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WO2018201370A1 - Système de stockage intégré - Google Patents

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WO2018201370A1
WO2018201370A1 PCT/CN2017/082991 CN2017082991W WO2018201370A1 WO 2018201370 A1 WO2018201370 A1 WO 2018201370A1 CN 2017082991 W CN2017082991 W CN 2017082991W WO 2018201370 A1 WO2018201370 A1 WO 2018201370A1
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storage
transportation system
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inflatable article
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Shuiyong HUANG
Bingrong WU
Qisheng DU
Zhikuan WU
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Bestway Inflatables and Material Corp
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Priority to PCT/CN2017/082991 priority Critical patent/WO2018201370A1/fr
Priority to US16/610,734 priority patent/US20200085202A1/en
Priority to EP17908700.2A priority patent/EP3619142B1/fr
Priority to CN201790001636.5U priority patent/CN211618751U/zh
Publication of WO2018201370A1 publication Critical patent/WO2018201370A1/fr
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C27/00—Spring, stuffed or fluid mattresses or cushions specially adapted for chairs, beds or sofas
    • A47C27/08—Fluid mattresses
    • A47C27/081—Fluid mattresses of pneumatic type
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/02—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
    • A45C13/021—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles inflatable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/10—Arrangement of fasteners
    • A45C13/1023—Arrangement of fasteners with elongated profiles fastened by sliders
    • A45C13/103—Arrangement of zip-fasteners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/26—Special adaptations of handles
    • A45C13/28—Combinations of handles with other devices
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C9/00—Purses, Luggage or bags convertible into objects for other use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F4/00—Travelling or camp articles which may be converted into other articles or into objects for other use; Sacks or packs carried on the body and convertible into other articles or into objects for other use
    • A45F4/02—Sacks or packs convertible into other articles or into objects for other use
    • A45F4/06—Sacks or packs convertible into other articles or into objects for other use into beds or mattresses

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  • the present disclosure generally relates to article storage.
  • an article and an attached storage and transport apparatus is provided.
  • Standard storage systems are generally known in the art. Some storage systems include features such as selectively sealable openings for enhanced security, while others include various materials for a range of storage properties.
  • conventional storage systems are generally not integrated with an article to be stored, resulting in reduced system convenience and utility.
  • known storage systems do not include one or more of integrated closure systems and carrying systems.
  • the accessories or integrated features available on known storage systems do not purposefully and effectively address these issues.
  • the present disclosure seeks to overcome some limitations and other drawbacks of the prior art, and to provide new features not heretofore available. A full discussion of the features and advantages of the present disclosure is deferred to the following detailed description, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.
  • a storage and transportation system includes an inflatable article, a storage and transport apparatus connected to the inflatable article via a connector, the storage and transport apparatus including a closed end, an open end and a sidewall disposed substantially between the open end and the closed end, the sidewall defining a first surface and a second surface, a first cavity formed by the first surface and the closed end when the storage and transportation system is disposed in a first position, a second cavity formed by the second surface and the closed end when the storage and transportation system is disposed in a second position, and an aperture defined by the open end, the storage and transportation system transitioning from the first position to the second position by the closed end and at least a portion of the inflatable article passing through the aperture, thereby forming the second cavity, the storage and transportation system transitioning from the second position to the first position by the closed end and at least a portion of the inflatable article passing through the aperture, thereby forming the first cavity.
  • FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a storage and transportation system according to exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 1B is a perspective view of a storage and transportation system according to exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a storage and transportation system, showing a substantially deflated inflatable article, according to exemplary implementations of the present disclosure.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the storage and transportation system of FIG. 2, showing the substantially deflated inflatable article in a folded state different from that shown in FIG. 2.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a storage and transportation system in a first position according to exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, showing a substantially deflated inflatable article in a folded state.
  • FIGS. 5 and 6 are perspective views of the storage and transportation system of FIG. 4, showing the substantially deflated inflatable article transitioning between the first position and a second position.
  • FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a storage and transportation system according to exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, showing a constriction system including corresponding hook-and-loop panels.
  • FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a storage and transportation system according to exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, showing a constriction system including a zipper.
  • FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a storage and transportation system according to exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, showing a constriction system including side-release buckles.
  • FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a storage and transportation system according to exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, showing a constriction system including mechanical clasps.
  • FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a storage and transportation system according to exemplary implementations of the present disclosure, showing a constriction system including tie strings.
  • the storage and transportation system 10 includes an article 14.
  • the inflatable article 18 may be formed from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) , although other suitable polymers or materials may be used.
  • PVC polyvinyl chloride
  • the article 14 may also be made of a foam, polymer or other compressible material.
  • the inflatable article 18 assumes one form when filled with a fluid, another form when substantially devoid of the fluid and a transitional form when the inflatable article 18 is partially filled with the fluid.
  • the inflatable article 18 includes an exterior surface 22 defining an interior cavity (not shown) .
  • the exterior surface 22 substantially retains the fluid within the inflatable article 18, enabling the inflatable article 18 to achieve and maintain an inflated state.
  • FIGS. 1A and 1B show the inflatable article 18 in an inflated state.
  • a valve 26 is disposed on the exterior surface 22 and facilitates the inflation and/or deflation of the inflatable article 18 by allowing fluid to pass through the valve 26 in one or more directions. In this manner, fluid may pass from the interior cavity through the valve 26 to an exterior of the inflatable article 18 to deflate the inflatable article 18, and fluid may pass from the exterior of the inflatable article 18 through the valve 26 to the interior cavity to inflate the inflatable article 18. In some implementations, separate and dedicated valves are used for inflating and deflating the inflatable article 18.
  • the inflatable article 18 is an inflatable mattress 30.
  • the inflatable mattress 30 includes a mattress body 34 defining lateral sides 38, a connection end 46 and a distal end 50. Lateral wings 52 may be disposed on the lateral sides 38. Other inflatable elements, such as a distal protrusion or a connection protrusion, may be disposed on the distal end 50 and connection end 46, respectively.
  • a raised inflatable continuous barrier (not shown) is disposed on the lateral sides 38, connection end 46 and distal end 50.
  • the valve 26 may be disposed on the connection end 46.
  • the first surface and the second surface 88, 92 includes instructional indicia 96 in some implementations.
  • the instructional indicia 96 may include markings, illustrations, instructions, colors, text and/or numerals for apprising a user of storage and transportation system 10 operations. Such operations will be described below in detail.
  • the instructional indicia 96 is schematically represented by an “X” on the second surface 92 of FIG. 4, and the instructional indicia 96 is schematically represented by a “Y” on the first surface 88 of FIG. 7.
  • Instructional indicia 96 disposed on the first surface 88 may be the same as, or different from, instructional indicia 96 disposed on the second surface 92.
  • a connector 100 is disposed between the storage and transport apparatus 60 and the article 14, inflatable article 18 and/or inflatable mattress 30.
  • the connector 100 is connected to the connection end 46 and the closed end 70 and/or the second surface 92.
  • the connector 100 in some implementations, permanently joins the transport apparatus 60 and the article 14 at the closed end 70 and the connection end 46, respectively. In other implementations, the connector 100 releasably joins the transport apparatus 60 and the article 14. In some implementations, the connector 100 is joined to the second surface 92.
  • FIG. 1B shows a pouch securement system 104.
  • the pouch securement system 104 which may include a pocket 108, selectively houses and secures the storage and transport apparatus 60 when the article 14 is inflated or otherwise deployed, or when the storage and transportation system 10 is arranged in a first position, as will be described below.
  • FIGS. 1A-4 show the storage and transportation system 10 in a first, or deployed or use, position 120.
  • a first cavity 124 is defined by the first surface 88, the closed end 70 and the open end 74 when the storage and transportation system 10 is arranged in the first position 120.
  • one or more of the article 14, inflatable article 18, inflatable mattress 30 and the connector 100 are not disposed within the first cavity 124. Instead, in the first position 120, the one or more of the article 14, inflatable article 18 and inflatable mattress 30 are disposed exterior to the first cavity 124 and may further be joined to the storage and transport apparatus 60 by the connector 100.
  • FIGS. 7-14 show the storage and transportation system 10 in a second, or storage or transportation, position 130.
  • a second cavity 134 is defined by the second surface 92, the closed end 70 and the open end 74 when the storage and transportation system 10 is arranged in the second position 130.
  • one or more of the article 14, inflatable article 18, inflatable mattress 30 and the connector 100 are disposed within the second cavity 134, and may further be joined to the storage and transport apparatus 60 by the connector 100.
  • a constriction, or closure, system 150 is included with the storage and transportation system 10 and facilitates a reduction in size of the aperture 80 when the storage and transportation system 10 is arranged in one or more of the first position 120 or the second position 130. Such a reduction in size, or even complete elimination, of the aperture 80 when the storage and transportation system 10 is arranged in the second position 130 secures one or more of the article 14, inflatable article 18, inflatable mattress 30 and the connector 100 within the second cavity 134.
  • the constriction system 150 may utilize any number of mechanical fasteners or devices to reduce a size of the aperture 80. As shown in the figures, the constriction system 150 may be disposed on the storage and transport apparatus 60 and may further be disposed at, or near, the open end 74.
  • the constriction system 150 includes corresponding hook-and-loop panels 162, 163 to reduce a size of the aperture 80.
  • the constriction system 150 includes one or more buckles 170 to reduce a size of the aperture 80.
  • the buckles 170 may be side-release, top-release or bottom-release buckles.
  • the storage and transportation system 10 can transition from the first position 120 to the second position 130.
  • One or more of the article 14, inflatable article 18, inflatable mattress 30 and the connector 100 passes through the aperture 80 of the open end 74 as the storage and transportation system 10 transitions from the first position 120 to the second position 130.
  • the closed end 70 passes through the aperture 80 of the open end 74 as the storage and transportation system 10 transitions from the first position 120 to the second position 130.
  • a size of the first cavity 124 decreases while the second cavity 134 increases in size or is formed.
  • the storage and transportation system 10 is then arranged in the second position 130.
  • compositions and methods are described in terms of “comprising, ” “containing, ” or “including” various components or steps, the compositions and methods can also “consist essentially of” or “consist of” the various components and steps. All numbers and ranges disclosed above may vary by some amount. Whenever a numerical range with a lower limit and an upper limit is disclosed, any number and any included range falling within the range is specifically disclosed. In particular, every range of values (of the form, “from about a to about b, ” or, equivalently, “from approximately a to b, ” or, equivalently, “from approximately a-b” ) disclosed herein is to be understood to set forth every number and range encompassed within the broader range of values.
  • the phrase “at least one of” preceding a series of items, with the terms “and” or “or” to separate any of the items, modifies the list as a whole, rather than each article of the list (i.e., each item) .
  • the phrase “at least one of” allows a meaning that includes at least one of any one of the items, and/or at least one of any combination of the items, and/or at least one of each of the items.
  • the phrases “at least one of A, B, and C” or “at least one of A, B, or C” each refer to only A, only B, or only C; any combination of A, B, and C; and/or at least one of each of A, B, and C.

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L'invention concerne un système de stockage et de transport, comprenant un article gonflable, un appareil de stockage et de transport relié à l'article gonflable par l'intermédiaire d'un élément de liaison, l'appareil de stockage et de transport comprenant une extrémité fermée, une extrémité ouverte et une paroi latérale disposée sensiblement entre l'extrémité ouverte et l'extrémité fermée, la paroi latérale délimitant une première surface et une seconde surface, une première cavité, formée par la première surface et l'extrémité fermée lorsque le système de stockage et de transport est disposé dans une première position, et une seconde cavité, formée par la seconde surface et l'extrémité fermée lorsque le système de stockage et de transport est disposé dans une seconde position, et une ouverture délimitée par l'extrémité ouverte.
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EP17908700.2A EP3619142B1 (fr) 2017-05-04 2017-05-04 Système de stockage intégré
CN201790001636.5U CN211618751U (zh) 2017-05-04 2017-05-04 集成式储存系统

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