Fastener and luggage including the same

Abstract

To provide a fastener capable of being smoothly fastened to a flexible mounting surface, and a bag or the like including the fastener.SOLUTION: The fastener includes a body, an engaging part to be engaged with the body, and a first inclined part for inclining one of the body and the engaging part with respect to its mounting surface.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 6

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a fastener and luggage including the fastener. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 (Utility Model Registration No. 3025580) discloses a fastener for bags and the like that uses a magnet. This fastener consists of a fastener main body with a built-in magnet and a recessed portion on its surface, and a locking body with a protrusion on its surface that fits into the recessed portion on the surface of the fastener main body, allowing its surface to be attached to the surface of the fastener main body. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3025580 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] In conventional fasteners including this fastener, the main body and the engaging body are generally attached to the attachment surface of the bag or the like in approximately parallel relation. However, if the attachment surface of the fastener has a certain degree of flexibility, the fastener may not be attached smoothly.

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a fastener that can be smoothly fastened to a flexible attachment surface, and a bag including the fastener. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] That is, the present invention is The main body and an engaging portion that engages with the main body; a first inclined portion that inclines one of the main body and the engaging portion relative to the mounting surface; The present invention provides a fastener characterized by comprising:

[0007] The fastener of the present invention further comprises a second inclined portion that inclines the other of the main body and the engaging portion relative to the mounting surface. is preferred.

[0008] In the fastener of the present invention, it is preferable that the inclination angles of the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion are 10° to 30°.

[0009] The present invention also provides bags that include the fastener described above. The term "bags" as used herein broadly includes bags such as handbags, backpacks, clutch bags, messenger bags, duffel bags, business bags, and waist bags, as well as pouches, wallets, and cosmetic cases. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, the fastener body and the engaging portion are each inclined relative to the mounting surface, so that the fastener can be smoothly fastened to the flexible mounting surface. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of a bag 1 according to a representative embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1A to 1C are a front view, a rear view, a right side view, a top view, and a bottom view of the bag 1. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the bag 1 with the cover 5 open. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 4 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a schematic diagram of a main body 11, an engagement portion 13, and inclined portions 21 and 22 that constitute a fastener 10. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Hereinafter, a fastener according to a representative embodiment of the present invention and a bag including the fastener will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Note that the drawings are for conceptually explaining the present invention, and therefore dimensions, ratios, or numbers may be exaggerated or simplified as necessary for ease of understanding, and the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0013] The bag 1 may be any of the "bags" mentioned above, and is preferably one with a so-called gusset, but is not limited to these. 1 and 2, the bag 1 includes a bag body 3 and a cover 5. The bag body 3 and the cover 5 are fastened together with a fastener 10. These components will be described in detail below.

[0014] The bag body 3 contains items. The bag body 3 is bag- or box-shaped and has an opening 31 for putting items in and taking them out. The bag body 3 and the opening 31 may have any shape as long as they can contain items. Furthermore, the bag body 3 may be made of any material as long as it can contain items, and suitable materials include, for example, cloth, leather, resin sheet material, and combinations of these.

[0015] The cover 5 is a member that covers the opening 31 of the bag body 3 so as to be able to be opened and closed freely, and is flexible in this embodiment. The cover 5 may also be called a flap. The cover 5 may be configured integrally with the bag body 3 or may be a separate body. The shape of the cover 5 can be selected appropriately depending on the shape of the opening 31, and may be, for example, approximately rectangular, tongue-like, or any other shape. The cover 5 may be made of any material, and suitable materials include, for example, cloth, leather, resin sheet material, and combinations thereof. The cover 5 may be made of the same material as the bag body 3 or a different material.

[0016] The bag 1 may further include a handle 7. The handle 7 may be, for example, a strap or a handle attached to the bag body 3 or the cover 5. The handle 7 may be made of any material, and suitable materials include cloth, leather, resin, and combinations thereof. The handle 7 may be made of the same material as the bag body 3 or the cover 5, or a different material.

[0017] The cover 5 is detachably held to the bag body 3 by a fastener 10. The fastener 10 includes a main body 11 and an engaging portion 13, and the cover 5 is locked to the bag main body 3 by engaging the main body 11 with the engaging portion 13 (see FIGS. 3 to 6). In this embodiment, the main body 11 is attached to the outer peripheral side surface (attachment side surface 3A) of the bag main body 3, and the engaging portion 13 is attached to the inner surface (attachment side surface 5A) of the cover 5, but the arrangement of the main body 11 and the engaging portion 13 is not limited to this. For example, both the main body 11 and the engaging portion 13 may be attached to the inner peripheral surface of the bag main body 3.

[0018] The fastener 10 (main body 11 and engaging portion 13) can suitably be, but is not limited to, a magnetic hook or a magnetic button. Although not shown, the magnetic hook includes a metal case and a magnet housed in the case, and the magnetic hook can be opened and closed by the cases being attracted to each other by magnetic force. The magnetic hook can be fixed to the mounting surface by inserting the split legs into the mounting surface and bending them (split leg type), for example. The outer diameter of the magnetic hook may be approximately 8 mm to 2 cm.

[0019] 4 to 6, in fastener 10 of this embodiment, inclined portions 21, 22 are interposed between main body 11 and mounting surface 3A, and between engaging portion 13 and mounting surface 5A. Inclined portions 21, 22 are bases that incline fastener 10 (main body 11 and engaging portion 13) relative to mounting surfaces 3A, 5A. As will be described later, the inclined bases allow fastener 10 (main body 11 and engaging portion 13) attached to cover 5 and bag main body 3 to be smoothly fastened and unclamped. However, at least one of inclined portions 21, 22 may be provided. The inclined portions 21 and 22 may be made of any material that can provide a suitable inclination, and may be made of, for example, a resin material, a metal material, or the like.

[0020] The inclination angles α and β (FIG. 6) of the inclined portions 21 and 22 relative to the mounting surfaces 11A and 13A may be approximately the same or different, but from the viewpoint of smooth engagement, they are preferably the same and approximately 10° to 30°. More specifically, the inclined portion 21 is a substantially circular member that becomes thicker toward the bottom of the bag body 3 (see FIG. 4). Therefore, when the bag 1 is placed upright, the engagement surface 11A of the main body 11 faces slightly upward from the horizontal (see FIG. 6). The inclined portion 22 is also a substantially circular member that becomes thicker toward the bottom of the bag body 3 when the cover 5 is open (see FIG. 5). In other words, the inclined portion 22 becomes thicker toward the top when the cover 5 is closed. Therefore, when the bag 1 is placed upright, the engagement surface 13A of the engagement portion 13 faces slightly downward from the horizontal (see FIG. 6). This inclination makes it easier for the engagement surfaces 11A and 13A to engage when the cover 5 is closed, allowing the fastener 10 to be fastened smoothly.

[0021] The use of the bag 1 will now be described. The fastener 10 of the bag 1 is disengaged to open the cover 5, exposing the opening 31 of the bag body 3. Items are placed inside or removed from the bag body 3 through the opening 31. The cover 5 is then closed again, so that the attachment surfaces 3A and 5A are generally opposed to each other. At this time, if the mounting surfaces 3A and 5A of the fastener 10 are flexible and easily deformed, the main body 11 and the engaging portion 13 may become misaligned up, down, left, or right when fastening. For example, the engaging portion 13 is often higher than the main body 11, and the main body 11 and the engaging portion 13 are aligned by shifting the cover 5 downward. In such cases, because the engaging surface 11A of the main body 11 and the engaging surface 13A of the engaging portion 13 face each other, the magnetic force and the inclination work together to more reliably attract each other and facilitate engagement. Therefore, the fastener 10 is suitable for being smoothly fastened to the flexible mounting surfaces 3A and 5A.

[0022] Furthermore, when fastener 10 is in the engaged state, if bag 1 is filled with a large amount of items or if an unintended upward force acts on cover 5, cover 5 may be lifted, generating a force that pulls main body 11 and engaging portion 13 apart. In this case, fastener 10 is difficult to disengage because engaging surface 11A of main body 11 and engaging surface 13A of engaging portion 13 are originally facing each other.

[0023] Although typical embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to such embodiments, and various design modifications are possible, and all such modified design aspects are included in the technical scope of the present invention.

[0024] For example, the bag 1 to which the fastener 10 is applied may be a suitcase, a wallet, a pouch, or the like, but is not limited to these.

[0025] The outer surface of the bag body 3, the outer surface of the cover 5 and some of the inner surfaces are covered with pieces (hereinafter referred to as triangular pieces) of approximately triangular shape (although the figure shows an approximately equilateral triangle, they may also be approximately right-angled isosceles triangles), forming a pattern.

[0026] The side of the bag body 3 is a vertically long, roughly rectangular shape and is covered with triangular pieces. Five triangular pieces form a roughly pentagonal shape at the top of the side (see, for example, Figures 2(C) and 3). This makes the top of the side (i.e., the opening 11) straight (i.e., less likely to lose its shape), and the shape of the side looks neat. On the other hand, if two rows of triangular pieces are arranged up to the top of the side, the top of the side may become distorted when the cover 5 is placed over it. The upper triangular piece of the roughly pentagonal pieces has, for example, a hole formed therein, which also serves as an attachment for the grip part 7. This allows the grip part 7 to be fixed to the roughly pentagonal part, eliminating the need for a separate part just for fixing. The attachment for the grip part 7 may be made of a material such as resin or metal, as long as it has the strength necessary to attach the strap. Furthermore, the roughly pentagonal parts are recessed like dimples, which also serves as a design accent.

[0027] The fastener of the present invention can be applied to various bags as described above, but can also be applied to any other article that has a structure including a so-called flap-shaped cover (or lid). Examples of such articles include clothing (pockets, arm belts, etc.), hats, umbrellas, diary covers, notebook covers, writing implement cases and other stationery, curtain fasteners, lighting shades, etc. (Note that these are merely examples, and the subject matter of the present invention is not limited to these articles.) [Explanation of symbols]

[0028] 1 bag 3. Bag body 5 Cover 7 Gripping part 10 Fasteners 11 Main unit 13 Engagement portion 21,22 Inclined section

Claims

1. The main body and an engaging portion that engages with the main body; a first inclined portion that inclines one of the main body and the engaging portion relative to the mounting surface; A fastener characterized by comprising:

2. a second inclined portion that inclines the other of the main body and the engaging portion relative to the mounting surface; The fastener according to claim 1 ,

3. The inclination angles of the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion are 10° to 30°; The fastener according to claim 2 .

4. A bag or similar item comprising the fastener according to any one of claims 1 to 3.

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