JPH10109594A - Multipurpose glove compartment - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a glove compartment capable of being used for purposefulness, besides being foldable in compact, and making it formable into various shapes inclusive of this glove compartment or the like. SOLUTION: This multipurpose glove compartment consists of both first and second frames 3, 4 formed almost rectangularly, and a sheet 2 being bendable at an optional position. Both these frames 3 and 4 are provided with fixed side parts 31, 41, free side parts 32, 42 and a pair of flank side parts 33 and 43, respectively. As to the sheet 2, its one end 23 is rotatably locked to the fixed side part 31 of the first frame 3, and the other end to the fixed side part 41 of the second frame 4, respectively. An inner space L1 between the paired flank side parts 33 in the first frame 3 is installed to be winder than an outer space L2 between the paired flank side parts 43 in the second frame 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a multi-purpose container which can be changed into a form suitable for various purposes, for example, a container such as a folding basket or a magazine rack, or a windshield or a video screen.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, as shown in FIG.
There is one using two rectangular frames 92 and 93. As shown in FIG. 7, the frames 92 and 93 have side portions 9 thereof.
21 and 931 are pivotally supported by a pin 99 at a central portion thereof, and are rotatably provided around the pin 99.

[0003] Such a conventional storage case 9 is used in FIG.
As shown in the figure, the two frames 92 and 93 are
Spread around 9 On the other hand, when not in use, as shown in FIG. 8, the two frames 92 and 93 are folded such that the pins 99 are centered. As a result, the storage 9
Is compactly folded and easy to carry. Therefore, for example, when the storage case 9 is used outdoors or the like, it can be easily transported by an automobile having a limited space. The same applies to foldable chairs and tables using frames and seats.

[0004]

However, the above-mentioned conventional folding container 9 has the following problems. That is, as described above, the conventional case 9 has two frames 92,
93 are fixed to each other by the pin 99, and this pin 9
It is configured to rotate a fixed amount around the center 9. And only two kinds of forms, the case 9 and the folded state, can be realized. That is, although the storage case 9 can be folded compactly, such a structure is only the form of the storage case 9 shown in FIG. 7 and cannot be used for other purposes.

[0005] On the other hand, in recent years, where outdoor leisure is thriving, a form that can be folded compactly, easily carried by a car or the like, and used for various purposes as well as one purpose. There is a need for a container that can be changed.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a container which can be folded compactly, can be formed in various forms such as a container, and can be used for multiple purposes. Is what you do.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there are provided a first frame and a second frame each having a substantially rectangular shape and a sheet which can be bent at an arbitrary position. Has four sides, each of which has a fixed side for fixing the sheet, a free side provided at a position facing the fixed side, the fixed side and the fixed side. The seat comprises a pair of side portions connecting both ends of the free side portion. The sheet has one end on the fixed side portion of the first frame and the other end on the fixed side portion of the second frame. , Each of which is rotatably fixed, and wherein the inner distance between the pair of side parts in the first frame is wider than the outer distance between the pair of side parts in the second frame. Is provided and the above sheet is folded The first with 1 frame and the second
A multipurpose container is characterized in that various forms such as a container are formed by arranging a frame at a predetermined position.

It is most remarkable in the present invention that the seat is rotatable at one end to the fixed side of the first frame and at the other end to the fixed side of the second frame. It is fixed. The first frame and the second frame are free from each other and are in a free relationship.

The inner distance between the insides of the side portions of the first frame (FIG. 1, L1) is larger than the outer distance between the outsides of the side portions of the second frame (FIG. 1, L2). Is also provided widely. That is, the second frame is provided so as to freely pass through the inside of the first frame. Further, as the first frame and the second frame, for example, a metal or resin pipe bent into a substantially rectangular shape can be used. Further, as the sheet, it is preferable to use a durable cloth such as a campus cloth. Thereby, the durability of the multipurpose container can be improved.

Next, the operation of the present invention will be described. As described above, the multipurpose container of the present invention is provided at each end of the seat without restraining the two frames from each other. Therefore, the two frames can be arranged in a free positional relationship with each other.

For example, the first frame and the second frame may intersect at the center of each side (see FIG. 3 of the first embodiment), or the free sides may be arranged adjacent to each other. The two frames can be used in a state of being overlapped (see FIG. 4 of the first embodiment). And
The sheet can be bent and given tension by the fixed sides and the free sides of both frames.

As described above, in the present invention, the first
By changing the positional relationship between the frame and the second frame and the bending position of the sheet, not only the storage box (FIG. 3) but also a rack (FIG. 4), a draft shield (FIG. 5), a magazine rack (FIG. 6), Various forms can be formed. Therefore, the multipurpose container of the present invention can be used not only for a simple container but also for various uses as described later.

Next, as in the second aspect of the present invention, it is preferable that the seat has a retaining portion for fixing each of the free sides of the first frame and the second frame at a predetermined position. . Thereby, the arrangement position of the first frame and the second frame can be fixed at an arbitrary position, and the form of the container formed thereby can be stably maintained.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the fastening portion of the seat is a male or female hook-and-loop fastener, while each of the first frame and the second frame fixed to the fastening portion. It is preferable that female or male hook-and-loop fasteners that can be engaged with the hook-and-loop fastener are respectively provided on the free sides of the hook-and-loop fastener.

In this case, the fastening portion can be easily fixed or removed. Therefore, the first frame and the second frame can be easily attached to and detached from the seat, and the form can be changed more easily.

[0016]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

Embodiment 1 FIG. 1 shows a multi-purpose container according to an embodiment of the present invention.
This will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 1, the multipurpose container 1 of the present embodiment includes a first frame 3 and a second frame 4 each having a substantially rectangular shape, and a sheet 2 that can be bent at an arbitrary position.

The first frame 3 and the second frame 4 have four sides 31 to 33, 41 to 43, respectively. As shown in FIG. 1, these sides are fixed sides 31 and 41 for fixing the sheet 2, free sides 32 and 42 provided at positions opposed to the fixed sides 31 and 41, and It comprises a pair of side sides 33, 43 connecting between the fixed sides 31, 42 and both ends of the free sides 32, 42.

The sheet 2 has one end 23 at the first end.
The other end 24 is rotatably fixed to the fixed side 31 of the frame 3 and the fixed side 41 of the second frame 4, respectively. The fixing of the sheet 2 to the frames 3 and 4 was performed by winding the sheet 2 around the fixed side portions 31 and 41 and sewing. Further, the inner space (L1) between the pair of side portions 33 in the first frame 3 is provided wider than the outer space (L2) between the pair of side portions 43 in the second frame 4. Note that reference numerals 81 and 82 in FIG. 1 denote space portions surrounded by the frames 3 and 4, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG.
Are provided with four fastening portions 25 and 26 for fixing the free sides 32 and 42 of the first frame 3 and the second frame 4 at predetermined positions. This fastening part 2
As shown in FIG. 1, the second frame 4
Male hook-and-loop fastener as the two fasteners 25 closer to
On the other hand, female hook-and-loop fasteners were used as the two fastening portions 26 closer to the first frame 3. A female hook-and-loop fastener 35 engageable with the male hook-and-loop fastener 25 is disposed on the free side 32 of the first frame 3. On the other hand, the free side portion 42 of the second frame 4 is provided with the female hook-and-loop fastener 26.
A male hook-and-loop fastener 45 that can be engaged with is provided.

The sheet 2 is made of campus cloth. As illustrated in FIG.
It has a notch 28 for forming 8,48. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the sheet 2 is provided with eyelets 27 for attaching a rubber string 7 to be described later at four places outside the respective fastening portions 25 and 26. Further, in this example, several rubber cords 7 having stoppers 71 at both ends were used in order to stabilize each embodiment described later.

Next, specific examples in which the multipurpose container 1 having the above-described structure is changed to various purposes will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 3, the multipurpose container 1 of the present embodiment can form a small container 101. In this case, first, as shown in FIG. 2, the hook-and-loop fastener 35 of the free side portion 32 of the first frame 3 is engaged with the fastening portion 25 on the far side of the seat 2. Next, the second frame 4 is passed through the first frame 3 so as to intersect, and the hook-and-loop fastener 45 of the free side portion 42 and the remaining fastening portion 26 of the sheet 2 are engaged.

Next, as shown in FIG. 3, each of the grips 38, 48 of the frames 3, 4 is lifted upward by holding the grips 38, 48.
Clasps 71 at both ends of the rubber string 7 are attached to both grip portions 38 and 48.
Hook. Further, the sheet 2 is provided with tension by applying the rubber string 7 also between the opposing eyelets 27. Thereby, the form of the accessory box 101 shown in FIG. 3 is stably completed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the multipurpose container 1 of this embodiment can be formed to function as a rack 102 by hanging it from above. In this case, as shown in FIG. 4, first, the free sides 32 and 42 of the first frame 3 and the second frame 4 are arranged adjacent to each other so as to contact each other. Next, the rubber cords 7 are respectively applied between both ends of the fixed side portion 31 of the first frame 3 and the eyelets 27 of the sheet 2 opposed thereto. And the first
Both ends of the fixed side portion 31 of the frame 3 are lifted upward by the rubber cord 7. Thereby, the seat 2 located in the second frame 4 functions as a rack.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, the multipurpose container 1 of this embodiment can also form a windshield 103 that can be used in a camp or the like. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, similarly to the case of the rack 102 (FIG. 4), first, the free sides 32, 4 of the respective frames 3, 4 are set.
2 are placed adjacent to each other. And each frame 3,
The fixed sides 31 and 41 and the free sides 32 and 42 of the fourth frame 4 are in a vertical state, and the first frame 3 and the second frame 4 are opened at an obtuse angle so that the entire frame stands.

Next, as shown in FIG. 5, a rubber string is applied to the pigeons 27 above the sheet 2, and the lower ends of the fixed sides 31, 41 of the frames 3, 4 are connected to the rubber string 7, the metal fittings 75, and the like. Fix to the ground using. This gives
The form as the windshield 103 is completed.

Next, as shown in FIG. 6, the multipurpose container 1 of the present embodiment can also form a magazine rack 104 used in a car. In this case, as shown in FIG. 6, similarly to the case of the rack 102 (FIG. 4), first, the free sides 32, 4 of the frames 3, 4 are first set.
2 are placed adjacent to each other. And each frame 3,
4 are superimposed on each frame 3, 4
Are arranged on the back surface of the seat 86 such that the fixed sides 31 and 41 are located above and the free sides 32 and 42 are located below.

In arranging the magazine rack 104, as shown in FIG.
Rubber straps 7 are applied to both end portions of the frames 1 and 41 and both end portions of the free sides 32 and 42 of the frames 3 and 4, respectively. The magazine rack 104 arranged in this manner is
By pulling the grip portion 48 of the frame 4, a magazine or the like can be taken in and out from between the fixed side portions 31 and 41 of the frames 3 and 4.

As described above, the multi-purpose container 1 of this embodiment can form not only the container but also the various forms described above, and can be effectively used for various applications. Also,
For example, by adopting a form such as the magazine rack 104, the whole can be made compact and it is very easy to carry.

[0029]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a container which can be folded compactly, can be formed in a plurality of forms, and can be used for multiple purposes.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a development explanatory view showing a configuration of a multi-purpose container according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a procedure for forming the accessory case according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing an accessory case according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a form of a rack according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a windshield according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a form of a magazine rack according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a container in a conventional example.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a folded state of a storage case in a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1. . . 1. Multipurpose container, . . Sheet, 25, 26. . . Clasp, 27. . . Pigeon eyes, 3. . . First frame, 31, 41. . . Fixed side, 32, 42. . . Free side, 33, 43. . . Side part, 4. . . 6. second frame, . . Rubber strap,

Claims (3)

[Claims] A first frame and a second frame each having a substantially rectangular shape, and a sheet that can be bent at an arbitrary position.
The frame has four sides, each of which has a fixed side for fixing the sheet, a free side provided at a position facing the fixed side, and a fixed side. The sheet comprises a pair of side portions connecting both ends of the free side portion. The sheet has one end at the fixed side portion of the first frame and the other end at the fixed side portion of the second frame. The inner space between the pair of side portions in the first frame is fixed so as to be rotatable.
The second frame is provided wider than the outer space between the pair of side portions, and the sheet is bent and the first frame and the second frame are arranged at predetermined positions, so that various kinds of storage such as storage can be performed. A multi-purpose container characterized by being configured to form the shape of the above. 2. The multipurpose object container according to claim 1, wherein the seat has a retaining portion for fixing each of the free sides of the first frame and the second frame at a predetermined position. 3. The seat according to claim 2, wherein the fastening portion of the seat is a male or female hook-and-loop fastener, while each free side portion of the first frame and the second frame fixed to the fastening portion. A female or male hook-and-loop fastener engageable with the hook-and-loop fastener, respectively.