PORTABLE AIR-CUSHION BAG

Abstract

A portable air-cushion bag comprising an air cushion and a bag body, wherein the air cushion is fixed with the bag body, and a storage space with an opening is formed by the air cushion and the bag body. The air cushion is provided with an inflation port for facilitating air inflation and deflation. The edges of the air cushion are sealed, and the air cushion is internally provided with a containing space for containing air. A water-permeable structure is arranged at one end of the bag body, which is far away from the opening of the storage space. When the inflatable boat isn't used anymore, it is deflated, folded, and placed into the storage space, thus achieving a storing function of the air-cushion bag. The inflatable boat may be inflated by using the air-cushion bag instead of an air pump or other inflation equipment, which greatly eases the storage and carrying.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure generally relates to the technical field of air cushions used for inflatable boats, and more particularly, to a portable air-cushion bag capable of storing things.

BACKGROUND

Presently, traveling has become increasingly popular. Rowing a boat down a clear river undoubtedly provides recreation and pleasure to people. As inflatable boats may be easily inflated for sailing and deflated for storage, they are widely welcomed by water-sports lovers. To improve the comfort during use, at least one air cushion is provided in the inflatable boat. After use, the inflatable boat and the air cushion may be deflated and stored.

Often, when traveling, a handbag or a shoulder bag for storing things is necessary. However, when things are taken out during the course of traveling, the storage of the handbag or shoulder bag is troublesome. Moreover, the inflatable boat and the air cushion are deflated when they aren't used anymore, which means an extra bag is needed for storing them. The extra weight of the storage bag further increases the user's burden, making the carrying more difficult.

Moreover, the inflatable boat and the air cushion require an air pump or other inflation equipment, which makes the storage and carrying more inconvenient.

SUMMARY

The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide a portable air-cushion bag in which an inflatable boat may be stored after being deflated. The portable air-cushion bag of the present disclosure may be carried by hand or on the shoulder, which achieves convenient storage and carrying of the inflatable boat.

To achieve the above purpose, the present disclosure adopts the following technical solution: a portable air-cushion bag of the present disclosure comprising an air cushion and a bag body, wherein the air cushion is fixed with the bag body, and a storage space with an opening is formed by the air cushion and the bag body, wherein the air cushion is provided with an inflation port for facilitating the air inflation and deflation, wherein the edges of the air cushion are sealed, and the air cushion is internally provided with a containing space for containing air, wherein when the inflatable boat isn't used anymore, it is deflated, folded and placed into the storage space of the air-cushion bag, thus achieving a storing function of the air-cushion bag.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, a water-permeable structure is arranged at one end of the bag body, which is far away from the opening of the storage space.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, the water-permeable structure is a water outlet.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, the water-permeable structure is a water-permeable layer arranged on the bag body.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, the water-permeable layer is made of a porous material, which allows the water in the inflatable boat to flow out such that the weight is reduced.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, one end of the bag body, which is far away from the opening of the storage space is provided with an inflation connector.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, the air cushion comprises an outer bag and a plurality of drawstrings, and the containing space is divided into a plurality of chambers by the drawstrings. An inflation passage is provided between the two ends of the length direction of the drawstrings and the outer bag, and the inflation passage communicates all of the chambers.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, the drawstrings are arranged side-by-side.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, the open end of the bag body is fixedly provided with a first connecting part and a second connecting part, which are detachably connected with each other. After the inflatable boat is deflated, folded, and stored in the storage space, the first connecting part may be fixedly connected with the second connecting part, thus enabling the portable air-cushion bag to be carried by hand.

In another aspect of the present disclosure, the portable air-cushion bag comprises a third connecting part and a fourth connecting part. The third connecting part and the fourth connecting part are fixedly arranged on the two side edges of the air cushion, the bag body, or the portable air-cushion bag. The third connecting part and the fourth connecting part may be connected with the two ends of a shoulder strap, thus allowing the portable air-cushion bag to be used as a shoulder bag such that a convenient carrying is achieved.

Compared with the prior art, the present disclosure has the following advantages:

The portable air-cushion bag of the present disclosure may be used as a cushion in an inflatable boat. Moreover, when a user needs to go out, the storage space formed in the portable air-cushion bag may be used for storing things instead of a handbag or a shoulder bag. After use, the inflatable boat and the air cushion may be deflated, and the deflated boat may be folded and stored in the storage space of the portable air-cushion bag. Through the arrangement of the connecting parts, the portable air-cushion bag may be carried by hand or on the shoulder, achieving a convenient storage and carrying of the inflatable boat. Additionally, the portable air-cushion bag of the present disclosure may be used to inflate the inflatable boat instead of an air pump or other inflation equipment. Thus, the air pump or other inflatable equipment is no longer needed, which greatly eases the storage and carrying.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example structure of the present disclosure.

FIG. 2 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state when the air cushion and the shoulder strap of the present disclosure are connected.

FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a sectional view of the present disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example structure of the inflation passage of the present disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an example structure of the water outlet and the inflation connector of the present disclosure.

FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a position of the water-permeable layer of the present disclosure.

FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram illustrating a state when the air-cushion bag of the present invention is used as a handbag.

FIG. 8 is a conceptual diagram illustrating an inflated state of the air cushion of the present disclosure.

Marking Instructions of the Figures: 1—Air Cushion, 11—Inflation Port, 12—Outer Bag, 13—Chamber, 14—Drawstring, 15—Inflation Passage, 2—Water-permeable Layer, 3—The First Connecting Part, 4—The Second Connecting Part, 5—The Third Connecting Part, 6—The Fourth Connecting Part, 7—The First Connecting Belt, 8—The Second Connecting Belt, 9—Shoulder Strap, 10—Arm.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Figures and detailed embodiments are combined hereinafter to further elaborate the technical solution of the present disclosure.

Embodiment 1

As shown in FIGS. 1-5, the portable air-cushion bag of the present disclosure comprises an air cushion 1 and a bag body 2. The air cushion 1 is fixed with the bag body 2, and a storage space 21 with an opening is formed by the air cushion 1 and the bag body 2. The air cushion 1 is provided with an inflation port 11 for facilitating the air inflation and deflation. The edges of the air cushion 1 are sealed, and the air cushion 1 is internally provided with a containing space for containing air. The inflation port 11 is communicated with the containing space such that the containing space may be inflated or deflated. It should be noted that, when a user needs to go out, the storage space formed in the portable air-cushion bag may be used for storing things instead of a handbag or a shoulder bag.

More specifically, the air cushion 1 comprises an outer bag 12 and a plurality of drawstrings 14, and the containing space is divided into a plurality of chambers 13 by the drawstrings 14. An inflation passage 15 is provided between the two ends of the length direction of the drawstrings 14 and the outer bag 12, and the inflation passage 15 communicates all of the chambers 13. Preferably, the drawstrings 14 are arranged side-by-side. By means of this arrangement, after being inflated, the shape of the air cushion 1 is fixed and stable so that a cushion's function is achieved. The air cushion may be directly placed in the inflatable boat or firmly fixed in the inflatable boat through hook-and-loop fasteners. It should be noted that the inflation port 11 is in communication with the inflation passage 15. In this way, the air entering from the inflation port 11 may be distributed into each chamber 13 through the inflation passage 15.

Preferably, the outer bag 12 and the drawstrings 14 of the air cushion 1 are made of a material suitable for the heat-melt treatment, such as a TPU composite material, a TPU material, a TPU flocking material, a PVC composite material, a PVC material, a PVC flocking material, an EVA composite material, an EVA material or an EVA flocking material.

The edge of the air cushion 1 is partially fixed with the bag body 2, thereby forming the storage space 21 with an open end. A water-permeable structure 22 is arranged at one end of the bag body 2, which is far away from the opening of the storage space 21. In the embodiment, the water-permeable structure 22 is a water outlet, which allows the water in the storage space 21 to be discharged.

The open end of the bag body 2 is fixedly provided with a first connecting part 3 and a second connecting part 4, which may be fixedly connected with each other. A first connecting belt 7 is fixedly arranged at the edge of the air cushion 1 near the open end of the storage space 21, and a second connecting belt 8 is fixedly arranged at the edge of the water-permeable layer 22 near the open end of the storage space 21. It is desirable that the first connecting belt 7 and the second connecting belt 8 are made of an elastic material with a supporting function such as PVC or PE, so that the strength of the open end of the portable air-cushion bag is significantly improved. The two ends of the first connecting belt 7 and the two ends of the second connecting belt 8 extend towards the outer side of the portable air-cushion bag of the present disclosure. One end of the first connecting belt 7 and one end of the second connecting belt 8 are respectively fixed to the first connecting part 3, and the other end of the first connecting belt 7 and the other end of the second connecting belt 8 are respectively fixed to the second connecting part 4. The first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 may be fixed during use. Specifically, the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 are respectively a male connecting part and a female connecting part. When in use, after the open end of the air cushion 1 and the open end of the water-permeable layer 22 are partially overlapped, the air-cushion bag of the present disclosure is rolled up in one direction. After the open end of the air-cushion bag is rolled up, the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 are fixed in an inserting mode, thus turning the whole air-cushion bag into a handbag.

Further, the air cushion 1 is fixedly provided with a third connecting part 5 and a fourth connecting part 6 capable of being connected with a shoulder strap. Specifically, the third connecting part 5 and the fourth connecting part 6 are rope-shaped or belt-shaped, and the two ends of the third connecting part 5 and the two ends of the fourth connecting part 6 are fixed with the edge of the air cushion 1. Hanging hooks are arranged at the two ends of the shoulder strap 9 with an adjustable length, and the hanging hooks are respectively connected with the third connecting part 5 and the fourth connecting part 6. Through the aforesaid design, the portable air-cushion may be turned into a shoulder bag.

In this embodiment, the portable air-cushion bag of the present disclosure may be used in two ways. After the inflatable boat and the air cushion are deflated, the inflatable boat is folded and placed into the storage space of the portable air-cushion bag together with other things. As shown in FIG. 7, when the open end of the air cushion 1 and the open end of the water-permeable layer 22 are partially overlapped, the air-cushion bag of the present disclosure is rolled up. After the air-cushion bag is rolled up, the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 are fixed in an inserting mode. In this way, the air-cushion bag is turned into a handbag. When the two ends of the shoulder strap 9 are respectively connected to the third connecting part 5 and the fourth connecting part 6, the portable air-cushion bag is turned into a shoulder bag. The aforesaid structural design allows the inflatable boat to be conveniently carried when it is no longer used.

Embodiment 2

As shown in FIG. 6, the difference between the portable air-cushion bag of embodiment 2 and that of embodiment 1 is: in embodiment 2, the water-permeable structure 22 is a water-permeable layer arranged on the bag body 2. Preferably, the water-permeable layer is made of a porous material. A portion of the water-permeable layer, which is close to the closed end of the storage space, is made of a mesh fabric formed by weaving, and the mesh fabric is provided with holes formed by weaving according to its fabric structure. Through the aforesaid holes, water is allowed to flow out. More specifically, the raw material of the mesh fabric is a hydrophobic-fiber yarn or a water-repellent yarn, wherein the hydrophobic fiber may be polyester or nylon.

Definitely, a portion of the water-permeable layer, which is close to the open end of the storage space, may be a conventional fabric, which is fixed with the mesh fabric through machine sewing. Alternatively, the portion of the water-permeable layer, which is close to the open end of the storage space may also be a mesh fabric. Namely, the whole water-permeable layer is made of mesh fabric.

Embodiment 3

The difference between the portable air-cushion bag of embodiment 3 and that of embodiment 1 is: in embodiment 3, one end of the bag body 2 which is far away from the open end of the storage space is provided with an inflation connector 221, and the inflation connector 221 may be connected with the inflatable boat through an inflation pipeline. It is desirable that the air cushion is blown up by mouth through the inflation port 11. The inflated state of the air cushion is shown in FIG. 8. When the inflatable boat needs to be inflated, the inflation connector 221 and an inflation nozzle of the inflatable boat are connected first, and then the bag body 2 is forced to fully open, thus allowing more air to enter the storage space to expand the bag body 2. Through rolling up the open end of the storage space, the opening of the storage space is sealed. Then, by further squeezing and rolling up the bag body 2, the air in the bag body 2 is forced into the inflatable boat through the inflation connector 221 and the inflation nozzle. After repeating the aforesaid steps for multiple times, the inflatable boat may be filled with air. Thus, the air pump or other inflatable equipment is no longer needed, which greatly eases the storage and carrying.

Embodiment 4

The difference between the portable air-cushion bag of embodiment 4 and that of embodiment 1 is: in embodiment 4, the connection mode of the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 is different. More specifically, the first connecting part 3 and the second connecting part 4 may be connected through hook-and-loop fasteners or snap fasteners. The third connecting part 5 and the fourth connecting part 6 may be arranged on the two side edges of the outer bag 12 of the air cushion 1, the bag body 2, or the whole air-cushion bag. In addition, the air-cushion bag of the present disclosure may be provided with elastic snap rings, and paddles may be inserted or installed into the snap rings such that a convenient carrying is achieved.

The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present disclosure. It should be understood that modifications and changes may be made by those skilled in the art without paying creative labor. Therefore, technical solutions obtained by those skilled in the art through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experiments based on the present disclosure shall all fall into the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A portable air-cushion bag, comprising: an air cushion, anda bag body, wherein the air cushion is fixed with the bag body, and a storage space with an opening is formed by the air cushion and the bag body, wherein the air cushion is provided with an inflation port for facilitating the air inflation and deflation, wherein the edges of the air cushion are sealed, and the air cushion is internally provided with a containing space for containing air.

2. The portable air-cushion bag of claim 1, wherein a water-permeable structure is arranged at one end of the bag body which is far away from the opening of the storage space.

3. The portable air-cushion bag of claim 2, wherein the water-permeable structure is a water outlet.

4. The portable air-cushion bag of claim 2, wherein the water-permeable structure is a water-permeable layer arranged on the bag body.

5. The portable air-cushion bag of claim 4, wherein the water-permeable layer is made of a porous material.

6. The portable air-cushion bag of claim 1, wherein one end of the bag body which is far away from the opening of the storage space is provided with an inflation connector.

7. The portable air-cushion bag of claim 1, wherein the air cushion comprises: an outer bag and a plurality of drawstrings, and the containing space are divided into a plurality of chambers by the drawstrings, wherein an inflation passage is provided between the two ends of the length direction of the drawstrings and the outer bag, and the inflation passage communicates all of the chambers.

8. The portable air-cushion bag of claim 7, wherein the drawstrings are arranged side-by-side.

9. The portable air-cushion bag of claim 1, wherein the open end of the bag body is fixedly provided with a first connecting part and a second connecting part which are detachably connected with each other.

10. The portable air-cushion bag of claim 9, wherein the portable air-cushion bag comprises: a third connecting part and a fourth connecting part, wherein the third connecting part and the fourth connecting part are fixedly arranged on the two side edges of the air cushion, the bag body, or the portable air-cushion bag.