JP3171816U - Folding bike cover - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention provides a folding bicycle bag for a folding bicycle that can be easily checked for the position of the saddle and top tube of the bicycle when it is carried without being troublesome. A cover 1 includes a first part 11 constituting a ceiling part, a front part and a back part, a second part 12 constituting a front gusset, a third part constituting a rear gusset, a ceiling part and a front part. The linear fastener 14 arrange | positioned so that the lower end part of a part may be cut vertically, and the slider accommodating part which protects the linear fastener 14 from a failure | damage are provided. When the slider on the lower side of the line fastener 14 is pulled up, the cover 1 is in a state where the hem is opened while maintaining the arch shape, and the folded bicycle B can be easily covered. When the slider on the side of the wire fastener 14 is pulled down, an opening is formed in the ceiling portion, and the position of the folded top tube of the bicycle B can be visually recognized, and it can be grasped and carried. [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a cover that covers a folding bicycle in a folded state.

  Among people riding bicycles (hereinafter referred to as “cyclists”), an action called “cycling” is widely performed. Rotation means using a public transport (railroad, ship, airplane, etc.) to carry a bicycle, and is a means used by cyclists to skip part of the cycling process without going on its own. .

  In cycling, a cyclist removes the front and rear wheels from the frame if it is a normal sports type bicycle, compacts the bicycle in a folded state if it is a folding bicycle, and then carries a carrying bag called a cycling bag or Cover the bicycle with a bicycle cover and get on public transport. Conventionally, various shape and structure wheel bags have been proposed, and some of them have already been manufactured and sold.

  For example, in Non-Patent Document 1, as a folding bag for a folding bicycle, an Eazy Cover having a hole in the ceiling portion, and a line fastener on a line connecting the gusset and the ceiling portion are provided. A Cover with Saddle Bag is described.

  According to the circular bag provided with a hole in the ceiling portion described in Non-Patent Document 1, the cyclist can insert his hand into the circular bag from the hole and can grab and carry the bicycle saddle. Moreover, according to the circular bag in which the line fastener is provided on the line connecting the gusset and the ceiling portion described in Non-Patent Document 1, the bicycle can be taken in and out of the circular bag by opening the line fastener widely.

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  As described above, various types of folding bags for foldable bicycles have already been proposed, manufactured and sold, but each has difficulty in use.

  For example, when using a circular bag having a hole in the ceiling part described in Non-Patent Document 1, the cyclist looks inside from the opening of the hole to check the position of the bicycle saddle and top tube, and It is necessary to grasp one of the positions, but it is inconvenient that the position of the saddle and the top tube is difficult to measure and difficult to grasp unless the bicycle is arranged at a right position.

  Moreover, when using the circular bag provided with the line fastener on the line connecting the gusset and the ceiling part described in Non-Patent Document 1, the cyclist needs to cover the bicycle with the circular bag with the line fastener wide open. However, there is the inconvenience that it takes time and effort to cover the bicycle because the shape of the cyclist bag with the line fastener opened collapses.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a folding bicycle bag for a folding bicycle that can be easily checked for the position of the saddle and the top tube of the bicycle when it is carried without being troublesome.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above object,
A cover that covers the folded bicycle in a folded state,
A portion covering the upper side of the folded bicycle is a ceiling portion, a portion covering either one of the right and left sides of the folded bicycle is a front portion, and a side different from the front portion of the right and left sides of the folded bicycle is When covering the back part, the part covering the front side of the folded bicycle as the front gusset, and the part covering the rear side of the folded bicycle as the rear gusset,
Comprising a line fastener disposed on a line connecting the lower end of the front part and the ceiling part;
The wire fastener includes a lower slider for opening from the lower end of the front portion toward the ceiling portion, and an upper slider for opening from the ceiling portion toward the lower end of the front portion. Is provided (first embodiment).

In the first embodiment described above,
A first part which is a fabric that is integrally formed without a seam by draping, and constitutes the ceiling part, the front part, and the back part;
A second part connected to the first part, which is a fabric that forms the front gusset without a seam;
It is possible to adopt a configuration comprising a third part that is a fabric that has no seam and forms the rear gusset and is connected to the first part (second embodiment).

In the above first or second embodiment,
Each of the front gusset and the rear gusset may adopt a configuration in which the warp and weft directions of the fabric are arranged obliquely with respect to the horizontal direction and the vertical direction when the cover covers the bicycle. (Third embodiment).

In the above first to third embodiments,
A slider housing for protecting the lower slider from external contact when the lower slider is located at the lower end of the front portion;
The slider storage portion is fixed to either the front gusset side or the rear gusset side of the lower end portion, and covers the lower slider located at the lower end portion from the lower side, the right side, and the left side. You may employ | adopt the structure which is a member (4th embodiment).

  According to the cover according to the first embodiment of the present invention, an opening having a free size can be formed near the ceiling of the cover in a state of covering the bicycle by sliding the slider within an arbitrary range. Therefore, the cyclist can easily see the position of the saddle and the top tube of the bicycle, and can immediately grasp an appropriate part when carrying the bicycle. Even if the wire fastener is opened widely, the shape of the arch covering the front portion, the ceiling portion, and the back portion is maintained, so that the bicycle can be easily covered only by covering the bicycle.

  Moreover, according to the cover concerning the 2nd embodiment of this invention, since a cover is comprised by few parts, while the process of connecting them by sewing etc. is easy, it is not bulky without a protrusion and an extra space. A circular bag can be easily realized.

  Further, according to the cover of the third embodiment of the present invention, the warp and weft in the fabric of the front gusset and the back gusset are obliquely arranged, so that the stretchability in the vertical and horizontal directions becomes high. The fit of the bag is enhanced, and the bicycle can be bent and twisted during transportation.

  Moreover, according to the cover concerning the 4th embodiment of this invention, since a slider is protected from the failure | damage and damage by external contact by a slider accommodating part, a highly durable wheel bag is implement | achieved.

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an appearance when a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention is viewed from a predetermined direction. FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating an appearance when a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention is viewed from a direction different from the predetermined direction. FIG. 3 is a plan view showing the shape and size of parts constituting the ceiling portion, the front portion, and the back portion of the cover according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the shape and size of the parts constituting the front gusset of the cover according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the shape and size of the parts constituting the rear gusset of the cover according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram illustrating a slider storage portion of a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a user carrying a folded bicycle covered with a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

(Example)
Hereinafter, an embodiment which is a specific example of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is an external view of a cover 1 according to this embodiment in a state where it is put on a folded bicycle B, as viewed from the front portion side described below. FIG. 2 is an external view of the cover 1 in a state where it is put on the folded bicycle B as viewed from the back portion side described below.

  In the present specification, a portion of the cover 1 that covers the upper side of the folded bicycle B is a ceiling portion, and a portion that covers the right side of the folded bicycle B based on the saddle orientation is a front portion, and the folded bicycle. A portion covering the left side of the B saddle as a reference is referred to as a back portion, a portion covering the front side of the folded bicycle B is referred to as a front gusset, and a portion covering the rear side of the folded bicycle B is referred to as a rear gusset. .

  The cover 1 includes a first part 11, a second part 12, a third part 13, a wire fastener 14, and a slider storage portion 15.

  The cover 1 has a shape obtained by rounding corner portions of a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape in a state where the cover 1 is put on the folded bicycle B.

  The first part 11 is integrally formed without a seam by draping, and constitutes a ceiling part, a front part, and a back part. The material of the first part 11 is, for example, a nylon fabric.

  FIG. 3 is a plan view of the first part 11. The unit of length shown in the figure is millimeter (the same applies to FIGS. 4 and 5).

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first part 11 has one side (left side in FIG. 3) that draws an outwardly convex gentle curve connected to the rear gusset (third part 13), and the front part. A substantially straight side connected to the gusset (second part 12) (right side in FIG. 3), one side which is the lower end side of the front part (lower side in FIG. 3), and a back part It is shaped like a large fan-shaped portion surrounded by one side (upper side in FIG. 3) that is the lower end side of.

  The second part 12 is a cloth made of, for example, nylon that forms a front gusset without a seam. FIG. 4 is a plan view of the second part 12.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the second part 12 has a shape in which the upper side of a substantially vertically long rectangle is cut in an oblique direction and the upper right and upper left corners thereof are curved.

  The left side (long side) in FIG. 4 of the second part 12 is the front part side, the upper curved side is the ceiling part side, and the right side (short side) is the back part side. Three sides are connected to one side of the first part 11 (the right side in FIG. 3).

  In the state where the cover 1 covers the folded bicycle B, the second part 12 is bias-cut so that the warp and weft directions of the fabric are arranged obliquely with respect to the horizontal and vertical directions. . Due to this bias cut, the stretchability in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of the second part 12 is higher than that in the diagonal direction, and the front gusset of the cover 1 fits with the three-dimensional shape of the folded bicycle B and is folded during transportation. The bicycle B can be bent and twisted.

  The third part 13 is, for example, a nylon fabric that has no seam and forms the rear gusset. FIG. 5 is a plan view of the third part 13.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the third part 13 has substantially the same shape as the second part 12. However, the third part 13 is longer in the vertical direction than the second part 12.

  The left side (long side) in FIG. 5 of the third part 13 is the front part side, the upper curved side is the ceiling part side, and the right side (short side) is the back part side. Three sides are connected to one side of the first part 11 (the left side in FIG. 3).

  Similarly to the second part 12, the third part 13 is also arranged so that the warp and weft directions of the fabric are oblique with respect to the horizontal and vertical directions in a state where the cover 1 covers the folded bicycle B. Bias cut is made as is done. By this bias cut, the stretchability of the third part 13 in the vertical and horizontal directions is higher than that in the diagonal direction, and the rear part of the cover 1 fits with the three-dimensional shape of the folded bicycle B and is folded during transportation. The bicycle B can be bent and twisted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the wire fastener 14 is attached to the first part 11 on a line connecting the lower end portion of the front portion and the ceiling portion.

  In addition, the wire fastener 14 can be arranged so as to cut the front portion and the ceiling portion as described above. In the cover 1, the first fastener formed as a single sheet having no joints by draping. This is because the design that at least the front part and the ceiling part are constituted by the parts 11 is adopted.

  The wire fastener 14 includes a lower slider 141 for opening the cover 1 from the lower end portion of the front portion toward the ceiling portion, and an upper slider 142 for opening the cover 1 from the ceiling portion toward the lower end portion of the front portion. And have.

  When the cover 1 is put on the folded bicycle B, the lower slider 141 is slid upward so that the bottom of the cover 1 is opened. Even if the lower slider 141 is slid to the ceiling part and the skirt of the cover 1 is wide open, the cyclist can fold the cover 1 very easily because the cover 1 maintains its arch shape. B can be put on.

  On the other hand, when carrying the folded bicycle B with the cover 1 covered, the upper slider 142 is slid in an appropriate range toward the lower side and opened in the ceiling portion. The cyclist inserts his hand from the ceiling portion thus opened, holds the saddle or the top tube of the folded bicycle B, and carries the folded bicycle B. At that time, the size of the opening can be freely adjusted according to the gripping position, which is convenient.

  FIG. 6 is a view showing the appearance of the slider storage unit 15. The slider storage portion 15 is a member that protects the lower slider 141 from damage or damage due to external contact or the like when the lower slider 141 is positioned at the lower end of the front portion.

  More specifically, the slider storage portion 15 is a sheet-like member attached to the lower end portion, for example, on the rear gusset side so as to be bent in a U-shape, and the lower slider 141 located at the lower end portion is arranged. Cover from the bottom, right side, and left side.

  Hereinafter, an example of a method of using the cover 1 having the above configuration will be described.

  First, the cyclist slides the slider 141 on the lower side of the cover 1 from the lower end portion of the front portion toward the ceiling portion, and opens the skirt of the cover 1.

  Subsequently, the cyclist puts the cover 1 with the hem open on the folded bicycle B.

  Subsequently, the cyclist slides the lower slider 141 to the lower end of the front portion, and closes the skirt of the cover 1. At that time, the lower slider 141 moved to the lower end is stored in the slider storage section 15.

  Subsequently, the cyclist slides the upper slider 142 from the ceiling portion toward the front portion within an appropriate range to open the ceiling portion, puts a hand in the opening portion, and holds the saddle or the top tube. In this state, the cyclist can carry the folded bicycle B covered with the cover 1. FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a state where the cyclist carries the folded bicycle B covered with the cover 1.

  As described above, according to the cover 1, even when the lower slider 141 is pulled up and the skirt of the cover 1 is opened, the arch shape of the cover 1 does not collapse. The folded bicycle B can be covered.

  In addition, according to the cover 1, the upper slider 142 can be pulled down to create an appropriately sized opening in the ceiling, so that the cyclist can easily visually recognize the position of the saddle and top tube of the folded bicycle B. When carrying the folded bicycle B, it is possible to avoid the problem that the opening is too narrow and the cover hits the arm, or the opening is too wide to cover the bicycle sufficiently. .

  In addition, according to the cover 1, the front gusset and the rear gusset are bias-cut, and because they are highly stretchable in the vertical direction and the left-right direction, the cover 1 fits with the folded bicycle B and is folded during transportation. Even if the bicycle B is bent or twisted, there is less risk of the cover 1 being damaged due to its movement.

  The main body of the cover 1 is composed of only three parts, a first part 11, a second part 12, and a third part 13, and these parts protrude or are extra when assembled to the cover 1. It is formed by draping so as not to create a large space. Therefore, the cover 1 when covering the folded bicycle B is not bulky.

  Further, since the cover 1 is provided with the slider storage portion 15 that is positioned at the lower end portion and protects the lower slider 141 that is easily damaged by external contact, the durability of the entire cover 1 is high.

(Modification)
The embodiments described above can be variously modified within the scope of the technical idea of the present invention. Examples of such modifications are shown below.

  First, the numerical value, shape, material, number, position, etc. for specifying each component of the cover 1 described above are merely examples, and other numerical values, shape, material, number, position, etc. are used if there is no particular problem. May be.

  In addition, the slider storage portion 15 is attached to the rear gusset side as viewed from the lower slider 141 at the hem of the front portion of the cover 1, but the slider storage portion 15 is viewed from the lower slider 141. May be attached to the front gusset side.

  Moreover, in the cover 1 mentioned above, the part which covers the right side of the folded bicycle B when the direction of the saddle is used as a reference is a front part, the part which covers the left side is a back part, and the ceiling part and the front part are cut vertically. Thus, although the structure to which the wire fastener 14 is attached is employed, the front portion and the back portion may be reversed.

  Further, the arrangement and direction of the line fastener 14 in the front portion of the cover 1 may be variously changed according to the shape of the folded bicycle B, the position of the center of gravity, and the like. Further, a plurality of line fasteners may be provided so as to be longitudinally cut from the ceiling portion to the front portion. In that case, by pulling up the sliders below the plurality of line fasteners, the skirt of the cover 1 can be opened at a plurality of locations, so that the cover 1 can be easily attached to and detached from the bicycle. Further, for example, it is possible to use the handle of the bicycle by holding the bicycle handle by pulling down the slider on the upper side of the linear fastener arranged on the side close to the front gusset and opening the opening in the ceiling portion.

  Moreover, the usage method of the cover 1 mentioned above is an example to the last, and you may use it by what kind of other methods.

  Since the cover of the present invention can be widely used by cyclists riding on a folding bicycle, it is manufactured and sold in large quantities, and can be used in service industries such as so-called manufacturing and retailing.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Cover, 11 ... 1st part, 12 ... 2nd part, 13 ... 3rd part, 14 ... Wire fastener, 141 ... Lower slider, 142 ... Upper slider, 15 ... Slider storage part

Claims (4)

A cover that covers the folded bicycle in a folded state,
A portion covering the upper side of the folded bicycle is a ceiling portion, a portion covering either one of the right and left sides of the folded bicycle is a front portion, and a side different from the front portion of the right and left sides of the folded bicycle is When covering the back part, the part covering the front side of the folded bicycle as the front gusset, and the part covering the rear side of the folded bicycle as the rear gusset,
Comprising a line fastener disposed on a line connecting the lower end of the front part and the ceiling part;
The wire fastener includes a lower slider for opening from the lower end of the front portion toward the ceiling portion, and an upper slider for opening from the ceiling portion toward the lower end of the front portion. . A first part which is a fabric that is integrally formed without a seam by draping, and constitutes the ceiling part, the front part, and the back part;
A second part connected to the first part, which is a fabric that forms the front gusset without a seam;
The cover according to claim 1, further comprising: a third part that is a fabric that has no seam and constitutes the rear gusset, and is connected to the first part. 3. The front gusset and the rear gusset are each arranged so that the warp and weft directions of the fabric are oblique to the horizontal and vertical directions in a state where the cover covers the bicycle. Cover. A slider housing for protecting the lower slider from external contact when the lower slider is located at the lower end of the front portion;
The slider storage portion is fixed to either the front gusset side or the rear gusset side of the lower end portion, and covers the lower slider located at the lower end portion from the lower side, the right side, and the left side. The cover according to claim 1, wherein the cover is a member.