EP0961558A1 - Valise a coquilles-compartiments interchangeables - Google Patents

Valise a coquilles-compartiments interchangeables

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EP0961558A1
EP0961558A1 EP98910661A EP98910661A EP0961558A1 EP 0961558 A1 EP0961558 A1 EP 0961558A1 EP 98910661 A EP98910661 A EP 98910661A EP 98910661 A EP98910661 A EP 98910661A EP 0961558 A1 EP0961558 A1 EP 0961558A1
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shell
case
shells
collar
case according
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EP0961558B1 (fr
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Michael Pfeiffer
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MP Michael Pfeiffer Design and Marketing GmbH
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C7/00—Collapsible or extensible purses, luggage, bags or the like
    • A45C7/0018—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C7/005—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage with interchangeable elements forming the storage space, e.g. modular
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/04—Frames
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B65/00—Locks or fastenings for special use
    • E05B65/52—Other locks for chests, boxes, trunks, baskets, travelling bags, or the like
    • E05B65/5207—Other locks for chests, boxes, trunks, baskets, travelling bags, or the like characterised by bolt movement
    • E05B65/5215—Other locks for chests, boxes, trunks, baskets, travelling bags, or the like characterised by bolt movement sliding
    • E05B65/523—Other locks for chests, boxes, trunks, baskets, travelling bags, or the like characterised by bolt movement sliding parallel to the surface on which the lock is mounted
    • E05B65/5238—Other locks for chests, boxes, trunks, baskets, travelling bags, or the like characterised by bolt movement sliding parallel to the surface on which the lock is mounted parallel to the wing edge
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/008—Details; Accessories for making water- or air-tight

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to a case with interchangeable case shells, with a central part, which consists of two hinged stable frame halves.
  • the frame halves serve as supports for two shells forming the trunk, each frame half having a handle side, a hinge side opposite the handle side and two opposite side parts.
  • the frame and / or the shells can have any general shape, for example a rectangular, round or oval shape.
  • the “handle side” of the frame is generally understood to be the top side of the frame opposite the hinge side, on which a suitcase handle is usually arranged.
  • Each shell is detachably connected to the frame half of the central part assigned to it.
  • the shells typically have a flat main plane, the periphery of which is adjoined by an edge which is bent essentially at right angles to this main plane. The width of the bent edge therefore determines the depth of the shell and thus also the capacity or volume of the case.
  • the shells which are usually made of a rigid plastic, together with the middle part made of light metal or rigid plastic form a stable case.
  • the case When the case is not in use, the different depth trays can be stacked one inside the other.
  • the case therefore requires significantly less storage space than several conventional cases with different case volumes.
  • the edge of the case shells has a circumferential fold, which comes into contact with a circumferential edge of the associated frame half from the inside and is locked.
  • the present invention is based on the problem of developing the known cases with interchangeable shells, in particular the case known from WO 96/02160, in such a way that the cohesion of frame halves and shell parts and thus also the stability of the case remain guaranteed even when the shell parts are subjected to great external loads .
  • the forces acting on the means for locking the respective shell in its associated frame half should remain low, so that simple locking means can be used which enable the user to exchange the shell parts quickly and easily.
  • the case according to the invention is characterized in that the edge of each shell is extended at least in some areas by a collar, the width of which is selected so that the collar of the first shell and the collar of the second shell abut and support one another when the case is closed.
  • the collar is suitably so wide that it is essentially flush with the edge of the frame half when the shell is inserted and locked in the frame. This ensures that the shells do not detach from the frame, even under high external loads. Since the
  • the collar preferably forms the extension of the shell edge folded over at right angles and is oriented essentially perpendicular to the main plane of the shell.
  • the collar and the case shell usually form a one-piece component, such as a molded plastic part.
  • Sealing tapes are advantageously inserted into the edges of the frets which abut one another when the case is closed.
  • sealing tapes are preferably made of an elastic material. When the case is closed, the sealing tapes of the two shell parts are pressed against each other and ensure the necessary sealing of the trunk defined in this way to the outside.
  • the shell is particularly advantageously designed such that the collar runs on all sides except in the hinge area of the shell.
  • the collar is advantageously connected to the shell via a circumferential fold area.
  • Each half of the frame advantageously has a circumferential edge on the inside, in which, at least in the area of the handle side and the side parts, a groove is recessed into which a strip of the collar of the shell engages.
  • the peripheral edge serves as a stop when inserting the shell, while the bar engaging in the groove ensures exact positioning and holding of the shell in the frame half.
  • the interlocking of the bar and groove ensures that when lifting a heavily loaded case, the frame and the shell remain connected on the handle side and a possible bending of the handle side of the frame is prevented.
  • Each frame half preferably has a groove on the inside on the hinge side, into which a fold of the respective shell engages, and on the opposite handle side at least one means for locking the respective shell in its frame half.
  • the shell is thus secured in position on the hinge side by the engagement connection groove / rebate and on the other sides by the mutual support by the collar of the other shell.
  • the locking means comprises a slide which is movably mounted on the inside of the handle side of each frame half and which interacts with an engagement system provided on the handle side of the collar of the shells.
  • the engagement system is designed so that the shell can be brought into contact with the peripheral edge of the frame half when the slide is open. If the slide is then moved into the closed position, the slide and the engagement system work together in such a way that the shell is locked in the system on the peripheral edge and cannot fold out of the frame.
  • the engagement system for the slide which can be designed, for example, as ribs projecting from the grip side of the collar, is preferably arranged in the two outer edge regions of the grip side.
  • a slide is advantageously provided on each side of the frame on each side of the case handle.
  • the slides are preferably arranged opposite one another on their frame halves in such a way that they block one another in the locked state and when the case is closed against unlocking.
  • each slide advantageously has a protruding edge in the direction of the opening or closing edge of the frame half
  • Actuation bridge on. When the case is closed, the actuating webs of the two frame halves are partially overlapping next to each other and thus mutually secure against unwanted displacement.
  • the present invention also relates to a suitcase set consisting of a suitcase of the type described above with several differently designed, exchangeable suitcase shells. More precisely, one can speak of a suitcase set in the present context if at least three interchangeable shells are provided, at least one shell having a different design from the other two shells. This can be, for example, different coloring or shaping, a different surface texture, different interior of the shell or different material.
  • the case set is formed from a central part and at least two pairs of shells with different depths.
  • a suitcase set has the advantages of at least two conventional suitcases. Faster production cycles and simple assembly save costs.
  • the cases according to the invention can be produced in any format.
  • the principle of the invention can be applied to any type of case.
  • the interchangeability of the shells also opens up new possibilities for the individual color design of the cases.
  • a suitcase set can, for example, both hard shell and Include soft shell pairs.
  • Figure 1 is a partial perspective view of the case according to the invention, wherein a case shell is inserted straight into the frame of the central part;
  • Figure 2 shows the middle part of the case without shells
  • Figure 3 is essentially a section along the line III-III of Figure 2, but with the frame halves open in Figure 2 closed and the shells inserted;
  • Figure 4 is a plan view of a slide as
  • Figure 5 is a side view of the slider of Fig. 4;
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of a case set according to the invention with trays of different volumes.
  • a middle part 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is formed by two frame halves 20, 30.
  • Each frame half has a handle side 21, 31, a hinge side 22, 32 and two side parts 23, 33.
  • the two frame halves 20, 30 are articulated to one another by hinges 14 and can be brought into contact with one another along their closing edges 27, 37.
  • Locking devices 11 are attached to the sides of the frame halves 20, 30 opposite the hinges 14. Between the locking devices 11, recesses 12 are provided in the frame halves 20, 30 for receiving a handle 13 (not shown in FIG. 1).
  • the frame halves 20, 30 each have a peripheral edge 24, 34. Furthermore, on the hinge side 22, 32 of the frame halves 20.30 parallel to the hinges 14 provided grooves 25.35.
  • the trunk shown in Figure 1 is formed by two flat shells 41, 42, which can be used interchangeably in the central part 10.
  • the shells 41, 42 each have a circumferential fold 47, which comes into abutment against the circumferential edge 24 of the frame halves 20, 30.
  • the fold 46 engages behind the grooves or beads 25, 35.
  • Each shell is extended beyond the fold area 47 by a collar 43, 44.
  • the width of the federal government is dimensioned such that the frets 43, 44 of the shells 41, 42 abut one another when the case is closed, so that the trunk - apart from the
  • Hinge area - is completely enclosed by the two shells 41, 42.
  • An engagement system 60 is provided on the collar area assigned to the handle side 21, 31, which interacts with the two sliders 70 attached at the bottom on the handle side for locking the shell 41, 42 in the frame half 20, 30.
  • a first engagement system 61 and a second engagement system 62 are accordingly provided.
  • FIG. 3 A particularly advantageous embodiment of the cross section of the frame halves 20, 30 with the shells 41, 42 inserted therein is shown in FIG. 3.
  • the circumferential edge 24, 34 is not only designed as a stop, but has a groove 26, 36 in which a bar 45 of the circumferential fold 47 of the shells 41, 42 which is complementary to the shape of the groove can engage.
  • This ensures that the handle side 21, 31 does not move away from the upper edge of the shells 41, 42 when lifting a loaded case, but that the middle part 10 and the shells 41, 42 are connected to one another in a vertical manner in a dimensionally stable manner.
  • the extension of the shells 41, 42 through the collars 43, 44 beyond the fold area 47 can be seen particularly clearly in this illustration.
  • the bump Frets 43,44 together at their edges.
  • 43.44 elastic sealing strips 48.49 are embedded in the edges of the collars, which are pressed together when the case is closed.
  • Means 60, 70 for locking the shells 41, 42 in the associated frame half 20, 30 are arranged on the handle side 21, 31 of the frame halves 20, 30 (FIG. 1).
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 show, as an example of such a locking means, a slide 70 in top and side views. 4, the corresponding spatial position of the engagement system 60 located on the collar 43 of the case shell 41, with which the slide 70 cooperates, is also shown in broken lines.
  • the slider 70 has two elongated holes 71a, 71b, via which it can be fastened to the handle side 21 of the frame half 20 with screws or rivets (not shown).
  • Elongated holes 71a, 71b each have two slight bulges, which represent a type of rest for the locked or unlocked position.
  • the slide 70 is movable in the longitudinal direction within the scope of the dimensions predetermined by the elongated holes 71a, 71b.
  • it has an actuating web 73 which is provided with knobs 74 at the top for better grip and can be moved by the user, for example with the thumb. If the slide 70 is moved into its closed position (arrow direction in FIG. 4), a tongue 72 of the slide 70 engages and engages in a rib channel 61a of the engagement system 60
  • Cutout in the actuating web 74 engages a ridge 61b of the engagement system. The shell is then locked in position in the frame half.
  • the actuating webs 73 of the opposing slides protrude slightly beyond the closing edge 27, 37 (FIG. 2) of the frame halves 20, 30 and thus secure one another in the locked state and when the case is closed unwanted unlocking.
  • the engagement system can be formed together with the shell as a one-piece unit.
  • Figure 6 shows a case set formed by two frame halves 20, 30 and four shells 41, 42, 51, 52.
  • the shells 41, 42 form a flat shell set 40 and have a shallower depth than the shells 51, 52, which form a deep shell set 50.
  • the trays 41, 42, 51, 52 can be placed one inside the other and thus require significantly less storage space than two complete suitcases.
  • the case shells 41, 42, 51, 52 preferably have feet in the area of the lower corners which consist of a ball which lies in a hemispherical shell molded onto the case shells.
  • the balls are preferably made of hard rubber or plastic. They have the advantage over conventional case feet that they do not scratch. Instead of the balls, hemispherical or semi-disk-shaped stands can also be provided, which are made of plastic, for example, and optionally have rubber inserts in the area of the base.

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  • Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)
  • Control Of Motors That Do Not Use Commutators (AREA)
  • Input Circuits Of Receivers And Coupling Of Receivers And Audio Equipment (AREA)
  • Glass Compositions (AREA)

Abstract

La présente invention concerne une valise à coquilles-compartiments interchangeables, dont la partie centrale (10) comprend deux demi-cadres (20, 30) stables en appui l'un contre l'autre. Ces demi-cadres (20, 30) servent de support aux deux coquilles-compartiments (41, 42) que contient la valise. Chaque coquille est reliée détachable avec le demi-cadre (20, 30) qui lui est asservi. Pour assurer un soutien mutuel de la charge, le bord de chaque coquille (41, 42; 51, 52) est prolongé, au moins dans des zones partielles, par un collet (43, 44) dont on choisit la largeur de telle manière que, lorsque la valise est fermée, le collet (43) de la première coquille (41; 51) et le collet (44) de la seconde coquille (42; 52) butent l'un contre l'autre.
EP98910661A 1997-02-14 1998-02-13 Valise a coquilles-compartiments interchangeables Expired - Lifetime EP0961558B1 (fr)

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DE29702619U 1997-02-14
PCT/EP1998/000823 WO1998035577A1 (fr) 1997-02-14 1998-02-13 Valise a coquilles-compartiments interchangeables

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