CN203709455U - Luggage case and laptop computer supporting and approaching system in luggage case - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a luggage case (100). The luggage case can include a chamber (110) used for receiving an object, and the chamber is provided with a first wall, a second wall, a bottom wall and an opening opposite to the bottom wall. A laptop computer supporting and approaching system (130) is at least partially positioned in the chamber (10) and can include first, second, third and fourth belts (132, 136, 140, 144) connected together. The first end (133) of the first belt (132) can be connected to the first wall of the chamber (110). Moreover, the first end (137) of the second belt (136) can be connected to the second wall of the chamber (110), and the first end (141) of the third belt (140) can be connected to the second wall of the chamber (110). The second ends of the first belt, the second belt and the third belt can be connected to the fourth belt (144) at cross parts (146). The second belt (136) and the third belt (140) can be structured to hang the object.

Description

Luggage and support and access system for laptop in luggage

Cross References to Related Applications

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/477,551, filed April 20, 2011, and entitled "Laptop Computer Suspension and Access Structure," the entire contents of which are incorporated by reference in the text. the

technical field

The technical field relates generally to luggage, and more particularly to suspension and access systems within luggage. the

Background technique

Travelers often travel with a laptop or other electronic device with them, often along with one or more pieces of luggage. Occasionally, a laptop can be placed in a suitcase to secure it, reinforce a purse, and so on. Luggage can be subjected to harsh conditions in transit, such as being handled by taxi drivers, dropped, stacked in the trunk of a car, and more. However, many electronic devices contain delicate components that require careful handling. Also, if an electronic device such as a laptop is placed in the luggage first, the passenger may need to remove the device later, for example to go through security or to use the device. the

Utility model content

In one embodiment of the luggage case, the chamber may be configured to receive an object, and may have a first wall, a second wall and may define a bottom wall and an opening relative to the bottom wall. A suspension and access system may be at least partially positioned in the chamber and may include first, second, third, and fourth straps connected together. The first end of the first band can be connected to the upper portion of the first wall of the chamber, the first end of the second band can be connected to the second wall of the chamber above the bottom wall, and the first end of the third band can be connected to the upper part of the bottom wall. The upper wall is connected to the second wall of the chamber. The second end of the first strap, the second end of the second strap, and the second end of the third strap may be connected to a fourth strap at an intersection. The second and third straps may be configured to suspend the object, and the first and fourth straps may be configured to allow the object to be retrieved by applying a force to the fourth strap. the

In one method of manufacturing a luggage case, a first end of a first strap may be connected to a first wall of an interior compartment of the luggage case. The first end of the second band can be connected to a second wall of the interior chamber, the second wall being opposite to the first wall. The first end of the third band may also be connected to the second wall of the inner chamber. The second end of the first strap, the second end of the second strap, and the second end of the third strap may be connected to a fourth strap at an intersection. The second and third straps may be configured to suspend an object in the interior chamber in the first configuration and allow retrieval of the object when force is applied to the fourth strap. the

In another embodiment of a support and access system for a laptop computer in a luggage case, the luggage case may have a chamber. The chamber may have an opening and a portion opposite the opening, and a first support structure and a second support structure. The plurality of extensions of the at least one flexible member may be operatively engaged with each other. An end of at least one strap may engage the first support structure, an end of at least one other strap may engage the second support structure, and at least one of the first or second engagement is adjustable. In the first retracted position, the plurality of extensions of the at least one flexible member and the laptop may be positioned in the chamber and may be positioned between the laptop and the portion of the chamber. In the second extended position, the plurality of extensions of the at least one flexible member and the laptop computer may be positioned substantially outside of the chamber. the

In another embodiment of the luggage case, the chamber may be configured to receive an object, may have a first wall and a second wall, and may define a bottom wall and an opening disposed opposite the bottom wall. A suspension and access system may be at least partially positioned in the chamber and may include first, second, and third straps coupled together. A first end of the first strap may be connected to an upper portion of the first wall of the chamber and a first end of the second strap may be connected to the second wall of the chamber above the bottom wall. The second end of the first strap and the second end of the second strap may be connected to a third strap at an intersection. The second strap may be configured to suspend the object, and the first and third straps may be configured to allow retrieval of the object by applying force to the third strap. the

Description of drawings

Figure 1 shows a front perspective view of the luggage case with the laptop suspension and access system. the

Figure 2 shows a rear perspective view of the luggage case shown in Figure 1 . the

Figure 3 shows a side view of the luggage case shown in Figure 1 . the

Figure 4 shows a front view of the luggage case shown in Figure 1 . the

Figure 5 shows a partially cut away perspective view of the luggage case shown in Figure 1 with the straps of the computer suspension and access system located in the luggage case and the laptop suspended in the auxiliary or laptop compartment. the

Figure 6 shows a perspective view, partially cut away, of the luggage case shown in Figure 1 with the straps of the laptop suspension and access system and the laptop raised. the

Figure 7 shows a cross-sectional view of the suspension and access system of the luggage case viewed along line 7-7 of Figure 5 with the laptop suspended in the auxiliary or laptop compartment. the

Figure 8 shows a cross-sectional view of the suspension and access system of the luggage case taken along line 8-8 of Figure 6 with the laptop computer raised. the

Figure 9 shows a partial perspective view of the luggage case shown in Figure 1 with the accessory or laptop compartment partially open. the

FIGS. 10A and 10B show how the laptop computer suspension and access system can be used to remove the laptop computer housing from the accessory or laptop computer compartment of the luggage case shown in FIG. 1 . the

10C shows a partial perspective view of the luggage case shown in FIG. 1 with the laptop housing removed from the accessory or laptop compartment. the

Detailed ways

Described here is a luggage case with a laptop suspension and access system. The luggage case may include a main compartment and one or more auxiliary compartments. The first secondary compartment may be configured to receive and secure a laptop or other electronic device. A laptop or other electronic device may be enclosed within a coat or purse, or may be received separately or secured in luggage. the

The auxiliary or laptop computer compartment may include a suspension and access system, which may include one or more straps attached to the walls of the auxiliary compartment. In one example, a first strap can be attached to an upper portion of the first inner wall, while second and third straps can be attached to a middle portion of the second inner wall. One or more straps may be fixed, or may be adjustably attached at their attachment points. The first strap may be connected to the second and third straps at the intersection, and a fourth strap or tab may also be connected to the intersection between the first, second and third straps. The intersection connecting the straps may be fixed or adjustable. The strap may be configured to receive and/or secure a laptop when in the secondary compartment and to facilitate removal of the laptop from the compartment. When the strap is fastened to the wall, it has a defined length that wraps down to the bottom wall to form a hammock or hanging bracket to receive the laptop. the

A user who desires to place the laptop in the luggage can position the lower portion of the laptop partially in the auxiliary or laptop compartment to slide along the strap and allow the laptop to be received in the chamber. During movement from the top of the chamber towards the bottom of the chamber, the laptop can carry the strap with it down to the bottom or fastening position where the laptop hangs in the auxiliary chamber. The laptop is held at a selectable fixed depth (measured from the top of the auxiliary compartment) defined by the bottom of the straps from which the laptop hangs and approaches the system or alternatively at a selectable fixed height (measured from the top of the auxiliary compartment bottom measurement). the

Said depth or height may be set eg by adjustably positioning the second and third straps on the second inner wall at a predetermined distance from the bottom of the auxiliary chamber and selecting a suitable length of the first strap. A user desiring to remove a laptop thus secured can pull the fourth strap in an upward direction, which can apply an upward force to the other straps, thereby lifting the bottom of the strap assembly and thus the laptop from inside the trunk. computer. The laptop can be placed in the auxiliary compartment, with or without a laptop jacket or laptop bag. Additionally, other electronic devices may be secured in the auxiliary compartment, such as tablet computers, e-book readers, and the like. For ease of description and clarity, luggage is described herein as referring to a laptop, but it should be understood that any electronic device or other object having an aspect ratio similar to a laptop could similarly be used. the

FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of a luggage case 100 with a laptop computer suspension and access system 130 . Referring to FIG. 1 , the luggage case may include a main compartment 104 that defines an enclosed space. The luggage case may include one or more zippers 106 or other opening fasteners 106 that provide access to the enclosed space. In FIG. 1 , a first pair of zippers 106 may be positioned along at least a portion of the perimeter of the main chamber 104 . Each zipper 106 may include a zipper track or tape, one or more zipper slider assemblies. Each zipper slider assembly may include a zipper slider and a zipper pull attached to each zipper slider. The luggage case 100 may also include one or more additional compartments. FIG. 1 shows a secondary or laptop computer compartment 110 and a front pocket 112 configured to receive a laptop computer. The luggage case 100 may include other compartments and/or pockets. the

The luggage case 100 may further include one or more wheels 114 attached to the luggage case. The wheels 114 may be fixed axle wheels (as shown in FIG. 1 ) or rotating wheels. In some examples, one or more feet or other supports (not visible in FIG. 1 ) may be attached to luggage case 100 to facilitate positioning and maintaining luggage case 100 in an upright position on a support surface, similar to that in FIG. The location of the luggage case 100 is shown in 1. the

The luggage case 100 may further include one or more handles. At least one of the handles may be a telescoping handle 116 that is selectively movable between a retracted position and one or more extended positions. In the extended position, the telescoping handle 116 facilitates pulling or pushing the luggage case 100 along the support surface using the wheels 114 . Locating the telescoping handle 116 in the main compartment 104 of the luggage case 100 may provide sufficient support for guiding the luggage case 100 with wheels 114 using the telescoping handle 116 . the

The luggage case 100 may further include one or more fixed handles 118 . In FIG. 1 , two fixed handles 118 are shown as one attached to the upper side of the luggage case 100 and one attached to the right side of the luggage case 100 . The fixed handle 118 can be used to lift or carry the luggage case 100 . Of course, more or less than two fixed handles 118 can be attached to the luggage case 100. Positioning the fixed handles 118 on the main compartment 104 of the luggage case 100 may provide sufficient support for lifting or carrying the luggage case 100 by the one or more fixed handles 118 . the

FIG. 2 shows a rear perspective view of the luggage case 100 shown in FIG. 1 . Figure 3 shows a side view of the luggage case shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4 shows a front view of the luggage case shown in Figure 1 . the

Referring to FIG. 5 , a partially cut away perspective view of the luggage case 100 of FIG. 1 is shown with the laptop suspension and access system 130 located in the auxiliary or laptop compartment 110 having an inner wall 120 and an outer wall 124 . In this configuration, the system can receive a laptop 180 (shown in phantom in FIG. 5, which represents the laptop 180 secured by the suspension and access system 130). Laptop suspension and access system 130 may include several straps 132, 136, 140, and 144, at least some of which may be attached to the walls of the laptop compartment. In one example, the strap can be made of fabric, nylon, webbing, or the like. In other examples, the strap may comprise elastic material and thus may be elastic. In general, the strap may comprise one or more different types of materials suitable for receiving and supporting a laptop. the

Referring to FIG. 5 , the first end 133 of the first strap 132 can be connected to the upper seam of the inner wall 120 (eg, the wall closest to the main compartment 104 ) at the center of the upper portion of the auxiliary or laptop computer compartment 110 . In some examples the upper seam may be reinforced with the duct structure 121 and the first end 133 of the first strap 132 may be connected to or along the duct structure 121 . The first end of the first strap may alternatively be connected to the exterior of the luggage case, or to a wall inside the auxiliary compartment. The first end 137 of the second strap 136 and the first end 141 of the third strap 140 can be connected to the outer wall 124 (e.g., the wall of the auxiliary or laptop compartment furthest from the main compartment, or opposite the inner wall 120 the inner surface of the wall). The ends may be joined at laterally spaced locations, for example so as to define the lateral width of the outer wall of the auxiliary chamber into equal thirds, or at unequal intervals. Referring to FIG. 5, for example, when the first end 133 of the first band 132 defines a vertical axis located midway between the lateral sides of the auxiliary chamber, the first end 137 of the second band 136 may be approximately at the center of the auxiliary chamber. The chamber 110 is connected to the outer wall 124 halfway between the left side and the vertical axis, and the first end 141 of the third band 140 may be connected to the outer wall 124 about halfway between the right side of the auxiliary chamber 110 and the vertical axis. This particular positioning of the strap provides support for a laptop computer received in the cavity that is generally equidistant about the central vertical axis. the

In some examples, the straps may be permanently affixed at their connection to the inner and outer walls 120, 124 of the auxiliary or laptop compartment 110, but in other examples, one or more of the straps 132, 136, 140 Can be adjustably attached to the wall. The length of the straps 132, 136, 140 and the vertical positioning of the straps 132, 136, 140 will be described in more detail below. the

The first, second and third straps 132 , 136 , 140 may be attached to respective inner and outer walls 120 , 124 of the luggage case 100 in one of several different forms. As mentioned above, the first end 133 of the first strap 132 may be connected to the inner wall 120 along the upper seam reinforced with the duct structure 121 . In other examples, the first end 133 of the first strap 132 may be attached to the inside of the inner wall 120 at a location spaced from the seam. Also, in some examples, inner wall 120 may include a liner. In these examples, the first end 133 of the first strap 132 can be attached to the inner wall 120 through the liner (either at the seam or away from the seam), or the first end 133 of the first strap 132 can be attached to the liner. the

In some examples, the first ends 137, 141 of the second and third straps 136, 140 may be attached to the auxiliary or laptop compartment at a location spaced from the side seam of the auxiliary or laptop compartment 110 Inside the outer wall 124 of the chamber 110, and if the outer wall 124 includes a liner, the first ends 137, 141 of the second and third straps 136, 140 may be connected to the liner or may be connected through the liner. In another example, the liner may include an opening or cutout through which the first ends 137, 141 of the second and third straps 136, 140 may be positioned and connected to the outer wall. Also, in some examples, the first ends 137 , 141 of the second and third straps 136 , 140 may be connected through the outer wall 124 , such as by rivets extending into the front pocket chamber 112 . Also, in some examples, the outer wall 124 can include one or more slits or openings through which the first ends 137, 141 of the second and third straps 136, 140 can pass, in which case Next, the second and third straps 136, 140 may be attached to the outside of the outer wall 124, to the outer wall of the front pocket compartment 112, or to each other. In general, the first, second, and third straps 132 , 136 , 140 may be attached to (or attached across) the respective inner and outer walls 120 , 124 of the luggage case 100 in any suitable manner. the

The second end 138 of the second strap 136 and the second end 142 of the third strap 140 may be connected to the second end 134 of the first strap 132 at an intersection 146 . In some examples, the second end 138 of the second strap 136 and the second end 142 of the third strap 140 can at least partially overlap each other to form an equilateral trapezoidal intersection 146 or interface, the second end of the first strap 132 134 may be connected to the intersection 146 or interface. The second end 134 of the first strap 132 may be connected to the intersection 146 on the upper side or the lower side of the intersection 146 . Likewise, fourth strap 144 may be similarly connected to intersection 146 . The trapezoidal intersections 146 may be reinforced by trapezoidal reinforcing members such as polypropylene plates, aluminum sheets, etc., and may be covered on one or both sides with, for example, covers such as PVC vinyl patches, leather patches, etc. The first, second, third and fourth straps 132, 136, 140, 144 and any reinforcement or cover may be attached by any suitable means including, but not limited to, sewing and gluing. the

Referring to FIG. 5 , in some examples, the fourth strap 144 may be a pull tab. For example, the fourth strap 144 may loop around and connect to the intersection 146 at both ends of the strap 144. In other examples, only one end of the fourth strap 144 may be connected to the crossover 146, leaving the other free end of the fourth strap for the user to pull the laptop 180, as will be described in more detail below. the

First strap 132, second strap 136, third strap 140, and fourth strap 144 collectively form suspension and access structure 130 that allows a user to adjustably place laptop 180 (or laptop housing 182) Secures in the luggage case 100 and also allows the user to easily remove the secured laptop from inside the luggage case. the

6 shows a partially cut away perspective view of the luggage case 100 shown in FIG. raised. In this raised position, the system 130 is in a configuration that allows the user to grasp the laptop 180 to remove it from the auxiliary or laptop compartment 110 (see dotted line in FIG. user crawl). the

Referring to Figures 5-8, the vertical positioning and length of the straps 132, 136, 140, 144 will now be described. In some examples, the first strap 132 may be slightly longer than the fourth strap (including when the fourth strap 144 is folded over itself to form a pull tab, and when one end of the fourth strap is a free end), e.g. 2 cm long. This allows the fourth strap 144 to be enclosed in the auxiliary or laptop compartment 110 while securing the laptop 180 in the compartment 110, and may also allow the fourth strap 144 to extend beyond the upper portion of the notebook 180, In order to facilitate the user to engage the fourth strap 144 during removal of the laptop 180 . The fourth strap 144 and the first strap 132 can be long enough to allow the laptop 180 to be lifted upwards sufficiently so that the user can grasp the laptop 180 for removal from the laptop compartment 110 it. the

Still referring to FIGS. 5-8 , the first end 137 of the second strap 136 and the first end 141 of the third strap 140 can be vertically higher than (measured from the bottom of the auxiliary or laptop computer compartment 110 ) on the outer wall 124 ) of the first strap 132 length (eg greater than 2 cm) is attached to the outer wall 124 of the laptop compartment 110 . In other words, the height at which the first ends 137 , 141 of the second and third straps 136 , 140 are connected to the outer wall 124 may be greater than the length of the first strap 132 . This relative length prevents the bottom of the suspension from engaging the bottom of the chamber when the laptop is loaded. the

Likewise, the length of the second and third straps 136 , 140 may be the same as the height of the auxiliary or laptop compartment 110 . The length of the second and third bands 136, 140 is about the same as the height of the auxiliary or laptop computer compartment 110 and the height ratio of the first ends 137, 141 of the second and third bands 136, 140 to the outer wall 124 With the greater length of first strap 132, this configuration may allow second strap 136 and third strap 140 to create a hammock-type stationary placement for laptop 180 when fastened, and laptop 180 Suspended above the bottom of the chamber 110 are second and third straps 136 , 140 . This can provide hanging clearance 150 so the laptop is not in direct contact with the laptop compartment 110 or the bottom of the luggage case 100, which will help protect delicate components in the notebook 180 (or other electronic device) from Damage, which may be caused by dropping or transporting the suitcase. By suspending the strap from the side wall, the weight of a falling bag will be dampened or cushioned by the elasticity of the side wall to which the strap is operatively attached, and this cushioning effect will help protect the laptop. No special cushioning material is required. Typically, if the length of the second and third straps 136, 140 is approximately the same height as the auxiliary or laptop computer compartment 110, the suspension clearance may be approximately the difference between the second and third straps 136, 140 The difference between the height at which the first end 137 , 141 of the third strap 136 , 140 connects to the outer wall 124 of the auxiliary or laptop compartment 110 and the length of the first strap 132 . the

As shown in FIGS. 5-8 , connecting the second and third straps 136 and 140 at a height on the outer wall 124 that is vertically above the length of the first strap 132 helps to ensure that when an upward force is applied to the fourth strap 144 At F, the intersection 146 between the fourth belt 144, the first belt 132, the second belt 136 and the third belt 140 is also pulled upwards, thereby pulling the second and third belts 136, 140 upward until they are completely Extend (as in FIG. 6 ), thereby raising the laptop 180 as it slides along the second and third straps 136 , 140 . the

5-8, in some examples the straps 132, 136, 140, 144 may be fixed where they connect to the laptop compartment 110 and to each other, but in other examples one or more The straps 132, 136, 140, 144 may be adjustable, and such adjustability may allow a user to customize the height of the suspension gap 150 of the laptop suspension and access system 130, for example. Even though none of the straps 132, 136, 140, 144 are adjustable, it is possible to connect the straps 132, 136 by using different length straps 132, 136, 140 and different vertical heights in the auxiliary or laptop compartment 110 , 140 to control the height of the suspension gap 150. For example, if the second and third straps 136, 140 are shorter than the height of the auxiliary or laptop compartment 110, the length of the first strap 132 (and possibly the length of the fourth strap 144) can be increased to allow The laptop suspension and access system wraps around the laptop 180 on the middle of the second and third straps 136 , 140 , which hang over a suitable suspension gap 150 . Likewise, whether the second ends 134, 137, 141 of the first, second and third straps 132, 136, 140 are connected to the upper side or the lower side of the intersection 146 can determine whether the first, second and third straps 132, 132, 140 The appropriate length of 136,140. the

Referring to FIG. 7, there is shown a cross-sectional view of the suspension and access system 130 of the luggage case 100 in which the laptop computer 180 is suspended in the auxiliary or laptop computer compartment 110, which is along line 7-7 of FIG. observed. In the received or hanging position, the straps 136, 140 are engaged with the laptop, and the laptop 180 is supported by the second and third straps 136, 140 for stability. And in this position, the user can access the fourth strap 144 to grasp and pull upward. When the user grasps the fourth strap 144 with fingers and pulls upwards, the second and third straps 136, 140 slide relative to the laptop, thereby forcing the laptop at the same speed as the fourth strap 144 is pulled upwards. Swipe up and out from secondary or laptop compartment 110 . the

8 shows a cross-sectional view of the suspension and access system 130 of the luggage case 100 taken along line 8-8 of FIG. 6 with the laptop 180 raised. In this position, the user can grab the laptop 180 and remove it from the secondary or laptop compartment 110 . the

Laptop 180 may be inserted into laptop compartment 110 with straps 132 , 136 , 140 raised (eg, as in FIG. 8 ) or with straps in a hanging position (eg, as in FIG. 7 ). If the straps 132, 136, 140 are raised when the laptop 180 is inserted, then when the laptop is inserted into the chamber 110 and the second and third straps 136, 140 are pushed down, the straps 136, 140 can slide relative to laptop 180 until laptop 180 hangs in auxiliary or laptop compartment 110 . If the straps 132, 136, 140 are in the hanging position when the laptop 180 is inserted, the laptop 180 can be slid down the second and third straps 136, 140 until it is suspended in the compartment 110 middle. the

Referring to FIG. 9 , the auxiliary or laptop computer compartment 110 is shown partially open, and the laptop computer 180 is enclosed within a laptop computer housing or cover 182 secured in the laptop computer computer compartment 110 middle. Also, the fourth strap 144 is visible, whereby the user can access the laptop housing 182 . In this configuration, the laptop suspension and access system 130 is retracted into the laptop compartment 110 as shown in FIGS. 5 and 7 and as described above. the

10A-10C show how the laptop computer suspension and access system 130 described herein can be used to remove the laptop computer housing 182 from the laptop computer compartment 110 of the luggage case 100 shown in FIG. 1 . FIG. 10A shows the user grasping the fourth strap 144 with fingers. An upward force F is applied to the fourth strap 144, thereby pulling upwardly the intersection 146 between the straps 132, 136, 140, 11 and, with it, pulling the second strap 136 and the third strap 140 and the laptop case Body 182. More particularly, when the fourth strap 144 is pulled upward, the intersection 146 between the first, second, third and fourth straps 132, 136, 140, 144 is forced upward, which forces the second strap 136 and the first ends 137, 141 of the third strap 140 are connected upwardly to the intersection 146, which forces the laptop housing 182 to slide relative to the lowest point of the second and third straps 136, 140, which forces the laptop to Housing 182 partially emerges from laptop compartment 110 , allowing a user to grasp laptop housing 182 and remove it from secondary or laptop compartment 110 . When the fourth strap 144 is pulled upward, the lowest points of the second and third straps rise in the chamber and increase suspension clearance as the strap translates the laptop up and out of the chamber. the

10B shows the straps 132, 136, 140, 144 of the laptop suspension and access system 130 fully extended, allowing the user to grasp the laptop housing 182 and lift it out of the auxiliary or laptop cavity. removed from chamber 110. However, it is also conceivable that a strap that is not fully extended also allows the laptop to be removed from the compartment. the

10C shows the straps 132 , 136 , 140 , 144 of the laptop suspension and access system 130 extended and the laptop housing 182 removed from the laptop compartment 110 . the

Many variations and changes can also be made to the system shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 . For example, as described above, the first strap 132 may be attached to the inside of the outer wall 124 . Instead, the second strap 136 and the third strap 140 may be attached to the inner side of the inner wall 120 . In some examples, the straps 132, 136, 140 may extend through the inner and outer walls 120, 124 and connect to other walls or other support structures, also as described above. Likewise, one or more straps may be attached to the seam at the perimeter of the wall, or one or more straps may be attached to the middle of the wall of chamber 110 away from the top, bottom, or side seams. the

The straps 132, 136, 140, 144 may be made of fabric (such as nylon), string, cable, chain, or a combination of these materials. The strap may comprise a flexible member and may be elastic, partially elastic or inelastic. Also, instead of using a strap, a piece of fabric can be used. For example, a first piece of fabric (which could be nylon) could be used instead of the second and third straps, and/or a second piece of fabric could be used instead of the first strap. Also, a wide strap (wide enough to support or balance a laptop or laptop case) can be used in place of the second and third straps 136,140. Also, the second and/or third straps 136 , 140 may have means to engage the laptop 180 or the laptop housing 182 . The belt may be coated with a material to reduce friction, or a material to increase friction, as desired. This friction control material can be applied to different parts of the belt for different purposes. the

In some examples, the laptop and suspension system 130 may be adjustable. For example, one or more straps 132, 136, 140 forming at least part of the laptop and suspension system may be adjustably connected to one of the inner or outer walls 120, 124 of the auxiliary or laptop compartment 110 ( or even one of the side walls), or adjustably connect to another support structure. The intersection 146 between the straps may be adjustable in some examples. The straps 132, 136, 140, 144 or intersection 146 can be adjusted by Velcro, buttons, tabs and slots, buckles, or any other adjustment mechanism. In other examples, one or more of the straps 132, 136, 140, 144 or the intersection 146 may be non-adjustable and may be fixed. By allowing one or more of straps 132, 136, 140, 144 and/or intersection 146 to be adjustable, suspension and access system 130 can accommodate laptop 180 and other objects of varying sizes. For example, the system may allow a user to hang and access a large laptop computer on one trip while, after making appropriate adjustments, allow the user to hang and access a small e-book reader on another trip. the

Also, the laptop or the auxiliary compartment 110 need not be placed in the front compartment of the luggage case 100 , but could be placed in, for example, a middle or rear compartment of the luggage case 100 . Also, the laptop suspension and access system 130 may be used in a different type of luggage, such as a larger luggage than that shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 or a different type of luggage (eg, Duffle bags, plastic covers for clothing, backpacks, stand-up luggage, luggage that is twice the height of a laptop or laptop case, etc.). Additionally, the suspension and access system 130 may be oriented vertically (as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 ), or it may be oriented sideways forward or top down, or any other orientation. the

Also, as noted above, the suspension and proximity system 130 can be used with objects other than the laptop 180, such as tablet computers, notebook computers, e-book readers, objects with a similar aspect ratio to the laptop, etc. wait. Even non-electronic objects can be placed in the suspension and access system, such as books or other objects that cooperate with the chamber. The term "laptop" is intended to be construed herein to include any suitable other object. the

In some examples, the laptop 180 or other object (especially if it is large) may not be suspended by the aforementioned straps 132, 136, but may be on the lower surface or bottom of the laptop compartment 110 Park on top of the belt. In this case, however, the fourth strap 144 can still be accessed and actuated by a user to facilitate removal of a laptop or other object from the compartment. For example, if the lower surface or bottom of laptop computer compartment 110 includes shock absorbing material, laptop 180 can be safely placed on the shock absorbing material. In these examples, while the system 130 does not have to hang the laptop 180 , it can still be used to access and retrieve the laptop 180 from the auxiliary or laptop compartment 110 . the

In another variation of the laptop suspension and access system, only one strap may be attached to the outer wall of the auxiliary or laptop compartment. The one strap can be attached to the outer wall of the auxiliary or laptop computer compartment at about the midpoint of the lateral dimension of the second wall, and can be positioned approximately at the center of the laptop computer in the laptop computer suspension and access system. or below the center of gravity of other objects. In this example, the side walls of the auxiliary or laptop computer compartment can help guide the object out of the cavity when the user actuates the pull tab or other strap (even if the strap is not positioned precisely under the object's center of gravity). the

Various embodiments and structural and method variations are described herein. Where appropriate, common reference numerals and terms are used for common structural and methodological features. However, at times, for descriptive purposes, unique reference numerals and terminology are used for similar or identical structural or methodological elements. Accordingly, the use of common or different reference numerals or terms for similar or identical structural or method elements is not intended to denote similarities or differences beyond what is described herein. the

To assist the reader in understanding the particular embodiments described, references to "front", "middle", "rear", "rear", "upper", "lower", "top", "bottom" are given by way of example. , "Left", "Center", "Right", "Side", and any other relative position or orientation descriptor. They should not be read as requirements or limitations, especially with respect to the invention's position, orientation or use, unless specifically stated in the claims. Connection references (eg, attached, coupled, connected, joined, etc.) should be construed broadly and may include intermediate elements between a connection of elements as well as relative movement between elements. Thus, connection references do not necessarily indicate that two elements are directly connected and in fixed relationship to each other unless specifically stated in the claims. In some cases, a component is described with reference to an "end" that has a particular property or is connected to another part. Those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the disclosed embodiments are not limited to components that terminate immediately beyond their points of connection to other parts. the

The apparatus and associated methods according to the invention have been described with reference to specific embodiments. Accordingly, the above description is illustrative rather than limiting. Therefore, all such changes, modifications and modifications of the embodiments are intended to come within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. In methods described herein, directly or indirectly, various steps and operations are described in one possible order of operation, but those of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that these steps and operations can be rearranged, replaced, or eliminated without necessarily significant departure from the spirit and scope of the disclosed embodiments. the

Claims (27)

1. A suitcase, comprising: a chamber for receiving an object and having a first wall and a second wall and defining a bottom wall and an opening opposite the bottom wall; a suspension and access system positioned at least partially within the chamber and comprising: The first, second, third and fourth straps, all connected together; The first end of the first band is connected to the upper portion of the first wall of the chamber; The first end of the second band is connected to the second wall of the chamber above the bottom wall; The first end of the third band is connected to the second wall of the chamber above the bottom wall; the second end of the first strap, the second end of the second strap, and the second end of the third strap are connected to a fourth strap at an intersection; and The second and third straps are configured to suspend an object, and the first and fourth straps are configured to allow retrieval of the object by applying a force to the fourth strap. the 2. The luggage case of claim 1, wherein the first wall is proximate to a main compartment of the luggage case and the second wall is opposite the first wall. the 3. The luggage case of claim 1, wherein the strap comprises an elastic material. the 4. The luggage case of claim 1, wherein the fourth strap is a pull tab. the 5. The luggage case of claim 1, wherein a portion of the duct is connected to the upper portion of the first wall of the chamber. the 6. The luggage case of claim 5, wherein the first end of the first strap is connected to the portion of the duct. the 7. The luggage case of any one of claims 1-6, wherein said first strap, second strap and third strap provide a suspension clearance above said bottom wall, said object being configured to Suspended at the suspension gap. the 8. The luggage case of claim 7, wherein the suspension gap is approximately 2 centimeters. the 9. The luggage case of any one of claims 1-6, wherein the length of the first strap is adjustable. the 10. The luggage case of any one of claims 1-6, wherein the connection of the first belt to the first wall is adjustable. the 11. The luggage case of any one of claims 1-6, wherein the second and third straps are adjustable in length. the 12. The luggage case of any one of claims 1-6, wherein the connection of the second strap and the third strap to the second wall is adjustable. the 13. A suitcase comprising: a first end of a first strap attached to a first wall of the interior compartment of the luggage case; a first end of a second band connected to a second wall of the interior chamber opposite the first wall; and the second end of the first strap, the second end of the second strap, and the third strap connected together at an intersection; The second strap is configured to suspend an object in the interior chamber in the first configuration and to allow retrieval of the object upon application of force to the third strap. the 14. The luggage of claim 13, wherein the third strap is a pull tab. the 15. The luggage case of claim 13, wherein a first end of the third strap is connected to the intersection and a second end of the third strap is free. the 16. The luggage case of claim 13, further comprising a zipper attached around at least a portion of a perimeter of the interior chamber. the 17. The luggage case of claim 13, wherein the first end of the first strap is connected to the first wall of the interior chamber along a portion of the duct. the 18. The luggage case of claim 17, wherein the first end of the second strap is connected to the second wall by stitching. the 19. The luggage case of any one of claims 13-18, wherein the intersection is trapezoidal in shape and the second end of the first strap, the second end of the second strap and the The third strap is connected to the trapezoid-shaped intersection by stitching. the 20. The luggage case of any one of claims 13-18, further comprising: a first end of a fourth band connected to the second wall of the interior chamber; at the second end of the fourth strip joined by the intersection; Wherein the second and fourth straps are configured to suspend an object in the interior chamber in the first configuration and to allow retrieval of the object when force is applied to the third strap. the 21. A support and access system for a laptop computer in luggage, comprising: a housing having a chamber having an opening and a portion opposite the opening, and a first support structure and a second support structure; a plurality of extensions of at least one flexible member operatively engaged with each other; an end of at least one of the plurality of extensions engages the first support structure; an end of at least one strap engaged with an upper portion of said second support structure; said at least one of said plurality of extensions is joined together at an intersection with the other end of said at least one strap; The engagement between the one end of the at least one of the plurality of extensions and the first support structure and the connection between the one end of the at least one strap and the upper portion of the second support structure at least one of said joints between is adjustable; wherein, in the first retracted position, at least some of the plurality of extensions of the at least one flexible member and the laptop are positioned in the chamber, and the at least one flexible member the at least some of the plurality of extensions are positioned between the laptop and the portion of the chamber; in a second extended position, the plurality of extensions and the at least one flexible member The laptop is positioned generally outside of the chamber. the 22. The support and access system of claim 21, wherein the plurality of extensions suspend the laptop above the portion. the 23. A support and access system as claimed in claim 21 or 22, wherein said engagement between said one end of said at least one of said plurality of extensions and said first support structure and said at least Said engagement between said one end of a strap and said upper portion of said second support structure is adjustable on said first or second support structure, respectively. the 24. A suitcase comprising: a chamber for receiving an object, the chamber having a first wall and a second wall, and defining a bottom wall and an opening opposite the bottom wall; a suspension and access system positioned at least partially in said chamber, comprising: a first band, a second band and a third band, which are all connected together; A first end of the first band is connected to an upper portion of the first wall of the chamber; The first end of the second band is connected to the second wall of the chamber above the bottom wall; the second end of the first strap and the second end of the second strap are connected to the third strap at an intersection; and The second strap is configured to suspend an object, and the first and third straps are configured to allow retrieval of the object by applying a force to the third strap. the 25. The luggage case of claim 24, wherein the first end of the second strap is connected to the second wall at approximately the midpoint of the transverse dimension of the second wall. the 26. The luggage case of claim 24, wherein the first end of the second strap is connected to the second wall so as to be located approximately below a center of gravity of the object. the 27. The luggage case of any one of claims 24-26, wherein the first and second side walls of the chamber are configured to guide objects out when the user actuates the third strap outside the chamber. the