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EP0005879A1
EP0005879A1 EP79200247A EP79200247A EP0005879A1 EP 0005879 A1 EP0005879 A1 EP 0005879A1 EP 79200247 A EP79200247 A EP 79200247A EP 79200247 A EP79200247 A EP 79200247A EP 0005879 A1 EP0005879 A1 EP 0005879A1
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  • the invention relates to hand luggage and in particular a suitcase comprising two shells assembled on one side by a hinge, on the other by means of gripping and lockable closure.
  • the object of the invention to provide a suitcase with incorporated rolling means, immediately available, whose weight and size are as small as possible and which allow the suitcase to roll either almost flat or on edge.
  • the suitcase according to the invention is characterized in that one of its edges perpendicular to the hinge is provided with rolling means allowing movement in two different positions, one almost flat so that the faces side are strongly inclined with respect to the rolling plane, the other so that the case remains almost on edge.
  • the rolling means being incorporated into the suitcase can operate instantly without preparation or adjustment, whether in the corridor of a wagon or on the platform of a station, on a carpet or on any surface. Their intrinsic weight is negligible.
  • FIG. 1 represents an exemplary embodiment in which the suitcase is constituted by two shells 1,2 assembled on a frame 3, said frame not being essential when the shells are rigid.
  • the assembly of the shells is ensured, in the absence of a frame, by a hinge on one side, gripping means on the opposite side.
  • Figure 2 shows that the rollers 11,12 are embedded in cells 13 containing a support 14 of the axis 15 of the wheel, said support 14 can be separated from the cell 13 so as to make the rolling means removable. dish.
  • the axes 15 of the rollers 11,12 are aligned parallel to the edge 16 of the shell 1, constituted by a cutaway 17 in the case described, which facilitates rolling flat, that is to say the lateral faces 18 , 28 being strongly inclined relative to the running plane (fig.la).
  • the rollers 21, 22 are also embedded in cells 23 each containing a support 24 of their axis 25.
  • the supports 24 can be separated from their cell 23 so as to make the rolling means on edge removable.
  • the axes 25 are mutually parallel and perpendicular to the edge 26 of the shell 2 form a cutaway 27 in the case described.
  • the level of the axes 25 with respect to the outer surface of the edge 20 is calculated so that the outcrop of the rollers 21,22 is sufficient to allow the suitcase to move along the edge, in a wagon corridor for example (fig.lb ).
  • the gripping means are constituted by a handle, normally located on the edge opposite to that of the hinge, in a housing which contains it fully in its folded position and allows it to cover the locking device with a lock closing the case.
  • an additional handle 5 is placed on the parallel edge and opposite to that 10 , 20 which carries the casters 11,12,21,22.
  • This handle 5 is located in a housing 50 where it retracts entirely when it is in the rest position.
  • the bottom 51 of this housing constitutes a support wall when the handle 5 is in the use position because it abuts against this wall and thus allows the suitcase to be held on its rollers either flat or on edge.
  • the handle 5 pivots around two axes 52 housed in the side walls of the housing 50, the pivot point being located near the pivoting end of the branches 53, 54.
  • Each of these ends has a boss 530,540 which is received in at least one corresponding recess of the side walls rales of the housing 50, so that the handle is completely folded down in the said housing or in the position of use, the elasticity of the branches 53, 54 preventing it from pivoting on its own around its axes 52.
  • FIG. 3 represents an alternative embodiment in which the flat rolling means consist of rollers 11 ', 12' having a common axis of rotation parallel to the edge 16 'of the cutaway 17'.
  • the edge rolling means consist of a single roller 21 'placed in a corner of the frame 3'.
  • two stabilization studs 4 ′ are put in place opposite the rollers 11 ′, 12 ′, on the other side of the frame 3 ′.
  • This handle forming a jumper on two long sides of the frame can be taken with two hands, because it has the same width as the suitcase, its branches 51 ', 52' being held by slides fixed to the frame.
  • the closing device is controlled by a pivoting corner 7 ', to open or close the suitcase, around a pivot placed in the middle of a corner hypenuse right formed by said corner.
  • a closing indicator 8 ' makes it possible to know whether the locking of the lock is effective.
  • the edge rolling means consist of two rollers placed at each of the corners of a corner of the bag, on either side of the frame.
  • the suitcase does not have cut sides, unless a support for the axis of the rollers is placed outside the angles which support them.
  • FIG. 4 shows how the rolling means are removable.
  • the support 14 of the axes 15 is a box comprising a peripheral rim and tongues 140 projecting from the bottom of the box and comprising at their free and flexible end a beveled boss 141.
  • the support 14 is placed in a cell 13, 23 of the bag, the bottom of said cell having two rectangular openings 130 having dimensions substantially equal to those of the boss 141.
  • the bevelled shape of said boss and its shoulder 142 allow the fixing of the support 14 inside the cell 13.

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Suitcase comprising two shells (1,2) assembled on one side by a hinge and on the other side by gripping (5,5') (6,6') and lockable closure means. One of the edges (10) perpendicular to the hinge is provided with rolling means (11,12) allowing to move it into two different positions, one of them being almost flat so that the side faces are strongly tilted relative to the rolling plane, the other position being such that the suitcase may almost rest edgewise. Rollers (11,12,21,22) are sunk into alveolus (12,13) containing a support (14) for the axis (15) of said roller. These supports (14) may be separated from the alveolus (13) by pushing on the small tongues (140). The suitcase comprises two handles (5,6) of which at least one allows to hold it on the rollers thereof. The handle (5,6) pivots about two axes (52) set into the side walls of the housing (50); each of the ends of the branches (53,54) comprises a boss (530,540 ) which fits into a corresponding recess of the housing (50). The folded handle is fully contained in the housing therefore, and in the turned up position it abuts against the wall (51).

Description

L'invention concerne les bagages à main et particulièrement une valise comportant deux coques assemblées d'un côté par une charnière, de l'autre par des moyens de préhension et de fermeture verrouillable.The invention relates to hand luggage and in particular a suitcase comprising two shells assembled on one side by a hinge, on the other by means of gripping and lockable closure.

Dans ce domaine on connaît de nombreux modèles de valises réalisées en matière plastique thermo-formable ou injectable. Le facteur limitant les dimensions de ces valises est le poids tant du contenant que du contenu, à la fois pour obéir à des contraintes imposées par le transporteur, aérien par exemple, et à celles qui résultent de la capacité de l'usager à déplacer aisément sa valise entre les points de départ et d'arrivée des transports publics ou privés.In this area, there are many models of suitcases made of thermoformable or injectable plastic. The factor limiting the dimensions of these suitcases is the weight of both the container and the content, both to obey the constraints imposed by the carrier, air for example, and those resulting from the ability of the user to move easily his suitcase between the points of departure and arrival of public or private transport.

Dès qu'une valise est un peu importante, pour que sa capacité corresponde aux nombreux impedimenta que l'on veut y loger, se pose le problème de son déplacement jusqu'au moyen de transport utilisé, particulièrement dans les gares ou aérogares.As soon as a suitcase is a little large, so that its capacity corresponds to the many impedimenta that we want to accommodate, there is the problem of its movement to the means of transport used, particularly in stations or terminals.

Dans les pays où l'on tient compte du confort des voyageurs, des chariots sont mis à la disposition du public. Il existe également des dispositifs à roulettes, amovibles ou adhérents, mais outre leur encombrement et leur poids, la commodité de leur emploi n'est pas toujours évidente.In countries where passenger comfort is taken into account, carts are made available to the public. There are also devices with casters, removable or adherent, but in addition to their size and weight, the convenience of their use is not always obvious.

Le but de l'invention consiste à réaliser une valise comportant des moyens de roulement incorporés, immédiatement disponibles, dont le poids et l'encombrement soient aussi réduits que possible et qui permettent de faire rouler la valise soit presque à plat soit sur chant.The object of the invention to provide a suitcase with incorporated rolling means, immediately available, whose weight and size are as small as possible and which allow the suitcase to roll either almost flat or on edge.

A cette fin, la valise selon l'invention est caractérisée par le fait qu'un de ses chants perpendiculaires à la charnière est pourvu de moyens de roulement permettant un déplacement dans deux positions différentes, l'une presque à plat de manière que les faces latérales soient fortement inclinées par rapport au plan de roulement, l'autre de façon que la valise reste presque sur chant.To this end, the suitcase according to the invention is characterized in that one of its edges perpendicular to the hinge is provided with rolling means allowing movement in two different positions, one almost flat so that the faces side are strongly inclined with respect to the rolling plane, the other so that the case remains almost on edge.

Les principaux avantages d'une telle valise résident dans le fait qu'il est possible de la faire rouler sur un sol uniforme dans deux positions presque perpendiculaires l'une par rapport à l'autre, de l'immobiliser verticalement sur le chant porteur - les directions de roulement se neutralisant - le dispositif de roulement constituant un isolant sur un revêtement mouillé par la pluie.The main advantages of such a suitcase lie in the fact that it is possible to roll it on a uniform floor in two positions almost perpendicular to each other, to immobilize it vertically on the carrier edge - the driving directions are neutralized - the rolling device constituting an insulator on a surface wet by rain.

Les moyens de roulement étant incorporés à la valise peuvent fonctionner instantanément sans préparation ni ajustage, aussi bien dans le couloir d'un wagon que sur le quai d'une gare, sur un tapis ou sur un revêtement quelconque. Leur poids intrinsèque est négligeable.The rolling means being incorporated into the suitcase can operate instantly without preparation or adjustment, whether in the corridor of a wagon or on the platform of a station, on a carpet or on any surface. Their intrinsic weight is negligible.

D'autres avantages ressortiront de la description de formes de réalisation, préférentielles mais non limitatives, et du dessin dans lequel

  • la figure 1 est une vue de trois quart,
  • les figures la,lb,lc sont des détails de la figure 1,
  • la figure 2 représente une coupe des moyens de roulement,
  • la figure 3 est une variante d'exécution,
  • les figures 4 et 5 représentent des détails des moyens de roulement.
Other advantages will emerge from the description of embodiments, preferred but not limiting, and from the drawing in which
  • FIG. 1 is a three-quarter view,
  • FIGS. 1a, 1b, 1c are details of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 2 represents a section of the rolling means,
  • FIG. 3 is an alternative embodiment,
  • Figures 4 and 5 show details of the rolling means.

La figure 1 représente un exemple de réalisation dans lequel la valise est constituée par deux coques 1,2 assemblées sur un cadre 3, ledit cadre n'étant pas indispensable lorsque les coques sont rigides. L'assemblage des coques est assuré, en l'absence de cadre, par une charnière d'un côté, des moyens de préhension du côté opposé.FIG. 1 represents an exemplary embodiment in which the suitcase is constituted by two shells 1,2 assembled on a frame 3, said frame not being essential when the shells are rigid. The assembly of the shells is ensured, in the absence of a frame, by a hinge on one side, gripping means on the opposite side.

Sur un des chants 10 de la coque 1, perpendiculaire à la charnière, sont placés des moyens de roulement à plat constitués par deux roulettes 11,12, partiellement encastrées dans la coque 1.On one of the edges 10 of the shell 1, perpendicular to the hinge, are placed flat rolling means constituted by two rollers 11,12, partially embedded in the shell 1.

Sur un des chants 20 de la coque 2, perpendiculaire à la charnière, sont placés des moyens de roulement sur chant constitués par deux roulettes 21,22, partiellement encastrées dans la coque 2.On one of the edges 20 of the shell 2, perpendicular to the hinge, are placed rolling means on edge formed by two rollers 21,22, partially embedded in the shell 2.

La figure 2 montre que les roulettes 11,12 sont encastrées dans des alvéoles 13 contenant un support 14 de l'axe 15 de la roulette, ledit support 14 pouvant être séparé de l'alvéole 13 de façon à rendre amovibles les moyens de roulement à plat. Les axes 15 des roulettes 11,12 sont alignés parallèlement à l'arête 16 de la coque 1, constituée par un pan coupé 17 dans le cas décrit, qui facilite le roulement à plat, c'est-à-dire les faces latérales 18,28 étant fortement inclinées par rapport au plan de roulement (fig.la).Figure 2 shows that the rollers 11,12 are embedded in cells 13 containing a support 14 of the axis 15 of the wheel, said support 14 can be separated from the cell 13 so as to make the rolling means removable. dish. The axes 15 of the rollers 11,12 are aligned parallel to the edge 16 of the shell 1, constituted by a cutaway 17 in the case described, which facilitates rolling flat, that is to say the lateral faces 18 , 28 being strongly inclined relative to the running plane (fig.la).

Les roulettes 21,22 sont également encastrées dans des alvéoles 23 contenant chacune un support 24 de leur axe 25. Les supports 24 peuvent être séparés de leur alvéole 23 de façon à rendre amovibles les moyens de roulement sur chant. Les axes 25 sont parallèles entre eux et perpendiculaires à l'arête 26 de la coque 2 forment un pan coupé 27 dans le cas décrit.The rollers 21, 22 are also embedded in cells 23 each containing a support 24 of their axis 25. The supports 24 can be separated from their cell 23 so as to make the rolling means on edge removable. The axes 25 are mutually parallel and perpendicular to the edge 26 of the shell 2 form a cutaway 27 in the case described.

Le niveau des axes 25 par rapport à la surface extérieure du chant 20 est calculé de façon que l'affleurement des roulettes 21,22 soit suffisant pour permettre le déplacement sur chant de la valise, dans un couloir de wagon par exemple (fig.lb).The level of the axes 25 with respect to the outer surface of the edge 20 is calculated so that the outcrop of the rollers 21,22 is sufficient to allow the suitcase to move along the edge, in a wagon corridor for example (fig.lb ).

Les moyens de préhension sont constitués par une poignée, normalement située sur le chant opposé à celui de la charnière, dans un logement qui la contient entièrement dans sa position de repli et lui permet de recouvrir le dispositif de verrouillage d'une serrure fermant la valise.The gripping means are constituted by a handle, normally located on the edge opposite to that of the hinge, in a housing which contains it fully in its folded position and allows it to cover the locking device with a lock closing the case.

Afin de faciliter la conduite de la valise sur ses roulettes, tant dans la position à plat (fig.la) que dans la position sur chant (fig.lb), une poignée 5 supplémentaire est placée sur le chant parallèle et opposé à celui 10,20 qui porte les roulettes 11,12,21,22.In order to facilitate driving the suitcase on its wheels, both in the flat position (fig.la) and in the edge position (fig.lb), an additional handle 5 is placed on the parallel edge and opposite to that 10 , 20 which carries the casters 11,12,21,22.

Cette poignée 5 est située dans un logement 50 où elle s'escamote entièrement lorsqu'elle est en position de repos. Le fond 51 de ce logement constitue une paroi d'appui lorsque la poignée 5 est en position d'utilisation car elle bute contre cette paroi et permet ainsi de tenir la valise sur ses roulettes soit à plat soit sur chant.This handle 5 is located in a housing 50 where it retracts entirely when it is in the rest position. The bottom 51 of this housing constitutes a support wall when the handle 5 is in the use position because it abuts against this wall and thus allows the suitcase to be held on its rollers either flat or on edge.

Toutes les poignées de la valise sont munies d'un dispositif (fig.lc) qui les maintient dans leur logement lorsqu'elles sont rabattues de façon à leur éviter les avaries qui pourraient résulter d'un déploiement intempestif dû aux vibrations d'une soute à bagage par exemple.All the handles of the suitcase are provided with a device (fig.lc) which keeps them in their housing when they are folded down so as to avoid them the damages which could result from an untimely deployment due to the vibrations of a hold. luggage for example.

La poignée 5 pivote autour de deux axes 52 logés dans les parois latérales du logement 50, le point de pivotement étant situé à proximité de l'extrémité pivotante des branches 53,54. Chacune de ces extrémités comporte un bossage 530,540 qui vient se loger dans au moins un évidement correspondant des parois latérales du logement 50, de façon que la poignée soit totalement rabattue dans ledit logement ou en position d'utilisation, l'élasticité des branches 53,54 l'empêchant de pivoter toute seule autour de ses axes 52.The handle 5 pivots around two axes 52 housed in the side walls of the housing 50, the pivot point being located near the pivoting end of the branches 53, 54. Each of these ends has a boss 530,540 which is received in at least one corresponding recess of the side walls rales of the housing 50, so that the handle is completely folded down in the said housing or in the position of use, the elasticity of the branches 53, 54 preventing it from pivoting on its own around its axes 52.

La figure 3 représente une variante d'exécution dans laquelle les moyens de roulement à plat sont constitués par des rouleaux 11',12' ayant un axe de rotation commun parallèle à l'arête 16' du pan coupé 17'.FIG. 3 represents an alternative embodiment in which the flat rolling means consist of rollers 11 ', 12' having a common axis of rotation parallel to the edge 16 'of the cutaway 17'.

Les moyens de roulement sur chant sont constitués par un rouleau unique 21' placé dans un angle du cadre 3'.The edge rolling means consist of a single roller 21 'placed in a corner of the frame 3'.

Afin de permettre le maintien en équilibre sur chant de ladite valise, deux plots de stabilisation 4' sont mis en place en face des rouleaux 11',12', de l'autre côté du cadre 3'.In order to allow said suitcase to be kept in balance on edge, two stabilization studs 4 ′ are put in place opposite the rollers 11 ′, 12 ′, on the other side of the frame 3 ′.

Pour maintenir l'équilibre de la valise en cas de roulage sur chant, une poignée rétractable 5' coulisse sur le cadre pour être saisie sur le chant opposé à celui portant le rouleau 21'. Cette poignée formant cavalier sur deux côtés longs du cadre, peut être prise à deux mains, car elle a la même largeur que la valise, ses branches 51',52' étant maintenues par des glissières fixées sur le cadre.To maintain the balance of the bag in the event of rolling on edge, a retractable handle 5 'slides on the frame to be grasped on the edge opposite to that carrying the roller 21'. This handle forming a jumper on two long sides of the frame, can be taken with two hands, because it has the same width as the suitcase, its branches 51 ', 52' being held by slides fixed to the frame.

Une poignée rabattable 6' cache une serrure de verrouillage, sans faire saillie lorsque la valise est manipulée par la poignée rétractable 5'.A folding handle 6 'hides a locking lock, without protruding when the case is manipulated by the retractable handle 5'.

Le dispositif de fermeture est commandé par un coin 7' pivotant, pour ouvrir ou fermer la valise, autour d'un pivot placé au milieu d'une hypothénuse de l'angle droit formé par ledit coin. Un témoin de fermeture 8' permet de savoir si l'encliquetage de la serrure est effectif.The closing device is controlled by a pivoting corner 7 ', to open or close the suitcase, around a pivot placed in the middle of a corner hypenuse right formed by said corner. A closing indicator 8 'makes it possible to know whether the locking of the lock is effective.

Dans une autre variante, les moyens de roulement sur chant sont constitués par deux roulettes placées à chacun des angles d'un coin de la valise, de part et d'autre du cadre. Dans cette forme de réalisation la valise ne comporte pas de pans coupés, sauf si un support de l'axe des roulettes est placé à l'extérieur des angles qui les supportent.In another variant, the edge rolling means consist of two rollers placed at each of the corners of a corner of the bag, on either side of the frame. In this embodiment, the suitcase does not have cut sides, unless a support for the axis of the rollers is placed outside the angles which support them.

La figure 4 permet de voir comment les moyens de roulement sont amovibles. Le support 14 des axes 15 est une boîte comportant un rebord périphérique et des languettes 140 dépassant le fond de la boîte et comportant à leur extrémité libre et souple un bossage 141 biseauté.Figure 4 shows how the rolling means are removable. The support 14 of the axes 15 is a box comprising a peripheral rim and tongues 140 projecting from the bottom of the box and comprising at their free and flexible end a beveled boss 141.

Le support 14 est mis en place dans une alvéole 13,23 de la valise, le fond de ladite alvéole comportant deux ouvertures rectangulaires 130 ayant des dimensions sensiblement égales à celles du bossage 141. La forme biseautée dudit bossage et son épaulement 142 permettent la fixation du support 14 à l'intérieur de l'alvéole 13.The support 14 is placed in a cell 13, 23 of the bag, the bottom of said cell having two rectangular openings 130 having dimensions substantially equal to those of the boss 141. The bevelled shape of said boss and its shoulder 142 allow the fixing of the support 14 inside the cell 13.

Pour enlever ledit support de son alvéole il faut ouvrir la valise et presser sur les bossages 141 de façon à les rapprocher l'un de l'autre jusqu'à ce qu'ils repassent à travers les ouvertures 130,To remove said support from its cell, it is necessary to open the suitcase and press on the bosses 141 so as to bring them closer to one another until they pass again through the openings 130,

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1. Valise comportant deux coques assemblées d'un côté par une charnière et, du côté opposé, par des moyens de préhension et de fermeture verrouillable, caractérisée par le fait qu'un de ses chants perpendiculaires à la charnière est pourvu de moyens de roulement permettant de la déplacer dans deux positions différentes, l'une presque à plat de manière que les faces latérales soient fortement inclinées par rapport au plan de roulement, l'autre de façon que la valise reste presque sur chant.1. Suitcase comprising two shells assembled on one side by a hinge and, on the opposite side, by gripping and locking means, characterized in that one of its edges perpendicular to the hinge is provided with rolling means allowing it to be moved into two different positions, one almost flat so that the side faces are strongly inclined with respect to the rolling plane, the other so that the bag remains almost on edge. 2. Valise selon la revendication 1, caractérisée par le fait que les moyens de roulement à plat sont constitués par au moins un rouleau partiellement encastré dans le chant d'une des coques dont l'axe de roulement est parallèle à une arête dudit chant et situé à proximité de celle-ci.2. Suitcase according to claim 1, characterized in that the flat rolling means consist of at least one roller partially embedded in the edge of one of the shells whose rolling axis is parallel to an edge of said edge and located near it. 3. Valise selon la revendication 1, caractérisée par le fait que les moyens de roulement à plat sont constitués par au moins deux roulettes, partiellement encastrées dans le chant d'une des coques, dont les axes de roulement sont alignés parallèlement à une arête dudit chant et à proximité de celle-ci.3. Suitcase according to claim 1, characterized in that the flat rolling means consist of at least two rollers, partially embedded in the edge of one of the shells, the rolling axes of which are aligned parallel to an edge of said song and close to it. 4. Valise selon la revendication 1. caractérisée par le fait que les moyens de roulement sur chant sont constitués par au moins un rouleau (21') partiellement encastré dans un angle de la valise et dont l'axe de roulement est perpendiculaire aux faces latérales de la valise.4. Suitcase according to claim 1. characterized in that the edge rolling means consist of at least one roller (21 ') partially embedded in an angle of the suitcase and whose rolling axis is perpendicular to the lateral faces of the suitcase. 5. Valise selon la revendication 4, caractérisée par le fait qu'une poignée rétractable (5') est disposée sur le côté opposé à celui qui porte le rouleau (21') et comporte deux branches parallèles coulissant chacune dans une glissière fixée l'une sur le côté serrure, l'autre sur le côté charnière.5. Suitcase according to claim 4, characterized in that a retractable handle (5 ') is arranged on the side opposite to that which carries the roller (21') and has two parallel branches each sliding in a slide fixed the one on the lock side, the other on the hinge side. 6. Valise selon la revendication 1, caractérisée par le fait qu'elle comporte deux poignées rabattables pour le transport disposées l'une sur la serrure du cadre, l'autre (5) sur le côté de la valise opposé à celui portant les moyens de roulement, afin de faciliter l'utilisation de ceux-ci tant presque à plat que presque sur chant.6. Suitcase according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises two folding handles for transport arranged one on the frame lock, the other (5) on the side of the suitcase opposite to that carrying the means rolling, in order to facilitate the use of these both almost flat and almost on edge. 7. Valise selon la revendication 6, caractérisée par le fait que chaque poignée de la valise est encastrée dans un logement (50) de la coque qui la contient toute entière lorsqu'elle est rabattue et pivote autour de deux axes (52) qui la supportent pour prendre appui contre la paroi arrière (51) dudit logement de façon à limiter son pivotement lorsqu'elle est mise en position d'utilisation.7. Suitcase according to claim 6, characterized in that each handle of the suitcase is embedded in a housing (50) of the shell which contains it entirely when it is folded down and pivots around two axes (52) which support to bear against the rear wall (51) of said housing so as to limit its pivoting when it is put in the position of use. 8. Valise selon la revendication 7, caractérisée par le fait que les branches (53,54) de la poignée comportent un bossage (530,540) à proximité de leur point de pivotement.8. Suitcase according to claim 7, characterized in that the branches (53,54) of the handle have a boss (530,540) near their pivot point. 9. Valise selon la revendication 8, caractérisée par le fait que les parois latérales du logement (50) comportent au moins un évidement dont les dimensions correspondent à celles des bossages de façon à maintenir la poignée en position rabattue.9. Suitcase according to claim 8, characterized in that the side walls of the housing (50) comprise at least one recess whose dimensions correspond to those of the bosses so as to maintain the handle in the folded position. 10. Valise selon la revendication 1, caractérisée par le fait que les moyens de roulement sont amovibles et constitués par un support de roulette muni de languettes flexibles et par le fait que des alvéoles dont les dimensions intérieures correspondent audit support sont ménagées dans au moins une coque et comportent dans leur fond des ouvertures aptes à recevoir les languettes et à fixer le support.10. Suitcase according to claim 1, characterized in that the rolling means are removable and constituted by a caster support provided with flexible tongues and by the fact that cells whose internal dimensions correspond to said support are provided in at least one shell and have in their bottom openings adapted to receive the tongues and to fix the support.
EP79200247A 1978-05-26 1979-05-21 Suitcase with rollers Expired EP0005879B1 (en)

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