Tripod bag

Abstract

To provide a tripod bag that can use a space surrounded by three legs of a tripod as a place where an object is temporarily placed.SOLUTION: By inserting or winding a fixing member 3 into or around legs of a tripod T, the fixing member is prevented from moving at a predetermined position while engaging to a surface or a plurality of points of each leg of the tripod, and it is possible to open / close a fastener 2c by one hand. By attaching a bag body 2 is to the inside of a top point with which the three legs of the tripod contact, the bag body is attached to a high position of the tripod, so that an object put therein is prevented from getting dirty with splashes of mud and dust. A shape of the bag body is made to be a triangular pyramid, and a triangular pyramid-shaped space surrounded by the three legs of the tripod is used at the maximum as a place where an object is temporarily placed, thereby enabling the placing of even a tall object or a wide object.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0005]

[0001] The present invention relates to a bag attached to a tripod. In particular, the upper part of the space surrounded by the three legs of the tripod is temporarily used as a place to place objects, preventing mud splashes and sand from soiling the objects placed in the bag, and using the legs of the tripod as shock absorbers (hereinafter also referred to as bumpers) to mitigate the impact and vibration during carrying and prevent the objects placed in the bag from being broken or damaged. The present invention relates to a tripod bag.

Background Art

[0002] As a tripod bag, a stabilizer for a camera tripod with a stone bag made into an openable and closable bag shape has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this tripod stabilizer, the lid can be opened and closed with a fastener, preventing the camera equipment from falling, being lost, or damaged instead of using a weight.

[0003] Also, as another tripod bag, a detachable belt having a separable buckle on the back of the bag and a bag that is integrally held on the tripod during shooting, provided with a fixture that fits onto the leg-opening pins of the tripod, has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In this tripod-integrated holding bag, the detachable belt can be wound around the tripod's panhead and the buckle fastened, or the hole of the fixture can be hooked onto the leg-opening pins of the tripod, enabling the bag to be integrally held on the tripod.

[0004] Although not a tripod bag, what is generally provided is a so-called stone bag. In this stone bag, stones or the like are placed on the cloth stretched over the three legs of the tripod to lower the center of gravity of the tripod and stabilize it.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

[0006] The tripod stabilizer described in Patent Document 1 is an improved version of a commonly available stone bag, and it is designed to attach a bag-shaped stone bag to the bottom of the tripod. Therefore, even though the tripod stabilizer described in Patent Document 1 is bag-shaped, because it is attached to the bottom of the tripod, the contents inside may get dirty from mud splashes and dust.

[0007] Furthermore, with the tripod stabilizer described in Patent Document 1, because it is attached to the bottom of the tripod, it is difficult to put things in and take them out without bending the waist and knees and lowering one's posture.

[0008] Furthermore, with the tripod stabilizer described in Patent Document 1, because it is attached to the bottom of the tripod, if too much weight is placed inside, the tripod legs may shift inward due to the pull of the sagging tripod stabilizer. As a result, with the tripod stabilizer described in Patent Document 1, if too much weight is placed inside, the extended tripod legs will close, making the tripod more prone to tipping over.

[0009] In addition, the tripod stabilizer described in Patent Document 1 is an improved version of a commonly available stone bag, with a lid placed over a dish-shaped piece of cloth. Therefore, the tripod stabilizer described in Patent Document 1 is low in height and can only hold short objects.

[0010] The tripod-integrated holding bag described in Patent Document 2 is attached to the upper side of the tripod by wrapping the bag's strap around the tripod head or by hooking the holes in the attachment device on the bag onto the tripod's leg spread pins. As a result, with the tripod-integrated holding bag described in Patent Document 2, the center of gravity of the tripod is shifted from the center of the tripod head to the side to which the bag is attached, making the tripod more prone to tipping over.

[0011] Furthermore, in the tripod-integrated holding bag described in Patent Document 2, the bag is attached to the upper side of the tripod, which can get in the way during shooting.

[0012] The commonly available stone bags mentioned above are made of triangular pieces of cloth, leaving the items placed on them exposed. As a result, items placed on these commonly available stone bags may fall off or become dirty.

[0013] Therefore, the objective of this invention is to solve the aforementioned problems and provide a tripod bag that allows the space surrounded by the three legs of the tripod to be used as a place to temporarily store items. [Means for solving the problem]

[0014] To solve the aforementioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 provides a bag for attachment to a tripod, comprising a bag body into which items are placed and the opening is closed, and a fixing member for fixing the bag body to the legs of the tripod. The fixing member is engaged with each leg of the tripod by a surface or at multiple points so as not to move in a predetermined position.

[0015] Furthermore, in the invention according to claim 1, the bag body is attached to the inside of the vertex where the three legs of the tripod meet by fixing the fixing member to the legs of the tripod.

[0016] In the invention according to claim 2, the bag body is shaped like a triangular pyramid.

[0017] In the invention according to claim 3, the bag body is provided with a partition that can be detachably attached inside it. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the invention of claim 1, the bag to be attached to the tripod is configured to have a bag body into which an object is placed and the opening is closed, so that when an object is placed inside the bag body and the opening is closed, the object placed inside cannot fall out of the bag.

[0019] Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 1, the fixing member engages with each leg of the tripod by a surface or at multiple points, preventing it from moving to a predetermined position, so that the bag body can be fixed to the legs of the tripod without shifting. In particular, according to the invention of claim 1, since the fixing member engages with each leg of the tripod by a surface or at multiple points, the fabric of the bag body is less likely to wrinkle when the zipper pull is pulled, and the zipper can be opened and closed with one hand.

[0020] Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 1, the bag body is attached to the inside of the vertices where the three legs of the tripod meet, so the bag body can be attached to the tripod at a higher position than generally available stone bags. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 1, the contents placed inside are less likely to be soiled by mud splashes and dust than with generally available stone bags. Thus, according to the invention of claim 1, the contents placed inside are less likely to be soiled by mud splashes and dust, so the space above the three legs of the tripod can be used as a temporary place to put things when camping or taking outdoor photos.

[0021] Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 1, the bag body can be attached to the tripod at a higher position than commonly available stone bags, making it easier to put things in and take them out without having to bend your waist or knees and lower your posture.

[0022] Also, according to the invention according to claim 1, since the bag body is attached to the tripod at a position higher than the generally provided stone bag, even if a heavy object is placed in the bag, the weight is applied near the inside of the apex where the three legs of the tripod contact. Therefore, according to the invention according to claim 1, unlike the generally provided stone bag, the tripod that was spread out does not close and the tripod is not likely to fall over.

[0023] In addition, according to the invention according to claim 1, since the bag body is attached inside the apex where the three legs of the tripod contact, the bag body can be placed in the space surrounded by the three legs of the tripod. Therefore, according to the invention according to claim 1, the legs of the tripod serve as bumpers to reduce impact and vibration, and even when other luggage hits or shakes strongly during carrying, the items placed in the bag are less likely to break or be damaged.

[0024] According to the invention according to claim 2, since the bag body is in the shape of a triangular pyramid, the triangular pyramid-shaped space surrounded by the three legs of the tripod can be maximally utilized as a place to temporarily place objects. Therefore, according to the invention according to claim 2, tall or wide objects can also be placed in the bag attached to the tripod.

[0025] Also, according to the invention according to claim 2, since the bag body is in the shape of a triangular pyramid, the bag body can be completely placed in the triangular pyramid-shaped space surrounded by the three legs of the tripod. Therefore, according to the invention according to claim 2, the legs of the tripod serve as bumpers to reduce impact and vibration, and can more reliably protect the items placed in the bag from impact and vibration.

[0026] According to the invention according to claim Ⅲ, since the bag body is provided with a partition that can be detachably attached inside it, when the partition is attached, objects can be separated, for example, separating easily damaged objects from hard and pointed objects, or separating wet objects from dry objects, and they can be temporarily placed. And according to the invention according to claim Ⅲ, when the partition is removed, the tripod bag can remain attached to the tripod and the legs of the tripod can be closed.

[0027] Thus, according to the inventions of claims 1 to 3, it is possible to create a safe place outdoors where objects can be temporarily stored. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0028] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of a tripod bag according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing the tripod bag in use according to the embodiment. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing the tripod bag in use according to the embodiment, specifically in a camping setting. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing the use of the tripod bag according to the embodiment, specifically in the context of outdoor photography. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of a tripod bag according to another embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view showing the use of a tripod bag according to another embodiment. [Figure 7] This is a perspective view showing another usage scenario of a tripod bag according to another embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0029] First, let me briefly explain the basis for this invention. The inventor runs a bicycle & outdoor shop and a coffee stand & bar, promoting a lifestyle of enjoying cycling freely in one's own style.

[0030] The inventor started this shop with the desire to let more people know about the appeal of sports bicycles beyond just competition, specifically through activities like cycling and camping.

[0031] The inventor has proposed to customers a lifestyle where bicycles are a part of their daily routine, whether for playing hard, commuting to work or school, or simply as everyday transportation.

[0032] The inventor is a sports bike specialist with over 25 years of experience in the bicycle industry. He used to ride road bikes built with lightweight and high-precision derailleurs, gears, brakes, and wheels, but ultimately realized that his true passion lies in customizing complete bikes to his own style. As a result, this shop primarily deals in high-quality city bikes and adventure bikes.

[0033] Furthermore, the inventor has launched his own original brand, "BYCRUISE" (trademark application 2021-122040), and has strived to create products that embody the "wouldn't it be nice to have this?" ideas we all have, combining functionality and practicality for everyday use, cycling, and camping, while also incorporating the inventor's characteristic sense of surprise and excitement.

[0034] The inventor wanted to introduce the new pastime of camping by bicycle to more people, but was troubled by the fact that the amount of gear people had to bring to camp was too much for many people to enjoy.

[0035] The inventor then realized that while camping gear is often carried in cases or bags, these cases and bags become useless at the campsite, leading him to consider them unnecessary for camping.

[0036] While working to reduce the amount of gear he takes camping, the inventor accidentally discovered that his frequently used rechargeable fan fit perfectly into a dedicated tripod, or more specifically, into the triangular pyramidal space enclosed by the tripod's three legs. This discovery led the inventor to realize that if the triangular pyramidal space enclosed by the tripod's three legs could be used as a case or bag for storing equipment, the case or bag would not be unnecessary luggage. This led to the creation of this invention, and more specifically, to the inventions described in other embodiments.

[0037] Furthermore, the inventor discovered that by applying the invention described in other embodiments to a general tripod, if mud splashes and dust could be prevented, the space enclosed by the three legs of the tripod could be used as a place to temporarily place objects. This led to the creation of this invention, and more specifically, the invention described in the embodiments.

[0038] Next, embodiments of this invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a tripod bag according to an embodiment. As shown in Figure 1, the tripod bag 1 is configured to have a bag body 2 into which items are placed and the opening is closed, and a fixing member 3 for fixing the bag body 2 to the legs of a tripod. Here, the tripod bag 1 is configured to have a removable divider 4 inside the bag body 2.

[0039] The bag body 2 is a container that can hold and carry items placed inside by closing its opening. Here, the bag body 2 is shaped like a triangular pyramid, with one side made of mesh fabric 2a and the other sides and bottom made of waterproof fabric 2b. The mesh fabric side of the bag body 2 can be opened and closed via a zipper 2c. In addition, the bag body 2 has a center pole hole 5 at the vertex facing the bottom, so that even when the tripod bag 1 is attached to a tripod, the center pole of the tripod can be moved up and down.

[0040] The fixing member 3 is a component used to secure the bag body 2 to the legs of a tripod by passing it through or wrapping it around the legs. In this case, the fixing member 3 is a hook-and-loop fastener and is sewn broadly to the three sides of the bag body 2, and is divided into upper and lower sections to avoid the leg locking parts, in order to fit a three-section tripod.

[0041] Divider 4 is a plate-shaped component that divides the inside of the bag body 2. Here, divider 4 is triangular to match the triangular pyramidal shape of the bag body 2. Divider 4 has hook-and-loop fasteners 4a sewn broadly to two sides, and the hook-and-loop fasteners 4a are overlapped with hook-and-loop fasteners 2d on the inside of the bag body 2, allowing it to be attached to and detached from the bag body 2.

[0042] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the use of the tripod bag 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in Figure 2, in the tripod bag 1 according to the embodiment, the fixing member 3 is wrapped around the legs of the tripod T and hook-and-loop fasteners are overlapped to securely attach the bag body 2 to a predetermined position, more specifically, to the inside of the vertices where the three legs of the tripod T meet.

[0043] As shown in Figure 2, in the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment, the bag body 2 is attached to the inside of the vertices where the three legs of the tripod T meet, so that it does not move, and the bag body 2 can be attached to the tripod T at a higher position than a commonly available stone bag.

[0044] Furthermore, in the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment, the fixing member 3 is sewn broadly to the side edge of the bag body 2, so as to engage with each leg of the tripod T over a surface area. Therefore, in the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment, the fabric of the bag body 2 is less likely to wrinkle even when the pull tab of the zipper 2c is pulled, and the zipper 2c can be opened and closed with one hand.

[0045] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the use of the tripod bag 1 according to the embodiment, specifically a perspective view showing its use during camping. As shown in Figure 3, in the tripod bag 1 according to the embodiment, the bag body 2 is attached to a high position on the tripod T, so even when used outdoors, the items placed in the bag body 2 are less likely to get dirty with mud splashes and dust. Also, in the tripod bag 1 according to the embodiment, because the bag body 2 is attached to a high position on the tripod T, it is easy to put things in and take them out of the bag body 2 without bending your waist or knees and lowering your posture.

[0046] Furthermore, in the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment, one side of the bag body 2 (mesh fabric 2a) can be closed via a zipper 2c, so when the mesh fabric 2a is closed, items placed inside the bag body 2 will not fall out. In addition, in the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment, because one side of the bag body 2 is made of mesh fabric 2a, even if wet items are placed inside the bag body 2, the inside of the bag body 2 does not get easily humid, and the contents of the bag body 2 can be seen through the mesh fabric.

[0047] Furthermore, in the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment, because the bag body 2 is shaped like a triangular pyramid, the triangular pyramidal space surrounded by the three legs of the tripod T can be utilized to the fullest extent as a place to temporarily put things, and tall or wide items, such as deep pots or curry plates, can also be placed in the tripod bag 1.

[0048] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing the use of the tripod bag 1 according to the embodiment, specifically a perspective view showing its use in outdoor photography. As shown in Figure 4, in the tripod bag 1 according to the embodiment, the bag body 2 is attached to a high position on the tripod T, and the items placed in the bag body 2 are less likely to be soiled by mud splashes and sand and dust, so cameras, lenses, and other items that are sensitive to moisture and dust can be temporarily placed inside.

[0049] Furthermore, in the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment, the bag body 2 is housed in a space surrounded by the three legs of the tripod T. Therefore, even if something hits the bag body 2, the legs of the tripod T act as bumpers, mitigating the impact and vibration, making it less likely for items placed inside the bag body 2 to be damaged or scratched. As a result, the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment can be used to temporarily store cameras, lenses, and other items that are sensitive to impact.

[0050] Furthermore, in the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment, the divider 4 is detachably attached to the bag body 2, so when the divider 4 is attached, items can be separated, for example, fragile cameras and lenses can be stored separately from hard, sharp batteries and other photographic equipment. Also, in the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment, when the divider 4 is removed, the legs of the tripod T can be closed while the tripod bag 1 remains attached to the tripod T.

[0051] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a tripod bag according to another embodiment. As shown in Figure 5, the tripod bag 1' according to the other embodiment is configured to have a bag body 2' into which items are placed and the opening is closed, and a fixing member 3' for fixing the bag body 2' to the legs of a tripod.

[0052] The bag body 2' is a container that can hold and carry items placed inside by closing its opening. Here, the bag body 2' is shaped like a triangular pyramid, and the opening at the bottom can be tightened with a drawstring. The bag body 2' also has a zipper 2a' on the side, which allows it to be opened and closed.

[0053] The fixing member 3' is a component used to secure the bag body 2' to the legs of a tripod by passing it through or wrapping it around the legs of the tripod. Here, the fixing member 3' is a long, slender tubular component that is widely formed on the three sides of the bag body 2'.

[0054] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the use of the tripod bag 1' according to another embodiment. As shown in Figure 6, in the tripod bag 1' according to the other embodiment, the legs of the dedicated tripod for the rechargeable fan F are passed through the fixing member 3', and the bag body 2' is attached to the dedicated tripod. Therefore, in the tripod bag 1' according to the other embodiment, when using the rechargeable fan F at a campsite, accessories for the rechargeable fan F, as well as personal belongings such as a smartphone and charger, can be temporarily placed inside the bag body 2'.

[0055] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing another usage state of the tripod bag 1' according to another embodiment. As shown in Figure 7, in the tripod bag 1' according to the other embodiment, when carrying the rechargeable fan F, the strap of the bag body 2' is loosened and the opening at the bottom is opened, and the fan body Fa can be placed completely inside the bag body 2'. In the tripod bag 1' according to the other embodiment, because the bag body 2' is surrounded by the three legs of the dedicated tripod Fb, even if other luggage hits the bag body 2' or the bag body 2' is shaken vigorously when carrying the rechargeable fan F, the legs of the dedicated tripod Fb act as bumpers, mitigating shocks and vibrations, making it less likely for the fan body Fa placed inside the bag body 2' to be damaged or scratched.

[0056] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. For example, in the tripod bag 1 according to the embodiment, the fixing member 3 was described as a hook-and-loop fastener, but it may also be a string.

[0057] Furthermore, although the shape of the bag body 2 in the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment was described as a triangular pyramid, it may also be a cone.

[0058] Furthermore, although the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment is shown to be attached horizontally to the bag body 2, it may also be attached vertically.

[0059] In addition, although the tripod T in the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment was described as a camera tripod, it could also be a video tripod or a surveying tripod. It could also be an easel used to prop up a canvas or drawing board when painting.

[0060] In addition, although it was explained that in the tripod bag 1 according to this embodiment, one of the sides of the bag body 2 is made of mesh fabric 2a, for outdoor sports or animal photography, all sides may be made of waterproof fabric and the center pole hole 5 may be covered.

[0061] In this invention, the fixing member being engaged with each leg of the tripod by a surface or at multiple points means, as in the tripod bag 1 according to the embodiment, a wide fixing member 3 is wrapped around the legs of the tripod T, as in the tripod bag 1' according to another embodiment, the legs of the dedicated tripod Fb are passed through an elongated tubular fixing member 3', or a string-like fixing member is tied to each leg of the tripod with vertical spacing between them.

[0062] Furthermore, in this invention, when we say that the bag body is attached to the inside of the vertex where the three legs of the tripod meet, we mean that the bag body is attached to the side of the triangular pyramidal space surrounded by the three legs that is closer to the vertex where the three legs of the tripod meet. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0063] 1 Tripod bag 2 Bag body 2a Mesh fabric 2b Waterproof fabric 2c zipper 3. Fixing components (hook-and-loop fasteners) 4 dividers 5 Center pole holes T tripod

Claims

1. It is a bag that attaches to a tripod, The aforementioned bag is composed of a bag body into which items are placed and the opening is closed, and a fixing member for fixing the bag body to the legs of a tripod. The fixing members, which are attached to the three sides of the bag body at a wide or vertical distance, are engaged with each leg of the tripod at a surface or at multiple points, so that they do not move in a predetermined position. A tripod bag characterized in that the bag body is attached to the side of the triangular pyramidal space surrounded by the three legs of the tripod that are in contact with each other, closer to the apex where the three legs of the tripod are in contact, rather than to the bottom surface.

2. The tripod bag according to claim 1, characterized in that the bag body is shaped like a truncated triangular pyramid.

3. The tripod bag according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the bag body has a partition that can be detachably attached inside it.

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