JP2011527217A - Carrier - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a garment carrier that is difficult to wrinkle clothing even when stored for a long time. That is, the present invention relates to an instrument for carrying one or more garments, the instrument comprising a housing and a first member configured to be housed in the housing. The first member is configured to be capable of supporting one or more garments and is deformable.
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Description

  The present invention relates to an apparatus for carrying clothing.

  With suitcases and travel bags that are currently on the market for storing clothing, when the user arrives at the destination, the stored clothing can be worn immediately without causing wrinkles. Is intended. However, these cases are very large and one hand is often blocked in order to carry or pull these instruments. Furthermore, there is a problem that wrinkles occur when clothes are stored for a long time.

  For this reason, most commercially available equipment, for example, when a user is going to commute by running or biking, or for a business trip, to store and transport sophisticated clothing the day before, It is difficult to say that it is practical.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a garment carrier that is difficult to wrinkle clothing even when stored for a long time.

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
A housing;
A deformable first member configured to be accommodated inside the housing and configured to accommodate one or more garments;
An apparatus for carrying one or more garments is provided.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, a deformable member is provided that is configured to support one or more garments and is less likely to wrinkle the garment when the device is used. For example, when the garment is stored in the housing and the housing is closed, the pressure generated by the closing is absorbed by the first member, and the compression effect applied to the garment is reduced. When the compression effect acts on the garment between the two rigid surfaces, the wrinkles already present in the material become more severe.

  The appliance includes a second member configured to be housed inside the housing and configured to support one or more garments.

  Preferably, the first member is configured to be housed inside the shoulder of the coat or jacket. The first member can take the shape of a coat hanger.

  Preferably, the first member forms a shoulder portion of the trunk (torso). The first member is designed to protect the upper chest of the suit. This part of the suit is very delicate and is usually reinforced with a felt material, but is susceptible to deformation and fatigue under the influence of pressure. The purpose of the first member is to support this part and maintain the original shape of the suit. The first member can also support a shoulder of a larger suit than usual.

  Preferably, the first member is wider than a conventional hanger. By comprising in this way, a shoulder pad can be protected.

  Preferably, the first member has flexibility.

  Preferably, the first member is made of a foamed resin.

  Preferably, the first member is made of a foamed resin having elasticity.

  Preferably, the second member is configured to wind up the garment. When the clothing is rolled up, pressure is applied to the first member, but the first member is deformed and the pressure is dispersed, and as a result, generation of wrinkles is suppressed.

  In one embodiment, the second member is deformable.

  In another embodiment, the second member comprises a rigid body.

  Preferably, the second member is a hollow member. The presence of the cavity can reduce the weight of the device.

  Preferably, the device includes a sleeve configured to store clothes.

  The sleeve includes a compartment for storing the garment.

  Preferably, the sleeve is a bag. The sleeve or bag prevents the clothing from being gathered or wrinkled when the clothing is rolled up.

  Preferably, the sleeve or bag can be closed, preferably by a zipper.

  Preferably, the sleeve or bag includes a compartment configured to receive the second member. The sleeve or bag serves to reduce a frictional force between the suit and the second member when the suit is rolled up.

  The compartment for the second member is separated from the garment compartment.

  The compartment for the second member is sized to snugly accommodate the second member.

  The compartment of the second member is releasably sealed.

  Preferably, the housing includes an upper housing part and a lower housing part.

  The upper and lower housing parts are connectable.

  Preferably, the upper housing part and the lower housing are detachably connected.

  The upper and lower housings can be connected by a zipper, a latch, or other member.

  Preferably, the upper and lower housings are connected by a hinge.

  Preferably, the upper and lower housings have a clamshell structure.

  The upper and lower housings are relative from a first position in which the housing is open and garments are disposed therein to a second position in which the housing is closed and garments can be accommodated therein. It is possible to move to.

  Preferably, the upper housing portion includes a recess configured to be able to accommodate the first member. By providing the concave portion on which the first member is placed, it becomes easy to securely fix and store the garment during use, and the movement of the garment within the device is restricted, so that the generation of wrinkles is suppressed. Is done. The concave portion can take a triangular shape.

  Preferably, the first member includes an opening. The opening is used as a handle accessible from the front of the garment when the garment is hung on a hanger.

  Preferably, the first member includes a hook that can hang the first member on a rail, a door knob, or other members.

  Preferably, the hanger is a cloth strap.

  Preferably, the fabric strap is configured to pass through the opening of the first member.

  Preferably, the fabric strap can be removably secured to a rail, door knob, or other member. The hanging device can be fixed by using a temporary fixing device, for example, a hook-and-loop fastener, and the fixing device can be fixed to a rail for clothing or a clothing hanger. When not in use, the hanger rests snugly on a suit bag that can close the clamshell structure. If the hanger is made of cloth, it will not wrinkle the suit.

  In one embodiment, the instrument comprises a compartment for storage.

  The storage compartment is separate from the housing. The storage compartment is used, for example, for storing shoes.

  The housing can be removably mounted with the storage compartment.

According to a second embodiment of the present invention, a method for storing garments for transport is provided. The method
Hanging clothes on the first deformable member;
Storing the garment in the housing such that when the housing is closed, the compressive force applied to the garment by the housing is distributed by the first member;
Is provided.

  Preferably, the method further includes a step of winding the garment around the second member toward the first member.

  Preferably, the method further includes a step of arranging the garment and the first deformation member in a sleeve.

  Preferably, the method further includes the step of inserting the second member into the compartment formed by the sleep or bag when the step of disposing the garment and the first deformable member in the sleeve is provided.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an apparatus for carrying one or more garments of one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the instrument shown in FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view seen from one end of the second member of the instrument shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a first member of the instrument shown in FIG. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a hanging strap of the instrument shown in FIG. FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the protective bag of the instrument shown in FIG. 7a to 7e are a series of schematic views showing a procedure for using the instrument shown in FIG.

  Referring initially to FIGS. 1 and 2, a perspective view and exploded view of an instrument 10 for carrying one or more garments of one embodiment of the present invention is shown.

  The instrument 10 includes a housing 12 composed of an upper housing 14 and a lower housing 16. With particular reference to FIG. 2, the instrument 10 includes a deformable first member 18 and a second member 20, such that both members 18, 20 are contained within the housing 12 and one or more garments are attached. It is configured to be supportable.

  The upper and lower housings 18 and 20 are connected by hinges (not shown) fixed along the outer edge 22 of the upper housing 14 and the outer edge 24 of the lower housing 16. As a result, the housing 12 can be opened and closed in a clamshell shape. The housing 12 further includes latches 26 and 28 so that the housing 12 can be releasably locked with the housing closed.

  The deformable first member 18 is made of foam, has a shape imitating the upper part of a human torso, and is used like a coat hanger. That is, at the time of use, clothing is hung on the 1st member and will fully support the shoulder part of clothing.

  The second member 20 is made of a hollow member made of recycled recycled cardboard. This is more clearly shown in FIG. 3, which shows a perspective view of the second member 20 of the instrument 10 of FIG.

  Referring to FIG. 4, a perspective view of the first member 18 is shown. The first member 18 includes an opening 30 through which a cloth strap for hanging the first member 18 on a rail or the like is passed. The fabric strap 50 is represented in FIG. Referring again to FIG. 4, the first member 18 includes a trouser rack 34 and first and second upper surfaces 36, 38 for purposes described below.

  Referring again to FIG. 2, it can be seen that the upper housing 14 forms a recess 32 configured to accommodate the deformable first member 18.

  Still referring to FIG. 6, the instrument 10 further includes a protective bag 60 in which clothing is stored prior to insertion into the housing 12. The protective bag 60 includes an openable and closable compartment 62 on a front surface 64 configured to accommodate the second member 20. The purpose of the protective bag 60 will be described.

  The operating procedure of the instrument 10 is detailed in FIG. FIG. 7 includes FIGS. 7a to 7e, which are a series of schematic diagrams showing an operation procedure of the instrument 10 shown in FIG. In this example, the suit is stored in the instrument 10.

  First, slacks (not shown) are hung on the trouser rack 34 of the first member 18. A jacket (not shown) is hung on the upper surfaces 36 and 38 of the first member 18. A suit 70 is then placed on one side of the protective bag and spread on one side (FIG. 7a). When the second member 20 is not in a predetermined position, it is inserted into the compartment 62 of the protective bag 60 at the lower end where the skirt of the suit jacket and slacks is located, and the suit 70 is directed toward the first member 18. And wound around the second member 20 (FIGS. 7b to 7d). Thus, when the suit 70 is rolled up, pressure is applied to the first member 18, but the first member 18 is deformed so as to absorb this pressure, and the suit 70 is prevented from being wrinkled. The bag 60 has a function like a lubricant in the procedure of winding up the suit 70 and reduces the frictional force acting between the suit 70 and the second member 20.

  The wound suit 70 is housed in the lower housing 16 together with the first member 18 and the second member 20, and the upper housing 14 in a predetermined position rotates around the hinge (not shown), After the housing 12 is closed, the latches 26, 28 are locked (FIG. 7e). Thus, when the housing 12 is closed, there is a possibility that a compressive force is applied to the garment, but this compressive force is distributed by the deformable first member and second member 18, 20.

  In the closed state, the first member 18 is held in the recess 32 of the upper housing 14, preventing movement of the clothing in the housing 12 and preventing wrinkles.

  What added various change and improvement to the invention mentioned above is also contained in the scope of the present invention. For example, it is described that both the first member and the second member can be deformed, but it is also conceivable that only the first member is deformed. The second member may be a rigid body made of wood or plastic material.

10 Apparatus
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 Housing 14 Upper housing 16 Lower housing 18 1st member 20 2nd member 22 Upper housing edge 24 Lower housing edge 26 Latch 28 Latch 30 Opening 32 Recess 34 Trouser hook 36 First member upper surface 38 1st member upper surface 50 Cloth strap 60 Bag 62 Compartment 64 Front surface

Claims (43)

A housing;
A deformable first member configured to be housed inside the housing and configured to support one or more garments;
An instrument for carrying one or more garments.   The instrument of claim 1, comprising a second member configured to be housed inside the housing and configured to support one or more garments.   The instrument according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first member is configured to be housed in a shoulder portion of a coat or a jacket.   The instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first member has a coat hanger shape.   The instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the first member has a shape along a shoulder portion of the trunk.   The instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first member has a wider width than a conventional hanger.   The instrument according to claim 1, wherein the first member has flexibility.   The instrument according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the first member is made of a foamed resin.   The instrument according to claim 8, wherein the first member is made of a foamed resin having elasticity.   The instrument according to claim 2 or any one of claims 3 to 9 dependent on claim 2, wherein the second member is configured to be able to wind up clothing.   The instrument of claim 10, wherein the second member is deformable.   The instrument according to claim 10, wherein the second member comprises a rigid body.   The instrument according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the second member is a hollow member.   The instrument according to claim 1, wherein the instrument comprises a sleeve configured to be able to store clothing.   The instrument of claim 14, wherein the sleeve comprises a compartment for housing the garment.   16. A device according to claim 14 or 15, wherein the sleeve is a bag.   An instrument according to any of claims 14 to 16, wherein the sleeve or bag is closable.   18. A device according to any of claims 14 to 17 when dependent on claim 2, wherein the sleeve or bag comprises a compartment configured to receive the second member.   19. A device according to claim 18, wherein the second member compartment is separate from the garment compartment.   20. A device as claimed in claim 18 or 19, wherein the compartment for the second member is sized to fit the second member snugly.   21. A device according to any of claims 18 to 20, wherein the compartment for the second member can be releasably sealed.   The instrument according to any of claims 1 to 21, wherein the housing comprises an upper housing part and a lower housing part.   23. The instrument of claim 22, wherein the upper and lower housing parts are connected.   24. The instrument of claim 23, wherein the upper housing part and the lower housing part are detachably connected.   25. The instrument of claim 24, wherein the upper and lower housings are connected by zippers or latches.   26. A device according to any of claims 23 to 25, wherein the upper and lower housings are connected by a hinge.   27. An instrument according to any of claims 23 to 26, wherein the upper and lower housings comprise clamshell structures.   The upper and lower housings are relatively relative from a first position where the housing is opened and garments are disposed therein to a second position where the housing is closed and garments can be stored therein. 28. A device according to any of claims 22 to 27, which is movable.   The instrument according to any one of claims 22 to 28, wherein the upper housing portion includes a recess configured to be capable of accommodating the first member.   30. The instrument of claim 29, wherein the recess is triangular.   31. A device according to any preceding claim, wherein the first member comprises an opening.   32. The appliance of any of claims 1-31, wherein the first member further comprises a hanger that allows the first member to be hung on a rail or door handle.   33. The device of claim 32, wherein the hanger is a cloth strap.   34. The device of claim 33, wherein the fabric strap is configured to pass through an opening in the first member.   35. Apparatus according to claim 33 or 34, wherein the fabric strap can be removably secured to a rail or door knob.   36. The instrument of claim 35, wherein the fabric strap is secured using a temporary securing mechanism.   37. A device according to any preceding claim, further comprising a storage compartment.   38. The instrument of claim 37, wherein the storage compartment is separate from the housing.   39. An instrument according to claim 37 or 38, wherein the housing is removably attachable to the storage compartment. A procedure for hanging clothes on the first deformable member;
Placing the garment within the housing such that when the housing is closed, the compressive force applied to the garment by the first member is distributed by the first member;
A method of storing clothing for transport.   41. The method of claim 40, further comprising winding the garment around the second member toward the first member.   42. A method according to claim 40 or 41, further comprising the step of placing the garment and the first deformable member within a sleeve.   43. The method of claim 42, further comprising the step of inserting the second member into a compartment formed by the sleeve, when the step of placing the garment and the first member in a sleeve is provided.

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