EP1406522A1 - Suitcase, especially a pilot suitcase - Google Patents

Suitcase, especially a pilot suitcase

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EP1406522A1
EP1406522A1 EP01980212A EP01980212A EP1406522A1 EP 1406522 A1 EP1406522 A1 EP 1406522A1 EP 01980212 A EP01980212 A EP 01980212A EP 01980212 A EP01980212 A EP 01980212A EP 1406522 A1 EP1406522 A1 EP 1406522A1
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Martin Radtke
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Rimowa GmbH
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/16—Closures of the roller-blind type

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  • the invention relates to a case, in particular a pilot case, according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention is therefore based on the object of creating a case, in particular a pilot case, in which one-hand operation is possible, which can be opened to save space and which is highly stable.
  • the features of claim 1 serve to achieve this object.
  • the invention advantageously provides that the cover element consists of several hinged strips. Such a cover element can be moved like a blind, whereby the case opening can be completely released. Since the cover element is not pivoted away and does not protrude laterally over the case, there is no risk of the case tipping over. Furthermore, since the cover element does not have to be opened, the space requirement is extremely small. In addition, the case opening is completely released by the blind-like displacement of the cover element, so that the contents are freely accessible from all sides of the case.
  • the cover element is preferably guided in lateral guides on the end wall elements.
  • One or more lock elements can be arranged on the front edge of the cover element.
  • the cover element can be moved along the lateral guides into an essentially parallel position to the front wall elements into an open position. Because the cover element ultimately extends parallel to the front wall element, the case can be opened without taking up additional space.
  • the lateral guides preferably consist of a profile with a U-shaped cross section.
  • a handle part can be attached to the cover element.
  • the cross-sectionally U-shaped profile can at least partially enclose or enclose the front wall element.
  • the lateral guides are deflected by 90 ° in an arc, so that the cover element can be transferred from a position that is essentially vertical in the open position to a horizontal closed position.
  • the cover element can be designed in two parts, so that in the closed position both cover parts abut each other and in the open position run parallel to the respective front wall elements on both sides of the case.
  • the two cover parts of the two-part cover are coupled to one another via a gear mechanism for the synchronous movement of both cover parts.
  • a cover part provided with a grip part can be displaced, the other cover part being displaced at the same time without requiring a second hand.
  • the transmission has two swivel arms and a coupling element, each cover part being rigidly coupled to a swivel arm and the coupling element articulately connecting the two swivel arms to one another.
  • the swivel arms are pivotally mounted in the end wall elements in a vertical plane parallel to the end wall elements.
  • the swivel arms can also be connected to one another with a spring element that supports the closing movement.
  • This spring element facilitates the closing of the cover part connected via the gearbox during the one-handed closing movement.
  • the floor, wall and cover elements can be formed from plastic and / or metal, preferably from aluminum.
  • FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the case with a two-part cover element
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of the case according to FIG. 1, 3 shows a section through the case according to FIG. 2 in the open position,
  • FIG. 4 shows a section according to FIG. 3 in the closed position of the cover elements
  • Fig. 5 shows a second embodiment of a suitcase as a trolley case
  • FIG. 6 is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 5.
  • the pilot case 1 shown in FIG. 1 consists of a base element 2 and two end wall elements 6, as well as two front wall elements 8 and a cover element 4, 4a, 4b for opening and closing the pilot case 1.
  • the cover element 4 is made in two parts and has a cover part 4a and a cover part 4b, which are each slidably held in lateral guides 12.
  • the lid parts 4a, 4b are formed from a plurality of parallel, hinged strips 10, which are guided in the manner of a louver in the lateral guides 12 such that at least some of the lid parts 4a, 4b move from a horizontal position on the top of the case to the closed position in a predominantly vertical position can be moved parallel to the front wall elements 8.
  • the free front edges 15 of the cover elements 4a, 4b have at least one lock element 16, 16a, 16b, 17 in order to lock the two cover parts 4a, 4b together in the closed position.
  • 17 is a combination lock.
  • the lateral guides 12 are designed as a frame element and at the same time serve to receive the front wall elements 6 and to fasten the front wall elements 8.
  • the lateral guides 12 completely surround the end wall elements 6.
  • the strips 10 which run parallel to one another are connected to one another in a hinge-like manner in that a coupling part 5 which is bell-like in cross-section engages over a coupling part 7 which is essentially circular in cross-section.
  • the two cover parts 4a, 4b are coupled via a transmission 20, which consists of two swivel arms 22, 24 and a coupling element 26 which is articulated to both swivel arms 22, 24.
  • the pivot arms 22, 24 are pivotally mounted in a vertical plane on the respective vertical, front wall elements 6 in joints 23, 25.
  • the swivel arm 22 is rigidly connected to the cover part 4a and the swivel arm 24 is rigidly connected to the cover part 4b, the swivel arms 22, 24 being fastened to one of the strips 10 in each case.
  • both swivel arms 22, 24 are designed as two-armed levers. While the swivel arm 22 is straight, the swivel arm 24 is angled at right angles, the joint 25 being arranged at the point at which the two leg parts of the swivel arm 24 intersect.
  • a spring element 28 which supports the closing movement, is arranged in the form of a tension spring between the free end of the swivel arm 24 and the swivel arm 22.
  • the spring element 28 is fastened to the swivel arm 22 in a central region between the joint 23 and the fastened end of the swivel arm 22.
  • Fig. 4 shows the position of the transmission 20 in the closed position of the cover parts 4a, 4b.
  • Fig. 5 shows a further embodiment of a case in the manner of a trolley case.
  • a single cover element 4 is provided, which can also be deflected like a blind in a lateral guide 12 by 90 °.
  • the cover element 4 can with its rear edge to the bottom 2 of the case be moved so that there is a large opening width.
  • This case can be provided with a trolley handle 20 and two rollers 31.
  • the width of the strips 10 is approximately 15 to 25 mm, preferably 23 mm. With such a strip width 12 radii of curvature can be realized with respect to the lateral guides, which do not significantly restrict the case volume.
  • a horizontally extending bar 21 can in the embodiment of FIGS. 5 and 6 accommodate the lock elements 16 and 17, which cooperate with corresponding lock elements on the front edge 15 of the cover element 4.

Abstract

In a case, in particular a pilot case, comprising a bottom element ( 2 ), a cover element ( 4 ) and side as well as front wall elements ( 6,8 ), the cover element ( 4 ) is made up of a plurality of hingedly interconnected strips ( 10 ).

Description

Koffer, insbesondere Pilotenkoffer Cases, in particular pilot cases
Die Erfindung betrifft einen Koffer, insbesondere einen Pilotenkoffer, nach dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.The invention relates to a case, in particular a pilot case, according to the preamble of claim 1.
Derartige Koffer mit einem Bodenelement, stirnseitigen und frontseitigen Wandelementen und einem Deckeleiement mit Tragegriff sind bekannt.Such cases with a base element, front and front wall elements and a cover element with a handle are known.
Bei Piloten koffern ist es dabei erwünscht, dass eine Einhandbedienung zum Öffnen und Schließen des Koffers möglich ist. Nachteilig ist bei bekannten Pilotenkoffern, dass entweder eine Einhandbedienung nicht möglich oder sehr umständlich ist, und dass der aufgeklappte Deckel einen zu großen Platzbedarf erfordert. Außerdem kann das aufgeklappte Deckelelement den Koffer zum Kippen bringen, wenn dieser nicht ausreichend gewichtsbelastet ist.For pilots' suitcases, it is desirable that one-handed operation for opening and closing the suitcase is possible. Disadvantages of known pilot cases are that either one-hand operation is not possible or is very cumbersome, and that the opened lid requires too much space. In addition, the opened lid element can cause the case to tip if it is not sufficiently weight-loaded.
Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, einen Koffer, insbesondere einen Pilotenkoffer zu schaffen, bei dem eine Einhandbedienung möglich ist, der platzsparend geöffnet werden kann und der in hohem Maße standsicher ist.The invention is therefore based on the object of creating a case, in particular a pilot case, in which one-hand operation is possible, which can be opened to save space and which is highly stable.
Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe dienen die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1. Die Erfindung sieht in vorteilhafter Weise vor, dass das Deckelelement aus mehreren gelenkig mit einander verbundenen Streifen besteht. Ein derartiges Deckelelement kann jalousieartig verschoben werden, wodurch die Kofferöffnung vollständig freigegeben werden kann. Da das Deckelelement nicht weggeschwenkt wird und nicht seitlich über dem Koffer übersteht, besteht keine Kippgefahr für den Koffer. Da das Deckelelement nicht aufgeklappt werden muss, ist desweiteren der Platzbedarf äußerst gering. Außerdem wird durch das jalousieartige Verschieben des Deckelelementes die Kofferöffnung vollständig freigegeben, so dass der Inhalt von allen Seiten des Koffers frei zugänglich ist.The features of claim 1 serve to achieve this object. The invention advantageously provides that the cover element consists of several hinged strips. Such a cover element can be moved like a blind, whereby the case opening can be completely released. Since the cover element is not pivoted away and does not protrude laterally over the case, there is no risk of the case tipping over. Furthermore, since the cover element does not have to be opened, the space requirement is extremely small. In addition, the case opening is completely released by the blind-like displacement of the cover element, so that the contents are freely accessible from all sides of the case.
Das Deckelelement wird vorzugsweise in seitlichen Führungen an den stirnseitigen Wandelementen geführt.The cover element is preferably guided in lateral guides on the end wall elements.
An der Vorderkante des Deckelelementes können ein oder mehrere Schlosselemente angeordnet sein.One or more lock elements can be arranged on the front edge of the cover element.
Das Deckelelement ist entlang den seitlichen Führungen in eine im wesentlichen parallele Position zu den frontseitigen Wandelementen in eine Öffnungsstellung verschiebbar. Dadurch dass sich das Deckelelement letztlich parallel zu dem frontseitigen Wandelement erstreckt, ist ein Öffnen des Koffers ohne zusätzlichen Platzbedarf möglich.The cover element can be moved along the lateral guides into an essentially parallel position to the front wall elements into an open position. Because the cover element ultimately extends parallel to the front wall element, the case can be opened without taking up additional space.
Die seitlichen Führungen bestehen vorzugsweise aus einem im Querschnitt U- förmigen Profil.The lateral guides preferably consist of a profile with a U-shaped cross section.
An dem Deckelelement kann ein Griffteil befestigt sein.A handle part can be attached to the cover element.
Das im Querschnitt U-förmige Profil kann das stirnseitige Wandelement zumindest teilweise umschließen oder einfassen. Im oberen Bereich sind die seitlichen Führungen bogenförmig um 90° umgelenkt, so dass das Deckelelement von einer in der Öffnungsstellung im wesentlichen vertikalen Position in eine horizontale Schließposition überführbar ist. Das Deckelelement kann zweiteilig gestaltet sein, so dass in der Schließstellung beide Deckelteile aneinander anliegen und in der Öffnungsstellung zu beiden Seiten des Koffers parallel zu den jeweiligen frontseitigen Wandelementen verlaufen.The cross-sectionally U-shaped profile can at least partially enclose or enclose the front wall element. In the upper area, the lateral guides are deflected by 90 ° in an arc, so that the cover element can be transferred from a position that is essentially vertical in the open position to a horizontal closed position. The cover element can be designed in two parts, so that in the closed position both cover parts abut each other and in the open position run parallel to the respective front wall elements on both sides of the case.
Vorzugsweise ist vorgesehen, dass die beiden Deckelteile des zweiteiligen Deckels zur synchronen Bewegung beider Deckelteile über ein Getriebe miteinander gekoppelt sind. Auf diese Weise kann beispielsweise ein mit einem Griffteil versehener Deckelteil verschoben werden, wobei gleichzeitig der andere Deckelteil, ohne eine zweite Hand zu benötigen, verschoben wird.It is preferably provided that the two cover parts of the two-part cover are coupled to one another via a gear mechanism for the synchronous movement of both cover parts. In this way, for example, a cover part provided with a grip part can be displaced, the other cover part being displaced at the same time without requiring a second hand.
Das Getriebe weist zwei Schwenkarme und eine Koppelelement auf, wobei jeder Deckelteil mit einem Schwenkarm starr gekoppelt ist und das Koppelelement beide Schwenkarme miteinander gelenkig verbindet.The transmission has two swivel arms and a coupling element, each cover part being rigidly coupled to a swivel arm and the coupling element articulately connecting the two swivel arms to one another.
Dabei sind die Schwenkarme in den stirnseitigen Wandelementen in einer vertikalen zu den stirnseitigen Wandelementen parallelen Ebene schwenkbar gelagert.The swivel arms are pivotally mounted in the end wall elements in a vertical plane parallel to the end wall elements.
Die Schwenkarme können ferner mit einem die Schließbewegung unterstützenden Federelement miteinander verbunden sein. Dieses Federelement erleichtert bei der einhändig ausgeführten Schließbewegung das Schließen des über das Getriebe verbundenen Deckelteils.The swivel arms can also be connected to one another with a spring element that supports the closing movement. This spring element facilitates the closing of the cover part connected via the gearbox during the one-handed closing movement.
Die Boden-, Wand- und Deckelelemente können aus Kunststoff und/oder Metall, vorzugsweise aus Aluminium, gebildet sein.The floor, wall and cover elements can be formed from plastic and / or metal, preferably from aluminum.
Im folgenden werden unter Bezugnahme auf die Zeichnungen Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung näher erläutert.Exemplary embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail below with reference to the drawings.
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Fig. 1 ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel des Koffers mit zweiteiligem Deckelelement,1 shows a first embodiment of the case with a two-part cover element,
Fig. 2 eine Draufsicht auf den Koffer gemäß Fig. 1, Fig. 3 einen Schnitt durch den Koffer gemäß Fig. 2 in der Öffnungsstellung,2 is a plan view of the case according to FIG. 1, 3 shows a section through the case according to FIG. 2 in the open position,
Fig. 4 einen Schnitt gemäß Fig. 3 in der Schließstellung der Deckelelemente,4 shows a section according to FIG. 3 in the closed position of the cover elements,
Fig. 5 ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel eines Koffers als Trolley-Koffer, undFig. 5 shows a second embodiment of a suitcase as a trolley case, and
Fig. 6 eine Draufsicht auf das Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 5.6 is a top view of the embodiment of FIG. 5.
Der in Fig. 1. gezeigte Pilotenkoffer 1 besteht aus einem Bodenelement 2 und zwei stirnseitigen Wandelementen 6, sowie zwei frontseitigen Wandelementen 8 und einem Deckelelement 4,4a,4b zum Öffnen und Verschließen des Pilotenkoffers 1.The pilot case 1 shown in FIG. 1 consists of a base element 2 and two end wall elements 6, as well as two front wall elements 8 and a cover element 4, 4a, 4b for opening and closing the pilot case 1.
Das Deckelelement 4 ist zweiteilig ausgeführt und weist einen Deckelteil 4a und einen Deckelteil 4b auf, die jeweils verschiebbar in seitlichen Führungen 12 gehalten sind.The cover element 4 is made in two parts and has a cover part 4a and a cover part 4b, which are each slidably held in lateral guides 12.
Die Deckelteile 4a,4b sind aus mehreren parallel verlaufenden, gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Streifen 10 gebildet, die jalousieartig in den seitlichen Führungen 12 derart geführt werden, dass zumindest ein Teil der Deckelteile 4a,4b von einer horizontalen Position auf der Oberseite des Koffers in Schließstellung in eine überwiegend vertikale -Position parallel zu den frontseitigen Wandelementen 8 verschiebbar sind.The lid parts 4a, 4b are formed from a plurality of parallel, hinged strips 10, which are guided in the manner of a louver in the lateral guides 12 such that at least some of the lid parts 4a, 4b move from a horizontal position on the top of the case to the closed position in a predominantly vertical position can be moved parallel to the front wall elements 8.
Die freien Vorderkanten 15 der Deckelelemente 4a,4b weisen mindestens ein Schloßelement 16,16a, 16b,17 auf, um die beiden Deckelteile 4a,4b in der Schließstellung miteinander zu verriegeln. Mit 17 ist ein Zahlenschloss gekennzeichnet.The free front edges 15 of the cover elements 4a, 4b have at least one lock element 16, 16a, 16b, 17 in order to lock the two cover parts 4a, 4b together in the closed position. 17 is a combination lock.
Die seitlichen Führungen 12 sind als Rahmenelement gestaltet und dienen gleichzeitig zur Aufnahme der stirnseitigen Wandelemente 6 und zur Befestigung der frontseitigen Wandelemente 8.The lateral guides 12 are designed as a frame element and at the same time serve to receive the front wall elements 6 and to fasten the front wall elements 8.
Wie am besten aus Fig. 3 ersichtlich, umgeben bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Fig. 1 die seitlichen Führungen 12 vollständig die stirnseitigen Wandelemente 6. Wie am besten aus Fig. 3 ersichtlich, sind die parallel zueinander verlaufenden Streifen 10 scharnierartig miteinander verbunden, indem ein im Querschnitt glockenartiges Kopplungsteil 5 ein im Querschnitt im wesentlichen kreisförmiges Kopplungsteil 7 übergreift.As can best be seen from FIG. 3, in the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 1, the lateral guides 12 completely surround the end wall elements 6. As can best be seen from FIG. 3, the strips 10 which run parallel to one another are connected to one another in a hinge-like manner in that a coupling part 5 which is bell-like in cross-section engages over a coupling part 7 which is essentially circular in cross-section.
Die beiden Deckelteile 4a,4b sind über ein Getriebe 20 gekoppelt, das aus zwei Schwenkarmen 22,24 und einem mit beiden Schwenkarmen 22,24 gelenkig verbundenen Koppelelement 26 besteht. Die Schwenkarme 22,24 sind in einer vertikalen Ebene schwenkbar an den jeweiligen vertikalen, stirnseitigen Wandelementen 6 in Gelenken 23,25 gelagert. Der Schwenkarm 22 ist starr mit dem Deckelteil 4a verbunden und der Schwenkarm 24 ist starr mit dem Deckelteil 4b verbunden, wobei die Schwenkarme 22,24 jeweils an einem der Streifen 10 befestigt ist. Bei Bewegung des mit dem Griffteil 18 versehenen Deckelteils 4b wird über das Koppelelement 26 eine entsprechende Kraft auf den Schwenkarm 22 übertragen, so dass synchron zu der Bewegung des Deckelteils 4b auch der Deckelteil 4a verschoben wird. Hierzu sind beide Schwenkarme 22,24 als zweiarmige Hebel gestaltet. Während der Schwenkarm 22 geradlinig verläuft ist der Schwenkarm 24 rechtwinklig abgewinkelt, wobei das Gelenk 25 an der Stelle angeordnet ist, an der die beiden Schenkelteile des Schwenkarms 24 sich schneiden.The two cover parts 4a, 4b are coupled via a transmission 20, which consists of two swivel arms 22, 24 and a coupling element 26 which is articulated to both swivel arms 22, 24. The pivot arms 22, 24 are pivotally mounted in a vertical plane on the respective vertical, front wall elements 6 in joints 23, 25. The swivel arm 22 is rigidly connected to the cover part 4a and the swivel arm 24 is rigidly connected to the cover part 4b, the swivel arms 22, 24 being fastened to one of the strips 10 in each case. When the cover part 4b provided with the handle part 18 is moved, a corresponding force is transmitted to the swivel arm 22 via the coupling element 26, so that the cover part 4a is also displaced synchronously with the movement of the cover part 4b. For this purpose, both swivel arms 22, 24 are designed as two-armed levers. While the swivel arm 22 is straight, the swivel arm 24 is angled at right angles, the joint 25 being arranged at the point at which the two leg parts of the swivel arm 24 intersect.
Zur Unterstützung der Zuziehbewegung ist zwischen dem freien Ende des Schwenkarms 24 und dem Schwenkarm 22 ein die Schließbewegung unterstützendes Federelement 28 in Form einer Zugfeder angeordnet. Das Federelement 28 ist an dem Schwenkarm 22 in einem mittleren Bereich zwischen dem Gelenk 23 und dem befestigten Ende des Schwenkarms 22 befestigt.To support the closing movement, a spring element 28, which supports the closing movement, is arranged in the form of a tension spring between the free end of the swivel arm 24 and the swivel arm 22. The spring element 28 is fastened to the swivel arm 22 in a central region between the joint 23 and the fastened end of the swivel arm 22.
Fig. 4 zeigt die Stellung des Getriebes 20 in der Schließstellung der Deckelteile 4a,4b.Fig. 4 shows the position of the transmission 20 in the closed position of the cover parts 4a, 4b.
Fig. 5 zeigt ein weiteres Ausführungsbeispiel eines Koffers in der Art eines Trolley- Koffers. Bei diesem Koffer ist nur ein einziges Deckelelement 4 vorgesehen, das ebenfalls jalousieartig in einer seitlichen Führung 12 um 90° umgelenkt werden kann. Das Deckelelement 4 kann mit seiner Hinterkante bis zum Boden 2 des Kof- fers verschoben werden, so dass sich eine große Öffnungsweite ergibt. Dieser Koffer kann mit einem Trolley-Griff 20 und zwei Laufrollen 31 versehen sein.Fig. 5 shows a further embodiment of a case in the manner of a trolley case. In this case only a single cover element 4 is provided, which can also be deflected like a blind in a lateral guide 12 by 90 °. The cover element 4 can with its rear edge to the bottom 2 of the case be moved so that there is a large opening width. This case can be provided with a trolley handle 20 and two rollers 31.
Bei allen Ausführungsbeispielen ist vorgesehen, dass die Breite der Streifen 10 ca. 15 bis 25 mm, vorzugsweise 23 mm beträgt. Bei einer derartigen Streifen breite lassen sich hinsichtlich der seitlichen Führungen 12 Krümmungsradien realisieren, die das Koffervolumen nicht wesentlich beschränken.In all exemplary embodiments, it is provided that the width of the strips 10 is approximately 15 to 25 mm, preferably 23 mm. With such a strip width 12 radii of curvature can be realized with respect to the lateral guides, which do not significantly restrict the case volume.
Ein horizontal verlaufende Leiste 21 kann bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel der Fign. 5 und 6 die Schlosselemente 16 und 17 aufnehmen, die mit entsprechenden Schlosselementen an der Vorderkante 15 des Deckelelementes 4 zusammenwirken. A horizontally extending bar 21 can in the embodiment of FIGS. 5 and 6 accommodate the lock elements 16 and 17, which cooperate with corresponding lock elements on the front edge 15 of the cover element 4.

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Patentansprüche claims
1. Koffer, insbesondere Pilotenkoffer mit einem Bodenelement (2), einem Deckelelement (4) und stirnseitigen sowie frontseitigen Wandelementen (6,8), d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t , dass das Deckelelement (4) aus mehreren gelenkig miteinander verbundenen Streifen (10) besteht.1.Case, in particular a pilot case with a base element (2), a cover element (4) and front and front wall elements (6,8), so that the cover element (4) consists of several hinged strips (10).
2. Koffer nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Deckelelement (4) in seitlichen Führungen (12) der stirnseitigen Wandelemente (6) geführt ist.2. Case according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover element (4) in lateral guides (12) of the end wall elements (6) is guided.
3. Koffer nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Deckelelement (4,4a,4b) an der freien Vorderkante ein oder mehrere Schlosselemente (16) aufweist.3. Case according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover element (4,4a, 4b) has one or more lock elements (16) on the free front edge.
4. Koffer nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Deckelelement (4,4a,4b) entlang der seitlichen Führungen (12) in eine im wesentlichen parallele Position zu den frontseitigen Wandelementen (8) in eine Öffnungsstellung verschiebbar ist.4. Case according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the cover element (4,4a, 4b) along the side guides (12) in a substantially parallel position to the front wall elements (8) is displaceable in an open position.
5. Koffer nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass in dem Deckelelement (4,4b) ein Griffteil (18) befestigt ist.5. Case according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a handle part (18) is fastened in the cover element (4,4b).
6. Koffer nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die seitlichen Führungen (12) aus einem im Querschnitt U-förmigen Profil bestehen.6. Case according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the lateral guides (12) consist of a cross-sectionally U-shaped profile.
7. Koffer nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das im Querschnitt U- förmige Profil das stirnseitige Wandelement (6) zumindest teilweise umschließt und aufnimmt.7. Case according to claim 6, characterized in that the cross-sectionally U-shaped profile at least partially encloses and receives the end wall element (6).
8. Koffer nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die seitlichen Führungen (12) für das Deckelelement (4,4a,4b) im oberen Bereich des Koffers bogenförmig um 90° umgelenkt sind. 8. Case according to one of claims 2 to 7, characterized in that the lateral guides (12) for the cover element (4,4a, 4b) in the upper region of the case are deflected in an arc by 90 °.
9. Koffer nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Deckelelement (4,4a,4b) zweiteilig ist, und dass in Schließstellung beide Deckelteile (4a,4b) mit den freien Vorderkanten aneinander anliegen.9. Case according to one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that the cover element (4,4a, 4b) is in two parts, and that in the closed position both cover parts (4a, 4b) rest against each other with the free front edges.
10. Koffer nach Anspruch 9, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die beiden Deckelteile (4a,4b) zur synchronen Bewegung über ein Getriebe (20) miteinander gekoppelt sind.10. Case according to claim 9, characterized in that the two cover parts (4a, 4b) for synchronous movement via a gear (20) are coupled together.
11. Koffer nach Anspruch 10, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Getriebe (20) zwei Schwenkarme (22,24) und ein Koppelelement (26) auf weist, wobei jeder Deckelteil (4a,4b) mit einem Schwenkarm (22,24) starr gekoppelt ist und das Koppelelement (26) beide Schwenkarme miteinander gelenkig verbindet.11. Case according to claim 10, characterized in that the gear (20) has two swivel arms (22, 24) and a coupling element (26), each cover part (4a, 4b) being rigidly coupled to a swivel arm (22, 24) and the coupling element (26) connects both swivel arms to one another in an articulated manner.
12. Koffer nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schwenkarme (22,24) in einer parallel zu dem stirnseitigen Wandelement (6) verlaufenden Ebene in den stirnseitigen Wandelementen (6) gelagert sind.12. Case according to claim 11, characterized in that the swivel arms (22, 24) are mounted in a plane parallel to the end wall element (6) in the end wall elements (6).
13. Koffer nach einem der Ansprüche 11 oder 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schwenkarme (22,24) mit einem die Schließbewegung unterstützenden Federelement (28) miteinander verbunden sind.13. Case according to one of claims 11 or 12, characterized in that the swivel arms (22, 24) are connected to one another with a spring element (28) supporting the closing movement.
14. Koffer nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Boden-, Wand- und Deckelelemente (2,4,4a,4b,6,8) aus Kunststoff und/oder Metall, vorzugsweise Aluminium, gebildet sind.14. Case according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that the floor, wall and lid elements (2,4,4a, 4b, 6,8) are made of plastic and / or metal, preferably aluminum.
15. Koffer nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Streifen (10) eine Breite von ca. 15 bis 25 mm, vorzugsweise 23 mm, aufweisen. 15. Case according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the strips (10) have a width of about 15 to 25 mm, preferably 23 mm.
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