JP2008178494A - Bag for personal computer - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a lightweight bag for personal computers, which facilitates the storage and take-out of a personal computer and peripheral devices and has an excellent external appearance. <P>SOLUTION: This bag for the personal computers has a center unit 10 formed by attaching a handle 12 and the like to a center plate-like member 11 having parallel two sides, a first storage unit 20 suspendably connected to one side of the center plate-like member 11 and having a notebook-size personal computer storage pocket 22, and a second storage unit 30 having storage pockets 31, 32, etc. suspendably connected to the other side of the center plate-like member 11. When the first storage unit 20 and the second storage unit 30 are opened, the storage pockets are exposed to the outside to facilitate the storage and take-out of the personal computer and the peripheral devices. There is no other member equivalent to the outer case but the plate-like member so as to reduce the weight. The use of the plate-like member prevents the losing of the shape when carrying it and improve the external appearance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a bag (PC bag) for storing and carrying a notebook computer and necessary peripheral devices.

  In recent years, a personal computer bag for carrying a notebook computer together with its peripheral devices has been used (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Many conventional PC bags have an opening on the outside of the bag that can be opened and closed with a zipper, Velcro (registered trademark), etc. (hereinafter referred to as a zipper), and the PC and peripheral devices are stored inside the bag. Have one or more pockets. These pockets are often provided with a zipper or the like. Therefore, each time the user inserts or removes a personal computer or a peripheral device, the user needs to perform a troublesome operation of opening and closing both the opening zipper and the pocket zipper.

  In addition, for carrying a notebook computer, it is desired that the personal computer bag be as light as possible. Although a cloth bag is suitable in that respect, it tends to be unsatisfactory because the shape is not stable. Further, in the cloth personal computer bag, since many peripheral devices gather at the bottom portion of the bag due to its weight, only the bottom portion swells and various peripheral devices are mixed, which is troublesome when taking in and out. On the other hand, a personal computer bag having a frame structure has an advantage that it is easy to put in and out because it has a good appearance and storage pockets for peripheral devices can be dispersedly arranged, but it has a drawback that the weight increases.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-125736

  The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a personal computer bag that can easily store and take out personal computers and peripheral devices, has a good appearance, and is lightweight.

The personal computer bag according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above problems,
a) a center unit in which one or more of a handle, a shoulder belt, and a fastener for attaching the shoulder belt are attached to one surface of a plate-like member having two parallel sides;
b) a first planar member connected to one of the two sides of the plate-like member so that it can be suspended when the one surface is on the upper side; and the first planar member at the time of the suspension. A first storage unit attached to the surface on the center unit side and having a pocket for storing a notebook computer;
c) A second planar member connected to the other one side of the plate-like member so as to be able to be suspended when the one surface is turned upward, and the center of the second planar member at the time of the suspension. A second storage unit having one or more storage pockets attached to the unit side surface;
It is characterized by providing.

  The personal computer bag which concerns on this invention WHEREIN: It is desirable to provide an impact-absorbing material in the surface or inside of any one or both of a said 1st planar member and a said 2nd planar member.

  In the personal computer bag according to the present invention, one or both of the surface opposite to the personal computer storage pocket mounting surface of the first planar member and the surface opposite to the storage pocket mounting surface of the second planar member. An outer storage portion may be provided. In addition, the personal computer bag according to the present invention is configured such that either one of the first planar member or the second planar member or both of them faces the side facing the center unit side, and is inward during the suspension. An inner storage unit having one or more storage pockets connected in a foldable manner may be provided.

  In the personal computer bag according to the present invention, the connection portion between the center unit and the first storage unit and the connection portion between the center unit and the second storage unit can be turned over.

  The storage pockets of the second storage unit and / or the inner storage unit can be detachable.

  The personal computer bag which concerns on this invention can be equipped with the connection tool which connects a 1st planar member and a 2nd planar member.

  In the personal computer bag according to the present invention, the user stores the personal computer in the first storage unit, the peripheral device, etc. in the second storage unit, and has a handle attached to the center unit by hand or a shoulder belt. The personal computer bag can be transported in a state where the first storage unit and the second storage unit are hung on the shoulder and suspended from the center unit. Therefore, there is no need to provide a zipper or the like for closing the opening in the PC bag itself, and the user opens and closes both the zipper and the zipper for the pocket when putting in and out the PC and peripheral devices in the opening. There is no need to do such annoying work. In addition, since the first storage unit and the second storage unit are opened to the outside, the notebook PC storage pocket and the storage pocket of the second storage unit are exposed to the outside. Becomes easy. Further, outside the storage pockets, a plate-like member provided in the center unit and a planar member provided for each of the first storage unit and the second storage unit are equivalent to the outer case of the bag. Since there is no member to do, weight reduction is possible. At the same time, the personal computer bag according to the present invention has a structure in which the first storage unit and the second storage unit are suspended from a highly rigid center unit.

  By providing a shock absorber in the first storage unit or / and the second storage unit, the personal computer and peripheral devices stored in the storage pocket can be protected from impact during transportation.

  In the personal computer bag according to the present invention, by further providing the outer storage portion and the inner storage unit, it is possible to further improve the storage performance, and it is possible to store the peripheral devices and the like more finely classified.

  The connection between the center unit and the first storage unit and the connection between the center unit and the second storage unit can be reversed and folded so that the storage pocket of the notebook computer storage pocket and the storage pocket of the second storage unit are arranged outside (ie, approximately 180 degree folding is possible, and the personal computer bag can be placed upright with the storage pockets extended outward, using the planar members of the first storage unit and the second storage unit as legs. This makes it easier to take out a personal computer or peripheral device from the storage pocket.

  By making the storage pockets of the second storage unit and / or the inner storage unit detachable, it is convenient because it can be customized by selecting and attaching pockets of various sizes and structures as required by the user. is there.

  By providing a connector for connecting the first planar member and the second planar member, the first storage unit and the second storage unit are stable and easy to carry when the personal computer bag is suspended. In addition, even when inverted and folded as described above, it can be placed stably.

An embodiment of a personal computer bag according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In FIG. 1, the state at the time of conveyance of one Example of the personal computer bag which concerns on this invention is shown with a perspective view. The personal computer bag of this embodiment includes a center unit 10, a first storage unit 20, and a second storage unit 30. The center unit 10 includes an elongated rectangular center plate member 11 having a rigidity higher than that of a first sheet member 21 of the first storage unit 20 and a second sheet member 31 of the second storage unit 30 described later, and a center plate. It comprises a handle 12 attached in the vicinity of the center of one surface of the shaped member 11 and a pair of shoulder belt attaching fasteners 13A and 13B provided in the vicinity of both ends of the handle attachment surface. The first storage unit 20 is a rectangular plate-like member that is connected to one side of the center plate-like member 11 in the longitudinal direction so that it can be suspended when the center unit 10 is held by the handle 12 or the like. The first planar member 21 is used as a base. Similarly, the second storage unit 30 includes a second planar member 31 made of a plate-like member that is substantially the same shape as the first plate-like member 21 and is connected to the opposite side of the center plate-like member 11 so as to be suspended. Based on. A notebook personal computer storage pocket 22 having an opening on the center unit 10 side is provided on one surface of the first planar member 21 of the first storage unit 20. On the other hand, on one surface of the second planar member 31 of the second storage unit 30, a plurality of storage pockets 32, 33, 34, 35A, 35B, 36, 36B, 37 and 38 having openings on the center unit 10 side. (In FIG. 1, only the storage pockets 32 and 33 visible from one side of the personal computer bag are shown).

  FIG. 2 shows a state where the personal computer bag of this embodiment is opened. FIG. 2A is a plan view of the inner surface when suspended, and FIG. 2B is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA ′ of FIG. Hereinafter, the surface appearing in FIG. 2A is referred to as an “inner surface”. As shown in FIG. 2A, the storage pockets 32, 33, 34, 35 A, 35 B, 35 C, 36, 37 and 38 are attached to the inner side surface of the second planar member 31. By providing a plurality of storage pockets in this way, various peripheral devices can be sorted and stored. For example, the storage pocket 32 has a battery, a USB memory, etc., the storage pocket 33 has a power adapter, the storage pocket 34 has an optical disk, and the storage pockets 35A, 35B, 35C have cables such as earphones, USB cables or mice. Alternatively, the storage pocket 36 stores an expansion card such as a PCMCIA card, the storage pocket 37 stores an SD card or the like, and the storage pocket 38 stores a laser pointer or the like. In addition, since the storage pocket is located on the inner surface when suspended, the personal computer bag can be easily carried when suspended and the appearance is clean.

  Here, by arranging the storage pockets 35A, 35B and 35C for storing cables or those having cables, at positions close to the center unit 10, these cables are removed from the notebook computer stored in the notebook computer storage pocket 22. They can be stored in these storage pockets without removal. Therefore, it becomes easy to clean up and prepare the notebook personal computer, and it is not necessary to repeatedly attach and detach the cables, so that deterioration of the cables and the connector of the personal computer can be prevented.

  Since the personal computer bag of the present embodiment can be opened and closed as shown in FIG. 2 when taking in and out a notebook personal computer and peripheral devices, they can be easily taken in and out. Further, during transportation, the first storage unit 20 and the second storage unit 30 are naturally suspended from the center unit 10, and the personal computer bag can be closed without using a separate zipper or the like. However, in order to further stabilize the shape and facilitate portability, a connector for fixing the first storage unit 20 and the second storage unit 30 in the closed state may be provided.

  In particular, among the storage pockets of the notebook computer storage pocket 22 and the second storage unit 30, the storage pockets 33, 35A, 35B, 35C and 38 disposed on the center unit 10 side are covered with the center unit 10. Therefore, the contents of the pocket can be prevented from falling without providing a separate lid. Here, considering that the cables are stored while being connected to the notebook computer as described above, the cables can be passed between the center unit 10 and each pocket, and the power supply unit, the mouse, and the like are not passed. It is advisable to provide a gap that does not exist. On the other hand, when the personal computer bag is opened, the center unit 10 is separated from the openings of the pockets, so that it does not interfere with the taking in and out of the notebook personal computer and peripheral devices. In addition, even if these pockets are provided with lids, the essence of the present invention is not affected.

  FIG. 3 shows an example in which a shock absorber is provided in the first storage unit 20 and / or the second storage unit 30. 3 (a) and 3 (b), the first planar member 21 or the second planar member 31 has a surface (hereinafter referred to as an “outer surface”) that faces outward when suspended. It is sectional drawing shown. In the example shown in FIG. 3A, the shock absorber 41 is provided at the center of the planar member in the thickness direction. For the shock absorbing material 41, rubber-based sponge, foamed polyethylene, low resilience sponge, or the like can be used. The outside of the shock absorber 41 is covered with an exterior cloth 421 made of nylon fiber or the like, and the inside is covered with an interior cloth 422 made of nylon fiber or the like. In the example shown in FIG. 3B, in addition to the configuration of FIG. 3A, a protective plate 43 made of high impact-resistant polycarbonate, polyethylene, nylon or the like is provided between the impact absorbing material 41 and the outer cloth 421. Is provided. The protective plate 43 further enhances the protection function from impacts and further stabilizes the shape of the first storage unit 20 and / or the second storage unit 30.

  FIG. 4 shows a side view during transportation of the personal computer bag (a) of the above embodiment, a personal computer bag (b) having an outer storage unit, and a personal computer bag (c) having an inner storage unit. The figure is shown. The personal computer bag shown in FIG. 4 (b) has a first outer storage portion (pocket) 51A attached to the outer surface of the first planar member 21 of the personal computer bag shown in FIG. A second outer storage portion (pocket) 51 </ b> B is attached to the outer surface of the member 31.

  The personal computer bag shown in FIG. 4C has a second storage unit 30 having a storage pocket 39 inside, in addition to the center unit 10 and the first storage unit 20 similar to the personal computer bag shown in FIG. The personal computer bag further includes an inner storage unit 60 attached to the lower end of the second planar member 31 so as to be foldable inward. The inner storage unit 60 includes a bottom plate 61A connected to the second planar member 31, a side plate 61B connected to the bottom plate 61A, and storage pockets 62, 63,... Provided on the side plate 61B. Is folded between the first storage unit 20 and the second storage unit 30. In the present embodiment, a lid 64 that is fixed to the inner surface of the second planar member 31 and is attachable to and detachable from the upper end of the side plate 61B with a velcro tape or the like is provided near the opening of the storage pocket 39. The lid 64 also has a function of fixing the inner storage unit 60 to the second storage unit 30. When the first storage unit 20 and the second storage unit 30 are opened, the inner storage unit 60 opens without permission. The contents such as the pocket 62 are prevented from falling. The inner storage unit 60 can also be attached to the first storage unit 20. Similarly to the above, an outer storage portion can be provided on the outer surface of the first planar member 21 and / or the side plate 61B.

  In addition, in the example shown in FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (c), a lock mechanism such as a velcro tape or a button is provided at the lower end or the side end to make the left and right units unstable during transportation. May be.

  With the configuration shown in FIGS. 4 (b) and 4 (c), the storage capacity of the personal computer bag can be further improved, and peripheral devices and the like can be further classified and stored.

  FIG. 5 shows an example using a removable storage pocket. (a) shows a state in which the storage pockets 32, 33, 34, 35 A, 36, 37 and 38 are removed from the second planar member 31. Velcro is affixed to the back of each storage pocket. Further, the inner surface of the second planar member 31 is affixed with a magic tape that is paired with the magic tape of each storage pocket in the whole surface or in a stripe shape. When the magic tape on the second planar member 31 side is striped, the magic tape on the storage pocket side may be attached so as to be orthogonal to the magic tape on the second planar member 31 side. The user can attach a necessary peripheral device storage pocket to a desired position on the inner surface of the second planar member 31 according to the type and shape of the stored peripheral device. Therefore, a personal computer bag customized for the user can be configured so that there is no waste and the storage location is easy to understand and easy to put in and out.

  FIG. 5 (a) shows an example in which lids are provided at the openings of all the storage pockets. Of course, storage pockets without lids can be used as in the above example. Therefore, the user can freely select a storage pocket with a lid and a storage pocket without a lid. Further, not only the second planar member 31 but also the first planar member 21, the side plate 61B of the inner storage unit, and the like, the storage pocket may be attached using Velcro.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of a personal computer bag that can stand by itself with the first planar member 21 and the second planar member 31 as legs in the open state. In this personal computer bag, the first storage unit 20 and the second storage unit 30 can be folded back with respect to the center unit 10 and reversed in the personal computer bag described above. By folding back in this way, the first storage unit 20 and the second storage unit 30 can be used as legs, and the personal computer bag can be opened to stand on its own, and it is easier to take in and out the notebook computer and peripheral devices. Similarly to the above, by fixing the end portions of the first storage unit 20 and the second storage unit 30 with the lock device 71 made of a velcro tape, a button or the like, the personal computer bag can be made more stable and independent.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of a connecting portion between the center plate member 11 and the first planar member 21 (and the second planar member 31). Hereinafter, although the connection part of the center plate-shaped member 11 and the 1st planar member 21 is demonstrated for simplicity, the connection part of the center plate-shaped member 11 and the 2nd planar member 31 can also take the same structure. In the example shown in FIG. 7 (a), the center plate member 11 has a rectangular core material 111, the first planar member 21 has a shock absorbing material 411 having a rectangular cross section, and the core material 111 and The shock absorbing material 411 is wrapped with the same exterior cloth 421 and interior cloth 422. In this example, the center plate member 11 and the first planar member 21 are connected by the exterior cloth 421 and the interior cloth 422, and the connecting portion can be freely bent due to the flexibility of the cloth.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7 (b), the core material 112 of the center plate member 11 and the shock absorber 412 of the first planar member 21 are cut off obliquely at the end on the connecting portion side, The tip is arranged so as to face outward. The exterior cloth 421 and the interior cloth 422 are provided in the same manner as in the example of FIG. In this example, even if the core material 112 and the shock absorbing material 412 are placed close to each other on the outside of the personal computer bag, it is possible to bend inward at the connection portion. Yes.

  In the example shown in FIG. 7 (c), the core member 113 of the center plate member 11 and the shock absorber 413 of the first planar member 21 have a shape with a sharp center in the thickness direction at the end on the connection portion side. Has been processed. The exterior cloth 421 and the interior cloth 422 are provided in the same manner as in the examples of FIGS. In this example, the core material 113 and the shock absorbing material 413 can be brought close to each other as in the example of (b), so that the appearance is excellent and the connecting portion can be bent either inside or outside.

  FIG. 7D shows an example in which the center plate member 11 and the first planar member 21 are connected by a hinge 44. The hinge 44 can be made of a commercially available metal, and can also be configured using cloth or resin for weight reduction. At that time, the outer cloth 421 and the hinge 44 can be integrated by using the same hinge 44 as the outer cloth 421.

  In the examples shown so far, both the first planar member 21 and the second planar member 31 are plate-like members, but these planar members are members made of a soft material such as cloth. Can also be used. Even when such a soft planar member is used, since the first storage unit and the second storage unit are suspended from a highly rigid center unit, the shape of the entire personal computer bag during transportation is stable.

The perspective view which shows one Example of the personal computer bag which concerns on this invention. The top view (a) which shows the state which opened the personal computer bag of a present Example, and AA 'sectional drawing (b). Sectional drawing which shows the example which provided the 1st storage unit 20 and / or the 2nd storage unit 30 shock absorber. The side view of the personal computer bag (a) shown in FIG. 1, the personal computer bag (b) which has an outer side storage part, and the personal computer bag (c) which has an inner side storage unit. The schematic block diagram which shows the example (a) of the storage pocket which can be attached or detached with respect to a personal computer bag, and the example (b) which attached such a storage pocket to the personal computer bag. The side view which shows the example of the personal computer bag which can become independent with the 1st planar member 21 and the 2nd planar member 31 as a leg in an open state. Sectional drawing ((a)-(c)) and perspective view (d) which show the example of the connection part of the center plate-shaped member 11, the 1st planar member 21, and the center plate-shaped member 11 and the 2nd planar member 31 .

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Center unit 11 ... Center plate-shaped member 111,112,113 ... Core 12 ... Handle 13A, 13B ... Shoulder belt attaching fastener 20 ... First storage unit 21 ... First planar member 22 ... Notebook PC storage pocket 30 ... 2nd storage unit 31 ... 2nd planar member 32, 33, 34, 35A, 35B, 35C, 36, 37, 38, 39, 62, 63 ... Storage pocket 41, 411, 412, 413, ... Shock absorption Material 421 ... exterior cloth 422 ... interior cloth 43 ... protective plate 44 ... hinge 60 ... inner storage unit 61A ... bottom plate 61B ... side plate 64 ... lid 71 ... locking device

Claims (8)

a) a center unit in which one or more of a handle, a shoulder belt, and a fastener for attaching the shoulder belt are attached to one surface of a plate-like member having two parallel sides;
b) a first planar member connected to one of the two sides of the plate-like member so that it can be suspended when the one surface is on the upper side; and the first planar member at the time of the suspension. A first storage unit attached to the surface on the center unit side and having a pocket for storing a notebook computer;
c) A second planar member connected to the other one side of the plate-like member so as to be able to be suspended when the one surface is turned upward, and the center of the second planar member at the time of the suspension. A second storage unit having one or more storage pockets attached to the unit side surface;
A computer bag characterized by comprising:   The personal computer bag according to claim 1, further comprising a shock absorbing material on a surface or inside of one or both of the first planar member and the second planar member.   An outer storage portion is provided on one or both of the surface opposite to the PC storage pocket mounting surface of the first planar member and the surface opposite to the storage pocket mounting surface of the second planar member. The personal computer bag according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that   The personal computer bag according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a storage pocket of the second storage unit is detachable.   One or a plurality of one or a plurality of the first planar member and the second planar member, which are connected to the side facing the side on the center unit side so as to be folded inward during the suspension. The personal computer bag according to claim 1, further comprising an inner storage unit having a plurality of storage pockets.   The personal computer bag according to claim 5, wherein a storage pocket of the inner storage unit is detachable.   The personal computer bag according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a connection portion between the center unit and the first storage unit and a connection portion between the center unit and the second storage unit can be reversed and folded. .   The personal computer bag according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a connector for connecting the first planar member and the second planar member.

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