WO2011154055A1

WO2011154055A1 - Table bag holder that can be converted into a bracelet

Info

Publication number: WO2011154055A1
Application number: PCT/EP2010/058262
Authority: WO
Inventors: Jean-François RUCHONNET; Lidia Tudisco; Mario Falchi
Original assignee: Sbaraglia, Jessica; Lorenzi, Stefano
Priority date: 2010-06-11
Filing date: 2010-06-11
Publication date: 2011-12-15

Abstract

The invention relates to a bag carrier (1) adapted for engaging with a plate for enabling a bag to be hung thereon, wherein the bag holder comprises at least first and second vertical members (2, 3) that are mobile relative to one another and arranged such that the bag carrier includes a first surface (11) suitable for bearing on the plate and a second surface (12) suitable for hanging the bag. The bag holder according to the invention is characterized in that the vertical members (2, 3) can be moved relative to one another such that the bag holder can have at least one first so-called bracelet configuration, in which the bag holder is in the form of a loop that can be worn on the wrist, and a second so-called bag-holder configuration, in which the first and second surfaces (11, 12) are accessible for engaging with the plate and a bag, respectively.

Description

BRACELET TRANSFORMABLE TABLE BAG HOLDER Technical Area

The present invention relates to a bag holder for cooperating with a tray, including a table, to suspend a bag to the latter.

More specifically, the invention relates to such a bag holder comprising at least first and second movable amounts relative to each other and arranged in such a way that the bag holder has a first surface capable of being disposed in support on the plate and a second surface capable of allowing a suspension of the bag.

State of the art

Devices of this type have been disclosed, such as in US Pat. No. 7,644,900 B2, which discloses a table bag holder having a base, in the form of a puck, from which a chain extends. formed of rigid links. The base can be placed on the edge of a table while a bag can be hung on the last link of the chain, in order to hang the bag at the table. In a particular embodiment of this bag holder, it is provided that the last link can be made integral with the edge of the base to define a closed loop and can suspend the bag holder, for example on the handle of a bag. Thus, the bag holder can be used as a decorative object when not used as a bag holder and to ensure its transport.

However, it should be noted that with such a bag holder structure, the base must necessarily be massive to ensure a good hold of the bag on the table. Thus, the fact of being able to suspend the bag-holder on a handle of bag makes it possible to find it more easily than if it were in the bag, but necessarily entails a decrease of the comfort of the bag to wear, because it represents a a large moving mass at the level of the handle concerned.

Disclosure of the invention

A main object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of bag carriers known from the prior art, by providing a bag holder that can be easily and discreetly transported between two uses. For this purpose, the present invention relates more particularly to a bag holder of the type mentioned above, characterized in that its amounts can be moved relative to each other in such a way that the bag holder may have at least one first configuration, called bracelet, in which the bag-holder has the form of a loop u able to be worn on the wrist, and a second configuration, said bag-holder, in which the the first and second suffaces are accessible to be able to cooperate, respectively, with the tray and with a bag.

With these features, the bag holder takes the form of a conventional jewel to be transported between two uses, so as to have a minimum of constraints in terms of size and mass.

Preferably, in the first configuration, the first and second uprights are positioned u n relative to each other so that the first surface is unfit to be placed in abutment on the plate. In addition, the second surface may advantageously be retracted in this configuration, while the loop is preferably closed. Thus, the bag holder function is hidden in the first configuration, so that the bag holder according to the invention really has the appearance of a jewel.

According to a preferred embodiment, the loop has a mass distributed substantially uniformly along its length, which ensures the optimal comfort of the bag holder to wear, when used as a bracelet.

Advantageously, the bag holder has a general shape in the second configuration, between the first and second surfaces, such that its curvature comprises a point of inflection.

[001 1] With this feature, the manufacturer has greater flexibility in choosing the shape of the bag holder, without having to provide that the amount intended to be placed on the table has a large mass to ensure an effective support on the table. To further improve this maintenance, the first surface being intended to cooperate with a first face of the plate, it can be provided that the bag holder further comprises a counter-support, preferably carried by the second amount and, intended to cooperate with a second face of the tray in the second configuration.

According to a preferred embodiment, the first and second uprights are rigid, the first upright having a substantially e n U or V general shape while the second upright is substantially straight, preferably slightly curved.

In this case, it can be expected that the first upright has a first end housed in the second upright so as to be slidable along the length of the second upright between a first position, associated with the first configuration, and a second position. associated with the second configuration.

According to an alternative embodiment, the second surface is carried by a claw arranged in such a way that it is retracted in the first amount in the first configuration. The claw can advantageously be carried by a third amount carried by the first upright so as to be pivotable with reference to the latter between a first position, in which the claw is retracted into the first upright, and a second position, in which the claw is accessible. In this case, the third amount is preferably arranged in abutment against the second amount in the second configuration.

Brief description of the drawings

Other features and advantages of the present invention will emerge more clearly on reading the detailed description of a preferred embodiment which follows, with reference to the appended drawings given by way of non-limiting examples and wherein:

[0017] FIG. 1 represents a perspective view of a bag-holder according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in a first configuration;

[0018] FIG. 2 represents a perspective view of the bag-holder of FIG. 1, in a second configuration, and [0019] FIG. 3 represents a partial perspective view of the bag-holder of FIG. 1, in which the constructional details are more particularly visible.

Mode (s) of realization of the invention

[0020] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a bag holder 1 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, in a first configuration, called bracelet.

According to this embodiment, the bag holder 1 comprises three main uprights 2, 3 and 4, held firmly against each other by locking members which will be described later, to define a loop providing the door- bag the appearance of a conventional bracelet.

A first upright 2 has a generally U-shaped or V-shaped, the two ends 6 and 7 are connected to a second upright 3, substantially straight shape, with a slight curvature. Because of the respective shapes of these two uprights 2 and 3, the bag holder 1 has, in this first bracelet configuration, a general shape of equilateral triangle whose sides are slightly convex, illustratively non-limiting.

A third upright 4 is carried by an arm 8 of the first upright 2, so as to be pivotable about an axis X1, as will be clearer from the description of FIG. 2.

Figure 2 shows the bag holder 1 of Figure 1 while the uprights 2, 3 and 4 are moved relative to each other to place the bag holder in a second configuration, said bag holder.

It is noted in Figure 2 that to move from the first to the second configuration, the first end 6 of the first upright 2 slides in the second upright 3, causing an opening of the loop on the side of the second end 7 of the first amount.

At the same time, the third upright 4 can be unlocked from the first upright 2 to pivot about its axis of rotation X1 and release u scratch 1 0 i was retracted in the first upright in the first configuration. The bag holder 1 is in its second configuration when the first end 6 slides to a stop (numeral 30 in Figure 3) of the second upright 3, while the third upright 4 pivots to be disposed in abutment with the second post 3.

In this second configuration, the bag holder 1 can be engaged on a tray, including table, by the second end 7 of the first upright 2, while a bag can be suspended at the claw 10 In this case, the bag-holder is suspended from the plate by a first surface 1 1, located near the second end 7, while the bag is carried by means of a second surface 12, in the region of the claw 10.

It is apparent from the figures that a first pad 14, preferably of elastic material such as an elastomer, is arranged in the first upright 2, at the level of the first surface 1 1, in particular to improve the holding of the first surface on the board and to avoid damaging it.

Furthermore, the bag holder has a general shape in the second configuration, between the first and second surfaces 1 1 and 12, such that its neck includes a point of reflection in order to improve the balance of the bag holder when it is implemented to suspend a bag on a tray.

In addition, it is noted in Figure 2 that the second amount 3 is arranged to define a counter-support 15 with reference to the first surface 1 1 of the first amount. While the latter is intended to rest on the top of the tray, the counter-support is intended to be disposed in abutment against the opposite surface of the tray to improve the holding of the bag holder on the latter. Advantageously, the abutment 15 can be implemented in the form of a second shoe of elastic material such as an elastomer, for the reasons mentioned above in relation to the first pad 14.

It will also be noted, in connection with FIG. 2, that a locking member is provided to hold the third upright 4 against the first upright 2, in the first configuration of the bag holder. according to the present preferred embodiment. Indeed, a ball pawl 16 is arranged in the first upright 2, so as to cooperate with a suitable hole (not visible) of the third upright. Of course, a person skilled in the art will be able to implement any other type of adapted locking device without departing from the scope of the present invention. It will be possible in particular to provide that the friction of the third upright 4 about its axis X1 of rotation is sufficient to ensure its maintenance in all its positions.

[0033] Figure 3 shows a partial perspective view of the bag holder of Figure 1 on which construction details are more particularly visible.

It is apparent from Figure 3 that the second post 3 is formed in the form of two parallel arms 31, only one has been shown for clarity. Each of the arms 31 is provided with a recess 32. The two recesses 32 face each other to define a housing for the first end 6 of the first upright 2.

In addition, a slide 34 is formed in each of the recesses 32 to retain and improve the guiding of the first end 6 when moving in the second upright 3, through oblong feet 35 formed of each side of the first end 6 and arranged to cooperate with the slides 34. Advantageously, it can be provided that each oblong foot is provided with a shoe 36, for example Teflon (registered trademark), to reduce friction between the first end 6 and the second upright 3 during their relative movements.

It is also noted that a locking member is provided to ensure the relative maintenance of the first and second amounts in the first bracelet configuration. Indeed, by way of nonlimiting illustration, there is shown a ball pawl 38 housed in the first end 6 of the first upright 2 and arranged to cooperate with a suitable hole (not visible) of the second upright 3.

[0037] From the foregoing and the figures, the bag holder according to the present invention takes the form of a conventional jewel to be transported between two uses as a bag-carrier, requires a minimum of constraints in terms of space and mass. Indeed, the particular geometry of the bag holder according to the invention as well as its suspension mode to a plate allow to distribute its mass substantially homogeneously throughout its length, thus ensuring the comfort of wearing the corresponding bracelet.

Of course, the uprights of the bag-holder are preferably made of a material that has sufficient rigidity to prevent any deformation of the assembly when a bag is suspended. The person skilled in the art will not encounter any particular difficulty in making the choice of such material in accordance with his own needs. In particular, it will be possible to realize the steel uprights and possibly provide a dressing of precious metal and / or with precious stones to improve the appearance of the bag holder when used as a jewel, without departing from the scope of the present invention. .

The foregoing description attempts to describe a particular embodiment by way of non-limiting illustration and, the invention is not limited to the implementation of certain particular features which have just been described, as for example the forms specifically illustrated and described for the amounts of the bag holder. Amounts or other additional elements could also be used without departing from the scope of the invention. Conversely, the third amount 4 is not essential to the implementation of the invention. It could indeed provide that the claw 10 is directly carried by the second upright 3 being retracted on either side of the first end 6 of the first upright when the bag holder is in its bracelet configuration. Furthermore, it could be provided that the bag-holder defines an open loop when in its bracelet configuration without departing from the scope of the invention.

The skilled person will not encounter any particular difficulty to adapt the content of the present disclosure to his own needs and implement a bag-holder partially meeting the characteristics that have just been presented, without departing from the scope of the present invention. By way of example, the present invention is not limited to the mode of bond described and illustrated between the first and second amounts. Indeed, it could be provided that the second upright is arranged to rotate 180 ° around the first end 6 of the first amount to move from one configuration to another without departing from the scope of the invention. In this case, of course, the second surface, intended to receive the bag to be suspended, would be arranged near the first surface, intended to rest on the plate, in the bracelet configuration.

Claims

A bag holder (1) for cooperating with a tray for suspending a bag therefrom, the bag holder having at least first and second uprights (2, 3) movable relative to each other and arranged with in such a way that the bag-holder has a first surface (1 1) capable of being placed in abutment on the plate as well as a second surface (12) capable of allowing suspension of the bag,

characterized in that said uprights (2, 3) can be moved relative to each other in such a manner that the bag-holder can have at least a first configuration, dice of a bracelet, in which the bag-holder has the shape of a loop that can be worn on the wrist, and a second configuration, said bag-holder, in which said first and second surfaces (1 1, 1 2) are accessible to be able to cooperate, respectively, with the tray and with a bag.

Bag holder (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that, in said first configuration, said first and second uprights (2, 3) are positioned relative to one another so that said first surface ( 1 1) is unfit to be placed in support on the plate.

Bag holder (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, in said first configuration, said second surface (12) is retracted.

Bag holder (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said loop is closed.

Bag holder (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said loop has a mass distributed substantially uniformly along its length.

Bag holder (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it has a general shape in said second configuration, between said first and second surfaces (1 1, 12), such that its curvature comprises a point of inflection.

Bag holder (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, said first surface (1 1) being intended to cooperate with a first face of the tray, characterized in that it further comprises a counter-support (15) intended To co-operate with a second side of the ladder.

8. Bag holder (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that said counter-support (15) is carried by said second upright (3).

9. Bag holder (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said prennier and second uprights (2, 3) are rigid.

10. A bag holder (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that said first upright (2) has a generally U-shaped or V-shaped whereas said second upright (3) is substantially straight, preferably slightly curve.

1 bag holder (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that said first upright (2) has a first end (6) housed in said second upright (3) so as to slide along the length of said second upright between a first position, associated with said first configuration, and a second position associated with said second configuration.

12. Bag holder (1) according to claim 1 1, characterized in that said first upright (2) has a second end (7) carrying a resilient member (14) for defining said first surface (1 1).

13. Bag holder (1) according to claim 1 1 or 12, characterized in that said second surface (12) is carried by a claw (10) arranged such that it is retracted into said first upright (2) in said first configuration.

14. Bag holder (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that said claw (10) is carried by a third upright (4) carried by said first upright (2) so as to be pivotable with reference to the latter u first position, wherein said claw is retracted into said first post, and a second position, wherein said claw is accessible, said third post being abutted against said second post (3) in said second configuration.

15. Bag holder (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one locking member (16, 38) arranged to ensure the maintenance of said first configuration.