EP2647307A1 - Piece of luggage, in particular a suitcase - Google Patents

Abstract

The case has a shell (2) fixed with a holding element that is provided with clothes (6). A box is connected with a shell and fixed around a core (7). The core is fixed at certain distance to form a space (8). A reinforcing element (18) and a connecting piece are permanently connected to each other to stabilize the shell. Side elements (3, 4) are provided with a fixing element. A holding element is formed by a tension belt. The core is arranged with a wheel (16) and equipped with a pull rod (17). An inner side of a garment bag is provided with a skid-proof material.

Description

The invention relates to a piece of luggage, in particular a suitcase, with a shell made of at least partially solid material and side elements, wherein the shell is foldable or rollable and provided on the inside with retaining elements which are adapted to hold at least one garment. The term luggage not only suitcases or trolleys, but also travel bags or the like ..

In conventional pieces of luggage, it is usually problematic to store garments wrinkle-free or wrinkle-free. Folds in garments generally result from the interaction of two factors, a tight radius around which the garment is placed or folded, and pressure applied to the garment. In baggage items with only one storage compartment, the garments are exposed to the pressure of articles placed over them and, in the case of designs of the bag made of flexible material, moreover are supplied with forces which are introduced from outside. Clothing, especially clothes, suits, shirts and blouses made of slightly crumpled and delicate fabrics, must therefore be ironed or otherwise smoothed out of the luggage after unpacking. In part, remedy can be created by the luggage pieces are formed with several storage compartments, so that the garments are not pressed by the other items. Improvements, especially for the transport of suits, can also be achieved through the use of garment bags. However, such garment bags are uncomfortable to transport and are also not equipped with wheels that would allow a tightening of the baggage. If the luggage items are made of stronger material, a force from the outside is essentially eliminated. The disadvantage here, however, is the resulting higher weight of the luggage.

For a long time, therefore, there is a need for pieces of luggage, which allow the most convenient, yet wrinkle-free storage and / or transporting garments or at least largely support.

For example, this describes US 7,416,066 B2 a trolley, at a garment bag with the garment to be protected is wound and fastened around the body of the trolley outside. The disadvantage here is that the garment in garment bag from forced soft material is subjected to compressive forces, which lead to a wrinkling of the garment. Also, the winding of the garment bag around the body of the trolley is a complex process, in which the loaded suitcase is rolled over the soft suit and it can easily wrinkle it. Furthermore, it can come to a slipping of the garment bag by a bad connection of the garment bag on the outside of the trolley. The soft shape of the garment bag does not allow wheels to be attached to it, which must be secured to the lower, firmer surface of the trolley. As a result, the total height of the trolley is significantly increased and possibly exceeded the maximum allowable in cabin air travel cabin baggage size. Finally, the outer dimensions of the item of luggage can also be exceeded by appropriate loading of the garment bag and the item of luggage, for example, is no longer accepted as hand luggage in air traffic. The fact that both the body of the trolley and the garment bag are virtually designed as separate pieces of luggage, of course, results in a higher weight of the luggage.

The DE 298 07 402 U1 describes a pilot case in which an oval tube is arranged and the outer walls can be folded down so that a garment can be arranged around the tube wrinkle-free. However, arranging, for example, a suit in this piece of luggage is relatively complicated and cumbersome because it pants and suit must be pushed individually under the tube. Also, the case has no roles, making its handling is difficult.

US 2,362,807 A describes a suitcase of the subject type with a smaller inner case, with garments can be gently stored between outer suitcase and inner case. The weight of the inner case weighs at least partially on the garment, and changed depending on the handling and location of the suitcase according to gravity its position and thus its pressure on the garments. Thus, wrinkling of the clothes can not be reliably prevented. In addition, results from the execution of two separate cases almost double the weight of the overall construction compared to conventional suitcases. Furthermore, the insertion of the garment in the case by only one opening flap is troublesome, so that the garment must be folded and folded in some places, especially if the dimensions of the suitcase should not exceed the international hand baggage regulations.

The object of the invention is therefore to provide a luggage above, which allows a substantially wrinkle-free and pressure-free storage and / or transport of garments. The loading and unloading of the luggage should be as fast, intuitive and thus easy to carry out. The luggage should be as simple and inexpensive to produce and have the lowest possible weight.

The object of the invention is achieved by a piece of luggage mentioned above, in particular a suitcase, wherein the cover is arranged in the closed state of the item of luggage at a defined distance around a core, wherein the at least one garment formed within the defined by the defined distance between the core and shell Gap is stored essentially wrinkle-free and pressure-free. The item of luggage consists essentially of a core and a foldable or rollable cover, between which a gap is formed, in which the garments can be transported safely, pressure-free and substantially wrinkle-free. Characterized in that the shell is formed foldable or rollable, the insertion of the garments on the inside of the shell can be performed in a particularly simple and rapid manner. In contrast to known solutions, the garment is not wrapped around an inner body, but snuggled against the inside of a protective shell of at least partially solid material and held there by corresponding retaining elements. In the space between the shell and core with the defined distance substantially no or only little pressure is exerted on the garments. Thus, the garments are much better protected from wrinkling. In addition, the subject luggage as previously known Luggage differently shaped and made relatively inexpensive. The shell may be formed per se of relatively solid material or made of soft, for example, textile, material and corresponding stiffening elements that reinforce the soft, for example, textile, material accordingly. Such stiffening elements can also extend largely over the entire envelope.

In the closed state, the mutually contacting ends of the cover of the item of luggage, preferably lockable, are interconnected. The connection can be realized in various ways, for example by means of zipper, Velcro, buckles, magnets or the like. To lock conventional locks known in cases and the like. Can be used.

According to a variant of the invention, the sheath and / or the core of articulated interconnected elements of substantially solid material is formed. Such a piece of luggage may be designed in the manner of a hard case, wherein the elements of solid material are hinged together.

Alternatively, the sheath and / or the core may also be formed of flexible material with stiffening elements. The stiffening elements can be arranged in the longitudinal direction, transverse direction or even diagonally on the sides of the bag of the item of luggage and in particularly sensitive places, such as the corners and edges. Also combinations of the above-described elements of substantially solid material and of flexible material with stiffening elements are conceivable. The stiffening elements may be made of different materials, such as plastic, light metal but also harder foams. The stiffening elements increase the stiffness of the flexible material casing by selecting a material for the stiffening elements that is stiffer than the flexible material of the casing.

Preferably, the side elements are connected in the closed state of the luggage with the shell and or or the core. As a result, the luggage in the closed state is also a given stability.

According to a further feature of the invention, the side elements with at least one connecting piece and possibly connecting pieces with each other via hinge-like elements, in particular film hinges, connected to each other. In this way, a cost-effective piece of luggage can be realized, since a large part of the components can be produced in an injection molding process.

In order to stabilize the shell accordingly, the stiffening elements are preferably permanently connected to each other and / or the stiffening elements and the connecting pieces. In this case, the connections are to be arranged intelligently in order to obtain a solid, supporting frame of the luggage.

To produce this connection between the side elements and the shell and / or the core in the closed state of the bag, the shell and or or the core and or or the side elements corresponding connectors for connecting the shell and or or the core with the Page elements. These connectors can be designed in various ways and should be as intuitive as possible, easy and can be solved without tools and keep the luggage as safe as possible in the closed state.

If at the core of the luggage fixing and provided on the side elements corresponding counterparts to the fixing elements, the core can be kept in the desired position with respect to the side elements of the luggage and the distance between the core and shell of the luggage for the substantially wrinkle-free and pressure-free Storage of at least one garment are respected. As fixing elements and counterparts to the fixing elements come various constructions of closures, magnets or the like. In question.

At least one side element may be fixedly connected to the shell and / or the core or be made in one piece with the shell and or or the core. By such a construction The manufacturing costs can be reduced. For example, the shell can be made in one piece with the side elements of textile material and contain corresponding stiffening elements of stiffer material than the textile material of the shell. Such stiffening elements can also extend largely over the entire envelope.

If at least one side member has a closable opening which opens into the interior of the core, the storage space formed inside the core can be easily loaded and unloaded without having to open the item of luggage by unfolding or rolling out the envelope. In the interior of the core it is also possible to arrange compartments for subdividing the space to be loaded.

To ensure the distance between the core and the sheath, which significantly reduces or at least limits the pressure exerted on the garment, the core and / or the sheath and / or the side elements contain suitable spacers. These spacers may be connected to the sheath, the core or the side members or may be arranged separately therefrom. The spacers may also be constructed as an integrated component, for example, in that the core has smaller dimensions than the shell and both sheath and core are connected to the side members.

According to a feature of the invention, the core is formed of textile material. In such an embodiment of the item of luggage, the core consists for example of a bag or bag-like structure. By appropriate spacing elements or constructive embodiments, it is prevented that the at least one arranged on the inside of the shell and to be protected against wrinkling garment is subjected to pressure. The spacer elements must therefore be designed in such a way that they prevent a pressure on the garment from being exerted starting from the bag.

The holding elements for holding the at least one garment on the inside of the bag of the item of luggage are ideally formed by a garment bag. It can in the garment bag at least one hanger be arranged on which the at least one garment can be optimally arranged.

However, the holding elements for holding the at least one garment on the inside of the casing can also be formed only by straps which hold the at least one garment on the inside of the unfoldable or rollable casing of the item of luggage.

At least in places a coating of anti-slip material may be provided on the inside of the shell and / or the inside of the garment bag. By means of such a coating, slippage and, as a consequence, crumpling of the garment can be prevented or at least significantly reduced.

Furthermore, on the inside of the cover of the item of luggage and / or the inside of the garment bag molding elements may be arranged, which serve to protect sensitive areas of the garments. Such mold elements are preferably formed of foam, so that the total weight of the luggage is not significantly increased thereby.

To facilitate transport of the luggage item, at least one wheel, preferably at least two wheels, can be arranged on the casing or on the core. Of course, four wheels can be arranged at all corners of one side of the luggage, whereby the maneuverability and handling can be further improved.

In particular, in the arrangement of two wheels on the luggage piece a pull-out is advantageous, so that the bag can be easily pulled in slightly tilted state. This can be arranged on the shell or on the core and serves for a more convenient transport of the luggage.

The distance between the shell and the core can also be adjustable, so that the space for storing the at least one garment can be varied. The constructions can be designed in various ways and a stepless adjustment or allow adjustment between two or more stages. For example, an adjustment can be made by length adjustment of the above spacer elements.

If a cover is provided for the luggage, it can be protected during transport against soiling and damage. The wrapper is preferably in the form of a bag with a closable opening in which the bag can be arranged formed. Suitable materials may be textile materials or plastics.

If the outside dimensions of the baggage bag cover a maximum of 55 x 40 x 20 cm in the closed state, the baggage can be declared as hand luggage according to the current international standard and taken into the passenger compartment of an aircraft.

Fig. 1

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Gepäckstücks in Form eines Koffers in geschlossenem Zustand;

Fig. 2

ein Schnittbild durch das Gepäckstück gemäß Fig. 1 entlang der Schnittlinie II-II;

Fig. 3

ein Ausführungsbeispiel des Kerns bei entfernter Hülle des Gepäckstücks gemäß Fig. 1;

Fig. 4-10

Details verschiedener Konstruktionen der Verbindung zwischen Hülle und Kern eines erfindungsgemäßen Gepäckstücks in vergrößerter Darstellung (Detail A gemäß Fig. 2); und

Fig. 11-15

verschiedene Ausführungsbeispiele erfindungsgemäßer Gepäckstücke jeweils in geöffnetem Zustand mit aufgerollter oder aufgefalteter Hülle.

The subject invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings showing various embodiments of luggage according to the invention. Show:

Fig. 1

a perspective view of a luggage in the form of a suitcase in the closed state;

Fig. 2

a sectional view through the bag according to Fig. 1 along the section line II-II;

Fig. 3

an embodiment of the core with the bag removed according to Fig. 1 ;

Fig. 4-10

Details of various constructions of the connection between the shell and core of a piece of luggage according to the invention in an enlarged view (detail A according to FIG Fig. 2 ); and

Fig. 11-15

Various embodiments of inventive luggage in each case in the open state with rolled-up or unfolded shell.

Fig. 1 shows an embodiment of a piece of luggage 1 according to the invention in the form of a suitcase in the closed state. The bag 1 consists of a shell 2 of at least partially solid material and two side members 3, 4. The shell 2 may, as in known pieces of luggage 1, be formed differently, for example, made of solid material (plastic or metal) or flexible, especially textile , Material with corresponding stiffening elements 18, which give the shell 2 the necessary stability. The stiffening elements 18 may be arranged in different lengths in the longitudinal direction, transverse direction or even diagonally (not shown) on the luggage item 1 and also stabilize the shell 2 by the combination of different stiffening elements 18 to form fixed structures. The stiffening elements 18 are made of a material which increases the rigidity of the remaining casing 2. For example, the stiffening elements 18 may be made of plastic or light metal. It is also possible that the stiffening elements 18 are formed from foam material, whereby the weight of the luggage item 1 can be reduced. In at least one side member 3, 4, a closable opening 15 may be arranged, via which easily and comfortably can be accessed in the interior of the luggage item 1. By way of such an opening 15, the interior of the core 7, described below, of the item of luggage 1 according to the invention can be loaded or unloaded without the envelope 2 of the item of luggage 1 having to be unfolded or unrolled. The closable opening 15 can be formed, for example, by a zip fastener or the like arranged correspondingly on the side element 3 or 4.

Fig. 2 shows a section through the bag 1 according to Fig. 1 along the section line II-II. Accordingly, the item of luggage 1 has a core 7 around which the sheath 2 is arranged at a distance d. As with the embodiments according to the Fig. 11-13 is shown, the shell 2 of the luggage item 1 is foldable or ausrollbar formed. In the closed state of the item of luggage 1, at least one garment 6 can be stored in the resulting intermediate space 8 between the casing 2 and the core 7 essentially free of wrinkles and pressure. For safety, 2 corresponding holding elements 5 for holding the at least one garment on the inside of the shell 6 provided on the inside of the shell 2 (see Fig. 11 to 15 ). About the already described above closable opening 15 in at least one side member 3 of the luggage item 1 can get into the interior of the core 7 and loaded or unloaded without unfolding or rolling up the shell 2 of this space. In the formation of the baggage item 1 as a suitcase or trolley, the arrangement of wheels 16, as indicated by dashed lines, advantageous. The wheels 16 may be attached to the shell 2 or to the core 7 or the side element 4 of the item of luggage 1. Also, a pull-out rod 17, which may also be attached to the shell 2 or the core 7, is used to transport the luggage item 1 more conveniently. To ensure the defined distance d between the core 7 and the casing 2, suitable spacing elements 9 or corresponding measures are preferably used intended.

Fig. 3 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the core 7 of a piece of luggage 1 with removed sheath 2. In this variant, the core 7 consists of a plurality of longitudinally arranged stiffening elements 18, which are connected to the side members 3, 4 respectively. Both the wheels 16 and the pull-out bar 17 are arranged on the core 7 in this construction. By appropriate spacers 9 on the side members 3, 4, the distance d between the core 7 and sheath 2 (not shown) is ensured, which is essential for a substantially wrinkle-free storage of the at least one garment 6 (not shown). In the illustrated example, an opening 15 is provided in the side member 3. In this case, the defined distance d is formed by the correspondingly formed side elements 3, 4, which thus form corresponding spacer elements 9.

The Fig. 4 to 10 show various embodiments of the connection between the shell 2 and core 7 or side elements 3 or 4 corresponding to detail A in Fig. 2 in an enlarged view.

In this case, the shell 2 according to Fig. 4 be provided with corresponding stiffening elements 18 or be constructed of rigid elements. About connectors 19 on the shell 2 and the respective side member 3 or 4, which also in each case in one piece can be formed with the shell 2 or the side member 3 or 4, the shell 2 is detachably connected via respective connecting means 20 with the respective side member 3 or 4. In the illustrated embodiment, the connecting means 20 are realized by magnets 24 in the two connecting pieces 19, which magnets 24 ensure the connection between the shell 2 and side members 3 or 4 in the closed state of the baggage item 1. If the connecting pieces 19 are formed of rigid material, they can simultaneously serve as spacers 9, which ensure the distance d of the gap 8 between the core 7 and shell 2 of the baggage item 1 for crease-free and pressure-free storage of at least one garment 6. It is advantageous if the connecting pieces 19 are permanently connected to the stiffening elements 18 and / or the stiffening elements 18 are permanently connected to one another and thus form a stable frame which stabilizes and reinforces the sheath 2 of the item of luggage 1. The connections can be realized, for example, with suitable rivets, gluing or the like or can be produced by integrally forming the parts to be joined with a film hinge as a connecting element.

In the variant according to Fig. 5 the side element 3 or 4 is formed with a groove into which the connecting piece 19 or spacing element 9 connected to the shell 2 projects and is detachably connected to the side element 3 or 4 via corresponding connecting devices 20. The connection means 20 may be formed by zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, magnetic closures or the like.

In the variant according to Fig. 6 is formed in the side member 3 or 4, a step into which the sleeve 2 connected to the connecting piece 19 or spacer 9 protrudes and is connected to the side member 3 or 4 via corresponding connecting means 20.

In the variant according to Fig. 7 is the sheath 2, which may be provided with stiffening elements 18, connected via connecting pieces 19 and a zipper 21 with the side member 3 or 4. The side members 3, 4 together with the connectors 19 thus form spacers 9 to ensure the defined distance d between the core 7 and shell. 2

The variant according to Fig. 8 provides a connection of the shell 2 with the side member 3 or 4 in the form of a hook and loop fastener 22. The components of the hook and loop fastener 22 are each arranged on a connecting piece 19, which is connected to the shell 2 and the side member 3 or 4. In the forms according to FIGS. 7 and 8 If necessary, the connecting pieces 19 can also be formed of flexible material, eg textile material. In this case, corresponding spacer elements 9 must be provided on the shell 2 or on the core 7, which ensure the distance d between the shell 2 and the core 7 of the item of luggage 1.

The variant according to Fig. 9 provides connectors 19 which are formed in the form of a latching connection 23. Since the connecting pieces 19 are formed in this case of solid material, they simultaneously represent the spacer elements 9 between the shell 2 and the side member 3 or 4. In the closed state of the luggage item 1, the connecting pieces 19 snap in the region of the latching connection 23 accordingly.

Finally shows Fig. 10 a further embodiment of a connection between the shell 2 and side member 3 or 4 of the luggage item 1. In this case, the side member 3 or 4 and the shell 2 is respectively connected or provided with a corresponding connecting piece 19 which represents the spacer element 9. In this variant, the side member 3 or 4 and the connecting piece 19 can be manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner in an injection molding process and the connecting device 20 can be integrated, for example in the form of a film hinge. Of course, the connecting device may also be designed differently or formed by magnets 24.

Essential in all variants of the connection between the shell 2 and side member 3 or 4 is that this can be solved on the one hand as simple as possible, intuitive and tool-free and on the other hand the bag 1 is kept as safe as possible in the closed state.

Fig. 11 shows an embodiment of the luggage item 1 in the open state. Accordingly, the cover 2 of the item of luggage 1 consisting of several articulated elements 2 'is unfolded or rolled up. The elements 2 'may be made of flexible material with corresponding stiffening elements 18 (see Fig. 1 ) or also made of solid material. The in the closed state of the item of luggage 1 mutually contacting ends or edges of the shell 2 can preferably be locked together (not shown). For connection to the side members 3, 4 and the core 7 are corresponding connectors 19, which can serve as spacers 9 at the same time provided. In this embodiment of the item of luggage 1, the wheels 16 and the pull-out bar 17 are connected to the casing 2. This ensures that the shell 2 is arranged in the closed state of the item of luggage 1 at a distance d around the core 7 and thus a gap 7 is formed, in which at least one garment 6 can be stored substantially wrinkle-free. For holding the at least one garment 6 on the inside of the shell 2 holding elements 5 are arranged on the inside, which can be designed in various ways. It is essential that the at least one garment 6 is held on the inside of the casing 2 by the holding elements 5. In the example according to Fig. 11 the retaining elements 5 are formed by a garment bag 10 which can be attached to the inside of the shell 2. In the closed state of the shell 2, the garment 6 is folded with relatively large radii, which can cause no wrinkles. In principle, a variant embodiment is conceivable in which the garment bag 10 is fixedly arranged on the inside of the shell 2 and connected thereto. Preferably, at least one hanger 11 is included in the garment bag 10, on which the garments 6 can be arranged in the usual way. For attachment of the garment bag 10 on the inside of the shell 2 corresponding connection elements 25 may be provided. The connecting elements 25 may be formed by push buttons, magnets or the like. Instead of a garment bag 10 or in addition to this further retaining elements 5 may be provided in the form of straps 12, with which the garments 6 are held directly on the inside of the shell 2 can or the garment bag 10 can be fixed to the inside of the shell 2. On the inside of the casing 2 or individual elements 2 'of the casing 2, a coating 13 made of non-slip material can be arranged, which makes it difficult or significantly reduces slippage of the garments 6 to be stored. To support the wrinkle-free storage of the garments 6 on the inside of the shell 2 mold elements 14 can be placed at appropriate locations. The mold elements 14 are preferably made of foam.

This in Fig. 12 illustrated embodiment shows a shell 2 consisting of two elements 2 'of at least partially solid material, which are unfolded accordingly in the open state. On the inside of the shell 2 connecting elements 25 are arranged, via which, for example, a garment bag 10 (not shown) can be attached. Again, corresponding form elements 14 are provided to support the crease-free storage of the at least one garment 6 (not shown). The sheath 2 is arranged around the core 7, that a space between the sheath 2 and the core 7 is formed by corresponding spacers 9 (not shown), in which the transported garment 6 can be transported protected. Inside the core 7 more items can be stored.

In the variant according to Fig. 13 the envelope 2 of the item of luggage 1 may be at least partially formed of flexible material, so that it can be rolled up for opening the item of luggage 1. In this embodiment, the shell 2 is permanently connected to at least one side member 3 or 4. For connection to the other side member 3 or 4 or the core 7, in turn, corresponding connecting pieces 19, which simultaneously serve as spacers 9, are provided. Furthermore, the sheath 2 is permanently connected to the core 7 at one end. Such a variant can be produced for example in a common injection molding process, wherein the connections between the core 7 and shell 2 and the elements 2 'of the shell 2 can be formed with each other by hinge-like elements, in particular film hinges with lower material thickness (see Fig. 14 ). The spacers 9 set the distance d between the core 7 and 2 sheath safe when this shell 2 is placed to close the bag 1 to the core 7. Also zipper 21 may be provided for connection to a side member 3 or 4. For holding the at least one garment 6 (not shown) serve holding elements 5 in the form of straps 12. On the inside of the shell 2 can be arranged again layers 13 of slip-resistant material and mold elements 14 at appropriate locations. Also in this variant of the baggage item 1, the wheels 16 and the pull-out rod 17 are connected to the casing 2, but these may also be fastened to the core 7.

Fig. 14 shows a schematic view of a variant of the luggage item 1, in which the core 7 and the shell 2 are connected to each other via hinge-like elements 26, in particular film hinges. Also, the individual elements 2 'of the shell 2 with each other and the connecting pieces 19, which also represent the spacers 9, with the elements 2' or with each other are preferably connected to each other via such hinge-like elements 26. Such an embodiment of a piece of luggage can be produced particularly inexpensively. The side elements 3 and 4 are connected to the core 7 in the illustrated variant. To connect the shell 2 or its elements 2 'or the connectors 19 with the core 7 in the closed state of the luggage item 1 corresponding connection means 20, such as zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, magnetic closures or the like., Provided.

Finally shows Fig. 15 a preferred embodiment of the item of luggage 1, in which the sheath 2 made of flexible material, in particular textile material, and is preferably made in one piece with the side members 3 and 4. By means of corresponding stiffening elements 18, which for example can be made of foam material but also of harder materials, the shell 2 is given a corresponding rigidity in order to prevent the garments in the interior of the item of luggage 1 from being exerted from outside to high pressure. It is also possible to provide a stiffening element 18 'extending substantially over the entire sheath 2. It is also possible to produce the entire envelope 2 together with side elements 3, 4 of foam-containing material, which the luggage piece 1, the required strength, but is still deformable to allow unfolding or rolling up of the shell 2. On the inside of the shell 2, in turn, corresponding connecting elements 25 for fastening a garment bag or the like (not shown) are provided. The connecting elements 25 may be formed by push buttons, magnets or the like. The garment bag or the like (not shown) can also be firmly connected to the inside of the shell 2 or integrated in the shell 2. The side members 3, 4 are reinforced by respective frames or the like. The core 7 of the item of luggage 1 is formed in the illustrated embodiment by a flexible material which is reinforced by corresponding stiffening elements 18. On the side elements 3, 4 facing sides of the core 7 fixing elements 27 are arranged, which fit into corresponding counterparts 28 in the side members 3, 4. The fixing elements 27 and corresponding counterparts 28 can be formed in various ways (for example in the form of pushbuttons, magnets or locking connections) and ensure that the core 7 is positioned at a distance d from the inside of the shell 2 of the item of luggage 1, as in the schematic sectional view of the closed luggage item 1 in the left upper part of Fig. 15 shown. In this case, the defined distance d between the core 7 and shell 2 or the spacer elements 9 by the corresponding arrangement of the core 7 on the side members 3, 4 and together with the corresponding shape of the side members 3, 4 and the attachment of the shell 2 realized the side elements 3, 4.

In the closed state of the item of luggage 1, the mutually contacting ends of the casing 2 and the casing 2 are preferably connected to the side elements 3 and 4 via a zipper. In the Fig. 15 illustrated embodiment of the item of luggage 1 is characterized by particularly simple and cost-effective manufacturability and low weight.

The bag 1 according to the present invention can be made in a variety of ways and in a variety of materials, like conventional suitcases or bags.

Claims (15)

Luggage (1), in particular suitcases, with a sheath (2) made of at least partially solid material and side elements (3, 4), wherein the sheath (2) foldable or ausrollbar formed and on the inside with retaining elements (5) for holding is provided at least one garment (6) is provided, characterized in that the sheath (2) in the closed state of the item of luggage (1) at a defined distance (d) around a core (7) is arranged, wherein the at least one garment (6) is stored substantially wrinkle-free and pressure-free within the intermediate space (8) formed by the defined distance (d) between core (7) and sheath (2). The item of luggage (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the ends of the envelope (2) of the item of luggage (1) which are in contact with one another in the closed state are connected to one another, preferably lockable. Luggage item (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the sheath (2) and / or the core (7) of articulated interconnected elements (2 ') is formed of substantially solid material. Luggage item (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the sheath (2) and / or the core (7) made of flexible material with stiffening elements (18, 18 ') is formed. Baggage item (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the side elements (3, 4) in the closed state of the item of luggage (1) with the shell (2) and / or with the core (7) are detachably connected , Luggage item (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the sheath (2) and / or the core (7) and / or the side elements (3, 4) connecting pieces (19) for connecting the sheath (2) and / or or the core (7) with the side elements (3, 4). Baggage (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the side elements (3, 4) with at least one connecting piece (19) and possibly connecting pieces (19) with each other via hinge-like elements (26) are interconnected. Luggage item (1) according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the stiffening elements (18) with each other and / or the stiffening elements (18) and connecting pieces (19) for stabilizing the sheath (2) are permanently connected to each other. Baggage item (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that on the core (7) fixing elements (27) and on the side elements (3, 4) counterparts (28) are provided to the fixing elements (27). The item of luggage (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that at least one side element (3, 4) has a closable opening (15) opening into the interior of the core (7). Baggage item (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the core (7) and / or the sheath (2) and / or the side elements (3, 4) spacer elements (9) to ensure the distance ( d) between core (7) and sheath (2). Luggage item (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the holding elements (5) for holding the at least one garment (6) on the inside of the shell (2) by a garment bag (10), preferably with at least one therein arranged hangers (11) are formed. Luggage item (1) according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that at least in places a coating (13) made of non-slip material is provided on the inside of the casing (2) and / or the garment bag (10). Luggage item (1) according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that on the inside of the shell (2) and / or the garment bag (10) form elements (14) are arranged. Luggage item (1) according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the distance (d) between the sheath (2) and the core (7) is adjustable.

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