JP2006514905A - Case for flexible elongated articles - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a case (10) for storing and carrying a flexible elongated article (20). The case includes a base member (100) having a plurality of upright hanging nails (150) on an upper surface (102), and a lid (200) releasably locked to the base member, the lid being attached to the base member. When closed, the peg is brought into contact with the lid, thereby restraining the flexible elongate article from being moved by the peg and preventing the tangle of the flexible elongate article.

Description

  The present invention relates to a case for storing and carrying a flexible elongated article, and in particular, accommodates a flexible elongated article such as a necklace or a bracelet in a manner that prevents the article from being damaged or entangled. Relates to a case for carrying (carrying).

  Conventionally, many cosmetic cases and jewelry cases are known to facilitate the storage and carrying of cosmetics and jewelry. For example, US Pat. No. 5,358,100 discloses a container for holding and containing articles such as cosmetics and jewelry in an organized manner. This device basically comprises a plurality of compartments specially formed to hold specific articles. However, such a device is a solution to the problem of carrying a plurality of necklaces etc. in a manner that does not damage them due to excessive bending or in a manner that prevents them from getting tangled with other necklaces etc. Don't be. Similarly, the jewelry arrangement case disclosed in US Design Registration No. 364,505 simply includes a plurality of compartments.

  US Pat. No. 6,059,098 discloses a jewel case for holding a plurality of rings (rings, earrings, etc.). The jewel case has a plurality of spaced apart layers of struts 52 that support the rings, and the strut layers are alternately arranged in a stepped relationship when the jewel case is closed. It is made like that. However, this patent is not directed to solving the problems associated with the storage or storage of necklaces and other flexible elongated articles.

  U.S. Pat. No. 6,012,571 discloses a jewelry case for containing jewelry with chains such as necklaces and bracelets. This device is intended to prevent damage and entanglement of the chained jewel by tensioning the chain between two spring-loaded support points in the case. This patent teaches that it is customary to apply an appropriate level of tension to each gem to avoid damage to the gem. Thus, each jewel can be tightly stretched between various support points located at different distances, thereby allowing it to accommodate a variety of different sized chained jewels. A plurality of nail rows are arranged in alignment with a plurality of spring-biased hook carriers (supporting members). These hook carriers can slide towards the peg row. However, while the device of this patent provides a means to prevent entanglement, the structure is too complex and takes time to use properly. Users often don't like or like the time to carefully insert each jewel with chain into the case. Also, there are many very fragile and delicate necklaces and bracelets made of a soft material that cannot withstand tensile force without fear of damage.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,848,585 discloses a jewel storage case having a plurality of compartments for suspending and organizing (accommodatingly storing) each jewel. This case is provided with trays 12a-12c connected to each other by hinges, and as shown in FIG. A hole 68 for holding the earring is provided. Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 6, a plurality of hooks 70 each having an L-shaped portion composed of an extension bar 72 and an end holding bar 74 are provided, and the jewelry case 10 is turned upside down. At any time, a deformable upper holding bar 78 is provided so that the necklace 76 does not accidentally fall off. However, in this device, each necklace or the like must be hung on a specific hook and held in place, which is a very laborious operation. In addition, the holding bar 78 prevents the necklace 76 from falling off, but when the jewelry case is turned upside down, it cannot prevent the necklace 76 from becoming entangled with other long necklaces adjacent thereto.
US Pat. No. 5,358,100 US Design Registration No. 364,505 US Pat. No. 6,059,098 US Pat. No. 6,012,571 U.S. Pat. No. 4,848,585

  Accordingly, there remains a need for a storage / carrying case that can be easily inserted and removed without the risk of damaging or tangling the flexible elongated article.

  The present invention solves the above problem by providing a novel case for storing and carrying a flexible elongated article. Basically, the case of the present invention comprises a base member (base container) having a plurality of upright (projecting upward) hanging nails on the upper surface, and a lid formed to cover the upper surface of the base member. When the lid is closed with respect to the base member, the lid is releasably locked to the base member with the hanging nail being in contact with the lid, whereby the flexible elongated article is In addition to being restrained so as not to move by the hanging nail, it is provided with fixing means for preventing the tangled flexible elongate article.

  Preferably, the base member has a base insert provided on an upper surface thereof, and the plurality of upright hanging nails are implanted in the insert. The base insert is preferably formed of an elastic member having limited compression characteristics.

  The hanging nails can be arranged at equal intervals over substantially the entire upper surface of the base member, but are preferably arranged at equal intervals only over a portion of the upper surface of the base member. Specifically, it is preferable that the hanging nails are arranged at equal intervals over an area of approximately 60 to 90% of the upper surface of the base member, and no hanging nails are provided in a region along one side edge of the upper surface. .

  Preferably, the pegs are preferably arranged in vertical and horizontal rows arranged at equal intervals of approximately 3/4 inch on the upper surface of the base member.

  In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the peg is substantially cylindrical. In this shape, the area of the top end surface of the nail that contacts and compresses the foam material of the lid can be increased, and the elongated article can be held more firmly in a predetermined position. In a modified embodiment of the present invention, the peg has a generally truncated cone shape with its lower end larger in diameter than the upper end in order to make it easier to hang and remove the elongated article from the peg. The head portion of the nail is preferably substantially round to facilitate the removal of the elongated article. In any of the embodiments, the height of the hanger is preferably approximately 1/2 inch.

  The hanging nail of the present invention preferably has the shape and dimensions of a conventional typical hanging nail having a substantially circular cross-sectional shape, but the “hanging nail” here is not limited to this, and the base It should be understood in a broad sense including a structure having an arbitrary size and shape protruding upward from the upper surface of the member. The outer periphery of the bottom end of the peg may be located completely inside the outer edge of the top surface of the base member so that the elongated article that is threaded or hung on the peg sits on the top surface of the base member. preferable. The cross-sectional shape of the hanging nail may be, for example, a circle, a square, an ellipse, or a rectangle, or, for example, a relatively complicated shape such as an L shape or a T shape. . It is also possible to provide a small number of large pegs (of any shape) that occupy a large portion of the available surface area on the top surface of the base member. In this configuration, only a small number of valleys or passages are left between the large pegs protruding from the upper surface of the base member on which the elongated article sits. As shown in the accompanying figures, it is preferable to provide a large number of small pegs.

  In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lid comprises a container front face and a lid insert, such as a polyurethane sheet approximately 1/8 inch thick lined with an adhesive. Use foam material.

  Preferably, when the lid is closed with respect to the base member, the peg contacts and compresses the foam material of the lid and partially bites into the foam material. Further, the lid is preferably pivotally attached to the base member so that it can be pivoted between a closed position and an open position.

  Preferably, a separate securing means is provided for releasably locking the lid to the base member. For this purpose, for example, a latch that engages a latch receiving block, a strap, a hook and holed member, an elastic member such as a rubber band or a bungee cord, a tape, a Velcro tape or a connector, to name a few Any of known fixing devices such as (magic tape and connector), magnetic connector, snap, button, zipper, and adhesive member that can be used once or more can be used. However, providing a separate fixing means is not an essential requirement, and a flange or the like that is releasably held by friction on the outer periphery of the base member may be formed on the lid. Alternatively, the lid can be releasably secured to the base member by other means without using separate securing means.

  According to another embodiment of the present invention, a novel case for storing and carrying flexible elongated articles as well as other articles is provided. The case has a base member having a plurality of upright hanging nails on the upper surface and at least one compartment partitioning member for forming a plurality of compartments on the lower surface, and a lid configured to cover the upper surface of the base member And when the lid is closed with respect to the base member, the lid is releasably locked to the base member in a state where the hook is in contact with the lid, whereby the flexible elongated article is A restraining means for restraining the flexible elongate article from being entangled by a hanging nail, a second lid for covering the lower surface of the base member, and the second lid with respect to the base member The second lid is releasably locked to the base member in a state where the at least one compartment partition member is in contact with the second lid. At least the compartment partition member and the article Fully to 該画 chamber by a second lid, and a second fixing means for securely housing consists.

  Preferably, the second lid comprises a container front face material and a second lid insert, such as an approximately 1/8 inch thick polyurethane sheet lined with an adhesive. Use foam material.

  The invention is particularly useful for containing and carrying (carrying) flexible elongated articles such as necklaces, bracelets and other chained jewelry, and other articles such as cosmetics and other jewelry. Alternatively, this case can be suitably used to carry a flexible elongated article such as silicon together with other articles such as a tackle and a lure.

  The case of the present invention is preferably provided with a plurality of adjustable compartment partition members to enable the formation of a plurality of different desired size compartments for holding desired size articles. .

  The lid is preferably pivotally attached to one end of the base member (base container), and the second lid is pivotally attached to the other end on the opposite side of the base member (base container). Preferably, the fixing means and the second fixing means comprise a latch that engages with a latch receiving block.

  Referring to FIGS. 1-5, a case 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention for storing and carrying a flexible elongated article such as a necklace 20 is shown. Case 10 includes a base member 100 having a plurality of upright pegs 150 on an upper surface 102. The peg 150 may be formed directly on the upper surface 102 of the base member, but is provided with a separate base insert 130 formed of an elastic member having limited compressive properties, and the insert includes the plurality of upright pegs 150. It is preferable to plant.

  The case 10 further includes a lid 200 that covers the upper surface 102 of the base member 100. When the lid 200 is closed with respect to the base member 100, the lid 10 is brought into contact with the lid 200. Fixing means 300 for releasably locking 200 to the base member 100 is provided. The fixing means 300 includes a latch 302 and a latch receiving block 304. With this configuration, the elongated article 20 is restrained in movement by the hanging nail 150, and the tangled elongated article 20 is prevented.

  The pegs 150 can be equally spaced over substantially the entire upper surface 102 of the base member 100, but can be a portion of the total area of the upper surface 102, eg, approximately 60 of the total area of the upper surface of the base member. It is preferable that the nail is not provided in the area 110 along the one side edge 112 of the upper surface 102, which are arranged at equal intervals over an area of ˜90%. The open area 110 without pegs provides room for large jewels such as crosses and pendants attached to necklace chains or the like. In the illustrated example, the pegs 150 are arranged as equally spaced rows (row nails are indicated by reference numeral 154) and columns (column nails are indicated by reference numeral 152). preferable. The spacing between the columns and rows is preferably approximately 3/4 inch.

  As shown in FIGS. 1-5, the peg 150 is preferably substantially cylindrical, but can be any other convenient shape. For example, the peg may have a substantially truncated cone shape with the lower end 154 ′ having a larger diameter than the upper end 152 ′, as indicated by reference numeral 150 ′ in FIG. Makes it easier to hang on and off the peg.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the head portion 151 of the peg 150 is preferably substantially round to facilitate the removal of the elongated article 20. The dimensions of the hanger 150 are determined by the type and size of the elongated article 20 to be hung on it, but for most chained jewels, the hanger height is preferably approximately 1/2 inch.

  The lid 200 preferably includes a lid insert 180 formed of a foam material such as a polyurethane sheet lined with an adhesive. When putting jewelry with a chain, the thickness of the polyurethane sheet 180 is preferably about 1/8 inch. As shown in FIG. 4, when the lid 200 is closed relative to the base member 100, the peg 150 contacts and compresses the foam material of the lid insert 180 and partially digs into the foam material. As shown, the lid 200 is preferably pivotally attached to the base member 100 by a hinge 310 so that it can be pivoted between a closed position and an open position (see FIG. 5).

  Although not essential, the case of the present invention preferably includes a plurality of compartments for accommodating other articles in addition to accommodating a flexible elongated article. For this purpose, the base member 100 is provided with at least one compartment partition member 600 for forming a plurality of compartments 602 on the bottom surface 104 in addition to the plurality of upright hanging nails 150 provided on the top surface 102 thereof. As described above, the lid 200 is provided so as to cover the upper surface 102 of the base member 100. When the lid 200 is closed with respect to the base member 100, the hanging nail 150 is brought into contact with the lid. In this state, the fixing member 300 is releasably locked to the base member. Similarly, a second lid 400 for covering the lower surface 104 of the base member 100 is provided, and when the second lid 400 is closed with respect to the base member, the at least one compartment partition member 600 is moved to the second lid. A second fixing means 500 is provided for releasably locking the second lid to the base member while being in contact with 400. Accordingly, other articles in the plurality of compartments 602 are completely and securely stored in the compartments by at least the compartment partition member 600 and the second lid.

  The second lid 400 also preferably includes a second lid insert 480 that is preferably formed of a foam material such as an adhesive-backed polyurethane sheet approximately 1/8 inch thick. According to this configuration, case 10 can not only hold elongated articles such as necklaces, bracelets and other chained jewels with pegs 150, but also other items such as cosmetics and jewelry such as rings and earrings. Articles can also be stored in the compartment 602. The present invention is intended to be used to house and carry chained jewelry, but is not limited to housing only such articles, and any type or kind of flexible elongate Can be used to contain articles. In one example, the elongate article may be silicon or fishing line, and the other article may be, for example, a lure, a tackle and other fishing equipment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the case 10 has a plurality of adjustable compartment partitions to allow a plurality of different desired size compartments 602 to be formed to hold the desired size article. A member 600 is provided.

  The lid 200 is pivotally attached to one end of the base member by a hinge 310, and the second lid 40 is pivotally attached to the other end on the opposite side of the base member by a hinge 510. The fixing means 300 and the second fixing means 500 include latches 302 and 502 that engage with the latch receiving blocks 304 and 504, respectively.

  In use, the latch 302 is pulled off and the lid 200 is pivoted to the open position to expose the hanger 150. A plurality of necklaces, bracelets, chained jewelry or any flexible article can then be randomly (randomly) dropped or hung around the nail 150. Each elongate article wraps around a number of pegs 150 in rows and columns. A significant advantage of the present invention is that the insertion of the elongated article can be performed almost instantaneously without having to pay any attention when hanging the elongated article on the peg 150. For simplicity of illustration, the necklace 20 is shown as being neatly hung around one column of pegs 150, but in practice it may be an “8” pattern or a more complex pattern, Often wrapped around a variety of random pegs.

  When the elongated article is literally thrown around the hanging nail 150, the lid 200 is closed, the foam material of the insert 180 is pressed against the hanging nail 150, the elongated article is firmly held in place, and the case is moved up and down during transportation. It prevents the elongate article from becoming entangled by being inverted, moved or otherwise shaken.

  When the elongated article is packed in the case 10, the case is turned over, the latch 502 is pulled off, and the second lid 400 is opened. In order to set a desired size, number and arrangement of the compartment 602, the compartment partition member 600 is quickly operated to pack other articles such as cosmetics in the compartment 602. Next, the second lid 400 is closed, the second lid insert 480 is pressed against the compartment partition member 600, and these other articles are enclosed in the compartments 602.

  The present invention has been described above with reference to the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the structures and shapes of the embodiments illustrated here, and various embodiments are possible. It should be understood that modifications can be made.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view seen from the top of the base, base insert and lid of the case of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a plan view of the case of the present invention as seen from above the base, the lid and the second lid. FIG. 3 is a perspective view seen from the base of the case of the present invention and the bottom of the second lid. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the case of the present invention, showing a state in which the hanging nail is in contact with the lid insert made of foam material and the compartment partition member is in contact with the second lid. FIG. 5 is an end view of the case of the present invention, in which the lid and the second lid in the closed position are indicated by solid lines, and the lid and the second lid in the open position are indicated by chain lines. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a portion of a modified base insert having a frustoconical nail.

Explanation of symbols

10 Case 20 Necklace, elongated article 40 Lid 100 Base member 102 Upper surface 104 Lower surface 110 Open area 112 One side edge 130 Base insert 150 Hanging nail 151 Head portion 152 ′ Upper end 154 ′ Lower end 180 Lid insert, polyurethane sheet 200 Lid 300 Fixing means 302 Latch 304 Latch receiving block 310 Hinge 400 Second lid 480 Second lid insert 500 Second fixing means 502 Latch 504 Latch receiving block 510 Hinge 600 Room partition member 602 Room

Claims (27)

A case for storing and carrying a flexible elongated article,
(A) a base member having a plurality of upright nails on the upper surface;
(B) a lid adapted to cover the upper surface of the base member;
(C) When the lid is closed with respect to the base member, the lid is releasably locked to the base member in a state in which the hanging nail is in contact with the lid, thereby the flexible elongated article. And a fixing means for preventing the flexible elongated article from being entangled,
A case characterized by comprising.
The case according to claim 1, wherein the base member has a base insert provided on an upper surface thereof, and the plurality of upright hanging nails are implanted in the base insert.
The case according to claim 2, wherein the base insert is formed of an elastic member having limited compression characteristics.
The case according to claim 1, wherein the hanging nails are arranged at equal intervals over substantially the entire upper surface of the base member.
The case according to claim 1, wherein the hanging nails are arranged at equal intervals only over a portion of the upper surface of the base member.
The said nail | claw is arrange | positioned at equal intervals over the area of about 60 to 90% of the upper surface of the said base member, and the nail | claw is not provided in the area along the one side edge of the upper surface of this base member. Item 6. The case according to Item 5.
The case according to claim 1, wherein the hanging nails are arranged as vertical and horizontal rows arranged at equal intervals on the upper surface of the base member.
The case according to claim 7, wherein a distance between a row and a column of the pegs on the upper surface of the base member is approximately 3/4 inch.
The case according to claim 1, wherein the hanging nail has a substantially cylindrical shape.
The case according to claim 1, wherein the hanging nail has a substantially truncated cone shape whose lower end is larger in diameter than the upper end in order to easily hang an elongated article on the hanging nail or to remove it from the hanging nail.
The case of claim 1, wherein the peg has a substantially rounded head portion to facilitate hanging or removing the elongated article from the peg.
The case of claim 1, wherein the height of the peg is approximately ½ inch.
2. The case according to claim 1, wherein the cover includes a container front face material and a lid insert, and the lid insert is a foam material.
The case according to claim 13, wherein the foam material is a polyurethane sheet lined with an adhesive.
The case of claim 14, wherein the sheet has a thickness of approximately 1/8 inch.
14. The case according to claim 13, wherein the hanging nail contacts the foam material of the lid and partially bites into the foam material when the lid is closed with respect to the base member.
The case of claim 1, wherein the lid is pivotally attached to the base member such that the lid can be pivoted between a closed position and an open position.
A case for storing and carrying a flexible elongated article and other articles,
(A) a base member having a plurality of upright pegs on the upper surface and at least one compartment partitioning member for forming a plurality of compartments on the lower surface;
(B) a lid adapted to cover the upper surface of the base member;
(C) When the lid is closed with respect to the base member, the lid is releasably locked to the base member in a state in which the hanging nail is in contact with the lid, thereby the flexible elongated article. And a fixing means for preventing the flexible elongated article from being entangled,
(D) a second lid for covering the lower surface of the base member;
(E) When the second lid is closed with respect to the base member, the second lid can be freely released to the base member in a state where the at least one compartment partition member is in contact with the second lid. Second fixing means for locking and thereby allowing other articles in the plurality of compartments to be completely and securely stored in the compartment by at least the compartment partition member and the second lid; ,
A case characterized by comprising.
The case according to claim 18, wherein the second lid includes a container front face material and a second lid insert, and the second lid insert is a foam material.
20. The case according to claim 19, wherein the foam material is a polyurethane home sheet lined with an adhesive.
21. The case of claim 20, wherein the sheet has a thickness of approximately 1/8 inch.
The case according to claim 18, wherein the elongated article is a necklace, and the other articles are cosmetics and jewelry.
The case according to claim 18, wherein the elongated article is silicon or the like, and the other article is a tackle or other fishing gear.
19. A case according to claim 18, wherein a plurality of adjustable compartment partition members are provided to allow formation of a plurality of different desired sized compartments for holding desired sized articles.
The case according to claim 18, wherein the lid is pivotally attached to one end of the base member, and the second lid is pivotally attached to the other end on the opposite side of the base member.
The case according to claim 18, wherein each of the fixing means and the second fixing means comprises a latch engaged with a latch receiving block.
A case for storing and carrying a flexible elongated article,
(A) a base member having a plurality of upright nails on the upper surface;
(B) a lid that covers the upper surface of the base member and is releasably fixed. The lid covers the upper surface of the base member with the hanging nail in contact with the lid. A case characterized by being covered.

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