JP2005507293A - Transport equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

A carrying device for skis and the like comprises a flexible inextensible wire loop secured to a fabric shoulder strap. The skis arm suspended in the loop via the skis' toe binding.

Description

[0001]
The present invention relates to a device for carrying elongate members, such as but not limited to skis.
[0002]
In many cases, a skier must carry his or her skis for an hour when at a ski resort. A pair of skis, although not heavy loads, are difficult to handle and are particularly difficult to accommodate in crowded areas of the ski area. In such areas, the safest way to carry a pair of skis is to stand upright or vertical.
[0003]
Devices already exist to assist in holding the ski in a vertical position. However, these instruments are large and unwieldy to carry by nature, even when they do not have skis on them. In addition, appliances that require the ski to be secured at more than one location cause difficulties in loading and unloading and discourage owners from using the appliance for short distances. Enough to be carried in a pocket or otherwise worn on the skier's body while the skier skis or participates in other activities in a resort that does not require ski transport A ski-carrying device that is small and simple-to-load is ideally needed.
[0004]
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a device that is easy to use for transporting a ski in a vertical state and that is small enough to be carried in a pocket while skiing. is there.
[0005]
According to the present invention, there is provided a transport device comprising a flexible strap and a preferably substantially non-extendable annulus secured to the strap, the strap being adapted to be hung on the shoulder of the user of the device, The member to be transported is suspended from the annular portion.
[0006]
The annular part is preferably made of a flexible material.
[0007]
If the member to be transported is a ski, the annular part is suitable for reaching the toe side binding of the ski. The ski toe binding is in close proximity to the center of mass of the ski, providing a well balanced lifting point for the ski. Suspending the ski with its toe bindings ensures that the ski hangs vertically or nearly vertically in a stable state. The same applies to snowboarding.
[0008]
In order to accommodate different sizes, the strap preferably has means for adjusting its length. In addition, the strap includes a releasable part to make the device more practical and facilitate loading and unloading.
[0009]
The releasable part can be a snap fastener, with the male and female parts of the snap fastener connected to the adjacent ends of the strap. The length adjustment is provided by one member that can slide freely along the strap to the desired length when the strap is not stretched, and by the member when the strap is stretched Retained.
[0010]
Other possible fasteners are a series of snap studs (press studs), hook and pile fabric fasteners, or belt / buckle with a series of holes at the other end of the strap Including use.
[0011]
Preferably, the strap is lightweight and waterproof, so that a woven synthetic fabric is a preferred choice of strap material.
[0012]
In addition, it is preferred if the surface of the material forming the annulus is non-abrasive and provides a moderate amount of frictional grip when in contact with the surface. The preferred embodiment of the present invention accomplishes this by providing an annulus constructed from a steel cable coated with plastic. Alternatively, the annular portion may be made of the same material as that constituting the strap.
[0013]
In one preferred embodiment of the invention, the annulus can be opened and closed, and ideally can be locked in the closed position. Symbolic locks are preferably provided.
[0014]
The strap and the annular portion are preferably firmly joined by fixing both ends of the material constituting the annular portion to a fixed position on the strap. In an alternative embodiment where the annulus and the strap are made of the same material, the strap and the annulus may be stitched together.
[0015]
All the most preferred embodiments of this device are sufficiently small and flexible to be accommodated in a pocket when not in use.
[0016]
In order that the present invention may be more clearly understood, embodiments of the present invention will be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0017]
Referring to FIGS. 1 to 3, the ski carrier is composed of a strap 2 that is hung on the shoulder of a user 8, and the strap 2 is formed by connecting a pair of skis 1 to each other by a toe side binding 4 of the ski. Suspend from 3.
[0018]
The strap 2 is adjustable in length and the end of the strap 2 may be releasable or connectable if the user wishes to facilitate the occasional lifting of his shoulder strap. Adjacent ends of the strap are connected by snap fasteners comprised of male part 9 and female part 10. Length adjustment is facilitated by a slide and snag component 6 that can be incorporated into the male component 9 of the fastener 5.
[0019]
The strap 2 is made of woven waterproof synthetic fiber, and reduces wear and weight without reducing strength. An annulus 3 composed of a steel cable covered with plastic is fixed to the strap 2.
[0020]
The plastic covering is non-abrasive and therefore does not damage any part of the ski and also increases the grip between the annulus and the ski. An additional advantage is that this coating prevents water from corroding the steel part of the cable.
[0021]
In order to load in this apparatus, the user 8 arrange | positions a pair of skis 1 back-to-back with a toe side edge part upward by a general conveyance method. Next, the user 8 passes the annular portion 3 through the upper ends of the pair of skis 1 and lowers the annular portion 3 over the toe side binding 4. Next, the user 8 can pull the annular portion upward of the ski 1 until the annular portion is caught around the toe side binding 4. The user 8 can then freely lift the strap 2 over this or her shoulder and walk freely with the ski 1 securely secured.
[0022]
During transport or prior to loading, the user 8 may also wish to adjust the strap length by using the slide and hooking parts 6.
[0023]
In order to lower the ski 1 from the apparatus, the user 8 carefully lowers the strap 2 from his or her shoulder. Alternatively, the user may remove the snap fastener 5 and then lower the ski 1 to the ground. Once the ski 1 is supported by the ground, it is easy to completely release the ski 1 by removing the annular part 3 from the toe side binding 4. The user 8 can then place the instrument in his or her pocket until they need to carry their ski again.
[0024]
Referring to FIG. 4, a ski and / or snowboard carrying device similar to that shown in FIG. 1 except that in this embodiment the annulus 11 is non-extensible but can be opened and closed. Is shown. When closed, the clasp 12 provided at the free end of the annular part is fastened by a lock 13. In this embodiment, a symbol combination lock is used. FIG. 4 shows the annulus in the open position.
[0025]
This embodiment is beneficial in that it allows the ski and / or snowboard when transported with the device to be secured to a fixture such as a pillar.
[0026]
The above embodiments have been described by way of example only, and many variations are possible without departing from the scope of the invention. For example, the fastener may comprise a series of snap studs (press studs), hook / pile woven fasteners (hook and pile fasteners), or a belt / buckle with a series of holes at the other end of the strap. Good.
[0027]
Furthermore, the strap and the annular part can be formed from the same material, in which case they may be stitched together.
[0028]
Furthermore, the strap may be hung vertically from the shoulder, or may be hung diagonally on the body from the shoulder to the buttocks.
[Brief description of the drawings]
[0029]
FIG. 1 is a plan view of a ski and / or snowboard carrying device according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a pair of skis suspended vertically from a transport device.
FIG. 3 details the interaction between the annular part of the transport device and the toe side binding of the ski.
FIG. 4 is a plan view of a second ski and / or snowboard carrying device according to the present invention.

Claims (12)

A transport device comprising a flexible strap and a substantially non-extensible annulus secured to the flexible strap, the flexible strap being adapted to be hung on a shoulder of a user of the transport device A transport device in which a member to be transported is suspended from the annular portion. The carrying device according to claim 1, wherein the annular portion is made of a flexible material. The transporting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the transported member is a ski. The transporting device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the transported member is a snowboard. The transporting instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the length of the flexible strap is adjustable. 6. A transport device according to any preceding claim, wherein the flexible strap includes a releasable part. The said flexible strap is a conveying instrument in any one of Claims 1-6 containing a textile fabric. The transport device according to claim 1, wherein the annular portion includes a metal cable. The transport device according to claim 8, wherein the metal cable is coated with a plastic material. The said annular part is a conveying instrument in any one of Claims 1-7 containing a textile fabric. The carrying device according to claim 1, wherein the annular portion can be opened. The transport device according to claim 11, further comprising a lock for locking the annular portion when the annular portion is closed.

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