JP2010509152A - Packing cloth - Google Patents

Abstract

  The packing cloth of the load is flat, is not molded and sewn, and forms a symmetrical cross when it is unfolded. Furthermore, the packing cloth for the luggage is made of a fiber material, and a plurality of straps are attached to one side. At least some of the straps are used to tighten the package so that the size of the package after packing is equal to the size of the package before packing.

Description

  The present invention relates to a packing material for a package according to claim 1 of the claims.

  It is difficult to provide a close-fit package or a suitable package for many different items (packages). The problem with suitable packaging is particularly noticeable in travel, for example, travel using airplanes or other transport means in which the load is transported separately. Most packages have boxes or boxes to protect the package before purchase, but this type of box-shaped packing required, for example, breaking up the package into several pieces and transporting them. . In addition, this type of box-like packaging was almost always more and more cumbersome than necessary for transporting luggage for long-term travel.

  Carrying a baby carriage is a well-known problem in Scandinavia. It is difficult to pack a baby carriage enough to avoid damage during travel. Further, since the baby carriage is used as soon as it reaches the destination, it is not desirable to disassemble the baby carriage. Even if it is called a baby carriage, the shape and size vary, and for example, in addition to the baby carriage, a folding baby stroller, a twin baby carriage and / or a folding baby carriage can be cited. Therefore, it would be convenient if the same packaging could be applied to all types of baby carriages. Further, since the baby carriage is stored when it is not used and is taken for travel, the packaging material is preferably either a disposable type or a space-saving type. Other loads that have the same problem include rear seat frames, car seats, and some rucksacks.

  Currently, when using a plane with a baby carriage, Scandinavia is giving travelers disposable plastic bags to cover the baby carriage. The plastic bag is handed over at check-in, so the stroller is packed on the spot. That is, it is impossible to pack a baby carriage before leaving home. Furthermore, since the baby carriage is easily damaged by the plastic bag, the baby carriage cannot be sufficiently protected from damage. Moreover, in countries other than Scandinavia, baby carriages must be transported without being packed, and damage is inevitable.

  STOKKE has developed a travel packaging bag for its product stroller “Explory”. This packaging bag was developed exclusively for the explorer and could not be used for other baby carriages. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 51-112046 and US Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0017039 both disclose a packaging bag for storing a foldable baby carriage. Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-305783 and US Pat. No. 5,803,470 each disclose other solutions for packing wheelchairs and baby carriages. None of these solutions have been able to suitably pack all prams or other equipment. Except for the packaging bags disclosed in JP-A-51-112046 and US Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0017039, considerable space was required.

JP-A-51-112046 US Patent Application Publication No. 2005/0017039 JP 2004-305783 A US Pat. No. 5,803,470

  An object of the present invention is to provide a space-saving packaging that is used for packing an arbitrary package and does not take up much space when not in use. It is a further object of the present invention to provide a packing fabric that can be used several times and is made from a fabric material that is washable and waterproof.

  The object of the invention is achieved by the packing fabric characterized in claim 1.

  In this specification, “fabric” refers to a woven or non-woven fibrous material. The fiber material must be capable of folding over an infinite number of iterations without the risk of major damage due to the risk of breakage. Furthermore, the fabric is very flexible and can be folded at any point. In addition, for example, when one long end is folded to provide the desired length, many arbitrary optional values are used so that the thickness of the resulting short end is not greater than the sum of the thicknesses of each layer. The points can be placed very close together. Thus, it is desirable that the fiber material is flexible, has a limited thickness, and has high fracture resistance.

  The fabric according to the invention is made of a foldable flat material. It is preferable that there is no molded sewing and there is no zipper or similar accessories. When the cloth is not in use, the whole can be easily folded, saving space. Since the cloth is made of the above-described material, it can be folded at an arbitrary point, and the thickness of the folded cloth corresponds to the total thickness of each layer. The degree of thickness of the folded fabric varies depending on the area of the portion. The smaller the area of the folded fabric, the greater its thickness. At least one strap, preferably a buckle (clasp) corresponding to both ends of the strap, is provided at approximately the center of one side of the spread fabric. The strap may be sewn directly to the fabric, or it may be secured and attached to the fabric by a strap fixture such as a loop. When the fabric is used for packaging, the strap is used through the loop.

  When packing a package, the cloth and strap are unfolded and laid flat. If the strap is not secured directly to the fabric, the strap must first be placed in the securing means. The surface to which the strap is attached is turned downward and the strap is stretched. The luggage is placed in the approximate center on the cloth, and the cloth is wrapped around the luggage. After the fabric is wrapped around the entire surface of the luggage, the clasps attached to the ends of the straps are fastened together and tightened so that the fabric fits closely to the object. The method of wrapping cloth around the luggage is arbitrarily performed.

  Fabrics made of waterproof washable materials are very advantageous. For example, when traveling by airplane, luggage may be left outside in the rain, or the baggage cart may be splashed from a runway wet with rain. A further object of the present invention is to use a fabric that can be used several times. Since the baggage always has a chance to get dirty, it is advantageous that the textile material is wear-resistant and washable. For example, preferred fiber materials include either F-111 / LoPo or Ripstop Nylon, which is used to make Gortex parachutes, but lip top nylon is preferred. Particularly preferred.

  In other embodiments of the invention, the fabric is made from a self-expanding material. This means that the material has a double structure and fills the space between the layers by itself or by actuating a valve. In the present invention, when such a material is used, the package to be packed is protected by a buffer layer made of air.

  The strap secured to the fabric may be made of any suitable type of material, but basically it must be wear resistant and resistant to tearing. A preferred material is a nylon woven fabric, the same material used when lifting the strap.

  There are several types of clasps that correspond to the straps on the strap, and plastic detent clasps are preferred. At least one of the clasps should be of a type that allows the strap to pass through and that the position of the clasps can be adjusted with respect to the end of the strap. It is further advantageous if the clasps are both of this kind if the strap is secured directly to the fabric. In this way, both ends of the strap are placed so that after the fabric is wrapped around the load, the strap is tightened and the clasp is placed on top of the load regardless of the size of the load. Is tightened. If the strap is not secured directly to the fabric but is, for example, passed through a loop secured to the fabric, the position of the clasp is adjusted by adjusting the strap. Therefore, only one of the clasps needs to have such a type.

  In one embodiment, the fabric is provided with a number of spare straps, strap fasteners, and the like, in addition to the straps used to securely wrap the fabric around the package. These spare straps can be used, for example, to move / carry a package to be packed and / or to be secured to a spare device. An example of such a spare device is a tilting cart with a telescopic handle. The packed luggage is easily attached to the tilt type transport vehicle, and in that state, is rotated and transported, that is, it is handled as a normal suitcase with casters. Other examples of spare devices that can be conveniently secured to packaged luggage include ground sheets, childcare bags and / or other small bags. Spare strap fasteners can also be used to secure more straps to the fabric. For example, it is preferable to use four straps for fastening, that is, two sets of two straps orthogonal to each other.

  In a particularly preferred embodiment, a fabric is designed having four spaced apart tongues that are perpendicular to each other. These tongues are fixed to a common, rectangular inner central part, whereby the spread fabric is formed into a symmetrical cross. The relationship between the size of the cloth, the size of the quadrangle, and the protrusion changes depending on the purpose of use of the cloth. If the fabric is used to pack a baby carriage, it is considered appropriate that the center of the fabric be 1 × 1 m and each protrusion be approximately 1 m.

  When a package is packed with a symmetric cross-shaped cloth, the package is placed in the center of the square, and the four tongues are wound around the package one by one and tightened. The order may be appropriate. When the last piece of tongue is wound around the load, the strap is fastened to the detent clasp and is tightened by pulling the end. When the luggage is smaller than the center of the quadrangle surrounded by the tongue, the cloth tongue is wound around the luggage together with the unused portion of the center.

  The fabric of the present invention is particularly suitable for packing relatively large loads having irregular shapes. As described above, since the cloth is made of a fiber material that can be folded at an arbitrary position, the folding order is arbitrary. In some cases, the full length of part of the cloth is used to wrap the luggage, but the other part is completely wrapped around the center of the square if necessary to avoid reducing the packing strength There is also. Since the strap used to fasten and fix the cloth to the luggage is not fixed to the tongue, the luggage is packed regardless of how the cloth is wrapped.

  In one embodiment, an opening is formed in or near the center of the fabric. The opening has a wide range of applications. For example, by properly selecting a material and a color, it can be used as a rucksack cover when not in use for packing, a rain apron, a baby carriage apron, or a backpack. The opening is closed when used as a regular package. Closing is done in a number of ways well known to those skilled in the art, and the use of a zipper is optional.

  While the fabric of the present invention has been particularly described with respect to packing a baby carriage, car seat or the like, it is not limited thereto. The fabric of the present invention is used in combination with several parts, such as a set of hunting equipment, a set of clothes, or ammunition, but can be used for luggage that does not have a dedicated common packaging container. It may be advantageous to package several small bags or the like together without increasing the size or weight obtained. Further, for example, it can be used as a cover for packing a normal suitcase, whereby the suitcase can be protected from water and dirt.

  The invention will be more clearly understood with reference to the following figures.

It is a figure which shows the cloth which extended the surface containing a strap which faced upwards. It is a figure which shows the cloth partially wound around the load. It is a figure which shows the cloth after packing a package.

  FIG. 1 shows an unfolded fabric 1. The fabric is completely flat and, in the illustrated embodiment, is formed into a symmetrical cross with four protrusions 2, 3, 4, and 5. A square central portion is provided surrounded by these four protrusions. A large number of loops 6 and two handles 7 are fixed to the upward surface of FIG. Two straps 8 are passed through the loop 6 and fixed to the center of the quadrangle. The straps 8 have corresponding detent clasps 9, 10 at their ends. A part 10 of the detent clasp is fastened to the strap 8 and the other part 9 is fastened so that the distance from the end of the strap to the clasp is adjustable. In this way, the strap can be tightened around the luggage to be packed in the fabric.

  Loops and handles 7 arranged outside the center of the square are often attached to the side of the packed package, for example to carry the packed package and / or, for example, tilt It can be used to be fixed to a mold carrier.

  The cloth shown in FIG. 1 is further formed with an opening 11 at the center, and can be used as an apron for a baby carriage or the like. In the illustrated embodiment, the fabric further includes a tag area 12 so that the tag can be successfully attached to the package.

  When the fabric according to the invention is used for packaging, the fabric is first laid out with the side with the straps 8 and the loops 6 facing down. Next, the package to be packed is placed in the center of the square of the cloth 1, and the cloth portions 2, 3, 4, and 5 are wound around the package. FIG. 2 shows a state in which the two parts 3 and 4 are wound around the luggage and the other parts 2 and 5 remain unfolded. When the cloth is wrapped around the luggage, the strap 8 is visible and is easily fastened to the corresponding detent clasps 9 and 10 respectively. The strap 8 is tightened and adjusted so that the cloth 1 fits tightly on the load, that is, the packed package is not substantially larger than the unpackaged package.

  FIG. 3 shows the package after completion of packing, and as described above, the handles 7 fixed to the outside of the center portion of the quadrangle are arranged on both sides of the package. If you want to tighten the fabric more tightly, you can easily pass more straps through other loops, so you can tighten the fabric that wraps the luggage more tightly.

Claims (9)

A packing cloth (1) for luggage,
It is flat and forms a symmetrical cross when unfolded,
Not molded and sewn
Made from fiber material,
A plurality of straps (8) are attached to one side, and at least some of the straps are used for tightening the package so that the size of the package after packing is equal to the size of the package before packing. The cloth (1).   2. The fabric (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening strap (8) is sewn into the center of the quadrilateral of the fabric.   2. Cloth (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the cloth has a fixture, preferably a fastener in the form of a loop (6), the fastening strap (8) being fixed by the fixture. 1).   4. A clamp according to claim 1, wherein clamps (9, 10) corresponding to ends of the plurality of straps (8) are respectively attached and the straps are simply fastened together. The fabric (1) according to one item.   The cloth (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the clasps (9, 10) constitute detent clasps.   The at least one clamp (9) is fixed to the strap (8) so that the distance from the end of the strap to the clamp is adjustable. The fabric (1) according to claim 5.   The cloth (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising a device for attaching the packaged baggage to another device such as a tilt-type transporter.   The said strap, the said fixing tool for fixing the said strap, or a handle (7) for conveying the package after the said packing, It is any one of Claims 1-6 characterized by the above-mentioned. (1).   The cloth (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the textile material is washable and waterproof.

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