Storage container

Abstract

To provide a storage container capable of preventing shoes from losing their shape and from deteriorating with age. [Solution] A storage container 10 for storing shoes 1 has, when shoes 1 are stored, a sole portion 12, an opening portion 15, a sole portion 13 that extends upward along the sole and covers at least the sole of the shoe 1, an upper portion 14 that extends upward along the upper of the shoe 1, an opening 17 for putting the shoe 1 in and out, and an opening / closing portion 18 for closing the opening 17, and is characterized by having an insertion portion 16 connected to the opening portion 15 and located inside the shoe.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage container. [Background technology]

[0002] It is generally known that special storage containers are used to prevent scratches, dirt, etc., from impairing the performance, beauty, etc., of shoes when storing, transporting, etc. (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Furthermore, by using a storage container specially for shoes, it is possible to prevent scratches due to rubbing during transportation, adhesion of dirt due to dust during storage, and deterioration over time due to sunburn, hydrolysis, etc. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 3180656 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in conventional shoe storage containers, the space between the storage container and the shoes is large (especially the space inside the shoes is large), and it is not possible to sufficiently prevent the shoes from losing their shape or deteriorating over time.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and has an object to provide a storage container for storing shoes, the storage container having a sole portion that is located on the sole of the shoe when the shoe is stored, an opening portion that is located at the opening of the shoe, a sole portion that is connected to the outer periphery of the sole portion and extends upward from the sole portion along the sole of the shoe to cover at least the sole of the shoe, an upper portion that is connected to the upper end of the sole portion and extends upward along the upper of the shoe to be connected to the opening portion, an opening for putting the shoe in and out, and an opening / closing portion for closing the opening, characterized in that the storage container has an insertion portion connected to the opening portion and located inside the shoe.

[0006] The main idea for achieving the above-mentioned object is a storage container for storing shoes, the storage container having a sole portion that is located on the sole of the shoe when the shoes are stored, an opening portion that is located at the opening of the shoe, a sole portion that is connected to the outer periphery of the sole portion and extends upward from the sole portion along the sole of the shoe to cover at least the sole of the shoe, an upper portion that is connected to the upper end of the sole portion and extends upward along the upper of the shoe to be connected to the opening portion, an opening for putting the shoe in and out, and an opening / closing portion for closing the opening, characterized in that the storage container has an insertion portion that is connected to the opening portion and is located inside the shoe.

[0007] Other features of the present invention will become apparent from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, a storage container for storing shoes can be provided which has, when the shoes are stored, a sole portion located on the sole of the shoe, an opening portion located at the opening of the shoe, a sole portion connected to the outer periphery of the sole portion and extending upward from the sole portion along the sole of the shoe to cover at least the sole of the shoe, an upper portion connected to the upper end of the sole portion and extending upward along the upper of the shoe to be connected to the opening portion, an opening for putting the shoe in and out, and an opening / closing portion for closing the opening, and which is characterized in that the storage container has an insertion portion connected to the opening portion and located inside the shoe. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] The drawings show particular embodiments of the invention, including essential features of the invention as well as alternative and preferred embodiments. [Figure 1] FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing (a) a shoe in a first embodiment, and (b) the appearance of a storage container. [Diagram 2] 1A to 1C are diagrams showing steps (a) to (c) of storing shoes in a storage container. [Diagram 3] 11A to 11D are diagrams showing different procedures (a) to (d) for storing shoes in a storage container. [Figure 4] 1, and (a) is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a shoe in a second embodiment, and (b) is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of a storage container. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 corresponds to FIG. 2 and shows steps (a) to (c) of storing shoes in a storage container in the second embodiment. [Figure 6] FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a state in which shoes are stored in a storage container in a third embodiment. [Figure 7] FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a state in which shoes are stored in a storage container in a fourth embodiment. [Figure 8] This is a diagram showing the left and right sides of shoes stored in one storage container. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] At least the following points will become apparent from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings.

[0011] A storage container for storing shoes, the storage container having a sole portion that is located on the sole of the shoe when the shoes are stored, an opening portion that is located at the opening of the shoe, a sole portion that is connected to the outer periphery of the sole portion and extends upward from the sole portion along the sole of the shoe to cover at least the sole of the shoe, an upper portion that is connected to the upper end of the sole portion and extends upward along the upper of the shoe to be connected to the opening portion, an opening for putting the shoe in and out, and an opening / closing portion for closing the opening, characterized in that the storage container has an insertion portion that is connected to the opening portion and is located inside the shoe.

[0012] With such a storage container, when the shoes are stored, the insertion portion is positioned inside the shoe, thereby preventing the shoes from losing their shape, and the internal space between the shoe and the storage container can be reduced, thereby providing a storage container that can prevent the shoes from deteriorating over time.

[0013] <Regarding the First Embodiment> The storage container 10 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 1 is a schematic diagram showing the appearance of shoes 1 and the storage container 10 according to the first embodiment, and Fig. 2 is a diagram showing a procedure for storing the shoes 1 in the storage container 10.

[0014] 1, shoe 1 includes a sole 2, a sole 3, an upper 4, an opening 5, and an interior 6. A storage container 10 for storing shoe 1 includes a sole portion 12 located on the sole 2 of shoe 1 when shoe 1 is stored in the storage container 10, a sole portion 13 connected to the outer periphery of the sole portion 12 and extending upward along the sole 3, an upper portion 14 connected to the upper end of the sole portion 13 and extending upward along the upper 4, an opening portion 15 located at the opening 5, an insertion portion 16 located at the interior 6 of the shoe, an opening 17 for inserting and removing shoe 1 into and from the storage container 10, and an opening / closing portion 18 for opening and closing the opening 17.

[0015] In Fig. 1 (before the shoes 1 are stored in the storage container 10), the sole portion 12, the sole portion 13, and the upper portion 14 of the storage container 10 are shaped to match the shape of the shoes 1, but the shapes are not limited to this. Any structure or configuration may be used as long as the storage container 10 is structured or configured to match the shape of the shoes 1 when the shoes 1 are stored in the storage container 10 (in the state of Fig. 2c).

[0016] Next, the procedure for storing shoes 1 in storage container 10 will be described with reference to Fig. 2. Figs. 2a to 2c in Fig. 2 show the procedure for storing shoes 1 in storage container 10, with Fig. 2a showing the state in which shoes 1 are placed in storage container 10, Fig. 2b showing the state in which insertion part 16 is inserted into interior 6 of the shoe, and Fig. 2c showing the state in which opening 17 is closed by opening / closing part 18 after air inside storage container 10 has been exhausted (reduced pressure) from opening 17. Fig. 2c shows the state in which shoes 1 are stored in storage container 10.

[0017] In Fig. 2a, each part of the storage container 10, except for the insertion part 16 of the storage container 10, is located near each corresponding part of the shoe 1. From this state, as shown in Fig. 2b, the insertion part 16 is folded back near the position of the opening part 15 and inserted into the inside 6 of the shoe. Then, as shown in Fig. 2c, the air inside the storage container 10 is discharged from the opening 17 by a vacuum device or the like, and the entire outer surface of the shoe 1 (including the inside 6 of the shoe) is brought into contact with the entire inner surface of the storage container 10, and the opening / closing part 18 is closed to prevent outside air from entering the inside of the storage container 10.

[0018] In other words, the storage container 10 of the first embodiment is a storage container 10 for storing shoes 1, which has, when the shoes 1 are stored, a sole portion 12 located on the sole 2 of the shoe 1, an opening portion 15 located at the opening 5 of the shoe 1, a sole portion 13 connected to the outer periphery of the sole portion 12 and extending upward from the sole portion 12 along the sole 3 of the shoe 1 to cover at least the sole 3 of the shoe 1, an upper portion 14 connected to the upper end of the sole portion 13, extending upward along the upper 4 of the shoe 1 and connected to the opening portion 15, an opening 17 for putting the shoes 1 in and out, and an opening / closing portion 18 for closing the opening 17, and has an insertion portion 16 connected to the opening portion 15 and located inside the shoe 6.

[0019] Furthermore, according to the storage container 10, when the shoes 1 are stored, the insertion portion 16 is positioned inside the interior 6 of the shoes, thereby preventing the shoes 1 from losing their shape, and since the internal space between the shoes 1 and the storage container 10 can be reduced, deterioration of the shoes 1 over time can be suppressed.

[0020] In the first embodiment, as shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the insert part 16 of the storage container 10 has a shape that conforms to the shape of the inside 6 of the shoe. In other words, the shape of the insert part 16 conforms to the shape of the inside 6 of the shoe. This makes it easier to bring the insert part 16 into contact with the shape of the inside 6 of the shoe. This makes it possible to further prevent the shoe 1 from losing its shape, and also makes it possible to reduce the internal space between the shoe 1 and the storage container 10, thereby further preventing the shoe 1 from deteriorating over time.

[0021] Furthermore, the method of abutting the outer surface of the shoe 1 against the inner surface of the storage container 10 is not limited to the method shown in Figure 2. For example, the outer surface of the shoe 1 may be abutted against the inner surface of the storage container 10 by the method shown in Figure 3.

[0022] 3a to 3d of Fig. 3 show a different procedure from Fig. 2 for storing shoes 1 in storage container 10, and Fig. 3a and Fig. 3b are the same as Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b. And in Fig. 3c, the procedure is different from Fig. 2, in that a foot is inserted into opening 5 from outside storage container 10 storing shoes 1 so that insertion part 16 abuts against inside 6 of the shoe, and then opening 17 is closed by opening part 18 as shown in Fig. 3d.

[0023] In this way, an air exhaust device such as the vacuum device used to exhaust the air inside the storage container 10 in FIG. 2c of FIG. 2 is not necessary, and the shoes 1 can be stored in the storage container 10 quickly and easily.

[0024] In Fig. 2, the opening / closing part 18 needs to be sealed to maintain a vacuum state inside, and for example, a structure such as one or more slide chucks needs to be used, but in Fig. 3, since the inside is not in a vacuum state, it is not necessary to seal it, and it is sufficient to simply isolate the inside and outside of the storage container 10. For example, a hook-and-loop tape can be used as the opening / closing part 18 in Fig. 3.

[0025] 3, it is easier to put the foot in the shoe 1 if the sole 12 is less slippery, and the occurrence of accidents such as falls can be prevented. In other words, if slip resistance is converted into a friction coefficient, the friction coefficient of the sole 12 is greater than the friction coefficients of the sole 13, the upper 14, the opening 15, and the insertion 16.

[0026] This can make it difficult for the sole 2 to slip between the storage container 10 and the shoe storage 10, and / or between the storage container 10 and the ground, when the shoe 1 is stored in the storage container 10. Therefore, if the coefficient of friction of the sole 12 is large, it becomes easy to walk wearing the shoe 1 when the shoe 1 is stored in the storage container 10.

[0027] If it becomes easy to walk with the shoes 1 stored in the storage container 10, it will be possible to use the shoes 1 (wear the shoes 1 and go about) while protecting the inside and / or outside of the shoes 1 from getting wet, for example, in bad weather such as rain or snow, when there is a possibility that not only the outside but also the inside of the shoes 1 will get wet.

[0028] Furthermore, if the entire appearance of the shoes 1 can be visually observed from outside the storage container 10, it is possible not only to recognize the type of shoes 1 stored in the storage container 10, but also to display the shoes 1, for example, at a store or at home.

[0029] In such a case, the storage container 10 can prevent dirt from sticking to the shoes 1 due to dust or touching with hands, and also makes it possible to try on the shoes 1 simply and easily without soiling the inside of the shoes 1.

[0030] That is, in the first embodiment, at least the sole portion 13 and the upper portion 14 of the storage container 10 are made of a transparent material so that the shoes 1 can be visually observed from outside the storage container 10. This makes it possible to display the shoes 1 stored in the storage container 10 at a store, at home, etc., and also makes it possible to prevent the inside of the shoes 1 from getting dirty when trying them on, etc.

[0031] <Regarding the Second Embodiment> Next, the storage container 20 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 4 corresponds to Fig. 1 and shows the appearance of the shoes 1 and the storage container 20 according to the second embodiment, and Fig. 5 corresponds to Fig. 2 and shows the procedure for storing the shoes 1 in the storage container 20 according to the second embodiment.

[0032] In the following description, only the differences from the first embodiment will be described. In other words, the features different from the first embodiment will be described in detail, and the description of the parts having the same configuration as the first embodiment will be omitted.

[0033] In the second embodiment, as shown in Fig. 4, the shape of the insertion part 26 is different from the shape of the insertion part 16 in the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, the shape of the insertion part 16 is a shape that follows the shape of the inside 6 of the shoe, but the shape of the insertion part 26 in the second embodiment is substantially circular.

[0034] In the second embodiment, the insertion part 26 has a high elongation rate. In other words, the elongation rate of the insertion part 26 is greater than the elongation rates of the sole part 12, the sole part 13, the upper part 14, and the opening part 15. This makes it easy to form the shape of the insertion part 26 in accordance with the interior 6 of the shoe.

[0035] Methods for increasing the elongation rate of the insertion portion 26 include, for example, changing the material of the insertion portion 26 to a material that is more stretchable, making it thinner to make it more stretchable, or processing it to make it more stretchable.

[0036] 4 and 5, the insertion portion 26 has a substantially circular shape, but this is not limited thereto and may have any shape. For example, it may have a substantially rectangular shape.

[0037] <Regarding the Third Embodiment> Next, a storage container 30 according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 6 is a diagram showing a state in which shoes 1 are stored in the storage container 30 according to the third embodiment.

[0038] In the third embodiment, the opening 37 and the opening / closing part 38 of the storage container 30 are not located at the heel of the shoe 1, but at the size adjustment part 7 of the shoe 1 (the size adjustment part 7 refers to the shoelace, fastener, etc. for fitting the shoe 1 to the foot). Note that in Fig. 6, the size adjustment part 7 is located around the instep of the shoe 1, but this is not limited thereto, and if the size adjustment part of the shoe is located in another position (heel or ankle), it is sufficient that the size adjustment part 7 is provided in a position that makes it easy to adjust the size of the shoe.

[0039] That is, in the third embodiment, the opening 37 is provided in the upper portion 34, in the size adjustment portion 7 for adjusting the size of the shoe when putting on or taking off the shoe 1. In this way, the size of the shoe can be adjusted by the size adjustment portion 7 from outside the storage container 30.

[0040] Therefore, even if the shape of the foot is different, the shoe 1 can be adjusted to the shape of the foot while it is stored in the storage container 30, and the shoe can be worn in a state where it fits the foot. For example, when the shoes 1 are displayed at a store and a customer requests to try them on, the shoe can be adjusted to the foot size for each customer without removing the storage container 30, and the adhesion of dirt to the outside and inside of the shoe can be suppressed.

[0041] <Regarding the Fourth Embodiment> Next, a storage container 40 according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. Fig. 7 is a diagram showing a state in which shoes 101 are stored in the storage container 40 according to the fourth embodiment.

[0042] In the fourth embodiment, the shoe 101 has a so-called boot shape, and has a shaft 102. The sole portion 42, the sole portion 43, the upper portion 44, the opening portion 45, and the insertion portion 46 of the storage container 40 are shaped to abut against and fit along the respective portions of the shoe 101, and the opening portion 47 and the opening / closing portion 48 are located at the position of the sole portion 42.

[0043] That is, the opening 47 is provided in the sole 42. This allows the shoe 101 having a shaft 102, such as a boot, to be put on and taken off from the sole 42, making it easy to put on and take off the shoe.

[0044] <Other embodiments> The above embodiment is for the purpose of facilitating understanding of the present invention, and is not intended to limit the present invention. The present invention may be modified or improved without departing from the spirit of the present invention, and it goes without saying that the present invention includes equivalents thereof.

[0045] In the above embodiment, one side of the shoe is stored in the storage container, but this is not limited to this. Fig. 8 is a diagram showing a state in which the left shoe 1L and the right shoe 1R are stored in one storage container 50.

[0046] As shown in FIG. 8, storage container 50 has sole portion 52, sole portion 53, upper portion 54, opening portion 55, insertion portion 56, opening 57, opening / closing portion 58, and partition portion 59 separating the left and right shoes. When left side 1L and right side 1R of shoe are stored in storage container 50, each portion of storage container 50 is shaped to fit the shape of left side 1L and right side 1R of shoe.

[0047] That is, one pair of shoes, which is a set of left shoes 1L and right shoes 1R, can be stored in one storage container 50. Since one pair of shoes can be stored in one container, shoes can be easily managed.

[0048] In addition, the present invention may include at least the following embodiments, which may be adopted separately or in combination with each other.

[0049] (1) A storage container characterized in that the shape of the insertion part is in accordance with the shape of the inside of the shoe. This makes it easier for the insertion part to abut against the shape of the inside of the shoe. This makes it possible to further prevent the shoe from losing its shape, and also makes it possible to reduce the internal space between the shoe and the storage container, thereby further preventing the shoe from deteriorating over time.

[0050] (2) A storage container characterized in that the coefficient of friction of the sole portion is greater than the coefficients of friction of the sole portion, the upper portion, the opening portion, and the insertion portion. The greater coefficient of friction of the sole portion makes it less likely for the sole of the shoe to slip between the storage container and / or between the storage container and the ground when the shoes are stored in the storage container.

[0051] (3) A storage container in which at least the sole portion and the upper portion are made of a transparent material. Since the sole portion and the upper portion are transparent, the entire shoe stored inside can be confirmed from outside the storage container.

[0052] (4) A storage container characterized in that the elongation rate of the insertion portion is greater than the elongation rates of the sole portion, the sole portion, the upper portion, and the opening portion. Because the elongation rate of the insertion portion is greater, the shape of the insertion portion can be easily made to fit the inside of the shoe.

[0053] (5) A storage container characterized in that the opening is provided in a size adjustment section in the upper section for adjusting the size of the shoe when putting on or taking off the shoe, thereby making it possible to adjust the size of the shoe using the size adjustment section from outside the storage container.

[0054] (6) A storage container characterized in that the opening is provided in the sole of the shoe. When an opening is provided in the sole of the shoe, it becomes easy to put in and take out a shoe having a shaft such as a boot.

[0055] (7) A storage container capable of storing one pair of shoes, i.e., the left and right shoes, in one storage container. Since one pair of shoes can be stored in one container, shoe management becomes easy. [Explanation of symbols]

[0056] 1. Shoes 2 Soles 3 Sole 4. Upper 5. Opening 6 Inside the shoe 10 Storage Container 12 Sole 13 Sole 14 Upper part 15 Mouth part 16 Insertion section 17 Opening 18 Opening and closing section

Claims

1. When storing your shoes, a sole portion located on the sole of the shoe; An opening portion located at the opening of the shoe; a sole portion connected to an outer periphery of the sole portion, extending upward from the sole portion along the sole of the shoe to cover at least the sole of the shoe; an upper part connected to an upper end of the sole part, extending upward along an upper of the shoe, and connected to the opening part; An opening for inserting and removing the shoe; An opening / closing part for closing the opening; A storage container for storing shoes, comprising: A storage container having an insert portion connected to the opening portion and positioned inside the shoe.

2. 2. The storage container according to claim 1, A storage container, wherein the shape of the insertion portion conforms to the shape of the inside of the shoe.

3. 2. The storage container according to claim 1, A storage container, wherein the coefficient of friction of the sole portion is greater than the coefficients of friction of the sole portion, the upper portion, the opening portion, and the insertion portion.

4. 2. The storage container according to claim 1, A storage container, wherein at least the sole portion and the upper portion are made of a transparent material.

5. 2. The storage container according to claim 1, A storage container, wherein the insertion portion has a higher elongation rate than the sole portion, the sole portion, the upper portion, and the opening portion.

6. 2. The storage container according to claim 1, The storage container is characterized in that the opening is provided in a size adjustment portion of the upper portion for adjusting the size of the shoe when putting on or taking off the shoe.

7. 2. The storage container according to claim 1, The storage container is characterized in that the opening is provided in the sole of the shoe.

8. 2. The storage container according to claim 1, The storage container is characterized in that one pair of shoes, i.e., the left and right shoes, can be stored in one storage container.

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