Tool belt

Abstract

To provide a waist bag which makes fall prevention means in consideration of characteristics of tools etc. stored in each bag body, achieves reduction of the weight, and has robustness.SOLUTION: A waist bag includes a waist bag body (a first bag body) 20 configured to store large tools (relatively heavy tools) 10 and further includes a pocket (a second bag body) 30 configured to store small tools (relatively light-weight tools) 11 on an outer surface of the waist bag body 20. The waist bag body 20 is formed by a shape retainable material and is provided with a magnet 21 for attracting the stored large tools 10. The pocket 30 is formed of an elastic material and an opening 31 expands or contracts to press the stored small tools 11.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to a waist pouch that is used by being suspended from a worker's waist belt or the like while storing tools and the like (tools).

Background Art

[0002] In various operations, there is a waist pouch that stores tools (power tools, hand tools, etc.) and small items (scales, measuring instruments, etc.) used in the operation and is used by suspending it from a worker's waist belt or the like.

[0003] The waist pouch is used by being suspended from a part of the worker's body (waist, etc.) through a safety belt for high-altitude work or the like, a worker's belt, or a work-exclusive belt.<0000​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​[Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] By the way, the tool belt described in Patent Document 1 is made of leather or polyester, which has the advantage of being sturdy and resistant to tearing even when storing heavy or sharp tools. However, a problem with leather pouches is that the weight of the tool belt itself is high.

[0009] Furthermore, since tools and other items are simply stored in a bag or pocket, there is a problem that tools and other items may fall out during work or while moving around.

[0010] Furthermore, while using leather as the material makes the bag sturdy, it also has the problem of being heavy. Using other materials makes it lighter, but it lacks sturdiness and deteriorates quickly over time.

[0011] Therefore, the objective of this invention is to provide a tool belt having at least two pouches, incorporating a means to prevent items from falling out while taking into consideration the characteristics of the tools and other items stored in each pouch, and also being lightweight and robust. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] To solve the above problems, the invention of claim 1 comprises a first bag for storing relatively heavy tools, and a second bag on the outer surface of the first bag for storing relatively light tools, wherein the first bag is made of a shape-retaining material and is provided with a magnet for attracting the stored tools, and the second bag consists of an upper edge made of an expandable material and a sheet-like member made of a non-expandable material, and an opening formed between the front surface of the first bag and the upper edge contracts to hold the stored tools in place. The upper edge portion is formed to be the same width as the left and right width of the sheet-like member, and is provided so as to adhere to the front surface of the first bag when the second bag is formed. This tool belt has the following characteristics. [Effects of the Invention]

[0014] According to the invention of claim 1, since the first bag is made of a material that can maintain its shape, it will not tear even when relatively heavy tools (large wrenches, pliers, etc.) are stored in it, and because the material is relatively resistant to deterioration, it can be used for a long period of time.

[0015] Furthermore, because it has a built-in magnet, it can attract the stored tools and prevent them from falling out of the first bag.

[0016] Furthermore, since the second pouch is made of an elastic material, it can hold the stored tools in place and prevent them from falling out of the pouch. Also, the elastic material is relatively lighter than shape-retaining materials, which helps to reduce the overall weight of the tool pouch.

[0017] moreover Furthermore, since the opening of the second bag body is made of an elastic material, the contents of the bag can be prevented from falling out as little as necessary, and because less elastic material is used, deterioration can be reduced, and the bag can be made at a low cost. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0018] [Figure 1] Figures 2 to 5, along with this figure, show a tool pouch according to Embodiment 1. This figure is a perspective view showing how pliers and a monkey wrench are stored in the first pouch of the tool pouch. [Figure 2] This is a perspective view showing how pliers and a screwdriver are stored in the first pouch of a tool belt, and then in the second pouch. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view showing a tool belt containing pliers, an adjustable wrench, pincers, and a screwdriver. [Figure 4] This is a vertical cross-sectional view of the tool belt with a monkey wrench stored in the first pouch. [Figure 5] This is a vertical cross-sectional view of the tool belt with a screwdriver stored in the second pouch. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view showing a tool pouch according to Embodiment 2, with pliers and a screwdriver stored in the second pouch of the tool pouch.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0019] Hereinafter, this invention will be described based on each illustrated embodiment.

[0020] (Embodiment 1) Figs. 1 to 5 show the waist pouch 1 according to this Embodiment 1. Fig. 1 shows a state in which the pliers 10a and the monkey wrench 10b are stored in the first bag body 20 of the waist pouch 1. Fig. 2 shows a state in which the pliers 10a and the monkey wrench 10b are stored in the first bag body 20 of the waist pouch 1, and then the pliers 11a and the driver 11b are stored in the second bag body. Fig. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which the pliers 10a, the monkey wrench 10b, the pliers 11a, and the driver 11b are stored in the waist pouch 1.

[0021] Fig. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which the monkey wrench 10b is stored in the first bag body 20 of the waist pouch 1, and Fig. 5 is a longitudinal sectional view showing a state in which the driver 11b is stored in the second bag body 30 of the waist pouch 1.

[0022] The waist pouch 1 has a waist pouch main body 20 (first bag body) with an open upper surface, and a pocket 30 (second bag body) provided on the front surface of the waist pouch main body 20.

[0023] The waist pouch main body 20 is formed of a relatively strong material such as leather, thick cloth, resin sheet material (synthetic leather) that can maintain its form.

[0024] Leather is heavier compared to resin sheet materials, etc., but it is less likely to deteriorate over time. As it is used, the leather becomes more pliable, further improving usability. Also, leather is less likely to develop holes even when storing sharp tools with a sharp tip, such as drivers, nails, and screws, and is highly durable.

[0025] This waist pouch main body 20 stores relatively large tools (tools with a large weight) 10, for example, tools such as pliers 10a and monkey wrench 10b that are heavy.

[0026] To store the large tool 10 in the tool belt body 20, the large tool 10 should be dropped in through the opening 20a of the tool belt body 20.

[0027] Furthermore, a magnet 21 is provided on the inner surface of the tool belt body 20, on the back side 20b opposite to the pocket 30, which attracts the large tools 10 stored inside, thereby preventing the large tools 10 from falling out of the tool belt body 20.

[0028] On the back side of the tool belt pouch body 20, the back panel is folded back at its upper edge, forming a U-shaped belt loop when viewed from the side.

[0029] This belt loop 22 is used by threading a safety harness for working at heights, a worker's belt, or a work-specific belt through it, so that it hangs from a part of the worker's body (such as their waist).

[0030] The pocket 30 is made of an elastic material (such as stretch film), for example, rubber or polyester, with the lower edge 30a attached to the lower end of the tool pouch body 20, and the left and right side edges 30b attached to the side edges of the tool pouch body 20 by sewing or the like, and the upper side edge 30c is left open to form a pocket shape as an opening 31.

[0031] Rubber and polyester materials deteriorate faster than leather, but they have the advantages of being lightweight and easy to process.

[0032] This pocket 30 is used to store relatively small tools (lightweight tools) 11, such as pliers 11a, screwdrivers 11b, and lightweight tools such as measuring tapes and measuring instruments.

[0033] To store the small tool 11 in the pocket 30, pull the upper edge 30c of the pocket 30 forward (in the direction indicated by the thick arrow in Figure 2), create a gap between the front surface of the tool belt body 20 and the upper edge 30c, and insert the small tool 11 into the pocket 30 through this gap.

[0034] Since the pocket 30 is made of an elastic material, the small tools 11 stored inside can be pressed against the main body of the tool belt 20 by the elastic material, preventing the small tools 11 from falling out of the pocket 30.

[0035] As described above, according to the present invention, relatively heavy or long tools 10 (such as large pliers 10a or wrenches 10b) can be stored in a sturdy tool belt body 20 (first pouch body), and by providing a magnet 21 on the tool belt body 20, the large tools 10 can be prevented from falling out. In addition, relatively small tools 11 (such as pliers 11a, screwdrivers 11b, measuring tapes, measuring instruments, etc.) can be stored and held in a pocket (second pouch body) 30 made of a stretchable material that is lighter than leather, thereby preventing the small tools 11 from falling out.

[0036] The present invention allows for the overall weight reduction and durability of the tool pouch 1 by selecting materials according to the characteristics of the tools 10, 11 to be stored, constructing the tool pouch body 20 and pockets 30, and providing fall prevention means (magnets 21 in the tool pouch body 20 and the stretchable material itself in the pockets 30).

[0037] (Embodiment 2) Figure 6 shows a tool pouch 1A according to Embodiment 2, and is a perspective view showing pliers 11a and a screwdriver 11b stored in the pocket (second pouch) 40 of the tool pouch 1A.

[0038] The difference between the tool pouch 1A according to this second embodiment and the tool pouch 1 shown in the first embodiment described above is that the configuration of the pocket (second pouch) 40 differs from the configuration of the pocket (second pouch) 30 in the first embodiment. Components equivalent to those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and their explanation is omitted.

[0039] The pocket 40, like the tool pouch 1 of Embodiment 1, is provided on the front surface of the tool pouch body 20 of the tool pouch 1A and consists of a sheet-like member 40a whose almost entire body is made of a non-stretchable material and a rubber band 40b provided on its upper edge 30c.

[0040] The rubber band 40b is formed to be the same width as the sheet-like member 40a, and is provided so as to adhere to the front surface of the tool belt body 20 when the pocket 40 is formed.

[0041] As a result, the space between the upper edge 40c of the pocket 40 and the front surface of the tool pouch body 20 is closed, and when storing a small tool 11 in the pocket 40, the elastic band 40b is pulled forward to form an opening 41 between the front surface of the tool pouch body 20 and the elastic band 40b, and the small tool 11 is inserted into the pocket 40 through this opening 41.

[0042] Even in a tool pouch 1A formed in this manner, the small tools 11 stored in the pocket 40 are pressed against the tool pouch body 20 by the rubber band 40b, thereby preventing the small tools 11 from falling out of the pocket 40.

[0043] Furthermore, in this second embodiment, the elastic material, rubber band 40b, is used in part of the pocket 40, and the amount of rubber band (elastic material), which is relatively expensive and susceptible to deterioration, can be reduced, making it cheaper and allowing for long-term use due to less deterioration.

[0044] Although embodiments of this invention have been described above, the specific configuration is not limited to the embodiments described above, and any design changes, etc., that do not depart from the spirit of this invention are also included.

[0045] For example, in the above embodiments, "large tools 10" were used to describe items stored in the tool belt body 20, and "small tools 11" were used to describe items stored in the pockets 30 and 40. However, the invention is not limited to these; it could also include tools for various devices, various repair parts, screws, and other small items. In short, it can contain anything that would normally be stored in a tool belt.

[0046] Furthermore, although we have described a case where the second pouch (pocket) 30, 40 is formed on the front surface of the first pouch (tool bag body) 20, it is not limited to this, and may be provided on either the left or right side, or both.

[0047] Furthermore, although the first embodiment described above involved placing the magnet 21 on the back of the tool belt body 20, the invention is not limited to this, and the magnet may be placed on any inner surface of the tool belt body 20. [Explanation of symbols]

[0048] 1 Tool Pouch 10. Large tools (heavy tools) 11. Small tools (lightweight tools) 20. First pouch body (tool pouch main body) 20b back 21 Magnets 30. Second pocket 31 Opening 1A waist bag 40. Second pocket 40a Non-stretchable sheet-like member 40b Elastic material (rubber band)

Claims

[Claim 1] It comprises a first bag for storing relatively heavy tools, and a second bag on the outer surface of the first bag for storing relatively light tools. The first bag is made of a shape-retaining material and is equipped with a magnet for attracting the stored tools. The second bag consists of an upper edge made of an elastic material and a sheet-like member made of a non-elastic material, and an opening formed between the front surface of the first bag and the upper edge contracts to hold the stored tools in place. The upper edge portion is formed to be the same width as the left and right width of the sheet-like member, and is provided so as to adhere to the front surface of the first bag when the second bag is formed. A tool belt characterized by the following features.

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