EP2829192B1 - Handle structure for a piece of luggage and piece of luggage with such a handle structure - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to a piece of luggage, in particular a suitcase, with a handle construction, which is convertible between a stowed position and a use position, and a bag with an opening, wherein the bag is integrated, and having a handle.

Luggage, especially suitcases, often have two or four wheels and a usually telescoping handle construction in order to be able to conveniently transport the luggage in a slightly tilted or upright condition.

Especially with hard case cases, there are often no possibilities for stowing small items quickly, such as e.g. Boarding passes or the like. In such hard-shell cases for stowage or removal of objects of the suitcases must usually be fully opened, which is particularly in tight spaces, such. on board a passenger plane, it is very tedious.

A remedy to this up to a certain extent at least an additional mounted on the outside of the item of luggage additional compartment, which, however, is particularly undesirable in hard case suitcases, as it interferes with the smooth surface and can be a hindrance in the handling of the bag. In addition, such a construction may impair the stability and strength of the protective shell. Bags made of fabric usually have pockets integrated in the exterior, but these are often accessible only by a cumbersome bending or kneeling down due to the low height of suitcases.

The JP 2012-135690 A describes a construction in which attached to the pull-out of a suitcase a small piece of luggage and thus can be transported together with the large bag. The small piece of luggage is placed only on the upper portion of the case and secured there by a loop-like connection with the rods from falling down. However, in the retracted position of the handle construction, the small piece of luggage can not be fixed. From the DE 20 2010 016 179 U1 goes out a piece of luggage, which can also be used as a seat, wherein the handle construction an element is arranged, which can be used as a seat back when sitting. This item can be strapped and used as a backpack. In this case, however, the remaining part of the item of luggage can not be used because the backpack is integrated with the handle for moving the item of luggage.

The US 2011/0132708 A1 , the US 2006/0022006 A1 and the CN 2 616 104 Y describe, for example, handle structures or luggage items of the subject type, wherein the attached to the handle construction bag can not be transferred together with the handle construction in the stowed position and removed before retraction of the handle construction in the stowed position or at least emptied.

US2006 / 0037825A1 also describes a pocket integrated in the handle construction.

The object of the present invention is to provide an above handle construction and a luggage item having such a handle construction which can store various items such as keys, credit cards, air tickets, passports, cell phones, writing instruments, headphones, cameras, music equipment, books, city maps or the like. Permits and allows the carrier of the luggage to quickly and easily stow such items or to remove the luggage. Disadvantages of known constructions should be avoided or at least reduced.

The object of the invention is achieved by a piece of luggage according to claim 1. In particular, the above-mentioned handle construction, in which at least one bar connected to the handle or the like. Is provided, which is displaceable between the stowed position and the use position, and the pocket in the Handle structure is integrated, and together with the handle and the at least one rod or the like. Between the stowed position and the use position can be transferred. Such an extension of conventional handle designs allows the carrier of the item of luggage to quickly and easily stow diverse small items in the integrated pocket without the need to open and close the item of luggage itself. The pocket integrated in the handle construction is in optimal position for use Handle height and allows handling even without bending or kneeling down. Constructively, such a pocket integrated in the handle construction is relatively easy and inexpensive to implement. The item of luggage preferably has at least two wheels, rollers or the like. Variants with four or more wheels, rollers or the like are also conceivable.

The bag or a holding device for the bag is made in one piece with the at least one rod or the like or the handle. By such a one-piece production of the bag or the holding device, the manufacturing cost can be reduced and the number of items can be reduced.

In the luggage a recess for at least partially receiving the bag and the handle in the stowed position of the handle construction is provided. The handle construction can be arranged together with integrated bag outside lying on the luggage. If the handle structure including pocket integrated therein is sunk in the stowed position in the designated receptacle, the piece of luggage in the stowed position of the handle construction is not larger than a piece of luggage without handle construction, which is why a license, for example, as hand luggage is possible. In addition, by stowage damage to the handle structure and the pocket arranged therein can be largely prevented.

Usually, a handle construction is realized by at least one bar connected to the handle or the like, which is displaceable between the stowed position and the use position. In this case, the at least one rod or plate of the handle structure can be arranged on the outside of the luggage item, or concealed inside and between the stowed position, in which at most the handle protrudes from the baggage, but ideally also hidden, and the use position in which the handle construction represents an extension of the luggage, to allow a more convenient transportation of the luggage to be moved. The inventively integrated in the handle construction bag is moved when moving between the stowed position and the use position. Thus, the bag is in the use position accessible and hidden in the stowed position depending on the design of the handle construction or also accessible.

The at least one rod or the like of the handle construction can be designed to be telescopic. This is especially true for smaller pieces of luggage, such as e.g. Luggage in hand luggage size, of advantage, as a greater length of the handle construction in the position of use can be achieved, which allows a more comfortable transporting the luggage even without physical effort.

As an alternative to the above embodiment variant with at least one rod, the handle construction can also have a plate connected to the handle, which can be transferred between the storage space and the use postion. In this case, the plate can be moved and pivoted both between the stowed position and the use position. When constructed in the form of a plate, the bag can at most be integrated directly into the plate or even attached to this.

A pocket not according to the invention is detachably connected to the at least one rod or the like or to the handle. The detachable connection of the bag with the handle construction allows easy replacement of the bag in case of damage or soiling and also the removal of the bag when not in use. Also, the bag removed from the handle construction can perform an independent function and be used as a small handbag or the like.

It is advantageous if connecting elements for detachable connection to the pocket are provided on the handle construction. Such fasteners may be formed, for example, by loops, magnetic fasteners, push buttons, rails of the like. Depending on the size and arrangement of the bag about the handle could be integrally provided with rails to which the bag can be attached.

According to a further feature of the invention, the pocket may be formed with a variable size. The change in the size of the bag can be similar to known solutions in suitcases, bags, backpacks or handbags, for example via zippers and corresponding folding mechanisms done. By increasing the stowage space of the bag, more items can be placed in the pocket, although then the transfer of the handle structure into the stowed position can be obstructed.

Preferably, a device for locking at least in the stowed position is provided on the handle construction. This can prevent that the handle construction is unintentionally solved at least from the stowed position, which would facilitate damage to the handle structure during transport of the luggage. In addition, the locking device may also be designed for locking in the use position, in order to prevent accidental transfer of the handle structure from the use position to the stowed position can.

The bag may be made of textile material, such as various materials but also of substantially solid material, in particular plastic. The variant of the bag made of solid material has the difference compared to the variant made of textile material that the volume of the bag is substantially constant, and thereby essentially can not be changed. In the case of concealing the integrated in the handle construction bag in the luggage in the stowed position, however, this is an advantage or even necessary, since otherwise it can lead to a blockage of the overfilled bag when moving the handle structure in the stowed position. The variant made of fabric has the advantage that a more flexible packing of the bag is possible, and that potentially weight can be saved. Especially in a construction of the luggage, in which the bag does not have to be sunk in an opening, this is an advantage. Particularly in the case of the flexible fabric construction, it is advantageous if the fabric is supported by a visible or invisible holding device of solid material integral with the handle can be executed.

The opening of the pocket is preferably closable, which can be achieved by conventional methods such as e.g. Zippverschlüssen, magnetic closures, snaps, Velcro closures or the like. Can happen.

It is also advantageous if subdivisions are arranged in the pocket in order to enable separate storage of the small parts and order.

Furthermore, a device for blocking the opening of the bag may be provided to prevent unauthorized opening of the bag when leaving the bag for a short time. Such Versperreinrichtungen can be formed by padlocks, Zahlenschösser or electronic devices.

The bag arranged in the handle construction may contain a logo of the manufacturer of the handle construction of the item of luggage or even individual logos.

It is also advantageous if at least one hook is provided on the handle construction. A garment or a small shopping bag can be arranged on such a hook, and the waiting time, in particular, of passengers in transfer areas can be facilitated. The at least one hook can be arranged at any point of the handle construction, on which it does not bother and can not lead to injury. In particular, hidden hooks which do not protrude from the outer surface of the handle construction are preferable for preventing injuries.

According to one embodiment, the at least one hook can be arranged on the handle. On this hook, for example, a jacket can be attached during waiting with the usually provided loop and be protected against slipping from the handle construction.

If the at least one hook is designed to be removable, it can easily be replaced after any damage or when not in use also be removed.

The handle or pocket may be designed to be accessible in the stowed position of the handle construction. As a result, the carrier of the item of luggage can very quickly and easily operate the handle construction and transfer it to the use position.

Fig. 1A bis 1C

perspektivische Ansichten verschiedener Ausführungsformen eines Gepäckstücks mit Griffkonstruktionen in der Verstauposition;

Fig. 2A und 2B

zwei Ausführungsformen eines Gepäckstücks mit Griffkonstruktion jeweils in der Verstauposition und in der Gebrauchsposition in Seitenansicht;

Fig. 3

eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Teils einer Griffkonstruktion für ein Gepäckstück mit integrierter Tasche;

Fig. 4

zwei Ansichten eines Teils einer weiteren Ausführungsform einer Griffkonstruktion für ein Gepäckstück mit integrierter Tasche; und

Fig. 5 bis 9

perspektivische Ansichten auf einen Teil weiterer Ausführungsformen einer Griffkonstruktion für ein Gepäckstück mit integrierter Tasche.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Show:

Fig. 1A to 1C

perspective views of various embodiments of a luggage with handle structures in the stowed position;

FIGS. 2A and 2B

two embodiments of a luggage item with handle construction in each case in the stowed position and in the use position in side view;

Fig. 3

a perspective view of a portion of a handle structure for a bag with integrated bag;

Fig. 4

two views of a part of another embodiment of a handle structure for a bag with integrated bag; and

Fig. 5 to 9

perspective views of a part of further embodiments of a handle structure for a bag with integrated bag.

Fig. 1A shows a perspective view of a piece of luggage 1 in the form of a suitcase with a handle structure 2. In the illustrated embodiment of the luggage item 1, the handle structure 2 is arranged on the outside of one side of the luggage item 1 and is in the stowed position. The handle construction 2 can be converted into a use position, in which the two rods 6 of the handle construction 2 can be moved. To facilitate transporting the baggage item 1 are located at the bottom of two wheels 14. With a device 7 for locking the handle structure 2 at least in the stowed position can be prevented accidental transfer to the use position. In the use position (not shown), the case can be tightened obliquely on the handle 3. In the arrangement of four steerable wheels baggage 1 can also be rolled in an upright position. There is a pocket 4 with an opening 5 in the handle structure 2 integrated. In the example shown, the bag 4 is located between the two rods 6 of the handle construction 2. The bag 4 is used to store small items such as keys, credit cards, frequent flyer cards, airline tickets, train tickets, passports, mobile phones, pens, headphones, music players, city maps, travel plans or the like. And allows quick access to these small parts without the bag 1 must be opened. The opening 5 of the bag 4 is closed in the example shown by a tab, so that the small parts can not fall out of the bag 4.

1B showed a further embodiment of a cuboid piece of luggage 1, wherein the handle structure 2 is partially retractable into a recess 13 in the luggage item 1.

In the embodiment according to Fig. 1C the recess 13 is formed by a slot-shaped opening in the luggage piece 1, in which the handle structure 2 can be completely sunk together with the bag 4 in the stowed position. By operating the locking device 7 on the handle 3 of the handle structure 2, the handle structure 2 can be converted into the position of use, in which the item of luggage 1 can be rolled comfortably. In this position of use also integrated in the handle construction 2 bag 4 is accessible.

Instead of transferring the handle construction 2 between the stowed position and the use position by displacing the rods 6, pivoting of, for example, a plate may also be possible.

Fig. 2A shows a further schematic embodiment of a piece of luggage 1 in which the built-in grip structure 2 bag 4 in the stowed position (left side) quasi 1 piece of luggage and is moved in the use postion (right picture) with the handle 3. In this variant, the bag 4 is made significantly larger in relation to the handle 3. you can be quite so large that it represents in the stowed position of the handle construction 2 formally a substantial proportion of the item of luggage 1. In this case, even larger items such as cameras, books, large purses or other large items can easily be stowed in the bag 4. By appropriate design configurations, the size of the bag 4 can be changed, as indicated by the dashed line in the right image. In such a condition, more articles can be accommodated in the pocket 4, although it is no longer possible to pocket the pocket 4 in the stowed position of the handle construction.

The variant according to Fig. 2B shows a recess 13 in the luggage item 1 in which a correspondingly shaped pocket 4 of the handle construction 2 in the stowed position (left picture) can be integrated. In the use position (right image), the bag 4 is easily accessible in the region of the handle 3 of the handle construction.

The bag 4 may be formed both of textile material and of substantially solid material, in particular plastic. The opening 5 of the pocket 4 can be closed by various known mechanisms.

Fig. 3 shows an embodiment of a handle structure 2 for a piece of luggage 1, wherein the bag 4 is arranged between the two rods 6 of the handle structure 2 in a frame-like holding device 16 below the handle 3. The frame of the pocket 4 may be formed by a part of the handle 3 of the handle structure 2. The opening 5 of the bag 4 is closed by a tab. In the interior of the pocket 4 are preferably subdivisions 9 to allow an order of the small parts. Furthermore, it is advantageous if on the handle structure 2, in particular on the handle 3, hooks 12 are arranged, which allow the hanging of a garment or a shopping bag or the like. In the illustrated embodiment, the hooks 12 are integrated in the handle 3, so that a risk of injury is reduced and damage to the hook 12 can be prevented.

Fig. 4 showed a further embodiment of a handle structure 2, wherein the handle structure 2 has only one rod 6, and the handle 3 is frame-shaped or a frame-shaped holding device 16 for receiving the bag 4, which is formed for example of textile material having. The opening 5 of the pocket 4 can be closed by a zipper 8. At the bottom of the frame-shaped handle 3, a hook 12 is arranged for hanging garments or no shopping bags. Again, the size of the bag 4 can be changed by appropriate design measures, as indicated by the dashed lines outside of the frame-shaped holding device 16.

Fig. 5 shows an asymmetrical embodiment of a handle structure 2, with a rod 6, where the handle 3 has only in one direction of the rod 6. On the handle 3, the bag 4 is arranged, which may be formed in the illustrated embodiment of solid material and disposed on a corresponding holding device 16. With the help of a locking device 10, for example in the form of a padlock, the bag 4 can be secured against unauthorized opening. On the handle 3 can also be arranged again a hook 12 for hanging clothes or small shopping bags.

Fig. 6 shows a built-in handle structure 2 bag 4 with a compartment 11 on the outside, which is at least partially transparent, to allow the arrangement of a logo, a business card or the like. In the compartment 11.

Fig. 7 shows a further embodiment of a handle structure 2, which consists of a rod 6, and a handle 3 with hooks 12 arranged on both sides. The bag 4 is arranged on one side of the rod 6 and suspended via a holding device 16. Advantageously, the pocket 4 has outside partitions 9 for the arrangement of small objects, such as credit cards or the like. On.

Fig. 8 shows a further embodiment of a handle structure 2 for a piece of luggage 1, wherein two parallel arranged Rods 6 are provided which open into a handle 3, which has two hooks 12. On the outside of the pocket 4, in turn, a pocket 11 of at least partially transparent material for the arrangement of a logo or the like. Be provided or the logo or the like. Be directly printed. The opening 5 of the pocket 4 can in turn be closed by a zipper 8. In addition, a combination lock 10 may be provided as a variant of a Versperreinrichtung.

The pocket 4 integrated in the handle construction 2 can also be releasably connected to the handle construction 2, so that the pocket 4 can be removed, for example, for the purpose of cleaning. Fig. 9 shows an example of such a releasable Verbidnung the bag 4 with the handle construction, with corresponding connecting elements 15 are provided. Variants for such connecting elements 15 are loops, magnetic closures, pushbuttons, rails or the like. Also, the hooks 12 on the handle structure 2, in particular on the handle 3 may be designed to be removable. As materials for the handle are mainly plastics or other lightweight, stable materials, such as carbon or aluminum in question. The bag 4 may also be made of plastic but also of leather or other textiles, carbon, aluminum or rubber.

The bag 4 is accessible in any case in the position of use of the handle structure 2, but can be hidden in the stowed position of the handle structure 2 in the luggage item 1 and secured from access. Other variants in which the bag 4 is accessible in the stowed position, are also conceivable.

Claims (12)

1. Item of luggage (1), in particular a suitcase, comprising a handle structure (2) which can be transferred between a stowed position and a use position, and a pocket (4) having an opening (5), wherein the pocket (4) is integrated and has a handle (3), wherein at least one rod (6) or the like is provided which is connected to the handle (3) and can be displaced between the stowed position and the use position, and the pocket (4) together with the handle (3) and the at least one rod (6) or the like can be transferred between the stowed position and the use position, wherein the pocket (4) or a holding device (16) for the pocket (4) is integral with the at least one rod (6) or the like or the handle (3), and a recess (13) is provided for at least partly receiving the pocket (4) and the handle (3) in the stowed position of the handle structure (2).
2. Item of luggage (1) according to claim 1, characterised in that the at least one rod (6) or the like is telescopically displaceable.
3. Item of luggage (1) according to either claim 1 or claim 2, characterised in that the pocket (4) is detachably connected to the at least one rod (6) or the like or the handle (3).
4. Item of luggage (1) according to claim 3, characterised in that connecting elements (15) are provided for detachably connecting to the pocket (4).
5. Item of luggage (1) according to any of claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the pocket (4) is designed so as to be variable in size.
6. Item of luggage (1) according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that a device (7) is provided for locking at least in the stowed position.
7. Item of luggage (1) according to any of claims 1 to 6, characterised in that the opening (5) of the pocket (4) can be closed by a zipper closure (8), magnetic closure, push button, Velcro closure or the like.
8. Item of luggage (1) according to any of claims 1 to 7, characterised in that a means (10) for blocking the opening (5) of the pocket (4) is provided.
9. Item of luggage (1) according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterised in that at least one hook (12) is provided.
10. Item of luggage (1) according to claim 9, characterised in that the at least one hook (12) is arranged on the handle (3).
11. Item of luggage (1) according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterised in that the at least one hook (12) is designed to be removable.
12. Item of luggage (1) according to any of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the handle (3) or the pocket (4) is designed to be accessible in the stowed position of the handle construction (2).

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