STORAGE DEVICE

Abstract

A storage device comprises a closable storage unit defining at least one storage space for personal items, and comprises a fastening unit, which is connected with the storage unit and which is configured for a fixation of the storage unit to at least one rod element.

Claims

1. A storage device with a closable storage unit defining at least one storage space for personal items, and with a fastening unit, which is connected with the storage unit and which is configured for a fixation of the storage unit to at least one rod element.

2. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the fastening unit is configured for a releasable fixation of the storage unit on the rod element, and comprises an unlocking unit for releasing the fixation.

3. The storage device according to claim 2, wherein the unlocking unit is operable, preferably exclusively operable, from the storage space.

4. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the fastening unit comprises at least one connection element, which is configured to engage around the rod element at least partly.

5. The storage device according to claim 4, wherein the connection element is adaptable to a diameter of the rod element.

6. The storage device according to claim 4, wherein the fastening unit comprises at least one basis element, which is implemented separately from the connection element.

7. The storage device according to claim 6, wherein the connection element is removable from the basis element.

8. The storage device according to claim 6, comprising at least one receiving unit, which is configured to receive the connection element in a removed state.

9. The storage device according to claim 6, wherein the fastening unit comprises a hinge unit via which the connection element is connected to the basis element.

10. The storage device according to claim 4, wherein the connection element comprises at least one screw thread.

11. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit has an at least substantially cylindrical basic shape.

12. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the storage unit comprises at least one body with at least one access opening and comprises at least one closure element for closing the access opening, the closure element being pivotable relative to the body around a rotation axis that is parallel to a longitudinal extension direction of the body.

13. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the storage space has a volume of maximally 1,200 cm.sup.3.

14. The storage device according to claim 1, comprising at least one carrying member, which is connected to the storage unit and/or to the fastening unit at least in a fastened state, and is configured for the storage unit being carried by an operator.

15. The storage device according to claim 1, comprising a protective unit, which is configured for a protection of the personal items in the storage space.

16. A system with a storage device according to claim 1 and with the rod element.

Description

[0032] It is shown in:

[0033] FIG. 1 a schematic illustration of a system with a parasol and with a storage device,

[0034] FIG. 2 a schematic illustration of the storage device in a front view,

[0035] FIG. 3 a schematic illustration of the storage device in a top view,

[0036] FIG. 4 a schematic illustration of the storage device in a rear view,

[0037] FIG. 5 a schematic illustration of the storage device in an open state in a front view,

[0038] FIG. 6 a schematic illustration of a further exemplary embodiment of a system with a bicycle and with a storage device,

[0039] FIG. 7 a schematic illustration of the storage device of FIG. 6 in a front view,

[0040] FIG. 8 a schematic illustration of the storage device of FIG. 6 in a top view,

[0041] FIG. 9 a schematic illustration of the storage device of FIG. 6 with a storage unit in an open state in a front view,

[0042] FIG. 10 a schematic illustration of the storage device of FIG. 6 in an open state in a front view,

[0043] FIG. 11 a schematic illustration of an alternative exemplary embodiment of a storage device in an oblique front view, and

[0044] FIG. 12 a schematic sectional view of the storage device of FIG. 11.

[0045] If there are a plurality of objects, in each case only one of such objects is provided with a reference numeral in the figures.

[0046] FIG. 1 shows a system 44a with a parasol 68a. The system 44a comprises a storage device 10a. The parasol 68a comprises a rod element 20a. The rod element 20a is embodied as a parasol rod. The storage device 10a is embodied as a device for a secure storage of personal items. FIGS. 2 to 5 show different views of the storage device 10a.

[0047] The storage device 10a comprises a storage unit 12a. The storage unit 12a is lockable. The storage unit 12a defines a storage space 14a. The storage space 14a is configured to receive a personal item 16a, which is exemplarily shown in FIG. 5. In the present case the personal item 16a is embodied as a smartphone. Alternatively or additionally the storage space 14a may accommodate further personal items. For this purpose the storage space 14a has a volume of approximately 900 cm.sup.3. The storage unit 12a has a partition wall 52a. The partition wall 52a serves for holding the personal item 16a.

[0048] The storage unit 12a has a substantially cylindrical basic shape. Alternatively the storage unit 12a could have a substantially rectangular-cuboidal basic shape. The storage unit 12a comprises at least one of any lightweight, shock-proof materials known to someone skilled in the art; the storage unit 12a could for example contain aluminum. The storage unit 12a comprises a body 34a. The body 34a has an access opening 36a. The storage unit 12a comprises a closure element 38a. The closure element 38a serves for a closure of the access opening 36a. In a closed state of the storage unit 12a, the closure element 38a covers the access opening 36a completely. The closure element 38a is pivotable relative to the body 34a around a rotation axis 70a that is parallel to a longitudinal extension direction 40a of the body 34a.

[0049] The body 34a has a first projection 48a. The closure element 38a has a second projection 50a. The first projection 48a and the second projection 50a are arranged neighboring each other. The first projection 48a and the second projection 50a have recesses which together define a pass-through 62a. The storage device 10a comprises a lock 66a. The lock 66a is implemented as a combination lock. The pass-through 62a accommodates a portion of the lock 66a. The lock 66a serves for locking the storage unit 12a.

[0050] The storage device 10a comprises a carrying member 42a. The carrying member 42a is realized as a holding loop. The carrying member 42a is configured for a carrying of the storage unit 12a by an operator. The carrying member 42a is configured to facilitate a transport of the storage device 10a in a hand. In a fastened state the carrying member 42a is connected to the storage unit 12a. The storage unit 12a comprises two holders 46a, which are arranged opposite each other on an upper side and an underside of the storage unit 12a and which are identical to each other, which is why only one of the holders 46a will be described in the following. The holder 46a is realized as a projection. The holder 46a comprises a recess. The holder 46a serves for a fixation of the carrying member 42a. The carrying member 42a is passed through the recess of the holder 46a. Alternatively, the carrying member 42a could in the fastened state be connected to the fastening unit 18a or to the storage unit 12a and to the fastening unit 18a.

[0051] The storage device 10a comprises a protective unit 72a. The protective unit 72a is configured for a protection of the personal item 16a in the storage space 14a. The protective unit 72a is embodied as a reflecting heat insulation layer. The protective unit 72a forms an outer surface of the storage unit 12a. The protective unit 72a protects the personal item 16a in the storage space 14a from heat and cold damages.

[0052] The storage device 10a comprises a fastening unit 18a. The fastening unit 18a is fixedly connected with the storage unit 12a. The fastening unit 18a is configured for a fixation of the storage unit 12a on the rod element 20a. The fastening unit 18a is configured for a releasable fixation of the storage unit 12a on the rod element 20a. The fastening unit 18a comprises an unlocking unit 22a. The unlocking unit 22a serves for releasing the fixation.

[0053] The unlocking unit 22a comprises two latch tongues 54a which are identical to each other, which is why only the latch tongue 54a will be described in the following. Alternatively the unlocking unit 22a could comprise any other number of latch tongues. The latch tongue 54a has a toothing (not shown). In a latched-in state, the latch tongue 54a provides the fixation of the storage unit 12a on the rod element 20a. The unlocking unit 22a is operable only from the storage space 14a. The storage unit 12a comprises openings 56a, which are shown in FIG. 5 and are identical to each other, which is why only one of the openings 56a will be described in the following. The opening 56a is arranged within the storage space 14a. The opening 56a permits access to the latch tongue 54a from the storage space 14a. An operator may transfer the latch tongue 54a from a latched-in state into a released state by pressing the latch tab 54a out of the storage space 14a.

[0054] The fastening unit 18a comprises a connection element 24a. Alternatively or additionally the fastening unit 18a may comprise further connection elements. The connection element 24a is configured to partly engage around the rod element 20a. The connection element 24a supports the latch tongue 54a. The fastening unit 18a comprises a basis element 26a. The basis element 26a is realized separately from the connection element 24a. The basis element 26a supports the connection element 24a.

[0055] The fastening unit 18a comprises a hinge unit 30a. The connection element 24a is connected to the basis element 26a via the hinge unit 30a. The hinge unit 30a comprises a sub-element of the connection element 24a. The hinge unit 30a comprises a sub-element of the basis element 26a. The sub-element of the connection element 24a and the sub-element of the basis element 26a are realized so as to engage into each other. The hinge unit 30a comprises a hinge bolt 58a, which is shown in FIG. 3. The hinge bolt 58a penetrates the sub-element of the connection element 24a and the sub-element of the basis element 26a and couples the two sub-elements with each other. The hinge unit 30a defines a rotation axis which the connection element 24a is pivotable around.

[0056] The connection element 24a is adaptable to a diameter of the rod element 20a. The fastening unit 18a has two latch holes 60a which are identical to each other, which is why only one of the latch holes 60a will be described in the following. A pivoting movement of the connection element 24a makes the latch tongue 54a enter the latch hole 60a. Depending on a length of the pivoting movement, the latch tongue 54a will get latched in different positions. The different positions permit the connection element 24a to engage around rod elements with different diameters.

[0057] In FIGS. 6 to 12 two further exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown. The following descriptions are essentially limited to the differences between the exemplary embodiments, wherein regarding components, features and functions that remain the same, the description of the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 5 may be referred to. In order to distinguish between the exemplary embodiments, the letter a added to the reference numerals of the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 5 has been substituted by the letter b in the reference numerals of the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 6 to 10 and by the letter c in the reference numerals of the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 11 and 12. Regarding components having the same denomination, in particular regarding components having the same reference numerals, the drawings and/or the description of the exemplary embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 5 may principally be referred to.

[0058] FIG. 6 shows a system 44b with a bicycle 74b. The system 44b comprises a storage device 10b. The bicycle 74b comprises a rod element 20b. The rod element 20b is part of a bicycle rodding. FIGS. 7 to 10 show different views of the storage device 10b.

[0059] While the storage device 10b dispenses with a carrying member, holders for the carrying member and a lock for locking a storage unit 12b of the storage device 10b, it is principally refittable with these components. The storage device 10b comprises a fastening unit 18b with two connection elements 24b and two basis elements 26b which are respectively identical to each other, which is why only one connection element 24b and one basis element 26b will be described in the following. The connection element 24b is embodied as a round bracket. The connection element 24b comprises two screw threads 32b. The screw threads 32b are arranged in end regions of the connection element 24b.

[0060] The fastening unit 18b comprises a basis element 26b. The basis element 26b is embodied integrally with the storage unit 12b. The fastening unit 18b comprises a screw nut 27b. The screw nut 27b is realized as a butterfly nut. The screw nut 27b has a counter-thread (not shown) that corresponds to the screw threads 32b. The storage unit 12b and the fastening unit 18b have corresponding pairs of holes, which together define pass-throughs 64b that are identical to each other, which is why only one of the pass-throughs 64b will be described in the following. In a fastened state of the storage device 10b, one of the end regions of the connection element 24b penetrates the pass-through 64b and protrudes into a storage space 14b of the storage unit 12b. The connection element 24b, the storage unit 12b and the fastening unit 18b are made of metal. Alternatively it would be conceivable that only the connection element 24b is made of metal and the storage unit 12b and the fastening unit 18b are, for example, made of a synthetic material and respectively comprise metal inlays defining the corresponding pairs of holes. In this way damaging of the storage unit 12b and the fastening unit 18b by the connection element 24b can be avoided.

[0061] In the fastened state of the storage device 19b the screw nut 27b is arranged within the storage space 14b and is screwed onto one of the end regions of the connection element 24b. The connection element 24b is adaptable to a diameter of a rod element 20b by turning the screwed-on screw nut 27b. The connection element 24b is removable from the basis element 26b. The connection element 24b is removable from the basis element 26b in a state when the screw nut 27b has been screwed off.

[0062] The storage device 10b comprises a receiving unit 28b. The basis element 26b supports the receiving unit 28b. The receiving unit 28b is configured to accommodate the connection element 24b in a removed state. The receiving unit 28b defines a stowage space for a stowage of the connection element 24b in a removed state of the connection element 24b. The receiving unit 28b has a flap lid. The flap lid closes the stowage space in a closed state of the receiving unit 28b.

[0063] FIG. 11 illustrates an alternative exemplary embodiment of a storage device 10c. FIG. 12 shows the storage device 10c in a sectional view along a section plane A that is indicated in FIG. 11. The storage device 10c comprises a fastening unit 18c. The fastening unit 18c comprises a connection element 24c. The connection element 24c is realized in a tube shape. The connection element 24c comprises the entire fastening unit 18c. The storage device 10c is slidable onto a rod element (not shown) having a pre-defined diameter. The fastening unit 18c comprises removable covers (not shown). The removable covers are implemented as plate elements. The removable covers are configured, in a released state of the storage device 10c, to be arranged on an upper side and an underside of the fastening unit 18c, covering open ends of the fastening unit 18c. The removable covers serve for a protection of the fastening unit 18c from dirt entering in a released state of the storage device 10c. The storage device 10c comprises a carrying member 42c. The carrying member 42c is embodied as a carrying strap. The carrying member 42c is configured to facilitate a transport of the storage device 10c on a back. The storage device 10c comprises a storage unit 12c. The storage unit 12c comprises two holders 46c. The holders 46c are embodied as holding bars. The carrying member 42c is wrapped around the holders 46c. The storage device 10c comprises a lock 66c. The lock 66c is realized as a padlock.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0064] 10 storage device [0065] 12 storage unit [0066] 14 storage space [0067] 16 personal item [0068] 18 fastening unit [0069] 20 rod element [0070] 22 unlocking unit [0071] 24 connection element [0072] 26 basis element [0073] 27 screw nut [0074] 28 receiving unit [0075] 30 hinge unit [0076] 32 screw thread [0077] 34 body [0078] 36 access opening [0079] 38 closure element [0080] 40 longitudinal extension direction [0081] 42 carrying member [0082] 44 system [0083] 46 holder [0084] 48 first projection [0085] 50 second projection [0086] 52 partition wall [0087] 54 latch tongue [0088] 56 opening [0089] 58 hinge bolt [0090] 60 latch hole [0091] 62 passage [0092] 64 pass-through [0093] 66 lock [0094] 68 parasol [0095] 70 rotation axis [0096] 72 protective unit [0097] 74 bicycle