FR3016780A1 - BAG COMPRISING A STORAGE COMPARTMENT EQUIPPED WITH A PORTAGE SYSTEM - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a bag comprising a storage compartment equipped with a carrying system having a strap (11) and a protective element (18) intended to be placed in abutment on the wearer's shoulder, said compartment having at least a sheath (12) in which at least one portion (13, 14) of the strap (11) is slidably mounted, said strap having two free ends (20, 21), the carrying system comprising a rotating association device the protection element (18) between said free ends.

Description

The invention relates to a bag comprising a storage compartment equipped with a carrying system having a strap. Bags are known whose carrying system comprises one or more straps that are arranged to be able to present different carrying configurations, including backpack and satchel, to make the bag suitable for several uses. In particular, some bags comprise a strap that is slidable relative to the storage compartment to move from one carrying configuration to another without loss of time, said passage being made reversibly by simply pulling said strap. To do this, for example document DE-10 055 165 discloses a bag comprising a storage compartment, each of the side walls is equipped with a sleeve in which is slidably mounted a carrying strap. In particular, the strap is slidably mounted in the sleeves having an upper portion which extends above an upper wall of the compartment and two lower portions which are fixed by a rivet on the top of the inner wall of said compartment. The strap is arranged to present, by traction on said strap, a carrying configuration bag in which the upper portion is deployed opposite the upper wall and the lower portions are pressed on the inner wall, and a carrying configuration in a backpack in which the upper portion is pressed against the upper wall and the lower portions are deployed facing the inner wall.

However, this bag is not entirely satisfactory in that the strap presents twisting risks, especially when moving from one configuration to another, which makes it more difficult to grip the strap and can constrain its sliding in the sleeves. , which can go as far as inducing a locking of said strap between said configurations. To avoid the risk of twisting, it is known to equip the ends of the carrying straps with rotating attachment means to the storage compartment, such as hooks or carabiners which are associated in rotation to a loop respectively fixed on a wall said compartment. However, this solution is not conceivable for a carrying strap slidably mounted on the storage compartment insofar as it does not allow the unscrewing strap portions of which no end has a point of attachment to the compartment. The invention aims to improve the prior art by proposing in particular a bag comprising a carrying system having a sliding strap which is arranged to be able to pass reversibly from one carrying configuration to another simply and quickly, in particular by reducing the risk of twisting said strap.

For this purpose, the invention proposes a bag comprising a storage compartment equipped with a carrying system having a strap and a protective element intended to be placed in abutment on the shoulder of the wearer, said compartment having at least one sheath wherein at least a portion of the strap is slidably mounted, said strap having two free ends, said carrying system comprising a rotational association device of the protection member between said free ends. Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the description which follows, made with reference to the appended figures, in which: FIG. 1 is a representation of a bag in an external view according to one embodiment of the invention; , said bag being in a shoulder bag configuration; FIGS. 2 schematically represent a bag in an interior view according to an embodiment of the invention, respectively in a shoulder bag configuration (FIG. 2a), during the passage in a backpack carrying configuration (FIG. 2b) and in FIG. Backpack carrying configuration (Figure 2c); FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the protection element of the carrying system of the bag of FIG. 1, showing the rotation of said element with respect to the strap of said system; FIGS. 4 are exploded views of a device for rotating the protection element on the strap together, each showing a lateral endpiece of said element and a member intended for mounting an end of the strap, said member being equipped respectively with an attachment bar (Figure 4a) and an adjusting loop (Figure 4b).

In connection with these figures, there is described below a bag arranged to present several carrying configurations, including a bag carrying configuration and a backpack carrying bag. The bag comprises a storage compartment which has an inner wall 1, an outer wall 2, an upper wall 3, a bottom wall 4 and two side walls 5. In Figures 1 and 2, the upper wall 3 comprises a handle 6 of carrying in a briefcase. In known manner, the bag comprises an access opening to the storage compartment, said opening being for example arranged at the top wall 3. The opening may be provided directly on at least a portion of the length of the upper wall 3 being equipped with a zipper system.

According to the embodiment shown, the opening is formed under the upper wall 3, so as to be covered by said upper wall when the storage compartment is closed.

In particular, the upper wall 3 comprises a longitudinal end hinged to the inner wall 1, and a free longitudinal end extended by a flap 7 which extends over a portion of the outer wall 2 in order to be fixed there by the carrier, for example by means of a reversible fastening system with snaps or self-gripping bands, when said carrier wishes to close the compartment. The opening may be equipped with a zipper system, the flap 7 covering said system for particularly aesthetic purposes.

Furthermore, the flap 7 may be provided with a pocket 7a, said flap being formed by two panels associated with each other and between which said pocket is defined. The flap 7 may comprise an opening 8 for access to the pocket 7a which is formed in one of the panels, said opening being able to be equipped with a reversible closure means, such as a slide fastener system 9.

To add rigidity to the storage compartment, the bag further comprises a plate 10, for example of thermoformed foam, said plate being disposed on the inner wall 1. Thus, when the bag is worn on the back, the plate 10 forms a back against which said back is in contact, which improves the comfort for the wearer. The storage compartment is equipped with a carrying system having a strap 11 arranged relative to said compartment to form a carrying shoulder strap or backpack carrying shoulder straps.

In particular, the strap 11 is slidably associated with the compartment in order to be able to go from one carrying configuration to another without any other manipulation than said sliding. For this purpose, the compartment has at least one sleeve 12 in which at least one portion 13, 14 of the strap 11 is slidably mounted. According to the embodiment shown, the storage compartment has two sleeves 12 in which is mounted respectively a portion 13, 14 of the strap 11. Each sleeve 12 is formed longitudinally in a side wall 5 of the compartment respectively having an upper opening 12a and a lower opening 12b through and between which the strap 11 extends.

In particular, the upper opening 12a of each sleeve 12 opens towards the side wall 5, the lower opening 12b of said sleeve opening towards the inner wall 1. The strap 11 is thus slidably mounted in the sleeves 12 forming two zones 15, 16 extending between the sliding portions of said strap, a first zone 15 opening through the upper openings 12a and a second zone 16 opening through the lower openings 12b. In connection with FIGS. 2, the strap 11 is unique and has no point of attachment to the storage compartment, the carrying system forming with said strap a closed loop, said strap being able to have a width of 50 mm. In addition, to improve the sliding of the strap 11 in the sleeves 12, said strap can be made with smooth surfaces. The strap 11 is arranged to be able to present a carrying configuration bag in which the first zone 15 is deployed above the upper wall 3 and the second zone 16 is pressed against the inner wall 1, and a carrying configuration in a backpack in which the two zones 15, 16 are deployed facing said inner wall, the passage from one configuration to the other being made by pulling at least one zone 15, 16 of strap to adjust the length said zones by sliding the portions 13, 14 of the strap 11 in the sleeves 12. Alternatively, the strap 11 may have two lower ends which are fixed for example on the inner wall 1 of the compartment using for example rivets, press-studs or by sewing, to form a first zone opening through the upper openings 12a and two inner zones opening respectively through a lower opening 12b. Thus, in a carrying configuration bag, the first zone is deployed above the upper wall 3, the two inner zones being pressed against the inner wall 1. In backpack carrying configuration, the inner zones are deployed in view of the inner wall 1 to each form a ramp of backpack, the first zone being pressed against the upper wall 3. The upper opening 12a of each sleeve 12 is disposed in the extension of the side wall 5, the opening bottom 12b of each sleeve 12 being inclined towards the inner wall 1. In the embodiment shown, the upper opening 12a extends horizontally on the side wall 5 and the lower opening 12b extends vertically along said wall lateral, so that said openings are perpendicular to each other.

Thus, in a carrying configuration bag (Figures 1 and 2a), the first zone 15 of the strap 11 is easily deployed above the upper wall 3. Similarly, the inclination of the lower openings 12b to the inner wall 1 allows the second zone 16 of the strap 11 to be disposed on said inner wall. In addition, the bag may be equipped with a stiffening bar which extends between the lower openings 12b to prevent bending of the inner wall 1 when said bag is carried in a bag. As regards the backpack carrying configuration (FIG. 2c), the inclination of the lower openings 12b towards the inner wall 1 allows the second strap zone 16 to unfold easily opposite said inner wall. In addition, the arrangement of the upper openings 12a in the extension of the side walls 5 creates a twisting of the first strap zone 15 at said openings when the wearer has said first zone facing the inner wall 1 to place it on its right shoulder, which makes it possible to block the sliding of the strap 11 and to maintain the strap zones 15, 16 in the backpack carrying configuration.

When changing from the carry-over configuration to the backpack carrying configuration (Figure 2b) or when changing from the backpack carrying configuration to the carrying configuration, the orientation of the openings 12a , 12b allows strap portions 13, 14 to slide in a straight manner, and thus without twisting, in the sleeves 12. In connection with Figure 2b, to go from the portage configuration bag to the configuration of carrying bag backing, the wearer must grasp and pull on the second strap area 16 to increase its length, which simultaneously results in decreasing the length of the first strap area 15 by sliding the portions 13, 14 of the strap 11 into the Thus, the wearer obtains the backpack carrying configuration when the lengths of the two strap zones 15, 16 are substantially identical.

To facilitate the gripping of the second zone 16, the inner wall 1 may comprise a recess 17 opposite which said second zone extends to form a means for gripping said second zone when it is pressed onto said wall in the carrying configuration in wallet. In relation with FIGS. 2, the recess 17 is formed on the plate 10 of the inner wall 1. Similarly, in order to pass from the backpack carrying configuration to the shoulder bag carrying configuration, the wearer must grasp and pulling on the first webbing zone 15 to drive the plating of the second webbing zone 16 against the inner wall 1 by sliding the strap portions 13, 14 in the sleeves 12. Thus, the wearer obtains the shoulder-carrying configuration when the second strap zone 16 is pressed against the inner wall 1.

The carrying system also comprises a protective element 18 which is intended to be placed in support on the shoulder of the wearer when the bag is in a shoulder bag configuration. The protective element 18 has a lining 19 which is advantageously made from a material with damping properties, for example based on foam, said element can also be equipped with anti-slip means, to improve the comfort of carrying a messenger bag .

The protective element 18 is integrated in the non-sliding bearing system relative to the strap 11, said element being disposed between the portions 13, 14 of said strap so as not to prevent the sliding of said strap of a configuration. to the other.

For this purpose, the strap 11 has two free ends 20, 21 between which the protective element 18 is mounted. In particular, to allow positioning of the protective element 18 bearing on the shoulder of the wearer, the free ends 20, 21 are formed in the first strap zone 15, extending between and opposite the upper openings 12a of the sleeves 12, said protective element being thus disposed between said upper openings. Advantageously, the first strap zone 15 is cut in two parts substantially of equal length, a portion 13, 14 extending over one of said parts, respectively.

In shoulder bag configuration, the protective element 18 is thus deployed above the upper wall 3 of the storage compartment and, in backpack carrying configuration, said protective element is deployed facing the wall 1. Advantageously, the strap 11 is continuous from one free end 20, 21 to the other, which allows the actuation of its sliding traction of any area of said strap or the element of protection 18, for example by gripping and / or under the effect of gravity.

In one embodiment, a second protection element may be integrated at the second zone of the strap 16. Advantageously, this second protection element may be similar to the first, in particular by being disposed between two free ends of the second zone 16. In 3016 780 9 backpack carrying configuration, the first and optional second protection elements can thus have a cushioning function against the chest of the wearer.

To reduce the risk of twisting of the strap 11, the carrying system comprises a device for rotating the association of the protective element 18 between the free ends 20, 21 of said strap. In particular, the relative rotation between the protection element 18 and the strap 11 makes it possible to prevent twisting of the first strap zone 15 in a shoulder-carrying configuration, which improves the wearing comfort, as well as portions 13, 14 which must slide in the sleeves 12, which facilitates the transition from one configuration to another. In connection with FIG. 3, the association device comprises two members 22, 23 mounted on a free end 20, 21 of the strap 11 respectively, the protection element 18 being equipped with two lateral end pieces 24, 25 of association in which respectively a member 22, 23 is rotatably mounted.

The members 22, 23 and the end pieces 24, 25 can be made from the same material advantageously having friction and impact resistance properties, for example based on plastic or metal. The end pieces 24, 25 may be fixedly associated, on either side of the lining 19 of the protection element 18, for example by means of rivets 26a 25 disposed in lugs 26b of said end pieces. The free ends 20, 21 may be fixed respectively to a member 22, 23 in a fixed or sliding manner. In connection with FIGS. 4, a member 22 (FIG. 4b) comprises a loop 27 in which is slidably mounted a first free end 20 of the strap in order to allow the length of said strap to be adjusted by pulling said free end.

The loop 27 can be formed in one piece by having sliding mounting slots of the strap 11. Alternatively, the loop 27 can be made in two parts respectively upper and lower, said upper part being mounted so that The two parts are held in position relative to one another by the strap 11 slidably mounted in slots of said parts. The other member 23 (FIG. 4a) can be made in one piece by presenting a bar 28 for fixing the second free end 21 of the strap 11. For this purpose, the second free end 21 is provided with a sleeve 29 in which the bar 28 is disposed. In particular, each member 22, 23 has a pin 30 which is fitted into an orifice 31 formed in each endpiece 24, 25, said interlock being arranged to allow the relative rotation of said pin with respect to said orifice. The pins 30 may each be made in one piece with respectively the member 22, 23 corresponding.

Thus, the rotation association device allows both the adjustment and disentangling of the strap 11 to facilitate its grip. During the movements of the carrier and / or the manipulation of the strap 11, each pin 30 can rotate in the corresponding orifice 31, thus limiting the risk of twisting of said strap between its free ends 20, 21, and in particular at the 25 portions 13, 14 sliding in the sleeves 12.

Claims (10)

REVENDICATIONS1. Bag comprising a storage compartment equipped with a carrying system having a strap (11) and a protective element (18) intended to be placed resting on the shoulder of the wearer, said compartment having at least one sleeve (12) wherein at least a portion (13, 14) of said strap is slidably mounted, said bag being characterized in that the strap (11) has two free ends (20, 21), the carrying system comprising a pairing device in rotation of the protection element (18) between said free ends. 2. Bag according to claim 1, characterized in that the association device comprises two members (22, 23) mounted respectively on a free end (20, 21) of the strap (11), the protective element (18) ) being equipped with two lateral ends (24, 25) of association in which respectively a member (22, 23) is rotatably mounted. 3. Bag according to claim 2, characterized in that at least one member (22) comprises a loop (27) in which is slidably mounted the free end (20) of the strap (11) to allow the adjustment of the length of said strap. 4. Bag according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that at least one member (23) has a bar (28) which is arranged in a sleeve (29) of the free end (21) of the strap (11). 5. Bag according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that each member (22, 23) has a pin (30) which is engaged in an orifice (31) provided in each endpiece (24, 25), said interlock being arranged to allow relative rotation of said pin with respect to said orifice. 6. Bag according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the storage compartment has two sleeves (12) in which is respectively a portion (13, 14) of the strap (11), the element of protection (18) being disposed between said portions. 7. Bag according to claim 6, characterized in that each sleeve (12) is formed respectively in a side wall (5) of the storage compartment, the strap (11) being arranged to be able to have a carrying configuration bag in which the protective element (18) is deployed above an upper wall (3) of the storage compartment, and a backpack carrying configuration, the passage from one configuration to the other being achieved by sliding the strap portions (13, 14) in the sleeves (12) obtained by pulling the strap (11). 8. Bag according to claim 7, characterized in that each sleeve (12) has an upper opening (12a) opening towards the side wall (5) and a lower opening (12b) opening towards an inner wall (1) of the compartment of storage, the protection element (18) being disposed between the upper openings (12a). 9. Bag according to claim 8, characterized in that the upper opening (12a) of each sleeve (12) is arranged in the extension of the side wall (5), the lower opening (12b) of each sleeve (12). ) being inclined towards the inner wall (1). 10. Bag according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the strap (11) is continuous from one free end (20, 21) to the other.