Composite handle strap
The composite handle strap addresses the issue of non-stowable handles by using an elastically deformable grip segment and inelastic connecting segments, ensuring both functionality and compactness.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- PCT/CN2024/100909
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-02
AI Technical Summary
Conventional handle straps are not stowable, leading to a less compact appearance of products and wasting packaging space, particularly in sound boxes.
A composite handle strap with an elastically deformable grip segment and inelastic connecting segments that can elongate in a lifted state and return to its original shape, allowing it to be concealed when not in use.
Provides the functionality of rigid handles while maintaining a compact appearance by being stowable, enhancing product aesthetics and optimizing packaging space.
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Abstract
Description
COMPOSITE HANDLE STRAPTECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to a composite handle strap and to a sound box comprising such a composite handle strap.BACKGROUND
[0002] Conventional handle straps or handles may be of soft or hard design, but are generally not stowable, so these handles retain their shape in the product whether used or not, so the handles appear prominent in the product. This can make the overall appearance of the product less compact or neat, and can also waste packaging space. In particular for sound box products, the overall shaping may be adversely affected.
[0003] Therefore, there is a need for a handle strap that can provide the same function as other rigid or inelastic handle straps, while also being designed to be flat or concealed in the product.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is disclosed a composite handle strap comprising: a grip segment elastically deformable along a longitudinal direction; and two connecting segments that are inelastic along the longitudinal direction for connecting two longitudinal ends of the grip segment respectively with an article to be carried, wherein the handle strap is configured such that the grip segment can be elongated along the longitudinal direction due to elastic deformation in a lifted state and can be restored to its original shape in a released state.
[0005] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there is disclosed a sound box comprising a sound box body and a composite handle strap according to the present disclosure, the sound box body being provided with two corresponding connecting portions extending in the transverse direction of the handle strap, and the two connecting segments of the handle strap being installed on the corresponding connecting portions respectively.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0006] The present disclosure will be better understood by reference to the following drawings and description. The components shown in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, instead, emphasis should be placed upon the principles illustrated by the disclosure. Moreover, in the figures, like reference numerals designate like parts throughout the drawings.
[0007] FIG. 1A shows a schematic view of a composite handle strap installed on an article with the handle strap in a loosened state, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0008] FIG. 1B shows a schematic view of a composite handle strap installed on an article with the handle strap in a lifted state, according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure;
[0009] FIG. 2A shows a schematic view of the handle strap of Figure 1A when fully unfolded;
[0010] FIG. 2B shows a schematic view of the handle strap of FIG. 2A in an installed and released state;
[0011] FIG. 2C shows a schematic view of the handle strap of FIG. 2B in a lifted state;
[0012] FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the components of FIG. 1A;
[0013] FIG. 4A shows a cross-sectional view of the handle strap of FIG. 2B;
[0014] FIG. 4B shows an enlarged view of area D in FIG. 4A.
[0015] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0016] Embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, with the same or similar labeling in each drawing denoting the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below by reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are used only for the purpose of explaining the present disclosure and are not to be construed as a limitation of the present disclosure.
[0017] Unless otherwise defined, technical terms or scientific terms used herein shall have the ordinary meaning understood by a person of ordinary skill in the field to which this disclosure belongs. In the description of the present disclosure, it is to be understood that the terms "center, " "vertical, " "lateral, " "up " , "bottom" , "front" , "back" , "left" , "right" , "vertical" , "horizontal" , "top" , "bottom" "inside, " "outside, " and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on those shown in the accompanying drawings, solely for the purpose of facilitating a description of the present disclosure and simplifying the description, and not to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore is not to be construed as a limitation of the present disclosure. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0018] The present disclosure provides a composite handle strap comprising a grip segment elastically deformable along a longitudinal direction and two connecting segments that are inelastic along the longitudinal direction for connecting two longitudinal ends of the grip segment respectively with an article to be carried, wherein the handle strap is configured such that the grip segment can be elongated along the longitudinal direction due to elastic deformation in a lifted state and can be restored to its original shape in a released state.
[0019] The present disclosure employs a composite handle strap with a composite structure formed by an elastically deformable grip segment and two inelastic connecting segments that can not only provide the same function as an otherwise rigid or non-stretchable handle, but can also be designed to be stowable or concealed in a product.
[0020] It should be noted herein that "inelastic in the longitudinal direction" refers to the properties of the connecting segment in the lifted state of the handle strap, and includes both completely inelastic and substantially inelastic. That is, the present disclosure does not exclude the case that the connecting segment of the handle strap also has some elasticity in the extreme force state. "Longitudinal" refers herein to the longitudinal direction of the handle strap, while also being the longitudinal direction of the grip segment and the connecting segments.
[0021] FIG. 1A shows a schematic view of a composite handle strap 100 installed on an article 200 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein the handle strap 100 is in a released state, i.e., an unlifted state. The article 200 is here for example a sound box body. As can be seen from FIG. 1A, the handle strap 100 comprises a longitudinally elastically deformable grip segment 102 and two longitudinally inelastic connecting segments 104 connecting two longitudinal ends of the grip segment 102 to the article 200, respectively, and here to two hangers 202 fixed to the article 200. The hanger 202 may be fixed to the sound box body, for example by injection molding or riveting. The handle strap 100 rests against the housing of the sound box body in the released state, and the grip segment 102 is in a flat state.
[0022] Figure 1B shows a schematic view of the composite handle strap 100 installed on article 200 with the handle strap 100 in a lifted state, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The grip segment 102 is elongated in the longitudinal direction by elastic deformation. And the position of the connecting segment 104 remains substantially unchanged in the lifted state relative to the released state.
[0023] Here, by including a longitudinally elastically deformable grip segment 102 and two longitudinally inelastic connecting segments 104, the handle strap 100 of the present disclosure provides the same function as a conventional rigid handle or handle strap, while being concealable or stowable, thus making the overall appearance of the article compact without disrupting the appearance or styling of the article.
[0024] FIG. 2A shows a schematic view of the handle strap 100 in FIG. 1A when fully unfolded. FIG. 2B shows a schematic view of the handle strap 100 of FIG. 2A in an installed and released state. FIG. 2C shows the handle strap 100 of FIG. 2B in a lifted state. FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the components of FIG. 1A.
[0025] As can be seen in connection with FIGS. 2A-2C and FIG. 3, the connecting segment 104 has a first end 104a (clearly shown in FIG. 3) and a second end 104b. The first end 104a is connected with a corresponding longitudinal end 102a of the grip segment 102. The second end 104b can bent back into superposition with the first end 104a (see FIGS. 2B and 3) after the connecting segment 104 is wrapped around a corresponding connecting portion, i.e., hanger 202 (see FIG. 1A) , of the article 200. In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, depending on how the corresponding connecting portion of the article 200 is designed, the connecting segment 104 may be moved either along the longitudinal direction or along the transverse direction to a state of connection with the corresponding connecting portion.
[0026] The handle strap 100 further comprises a screw 112 and a knob 106 threadedly connected with the screw 112, the screw 112 being connected with the knob 106 after extending through the corresponding longitudinal end 102a of the grip segment 102 and the first end 104a of the connecting segment 104. In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the connection between the corresponding longitudinal end 102a of the grip segment 102 and the first end 104a of the connecting segment 104 may also take other manners, such as riveting, snapping, or the like.
[0027] In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the second end 104b of the connecting segment 104 is provided with a T-shaped opening 108, and the knob 106 has a top cap adapted to the opening 108 for detachable connection with the knob 106. This design facilitates easy and quick removable connection. The top cap of knob 106 is shown here as circular, but may be designed in other shapes, such as petal-shaped or polygonal, in one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.
[0028] As can be seen in FIG. 3, both the grip segment 102 and the connecting segment 104 are elongated sheets, wherein the thickness of the connecting segment 104 is less than the thickness of the grip segment 102. The corresponding longitudinal end 102a of the grip segment 102 is provided with a step 114 for receiving the first end 104a of the connecting segment 104, so that after the first end 104a of the connecting segment 104 is connected with the corresponding longitudinal end 102a of the grip segment 102, the surfaces thereof are flush. In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, the corresponding longitudinal end 102a of grip segment 102 may also not be provided with step 114.
[0029] In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, grip segment 102 is made of or comprises silicone rubber. The material of the grip segment 102 should have a certain tensile strength and be able to deform elastically. The properties of silicone rubber are more stable relative to other rubbers. In one or more embodiments of the present disclosure, grip segment 102 may also be made of other elastic materials like styrene butadiene rubber and the like.
[0030] As can be seen in FIG. 3, the handle strap 100 further comprises a sleeve 116 wrapped externally around the grip segment 102 and the first end 104a of the connecting segment 104. The sleeve 116 is provided with an opening 116a at the end for this purpose. The sleeve 116 may be made of a cloth material having elasticity, may be provided with a particular pattern and color, and may increase the strength of the grip segment 102, thereby preventing the grip segment 102 from breaking. Grip segments made of silicone rubber, in particular, are more difficult to be coated on the surface, so it may be easier to impart individualized features to the grip segment 102 using the sleeve 116.
[0031] As can be seen in Figures 2A and 3, the handle strap 100 further comprises end caps 110 arranged on the outside of the sleeve 116 at both longitudinal ends of the grip segment 102, the end caps 110 being in the form of a U-shape, the bottom edge of the U-shape being left with a slit for the second end 104b of the connecting segment 104 to pass through.
[0032] FIG. 4A shows a cross-section view of the handle strap in FIG. 2B. FIG. 4B shows an enlarged view of area D in FIG. 4A. As can be seen more clearly in FIG. 4B, the screw 112 is connected with the knob 106 after extending through the corresponding longitudinal end 102a of the grip segment 102 and the first end 104a of the connecting segment 104 and the sleeve 116. The second end 104b is folded to overlap the first end 104a and snaps onto the knob 106 through the opening 108 (see FIG. 2A) . The knob 106 projects upwardly from the second end 104b and above blocks the opening 108 of the second end 104b to prevent the second end 104b from disengaged from the knob 106 when the handle strap 100 is lifted.
[0033] The present disclosure provides a composite handle strap and a sound box comprising a composite handle strap. The composite handle strap makes the overall appearance of the carried article compact without disrupting the appearance or styling of the article. The handle strap is in particular designed to be detachable, so that it is more convenient to replace and can meet individual requirements.
[0034] According to one or more embodiments of the disclosure, the present disclosure can be implemented as follows.
[0035] Item 1: A composite handle strap, comprising: a grip segment elastically deformable along a longitudinal direction; and two connecting segments that are inelastic along the longitudinal direction for connecting two longitudinal ends of the grip segment respectively with an article to be carried, wherein the composite handle strap is configured such that the grip segment can be elongated along the longitudinal direction due to elastic deformation in a lifted state and can be restored to its original shape in a released state.
[0036] Item 2: The composite handle strap according to item 1, wherein the connecting segments each have a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected with a corresponding longitudinal end of the grip segment, and wherein the second end is capable of being reversely bent into superposition with the first end after the connecting segment is wrapped around a corresponding connecting portion of the article.
[0037] Item 3: The composite handle strap according to item 1 or 2, wherein the composite handle strap further comprises a first connecting member and a second connecting member matingly connected with the first connecting member, the first connecting member being connected with the second connecting member after extending through the corresponding longitudinal end of the grip segment and the first end of the connecting segment.
[0038] Item 4: The composite handle strap according to any of items 1 to 3, wherein the first connecting member is a screw and the second connecting member is a knob threadably connected with the screw.
[0039] Item 5: The composite handle strap according to any of items 1 to 4, wherein the second end of the connecting segment is provided with an opening for detachable connection with the knob.
[0040] Item 6: The composite handle strap according to any of items 1 to 5, wherein the opening is T-shaped and the knob has a top cap adapted to the opening.
[0041] Item 7: The composite handle strap according to any of items 1 to 6, wherein the grip segment is made of or contains silicone rubber.
[0042] Item 8: The composite handle strap according to any of items 1 to 7, wherein the grip segment and each of the connecting segments are longitudinally elongated sheets, wherein each connecting segment has a thickness that is less than the thickness of the grip segment.
[0043] Item 9: The composite handle strap according to any of items 1 to 8, wherein the corresponding longitudinal end of the grip segment is provided with a step for accommodating the first end of the connecting segment, such that a surface of the first end of the connecting segment is flush with a surface of the grip segment.
[0044] Item 10: The composite handle strap according to any of items 1 to 9, wherein the composite handle strap further comprises a sleeve wrapped externally around the grip segment and the first end of each connecting segment.
[0045] Item 11: The composite handle strap according to any of items 1 to 10, wherein the composite handle strap further comprises an end cap provided on the outside of the sleeve at both longitudinal ends of the grip segment, the end cap being in the form of a U-shape, the bottom edge of the U-shape being left with a slit for the second end of the connecting segment to pass through.
[0046] Item 12: A sound box comprising a sound box body and a composite handle strap according to any one of items 1 to 11, the sound box body being provided with two corresponding connecting portions extending in the transverse direction of the composite handle strap, and the two connecting segments of the composite handle strap being installed on the corresponding connecting portions respectively.
[0047] Systems and methods have been described in general terms as an aid to understanding details of the disclosure. In some instances, well-known structures, materials, and / or operations have not been specifically shown or described in detail to prevent obscuring aspects of the disclosure. In other instances, specific details have been given to provide a thorough understanding of the disclosure. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize that the disclosure may be embodied in other specific forms, for example to adapt to a particular system or apparatus or situation or material or component, without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Therefore, the disclosures and descriptions herein are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, the disclosure is not to be restricted except considering the attached claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1.A composite handle strap, comprising:a grip segment elastically deformable along a longitudinal direction; andtwo connecting segments that are inelastic along the longitudinal direction for connecting two longitudinal ends of the grip segment respectively with an article to be carried,wherein the composite handle strap is configured such that the grip segment can be elongated along the longitudinal direction due to elastic deformation in a lifted state and can be restored to its original shape in a released state.2.The composite handle strap according to claim 1, wherein the connecting segments each have a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is connected with a corresponding longitudinal end of the grip segment, and wherein the second end is capable of being reversely bent into superposition with the first end after the connecting segment is wrapped around a corresponding connecting portion of the article.3.The composite handle strap according to claim 2, wherein the composite handle strap further comprises a first connecting member and a second connecting member matingly connected with the first connecting member, the first connecting member being connected with the second connecting member after extending through the corresponding longitudinal end of the grip segment and the first end of the connecting segment.4.The composite handle strap according to claim 3, wherein the first connecting member is a screw and the second connecting member is a knob threadably connected with the screw.5.The composite handle strap according to claim 4, wherein the second end of the connecting segment is provided with an opening for detachable connection with the knob.6.The composite handle strap according to claim 5, wherein the opening is T-shaped and the knob has a top cap adapted to the opening.7.The composite handle strap according to claim 1, wherein the grip segment is made of or contains silicone rubber.8.The composite handle strap according to claim 2, wherein the grip segment and each of the connecting segments are longitudinally elongated sheets, wherein each connecting segment has a thickness that is less than the thickness of the grip segment.9.The composite handle strap according to claim 8, wherein the corresponding longitudinal end of the grip segment is provided with a step for accommodating the first end of the connecting segment, such that a surface of the first end of the connecting segment is flush with a surface of the grip segment.10.The composite handle strap according to claim 9, wherein the composite handle strap further comprises a sleeve wrapped externally around the grip segment and the first end of each connecting segment.11.The composite handle strap according to claim 10, wherein the composite handle strap further comprises an end cap provided on the outside of the sleeve at both longitudinal ends of the grip segment, the end cap being in the form of a U-shape, the bottom edge of the U-shape being left with a slit for the second end of the connecting segment to pass through.12.A sound box comprising a sound box body and a composite handle strap according to any one of claims 1 to 11, the sound box body being provided with two corresponding connecting portions extending in the transverse direction of the composite handle strap, and the two connecting segments of the composite handle strap being installed on the corresponding connecting portions respectively.
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