EP0360363B1 - Watertight camera case - Google Patents

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EP0360363B1
EP0360363B1 EP19890202597 EP89202597A EP0360363B1 EP 0360363 B1 EP0360363 B1 EP 0360363B1 EP 19890202597 EP19890202597 EP 19890202597 EP 89202597 A EP89202597 A EP 89202597A EP 0360363 B1 EP0360363 B1 EP 0360363B1
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Dieter Morszeck
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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    • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
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  • the invention relates to a photo bag consisting of a container part which is open on one side and which has a divisible interior and a closure part which is articulated on one side and which closes off the interior of the container part, the walls of the container part and the closure part having an outer flexible material layer and the container part and the closure part being provided with interacting closure means are.
  • Such photo bags are required to hold a camera and accessories such as Interchangeable lenses, filters, flash units, film material, motor winders or video cameras and their accessories in such a way that the individual parts cannot collide and there is also a certain protection against the weather.
  • the interior of such pockets can be subdivided to form compartments of different sizes.
  • Photo cases with metal walls are also known, which are generally provided for a larger scope of equipment. These photo cases are also for higher loads, especially shock loads, suitable and can be designed watertight. A disadvantage of this photo case is its relatively high weight.
  • a heat-insulating container in particular for the transport of blood plasma, which consists of a multi-layer wall.
  • the outer layer consists of a trough-shaped housing made of plastic, while two inner layers consist of insulating material, for example glass fiber structures.
  • the inner layer is moisture-resistant.
  • the known container thus consists of two one-piece shells which are connected to one another via separate frame parts.
  • the frame parts are sealed against each other on the one hand, but must also be sealed against the outer shells on the other hand.
  • Such a container is only supposed to have good thermal insulation and does not offer absolute security against water leaks, as is required for expensive electronic and photomechanical equipment.
  • the invention has for its object to provide a photo bag, the interior of which is watertight.
  • the plastic layer forms a one-piece and seamless, water-impermeable trough with the frame part delimiting the container opening by the plastic layer being turned inside out, in this way, in conjunction with a seal interacting with the frame parts, a hermetic seal of the interior of the photo bag is possible.
  • the plastic layer forming a tub does not require any further elements, so that no leaks can occur at the joints between the plastic layer and intermediate elements. Insulating layers and outer fabric layers can then advantageously be applied between the plastic layer and the frame part, namely the everted edge of the plastic layer, the accessibility and functional reliability of the closure parts engaging on the frame parts not being impaired.
  • All walls of the photo bag have a waterproof plastic layer, which is watertightly connected to a frame part at the interface between the container part and the closure part.
  • the two frame parts can in turn be pressed against each other by means of a labyrinth and contact seal in a watertight manner with the aid of the closure means, so that an interior which is hermetically sealed on all sides is created and which, in emergencies, maintains the buoyancy even when filled.
  • Another advantage of the hermetic seal is that the sensitive photo devices can be stored protected in areas with high humidity, whereby a drying agent can be added to the interior.
  • Such a bag can be made extremely lightweight and nevertheless offers optimal protection for high-quality optical and electronic devices.
  • the labyrinth seal preferably consists of a first profile in the area of the first frame part and a second profile complementary to the first in the area of the second frame part, while the contact seal in the form of an elastic insert is inserted into a recess of the labyrinth seal in one of the frame parts.
  • the labyrinthine, matching profile of the frame parts offers on the one hand a certain splash water protection, and on the other hand mainly serves to ensure a defined position of the interacting frame parts and the contact seal located between them, the two frame parts forming a stable torsion-resistant unit in the closed state.
  • the elastic insert makes it possible to press the closure part against the container part with a certain pretension, so that a reliable hermetic seal is ensured on the entire circumference of the container opening.
  • the plastic layer consists of a thermoplastic material and forms the respective frame parts and their profiles.
  • the frame parts and the water-impermeable plastic layer of the walls can be produced in one piece, so that sealing problems cannot arise at transition points between the plastic layer and the frame part.
  • an intermediate layer made of foam is arranged between the outer fabric layer and the plastic layer.
  • the intermediate layer made of foam gives the photo bag a certain dimensional stability and serves to support the plastic layer without significantly increasing the weight of the photo bag.
  • the foam layer provides very good insulation of the interior against cold or heat.
  • the intermediate layer preferably consists of a rigid foam.
  • the photo bag is highly resistant to impact and torsion.
  • the frame part of the closure part can be reinforced with a circumferential metal profile.
  • the circumferential metal profile ensures a high dimensional stability of the profiling on the frame part of the closure part, so that, for example in combination with an intermediate layer made of rigid foam, a resilience of the photo bag with a weight of up to 100 kg is made possible without having to put up with a heavy weight .
  • Such a photo bag can therefore also be used as a pedestal in order to achieve a more favorable photographic recording position.
  • the locking means consist of at least one lever lock.
  • Such a lock is particularly well suited to pressing the two frame parts together to generate a pretension.
  • the inner wall of the container formed from the plastic layer has, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, parallel, inwardly projecting ribs running in the direction of the closure part. These ribs contribute to an increase in stability when the photo bag is loaded in the direction of the ribs and can also be used to subdivide the interior.
  • a first exemplary embodiment of the photo bag 1 is essentially cuboid and is provided with a carrying strap 6 fastened to the respective transverse sides of the photo bag 1.
  • the photo bag 1 has a fabric cover 8, which preferably consists of a nylon fabric.
  • Further pockets 10, 12, 14 can be placed on the front and on the transverse sides in a conventional manner and can be closed, for example, with Velcro fasteners or with zippers 16.
  • the shoulder strap 6 is connected to the photo bag 1 via snap locks 18, so that the shoulder strap 6 can be detached from the pocket on both sides.
  • the shoulder strap can also be varied in length and is provided with a shoulder pad 20, which on the one hand should prevent the shoulder strap 6 from slipping off the shoulder and on the other hand should better distribute the weight resting on the shoulder.
  • the photo bag 1 has a substantially trough-shaped container part 3 and a closure part 5 in the form of a closure flap or a closure lid, which are each surrounded by a frame part 2.4, the frame parts 2.4 being pressed against one another when the photo pocket 1 is closed.
  • the frame parts 2, 4 in the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 1 have a hinge 22 on the bottom side of the photo bag 1 (see FIG. 2), which interacts with two lever pull locks 24 on the opposite side, that is to say on the top side of the photo bag. in order to press the two frame parts 2, 4 firmly against one another over their entire end circumferential surface.
  • Fig. 3 shows a second embodiment in which a closure part 5 is provided in the form of a closure cover, so that this closure part 5 assumes a normally horizontal position when worn, while the closure part 5 according to the embodiment of Fig. 1 assumes a vertical position when worn .
  • the closure part 5 is articulated at the upper end of the rear side via a hinge 22 to the container part 3.
  • Lever pull locks 24 are again provided which make it possible to press the second frame part 4 of the closure part against the first frame part 2 of the container part 3 with prestress.
  • lever locks 24 and the hinge 22 are fastened to the frame parts 2, 4, and in the case of the use of hinges a single lever lock can suffice.
  • two interlocking points can be provided, which allow the closure part 5 to be completely detached from the container part 3 when the lever-type locks 24 are open. These hooking points are preferably arranged at the respective spaced apart lever pull locks 24 of the frame parts 2, 4.
  • an additional protective layer 26 is arranged over the hinge 22, which completely or at least largely covers the hinge over its length in order to prevent it that 1 dirt can penetrate into the hinge 22 when parking the photo bag.
  • the protective layer 26 can consist of the same material as the fabric cover 8.
  • FIG. 5 shows a cross section through an embodiment according to FIG. 3.
  • the container part 3 and the closure part 5 have a plastic layer 7 which forms the inner layer of the three-layer wall.
  • This plastic layer 7 consists of a relatively thin-walled thermoplastic and forms a dimensionally stable deep inner trough for the container part 3 or a flat trough-shaped inner surface for the closure part 5.
  • These troughs formed in each case for the container part 3 and the closure part 5 are integral and seamless and at the same time form the frame parts 2 and 4 by turning the edges of the plastic layer 7.
  • Pockets for small accessories can additionally be provided on the trough-shaped inner surface formed by the plastic layer 7 of the closure part 5.
  • a foam layer 9, which preferably consists of a rigid foam, can also be arranged between the fabric cover 8 and the plastic layer 7.
  • the frame parts 2, 4 are designed so as to be cross-sectionally adapted so that a narrow meandering gap 28 remains between the container part 3 and the closure part 5 in the closed state.
  • the gap protects against splashing water in the form of a labyrinth seal.
  • the first frame part 2 is formed such that the plastic layer 7 overlaps the middle foam layer 9 and the outer fabric cover 8 on the free peripheral edge of the container part 3.
  • a rib 30 projecting towards the closure part 5 is provided, which in a complementary profiling of the second frame part 4, namely engages in a groove 32.
  • the rib 30 and the groove 32 run on the mutually facing end faces of the respective frame parts 2, 4, the groove 32 receiving a rubber seal 34 which, in addition to the labyrinth seal formed by the gap 28, creates a contact seal which hermetically seals the interior 36 enables.
  • the rubber seal 34 preferably consists of a chloroprene foam tape which is inserted endlessly into the groove 32.
  • the foam layer 9 can follow both in the frame part 2 and in the frame part 4 of the profiled contour of the plastic layer 7 and thus contribute to stiffening the frame parts 2, 4.
  • the second frame part 4 of the closure part 5 can be reinforced by an aluminum profile 38 in order to ensure a dimensional stability of the lid-like closure part 5.
  • the aluminum profile 38 consists of a strip profile which, seen in cross section, is provided with a profile 46 protruding inwards in the shape of a nose. Such an aluminum profile is light and ensures a high resistance to deformation, whereby the profile 46 can be supported in the foam layer 9.
  • the plastic layer 7 of the closure part 5 is thus profiled in a U-shaped cross section in the region of the second frame part 4 on both sides of the groove 32 in such a way that two circumferential ribs 40, 42 are formed, the rib being between them in the groove 32, which is essentially rectangular in cross section 30 of the container part 2 to take.
  • the aluminum profile 38, the lower straight section of which is covered by the fabric cover 8 is inserted, wherein the plastic layer 7, the fabric cover 8 and the aluminum profile 38 can be glued to one another or, for example, can be tacked together with rivets.
  • the lever locks 24 and the hinge 22 are each attached to the outside of the frame parts 2 and 4 in a suitable manner, for example with riveted connections.
  • the plastic layer 7 can be provided as a thermoplastic part with inwardly projecting parallel longitudinal ribs 44 which run at right angles to the opening of the container part 3. These longitudinal ribs 44 contribute to the stability of the plastic layer 7 and additionally allow the interior 36 to be divided into compartments of different sizes.
  • a photo bag designed in this way is light and yet waterproof. With a three-layer structure of the walls, it can also be highly torsion-resistant and, when the closure part 5 is reinforced with an aluminum profile 38, allows a load of up to 100 kg on the closure part 5. In this way, the photo bag can also help out as a platform.

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PCT No. PCT/EP89/01088 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 24, 1991 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 24, 1991 PCT Filed Sep. 19, 1989 PCT Pub. No. WO90/03128 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 5, 1990.A photoequipment bag (1) consists of a universally open container part (3) having a dividable inner space and a closing part (5) unilaterally hinged to the container part (3). The walls of the container part (3) and of the closing part (5) are provided each with a waterproof plastic layer. The plastic layer of the container part (5)is watertightly connected to a first frame portion (2) confining the container aperture, while the plastic layer of the closing part (5) is watertightly connected to the second frame portion (4) locking the closing part (5). The locking means (24) engage the frame portions (2,4) and the latter, in locked condition, are in engagement via a combined labyrinth and contact seal.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fototasche aus einem einseitig offenen Behälterteil mit unterteilbarem Innenraum und aus einem einseitig an dem Behälterteil angelenkten, den Innenraum abschließenden Verschlußteil, wobei die Wände des Behälterteils und des Verschlußteils eine äußere flexible Materialschicht aufweisen und der Behälterteil und der Verschlußteil mit zusammenwirkenden Verschlußmitteln versehen sind.The invention relates to a photo bag consisting of a container part which is open on one side and which has a divisible interior and a closure part which is articulated on one side and which closes off the interior of the container part, the walls of the container part and the closure part having an outer flexible material layer and the container part and the closure part being provided with interacting closure means are.

Derartige Fototaschen werden benötigt, um einen Fotoapparat nebst Zubehör, wie z.B. Wechselobjektiven, Filtern, Blitzgerät, Filmmaterial, Motorwinder oder Videokameras und deren Zubehör derart aufzunehmen, daß die einzelnen Teile nicht aneinanderstoßen können und auch ein gewisser Schutz vor Witterungseinflüssen gegeben ist. Dabei ist der Innenraum derartiger Taschen unterteilbar, um unterschiedlich große Fächer zu bilden.Such photo bags are required to hold a camera and accessories such as Interchangeable lenses, filters, flash units, film material, motor winders or video cameras and their accessories in such a way that the individual parts cannot collide and there is also a certain protection against the weather. The interior of such pockets can be subdivided to form compartments of different sizes.

Bekannt sind auch Fotokoffer mit Metallwänden, die in der Regel für einen größeren Ausstattungsumfang vorgesehen sind. Diese Fotokoffer sind auch für höhere Belastungen, insbesondere Stoßbelastungen, geeignet und können wasserdicht gestaltet sein. Ein Nachteil dieser Fotokoffer ist dabei ihr relativ hohes Gewicht.Photo cases with metal walls are also known, which are generally provided for a larger scope of equipment. These photo cases are also for higher loads, especially shock loads, suitable and can be designed watertight. A disadvantage of this photo case is its relatively high weight.

Dagegen haben leichte Fototaschen aus Stoff oder Leder bzw. Kunstleder den Nachteil, nur bis zu einem gewissen Umfang gegen Witterungseinflüsse zu schützen. Erst recht sind derartige weiche oder halbfeste Fototaschen nicht wasserdicht, so daß teure Fotoausrüstungen z.B. beim Wassersport wegen der fehlenden Wasserdichtigkeit und der infolgedessen fehlenden Schwimmfähigkeit der Fototaschen verlorengehen können oder zumindest auf Grund des Eindringens von Wasser beschädigt werden können. Die bekannte Fototasche (US-A-4 610 286) ist weder wasserdicht noch besteht sie aus wasserundurchlässigem Kunststoff. Sie weist lediglich ein Innengewebe auf, das gegen Feuchtigkeit resistent, nicht jedoch wasserdicht ist. Die Wände sind aus geschäumten Kunststoffelementen zusammengesetzt, die ebenfalls die Fototasche nicht wasserdicht abschließen. Schließlich ist die äußere Textilschicht nur wasserabweisend.In contrast, light photo bags made of fabric or leather or synthetic leather have the disadvantage of only protecting to a certain extent against the weather. Especially such soft or semi-solid photo bags are not waterproof, so that expensive photo equipment e.g. in water sports because of the lack of waterproofness and the consequent lack of buoyancy of the photo bags can be lost or at least be damaged due to the ingress of water. The known photo bag (US-A-4 610 286) is neither waterproof nor is it made of waterproof plastic. It only has an inner fabric that is resistant to moisture but not waterproof. The walls are made of foamed plastic elements, which also do not seal the photo bag watertight. After all, the outer textile layer is only water-repellent.

Aus der US-A-2 803 368 ist ein wärmeisolierender Behälter, insbesondere für den Transport von Blutplasma bekannt, der aus einer mehrschichtigen Wandung besteht. Die Außenschicht besteht aus einem wannenförmigen Gehäuse aus Kunststoff, während zwei innere Schichten aus Isoliermaterial, z.B. aus Glasfaserstrukturen bestehen. Die Innenschicht ist feuchtigkeitsresistent.From US-A-2 803 368 a heat-insulating container, in particular for the transport of blood plasma, is known, which consists of a multi-layer wall. The outer layer consists of a trough-shaped housing made of plastic, while two inner layers consist of insulating material, for example glass fiber structures. The inner layer is moisture-resistant.

Der bekannte Behälter besteht also aus zwei einstückigen Schalen, die über separate Rahmenteile miteinander verbunden werden. Die Rahmenteile sind einerseits gegeneinander abgedichtet, müssen aber andererseits auch gegen die äußeren Schalen abgedichtet sein. Ein derartiger Behälter soll lediglich eine gute Wärmeisolierung aufweisen und bietet keine absolute Sicherheit gegen Wasserundichtigkeiten, wie sie für teure elektronische und fotomechanische Ausrüstungen erforderlich ist.The known container thus consists of two one-piece shells which are connected to one another via separate frame parts. The frame parts are sealed against each other on the one hand, but must also be sealed against the outer shells on the other hand. Such a container is only supposed to have good thermal insulation and does not offer absolute security against water leaks, as is required for expensive electronic and photomechanical equipment.

Auch in tropischen oder subtropischen Klimagebieten mit hoher Luftfeuchte können Fotoausrüstungen, insbesondere deren elektronische Steuerungen, mit herkömmlichen Fototaschen Schaden nehmen.Even in tropical or subtropical climates with high humidity, photo equipment, especially its electronic controls, can be damaged with conventional photo bags.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Fototasche zu schaffen, deren Innenraum wasserdicht abgeschlossen ist.The invention has for its object to provide a photo bag, the interior of which is watertight.

Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist bei einer Fototasche aus einem einseitig offenen Behälterteil mit unterteilbarem Innenraum und aus einem einseitig an dem Behälterteil angelenkten, den Innenraum abschließenden Verschlußteil, wobei die Wände des Behälterteils und des Verschlußteils eine äußere flexible Materialschicht aufweisen und der Behälterteil und der Verschlußteil mit zusammenwirkenden Verschlußmitteln versehen sind, erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen,

  • daß die Wände des Behälterteils und des Verschlußteils jeweils eine eine einstückige und nahtlose wasserundurchlässige Wanne bildende Kunststoffschicht aufweisen,
  • daß die Kunststoffschicht des Behälterteils ein die Behälteröffnung begrenzendes erstes Rahmenteil und die Kunststoffschicht des Verschlußteils ein den Verschlußteil abschließendes zweites Rahmenteil durch Umstülpen der Ränder bildet,
  • daß die Verschlußmittel an den Rahmenteilen angreifen und
  • daß die Rahmenteile über eine kombinierte Labyrinth- und Berührungsdichtung im Schließzustand im Eingriff sind.
To solve this problem is in a photo bag from a one-sided open container part with a divisible interior and a one-sided hinged to the container part, the interior closing part, the walls of the container part and the closure part have an outer flexible material layer and the container part and the closure part with interacting closure means are provided, provided according to the invention,
  • that the walls of the container part and of the closure part each have a plastic layer forming a one-piece and seamless water-impermeable trough,
  • that the plastic layer of the container part forms a first frame part delimiting the container opening and the plastic layer of the closure part forms a second frame part that closes the closure part by turning over the edges,
  • that the locking means attack the frame parts and
  • that the frame parts are engaged via a combined labyrinth and contact seal in the closed state.

Dadurch, daß die Kunststoffschicht eine einstückige und nahtlose wasserundurchlässige Wanne mit dem die Behälteröffnung begrenzendem Rahmenteil bildet, indem die Kunststoffschicht im Randbereich nach außen umgestülpt wird, ist auf diese Weise in Verbindung mit einer mit den Rahmenteilen zusammenwirkenden Dichtung eine hermetische Abdichtung des Fototascheninnenraums möglich. Die jeweils eine Wanne bildende Kunststoffschicht benötigt keine weiteren Elemente, so daß auch keine Undichtigkeiten an den Fügestellen zwischen Kunststoffschicht und Zwischenelementen entstehen können. Zwischen Kunststoffschicht und dem Rahmenteil, nämlich dem umgestülpten Rand der Kunststoffschicht, können dann in vorteilhafter Weise Isolierschichten und äußere Gewebeschichten angebracht werden, wobei die Zugänglichkeit und Funktionssicherheit der an den Rahmenteilen angreifenden Verschlußteile nicht beeinträchtigt ist.The fact that the plastic layer forms a one-piece and seamless, water-impermeable trough with the frame part delimiting the container opening by the plastic layer being turned inside out, in this way, in conjunction with a seal interacting with the frame parts, a hermetic seal of the interior of the photo bag is possible. The plastic layer forming a tub does not require any further elements, so that no leaks can occur at the joints between the plastic layer and intermediate elements. Insulating layers and outer fabric layers can then advantageously be applied between the plastic layer and the frame part, namely the everted edge of the plastic layer, the accessibility and functional reliability of the closure parts engaging on the frame parts not being impaired.

Alle Wände der Fototasche weisen eine wasserdichte Kunststoffschicht auf, die an der Nahtstelle zwischen Behälterteil und Verschlußteil wasserdicht mit jeweils einem Rahmenteil verbunden wird. Die beiden Rahmenteile lassen sich wiederum mit Hilfe einer Labyrinth- und Berührungsdichtung wasserdicht mit Hilfe der Verschlußmittel gegeneinanderdrücken, so daß ein allseitig hermetisch abgeschlossener Innenraum entsteht, der der Fototasche in Notfällen auch im befüllten Zustand die Schwimmfähigkeit erhält. Ein weiterer Vorteil der hermetischen Abdichtung besteht darin, daß die empfindlichen Fotogeräte in Gegenden mit hoher Luftfeuchtigkeit geschützt aufbewahrt werden können, wobei dem Innenraum ein Trocknungsmittel beigefügt werden kann. Eine derartige Tasche kann extrem leichtgewichtig hergestellt werden und bietet gleichwohl optimalen Schutz für hochwertige optische und elektronische Geräte.All walls of the photo bag have a waterproof plastic layer, which is watertightly connected to a frame part at the interface between the container part and the closure part. The two frame parts can in turn be pressed against each other by means of a labyrinth and contact seal in a watertight manner with the aid of the closure means, so that an interior which is hermetically sealed on all sides is created and which, in emergencies, maintains the buoyancy even when filled. Another advantage of the hermetic seal is that the sensitive photo devices can be stored protected in areas with high humidity, whereby a drying agent can be added to the interior. Such a bag can be made extremely lightweight and nevertheless offers optimal protection for high-quality optical and electronic devices.

Die Labyrinthdichtung besteht vorzugsweise aus einer ersten Profilierung im Bereich des ersten Rahmenteils und einer zweiten zur ersten komplementären Profilierung im Bereich des zweiten Rahmenteils, während die Berührungsdichtung in Form einer elastischen Einlage in eine Vertiefung der Labyrinthdichtung in einem der Rahmenteile eingesetzt ist. Die labyrinthartige, einander angepaßte Profilierung der Rahmenteile bietet einerseits einen gewissen Spritzwasserschutz, und dient andererseits hauptsächlich dazu, eine definierte Lage der zusammenwirkenden Rahmenteile und der zwischen ihnen befindlichen Berührungsdichtung zu gewährleisten, wobei die beiden Rahmenteile im Schließzustand eine stabile verwindungsfeste Einheit bilden. Die elastische Einlage ermöglicht es, den Verschlußteil mit einer gewissen Vorspannung gegen den Behälterteil zu pressen, so daß eine zuverlässige hermetische Abdichtung am gesamten Umfang der Behälteröffnung gewährleistet ist.The labyrinth seal preferably consists of a first profile in the area of the first frame part and a second profile complementary to the first in the area of the second frame part, while the contact seal in the form of an elastic insert is inserted into a recess of the labyrinth seal in one of the frame parts. The labyrinthine, matching profile of the frame parts offers on the one hand a certain splash water protection, and on the other hand mainly serves to ensure a defined position of the interacting frame parts and the contact seal located between them, the two frame parts forming a stable torsion-resistant unit in the closed state. The elastic insert makes it possible to press the closure part against the container part with a certain pretension, so that a reliable hermetic seal is ensured on the entire circumference of the container opening.

Bei einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel ist vorgesehen, daß die Kunststoffschicht aus einem thermoplastischen Material besteht und die jeweiligen Rahmenteile und deren Profilierungen bildet. Auf diese Weise können die Rahmenteile und die wasserundurchlässige Kunststoffschicht der Wände einstückig hergestellt werden, so daß Dichtigkeitsprobleme an Übergangsstellen zwischen Kunststoffschicht und Rahmenteil nicht entstehen können.In a preferred embodiment it is provided that the plastic layer consists of a thermoplastic material and forms the respective frame parts and their profiles. In this way, the frame parts and the water-impermeable plastic layer of the walls can be produced in one piece, so that sealing problems cannot arise at transition points between the plastic layer and the frame part.

Bei einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel ist vorgesehen, daß zwischen der äußeren Stoffschicht und der Kunststoffschicht eine Zwischenschicht aus Schaumstoff angeordnet ist. Die Zwischenschicht aus Schaumstoff gibt der Fototasche eine gewisse Formstabilität und dient zur Abstützung der Kunststoffschicht, ohne das Gewicht der Fototasche wesentlich zu erhöhen. Gleichzeitig bewirkt die Schaumstoffschicht eine sehr gute Isolierung des Innenraums gegen Kälte oder Hitze.In a preferred embodiment it is provided that an intermediate layer made of foam is arranged between the outer fabric layer and the plastic layer. The intermediate layer made of foam gives the photo bag a certain dimensional stability and serves to support the plastic layer without significantly increasing the weight of the photo bag. At the same time, the foam layer provides very good insulation of the interior against cold or heat.

Die Zwischenschicht besteht vorzugsweise aus einem Hartschaumstoff. Bei Verwendung von Hartschaumstoff als Zwischenschicht wird eine hohe Stoßfestigkeit und Verwindungsfestigkeit der Fototasche erreicht.The intermediate layer preferably consists of a rigid foam. When using rigid foam as an intermediate layer, the photo bag is highly resistant to impact and torsion.

Das Rahmenteil des Verschlußteils kann mit einem umlaufenden Metallprofil verstärkt sein. Das umlaufende Metallprofil sorgt für eine hohe Formstabilität der Profilierung an dem Rahmenteil des Verschlußteils, so daß beispielsweise in Kombination mit einer Zwischenschicht aus Hartschaumstoff eine Belastbarkeit der Fototasche mit einem Gewicht bis zu 100 kg ermöglicht wird, ohne dadurch ein hohes Gewicht in Kauf nehmen zu müssen. Eine derartige Fototasche kann daher zur Not auch als Podest verwendet werden, um eine günstigere fotografische Aufnahmeposition zu erreichen.The frame part of the closure part can be reinforced with a circumferential metal profile. The circumferential metal profile ensures a high dimensional stability of the profiling on the frame part of the closure part, so that, for example in combination with an intermediate layer made of rigid foam, a resilience of the photo bag with a weight of up to 100 kg is made possible without having to put up with a heavy weight . Such a photo bag can therefore also be used as a pedestal in order to achieve a more favorable photographic recording position.

Eine Weiterbildung der Erfindung sieht vor, daß die Verschlußmittel aus mindestens einem Hebelzugschloß bestehen. Ein derartiges Schloß ist besonders gut geeignet, die beiden Rahmenteile unter Erzeugung einer Vorspannung zusammenzupressen.A further development of the invention provides that the locking means consist of at least one lever lock. Such a lock is particularly well suited to pressing the two frame parts together to generate a pretension.

Die aus der Kunststoffschicht gebildete Behälterinnenwand weist bei einem bevorzugten Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in Richtung auf das Verschlußteil verlaufende, parallele, nach innen vorstehende Rippen auf. Diese Rippen tragen bei einer Belastung der Fototasche in Richtung der Rippen zu einer Stabilitätserhöhung bei und können gleichzeitig zur Unterteilung des Innenraums verwendet werden.The inner wall of the container formed from the plastic layer has, in a preferred embodiment of the invention, parallel, inwardly projecting ribs running in the direction of the closure part. These ribs contribute to an increase in stability when the photo bag is loaded in the direction of the ribs and can also be used to subdivide the interior.

Im folgenden werden unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

  • Fig. 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines ersten Ausführungsbeispiels
  • Fig. 2 eine Bodenansicht des ersten Ausführungsbeispiels
  • Fig. 3 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels
  • Fig. 4 eine Rückansicht des zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels
  • Fig. 5 einen Teilquerschnitt durch das zweite Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 2
  • Fig. 6 eine perspektivische Darstellung des zweiten Ausführungsbeispiels mit geöffnetem Verschlußteil.
Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Show it:
  • Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment
  • Fig. 2 is a bottom view of the first embodiment
  • Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a second embodiment
  • Fig. 4 is a rear view of the second embodiment
  • 5 shows a partial cross section through the second exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 2
  • Fig. 6 is a perspective view of the second embodiment with the closure part open.

Ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel der Fototasche 1 ist im wesentlichen quaderförmig gestaltet und ist mit einem an den jeweiligen Querseiten der Fototasche 1 befestigten Tragegurt 6 versehen. Die Fototasche 1 weist einen Stoffbezug 8 auf, der vorzugsweise aus einem Nylongewebe besteht. An der Frontseite und an den Querseiten können in üblicher Weise weitere Taschen 10,12,14 aufgesetzt sein, die beispielsweise mit Klettverschlüssen oder mit Reißverschlüssen 16 verschlossen werden können.A first exemplary embodiment of the photo bag 1 is essentially cuboid and is provided with a carrying strap 6 fastened to the respective transverse sides of the photo bag 1. The photo bag 1 has a fabric cover 8, which preferably consists of a nylon fabric. Further pockets 10, 12, 14 can be placed on the front and on the transverse sides in a conventional manner and can be closed, for example, with Velcro fasteners or with zippers 16.

Der Tragegurt 6 ist über Schnappverschlüsse 18 mit der Fototasche 1 verbunden, so daß der Tragegurt 6 beidseitig von der Tasche gelöst werden kann. Der Tragegurt kann ferner in seiner Länge variiert werden und ist mit einem Schulterpolster 20 versehen, das einerseits ein Abrutschen des Tragegurtes 6 von der Schulter verhindern soll und andererseits das auf der Schulter aufliegende Gewicht besser verteilen soll.The shoulder strap 6 is connected to the photo bag 1 via snap locks 18, so that the shoulder strap 6 can be detached from the pocket on both sides. The shoulder strap can also be varied in length and is provided with a shoulder pad 20, which on the one hand should prevent the shoulder strap 6 from slipping off the shoulder and on the other hand should better distribute the weight resting on the shoulder.

Die Fototasche 1 weist einen im wesentlichen wannenförmigen Behälterteil 3 und ein Verschlußteil 5 in Form einer Verschlußklappe oder eines Verschlußdeckels auf, die jeweils mit einem Rahmenteil 2,4 eingefaßt sind, wobei die Rahmenteile 2,4 beim Verschließen der Fototasche 1 gegeneinandergedrückt werden. Hierzu weisen die Rahmenteile 2,4 bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 1 an der Bodenseite der Fototasche 1 ein Scharnier 22 auf (siehe Fig. 2), das auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite, also auf der Oberseite der Fototasche, mit zwei Hebelzugschlössern 24 zusammenwirkt, um die beiden Rahmenteile 2,4 auf ihrer gesamten stirnseitigen Umfangsfläche fest gegeneinanderzudrücken.The photo bag 1 has a substantially trough-shaped container part 3 and a closure part 5 in the form of a closure flap or a closure lid, which are each surrounded by a frame part 2.4, the frame parts 2.4 being pressed against one another when the photo pocket 1 is closed. For this purpose, the frame parts 2, 4 in the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 1 have a hinge 22 on the bottom side of the photo bag 1 (see FIG. 2), which interacts with two lever pull locks 24 on the opposite side, that is to say on the top side of the photo bag. in order to press the two frame parts 2, 4 firmly against one another over their entire end circumferential surface.

Fig. 3 zeigt ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel, bei dem ein Verschlußteil 5 in Form eines Verschlußdeckels vorgesehen ist, so daß dieses Verschlußteil 5 beim Tragen eine normalerweise horizontale Position einnimmt, während der Verschlußteil 5 gemäß dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 1 eine beim Tragen vertikale Position einnimmt. Der Verschlußteil 5 ist bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 3, wie in Fig. 4 ersichtlich, am oberen Ende der Rückseite über ein Scharnier 22 an dem Behälterteil 3 angelenkt. Auf der Frontseite sind wiederum zwei abschließbare Hebelzugschlösser 24 vorgesehen, die es ermöglichen, das zweite Rahmenteil 4 des Verschlußteils gegen das erste Rahmenteil 2 des Behälterteils 3 mit Vorspannung anzupressen.Fig. 3 shows a second embodiment in which a closure part 5 is provided in the form of a closure cover, so that this closure part 5 assumes a normally horizontal position when worn, while the closure part 5 according to the embodiment of Fig. 1 assumes a vertical position when worn . 3, as can be seen in FIG. 4, the closure part 5 is articulated at the upper end of the rear side via a hinge 22 to the container part 3. On the front there are again two lockable ones Lever pull locks 24 are provided which make it possible to press the second frame part 4 of the closure part against the first frame part 2 of the container part 3 with prestress.

Die Hebelzugschlösser 24 und das Scharnier 22 sind an den Rahmenteilen 2,4 befestigt, wobei im Falle der Verwendung von Scharnieren ein einziges Hebelzugschloß genügen kann.The lever locks 24 and the hinge 22 are fastened to the frame parts 2, 4, and in the case of the use of hinges a single lever lock can suffice.

Anstelle der Scharniere 22 in beiden Ausführungsbeispielen können auch zwei mit Abstand angeordnete, in den Figuren nicht dargestellte Verhakungsstellen vorgesehen sein, die ein vollständiges Lösen des Verschlußteils 5 von dem Behälterteil 3 bei geöffneten Hebelzugschlössern 24 ermöglichen. Diese Verhakungsstellen sind vorzugsweise an den jeweiligen mit Abstand voneinander angeordneten Hebelzugschlössern 24 gegenüberliegenden Stellen der Rahmenteile 2,4 angeordnet.Instead of the hinges 22 in both exemplary embodiments, two interlocking points, not shown in the figures, can be provided, which allow the closure part 5 to be completely detached from the container part 3 when the lever-type locks 24 are open. These hooking points are preferably arranged at the respective spaced apart lever pull locks 24 of the frame parts 2, 4.

Wie aus Fig. 2 ersichtlich, ist in dem Fall, in dem das Scharnier 22 auf der Bodenseite angeordnet ist, vorgesehen, eine zusätzliche Schutzschicht 26 über dem Scharnier 22 anzuordnen, die das Scharnier über seine Länge vollständig oder zumindest weitestgehend überdeckt, um zu verhindern, daß beim Abstellen der Fototasche 1 Schmutz in das Scharnier 22 eindringen kann. Die Schutzschicht 26 kann dabei aus dem gleichen Material bestehen wie der Stoffbezug 8.As can be seen from FIG. 2, in the case in which the hinge 22 is arranged on the bottom side, provision is made for an additional protective layer 26 to be arranged over the hinge 22, which completely or at least largely covers the hinge over its length in order to prevent it that 1 dirt can penetrate into the hinge 22 when parking the photo bag. The protective layer 26 can consist of the same material as the fabric cover 8.

Fig. 5 zeigt einen Querschnitt durch ein Ausführungsbeispiel gemäß Fig. 3. Der Behälterteil 3 und der Verschlußteil 5 weisen hierbei eine Kunststoffschicht 7 auf, die die Innenschicht der insgesamt dreischichtigen Wandung bildet. Diese Kunststoffschicht 7 besteht aus einem relativ dünnwandigen thermoplastischen Kunststoff und bildet eine formbeständige tiefe Innenwanne für den Behälterteil 3 bzw. eine flache wannenförmige Innenfläche für den Verschlußteil 5. Diese jeweils für den Behälterteil 3 und den Verschlußteil 5 gebildeten Wannen sind einstückig und nahtlos und bilden zugleich die Rahmenteile 2 bzw. 4 durch Umstülpen der Ränder der Kunststoffschicht 7.FIG. 5 shows a cross section through an embodiment according to FIG. 3. The container part 3 and the closure part 5 have a plastic layer 7 which forms the inner layer of the three-layer wall. This plastic layer 7 consists of a relatively thin-walled thermoplastic and forms a dimensionally stable deep inner trough for the container part 3 or a flat trough-shaped inner surface for the closure part 5. These troughs formed in each case for the container part 3 and the closure part 5 are integral and seamless and at the same time form the frame parts 2 and 4 by turning the edges of the plastic layer 7.

Auf der von der Kunststoffschicht 7 des Verschlußteils 5 gebildeten wannenförmigen Innenflache können zusätzlich Taschen für Kleinzubehör vorgesehen sein.Pockets for small accessories can additionally be provided on the trough-shaped inner surface formed by the plastic layer 7 of the closure part 5.

Zwischen Stoffbezug 8 und Kunststoffschicht 7 kann außerdem eine Schaumstoffschicht 9 angeordnet sein, die vorzugsweise aus einem Hartschaumstoff besteht.A foam layer 9, which preferably consists of a rigid foam, can also be arranged between the fabric cover 8 and the plastic layer 7.

Die Rahmenteile 2,4 sind im Querschnitt derart einander angepaßt profiliert gestaltet, daß im Schließzustand ein schmaler mäanderförmiger Spalt 28 zwischen dem Behälterteil 3 und Verschlußteil 5 verbleibt. Der Spalt schützt in Form einer Labyrinthdichtung vor Spritzwasser.The frame parts 2, 4 are designed so as to be cross-sectionally adapted so that a narrow meandering gap 28 remains between the container part 3 and the closure part 5 in the closed state. The gap protects against splashing water in the form of a labyrinth seal.

Das erste Rahmenteil 2 ist so gebildet, daß die Kunststoffschicht 7 an der freien umlaufenden Kante des Behälterteils 3 die mittlere Schaumstoffschicht 9 und den äußeren Stoffbezug 8 übergreift. Dabei ist an dem ersten Rahmenteil 2 des Behälterteils 3 eine zum Verschlußteil 5 vorstehende Rippe 30 vorgesehen, die in eine komplementäre profilierung des zweiten Rahmenteils 4, nämlich in eine Nut 32 eingreift. Die Rippe 30 und die Nut 32 verlaufen auf den einander zugewandten Stirnflächen der jeweiligen Rahmenteile 2,4, wobei die Nut 32 eine Gummidichtung 34 aufnimmt, die zusätzlich zu der von dem Spalt 28 gebildeten Labyrinthdichtung eine Berührungsdichtung schafft, die ein hermetisches Abschließen des Innenraums 36 ermöglicht. Die Gummidichtung 34 besteht vorzugsweise aus einem Chloropren-Schaumstoffband, das endlos in die Nut 32 eingelegt ist.The first frame part 2 is formed such that the plastic layer 7 overlaps the middle foam layer 9 and the outer fabric cover 8 on the free peripheral edge of the container part 3. In this case, on the first frame part 2 of the container part 3 a rib 30 projecting towards the closure part 5 is provided, which in a complementary profiling of the second frame part 4, namely engages in a groove 32. The rib 30 and the groove 32 run on the mutually facing end faces of the respective frame parts 2, 4, the groove 32 receiving a rubber seal 34 which, in addition to the labyrinth seal formed by the gap 28, creates a contact seal which hermetically seals the interior 36 enables. The rubber seal 34 preferably consists of a chloroprene foam tape which is inserted endlessly into the groove 32.

Die Schaumstoffschicht 9 kann sowohl im Rahmenteil 2 als auch im Rahmenteil 4 der profilierten Kontur der Kunststoffschicht 7 folgen und damit zu einer Versteifung der Rahmenteile 2,4 beitragen. Zusätzlich kann das zweite Rahmenteil 4 des Verschlußteils 5 durch ein Aluminiumprofil 38 verstärkt sein, um eine Formstabilität des deckelartigen Verschlußteils 5 zu gewährleisten. Das Aluminiumprofil 38 besteht aus einem Bandprofil, das im Querschnitt gesehen mit einer nasenförmig nach innen abstehenden Profilierung 46 versehen ist. Ein derartiges Aluminiumprofil ist leicht und gewährleistet einen hohen Verformungswiderstand, wobei die Profilierung 46 sich in der Schaumstoffschicht 9 abstützen kann.The foam layer 9 can follow both in the frame part 2 and in the frame part 4 of the profiled contour of the plastic layer 7 and thus contribute to stiffening the frame parts 2, 4. In addition, the second frame part 4 of the closure part 5 can be reinforced by an aluminum profile 38 in order to ensure a dimensional stability of the lid-like closure part 5. The aluminum profile 38 consists of a strip profile which, seen in cross section, is provided with a profile 46 protruding inwards in the shape of a nose. Such an aluminum profile is light and ensures a high resistance to deformation, whereby the profile 46 can be supported in the foam layer 9.

Die Kunststoffschicht 7 des Verschlußteils 5 ist also im Bereich des zweiten Rahmenteils 4 beiderseits der Nut 32 im Querschnitt U-förmig profiliert derart, daß zwei umlaufende Rippen 40,42 gebildet sind, die zwischen sich in der im Querschnitt im wesentlichen rechteckigen Nut 32 die Rippe 30 des Behälterteils 2 auf nehmen. In der äußeren Rippe 42 des Verschlußteils 5 ist das Aluminiumprofil 38, dessen unterer gerader Abschnitt von dem Stoffbezug 8 umfaßt ist, eingefügt, wobei die Kunststoffschicht 7, der Stoffbezug 8 und das Aluminiumprofil 38 miteinander verklebt sein können oder beispielsweise mit Nieten aneinandergeheftet sein können.The plastic layer 7 of the closure part 5 is thus profiled in a U-shaped cross section in the region of the second frame part 4 on both sides of the groove 32 in such a way that two circumferential ribs 40, 42 are formed, the rib being between them in the groove 32, which is essentially rectangular in cross section 30 of the container part 2 to take. In the outer rib 42 of the closure part 5, the aluminum profile 38, the lower straight section of which is covered by the fabric cover 8, is inserted, wherein the plastic layer 7, the fabric cover 8 and the aluminum profile 38 can be glued to one another or, for example, can be tacked together with rivets.

Die Hebelzugschlösser 24 bzw. das Scharnier 22 sind jeweils außen an den Rahmenteilen 2 und 4 in geeigneter Weise, z.B.mit Nietverbindungen, befestigt.The lever locks 24 and the hinge 22 are each attached to the outside of the frame parts 2 and 4 in a suitable manner, for example with riveted connections.

Die Kunststoffschicht 7 kann als thermoplastisches Teil mit nach innen vorstehenden zueinander parallelen Längsrippen 44 versehen sein, die rechtwinklig zur Öffnung des Behälterteils 3 verlaufen. Diese Längsrippen 44 tragen zur Stabilität der Kunststoffschicht 7 bei und erlauben zusätzlich die Unterteilung des Innenraums 36 in unterschiedlich große Fächer.The plastic layer 7 can be provided as a thermoplastic part with inwardly projecting parallel longitudinal ribs 44 which run at right angles to the opening of the container part 3. These longitudinal ribs 44 contribute to the stability of the plastic layer 7 and additionally allow the interior 36 to be divided into compartments of different sizes.

Eine derart gestaltete Fototasche ist leicht und trotzdem wasserdicht. Bei einem dreischichtigen Aufbau der Wandungen kann sie auch in einem hohen Maße verwindungsfest sein und erlaubt bei einer Verstärkung des Verschlußteils 5 mit einem Aluminiumprofil 38 eine Belastung mit bis zu 100 kg auf das Verschlußteil 5. Auf diese Weise kann die Fototasche auch als Podest aushelfen.A photo bag designed in this way is light and yet waterproof. With a three-layer structure of the walls, it can also be highly torsion-resistant and, when the closure part 5 is reinforced with an aluminum profile 38, allows a load of up to 100 kg on the closure part 5. In this way, the photo bag can also help out as a platform.

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  1. Photoequipment bag made of a unilaterally open container part (3) including a dividable inner space, and a closing part (5) unilaterally hinged to the container part (3) and closing the inner space, the walls of the container part (3) and of the closing part (5) having an external flexible material layer and the container part and the closing part being provided with cooperating locking means (24),
    characterized in that
    - the walls of the container part (3) and of the closing part (5) each have a water-impermeable plastic layer (7) forming an integral and seamless water-impermeable trough,
    - by turning up the edges, the plastic layer (7) of the container part (3) forms a first frame portion (2) limiting the container aperture, and the plastic layer (7) of the closing part (5) forms a second frame portion (4) closing the closing part (5),
    - the locking means (24) engage the frame portions (2,4), and
    - the frame portions (2,4) are in engagement in the locking condition via a combined labyrinth- and contact seal (28,30,32,34,40,42).
  2. Photoequipment bag as set forth in claim 1, characterized in that
    - the labyrinth seal is formed of a first profile within the area of the first frame portion (2), a second profile complementary to the first, within the area of the second frame portion (4), and of a gap (28) left between the profiles,
    - that the contact seal is disposed as a flexible insert (34) in a recess (32) of the labyrinth seal in one of the frame portions (2,4).
  3. Photoequipment bag as set forth in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that
    - the plastic layer (7) is made of a thermoplastic material and forms the respective frame portions (2,4) and profiles.
  4. Photoequipment bag as set forth in one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that
    - between the outer fabric layer (8) and the plastic layer (7), an intermediate foam layer (9) is disposed.
  5. Photoequipment bag as set forth in claim 4, characterized in that
    - the intermediate layer (9) is made of hard foam.
  6. Photoequipment bag as set forth in one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that
    - the frame portion (4) of the closing part (5) is reinforced by a circumjacent metal profile (38).
  7. Photoequipment bag as set forth in one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that
    - the locking means consist of at least one lever traction lock (24).
  8. Photoequipment bag as set forth in one of claims 4 to 7, characterized in that
    - the plastic layer (7) comprises parallel ribs projecting into the inner space (36) and extending perpendicular to the aperture of the container part (3).
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