EP0961558B1 - Koffer mit auswechselbaren schalen - Google Patents

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EP0961558B1
EP0961558B1 EP98910661A EP98910661A EP0961558B1 EP 0961558 B1 EP0961558 B1 EP 0961558B1 EP 98910661 A EP98910661 A EP 98910661A EP 98910661 A EP98910661 A EP 98910661A EP 0961558 B1 EP0961558 B1 EP 0961558B1
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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

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  • the present invention relates to a case with interchangeable Case shells, with a middle part consisting of two hinged to each other stable frame halves.
  • the Frame halves serve as supports for two which form the trunk Bowls, with each frame half a handle side, one of the Handle side opposite hinge side and two each other has opposite side parts.
  • the frame and / or the Bowls can be of any general shape, for example have a rectangular, round or oval shape.
  • handle side the framework is general in the present context the top of the frame opposite the hinge side understood, on which a suitcase handle is usually arranged is. It does not matter to the invention whether a handle actually exists, or whether the handle is on, for example the frame areas referred to here as side parts or even is provided on the shells.
  • Every bowl is with you assigned frame half of the middle part releasably connected.
  • the Shells typically have a flat main plane the extent of which is essentially perpendicular to this Main plane adjoins the bent edge. The width of the bent edge therefore determines the depth of the shell and hence the capacity or volume of the case.
  • WO 96/02160 the disclosure of which is expressly referred to here is taken describes a suitcase with changeable Capacity. Since conventional suitcases, e.g. Hand or Suitcases the volume of the trunk is mostly constant, need for different baggage volumes too different suitcases can be used. For a multi-day Business trip is e.g. a smaller case than needed for a vacation of several weeks. The purchase cost for several suitcases in different sizes are tall. Moreover the cases need a lot of storage space.
  • the Shells releasably connected to the frame halves of the middle part.
  • the luggage volume can be compared to the luggage volume to adjust.
  • a rigid plastic existing shells form together with that of light metal or rigid plastic existing middle part a stable Suitcase. If the case is not used, the Stack bowls of different depths.
  • the suitcase thus requires significantly less storage space than several conventional cases with different case volumes.
  • the edge of the case shells has a circumferential fold, the from the inside against a peripheral edge of the associated Half of the frame comes to a stop and is locked.
  • the present invention addresses the problem that known case with interchangeable shells, especially the Case known from WO 96/02160 so that cohesion when the shell parts are subjected to high external loads of frame halves and shell parts and thus also the The stability of the case remains guaranteed.
  • the case according to the invention is characterized in that the Edge of each bowl at least in some areas by a collar is extended, the width of which is chosen so that at closed case the waistband of the first shell and the waistband the second shell and bump each other support.
  • the federal government is suitably so wide that it is in the frame half of the inserted and locked shell in the essentially flush with the edge of the frame half. This ensures that the shells are even at high Do not remove the external load from the frame. Since the Supporting shell parts against each other requires only minimal forces be taken up by the locking elements. these can therefore be relatively simple and compact, which makes it Changing the case shells can be made very easy can.
  • the federal government forms the extension of the right angle folded edge of the shell and is essentially vertical oriented to the main level of the bowl.
  • the waistband and the case shell usually form one one-piece component, such as a molded plastic part.
  • sealing tapes preferably consist of one elastic material.
  • the Sealing tapes of the two shell parts pressed against each other and ensure the necessary sealing of the so defined Trunk to the outside.
  • the shell is particularly advantageously designed so that the collar runs on all sides except in the hinge area of the shell.
  • the waistband is advantageous with a circumferential fold area connected to the shell.
  • Each frame half advantageously has a circumferential edge on the inside, in at least in the area of the handle side and the side parts a groove is recessed into which a bar of the federal government Shell engages.
  • the peripheral edge serves as a stop at Insert the shell while the one engaging the groove Bar for exact positioning and holding of the bowl 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 one Bending the handle side of the frame is prevented.
  • Each frame half preferably faces on the inside on the hinge side a groove in which a fold of the respective shell engages, and on the opposite side of the handle at least one means for Lock the respective shell in its frame half. So the shell on the hinge side is through the Engagement connection groove / rebate and on the other sides mutual support by the waistband of the other shell secured in position.
  • Case includes the locking means one on the inside Handle side of each frame half movably mounted slide, the one with on the handle side of the bundle of shells intended intervention system interacts.
  • the intervention system is designed so that the shell when the Slider against the circumferential edge of the frame half in contact can be brought. If the slide is then in the Lock position moves, slider and engagement system act like this together that the shell in the attachment on the peripheral edge is locked and not again from the frame half can fold out.
  • the engagement system for the slide for example, as by projecting ribs on the grip side of the collar can, is preferred in the two outer edge regions Handle side arranged.
  • the slides are preferred on their frame halves arranged opposite each other so that they locked in the Condition and when the case is closed against unlocking block each other.
  • each slide advantageously points one in the direction Excellent opening or closing edge of the frame half Actuation bridge on.
  • they are then Partially overlapping actuating webs of the two frame halves side by side and secure each other against one another unwanted shift.
  • the present invention also relates to Case set that comes with a case of the type described above several differently designed, interchangeable Case shells exist. More precisely, one can in the present Speak of a suitcase set if at least three interchangeable shells are provided, at least one Shell one different from the other two shells Design. This can be, for example different colors or shapes, different Surface texture, different shell interior or trade 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. Costs are saved through faster production cycles and simple assembly.
  • 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 include, for example, both hard shell and soft shell pairs.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 A middle part 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is shown in FIG two frame halves 20,30 formed.
  • Each frame half has one Handle side 21.31, one hinge side 22.32 and two Side panels 23.33.
  • the two frame halves are 20.30 hinged together by hinges 14 and can be along their closing edges 27,37 brought into contact with each other become.
  • On the side opposite the hinges 14 the frame halves 20, 30 are locking devices 11 appropriate. Between the locking devices 11 are in the Frame halves 20, 30 cutouts 12 for receiving a (in Figure 1 not shown) handle 13 is provided.
  • the Frame halves 20, 30 each have a circumferential edge 24, 34. Furthermore, on the hinge side 22, 32 of the frame halves 20.30 parallel to the hinges 14 inside grooves 25.35 intended.
  • the trunk shown in Figure 1 is made of two flat Shells 41,42 formed, which are exchangeable in the middle part 10 can be used.
  • the shells 41, 42 each have a circumferential fold 47, which against the circumferential edge 24 of the Half of the frame comes in 20.30.
  • the fold 46 comes behind the grooves or ridges 25,35 in engagement.
  • Each shell is beyond the fold area 47 by one Bund 43.44 extended.
  • the width of the federal government is measured that the frets 43.44 of the shells 41.42 when the case is closed butt so that the trunk - apart from the Hinge area - completely from the two shells 41.42 is enclosed.
  • 31 An engagement system 60 is provided in the collar area, which engages with the two sliders 70 attached at the bottom of the handle side for Lock the shell 41.42 in the frame half 20.30 interacts.
  • a first engagement system 61 and a second engagement system 62 are 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 Figure 3. It can be seen that the peripheral edge 24,34 is not only designed as a stop, but has a groove 26,36, in the one to the shape of the groove complementary bar 45 of the circumferential fold 47 of the shells 41.42 can intervene. This ensures that the Handle side 21,31 when lifting a loaded case not from the upper edge of the shells 41,42, but that the Middle part 10 and the shells 41, 42 in the vertical direction are dimensionally stable. You can see in this The extension of the shells is particularly clear 41,42 through the collars 43,44 beyond the fold area 47. In the illustrated closed state of the case encounter the Frets 43,44 together at their edges. For better Sealing the trunk, in particular to prevent that Moisture from outside enters the case is in the edges the frets 43.44 embedded elastic sealing strips 48.49, which are pressed together when the case is closed.
  • 4 and 5 is an example of such Locking means a slide 70 in top and side views shown. 4 is also the corresponding spatial location of the on the federal government 43 Case shell 41 located engagement system 60 dashed with which the slide 70 cooperates.
  • the slide 70 has two elongated holes 71a, 71b, through which it with (not shown) screws or rivets on the inside of the Handle side 21 of the frame half 20 is attachable.
  • the Elongated holes 71a, 71b each have two slight bulges in a kind of rest for the locked or unlocked position represent.
  • the slide 70 is within the scope of the Elongated holes 71a, 71b predetermined dimensions in the longitudinal direction movable. For this purpose, it has an actuating web 73, which for better grip is provided with knobs 74 and from User can be moved with the thumb, for example. Becomes the slide 70 moves to its closed position (Direction of arrow in FIG.
  • a tongue 72 of the slide 70 engages into and into a rib channel 61a of the engaging system 60 Cutout in the actuating web 73 comes with a ridge 61b of the intervention system.
  • the bowl is then in hers Position locked in the frame half.
  • the actuating webs 73 of the opposing slide protrude slightly beyond the closing edge 27, 37 (Fig. 2) Frame halves 20, 30 and secure themselves in the locked Condition and against each other when the case is closed unwanted unlocking.
  • the engagement system can in the case of a plastic case molded together with the shell as a one-piece unit become.
  • Figure 6 shows one of two frame halves 20, 30 and four shells Set of suitcases 41,42,51,52.
  • the shells 41, 42 form one flat bowl set 40 and have a shallower depth than that Bowls 51, 52, which form a deep bowl set 50.
  • the shells 41,42,51,52 can be nested become and require significantly less storage space than two complete suitcase.
  • the case shells 41, 42, 51, 52 preferably have in the area feet from the lower corners, which consist of a ball, which is in a hemispherical shape molded onto the case shells Bowl lying.
  • the balls preferably consist of Hard rubber or plastic. You have compared to conventional Case feet have the advantage of not creating scratches. Instead of the spheres can also be hemispherical or semi-disc-shaped Stands can be provided, for example made of plastic exist and if necessary in the area of the stand Have rubber inserts.

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PCT/EP1998/000823 WO1998035577A1 (de) 1997-02-14 1998-02-13 Koffer mit auswechselbaren schalen

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