaces (20a, 20a) of the fabric members (20) are substantially entirely in contact with each other. The interior space of the bag member (2) is designed to accommodate a single tire (50) of various diameters. The handle member (3) is for gripping the bag member (2) and is made of a flexible material. It has a belt member (3a) sewn to both ends of both outer surfaces of the bag member (2), i.e., approximately in the center of both surfaces (20c, 20c) of the fabric member (20). [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 3674692 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] The automobile tire transport and storage bag (hereinafter referred to as the tire storage bag) of Patent Document 1 allows a user to carry a heavy tire by grasping a handle member (handle) that extends upward from the top end of the bag member. However, with conventional tire storage bags, the tire tends to swing back and forth or left and right like a pendulum around two points, the handle member and the sewn part of the handle member, during transportation, making it difficult to transport easily.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its object is to provide a tire storage bag that reduces the shaking of stored tires during transport, making it easier to transport tires. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A tire storage bag according to one embodiment of the present invention is a tire storage bag for storing a tire, a bag member made of sheet material, the bag member having a first cover portion that covers one side of the stored tire, a second cover portion that covers the other side of the stored tire, and an opening formed between the first cover portion and the second cover portion to allow the tire to be put in and taken out; a fastener member connected to the bag member and adapted to close the opening in an openable and closable manner; a first long band member that is connected to the first cover portion of the bag member and forms a handle above the bag member to enable transportation of the stored tire, the first band member includes a pair of longitudinal portions connected to the first cover portion and extending from near the upper edge to near the lower edge of the first cover portion, and a handle portion extending from upper ends of the pair of longitudinal portions and extending radially outward of the first cover portion; a belt-shaped bridging member is provided spanning the pair of longitudinal portions, The installation member is characterized by having a gripping portion that forms a gap between the sheet surface of the bag member and the gripping portion, and a fixing portion that is connected to the longitudinal portion at the vertical center of the first cover portion or below the center.

[0008] According to the tire storage bag of the present invention, a first band member extending from at or near the upper edge of the first cover portion of the bag member to at or near the lower edge forms a handle above the bag member, and a bridging member is connected to the first band member at or below the center of the first cover portion (tire side surface) to form an auxiliary auxiliary handle. By grasping the handle and the auxiliary handle, a user can support a tire at two points: above the tire storage bag that stores the tire, and at or below the tire's center of gravity. In other words, the tire storage bag of the present invention reduces tire swinging during transportation, making it easier to transport tires.

[0009] A tire storage bag according to a further aspect of the present invention is the tire storage bag described above, further comprising: a long second band member that is connected to the second cover portion of the bag member and forms a handle above the bag member to enable transportation of the stored tire; The second band member is connected to the second cover portion and includes a pair of longitudinal sections that extend parallel to each other from near the upper edge to near the lower edge of the second cover portion, and a handle section that extends from the upper ends of the pair of longitudinal sections and radially outward from the second cover portion, where the handle sections of the first band member and the second band member cooperate to form a handle. In other words, the user can grasp the handles from both sides of the tire, allowing for more stable transport of the tire.

[0010] A tire storage bag according to a further embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that the first and second strap members are integrally joined at the lower end of the bag member. That is, when transporting a tire, the strap members support the tire by lifting it from below, thereby reducing the load on the sheet material of the bag member and improving the overall strength of the tire storage bag.

[0011] A tire storage bag according to another aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in the tire storage bag described above, the first band member includes second handle portions extending from the lower ends of the pair of longitudinal portions and extending radially outward of the first cover portion. That is, by grasping the first handle on the upper side of the bag member and the second handle on the lower side of the bag member, respectively, it becomes possible to transport the tire with its side facing vertically. Furthermore, this configuration also allows two carriers to transport the tire by grasping the first and second handles, respectively.

[0012] A further embodiment of the tire storage bag of the present invention is characterized in that, in the tire storage bag described above, the first belt member and the bridging member are made of a material that reinforces the bag member, different from the material of the sheet fabric of the bag member.

[0013] In a further aspect of the tire storage bag of the present invention, the pair of longitudinal portions of the first band member are sewn from the upper end to the lower end to the sheet material of the bag member, and the fixing portion of the installation member is sandwiched between the first band member and the sheet material of the bag member, which can prevent the installation member from separating from the first band member and being damaged when a user grips the installation member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] The tire storage bag of the present invention suppresses the swinging of tires stored in the bag during transportation, thereby facilitating transportation of stored tires. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0015] [Figure 1] 1 is a schematic perspective view of a tire storage bag according to one embodiment (first embodiment) of the present invention; [Figure 2] 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the tire storage bag of FIG. 1 when storing a tire. FIG. [Figure 3] 3A and 3B are front and rear views of the tire storage bag shown in FIG. 2 when storing a tire. [Figure 4]3A, 3B, and 3C are (a) and (b) plan and (c) side views of the tire storage bag shown in FIG. 2 when storing a tire. [Figure 5] 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of the first cover part of the tire storage bag of FIG. 3. [Figure 6] 2 is a schematic perspective view showing the tire storage bag of FIG. 1 with an opening opened so that a tire can be stored therein. FIG. [Figure 7] Schematic diagram showing how a user stores a tire in the tire storage bag. [Figure 8] 3 is a schematic diagram showing a method for a user to carry the tire storage bag that stores the tire of FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 9] FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of a tire storage bag according to another embodiment (second embodiment) of the present invention. [Figure 10] 10 is a schematic perspective view showing the tire storage bag of FIG. 9 when storing a tire. FIG. [Figure 11] 11A and 11B are front and rear views of the tire storage bag shown in FIG. 10 when storing a tire. [Figure 12] 11A, 11B, and 11C are (a) plan view, (b) bottom view, and (c) side view of the tire storage bag of FIG. 10 when storing a tire. [Figure 13] 11 is a schematic diagram showing a first carrying method for a user to carry the tire storage bag that stores the tire of FIG. 10. FIG. [Figure 14] 11 is a schematic diagram showing a second carrying method for a user to carry the tire storage bag that stores the tire of FIG. 10. FIG. [Figure 15] FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a third carrying method for a user to carry the tire storage bag that stores the tire of FIG. 10 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Note that the shapes of the drawings referred to in the following description are conceptual or schematic diagrams for explaining preferred shapes, and the dimensional ratios and the like do not necessarily correspond to the actual dimensional ratios. In other words, the present invention is not limited to the dimensional ratios in the drawings.

[0017] [First embodiment] A tire storage bag 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described. The tire storage bag 100 according to this embodiment individually stores automobile tires T, enabling the storage and transportation of the tires T. The tires T are general tires having a tread surface T2 that comes into contact with the ground during driving and side surfaces T1 on both sides thereof, with or without wheels. However, the items stored in the tire storage bag according to the present invention are not limited to automobile tires.

[0018] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the tire storage bag 100 of this embodiment when no tire is stored therein. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of the tire storage bag 100 when a tire is stored therein. FIG. 3 is a front view and a rear view of the tire storage bag 100 when a tire is stored therein. FIG. 4 is a plan view, a bottom view, and a side view of the tire storage bag 100 when a tire is stored therein. FIG. 5 is an AA cross-sectional view of the seat fabric of the tire storage bag 100. In addition, in the front view of FIG. 3, the 12 o'clock direction where the handle 101 is formed is defined as the upper side, and the opposite 6 o'clock direction is defined as the lower side. In addition, the line connecting the 12 o'clock position and the 6 o'clock position of the tire storage bag 100 is defined as the vertical axis, and the line connecting the 3 o'clock position and the 9 o'clock position is defined as the horizontal axis.

[0019] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the tire storage bag 100 comprises a bag member 110 made of sheet material (or fabric), a zipper member 120 connected to the bag member 110 and used to open and close the opening of the bag member 110, a long first belt member 130 connected to the front side of the bag member 110, and a long second belt member 150 connected to the back side of the bag member 110.

[0020] The bag member 110 is formed from a flexible sheet material in a bag shape so that it can accommodate a tire T therein. The bag member 110 is preferably made of a material that is stain-resistant, water-repellent, and opaque. In this embodiment, the sheet material is made from a polyester fabric. However, in the present invention, the material of the sheet material is not limited to the embodiment and can be selected arbitrarily. The bag member 110 is formed by sewing together approximately half of the periphery of two substantially circular sheet materials. The diameter of the sheet materials is larger than the diameter of the tire T to be accommodated and is determined taking into account the width of the tire T when accommodated. Each portion of the bag member 110 is determined in an inflated state with the tire T accommodated therein, and will be described below.

[0021] The bag member 110 has a substantially circular first cover portion 111 that covers one side surface T1 of the stored tire T, a substantially circular second cover portion 112 that covers the other side surface T1 of the stored tire T, and a gusset portion 113 formed between the first cover portion 111 and the second cover portion 112. The gusset portion 113 is connected to the outer peripheries of the first cover portion 111 and the second cover portion 112. When the tire T is stored as shown in FIG. 2, the first cover portion 111 and the second cover portion 112 cover both side surfaces T1 of the stored tire T, respectively, and the gusset portion 113 covers the tread surface T2 of the tire T. Here, as shown in FIG. 1, when the tire T is not stored in the tire storage bag 100, it has a planar shape made by overlapping two circular sheet fabrics with their peripheral edges glued together. In this form, the tire storage bag 100 can be folded compactly. When a tire T is stored in the tire storage bag 100, the gusset portion 113 rises from the outer periphery of the first cover portion 111 and the second cover portion 112 in accordance with the thickness of the tire T, and as shown in Fig. 2, the bag member 110 inflates and deforms into a shape capable of storing the tire T. At this time, the substantially circular portion of the sheet fabric covering one side surface T1 of the tire T is the first cover portion 111, the substantially circular portion of the sheet fabric covering the other side surface T1 is the second cover portion 112, and the portion covering the tread surface T2 is defined as the gusset portion 113.

[0022] The bag member 110 also has an opening 114 formed between the first cover portion 111 and the second cover portion 112, which opens to allow the tire T to be put in and taken out. The opening 114 is formed in the gusset portion 113. However, the opening 114 may be formed at the boundary between the gusset portion 113 and the first cover portion 111, or at the boundary between the gusset portion 113 and the second cover portion 112. As shown in FIG. 1, the opening 114 is formed on the upper side of the bag member 110, similar to the handle 101, and extends from the 9 o'clock direction to the 3 o'clock direction of the bag member 110. In this embodiment, the opening 114 is formed on the same side as the handle 101, but the present invention is not limited to this positional relationship. Furthermore, since the opening 114 is formed large in this manner, as shown in FIG. 6, the tire T can be easily stored by rolling up the upper half of the sheet material to expand the opening 114. Furthermore, the opening edge of the opening 114 is more slender than the sheet material. 6 illustrates a state in which a user stores a tire T in the tire storage bag 100.

[0023] A fastener member 120 is attached to the opening 114. This fastener member 120 is made of a slide fastener, and allows the user to close or open the opening 114 as desired.

[0024] The first strap member 130 is connected to the first cover portion 111 of the bag member 110 and is configured to form a handle 101 above the bag member 110, which enables the stored tire T to be carried. The first strap member 130 is a flexible strap-like body that has a uniform width and thickness in the longitudinal direction and is freely bendable. Unlike the material of the sheet material of the bag member 110, the first strap member 130 is configured of a thicker and more tear-resistant material that can reinforce the bag member 110. In particular, the width, thickness, and material of the first strap member 130 are selected so as to exhibit strength sufficient to withstand the weight when a user hangs and holds the tire storage bag 100 containing the tire T. In this embodiment, the first strap member 130 is formed from a nylon strip or string that has a relatively higher tensile strength than the sheet material of the bag member 110. The first band member 130 is joined to the first cover portion 111 and includes a pair of longitudinal portions 131, 131 extending parallel to each other from the upper edge (or near the upper edge) of the first cover portion 111 to the lower edge (or near the lower edge) of the first cover portion 111, and a handle portion 132 extending from the upper ends of the pair of longitudinal portions 131, 131 and extending radially outward from the first cover portion 111. Each longitudinal portion 131 extends linearly. Each longitudinal portion 131 is sewn to the sheet material of the bag member 110 from its surface side along the longitudinal axis of the bag member 110, continuously from its upper end to its lower end. In other words, the longitudinal portion 131 is a portion sewn to the sheet material. The handle portion 132 has a U-shape or C-shape closed at the top, and forms a loop (or gap) above the bag member 110 large enough for a person's hand to fit through. The handle portion 132 can be freely deformed to the front side or the back side of the tire storage bag 100, using the sewn portion as a fulcrum.

[0025] A belt-shaped bridging member 140 is provided below the vertical center of the bag member 110, spanning the pair of longitudinal portions 131, 131. The bridging member 140 is made of the same material as the first band member 130. In this embodiment, the bridging member 140 is positioned closer to the lower edge of the bag member 110 than the vertical center of the bag member 110. The bridging member 140 extends along a horizontal axis perpendicular to the pair of longitudinal portions 131, 131, and only both ends of the bridging member 140 are connected to the first band member 130. A central portion between both ends of the bridging member 140 forms a gripping portion 141 formed with a shape and dimensions that allow the user to grip it. A gap may be formed between the gripping portion 141 and the seat surface for the user to insert their hand. In other words, the bridging member 140 forms an auxiliary handle 102 that the user can grip additionally when transporting the tire.

[0026] The length of the grip portion 141 is set to be the same as the distance between the pair of long portions 131, 131 in the horizontal direction (i.e., the length along the horizontal axis of the sheet fabric located between the pair of long portions 131, 131). Therefore, when the user does not use the auxiliary handle 102, the back surface of the grip portion 141 contacts the sheet fabric, and the auxiliary handle 102 maintains a compact, flat shape. On the other hand, when the user uses the auxiliary handle 102 and pulls on the grip portion 141, the pair of long portions 131, 131 are bent and deformed so as to be drawn closer to each other together with the sheet fabric, and the grip portion 141 moves away from the sheet fabric (see FIG. 8). Then, the gap between the grip portion 141 and the surface of the sheet fabric widens so that the user can grasp the grip portion 141.

[0027] In addition, both ends of the installation member 140 form fixing portions 142 that are joined to the first band member 130 by sewing. As shown in FIG. 5 , the fixing portions 142 of the installation member 140 are sandwiched between the first band member 130 and the sheet material of the bag member 110, and the first band member 130 and the installation member 140 are sewn together to the sheet material of the bag member 110. The fixing portions 130 are sewn below the center in the up-down direction of the first cover portion 111 (or the tire side surface T1). The length of the fixing portions 142 is the same as the width of the longitudinal portion 131. As a result, the fixing portions 142 are not exposed to the outer surface. Furthermore, because the fixing portions 142 are sandwiched between the first band member 130 and the sheet material, the installation member 140 is prevented from peeling off from the first band member 130 when force is applied to the installation member 140.

[0028] The bridging member 140 is provided only on the first cover part 111. Providing the bridging member 140 on only one side in this manner is intended to prevent the user from misusing the device by gripping the front and rear bridging members 140. However, in the present invention, the bridging member 140 may be provided on both the surface on the first cover part 111 side and the surface on the second cover part 112 side.

[0029] The second band member 150 is connected to the second cover portion 112 of the bag member 110 and is configured to form handles 101 above the bag member 110, allowing the stored tire T to be transported. The second band member 150 is provided at positions overlapping the first band member 130 at the front and rear of the bag member 110. The second band member 150 is a flexible band-shaped body that is freely bendable and has the same width, thickness, and material as the first band member 130. The second band member 150 is connected to the second cover portion 112 and includes a pair of longitudinal portions 151, 151 that extend parallel to each other from the upper edge (or near the upper edge) of the second cover portion 112 to the lower edge (or near the lower edge) of the second cover portion 112, and a handle portion 152 that extends from the upper ends of the pair of longitudinal portions 151, 151 and extends radially outward of the second cover portion 112. Each longitudinal portion 151 extends linearly. Each of the longitudinal portions 151 is sewn continuously from the upper end to the lower end of the bag member 110 along the vertical axis of the bag member 110 from the surface side to the sheet material of the bag member 110. In other words, the longitudinal portions 151 are portions sewn to the sheet material. The handle portions 152 have a U-shape or C-shape that is closed at the top, and form a loop (or gap) above the bag member 110 large enough for a person's hand to fit through. The handle portions 152 can be freely deformed to the front or back side of the tire storage bag 100, using the sewn portions as fulcrums.

[0030] The handle portion 152 is formed at a position overlapping the handle portion 132 of the first band member 130. That is, the handle portion 132 of the first band member 130 and the handle portion 152 of the second band member 150 cooperate as a pair to form the handle 101 that the user can grip by hand when transporting the tire T.

[0031] 4(b), in this embodiment, the lower end of the first band member 130 and the lower end of the second band member 150 are integrally connected. That is, the first band member 130 and the second band member 150 are formed as a single annular band large enough to extend vertically across both surfaces of the first cover portion 111 and the second cover portion 112 of the bag member 110. Since the first band member 130 and the second band member 150 are integrally connected at the lower end of the bag member 110, the band members 130, 150 support the tire T by lifting it from below during transportation, thereby reducing the concentration of load on the seat fabric of the bag member 110 and improving the load-bearing strength of the tire storage bag 100.

[0032] FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram showing a method for a user to carry a tire T stored in a tire storage bag 100. As shown in FIG. 8, the user holds the tire storage bag 100 that stores the tire T by hanging it with the side surface T1 of the tire T in an upright position. More specifically, the user holds the handle 101 with one hand and the auxiliary handle 102 with the other. When a force is applied to the auxiliary handle 102, the sheet fabric of the bag member 110 bends inward, and the pair of longitudinal portions 131, 131 are partially brought closer to each other. As a result, the grip portion 141 of the bridging member 140 rises above the surface of the sheet fabric, forming an appropriate gap for the user to grip with their hands. Then, the user lifts up the handle 101 and supports the auxiliary handle 102 with their hand extended below the center of gravity of the tire T. That is, by supporting the tire storage bag 100 at two points spaced apart in the longitudinal direction, the user can stably transport the tire storage bag 100 storing the tire T while suppressing the tire T from swinging.

[0033] The following describes the effects of the tire storage bag 100 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] According to the tire storage bag 100 of one embodiment of the present invention, the first band member 130 and the second band member 150 extending from the upper edge toward the lower edge of the first cover portion 111 and the second cover portion 112 of the bag member 110 form the handle 101 above the bag member 110, and the bridging member 140 forms the auxiliary handle 102 below the center position of the first cover portion 111 (the side surface of the tire T). By grasping the handle 101 and the auxiliary handle 102, respectively, the user can support the tire T at two points: an upper position above the tire storage bag 100 that stores the tire T, and a position below the center of gravity of the tire T. In other words, the tire storage bag 100 of this embodiment suppresses swinging of the tire T during transportation, making it easier to transport the tire T.

[0035] [Second embodiment] A tire storage bag 200 according to a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, components having the same last two digits of three-digit reference numerals as those in the first embodiment and components having the same last digit of two-digit reference numerals have the same or similar characteristics unless otherwise specified. Some descriptions of the common components will be omitted.

[0036] FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view of the tire storage bag 200 of this embodiment when no tire is stored therein. FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of the tire storage bag 200 when a tire is stored therein. FIG. 11 is a front view and a rear view of the tire storage bag 200 when a tire is stored therein. FIG. 12 is a plan view, a bottom view, and a side view of the tire storage bag 200 when a tire is stored therein. In the front view of FIG. 12, the 12 o'clock direction where the handle 201 is formed is defined as the upper side, and the opposite 6 o'clock direction is defined as the lower side. In addition, the line connecting the 12 o'clock position and the 6 o'clock position of the tire storage bag 200 is defined as the vertical axis, and the line connecting the 3 o'clock position and the 9 o'clock position is defined as the horizontal axis.

[0037] 9 to 12, the tire storage bag 200 includes a bag member 210 made of a sheet material, a fastener member 220 connected to the bag member 210 to open and close the opening of the bag member 210, a long first strap member 230 connected to the front side of the bag member 210, and a long second strap member 250 connected to the back side of the bag member 210. Here, the bag member 210 and the fastener member 220 are the same as those in the tire storage bag 100 of the first embodiment, and therefore a description thereof will be omitted. On the other hand, the shapes and installation positions of the first strap member 230, the bridging member 240, and the second strap member 250 differ from those in the tire storage bag 100 of the first embodiment.

[0038] The first belt member 230 is connected to the first cover portion 211 of the bag member 210, and is configured to form a first handle 201 and a second handle 203, which enable the stored tire T to be carried, above and below the bag member 210, respectively. Similar to the tire storage bag 100 of the first embodiment, the first belt member 230 is a flexible belt-like body that has a uniform width and thickness in the longitudinal direction and can be freely bent. The first band member 230 is joined to the first cover portion 211 and includes a pair of longitudinal portions 231, 231 extending parallel to each other from the upper edge (or near the upper edge) to the lower edge (or near the lower edge) of the first cover portion 211, a first handle portion 232 extending from the upper ends of the pair of longitudinal portions 231, 231 and extending radially outward from the first cover portion 211, and a second handle portion 233 extending from the lower ends of the pair of longitudinal portions 231, 231 and extending radially outward from the first cover portion 211. Each longitudinal portion 231 extends linearly. Each longitudinal portion 231 is sewn to the sheet material of the bag member 210 from the surface side, continuously from the upper end to the lower end along the longitudinal axis of the bag member 210. In other words, the longitudinal portions 231 are sewn to the sheet material. The first and second handle portions 232, 233 have a U-shape or a C-shape that is closed at the top and bottom, and form loops (or gaps) large enough for a person's hands to fit into above and below the bag member 210. The first and second handle portions 232, 233 can be freely deformed toward the front or back of the tire storage bag 200, using the sewn portions as fulcrums.

[0039] A belt-shaped bridging member 240 is provided at or near the center of the bag member 210, spanning the pair of longitudinal portions 231, 231. The bridging member 240 is made of the same material as the first band member 230. In this embodiment, the bridging member 240 is disposed midway between the first handle 201 and the second handle 203. The bridging member 240 extends along a horizontal axis perpendicular to the pair of longitudinal portions 231, 231, and only its two ends are connected to the first band member 230. The central portion between the two ends of the bridging member 240 forms a gripping portion 241 formed with a shape and dimensions that allow the user to grip it. A gap may be formed between the gripping portion 241 and the seat surface for the user to insert their hand. In other words, the bridging member 240 forms an auxiliary handle 202 that the user can grip additionally when transporting the tire. The auxiliary handle 202 is disposed between the first handle 201 and the second handle 203. The bridging member 240 is provided only on the first cover part 211, as in the first embodiment.

[0040] The length of the grip portion 241 is set to be the same as the distance between the pair of long portions 231, 231 in the horizontal direction (i.e., the length along the horizontal axis of the sheet fabric located between the pair of long portions 231, 231). Therefore, when the user does not use the auxiliary handle 202, the back surface of the grip portion 241 abuts against the sheet fabric, and the auxiliary handle 202 maintains a compact flat shape. On the other hand, when the user uses the auxiliary handle 202 and pulls on the grip portion 241, the pair of long portions 231, 231 together with the sheet fabric are bent and deformed so as to be drawn closer to each other, and the grip portion 241 moves away from the sheet fabric. Then, the gap between the grip portion 241 and the surface of the sheet fabric is widened so that the user can grasp the grip portion 241 (see Figures 14 and 15).

[0041] In addition, both ends of the bridging member 240 form fixing portions 242 that are joined to the first band member 230 by sewing. As in FIG. 5 , the fixing portions 242 of the bridging member 240 are sandwiched between the first band member 230 and the sheet material of the bag member 210, and the first band member 230 and the bridging member 240 are sewn together to the sheet material of the bag member 210. The fixing portions 230 are sewn at the center position in the up-down direction of the first cover portion 211 (or the tire side surface T1). The length of the fixing portions 242 is the same as the width of the longitudinal portion 231. As a result, the fixing portions 242 are not exposed to the outer surface. Furthermore, because the fixing portions 242 are sandwiched between the first band member 230 and the sheet material, the bridging member 240 is prevented from peeling off from the first band member 230 when force is applied to the bridging member 240.

[0042] The second band member 250 is connected to the second cover portion 212 of the bag member 210, and is configured to form a first handle 201 and a second handle 203, respectively, above and below the bag member 210, which enable the stored tire T to be carried. The second band member 250 is provided at positions overlapping with the first band member 230 at the front and rear of the bag member 210. The second band member 250 is made of the same width, thickness, and material as the first band member 230, and is a flexible band-like body that can be freely bent. The second band member 250 is joined to the second cover portion 212 and includes a pair of longitudinal portions 251, 251 extending parallel to each other from the upper edge (or near the upper edge) to the lower edge (or near the lower edge) of the second cover portion 212, a first handle portion 252 extending from the upper ends of the pair of longitudinal portions 251, 251 and extending radially outward from the second cover portion 212, and a second handle portion 253 extending from the lower ends of the pair of longitudinal portions 251, 251 and extending radially outward from the second cover portion 212. Each longitudinal portion 251 extends linearly. Each longitudinal portion 251 is sewn to the sheet material of the bag member 210 from the surface side, continuously from the upper end to the lower end along the longitudinal axis of the bag member 210. In other words, the longitudinal portions 251 are sewn to the sheet material. The first and second handle portions 252, 253 have a U-shape or a C-shape that is closed at the top and bottom, and form loops (or gaps) large enough for a person's hands to fit into above and below the bag member 210. The first and second handle portions 252, 253 can be freely deformed to the front or back side of the tire storage bag 200, using the sewn portions as fulcrums.

[0043] The first and second handle portions 252, 253 are formed at positions overlapping the first and second handle portions 232, 233 of the first belt member 230. That is, the handle portions 232, 233 of the first belt member 230 and the handle portions 252, 253 of the second belt member 250 cooperate as a pair to form the first handle 201 and the second handle 203 on opposite sides (i.e., the 12 o'clock direction and the 6 o'clock direction) of the outer periphery of the bag member 210 for the user to grip with their hands when transporting the tire T.

[0044] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first band member 230 and the second band member 250 are configured independently as separate bodies. That is, the first band member 230 is made of a single annular band large enough to extend vertically across the first cover portion 211 of the bag member 210, and the second band member 250 is made of a single annular band large enough to extend vertically across the second cover portion 212 of the bag member 210.

[0045] The tire storage bag 200 of this embodiment provides the user with three ways of carrying it.

[0046] FIG. 13 is a schematic diagram showing a first carrying method for a user to carry a tire T stored in a tire storage bag 200. In the first carrying method shown in FIG. 13, the user holds the tire storage bag 200 that stores the tire T by hanging it with the side surface T1 of the tire T in an upright position. More specifically, the user holds the first handle 201 (or the second handle 203) with one hand and the auxiliary handle 202 with the other hand. When a force is applied to the auxiliary handle 202, the sheet fabric of the bag member 210 bends inward, and the pair of longitudinal portions 231, 231 are partially brought close to each other. As a result, the grip portion 241 of the bridging member 240 rises from the surface of the sheet fabric, forming an appropriate gap for the user to grip with their hands. Then, the user lifts the first handle 201 and supports the auxiliary handle 202 at a position near the center of gravity of the tire T. That is, by supporting the tire storage bag 200 at two points spaced apart in the longitudinal direction, the user can stably transport the tire storage bag 100 storing the tire T while suppressing the tire T from swinging.

[0047] FIG. 14 is a schematic diagram showing a second carrying method for a user to carry a tire T stored in a tire storage bag 200. In the second carrying method shown in FIG. 14, the user hangs and holds the tire T with the side surface T1 of the tire T facing vertically (that is, with the tire T lying down). More specifically, the user holds the first handle 201 with one hand and the second handle 203 with the other. At this time, the first handle 201 and the second handle 203 are bent and deformed vertically upward (in a direction away from the tire side surface T1). That is, the user can also carry the tire storage bag 200 with the tire T lying down by holding the first handle 201 and the second handle 203. This carrying method is convenient when stacking multiple tire storage bags 200.

[0048] FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing a third carrying method for a user to carry a tire T stored in a tire storage bag 200. In the third carrying method shown in FIG. 15, two carriers hang and hold the tire T with the side surface T1 of the tire T facing vertically (i.e., the tire T lying down). More specifically, one carrier holds the first handle 201 with one hand, and the other carrier holds the second handle 203 with one hand. At this time, the first handle 201 and the second handle 203 are bent and deformed vertically upward (in a direction away from the tire side surface T1). That is, this third carrying method can be used when the tire T is large and it is difficult for a user to carry the tire T by himself.

[0049] The following describes the effects of the tire storage bag 200 according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] According to the tire storage bag 200 of one embodiment of the present invention, the first and second band members 230 and 250 extending from the upper end edges toward the lower end edges of the first and second cover portions 211 and 212 of the bag member 210 form first and second handles 201, 203 above and below the bag member 210, respectively, and the bridging member 240 forms an auxiliary auxiliary handle 202 near the center position of the first cover portion 211 (the side surface of the tire T). By grasping the handle 201 and the auxiliary handle 202, respectively, the user can support the tire T at two points: an upper position above the tire storage bag 200 that stores the tire T, and a position near the center of gravity of the tire T. In other words, the tire storage bag 200 of this embodiment suppresses swinging of the tire T during transportation, making it easier to transport the tire T. Furthermore, the tire storage bag 200 of this embodiment can provide the user with different carrying methods depending on the situation by utilizing the first and second handles 201, 203.

[0051] [Variations] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and variations are possible. Several modifications of the present invention will be described below.

[0052] The tire storage bag of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. In the above embodiment, the bridging member is formed only on the surface of the bag member facing the first cover portion. However, the bridging member may be formed on both surfaces of the first and second cover portions of the bag member. Furthermore, not only one bridging member but also an additional bridging member may be added. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, belt members are provided on both surfaces of the bag member, i.e., on both the first and second cover portions, in a front-to-back symmetrical arrangement. However, in the present invention, the belt member may be formed only on the first cover portion. In this case, a handle may be added to the surface facing the second cover portion.

[0053] The tire storage bag of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. In the above embodiment, the pair of longitudinal portions of the belt member are configured to extend parallel to the longitudinal axis, and the bridging member is configured to be perpendicular to the longitudinal portions. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the pair of longitudinal portions do not have to be linear or parallel to each other, but may be configured to form a V-shape or curved shape extending from the upper edge or vicinity of the upper edge of the cover portion to the lower edge or vicinity of the lower edge. Furthermore, the bridging member may be bridged so as to intersect with the pair of longitudinal portions at an oblique angle. In this case, as long as at least one of the fixing portions of the bridging member is positioned at or below the center of the bag member in the vertical direction, the effect of the present invention, i.e., preventing tire swing, can be similarly achieved. Furthermore, the bridging member may be configured so that its end portion extends beyond the outer side of the pair of longitudinal portions.

[0054] The tire storage bag of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment. In the above embodiment, the fastener member is a slide fastener, but other means such as a hook-and-loop fastener may be selected.

[0055] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments and modifications, and can be implemented in various forms within the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 100,200 Tire storage bag 101 Handle 102,202 Auxiliary handle 201 First Handle 203 Second Handle 110,210 Bag parts 111,211 First cover part 112,212 Second cover part 113,213 gusset 114,214 openings 120,220 Fastener material 130,230 First band member 131,231 Longitudinal section 132 Handle part 232 First handle part 233 Second handle part 140,240 Bridge members 141,241 Gripping part 142,242 Fixed part 150,250 Second belt member 151,251 Longitudinal section 152 Handle part 252 First handle part 253 Second handle part T Tire T1 tire side T2 tread surface

Claims

1. A tire storage bag for storing and transporting tires, a bag member made of sheet material, the bag member having a substantially circular first cover portion that covers one side of the stored tire, a substantially circular second cover portion that covers the other side of the stored tire, and an opening formed between the first cover portion and the second cover portion to allow the tire to be put in and taken out; a fastener member connected to the bag member and adapted to close the opening in an openable and closable manner; a first long band member that is connected to the first cover portion of the bag member and forms a handle above the bag member to enable transportation of the stored tire; a second long band member that is connected to the second cover portion of the bag member and forms a handle above the bag member to enable transportation of the stored tire; Equipped with the first band member includes a pair of first longitudinal portions connected to the first cover portion and extending from an upper edge or a vicinity of the upper edge of the first cover portion to a lower edge or a vicinity of the lower edge, and a first handle portion extending from upper ends of the pair of first longitudinal portions and extending radially outward of the first cover portion; the second band member includes a pair of second longitudinal portions connected to the second cover portion and extending from an upper edge or a vicinity of the upper edge to a lower edge or a vicinity of the lower edge of the second cover portion, and a second handle portion extending from upper ends of the pair of second longitudinal portions and extending radially outward of the second cover portion, the first handle portion and the second handle portion cooperate to form a handle; the first band member and the second band member are formed as a single annular band integrally joined at a lower end of the bag member, a belt-shaped bridging member is provided spanning the pair of longitudinal portions, The installation member has a gripping portion that forms a gap between the bag member and the sheet surface of the bag member, and a fixing portion that is connected to the longitudinal portion at the vertical center of the first cover portion or below the center, and forms an auxiliary handle that a user can use to additionally grip the tire when transporting it.

2. 2. The tire storage bag according to claim 1, wherein the length of the gripping portion is the same as the distance between the pair of long sides, and when a user does not use the auxiliary handle, the back surface of the gripping portion comes into contact with the sheet material of the bag member, so that the auxiliary handle maintains a flat shape.

3. 3. The tire storage bag according to claim 1, wherein the first belt member and the bridging member are made of a material that reinforces the bag member and is different from the material of the sheet material of the bag member.

4. 4. The tire storage bag according to claim 1, wherein the pair of longitudinal portions of the first belt member are sewn to the sheet material of the bag member from the upper end to the lower end, and the fixing portion of the installation member is sandwiched between the first belt member and the sheet material of the bag member.

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