EP1634509A1 - Cover for an elongated sport article - Google Patents

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EP1634509A1
EP1634509A1 EP04030405A EP04030405A EP1634509A1 EP 1634509 A1 EP1634509 A1 EP 1634509A1 EP 04030405 A EP04030405 A EP 04030405A EP 04030405 A EP04030405 A EP 04030405A EP 1634509 A1 EP1634509 A1 EP 1634509A1
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  • the invention relates to the field of covers for the transport and or the protection of elongated sports articles.
  • the sporting articles in question here will for example be gliding machines such as skis, water ski boards, water surf boards or snowboards. These machines generally measure between 120 and 200 centimeters.
  • essentially rigid covers generally consisting of a plastic case.
  • the case is optionally composed of two tubular elements closed at one end and open to each other, the two elements being intended to fit one into the other.
  • the case can also be divided in two along a longitudinal plane, the two elements then possibly being articulated around a longitudinal axis such as a musical instrument case.
  • the essentially rigid covers are relatively heavy but they are particularly particularly bulky, including when not in use.
  • the covers are really necessary only during transport, even if they can also be used for storage. Often items are stored outside the cover, if only to allow them to dry properly. Also, the cover is not used and it appears useful that it occupies the least possible space.
  • the invention therefore aims to propose a new design of an essentially flexible cover that allows to store the cover as easily as possible when not in use, the cover then having a minimal footprint.
  • the invention provides an essentially flexible cover for an elongated sports article, of the type comprising an envelope which is intended to form a compartment of sufficient size to receive the sport article, of the type in which the envelope comprises a continuous tubular wall and a first and a second longitudinal end portion opposite, characterized in that the cover comprises attachment means which allow to attach the first end portion with a main portion of the casing in a folded configuration in which they delimit between them a reduced volume, and in that in this folded configuration, the portion of the tubular wall of the envelope which extends between the main portion and the first end portion are folded and contained within the reduced volume delimited by the first end portion and the main portion.
  • FIGS 1 and 2 illustrate a cover 10 which is in accordance with the teachings of the invention and which is for example intended to carry a pair of alpine skis.
  • This cover which is essentially a flexible cover, thus has a tubular shape whose maximum length is for example of the order of 190 cm and whose sectional dimensions are of the order of 15 to 25 cm. In this first illustrated example, the cover has an oval section. Of course, many other forms could be considered.
  • the cover 10 thus comprises an envelope made essentially of synthetic fabrics, this envelope comprising a tubular side wall 14 which is closed by a first longitudinal end portion 16 and a second longitudinal end portion 18 opposite to the first.
  • the second end portion 18 of the envelope (that in the background in the figures) is directly contiguous to a main portion 20 of the envelope, which is in this case formed of a terminal portion of the side wall 14 of the casing, and which is here provided with a gripping handle 22.
  • this main portion 20 is only a few centimeters long, for example between 5 and 15 cm, and is bounded longitudinally outwards by a transverse wall forming the second end portion 18, and inwardly by an inner edge along which is mounted a toothed ribbon 24 of a
  • the other toothed strip 28 of said slide fastener 26 is arranged near the first end portion 16, which is here simply formed of a transverse wall.
  • the second toothed strip 28 is thus arranged substantially along the intersection edge of the tubular side wall 14 with the transverse wall forming the first end portion 16.
  • the toothed ribbons 26, 28 are intended to be assembled to one another according to the well-known technique of zippers, in particular with the aid of a slider 30. In doing so, once assembled the one to the other, the first end portion 16 and the second end portion 18 are separated only by the length of the main portion 20, so that they delimit between them a reduced internal volume .
  • the tubular wall section 14 of the envelope which extends between the first end portion 16 and the main portion 20 is intended to be folded over and contained within the reduced volume.
  • the zipper 26 extends along a closed path around the circumference of the tubular wall 14, so that when closed, the reduced volume is a substantially closed volume.
  • the end portions 16, 18 and the main portion of the envelope are formed of reinforced fabrics and therefore have a semi-rigid character.
  • this reinforcement is of course advantageous in terms of strength and protection of the ends of gliding machines to be received in the cover.
  • the semi-rigid nature of these portions have the further advantage that the shape of the folded cover, as shown in Figure 2 is relatively stable and forms a kind of box inside which it is easy to fold the rest of the envelope.
  • folding it is of course not necessary that this folding be done methodically or according to predefined diagrams: the envelope can be simply "stuffed” inside the reduced volume . Note however that in this process, the envelope does not need to be turned on itself in the manner of a thermowell.
  • the assembly formed by the main portion 20 and the second end portion 18 delimits by itself a closed cavity on one side and in which the folding section of the flexible envelope can be progressively piled up, until the first end portion 16 is found near the main portion 20. It can then be fastened together by means of the closure 26, the first end portion 16 thus closing the foldable section of the envelope 14 inside the reduced volume in the manner of a lid.
  • the cover has a resealable opening to allow the introduction of the sports item or articles.
  • this opening is arranged in the foldable section of the tubular envelope 14, in the form of a longitudinal slot which is closed by a slide fastener 32.
  • Other embodiments may be envisaged, in particular providing an opening having another shape, or providing other means of closure.
  • the opening is arranged partly or wholly in one of the end portions 16, 18 and / or in the main portion 20.
  • the cover comprises a carrying strap which is attached at two points of the folding section of the envelope, so that the strap 34 is also intended to be folded and contained within the reduced volume when the cover is in folded configuration.
  • the cover has, in cross section, a polygonal shape, in this case a substantially rectangular shape.
  • a polygonal shape in this case a substantially rectangular shape.
  • any other form is conceivable.
  • the main portion 20 and the second end 18 of the envelope are substantially in the same manner as in the first embodiment, namely in the form of two semi-rigid portions that are not susceptible to be separated from each other.
  • the first end portion 16 comprises on the one hand a transverse wall 36, and on the other hand a tubular wall element 38 which, in the folded configuration of the cover, is intended to engage by longitudinal sliding inside the main portion, so that both ends and the main portion define the reduced volume as shown in Figure 4.
  • the sectional dimensions of the first end 16 are slightly smaller than the dimensions in section of the main portion 20 in which it fits.
  • the cover always has the tubular side wall section 14 which extends from the first end 16 to the main portion 20 and which is intended to be received within the reduced volume.
  • the walls 36, 38 of the first end portion 16 form a concave assembly similar to the concave assembly formed by the main portion 20 bonded to the second end portion 18.
  • the fastening means that maintain the first end 16 attached to the main portion 20 are made in the form of self-gripping strips 40, 42 complementary (known for example under the brand Velcro). Other means may be used, such as bands with snaps.
  • FIG. 6 illustrates a variant of the first embodiment of the invention, in which the second end portion 18 is not permanently integral with the main portion 20 but, on the contrary, is constructed in a manner that is perfectly analogous to the first end portion 16.
  • the main portion 20 is substantially in the middle of the cover in the longitudinal direction when it is in unfolded position.
  • the attachment means of the second end 18 consist of a slide fastener identical to that 26 which allows the attachment of the first end portion 16.
  • the two end portions 16, 18 and their attachment means 26 are substantially identical. However one could for example provide that one of the end portions is constructed as in the first embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, and that the other end portion is constructed according to the principle of the embodiment of FIGS. to 5. Similarly, all types of attachment means may be provided, possibly different for the two end portions.
  • At least one of the end portions or of the main portion to be partially or completely made of rigid material, for example of molded plastics material.
  • This possibly rigid or semi-rigid nature of certain parts of the cover does not prevent that the cover can be considered as being essentially flexible insofar as the greater part of the lateral tubular wall 14 of the envelope is well flexible, so that it can be folded easily.
  • these main or end portions comprise cushioning materials such as foam, to better protect the sports articles or articles contained in the cover.
  • portions 16, 18, 20 of the cover which define the reduced volume are also portions of the envelope which delimit the compartment in the cover in which the sport article is received. These portions therefore have a dual function, one when the cover is unfolded and the other when folded. There is therefore an optimal use of the material, which favors the gains of weight and costs.
  • the folded cover is in a particularly compact form, easy to store.

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The cover (10) has an envelope with a tubular wall (14) and two opposite longitudinal end portions (16, 18), to receive a sport article. A zip fastener (32) and two self-adhesive bands fasten the portion (16) with a main portion (20) of the envelope in a folded configuration in which the portions (16, 20) define a reduced volume in the cover. The portions are made of semi-rigid material and are provided with foam.

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L'invention se rapporte au domaine des housses pour le transport et ou la protection des articles de sport allongés.The invention relates to the field of covers for the transport and or the protection of elongated sports articles.

Les articles de sport dont il est question ici seront par exemple des engins de glisse tels que les skis, les planches de ski nautique, les planches de surf d'eau ou les planches de surf des neiges. Ces engins mesurent généralement entre 120 et 200 centimètres.The sporting articles in question here will for example be gliding machines such as skis, water ski boards, water surf boards or snowboards. These machines generally measure between 120 and 200 centimeters.

Ces articles, sont donc souvent encombrants et peu faciles à manipuler, d'autant plus s'ils vont par paires (comme les skis), ou si l'on veut en transporter plusieurs à la fois. Il y a aussi intérêt à les protéger contre les rayures, les salissures, l'eau, le gel, etc...These items are often bulky and not easy to handle, especially if they go in pairs (like skis), or if you want to carry several at a time. There is also interest in protecting them against scratches, soiling, water, frost, etc ...

Il a déjà été proposé des housses essentiellement rigides constituée généralement d'un étui en matière plastique. L'étui est éventuellement composé des deux éléments tubulaires fermés à une extrémité et ouverts à l'autre, les deux éléments étant destinées à s'emboîter l'un dans l'autre. L'étui peut aussi être divisé en deux selon un plan longitudinal, les deux éléments étant alors éventuellement articulés autour d'un axe longitudinal comme un étui d'instrument de musique. Cependant, les housses essentiellement rigides sont relativement lourdes mais elles sont surtout particulièrement encombrantes, y compris lorsqu'ils sont inutilisées.It has already been proposed essentially rigid covers generally consisting of a plastic case. The case is optionally composed of two tubular elements closed at one end and open to each other, the two elements being intended to fit one into the other. The case can also be divided in two along a longitudinal plane, the two elements then possibly being articulated around a longitudinal axis such as a musical instrument case. However, the essentially rigid covers are relatively heavy but they are particularly particularly bulky, including when not in use.

En effet, les housses ne sont véritablement nécessaires que pendant le transport, même si elles peuvent aussi être utilisées pour le stockage. Bien souvent, les articles sont stockés en dehors de la housse, ne serait-ce que pour leur permettre de sécher convenablement. Aussi, la housse n'est alors pas utilisée et il apparaît alors utile qu'elle occupe le moins de place possible.Indeed, the covers are really necessary only during transport, even if they can also be used for storage. Often items are stored outside the cover, if only to allow them to dry properly. Also, the cover is not used and it appears useful that it occupies the least possible space.

Pour cette raison, ainsi que pour des raisons de coût, les housses essentiellement souples, en toiles, sont les plus répandues. Lorsqu'elles ne sont pas utilisées, elles sont généralement repliées au mieux possible et rangées. Très souvent, ce pliage n'est pas très facile, du fait que les housses sont généralement faites de toiles synthétiques relativement épaisses et glissantes, et les housses tendent à se déplier toutes seules. Au final, la housse occupe donc un volume non négligeable.For this reason, as well as for cost reasons, the essentially flexible covers, in canvas, are the most widespread. When not in use, they are usually folded as best as possible and stored. Very often, this folding is not very easy, because the covers are generally made of relatively thick and slippery synthetic fabrics, and the covers tend to unfold themselves. In the end, the cover occupies a significant volume.

L'invention a donc pour but de proposer une nouvelle conception d'une housse essentiellement souple qui permette de stocker la housse de manière la plus aisée possible lorsqu'elle n'est pas utilisée, la housse présentant alors un encombrement minimal.The invention therefore aims to propose a new design of an essentially flexible cover that allows to store the cover as easily as possible when not in use, the cover then having a minimal footprint.

Dans ce but, l'invention propose une housse essentiellement souple pour un article de sport allongé, du type comportant une enveloppe qui est destinée à former un compartiment de taille suffisante pour recevoir l'article de sport, du type dans lequel l'enveloppe comporte une paroi tubulaire continue et une première et une seconde portion d'extrémité longitudinale opposées, caractérisée en ce que la housse comporte des moyens d'attache qui permettent d'attacher la première portion d'extrémité avec une portion principale de l'enveloppe dans une configuration repliée dans laquelle elles délimitent entre elles un volume réduit, et en ce que, dans cette configuration repliée, la partie de la paroi tubulaire de l'enveloppe qui s'étend entre la portion principale et la première portion d'extrémité est repliée et contenue à l'intérieur du volume réduit délimité par la première portion d'extrémité et la portion principale.For this purpose, the invention provides an essentially flexible cover for an elongated sports article, of the type comprising an envelope which is intended to form a compartment of sufficient size to receive the sport article, of the type in which the envelope comprises a continuous tubular wall and a first and a second longitudinal end portion opposite, characterized in that the cover comprises attachment means which allow to attach the first end portion with a main portion of the casing in a folded configuration in which they delimit between them a reduced volume, and in that in this folded configuration, the portion of the tubular wall of the envelope which extends between the main portion and the first end portion are folded and contained within the reduced volume delimited by the first end portion and the main portion.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit, ainsi qu'à la vue des dessins annexés dans lesquels :

  • la figure 1 est une vue schématique en perspective d'une housse selon l'invention en configuration dépliée ;
  • la figure 2 est une vue schématique en perspective de la housse de la figure 1 en configuration repliée ;
  • la figure 3 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un deuxième mode de réalisation d'une housse selon l'invention, en configuration repliée ;
  • les figures 4 et 5 sont des vues très schématiques en coupe longitudinale de la housse de la figure 3, respectivement repliée et dépliée ;
  • la figure 6 est une vue schématique en perspective d'un troisième mode de réalisation d'une housse selon l'invention en configuration dépliée.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following detailed description, as well as on the following drawings:
  • Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a cover according to the invention in unfolded configuration;
  • Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of the cover of Figure 1 in folded configuration;
  • Figure 3 is a schematic perspective view of a second embodiment of a cover according to the invention, in folded configuration;
  • Figures 4 and 5 are very schematic longitudinal sectional views of the cover of Figure 3, respectively folded and unfolded;
  • Figure 6 is a schematic perspective view of a third embodiment of a cover according to the invention in unfolded configuration.

On a illustré aux figures 1 et 2 une housse 10 qui est conforme aux enseignements de l'invention et qui est par exemple destinée à transporter une paire de skis alpins. Cette housse, qui est essentiellement une housse souple, présente ainsi une forme tubulaire dont la longueur maximale est par exemple de l'ordre de 190 cm et dont les dimensions en section sont de l'ordre de 15 à 25 cm. Dans ce premier exemple illustré, la housse présente une section de forme ovale. Bien entendu, de multiples autres formes pourraient être envisagées.Figures 1 and 2 illustrate a cover 10 which is in accordance with the teachings of the invention and which is for example intended to carry a pair of alpine skis. This cover, which is essentially a flexible cover, thus has a tubular shape whose maximum length is for example of the order of 190 cm and whose sectional dimensions are of the order of 15 to 25 cm. In this first illustrated example, the cover has an oval section. Of course, many other forms could be considered.

La housse 10 comporte ainsi une enveloppe réalisée essentiellement en tissus synthétiques, cette enveloppe comportant un paroi latérale tubulaire 14 qui est refermée par une première portion d'extrémité longitudinale 16 et par une seconde portion d'extrémité longitudinale 18 opposée à la première.The cover 10 thus comprises an envelope made essentially of synthetic fabrics, this envelope comprising a tubular side wall 14 which is closed by a first longitudinal end portion 16 and a second longitudinal end portion 18 opposite to the first.

Dans ce premier exemple de réalisation de l'invention, la seconde portion d'extrémité 18 de l'enveloppe (celle en arrière plan sur les figures) est directement accolée à une portion principale 20 de l'enveloppe, qui est en l'occurrence formée d'un tronçon terminal de la paroi latérale 14 de l'enveloppe, et qui est ici munie d'une poignée de préhension 22. Dans l'exemple illustré, cette portion principale 20 ne mesure que quelques centimètres de long, par exemple entre 5 et 15 cm, et elle est délimitée longitudinalement vers l'extérieur par une paroi transversale formant la seconde portion d'extrémité 18, et, vers l'intérieur, par un bord interne le long duquel est monté un ruban denté 24 d'une fermeture à glissière 26. L'autre ruban denté 28 de ladite fermeture à glissière 26 est agencé à proximité de la première portion d'extrémité 16, laquelle est ici simplement formée d'une paroi transversale. Le second ruban denté 28 est donc agencé sensiblement le long du bord d'intersection de la paroi latérale tubulaire 14 avec la paroi transversale formant la première portion d'extrémité 16.In this first embodiment of the invention, the second end portion 18 of the envelope (that in the background in the figures) is directly contiguous to a main portion 20 of the envelope, which is in this case formed of a terminal portion of the side wall 14 of the casing, and which is here provided with a gripping handle 22. In the illustrated example, this main portion 20 is only a few centimeters long, for example between 5 and 15 cm, and is bounded longitudinally outwards by a transverse wall forming the second end portion 18, and inwardly by an inner edge along which is mounted a toothed ribbon 24 of a The other toothed strip 28 of said slide fastener 26 is arranged near the first end portion 16, which is here simply formed of a transverse wall. The second toothed strip 28 is thus arranged substantially along the intersection edge of the tubular side wall 14 with the transverse wall forming the first end portion 16.

Comme on le voit à la figure 1, lorsque la housse est en configuration dépliée, la majeure partie de la longueur de la housse est donc formée par le tronçon de la partie latérale tubulaire 14 qui s'étend entre les deux rubans dentés 24, 28. Ce tronçon est de préférence constitué avec des matériaux souples tel que des tissus. Cette paroi tubulaire peut être composée de plusieurs panneaux assemblés entre eux.As can be seen in FIG. 1, when the cover is in unfolded configuration, the majority of the length of the cover is thus formed by the section of the tubular lateral part 14 which extends between the two toothed ribbons 24, 28 This section is preferably made with soft materials such as fabrics. This tubular wall may be composed of several panels assembled together.

Selon l'invention, les rubans dentés 26, 28 sont destinés à êtres assemblés l'un à l'autre selon la technique bien connue des fermetures à glissière, notamment à l'aide d'un curseur 30. Ce faisant, une fois assemblées l'une à la l'autre, la première portion d'extrémité 16 et la seconde portion d'extrémité 18 ne sont plus séparées que par la longueur de la portion principale 20, de sorte qu'elles délimitent entre elles un volume interne réduit. Selon l'invention, le tronçon de paroi tubulaire 14 de l'enveloppe qui s'étend entre la première portion d'extrémité 16 et la portion principale 20 est prévu pour être replié sur lui-même et pour être contenu à l'intérieur du volume réduit. Dans ce premier exemple, la fermeture à glissière 26 s'étend le long d'un parcours fermé autour de la circonférence de la paroi tubulaire 14, de telle sorte que, une fois fermée, le volume réduit est un volume sensiblement fermé.According to the invention, the toothed ribbons 26, 28 are intended to be assembled to one another according to the well-known technique of zippers, in particular with the aid of a slider 30. In doing so, once assembled the one to the other, the first end portion 16 and the second end portion 18 are separated only by the length of the main portion 20, so that they delimit between them a reduced internal volume . According to the invention, the tubular wall section 14 of the envelope which extends between the first end portion 16 and the main portion 20 is intended to be folded over and contained within the reduced volume. In this first example, the zipper 26 extends along a closed path around the circumference of the tubular wall 14, so that when closed, the reduced volume is a substantially closed volume.

Dans le premier mode de réalisation illustré sur les figures 1 et 2, les portions d'extrémité 16, 18 et la portion principale de l'enveloppe sont formés de tissus renforcés et présentent de ce fait un caractère semi-rigide. Bien que non obligatoire, ce renforcement est bien entendu avantageux en termes de solidité et de protection des extrémités des engins de glisse destinés à être reçus dans la housse. Le caractère semi-rigide de ces portions présentent en outre l'avantage que la forme de la housse repliée, telle qu'illustrée à la figure 2 est relativement stable et qu'elle forme une sorte de boîte à l'intérieur de laquelle il est facile de replier le reste de l'enveloppe. Lorsqu'il est ici question de « replier », il n'est bien entendu pas nécessaire que ce pliage soit fait de manière méthodique ou selon des schémas prédéfinis : l'enveloppe peut être tout simplement « bourrée » à l'intérieur du volume réduit. On notera cependant que, dans ce processus, l'enveloppe n'a pas besoin d'être retournée sur elle-même à la manière d'un doigt de gant.In the first embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 and 2, the end portions 16, 18 and the main portion of the envelope are formed of reinforced fabrics and therefore have a semi-rigid character. Although not mandatory, this reinforcement is of course advantageous in terms of strength and protection of the ends of gliding machines to be received in the cover. The semi-rigid nature of these portions have the further advantage that the shape of the folded cover, as shown in Figure 2 is relatively stable and forms a kind of box inside which it is easy to fold the rest of the envelope. When it is a question here of "folding", it is of course not necessary that this folding be done methodically or according to predefined diagrams: the envelope can be simply "stuffed" inside the reduced volume . Note however that in this process, the envelope does not need to be turned on itself in the manner of a thermowell.

Dans la pratique, on note que l'ensemble formé par la portion principale 20 et la seconde portion d'extrémité 18 délimite à lui seul une cavité fermée sur un côté et dans laquelle on peut progressivement entasser le tronçon repliable de l'enveloppe souple, jusqu'à ce que la première portion d'extrémité 16 se retrouve à proximité de la portion principale 20. On peut alors les attacher ensemble au moyen de la fermeture 26, la première portion d'extrémité 16 refermant ainsi le tronçon repliable de l'enveloppe 14 à l'intérieur du volume réduit à la manière d'un couvercle.In practice, it should be noted that the assembly formed by the main portion 20 and the second end portion 18 delimits by itself a closed cavity on one side and in which the folding section of the flexible envelope can be progressively piled up, until the first end portion 16 is found near the main portion 20. It can then be fastened together by means of the closure 26, the first end portion 16 thus closing the foldable section of the envelope 14 inside the reduced volume in the manner of a lid.

Bien entendu, la housse comporte une ouverture refermable pour permettre l'introduction du ou des articles de sports. Dans l'exemple illustré, cette ouverture est aménagée dans le tronçon repliable de l'enveloppe tubulaire 14, sous la forme d'une fente longitudinale qui est refermée par une fermeture à glissière 32. D'autres modes de réalisation peuvent être envisagées, notamment en prévoyant une ouverture ayant une autre forme, ou en prévoyant d'autres moyens de fermeture. De même, on pourrait aussi envisager que l'ouverture soit agencée en partie ou en totalité dans l'une des portions d'extrémité 16, 18 et/ou dans la portion principale 20.Of course, the cover has a resealable opening to allow the introduction of the sports item or articles. In the illustrated example, this opening is arranged in the foldable section of the tubular envelope 14, in the form of a longitudinal slot which is closed by a slide fastener 32. Other embodiments may be envisaged, in particular providing an opening having another shape, or providing other means of closure. Similarly, we could also consider that the opening is arranged partly or wholly in one of the end portions 16, 18 and / or in the main portion 20.

Dans l'exemple illustré, la housse comporte une sangle de portage qui est attachée en deux points du tronçon repliable de l'enveloppe, de telle sorte que la sangle 34 est elle aussi destinée à être repliée et contenue à l'intérieur du volume réduit lorsque la housse est en configuration repliée.In the illustrated example, the cover comprises a carrying strap which is attached at two points of the folding section of the envelope, so that the strap 34 is also intended to be folded and contained within the reduced volume when the cover is in folded configuration.

Dans le deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention qui est illustré sur les figures 3 à 5, on remarque tout d'abord que la housse présente, en section transversale, une forme polygonale, en l'occurrence une forme sensiblement rectangulaire. Bien entendu, tout autre forme est envisageable.In the second embodiment of the invention, which is illustrated in FIGS. 3 to 5, it is firstly noted that the cover has, in cross section, a polygonal shape, in this case a substantially rectangular shape. Of course, any other form is conceivable.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, la portion principale 20 et la seconde extrémité 18 de l'enveloppe se présentent sensiblement de la même manière que dans le premier mode de réalisation, à savoir sous la forme de deux portions semi-rigides qui ne sont pas susceptibles d'être séparées l'une de l'autre.In this embodiment, the main portion 20 and the second end 18 of the envelope are substantially in the same manner as in the first embodiment, namely in the form of two semi-rigid portions that are not susceptible to be separated from each other.

En revanche, la première portion d'extrémité 16 comporte d'une part une paroi transversale 36, et d'autre part un élément de paroi tubulaire 38 qui, en configuration repliée de la housse, est destiné à venir s'engager par coulissement longitudinal à l'intérieur de la portion principale, pour que les deux extrémités et la portion principale définissent le volume réduit tel qu'illustré à la figure 4. De ce fait, les dimensions en section de la première extrémité 16 sont un peu inférieures aux dimensions en section de la portion principale 20 dans laquelle elle s'emboîte. Bien entendu, la housse comporte toujours le tronçon de paroi latérale tubulaire 14 qui s'étend de la première extrémité 16 jusqu'à la portion principale 20 et qui est destiné à être reçue à l'intérieur du volume réduit. Les parois 36, 38 de la première portion d'extrémité 16 forment un ensemble concave analogue à l'ensemble concave formé par la portion principale 20 liée à la seconde portion d'extrémité 18.On the other hand, the first end portion 16 comprises on the one hand a transverse wall 36, and on the other hand a tubular wall element 38 which, in the folded configuration of the cover, is intended to engage by longitudinal sliding inside the main portion, so that both ends and the main portion define the reduced volume as shown in Figure 4. As a result, the sectional dimensions of the first end 16 are slightly smaller than the dimensions in section of the main portion 20 in which it fits. Of course, the cover always has the tubular side wall section 14 which extends from the first end 16 to the main portion 20 and which is intended to be received within the reduced volume. The walls 36, 38 of the first end portion 16 form a concave assembly similar to the concave assembly formed by the main portion 20 bonded to the second end portion 18.

Dans ce deuxième exemple de réalisation, les moyens d'attache qui permettent de maintenir la première extrémité 16 attachée à la portion principale 20 sont réalisés sous la forme de bandes auto-aggripantes 40, 42 complémentaires (connues par exemple sous la marque Velcro). D'autres moyens pourront être utilisés, comme par exemple des bandes munies de boutons-pression.In this second embodiment, the fastening means that maintain the first end 16 attached to the main portion 20 are made in the form of self-gripping strips 40, 42 complementary (known for example under the brand Velcro). Other means may be used, such as bands with snaps.

A la figure 6, on a illustré une variante du premier mode de réalisation de l'invention, où la seconde portion d'extrémité 18 n'est pas définitivement solidaire de la portion principale 20 mais, au contraire, construite de manière parfaitement analogue à la première portion d'extrémité 16. Ainsi, la seconde portion d'extrémité 18 et elle aussi reliée à la portion principale 20 par un tronçon de paroi tubulaire souple et comporte elle aussi des moyens d'attache qui permettent de l'accrocher sur la portion principale dans une configuration repliée dans laquelle le tronçon de paroi tubulaire correspondant est replié à l'intérieur de volume réduit ainsi défini.FIG. 6 illustrates a variant of the first embodiment of the invention, in which the second end portion 18 is not permanently integral with the main portion 20 but, on the contrary, is constructed in a manner that is perfectly analogous to the first end portion 16. Thus, the second end portion 18 and also connected to the main portion 20 by a flexible tubular wall section and also has attachment means that allow to hang on the main portion in a folded configuration in which the corresponding tubular wall section is folded inside reduced volume thus defined.

Avec cet agencement, la portion principale 20 se trouve sensiblement au milieu de la housse selon la direction longitudinale lorsqu'elle est en positon dépliée. Dans l'exemple illustré, les moyens d'attache de la seconde extrémité 18 sont constitués d'une fermeture à glissière identique à celle 26 qui permet l'accrochage de la première portion d'extrémité 16.With this arrangement, the main portion 20 is substantially in the middle of the cover in the longitudinal direction when it is in unfolded position. In the example illustrated, the attachment means of the second end 18 consist of a slide fastener identical to that 26 which allows the attachment of the first end portion 16.

Dans ce mode de réalisation, les deux portions d'extrémité 16, 18 et leurs moyens d'attache 26 sont sensiblement identiques. Cependant on pourrait par exemple prévoir qu'une des portions d'extrémités soit construite comme dans le premier mode de réalisation des figures 1 et 2, et que l'autre portion d'extrémité soit construite selon le principe du mode de réalisation des figures 3 à 5. De même, tous types de moyens d'attache peuvent être prévus, éventuellement différents pour les deux portions d'extrémité.In this embodiment, the two end portions 16, 18 and their attachment means 26 are substantially identical. However one could for example provide that one of the end portions is constructed as in the first embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, and that the other end portion is constructed according to the principle of the embodiment of FIGS. to 5. Similarly, all types of attachment means may be provided, possibly different for the two end portions.

Dans chacun des modes de réalisation décrits ci-dessus, on pourrait prévoir que l'une au moins des portions d'extrémités ou de la portion principale soit partiellement ou complètement réalisée en matériau rigide, par exemple en matière plastique moulée. Ce caractère éventuellement rigide ou semi-rigide de certaines parties de la housse n'empêche pas qu'on puisse considérer la housse comme étant essentiellement souple dans la mesure où la plus grande partie de la paroi tubulaire latérale 14 de l'enveloppe est elle bien souple, de manière à pouvoir être repliée facilement. On peut aussi prévoir que ces portions principale ou d'extrémité comportent des matériaux de rembourrage tels que de la mousse, pour protéger au mieux le ou les articles de sports contenus dans la housse.In each of the embodiments described above, provision could be made for at least one of the end portions or of the main portion to be partially or completely made of rigid material, for example of molded plastics material. This possibly rigid or semi-rigid nature of certain parts of the cover does not prevent that the cover can be considered as being essentially flexible insofar as the greater part of the lateral tubular wall 14 of the envelope is well flexible, so that it can be folded easily. It can also be provided that these main or end portions comprise cushioning materials such as foam, to better protect the sports articles or articles contained in the cover.

On remarque par ailleurs que les portions 16, 18, 20 de la housse qui délimitent le volume réduit sont aussi des portions de l'enveloppe qui délimitent le compartiment dans la housse dans lequel l'article de sport est reçu. Ces portions ont donc une double fonction, l'une lorsque la housse est dépliée et l'autre lorsqu'elle est repliée. Il y a donc une utilisation optimale de la matière, ce qui favorise les gains de poids et de coûts.Note also that the portions 16, 18, 20 of the cover which define the reduced volume are also portions of the envelope which delimit the compartment in the cover in which the sport article is received. These portions therefore have a dual function, one when the cover is unfolded and the other when folded. There is therefore an optimal use of the material, which favors the gains of weight and costs.

De même, on a ici illustré le cas où la housse ne comporte qu'une seule enveloppe délimitant un seul compartiment. On peut cependant imaginer d'appliquer l'invention au cas d'une housse comportant plusieurs compartiments.Similarly, here is illustrated the case where the cover has only one envelope delimiting a single compartment. However, it is conceivable to apply the invention to the case of a cover with several compartments.

Dans tous les cas, la housse repliée se présente sous une forme particulièrement compacte, facile à ranger.In all cases, the folded cover is in a particularly compact form, easy to store.

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Housse essentiellement souple pour un article de sport allongé, du type comportant une enveloppe qui est destinée à former un compartiment de taille suffisante pour recevoir l'article de sport, du type dans lequel l'enveloppe comporte une paroi tubulaire continue (14) et une première (16) et une seconde (18) portion d'extrémité longitudinale opposées,
caractérisée en ce que la housse comporte des moyens d'attache (26, 40, 42) qui permettent d'attacher la première portion d'extrémité (16) avec une portion principale (20) de l'enveloppe dans une configuration repliée dans laquelle elles délimitent entre elles un volume réduit, et en ce que, dans cette configuration repliée, la partie de la paroi tubulaire (14) de l'enveloppe qui s'étend entre la portion principale (20) et la première portion d'extrémité (16) est repliée et contenue à l'intérieur du volume réduit délimité par la première portion d'extrémité (16) et la portion principale (20).An essentially flexible cover for an elongated sport article, of the type comprising an envelope which is intended to form a compartment of sufficient size to receive the sports article, of the type in which the envelope comprises a continuous tubular wall (14) and a first (16) and second (18) opposed longitudinal end portions,
characterized in that the cover comprises attachment means (26, 40, 42) for attaching the first end portion (16) with a main portion (20) of the envelope in a folded configuration in which they delimit between them a reduced volume, and in that , in this folded configuration, the portion of the tubular wall (14) of the envelope which extends between the main portion (20) and the first end portion ( 16) is folded and contained within the reduced volume delimited by the first end portion (16) and the main portion (20). Housse selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que la portion principale (20) de l'enveloppe comporte un tronçon de la paroi latérale tubulaire (14) de l'enveloppe.Cover according to claim 1, characterized in that the main portion (20) of the envelope comprises a section of the tubular side wall (14) of the envelope. Housse selon la revendication 2, caractérisée en ce que la portion principale (20) de l'enveloppe est liée de façon permanente à la seconde portion d'extrémité longitudinale (18) de la housse.Cover according to claim 2, characterized in that the main portion (20) of the envelope is permanently bonded to the second longitudinal end portion (18) of the cover. Housse selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que la housse comporte des moyens d'attache (26, 40, 42) qui permettent d'attacher la seconde portion d'extrémité (18) avec la portion principale (20) de l'enveloppe dans une configuration repliée dans laquelle elles délimitent entre elles un volume réduit, et en ce que, dans cette configuration repliée, la partie de la paroi tubulaire de l'enveloppe qui s'étend entre la portion principale (20) et la seconde portion d'extrémité (18) est repliée et contenue à l'intérieur du volume réduit délimité par la seconde portion d'extrémité (18) et la portion principale (20).Cover according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover comprises fastening means (26, 40, 42) for attaching the second end portion (18) to the main portion (20). ) of the envelope in a folded configuration in which they delimit between them a reduced volume, and in that in this folded configuration, the portion of the tubular wall of the envelope which extends between the main portion (20) and the second end portion (18) is folded and contained within the reduced volume delimited by the second end portion (18) and the main portion (20). Housse selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la portion d'extrémité (16, 18) comporte une paroi concave (36, 38) délimitant partiellement le volume réduit.Cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the end portion (16, 18) has a concave wall (36, 38) partially delimiting the reduced volume. Housse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisée en ce que la première (16) et/ou la seconde (18) portion d'extrémité est sensiblement plane.Cover according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the first (16) and / or the second (18) end portion is substantially flat. Housse selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la première (16) et/ou la seconde (18) portion d'extrémité présente une forme concave.Cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first (16) and / or the second (18) end portion has a concave shape. Housse selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la portion principale (20) et/ou la première (16) et/ou la seconde (20) portion d'extrémité est rigide ou semi-rigide.Cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the main portion (20) and / or the first (16) and / or the second (20) end portion is rigid or semi-rigid. Housse selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la paroi tubulaire (14) de l'enveloppe est souple.Cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular wall (14) of the envelope is flexible. Housse selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'attache comportent une fermeture à glissière (26) dont les deux rubans (24, 28) sont solidaires chacun d'une des portions à attacher.Cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening means comprise a zipper (26), the two ribbons (24, 28) are integral each of one of the portions to be attached. Housse selon la revendication 10, caractérisée en ce que la fermeture à glissière forme un contour fermé.Cover according to claim 10, characterized in that the zipper forms a closed contour. Housse selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'attache comportent des bandes auto-aggripantes (40, 42).Cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the attachment means comprise self-gripping strips (40, 42). Housse selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que la paroi latérale tubulaire (14) comporte une ouverture refermable (32) pour l'accès au compartiment destiné à recevoir l'article de sport.Cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tubular side wall (14) comprises a resealable opening (32) for access to the compartment intended to receive the sports article. Housse selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 12, caractérisée en ce que l'une au moins des portions d'extrémité (16, 18) ou de la portion principale (20) comporte une ouverture refermable pour l'accès au compartiment destiné à recevoir l'article de sport.Cover according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that at least one of the end portions (16, 18) or the main portion (20) comprises a reclosable opening for access to the compartment intended to receive the sport article. Housse selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce que l'une ou l'autre des portions d'extrémité (16, 18) est reçue au moins partiellement à l'intérieur de la portion principale.Cover according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that one or the other of the end portions (16, 18) is received at least partially within the main portion.
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