A pocket device intended to be attached to the belt of a carry-on suitcase.

Abstract

To provide a comfortable pocket device for the user when used to store hard items such as mobile phones. [Solution] The carry device (300) includes a belt (4) extending along the longitudinal direction (D4), a pocket (1) intended to be fixed to the belt (4), and a first fastening (2) of the pocket (1) to the belt (4). In a fixing zone (ZF) extending from the first transverse edge (11) of the pocket over a length (L23) of 25 to 75% of the length (L1) of the pocket, the pocket is fixed to the belt by the first fastening (2). In a free zone (ZL) extending from the second transverse edge (12) of the pocket over a length (L1) of at least 25%, the pocket (1) is not fixed to the belt, or the pocket (1) is fixed to the belt by an adjustable second fastening (3).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a pocket device intended to be fixed to a belt such as a shoulder belt or a waist belt of a carrying tool such as a backpack. The present invention also relates to a belt device including such a pocket device. Furthermore, the present invention also relates to a carrying tool including such a belt device or pocket device.

Background Art

[0002] Various pockets that can be detachably or fixedly attached to a belt such as a waist belt of a backpack are known. These pockets can accommodate various items such as a mobile phone when performing physical activities such as hiking. It has been found that when a hard item is placed in this type of pocket, the waist belt becomes hard and gives discomfort to the user. That is, when tightening the waist belt, it does not fit well with the user's body shape, and the local contact pressure applied to the body causes discomfort. The same applies to pockets attached to a carrying shoulder belt.

Summary of the Invention

[0003] An object of the present invention is to provide a pocket device that eliminates the above-mentioned drawbacks and improves the known devices of the prior art. Specifically, by the present invention, a pocket device that is comfortable for the user when used for accommodating hard items such as a mobile phone can be realized.

[0004] The carrying tool according to the present invention - a belt extending along the longitudinal direction, - intended to be fixed to the belt and extending longitudinally along a direction parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction of the belt when fixed to the belt, ○ a length defined by a first transverse edge and a second transverse edge, ○ a width defined by a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, ○The thickness is defined by the inner panel facing the user and the outer panel facing the inner panel. A pocket having, - First attachment of the pocket to the belt and Includes.

[0005] In a fixing zone extending from the first transverse edge of the pocket over a length of 25-75% of the pocket's length, the pocket is secured to the belt by a first fixing.

[0006] In a free zone extending from the second transverse edge of the pocket over a length of at least 25% of the pocket's length, the pocket is either not attached to the belt or is attached to the belt by an adjustable second fastening.

[0007] According to an advantageous but not essential aspect of the present invention, this type of carrying device may incorporate one or more of the following features, which are employed in any technically acceptable combination:

[0008] The first aspect of securing the pocket is a firm fixation. This increases the pocket's stability against movement.

[0009] The first type of fastening can be designed so that the pocket cannot be detached from the belt. This ensures the reliability and security of the pocket and prevents it from being lost during use.

[0010] The first fastening may include one or more stitches intended to directly join the pocket to the belt. This technique provides an easily implementable and secure connection.

[0011] The first fixation is, - A first component located at or near the first longitudinal edge of the pocket, - A second component located at or near the second transverse edge of the pocket and It can include, The distance between the first and second components of the first fastening is more than 60% of the pocket width, and no other fastening components are provided between these two components of the first fastening. This arrangement allows for air circulation, resulting in a comfortable belt for the user.

[0012] The adjustable second fastening may include at least one component that is fixed to the pocket at the second transverse edge and is capable of changing the connection length between the pocket and the belt.

[0013] The adjustable second fastener includes at least one elastic component.

[0014] One or more components of the adjustable second fastener are one or more tapes less than 20 millimeters wide.

[0015] The inner and / or outer panels of the pocket can be realized from a material consisting of multiple parts made of woven and / or knitted material, particularly assembled by sewing and / or welding and / or bonding.

[0016] The inner and / or outer panels of the pocket can be made of stretchable material.

[0017] The inner and / or outer panels of the pocket can be made of rigid or partially rigid material.

[0018] The carrying device can be a backpack including a rear compartment, and the belt can be a waist belt connected to the rear compartment. Advantageously, the first transverse edge of the pocket is the front edge of the pocket located closest to the abdomen.

[0019] The carrying device can be a backpack including a rear air chamber, and the belt can be a carrying shoulder belt connected to the rear air chamber. Advantageously, the first transverse edge of the pocket is preferably the upper edge of the pocket located closest to the shoulder.

[0020] The belt can include an opening in which a part of it is located on the front of the inner panel of the pocket.

[0021] An embodiment of a bag according to the present invention is shown by way of example in the accompanying drawings.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0022] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view of an embodiment of a bag according to the present invention. [Figure 2] It is a partial front view of the belt of an embodiment of a bag according to the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a partial rear view of the belt of an embodiment of a bag according to the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a partial top-down schematic view of an embodiment of a bag according to the present invention, and there are no hard items in the pocket device. [Figure 5] It is a partial top-down schematic view of an embodiment of a bag according to the present invention, and there are hard items in the pocket device. [Figure 6] It is a cross-sectional view of the belt of an embodiment along the plane A-A of FIG. 2 or FIG. 4. [Figure 7] It is a view of an embodiment of an adjustable fixing component that can be used in the framework of the present invention.

Modes for Carrying Out the Invention

[0023] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 7, an embodiment of a backpack-shaped carrying device 300 will be described below.

[0024] However, the carrying equipment can be any other type of equipment. In particular, it can be a full harness, a leg-loop harness, or simply a carrying belt.

[0025] If the carry-on equipment is a backpack, this backpack is, - main air chamber 5, - Two carry shoulder straps 4b connected to the main compartment 5, and / or - Waist belt 4c connected to main chamber 5 It can include...

[0026] In the illustrated example, the waist belt 4c includes two components located near the left and right sides of the user's torso. Each component is: - A support portion 41c fixed to the main air chamber 5 and intended to partially cover the user's right or left hip, - A tightening belt 42c is fixed to the carrying portion 41c and extends forward to partially cover the abdomen. Includes.

[0027] The tightening belt 42c of the waist belt component is connected at its free end via a buckle to adjust the tightness of the waist belt.

[0028] According to the present invention, the carry device 300 includes at least one belt 4 extending in the longitudinal direction D4.

[0029] In the sense of the present invention, belt 4 is - Carry shoulder strap 4b, and / or - Waist belt 4c It corresponds to this.

[0030] The longitudinal axis D4 of the belt corresponds to the average longitudinal axis of belt 4. For the shoulder belts, the longitudinal axis when wearing the backpack is substantially vertical, and may slightly tilt and curve to conform to the wearer's body shape. For the waist belts, the longitudinal axis when wearing the backpack is substantially horizontal, and may slightly tilt and curve to conform to the wearer's body shape.

[0031] According to the present invention, the carry device 300 further includes a pocket 1 intended to be attached to a belt 4. The pocket 1 extends along a longitudinal direction D1 corresponding to the average longitudinal axis of the pocket 1. When the pocket 1 is attached to the belt 4, the longitudinal direction D1 becomes parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction D4 of the belt when the pocket 1 is attached to the belt 4. "Substantially parallel direction" means a direction that forms an angle between each direction of 0 to 25°. When the backpack is worn, the pocket 1 is intended to be in a curved zone of the belt 4, among other things.

[0032] Pocket 1 is attached to the belt by fastening means. According to the present invention, there can be multiple fastening means. Pocket 1 can be attached to the belt 4 by the first fastening 2 alone. Alternatively, pocket 1 can be attached to the belt 4 by the first fastening 2 and an adjustable second fastening 3. It is also conceivable to attach pocket 1 to the belt 4 using only the adjustable second fastening 3.

[0033] "Fixing" refers to one or more means of attachment that allow a portion of the pocket to be attached to a portion of the belt.

[0034] "Firm fastening" means securing pocket 1 so that it does not allow any relative movement of belt 4.

[0035] "Adjustable fastening" means a connecting element whose length can be adjusted by deformation of the connecting element or by the connecting element acting on a length-adjusting component.

[0036] "Firm" fastening is not necessarily "adjustable," and vice versa, although it could also be made detachable.

[0037] In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, the backpack 300 includes a pocket 1 on the waist belt 4c and another pocket 1 on the shoulder strap 4b. In this example, the pocket 1 is fixed to the carrying portion 41c of the waist belt 4c, preferably near the front portion of this carrying portion to allow easy access to the pocket. However, the backpack 300 may include only one of these two pockets. The backpack may also include other pockets on the belts, particularly another pocket on the other shoulder strap, or a second pocket on the waist belt.

[0038] Now, let's explain the structure of pocket 1 in more detail.

[0039] As shown in Figures 2 to 5, pocket 1 is - A length L1 defined by the first transverse edge 11 and the second transverse edge 12 of pocket 1, and measured along direction D1, - A width W1 defined by the first longitudinal edge 13 and the second longitudinal edge 14 of pocket 1, and measured along a direction perpendicular to direction D1, ○(i) An inner panel 15 intended to face the user of the carry equipment or to come into contact with the belt 4, ○(ii) The outer panel 16 facing the inner panel 15 and - Thickness E1 defined by and It holds.

[0040] According to the present invention, the pocket is fixed to the belt in a fixing zone ZF that extends from the first transverse edge 11 of the pocket over a length L23 that is 25 to 75% of the length L1 of the pocket.

[0041] In the examples shown in Figures 1 to 7, the pocket is secured to the belt 4 by a first fastener 2. This first fastener 2 is a firm fastener. This ensures secure and robust attachment of the pocket to the belt, reducing the pocket's movement relative to the belt.

[0042] In this example, the first fixed 2 has two components, namely - The first component 23 and - Second component 24 and It includes.

[0043] The first component 23 of the first fixing 2 is provided on or near the first longitudinal edge 13 of the pocket 1, i.e., less than 15 millimeters from there.

[0044] The second component 24 of the first fixing 2 is provided on or near the second longitudinal edge 14 of the pocket 1, i.e., less than 15 millimeters from there.

[0045] This arrangement allows the pocket to integrate optimally with the belt, preventing the formation of debris. Continuity between the pocket and the belt is achieved through either a fully aligned or slightly offset connection. This reduces the risk of the pocket snagging on external elements or hands.

[0046] As specifically shown in Figure 6, the first component 23 and the second component 24 of the first fixing 2 are separated by a distance W2, and no other fixing components are provided between these two components 23 and 24 of the first fixing. Preferably, this distance W2 is greater than 60% of the width W1 of the pocket. Thus, the first component 23 and the second component 24 of the first fixing 2 are arranged to provide the first storage section 6 between the pocket 1 and the belt 4.

[0047] In the case of the waist belt 4c, this type of first storage compartment can be used to store or fold the excess length of the tightening belt 42c. Furthermore, this first storage compartment creates an air-circulating space between the pocket and the belt that can isolate and dry the inner panel 15 of the pocket. The carrying portion 41c of the waist belt may include an opening 7, part of which is located on the front of the inner panel 15 of the pocket, as shown in Figure 3. This opening 7 reduces the contact area with the body, improves comfort by allowing for a better fit to the body shape, and reduces the contact zone that causes sweating. The opening 7, together with the first storage compartment 6, further enables localized air circulation, allowing air to circulate around the user's waist. In addition, the separation W2 between the components 23 and 24 of the first fixation 2 eliminates the hard areas caused by the components 23 and 24 of the first fixation 2, making the central part of the carrying portion 41c softer. In this way, the pocket can be held stably while fitting well to the body shape, resulting in improved comfort.

[0048] Preferably, the first component 23 of the first fastening 2 includes sewing and / or gluing and / or welding to completely join the pocket 1 and the belt 4. In this case, this is a firm fastening.

[0049] More preferably, the second component 24 of the first fastening 2 includes sewing and / or gluing and / or welding to completely join the pocket 1 and the belt 4. In this case, this is a firm fastening.

[0050] According to one embodiment, the first fastener 2 is designed to make the pocket indestructible from the belt. In other words, the pocket cannot detach from the belt unless the first fastener 2 deteriorates. Because it is indestructible, the pocket remains completely fixed to the belt, reducing the risk of it coming loose and being lost during use.

[0051] In one embodiment where the pocket is not detachable, the first fixation 2 is achieved by one or more stitches intended to directly join the pocket 1 to the belt 4. Stitching is a simple and economical means of achieving a non-detachable, rigid fixation. This stitching allows a portion of the pocket and a portion of the belt to be directly joined without the use of an intermediary component between these two elements. In this case, this is a rigid fixation.

[0052] Furthermore, in the free zone ZL, which extends outside the fixed zone ZF from the second transverse edge 12 of the pocket over a length LL of at least 25% of the pocket's length L1 (adding length L23 to this gives the total length L1 of the pocket), the pocket 1 is either not fixed to the belt 4 or is fixed to the belt by an adjustable second fixation 3.

[0053] By not fastening the pocket in this free zone ZL, or by using the adjustable second fastening 3, relative movement is possible between the pocket 1 and the belt 4 in this zone ZL. This degree of freedom is important for providing the comfort required for this structure. In fact, when hard items such as a cell phone are placed in the pocket, the pocket becomes rigid. Having this degree of freedom on one side of the pocket allows the inner panel 15 of the pocket 1 to be separated from this side of the belt 4 without deforming the belt. In this way, the belt 4 remains in contact with the wearer's body and conforms to their body shape, as shown in Figure 5, thereby increasing comfort.

[0054] As described above, pocket 1 may include a second fixation 3 that is adjustable to the free zone ZL, more specifically to the second transverse edge 12.

[0055] In this example, the adjustable second fixing 3 consists of two components, namely - A first component 31 that connects the second transverse edge 12 of the pocket 1 to the belt 4 near the first longitudinal edge 13, - A second component 32 that connects the second transverse edge 12 of pocket 1 to belt 4 near the second longitudinal edge 14 It includes.

[0056] These components 31, 32 of the adjustable second fastening can be elastic or consist of an elastic tape, with its first end fastened to pocket 1 and its second end to belt 4. Alternatively, the components 31, 32 of the adjustable second fastening can include a non-stretchable but length-adjustable cord, which the user can adjust to achieve the long configuration shown in Figure 5 or the short configuration shown in Figure 4. An example of this type of component of the adjustable second fastening 31 may include a cord 311 that works in conjunction with a buckle 312, as shown in Figure 7.

[0057] As described above, each component of the adjustable second fastener 3 improves user comfort when a hard object is placed in pocket 1. In fact, in the configuration shown in Figure 5, each component of the adjustable second fastener is elastically deformed or adjusted so that the belt can remain in a curved state and fit snugly against the user without creating a zone of excessive pressure on the user.

[0058] Alternatively, the adjustable second fastener 3 may preferably consist of only one or more components on the second transverse edge 12 of the pocket. Similarly, one or more components may be elastic. These may include one or more rigid cords of adjustable length.

[0059] According to one embodiment, one or more components 31, 32 of the adjustable second fastener 3 are tapes or strings less than 20 millimeters wide. This allows for greater freedom of movement of the pocket in the free zone ZL, or at least reduces stiffness. This also further forms a relatively large opening that becomes a ventilation zone on the back of the pocket.

[0060] By having an adjustable second fastener 3 in the free zone ZL of pocket 1, compared to a state without this fastener, it is possible to make pocket 1 fit snugly against belt 4 in the free zone ZL when there are no hard objects inside the pocket, as is clear from Figure 4. Without this adjustable second fastener 3, the part of pocket 1 that corresponds to the free zone ZL would float and would not be properly held. This condition may be bothersome and uncomfortable for the user.

[0061] If the belt is a waist belt 4c, the first transverse edge 11 of the pocket is preferably the front edge of the pocket closest to the abdomen. This allows for easy access to the pocket and avoids the risk of the pocket getting caught when hard items are placed inside.

[0062] If the belt is a shoulder strap 4b, the first transverse edge 11 of the pocket is preferably the upper edge of the pocket closest to the shoulder. This allows for easy access to the pocket and avoids the risk of the pocket getting caught when hard items are placed inside.

[0063] Preferably, pocket 1 consists of a parallelepiped or substantially parallelepiped envelope including an inner panel 15 and an outer panel 16. However, the pocket may take any shape necessary to accommodate a particular article.

[0064] Advantageously, pocket 1 has an opening 18. This opening can be closed by a zipper 19.

[0065] Preferably, pocket 1 can be realized by assembling multiple panels made of woven and / or knitted material, particularly woven and / or knitted material. This assembly can be achieved by sewing and / or welding and / or gluing. According to one embodiment, the pocket can be realized of a stretchable material so that it can be deformed to accommodate relatively bulky items. Examples of such materials include materials containing elastane.

[0066] Alternatively, pocket 1 can be formed from a rigid material, or partially from a rigid material. This improves durability and allows for the use of waterproof and dustproof materials that can protect items stored in the pocket from external elements such as water and dust.

[0067] The pocket width W1 can be the same as the belt width. In this case, the belt and pocket can be secured by aligning their ends. This improves the sense of unity and aesthetic appeal. Alternatively, the belt width can be less than or greater than the pocket width.

[0068] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above as examples, but aims to protect any equivalent configuration. These embodiments can also be combined.

[0069] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, but extends to all embodiments covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. - A belt (4) extending along the longitudinal direction (D4), - A pocket (1) that is fixed to the belt (4) and extends longitudinally along a direction (D1) that is parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal direction (D4) of the belt when fixed to the belt (4), The length (L1) defined by the first transverse edge (11) and the second transverse edge (12), The width (W1) is defined by the first longitudinal edge (13) and the second longitudinal edge (14), The thickness (E1) is defined by the inner panel (15) facing the user and the outer panel (16) facing the inner panel (15). A pocket (1) having, The first fixing (2) of the pocket (1) to the belt (4) and A carrying device (300) including, In a fixing zone (ZF) extending from the first transverse edge (11) of the pocket over a length (L23) of 25 to 75% of the length (L1) of the pocket, the pocket is fixed to the belt by the first fixing (2). In a free zone (ZL) extending from the second transverse edge (12) of the pocket over a length of at least 25% of the length (L1) of the pocket, the pocket (1) is not fixed to the belt, or the pocket (1) is fixed to the belt by an adjustable second fastener (3). A carrying device characterized by the following features.

2. The carry device (300) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first fixing of the pocket is a firm fixing.

3. The carry device (300) according to claim 1, characterized in that the first fixing (2) is configured so that the pocket cannot be detached from the belt.

4. The first fixing (2) is The first fixed component (23) is located at or near the first longitudinal edge (13) of the pocket (1), The second fixed component (24) located at or near the second transverse edge (14) of the pocket (1) and A carrying device (300) including, The carry device (300) according to claim 1, characterized in that the distance between the first fixing component (23) and the second fixing component (24) is greater than 60% of the width (W1) of the pocket (W2), and no other fixing components are provided between these two fixing components (23, 24) of the first fixing.

5. The carry device (300) according to claim 1, characterized in that the adjustable second fastener (3) is fixed to the pocket (1) at the second transverse edge (12) and includes at least one component (31, 32) that can change the connection length between the pocket (1) and the belt (4).

6. The carry device (300) according to claim 1, characterized in that the adjustable second fastener includes at least one elastic component (31, 32).

7. The carry device (300) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized in that the one or more components (31, 32) of the adjustable second fastener (3) are one or more tapes or strings less than 20 millimeters in width.

8. The carry device (300) according to claim 1, characterized in that the carry device is a backpack including a rear compartment (5), and the belt (4) is a waist belt (4c) connected to the rear compartment.

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