GB2526363A

GB2526363A - Reconfigurable support arrangement for supporting a lighting arrangement

Info

Publication number: GB2526363A
Application number: GB1409212.6A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Stuart James Ashe
Original assignee: CADOGAN TATE GROUP Ltd
Current assignee: CADOGAN TATE GROUP Ltd
Priority date: 2014-05-23
Filing date: 2014-05-23
Publication date: 2015-11-25
Also published as: GB201409212D0

Abstract

Lighting support 100 having first 110 and second 120 rotatably coupled planar frames, first frame 110 comprising vertical first 111 and second 112 struts connected at upper and lower regions by first 113 and second 114 cross members, second frame 120 having the same configuration of struts 121, 122 and cross members 123, 124. Frames 110, 120 are rotationally coupled about first / upper (130, figure 3) and second / lower pivots located along a rotational axis. Frames 110, 120 rotate between a first in-use configuration (figure 2) in which they extend along different planes, and a second storage configuration in which they extend along the same plane (possibly nested). Frames 110, 120 may have bracing members 125. Struts and cross members may be retractably extendable (e.g. telescopic). Support 100 may have elongate locking member (160, figure 5) for locking frames 110, 120 in orthogonal / perpendicular orientation. Wheels may be provided. A detachable lighting enclosure / bag having coupling straps and drawstring may be included.

Description

RECONFIGURABLE SUPPORT ARRANGMENT FOR SUPPORTING A LIGHTING

ARRANGEMENT

The present invention relates to a reconfigurable support arrangement for supporting a lighting arrangement and particularly, but not exclusively to a reconfigurable support S arrangement for supporting a chandelier.

Referring to figure 1 of the drawings, there is illustrated a known support frame 10 for supporting a lighting arrangement, such as a chandelier 20. The support frame 10 comprises rectangular frame sections 11, 12 which intersect each other at a central portion so that the chandelier 20 can be suspended from a central, upper crossed portion. The chandelier 20 is then secured to the support frame 10 using tethers 13, to minimise any swaying of the chandelier 20 as the support frame 10 is lifted and manoeuvred.

However, the support frame is a rigid, cumbersome arrangement which lacks versatility. For example, it is often difficult to manoeuvre a supported chandelier through a doorway with the results that the chandelier must be removed from the support frame and then separately carried through the doorway. Moreover, known support frames are not adaptable to suit a particular lighting arrangement.

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a reconfigurable support arrangement for supporting a lighting arrangement, the support arrangement comprising a first frame and a second frame rotatably coupled to the first frame, the first frame comprising a substantially planar frame having a first and second strut, orientated in use to extend substantially vertically, and a first and second cross-member which extend between the first and second strut at an upper and lower region thereof, respectively, the second frame comprising a substantially planar frame having a first and second strut, orientated in use to extend substantially vertically, and a first and second cross-member which extend between the first and second strut at an upper and lower region thereof, respectively, the second frame being rotatably coupled to the first frame about a first and second pivot, each pivot being disposed along a rotational axis of the support arrangement, the first pivot being arranged to rotatably couple the first cross-member of the first flame to the first cross-member of the second frame at the upper region of the support arrangement, the second pivot being arranged to rotatably couple the second cross-member of the first frame to the second cross-member of the second frame at the lower region of the support arrangement, such that the first and second frames can rotate relative to each other between a first configuration in which the first and second frames extend in substantially different planes for supporting a lighting arrangement within the first and second frame and a second configuration in which the first and second frame extend in substantially the same plane for storage.

Advantageously, the reconfigurable nature of the support arrangement provides for a more versatile support for lighting arrangements, since the support frames of the arrangement can be reconfigured to suit the environment and the lighting arrangement.

In an embodiment, the second frame is nested within the first frame.

In an embodiment, the first and second struts of the first frame are coupled together by the first and second cross-members at respective coupling points. The first frame further comprises bracing members disposed at the coupling points for bracing the first frame.

In an embodiment, the first and second struts of second frame are coupled together by the first and second cross-members at respective coupling points. The second frame further comprises bracing members disposed at the coupling points for bracing the second frame.

In an embodiment, the struts and cross-members of the first and second frames are retractably extendable so that the size of the first and second frames can be matched to suit the particular lighting arrangement.

In an embodiment, the support arrangement further comprises a locking member which is configured to lock the support arrangement in the first configuration. The locking member is preferably elongate and in use, is constrained to extend in a fixed orientation relative to the first frame, such as parallel to the second cross-member. Preferably, the locking member comprises a channel which is arranged to receive a portion of the second cross-member of the second frame. The channel preferably extends substantially across the locking member, such as transverse to a longitudinal axis thereof, such that the locking member is arranged to lock the first and second frame in a substantially orthogonal orientation.

In an embodiment, the locking member is retractably extendable so that the locking member may be sized in accordance with the size of the first and second frames.

In an embodiment, the locking member is preferably arranged to extend between bracing members disposed at the coupling points disposed at the lower region of the first frame.

In an embodiment, the first pivot is disposed at an upper region of the support frame and comprises an eyelet for coupling a lighting arrangement thereto, such that the lighting arrangement can be suspended within the first and second frame.

In an embodiment, the support arrangement further comprises a wheel, such as a castor wheel, disposed at an underside of the second cross-member of the first and second frame.

In an embodiment, the support arrangement further comprises an enclosure detachably coupled to the first and second support frames, for enclosing a lighting arrangement.

In an embodiment, the enclosure further comprises coupling means for coupling the enclosure to at least the first pivot and a plurality of coupling straps for coupling the enclosure to the first and second frames.

In an embodiment, the bag comprises at least one closable opening disposed at an upper region thereof and at least one further closable opening disposed at a lower region thereof. The enclosure may further comprise a tubular member disposed at the further closable opening, which comprises an inlet that preferably extends around the further closable opening. The tubular member is preferably reconfigurable between a first position in which an outlet of the member extends within the bag and a second position in which the outlet of the member extends outwardly of the bag.

In an embodiment, the enclosure further comprises a draw string which extends circumferentially around the bag at a central portion thereof, for adjusting the size of a waist region of the bag.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided an enclosure for use with a support arrangement for supporting a lighting arrangement, the enclosure comprising a bag and coupling means for coupling the bag to the support arrangement, the enclosure further comprising at least one closable opening disposed at an upper region of the bag for receiving a packing material into the bag, and at least one closable opening disposed at a lower region of the bag, for removing the packing material from within the bag.

In an embodiment, the enclosure further comprises a tubular member disposed at the further closable opening. The tubular member preferably comprises an inlet that extends around the further closable opening and the member is preferably reconfigurable between a first position in which an outlet of the member extends within the bag and a second position in which the outlet of the member extends outwardly of the bag.

Embodiments of the invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective view of a known support arrangement for a lighting arrangement; Figure 2 is a perspective view of a support arrangement for a lighting arrangement according to a first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a perspective view of the upper region of the support arrangement illustrated in figure 2;

S

Figure 4 is a perspective view of the lower region of the support arrangement illustrated in figure 2; Figure 5a is a perspective view of the locking member showing the first and second frames in an unlocked configuration; Figure Sb is a perspective view of the locking member showing the first and second frames in a locked configuration; Figure 6 is a perspective view of the support arrangement illustrated in figure 2, with the enclosure secured around the lighting arrangement; and, Figure 7 is a view of the closable opening disposed at the lower region of the enclosure.

Referring to figure 2 of the drawings, there is illustrated a reconfigurable support arrangement 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention for supporting a lighting arrangement, such as a chandelier 200. The support arrangement comprises a first and second frame 110, 120 which are rotatably coupled so that the support arrangement can be reconfigured between an operative configuration in which the support arrangement 100 is configured to support a chandelier 200, for example, and a storage configuration in which the support arrangement 100 is configured for storage.

The first frame 110 comprises a substantially planar, rectangular frame having a first and second strut 111, 112 which in use extend substantially vertically, and a first and second cross-member 113, 114 which couple together the first and second strut 111, 112 at an upper and lower region thereof, respectively. In an embodiment which is not illustrated, the first and second strut 111, 112 and first and second cross-members 113, 114 may be retractable extendable so that the size, namely the height and width, of the first frame 110 can be varied to best match the size of the lighting arrangement 200. For example, the struts 111, 112 (and similarly the cross-members 113, 114) may comprise separate strut (cross- member) sections (not shown) configured for telescopic movement. The strut (cross-member) sections (not shown) may further comprise locking means (not shown), for locking the relative extension of the strut (cross-section) sections (not shown) and thus the length of the respective strut 111, 112 (cross-member 113, 114). It is envisaged that the locking means (not shown) may comprise one or more protuberances (not shown) disposed on the strut (cross-member) sections (not shown) which are resiliently biased to locate within one of a plurality of apertures (not shown) disposed along a further strut (cross-member) section (not shown).

The first frame 111 further comprises a bracing member 115, which in the illustrated embodiment comprise a triangular plate (however, the skilled person will recognise that other shaped bracing members may also be used), rigidly coupled to the struts 111, 112 and the cross-members 113, 114 at either side of coupling points 116 between the struts 111, 112 and cross-members 113, 114, to increase the rigidity of the first frame 110. In this respect, the bracing members 115 extend across the corners of the frame 110 and define a slot 117 therebetween.

The second frame 120 similarly comprises a substantially planar, rectangular frame having a first and second strut 121, 122 which in use extend substantially vertically, and a first and second cross-member 123, 124 which couple together the first and second strut 121, 122 at an upper and lower region thereof, respectively. In an embodiment, the first and second strut 121, 122 and first and second cross-members 123, 124 of the second frame may be retractable extendable similar to the first frame 110, so that the size, namely the height and width, of the frame 120 can be varied to best match the size of the lighting arrangement 200. For example, the struts 121, 122 (and similarly the cross-members 123, 124) of the second frame 120 may comprise separate strut (cross-member) sections (not shown) configured for telescopic movement. The strut (cross-member) sections (not shown) may further comprise locking means (not shown), for locking the relative extension of the strut (cross-member) sections (not shown) and thus the length of the respective strut 121, 122 (cross-member 123, 124). It is envisaged that the locking means (not shown) may comprise one or more protuberances (not shown) disposed on the strut (cross-member) sections (not shown) which are resiliently biased to locate within one of a plurality of apertures (not shown) disposed along a further strut (cross-member) section (not shown).

The second frame 120 further comprises a bracing member 125, which in the illustrated embodiment comprise a triangular plate (however, the skilled person will recognise that other shaped bracing members may also be used), rigidly coupled to the struts 121, 122 and the cross-members 123, 124 at either side of coupling points 126 between the struts 121, 122 and cross-members 123, 124, to increase the rigidity of the second frame 120. In this respect, the bracing members 125 extend across the corners of the second frame 120, similar to the first frame 110 and define a slot 127 therebetween.

The second frame 120 is nested within the first frame 110 and is rotatably coupled thereto by a first and second pivot, however only the first pivot 130 is illustrated in the drawings. The first pivot 130 and second pivot (not shown) may comprise a threaded bar for example, and the first pivot 130 is arranged to extend through co-aligned apertures (not shown) formed within the first cross-members 113, 123 of the first and second frames 110, 120, while the second pivot (not shown) is arranged to extend through co-aligned apertures (not shown) formed within the second cross-members 114, 124 of the first and second frames 110, 120. The apertures (not shown) formed in the cross-members 113, 114, 123, 124 and thus the first pivot 130 and second pivots (not shown), are disposed substantially centrally of the cross-members 113, 114, 123, 124 and cooperatively define a rotational axis of the support frames 110, 120.

The threaded bar of the first pivot 130 and second pivot (not shown) may comprise an eyelet 131 (as illustrated in figure 3 of the drawings) or hook at the side thereof which extends within the first and second frame 110, 120, while the outer side of the threaded bar may comprise a nut or similar fastener (not shown) for securing the respective pivot in place.

In the illustrated embodiment however, only the first pivot 130 comprises an eyelet 131. The second pivot (not shown) may comprise a nut and bolt type fastener, for example. The first pivot 130 and the second pivot (not shown) enable the first and second frame 110, 120 to rotate relative to each other, with the second frame 120 being rotatable within the first frame 110.

Referring to figure 4 of the drawings, the support arrangement 200 further comprises a wheel 150, such as a castor wheel disposed at a corner of the lower region of the first and second frames 110, 120. The wheels 150 are disposed at the underside of the respective second cross-member 114, 124 and in view of the nested arrangement of the second frame 120 within the first frame 110, the wheels 150 disposed on the second frame 120 may be spaced from an underside of the second cross-member 124 by a spacer 151, so that the wheels 150 disposed on the second frame 120 extend to the same plane as the wheels 150 on the first frame 110, to minimise any tipping or rocking of the support arrangement 100. To further stabilise the support arrangement 100, one or more of the wheels 150 may comprise a brake 152 to prevent the arrangement 100 from rolling around when unattended, or when the support arrangement 100 is located on a vehicle for transport (not shown), for example.

Referring to figure 5 of the drawings, the support arrangement 100 further comprises a locking member 160 which is arranged to lock the support arrangement 100 in an operative configuration in which the first and second frames 110, 120 are angularly orientated, namely the first and second frame 110, 120 extend in different planes. The locking member 160 comprises a channel 161 formed at a central region thereof, which extends across the member 160, substantially transverse to a longitudinal axis thereof. The channel 161 comprises a width which substantially conforms with the width of the second cross-member 124 of the second frame 120.

Referring to figure 6 of the drawings, there is illustrated an enclosure 170 according to an embodiment of the present invention for enclosing a lighting arrangement 200 when supported upon a support arrangement 100, such as that described above. The enclosure comprises a bag 171 formed of a cotton canvas material for example, although other materials may be equally as suitable. The bag 171 comprises a substantially square cross-section and is configured to be suspended within the support arrangement 100, to substantially enclose the lighting arrangement 200.

The enclosure 170 comprises coupling means for coupling the bag 171 to the support arrangement 100 and the coupling means may comprise a strap 172 or similar for securing a central portion of an upper region the bag 171 to the eyelet 131 of the first pivot 130. The enclosure 170 may further comprise a plurality of coupling straps 173 for coupling an upper region of the bag 171 to an upper region of the first and second frames 110, 120, such as to hooks (not shown) disposed at an upper region of the first and second frames 110, 120. Similar straps 173 may be provided for coupling a lower region of the bag 171 to a lower region of the first and second frames 110, 120, such as to hooks (not shown) disposed at an upper region of the first and second frames 110, 120, and also for coupling a central portion of the bag 171 to a central portion of the first and second frames 110, 120. In this respect, it is evident that the straps 172, 173 are arranged to hold the bag 171 in spaced relation to the lighting arrangement 200.

The bag 171 of the enclosure further comprises at least one closable opening (not shown) formed at an upper region thereof In the illustrated embodiment, the upper region of the bag 171 comprises four fastenable paths (not shown), such as four zipped sections (not shown) each comprising a separate zip (not shown), which extends from a corresponding corner of the upper bag region to a central portion thereof. The zips (not shown) are arranged to close an upper region of the bag 171 by moving the respective zips (not shown) along the respective path from a corner of the upper bag region toward the central region.

Accordingly, the zips (not shown) enable the upper region of the bag 171 to be opened such that the bag 171 can be lifted to surround the lighting arrangement 200 and then closed to enclose the lighting arrangement 200.

The bag 171 comprises a further closable opening 174 disposed at a lower region thereof (as illustrated in figure 7 of the drawings), such as a further zipped section 175. The further closable opening 174 comprises a tubular member (not shown) which is coupled at an inlet end thereof to a periphery of the further opening 174, at an interior side of the bag 171. The tubular member (not shown) may be formed of a similar material to the bag 171 for example, and is reconfigurable such that an outlet to the tubular member (not shown) can be positioned within the bag 171 or removed from the bag 171 such that the tubular member (not shown) forms a channel out from the bag 171.

In use, when it is desired to use the support arrangement 100 for supporting a lighting arrangement 200, the first and second frames 110, 120 may be rotated relative to each other from a storage configuration, in which the first and second frames 110, 120 extend in substantially the same plane to an operative configuration in which the first and second frames 110, 120 extend in substantially orthogonal planes. When positioned in this orientation, the relative extension of the struts 111, 112, 121, 122 and cross-members 113, 114, 123, 124 may be varied to suitably size the support arrangement 100 for the particular lighting arrangement 200. The locking member 160 may be similarly sized to match the length of the second cross-member 114 of the first frame 110 and placed upon the second cross-member 114, so that a portion of the second cross-member 124 of the second frame becomes received into the channel 161 formed in the locking member 160 and so that opposite ends of the locking member 160 extend into the slots 117 defined between the bracing members 115 at the lower region of the first frame 110. The locating of the ends of the locking member 160 within the adjacent slots 117 at the lower region of the first frame 110 constrains the locking member 160 to adopt a parallel orientation with the second cross-member 114 of the first frame 110. Accordingly, when a portion of the second cross-member 124 of the second frame 120 is received into the channel 161 of the locking member 160, the intimate fit of the second cross-member 124 of the second frame 120 within the channel 161 locks the relative orientation of the first and second frames 110, 120.

When the support arrangement 100 is locked in the operative configuration, the lighting arrangement 200 may then be suspended from the eyelet 131 disposed on the first pivot 130 using a chain 140 or similar and coupler 141, such as a karabiner. The bag 171 of the enclosure 170 may then be opened at the upper region thereof and lifted upwardly relative to the lighting arrangement 200 to surround the lighting arrangement 200. The bag 171 is then coupled to an upper region of the first and second frames 110, 120 using the straps 173 located at the upper region of the bag 171. The upper region of the bag 171 may then be closed by closing the zipped regions (not shown), and the central portion of the upper region of the bag 171 may be suspended from the first pivot 130 using the further strap 172.

The central and lower portions of the bag 171 may be similarly coupled to a central and lower region of the support arrangement 100, respectively, to hold the bag 171 in spaced relation to the lighting arrangement 200. However, for smaller lighting arrangements 200, for example, a waist region of the bag may be narrowed by pulling a draw string (not shown) which extends around a central portion of the bag 171.

Once the bag 171 has been suitably suspended and coupled to the support arrangement 100, one of the zipped regions (not shown) disposed at the upper region of the bag 171 may be opened and a cushioning or packing material (not shown), such as expanded polystyrene foam pieces may be poured into the bag 171 to surround the lighting arrangement 200. When the bag 171 has been filled with the packing matelial (not shown), the zipped region (not shown) may be closed to prevent the packing material from escaping.

The resulting support arrangement 100 provides for a secure transportation of the lighting arrangement 200, for example when manoeuvring the support arrangement 100. In situations where the support arrangement 100 is required to pass through a narrow doorway (not shown) for example, the locking member 160 may be partially lifted so that the second cross-member 124 of the second support frame 120 is released from the channel 161, but so that the ends of the locking member 160 remain within the slots 117 at the lower region of the first frame 110. The first and second frame 110, 120 may then be rotated to reduce the width of the suppoit arrangement 100 so that the arrangement 100 can pass through the doorway (not shown). Once the support arrangement 100 has been suitably manoeuvred through the doorway, the first and second frames 110, 120 may be rotated to the operative configuration, whereupon the channel 161 formed in the locking member 160 becomes aligned with the second cross-member 124 of the second frame 120 and falls upon the second cross-member 114 of the first frame section 110 to locate a portion of the second cross-member 124 of the second frame section 120 within the channel 161.

Once the lighting arrangement 200 has been relocated for example, then the lighting arrangement 200 may be removed from the bag 171. This is facilitated by opening the closable 174 opening at the lower region of the bag 171 and reconfiguring the tubular member (not shown) so that the outlet extends outwardly of the bag 171. The outlet of the tubular member (not shown) may then be positioned within a receptacle (not shown) for example, for receiving the packing material (not shown) as it exits from within the bag 171.

With the bag 171 suitably emptied of packing material, the bag 171 may be opened at the upper region thereof and the straps 172, 173 holding the bag 171 suspended from the support arrangement 100 may be released, so that the bag 171 may be removed from around the lighting arrangement 200. The lighting arrangement 200 can then be uncoupled from the first pivot 130 and relocated to a ceiling, for example.

The locking member 160 may then be partially raised so that the second cross-member 124 of the second frame 120 is released from the channel 161 of the locking member 160. The first and second frames 110, 120 can then be rotated so that the first and second frames 110, 120 extend in substantially the same plane for storage.

From the foregoing therefore, it is evident that the support arrangement provides for a simple yet effective and improved means for safely and securely transporting lighting arrangements.

Claims

CLAIMS1. A reconfigurable support arrangement for supporting a lighting arrangement, the support arrangement comprising a first frame and a second frame rotatably coupled to the first frame, the first frame comprising a substantially planar frame having a first and second strut, orientated in use to extend substantially vertically, and a first and second cross-member which extend between the first and second strut at an upper and lower region thereof, respectively, the second frame comprising a substantially planar frame having a first and second strut, orientated in use to extend substantially vertically, and a first and second cross-member which extend between the first and second strut at an upper and lower region thereof, respectively, the second frame being rotatably coupled to the first frame about a first and second pivot, each pivot being disposed along a rotational axis of the support arrangement, the first pivot being arranged to rotatably couple the first cross-member of the first frame to the first cross-member of the second frame at the upper region of the support arrangement, the second pivot being arranged to rotatably couple the second cross-member of the first frame to the second cross-member of the second frame at the lower region of the support arrangement, such that the first and second frames can rotate relative to each other between a first configuration in which the first and second frames extend in substantially different planes for supporting a lighting arrangement within the first and second frame and a second configuration in which the first and second frame extend in substantially the same plane for storage.
2. A support arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the second frame is nested within the first frame.
3. A support arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first and second struts of the first frame are coupled together by the first and second cross-members of the first frame at respective coupling points.
4. A support arrangement according to claim 3, wherein the first frame further comprises bracing members disposed at the coupling points for bracing the first frame.
5. A support arrangement according to any preceding claim, wherein the first and second struts of second frame are coupled together by the first and second cross-members of the second frame at respective coupling points.
6. A support arrangement according to claim 5, wherein the second frame further comprises bracing members disposed at the coupling points for bracing the second frame.
7. A support arrangement according to any preceding claim, wherein the struts and cross-members of the first and second frames are retractably extendable so that the size of the first and second frames can be matched to suit the particular lighting arrangement.
8. A support arrangement according to any preceding claim, wherein the support arrangement further comprises a locking member which is configured to lock the support arrangement in the first configuration.
9. A support arrangement according to claim 8, wherein the locking member is elongate and in use, is constrained to extend in a fixed orientation relative to the first frame.
10. A support arrangement according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the locking member comprises a channel which is arranged to receive at least a portion of the second cross-member of the second frame.
11. A support arrangement according to claim 10, wherein the channel extends substantially across the locking member such that the locking member is arranged to lock the first and second frame in a substantially orthogonal orientation.
12. A support arrangement according to any of claims 8 to 11, wherein the locking member is retractably extendable.
13. A support arrangement according to any of claims 8 to 12, as appended to claim 4, wherein the locking member is arranged to extend between bracing members disposed at the coupling points disposed at the lower region of the first frame.
14. A support arrangement according to any preceding claim, wherein the first pivot is disposed at an upper region of the support arrangement.
15. A support arrangement according to any preceding claim, further comprising a wheel disposed at an underside of the second cross-member of the first and second frame.
16. A support arrangement according to any preceding claim, further comprising an enclosure detachably coupled to the first and second support frames! for enclosing a lighting arrangement.
17. A support arrangement according to claim 16, wherein the enclosure comprises a bag having coupling means for coupling the bag to at least the first pivot, and a plurality of coupling straps for coupling the bag to the first and second frames.
18. A support arrangement according to claim 17, wherein the bag comprises at least one closable opening disposed at an upper region thereof and at least one further closable opening disposed at a lower region thereof.
19. A support arrangement according to claim 18, wherein the enclosure further comprises a tubular member disposed at the further closable opening, which comprises an inlet that extends around the further closable opening.
20. A support arrangement according to claim 19, wherein the tubular member is reconfigurable between a first position in which an outlet of the member extends within the bag and a second position in which the outlet of the member extends outwardly of the bag.
21. A support arrangement according to any of claims 17 to 20, wherein the enclosure further comprises a draw string which extends circumferentially around the bag at a central portion thereof, for adjusting the size of a waist region of the bag.
22. An enclosure for use with a support arrangement for supporting a lighting arrangement, the enclosure comprising a bag and coupling means for coupling the bag to the support arrangement, the enclosure further comprising at least one closable opening disposed at an upper region of the bag for receiving a packing material into the bag, and at least one closable opening disposed at a lower region of the bag, for removing the packing material from within the bag.
23. An enclosure according to claim 22, wherein the coupling means comprises at least one strap for coupling the bag to the support arrangement.
24. An enclosure according to claim 22 or 23, further comprising a tubular member disposed at the further closable opening.
25. An enclosure according to claim 24, wherein the tubular member comprises an inlet that extends around the further closable opening.
26. An enclosure according to claim 5 wherein the tubular member is reconfigurable between a first position in which an outlet of the member extends within the bag and a second position in which the outlet of the member extends outwardly of the bag.