attaché case

Abstract

The objective is to provide attaché cases that excel in decorative appeal and a sense of luxury. [Solution] The attaché case 1 has kumiko work (2,3) on the front 15 or back 16. Specifically, the attaché case can have an opening (150,160) provided on the front 15 or back 16, a transparent protective plate 4 located in this opening (150,160), kumiko work (2,3) located inside the transparent protective plate 4, and a plate-like member 5 located inside the kumiko work (2,3).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an attaché case. More specifically, it relates to an attaché case having marquetry.

Background Art

[0002] An attaché case is generally a rectangular handbag. An attaché case may be used as a document holder in business or the like. For this reason, many of them have a sober design. However, there are also attaché cases with decorations on the front or back.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 below describes "a suitcase, attaché case, or the like, characterized in that a recess 3 having the same shape as a logo mark is provided on the outer surface of the body plate 2 of the case body 1, and a film seal 4 cut into the same shape as the logo mark and having a color different from that of the body plate 2 is attached in the recess 3." It is stated that "there is no worry that the logo mark will be rubbed off and disappear, and there is an effect that the logo mark is prominent and can be surely recognized. In addition, since the film seal 4 having the same shape as the logo mark has a color and texture different from those of the body plate 2, it results in giving a design accent to the body plate 2 and has the effect of enhancing the decorativeness of the body plate 2."

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, although the attaché case described in Patent Document 1 above has the effect of enhancing the decorativeness of the body plate, it does not have a decorative or luxurious feeling such that it can also be used for artistic appreciation.

[0006] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems and to provide an attaché case with excellent decorative appeal and a sense of luxury that can be used in business and other settings. Another objective is to provide an attaché case that can also be used as a high-end lighting fixture. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] To solve the above problems, the attaché case of the present invention has a structure that incorporates kumiko (traditional Japanese latticework). Specific embodiments are listed below.

[0008] (Aspect 1) An attaché case having kumiko (traditional Japanese woodworking) on ​​the front or back. This also includes aspects having kumiko on both the front and back.

[0009] This attaché case features kumiko (traditional Japanese woodworking) on ​​either the front or back, giving it a superior decorative and luxurious appearance.

[0010] (Aspect 2) The attaché case according to aspect 1, wherein a transparent protective plate is located outside the kumiko (traditional Japanese woodworking).

[0011] This attaché case is made more decorative and luxurious because the kumiko (traditional Japanese woodworking) is covered by a transparent protective panel.

[0012] (Aspect 3) An attaché case according to Aspect 1 or Aspect 2, having a plate-like member inside the kumiko work.

[0013] This attaché case becomes more decorative and luxurious with the addition of plate-like components. While there are no particular restrictions on the type of plate-like component, wood or resin boards can be used.

[0014] (Aspect 4) An attaché case having an opening on the front or back, a transparent protective plate located in the opening, kumiko work located inside the transparent protective plate, and a plate-like member located inside the kumiko work, or an attaché case according to any one of aspects 1 to 3.

[0015] This attaché case will be more decorative and luxurious.

[0016] (Aspect 5) An attaché case according to aspect 3 or aspect 4, having a washi paper sheet between the kumiko work and the plate-like member.

[0017] This attaché case is made more decorative and luxurious by incorporating a sheet of Japanese paper between the kumiko (traditional Japanese latticework) and the flat components.

[0018] (Aspect 6) The attaché case according to aspect 4, wherein the plate-shaped member is translucent and has a light-emitting member located inside the plate-shaped member.

[0019] This attaché case, by emitting light from its luminescent components, emits light from the kumiko (traditional Japanese latticework) openings towards the front or back of the case, further enhancing its decorative and luxurious appearance. It can also be used as a high-end light source.

[0020] (Aspect 7) An attaché case according to aspect 6, having a washi paper sheet between the kumiko latticework and the plate-like member.

[0021] The presence of washi paper sheets enhances the decorative and luxurious feel of this attaché case. Furthermore, by illuminating the light-emitting components, the light transmitted through the washi paper sheets is emitted from the kumiko latticework openings to the front or back of the attaché case, further enhancing its decorative and luxurious appearance.

[0022] (Aspect 8) An attaché case according to any one of aspects 1 to 7, wherein the kumiko work is a four-sided kumiko.

[0023] This attaché case becomes more decorative and luxurious because the marquetry is a four-sided turning marquetry. Further, when having a light-emitting member, by making this emit light, lights with slightly different expressions are emitted from adjacent opening chambers of the four-sided turning marquetry to the front side or the back side of the attaché case, making it even more decorative and luxurious.

Effect of the Invention

[0024] According to the present invention, an attaché case excellent in decorativeness and luxury can be provided.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0025] [Figure 1] It is a perspective view (photo) of the attaché case of this embodiment seen from the upper right obliquely in the front. [Figure 2] It is a rear view (photo) of the attaché case of this embodiment seen from the upper obliquely in the back. [Figure 3] It is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating the state of the cross-section passing through the line A-A in FIG. 1 seen from the arrow direction. [Figure 4] It is a front view (photo) of the four-sided turning marquetry of this embodiment. [Figure 5] It is a bottom view (photo) of the four-sided turning marquetry in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] It is a right side view (photo) of the four-sided turning marquetry in FIG. 4. [Figure 7] It is a front view (photo) of the plate-shaped wooden piece constituting the four-sided turning marquetry of this embodiment.

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0026] Hereinafter, the attaché case will be illustrated and described with reference to the drawings. The attaché case has marquetry on the front part or the back part. And the attaché case 1 of this embodiment has openings (150, 160), a transparent protection plate 4, marquetry (2, 3), a plate-shaped member 5, and a Japanese paper sheet 6. In the partially enlarged cross-sectional view of Figure 3, the kumiko work (2,3) is shown as a single cross-section, omitting the display of the finer details. Furthermore, the following embodiments are merely illustrative examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the following specific embodiments.

[0027] 1. Kumiko woodworking The attaché case 1 has kumiko (latticework) (2,3) on either the front 15 or the back 16. In this embodiment, the attaché case 1 has kumiko (latticework) (2,3) on almost the entire front 15 or almost the entire back 16.

[0028] Kumiko is a well-known traditional Japanese craft. It is constructed by combining numerous thin, flat pieces of wood. Coniferous trees such as cedar, cypress, and hinoki cypress, with their tightly grained wood, are often used in kumiko.

[0029] At the points where the plank-like pieces of wood intersect, notches (grooves) are cut into each other, and the pieces are assembled by aligning the notches. Kumiko work is usually assembled without the use of glue or nails. By repeating this delicate and meticulous work, geometric patterns and specific shapes are formed.

[0030] Kumiko woodworking requires traditional craft techniques such as high-precision grooving and delicate assembly, demanding extremely skilled craftsmanship. Kumiko is often treated as a fine art craft, and architectural elements such as transoms and screens made with kumiko are considered luxury items.

[0031] While various kumiko patterns are known, there are no particular restrictions on the type of kumiko used for an attaché case. For example, patterns such as hemp leaf, sesame, cherry blossom, shokko, sayagata kuzushi, osa ranma, well curb diamond, imperial connection, triple diamond, flower, four-sided tilt, thousand lattice, square lattice, well frame, rough lattice, seigaiha, shippo, square hemp, gentian, basket weave, osa braid, three-braid, weight ring connection, stacked stone tortoise shell, etc., can be used. These can also be combined.

[0032] In this embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 3, etc., a floral kumiko 3 is used on the front 15 and a four-sided sloping kumiko 2 is used on the back 16. In this embodiment, these kumiko works (floral kumiko 3, four-sided sloping kumiko 2) are located inside the attaché case 1, beyond the front 15 and back 16. Each kumiko is constructed inside the frame (30, 20). The floral kumiko 3 and four-sided sloping kumiko 2 used in this embodiment can be described as art kumiko with high artistic merit. In this embodiment, the kumiko works have a thickness of approximately 9 mm.

[0033] Figure 4 illustrates a front view of the four-sided angled kumiko 2 of this embodiment. Figure 4 shows a cropped portion of the planar four-sided angled kumiko 2. The four-sided angled kumiko 2 is made by assembling long, flat wooden pieces 25 vertically and horizontally, with the flat wooden pieces 25 assembled at an angle (inclined state) rather than perpendicular to the surface of the kumiko work. In such a four-sided angled kumiko 2, the four side walls extending upward from the roughly rectangular opening bottom (210, 220, 230) are angled. In this embodiment, as illustrated in Figures 4 to 6, adjacent board-shaped wooden pieces 25 are assembled at an angle that is roughly symmetrical (inclined roughly symmetrically) with respect to the surface of the kumiko work. Such assembly itself requires skilled techniques and abilities.

[0034] In this embodiment, the four-sided angled lattice 2 is composed of a first opening chamber 21, a second opening chamber 22 adjacent to the first opening chamber 21 on all four sides (top, bottom, left, and right), and a third opening chamber 23 located diagonally (at four locations) to the first opening chamber 21, as illustrated in Figure 4. The first opening chamber 21 consists of a roughly rectangular opening bottom 210 and side walls that extend diagonally outward from each of the four sides of this opening bottom 210. Furthermore, the second opening chamber 22 is composed of a roughly rectangular opening bottom 220, outward-facing walls that extend diagonally outward from two opposing sides of the opening bottom 220, and inward-facing walls that tilt diagonally inward from the remaining two opposing sides of the opening bottom 220. Furthermore, the third opening chamber 23 consists of a roughly rectangular opening bottom 230 and inward-facing walls that slope diagonally inward from each of the four sides of this opening bottom 230. This third opening chamber 23 has the same configuration as the first opening chamber 21 when it is flipped inside out. The second opening chamber 22, when flipped inside out, has a configuration similar to the second opening chamber 22 rotated by 90 degrees.

[0035] 2. Opening The openings (150, 160) are provided on the front 15 or back 16 of the attaché case 1. In this embodiment, the openings (150, 160) are provided on approximately the entire front 15 or the entire back 16 of the attaché case 1. The front 15 of the attaché case 1 is usually the side with the lid 11, but in some attaché cases, the front 15 and back 16 are not always clearly defined. In that case, if one side is considered the front 15, the opposite side becomes the back 16.

[0036] In this embodiment, openings (150, 160) are provided on both the front 15 and the back 16 of the attaché case 1. Furthermore, in this embodiment, openings (150, 160) are provided over substantially the entire surface of both the front 15 and the back 16.

[0037] 3.Transparent protection plate The transparent protective plate 4 is located at the opening (150, 160). In this embodiment, the transparent protective plate 4 is slightly larger than the opening (150, 160), and the transparent protective plate 4 is attached to the attaché case 1 so as to cover the opening (150, 160) from the inside of the attaché case 1. In this embodiment, the transparent protective plate 4 is located inside the opening (150, 160).

[0038] The transparent protective plate 4 is not particularly limited as long as it is transparent and has a certain degree of strength. For example, a transparent glass plate or a transparent acrylic plate can be used as the transparent protective plate 4. In this embodiment, a transparent acrylic plate with a thickness of 3 mm was used. Also, in this embodiment, the size of the transparent protective plate 4 is approximately equal to the size of the kumiko work (2,3).

[0039] The kumiko latticework (2,3) is located inside the transparent protective plate 4 (inside the attaché case 1). In this embodiment, the kumiko latticework (2,3) is adjacent to the transparent protective plate 4. Part or all of the kumiko latticework (2,3) may be in contact with the transparent protective plate 4.

[0040] 4. Plate-shaped member The plate-like member 5 is located inside the kumiko (2,3) (inside the attaché case 1). The plate-like member 5 is not particularly limited, but can be made of wood, resin, etc. In this embodiment, a 3mm thick acrylic plate was used as the plate-like member 5. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the size of the plate-like member 5 is approximately equal to the size of the kumiko (2,3) components.

[0041] Furthermore, if a light-emitting member 7, which will be described later, is provided, a translucent plate-shaped member 5 is used. For example, a transparent plate-shaped member 5 or a translucent plate-shaped member 5 is used. A light-diffusing plate-shaped member 5 may also be used.

[0042] 5. Washi paper sheet The washi paper sheet 6 is positioned between the kumiko (2,3) and the plate-like member 5. The color of the washi paper sheet 6 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable to use white or off-white. A translucent washi paper sheet 6 can also be used. A phosphorescent washi paper sheet 6 may also be used. In particular, when a light-emitting member 7, which will be described later, is provided, a translucent Japanese paper sheet 6 is used.

[0043] In this embodiment, a washi paper sheet 6 with a thickness of 1 mm was used. In this embodiment, the washi paper sheet 6 is placed adjacent to the kumiko work (2,3) and the washi paper sheet 6 is glued to the kumiko work (2,3). In this embodiment, the washi paper sheet 6 is placed adjacent to the plate-shaped member 5.

[0044] 6. Light-emitting element The light-emitting member 7 is located inside the plate-shaped member 5. For example, an LED or an organic EL can be used as the light-emitting member 7. In this embodiment, as illustrated in Figure 3, an LED is used as the light-emitting member 7 and is provided on the side of the four-sided angled lattice 2. More specifically, the light-emitting member 7 is located inside the plate-shaped member 5, at the outer edge of the plate-shaped member 5. The light-emitting member 7 is configured to emit light using a power supply device (not shown). The light-emitting member 7 can be provided on the side of the decorative kumiko 3, or on both the side of the four-sided sloping kumiko 2 and the side of the decorative kumiko 3. The light-emitting member 7 may also be positioned at the end of the plate-shaped member 5.

[0045] 7. Attache case The attaché case 1, having these components, has kumiko (latticework) (2,3) that is visible from the outside, and possesses decorative and luxurious qualities that can be appreciated as art. Furthermore, if it has a light-emitting element 7, it can be used, for example, as a luxurious light source at home or in a hotel. In this case, a gravity sensor may be used so that the light-emitting element 7 lights up when the attaché case 1 is placed in a vertical position (with the shorter side facing downwards in a vertical orientation).

[0046] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes and modifications can be made by experts in the relevant art without departing from the claims attached to this application. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0047] 1 attaché case 11 Lid 12 Storage compartments 15 Front 150 opening 16 Back 160 opening 2. Four-sided sloping kumiko (kumiko craftsmanship) 20 sprouts 21 First opening room 210 Open bottom 22 Second Opening Room 220 Open bottom 23 Third Opening Room 230 Open bottom 25. Flat wooden pieces 3. Hana Kumiko (Kumiko woodworking) 30 sprouts 4 Transparent protection plate 5 Plate-shaped member 6 Washi paper sheet 7. Light-emitting element 8 Interior trim

Claims

1. An attaché case featuring kumiko (traditional Japanese woodworking) on ​​the front or back.

2. It has a transparent protective plate on the outside of the kumiko work. The attaché case according to claim 1.

3. It has a plate-like member on the inside of the kumiko work. The attaché case according to claim 1.

4. An opening provided on the front or back, A transparent protective plate located at this opening, The kumiko work located inside this transparent protective plate, This kumiko work has a plate-like member located inside it, The attaché case according to claim 1.

5. A sheet of Japanese paper is placed between the kumiko (traditional Japanese woodworking) and the flat member. The attaché case according to claim 3 or claim 4.

6. The plate-like member is translucent, Having a light-emitting member located inside the plate-shaped member, The attaché case according to claim 4.

7. A sheet of Japanese paper is placed between the kumiko (traditional Japanese woodworking) and the flat member. The attaché case according to claim 6.

8. The kumiko work is a type of kumiko with four sides that curve. The attaché case according to claim 6 or claim 7.

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