WO2018083546A1

WO2018083546A1 - A holder for storing and carrying articles

Info

Publication number: WO2018083546A1
Application number: PCT/IB2017/051308
Authority: WO
Inventors: Sagar Suresh CHAWLA
Original assignee: Chawla Sagar Suresh
Priority date: 2016-11-05
Filing date: 2017-03-07
Publication date: 2018-05-11

Abstract

The present invention is to provide a holder for carrying and storing articles. The holder includes at least one first member, at least one second member and an at least one retaining member. The at least one first member is for holding the articles therein. The at least one second member is configured symmetrically above the at least one first member. The at least one second member moves towards the at least one first member to configure a holding position. The at least one retaining member is connected to an at least one retaining member for connecting the first member and the second member for holding the articles therebetween. The at least one retaining member configures variable position between the first member and the second member. Further, the at least one retaining mechanism includes a sliding member, a spring assembly, a locking arrangement, a locking knob and an unlocking member.

Description

A H older for Storing and C arrying Articles F ield of the invention [0001 ] T he present i nventi on rel ates to a hoi der, more parti cul arly, the present invention relates to a holder adapted to fit inside the suitcase, luggage^'s and the like for holding pressed garments/cloths without damaging therein.

Background of the invention

[0002] Generally, suitcase or luggage carrier are used to carry garments/cl oths whi I e travel I i ng. T hese garments need to be used i mmedi ately after reaching the destination for various occasions. As laundry services, may add to expenses, during travel. Generally, people prefer to avoided using such services. T he suitcase or I uggage carri er that are avai I abl e have some addi ti onal straps to hoi d the packed garments intact. These straps are not capable of holding the pressed cloths intact. Some luggage carriers also have compartments with zips to keep pressed garments therei n. If there are I ess garments/cl oths, then these compartments fail to keep the garments in correct orientation.

[0003] Further, storage of garment in homes is also problematic, even after having closets for the same. Generally, people tend to use hanger the garments instead of compartments, as there is a possibility of garments getting damaged.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need to provide a holder for storing and carrying garments, which over comes all the drawback of the prior art.

Obj ects of the invention [0005] Object of the present invention is to provide a holder for storing and carrying articles, which can be placed inside the luggage carrier or suitcase. [0006] A nother object of the present invention is to provide a holder for storing and carrying articles, which also can be used for holding and storing garments in homes.

[0007] Y et another obj ect of the present i nventi on i s to provi de a holder for storing and carrying articles, which keeps the articles/cloths/garments intact in compressed condition.

[0008] One more object of the present invention is to provide a holder for storing and carrying articles, which can be adjusted to hold various number of arti cl es/garments/cl oths therei n.

[0009] Sti 11 another obj ect of the present i nventi on i s to provi de a holder for storing and carrying articles, which has a cover with water proof fabric to prevent the entrance of any liquid from outside.

[0010] One more object of the present invention is to provide a holder for storing and carrying articles, which can be used for logistical purposes.

[0011 ] Sti 11 one more obj ect of the present i nventi on i s to provi de a holder for storing and carrying articles, in which a plurality of holder can be accommodated inside a bulk box used in logistics.

[0012] yet another object of the present invention is to provide a hoi der for stori ng and carryi ng arti cl es, whi ch i s used for del i veri ng I aundry to home or hotel or the like. [0013] F urther one obj ect of the present i nventi on i s to provi de a holder for storing and carrying garments, which is compact in construction.

[0014] Further object of the present invention is to provide a holder for storing and carrying garments, which is robust and economical in construction.

Summary of the Invention [0015] According to the present invention, a holder for carrying and storing articles in accordance with the present invention is illustrated. The holder includes at least one first member, at least one second member, at least one retaining member and an at least one retaining mechanism. In the present embodiment, a first member, a second member, two retaining members and two retaining mechanisms are provided. The first member is for holding the articles therei n. T he second member i s arranged symmetri cal ly above the f i rst member. T he second member moves towards the first member to configure a holding position. The at least one retaining member is connected to at least one retaining mechanism for connecting the first member and the second member for holding the articles therebetween. T he retai ni ng member configures variabl e positi on between the f i rst member and the second member. Further, the at least one retaining mechanism includes a sliding member, a spring assembly, a locking arrangement a locking knob and an unl ocki ng member. In the present embodi ment, the hoi der i ncl udes two retaining members and two retaining mechanism. The retaining mechanism is configured opposite to each other and mounted on the top of the second member.

[0016] The retaining member is configured on opposite ends of the second member. Further, the retaining member is connected to a fastening element. In the present embodiment, the fastening element is configured with both the f i rst retai ni ng member and the second retai ni ng member. T he f asteni ng el ement connects with a clamping element arranged on an end of the first member to configure the holding position. In the present embodiment, the retaining member is a strap made of flexible material. The retaining member can be a non-flexible type or rigid member or an elastic member or the like which may be obvious to a person skilled in the art.

Brief Description of the invention

[0017] T he advantages and features of the present i nventi on wi 11 become better understood regarding the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:

[0018] Figure 1 shows an exploded view of a holder for storing and carrying garments in accordance with the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 show an exploded view of a first retaining mechanism and a second retaining mechanism in accordance with the present invention; [0020] Figure 3 shows a perspective view a holder in open position in accordance with the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 shows an assembled view of the first retaining mechanism and the second retaining mechanism together in accordance with the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 shows an exploded view of a spring assembly in accordance with the present invention; [0023] Figure 6 shows an explosive view of a retaining member and a sliding member in accordance with the present invention; [0024] F igure 7 shows an expl oded vi ew of a I ocki ng arrangement of the in accordance with the present invention; [0025] F igure 8 shows an expl oded vi ew of an unl ocki ng member in accordance with the present invention;

[0026] F igure 9 shows the arrangement of the hoi der i nsi de a bri ef case in holding position in accordance with the present invention; and

[0027] Figure 10 shows the arrangement of the holder inside a brief case in open position in accordance with the present invention.

Detailed description of the invention

[0028] A n embodiment of this invention, illustrating its features, will now be described in detail. The words "comprising," "having," "containing," and "including," and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items.

[0029] The terms ^'first,_, ^'second,_, and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one el ement from another, and the terms ^'a_ and ^'an_ herei n do not denote a I i mitati on of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.

[0030] The disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. [0031] The present invention provides a holder for storing and carry i ng garments. T he hoi der i s can be pi aced i nsi de the I uggage carri er or sui tease. F urther, the hoi der al so can be used for hoi di ng and stori ng garments i n homes. T he holder helps in keeps the cloths/garments intact in compressed condition. Furthermore, the holder is adjustable to hold various number of garments/cloths therei n. T he hoi der has a cl ose cover with water proof fabri c to prevent the entrance of any liquid from outside. Further, the holder is used for delivering laundry to home, hotel and the like. The holder can be used for logistical purposes and a plurality of holder can be accommodated inside a bulk box used in logistics. Also, the holder is compact in construction. Moreover, the holder is robust and economical in construction.

[0032] Referring now to figures 1, 2 and 3, various views of a hoi der 100 for carryi ng and stori ng arti cl es i n accordance with the present i nventi on is illustrated. Specifically, the holder 100 is used for storing and carrying garments. The holder 100 is placed inside a suitcase or a luggage carrier to hold pressed garments therein intact. The holder 100 includes at least one first member, at least one second member, at least one retaining member and an atleast one retaining mechani sm. In the present embodi ment, one f i rst member 110, one second member 120, two retaining members, like a first retaining member 130 and a second retaining member 140 is provided. Also, in the present embodiment, two retaining mechanism, I ike a first retaining mechanism 200 and a second retaining mechanism 300 i s provi ded. T he f i rst member 110 i s a base of the hoi der 100 capabl e of hoi di ng articles therein. In the present embodiment, the first member 110 is a rectangular container having one side open. The first member 110 is for holding the articles therein. Specifically, the garments are stacked therein.

[0033] Further, the holder 100 includes a lining 112 and at least one stiffener plate 114 as shown in figure 1. The lining 112 is provided inside the first member 110 for preventing the articles or garments from stains or damages from any surroundings. The lining 112 also prevents the garments from surround dust particles. The cloth lining 112 is a water proof satin cloth, it may be obvious to a person skilled in the art to use any other cloth to be used as the lining 112. Further, the first member 110 can be configured in any shape according to the garments and according to the size and shape of the suitcase or the luggage carrier. T he stiffener plates 114 are sacked between each garment to prevent the occurrence of unevenness and wrinkles of garments while travelling. The stiffener plate 114 can act as a separator to separate each stacked garment inside the holder 100. By way of non- limiting example, the stiffener plate 114 is a flat rectangular cardboard structure. It may be obvious to a person skilled in the art to use any number of stiffener plates 114 depending on the quantity of the garments arranged inside the holder 100.

[0034] Referring again to figures 1, 2 and 3, the second member

120 is configured symmetrically above the first member 110. The second member 120 moves towards the first member 110 to configure a holding position. The articles are stacked between the first member 110 and the second member 120 in the holding position. The second member 120 is configured in conformity with the shape and size of the first member 110. In the present embodiment, the second member 120 is a rectangular container with one side open. The open sides of both the f i rst member 110 and the second member 120 are arranged faci ng towards with each other. In the present embodiment, the first member 110 is positioned on operative lower side and the second member 120 towards upper side. The second member 120 also has a I i ni ng 112 for preventi ng the garments from stai ns, dust and the like. This arrangement may be reversed, which is obvious to a person skilled in the art.

[0035] Referring again to figures 1, the first member 110 and the second member 120 includes beads 122 and 124. The beads 122 and 124 provides smooth edges preventing garments/cloths damages due to abrasive edges. It may be obvious to a person skilled in the art to provide smooth and decorative edges with or without beads. In an alternate embodiment, a holding extension (not shown in figure) is provided on the first member 110. This holding extension enables a person to hold the holder 100 for lifting and shifting, thereby providing portability thereto.

[0036] T he f i rst member 110 and the second member 120 are hel d together by the first retaining member 130 and the second retaining member 140. The first retaining member 130 and the second retaining member 140 connects the f i rst member 110 and the second member 120 for hoi di ng the arti cl es therebetween. T he f i rst retai ni ng member 130 and the second retai ni ng member 140 are configured on opposite ends of the second member 120. F urther, the f i rst retai ni ng member 130 and the second retai ni ng member 140 are connected to the f i rst retai ni ng mechani sm 200 and the second retaining mechanism 300 respectively. The first retaining mechanism 200 and the second retaining mechanism 300 are mounted on a top portion of the second member 120. The first retaining mechanism 200 and the second retaining mechanism 300 are mounted adjacent to each other but is oriented in opposite di recti on.

[0037] Referring to figure 2 and 4, the first retaining mechanism

200 includes a spring assembly 202 (shown in figure 5), a sliding member 204, a locking arrangement 206, a locking knob 208 and an unlocking member 210. The spring assembly 202 is fastened and mounted over the second member 120. The spring assembly 202 is arranged inside a housing 250. The housing 250 is fastened on base pi ate 400 mounted on a top of the second member 120. Further, the spring assembly 202 includes a coiled spring 202a to provide a resilient action as shown in figure 5. The spring assembly 202 is connected to the sliding member 204. Specifically, one end of the coiled spring 202a is connected to the sliding member 204. It may be obvious to a person skilled in the art to configure any other springs to provi de resi I i ent acti on to the si i di ng member 204.

[0038] The sliding member 204 is slidably attached to a top portion of the second member 120. T he base plate 400 is provided with a track to securely slide the sliding member 204 through the track. Further, one end of the sl idi ng member 204 is attached to the fi rst retaini ng member 130 as shown i n figure 6. The sliding member 204 slides the first retaining member 130 towards the first member 110. The first retaining member 130 is an elongated member which connects the first member 110 and the second member 120 for holding the articles therebetween. Further, the second member 120, the first retaining mechanism 200 and the second retaining mechanism 300 are covered with an upper plate 500. F urther, a cover 600 is provided over the top of the upper plate 500 which surrounds the second member 120. In the present embodi ment, the f i rst retai ni ng member 130 and the second retaining member 140 are straps made of flexible material. It may be obvious to a person skilled in art to use any other material such as a non-flexible type or a rigid member or an elastic member or the like to configure the first retaining member 130 and the second retaining member 140.

[0039] The first retaining member 130 upon pulling towards the first member 110, slides the sliding member 204 along with the first retaining member 130. T he sl i di ng member 204 i n turn pul I s the coi I ed spri ng 202a provi ded in the spring assembly 202. Further, the sliding member 204 is provided with the I ocki ng knob 208. T he I ocki ng knob 208 extends perpendi cul arly from a si de of the sliding member 204. The locking knob 208 also moves along with the movement of the sliding member 204. The locking knob 208 locks inside the locking arrangement 206 of the f i rst pertai ni ng mechanism 200 to prevent the movement of the first retaining member 130. The locking arrangement 206 is having a set of grooves secured with the second member 120. [0040] Specifically, the locking arrangement 206 is provided on a support plate 206a as shown in figure 7 is configured on the second member 120. The set of grooves 214 are uniformly arranged along the length of the locking arrangement 206. Further, the locking arrangement 206 is arranged parallel to the f i rst retai ni ng member 130 and the sl i di ng member 204. T he I ocki ng knob 208 1 ocks inside a groove from the set of grooves 214 of the locking arrangement 206 to prevent the further movement of the first retaining member 130 after being connected to the f i rst member 110.

[0041] Further, the locking knob 208 is unlocked by the unlocking member 210 arranged on the retaining mechanism. The unlocking member 210 is arranged in contact with the locking knob 208. In the present embodiment, the unlocking member 210 is an elongated member configured in between the locking knob 208 and the I ocki ng arrangement 206. T he unl ocki ng member 210 i s provi ded with at least one extended member arranged perpendicular on a side of the unlocking member 210. In the present embodiment, two extended members 210a and 210b are configured as shown in figure 8. The unlocking member 210 is connected to a handle 212 which is accessible to a user from outside. The handle 212 is rotated to unlock the locking knob 208 from a groove of set of grooves 214 of the locking arrangement 206. The handle 212 upon rotation rotates the extended members 210a and 210b for contacting with the locking arrangement 206 and widens the space between the locking arrangement 206 and the locking knob 208 thereby unlocking the first retaining member 130. In an alternate embodiment, the locking arrangement 206 is a ratchet plate where the locking knob 208 locks within. It may be obvi ous to a person ski 11 ed i n the art to configure the I ocki ng arrangement 206 and the I ocki ng knob 208 i n any other obvi ous conf igurati on.

[0042] Further referring to figure 2 and 3, the first retaining member 130 includes a fastening element 130a configured on an end of the first retaining member 130. The fastening element 130a is pivotably configured on the end of the f i rst retai ni ng member 130. T he f asteni ng el ement 130a connects the f i rst retaining member 130 with the first member 110. Similarly, the second retaining member 140 includes a fastening element 140b pivotably connected to an end of the second retaining member 140. [0043] Further, the first member 110 is provided with at least one clamping element. In the present embodiment, two clamping elements, like a first clamping element 110a and a second clamping element (not shown in figure) are provided. The first clamping element 110a and the second clamping element are pivotally arranged to a side of the first member 110. Specifically, the first clamping element 110a and the second clamping element are arranged opposite to each other on either si de of the f i rst member 110. In the present embodi ment, the f i rst fasteni ng element 130a connects to the first clamping element 110a and the second fastening element 140a connects to the second clamping element. For a non-limiting way of example, the first fastening element 130a and the first clamping element 1 10a is a similar type of seat belt buckle clamp. It may be obvious to a person skilled in the art to make any other obvious configuration for connecting the first member 110 and the second member 120 to configure the holding position.

[0044] T he fi rst fasteni ng el ement 130a is configured on visi bi I ity to the user. The first fastening element 130a upon pulling downwards, the first retai ni ng member 130 al ong wi th the si i di ng member 204 and the coi I ed spri ng 202a moves along the direction of the first retaining member 130. Based on the arrangement of articles, the distance between the first member 110 and the second member 120 is adjusted using the first retaining member 130, that is the length of the first retaining member 130 extending out of the first member 110 can be extended or reduced to accommodate arti cl es or cl oths accordi ng to the quantity to be held in the holder 100. The first fastening element 130a upon connected with the first clamping element 110a, the locking knob 208 locks inside a groove from a set of grooves 214 of the I ocki ng arrangement 206, preventi ng further movement of the first retaining member 130. This configures the holding position of the holder 100.

[0045] Further, the first fastening element 130a and the first clamping element 110a are released manually. Upon rotating the handle 212 of the unlocking member 210, the locking knob 208 releases from a groove of set of grooves 214 of the I ocki ng arrangement 206. S i multaneously, the spri ng assembly 202 pulls the sliding member 204 rearwards and moves the first retaining member 130 towards the second member 110 thereby configuring an open position.

[0046] Referring back to figure 2, similarly, the second retaining mechanism 300 includes a spring assembly 302, a coiled spring 302a, a sliding member 304, a locking arrangement 306, a locking knob 308, an unlocking member 310, a housing 350, a handle 312, two extended members 310a and 310b. The second retaining mechanism 300 is connected to the second retaining member 140. The second retaining member 140 is configured with a second fastening element 140a at the end porti on of the second retai ni ng member 140. F or the sake of brevity, the second retaining mechanism 300 is not described in detail. The second fastening element 140a connects with the second clamping element 110b upon configuring the holding position. Upon operating the holder 100, both the first retaining mechanism 200 and the second retaining mechanism 300 are operated together to configure the holder 100 in both holding position and open position as shown in figure 9 and figure 10 respectively.

[0047] In an alternate embodiment, the first member 110 of the holder 100 is a base of a box such as a brief case or the like. Further, a plurality of holder 100 can be accommodated inside the brief case. Specifically, holder 100 is used for logistical purposes also. The holder 100 is accommodated inside a bulk box used in logistics. The first clamping element 110a and the second clamping element 110b are configured on the base of the box. It may be obvious to a person ski 11 ed i n the art to configure the hoi der 100 i n any boxes or bri ef case or the I i ke.

[0048] Therefore, the holder 100 of the present invention has advantage of being useful to hold garments inside the luggage carrier or suitcase. F urther, the hoi der 100 can be used for hoi di ng and stori ng garments i n homes. T he holder 100 helps in keeps the cloths/garments intact in compressed condition. F urthermore, the hoi der 100 i s adj ustabl e to hoi d vari ous number of garments/cl oths therein. The holder 100 has a close cover with water proof fabric to prevent the entrance of any liquid from outside. Further, the holder 100 is used for delivering laundry to home or hotel or the like. The holder 100 can be used for logistical purposes and a pi ural ity of hoi der 100 can be accommodated i nsi de a bul k box used in logistics. Also, the holder 100 is compact in construction. Moreover, the holder 100 i s robust and economi cal i n construct! on.

[0049] T he f oregoi ng descri pti ons of speci f i c embodi ments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. T hey are not i ntended to be exhaustive or to I i mi t the present i nventi on to the preci se forms disclosed, and obviously, many modifications and variations are possible considering the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the use contemplated. It is understood that various omission and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but such are i ntended to cover the appl i cati on or i mpl ementati on without departi ng from the spirit or scope of the description of the present invention.

Claims

We C laim:

1. A holder for carrying and storing articles, the holder comprising:

at I east one f i rst member for hoi di ng the arti cl es therei n;

at least one second member configured symmetrically above the first ¾ member, the second member moves towards the f i rst member to configure a hoi di ng position; and

at least one retaining member for connecting the first member and the second member thereby holding the articles therebetween, the holding member configures variable position between the first member and the second member.

2. The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one first member is a base of a brief case.

3. The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holder includes two retaining ¾ members configured on opposite ends of the second member.

4. The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one retaining member is a strap. ttl

5. The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one retaining member is connected to at least one retaining mechanism.

6. The holder as claimed in claim 5, wherein the at least one retaining mechanism comprises:

t& a si i di ng member attached with the retai ni ng member to si i de the retai ni ng member towards the at least one first member;

a spring assembly fastened and mounted over the second member and connected to the sliding member, the spring assembly pulls the sliding member rearwards thereby movi ng the at I east one retai ni ng member towards the at I east one i second member; a locking arrangement having a set of grooves secured with the at least one second member and arranged parallel to the retaining member;

a locking knob extending perpendicularly from the sliding member, the locking knob locks inside a groove of the set of grooves of the locking arrangement ¾ to prevent further movement of the at least one retaining member after being connected to the at least one first member; and

an unlocking member arranged in contact with the locking knob, the unlocking member unlocks the locking knob from a groove of the set of grooves in the locking arrangement to configure an open position.

7. The holder as claimed in claim 5, wherein the at least one retaining mechanism is mounted on a top portion of the at least one second member.

8. The holder as claimed in claim 6, wherein the unlocking member is connected ¾ to a handle accessible to a user, the handle is rotated to unlock the locking knob from the locking arrangement.

9. The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the holder further includes:

a I i ni ng provi ded i nsi de the at I east one f i rst member to prevent the damages ttl of arti cl es from surroundi ngs; and

at least one stiffener plate arranged inside the holder to prevent the unevenness and wrinkles of garments.

10. The holder as claimed in claim 5, further comprises two retaining mechanism t& mounted over the second member.

11. T he hoi der as cl ai med i n clai m 1 , wherei n the f i rst member i ncl udes at I east one cl ampi ng el ement to connect with the at I east one retai ni ng member to configure the holding position.

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12. The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first member includes two clamping elements arranged opposite to each other.

13. The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one retaining member is configured with a fastening element arranged on an end of the at least one retaining member to connect with at least one clamping element.

14. The holder as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one retaining member is an elastic member or a flexible member or a rigid member.