Stuffed animal storage pouch

Abstract

To provide a porch in which visibility of a side wall part is improved and a stuffed toy is visible from the side wall part.SOLUTION: A stuffed toy storage porch 10 has: a transparent window surface part 14; a side wall part 18 extending in a wall-state in a direction vertical to the window surface part 14 from a peripheral edge of the window surface part 14, and forming a storage space 52; a lid surface part 16 rotatably attached to the side wall part 18 through a hinge part 28, and capable of closing the storage space 52; and a slide fastener 20 extending in a circumferential direction between the side wall part 18 and the lid surface part 16. The side wall part 18 is obtained by connecting a transparent side wall part 32 formed of a transparent resin sheet and a belt-shaped part 34 formed of an opaque textile, in a circumferential direction. A start end and a terminal of the slide fastener 20 are sewn in the belt-shaped part 34.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a plush toy storage pouch for storing and carrying plush toys.

Background Art

[0002] Among fans of idols, anime characters, etc., so-called "support activities" that support favorite idols or characters are becoming popular. Users who engage in support activities express their feelings towards an idol or character by attaching a plush toy of their favorite idol or character to their personal belongings and actively showing it to others. On the other hand, the plush toy may be precious to the user. Therefore, there is a desire to carry the plush toy in a visible state without crushing or soiling it.

[0003] To meet such a desire, plush toy storage pouches are sold under names such as "plush pouch", "plush case", or "ita bag" (for example, Non-Patent Document 1). The plush toy storage pouch has a window portion with a transparent resin sheet so that the inside of the storage space can be visually recognized from the outside. Also, for taking in and out the plush toy, the plush toy storage pouch can be opened and closed with a fastener extending in the circumferential direction. [[ID=I7]]

Prior Art Documents

Non-Patent Documents

[0004]

Non-Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Conventional box-shaped pouches for storing stuffed animals often have opaque fabric on the side walls where the slide fasteners are attached. However, using opaque material for the side walls reduces the visibility of the stuffed animals inside through the sides, meaning that the stuffed animals can only be seen from the front. On the other hand, if the entire side wall is made of transparent material, the ends of the slide fasteners cannot be hidden, which degrades the appearance and texture of the product.

[0006] This disclosure aims to solve the problems described above. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] A first aspect of the present disclosure is a pouch for storing stuffed animals, comprising: a transparent window surface; a side wall portion extending wall-like from the periphery of the window surface portion in a direction perpendicular to the window surface portion and forming a storage space; a lid portion rotatably attached to the side wall portion via a hinge portion and capable of closing the storage space; and a slide fastener formed extending circumferentially between the side wall portion and the lid portion, wherein the side wall portion is formed by joining together a transparent side wall portion made of a transparent resin sheet and a strip portion made of an opaque fabric in the circumferential direction, and the start and end portions of the slide fastener are sewn into the strip portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] The above-described pouch for storing stuffed animals is constructed by placing a slide fastener at the boundary between the side wall and the lid, and sewing the start and end ends of the slide fastener into a strip-like section. This configuration improves the visibility of the side wall, making it possible to see the stuffed animal from the side wall. In addition, since the start and end ends of the slide fastener can be hidden by sewing them inside the opaque strip-like section, deterioration of the appearance and texture due to the slide fastener can be prevented. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a pouch for storing stuffed animals according to an embodiment. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the stuffed animal storage pouch shown in Figure 1, with the lid opened and the reinforcing sheet removed. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the stuffed animal stored in the pouch for storing stuffed animals shown in Figure 1. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] As shown in Figures 1 to 3, the stuffed animal storage pouch 10 according to this embodiment is formed in a rectangular parallelepiped shape with rounded corners. The stuffed animal storage pouch 10 is used by attaching it to the user's luggage or the like with the stuffed animal 12 stored in the internal storage space 52.

[0011] The stuffed animal storage pouch 10 includes a window portion 14 (front), a lid portion 16 (back), a side wall portion 18, a slide fastener 20, and a pocket portion 22. The stuffed animal storage pouch 10 also includes a first peripheral joint portion 24, a second peripheral joint portion 26, a third joint portion 38, and a fourth joint portion 40 as joining parts of the above components.

[0012] The window surface 14 is located on the lower side in Figure 1. The window surface 14 is formed from a transparent, flexible resin sheet, such as polyvinyl chloride resin. When viewed from a plan view perpendicular to the window surface 14, the window surface 14 is formed in a rectangular shape with curved corners. The peripheral edge of the window surface 14 is sewn into the first peripheral joint 24.

[0013] The first peripheral joint 24 joins the side wall portion 18, the reinforcing wire 19, and the peripheral edge of the window surface portion 14. The first peripheral joint 24 has a strip of fabric 24a that forms a seam allowance. The strip of fabric 24a is made of, for example, polyester or nylon fabric and is opaque. The strip of fabric 24a covers the end of the side wall portion 18, the end of the window surface portion 14, and the reinforcing wire 19 in a pipe shape, and these are joined by a method such as a French seam.

[0014] The reinforcing wire 19 extends in an annular shape along the periphery (circumferential direction) of the window surface 14. In the following description, the direction along the periphery of the window surface 14 or the lid surface 16 is referred to as the circumferential direction. The reinforcing wire 19 is made of a rigid resin material and is shaped to maintain a rectangular shape with curved corners when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the window surface 14. The reinforcing wire 19 also pulls on the resin sheet that makes up the window surface 14, thereby maintaining the resin sheet that makes up the window surface 14 in a wrinkle-free, flat shape.

[0015] The side wall portion 18 extends wall-like from the periphery of the window surface portion 14 in a direction perpendicular to the window surface portion 14 (hereinafter referred to as the thickness direction). The side wall portion 18 has a transparent side wall portion 32 formed of a transparent resin sheet and a strip-shaped portion 34 made of fabric. The strip-shaped portion 34 is made of opaque fabric and is joined to a predetermined portion of the long side of the window surface portion 14. The circumferential (longitudinal) dimension B of the strip-shaped portion 34 is shorter than the longitudinal dimension A of the stuffed animal storage pouch 10. The strip-shaped portion 34 extends in the thickness direction while maintaining a constant width in the circumferential direction of the side wall portion 18. The front end of the strip-shaped portion 34 is joined to the window surface portion 14 (front surface) at the first periphery joint portion 24. The back end of the strip-shaped portion 34 is joined to the lid surface portion 16 (back surface) via the second periphery joint portion 26. The upper end of the strip-shaped portion 34 is a hinge portion 28 that rotatably supports the lid portion 16 relative to the side wall portion 18.

[0016] The strip-shaped portion 34 is formed in a substantially square shape when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the strip-shaped portion 34. If the circumferential dimension B of the strip-shaped portion 34 is made small, sewing becomes difficult and the workability decreases, as does the joint strength between the lid portion 16 and the side wall portion 18 by sewing. Also, if the circumferential dimension B of the strip-shaped portion 34 is too small, the lid portion 16 will twist easily relative to the side wall portion 18, impairing the ease (comfort) of opening and closing the lid portion 16. On the other hand, if the circumferential dimension B of the strip-shaped portion 34 is made too long, the visibility of the side wall portion 18 decreases. Therefore, it is preferable that the strip-shaped portion 34 be a substantially square shape in which the circumferential dimension B and the thickness dimension C are approximately the same.

[0017] The stuffed animal storage pouch 10 can be, for example, large, medium, or small. The large stuffed animal storage pouch 10 has a lengthwise dimension A of approximately 150 mm and a thicknesswise dimension C of approximately 80 mm for the side wall portion 18. In this case, the circumferential (lengthwise) dimension B of the strip portion 34 may be approximately 70 mm. The medium stuffed animal storage pouch 10 has a lengthwise dimension A of approximately 115 mm and a thicknesswise dimension C of approximately 60 mm for the side wall portion 18. In this case, the circumferential (lengthwise) dimension B of the strip portion 34 is approximately 55 mm. The small stuffed animal storage pouch 10 has a lengthwise dimension A of approximately 90 mm, a thicknesswise dimension C of approximately 55 mm for the side wall portion 18, and a circumferential (lengthwise) dimension B of the strip portion 34 is approximately 44 mm.

[0018] The transparent sidewall portion 32 is provided on the sidewall portion 18 in a portion other than the strip portion 34. The transparent sidewall portion 32 is formed from a flexible transparent resin sheet, such as polyvinyl chloride resin. As shown in the figure, the transparent sidewall portion 32 occupies most of the circumferential direction of the sidewall portion 18, improving visibility of the interior. One end of the transparent sidewall portion 32 in the thickness direction is joined to the window surface portion 14 via the first circumferential joint portion 24. The other end of the transparent sidewall portion 32 in the thickness direction is joined to the first tape 36 of the slide fastener 20. One end of the transparent sidewall portion 32 in the circumferential direction is sewn to the strip portion 34 via the third joint portion 38, and the other end of the transparent sidewall portion 32 in the circumferential direction is sewn to the strip portion 34 via the fourth joint portion 40. The starting ends of the first tape 36 and the second tape 46 of the slide fastener 20 are sewn into the third joint portion 38. Furthermore, the ends of the first tape 36 and the second tape 46 are sewn into the fourth joint 40.

[0019] The lid surface portion 16 is arranged facing the window surface portion 14 in parallel when the plush toy storage pouch 10 is in a closed state. The lid surface portion 16 is formed in a rectangular shape with curved corners in plan view. The shape and dimensions of the outer shape of the lid surface portion 16 in plan view are the same as those of the window surface portion 14. The lid surface portion 16 is connected to the side wall portion 18 via the hinge portion 28.

[0020] At a predetermined location on the periphery of the lid surface portion 16, a fitting connection portion 42 is attached. For example, a strap 44 is annularly connected to the fitting connection portion 42. The plush toy storage pouch 10 is attached to a user's luggage or the like via the strap 44 and the fitting connection portion 42. Since the fitting connection portion 42 is provided adjacent to the lid surface portion 16, it becomes a portion that contacts the user's luggage or the like.

[0021] The lid surface portion 16 is formed of a transparent resin sheet having the same flexibility as the window surface portion 14. However, since the lid surface portion 16 becomes a portion that contacts the user's luggage or the like, it is not necessarily transparent throughout. Therefore, the plush toy storage pouch 10 of the present embodiment has a pocket portion 22 on the inner surface side of the lid surface portion 16.

[0022] The pocket portion 22 is formed by a pocket sheet 22a arranged to cover a part of the inner surface of the lid surface portion 16. The pocket sheet 22a is made of the same fabric as the strip portion 34 and is opaque. The peripheral edge of the pocket sheet 22a is joined to the peripheral edge of the lid surface portion 16 except for the opening portion 22b. The pocket portion 22 can take in and out thin items to be stored through the opening portion 22b.

[0023] [[ID= 15]] A transparent resin plate for attaching a sticker of a character preferred by the user to customize the decoration may be inserted in the pocket portion 22 in advance.

[0024] The second peripheral joint 26 is provided along the periphery of the lid portion 16. The second peripheral joint 26 joins the lid portion 16, the pocket sheet 22a, the second tape 46 of the slide fastener 20, and the band-shaped portion 34 by sewing. The second peripheral joint 26 has a band of fabric 26a that constitutes the seam allowance. The band of fabric 26a is made of, for example, nylon fabric and is opaque. The band of fabric 26a covers the ends of the lid portion 16, the pocket sheet 22a, the second tape 46, and the band-shaped portion 34 in a pipe-like manner, and is sewn in a way that hides the ends of the above-mentioned components by a French seam.

[0025] The slide fastener 20 comprises a first tape 36, a second tape 46, and a slider 48. The first tape 36 and the second tape 46 have elements 36a, 46a extending in the circumferential direction in adjacent portions. The slider 48 extends from the starting end along the elements 36a, 46a. end The first tape 36 and the second tape 46 are connected by sliding them circumferentially toward the end, and the lid portion 16 is closed. The slider 48 also slides along elements 36a, 46a end The connection between the first tape 36 and the second tape 46 is released by sliding them circumferentially from one end to the other.

[0026] The slide fastener 20 is located at the back end of the side wall portion 18. When the plush toy storage pouch 10 is viewed from the window portion 14 side, the slide fastener 20, which is wide and extends circumferentially, is located on the back side (lid portion 16). As a result, the plush toys inside the plush toy storage pouch 10 are clearly visible from the window portion 14 (front side) or the side wall portion 18 (side side), allowing the user to more effectively promote their favorite character to those around them.

[0027] The plush toy storage pouch 10 may optionally include a reinforcing sheet 50 as shown in Figure 2. The reinforcing sheet 50 is made of a rigid resin plate material such as a transparent PET resin sheet. The reinforcing sheet 50 has interlocking notches at one end and the other end in the circumferential direction. The reinforcing sheet 50 is a flexible, thin plate member placed inside the side wall portion 18 and assembled in an annular shape. The side wall portion 18 has lower rigidity than the window surface portion 14 and lid surface portion 16 reinforced by the reinforcing wire 19, and easily buckles when pressed in the thickness direction. The reinforcing sheet 50 prevents buckling of the side wall portion 18 by supporting it from the inside. The reinforcing sheet 50 is removable and can be removed according to the user's preference. The reinforcing sheet 50 can also be used as a decorative plate to which decorative stickers can be attached according to the user's preference. The reinforcing sheet 50 allows for customization of decoration according to the diverse preferences of users.

[0028] The stuffed animal storage pouch 10 of this embodiment is configured as described above. The stuffed animal storage pouch 10 forms a storage space 52 with excellent visibility from the outside through the window surface portion 14 and the side wall portion 18.

[0029] When the first tape 36 and the second tape 46 are connected over their entire circumference by operating the slider 48, the storage space 52 formed by the window portion 14 and the side wall portion 18 is closed by the lid portion 16, as shown in Figure 3. As a result, the stuffed animal storage pouch 10 can prevent the stuffed animal 12 stored in the storage space 52 from getting dirty or damaged. Since most of the stuffed animal storage pouch 10, excluding the strip portion 34 of the side wall portion 18, is made of transparent side wall portion 32, the visibility of the stored stuffed animal 12 from the outside can be improved.

[0030] Furthermore, in the pouch 10 for storing stuffed animals, one end and the other end of the slide fastener 20 are hidden by the band-shaped portion 34, thus preventing deterioration of the appearance and texture caused by the slide fastener 20.

[0031] With regard to the above embodiments, the following additional information is disclosed.

[0032] (Note 1) The stuffed animal storage pouch 10 of this disclosure comprises a transparent window portion 14, a side wall portion 18 extending wall-like from the periphery of the window portion in a direction perpendicular to the window portion and forming a storage space 52, a lid portion 16 rotatably attached to the side wall portion via a hinge portion 28 and capable of closing the storage space, and a slide fastener 20 extending circumferentially between the side wall portion and the lid portion. The side wall portion is formed by joining together a transparent side wall portion 32 made of a transparent resin sheet and a strip-shaped portion 34 made of an opaque fabric in the circumferential direction, and the start and end portions of the slide fastener are sewn into the strip-shaped portion.

[0033] The above-mentioned pouch for storing stuffed animals improves the visibility of the side walls, allowing the stuffed animals to be seen from the side walls as well. In addition, the pouch for storing stuffed animals allows the start and end of the slide fastener to be sewn and hidden inside the opaque strip, thus preventing deterioration of the appearance and texture caused by the slide fastener.

[0034] (Note 2) The stuffed animal storage pouch described in Appendix 1 comprises a first peripheral joint 24 extending along the periphery of the window surface and joining the window surface and the side wall, and a second peripheral joint 26 extending along the periphery of the lid surface and joining the lid surface and the second tape 46 of the slide fastener, wherein the first peripheral joint and the second peripheral joint may be covered and sewn with a strip of fabric 24a, 26a. This stuffed animal storage pouch can conceal the ends of the slide fastener tape, the ends of the resin sheet, etc., with the strip of fabric, thereby preventing a deterioration in the appearance and texture of the product.

[0035] (Note 3) The stuffed animal storage pouch described in Appendix 2 may have its lid connected to the side wall via the strip-shaped portion. By attaching the lid to the high-strength strip-shaped portion, the durability of the lid against opening and closing can be increased.

[0036] (Note 4) The stuffed animal storage pouch described in Appendix 3 is provided, wherein a reinforcing wire 19 covered with the strip fabric is attached to the first peripheral joint and the second peripheral joint, and the reinforcing wire may also shape the lid and window surfaces into a flat plate shape. This stuffed animal storage pouch improves visibility of the contents inside by keeping the window surface flat and wrinkle-free.

[0037] (Note 5) The stuffed animal storage pouch described in Appendix 4 may have a metal connector 42 on the lid. When this stuffed animal storage pouch is attached to the user's luggage, the lid with the metal connector faces the user's luggage and the window faces outwards, ensuring stability and improving the visibility of the stuffed animal.

[0038] (Note 6) The stuffed animal storage pouch described in Appendix 5 may have a transparent annular reinforcing sheet 50 placed in the storage space to prevent buckling of the side wall. This stuffed animal storage pouch improves the visibility of the stuffed animal through the side by preventing buckling of the side wall.

[0039] (Note 7) The plush toy storage pouch described in Appendix 6 may further have a pocket portion 22 formed by a pocket sheet 22a covering the inside of the lid portion. This plush toy storage pouch can have a storage pocket on the lid portion facing the user's luggage, improving storage functionality and convenience without hindering visibility.

[0040] While this disclosure has been described in detail, it is not limited to the individual embodiments described above. These embodiments can be added, replaced, modified, partially deleted, etc., in any way that does not depart from the gist of this disclosure or from the spirit of this disclosure derived from the claims and their equivalents. These embodiments can also be implemented in combination. For example, the order of operations and processes in the embodiments described above are given as examples only and are not limited thereto. The same applies when numerical values ​​or mathematical formulas are used in the description of the embodiments described above. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0041] 10...Storage pouch 14...Window section 16...Lid surface part 18...Side wall part 20...Slide fastener 24...First peripheral joint 24a, 26a... Strip fabric 26... Second peripheral joint 28...Hinge section 32...Transparent side wall section 34...Strip-shaped section 50...Reinforcement sheet

Claims

1. A transparent window surface, A transparent side wall portion is formed of a transparent resin sheet and extends in a wall-like manner from a part of the periphery of the window surface portion in a direction perpendicular to the window surface portion, The transparent side wall portion extends in a wall-like manner from the periphery of the window surface portion where it does not extend, in a direction perpendicular to the window surface portion, with one end and the other end in the circumferential direction along the periphery of the window surface portion joined to the transparent side wall portion, and the strip portion is formed of an opaque fabric. The storage space enclosed by the window surface, the transparent side wall, and the strip-shaped portion, A lid portion is rotatably attached to the end of the strip-shaped portion perpendicular to the window surface portion, and capable of closing the storage space, The slide fastener comprises a first tape joined to the transparent side wall portion, a second tape joined to the lid portion, and a slider that opens and closes the first tape and the second tape by moving in the circumferential direction along the end of the transparent side wall portion, with the starting end and ending end sewn into the strip portion. A pouch for storing stuffed animals.

2. A pouch for storing stuffed animals according to Claim 1, A third joint is formed at one end of the transparent side wall portion in the circumferential direction, and together with the transparent side wall portion and the strip portion, the starting end of the slide fastener is sewn into it. A fourth joint is formed at the other end of the transparent side wall portion in the circumferential direction, and the end portion of the slide fastener is sewn together with the transparent side wall portion and the strip portion. A pouch for storing stuffed animals.

3. A pouch for storing stuffed animals according to claim 1, A first peripheral joining portion extends along the periphery of the window surface portion and joins the window surface portion, the transparent side wall portion, and the strip-shaped portion, It comprises a second peripheral joining portion that extends along the peripheral edge of the lid portion and joins the lid portion and the second tape of the slide fastener, A pouch for storing stuffed animals, wherein the first and second peripheral joints are covered and sewn together with a strip of fabric.

4. A pouch for storing stuffed animals according to claim 3, wherein a reinforcing wire covered with the strip fabric is attached to the first peripheral joint and the second peripheral joint, and the reinforcing wire is capable of maintaining the lid surface and the window surface in a plate-like shape.

5. A pouch for storing stuffed animals according to claim 1, wherein the lid portion has a metal connector portion.

6. A pouch for storing stuffed animals according to claim 1, wherein the pouch has a transparent annular reinforcing sheet disposed in the storage space to prevent buckling of the transparent side wall portion.

7. A pouch for storing stuffed animals according to claim 1, further comprising a pocket portion formed by a pocket sheet covering the inside of the lid portion.

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