JPH11221113A - bag - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] For example, when bringing a conventional bag into an airplane, if the weight limit in the cabin is exceeded, pay an additional charge or take out part of the contents of the bag on the spot and carry it in baggage Since it had to be brought in as a, there was a problem that the usability was poor. A weight applied to a bag body is calculated from a pressure detected by a pressure sensor provided on a caster and displayed on an LCD. Further, when the weight of the bag main body 1 exceeds a predetermined weight, the weight state of the bag main body 1 can be displayed by text or voice.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a bag.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Bags are used for various purposes such as travel bags, carrying cases and suitcases. The importance of travel bags has been increasing in recent years due to the increase in the number of people traveling overseas. As shown in FIG. 7, a conventional general bag has a caster 2 as a grounding member at the bottom of the bag main body 1 and a grasping portion for holding the bag main body 1 by hand on the upper surface of the bag main body 1. The handle 3 is provided, and by carrying the bag body 1 using the caster 2,
Transportability was improved.

[0003]

However, the conventional travel bag has a feeling of one step in convenience.

[0004] For example, when boarding an airplane, the weight limit of luggage that can be carried onboard is 20 kg in economy class.
If you exceed it, you have to pay extra. However, in general, the weight of a bag is not often measured in advance when boarding an airplane, and even if it is measured, it is difficult to measure the weight of a large bag. Therefore, in the end, when you check in at the airport, you will weigh the bag for the first time, and if you exceed the in-flight weight limit, you will pay an additional fee or remove part of the bag contents on the spot. Since it had to be carried as baggage, it had a problem that it was not easy to use.

Further, when carrying the bag, the user sometimes packs the baggage with a weight that cannot be carried by himself without the user's own knowledge. Although it is possible to carry it, there is a problem that it becomes difficult to carry it when it is necessary to lift and carry the bag body such as when moving on stairs.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the above problems and to provide a user-friendly bag capable of measuring the weight of the bag body.

[0007]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention comprises a bag body, weight detecting means for detecting weight, and display means for displaying weight.

According to the invention, the weight detecting means detects the weight applied to the bag body and displays the weight on the display means, so that the weight of the bag body can be detected, for example. Also, when shopping at a travel destination, it is possible to easily understand how much the current weight of the bag is and how much more can be carried even if the bag is stuffed.

Further, there is provided reset means for resetting the display of the display means, wherein the weight detecting means detects a variation in weight applied to the bag body from the time when the reset means is selected, and the display means comprises: The amount of change is displayed.

According to the above invention, the amount of change in the weight applied to the bag body from the time when the reset means is selected is detected and displayed on the display means, whereby the bag can be used as a weighing scale. For example, it is possible to measure the weight of luggage or the weight of the user himself.

Further, there is provided storage means for storing a predetermined weight, and comparison means for comparing the predetermined weight stored in the storage means with the weight detected by the weight detection means, and the display means is provided by the comparison means. It is characterized by displaying weight comparison information.

According to the above invention, the weight comparison information is displayed by the display means, so that, for example, when the weight of the bag exceeds a predetermined weight such as a weight limit that can be brought into the airplane, the display means displays the “predetermined weight”. The weight status of the bag is displayed.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention comprises a weight detecting means for detecting a weight applied to a bag body, and a display means for displaying the weight.

By displaying the weight detected by the weight detecting means on the display means, for example, the user can know the weight of the bag.

Further, a pressure sensor is used as the weight detecting means. Then, by using the pressure sensor as the weight detecting means, the weight of the bag can be easily measured.

The weight detecting means is constituted by at least two or more pressure sensors, and calculating means for calculating the weight applied to the bag body based on the output signal of the pressure sensor, and the display means is calculated by the calculating means. The displayed weight is displayed.

By adding the weights detected by the plurality of pressure sensors by the calculating means, the weight applied to the bag body can be displayed by the display means even when the pressure sensors are arranged at a plurality of locations. .

[0018] Further, there is provided reset means for resetting the display of the display means, wherein the weight detecting means detects a fluctuation amount of the weight applied to the bag body from the time when the reset means is selected. The amount of change is displayed.

Then, it is possible to know only the weight applied to the bag body excluding the weight of the bag body such as the weight of luggage. Furthermore, the user himself can use it as a weight scale by riding on the bag body.

[0020] Further, there is provided reset release means for releasing the state in which the reset means is selected, and when the reset release means is selected, the weight detecting means detects the weight applied to the bag body, and the display means comprises: The weight is displayed.

Then, by selecting the resetting means or the reset releasing means, both the weight applied to the bag body and the amount of change in the weight can be measured.

A storage means for storing a predetermined weight;
Comparing means for comparing the predetermined weight stored by the storage means with the weight detected by the weight detecting means, wherein the display means displays the weight comparison information from the comparing means. .

The weight limit stored in the storage means, which can be brought into an airplane, for example, or the weight that can be carried by the user, is compared with the displayed weight measured by the weight detection means and displayed by the display means. Thus, it is possible to easily grasp that the weight exceeds the weight that can be carried into an airplane, or that the weight exceeds the weight that can be carried. Furthermore, if the weight of the bag is lighter than the weight normally carried by the user, an indication may be displayed to prompt whether there is any forgotten item.

Further, a display means for displaying the weight comparison information from the comparing means by voice is provided.

By displaying the sound, it is possible to surely grasp that the user has exceeded the weight that can be carried by the user, and even to a person who is blind. .

Further, the weight detecting means is arranged at a place where the bag main body and the grounding portion of the bag main body are in contact with each other.

The weight of the bag can be detected when the bag body contacts the ground.

Further, the weight detecting means is arranged at a place where the bag body and the grasping portion of the bag body are connected.

The weight of the bag can be detected when the user grasps the grasping portion and lifts the bag body.

Further, the weight detecting means is disposed at the bottom of the bag body.

Then, the weight of the bag can be known whether the bag is lifted or placed on the ground.

[0032]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

(Embodiment 1) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bag according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention and an enlarged view near a caster. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the bag. FIG. 3 is a top view of the bag. FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a state where a person in the bag rides.

The components having the same reference numerals as those of the conventional example have the same structure, and the description is omitted. In FIG. 1, casters 2 serving as grounding portions are provided at four corners at the bottom of the bag body 1. Reference numeral 4 denotes a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, referred to as LCD) as a display unit for displaying the weight of the bag and the like. Reference numeral 5 denotes a reset button as reset means for detecting the amount of change in weight applied to the bag body 1, and reference numeral 6 denotes reset as reset release means for releasing the state in which the reset button 5 is selected. Release button. Reference numeral 7 denotes a pressure sensor for detecting a weight, which is provided on the bag body 1 side of the caster 2. FIG. 2
In the figure, reference numeral 8 denotes a calculating means for calculating a weight applied to the bag body 1 from a calculated value of each weight detected by the pressure sensor 7. In the first embodiment, the calculating means 8
And the pressure sensor 7 constitute the weight detecting means 9. However, when the pressure sensor 7 is constituted by one, the calculating means 8 is not required, and the pressure sensor 7 can be replaced as it is as the weight detecting means 9. 10 is, for example, a predetermined weight stored in advance, a weight arbitrarily set by the user,
It is a memory as storage means for storing at least one of the calculated values of the weight calculated by the calculation means 8. Numeral 11 denotes a comparing means for comparing the predetermined weight stored in the memory 10 with the weight calculated by the calculating means 8 and displaying the comparison information on the LCD 4. Reference numeral 12 denotes a driver for displaying on the LCD 4 the weight calculated by the calculating means 8 and the comparison information from the comparing means 11. Reference numeral 13 denotes a speaker with a built-in small amplifier as output means for outputting comparison information by voice. In the present embodiment, a driver 12, a speaker 13 as an output unit, and an LCD 4 as a display unit include a display unit 14.
Is configured.

Next, the operation and operation will be described. When the pressure sensor 7 does not detect a predetermined pressure change in a predetermined time, that is, when the bag is in a stable state, the calculating means 8 calculates the weight applied to the bag body 1 from the respective pressures detected by the pressure sensor 7. The calculated value, that is, the own weight of the bag body 1 is displayed on the LCD 4 via the driver 12 as shown in FIG. Conversely, when the pressure sensor 7 detects a predetermined change in pressure during a predetermined time, for example, during movement, the driver 12 displays nothing on the LCD 4.

The memory 10 stores the weight corresponding to the weight limit for each class that can be carried in the aircraft, and the weight arbitrarily set by the user, so that the user can select the weight as needed. . Here, when the weight setting means and the weight selecting means (not shown) are selected, the driver 12 displays “first class” on the LCD 4,
The choices of "Business Class", "Economy Class", and "Optional" are displayed. When "Economy Class" is selected, the weight limit of luggage in Economy Class is 2
0 kg is read from the memory 10 to the comparing means 11.
Then, the comparing means 11 reads the 20
The weight is compared with the weight calculated by the calculating means 8 at the present time, and the corresponding comparison information is displayed on the LCD 4. If the weight calculated by the calculating means 8 at this time exceeds a predetermined weight stored in the memory 10, the driver 1
Reference numeral 2 indicates on the LCD 4 a sentence indicating that the current weight has exceeded the predetermined weight, such as "the weight exceeds the predetermined weight by 5 kg". The sound is displayed by using the speaker 13.

When the weight currently calculated by the calculating means 8 is equal to the weight stored in the memory 10 or when the weight calculated by the calculating means 8 at this time is smaller than the weight stored in the memory 10 Similarly, the weight state corresponding to the above is displayed.

Thus, the user can know the weight of the bag at any time, and can easily grasp whether the weight of the bag does not exceed the predetermined weight. Further, if the weight of the bag is lighter than the weight normally carried by the user, a display prompting for confirmation of a lost item can be displayed.

When the reset button 5 is selected,
The calculation means 8 calculates the amount of change in weight from the time when the reset button 5 is selected based on the respective pressures detected by the pressure detection sensor 7, and displays the amount on the LCD 4 from the driver 12. As a result, only the weight added to the bag body 1 can be detected, so that it can be used as, for example, a weighing scale. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the user himself / herself can get on the bag body 1 and use it as a weight scale. This allows the user to measure his or her own weight even while traveling, for example, which is very effective for health management at the destination. By selecting the reset release button 6, the normal weight applied to the bag body 1 can be returned to a state in which it is displayed on the LCD 4.

As a method of displaying the comparison result on the LCD 4, in addition to the text, the comparison result can be indicated by, for example, changing the color tone of characters or background display on the LCD 4, or can be indicated by blinking. Furthermore, since the voice can be expressed by using the speaker 13, it is possible to reliably determine whether the weight of the bag exceeds a predetermined weight. It can be easily grasped.
Further, the LCD 4 and the speaker 13 may have only one of them.

The power may be supplied by simply providing a switch to turn on and off the power so that, for example, the weight is always displayed on the LCD 4 when the power is turned on.

(Embodiment 2) FIG. 5 is an external view of a bag according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention. The difference from Embodiment 1 is that the pressure sensor 7 is a handle 3 as a grasping portion of the bag body 1 and the bag body 1. It is arranged at the place where it is connected to.

The components having the same reference numerals as in the first embodiment have the same structure, and the description is omitted. As shown in FIG. 5, the pressure sensor 7 is arranged at a position where the bag main body 1 and the handle 3 as a grasping portion for holding the bag main body 1 by hand are connected. When the user grips the handle 3 and lifts the bag body 1, the pressure sensor 7 detects the pressure, and the calculating means 8
Calculates the weight applied to the bag body 1 from the respective pressures detected by the pressure sensor 7, and the calculated value, that is, the weight of the bag is displayed on the LCD 4 as shown in FIG.

Thus, the bag body 1 is held by holding the handle 3.
You can know the weight of the bag even when you lift it.

(Embodiment 3) FIG. 6 is an external view of a bag according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention. The difference from Embodiment 1 is that a bag having no caster 2 at the bottom of the bag main body 1 is provided with a pressure sensor 7. That is, it is arranged at the bottom of the bag body 1.

The components having the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment have the same structure, and a description thereof will be omitted. As shown in FIG. 6, the pressure sensor 7 is disposed at the bottom of the bag body 1. When the bag body 1 is grounded to the ground, the pressure sensor 7 detects the pressure and the weight applied to the bag body 1, that is, the weight of the bag body 1 is displayed on the LCD 4 as shown in FIG. Even when the pressure sensor 7 is only partially in contact with the ground, the weight of the bag can be detected from the partially applied weight.

As described above, the pressure sensor 7 is connected to the bag body.
By arranging at the bottom of 1, the weight of the bag can be known by the pressure sensor 7 without using the calculating means 8. Also, even when the bag is grounded on uneven ground and part of the bottom of the bag body is not in contact with the ground,
The weight can be accurately detected.

[0048]

As described above, in the bag according to the first aspect of the present invention, the weight of the bag can be measured by detecting the weight by the weight detecting means and displaying the weight on the display means. And the usability is improved.

Further, in the bag according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the pressure sensor is used as the weight detecting means, the degree of freedom of attaching the weight detecting means to the bag is expanded and the weight of the bag can be easily measured. Can be.

In the bag according to the third aspect of the present invention, the calculation means can calculate the calculated value of the weight detected by the pressure sensor. However, the weight applied to the bag body can be detected and displayed on the display unit.

Further, the bag according to claim 4 of the present invention detects the amount of change in the weight applied to the bag body from the time when the reset means is selected, so that the weight of the bag body such as the weight of the baggage is detected. It is possible to know only the weight applied to the bag body excluding. Furthermore, since the user himself / herself can be used as a weight scale by riding on the bag body, it is possible to measure his / her own weight when desired, for example, even while traveling, and to manage health at the destination. It is also very effective.

Further, the bag according to the fifth aspect of the present invention includes the reset canceling means for canceling the state in which the resetting means is selected, so that both the weight applied to the bag body and the weight variation can be reduced. Usability is improved because measurement can be performed.

Further, the bag according to the sixth aspect of the present invention can display the weight limit stored in the storage means, for example, the weight limit that can be brought into an airplane, the weight that can be carried by the user, and the weight measured by the weight detection means. By comparing the weight with the weight and displaying the weight on the display means, it is possible to easily grasp that the weight exceeds the weight that can be carried into the airplane or exceeds the weight that can be carried. Further, if the weight of the bag is lighter than the weight normally carried by the user, a display prompting for confirmation of a lost item can be displayed.

Further, the bag according to claim 7 of the present invention can display the comparison information of the weight by voice so that the user can more surely recognize that the weight exceeds the portable weight. Even a visually impaired person can easily grasp.

In the bag according to the eighth aspect of the present invention, since the pressure sensor is disposed on the bag body and the grounding member of the bag body, the weight of the bag is detected when the bag body is grounded on the ground. Can be.

In the bag according to the ninth aspect of the present invention, since the pressure sensor is disposed at a position where the bag body and the grasping portion of the bag body are connected, the user can grasp the grasping portion and hold the bag body. When lifted, the weight of the bag can be detected.

Further, in the bag according to the tenth aspect of the present invention, since the pressure sensor is provided at the bottom of the bag body, the weight of the bag can be known by the pressure sensor without using any arithmetic means. Further, even when the bag is grounded on the uneven ground and a part of the bottom of the bag body is not in contact with the ground, the weight can be accurately detected.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a bag according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the bag.

FIG. 3 is a top view of the bag.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing a state in which a person is riding on the bag.

FIG. 5 is a front view of a bag according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a front view of a bag according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a conventional bag.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 bag main body 2 caster (ground member) 3 handle 5 reset button (reset means) 6 reset release button (reset release means) 7 pressure sensor 8 calculation means 9 weight detection means 10 memory (storage means) 11 comparison means 13 speaker (output) Means) 14 Display means

Continuing from the front page (72) Inventor Yasukiyo Ueda 1006 Kazuma Kadoma, Osaka Prefecture Inside Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A bag comprising: a weight detecting means for detecting a weight applied to a bag body; and a display means for displaying the weight. 2. The bag according to claim 1, wherein a pressure sensor is used as the weight detecting means. 3. The weight detecting means comprises at least two or more pressure sensors, and calculating means for calculating a weight applied to the bag body based on an output signal of the pressure sensor, and the display means is calculated by the calculating means. 2. The bag according to claim 1, wherein the weight is displayed. 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising means for resetting the weight applied to the bag body, wherein the weight detecting means detects a variation in the weight applied to the bag body from the time when the reset means is selected, and the display means comprises: The bag according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the variation amount is displayed. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a reset canceling means for canceling a state in which the resetting means is selected. When the reset canceling means is selected, the weight detecting means detects a weight applied to the bag body, The weight is displayed.
The bag described. 6. A storage means for storing a predetermined weight, and a comparison means for comparing the predetermined weight stored in the storage means with a weight detected by the weight detection means, wherein the display means includes a memory for storing the predetermined weight. The weight comparison information is displayed.
The bag according to any one of the preceding claims. 7. The bag according to claim 6, wherein the display means has an output means for outputting the weight comparison information from the comparison means by voice. 8. The bag according to claim 1, wherein the weight detecting means is provided on a grounding member of the bag body. 9. The bag according to claim 1, wherein the weight detecting means is provided at a position where the bag body and the grasping portion of the bag body are joined. 10. The bag according to claim 1, wherein the weight detecting means is provided at a bottom of the bag body.