JP2015217034A - suitcase - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a suitcase in which a photoelectric element called as a solar panel is prevented from being damaged, appearance is improved, and maintenance of the photoelectric element can be easily performed.SOLUTION: In a suit case 10, a lid body 12 is attached to a case body for storing a main article via a hinge. In an outer surface of the lid body 12, a concavity 21 becoming hollow inward for storing a sub article is formed. The concavity 21 is closed with an openable and closable translucent cover 31. In a rear surface of the translucent cover 31, a solar sheet (photoelectric element) 51 for converting light to electricity is provided.

Description

  The present invention relates to a suitcase carried for business or travel, and more particularly to a suitcase provided with a power generation device.

  In recent years, with the development of portable terminals such as notebook computers, tablets and smartphones, and electrical appliances such as electric razors, opportunities to carry mobile terminals and electrical appliances to travel destinations have increased. There is no problem if you can charge mobile terminals and electrical appliances at hotels with charging facilities, but you may have trouble charging when you travel to areas where charging facilities are not available, such as remote areas.

  On the other hand, bags and suitcases are often used for carrying luggage. For this reason, it is sufficient to store and carry the power generation device in a bag or suitcase, and charge the portable terminal etc. with this power generation device, but it is inconvenient if the power generation device is taken out from the bag or suitcase every time it is charged. . It would be convenient if the generator could be charged without taking it out of the bag or suitcase. A bag provided with such a power generation device is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1 (FIGS. 2 and 3)).

  The bag shown in Patent Document 1 includes a box-shaped storage unit that stores luggage, a handle unit provided on the outer surface of the storage unit, and a solar panel. The handle unit includes a handle that is gripped by a hand and a frame that holds the solar panel below the handle and on the outer surface of the storage unit. A solar panel is arranged on the outer surface of the storage unit, and the solar panel is held on the outer surface of the storage unit by pressing the edge of the solar panel with the frame unit and fastening the frame unit to the storage unit with screws.

  The solar panel can generate electricity by receiving light from the opening inside the frame. However, since the solar panel is exposed from the opening inside the frame, it is easily damaged and cannot be stacked. Moreover, since the frame part which is an exclusive part for hold | maintaining a solar panel is provided in the outer surface of a storage part, there exists room for improvement in the point of appearance. Furthermore, when replacing the solar panel due to scratches or the like, it is necessary to remove the handle unit after unfastening the screw, which takes time. Accordingly, there is a need for a bag and a suitcase that prevent the solar panel from being damaged, improve the appearance, and facilitate the maintenance of the solar panel.

Utility Model Registration No. 3150709

  An object of the present invention is to provide a suitcase that can prevent damage to a photoelectric element called a solar panel, improve appearance, and facilitate maintenance of the photoelectric element.

  In the invention according to claim 1, in the suitcase in which the lid is attached to the case main body for housing the main article via the hinge, the outer surface of the lid is recessed inward and stores the sub-article. The recessed portion is formed and closed with a translucent cover that can be opened and closed, and a photoelectric element that converts light into electricity is provided on the back surface of the translucent cover.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the lid has a front portion and an upper extension extending from the upper edge of the front portion to the case body, and the recess is formed continuously with the front portion and the upper extension. It is characterized by.

  The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the recess includes a rib so as to protrude outward from the bottom surface.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 4, the translucent cover is provided in the cover body through the sub hinge.

  The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that a slide fastener is provided on the outer periphery of the translucent cover and is opened and closed by the slide fastener.

  The invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that a pocket for accommodating the photoelectric element is provided on the back surface of the translucent cover.

  In the invention according to claim 7, the pocket is constituted by a translucent cover and a reinforcing member provided on the back surface of the translucent cover, and the photoelectric element is a thin film or sheet-like element. And is supported by the reinforcing member.

  The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that a holding net for holding the secondary article is provided on a surface of the reinforcing member facing the recess.

  In the invention according to claim 1, in the suitcase in which the lid is attached to the case main body that houses the main article via the hinge, the outer surface of the lid is recessed inward and the sub-article is stored. Has been. Since the concave portion is closed with a translucent cover that can be opened and closed, and a photoelectric element that converts light into electricity is provided on the back surface of the translucent cover, it is possible to prevent the photoelectric element from being damaged by the translucent cover. . As a result, it is possible to protect the photoelectric element even when suitcases are stacked as an airplane load during travel.

  In addition, since the photoelectric element is covered with the translucent cover, the appearance of the suitcase can be improved. Furthermore, the photoelectric element can be removed by opening the translucent cover that can be opened and closed, and the maintenance of the photoelectric element can be facilitated.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 2, a cover body has a front part and the upper extension part extended from the upper edge of this front part to a case main body. Since the recess is formed continuously from the front portion and the upper extension of the lid, the area of the translucent cover can be increased and the light receiving area of the photoelectric element can be increased.

  In the invention according to claim 3, since the recess includes the rib so as to protrude outward from the bottom surface, the rigidity of the recess can be improved. In addition, the ribs can be partitioned so as to divide the recesses, and a plurality of sub articles can be stored separately.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 4, since the translucent cover is provided in the cover body via the sub hinge, the translucent cover can be opened and closed easily and the maintainability of the photoelectric element can be improved.

  In the invention according to claim 5, since the slide fastener is provided on the outer periphery of the translucent cover, it is possible to prevent dirt from entering the concave portion from the outside by closing the slide fastener, and to contaminate the photoelectric element. Can be prevented from adhering.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 6, since the pocket which accommodates a photoelectric element is provided in the back surface of the translucent cover, a photoelectric element can be mounted | worn easily.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 7, a photoelectric element is a film or sheet-like element with a weak waist. Even if it is a film or sheet-like photoelectric element, it can be supported by the reinforcing member by being inserted into the pocket.

  In the invention according to claim 8, since the holding net for holding the secondary article is provided on the surface of the reinforcing member that faces the recess, the plurality of secondary articles are separated by being put into the secondary article holding net. It can be stored together without using it.

It is a perspective view of the suitcase (the translucent cover is open) concerning the present invention. It is principal part sectional drawing of FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a suitcase according to the present invention. It is principal part sectional drawing of FIG. It is a front view of a translucent cover. It is a figure which shows the correlation of a translucent cover, a photoelectric element, and a reinforcement member. It is an effect | action figure of a translucent cover. It is a figure explaining the procedure which inserts a photoelectric element.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are viewed in the direction of the reference numerals.

First, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, a suitcase 10 includes a case main body 11 for storing main articles such as clothes, a lid 12 attached to the case main body 11 via a hinge (not shown), and a case. An extendable handle 13 provided in the main body 11 so as to be drawable, and a caster 14 provided in the case main body 11 and the lid body 12 are provided.

  When the mounting position of the caster 14 is the lower part of the case main body 11 and the lid body 12, the extendable handle 13 is located at the upper back of the case main body 11, and the extendable handle 13 is pulled out and gripped by hand. The case 10 can be pulled and moved. Moreover, the suitcase 10 can be made independent by installing the caster 14 on the ground or the floor.

  In addition to the extendable handle 13, an upper grip 15 for carrying is provided on the upper portion of the case body 11 so as to be swingable, undulating or pulling out. Further, on the side of the case body 11 opposite to the hinge, a portable side grip 16 is provided so as to be swingable, undulating or pulling out. Note that the shape of the upper gripping portion 15 and the shape of the side gripping portion 16 are not limited to the shapes of the embodiments, and may be fixed. If the gripping can be performed by hand, other general handles Even if it is a shape, it does not interfere. Further, the side gripping portion 16 may be omitted.

  Further, the outer surface 17 of the lid body 12 is formed with a recess 21 that is recessed inward and that stores a secondary article such as a portable terminal. The recess 21 is covered with a translucent cover 31 that can be opened and closed. Yes. The translucent cover 31 is provided on the lid 12 so as to be openable and closable via a cloth sub-hinge 22.

  In the embodiment, the sub hinge 22 is made of cloth, but is not limited to this, and may be made of resin, metal or the like, and any material and configuration can be used as long as the translucent cover 31 can be opened and closed. There is no problem. Furthermore, if the translucent cover 31 that closes the recess 21 can be opened and closed, the sub hinge 31 may be omitted.

  A slide fastener 41 is provided on the outer periphery of the translucent cover 31, and the outer periphery of the translucent cover 31 is opened and closed by the slide fastener 41. Moreover, the stopper 31a made from cloth is provided in the recessed part 21 and the translucent cover 31, and the opening of the translucent cover 31 is controlled by the stopper 31a in a predetermined position. In the embodiment, the stopper 31a is a band-shaped member, but is not limited to this, and may be a pleat or the like. Moreover, the stopper 31a can be removed, and the translucent cover 31 can be opened largely by removing the stopper 31a.

Next, the shape of the recess 21 and the mounting structure of the translucent cover 31 will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lid body 12 is formed in a shell shape, and includes a lower portion 12a, a front portion 12b rising from the lower portion 12a, and an upper edge 12c of the front portion 12b to the case body 11. And an upper extension 12d that extends.

  The concave portion 21 is formed continuously from the front surface portion 12b and the upper extension portion 12d of the lid body 12, and includes a bottom surface 23, a bottom surface extension portion 25 extending from the upper edge 24 of the bottom surface 23 to the case body 11, and the bottom surface. It has a side wall 26 extending from the periphery of the extension portion 25 and the periphery of the bottom surface 23 to the outer surface 17, and a rib 27 formed so as to protrude outward from the bottom surface 23.

  The translucent cover 31 includes a cover front portion 32 facing the bottom surface 23 of the recess 21, a cover bending portion 33 formed on the upper portion of the cover front portion 32, and a cover extending from the cover bending portion 33 to the case body 11. And an extension 34.

  The slide fastener 41 includes a first tape 42, a plurality of first elements 43 provided at the tip of the first tape 42, a second tape 44, and a plurality of second elements provided at the tip of the second tape 44. 45 and a slider 46 that meshes the second element 45 and the first element 43.

  A first fastener frame 35 having a U-shaped cross section is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the translucent cover 31, and a first tape 42 is disposed on the first fastener frame 35. Both the tapes 42 are sewn on the outer peripheral portion of the translucent cover 31.

  A second fastener frame 36 having a T-shaped cross section is provided at the edge of the recess 21. A second tape 44 is sewn to the second fastener frame 36, and the second fastener frame 36 is fastened to the edge of the recess 21 by a plurality of fastening members 37.

Next, a state where the translucent cover 31 is closed will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, when the slide fastener 41 is closed and the translucent cover 31 is closed, the translucent cover 31 is flush with the outer surface 17 of the lid 12. For this reason, while improving external appearance, the translucent cover 31 becomes difficult to catch on an obstruction etc. at the time of movement, and can carry the suitcase 10 easily. In the embodiment, the translucent cover 31 is flush with the outer surface 17 of the lid 12 in a state in which the translucent cover 31 is closed. There may be a shape in which the surface of the translucent cover 31 protrudes outward with respect to the outer surface 17 or a shape in which the surface of the translucent cover 31 is recessed inward with respect to the outer surface 17 of the lid 12.

  Moreover, the translucent cover 31 is formed so that it may extend from the front part 12b of the cover body 12 to the upper extension part 12d, and can widen a light-receiving area. For this reason, although mentioned later for details, the light-receiving area of the photoelectric element 51 arrange | positioned at the back surface of the translucent cover 31 can also be enlarged. Even when the caster 14 is installed on the ground and the suitcase 10 is erected, light can be taken from the cover extension 34 of the translucent cover 31.

  The color of the lid 12 is the same color as that of the photoelectric element 51. The translucent cover 31 is preferably transparent so as not to block light, and the color of the photoelectric element 51 becomes the color of the translucent cover 31. For this reason, by making the color of the lid 12 the same as that of the photoelectric element 51, the translucent cover 31 and the lid 12 are integrated, and the photoelectric element 51 and the lid 12 that can be seen through the translucent cover 31. The appearance can be improved by providing a sense of unity. The translucent cover 31 is preferably transparent, but is not limited thereto, and may be translucent as long as it can transmit light.

Next, the photoelectric element support structure of the translucent cover 31 is demonstrated.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the back surface 38 of the translucent cover 31 is provided with a pocket 60 for storing the photoelectric element 51. The pocket 60 is constituted by a reinforcing member 61 bonded to the first fastener frame 35 provided on the outer periphery and the back surface 38 of the translucent cover 31 on the back surface 38 side of the translucent cover 31.

  The reinforcing member 61 is formed so as to cover the back surface 38 from the cover front portion 32 of the translucent cover 31 to the middle of the cover extension portion 34 beyond the cover bending portion 33. By adhering the reinforcing member 61 to the first fastener frame 35, the adhesive surface can be hidden when the translucent cover 31 is viewed from the front side, and the appearance can be improved.

  In the embodiment, the reinforcing member is a flexible sheet. However, the reinforcing member is not limited thereto, and may be a plate-like member as long as the photoelectric element 51 can be supported. Moreover, although the reinforcing member 61 was adhere | attached on the 1st fastener frame 35, it is not limited to this, It does not interfere even if it attaches using sewing or a fastening member. Further, although the reinforcing member 61 is bonded to the first fastener frame 35, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reinforcing member 61 may be directly attached to the back surface 38 of the translucent cover 31.

  The photoelectric element 51 is a thin film or sheet-like element, and is inserted into the pocket 60 and supported by the reinforcing member 61. Even if the photoelectric element 51 is a film or a sheet-like element, the reinforcing member 61 is formed partway through the cover extension 34, so that the photoelectric element 51 can be disposed over the entire back surface 38 of the translucent cover 31. it can. For this reason, the light receiving area of the photoelectric element 51 can be widened and the power generation efficiency can be improved.

Next, the holding net for storing the secondary article will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 4 and 6, the reinforcing member 61 is disposed on the back surface 38 of the translucent cover 31, and both the edge of the translucent cover 31 and the edge of the reinforcing member 61 are sandwiched between the first fastener frames 35. Thus, the reinforcing member 61 is attached to the translucent cover 31. A holding net 71 that holds the secondary article is provided on the surface 62 of the reinforcing member 61 that faces the recess 21.

  The holding net 71 is provided with a first holding part 72 and a second holding part 73 for holding a small sub-article on the upper part thereof, and a cushion material 74 extending laterally below the first holding part 72 and the second holding part 73. And a third holding part 75 for holding a large sub-article is provided below the cushion material 74. In addition, although the net-like thing was used for the holding | maintenance net | network 71 in the Example, it is not limited to this, A cloth-made may be sufficient, and a secondary article is accommodated in the 1st holding | maintenance part 72, the 2nd holding | maintenance part 73 grade | etc.,. Any material can be used as long as a pocket-shaped member is attached.

  A first adhesive member 63 is provided on the peripheral edge of the surface 62 of the reinforcing member 61, and the second adhesive member 64 provided on the back surface of the holding net 71 is affixed to the first adhesive member 63. 71 can be attached to the reinforcing member 61. If the first adhesive member 63 and the second adhesive member 64 are members that can be repeatedly attached and detached, different types of holding nets 71 can be easily replaced. Moreover, the 1st adhesive member 63 and the 2nd adhesive member 64 may be a tape type thing which fastens cloth by overlapping, and also may be an adhesive member.

  The sheet-like photoelectric element 51 is provided with a harness 52. Such a sheet-like photoelectric element 51 with the harness 52 can be obtained at a low price with a predetermined size, and according to the present invention, the sheet-like photoelectric element 51 having a predetermined size can be attached as it is. Therefore, the manufacturing cost can be reduced as the entire suitcase 10 including the power generation device.

The operation of the suitcase 10 described above will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, by receiving light from the outside as indicated by an arrow, the light passes through the translucent cover 31 and is generated by the photoelectric element 51. Since the photoelectric element 51 is not exposed to the outside and is protected by the translucent cover 31, it can be prevented from being scratched.

  A photoelectric element 51 is accommodated on the back surface 38 of the translucent cover 31. The battery 76 is held by the second holding unit 73 of the holding net 71, and the portable terminal 77 is held by the third holding unit 75. The portable terminal 77 can be charged by connecting the harness 52 extending from the photoelectric element 51 to the portable terminal 77. Further, the battery 76 can be charged by connecting the harness 52 to the battery 76. In the embodiment, the large portable terminal 77 and the battery 76 are charged. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a small portable terminal called a smartphone or a tablet may be used.

  In addition, the cushion material 74 is in contact with the ribs 27 with the translucent cover 31 closed. For this reason, even if an impact force acts on the translucent cover 31 from the outside and the translucent cover is indented inward, the indentation can be suppressed by the cushion material 74 and the ribs 27, and the auxiliary articles 76 and 77. Can be protected.

  In the embodiment, the recess 21 is a resin surface, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a cloth or a cushion material may be provided in the recess 21. Thereby, it is possible to further prevent the sub-article from being damaged. In the embodiment, the holding net 71 is provided on the reinforcing member 61, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the holding net 71 may be provided in the recess 21. Accordingly, the sub-article can be stably held regardless of whether the translucent cover 31 is opened or closed.

Next, a procedure for inserting the photoelectric element 51 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, the slide fastener 41 is opened and the translucent cover 31 is opened. A sheet-like photoelectric element (hereinafter referred to as a solar sheet) 51 indicated by a solid line is inserted into the pocket 60 of the translucent cover 31 as indicated by an arrow. Then, the solar sheet 51 indicated by an imaginary line is supported by the reinforcing member 61.

  Moreover, in the case of a maintenance, it is only necessary to pull out the solar sheet 51 shown by an imaginary line by hand. Thus, since the solar sheet 51 can be inserted and removed by hand without using a tool, the maintenance of the solar sheet can be facilitated.

  In the embodiment, the material of the translucent cover 31 is polycarbonate. However, the material is not limited to this, and any other resin may be used as long as it can transmit light. In the embodiment, the material of the case main body 11 and the lid 12 is polycarbonate. However, the material is not limited to this, and any other resin, metal, cloth, leather, wood, etc. may be used. . In the embodiment, the shape of the suitcase 10 is a vertically long box shape. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the suitcase 10 may be a horizontally long box shape or a box shape having the same length and width. The shape of 10 does not matter.

  Further, in the embodiment, only one solar sheet 51 is disposed on the back surface 38 of the translucent cover 31, but the present invention is not limited to this. A spare solar sheet 51 may be hung on the two solar sheets 51 and 51 to generate electricity. In this case, the extendable handle 13 can be used as a solar sheet support means, and the two solar sheets 51 and 51 can generate electric power efficiently.

  The power generator of the present invention is suitable for a suitcase.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Suitcase 11 ... Case main body 12 ... Lid 12b ... Front part 12c ... Upper edge 12d ... Upper extension 17 ... Outer surface of lid 21 ... Recess 22 ... Sub hinge 23 ... Bottom 27 ... Rib 31 ... Translucent cover 38 ... Back surface of translucent cover 41 ... Slide fastener 51 ... Photoelectric element 60 ... Pocket 61 ... Reinforcing member 62 ... Surface facing the recess 71 ... Holding net 76 ... Sub-article (battery)
77 ... Secondary goods (mobile devices)

Claims (8)

In a suitcase in which a lid is attached via a hinge to a case body that stores main articles,
On the outer surface of the lid, a recess that is recessed inwardly and that stores a secondary article is formed,
Close this recess with a translucent cover that can be opened and closed,
A suitcase, wherein a photoelectric element for converting light into electricity is provided on the back surface of the translucent cover. The lid has a front portion and an upper extension extending from the upper edge of the front portion to the case body,
The suitcase according to claim 1, wherein the concave portion is formed continuously with the front portion and the upper extension portion.   The suitcase according to claim 1, wherein the recess includes a rib so as to protrude outward from the bottom surface.   The said translucent cover is provided in the said cover body through the sub hinge, The suitcase of any one of Claims 1-3 characterized by the above-mentioned.   The suitcase according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a slide fastener is provided on an outer periphery of the translucent cover and is opened and closed by the slide fastener.   The suitcase according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a pocket for storing the photoelectric element is provided on a back surface of the translucent cover.   The pocket is constituted by the translucent cover and a reinforcing member provided on the back surface of the translucent cover, and the photoelectric element is a thin film or sheet-like element, and is inserted into the pocket. The suitcase according to claim 6, wherein the suitcase is supported by the reinforcing member.   The suitcase according to claim 7, wherein a holding net that holds the sub-article is provided on a surface of the reinforcing member that faces the concave portion.

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