HANDLE FOR CARRYING BAGS

Abstract

 The invention relates to a handle for carrying bags, said handle having a very simple structure and made essentially of cardboard. The fabrication cost, compared with other conventional handles, is considerably low due to its simple structure. It is basically comprised of a punched cardboard sheet (1) having two symmetrical parts (2 and 3) separated by an intermediate fold line (4).

Description

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0001] This invention, as already set out in the title of this descriptive specification, refers to a carry bag handle, featuring an extremely simple and inexpensive structure, in comparison with more expensive and complex models.

[0002] It is preferentially made of cardboard and has the following characteristics:

• Makes bag transportation easier.
• Is directly coupled to the carry bag handle.
• Prevents the unintended opening of the carry bag.
• May be used to print advertising messages.
• May be manufactured using any type of material maintaining its configuration.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] Various substantially expensive handles for the carriage of bags are currently known.

[0004] Thus, for instance, Utility model U-9203043/2 refers to a foldable handle made of plastic material generally constituted based on a rectangular frame divided in two identical hoops by way of a centrally located rigid cross-member.

[0005] This handle, although very complete and effective, does on the other hand feature a structure that happens to be excessively complex for its degree of utility.

[0006] The handle described in Utility model U-9303137, although made on the basis of a laminar element, just as the handle herein described, has a different structure and furthermore its manufacture requires a material surface substantially greater than the handle herein described.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The carry bag handle, which constitutes the object of this invention, offers substantial characteristics and advantages when compared with other conventional handles. It is easily and quickly coupled to the relevant carry bag and will furthermore be preferentially manufactured using cardboard material and other similarly fitting materials.

[0008] It is made using a die punched cardboard sheet made up of two symmetrical portions separated by an intermediate folding line. In correspondence with its end portions are then arranged two cut outs which confront each other in a straight angle, which branches are introduced into each one of its symmetrical portions.

[0009] With the arrangement described above, the handle object of this invention shall then be coupled upon the handles of the carry bag, so that the handles are supported precisely by the central lengthwise area that corresponds to the folding line that separates the two symmetrical portions. Furthermore, the carry bag handles are placed and fit into the two straight angle end cut outs, folding downwards the respective triangular surfaces located between each pair of straight angle cut outs whenever the carry bag has any product inside.

[0010] Thus, the carriage of the bag will then happen to be extremely comfortable, given that the user holds the weight of the carry bag using the handle herein specified, which shall contribute to cushion the weight of the carry bag upon the hand of its carrier.

[0011] In order to improve its level of ergonomic adaptability, as well as the degree of comfort of the handle within the hand of its carrier, it has been further foreseen that the handle will incorporate two parallel yielding or weakening lines centrally arranged in the lengthwise direction.

[0012] Thus, the edge that forms upon folding the two symmetrical portions will be substantially smoothed, improving, from the anthropometric point of view, its degree of adaptation to the hand of its carrier. Furthermore, these two yielding lines ease the folding of the two symmetrical portions.

[0013] In order to enable a thorough understanding of this patent specification and forming an integral part of same, this patent specification includes, as an integral part thereof, a set of drawings where the object of the invention has been duly represented with a merely illustrative but not limitative character.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1.- Is a general arrangement view of a die punched cardboard sheet, which constitutes the carry bag handle, which is the object of the invention.

[0015] Figure 2.- Is a perspective view of a carry bag, to which the corresponding handle of the invention has been coupled.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EXAMPLE OF EXECUTION

[0016] With reference to the item numbering system used in the drawings, the carry bag handle is effected based on a die punched cardboard sheet 1 made up of two identical and symmetrical portions 2 and 3, joined by an intermediate folding line 4. The two symmetrical portions feature a rectangular lengthwise shape joined to each other by their larger common side (intermediate folding line 4), and which two smaller sides have a semicircular shape.

[0017] Further, in correspondence with the ends of the intermediate folding line 4, there are two "V" or straight angle shaped and oppositely placed cut outs 5, so that small triangular areas 6 are determined between their constitutional branches. These branches invade each of the identical and symmetrical portions 2 and 3.

[0018] As may be observed in figure 2, the handle object of the invention is coupled upon handles 7 of a carry bag 8, seating the latter lengthwise upon the corresponding area featuring the intermediate folding line 4.

[0019] On the other hand, the previously mentioned handles 7 of the corresponding carry bag 8, will then be advantageously placed upon the "V" shaped end cut outs 5, thus allowing the introduction and fixing of the handle of carry bag 8, so that the triangular areas 6 set out between the branches of the "V" shaped element will then fold downwards due to the weight of the contents of carry bag 8.

[0020] The straight angle cut outs 5 contribute a greater degree of tear resistance to the cardboard.

[0021] It is also possible to manufacture the handle object of this invention using differently shaped cut outs (straight, curve, etc.).

[0022] The carriage of bags using the handle object of the invention will then be extremely comfortable to the hand, and will furthermore be easily and quickly fitted.

[0023] In order to improve its level of ergonomic adaptability, as well as the degree of comfort of the handle within the hand of its carrier, it has been further foreseen that the handle will incorporate two parallel yielding or weakening lines 9, both of which will be centrally arranged in the lengthwise direction upon the two symmetrical sections 2 and 3 of the cardboard sheet 1, being the two yielding lines 9 located near the intermediate folding line 4 and in parallel to same.

[0024] Thus, the edge that forms upon folding the two symmetrical portions 2 and 3 will be substantially smoothed down, improving, from the anthropometric point of view, its degree of adaptation to the hand of its carrier.

[0025] Furthermore, these two yielding lines 9 ease the folding of the two symmetrical portions 2 and 3.

[0026] Whenever the handle is being used the two symmetrical portions 2 and 3 will be oppositely located and very close to each other, so that they may even contact each other.

[0027] On the other hand, the handle object of the invention is directly applied upon the handles 7 of carry bag 8 covering same, so that we shall continue using the carry bag handles as the means to hold and carry same.

[0028] It would finally be worthwhile to points out that the "V" shaped or straight angle cut outs 5 are specially designed to "bite" the handles 7 of carry bag 8 so as to prevent them from sliding away of coming loose.

Claims

1. CARRY BAG HANDLE, being of the type made from a die punched sheet (1), preferably cardboard; characterized because that sheet (1) is made up of two symmetrical portions (2 and 3) joined by a folding line (4), incorporating in correspondence with its end portions two cut outs (5), preferably "V" shaped, so that between its two branches are then determined triangular areas (6) that fold downwards due to the weight of the contents of carry bag (8) whenever the handle herein described is coupled to the handles (7) of the previously mentioned carry bag (8).

2. CARRY BAG HANDLE, according to the prior claim, characterized by the provision of two yielding or weakening lines (9), centrally and lengthwise arranged in respect to the two symmetrical portions (2 and 3) of the cardboard sheet (1), being these yielding lines located near the intermediate folding line (4), and being further parallel to the intermediate folding line (4).

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