Assemblies, devices, and methods for storing an object

Abstract

Assemblies, devices, and methods for storing or securing an object are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a device for securing an object is described. The device can include a surface for supporting an object. The surface can define a width positioned between a first side and a second side. The device can also include a loop member having a first end coupled to the first side, and a strap having a first end coupled to the second side. In some arrangements, at least a portion of the strap can extend through the loop member to couple the strap to the loop member. Additionally, in some arrangements, the strap can be configured to transition between a first configuration, where the strap is fixed in configuration relative to the loop member, and a second configuration, where the strap is adjustable relative to the loop member.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A storage device, comprising:
 a compartment having an outer surface that defines an internal volume; and   a strap assembly coupled to the compartment and configured to secure an object to the outer surface of the compartment, wherein the strap assembly includes a strap having a first end coupled to the compartment and a second free end, and a loop member coupled to the compartment and configured to receive at least a portion of the strap between the first and second ends, and wherein the strap assembly is configured to transition between a first configuration, where the strap is fixed in position relative to the loop member, and a second configuration, where the strap is adjustable relative to the loop member.   
     
     
         2 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the strap assembly is biased to the first configuration. 
     
     
         3 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the strap defines a transverse axis at the first end, wherein the loop member defines a transverse axis at the first end, and wherein the transverse axis of the strap is at a nonzero angle relative to the transverse axis of the loop member when the strap assembly is in the first configuration. 
     
     
         4 . The storage device of  claim 3 , wherein the transverse axis of the strap is substantially parallel to the transverse axis of the loop member in the second configuration. 
     
     
         5 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the first end of the strap is laterally offset from the first end of the loop member. 
     
     
         6 . The storage device of  claim 1 , wherein the strap is a first strap and the loop member is a first loop member, wherein the strap assembly includes a second strap and a second loop member, and wherein the first and second straps are coupled to a first side of the compartment and the first and second loop members are coupled to a second side of the compartment. 
     
     
         7 . The storage device of  claim 6 , wherein the first and second straps are spaced along the first side of the compartment by a first distance, and wherein the first and second loop members are spaced along the second side of the compartment by a second distance, the first distance being smaller than the second distance. 
     
     
         8 . The storage device of  claim 6 , wherein the second side is arc shaped. 
     
     
         9 . A device for securing an object, comprising:
 a surface configured for supporting the object, the surface including a first side and a second side;   a loop member having a first end coupled to the first side surface, wherein the loop member defines a transverse axis at the first end; and   a strap having a first end coupled to the second side of the surface and a second free end, wherein at least a portion of the strap is configured to extend through the loop member to couple the strap to the loop member, wherein the strap defines a transverse axis at the first end, and wherein the transverse axis of the strap is at a nonzero angle relative to the transverse axis of the loop member.   
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the first side of the surface extends along an arc. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the first end of the loop member extends along a portion of the arc. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 10 , wherein the second side is substantially straight. 
     
     
         13 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the first end of the loop member is laterally offset from the first end of the strap. 
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the loop member is a first loop member and the strap is a first strap, and wherein the device further includes:
 a second loop member having a first end coupled to the first side of the base; and   a second strap having a first end coupled to the second side of the base and a second free end, wherein at least a portion of the second strap is configured to extend through the second loop member to couple the second strap to the second loop member.   
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 14 , wherein the first ends of the first and second loop members are spaced apart by a first distance, wherein the first ends of first and second straps are spaced apart by a second distance, and wherein the first distance is greater than the second distance. 
     
     
         16 . The device of  claim 9 , wherein the surface is concave. 
     
     
         17 . A method for securing an object to a device, the method comprising:
 positioning the object onto an outer surface of the device, wherein the device includes:
 a loop member having a first end coupled to the outer surface; and 
 a strap having a first end coupled to the outer surface and a second free end, wherein at least a portion of the strap extends through the loop member to couple the strap to the loop member, and wherein the loop member and strap are configured to transition between a first configuration, where the strap is fixed in configuration relative to the loop member, and a second configuration, where the strap assembly is adjustable relative to the loop member; and 
 adjusting the strap to secure the object to the outer surface. 
   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein adjusting the strap includes pulling the second end of the strap to tighten the strap around the object. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein adjusting the strap includes aligning the longitudinal axis of the loop member with the longitudinal axis of the strap member. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 17 , wherein adjusting the strap includes aligning the transverse axis of the loop member with the transverse axis of the strap member.