Bicycle bag
A bicycle bag which comprises a covering body, a main support strap, a first connection device and a second connection device is disclosed. The major characteristic of the present invention is that the main support strap, the first connection device, and the second connection device are directly or indirectly connected with each other. By means of associating with connection members, the first connection device and the second connection device can be fastened to a bicycle. Therefore, when the first connection device and the second connection device receive a force from the weight of the bicycle, the main support strap is capable of bearing such a force.
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a shoulder bag or a handbag; more particularly, the present invention relates to a bag used for containing a bicycle.
2. Description of the Related Art
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The bicycle bag is designed for containing a bicycle, especially a folding bicycle. Usually, the weight of the folding bicycle exceeds 10 kilograms; therefore, a conventional bicycle bag has to have a thicker and stronger bag body. Accordingly, the volume of the conventional bicycle bag is still quite large, even when the bag is empty.
In U.S. Pat. No. 3,886,988 (Bicycle bag, hereinafter referred to as “the '988 patent”), the bicycle bag has problems similar to those of the bicycle bag 80 shown in
In U.S. Pat. No. 6,202,722 (Wheelchair carrier), the wheelchair carrier applies the same approach to connecting the support strap with the bag body as the '988 patent does, thereby resulting in the same problem.
Therefore, there is a need to provide a bicycle bag to mitigate and/or obviate the aforementioned problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIt is an object of the present invention to provide a bicycle bag capable of bearing the weight of a bicycle, wherein the bag body of the bicycle bag barely needs to or completely needs not to bear the weight of the bicycle. Therefore, the bag body can be made of a relatively thinner material. Further, the connection portions between a support strap and the bag body must be resistant to damage.
To achieve the aforementioned object, the present invention provides a bicycle bag, which comprises a covering body, a main support strap, a first connection device, and a second connection device.
The major characteristic of the present invention is that the main support strap, the first connection device, and the second connection device are directly or indirectly connected with each other. The first connection device and the second connection device are used to fasten a bicycle. Therefore, when the first connection device and the second connection device support the weight of the bicycle, the main support strap is capable of bearing such a force. As a result, the covering body of the present invention barely needs to or completely needs not to bear the weight of the bicycle, such that the covering body of the present invention can be a very thin sheet. Compared to a conventional bicycle bag, which has a relatively thicker bag body, the bicycle bag of the present invention is much lighter.
Further, because the covering body of the present invention barely needs to or completely needs not to bear the weight of the bicycle, connection portions between the main support strap and the covering body are not easily damaged, such that the bicycle bag of the present invention is more durable and has a longer life.
Other objects, advantages, and novel features of the invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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A bicycle bag 1 a of the present invention comprises a covering body 10, a main support strap 20, a first connection device 30, and a second connection device 40.
The covering body 10 mainly comprises a thin sheet 18. The thin sheet 18 is preferably made of soft materials, such as plastic cloth (like PVC, PU or nylon), synthetic leather, or the like. The thickness of the thin sheet 18 is preferably less than 0.2 mm. In this embodiment, the thin sheet 18 is rectangular in shape and can be rolled to form a tube, such that the covering body 10 has an upper opening 11 and a lower opening 12, and the inside of the tube formed by the thin sheet 18 thereby creates a storage space 13 for placing a bicycle 90 (as shown in
The covering body 10 further comprises an upper connection member 15, such as a zipper 15a, a hook and loop (also known as Velcro), ect. The zipper 15a is attached to the thin sheet 18 and is located in the upper opening 11. Therefore, the zipper 15a can almost or completely seal the upper opening 11.
In the lower opening 12, the covering body 10 also comprises a lower connection member 16, which is attached to the thin sheet 18 as well. The lower connection member 16 can be, but is not limited to, a drawstring 16a, such that the lower connection member 16 can almost or completely seal the lower opening 12.
The main support strap 20 comprises a main first end 21 and a main second end 22. The main first end 21 of the main support strap 20 is connected with the first connection device 30, and the main second end 22 of the main support strap 20 is connected with the second connection device 40. In this embodiment, the main support strap 20 is made as a shoulder strap. But please note that the main support strap 20 can also be made as a handle.
The first connection device 30 comprises a first strap 33 and two first connection members 31, 32 (e.g. one hook, one loop). The two first connection members 31, 32 are respectively connected with two ends of the first strap 33. Similarly, the second connection device 40 also comprises a second strap 43 and two second connection members 41, 42 (e.g. one hook, one loop). The two second connection members 41, 42 are respectively connected with two ends of the second strap 43.
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The first strap 33 is connected with the thin sheet 18. The main first end 21 of the main support strap 20 forms a small circle first to connect the first connection members 31 (such as a loop), and then connects with the first strap 33. Therefore, the main support strap 20 and the thin sheet 18 can be connected with each other as well. In this embodiment, the abovementioned main support strap 20, the first strap 33, and the thin sheet 18 are connected with each other by means of sewing.
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At first the user let the upper opening 11 and the lower opening 12 open, and place the bicycle bag 1a above the bicycle 90 (such as a folding bicycle), as shown in
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Finally, the user closes the upper opening 11 and the lower opening 12, as shown in
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Although the present invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiments, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.
Claims
1. A bicycle bag, used for placing a bicycle, the bicycle bag comprising:
- a covering body, comprising a thin sheet, at least one opening and a storage space, wherein the storage space is capable of containing the bicycle;
- a main support strap, comprising a main first end and a main second end, wherein the main first end and the main second end are respectively connected with the thin sheet;
- a first connection device being connected with the main first end; and
- a second connection device being connected with the main second end;
- whereby the first connection device and the second connection device can fasten the bicycle, and the weight of the bicycle can be supported by the main support strap because the main support strap is connected with both the first connection device and the second connection device.
2. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein the at least one opening has a lower opening.
3. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 2, wherein the covering body further comprises a lower connection member, where the lower connection member is attached to the thin sheet and is located in the lower opening.
4. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 3, wherein the at least one opening further has a upper opening.
5. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 4, wherein the covering body further comprises an upper connection member, where the upper connection member is attached to the thin sheet and is located in the upper opening.
6. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein:
- the first connection device comprises a first strap and two first connection members, wherein the two first connection members are respectively connected with two ends of the first strap, and
- the second connection device comprises a second strap and two second connection members, wherein the two second connection members are respectively connected with two ends of the second strap.
7. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 6, wherein the at least one opening has a lower opening.
8. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 7, wherein the covering body further comprises a lower connection member, where the lower connection member is attached to the thin sheet and is located in the lower opening.
9. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 8, wherein the at least one opening further has a upper opening, and the covering body further comprises an upper connection member, where the upper connection member is attached to the thin sheet and is located in the upper opening.
10. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first connection device comprises a first strap, and a first connection member connected with a one of the first strap;
- whereby the one first connection members can pass through appropriate portions of the bicycle to connect with the second connection device so as to fasten the bicycle.
11. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 10, wherein the at least one opening has a lower opening.
12. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 11, wherein the covering body further comprises a lower connection member, where the lower connection member is attached to the thin sheet and is located in the lower opening.
13. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 1, the bicycle bag is a backpack.
14. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 13, the bicycle bag comprises two main support straps, two first connection device and two second connection device, wherein each main support strap connects with one first connection device and one second connection device respectively.
15. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 14, wherein the at least one opening has a lower opening.
16. The bicycle bag as claimed in claim 15, wherein each main support strap further comprises a waist strap.
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 18, 2009
Publication Date: Dec 23, 2010
Applicant: DAHON AND HON INDUSTRIAL LABS., LTD. (Sanchong City)
Inventor: Joakim Uimonen (Taipei County)
Application Number: 12/457,659
International Classification: A45F 3/04 (20060101); A45F 5/00 (20060101);