Lockable storage bag and method of use

Abstract

To provide a key inclusive storage bag having a lock member and making it possible to readily cleanse a bag body in the event that the inside of the bag body gets dirty despite inclusion of the lock member, and a use method of the same.SOLUTION: A key inclusive storage bag includes a bag body 11 having an opening 110 formed with a pair of edges 21 and 22, and a lock member 12 that extends along the first edge 21 which is one of the pair of edges and couples and locks the edges. The bag body 11 can be rolled from a stretched condition so that the opening 110 comes inside with the lock member 12 as an axial center. The lock member 12 couples and locks the edges with the bag body 11 rolled, and prevents the rolled bag body 11 from returning to the stretched condition. When the bag body 11 is stretched, the lock member can be freely detached from the bag body 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a lockable storage bag equipped with a locking member and a method for using the same. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art With the increasing number of bicycle riders making an effort to wear helmets, helmet storage bags equipped with locking members have been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The helmet storage bag described in Patent Document 1 has a mesh section on the bag body in case the helmet gets wet. However, the mesh section tends to be weak, and there is a risk that the bag could be torn through this mesh section with a blade or the like, resulting in the theft of the helmet. Furthermore, the bag can store a variety of items, not just helmets. As a result, the inside of the bag may not only get wet, but may also become dirty. Furthermore, the outside of the bag may also become dirty. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Registration No. 30242670 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] However, the provision of a locking member makes it difficult to wash the bag, and in particular, it is nearly impossible to wash it in a washing machine.

[0006] In view of the above circumstances, the present invention aims to provide a lockable storage bag that is equipped with a locking member but allows the bag body to be easily washed if it becomes soiled, and a method for using the same. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] The lockable storage bag that solves the above purpose is a bag body having an opening formed by a pair of edges; a locking member extending along one first edge portion of the pair of edge portions and connecting both ends thereof to lock the same; the bag body can be rolled up from a stretched state around the locking member as an axis so that the opening is on the inside, and a storage portion for storing the locking member is provided on the first edge portion, the locking member connects and locks both ends of the bag body in a rolled-up state, thereby preventing the bag body from returning to its stretched state, and is detachable from the bag body in the stretched state, with both end portions being thicker than the extension portion connecting the both end portions; The storage section is capable of changing its state between a closed state and an open state, and stores the locking member in the closed state, and becomes open when the locking member is removed. Also, a bag body having an opening formed by a pair of edges; a locking member extending along one first edge portion of the pair of edge portions and connecting both ends thereof to lock the same; The bag body can be rolled up from a stretched state around the locking member as an axis so that the opening is on the inside, The locking member is configured to connect and lock both ends of the bag body when the bag body is rolled up, thereby preventing the bag body from returning to its unrolled state, and is detachable from the bag body when the bag body is unrolled. It may be a lockable storage bag.

[0008] According to the lockable storage bag of the present invention, by connecting and locking both ends of the locking member when the bag is rolled up, it is possible to prevent the bag from being returned to its unrolled state, thereby preventing the theft of the contents of the bag. Furthermore, by using the locking member to secure the bag in a desired location, it is possible to prevent the bag itself from being removed from that location. Furthermore, the locking member is detachable from the bag when the bag is unrolled. The locking member can be removed from the bag only after the bag is unrolled when there is no risk of theft. With the locking member detached, the bag is easily washable, even in a washing machine. Once the bag is unrolled, the locking member can be reattached. Furthermore, the lockable storage bag of the present invention can also be used as an anti-theft lock for saddle-type vehicles such as motorcycles and tricycles by passing the locking member through the wheel of the vehicle, which is very convenient. In such a usage method, the bag body comes into contact with the tire and is easily soiled, but since the bag body can be washed, such a usage method can be actively used.

[0009] The bag is preferably made of cut-resistant fibers (e.g., aramid fibers or high molecular weight polyethylene fibers). The bag is preferably completely closed and has no mesh or window portions.

[0010] Also, The locking member has both end portions that are thicker than the extension portion that connects the both end portions, the bag body has a housing portion provided on the first edge portion for housing the locking member, The storage section may be changeable between a closed state and an open state, and may store the locking member in the closed state and be in the open state when the locking member is removed.

[0011] Even if the locking member cannot be pulled out in the extending direction of the extending portion, the locking member can be easily removed.

[0012] moreover, The locking member may have a fixing means for being fixed to the storage portion.

[0013] The fixing means can prevent the locking member from shifting in the longitudinal direction (the direction in which the extending portion extends).

[0014] Also, At least one of the pair of edge portions may be characterized in that it extends in the direction of extension of the edge portions and has a rigid body that is more rigid than the material forming the bag body.

[0015] For example, the second edge of the pair of edges opposite the first edge may have a second rigid body, the first edge may have a first rigid body, or the first edge may have both the second rigid body and the first rigid body.

[0016] The rigid body helps maintain the shape of the edge. Even if the bag is made of anti-cutting fiber, it is flexible and has a certain degree of freedom in changing shape. Therefore, even when the bag is rolled up, there is a risk that the edge can be forcibly pulled down to create a gap through which items inside the bag can be stolen. Therefore, by providing the rigid body on the edge, it becomes impossible to pull down the edge to create a gap when the bag is rolled up, further improving theft prevention measures.

[0017] In addition, the method of using the above lockable storage bag is as follows: a closing step of rolling the bag body of the lockable storage bag around the locking member as an axis so that the opening is on the inside and closing the opening; a locking step of passing the locking member through a wheel of a saddle-ride type vehicle in a state where the bag body is rolled up, and connecting both ends of the locking member to lock it; The present invention is characterized by having the following.

[0018] The lockable storage bag used in this method is designed with dimensions such that the locking member can be passed through the wheel of a saddle-riding vehicle while the bag is rolled up, and both ends of the locking member can be fastened together. This method of use not only prevents items stored in the lockable storage bag from being removed from the bag, but also prevents the wheels of the saddle-riding vehicle from rotating, i.e., can be used as an anti-theft lock for the saddle-riding vehicle. Furthermore, while this method of use tends to make the bag dirty by contacting the tire, the locking member of the lockable storage bag can be removed from the bag, making it easy to wash, even in a washing machine, so there is no problem even if the bag gets dirty. On the other hand, the ease of washing the bag makes this method possible. [Effects of the Invention]

[0019] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a lockable storage bag that is equipped with a locking member and yet allows the bag body to be easily washed if the inside of the bag body becomes dirty, and a method for using the same. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0020] [Figure 1] 1 is a front view of a lockable storage bag according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the lockable storage bag shown in FIG. [Figure 3] 10 is a view for explaining a state in which the locking member, whose extension portion is housed in the housing portion of the first upper edge portion, is removed from the bag body. FIG. [Figure 4](A) is a diagram showing how a bicycle helmet is stored in a lockable storage bag of this embodiment, and (B) is a diagram showing the state in which a bicycle helmet or the like is stored in the bag, the upper part of the bag is rolled up, the male end of the dial on the locking member is inserted into the female end, and the dial is then shifted to lock it. [Figure 5] This is a diagram showing an example of using a lockable storage bag that also serves as an anti-theft lock for a bicycle. [Figure 6] (A) shows the state in which the locking member is passed through both the bicycle wheel and frame and both ends of the locking member are connected to lock it, and (B) shows an example in which the lockable storage bag can be used to store items other than a bicycle helmet while riding the bicycle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0021] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a front view of a lockable storage bag according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a rear view of the lockable storage bag shown in FIG.

[0023] The lockable storage bag 1 of this embodiment includes a bag body 11 and a locking member 12. The bag body 11 is formed from a high molecular weight polyethylene fiber, which is a cut-resistant fiber, and has a first body portion 111 shown in FIG. 1 and a second body portion 112 and bottom portion 113 shown in FIG. 2. As shown in FIG. 1, the first body portion 111 is affixed with a logo TM, with the first body portion 111 side being the front side and the second body portion 112 side being the back side. The first body portion 111 and the second body portion 112 are sewn together at their left and right sides, and the bottom end of the first body portion 111 and the bottom end of the second body portion 112 are connected at the bottom portion 113. That is, a storage section is provided between the first body section 111 and the second body section 112, and an opening 110 (see FIGS. 2 and 4(A)) that leads to the storage section is formed between the upper edge of the first body section 111 and the upper edge of the second body section 112. The bottom section 113 is flat and is harder (more rigid) than the first body section 111 and the second body section 112, so that the flat shape is maintained even when an item is placed in the storage section. Five bottom studs 1131 are attached to the bottom section 113, and the lockable storage bag 1 can stand on its own by placing these bottom studs 1131 on the ground.

[0024] The locking member 12 is a so-called dial-type wire lock. That is, the locking member 12 has an extension 121 made of a wire. An accommodation section 210 (see FIG. 3) is provided at the upper edge of the first body 111 (hereinafter referred to as the first upper edge 21), and the extension 121 is accommodated in the accommodation section 210. In FIG. 1, the extension 121 is represented by a dotted line. The locking member 12 also has a dial female end 122 provided at one end of the extension 121 and a male end 123 provided at the other end. With the dial of the dial female end 122 set to the unlock position, the male end 123 is inserted into the dial female end 122, and by shifting the dial from the unlock position, the male end 123 cannot be removed from the dial female end 122, thereby locking the lock. Both the dial female end 122 and the male end 123 have a larger diameter than the extension part 121, and the locking member 12 cannot be pulled out when the extension part 121 is housed in the housing part 210.

[0025] Fig. 3 is a diagram for explaining how the locking member, whose extension is housed in the housing of the first upper edge, is removed from the bag body. The lockable storage bag 1 shown in Fig. 3 is placed so that the second body portion 112 faces forward. That is, the back side of the lockable storage bag 1 is shown, just like Fig. 2.

[0026] In FIG. 3(A), the upper edge portion of the second body portion 112 (hereinafter referred to as the second upper edge portion 22) is folded back 180 degrees as indicated by the arrow in the figure. FIG. 3(A) shows the second rigid body 221 that was provided on the back side of the second upper edge portion 22 as a result of the second upper edge portion 22 being folded back. The second rigid body 221 is a resin plate member that is more rigid than the high molecular weight polyethylene fiber that forms the bag body 11. That is, the bag body 11 is strong enough to be difficult to cut with a blade, but is also soft and has a certain degree of freedom in terms of shape change. However, the second upper edge portion 22 provided with the second rigid body 221 has increased rigidity due to the second rigid body 221, making it less susceptible to shape change.

[0027] 3(A) also shows a storage section 210 provided in the first upper edge portion 21. The storage section 210 is formed into a cylindrical shape by being closed with a slider fastener 2100. The slider fastener 2100 can be opened and closed by sliding a slider 2101.

[0028] FIG. 3(B) shows the state in which the slider fastener 2100 is opened and the storage section 210 is unfolded.

[0029] 3(B) shows the entire locking member 12. Extension portion 121 of locking member 12 made up of a wire is covered with cover member 124, and extension portion 121 is shown by a dotted line in FIG. 3(B). Locking member 12 is fixed inside storage portion 210 by hook and loop fastener 212. One of the loop surface and hook surface constituting hook and loop fastener 212 (loop surface 2121 in this example) is sewn to the inner circumferential surface of storage portion 210, and the other surface (hook surface 2122 in this example) is sewn to cover member 124.

[0030] By releasing the engagement of the hook-and-loop fastener 212, the locking member 12 can be removed from the bag body 11.

[0031] FIG. 3(C) is a diagram showing a state in which the locking member 12 is removed from the bag body 11. As shown in FIG.

[0032] 3(C), a first rigid body 211, which is a resin plate member that makes it difficult for the shape to change, is also provided on the first upper edge portion 21. Note that, since the locking member 12 is housed in the housing portion 210 of the first upper edge portion 21, this first rigid body 211 may be omitted.

[0033] The bag body 11 shown in FIG. 3(C) is easy to wash because the locking member 12 has been removed, and can be washed in a washing machine.

[0034] The hook surface 2122 on the locking member 12 side is fixed to the loop surface 2121 on the storage section 210 side of the washed and clean bag body 11, and the slider fastener 2100 is closed, whereby the extension part 121 is stored in the storage section 210 and the locking member 12 is attached to the bag body 11. Then, by returning the second upper edge part 22 that was folded back to its original state, the bag will be in the same state as the lockable storage bag 1 shown in Figure 2.

[0035] FIG. 4(A) is a diagram showing how a bicycle helmet HL is stored in the lockable storage bag 1 of this embodiment.

[0036] With the bag body 11 stretched, the opening 110 is expanded and the bicycle helmet HL is stored inside the bag body 11. Note that various items can be stored in addition to the bicycle helmet HL.

[0037] To close the opening 110, the upper portion of the bag 11 is rolled up around the locking member 12 as the axis so that the opening 110 is on the inside.

[0038] Figure 4(B) shows the state in which a bicycle helmet HL or the like is stored in the bag body 11, the upper part of the bag body 11 is rolled up, the male end 123 is inserted into the female end 122 of the dial of the locking member 12, and the dial is then shifted to lock it.

[0039] 4(B), items stored in the bag body 11 cannot be removed from the bag body 11 unless the locking member 12 is unlocked and the bag body 11 is returned to its extended state. This lockable storage bag 1 stands on its own with the bottom 113 placed on the ground.

[0040] FIG. 5 shows an example of using a lockable storage bag that also serves as an anti-theft lock for a bicycle.

[0041] The lockable storage bag 1 of this embodiment is designed with dimensions such that the locking member 12 can be passed through the bicycle wheel with the bag body 11 rolled up, and the dial female end 122 and male end 123 of the locking member 12 can be connected. In other words, the locking member 12 has a sufficient length.

[0042] FIG. 5(A) shows the state in which the locking member 12 is passed through the rear wheel RW of the bicycle BY and both ends of the locking member 12 are connected together to lock the bicycle BY.

[0043] FIG. 5(B) shows the state in which the locking member 12 is passed through the front wheel FW of the bicycle BY and both ends of the locking member 12 are connected together to lock the bicycle BY.

[0044] In this way, whether the lockable storage bag 1 is attached to the rear wheel RW or the front wheel FW, the following method of use is carried out.

[0045] First, a closing step is carried out in which the bag body 11 of the lockable storage bag 1 is rolled around the lock member 12 as an axis so that the opening 110 is on the inside and the opening 110 is closed.

[0046] Next, in a state in which the bag body 11 is rolled up, the locking member 12 is passed through the wheels FW and RW of the bicycle BY, and the ends of the locking member 12 are connected to each other to lock the bicycle BY, in a locking step.

[0047] 5, it can be seen that the bag body 11 is easily soiled by contact with the bicycle tire TR. In the lockable storage bag 1 of this embodiment, the locking member 12 can be removed from the bag body 11 as described above, so the bag body 11 is easy to wash and can be washed in a washing machine.

[0048] 6(A) shows the state in which the locking member 12 is passed over both the wheel RW and the frame FR of the bicycle BY, and both ends of the locking member 12 are connected and locked. By turning the locking member 12 all the way up to the frame FR in this way, the rotation of the tire TR of the bicycle BY can be more tightly restricted. However, this also makes the bag body 11 more susceptible to soiling, but as mentioned above, the bag body 11 is easy to wash, so this does not pose any problems.

[0049] FIG. 6(B) shows an example in which the lockable storage bag 1 is used to store items other than a bicycle helmet while riding a bicycle.

[0050] The lockable storage bag 1 of this embodiment shown in Figure 6(B) is attached to the handle HD of a bicycle BY. In this usage mode, luggage can be placed in the lockable storage bag 1 and carried on a bicycle without a basket. Furthermore, because it is locked with the locking member 12, it is possible to prevent theft of items from the basket of a bicycle while it is in motion, a so-called hit-and-run.

[0051] Furthermore, even if the bicycle is stopped and left, the bag body 11 cannot be opened and the contents cannot be stolen, and the lockable storage bag 1 itself cannot be taken away.

[0052] The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment and various modifications can be made within the scope of the claims. For example, the locking member is not limited to a dial-type wire lock. It may also be a locking member that locks and unlocks by inserting a key into a keyhole, as long as both ends of the extension are connected to form a ring. Furthermore, while the overall length of the extension of the locking member is set to the length of the opening 110, it may be longer than the length of the opening 110 so that a larger ring is formed when both ends of the extension are connected. For example, if the overall length of the extension is more than twice the length of the opening 110 and it is double-wrapped, it can be used to tie the bicycle to buildings or structures such as guardrails, further enhancing the bicycle's anti-theft function. Furthermore, while the material of the bag body 11 is preferably both slash-resistant and waterproof, the slash-resistant feature may be omitted if cost reduction is important. [Explanation of symbols]

[0053] 1 storage bag with lock 11 Bag body 111 First body 112 Second body 113 Bottom 12 Locking member 121 Extension 122 Dial female end 123 Male end 124 Cover member 21 First upper edge 210 Storage unit 211 First Rigid Body 212 hook and loop fastener 22 Second upper edge 221 Second Rigid Body

Claims

1. a bag body having an opening formed by a pair of edges; a locking member extending along one first edge of the pair of edges and connecting both ends of the first edge to lock the first edge, the bag body can be rolled up from a stretched state around the locking member as an axis so that the opening is on the inside, and a storage portion for storing the locking member is provided on the first edge portion, the locking member connects and locks both ends of the bag body in a rolled-up state, thereby preventing the bag body from returning to its stretched state, and is detachable from the bag body in the stretched state, with both end portions being thicker than the extension portion connecting the both end portions; The storage section is changeable between a closed state and an open state, stores the locking member in the closed state, and is in the open state when the locking member is removed.

2. 2. The lockable storage bag according to claim 1, wherein the locking member has a fixing means for fixing the locking member to the storage portion.

3. A lockable storage bag as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that at least one of the pair of edge portions extends in the extension direction of the edge portion and has a rigid body that is more rigid than the material forming the bag body.

4. A closing step of rolling the bag body of the lockable storage bag described in claim 1 around the locking member as an axis so that the opening is on the inside, and closing the opening; a locking step of passing the locking member through a wheel of a saddle-ride type vehicle in a state where the bag body is rolled up, and connecting both ends of the locking member to lock it; A method for using a lockable storage bag, comprising:

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