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EP0103525A1
EP0103525A1 EP83401781A EP83401781A EP0103525A1 EP 0103525 A1 EP0103525 A1 EP 0103525A1 EP 83401781 A EP83401781 A EP 83401781A EP 83401781 A EP83401781 A EP 83401781A EP 0103525 A1 EP0103525 A1 EP 0103525A1
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  • the present invention relates to an improved suitcase resistant to shocks and to various deformation constraints.
  • the most well-known suitcases intended to resist shocks and various deformation constraints generally consist of monolithic parts, one forming the bottom or bowl of the suitcase and the other forming a cover. Each of these parts is made of a material such as metal or specially resistant plastic and it is shaped by any suitable method such as by stamping, casting, molding and the like. Their assembly is then done by means of hinges subsequently attached or else inserted at the time of the forming operation. Other accessories such as locks, handles, etc. are also provided and assembled at an appropriate manufacturing stage.
  • these suitcases are not very aesthetic and their very design does not always allow any dressing, such as fabric, skin, leather, etc.
  • any dressing such as fabric, skin, leather, etc.
  • the means used to do this would not be immune to rapid deterioration because these means could only be added and therefore likely to be either easily deformed or accidentally torn off or damaged by impact, compression or rubbing in during multiple_handling or handling to which these bags are subjected during travel especially when they are taken care of for their transport in wagons, chests, containers, bunkers, holds, etc.
  • suitcases of resistant structure with an aesthetic appearance and comprising a dressing corresponding to the tastes of the user both the structure and the means used to reinforce it so as to increase its impact resistance such as, for example, added metal corner protectors or glues, rivets, etc. to adhere or to fix the cover are not immune to deterioration, deterioration, tearing etc ...
  • the present invention aims to provide an improved suitcase which is, by its structure, on the one hand resistant to shocks and to various deformation stresses, on the other hand capable of being made aesthetic by any desired covering without using fixing or mounting accessories which can be damaged and finally, the main components of which are removable and interchangeable.
  • the suitcase according to the invention comprising its two parts bowl and lid assembled by hinge is essentially characterized in that each of these two parts is formed by a removable belt with four panels and a bottom joined at the four corners by four connecting and structural parts each comprising elements or means of assembly and / or interlocking for the edges of two adjacent panels and for the corresponding angle of the bottom to be joined so as to form a right-angled trihedron, serving as a means of mounting and fixing support, on the one hand, a protective corner and on the other hand, reinforcement and anti-shock angles in the longitudinal, vertical and transverse direction, each angle enclosing the edge of a material covering the case against the corresponding panel.
  • FIG. 1 illustrating a suitcase according to the invention highlights the fact that its edges are reinforced by protective and reinforcement parts respectively designated by the references L, V, T, C and W and which are designed, produced and mounted in such a way (as will be seen below) that the case resists deformation and shock stresses. Furthermore, being entirely removable, the elements which could be damaged, can be easily replaced. In addition, the design of its assembly makes it possible to dress the six panels of this suitcase at will. The three panels visible in the drawing are designated by the references 1, 2 and 3.
  • the assembly obtained is coherent and it can be directly used provided that two assemblies are joined together, via at least one hinge, thus constituting a chest or suitcase.
  • the material constituting the panels can be chosen from known resistant materials such as metallic materials, wood, agglomerates, hard plastics, etc.
  • the suitcase or the trunk thus produced will only have the resistance resulting from the very nature of the constituent material chosen.
  • the corner edges and the corners are exposed to impacts, shocks and various deformation stresses and consequently to risks of deterioration if the corner edges are neither reinforced nor protected.
  • the present invention aims precisely at such reinforcement and at such protection.
  • angles as designated by the references L, V, T and W.
  • the angle such as T (see Figure 1) is mounted directly on the corresponding structural corner 6 which contributes to strengthening the role of structural element and support main corner while protecting it from impact.
  • mounting can be done by providing on the angle iron and the corner 6 complementary systems of the type, for example, groove-slide, the final fixing being done, for example, by screwing (illustrated in dashed lines and designated by reference 7 in FIG. 4).
  • the other angles such as L and V, these can also be mounted directly on the corresponding edges or also by means of groove-slide systems provided on the edges.
  • the bundle of the three angles T, L and V is brought together at the top of the trihedron which it forms to be, in turn at this top, made integral with the element of corresponding structure 6 by means of a part also forming a corner. It is the part designated by the reference C in Figures 1 and 3 which is itself made integral with the part 6 by means, for example, of a screw 8. Furthermore an angle W is also provided to reinforce the edge opposite the bottom 2 of the assembly, this angle can be mounted in an appropriate manner known per se. It is, in turn, advantageously made integral with the structural parts 6 to contribute to the mechanical strength of the entire structure.
  • the angles which are discussed above have such a profile and cooperate with a profile of the corresponding element which they provide the protection they serve to "fold" the sheet 9 of the element covering which may be fabric, leather, skin and the like.
  • Such an operation is carried out by means of the two corresponding (sliding) profiles 10-11 as illustrated by way of example in FIG. 4.
  • Those skilled in the art will appreciate for themselves the advantage of such a mounting.
  • the suitcase according to the invention has by its structure, resistance to shocks and deformations. It is easily removable for possible repairs; it can be dressed at will by virtue of this possibility of disassembly and the simplicity of the method of holding in place the chosen covering material.

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Abstract

In the suitcase according to this invention each of its two parts (container or cover) is formed from a dismountable belt with four panels and from a bottom connected at the four corners through four structural connection parts, each of the latter comprising known assembling and/or fitting in elements or means for the edge portions of two adjacent panels and for the corresponding angle of the bottom to be connected so as to form a rectangular trihedron used as means for supporting, mounting and securing a protective corner, on the one hand, and on the other hand, reinforcing corner irons protecting from shocks in the longitudinal, vertical and transverse directions, each corner iron clamping the selvedge of a suitcase coating material against the corresponding panel.

Description

La présente invention concerne une valise perfectionnée résistant aux chocs et à diverses contraintes de déformation.The present invention relates to an improved suitcase resistant to shocks and to various deformation constraints.

Les valises les plus connues destinées à résister aux chocs et à diverses contraintes de déformation sont en général constituées de parties monolithiques l'une formant fond ou cuvette de valise et l'autre formant couvercle. Chacune de ces parties est en un matériau tel qu'en métal ou en matière plastique spécialement résistant et elle est mise en forme par tout procédé approprié tel que par emboutissage, coulage, moulage et procédés analogues. Leur assemblage se fait ensuite par l'intermédiaire de charnières ultérieurement rapportées ou bien insérées au moment de l'opération de formage. Les autres accessoires tels que serrures, poignées, etc ... sont également prévus et montés à un stade de fabrication approprié. Si ce type de valise s'avère être efficace à plusieurs égards notamment eu égard à leur résistance aux chocs, il n'en reste pas moins que dans le cas d'une défectuosité quelconque ou d'un incident ou accident affectant la structure même de la valise, cette dernière est, la plupart du temps, difficilement réparable ou bien sa réparation s'avère généralement peu économique étant donné justement le caractère monolithique de ses principaux composants. L'utilisateur décide donc le plus souvent le changement ou le remplacement de la valise défectueuse pour s'épargner les pertes de temps et d'argent qu'entraine- rait une réparation'éventuellement possible.The most well-known suitcases intended to resist shocks and various deformation constraints generally consist of monolithic parts, one forming the bottom or bowl of the suitcase and the other forming a cover. Each of these parts is made of a material such as metal or specially resistant plastic and it is shaped by any suitable method such as by stamping, casting, molding and the like. Their assembly is then done by means of hinges subsequently attached or else inserted at the time of the forming operation. Other accessories such as locks, handles, etc. are also provided and assembled at an appropriate manufacturing stage. If this type of suitcase proves to be effective in several respects in particular with regard to their impact resistance, the fact remains that in the case of any defect or an incident or accident affecting the structure of the suitcase, the latter is, most of the time, difficult to repair or else its repair is generally not very economical, given the monolithic nature of its main components. The user therefore most often decides to change or replace the defective case in order to save himself the time and money lost that would entail possible repair.

Par ailleurs ces valises sont peu esthétiques et leur conception même ne permet pas toujours un habillage quelconque tel que de tissu, de peau, de cuir etc ...Toutefois lors bien même qu'un tel habillage ou une présentation extérieure originale serait rendue possible, les moyens utilisés pour ce faire ne seraient pas à l'abri d'une détérioration rapide du fait que ces moyens ne pourraient qu'être rapportés et donc susceptibles d'être soit facilement déformés soit accidentellement arrachés ou détériorés par chocs, compressions ou frottement au cours des multiples_manutentions ou manipulations auxquelles sont soumises ces valises pendant les voyages surtout lorsqu'elles sont prises en charge pour leur transport dans des wagons, des coffres, des containers, des soutes, des cales, etc ...On connaît bien sûr aussi des valises de structure résistante d'aspect esthétique et comportant un habillage correspondant aux goûts de l'usager ; toutefois, aussi bien la structure que les moyenes utilisés pour le renforcement de celle-ci de manière à accroître sa résistance aux chocs tels que, par exemple, des protège-coins métalliques rapportés ou les colles, rivets, etc ... pour faire adhérer ou pour fixer l'habillage ne sont pas à l'abri d'une dégradation, d'une détérioration, d'un arrachage etc ...Furthermore, these suitcases are not very aesthetic and their very design does not always allow any dressing, such as fabric, skin, leather, etc. However, even though such dressing or an original external presentation would be made possible, the means used to do this would not be immune to rapid deterioration because these means could only be added and therefore likely to be either easily deformed or accidentally torn off or damaged by impact, compression or rubbing in during multiple_handling or handling to which these bags are subjected during travel especially when they are taken care of for their transport in wagons, chests, containers, bunkers, holds, etc. Of course, we also know suitcases of resistant structure with an aesthetic appearance and comprising a dressing corresponding to the tastes of the user; however, both the structure and the means used to reinforce it so as to increase its impact resistance such as, for example, added metal corner protectors or glues, rivets, etc. to adhere or to fix the cover are not immune to deterioration, deterioration, tearing etc ...

Or la présente invention vise à fournir une valise perfectionnée qui soit, de par sa structure, d'une part résistante aux chocs et au diverses contraintes de déformation, d'autre part susceptible d'être rendue esthétique par tout habillage désiré sans faire appel à des accessoires de fixation ou de montage pouvant être détériorés et enfin dont les principaux composants sont amovibles et interchangeables.However, the present invention aims to provide an improved suitcase which is, by its structure, on the one hand resistant to shocks and to various deformation stresses, on the other hand capable of being made aesthetic by any desired covering without using fixing or mounting accessories which can be damaged and finally, the main components of which are removable and interchangeable.

Ainsi la valise selon l'invention comportant ses deux parties cuvette et couvercle assemblées par charnière est essentiellement caractérisée par le fait que chacune de ces deux parties est formée d'une ceinture démontable à quatre panneaux et d'un fond réunis aux quatre coins par quatre pièces de liaison et de structure comportant chacune des éléments ou moyens d'assemblage et/ou d'emboîtement pour les arêtes de deux panneaux adjacents et pour l'angle correspondant du fond à réunir de manière à former une trièdre rectangle, servant de moyen de support de montage et de fixation, d'une part, d'un coin de protection et d'autre part,de cornières de renforcement et anti-chocs dans le sens longitudinal, vertical et transversal, chaque cornière enserrant la lisière d'un matériau d'habillage de la valise contre le panneau correspondant.Thus the suitcase according to the invention comprising its two parts bowl and lid assembled by hinge is essentially characterized in that each of these two parts is formed by a removable belt with four panels and a bottom joined at the four corners by four connecting and structural parts each comprising elements or means of assembly and / or interlocking for the edges of two adjacent panels and for the corresponding angle of the bottom to be joined so as to form a right-angled trihedron, serving as a means of mounting and fixing support, on the one hand, a protective corner and on the other hand, reinforcement and anti-shock angles in the longitudinal, vertical and transverse direction, each angle enclosing the edge of a material covering the case against the corresponding panel.

Suivant d'autres caractéristiques :

  • - les éléments ou moyens d'assemblage et/ou d'emboî- :tement dont sont pourvues les pièces de liaison et de structures intermédiaires sont de tous types connus tels que du type à queue d'aronde, du type tenon et mortaise, du type à enfourchement d'angle simple et analogues ;
  • - les panneaux et le fond de chaque partie (couvercle ou cuvette) de la valise sont en tout matériau approprié tels que métal) bois, matière plastique, agglomérés, matériau en fibre renforcée, matériaux composites et analogues, et peuvent être facilement changés ;
  • - le matériau d'habillage est de tout type approprié tel que tissu naturel ou synthétique, papier, feuille de matière plastique, cuir, peau et analogues.
According to other characteristics:
  • - The elements or means of assembly and / or interlocking : which are provided with the connecting parts and intermediate structures are of all known types such as the dovetail type, the tenon and mortise type, the simple angle straddle type and the like;
  • - the panels and the bottom of each part (cover or bowl) of the suitcase are made of any suitable material such as metal) wood, plastic, agglomerates, reinforced fiber material, composite materials and the like, and can be easily changed;
  • - the covering material is of any suitable type such as natural or synthetic fabric, paper, plastic sheet, leather, skin and the like.

D'autres caractéristiques et les avantages de l'inven tion ressortiront plus clairement de la description qui va suivre faite en regard des dessins annexés sur lesquels :

  • - la figure 1 est une vue en perspective schématique d'une valise selon l'invention;
  • - la figure 2 est une vue schématique explicative "éclatée" du montage d'une valise selon l'invention;
  • - la figure 3 est une vue schématique explicative "éclatée" d'un détail du montage;
  • - la figure 4 est une vue schématique explicative d'un autre détail de montage.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge more clearly from the description which follows, given with regard to the appended drawings in which:
  • - Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of a suitcase according to the invention;
  • - Figure 2 is a schematic explanatory view "exploded" of the mounting of a suitcase according to the invention;
  • - Figure 3 is a schematic explanatory view "exploded" of a detail of the assembly;
  • - Figure 4 is a schematic explanatory view of another mounting detail.

En se référant à ces dessins, la figure 1 illustrant une valise selon l'invention met en évidence le fait que ses arêtes sont renforcées par des pièces de protection et de renforcement respectivement désignées par les références L, V, T, C et W et qui sont conçues, réalisées et montées de façon telle (comme on le verra ci-après) que la valise résiste aux contraintes de déformation et aux chocs. Par ailleurs, étant entièrement démontables, les éléments qui seraient éventuellement endommagés, peuvent être facilement remplacés. Au surplus, la conception de son montage permet d'habiller à volonté les six panneaux de cette valise. Les trois panneaux visibles sur le dessin sont désignés par les références 1, 2 et 3.Referring to these drawings, FIG. 1 illustrating a suitcase according to the invention highlights the fact that its edges are reinforced by protective and reinforcement parts respectively designated by the references L, V, T, C and W and which are designed, produced and mounted in such a way (as will be seen below) that the case resists deformation and shock stresses. Furthermore, being entirely removable, the elements which could be damaged, can be easily replaced. In addition, the design of its assembly makes it possible to dress the six panels of this suitcase at will. The three panels visible in the drawing are designated by the references 1, 2 and 3.

Tel qu'illustré schématiquement sur la figure 2, la valise selon l'invention est réalisée de la façon suivante :

  • elle comporte pour chacune de ses parties (couvercle et cuvette) une ceinture composite formée de panneaux 1 à 5 et des pièces intermédiaires de coin, dites ci-après "coins de structure" (6). Chacun de ces coins de structure est réalisé de façon à pouvoir, par des moyens d'emboîtement ou d'assemblage du type de ceux bien connus, par exemple, dans le domaine de la menuiserie ou de l'ébénisterie ou dans le domaine des métaux tels que assemblage par tenons et mortaises, assemblage par queue d'aronde, assemblage du type à enfourchement d'angle simple, assemblage par rainures, par rivets et analogues, servir de trait d'union entre deux panneaux adjacents tels que 1 et 3 et le coin correspondant du "fond" 2. Il est, pense-t-on inutile de représenter dans le détail la réalisation de ces modes ou systèmes d'assemblage qui sont bien connus de l'homme de l'art, l'invention ne résidant pas dans ces systèmes eux-mêmes mais dans la présence de ces coins de structures (6) munis de tels moyens connus. La figure 4 illustre néanmoins un assemblage par tenon et mortaise.
As illustrated diagrammatically in FIG. 2, the bag according to the invention is produced in the following way:
  • it comprises for each of its parts (cover and bowl) a composite belt formed from panels 1 to 5 and intermediate corner pieces, hereinafter called "structural corners" (6). Each of these structural corners is made so as to be able, by means of interlocking or assembly of the type of those well known, for example, in the field of carpentry or cabinetmaking or in the field of metals such as assembly by tenons and mortises, assembly by dovetail, assembly of the plug-in type simple angle, assembly by grooves, rivets and the like, serve as a link between two adjacent panels such as 1 and 3 and the corresponding corner of the "bottom" 2. It is, do we think it is useless to represent in detail the realization of these assembly methods or systems which are well known to those skilled in the art, the invention not residing in these systems themselves but in the presence of these corners of structures (6) provided with such known means. FIG. 4 nevertheless illustrates an assembly by tenon and mortise.

Une fois les cinq panneaux (1 à 5) ainsi assemblés entre eux l'ensemble obtenu est cohérent et il peut être directement utilisé à la condition de réunir deux ensembles l'un à l'autre, par l'intermédiaire d'au moins une charnière, pour constituer ainsi un coffre ou une valise. Bien entendu le matériau constitutif des panneaux peut être choisi parmi des matériaux connus résistants tels que matériaux métalliques, bois, agglomérés, matières plastiques dures, etc ... Toutefois, la valise ou le coffre ainsi réalisé n'aura que la résistance résultant de la nature même du matériau constitutif choisi. Mais, les arêtes d'angles et les coins sont exposés à des heurts, à des chocs et à diverses contraintes de déformation et par conséquent à des risques de détérioration si les arêtes en angles ne sont ni renforcés ni protégés. Or, la présente inventionvise justement à un tel renforcement et à une telle protection. Par ailleurs elle vise aussi à se servir de ces mêmes moyens de renforcement et/ou de protection comme moyèns permettant la mise en place et la fixation d'un matériau d'habillage autrement que par des moyens précaires et/ou facilement arrachables que l'on pourrait imaginer ou concevoir d'ajouter sur un coffre ou une valise soit de type classique soit d'un type réalisé comme ci-dessus décrit mais sans les moyens de protection et/ou de renforcement entrant dans le cadre de la présente invention.Once the five panels (1 to 5) thus assembled together, the assembly obtained is coherent and it can be directly used provided that two assemblies are joined together, via at least one hinge, thus constituting a chest or suitcase. Of course, the material constituting the panels can be chosen from known resistant materials such as metallic materials, wood, agglomerates, hard plastics, etc. However, the suitcase or the trunk thus produced will only have the resistance resulting from the very nature of the constituent material chosen. However, the corner edges and the corners are exposed to impacts, shocks and various deformation stresses and consequently to risks of deterioration if the corner edges are neither reinforced nor protected. However, the present invention aims precisely at such reinforcement and at such protection. Furthermore, it also aims to use these same reinforcing and / or protective means as means allowing the placement and fixing of a covering material other than by precarious and / or easily tear-off means than the one could imagine or conceive of adding to a chest or a suitcase either of the conventional type or of a type produced as described above but without the means of protection and / or reinforcement coming within the scope of the present invention.

Ces moyens sont essentiellement constitués par des cornières telles que désignées par les références L, V, T et W. La cornière telle que T (voir figure 1) est montée directement sur le coin de structure 6 correspondant ce qui contribue au renforcement du rôle d'élément de structure et de support principal de ce coin tout en le protégeant contre les chocs. De façon avantageuse, un tel montage pourra se faire en prévoyant sur la cornière et le coin 6 des systèmes complémentaires du type, par exemple, rainure-glissière, la fixation définitive se faisant, par exemple, par vissage (illustré en tiretés et désigné par la référence 7 sur la figure 4). Pour ce qui est des autres cornières telles que L et V, celles-ci peuvent également être montées directement sur les arêtes correspondantes ou bien aussi par l'intermédiaire de systèmes à rainure-glissière prévus sur les arêtes.These means essentially consist of angles as designated by the references L, V, T and W. The angle such as T (see Figure 1) is mounted directly on the corresponding structural corner 6 which contributes to strengthening the role of structural element and support main corner while protecting it from impact. Advantageously, such mounting can be done by providing on the angle iron and the corner 6 complementary systems of the type, for example, groove-slide, the final fixing being done, for example, by screwing (illustrated in dashed lines and designated by reference 7 in FIG. 4). As for the other angles such as L and V, these can also be mounted directly on the corresponding edges or also by means of groove-slide systems provided on the edges.

En tout état de cause et pour consolider encore l'ensemble, le faisceau des trois cornières T, L et V est rassemblé au sommet du trièdre qu'il forme pour être, à leur tour en ce sommet, rendues solidaires de l'élément de structure 6 correspondant par l'intermédiaire d'une pièce formant également coin. C'est la pièce désignée par la référence C sur les figures 1 et 3 laquelle est elle-même rendue solidaire de la pièce 6 au moyen, par exemple, d'une vis 8. Par ailleurs une cornière W est aussi prévue pour renforcer le bord opposé au fond 2 de l'ensemble, cette cornière pouvant être montée de façon appropriée connue en soi. Elle est, à son tour, avantageusement rendue solidaire des pièces de structure 6 pour contribuer à la résistance mécanique de l'ensemble de la structure.In any event and to further consolidate the whole, the bundle of the three angles T, L and V is brought together at the top of the trihedron which it forms to be, in turn at this top, made integral with the element of corresponding structure 6 by means of a part also forming a corner. It is the part designated by the reference C in Figures 1 and 3 which is itself made integral with the part 6 by means, for example, of a screw 8. Furthermore an angle W is also provided to reinforce the edge opposite the bottom 2 of the assembly, this angle can be mounted in an appropriate manner known per se. It is, in turn, advantageously made integral with the structural parts 6 to contribute to the mechanical strength of the entire structure.

Conformément à l'invention, les cornières dont il est question ci-dessus ont un profil tel et coopèrent avec un profil tel de l'élément correspondant dont elles assurent la protection qu'elles servent à "remborder" la nappe 9 de l'élément d'habillage lequel pourra être en tissu, en cuir, en peau et analogue. Une telle opération se fait grâce aux deux profils (à glissière) correspondants 10-11 tels qu'illustrés à titre d'exemple sur la figure 4. L'homme de l'art appréciera de lui-même l'intérêt d'un tel montage.According to the invention, the angles which are discussed above have such a profile and cooperate with a profile of the corresponding element which they provide the protection they serve to "fold" the sheet 9 of the element covering which may be fabric, leather, skin and the like. Such an operation is carried out by means of the two corresponding (sliding) profiles 10-11 as illustrated by way of example in FIG. 4. Those skilled in the art will appreciate for themselves the advantage of such a mounting.

Ainsi la valise selon l'invention présente de par sa structure, une résistance aux chocs et aux déformations. Elle est facilement démontable en vue de réparations éventuelles possibles ; elle est habillable à volonté en vertu même de cette possibilité de démontage et de la simplicité du mode de maintien en place du matériau d'habillage choisi.Thus the suitcase according to the invention has by its structure, resistance to shocks and deformations. It is easily removable for possible repairs; it can be dressed at will by virtue of this possibility of disassembly and the simplicity of the method of holding in place the chosen covering material.

Il va de soi que la présente invention n'a été décrite qu'à titre purement explicatif et nullement limitatif et que toute modification utile pourra y être apportée sans sortir de son cadre.It goes without saying that the present invention has been described for purely explanatory and in no way limitative and that any useful modification may be made without departing from its scope.

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1. Valise perfectionnée résistant aux chocs et à diverses contraintes de déformation essentiellement caractérisée par le fait que chacune de ses deux parties (cuvette, couvercle) est formée d'une ceinture démontable à quatre panneaux (1, 3, 4, 5 ) et d'un fond (2) réunis aux quatre coins par quatre pièces (6) de liaison et de structure comportant chacune des éléments ou moyens d'assemblage et/ou d'emboîtement connus pour les arêtes de deux panneaux adjacents (tels que 1-3) et pour l'angle correspondant du fond (2) à réunir de manière à former un trièdre rectangle servant de moyen de support, de montage et de fixation d'une part d'un coin (C) de protection et, d'autre part, de cornières (L, V, T et W) de renforcement et anti-chocs dans le sens longitudinal, vertical et transversal, chaque cornière enserrant la lisière d'un matériau (9) d'habillage de la valise contre le panneau correspondant.1. Improved suitcase resistant to shocks and to various deformation constraints essentially characterized in that each of its two parts (bowl, cover) is formed by a removable belt with four panels ( 1 , 3, 4 , 5) and d '' a bottom (2) joined at the four corners by four connecting and structural parts (6) each comprising elements or means of assembly and / or interlocking known for the edges of two adjacent panels (such as 1-3 ) and for the corresponding angle of the bottom (2) to be joined so as to form a right-angled trihedron serving as support, mounting and fixing means on the one hand of a protective corner (C) and, on the other part, angles (L, V, T and W) of reinforcement and anti-shock in the longitudinal, vertical and transverse direction, each angle enclosing the edge of a material (9) covering the bag against the corresponding panel . 2. Valise selon la revendication 1,caractérisée par le fait que les éléments ou moyens d'assemblage et/ou d'emboîtement dont sont pourvues les pièces de liaison et de structure intermédiaires sont de tous types connus tels que du type à queue d'aronde, du type tenon et mortaise, du type à enfourchement d'angle simple et analogues.2. Suitcase according to claim 1, characterized in that the elements or means of assembly and / or interlocking which are provided with the connecting parts and intermediate structure are of all known types such as the tail type dovetail, of the tenon and mortise type, of the type with a simple angle fork and the like. 3. Valise selon la revendication 1, caractérisée par le fait que les panneaux et le fond de chaque partie (couvercle ou cuvette) de la valise sont en tout matériau approprié tel que métal, bois, matière plastique, aggloméré, matériau en fibres renforcées, matériaux composites et ana- ' logues et peuvent être facilement changés.3. Suitcase according to claim 1, characterized in that the panels and the bottom of each part (cover or bowl) of the suitcase are made of any suitable material such as metal, wood, plastic, chipboard, reinforced fiber material, composite materials and the like and can be easily changed. 4. Valise selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisée par le fait que le matériau d'habillage est de tout type approprié tel que tissu naturel ou synthétique, papier, feuille de matière plastique, cuir,peau et analogues.4. Suitcase according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the covering material is of any suitable type such as natural or synthetic fabric, paper, plastic sheet, leather, skin and the like.
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