EP1301098A2 - Clothes trunk or travel case - Google Patents

Clothes trunk or travel case

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EP1301098A2
EP1301098A2 EP01964996A EP01964996A EP1301098A2 EP 1301098 A2 EP1301098 A2 EP 1301098A2 EP 01964996 A EP01964996 A EP 01964996A EP 01964996 A EP01964996 A EP 01964996A EP 1301098 A2 EP1301098 A2 EP 1301098A2
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Franz Von Hoenning
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B61/00—Wardrobes
    • A47B61/06—Travelling or trunk wardrobes also made of cardboard or the like, e.g. provided with garment-holders, ironing board, washing outfit, for picnics
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/02—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
    • A45C13/03—Means for holding garments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/04—Trunks; Travelling baskets

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  • the invention relates to a substantially cuboidal suitcase or suitcase.
  • Location information such as "above” or “below” refer below to a suitcase that sits on a flat floor with its footprint.
  • a travel case according to the invention is intended overall for the safekeeping and transport of travel utensils.
  • items of clothing particularly outer clothing such as men's suits, are transported, which have to hang out at the point of arrival in order not to be wrinkled and at the same time have to air out. So you can't hang them in the closet of a hotel room, especially since they often smell like sweaty shoes from the previous occupant.
  • the hanging in the closet would be easy to do with the above-mentioned, well-known travel suitcase, since the items of clothing are already on hangers in it are suspended in a bracket on the inside of the peripheral wall of the case.
  • a combination of a bag and a clothes rack is known from EP 0 342 300 AI, with a telescopic frame made of rods and a bag which can be used to accommodate the pushed-together rack and clothes or the like. serves.
  • the considerable weight of the frame and the undefined shape of the packed bag are disadvantageous.
  • a piece of hand luggage for taking it into the passenger compartment of a commercial aircraft may not exceed a very low, fixed weight or specified external dimensions: a bag that does not exceed the dimensions when the package is sent can have the same content if it is unfavorably packed, exceed one of these dimensions, such as the thickness, so that the passenger has to reckon with rejection at the check-in counter. Frequent flyers, however, only use such on-board cases in order to shorten the considerable times required for handling and returning luggage.
  • the invention is intended to create a "dumb servant" assigned to a travel suitcase, which takes up as little space and weight as possible in the suitcase.
  • this object is achieved by an essentially cuboid travel case with a front wall, with a closed rear wall and a front and rear wall connecting peripheral wall is provided when the case is closed, which has a bottom wall and an opposite, parallel to this top wall has, in the area of which a hinge arrangement is attached, the swivel axis of which runs parallel to the front and rear walls, the case being formed from two essentially rigid shells which can be swiveled about the swivel axis and in which the front or rear wall in each case forms the bottom, with the case open, the shells are pivoted apart such that the front and rear walls lie one above the other and the bottom wall is set up to serve as a stand for the open case, the two shells sitting firmly on one another, and being on the top of the open case and within the welded up nkt bowl a hanger or a holder for such is attached.
  • a two-shell container that can be set up in the open state is already known from FR 2 573 636 A.
  • this relates to a shelf which can be folded into a portable piece of luggage and which forms a tool box for craftsmen or hobbyists, a container for transporting and holding goods for street vendors or the like. It is therefore not related to the problem that is primarily present in travel cases, a gentle (not wrinkling) transport and
  • the travel case according to the invention has the first advantage that the known shell construction prevents excessive deformation as a result of awkward packing, because the relatively rigid shells cannot be unduly expanded, as would be the case, for example, with a flexible bag.
  • the travel case according to the invention has the advantage of providing a stable structure which, when taking the dimensions of a board case as a basis, is slightly higher than the vertical length of a sports jacket, and has approximately its width.
  • the travel case according to the invention has the advantage of low weight, especially since the clothes hanger can consist of lightweight material, for example in a sandwich construction made of a plastic film provided with honeycomb stiffeners.
  • the invention does not use a supporting linkage for the "silent servant", but the shell case is itself the “silent servant".
  • An unexpected advantage of the invention is that it is possible to fold the suitcase while a jacket (and possibly a pair of pants underneath) is hung up, so that the items of clothing, folded in the middle, are optimally packaged.
  • a jacket and possibly a pair of pants underneath
  • the clothes are only hung up by opening and putting up the suitcase like a "silent servant”. They are therefore in their intended accommodation on the "silent servant". Apart from opening the standing suitcase, essentially no further action is required.
  • the bottom wall is not cut in half by the two shells, but the standing area formed by at least a part of the bottom wall is larger than the part of the bottom wall which, when the suitcase is open, is the upper limit of the "silent servant".
  • the open suitcase preferably has a trapezoidal cross-section transversely to its open side, with a boundary of the side formed by the two floors, which extends essentially perpendicular to the standing surface, and with a boundary of the open side, which slopes obliquely upwards to the vertical Limitation extends. This trapezoid can preferably degenerate almost into a triangle if the base occupies essentially the entire bottom wall.
  • a preferred measure in connection with achieving stability is that the two shells can be locked in relation to one another in the open state, that is to say in the position on top of one another. This prevents the case from being accidentally closed.
  • the lock can, for. B. done by suitable bolts, clamps, etc.
  • a particularly advantageous type of locking with the aid of a pull-out handle is explained below.
  • the top wall to which the hinge arrangement is assigned and which is folded back on itself when the travel case is opened, preferably has a recess such that a piece of clothing hanging in the "mute servant" does not run in a crease over the dividing edge of the top wall, but vertically hangs smoothly down.
  • This recess forms an elongated opening in the top wall of the closed travel case, which in the preferred limit case takes up almost the entire surface of the top wall, which is then only formed from a border.
  • a flap is provided, which is preferably fastened to one of the shells, preferably the upper one (with an open suitcase), by means of a hinge arrangement, which can also be formed by a film hinge, such as a leather strip.
  • the handle of the travel case is preferably attached to this flap so that it does not hinder the folding of the two shells, but can be pivoted aside together with the flap.
  • a crossbar is attached in the area of the mentioned recess, which runs past the hanging clothes when the suitcase is open and ensures that these hanging clothes fall over when the suitcase is closed.
  • This crossbar is preferably attached in the shell of the travel case that has the base, and is preferably removable or pivotable to the side in order to enable the clothes to be hung and removed in the simplest possible way.
  • This crossbar preferably has the largest possible diameter, but can also be formed by a strip or curved strip.
  • This crossbar is known per se from EP 0 414 612 AI.
  • the interior of the travel case described is primarily used to hold outer clothing, especially jackets or suits. In order that these outer garments can be packed smoothly and unhindered, this interior should not be filled with other utensils. At most, a pocket or a belt arrangement is attached to the inside of the bottom of one or both shells, into which underwear, shirts or the like. folded can be inserted.
  • a pocket is attached to the bottom of at least one shell, preferably on the outside, which is accessible from the outside.
  • the bag can be included in the shell and can advantageously be provided with a cover which can be folded outwards, provided that it is ensured that the opening of the cover does not impair the stability of the "silent servant". It is particularly advantageous to assign the bag to the bottom of the lower shell of the opened travel case, since this pocket increases the footprint and the contents of the bag move the center of gravity of the opened travel case downward.
  • the bag advantageously has the size of the bottom of a bowl; So it is possible to store folded shirts, but also files or the like in your pocket and to have them handy even when your suitcase is closed.
  • the present suitcase is also equipped with such a telescopic rod arrangement, which is advantageously attached in the bag;
  • a telescopic rod arrangement which is advantageously attached in the bag;
  • the handle is advantageously located behind the above-mentioned flap, which covers the above-mentioned recess when the suitcase is closed.
  • the inserted rod arrangement advantageously stiffens the bottom of the lower shell when the suitcase is open, so that the stiffness of the shells can be relatively low.
  • the handle of the rod arrangement is also arranged so that it can be pulled out through the recess which is provided for the unhindered hanging of clothing items when the suitcase is open.
  • the pull-out direction is inclined with respect to the bottom of the upper shell, or a counter bearing for the handle is attached to the inside of the upper shell, so that the partially extended handle can come into engagement with the inside of the bottom of the upper shell and this holds (locked) in its open position.
  • a loop on the handle can advantageously facilitate gripping it.
  • the case shown consists of a lower shell 1 and an upper shell 3 which are pivotally attached to one another about a first hinge 5 on one side and an opposite, coaxial, second hinge 7 such that they lie one on top of the other when the case is closed (not shown) delimit an approximately cuboidal cavity, on the other hand sit on top of one another with the case open and form a body which is open towards the front and has approximately triangular side walls 9.
  • the bottom wall of the lower shell 1 then forms a standing surface 11, while the body formed by the open case is bounded at the top by the bottom wall 13 of the upper shell.
  • the back of the cavity circumscribed by the open suitcase is le 1 formed by the inner wall 15 of a pocket to be described later and on the part of the upper shell 3 by the bottom 17 thereof.
  • the sides of the lower and upper shells 1, 3 seated one on top of the other are recessed so that a continuous interior is formed which extends over the entire height of the open case.
  • a flap 23 which is fastened to the outside of the bottom 17 of the upper shell by means of a flap hinge 25 and which projects backwards when the case is open.
  • a handle is attached to the top of this flap 23, by means of which the closed case can be gripped and carried.
  • a hanger 19 is attached at a distance from the floor 17 and is located above the above-described recess of the surfaces of the upper and lower shells 1, 3, one above the hanger 19 when set up , open suitcase hanged suit hangs down freely as with a "silent servant", so that the open suitcase fulfills its function in a perfect manner, but without the need for additional components, apart from the flap 23 and the hanger 19.
  • a rod 21 can be inserted below the recess mentioned, which holds the mentioned suit towards the rear against the inner wall 15. If the suitcase is now folded, the hanging suit folds perfectly around the rod 21 and is optimally accommodated in the cavity of the suitcase then closed. When the suitcase is opened again, it is brought into the position shown and the rod 21 is removed or moved forward, so that the suit can hang out and air out like on a "silent servant".
  • the suitcase therefore not only fulfills the function of a "silent servant", but also enables the optimal packaging of items of clothing, such as a suit, which are known to be difficult for laymen to pack
  • the lower shell 1 has a pocket on the back, which is delimited by the inner wall 15 and the bottom of the lower shell 1.
  • the definition of the walls is not essential; one can also designate the wall 15 as the bottom of the lower shell 1, and the rear wall, not shown in the drawing, as the outer wall of the pocket. It is essential that the wall 15 is sufficiently rigid to maintain the shape of the open case shown.
  • the material of the entire wall 15 need not be rigid, but a rigid frame in which a flexible surface material is stretched out is sufficient. This also applies to all walls of the case shown, which must be rigid overall.
  • the back wall of the bag or the bottom of the lower shell 1 can be folded out to the rear or opened in some other way in order to gain access to the interior of the bag without having to open the case.
  • This interior of the pocket is delimited at the top by a horizontal, upwardly facing transverse wall 31, into which a retractable telescopic rod arrangement is inserted, the handle 27 of which can be seen.
  • This handle is not covered by the flap 25 when the case is closed and can therefore be pulled out; the telescopic rod arrangement can then optionally be locked in the extended state. If the case is then tilted by means of this handle 27, it runs on the rollers 29 (only one can be seen) and can be easily pulled behind by a traveler.
  • the inserted telescopic rod arrangement is accommodated in the inserted state in the pocket (behind the wall 15 and preferably attached to it) and connected there so as not to interfere with travel items.
  • the telescopic rod arrangement is slightly inclined with its longitudinal direction with respect to the plane of the bottom 17, which this defines when the case is open, and can, when the case is open, be partially pulled out through the recess that is introduced into the two shell walls that are seated one on top of the other.
  • the handle 27 is designed so that it runs against the bottom 17 of the upper shell 3 with the telescopic rod arrangement partially extended so that it braces with it and thereby holds the upper shell 3 in its open position, so that the "mute servant" not if it is hit poorly, 1 can fold at the wrong time.
  • a loop (not shown) wrapped around the handle 27 makes it easier to grip.
  • the embodiment shown by way of example in the figure does not exceed the dimensions of an international flight hand luggage (55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm) in the closed state with the handle pushed in and can, as far as the dimensions are concerned, be taken into the passenger compartment of a commercial aircraft.
  • the case can consist of a light metal frame, which is covered with a cloth or plastic sheet.
  • the clothes hanger 19 is preferably made of lightweight construction and can preferably consist of two foamed or stiffened, thin-walled plastic shells.
  • the two shells 1, 3, the cover of the bag and the flap 23 have visible connecting elements with which the two shells 1, 3 can be fastened to one another when the case is closed, the flap 23 can be held over the recess and the bag can be closed , Straps can be provided in addition for further security and cover the flap 23, for example.
  • Closure elements can also be provided which, when the case is open, fix the two shells 1, 3 to one another in the position shown. The person skilled in the art is able to adapt these closure elements as and when required. select and attach speed so that they are omitted in the drawing for the sake of simplicity.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a substantially cuboid clothes trunk or travel case, comprising a front wall, and in the closed state with a back wall parallel to said front wall and a peripheral wall interlinking said front wall and back wall. The trunk or case further comprises a bottom wall and a cover wall opposite and parallel thereto which is provided with a hinge system (5, 7), the hinge axis of said hinge system extending in parallel to the front wall and the back wall. The travel case is configured by two substantially rigid shells (1, 3) that are hinged about the hinge axis, the front wall or back wall thereof representing respective bottom parts (17). When the travel case is open, the shells (1, 3) are swiveled apart in such a manner that the bottom parts (17) come to rest one on top of the other and the bottom wall is adapted to serve as a support surface (11) of the open travel case. The two shells (1, 3) stably sit one on top of the other and a clothes hanger (19) or a fixture for such a clothes hanger is provided on the upper part of the open travel case and within the shell (3) that is swiveled up.

Description

Kleider- oder Reisekoffer Suitcases or suitcases
Die Erfindung betrifft einen im wesentlichen quaderformigen Kleider- oder Reisekoffer.The invention relates to a substantially cuboidal suitcase or suitcase.
Ein solcher Koffer ist etwa durch die US-PS 3 734 249 bekannt und dient zur schonenden Unterbringung vonSuch a case is known, for example, from US Pat. No. 3,734,249 and is used for the gentle accommodation of
Oberbekleidungsstücken, besonders einem Herrensakko oder - anzug, sowie von sonstigen Reiseuntensilien. Ein solcher Koffer unterscheidet sich grundlegend von anderen Koffern, etwa Gewehrkoffern.Outer clothing, especially a men's jacket or suit, as well as other travel items. Such a case differs fundamentally from other cases, such as rifle cases.
Lageangaben wie "oben" oder "unten" beziehen sich im folgenden auf einen Reisekoffer, der mit seiner Standfläche auf ebenem Boden aufsitzt.Location information such as "above" or "below" refer below to a suitcase that sits on a flat floor with its footprint.
Ein erfindungsgemäßer Reisekoffer ist insgesamt zur Verwahrung und zum Transport von Reiseutensilien bestimmt sind. In solchen Koffern werden Kleidungsstücke, besonders Oberbekleidungsstücke wie Herrenanzüge, transportiert, die am Ankunftsort aushängen müssen, um nicht zerknittert zu sein, und gleichzeitig auslüften müssen. Man kann sie also nicht in den Kleiderschrank eines Hotelzimmers hängen, zumal dieser oft nach verschwitzten Schuhen des Vorbewohners riecht .A travel case according to the invention is intended overall for the safekeeping and transport of travel utensils. In such suitcases, items of clothing, particularly outer clothing such as men's suits, are transported, which have to hang out at the point of arrival in order not to be wrinkled and at the same time have to air out. So you can't hang them in the closet of a hotel room, especially since they often smell like sweaty shoes from the previous occupant.
Das Umhängen in den Kleiderschrank wäre beim obengenannten, bekannten Reisekoffer einfach vorzunehmen, da sich in diesem die Bekleidungsstücke bereits auf Kleiderbügeln befinden, die in einen Bügel innen an der Umfangswand des Koffers eingehängt sind.The hanging in the closet would be easy to do with the above-mentioned, well-known travel suitcase, since the items of clothing are already on hangers in it are suspended in a bracket on the inside of the peripheral wall of the case.
Es wäre sogar möglich, den bekannten Koffer geöffnet bei obenliegendem Bügel mittels eines Hakens, der aus der US-PS 5 505 297 bekannt ist, in einen Schrank zu hängen, doch hierdurch werden nicht die obengenannten Nachteile gemindert .It would even be possible to hang the known case open in a cupboard with the bracket on top by means of a hook known from US Pat. No. 5,505,297, but this does not alleviate the disadvantages mentioned above.
Zum Zweck des Aushängens und Auslüftens gibt es einen sogenannten "stummen Diener", ein Gestell in der Höhe eines Sakkos mit oben angebrachtem Kleiderbügel, doch dieser "stumme Diener" ist keineswegs in jedem Hotelzimmer zu finden. Es besteht demnach ein Bedürfnis nach einem solchen "stummen Diener", der ohne weiteres in einem Koffer mitführbar ist.For the purpose of hanging and airing out there is a so-called "silent servant", a frame in the height of a jacket with a coat hanger attached, but this "silent servant" is by no means to be found in every hotel room. Accordingly, there is a need for such a "silent servant" that can easily be carried in a suitcase.
Es ist zwar eine Kombination aus einer Tasche und einem Kleidergestell aus der EP 0 342 300 AI bekannt, mit einem te-le- skopartig ausziehbaren Gestell aus Stangen und einer Tasche, die zur Unterbringung des zusammengeschobenen Gestells und von Kleidungsstücken o. dgl . dient. Nachteilig ist jedoch das erhebliche Gewicht des Gestells und die unbestimmte Form des vollgepackten Beutels.A combination of a bag and a clothes rack is known from EP 0 342 300 AI, with a telescopic frame made of rods and a bag which can be used to accommodate the pushed-together rack and clothes or the like. serves. However, the considerable weight of the frame and the undefined shape of the packed bag are disadvantageous.
Ein Handgepäckstück für die Mitnahme in den Fahrgastraum eines Verkehrsflugzeuges (sog. "Bordcase") darf nämlich weder ein recht geringes, festgelegtes Gewicht noch festgelegte, äußere Abmessungen überschreiten: ein Beutel, der bei geschicktem Pakken die Abmessungen noch nicht übersteigt, kann mit demselben Inhalt, wenn er ungünstig gepackt ist, eine dieser Abmessungen, etwa die Dicke, übersteigen, so daß der Passagier mit der Zurückweisung am Abfertigungsschalter zu rechnen hat. Gerade Vielflieger benutzen aber ausschließlich solche Bordcases, um die für die Abfertigung und Gepäckrückgabe erforderlichen, erheblichen Zeiten zu verkürzen.A piece of hand luggage for taking it into the passenger compartment of a commercial aircraft (so-called "Bordcase") may not exceed a very low, fixed weight or specified external dimensions: a bag that does not exceed the dimensions when the package is sent can have the same content if it is unfavorably packed, exceed one of these dimensions, such as the thickness, so that the passenger has to reckon with rejection at the check-in counter. Frequent flyers, however, only use such on-board cases in order to shorten the considerable times required for handling and returning luggage.
Das Mitführen eines zusammenlegbaren, stummen Dieners ist wegen des dazu erforderlichen Gewichtes ebenso unzweckmäßig, wie die Verwendung des obengenannten Beutels als Bordcase. Ausgehend von dieser Problemlage ist es Aufgabe der Erfindung, die obigen Probleme mindestens teilweise zu mindern.Carrying a collapsible, silent servant is just as inappropriate because of the weight required for this, as is the use of the above-mentioned bag as a board case. Based on this problem, it is an object of the invention to at least partially alleviate the above problems.
Insbesondere soll die Erfindung einen einem Reisekoffer zugeordneten "stummen Diener" schaffen, der möglichst wenig Raum und Gewicht im Koffer einnimmt.In particular, the invention is intended to create a "dumb servant" assigned to a travel suitcase, which takes up as little space and weight as possible in the suitcase.
Erfindungsgemäß wird diese Aufgabe durch einen im wesentlichen quaderformigen Reisekoffer gelöst, mit einer Frontwand, wobei bei geschlossenem Koffer eine zu dieser parallele Rückwand und eine Front- und Rückwand verbindende Umfangswand vorgesehen ist, die eine Bodenwand und eine dieser gegenüber- liegende, zu dieser parallele Deckwand aufweist, im Bereich deren eine Scharnieranordnung angebracht ist, deren Schwenkachse parallel zu Front- und Rückwand verläuft, wobei der Koffer aus zwei um die Schwenkachse zueinander schwenkbare, im wesentlichen steife Schalen gebildet ist, bei denen die Front- oder Rückwand jeweils den Boden bildet, wobei bei offenem Koffer die Schalen derart auseinandergeschwenkt sind, daß Front- und Rückwand übereinander liegen und die Bodenwand dazu eingerichtet ist, als Standfläche für den offenen Koffer zu dienen, wobei die beiden Schalen stabil aufeinander aufsitzen, und wobei an der Oberseite des offenen Koffers und innerhalb der nach oben geschwenkten Schale ein Kleiderbügel oder eine Halterung für einen solchen angebracht ist.According to the invention, this object is achieved by an essentially cuboid travel case with a front wall, with a closed rear wall and a front and rear wall connecting peripheral wall is provided when the case is closed, which has a bottom wall and an opposite, parallel to this top wall has, in the area of which a hinge arrangement is attached, the swivel axis of which runs parallel to the front and rear walls, the case being formed from two essentially rigid shells which can be swiveled about the swivel axis and in which the front or rear wall in each case forms the bottom, with the case open, the shells are pivoted apart such that the front and rear walls lie one above the other and the bottom wall is set up to serve as a stand for the open case, the two shells sitting firmly on one another, and being on the top of the open case and within the welded up nkt bowl a hanger or a holder for such is attached.
Ein zweischaliger Behälter, der im geöffneten Zustand aufstellbar ist, ist zwar bereits aus der FR 2 573 636 A bekannt . Dieser betrifft allerdings ein zu einem tragbaren Gepäckstück zusammenklappbares Regal, das einen Werkzeugkasten für Handwerker oder Bastler, einen Behälter zum Transport und Feilhalten von Waren für Straßenverkäufer oder dergleichen bildet . Er steht daher nicht im Zusammenhang mit dem bei Reisekoffern in erster Linie vorliegenden Problem, eine schonende (nicht knitternde) Transport- undA two-shell container that can be set up in the open state is already known from FR 2 573 636 A. However, this relates to a shelf which can be folded into a portable piece of luggage and which forms a tool box for craftsmen or hobbyists, a container for transporting and holding goods for street vendors or the like. It is therefore not related to the problem that is primarily present in travel cases, a gentle (not wrinkling) transport and
Aufbewahrungsmöglichkeit für Oberbekleidung bereitzustellen. Die Verwendung von Merkmalen eines solchen Behälters ist daher im vorliegenden Kontext fernliegend. Der erfindungsgemäße Reisekoffer hat den ersten Vorteil, daß die an sich bekannte Schalenbauweise ein übermäßiges Verformen in-folge ungeschickten Packens verhindert, weil die relativ steifen Schalen nicht ungebührlich aufgeweitet werden können, wie dies zum Beispiel bei einem flexiblen Beutel der Fall wäre.Provide storage space for outerwear. The use of features of such a container is therefore remote in the present context. The travel case according to the invention has the first advantage that the known shell construction prevents excessive deformation as a result of awkward packing, because the relatively rigid shells cannot be unduly expanded, as would be the case, for example, with a flexible bag.
Ferner hat der erfindungsgemäße Reisekoffer den Vorteil, ein standfestes Gebilde zu liefern, das, wenn man die Abmessungen eines Bordcase zugrunde legt, aufgeklappt etwas höher ist als die vertikale Länge eines Sakkos, und etwa dessen Breite aufweist.Furthermore, the travel case according to the invention has the advantage of providing a stable structure which, when taking the dimensions of a board case as a basis, is slightly higher than the vertical length of a sports jacket, and has approximately its width.
Schließlich weist der erfindungsgemäße Reisekoffer den Vorteil geringen Gewichtes auf, zumal der Kleiderbügel dabei aus Leichtbaustoff bestehen kann, etwa in Sandwichbauweise aus einer mit wabenförmigen Aussteifungen versehenen Kunststoff- Folie.Finally, the travel case according to the invention has the advantage of low weight, especially since the clothes hanger can consist of lightweight material, for example in a sandwich construction made of a plastic film provided with honeycomb stiffeners.
Die Erfindung verwendet nämlich kein tragendes Gestänge für den "stummen Diener", sondern der Schalenkoffer ist selbst der "stumme Diener". Ein unerwarteter Vorteil der Erfindung liegt darin, daß es möglich ist, den Reisekoffer, während ein Sakko (und darunter ggf. eine Hose) aufgehängt ist, zusammenzuklappen, so daß die Bekleidungsstücke, in der Mitte umgefaltet, optimal verpackt sind. Bei der Ankunft in einem Hotelzimmer muß nur der Reisekoffer geöffnet und aufgestellt werden. Die Bekleidungsstücke werden nur durch das Öffnen und Aufstellen des Reisekoffers wie an einem "stummen Diener" aufgehängt. Sie befinden sich demnach selbsttätig in ihrer bestimmungsgemäßen Unterbringung am "stummen Diener". Außer dem Öffnen des stehenden Reisekoffers ist im wesentlichen kein weiterer Handgriff erforderlich.The invention does not use a supporting linkage for the "silent servant", but the shell case is itself the "silent servant". An unexpected advantage of the invention is that it is possible to fold the suitcase while a jacket (and possibly a pair of pants underneath) is hung up, so that the items of clothing, folded in the middle, are optimally packaged. Upon arrival in a hotel room, only the suitcase needs to be opened and set up. The clothes are only hung up by opening and putting up the suitcase like a "silent servant". They are therefore in their intended accommodation on the "silent servant". Apart from opening the standing suitcase, essentially no further action is required.
Um die Standfestigkeit des geöffneten Reisekoffers zu erhöhen, wird gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung der Erfindung die Bodenwand durch die beiden Schalen nicht halbiert, sondern die von mindestens einem Teil der Bodenwand gebildete Standfläche ist größer als der Teil der Bodenwand, der bei geöffnetem Reisekoffer die obere Begrenzung des "stummen Dieners" bildet. Vorzugsweise weist der geöffnete Reisekoffer quer zu seiner offenen Seite einen trapezförmigen Querschnitt auf, mit einer Begrenzung der von den beiden Böden gebildeten Seite, die sich im wesentlichen senkrecht zur Standfläche erstreckt, und mit einer Begrenzung der offenen Seite, die sich schräg nach oben zur senkrechten Begrenzung hin erstreckt . Dieses Trapez kann vorzugsweise nahezu zu einem Dreieck entarten, wenn die Standfläche im wesentlichen die gesamte Bodenwand einnimmt.In order to increase the stability of the opened suitcase, according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the bottom wall is not cut in half by the two shells, but the standing area formed by at least a part of the bottom wall is larger than the part of the bottom wall which, when the suitcase is open, is the upper limit of the "silent servant". The open suitcase preferably has a trapezoidal cross-section transversely to its open side, with a boundary of the side formed by the two floors, which extends essentially perpendicular to the standing surface, and with a boundary of the open side, which slopes obliquely upwards to the vertical Limitation extends. This trapezoid can preferably degenerate almost into a triangle if the base occupies essentially the entire bottom wall.
Eine bevorzugte Maßnahme im Zusammenhang mit der Erzielung von Standfestigkeit liegt darin, daß die beiden Schalen im geöffneten Zustand, also in der aufeinandersitzenden Stellung, relativ zueinander arretierbar sind. Hierdurch wird ein eventuelles unerwünschtes Zuklappen des Koffers ausgeschlossen. Die Arretierung kann z. B. durch geeignete Riegel, Spannbügel, etc. erfolgen. Eine besonders vorteilhafte Art der Arretierung mit Hilfe eines herausziehbaren Griffs wird weiter unten erläutert .A preferred measure in connection with achieving stability is that the two shells can be locked in relation to one another in the open state, that is to say in the position on top of one another. This prevents the case from being accidentally closed. The lock can, for. B. done by suitable bolts, clamps, etc. A particularly advantageous type of locking with the aid of a pull-out handle is explained below.
Die Deckwand, der die Scharnieranordnung zugeordnet ist und die beim Öffnen des Reisekoffers auf sich selbst zurückgeklappt wird, weist bevorzugt eine solche Aussparung auf, daß ein im "stummen Diener" .hängendes Kleidungsstück nicht in einem Knick über die Teilungskante der Deckwand hinwegläuft, sondern vertikal glatt nach unten hängt. Diese Aussparung bildet in der Deckwand des geschlossenen Reisekoffers eine längliche Öffnung, die im bevorzugten Grenzfall nahezu die gesamte Fläche der Deckwand einnimmt, die dann nur noch aus einer Umrandung gebildet ist. Zum Verschließen dieser Öffnung ist eine Klappe vorgesehen, die bevorzugt an einer der Schalen, vorzugsweise der oberen (bei offenem Reisekoffer) , mittels einer Scharnieranordnung befestigt ist, die auch von einem Filmscharnier gebildet sein kann, etwa einem Lederstreifen.The top wall, to which the hinge arrangement is assigned and which is folded back on itself when the travel case is opened, preferably has a recess such that a piece of clothing hanging in the "mute servant" does not run in a crease over the dividing edge of the top wall, but vertically hangs smoothly down. This recess forms an elongated opening in the top wall of the closed travel case, which in the preferred limit case takes up almost the entire surface of the top wall, which is then only formed from a border. To close this opening, a flap is provided, which is preferably fastened to one of the shells, preferably the upper one (with an open suitcase), by means of a hinge arrangement, which can also be formed by a film hinge, such as a leather strip.
Der Tragegriff des Reisekoffers ist dabei bevorzugt an dieser Klappe angebracht, so daß er das Umklappen der beiden Schalen nicht behindert, sondern zusammen mit der Klappe beiseitegeschwenkt werden kann. Vorzugsweise ist im Bereich der genannten Aussparung eine Querstange angebracht, die bei geöffnetem Reisekoffer vor den aufgehängten Kleidungsstücken vorbeiläuft und auf einfache Weise ein Umfallen dieser hängenden Kleidungsstücke beim Schließen des Reisekoffers sicherstellt. Diese Querstange ist bevorzugt in der die Standfläche aufweisenden Schale des Reisekoffers angebracht, und ist bevorzugt abnehmbar oder zur Seite schwenkbar, um auf einfachste Weise das Aufhängen und Abnehmen der Kleider zu ermöglichen.The handle of the travel case is preferably attached to this flap so that it does not hinder the folding of the two shells, but can be pivoted aside together with the flap. Preferably, a crossbar is attached in the area of the mentioned recess, which runs past the hanging clothes when the suitcase is open and ensures that these hanging clothes fall over when the suitcase is closed. This crossbar is preferably attached in the shell of the travel case that has the base, and is preferably removable or pivotable to the side in order to enable the clothes to be hung and removed in the simplest possible way.
Beim Verpacken werden die Kleider im "stummen Diener" aufgehängt, die Querstange wird eingehängt oder vor die Kleider geklappt und der Reisekoffer kann dann geschlossen werden, wobei die Kleider in hängendem Zustand und damit auf optimale und schonendste Weise an der Querstange umgefaltet werden und deshalb nicht zwischen den Schalen eingeklemmt werden können. Diese Querstange weist bervorzugt einen möglichst großen Durchmesser auf, kann aber auch von einer Leiste oder gewölbten Leiste gebildet sein.When packing, the clothes are hung up in the "silent servant", the crossbar is hung in or folded in front of the clothes and the suitcase can then be closed, the clothes being folded in the hanging state and thus in an optimal and gentle manner on the crossbar and therefore not can be caught between the shells. This crossbar preferably has the largest possible diameter, but can also be formed by a strip or curved strip.
Diese Querstange ist an sich bereits aus der EP 0 414 612 AI bekannt .This crossbar is known per se from EP 0 414 612 AI.
Der Innenraum des beschriebenen Reisekoffers dient in erster Linie zur Aufnahme von Oberbekleidungsstücken, besonders Sakkos oder Anzügen. Damit diese Oberbekleidungsstücke glatt und unbehindert verpackt werden können, sollte dieser Innenraum nicht mit weiteren Utensilien gefüllt werden. Allenfalls ist eine Tasche oder eine Gurtanordnung an der Innenseite des Bodens der einen oder beider Schale (n) angebracht, in die Unterwäsche, Hemden o. dgl . zusammengefaltet eingelegt werden kann bzw. können.The interior of the travel case described is primarily used to hold outer clothing, especially jackets or suits. In order that these outer garments can be packed smoothly and unhindered, this interior should not be filled with other utensils. At most, a pocket or a belt arrangement is attached to the inside of the bottom of one or both shells, into which underwear, shirts or the like. folded can be inserted.
Um andere Utensilien unterzubringen, die gegebenenfalls auch unterwegs griffbereit sein müssen, ist gemäß einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung am Boden mindestens einer Schale, vorzugsweise an der Außenseite, eine Tasche angebracht, die von außen her zugänglich ist. Die Tasche kann in die Schale mit einbezogen werden und vorteilhafterweise mit einem nach außen ausklappbaren Deckel versehen sein, soweit gewährleistet ist, daß das Ausklappen des Deckels die Stabilität des "stummen Dieners" nicht beeinträchtigt. Besonders vorteilhaft ist es, die Tasche dem Boden der unteren Schale des geöffneten Reisekoffers zuzuordnen, da durch diese Tasche die Standfläche vergrößert wird und der Inhalt der Tasche den Schwerpunkt des geöffneten Reisekoffers nach unten verlegt .In order to accommodate other utensils, which may also have to be available on the go, according to a further embodiment of the invention, a pocket is attached to the bottom of at least one shell, preferably on the outside, which is accessible from the outside. The bag can be included in the shell and can advantageously be provided with a cover which can be folded outwards, provided that it is ensured that the opening of the cover does not impair the stability of the "silent servant". It is particularly advantageous to assign the bag to the bottom of the lower shell of the opened travel case, since this pocket increases the footprint and the contents of the bag move the center of gravity of the opened travel case downward.
Die Tasche hat vorteilhafterweise die Größe des Bodens einer Schale; so ist es möglich, zusammengefaltete Hemden, aber auch Akten o. dgl. in der Tasche zu verstauen und auch bei geschlossenem Reisekoffer griffbereit zu haben.The bag advantageously has the size of the bottom of a bowl; So it is possible to store folded shirts, but also files or the like in your pocket and to have them handy even when your suitcase is closed.
Bei vielen Reisekoffern ist auf der einen Seite ein telesopar- tig ausziehbarer Bügel und auf der entgegengesetzten Seite ein Rollenpaar angebracht; so ist es möglich, den Reisekoffer mittels eines am Ende des Bügels angebrachten Handgriffs hinter sich herzuziehen, wobei die Rollen auf dem Boden laufen.Many suitcases have a telescopic pull-out bracket on one side and a pair of rollers on the opposite side; it is thus possible to pull the suitcase behind you by means of a handle attached to the end of the bracket, the rollers running on the floor.
Gemäß einer bevorzugten Ausgestaltung ist auch der vorliegende Reisekoffer ist mit einer solchen te-leskopartigen Stangenanordnung ausgestattet, die vorteilhafterweise in der Tasche angebracht ist; das heißt, daß bei zusammengeschobener ι Stangenanordnung diese in der Tasche ruht, vorteilhafterweise in einer Umhüllung oder Ummantelung, so daß der Tascheninhalt unbehelligt bleibt, während der zugehörige Griff an der oberen Fläche des geschlossenen Reisekoffers sitzt und bevorzugt in diese Fläche eingelassen ist, so daß die Deckfläche der oberen Schale über diesen Griff geklappt werden kann. Vorteilhafterweise sitzt der Griff hinter der obengenannten Klappe, die die obengenannte Aussparung beim geschlossenen Reisekoffer überdeckt .According to a preferred embodiment, the present suitcase is also equipped with such a telescopic rod arrangement, which is advantageously attached in the bag; This means that when the rod arrangement is pushed together, it rests in the pocket, advantageously in an envelope or casing, so that the contents of the pocket remain undisturbed, while the associated handle sits on the upper surface of the closed travel case and is preferably let into this surface, so that the top surface of the upper shell can be folded over this handle. The handle is advantageously located behind the above-mentioned flap, which covers the above-mentioned recess when the suitcase is closed.
Die eingeschobene Stangenanordnung steift dabei vorteilhafterweise beim geöffneten Reisekoffer den Boden der unteren Schale aus, so daß die Steifigkeit der Schalen relativ gering sein kann. Vorzugsweise ist ferner der Griff der Stangenanordnung so angeordnet, daß er bei geöffnetem Reisekoffer durch die Aussparung hindurch ausziehbar ist, die für das unbehinderte Aushängen von Bekleidungsstücken vorgesehen .ist . Dabei ist zum Beispiel die Ausziehrichtung in Bezug zum Boden der oberen Schale geneigt, oder an der Innenseite der oberen Schale ist ein Gegenlager für den Griff angebracht, so daß der teilweise ausgezogene Griff in Eingriff mit der Innenseite des Bodens der oberen Schale treten kann und diese dabei in ihrer offenen Lage festhält (arretiert) .The inserted rod arrangement advantageously stiffens the bottom of the lower shell when the suitcase is open, so that the stiffness of the shells can be relatively low. Preferably, the handle of the rod arrangement is also arranged so that it can be pulled out through the recess which is provided for the unhindered hanging of clothing items when the suitcase is open. For example, the pull-out direction is inclined with respect to the bottom of the upper shell, or a counter bearing for the handle is attached to the inside of the upper shell, so that the partially extended handle can come into engagement with the inside of the bottom of the upper shell and this holds (locked) in its open position.
Eine Schlaufe am Griff kann dessen Ergreifen vorteilhafterweise erleichtern.A loop on the handle can advantageously facilitate gripping it.
Die Funktion der Stangenanordnung beim Ziehen des auf den Rollen laufenden Reisekoffers wird hierdurch in keiner Weise berührt .The function of the bar arrangement when pulling the travel case running on the rollers is in no way affected.
Der Gegenstand der Erfindung wird nun anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels und der beigefügten, stark schematischen beispielhaften Zeichnung noch näher erläutert; in dieser zeigt die einzige Figur eine bevorzugte Ausführungsform eines Reisekoffer in geöffnetem Zustand im Schrägbild. Die Darstellung ist stark vereinfacht; Wandstärken, Randstege o. dgl . sind der klareren Darstellung halber weggelassen, ebenso die Radien, die die Kanten und Ecken ausrunden.The object of the invention will now be explained in more detail using an exemplary embodiment and the attached, highly schematic exemplary drawing; in this the single figure shows a preferred embodiment of a travel case in the open state in the oblique view. The representation is greatly simplified; Wall thicknesses, edge webs or the like are omitted for clarity, as are the radii that round out the edges and corners.
Der gezeigte Koffer besteht aus einer Unterschale 1 und einer Oberschale 3 , die um ein erstes Scharnier 5 auf der einen Seite und ein gegenüberliegendes, gleichachsiges, zweites Scharnier 7 schwenkbar so aneinander befestigt sind, daß sie bei geschlossenem Koffer (nicht gezeigt) aufeinanderliegen und einen etwa quaderformigen Hohlraum umgrenzen, dagegen bei offenem Koffer aufeinander aufsitzen und einen nach vorne offenen Körper mit etwa dreieckigen Seitenwänden 9 bilden. Die Bodenwand der Unterschale 1 bildet dann eine Standfläche 11, während der vom offenen Koffer gebildete Körper nach oben hin durch die Bodenwand 13 der Oberschale begrenzt ist. Die Rückseite des vom offenen Koffer umschriebenen Hohlraums ist seitens der Unterscha- le 1 von der Innenwand 15 einer noch später zu beschreibenden Tasche und seitens der Oberschale 3 von deren Boden 17 gebildet .The case shown consists of a lower shell 1 and an upper shell 3 which are pivotally attached to one another about a first hinge 5 on one side and an opposite, coaxial, second hinge 7 such that they lie one on top of the other when the case is closed (not shown) delimit an approximately cuboidal cavity, on the other hand sit on top of one another with the case open and form a body which is open towards the front and has approximately triangular side walls 9. The bottom wall of the lower shell 1 then forms a standing surface 11, while the body formed by the open case is bounded at the top by the bottom wall 13 of the upper shell. The back of the cavity circumscribed by the open suitcase is le 1 formed by the inner wall 15 of a pocket to be described later and on the part of the upper shell 3 by the bottom 17 thereof.
Die aufeinander aufsitzenden Seiten der Unter- und Oberschale 1, 3 sind so ausgespart, daß ein durchgehender Innenraum gebildet ist, der sich über die gesamte Höhe des offenen Koffers erstreckt. Infolge dieser Aussparungen ist bei geschlossenem Koffer eine Öffnung belassen, die durch eine Klappe 23 abdeckbar ist, die an der Außenseite des Bodens 17 der Oberschale mittels eines Klappenscharniers 25 befestigt ist und bei offenem Koffer nach hinten absteht. An der Oberseite dieser Klappe 23 ist ein Tragegriff befestigt, mittels dessen der geschlossene Koffer ergriffen und getragen werden kann. Bei offenem Koffer verbessert die nach hinten abstehende Klappe 23 mit Tragegriff und gegebenenfalls mit einem Kofferschloß die Standfestigkeit des offenen, aufgestellten Koffers.The sides of the lower and upper shells 1, 3 seated one on top of the other are recessed so that a continuous interior is formed which extends over the entire height of the open case. As a result of these recesses, when the case is closed, an opening is left which can be covered by a flap 23 which is fastened to the outside of the bottom 17 of the upper shell by means of a flap hinge 25 and which projects backwards when the case is open. A handle is attached to the top of this flap 23, by means of which the closed case can be gripped and carried. When the case is open, the flap 23 projecting towards the rear with a handle and possibly with a case lock improves the stability of the open, opened case.
An der Oberseite der offenen Oberschale 3 unmittelbar unter der Bodenwand 13 ist ein Kleiderbügel 19 mit Abstand vom Boden 17 befestigt und befindet sich über der oben beschriebenen Aussparung der aufeinander aufsitzenden Flächen von Ober- und Unterschale 1, 3. Ein über den Kleiderbügel 19 bei aufgestelltem, offenem Koffer gehängter Anzug hängt völlig frei herab wie bei einem "stummen Diener", so daß der offene Koffer dessen Funktion in vollkommener Weise erfüllt, ohne aber zusätzliche Bauteile zu benötigen, wenn man von der Klappe 23 und dem Kleiderbügel 19 absieht.At the top of the open upper shell 3 directly below the bottom wall 13, a hanger 19 is attached at a distance from the floor 17 and is located above the above-described recess of the surfaces of the upper and lower shells 1, 3, one above the hanger 19 when set up , open suitcase hanged suit hangs down freely as with a "silent servant", so that the open suitcase fulfills its function in a perfect manner, but without the need for additional components, apart from the flap 23 and the hanger 19.
In die Seitenwände 9 der Unterschale 1 ist unterhalb der genannten Aussparung eine Stange 21 einsetzbar, die den genannten Anzug nach hinten in Richtung gegen die Innenwand 15 hält. Wird der Koffer jetzt zusammengeklappt, dann faltet sich der hängende Anzug einwandfrei um die Stange 21 und wird optimal im Hohlraum des dann geschlossenen Koffers untergebracht. Beim erneuten Öffnen des Koffers wird dieser in die gezeigte Lage verbracht und die Stange 21 wird entfernt oder nach vorne verschoben, so daß der Anzug wie auf einem "stummen Diener" aushängen und auslüften kann. Der Koffer erfüllt demnach nicht nur die Funktion eines "stummen Dieners", sondern ermöglicht gewissermaßen selbsttätig das optimale Verpacken von Kleidungsstücken, wie von einem Anzug, die bekanntlich vom Laien nur schwierig zu verpacken sindIn the side walls 9 of the lower shell 1, a rod 21 can be inserted below the recess mentioned, which holds the mentioned suit towards the rear against the inner wall 15. If the suitcase is now folded, the hanging suit folds perfectly around the rod 21 and is optimally accommodated in the cavity of the suitcase then closed. When the suitcase is opened again, it is brought into the position shown and the rod 21 is removed or moved forward, so that the suit can hang out and air out like on a "silent servant". The suitcase therefore not only fulfills the function of a "silent servant", but also enables the optimal packaging of items of clothing, such as a suit, which are known to be difficult for laymen to pack
Die Unterschale 1 weist an der Rückseite eine Tasche auf, die von der Innenwand 15 und dem Boden der Unterschale 1 begrenzt ist. Dabei ist die Definition der Wände nicht wesentlich; man kann auch die Wand 15 als Boden der Unterschale 1 bezeichnen, und die in der Zeichnung nicht gezeigte Rückwand als Außenwand der Tasche. Wesentlich ist, daß die Wand 15 hinlänglich steif ist, um die gezeigte Form des offenen Koffers aufrechtzuerhal- ten. Dabei muß nicht das Material der gesamten Wand 15 steif sein, sondern es genügt auch ein steifer Rahmen, in dem ein flexibles Flächenmaterial ausgespannt ist. Die gilt im übrigen für alle Wände des gezeigten Koffers, die insgesamt steif sein müssen.The lower shell 1 has a pocket on the back, which is delimited by the inner wall 15 and the bottom of the lower shell 1. The definition of the walls is not essential; one can also designate the wall 15 as the bottom of the lower shell 1, and the rear wall, not shown in the drawing, as the outer wall of the pocket. It is essential that the wall 15 is sufficiently rigid to maintain the shape of the open case shown. The material of the entire wall 15 need not be rigid, but a rigid frame in which a flexible surface material is stretched out is sufficient. This also applies to all walls of the case shown, which must be rigid overall.
Die Rückwand der Tasche bzw. der Boden der Unterschale 1 ist nach hinten ausklappbar oder sonstwie zu öffnen, um Zugang zum Innenraum der Tasche zu erhalten, ohne den Koffer öffnen zu müssen.The back wall of the bag or the bottom of the lower shell 1 can be folded out to the rear or opened in some other way in order to gain access to the interior of the bag without having to open the case.
Dieser Innenraum der Tasche ist nach oben hin durch eine horizontale, nach oben weisende Querwand 31 begrenzt, in die eine versenkbare Teleskop-Stangenanordnung eingelassen ist, deren Griff 27 zu erkennen ist. Dieser Griff wird bei geschlossenem Koffer nicht durch die Klappe 25 verdeckt und kann somit ausgezogen werden; die Teleskop-Stangenanordnung kann dann gegebenenfalls in ausgezogenem Zustand arretiert werden. Wenn der Koffer dann mittels dieses Griffes 27 gekippt wird, läuft er auf den Rollen 29 (nur eine zu sehen) und kann von einem Reisenden mühelos hinter sich hergezogen werden.This interior of the pocket is delimited at the top by a horizontal, upwardly facing transverse wall 31, into which a retractable telescopic rod arrangement is inserted, the handle 27 of which can be seen. This handle is not covered by the flap 25 when the case is closed and can therefore be pulled out; the telescopic rod arrangement can then optionally be locked in the extended state. If the case is then tilted by means of this handle 27, it runs on the rollers 29 (only one can be seen) and can be easily pulled behind by a traveler.
Die eingeschobene Teleskop-Stangenanordnung ist in eingeschobenem Zustand in der Tasche untergebracht (hinter der Wand 15 und vorzugsweise an dieser befestigt) und dort verschalt, um nicht in Reiseuntensilien einzugreifen. Die Teleskop-Stangenanordnung ist mit ihrer Längsrichtung leicht gegenüber der Ebene des Bodens 17 geneigt, die dieser bei geöffnetem Koffer festlegt, und kann ungewöhnlicherweise bei geöffnetem Koffer durch die Aussparung hindurch teilweise ausgezogen werden, die in die beiden, aufeinander aufsitzenden Schalenwände eingebracht ist. Der Griff 27 ist dabei so ausgebildet, daß er bei teilweise ausgezogener Teleskop-Stangenanordnung gegen den Boden 17 der Oberschale 3 so anläuft, daß er sich mit dieser verspannt und dabei die Oberschale 3 in ihrer offenen Lage festhält, so daß der "stumme Diener" nicht, wenn er ungünstig angestoßen wird,1 zur Unzeit zusammenklappen kann.The inserted telescopic rod arrangement is accommodated in the inserted state in the pocket (behind the wall 15 and preferably attached to it) and connected there so as not to interfere with travel items. The telescopic rod arrangement is slightly inclined with its longitudinal direction with respect to the plane of the bottom 17, which this defines when the case is open, and can, when the case is open, be partially pulled out through the recess that is introduced into the two shell walls that are seated one on top of the other. The handle 27 is designed so that it runs against the bottom 17 of the upper shell 3 with the telescopic rod arrangement partially extended so that it braces with it and thereby holds the upper shell 3 in its open position, so that the "mute servant" not if it is hit poorly, 1 can fold at the wrong time.
Eine Schlaufe (nicht gezeigt) , die um den Griff 27 herumgelegt ist, erleichtert dessen Ergreifen.A loop (not shown) wrapped around the handle 27 makes it easier to grip.
Die in der Figur beispielhaft gezeigte Ausführungsform überschreitet im geschlossenen Zustand mit eingeschobenem Griff nicht die Abmessungen eines internationalen Flug-Handgepäcks (55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm) und kann somit, was die Abmessungen angeht, in den Fluggastraum eines Verkehrsflugzeugs mitgenommen werden.The embodiment shown by way of example in the figure does not exceed the dimensions of an international flight hand luggage (55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm) in the closed state with the handle pushed in and can, as far as the dimensions are concerned, be taken into the passenger compartment of a commercial aircraft.
Um das Gewicht zu verringern, kann der Koffer aus einem Leichtmetallrahmen bestehen, der mit Tuch oder Kunststoffbahn bespannt ist. Der Kleiderbügel 19 ist bevorzugt in Leichtbauweise erstellt und kann bevorzugt aus zwei ausgeschäumten oder ausgesteiften, dünnwandigen Kunststoffschalen bestehen.To reduce the weight, the case can consist of a light metal frame, which is covered with a cloth or plastic sheet. The clothes hanger 19 is preferably made of lightweight construction and can preferably consist of two foamed or stiffened, thin-walled plastic shells.
Die beiden Schalen 1, 3, die Abdeckung der Tasche und die Klappe 23 weisen offenbare Verbindungselemente auf, mit denen bei geschlossenem Koffer die beiden Schalen 1, 3 aneinander befestigt werden können, die Klappe 23 über der Aussparung gehalten werden kann und die Tasche verschließbar ist. Riemen können zusätzlich zur weiteren Sicherheit vorgesehen sein und etwa die Klappe 23 überdecken. Es können auch Verschlußelemente vorgesehen sein, die bei offenem Koffer die beiden Schalen 1, 3 in der gezeigten Lage aneinander festlegen. Der Fachmann ist imstande, diese Verschlußelemente nach Gutdünken und Notwendig- keit auszuwählen und anzubringen, so daß sie in der Zeichnung der Einfachheit halber weggelassen sind. The two shells 1, 3, the cover of the bag and the flap 23 have visible connecting elements with which the two shells 1, 3 can be fastened to one another when the case is closed, the flap 23 can be held over the recess and the bag can be closed , Straps can be provided in addition for further security and cover the flap 23, for example. Closure elements can also be provided which, when the case is open, fix the two shells 1, 3 to one another in the position shown. The person skilled in the art is able to adapt these closure elements as and when required. select and attach speed so that they are omitted in the drawing for the sake of simplicity.

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1. Im wesentlichen quaderförmiger Kleider- oder Reisekoffer mit einer Frontwand, wobei bei geschlossenem Reisekoffer eine zu dieser parallele Rückwand und eine Front- und Rückwand verbindenden Umfangswand vorgesehen ist, die eine Bodenwand und eine dieser gegenüberliegende, zu dieser parallele Deckwand aufweist, im Bereich deren eine Scharnieranordnung (5, 7) angebracht ist, deren Schwenkachse parallel zu Front- und Rückwand verläuft, wobei der Reisekoffer aus zwei um die Schwenkachse zueinander schwenkbaren, im wesentlichen steifen Schalen (1, 3) gebildet ist, bei denen die Front- oder Rückwand jeweils den Boden (17) bildet, wobei bei offenem Reisekoffer die Schalen (1, 3) derart auseinandergeschwenkt sind, daß deren Böden (17) übereinander liegen und die Bodenwand dazu eingerichtet ist, als Standfläche (11) für den offenen Reisekoffer zu dienen, wobei die beiden Schalen (1, 3) stabil aufeinander aufsitzen, und wobei an der Oberseite des offenen Reisekoffers und innerhalb der nach oben geschwenkten Schale (3) ein Kleiderbügel (19) oder eine Halterung für einen solchen angebracht ist.1. Essentially cuboidal suitcase or suitcase with a front wall, with a closed suitcase providing a parallel rear wall and a front and rear wall connecting peripheral wall, which has a bottom wall and an opposite, parallel to this top wall, in the area thereof a hinge arrangement (5, 7) is attached, the pivot axis of which runs parallel to the front and rear walls, the travel case being formed from two essentially rigid shells (1, 3) which can be pivoted about the pivot axis and in which the front or rear wall each forms the bottom (17), the shells (1, 3) being pivoted apart in such a way that their bottoms (17) lie one above the other and the bottom wall is set up to serve as a standing surface (11) for the open suitcase, wherein the two shells (1, 3) sit stable on each other, and being on the top of the open travel case and inside a hanger (19) or a holder for such is attached to the upwardly pivoted shell (3).
2. Reisekoffer nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß bei offenem Reisekoffer der Teil der Bodenwand, der die Standfläche (11) bildet, größer ist als der Teil (13) der Bodenwand, der den offenen Reisekoffer nach oben begrenzt.2. Travel case according to claim 1, characterized in that when the travel case is open, the part of the base wall which forms the base (11) is larger than the part (13) of the base wall which limits the open travel case at the top.
3. Reisekoffer nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Standfläche (11) von der ganzen oder nahezu ganzen Bodenwand der bei offenem Reisekoffer untenliegenden Schale (1) gebildet ist .3. A suitcase according to claim 2, characterized in that the standing area (11) is formed by the whole or almost the entire bottom wall of the shell (1) lying underneath when the suitcase is open.
4. Reisekoffer nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Schalen (1, 3) im geöffneten Zustand arretierbar sind.4. Travel case according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the shells (1, 3) can be locked in the open state.
5. Reisekoffer nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die im Bereich der Scharnieranordnung (5, 7) bei offenem Reisekoffer aufeinander aufsitzenden Schalenwände eine Aussparung aufweisen, und daß eine Klappe (23) vorgesehen ist, die bei geschlossenem Reisekoffer die Aussparung überdeckt .5. Travel case according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that in the area of the hinge arrangement (5, 7) with the travel case seated shell walls have a recess, and that a flap (23) is provided which covers the recess when the suitcase is closed.
6. Reisekoffer nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß auf der Klappe (23) ein Tragegriff angebracht ist.6. Travel case according to claim 5, characterized in that a handle is attached to the flap (23).
7. Reisekoffer nach einem der Ansprüche 5 oder 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß im Bereich der Aussparung eine Querstange7. Travel case according to one of claims 5 or 6, characterized in that a crossbar in the region of the recess
(21) vorgesehen ist.(21) is provided.
8. Reisekoffer nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Querstange (21) in der die Standfläche (11) aufweisenden Schale (1) abnehmbar angebracht ist.8. Travel case according to claim 7, characterized in that the crossbar (21) in the base (11) having shell (1) is removably attached.
9. Reisekoffer nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß am Boden mindestens einer Schale (1, 3) , vorzugsweise auf dessen Außenseite, weiter vorzugsweise am Boden der die Standfläche (11) aufweisenden Schale (1) , eine Tasche angebracht ist .9. Travel case according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a pocket is attached to the bottom of at least one shell (1, 3), preferably on the outside thereof, further preferably on the bottom of the base (11) having the shell (1) is.
10. Reisekoffer nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß beiderseits der Standfläche (11) eine Rolle10. Travel case according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a role on both sides of the standing surface (11)
(29) angebracht ist, und daß an der zugehörigen Schale (1) ein teleskopartig ausziehbare Stangenanordnung angebracht ist, die an ihrem freien Ende einen Griff (27) trägt.(29) is attached, and that on the associated shell (1) a telescopically extendable rod arrangement is attached, which carries a handle (27) at its free end.
11. Reisekoffer nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die eingeschobene Stangenanordnung in der Tasche untergebracht ist.11. Travel case according to claim 10, characterized in that the inserted rod arrangement is housed in the bag.
12. Reisekoffer nach einem der Ansprüche 10 oder 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß bei geöffnetem Reisekoffer der Griff (27) der Stangenanordnung durch die Aussparung hindurch ausziehbar ist und den Boden (17) der obenliegenden Schale (3) so abstützt, daß diese in ihrer Öffnungslage verriegelt ist. 12. Travel case according to one of claims 10 or 11, characterized in that when the travel case is open, the handle (27) of the rod arrangement can be pulled out through the recess and supports the bottom (17) of the upper shell (3) in such a way that it supports it Opening position is locked.
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