Technical Field
[0001] The present invention relates to a garment case accommodating clothes.
Background Art
[0002] A garment case is a bag for accommodating and carrying clothes such as a jacket and
pants (see, for example, Patent Literature 1). The garment case is folded with clothes
accommodated. As a result, the garment case is portable in size.
Citation List
Patent Literature
[0003] Patent Literature 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No.
2003-153719
Summary of Invention
Technical Problem
[0004] As described above, the garment case is folded with clothes accommodated. In this
configuration, the clothes are folded as well, and thus creasing attributable to folding,
creasing attributable to misalignment of the clothes, and/or the like may occur at
a part where the clothes are folded. Once the clothes crease, work for crease removal
becomes necessary, which bothers a user. Desirable in this regard is a garment case
less prone to creasing.
[0005] An object of an aspect of the present invention is to provide a garment case with
which creasing of clothes can be suppressed.
Solution to Problem
[0006] A garment case according to an aspect of the present invention is a garment case
accommodating clothes, including a foldable main body capable of accommodating the
clothes, in which a roll bar is attached inside the main body, is disposed in a position
in which the main body is folded, and extends in a direction in which a folded part
extends when the clothes have been accommodated in the garment case.
[0007] In the garment case according to an aspect of the present invention, the roll bar
is attached to the main body. The roll bar is disposed in the position in which the
main body is folded and extends in the direction in which the folded part extends
when the clothes have been accommodated. In this configuration, clothes are folded
across the roll bar in the position in which the main body is folded. As a result,
the clothes are folded along the roll bar, and thus no crease is likely to occur in
the clothes. In addition, the roll bar is attached to the main body, and thus undergoes
no positional misalignment when the garment case is carried. As a result, misalignment
of clothes in the main body can be suppressed and creasing attributable to misalignment
can be suppressed. Accordingly, creasing of clothes can be suppressed with the garment
case.
[0008] In an embodiment, the roll bar may be removable from the main body at least in part.
In this configuration, the roll bar is removed when clothes are accommodated in the
main body, and thus the roll bar becoming a hindrance when clothes are accommodated
can be avoided. Accordingly, clothes can be easily accommodated in the main body.
[0009] In an embodiment, the garment case may include a plate-shaped first member usable
when tops among the clothes are accommodated and the first member may be covered with
the tops and positioned at a part of the tops including a shoulder portion and disposed
in the main body. In this configuration, the shape of the part of the tops including
the shoulder portion is retained by the first member. Accordingly, biasing or the
like of clothes in the main body attributable to, for example, vibration and/or impact
can be suppressed. As a result, creasing of clothes can be further suppressed.
[0010] In an embodiment, the garment case may include a plate-shaped second member usable
when bottoms among the clothes are accommodated and the second member may be disposed
in the main body to be positioned on the bottoms which are folded via the roll bar.
In this configuration, the bottoms are pressed and held by the second member in the
main body. Accordingly, biasing or the like of clothes in the main body attributable
to, for example, vibration and/or impact can be suppressed. As a result, creasing
of clothes can be further suppressed.
[0011] In an embodiment, the roll bar may have a bar main body and a support body supporting
the bar main body and the bar main body may have elasticity and flexibility. In this
configuration, both clothes and the bar main body are deformed and pressed down in
a case where the clothes are pushed to the roll bar side. As a result, the bar main
body leaving a trace on clothes can be suppressed, and thus creasing can be suppressed.
In addition, even in a case where the garment case is deflected by an external force
applied to the garment case, the bar main body is capable of following the deflection
of the garment case since the bar main body of the roll bar is flexible. Accordingly,
clothes are held by the bar main body, and thus misalignment of clothes in the main
body can be suppressed. Accordingly, creasing of clothes can be suppressed.
Advantageous Effects of Invention
[0012] According to an aspect of the present invention, creasing of clothes can be suppressed.
Brief Description of Drawings
[0013] FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b) are perspective views illustrating a garment case according to
a first embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a diagram illustrating a state where the garment case illustrated in FIG.
1 is open.
FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a state where a lining is open in the garment case
illustrated in FIG. 2.
FIG. 4(a) is a diagram illustrating a first member, and FIG. 4(b) is a diagram illustrating
a second member.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a state where clothes are accommodated in the garment
case.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIGS. 18(a) and 18(b) are perspective views illustrating a garment case according
to a second embodiment.
FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating a state where the garment case illustrated in FIG.
18 is open.
FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating a state where a lining is open in the garment case
illustrated in FIG. 19.
FIGS. 21(a), 21(b), and 21(c) are diagrams illustrating a second member.
FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 23 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIGS. 24(a) and 24(b) are diagrams illustrating an example of a procedure in which
clothes are accommodated in the garment case.
FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
FIG. 29 is a diagram illustrating an example of a procedure in which clothes are accommodated
in the garment case.
Description of Embodiments
[0014] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in
detail with reference to accompanying drawings. In the drawings, the same reference
numerals will be used to refer to the same or equivalent elements so that the same
description does not have to be repeated.
[First Embodiment]
[0015] A garment case according to a first embodiment will be described below. A garment
case 1 illustrated in FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b) accommodates clothes such as a jacket J
(refer to FIG. 5) and pants P (refer to FIG. 5). The garment case 1 is a portable
bag. As illustrated in any one of FIGS. 1(a), 1(b), 2, 3, and 4, the garment case
1 is provided with a main body 3, a first member 5, and a second member 7. As illustrated
in FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b), the garment case 1 has, for example, a width W of 550 mm,
a length L of 450 mm, and a height H of 30 mm when closed.
[0016] The main body 3 is capable of accommodating clothes and is foldable. As illustrated
in FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b), the main body 3 accommodates clothes when folded (closed).
The main body 3 constitutes outside surfaces 3a and 3b of the garment case 1. When
folded, the main body 3 has a substantially rectangular shape. As illustrated in FIG.
2, the main body 3 has a substantially rectangular shape when open. A single sheet
member or the like constitutes the main body 3. Polyester, polyurethane, or the like
can be used as the material of the main body 3.
[0017] In the main body 3, a gusset 3c is disposed between the outside surface 3a and the
outside surface 3b (in a substantially middle portion of the main body 3 in the longitudinal
direction thereof in FIG. 2). The gusset 3c extends along the width direction of the
main body 3. The gusset 3c is a part that is folded when the main body 3 is folded.
The gusset 3c may be formed of, for example, a material that is more rigid than the
main body 3. Examples of the gusset 3c include a polypropylene tape and a plate material
made of foamed polyethylene. The gusset 3c is provided with a handle 4.
[0018] As illustrated in FIG. 2, a fastener 3d is disposed at an edge of the main body 3.
The fastener 3d is disposed to surround the four edges of the main body 3. As illustrated
in FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b), the fastener 3d can be opened and closed when the main body
3 is folded. By the fastener 3d being closed, a state where the main body 3 is folded
is maintained.
[0019] As illustrated in FIG. 3, two linings 3e and 3f are disposed inside the main body
3. The linings 3e and 3f are attached to three edges inside the main body 3. Specifically,
the lining 3e is attached to one edge along the longitudinal direction of the main
body 3 and one edge along the shorter direction of the main body 3. The lining 3f
is attached to the other edge along the longitudinal direction of the main body 3
and one edge along the shorter direction of the main body 3. As a result, the linings
3e and 3f are open on the other edge side along the shorter direction of the main
body 3 (upper side in FIG. 3). As illustrated in FIG. 2, the linings 3e and 3f are
fastened to each other by a snap button or the like when closed.
[0020] A roll bar 10 is attached to the main body 3. The roll bar 10 is disposed in a position
in which the main body 3 is folded and extends in a direction in which a folded part
extends when clothes have been accommodated. Specifically, the roll bar 10 is disposed
in a position corresponding to the gusset 3c inside the main body 3. In other words,
the roll bar 10 is disposed in the middle portion of the main body 3 in the longitudinal
direction thereof (up-down direction in FIG. 3) when the main body 3 is open as illustrated
in FIG. 3. The roll bar 10 extends along the extension direction of the folded part
of the main body 3, that is, the width direction of the main body 3. The roll bar
10 is disposed between the inside surface of the main body 3 and the linings 3e and
3f.
[0021] In the present embodiment, the roll bar 10 has a bar main body 10a, a support body
10b, a first engagement portion 10c, and a second engagement portion 10d. The bar
main body 10a has a circular outer shape (capable of including a true circular outer
shape, an elliptical outer shape, and so on). The outer shape of the bar main body
10a is not limited to a circular shape. The diameter (outer diameter) of the bar main
body 10a is, for example, 38 mm. In the present embodiment, the bar main body 10a
is a hollow member. The bar main body 10a has a hollow portion through which the support
body 10b passes. Preferably, the bar main body 10a has elasticity and flexibility.
Polyethylene foam can be used as the material of the bar main body 10a.
[0022] The support body 10b supports the bar main body 10a. In the present embodiment, the
support body 10b is a belt-shaped tape. Polypropylene or the like can be used as the
material of the support body 10b. The support body 10b passes through the hollow portion
(inside) of the bar main body 10a. One end portion of the support body 10b is fixed
to the main body 3. Specifically, one end portion of the support body 10b is fixed
to one edge (edge on the left side in FIG. 3) side in the width direction in a substantially
middle portion of the main body 3 in the longitudinal direction thereof. The first
engagement portion 10c is attached to the other end portion of the support body 10b.
[0023] The first engagement portion 10c and the second engagement portion 10d constitute
a buckle. The first engagement portion 10c is attached to the other end portion of
the support body 10b. The second engagement portion 10d is fixed to the main body
3 via, for example, a tape. Specifically, the second engagement portion 10d is fixed
to the other edge (edge on the right side in FIG. 3) side in the width direction in
a substantially middle portion of the main body 3 in the longitudinal direction thereof.
In other words, the second engagement portion 10d is fixed on the same straight line
in the width direction of the main body 3 as the position in which one end portion
of the support body 10b is fixed to the main body 3. As a result, the roll bar 10
is positioned to extend in the width direction of the main body 3 when the first engagement
portion 10c and the second engagement portion 10d engage with each other.
[0024] The first member 5 is a member that can be used when tops among the clothes are accommodated.
Examples of the tops include a shirt and a cut-and-sew garment as well as the jacket
J. The first member 5 is a plate material. As illustrated in FIG. 4(a), the first
member 5 has a shape along shoulder portions Ja and Jb of the jacket J. Specifically,
the first member 5 has curved portions 5a and 5b disposed to correspond to the shoulder
portions Ja and Jb of the jacket J.
[0025] The first member 5 has, for example, a width W1 (maximum width) of 460 mm and a length
L1 of 400 mm. The thickness of the first member 5 may be appropriately set, examples
of which include approximately 10 mm. The first member 5 is formed of a rigid and
flexible material. In addition, it is preferable that the surface of the first member
5 has a large frictional resistance. Examples of the material of the first member
5 include urethane foam. The first member 5 is capable of following a deflection or
the like of the main body 3 by having rigidity and flexibility. In addition, clothes
are unlikely to slide against the first member 5 since the surface of the first member
5 has a large frictional resistance.
[0026] The second member 7 is a member that can be used when bottoms among the clothes are
accommodated. The bottoms include a skirt as well as the pants P. The second member
7 is a plate material. The second member 7 has a rectangular shape. The second member
7 has, for example, a width W2 of 300 mm and a length L2 of 300 mm. The thickness
of the second member 7 may be appropriately set, examples of which include approximately
10 mm. The second member 7 is formed of a rigid and flexible material. In addition,
it is preferable that the surface of the second member 7 has a large frictional resistance.
Examples of the material of the second member 7 include urethane foam. The second
member 7 is capable of following a deflection or the like of the main body 3 by having
rigidity and flexibility. In addition, clothes are unlikely to slide against the second
member 7 since the surface of the second member 7 has a large frictional resistance.
[0027] How to use the garment case 1 configured as described above will be described in
detail below. In the following description, a form in which the jacket J and the pants
P as clothes are accommodated in the garment case 1 will be described as an example.
[0028] Initially, the first member 5 is disposed in the jacket J as illustrated in FIGS.
6 and 7. The disposition of the first member 5 in the jacket J may or may not be performed
on the main body 3. The first member 5 is disposed in the jacket J such that the curved
portions 5a and 5b of the first member 5 are positioned in the shoulder portions Ja
and Jb of the jacket J. Next, the jacket J is disposed in the main body 3 as illustrated
in FIG. 9 with the buttons of the jacket J closed and the sleeves positioned on the
front side as illustrated in FIG. 8. Specifically, the jacket J is disposed between
the main body 3 and the linings 3e and 3f with engagement between the first engagement
portion 10c and the second engagement portion 10d of the roll bar 10 released and
the roll bar 10 withdrawn from above the main body 3. The jacket J is disposed in
the main body 3 such that the first member 5 is positioned on the side where the linings
3e and 3f are open.
[0029] Next, the roll bar 10 is moved onto the jacket J as illustrated in FIG. 10 and the
first engagement portion 10c and the second engagement portion 10d of the roll bar
10 are engaged with each other as illustrated in FIG. 11. As a result, the roll bar
10 is fixed.
[0030] Next, the pants P are disposed between the jacket J and the roll bar 10 as illustrated
in FIG. 12. The pants P may be positioned between the jacket J and the roll bar 10
by being disposed on the jacket J before the roll bar 10 is fixed. In other words,
engagement between the first engagement portion 10c and the second engagement portion
10d of the roll bar 10 may be performed after the pants P are disposed on the jacket
J.
[0031] Next, the pants P are folded around the roll bar 10 as illustrated in FIG. 13. At
this time, the pants P are folded such that, for example, the hem parts of the pants
P protrude from the upper side of the main body 3 (side where the linings 3e and 3f
are open). Next, the second member 7 is disposed as illustrated in FIG. 14. Specifically,
the second member 7 is disposed on the folded pants P. As a result, the second member
7 is disposed in a position overlapping the first member 5.
[0032] Then, the pants P are folded back, as illustrated in FIG. 5, such that the hem parts
of the pants P protruding beyond the second member 7 are on the second member 7. Subsequently,
the fastener 3d is closed after the linings 3e and 3f are closed as illustrated in
FIG. 2. As a result, the jacket J and the pants P are accommodated in the garment
case 1 as illustrated in FIGS. 1(a) and 1(b).
[0033] In the above-described form, a form has been exemplified in which the first member
5 and the second member 7 are used during accommodation of both the jacket J and the
pants P in the garment case 1. The first member 5 and the second member 7 may also
be used in a case where only one of the jacket J and the pants P is accommodated.
The second member 7 may be disposed on the jacket J in a case where, for example,
only the jacket J is accommodated. The first member 5 may be disposed beneath the
pants P in a case where, for example, only the pants P are accommodated. Even in a
case where any one of the clothes is accommodated, the clothes are pressed by the
first member 5 and the second member 7 disposed in the main body 3 by the first member
5 and the second member 7 being disposed, and thus the clothes are unlikely to be
misaligned. As a result, creasing of the clothes can be suppressed.
[0034] The form in which the pants P are accommodated is not limited to the above-described
form. As illustrated in FIG. 15, the pants P are disposed on the jacket J, and then
the second member 7 is disposed on the pants P (in a position overlapping the first
member 5). Next, the pants P are folded around the roll bar 10 as illustrated in FIG.
16. At this time, the pants P are folded such that, for example, the hem parts of
the pants P protrude from the upper side of the main body 3 (side where the linings
3e and 3f are open). Next, the hem parts of the pants P are folded back, as illustrated
in FIG. 17, such that the hem parts of the pants P are disposed between the second
member 7 and the pants P.
[0035] As described above, in the garment case 1 according to the present embodiment, the
roll bar 10 is attached to the main body 3. The roll bar 10 is disposed in the position
in which the main body 3 is folded and extends in the direction in which the folded
part extends. In this configuration, clothes are folded across the roll bar 10 in
the position in which the main body 3 is folded. As a result, the clothes are folded
along the roll bar 10, and thus no crease is likely to occur in the clothes. In addition,
the roll bar 10 is attached to the main body 3, and thus undergoes no positional misalignment
when the garment case 1 is carried. As a result, misalignment of clothes in the main
body 3 can be suppressed and creasing attributable to misalignment can be suppressed.
Accordingly, creasing of clothes can be suppressed with the garment case 1.
[0036] In the garment case 1 according to the present embodiment, the roll bar 10 has the
first engagement portion 10c and the second engagement portion 10d. The first engagement
portion 10c and the second engagement portion 10d constitute the buckle. The first
engagement portion 10c is connected to the support body 10b supporting the bar main
body 10a, and the second engagement portion 10d is fixed to the main body 3. As a
result of this configuration, the roll bar 10 becomes removable from the main body
3 by engagement between the first engagement portion 10c and the second engagement
portion 10d being released. As a result, the roll bar 10 can be withdrawn to a non-hindering
position when clothes are accommodated in the main body 3, and thus clothes can be
easily accommodated in the main body 3.
[0037] The garment case 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with the plate-shaped
first member 5, which can be used during accommodation of the jacket J (tops) among
the clothes. The first member 5 is covered with the tops to be positioned at the part
of the jacket J that includes the shoulder portions Ja and Jb and disposed in the
main body 3. In this configuration, the shape of the part of the jacket J including
the shoulder portions Ja and Jb is retained by the first member 5. Accordingly, biasing
or the like of clothes in the main body 3 attributable to, for example, vibration
and/or impact can be suppressed. As a result, creasing of clothes can be further suppressed.
[0038] The garment case 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with the plate-shaped
second member 7, which can be used during accommodation of the pants P (bottoms) among
the clothes. The second member 7 is disposed in the main body 3 to be positioned on
the bottoms folded via the roll bar 10. In this configuration, the pants P are pressed
and held by the second member 7 in the main body 3. Accordingly, biasing or the like
of clothes in the main body 3 attributable to, for example, vibration and/or impact
can be suppressed. As a result, creasing of clothes can be further suppressed. Especially
in the garment case 1 according to the present embodiment, the first member 5 and
the second member 7 are disposed in an overlapping manner, and thus clothes are sandwiched
by the first member 5 and the second member 7. Accordingly, creasing of clothes can
be further suppressed with the garment case 1.
[0039] In the garment case 1 according to the present embodiment, the roll bar 10 is disposed
in a position corresponding to the gusset 3c, which is a part where the main body
3 is folded. In the garment case 1, the gusset 3c is provided with the handle 4. In
this configuration, rigidity is ensured at the gusset 3c part as a result of cooperation
with the roll bar 10. Accordingly, a deflection of the gusset 3c part can be suppressed
when the garment case 1 is held with the handle 4 grasped. As a result, the portability
of the garment case 1 can be improved.
[Second Embodiment]
[0040] A garment case according to a second embodiment will be described below with reference
to FIGS. 18 to 23. A garment case 20 according to the second embodiment illustrated
in the drawings is smaller in size than the garment case 1 according to the first
embodiment.
[0041] As illustrated in any one of FIGS. 18 to 23, the garment case 20 is provided with
a main body 22, a first member 24, and the second member 7 (refer to FIG. 4(b)). As
illustrated in FIGS. 18(a) and 18(b), the garment case 20 has, for example, a width
W3 of 360 mm, a length L3 of 480 mm, and a height H3 of 30 mm when closed.
[0042] The main body 22 is capable of accommodating clothes and is foldable. As illustrated
in FIGS. 18(a) and 18(b), the main body 22 accommodates clothes when folded (closed).
The main body 22 constitutes outside surfaces 22a and 22b of the garment case 20.
When folded, the main body 22 has a substantially rectangular shape. As illustrated
in FIG. 19, the main body 22 has a substantially rectangular shape when open. A single
sheet member or the like constitutes the main body 22. Polyester, polyurethane, or
the like can be used as the material of the main body 3.
[0043] In the main body 22, a gusset 22c is disposed between the outside surface 22a and
the outside surface 22b. The gusset 22c extends along the width direction of the main
body 22. The gusset 22c is a part that is folded when the main body 22 is folded.
The gusset 22c is formed of, for example, a material that is more rigid than the main
body 22. Examples of the gusset 23c include a polypropylene tape and a plate material
made of foamed polyethylene. The gusset 22c is provided with a handle 23.
[0044] As illustrated in FIG. 19, a fastener 22d is disposed at an edge of the main body
22. The fastener 22d is disposed to surround the four edges of the main body 22. As
illustrated in FIG. 20, two linings 22e and 22f are disposed inside the main body
22.
[0045] As illustrated in FIG. 22, a roll bar 30 is attached to the main body 22. The roll
bar 30 is disposed in a position in which the main body 22 is folded and extends in
a direction in which a folded part extends when clothes have been accommodated. The
roll bar 30 is similar in configuration to the roll bar 10 according to the first
embodiment.
[0046] The first member 24 is a member that can be used when tops among the clothes are
accommodated. The first member 24 is a plate material. As illustrated in FIGS. 21(a)
and 21(b), the first member 24 has a first part 24a, a second part 24b, and a connecting
part 24c. The first part 24a and the second part 24b are connected by the connecting
part 24c. The first member 24 has a shape along the shoulder portions Ja and Jb of
the jacket J. Specifically, the first part 24a of the first member 5 has a curved
portion 24d disposed to correspond to the shoulder portion Ja of the jacket J. The
second part 24b of the first member 5 has a curved portion 24e disposed to correspond
to the shoulder portion Jb of the jacket J. The connecting part 24c has flexibility.
The connecting part 24c is, for example, a belt-shaped tape. As a result of this configuration,
the first member 24 is foldable along the up-down direction of the tops such that
the first part 24a and the second part 24b face each other as illustrated in FIG.
21(c).
[0047] As illustrated in FIG. 21(a), the first member 24 has, for example, a width W4 (maximum
width) of 475 mm and a length L1 of 370 mm. The thickness of the first member 24 may
be appropriately set, examples of which include approximately 10 mm. In addition,
as illustrated in FIG. 21(c), the first member 24 has a width W5 of 230 mm when folded.
The first member 24 (first part 24a and second part 24b) is formed of a rigid and
flexible material. In addition, it is preferable that the surface of the first member
24 has a large frictional resistance. Examples of the material of the first member
24 include rigid urethane. The first member 24 is capable of following a deflection
or the like of the main body 22 by having rigidity and flexibility.
[0048] How to use the garment case 20 configured as described above will be described in
detail below. In the following description, a form which accommodates the jacket J
and the pants P as clothes will be described as an example.
[0049] Initially, the first member 24 is disposed in the jacket J as illustrated in FIG.
24(a). The disposition of the first member 24 in the jacket J may or may not be performed
on the main body 22. The first member 24 is disposed in the jacket J such that the
curved portions 24d and 24e of the first member 24 are positioned in the shoulder
portions Ja and Jb of the jacket J. Next, the jacket J is folded around the connecting
part 24c of the first member 24 with the button of the jacket J closed and the sleeves
positioned on the front side as illustrated in FIG. 24(b).
[0050] Next, the jacket J is disposed in the main body 22 as illustrated in FIG. 25. Specifically,
the jacket J is disposed between the main body 22 and the linings 22e and 22f with
a first engagement portion 30c and a second engagement portion 30d of the roll bar
30 disengaged and the roll bar 30 withdrawn from above the main body 22. The jacket
J is disposed in the main body 22 such that the first member 24 is positioned on the
side where the linings 22e and 22f are open.
[0051] Next, the roll bar 30 is moved onto the jacket J and the first engagement portion
30c and the second engagement portion 30d of the roll bar 30 are engaged with each
other as illustrated in FIG. 26. As a result, the roll bar 30 is fixed.
[0052] Next, the pants P are disposed between the jacket J and the roll bar 30 as illustrated
in FIG. 27. The pants P may be positioned between the jacket J and the roll bar 30
by being disposed on the jacket J before the roll bar 30 is fixed. In other words,
engagement between the first engagement portion 30c and the second engagement portion
30d of the roll bar 30 may be performed after the pants P are disposed on the jacket
J.
[0053] Next, the pants P are folded around the roll bar 30 as illustrated in FIG. 28. At
this time, the pants P are folded such that, for example, the hem parts of the pants
P protrude from the upper side of the main body 22 (side where the linings 22e and
22f are open). Next, the second member 7 is disposed as illustrated in FIG. 29. Specifically,
the second member 7 is disposed on the folded pants P. As a result, the second member
7 is disposed in a position overlapping the first member 24.
[0054] Then, the pants P are folded back, as illustrated in FIG. 23, such that the hem parts
of the pants P protruding beyond the second member 7 are on the second member 7. Subsequently,
the fastener 22d is closed after the linings 22e and 22f are closed as illustrated
in FIG. 19. As a result, the jacket J and the pants P are accommodated in the garment
case 20 as illustrated in FIGS. 18(a) and 18(b).
[0055] In the above-described form, a form has been exemplified in which the first member
24 and the second member 7 are used during accommodation of both the jacket J and
the pants P in the garment case 1. As is the case with the first embodiment, the first
member 24 and the second member 7 may also be used in a case where only one of the
jacket J and the pants P is accommodated. Even in a case where any one of the clothes
is accommodated, the clothes are pressed by the first member 24 and the second member
7 disposed in the main body 22 by the first member 24 and the second member 7 being
disposed, and thus the clothes are unlikely to be misaligned. As a result, creasing
of the clothes can be suppressed.
[0056] The form in which the pants P are accommodated is not limited to the above-described
form. The form in which the pants P are accommodated may also be the form according
to the first embodiment that is illustrated in FIGS. 15 to 17. In other words, the
pants P are disposed on the jacket J, and then the second member 7 is disposed on
the pants P (in a position overlapping the first member 24). Next, the pants P are
folded around the roll bar 30. At this time, the pants P are folded such that, for
example, the hem parts of the pants P protrude from the upper side of the main body
22 (side where the linings 22e and 22f are open). Next, the hem parts of the pants
P are folded back such that the hem parts of the pants P are disposed between the
second member 7 and the pants P.
[0057] As described above, in the garment case 20 according to the present embodiment, the
roll bar 30 is attached to the main body 22. The roll bar 30 is disposed in the position
in which the main body 22 is folded and extends in the direction in which the folded
part extends. In this configuration, clothes are folded across the roll bar 30 in
the position in which the main body 22 is folded. As a result, the clothes are folded
along the roll bar 30, and thus no crease is likely to occur in the clothes. In addition,
the roll bar 30 is attached to the main body 22, and thus undergoes no positional
misalignment when the garment case 20 is carried. As a result, misalignment of clothes
in the main body 22 can be suppressed and creasing attributable to misalignment can
be suppressed. Accordingly, creasing of clothes can be suppressed with the garment
case 20.
[0058] In the garment case 20 according to the present embodiment, the first member 24 can
be folded along the up-down direction of the jacket J (tops) by the connecting part
24c. As a result, the jacket J can be accommodated in the main body 22 in a folded
state. As a result, the width of the main body 22 can be reduced, and thus the garment
case 20 can be reduced in size.
[0059] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present
invention is not necessarily limited to the above-described embodiments and can be
modified in various forms within the scope of the present invention.
[0060] The shapes, dimensions, and materials of the main bodies 3 and 22, the first members
5 and 24, the second member 7, and the roll bars 10 and 30 according to the above-described
embodiments are examples. The shapes, dimensions, and materials of the main bodies
3 and 22, the first members 5 and 24, the second member 7, and the roll bars 10 and
30 can be appropriately set depending on design. The main bodies 3 and 22 can be given
a dimension that, for example, allows the main bodies 3 and 22 to be brought into
an aircraft cabin.
[0061] In the form that has been exemplified in the above-described embodiments, the roll
bars 10 and 30 have the bar main bodies 10a and 30a, the support bodies 10b and 30b,
the first engagement portions 10c and 30c, and the second engagement portions 10d
and 30d. However, the configuration of the roll bar is not limited thereto. For example,
a connecting part may be disposed at the middle part of the roll bar. In this case,
the roll bar can be connected and disconnected at the middle part although the roll
bar is configured not to be removed from the main body. Accordingly, the roll bar
can be withdrawn to the non-hindering position when clothes are disposed in the main
body, and thus clothes can be easily accommodated in the main body. In addition, the
roll bar may be disposed to be completely removable from the main body. In addition,
the roll bar (bar main body) may not have a hollow structure.
[0062] In the form that has been exemplified in the above-described embodiments, the main
bodies 3 and 22 are folded in two. However, the main body may be folded in three or
more as well. In the case of this configuration, the roll bar may be attached to be
disposed in the position in which the main body is folded and extend in the direction
in which the folded part extends when clothes have been accommodated.
[0063] In the form that has been exemplified in the above-described embodiments, the main
bodies 3 and 22 are provided with the fasteners 3d and 22d. However, means for maintaining
a state where the main bodies 3 and 22 are closed is not limited to the fastener.
For example, a snap button or the like also may be used as the means for maintaining
a state where the main bodies 3 and 22 are closed.
[0064] Also, the garment case may have two or more regions (spaces) accommodating clothes
in addition to the above-described embodiments. Specifically, in an alternative exemplary
form, two units of the garment case 1 according to the first embodiment may be connected
to each other. More specifically, in an alternative exemplary configuration, the outside
surfaces 3a of two units of the main body 3 may be connected back to back.
Reference Signs List
[0065] 1, 20: garment case, 3, 22: main body, 5, 24: first member, 7: second member, 10,
30: roll bar, J: jacket (tops), P: pants (bottoms).