EP1917880A1 - A rigid suitcase with a transversely compact hinge - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a rigid suitcase comprising a transversely compact hinge.
- Rigid suitcases of the prior art are formed structurally by two substantially rectangular shells articulated to one another along respective longer sides.
- the hinges of these known suitcases comprise one or more hinge portions generally made of metal and fixed to respective shells; the hinge portions are fitted together to define the cylindrical seat in which the pin is inserted.
- hinges have the characteristic that they project transversely from the ideal shape of the suitcase so as to allow the two shells to rotate freely about the pin, enabling the suitcase to be closed tightly.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a suitcase which incorporates such a hinge.
- a rigid suitcase is composed of a first outer shell 2, also conventionally referred to as the lower shell, and a second outer shell 3, also conventionally referred to as the upper shell.
- the two shells 2 and 3 are connected to respective stiffening frames 4 and 5.
- the shells 2, 3 may also be integral with the stiffening frames 4, 5.
- Shells 2 and 3 are articulated to one another, via frames 4 and 5, by a hinge 6 which is characterized in that it has two parallel pivot axes X1-X1, X2-X2 (visible in Figure 2) defining a longitudinal direction.
- the hinge 6 is composed substantially of a connection element 7 shown in Figure 2 and two hinge portions 8 and 9 which are visible in Figures 3a and 3b, plus the pins which are necessary to achieve rotational restraint but which are not visible in any of the drawings.
- connection element 7 is connected to the shells 2 and 3 by means of the hinge portions 8 and 9 which are fixed to the shells 2, 3, for example, by riveting, welding, gluing, or plasma welding; the hinge portions 8 and 9 may be produced separately from the frames or, as can be seen in Figures 3 and 4, may be produced integrally with the frames 4, 5.
- connection element 7 The two pivot axes X1-X1, X2-X2 defined by the connection element 7 are parallel to one another and are arranged at a fixed spacing.
- a rotary/translational articulation is thus achieved between the two shells 2 and 3 of the suitcase 1, enabling the two shells 2 and 3 to pivot relative to the connection element 7 about the pivot axes X1-X1 and X2-X2, respectively; the pivot axes X1-X1 and X2-X2 can also rotate relative to one another.
- connection element 7 comprises a central plate 10 extending in a first plane parallel to the plane extending through the two pivot axes X1-X1, X2-X2 and at least two lateral appendages 11 and 12 fixed firmly to the central plate 10.
- the lateral appendages 11 and 12 are substantially cylindrical with circular cross-sections, are connected internally to the connection element 7, and extend for a defined distance in the longitudinal direction.
- Each appendage 11, 12 comprises at least one seat 11a, 12a for its pin(s) (not shown in the drawings).
- connection element 7 can merge with the outer profile of the suitcase with continuity, preferably by means of a slightly convex shape.
- connection element 7 may have two lateral appendages 11, 12 or, preferably, two pairs of longitudinally separate lateral appendages 11, 12.
- the pin seats 11a, 12a of each lateral appendage are formed by holes which are preferably blind to provide a longitudinal abutment for the pins; however, these seats may also be formed by through-holes in order to use a single pin for each connection element 7 or possibly a single pin for each pivot axis X1-X1, X2-X2.
- Suitable catch means are formed on the outer surfaces of the one or more appendages 11 which define one X1-X1 of the two pivot axes; the catch means can separate the normal suitcase-opening movement as a whole into two successive stages each comprising a pivoting movement through about 90°; in the first stage, the shells pivot through about 90° about one of the two axes X1-X1, X2-X2; in the second stage the pivoting takes place through a further 90° about the other of the two axes X2-X2, X1-X1.
- the upper shell 3 When a user opens a suitcase 1 according to the present invention which is resting on its lower shell 2, the upper shell 3 thus pivots to a vertical position about one of the two axes X1-X1, X2-X2 and then pivots to the open position about the other axis.
- the catch means thus prevent the upper shell 3 from “dropping"; otherwise, after the shell had opened through a few degrees, its weight would cause it to pivot about both pivot axes X1-X1, X2-X2, following an irregular path.
- the catch means divide the movement as a whole into a first stage in which the pivoting takes place through about 90° about the second axis X2-X2, that is, as far as the vertical position, and a second stage in which the pivoting takes place through the remaining 90° about the first axis X1-X1, until the suitcase is fully closed.
- the catch means is preferably formed by a projection 13 preferably having a semicircular portion of its outer surface having a radius substantially the same as the radius of the seat 11a which is advantageously approximately one third of the external radius of the appendage 11.
- the projection 13 is disposed along a radius preferably arranged at an angle of about 45° to the plane extending through the two pivot axes X1-X1, X2-X2, and faces towards the interior of the suitcase 1; in Figures 6 and 7, the projection 13 is also shown as being directed downwards.
- hinge portions 8 and 9 show the hinge portions 8 and 9, respectively, in a specific embodiment in which they are formed integrally with the lower frame 4 and the upper frame 5.
- the frame 4 comprises a first seat 16 suitable for receiving and restraining the edge of the lower shell 2 of the suitcase 1.
- the first seat 16 is defined substantially by a first outer wall 17, a first inner wall 18, and by a base wall 19.
- the first seat 16 has a substantially rectangular cross-section but, naturally, other shapes are possible.
- first seat 16 there is a second seat 20 which is delimited by a second outer wall 21, the outer surface of which is connected to that of the first outer wall 17 to define the outer surface of the suitcase 1, by a second inner wall 22, and by a base wall advantageously coinciding with the base wall 19.
- the second outer wall 21 is interrupted to permit the insertion of the connection element 7, defining one or more hollow seats 23 that are open towards the exterior of the suitcase 1.
- Each hollow seat 23 is delimited by two side walls 24, by the second inner wall 22, by the base wall 19, and by an upper wall 25, the functions of which will be explained further below.
- the number of hollow seats 23 corresponds to the number of pairs of lateral appendages 11, 12 which are to be fitted in the suitcase 1; naturally, an equivalent number of hollow seats 23 will correspondingly be formed in the upper frame 5 to permit the construction of a hinge for each pair of lateral appendages 11, 12.
- the shape of the hollow seats 23 is such as to allow the lateral appendages 11, 12 to rotate inside them.
- the number of hollow seats 23 and of walls 21a depends on the number and shape of the hinges 6 included in the suitcase 1.
- there are three hinges 6 each comprising a single connection element 7 such as that shown in Figure 5 but other embodiments provide, for example, for a single connection element 7 which extends substantially along the whole length of the hinged sides and preferably has six pairs of appendages 11, 12; alternatively, it would be possible to consider producing a suitcase having six separate connection elements 7 each having a single pair of appendages 11, 12, or any other combination, by variation both of the total number of pairs of appendages 11, 12 and of the way in which they are grouped in each connection element 7.
- the side walls 24 give the seats 23 the necessary stiffness to withstand the shear forces acting on the hinge 6; a hole 26 is formed in each side wall 24; when the holes 26 are aligned with the holes 11a in the appendages 11, they allow the pins of the hinge 6 to be inserted in the connection element 7 through the second seat 20.
- At least the hollow seats 23 may comprise means that can cooperate with the catch means to bring about the separation of the above-described pivoting movements.
- these means are constituted by the outer surface of the second inner wall 22.
- the inner wall 22 of the hollow seat 23 is substantially tangential to the appendage 11 and the projection 13 is arranged in a manner such that, when the two shells 2, 3 have pivoted relative to one another through about 180°, 90° and/or 0°, the projection 13 does not interfere with the second inner wall 22, whereas, outside these angles, the projection 13 is urged against the inner wall 22, deforming it resiliently.
- connection element 7 With reference to Figures 2, 6 and 7, the resilient reaction to the thrust of the projection 13 produces a torque on the connection element 7 which prevents pivoting about the axis X2-X2 until the pivoting movement about the axis X1-X1 is complete. At this point, the force exerted by connection element 7 against the hinge portion 8 suffices to allow the projection 13 to overcome the resistance to resilient deformation of the inner wall 22, permitting the second portion of the pivoting movement.
- the projection 13 may advantageously be fitted either on a single pivot axis or on both axes.
- the lower frame 4 also comprises a wall 15 which defines, with the second inner wall 21, a third seat 27 suitable for receiving a gasket 28 for sealing the suitcase 1 when it is closed.
- the frames 4, 5 and the connection element 7 may advantageously be made of a polymer material such as, for example, polypropylene, optionally by injection moulding.
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Abstract
Description
- The present invention relates to a rigid suitcase comprising a transversely compact hinge.
- Rigid suitcases of the prior art are formed structurally by two substantially rectangular shells articulated to one another along respective longer sides.
- The hinges of these known suitcases comprise one or more hinge portions generally made of metal and fixed to respective shells; the hinge portions are fitted together to define the cylindrical seat in which the pin is inserted.
- These hinges have the characteristic that they project transversely from the ideal shape of the suitcase so as to allow the two shells to rotate freely about the pin, enabling the suitcase to be closed tightly.
- In suitcases of less recent design, the hinge remained hidden from view for most of the time so that the problem of the hinge projecting from the "neat" shape of the suitcase did not arise.
- It is only recently with "trolley" suitcases which also have handles and/or wheels on their shorter sides that the hinge has become visible and is disadvantageously perceived by the user as a displeasing appendage which projects from the "neat" shape of the suitcase.
- A need has therefore arisen to conceal or camouflage the hinge so as to reduce this disadvantage as far as possible.
- Up to now, the solutions known in the art have been directed towards camouflaging the projection by manufacturing it of the same material as the shells and integrally therewith.
- However, this measure represents a considerable complication with respect to the stages of the construction of a suitcase with an entirely metal hinge and requires the use of larger hinge portions to achieve a mechanical strength equal to that of metal hinges.
- There is therefore a need to provide a hinge which is transversely compact and at the same time has good mechanical strength and is easy to produce and fit within the finished suitcase.
- The object of the present invention is to provide a suitcase which incorporates such a hinge.
- According to the present invention, this object is achieved by means of a suitcase according to
Claim 1. Further preferred embodiments are disclosed in the dependent claims. - The characteristics and the advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following detailed description of a practical embodiment which is given by way of non-limiting example with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a suitcase according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, conventionally resting on its lower shell,
- Figure 2 is a perspective view of a connection element of the suitcase of Figure 1,
- Figure 3a is a perspective view of a portion of the upper frame of the suitcase of Figure 1,
- Figure 3b is a perspective view of a portion of the lower frame of the suitcase of Figure 1,
- Figure 4a shows a section through the upper frame of the suitcase of Figure 1, taken at the level of one of the hinges,
- Figure 4b shows a section through the lower frame of the suitcase of Figure 1, taken in the region of one of the hinges,
- Figure 5 shows a partial section taken in the region of a hinge through an open suitcase according to an alternative embodiment to that of Figure 1,
- Figure 6 shows a schematic partial section taken through a hinge according to the embodiment that is present in the suitcase of Figure 1,
- Figure 7 shows a partial schematic section taken through a hinge according to a preferred embodiment of a suitcase having shells integral with the frames.
- With reference to Figure 1, a rigid suitcase, generally indicated 1, is composed of a first
outer shell 2, also conventionally referred to as the lower shell, and a secondouter shell 3, also conventionally referred to as the upper shell. - In the preferred embodiment of Figure 1, the two
shells stiffening frames shells stiffening frames -
Shells frames hinge 6 which is characterized in that it has two parallel pivot axes X1-X1, X2-X2 (visible in Figure 2) defining a longitudinal direction. - The
hinge 6 is composed substantially of aconnection element 7 shown in Figure 2 and twohinge portions 8 and 9 which are visible in Figures 3a and 3b, plus the pins which are necessary to achieve rotational restraint but which are not visible in any of the drawings. - The
connection element 7 is connected to theshells hinge portions 8 and 9 which are fixed to theshells hinge portions 8 and 9 may be produced separately from the frames or, as can be seen in Figures 3 and 4, may be produced integrally with theframes - The two pivot axes X1-X1, X2-X2 defined by the
connection element 7 are parallel to one another and are arranged at a fixed spacing. - A rotary/translational articulation is thus achieved between the two
shells suitcase 1, enabling the twoshells connection element 7 about the pivot axes X1-X1 and X2-X2, respectively; the pivot axes X1-X1 and X2-X2 can also rotate relative to one another. - The
connection element 7 comprises acentral plate 10 extending in a first plane parallel to the plane extending through the two pivot axes X1-X1, X2-X2 and at least twolateral appendages central plate 10. - In the embodiment shown in Figure 2, the
lateral appendages connection element 7, and extend for a defined distance in the longitudinal direction. - Each
appendage seat - As can be seen from Figures 5, 6 and 7, the surface of the
connection element 7 that faces outwardly can merge with the outer profile of the suitcase with continuity, preferably by means of a slightly convex shape. - Each
connection element 7 may have twolateral appendages lateral appendages - The
pin seats connection element 7 or possibly a single pin for each pivot axis X1-X1, X2-X2. - Suitable catch means, visible in Figure 6 and in Figure 7 but not in Figure 5, are formed on the outer surfaces of the one or
more appendages 11 which define one X1-X1 of the two pivot axes; the catch means can separate the normal suitcase-opening movement as a whole into two successive stages each comprising a pivoting movement through about 90°; in the first stage, the shells pivot through about 90° about one of the two axes X1-X1, X2-X2; in the second stage the pivoting takes place through a further 90° about the other of the two axes X2-X2, X1-X1. - When a user opens a
suitcase 1 according to the present invention which is resting on itslower shell 2, theupper shell 3 thus pivots to a vertical position about one of the two axes X1-X1, X2-X2 and then pivots to the open position about the other axis. - The catch means thus prevent the
upper shell 3 from "dropping"; otherwise, after the shell had opened through a few degrees, its weight would cause it to pivot about both pivot axes X1-X1, X2-X2, following an irregular path. - Similarly, during the closure of the suitcase, the catch means divide the movement as a whole into a first stage in which the pivoting takes place through about 90° about the second axis X2-X2, that is, as far as the vertical position, and a second stage in which the pivoting takes place through the remaining 90° about the first axis X1-X1, until the suitcase is fully closed.
- The catch means is preferably formed by a
projection 13 preferably having a semicircular portion of its outer surface having a radius substantially the same as the radius of theseat 11a which is advantageously approximately one third of the external radius of theappendage 11. - The
projection 13 is disposed along a radius preferably arranged at an angle of about 45° to the plane extending through the two pivot axes X1-X1, X2-X2, and faces towards the interior of thesuitcase 1; in Figures 6 and 7, theprojection 13 is also shown as being directed downwards. - With reference now to Figures 3a and 3b, these show the
hinge portions 8 and 9, respectively, in a specific embodiment in which they are formed integrally with thelower frame 4 and theupper frame 5. - Since, except for the presence of a
wall 15 in thelower frame 4, the twoframes lower frame 4 will be referred to in the following description. - The
frame 4 comprises afirst seat 16 suitable for receiving and restraining the edge of thelower shell 2 of thesuitcase 1. Thefirst seat 16 is defined substantially by a firstouter wall 17, a firstinner wall 18, and by abase wall 19. - The
first seat 16 has a substantially rectangular cross-section but, naturally, other shapes are possible. - Opposite the
first seat 16 there is asecond seat 20 which is delimited by a secondouter wall 21, the outer surface of which is connected to that of the firstouter wall 17 to define the outer surface of thesuitcase 1, by a secondinner wall 22, and by a base wall advantageously coinciding with thebase wall 19. - The second
outer wall 21 is interrupted to permit the insertion of theconnection element 7, defining one or morehollow seats 23 that are open towards the exterior of thesuitcase 1. - Each
hollow seat 23 is delimited by twoside walls 24, by the secondinner wall 22, by thebase wall 19, and by anupper wall 25, the functions of which will be explained further below. - The number of
hollow seats 23 corresponds to the number of pairs oflateral appendages suitcase 1; naturally, an equivalent number ofhollow seats 23 will correspondingly be formed in theupper frame 5 to permit the construction of a hinge for each pair oflateral appendages - The shape of the
hollow seats 23 is such as to allow thelateral appendages - A portion of the second
outer wall 21 which is interposed between twohollow seats 23 and is slightly shorter to permit the housing of thecentral plate 10, is visible, indicated 21a, in Figure 3b; the firstouter wall 17 may be chamfered in the region of thehollow seats 23 and constitutes an abutment for thecentral plate 10 so as to limit its rotation to about 90°. - The number of
hollow seats 23 and of walls 21a depends on the number and shape of thehinges 6 included in thesuitcase 1. According to a preferred embodiment, there are threehinges 6 each comprising asingle connection element 7 such as that shown in Figure 5 but other embodiments provide, for example, for asingle connection element 7 which extends substantially along the whole length of the hinged sides and preferably has six pairs ofappendages separate connection elements 7 each having a single pair ofappendages appendages connection element 7. - The
side walls 24 give theseats 23 the necessary stiffness to withstand the shear forces acting on thehinge 6; ahole 26 is formed in eachside wall 24; when theholes 26 are aligned with theholes 11a in theappendages 11, they allow the pins of thehinge 6 to be inserted in theconnection element 7 through thesecond seat 20. - At least the
hollow seats 23 may comprise means that can cooperate with the catch means to bring about the separation of the above-described pivoting movements. In a specific embodiment, these means are constituted by the outer surface of the secondinner wall 22. - In this embodiment, the
inner wall 22 of thehollow seat 23 is substantially tangential to theappendage 11 and theprojection 13 is arranged in a manner such that, when the twoshells projection 13 does not interfere with the secondinner wall 22, whereas, outside these angles, theprojection 13 is urged against theinner wall 22, deforming it resiliently. - With reference to Figures 2, 6 and 7, the resilient reaction to the thrust of the
projection 13 produces a torque on theconnection element 7 which prevents pivoting about the axis X2-X2 until the pivoting movement about the axis X1-X1 is complete. At this point, the force exerted byconnection element 7 against thehinge portion 8 suffices to allow theprojection 13 to overcome the resistance to resilient deformation of theinner wall 22, permitting the second portion of the pivoting movement. - The
projection 13 and the path of its tip, indicated P, are visible in Figures 6 and 7. - The
projection 13 may advantageously be fitted either on a single pivot axis or on both axes. - The
lower frame 4 also comprises awall 15 which defines, with the secondinner wall 21, a third seat 27 suitable for receiving agasket 28 for sealing thesuitcase 1 when it is closed. - The
frames connection element 7 may advantageously be made of a polymer material such as, for example, polypropylene, optionally by injection moulding. - In order to satisfy contingent and specific requirements, a person skilled in the art will be able to apply to the above-described configurations many modifications and variations all of which, however, are included within the scope of protection of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
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- A suitcase (1) comprising a first shell (2), a second shell (3), and a hinge (6) for connecting the first shell (2) and the second shell (3), characterized in that the hinge (6) comprises two distinct, parallel pivot axes (X1-X1, X2-X2).
- A suitcase (1) according to the preceding claim, comprising two hinge portions (8, 9) suitable for forming the connection with the first and second shells (2, 3), respectively, and a connection element (7), said connection element (7) being articulated to each one of said two hinge portions (8, 9) about each one of said pivot axes (X1-X1, X2-X2), respecively.
- A suitcase (1) according to the preceding claim in which the connection element (7) comprises a central plate (10) which extends in a plane parallel to the plane comprising the pivot axes (X1-X1, X2-X2) and from which at least one appendage (11, 12) projects towards each of the hinge portions (8, 9), the appendages (11, 12) comprising respective seats (11a, 12a) for receiving respective pins.
- A suitcase (1) according to the preceding claim in which the connection element (7) comprises two or more pairs of appendages (11, 12) projecting from each side, the seats of all of the appendages (11, 12) that face towards the same side being longitudinally aligned along the same pivot axis (X1-X1, X2-X2).
- A suitcase (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising means for separating the relative pivoting movements of the two shells (2, 3) into a first pivoting movement about a first one (X1-X1) of the two pivot axes (X1-X1, X2-X2) and a second pivoting movement, subsequent to the first, about a second one (X2-X2) of the two pivot axes (X1-X1, X2-X2).
- A suitcase (1) according to the preceding claim in which said means comprises a longitudinal projection (13) disposed on the outer surface of at least one of the appendages associated with a first one (X1-X1) of the two pivot axes (X1-X1, X2-X2).
- A suitcase (1) according to the preceding claim in which the projection (13) is inclined substantially at 45° to the plane extending through the two pivot axes (X1-X1, X2-X2) and projects towards the shells (2, 3) and outwardly.
- A suitcase (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising two frames (4, 5) interposed between the connection element (7) and each one of said shells (2, 3).
- A suitcase (1) according to the preceding claim in which the hinge portions (8, 9) are formed integrally within each frame (4, 5) and each frame (4, 5) is connected to the connection element (7) by means of a pin.
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