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EP1111583B2
EP1111583B2 EP99125763A EP99125763A EP1111583B2 EP 1111583 B2 EP1111583 B2 EP 1111583B2 EP 99125763 A EP99125763 A EP 99125763A EP 99125763 A EP99125763 A EP 99125763A EP 1111583 B2 EP1111583 B2 EP 1111583B2
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  • the invention relates to a musical instrument container, in particular for guitars with a closable sleeve for receiving the musical instrument and carrying means, namely shoulder straps according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • Containers for musical instruments, in particular guitar bags, must be designed so that the greatest possible operating and especially comfort is given.
  • the user is restricted in his freedom of movement when transporting a musical instrument recorded in such a container. For example, if he carries the container by a handle, he has at most one hand free for other activities. If the container is shouldered, the freedom of movement of the arms is restricted. In any case, carrying and in particular operating a communication device, such as a mobile telephone, in such a situation is more difficult. Either the user has only one hand free to search for the mobile phone or to use it or he reached because of the limited freedom of movement of the arms your own jacket or coat pocket difficult.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a musical instrument container, in which the entrainment of a communication device, such as a mobile phone, is much easier.
  • a central idea of the present invention is that means for receiving a communication device, in particular a mobile telephone, are provided on the carrying devices of the musical instrument receptacle designed as shoulder straps. As a result, the communication device is much easier accessible. The user does not need to search cumbersome for the communication device in a bag. In addition, when searching for or using the communication device, the user does not need to hand over the musical instrument container, but can use the communication device without substantial restriction by the often bulky container for musical instruments.
  • the invention is not limited to cases for guitars, but finds application for the entire spectrum of music and percussion instruments containers, such as keyboard bags, drum (drum) bags, brass or woodwind bag, pocket for string instruments of all kinds, accordion Bags and bags for other musical instruments.
  • music and percussion instruments containers such as keyboard bags, drum (drum) bags, brass or woodwind bag, pocket for string instruments of all kinds, accordion Bags and bags for other musical instruments.
  • the means for receiving a communication device as a preferably closable bag, formed with an insertion.
  • a preferably closable bag provides some protection for the communication device and ensures this particular against falling out.
  • the carrying means of the container are designed as shoulder straps, wherein the means for receiving the communication device are arranged on the shoulder straps, preferably on the outside thereof.
  • the means for receiving the communication device are attached as a separate unit to the shell or the support means, in particular sewn.
  • the bag comprises a lid flap which is mounted above the insertion opening and the insertion opening can be fastened covering, wherein this is preferably done via a Velcro closure comprising two Velcro elements.
  • a Velcro fastener is easy and safe to use.
  • the cover flap protects the communication device from falling out as well as from dirt and rain or snow.
  • a transparent film may be incorporated to recognize and decipher a display or keypad of a communication device from the outside.
  • a microphone or a holder for a microphone can be provided in the chest region, so that a microphone can be connected to the communication device and the mobile telephone can be operated in handsfree mode.
  • a microphone can be connected to the communication device and the mobile telephone can be operated in handsfree mode.
  • the means to protect the electronics of the communication device for receiving the same with EMC shielding in particular a shielding film, are provided.
  • the shielding film is of course mounted so that an antenna area for the communication device is kept unshielded free to not interfere with the intended radiation as well as the intended reception.
  • the means for receiving, a communication device are expediently arranged in a provided with reinforcements and / or padding region of the shoulder belt, so that the shouldered transport, the communication device itself is not noticeable.
  • the reinforcements and / or padding serve as protection for the communication device even when the shoulder strap is removed.
  • the shoulder straps are releasably secured to the container in an advantageous embodiment.
  • This offers in many ways a higher flexibility of use.
  • a right-handed communication device can be more conveniently used when stored in the left shoulder strap.
  • the communication device should be housed in the right shoulder strap.
  • the releasable attachment here allows a change depending on the needs of the user and also has numerous advantages in other respects.
  • Fig. 1 is a container 14 for musical instruments, shown here for a guitar in a schematic diagram, wherein the container 14 in the present embodiment, a flexible sheath 11 and carrying means, namely two shoulder straps 12 comprises.
  • the shoulder straps 12 are formed for the shouldered transport of a recorded in the container 14 guitar.
  • One of the shoulder straps 12 comprises means 13 for receiving a communication device, here a mobile phone.
  • a communication device here a mobile phone.
  • other communication devices such as pagers, minicomputers connected to a local computer or the Internet, a dictation or sound recording device or similar devices may also be attached and carried on the shoulder strap.
  • the pocket 15 comprises a front side 21 and two side walls 26, 27 and a bottom 28.
  • a transparent film 22 may be arranged so that a display and / or the keypad of a mobile phone is readable.
  • the aforementioned cover flap 16 is provided.
  • the cover flap 16 has a reinforced edge 29 and on its side facing the insertion opening a hook and loop element 19, which is arranged corresponding to a hook and loop fastener 20 on the front side 21 of the pocket 15.
  • Velcro 19 and 20 form a hook and loop fastener 18, which keeps the insertion opening 17 closed by means of the cover flap 16, if necessary.
  • a microphone 23 can be arranged on the shoulder strap 12.
  • the microphone 23 is housed in a microphone holder 30 and can be connected to the mobile phone in the bag to operate this in handsfree mode.
  • Fig. 3 is the shoulder strap behind Fig. 2 in the sectional view III-III in Fig. 2 shown.
  • the pocket 15 is arranged on a section of the shoulder strap 12 formed as a padding 25, in particular sewn on.
  • the rear wall of the pocket 15 is formed by the padding 25.
  • a shielding film 24 may be fixed circumferentially on the region of the padding 25 covered by the pocket 15 and on the inside of the pocket 15 so as to protect the electronics of the communications device against strong electromagnetic fields.
  • the area near the insertion opening 17 remains recessed to keep antenna devices of the communication device clear of a shield.

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The case (14) is made of a flexible material (11) and fitted with detachable shoulder straps (12). A transparent pocket (15) with a flap (16) for closing is either sewn to the case (14) itself or to one of the shoulder straps (12). The pocket (15) facilitates the transport of a mobile phone, a small cassette recorder, or a similar device. There could also be a second holding facility (30) for a small microphone (23). A layeer of a specific foil (24) protects the mobile phone from interference from other electronic equipment used on stage. Padded areas (25) offer shock and vibration protection.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Musikinstrumentenbehältnis, insbesondere für Gitarren mit einer verschließbaren Hülle zur Aufnahme des Musikinstrumentes und Trageeinrichtungen, nämlich Schultergurten nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruches 1.The invention relates to a musical instrument container, in particular for guitars with a closable sleeve for receiving the musical instrument and carrying means, namely shoulder straps according to the preamble of claim 1.

Behältnisse für Musikinstrumente, insbesondere Gitarrentaschen, müssen so konzipiert sein, dass größtmöglicher Bedien- und insbesondere Tragekomfort gegeben ist. Meist ist der Benutzer beim Transport eines in einem derartigen Behältnis aufgenommenen Musikinstrumentes in seiner Bewegungsfreiheit eingeschränkt. Transportiert er das Behältnis beispielsweise an einem Griff, hat er maximal eine Hand für andere Tätigkeiten frei. Wird das Behältnis geschultert, ist die Bewegungsfreiheit der Arme eingeschränkt. In jedem Fall ist das Mitführen und insbesondere Bedienen einer Kommunikationseinrichtung, wie beispielsweise eines Mobiltelefons, in einer derartigen Situation erschwert. Entweder der Benutzer hat nur eine Hand frei, um nach dem Mobiltelefon zu suchen bzw. es zu bedienen oder er erreicht wegen der eingeschränkten Bewegungsfreiheit der Arme die eigene Sakko- oder Manteltasche nur schwer.Containers for musical instruments, in particular guitar bags, must be designed so that the greatest possible operating and especially comfort is given. In most cases, the user is restricted in his freedom of movement when transporting a musical instrument recorded in such a container. For example, if he carries the container by a handle, he has at most one hand free for other activities. If the container is shouldered, the freedom of movement of the arms is restricted. In any case, carrying and in particular operating a communication device, such as a mobile telephone, in such a situation is more difficult. Either the user has only one hand free to search for the mobile phone or to use it or he reached because of the limited freedom of movement of the arms your own jacket or coat pocket difficult.

Aus JP-A-09 154618 ist bereits eine verschließbare Tasche für ein Mobiltelefon bekannt, die sich beispielsweise an einem Gürtel eines Benutzers oder am Schultergurt eines Rucksackes abnehmbar befestigen lässt. Aus der EP-A-08 53 897 ist es bereits bekannt, bei Reisegepäckstücken ein speziell zur Aufnahme einer Kommunikationseinrichtung, insbesondere eines Mobiltelefons, von außen zugängliches Fach vorzusehen. Aus DE-U-297 03 381 ist es bereits bekannt, an einer Außenhülle eines Musikinstrumentenbehältnisses eine oder mehrere Taschen zum Aufnehmen zusätzlicher Gegenstände vorzusehen. Gerade wenn ein Musikinstrumentenbehältnis jedoch geschultert wird, ist eine einfache Zugänglichkeit praktisch nicht gegeben.Out JP-A-09 154618 A lockable bag for a mobile phone is already known, which can be detachably attached to, for example, a user's belt or the shoulder strap of a backpack. From the EP-A-08 53 897 It is already known, in the case of luggage, to provide a compartment that is accessible from the outside, especially for receiving a communication device, in particular a mobile telephone. Out DE-U-297 03 381 It is already known to provide on an outer shell of a musical instrument container one or more pockets for receiving additional items. However, just when a musical instrument container is shouldered, easy accessibility is virtually nonexistent.

Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, ein Musikinstrumentenbehältnis zu schaffen, bei dem das Mitführen einer Kommunikationseinrichtung, beispielsweise eines Mobiltelefon, wesentlich erleichtert ist.The object of the present invention is to provide a musical instrument container, in which the entrainment of a communication device, such as a mobile phone, is much easier.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit einem Musikinstrumentenbehältnis nach den Merkmalen des Anspruches 1 gelöst. Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.This object is achieved with a musical instrument container according to the features of claim 1. Advantageous developments are specified in the subclaims.

Ein Kerngedanke der vorliegenden Erfindung besteht darin, dass an den als Schultergurte ausgebildeten Trageeinrichtungen des Musikinstrumentenbehältnis Mittel zur Aufnahme einer Kommunikationseinrichtung, insbesondere eines Mobiltelefons, vorgesehen sind. Hierdurch ist die Kommunikationseinrichtung wesentlich einfacher zugänglich. Der Benutzer muß nicht umständlich nach der Kommunikationseinrichtung in einer Tasche suchen. Darüber hinaus muß der Benutzer beim Suchen oder bei Verwendung der Kommunikationseinrichtung das Behältnis für Musikinstrumente nicht aus der Hand geben, sondern kann die Kommunikationseinrichtung ohne wesentliche Einschränkung durch das oftmals sperrige Behältnis für Musikinstrumente nutzen.A central idea of the present invention is that means for receiving a communication device, in particular a mobile telephone, are provided on the carrying devices of the musical instrument receptacle designed as shoulder straps. As a result, the communication device is much easier accessible. The user does not need to search cumbersome for the communication device in a bag. In addition, when searching for or using the communication device, the user does not need to hand over the musical instrument container, but can use the communication device without substantial restriction by the often bulky container for musical instruments.

Die Erfindung ist nicht auf Behältnisse für Gitarren beschränkt, sondern findet Anwendung für das gesamte Spektrum von Musik- und Schlaginstrumenten-Behältnissen, wie bei Keyboard-Taschen, Drum (Schlagzeug)-Taschen, Blechoder Holzblasinstrumenten-Taschen, Taschen für Saiteninstrumente aller Art, Akkordeon-Taschen und Taschen für sonstige Musikinstrumente.The invention is not limited to cases for guitars, but finds application for the entire spectrum of music and percussion instruments containers, such as keyboard bags, drum (drum) bags, brass or woodwind bag, pocket for string instruments of all kinds, accordion Bags and bags for other musical instruments.

In einer zweckmäßigen Ausgestaltung sind die Mittel zur Aufnahme einer Kommunikationseinrichtung als vorzugsweise verschließbare Tasche, mit einer Einstecköffnung ausgebildet. Eine vorzugsweise verschließbare Tasche bietet einen gewissen Schutz für die Kommunikationseinrichtung und sichert diese insbesondere gegen Herausfallen.In an expedient embodiment, the means for receiving a communication device as a preferably closable bag, formed with an insertion. A preferably closable bag provides some protection for the communication device and ensures this particular against falling out.

In der hier beschriebenen Ausgestaltung sind die Trageeinrichtungen des Behältnisses als Schultergurte ausgebildet, wobei die Mittel zur Aufnahme der Kommunikationseinrichtung an den Schultergurten angeordnet sind und zwar bevorzugtermaßen an deren Außenseite. Durch diese Maßnahme bleibt die Kommunikationseinrichtung auch beim geschulterten Transport des Behältnisses bequem zugänglich. Transport und Bedienung einer Kommunikationseinrichtung sind bei einer derartigen Lösung nahezu ideal.In the embodiment described here, the carrying means of the container are designed as shoulder straps, wherein the means for receiving the communication device are arranged on the shoulder straps, preferably on the outside thereof. By this measure, the communication device remains easily accessible even when shouldered transport of the container. Transportation and operation of a communication device are almost ideal in such a solution.

Bevorzugtermaßen werden die Mittel zur Aufnahme der Kommunikationseinrichtung als separate Einheit an der Hülle oder den Trageeinrichtungen angebracht, insbesondere angenäht.Preferably, the means for receiving the communication device are attached as a separate unit to the shell or the support means, in particular sewn.

In einer konkreten Ausgestaltung umfasst die Tasche eine Deckellasche, die oberhalb der Einstecköffnung angebracht und die Einstecköffnung abdeckend befestigbar ist, wobei dies vorzugsweise über einen zwei Klettelemente umfassenden Klettverschluss geschieht. Ein Klettverschluss lässt sich einfach und sicher bedienen. Durch die Deckellasche ist die Kommunikationseinrichtung vor Herausfallen sowie vor Verschmutzung und Regen bzw. Schnee geschützt.In a specific embodiment, the bag comprises a lid flap which is mounted above the insertion opening and the insertion opening can be fastened covering, wherein this is preferably done via a Velcro closure comprising two Velcro elements. A Velcro fastener is easy and safe to use. The cover flap protects the communication device from falling out as well as from dirt and rain or snow.

An der Vorderseite der Tasche kann eine transparente Folie eingearbeitet sein, um ein Display oder ein Tastenfeld einer Kommunikationseinrichtung von außen erkennen und entziffern zu können.At the front of the bag, a transparent film may be incorporated to recognize and decipher a display or keypad of a communication device from the outside.

Am Schultergurt kann im Brustbereich ein Mikrofon oder eine Halterung für ein Mikrofon vorgesehen sein, so dass an die Kommunikationseinrichtung ein Mikrofon anschließbar und das Mobiltelefon im Freisprechmodus betreibbar ist. Bei Bedienung des Mobiltelefons im Freisprechmodus - Hören erfolgt zweckmäßigerweise über Ohrstöpsel - behält der BenutzerOn the shoulder strap, a microphone or a holder for a microphone can be provided in the chest region, so that a microphone can be connected to the communication device and the mobile telephone can be operated in handsfree mode. When operating the mobile phone in handsfree mode - hearing is conveniently done via earplugs - reserves the user

Gerade im Bühnenbetrieb können starke elektromagnetische Felder herrschen, so daß zum Schutz der Elektronik der Kommunikationseinrichtung die Mittel zur Aufnahme derselben mit EMV-Abschirmeinrichtungen, insbesondere einer Abschirmfolie, versehen sind. Die Abschirmfolie ist selbstverständlich so angebracht, daß ein Antennenbereich für die Kommunikationseinrichtung unabgeschirmt frei gehalten wird, um die bestimmungsgemäße Abstrahlung so wie den bestimmungsgemäßen Empfang nicht zu beeinträchtigen.Especially in stage operation can prevail strong electromagnetic fields, so that the means to protect the electronics of the communication device for receiving the same with EMC shielding, in particular a shielding film, are provided. The shielding film is of course mounted so that an antenna area for the communication device is kept unshielded free to not interfere with the intended radiation as well as the intended reception.

Die Mittel zur Aufnahme, einer Kommunikationseinrichtung sind zweckmäßigerweise in einem mit Verstärkungen und/oder Polsterungen versehenen Bereich des Schultergurtes angeordnet, so daß beim geschulterten Transport die Kommunikationseinrichtung selbst nicht spürbar ist. Gleichzeitig dienen die Verstärkungen und/oder Polsterungen auch bei abgenommenem Schultergurt als Schutz für die Kommunikationseinrichtung.The means for receiving, a communication device are expediently arranged in a provided with reinforcements and / or padding region of the shoulder belt, so that the shouldered transport, the communication device itself is not noticeable. At the same time, the reinforcements and / or padding serve as protection for the communication device even when the shoulder strap is removed.

Die Schultergurte sind in einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung lösbar am Behältnis befestigt. Dies bietet in vielerlei Hinsicht eine höhere Flexibilität bei der Benutzung. Insbesondere läßt sich eine Kommunikationseinrichtung für Rechtshänder bequemer benutzen, wenn sie im linken Schultergurt untergebracht ist Für Linkshänder sollte die Kommunikationseinrichtung im rechten Schultergurt untergebracht sein. Die lösbare Befestigung gestattet hier eine Umstellung je nach Bedürfnissen des Benutzers und hat auch in anderer Hinsicht zahlreiche Vorteile.The shoulder straps are releasably secured to the container in an advantageous embodiment. This offers in many ways a higher flexibility of use. In particular, a right-handed communication device can be more conveniently used when stored in the left shoulder strap. For left-handers, the communication device should be housed in the right shoulder strap. The releasable attachment here allows a change depending on the needs of the user and also has numerous advantages in other respects.

Die Erfindung wird nachstehend auch hinsichtlich weiterer Merkmale und Vorteile anhand der Beschreibung von Ausführungsbeispielen und unter Bezugnahme auf die beiliegenden Zeichnungen näher erläutert.The invention will be explained below with regard to further features and advantages with reference to the description of exemplary embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

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Fig. 1
ein Behältnis für Gitarren mit zwei Schultergurten, wobei an einem der Schultergurte eine Tasche für ein Mobiltelefon angeordnet ist,
Fig. 2
eine Prinzipskizze für die Ausbildung des Schultergurtes bei der in Fig. 1 gezeigten Ausführungsform,
Fig. 3
eine Schnittansicht entlang der Linie III-III in Fig. 2.
Hereby show:
Fig. 1
a container for guitars with two shoulder straps, with a bag for a mobile telephone being arranged on one of the shoulder straps,
Fig. 2
a schematic diagram for the training of the shoulder strap at the in Fig. 1 shown embodiment,
Fig. 3
a sectional view taken along the line III-III in Fig. 2 ,

In Fig. 1 ist ein Behältnis 14 für Musikinstrumente, hier für eine Gitarre in einer Prinzipskizze dargestellt, wobei das Behältnis 14bei der vorliegenden Ausführungsform eine flexible Hülle 11 sowie Trageeinrichtungen, nämlich zwei Schultergurte 12 umfaßt. Die Schultergurte 12 sind zum geschulterten Transport einer im Behältnis 14 aufgenommenen Gitarre ausgebildet.In Fig. 1 is a container 14 for musical instruments, shown here for a guitar in a schematic diagram, wherein the container 14 in the present embodiment, a flexible sheath 11 and carrying means, namely two shoulder straps 12 comprises. The shoulder straps 12 are formed for the shouldered transport of a recorded in the container 14 guitar.

Einer der Schultergurte 12 umfaßt Mittel 13 zur Aufnahme einer Kommunikationseinrichtung, hier eines Mobiltelefons. Anstelle eines Mobiltelefons können auch andere Kommunikationseinrichtungen, wie Pager, mit einem lokalen Computer oder dem Internet in Verbindung stehende Minicomputer, ein Diktier- oder Tonaufzeichnungsgerät oder ähnliche Geräte am Schultergurt befestigt und mitgeführt werden.One of the shoulder straps 12 comprises means 13 for receiving a communication device, here a mobile phone. Instead of a mobile phone, other communication devices such as pagers, minicomputers connected to a local computer or the Internet, a dictation or sound recording device or similar devices may also be attached and carried on the shoulder strap.

Wie aus Fig. 2 erkennbar, sind die Mittel 13 zur Aufnahme der Kommunikationseinrichtung bei der hier bevorzugten Ausgestaltung als Tasche 15 mit einer im wesentlichen rechteckförmigen Einstecköffnung 17 und einer Deckellasche 16, die oberhalb der Einstecköffnung 17 angeordnet ist, ausgebildet. Die Tasche 15 umfaßt eine Vorderseite 21 sowie zwei Seitenwände 26, 27 und einen Boden 28. Auf der Vorderseite 21 kann eine transparente Folie 22 angeordnet sein, so daß ein Display und/oder das Tastenfeld eines Mobiltelefons ablesbar ist.How out Fig. 2 can be seen, the means 13 for receiving the communication device in the preferred embodiment here as a pocket 15 having a substantially rectangular insertion opening 17 and a cover flap 16 which is disposed above the insertion opening 17 is formed. The pocket 15 comprises a front side 21 and two side walls 26, 27 and a bottom 28. On the front side 21, a transparent film 22 may be arranged so that a display and / or the keypad of a mobile phone is readable.

Um die Einstecköffnung 17 zu verschließen und das Mobiltelefon gegen Herausfallen und/oder Niederschlag zu schützen, ist die bereits erwähnte Deckellasche 16 vorgesehen. Die Deckellasche 16 weist einen verstärkten Rand 29 sowie auf ihre der Einstecköffnung zugewandten Seite ein Klettelement 19 auf, das korrespondierend zu einem Klettelement 20 auf der Vorderseite 21 der Tasche 15 angeordnet ist. Klettelement 19 und 20 bilden einen Klettverschluß 18, der die Einstecköffnung 17 mittels der Deckellasche 16 bedarfsweise verschlossen hält. Im Bereich über der Deckellasche 16 kann auf dem Schultergurt 12 ein Mikrofon 23 angeordnet sein. Das Mikrofon 23 ist in einer Mikrofonhalterung 30 untergebracht und kann an das in der Tasche befindliche Mobiltelefon angeschlossen werden, um dieses im Freisprechmodus zu betreiben.In order to close the insertion opening 17 and to protect the mobile phone against falling out and / or precipitation, the aforementioned cover flap 16 is provided. The cover flap 16 has a reinforced edge 29 and on its side facing the insertion opening a hook and loop element 19, which is arranged corresponding to a hook and loop fastener 20 on the front side 21 of the pocket 15. Velcro 19 and 20 form a hook and loop fastener 18, which keeps the insertion opening 17 closed by means of the cover flap 16, if necessary. In the area above the cover flap 16, a microphone 23 can be arranged on the shoulder strap 12. The microphone 23 is housed in a microphone holder 30 and can be connected to the mobile phone in the bag to operate this in handsfree mode.

In Fig. 3 ist der Schultergurt nach Fig. 2 in der Schnittansicht III-III in Fig. 2 dargestellt. Die Tasche 15 ist bei der bevorzugten Ausführungsform auf einem als Polsterung 25 ausgebildeten Abschnitt des Schultergurtes 12 angeordnet, insbesondere festgenäht. Die Rückwand der Tasche 15 wird durch die Polsterung 25 gebildet. Eine Abschirmfolie 24 kann auf dem von der Tasche 15 überdeckten Bereich der Polsterung 25 sowie innen an der Tasche 15 umlaufend befestigt sein, um so die Elektronik der Kommunikationseinrichtung vor starken elektromagnetischen Feldern zu schützen. Der Bereich nahe der Einstecköffnung 17 bleibt jedoch ausgespart, um Antenneneinrichtungen der Kommunikationseinrichtung von einer Abschirmung freizuhalten.In Fig. 3 is the shoulder strap behind Fig. 2 in the sectional view III-III in Fig. 2 shown. In the preferred embodiment, the pocket 15 is arranged on a section of the shoulder strap 12 formed as a padding 25, in particular sewn on. The rear wall of the pocket 15 is formed by the padding 25. A shielding film 24 may be fixed circumferentially on the region of the padding 25 covered by the pocket 15 and on the inside of the pocket 15 so as to protect the electronics of the communications device against strong electromagnetic fields. However, the area near the insertion opening 17 remains recessed to keep antenna devices of the communication device clear of a shield.

Mit einem Behältnis, insbesondere einem Tragegurt nach der vorliegenden Erfindung wird das Mitführen und insbesondere das Nutzen einer Kommunikationseinrichtung beim Transport eines Musikinstrumentes wesentlich vereinfacht.With a container, in particular a carrying strap according to the present invention, the entrainment and in particular the use of a communication device in the transport of a musical instrument is substantially simplified.

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1111
Hülleshell
1212
Trageeinrichtungen, SchultergurteCarrying facilities, shoulder straps
1313
Mittel zur Aufnahme einer KommunikationseinrichtungMeans for receiving a communication device
1414
Behältnis für Musikinstrumente, Behältnis für GitarrenContainer for musical instruments, container for guitars
1515
Taschebag
1616
Deckellaschecover flap
1717
Einstecköffnunginsertion
1818
KlettverschlußVelcro
19, 2019, 20
KlettelementeVelcro elements
2121
Vorderseitefront
2222
transparente Folietransparent film
2323
Mikrofonmicrophone
2424
Abschirmfolieshielding
2525
Verstärkungen/PolsterungenReinforcements / upholstery
26, 2726, 27
Seitenwändeside walls
2828
Bodenground
2929
Verstärkter RandReinforced border
3030
MikrofonhalterungMikrofonhalterung

Claims (8)

  1. Musical instrument container, in particular for guitars, having a closable case (11) for accommodating the musical instrument and carrying devices (12), namely shoulder straps, whereas means (13) are present which are specially designed for accommodating a communication device, in particular a mobile telephone, and are a non-removable, in particular sewn-on constituent of the shoulder straps (12)
    characterised in that
    the means (13) for accommodating the communication device comprise a screening film (24), in order to protect the electronics of the communication device from strong fields, in particular on music performance stages.
  2. Musical instrument container according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the means (13) for accommodating the communication device are attached to the shoulder straps (12) as a separate unit.
  3. Musical instrument container according to one of claims 1 or 2,
    characterised in that
    the means (13) for accommodating a communication device are designed as a preferably closable pocket (15) having an insertion opening (17).
  4. Musical instrument container according to claim 3,
    characterised in that
    the pocket (15) comprises a cover flap (16), which is attached above the insertion opening (17) and can be attached covering the insertion opening (17), preferably via a Velcro closure (18) comprising two Velcro elements (19, 20).
  5. Musical instrument container according to claim 3 or 4,
    characterised in that
    a transparent film (22) is incorporated on the front side (21) of the pocket (15).
  6. Musical instrument container according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that
    a microphone (23) for connection to the communication device is arranged on the shoulder straps (12) in the chest region, in order to be able to operate in particular a mobile telephone in the hands-free mode.
  7. Musical instrument container according to one of claims 1 to 6,
    characterised in that
    the means (13) for accommodating the communication device are arranged in a region of the shoulder strap (12) provided with reinforcements and/or padding.
  8. Musical instrument container according to one of the preceding claims,
    characterised in that the shoulder straps (12) are attached releasably to the container.
EP99125763A 1999-12-23 1999-12-23 Musical instrument case, especially for guitars Expired - Lifetime EP1111583B2 (en)

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AT99125763T ATE243357T1 (en) 1999-12-23 1999-12-23 MUSIC INSTRUMENT CASE, ESPECIALLY FOR GUITARS
DE59906022T DE59906022D1 (en) 1999-12-23 1999-12-23 Musical instrument case, in particular for guitars
EP99125763A EP1111583B2 (en) 1999-12-23 1999-12-23 Musical instrument case, especially for guitars
DE29923691U DE29923691U1 (en) 1999-12-23 1999-12-23 Container for musical instruments, in particular for guitars
ES99125763T ES2201625T3 (en) 1999-12-23 1999-12-23 CONTAINER FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, ESPECIALLY FOR GUITARS.
DK99125763T DK1111583T3 (en) 1999-12-23 1999-12-23 Box for musical instruments, especially guitars
JP2000164808A JP2001186914A (en) 1999-12-23 2000-06-01 Case for musical instrument
CN00137634A CN1307327A (en) 1999-12-23 2000-10-23 container for musical instruments, especially guitars
US09/713,353 US6812393B1 (en) 1999-12-23 2000-10-24 Case for musical instruments

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