JP2002505126A - Soft exterior bag with split gusset with anti-theft function - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] The bag (20) with a soft exterior has a split gusset. The bag has a lid gusset and a main body gusset. The cover members (26) and (28) are provided over both the lid gusset and the main body gusset, and the lid gusset and the main body gusset are connected by a zipper (30). One of the lid gusset and the main body gusset is provided with an overhang (40), and the other is provided with a groove, and the overhang engages with the groove. In this way, even if the zipper is pry open, unauthorized entry into the bag is prevented. A split gusset and a hinge unique to the present invention are also disclosed.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND The present invention invention relates generally to the outer surface is a so-called flexible covering bag made of soft material (soft-side
More specifically, the present invention relates to a split gusset (reinforcing gore) having an anti-theft function and used for a soft exterior bag.

For example, a bag having a gusset with a soft exterior includes a split gusset including a lid gusset and a main body gusset, and the lid gusset and the main body gusset are hinged to each other. Conventionally, a cloth cover is stretched over the entire body gusset and lid gusset, and the body gusset and the lid gusset are connected by a zipper. This type of bag is very popular because of its light weight and pleasing aesthetics.

[0003] One of the disadvantages of this type of zippered soft outer bag is that the zipper is very easy to pry open, making it easier for the abusive to access the contents of the bag. . For this reason, some consumers are afraid of theft and are reluctant to purchase a soft exterior bag. Therefore, there is a need for a bag having a split gusset with an anti-theft function that is lacking in the prior art bags.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention addresses these and other needs. The soft exterior bag of the present invention includes a split gusset having a lid gusset and a main body gusset. A cover material is provided over both the lid gusset and the main body gusset, and the lid gusset and the main body gusset are connected by a zipper. One of the lid gusset and the main body gusset is provided with an overhang and the other is provided with a groove, and the overhang engages with the groove. In this way, unauthorized entry into the bag is prevented even when the connecting means is pry open. The split gusset described above is also disclosed, along with an optimal hinge for a bag.

[0005] By reading with reference to the following detailed description of the invention and the accompanying drawings,
A full understanding of the invention will be obtained.

Detailed Description Referring to FIG. 1, a soft outer bag (20) of the present invention will be described. As far as the bag (20) is viewed from the outside, it is the same as any other soft exterior bag, with the lid (22) and the body (24)
The lid (22) and the main body (24) are rotatably connected by a hinge. Although the hinge is not shown in FIG. 1, it will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. The lid (22) and the main body (24) are provided with a lid gusset (not shown in FIG. 1) and a main body gusset (not shown in FIG. 1), and both gussets are respectively covered by cloth covers (26) and (28). . As a zipper (30), the bag (20) can be closed and opened
Are provided. The connection means is preferably a zipper (30), but other connection means such as latches, belts or buckles may be used.

As mentioned above, a particular problem with connecting means, such as the zipper (30), is that the zipper (30) can be easily pry open or otherwise easily broken, thus making the bag (20) It is to receive unauthorized intrusion into the inside. The present invention provides an anti-theft function that prevents unauthorized entry into the bag (20) even when the zipper (30) is pry open.

With particular reference to FIGS. 2-4, when the zipper (30) is pry open, the present invention provides an anti-theft in the form of a tongue-shaped overhang (40) extending from the lid gusset (42). It has functions. The tongue-shaped overhang (40) prevents unauthorized entry into the bag (20) even when the zipper (30) is pryed open.

With particular reference to FIGS. 3 and 4, details of the anti-theft function of the present invention will be described. FIG. 3 shows a split gusset (50) of the present invention, which is a main gusset (5).
2) and a lid gusset (42). These parts are elements integrally formed by injection molding. This has the advantages of simplifying the structure, reducing the number of parts, and improving the reproducibility of assembly. The body gusset (52) and the lid gusset (42) are preferably made of plastic molding, but can be made of any other suitable material. As best shown in FIG. 4, the body gusset (52) comprises an outer wall (62) and an inner wall (64).
And a groove (60) composed of a horizontal rib (66) connecting the outer wall and the inner wall.
These are formed integrally. The groove portion (60) is adapted to receive the overhang portion (40), and the overhang portion faces downward at a position shifted inward from the outer wall (68) of the lid gusset (42). Extending. It will be appreciated that the lower end (70) of the overhang (40) preferably engages the groove (60) and the upper end (72) extends upward away from the groove (60). The presence of this part in (72) prevents unauthorized entry into the bag (20) (see also FIG. 2). The overhang (40) also increases the structural strength of the bag (20).

FIGS. 2 to 4 show a tongue-shaped overhang portion (40) extending from the lid gusset (42) and a groove (60) formed in the main body gusset (52). The present invention, if not preferred,
It will be appreciated that the body gusset may be provided with an overhang and the lid gusset may be provided with a groove.

FIGS. 5-8 illustrate a twin hinge unique to the present invention. The hinge (100) can be rotated around two parallel hinge lines as shown in FIGS. 5 and 8A and 8B. As shown in FIG. 8, the lid (22) can be sufficiently rotated by the configuration of the double hinge line, and the main body (24) is placed on the lid indicated by (22a). It is placed on the same plane as the plane (120). If the rotation of the lid is insufficient, the lid will be in a “cantilever state”. In the present invention, such a situation can be prevented by the above configuration. With this configuration, the inside of the lid gusset (42) is
(suiter) "is advantageous when used exclusively for holding. If the lid (22)
If it is not placed on the surface (120) and becomes cantilevered, the conventional hinge will be damaged. The hinge structure of the present invention overcomes this problem.

Referring to FIG. 5 to FIG. 7, the hinge (100) has a plurality of lid gusset side pipes indicated by (140) and a plurality of main body gusset side pipes indicated by (150). The hinge 100 further comprises a plurality of hinge links, such as hinge links 160, which are connected by a plurality of connecting ribs, such as connecting ribs 170 (FIG. 6). As shown in FIG. 7, each hinge link (160) includes a central portion (162), a first upper tubular portion.
(164) and a second lower tubular portion (166) opposed thereto. As best shown in the cross-sectional views of FIGS. 6 and 7, a pair of hinge axes, an upper hinge axis (180) and a lower hinge axis (182), are respectively connected to the lid gusset side pipe (140) and the second hinge axis. Engaging the first upper tubular portion (164) (hinge shaft (180)) with the respective main body gusset side tube (150) and the second lower tubular portion (166) (hinge shaft (182)); Each is connected. This configuration provides a twin hinge line hinge (100) unique to the present invention.

The lid gusset side tube (140) and the main body gusset side tube (150) are preferably formed integrally with the lid gusset (42) and the main body gusset (52), and are preferably made of plastic. . The hinge links (160) and the connecting ribs (170) are also preferably made of plastic. The hinge shafts (180) (182) can be made of any suitable material, but are preferably made of metal for strength.

It will be appreciated that the zipper provides a bag with an anti-theft feature that does not allow unauthorized entry into the interior when opened. The anti-theft function of the bag is further improved by providing a lock or a fastener.

Although specific embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed, those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications and alterations in light of the disclosure. Accordingly, the disclosed subject matter is illustrative only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention, but rather extends the scope of the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a soft exterior bag of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the bag, in which a portion having the anti-theft function of the present invention is cut away.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing only a split gusset.

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a rear view showing a hinge unique to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along the line 7-7 in FIG. 5;

FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state when the bag (20) is opened.

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[Submission date] November 14, 2000 (2000.11.14)

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Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. A bag having a soft exterior, comprising: a split gusset having a lid gusset and a main body gusset; a lid gusset and a cover material disposed on the main body gusset; and a lid gusset and a main body gusset. Are connected by connecting means when the bag is closed, the main body gusset and the lid gusset are provided with an overhang on one side and a groove on the other. The bag engages the groove to prevent unauthorized entry into the bag even when the connecting means is pry open. 2. The bag according to claim 1, wherein the overhang is provided on the lid gusset, and the groove is provided on the main body gusset. 3. The bag according to claim 1, wherein the connecting means is a zipper. 4. The bag according to claim 1, wherein the main body gusset and the lid gusset are rotatably connected to each other by hinge means. 5. The bag according to claim 4, wherein the hinge means is rotatable around a pair of parallel hinge lines. 6. The hinge means comprises: a plurality of tubular bodies disposed on a lid gusset and a corresponding tubular body disposed on a main body gusset; a hinge portion having a plurality of hinge links, wherein each hinge link has A first tubular portion, a hinge portion provided with a second tubular portion facing the first tubular portion; a lid gusset side tube, a first hinge shaft provided in the first tubular portion, and a main body gusset side. A pair of hinge shafts comprising a tube and a second hinge shaft disposed on the second tubular portion;
A bag according to claim 5, comprising: 7. The bag according to claim 6, wherein the lid gusset side tubes are alternately arranged with the first tubular portion, and the main body gusset side tubes are alternately arranged with the second tubular portion. 8. A split gusset for a bag having a cover member and a connecting means, comprising: a first gusset having a groove portion; and a second gusset having an overhang portion, wherein the first gusset has a second gusset. When closed over the gusset, the overhang of the second gusset is adapted to engage the groove of the first gusset, and the presence of the overhang, even when the coupling means is pry open, allows the overhang to engage. A split gusset that prevents unauthorized entry into the bag from means. 9. The split gusset according to claim 8, wherein the first gusset is a main body gusset. 10. The split gusset according to claim 9, wherein the second gusset is a lid gusset. 11. The split gusset according to claim 8, wherein the first gusset is a lid gusset. 12. The split gusset according to claim 8, wherein the second gusset is a main body gusset. 13. The split gusset according to claim 8, wherein the connecting means is a zipper. 14. The split gusset according to claim 8, wherein the first gusset and the second gusset are rotatably connected to each other by hinge means. 15. Hinge means: a plurality of tubular bodies disposed on a lid gusset, and a corresponding tubular body disposed on a main body gusset; a hinge portion having a plurality of hinge links, wherein each hinge link has A first tubular portion, a hinge portion provided with a second tubular portion facing the first tubular portion; a lid gusset side tube, a first hinge shaft provided in the first tubular portion, and a main body gusset side. A pair of hinge shafts comprising a tube and a second hinge shaft disposed on the second tubular portion;
15. The split gusset according to claim 14, comprising: 16. The split gusset according to claim 15, wherein the lid gusset side tubes are alternately arranged with the first tubular portion, and the main body gusset side tubes are alternately arranged with the second tubular portion. 17. A split gusset for a bag, comprising: a lid gusset; a main body gusset; and hinge means for rotatably connecting the lid gusset to the main body gusset, wherein the hinge means comprises a pair of parallel hinge lines. Split gusset that can rotate around. 18. Hinge means: a plurality of tubular bodies disposed on a lid gusset, and a corresponding tubular body disposed on a main body gusset; a hinge portion having a plurality of hinge links, wherein each hinge link has A first tubular portion, a hinge portion provided with a second tubular portion facing the first tubular portion; a lid gusset side tube, a first hinge shaft provided in the first tubular portion, and a main body gusset side. A pair of hinge shafts comprising a tube and a second hinge shaft disposed on the second tubular portion;
18. The split gusset according to claim 17, comprising: 19. The split gusset according to claim 18, wherein the hinge shaft is made of metal. 20. The split gusset according to claim 18, wherein the lid gusset side tubes are alternately arranged with the first tubular portions, and the main body gusset side tubes are alternately arranged with the second tubular portions.