EP3568037A1 - Folding piece of luggage - Google Patents

Folding piece of luggage

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EP3568037A1
EP3568037A1 EP18701523.5A EP18701523A EP3568037A1 EP 3568037 A1 EP3568037 A1 EP 3568037A1 EP 18701523 A EP18701523 A EP 18701523A EP 3568037 A1 EP3568037 A1 EP 3568037A1
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panels
panel
central portion
luggage
folding
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Patrick ZEMIRO
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C7/00—Collapsible or extensible purses, luggage, bags or the like
    • A45C7/0018—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C7/0036—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage collapsible to a minimal configuration, e.g. for storage purposes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C7/00—Collapsible or extensible purses, luggage, bags or the like
    • A45C7/0059—Flexible luggage; Hand bags
    • A45C7/0063—Flexible luggage; Hand bags comprising an integrated expansion device
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/005—Hinges
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/26—Special adaptations of handles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/03—Suitcases
    • A45C2005/032—Suitcases semi-rigid, i.e. resistant against deformation and resilient, e.g. with a resilient frame
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/14—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage with built-in rolling means

Definitions

  • the invention relates to the field of luggage and, more particularly to a folding luggage.
  • the luggage is intended to allow the transport of various and varied objects.
  • suitcases allow for example to carry clothes or other objects that can be used during a trip.
  • An idea underlying the invention is to provide luggage that is, on the one hand, compact when unused, and on the other hand, sufficiently rigid when used to effectively protect its contents.
  • the invention provides a folding luggage comprising:
  • a third and a fourth rigid panel which are each hingedly mounted on one of the first and second panels between an extended position in which said third or fourth panel extends between said first and second panels, perpendicular to said first and second panels; panels, and a retracted position in which said third or fourth panel extends parallel to said first and second panels; the third and fourth panels defining with the first and second panels a rigid frame when the third and fourth panels are in their position deployed;
  • a fifth and a sixth panel which each connect the first and second panels and which define with the first, the second, the third and the fourth panels, when the said third and fourth panels are in their deployed position, an internal space of parallelepiped shaped storage; the fifth and sixth panels being deformable in a direction x perpendicular to said first and second panels between an unfolded position and a folded position such that when the third and fourth panels are in their retracted position, the first and second panels are able to move relative to each other in the x-direction between a use-away position in which the fifth and sixth panels are in their unfolded position, and a close-up storage position in which the fifth and the Sixth panels are in their folded position.
  • the first, second, third and fourth panels form a rigid frame conferring luggage in its unfolded configuration of use, a rigidity allowing it to effectively protect its contents.
  • the bulk of the luggage is very small when the first and second panels are in their close storage position.
  • such folding luggage may have one or more of the following characteristics.
  • the fifth panel is made of a flexible material and comprises:
  • a frame defining an opening to access the internal storage space
  • a movable flap which is secured to the frame and which is able to close the opening of the frame in a closed position
  • a first fixing device configured to hold the movable flap attached to the frame in its closed position.
  • the fifth panel is made of fabric.
  • the movable flap is adapted to be positioned in a clamping position in which said movable flap is wound around the first and second panels when said first and second panels are in their close position so as to maintain them in said close position
  • the folding luggage comprising a second fixing device configured to hold the movable flap in its clamping position.
  • the movable flap has a rectangular shape and has an edge that is integral with the frame and three other edges that are adapted to be fixed to the frame in the closed position of the movable flap by the first device of fixation.
  • the edge of the movable flap which is integral with the frame is parallel to one of the first and second panels.
  • the first attachment device comprises a zipper adapted to secure the movable flap to the frame.
  • the first attachment device comprises one or more self-gripping surfaces which are fixed to the frame and are each able to cooperate with a complementary self-gripping surface attached to the movable flap.
  • the third and fourth panels are respectively mounted articulated on one and the other of the first and second panels.
  • the dimensional constraints are reduced.
  • the folding luggage comprises a set of fabric elements which are fixed between the first and second panels and cover the sixth panel as well as the third and fourth panels when they are in their deployed position, the game. fabric element being further attached to the fifth panel and defining with said fifth panel a flexible envelope to maintain the internal storage space closed when said third and fourth panels are in their retracted position.
  • the sixth panel is made of a rigid material and comprises a central portion and two lateral portions which are disposed on either side of the central portion in the x direction, each of said lateral portions being one hand mounted articulated on one of the first and second panels around a geometric axis perpendicular to the x direction and, secondly, rotatable relative to the central portion about a geometric axis perpendicular to the direction x.
  • the folding baggage further comprises a gripping device which is fixed on the central portion of the sixth panel.
  • the gripping device comprises a sheath which is fixed to the central portion of the sixth panel, a telescopic handle which is housed in said sheath and a handle which is fixed to one end of said telescopic handle.
  • each of said lateral portions is articulated on one of the first and second panels by means of one or more hinges.
  • each of the lateral portions is connected to the central portion by a fold line providing a degree of freedom in rotation of said lateral portions relative to the central portion.
  • the folding luggage comprises, for each of the third and fourth panels, a locking device arranged to ensure in an active state the maintenance of said third or fourth panel in its deployed position.
  • each locking device comprises an abutment handle which is pivotally mounted on one of the first and second panels between an active position in which said abutment handle plates a distal end of one of the third and fourth panels against a rim of one of the first and second panels so as to prevent the movement of said third or fourth panel from its deployed direction to its retracted position and an inactive position in which said stop handle allows movement of said third or fourth panel between its retracted position and its deployed position.
  • each stop handle is, in its active position, in contact against a cleat formed at the distal end of said third or fourth panel, said stop handle and said cleat being arranged to exert a friction-resistant torque. opposing the movement of the stop handle from its active position to its inactive position.
  • a foam member is interposed between each of the third and fourth panels and the respective flange when said third and fourth panels are in their deployed position.
  • the folding luggage comprises at least two roulette mechanisms which are respectively fixed to one and the other of the first and second panels, on either side of the third panel.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a folding bag according to the invention in an unfolded configuration of use.
  • FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the folding luggage of Figure 1 in a folded storage configuration.
  • FIG. 3 represents an exploded perspective view of the folding luggage of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of a detail of a locking device adapted to, in an active state, ensure the maintenance of the folding bag of Figure 1 in an unfolded configuration of use.
  • FIG. 5 shows a cutaway perspective view of the detail of Figure 4 when the folding luggage is in its unfolded configuration of use.
  • FIG. 6 shows a perspective view of the detail of Figure 4 when the folding luggage is in its unfolded configuration of use.
  • FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a folding luggage in which the folding luggage is locked in its folded storage configuration by a movable flap.
  • a three-dimensional orthonormal coordinate system defined by three axes x, y, z and shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 is used to describe the elements of the folding luggage.
  • a folding bag according to one embodiment is described below.
  • the folding luggage is a suitcase.
  • the case 1 is shown in an unfolded configuration of use in FIG. 1 and in a folded storage configuration in FIG. 2.
  • the case 1 comprises six panels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 which each have a shape rectangular and which are arranged perpendicular to each other so as to define a rectangular parallelepiped.
  • the six panels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 define together, when the bag 1 is in its unfolded configuration of use, an internal storage space which has a rectangular parallelepiped shape and which is adapted to receive objects.
  • the suitcase 1 comprises:
  • a front panel 5 and a rear panel 4 which are parallel to each other, connect the two side panels 2, 3 and form the two largest faces of the rectangular parallelepiped, when the case 1 is in its unfolded configuration of use;
  • the side panels 2, 3 each extend in a plane parallel to the z and y axes
  • the front and rear panels 5, 4 extend each in a plane parallel to the x and z axes
  • the lower 6 and upper 7 panels each extend in a plane parallel to the x and y axes.
  • the lower panel 6 and the upper panel 7 are respectively hingedly mounted on one and the other of the two side panels 2, 3. More particularly, as shown in FIG. 3, the lower panel 6 is pivotally mounted via an axis 26 on the side panel 3, at the lower end of the inner surface of said side panel 3. Similarly, the upper panel 7 is pivotally mounted, via an axis 26, on the side panel 2, at the end upper surface of the inner surface of said side panel 2.
  • the pivot pins 26 of the lower panels 6 and upper 7 are parallel to each other and oriented parallel to the y axis.
  • each of the lower and upper panels 7 is movably mounted on one of the side panels 2, 3 between an extended position in which said lower panel 6 or upper 7 extends between the two side panels 2, 3, perpendicular to these, that is to say in a plane parallel to the x and y axes, and a retracted position in which said lower panel 6 or upper 7 is folded against the side panel 2, 3 on which it is articulated and s thus extends substantially parallel to the side panels 2, 3, that is to say in a plane parallel to the y and z axes.
  • the lower and upper panels 7 define with the side panels 2, 3 a rigid frame capable of ensuring the rigidity of the bag 1.
  • the lower panels 6 and 7 allow a relative displacement of the side panels 2, 3 relative to each other, in the x direction, between a position of use apart, shown in Figure 1, and a close storage position, illustrated on Figure 2.
  • front 5 and rear 4 panels are deformable in the x direction between an unfolded position, illustrated in FIG. 1 and a folded position, illustrated in FIG.
  • the user first moves the lower and upper panels 7 from their deployed position to their position. retracted, in which they are folded against the side panels 2, 3.
  • the side panels 2, 3 are brought closer to each other in the x direction of their spaced apart position to their close position.
  • the front panels 5 and rear 4 simultaneously deform to their folded position when bringing the side panels 2, 3 closer together.
  • the user spreads the side panels 2, 3 from each other to their spaced apart position.
  • the front panels 5 and rear 4 simultaneously deform to their unfolded position when spacing the side panels 2, 3.
  • the lower panel 6 and upper 7 are moved from their retracted position towards their deployed position in which they form a rigid frame with the panels
  • the front panel 5 is fixed at its two side edges to one and the other of the two side panels 2, 3.
  • the front panel 5 is for example made of fabric. It is thus able to deform to allow the movement of the side panels 2, 3 between their spaced position and their close position.
  • the front panel 5 has a slot 39 U-shaped so as to provide a frame 40 defining a rectangular opening to access the internal storage space and a movable flap 29, of rectangular shape, which is able to close the door. opening in a closed position or to leave said opening accessible in an open position.
  • the front panel 5 also has a securing device which is configured to hold the movable flap 29 in its closed position.
  • the fixing device comprises a slide fastener 10 extending along the U-shaped slot 39 and making it possible to connect the three free edges of the movable flap 29 to the three edges facing the frame 40.
  • the zipper 10 is equipped with one or more zippers 1 1 allowing the user to open the movable flap 29 to access the internal storage space or to close the movable flap 29
  • the fastening device comprises self-gripping surfaces of the velvet hook type.
  • the frame 40 is equipped with one or more self-gripping surfaces which are each adapted to cooperate with a complementary self-gripping surface carried by the movable flap 29.
  • the movable flap 29 is adapted to be positioned in a clamping position in which it is wrapped around the side panels 2, 3 so as to keep them in their close position, as shown in FIG. Figure 7, the movable flap 29 is shown schematically using dotted lines and hatching.
  • the U-shaped slot 39 forming the movable flap 29 is oriented so that the edge of the movable flap 29 which connects the movable flap 29 to the frame 40 extends over the along one of the side panels 2, 3; which facilitates the winding of said movable flap 29 around the side panels 2, 3.
  • the bag 1 is equipped with a second attachment device, not shown, for holding the movable flap 29 in its clamping position.
  • the second fastening device comprises self-gripping surfaces of the velvet hook type.
  • the second fixing device comprises a first self-gripping surface which is arranged on the outer surface of the movable flap 29 and which is adapted to cooperate with a complementary second self-gripping surface which is, for example fixed, on the side panel 2 or on the front panel 5.
  • the second self-gripping surface can also be fixed to the movable flap 29 itself so that the flap Mobile 29 is fixed on itself by making a complete turn around the bag 1 in its folded storage configuration.
  • the second fixing device can also be achieved by means of one or more snaps.
  • the back panel 4 is made of a rigid plastic material, such as polyethylene or polyvinyl.
  • the rear panel 4 has a central portion 17a and two side portions 17b, 17c which are disposed on either side of the central portion 17a in the x direction, as shown in FIG. 3.
  • the lateral portions 17b, 17c are each, on the one hand, rotatable about a geometric axis parallel to the axis z with respect to the side panel 2, 3 to which said lateral portion 17b, 17c is linked and, secondly, rotatable about a geometric axis parallel to the axis z with respect to said central portion 17a .
  • the lateral portions 17b, 17c are each connected to one of the lateral panels 2, 3 by one or more hinges 20 so as to ensure the rotation of said lateral portions 17b, 17c with respect to the side panels 2, 3
  • each of the lateral portions 17b, 17c is connected to the central portion 17a by a fold line 18, 19 providing a degree of freedom in rotation of said lateral portions 17b, 17c with respect to the central portion 17a.
  • the fold lines 18, 19 are formed by a thinning of material along a line parallel to the Z axis and are produced during the molding of the rear panel 4.
  • the joints between the side panels 2, 3 and the side portions 17b, 17c of the rear panel 4 are made by folding lines.
  • each joint between one of the side portions 17b, 17c and the central portion 17a can be achieved by means of one or more hinges.
  • the bag 1 further comprises a gripping device 21 which is fixed on the central portion 17a of the rear panel 4.
  • the gripping device 21 comprises a handle 12 which is attached to the end of a telescopic handle.
  • the telescopic handle is housed in a sheath 23 which is fixed on the central portion 17a of the rear panel 4.
  • the handle 12 extends slightly above the upper edge of the panels side 2, 3 so that said handle 12 does not interfere with the side panels 2, 3 during their movement towards their close position.
  • the upper and lower panels 7 and 7 are perforated so as to limit the weight of the case 1.
  • said upper panels 7 and lower 8 are covered with a fabric covering so as to guarantee the internal storage space is closed.
  • the bag 1 further comprises a fabric back element 24 which has a rectangular portion which covers the rear panel 4 and the sheath 23 of the gripping device 21 and thus makes it possible to conceal said sheath 23.
  • the rear fabric element 24 is fixed at its two side edges to the side panels 2, 3.
  • the fabric back element 24 also has two triangular portions which respectively cover the upper panel 7 and the lower panel 6 when the case 1 is in its unfolded configuration of use .
  • the suitcase 1 also has two upper and lower fabric members 25 having a notch corresponding to the triangular portions of the fabric back element 24 and each of which is attached, for example by stitching, to the adjacent triangular portion of the back element.
  • the upper and lower fabric members 25 are also attached to the side panels 2, 3 and the front panel 5.
  • front panel 5 a flexible envelope to keep the internal storage space closed when the lower panel 6 and upper 7 are in their retracted position and, thus allowing to conceal in particular the lower panels 6 and upper 7, their articulation and locking devices of said lower panels 6 and upper 7.
  • the bag 1 further comprises a handle 16 which is fixed on the piece of fabric 25 covering the upper panel 7.
  • the side panels 2, 3 are made of a rigid plastic material, such as polyethylene or polyvinyl.
  • the side panel 3 comprises a shell 22 of rigid plastic which is slightly convex towards the outside of the case 1.
  • the side panel 2 comprises two shells 13, 22 rigid, namely an outer shell 13 and an inner shell 22 which are slightly domed outward and are attached to each other.
  • the outer shell 13 is provided with a slot 15 inside which is housed a handle 9 which is fixed at each of its ends to the inner shell 22.
  • the other side panel 3 may also comprise a rigid outer shell and an inner rigid shell, fixed one in the other.
  • connection between the side panels 2, 3 and the flexible elements, such as the front panel 5, the fabric back element 24 and the upper and lower fabric elements 25 is provided by pinching the edges said flexible elements between the two outer and inner shells of each of the side panels 2, 3.
  • this connection can be provided by heat-sealing and / or sewing.
  • the case 1 is also equipped with a set of four wheel mechanisms 8 for moving the case 1.
  • Two of the roulette mechanisms 8 are fixed on the lower end of the side panel 2 while the other two are fixed on the lower end of the other side panel 3.
  • the fixing of the roller mechanisms 8 on the rigid side panels 2, 3 ensures a fixation of the wheels in the same plane, on rigid areas, whatever the configuration of the suitcase 1.
  • Each of the roller mechanism 8 comprises an axis ensuring the rotation of its wheel along an axis parallel to the axis x and, preferably also ensures a rotation of the axis of rotation of the wheels about an axis parallel to the z axis.
  • the bag 1 further comprises a locking device, illustrated in Figures 4 to 6, arranged to ensure, in an active state, the maintenance of the upper panels 7 and lower 6 in their deployed position.
  • a locking device illustrated in Figures 4 to 6, arranged to ensure, in an active state, the maintenance of the upper panels 7 and lower 6 in their deployed position.
  • the description below is made in connection with the locking device of the lower panel 6.
  • the locking device of the upper panel 7 has an identical structure.
  • the side panels 2 and 3 each comprise an edge 30 projecting along the axis X, in the direction of the other side panel 2, 3.
  • This flange 30 forms a bearing surface against which the distal end 38 rests. lower panel 6 when in its deployed position.
  • this flange 30 may be covered with a foam element 31 in the portion intended to receive the distal end 38 of said lower panel 6. This foam 31 makes it possible, in particular, to damp the noises and to limit the games between the lower panel 6 and its locking device.
  • the locking device comprises a stop handle 32 pivotally mounted along an axis parallel to the y axis between an inactive position, shown in FIG. 4, in which it allows the pivoting of said lower panel 6 between its retracted position and its deployed position. and an active position in which it plates the distal end 38 of the lower panel 6 against the rim 30 of the side panel 2 and thus prevents the movement of said lower panel 6 towards its retracted position.
  • the lower panel 6 is equipped with a catch 35, in particular shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, projecting towards the internal storage space and against which the stop handle 32 abuts when it stops. is in its active position.
  • the latch 35 and the stop handle 32 are dimensioned such that they rub against each other when the stop handle 32 is in its operative position, thereby locking the device. Indeed, the user must exert sufficient effort to overcome the frictional forces in order to move the stop handle 32 from its active position to its inactive position.
  • each lower panel 6 and upper 7 is equipped with a handle 34 allowing the user to maneuver the lower panel 6 or upper 7 to rotate between their deployed and retracted positions .
  • the use of the verb "to include”, “to understand” or “to include” and its conjugated forms does not exclude the presence of other elements or steps other than those set out in a claim.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a folding piece of luggage (1) comprising: – a first and a second rigid panel (2, 3), which panels are parallel to one another; – a third and a fourth rigid panel (6, 7), which panels are each hinged to one of the first and second panels (2, 3) to articulate between a deployed position and a retracted position in which said third or fourth panel (6, 7) extends parallel to said first and second panels (2, 3); the third and fourth panels (6, 7) defining with the first and second panels (2, 3) a frame that is rigid when the third and fourth panels (6, 7) are in their deployed position; – a fifth and a sixth panel (4, 5) which each connect the first and the second panels (2, 3) and which with the other panels (2, 3, 6, 7) define an internal storage space of parallelepipedal shape; the fifth and the six panels (4, 5) being deformable in a direction x perpendicular to said first and second panels (2, 3), between an unfolded position and a folded position so that, when the third and fourth panels (6, 7) are in their retracted position, the first and the second panels (2, 3) are able to move relative to one another in the direction x between a spaced-apart position of use and a close-together storage position.

Description

BAGAGE PLIANT  FOLDING BAG
Domaine technique Technical area
L'invention se rapporte au domaine des bagages et, plus particulièrement à un bagage pliant.  The invention relates to the field of luggage and, more particularly to a folding luggage.
Arrière-plan technologique  Technological background
Les bagages visent à permettre le transport d'objets divers et variés. Ainsi, des valises permettent par exemple de transporter des vêtements ou autres objets pouvant servir lors d'un déplacement.  The luggage is intended to allow the transport of various and varied objects. Thus, suitcases allow for example to carry clothes or other objects that can be used during a trip.
Il est avantageux de maximiser le volume d'objets pouvant être transportés par un bagage unique. Lorsqu'ils sont inutilisés, les bagages doivent être entreposés afin de servir à des voyages futurs. Aussi, les bagages sont inutilement encombrants lorsqu'ils sont vides.  It is advantageous to maximize the volume of objects that can be carried by a single piece of luggage. When not in use, luggage must be stored for future travel. Also, the luggage is unnecessarily bulky when empty.
Il est par conséquent avantageux de réduire l'encombrement des bagages lorsqu'ils sont vides. Pour ce faire, il est connu des bagages souples qui permettent de réduire très sensiblement leur encombrement lorsqu'ils sont vides. Toutefois, en contrepartie, ils sont généralement vulnérables aux dégradations et ne protègent pas bien leur contenu contre les chocs ou les vols.  It is therefore advantageous to reduce the bulk of luggage when empty. To do this, it is known flexible luggage that can significantly reduce their size when empty. However, in return, they are generally vulnerable to damage and do not protect their contents against shocks or theft.
Résumé  summary
Une idée à la base de l'invention est de proposer un bagage qui soit, d'une part, peu encombrant lorsqu'il est inutilisé, et d'autre part, suffisamment rigide lorsqu'il est utilisé pour protéger efficacement son contenu.  An idea underlying the invention is to provide luggage that is, on the one hand, compact when unused, and on the other hand, sufficiently rigid when used to effectively protect its contents.
Pour ce faire, l'invention fournit un bagage pliant comportant :  To do this, the invention provides a folding luggage comprising:
- un premier et un deuxième panneaux, rigides, qui sont parallèles l'un à l'autre; a first and a second rigid panel which are parallel to one another;
- un troisième et un quatrième panneaux, rigides, qui sont chacun montés articulés sur l'un des premier et deuxième panneaux entre une position déployée dans laquelle ledit troisième ou quatrième panneau s'étend entre lesdits premier et deuxième panneaux, perpendiculairement auxdits premier et deuxième panneaux, et une position escamotée dans laquelle ledit troisième ou quatrième panneau s'étend parallèlement auxdits premier et deuxième panneaux ; les troisième et quatrième panneaux définissant avec le premier et le deuxième panneaux un cadre rigide lorsque les troisième et quatrième panneaux sont dans leur position déployée ; a third and a fourth rigid panel, which are each hingedly mounted on one of the first and second panels between an extended position in which said third or fourth panel extends between said first and second panels, perpendicular to said first and second panels; panels, and a retracted position in which said third or fourth panel extends parallel to said first and second panels; the third and fourth panels defining with the first and second panels a rigid frame when the third and fourth panels are in their position deployed;
- un cinquième et un sixième panneaux qui relient chacun le premier et le deuxième panneaux et qui définissent avec le premier, le deuxième, le troisième et le quatrième panneaux, lorsque lesdits troisième et le quatrième panneaux sont dans leur position déployée, un espace interne de rangement de forme parallélépipédique; le cinquième et le sixième panneaux étant déformables selon une direction x perpendiculaire auxdits premier et deuxième panneaux entre une position dépliée et une position pliée de telle sorte que, lorsque les troisième et quatrième panneaux sont dans leur position escamotée, le premier et le deuxième panneaux soient aptes à se déplacer l'un par rapport à l'autre selon la direction x entre une position écartée d'utilisation dans laquelle le cinquième et le sixième panneaux sont dans leur position dépliée, et une position rapprochée de rangement dans laquelle le cinquième et le sixième panneaux sont dans leur position pliée.  a fifth and a sixth panel which each connect the first and second panels and which define with the first, the second, the third and the fourth panels, when the said third and fourth panels are in their deployed position, an internal space of parallelepiped shaped storage; the fifth and sixth panels being deformable in a direction x perpendicular to said first and second panels between an unfolded position and a folded position such that when the third and fourth panels are in their retracted position, the first and second panels are able to move relative to each other in the x-direction between a use-away position in which the fifth and sixth panels are in their unfolded position, and a close-up storage position in which the fifth and the Sixth panels are in their folded position.
Ainsi, grâce à un tel agencement, les premier, deuxième, troisième et quatrième panneaux forment un cadre rigide conférant au bagage dans sa configuration dépliée d'utilisation, une rigidité lui permettant de protéger efficacement son contenu. En outre, l'encombrement du bagage est très faible lorsque les premier et deuxième panneaux sont dans leur position rapprochée de rangement.  Thus, thanks to such an arrangement, the first, second, third and fourth panels form a rigid frame conferring luggage in its unfolded configuration of use, a rigidity allowing it to effectively protect its contents. In addition, the bulk of the luggage is very small when the first and second panels are in their close storage position.
Selon d'autres modes de réalisation avantageux, un tel bagage pliant peut présenter une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes.  According to other advantageous embodiments, such folding luggage may have one or more of the following characteristics.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le cinquième panneau est réalisé dans un matériau souple et comporte :  According to one embodiment, the fifth panel is made of a flexible material and comprises:
- un encadrement définissant une ouverture permettant d'accéder à l'espace interne de rangement ;  - A frame defining an opening to access the internal storage space;
- un volet mobile qui est solidarisé à l'encadrement et qui est apte à obturer l'ouverture de l'encadrement dans une position de fermeture ; et  - A movable flap which is secured to the frame and which is able to close the opening of the frame in a closed position; and
- un premier dispositif de fixation configuré pour maintenir le volet mobile fixé à l'encadrement dans sa position de fermeture.  - A first fixing device configured to hold the movable flap attached to the frame in its closed position.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le cinquième panneau est réalisé en tissu. According to one embodiment, the fifth panel is made of fabric.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le volet mobile est apte à être positionné dans une position de serrage dans laquelle ledit volet mobile est enroulé autour des premier et deuxième panneaux lorsque lesdits premier et deuxième panneaux sont dans leur position rapprochée de manière à les maintenir dans ladite position rapprochée, le bagage pliant comportant un deuxième dispositif de fixation configuré pour maintenir le volet mobile dans sa position de serrage. Ceci permet d'assurer de manière simple un verrouillage du bagage pliant dans sa configuration pliée de rangement. According to one embodiment, the movable flap is adapted to be positioned in a clamping position in which said movable flap is wound around the first and second panels when said first and second panels are in their close position so as to maintain them in said close position, the folding luggage comprising a second fixing device configured to hold the movable flap in its clamping position. This provides a simple way to lock the folding luggage in its folded storage configuration.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le volet mobile présente une forme rectangulaire et présente un bord qui est solidaire de l'encadrement et trois autres bords qui sont aptes à être fixés à l'encadrement dans la position de fermeture du volet mobile par le premier dispositif de fixation.  According to one embodiment, the movable flap has a rectangular shape and has an edge that is integral with the frame and three other edges that are adapted to be fixed to the frame in the closed position of the movable flap by the first device of fixation.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le bord du volet mobile qui est solidaire de l'encadrement est parallèle à l'un des premier et deuxième panneaux.  According to one embodiment, the edge of the movable flap which is integral with the frame is parallel to one of the first and second panels.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le premier dispositif de fixation comporte une fermeture à glissière apte à solidariser le volet mobile à l'encadrement. Selon un autre mode de réalisation, le premier dispositif de fixation comporte une ou plusieurs surfaces autoaggripantes qui sont fixées à l'encadrement et sont chacune aptes à coopérer avec une surface autoaggripante complémentaire fixée au volet mobile.  According to one embodiment, the first attachment device comprises a zipper adapted to secure the movable flap to the frame. According to another embodiment, the first attachment device comprises one or more self-gripping surfaces which are fixed to the frame and are each able to cooperate with a complementary self-gripping surface attached to the movable flap.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le troisième et le quatrième panneaux sont respectivement montés articulés sur l'un et l'autre des premier et deuxième panneaux. Ainsi, les contraintes dimensionnelles sont réduites.  According to one embodiment, the third and fourth panels are respectively mounted articulated on one and the other of the first and second panels. Thus, the dimensional constraints are reduced.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le bagage pliant comporte un jeu d'éléments en tissu qui sont fixés entre les premiers et deuxièmes panneaux et recouvrent le sixième panneau ainsi que les troisième et quatrième panneaux lorsqu'il sont dans leur position déployée, le jeu d'élément en tissu étant en outre fixé au cinquième panneau et définissant avec ledit cinquième panneau une enveloppe souple permettant de conserver l'espace interne de rangement clos lorsque lesdits troisième et quatrième panneaux sont dans leur position escamotée.  According to one embodiment, the folding luggage comprises a set of fabric elements which are fixed between the first and second panels and cover the sixth panel as well as the third and fourth panels when they are in their deployed position, the game. fabric element being further attached to the fifth panel and defining with said fifth panel a flexible envelope to maintain the internal storage space closed when said third and fourth panels are in their retracted position.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le sixième panneau est réalisé dans un matériau rigide et comporte une portion centrale et deux portions latérales qui sont disposées de part et d'autre de la portion centrale selon la direction x, chacune desdites portions latérales étant, d'une part, montée articulée sur l'un des premiers et deuxième panneaux autour d'un axe géométrique perpendiculaire à la direction x et, d'autre part, mobile en rotation par rapport à la portion centrale autour d'un axe géométrique perpendiculaire à la direction x. Selon un mode de réalisation, le bagage pliant comporte en outre un dispositif de préhension qui est fixé sur la portion centrale du sixième panneau. According to one embodiment, the sixth panel is made of a rigid material and comprises a central portion and two lateral portions which are disposed on either side of the central portion in the x direction, each of said lateral portions being one hand mounted articulated on one of the first and second panels around a geometric axis perpendicular to the x direction and, secondly, rotatable relative to the central portion about a geometric axis perpendicular to the direction x. According to one embodiment, the folding baggage further comprises a gripping device which is fixed on the central portion of the sixth panel.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le dispositif de préhension comporte un fourreau qui est fixé à la portion centrale du sixième panneau, un manche télescopique qui est logé dans ledit fourreau et une poignée qui est fixée à une extrémité dudit manche télescopique.  According to one embodiment, the gripping device comprises a sheath which is fixed to the central portion of the sixth panel, a telescopic handle which is housed in said sheath and a handle which is fixed to one end of said telescopic handle.
Selon un mode de réalisation, chacune desdites portions latérales est montée articulée sur l'un des premiers et deuxième panneaux au moyen d'une ou de plusieurs charnières.  According to one embodiment, each of said lateral portions is articulated on one of the first and second panels by means of one or more hinges.
Selon un mode de réalisation, chacune des portions latérales est reliée à la portion centrale par une ligne de pliure assurant un degré de liberté en rotation desdites portions latérales par rapport à la portion centrale.  According to one embodiment, each of the lateral portions is connected to the central portion by a fold line providing a degree of freedom in rotation of said lateral portions relative to the central portion.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le bagage pliant comprend, pour chacun des troisièmes et quatrième panneaux, un dispositif de verrouillage agencé pour assurer dans un état actif le maintien dudit troisième ou quatrième panneau dans sa position déployée.  According to one embodiment, the folding luggage comprises, for each of the third and fourth panels, a locking device arranged to ensure in an active state the maintenance of said third or fourth panel in its deployed position.
Selon un mode de réalisation, chaque dispositif de verrouillage comporte une poignée de butée qui est montée pivotante sur l'un des premier et deuxième panneaux entre une position active dans laquelle ladite poignée de butée plaque une extrémité distale de l'un des troisième et quatrième panneaux contre un rebord de l'un des premier et deuxième panneaux de sorte à empêcher le mouvement dudit troisième ou quatrième panneau de sa direction déployée vers sa position escamotée et une position inactive dans laquelle ladite poignée de butée autorise le mouvement dudit troisième ou quatrième panneau entre sa position escamotée et sa position déployée.  According to one embodiment, each locking device comprises an abutment handle which is pivotally mounted on one of the first and second panels between an active position in which said abutment handle plates a distal end of one of the third and fourth panels against a rim of one of the first and second panels so as to prevent the movement of said third or fourth panel from its deployed direction to its retracted position and an inactive position in which said stop handle allows movement of said third or fourth panel between its retracted position and its deployed position.
Selon un mode de réalisation, chaque poignée de butée est, dans sa position active, en contact contre un taquet ménagé à l'extrémité distale dudit troisième ou quatrième panneau, ladite poignée de butée et ledit taquet étant agencés pour exercer un couple résistant de frottement s'opposant au déplacement de la poignée de butée de sa position active vers sa position inactive. Selon un mode de réalisation, un élément en mousse est interposé entre chacun des troisième et quatrième panneaux et le rebord respectif lorsque lesdits des troisième et quatrième panneaux sont dans leur position déployée. According to one embodiment, each stop handle is, in its active position, in contact against a cleat formed at the distal end of said third or fourth panel, said stop handle and said cleat being arranged to exert a friction-resistant torque. opposing the movement of the stop handle from its active position to its inactive position. According to one embodiment, a foam member is interposed between each of the third and fourth panels and the respective flange when said third and fourth panels are in their deployed position.
Selon un mode de réalisation, le bagage pliant comporte au moins deux mécanismes à roulette qui sont respectivement fixés à l'un et à l'autre des premier et deuxième panneaux, de part et d'autre du troisième panneau.  According to one embodiment, the folding luggage comprises at least two roulette mechanisms which are respectively fixed to one and the other of the first and second panels, on either side of the third panel.
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L'invention sera mieux comprise, et d'autres buts, détails, caractéristiques et avantages de celle-ci apparaîtront plus clairement au cours de la description suivante de plusieurs modes de réalisation particuliers de l'invention, donnés uniquement à titre illustratif et non limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés.  The invention will be better understood, and other objects, details, characteristics and advantages thereof will appear more clearly in the course of the following description of several particular embodiments of the invention, given solely for illustrative and non-limiting purposes. with reference to the accompanying drawings.
- La figure 1 représente une vue en perspective d'un bagage pliant selon l'invention dans une configuration dépliée d'utilisation.  - Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a folding bag according to the invention in an unfolded configuration of use.
- La figure 2 représente une vue en perspective du bagage pliant de la figure 1 dans une configuration pliée de rangement.  - Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the folding luggage of Figure 1 in a folded storage configuration.
- La figure 3 représente une vue en perspective éclatée du bagage pliant de la figure 1.  FIG. 3 represents an exploded perspective view of the folding luggage of FIG. 1.
- La figure 4 représente une vue en perspective d'un détail d'un dispositif de verrouillage apte à, dans un état actif, assurer le maintien du bagage pliant de la figure 1 dans une configuration dépliée d'utilisation.  - Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a detail of a locking device adapted to, in an active state, ensure the maintenance of the folding bag of Figure 1 in an unfolded configuration of use.
- La figure 5 représente une vue en perspective écorchée du détail de la figure 4 lorsque le bagage pliant est dans sa configuration dépliée d'utilisation.  - Figure 5 shows a cutaway perspective view of the detail of Figure 4 when the folding luggage is in its unfolded configuration of use.
- La figure 6 représente une vue en perspective du détail de la figure 4 lorsque le bagage pliant est dans sa configuration dépliée d'utilisation.  - Figure 6 shows a perspective view of the detail of Figure 4 when the folding luggage is in its unfolded configuration of use.
- La figure 7 représente une vue en perspective d'un bagage pliant dans laquelle le bagage pliant est verrouillée dans sa configuration pliée de rangement par un volet mobile.  - Figure 7 shows a perspective view of a folding luggage in which the folding luggage is locked in its folded storage configuration by a movable flap.
Description détaillée de modes de réalisation  Detailed description of embodiments
Dans la description, un repère orthonormé tridimensionnel défini par trois axes x, y, z et représenté sur les figures 1 et 3 est utilisé pour décrire les éléments du bagage pliant. En référence aux figures annexées, on décrit ci-après un bagage pliant selon un mode de réalisation. Dans ce mode de réalisation, le bagage pliant est une valise. In the description, a three-dimensional orthonormal coordinate system defined by three axes x, y, z and shown in FIGS. 1 and 3 is used to describe the elements of the folding luggage. With reference to the appended figures, a folding bag according to one embodiment is described below. In this embodiment, the folding luggage is a suitcase.
La valise 1 est représentée dans une configuration dépliée d'utilisation sur la figure 1 et dans une configuration pliée de rangement sur la figure 2. La valise 1 comporte six panneaux 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 qui présentent chacun une forme générale rectangulaire et qui sont disposés perpendiculairement les uns par rapport aux autres de manière à définir un parallélépipède rectangle. Ainsi, les six panneaux 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 définissent ensemble, lorsque la valise 1 est dans sa configuration dépliée d'utilisation, un espace interne de rangement qui présente une forme parallélépipédique rectangle et qui est apte à recevoir des objets.  The case 1 is shown in an unfolded configuration of use in FIG. 1 and in a folded storage configuration in FIG. 2. The case 1 comprises six panels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 which each have a shape rectangular and which are arranged perpendicular to each other so as to define a rectangular parallelepiped. Thus, the six panels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 define together, when the bag 1 is in its unfolded configuration of use, an internal storage space which has a rectangular parallelepiped shape and which is adapted to receive objects.
Plus particulièrement, la valise 1 comporte :  More particularly, the suitcase 1 comprises:
- deux panneaux latéraux 2, 3 rigides qui sont parallèles l'un à l'autre ; - two rigid side panels 2, 3 which are parallel to each other;
- un panneau avant 5 et un panneau arrière 4, qui sont parallèles l'un à l'autre, relient les deux panneaux latéraux 2, 3 et forment les deux plus grandes faces du parallélépipède rectangle, lorsque la valise 1 est dans sa configuration dépliée d'utilisation ; et a front panel 5 and a rear panel 4, which are parallel to each other, connect the two side panels 2, 3 and form the two largest faces of the rectangular parallelepiped, when the case 1 is in its unfolded configuration of use; and
- un panneau inférieur 6 et un panneau supérieur 7, rigides, qui sont parallèles l'un à l'autre et forment les deux plus petites faces du parallélépipède rectangle, lorsque la valise 1 est dans sa configuration dépliée d'utilisation.  - A lower panel 6 and an upper panel 7, rigid, which are parallel to one another and form the two smaller faces of the rectangular parallelepiped, when the bag 1 is in its unfolded configuration of use.
Lorsque la valise 1 est dans sa position dépliée d'utilisation représentée sur la figure 1 , les panneaux latéraux 2, 3 s'étendent chacun dans un plan parallèle aux axes z et y, les panneaux avant et arrière 5, 4 s'étendent chacun dans un plan parallèle aux axes x et z et les panneaux inférieur 6 et supérieur 7 s'étendent chacun dans un plan parallèle aux axes x et y.  When the bag 1 is in its unfolded position of use shown in FIG. 1, the side panels 2, 3 each extend in a plane parallel to the z and y axes, the front and rear panels 5, 4 extend each in a plane parallel to the x and z axes and the lower 6 and upper 7 panels each extend in a plane parallel to the x and y axes.
Le panneau inférieur 6 et le panneau supérieur 7 sont respectivement montés articulés sur l'un et l'autre des deux panneaux latéraux 2, 3. Plus particulièrement, comme représenté sur la figure 3, le panneau inférieur 6 est monté pivotant via un axe 26 sur le panneau latéral 3, au niveau de l'extrémité inférieure de la surface interne dudit panneau latéral 3. De même, le panneau supérieur 7 est monté pivotant, via un axe 26, sur le panneau latéral 2, au niveau de l'extrémité supérieure de la surface interne dudit panneau latéral 2. Les axes 26 de pivotement des panneaux inférieur 6 et supérieur 7 sont parallèles l'un à l'autre et orientés parallèlement à l'axe y. Ainsi, chacun des panneaux inférieur 6 et supérieur 7 est monté mobile sur l'un des panneaux latéraux 2, 3 entre une position déployée dans laquelle ledit panneau inférieur 6 ou supérieur 7 s'étend entre les deux panneaux latéraux 2, 3, perpendiculairement à ceux-ci, c'est-à-dire dans un plan parallèle aux axes x et y, et une position escamotée dans laquelle ledit panneau inférieur 6 ou supérieur 7 est rabattu contre le panneau latéral 2, 3 sur lequel il est articulé et s'étend ainsi sensiblement parallèlement aux panneaux latéraux 2, 3, c'est-à-dire dans un plan parallèle aux axes y et z. The lower panel 6 and the upper panel 7 are respectively hingedly mounted on one and the other of the two side panels 2, 3. More particularly, as shown in FIG. 3, the lower panel 6 is pivotally mounted via an axis 26 on the side panel 3, at the lower end of the inner surface of said side panel 3. Similarly, the upper panel 7 is pivotally mounted, via an axis 26, on the side panel 2, at the end upper surface of the inner surface of said side panel 2. The pivot pins 26 of the lower panels 6 and upper 7 are parallel to each other and oriented parallel to the y axis. Thus, each of the lower and upper panels 7 is movably mounted on one of the side panels 2, 3 between an extended position in which said lower panel 6 or upper 7 extends between the two side panels 2, 3, perpendicular to these, that is to say in a plane parallel to the x and y axes, and a retracted position in which said lower panel 6 or upper 7 is folded against the side panel 2, 3 on which it is articulated and s thus extends substantially parallel to the side panels 2, 3, that is to say in a plane parallel to the y and z axes.
Lorsqu'ils sont dans leur position déployée, les panneaux inférieur 6 et supérieur 7 définissent avec les panneaux latéraux 2, 3 un cadre rigide apte à assurer la rigidité de la valise 1. Lorsqu'ils sont dans leur position escamotée, les panneaux inférieur 6 et 7 autorisent un déplacement relatif des panneaux latéraux 2, 3 l'un par rapport à l'autre, selon la direction x, entre une position écartée d'utilisation, représentée sur la figure 1 , et une position rapprochée de rangement, illustrée sur la figure 2.  When they are in their deployed position, the lower and upper panels 7 define with the side panels 2, 3 a rigid frame capable of ensuring the rigidity of the bag 1. When in their retracted position, the lower panels 6 and 7 allow a relative displacement of the side panels 2, 3 relative to each other, in the x direction, between a position of use apart, shown in Figure 1, and a close storage position, illustrated on Figure 2.
Par ailleurs, les panneaux avant 5 et arrière 4 sont déformables selon la direction x entre une position dépliée, illustrée sur la figure 1 et une position pliée, illustrée sur la figure 2.  On the other hand, the front 5 and rear 4 panels are deformable in the x direction between an unfolded position, illustrated in FIG. 1 and a folded position, illustrated in FIG.
Ainsi, pour passer de la configuration dépliée d'utilisation, illustrée sur la figure 1 , à la configuration pliée de rangement, illustrée sur la figure 2, l'utilisateur déplace préalablement les panneaux inférieur 6 et supérieur 7 de leur position déployée vers leur position escamotée, dans laquelle ils sont rabattus contre les panneaux latéraux 2, 3. Dans un second temps, les panneaux latéraux 2, 3 sont rapprochés l'un de l'autre selon la direction x de leur position écartée vers leur position rapprochée. Les panneaux avant 5 et arrière 4 se déforment simultanément vers leur position pliée lors du rapprochement des panneaux latéraux 2, 3.  Thus, to move from the unfolded configuration of use, illustrated in FIG. 1, to the folded storage configuration, illustrated in FIG. 2, the user first moves the lower and upper panels 7 from their deployed position to their position. retracted, in which they are folded against the side panels 2, 3. In a second step, the side panels 2, 3 are brought closer to each other in the x direction of their spaced apart position to their close position. The front panels 5 and rear 4 simultaneously deform to their folded position when bringing the side panels 2, 3 closer together.
A l'inverse, pour passer de la configuration pliée de rangement à la configuration dépliée d'utilisation, l'utilisateur écarte les panneaux latéraux 2, 3 l'un de l'autre vers leur position écartée. Les panneaux avant 5 et arrière 4 se déforment simultanément vers leur position dépliée lors de l'écartement des panneaux latéraux 2, 3. Puis, lorsque les panneaux latéraux 2, 3 sont dans leur position écartée, les panneaux inférieur 6 et supérieur 7 sont déplacés de leur position escamotée vers leur position déployée dans laquelle ils forment un cadre rigide avec les panneaux Conversely, to move from the folded storage configuration to unfolded configuration of use, the user spreads the side panels 2, 3 from each other to their spaced apart position. The front panels 5 and rear 4 simultaneously deform to their unfolded position when spacing the side panels 2, 3. Then, when the side panels 2, 3 are in their spaced apart position, the lower panel 6 and upper 7 are moved from their retracted position towards their deployed position in which they form a rigid frame with the panels
En relation avec la figure 3, on décrit ci-dessous la structure particulière des différents composants de la valise 1. In relation to FIG. 3, the particular structure of the various components of the bag 1 is described below.
Le panneau avant 5 est fixé au niveau de ses deux bords latéraux à l'un et à l'autre des deux panneaux latéraux 2, 3. Le panneau avant 5 est par exemple réalisé en tissu. Il est ainsi apte à se déformer pour autoriser le mouvement des panneaux latéraux 2, 3 entre leur position écartée et leur position rapprochée. Le panneau avant 5 présente une fente 39 en forme de U de manière à ménager un encadrement 40 définissant une ouverture rectangulaire permettant d'accéder à l'espace interne de rangement et un volet mobile 29, de forme rectangulaire, qui est apte à obturer l'ouverture dans une position de fermeture ou à laisser ladite ouverture accessible dans une position ouverte. Le panneau avant 5 présente également un dispositif de fixation qui est configuré pour maintenir le volet mobile 29 dans sa position de fermeture. Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, le dispositif de fixation comporte une fermeture à glissière 10 s'étendant le long de la fente 39 en forme de U et permettant de raccorder les trois bords libres du volet mobile 29 aux trois bords en regard de l'encadrement 40. La fermeture à glissière 10 est équipée d'une ou de plusieurs tirettes 1 1 permettant à l'utilisateur d'ouvrir le volet mobile 29 en vue d'accéder à l'espace interne de rangement ou de fermer le volet mobile 29. Dans un autre mode de réalisation non représenté, le dispositif de fixation comporte des surfaces autoaggripantes du type velours crochets. Ainsi, l'encadrement 40 est équipé d'une ou plusieurs surfaces autoaggripantes qui sont chacune aptes à coopérer avec une surface autoaggripante complémentaire portée par le volet mobile 29.  The front panel 5 is fixed at its two side edges to one and the other of the two side panels 2, 3. The front panel 5 is for example made of fabric. It is thus able to deform to allow the movement of the side panels 2, 3 between their spaced position and their close position. The front panel 5 has a slot 39 U-shaped so as to provide a frame 40 defining a rectangular opening to access the internal storage space and a movable flap 29, of rectangular shape, which is able to close the door. opening in a closed position or to leave said opening accessible in an open position. The front panel 5 also has a securing device which is configured to hold the movable flap 29 in its closed position. In the embodiment shown, the fixing device comprises a slide fastener 10 extending along the U-shaped slot 39 and making it possible to connect the three free edges of the movable flap 29 to the three edges facing the frame 40. The zipper 10 is equipped with one or more zippers 1 1 allowing the user to open the movable flap 29 to access the internal storage space or to close the movable flap 29 In another embodiment, not shown, the fastening device comprises self-gripping surfaces of the velvet hook type. Thus, the frame 40 is equipped with one or more self-gripping surfaces which are each adapted to cooperate with a complementary self-gripping surface carried by the movable flap 29.
De manière avantageuse, le volet mobile 29 est apte à être positionné dans une position de serrage dans laquelle il est enroulé autour des panneaux latéraux 2, 3 de manière à les maintenir dans leur position rapprochée, tel que représenté sur la figure 7. Sur la figure 7, le volet mobile 29 est représenté de manière schématique à l'aide de traits pointillés et de hachures. Comme représenté par exemple sur la figure 1 , la fente 39 en forme de U ménageant le volet mobile 29 est orientée de telle sorte que le bord du volet mobile 29 qui assure la liaison du volet mobile 29 à l'encadrement 40 s'étende le long de l'un des panneaux latéraux 2, 3 ; ce qui facilite l'enroulement dudit volet mobile 29 autour des panneaux latéraux 2, 3. En outre, la valise 1 est équipée d'un deuxième dispositif de fixation, non représenté, permettant de maintenir le volet mobile 29 dans sa position de serrage. Selon un mode de réalisation, le deuxième dispositif de fixation comporte des surfaces auto-aggripantes du type velours crochets. Ainsi, à titre d'exemple, le deuxième dispositif de fixation comporte une première surface auto-aggripante qui est arrangée sur la surface externe du volet mobile 29 et qui est apte à coopérer avec une deuxième surface auto-aggripante complémentaire qui est, par exemple, fixée sur le panneau latéral 2 ou sur le panneau avant 5. De manière alternative, selon les dimensions de la valise 1 , la deuxième surface auto-aggripante peut également être fixée sur le volet mobile 29 lui-même de telle sorte que le volet mobile 29 est fixé sur lui-même en faisant un tour complet autour de la valise 1 dans sa configuration pliée de rangement. Selon d'autre mode de réalisation, le deuxième dispositif de fixation peut également être réalisé au moyen d'un ou de plusieurs boutons-pression. Advantageously, the movable flap 29 is adapted to be positioned in a clamping position in which it is wrapped around the side panels 2, 3 so as to keep them in their close position, as shown in FIG. Figure 7, the movable flap 29 is shown schematically using dotted lines and hatching. As represented for example in FIG. 1, the U-shaped slot 39 forming the movable flap 29 is oriented so that the edge of the movable flap 29 which connects the movable flap 29 to the frame 40 extends over the along one of the side panels 2, 3; which facilitates the winding of said movable flap 29 around the side panels 2, 3. In addition, the bag 1 is equipped with a second attachment device, not shown, for holding the movable flap 29 in its clamping position. According to one embodiment, the second fastening device comprises self-gripping surfaces of the velvet hook type. Thus, for example, the second fixing device comprises a first self-gripping surface which is arranged on the outer surface of the movable flap 29 and which is adapted to cooperate with a complementary second self-gripping surface which is, for example fixed, on the side panel 2 or on the front panel 5. Alternatively, depending on the dimensions of the bag 1, the second self-gripping surface can also be fixed to the movable flap 29 itself so that the flap Mobile 29 is fixed on itself by making a complete turn around the bag 1 in its folded storage configuration. According to another embodiment, the second fixing device can also be achieved by means of one or more snaps.
Le panneau arrière 4 est réalisé dans un matériau plastique rigide, tel que du polyéthylène ou du polyvinyle. Afin de permettre sa déformation selon l'axe x lorsque les panneaux latéraux 2, 3 sont déplacés l'un vers l'autre en direction de leur position rapprochée, le panneau arrière 4 comporte une portion centrale 17a et deux portions latérales 17b, 17c qui sont disposées de part et d'autre de la portion centrale 17a selon la direction x, comme représenté sur la figure 3. Les portions latérales 17b, 17c sont chacune, d'une part, mobiles en rotation autour d'un axe géométrique parallèle à l'axe z par rapport au panneau latéral 2, 3 auquel ladite portion latérale 17b, 17c est liée et, d'autre part, mobiles en rotation autour d'un axe géométrique parallèle à l'axe z par rapport à ladite portion centrale 17a. Sur la figure 3, les portions latérales 17b, 17c sont chacune reliées à l'un des panneaux latéraux 2, 3 par une ou plusieurs charnières 20 de manière à assurer la rotation desdites portions latérales 17b, 17c par rapport aux panneaux latéraux 2, 3. En outre, chacune des portions latérales 17b, 17c est reliée à la portion centrale 17a par une ligne de pliure 18, 19 assurant un degré de liberté en rotation desdites portions latérales 17b, 17c par rapport à la portion centrale 17a. A titre d'exemple, les lignes de pliures 18, 19 sont formées par un amincissement de matière le long d'une ligne parallèle à l'axe Z et sont réalisées lors du moulage du panneau arrière 4.  The back panel 4 is made of a rigid plastic material, such as polyethylene or polyvinyl. In order to allow its deformation along the x axis when the side panels 2, 3 are moved toward each other towards their close position, the rear panel 4 has a central portion 17a and two side portions 17b, 17c which are disposed on either side of the central portion 17a in the x direction, as shown in FIG. 3. The lateral portions 17b, 17c are each, on the one hand, rotatable about a geometric axis parallel to the axis z with respect to the side panel 2, 3 to which said lateral portion 17b, 17c is linked and, secondly, rotatable about a geometric axis parallel to the axis z with respect to said central portion 17a . In FIG. 3, the lateral portions 17b, 17c are each connected to one of the lateral panels 2, 3 by one or more hinges 20 so as to ensure the rotation of said lateral portions 17b, 17c with respect to the side panels 2, 3 In addition, each of the lateral portions 17b, 17c is connected to the central portion 17a by a fold line 18, 19 providing a degree of freedom in rotation of said lateral portions 17b, 17c with respect to the central portion 17a. By way of example, the fold lines 18, 19 are formed by a thinning of material along a line parallel to the Z axis and are produced during the molding of the rear panel 4.
Dans d'autres modes de réalisation, les articulations entre les panneaux latéraux 2, 3 et les portions latérales 17b, 17c du panneau arrière 4 sont réalisées au moyen de lignes de pliure. De même, dans d'autres modes de réalisation, chaque articulation entre l'une des portions latérales 17b, 17c et la portion centrale 17a est susceptible d'être réalisée au moyens d'une ou de plusieurs charnières. In other embodiments, the joints between the side panels 2, 3 and the side portions 17b, 17c of the rear panel 4 are made by folding lines. Similarly, in other embodiments, each joint between one of the side portions 17b, 17c and the central portion 17a can be achieved by means of one or more hinges.
La valise 1 comporte en outre un dispositif de préhension 21 qui est fixé sur la portion centrale 17a du panneau arrière 4. Le dispositif de préhension 21 comporte une poignée 12 qui est fixée à l'extrémité d'un manche télescopique. Le manche télescopique est quant à lui logé dans un fourreau 23 qui est fixé sur la portion centrale 17a du panneau arrière 4. Lorsque le manche télescopique est dans un état rétracté, la poignée 12 s'étend légèrement au-dessus du bord supérieur des panneaux latéraux 2, 3 de manière à ce que ladite poignée 12 n'interfère pas avec les panneaux latéraux 2, 3 lors de leur mouvement en direction de leur position rapprochée.  The bag 1 further comprises a gripping device 21 which is fixed on the central portion 17a of the rear panel 4. The gripping device 21 comprises a handle 12 which is attached to the end of a telescopic handle. The telescopic handle is housed in a sheath 23 which is fixed on the central portion 17a of the rear panel 4. When the telescopic handle is in a retracted state, the handle 12 extends slightly above the upper edge of the panels side 2, 3 so that said handle 12 does not interfere with the side panels 2, 3 during their movement towards their close position.
Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, les panneaux supérieur 7 et inférieur 8 sont ajourés de manière à limiter le poids de la valise 1. Dans ce cas, lesdits panneaux supérieur 7 et inférieur 8 sont recouverts d'un revêtement en tissu de manière à garantir que l'espace interne de rangement soit clos.  In the embodiment shown, the upper and lower panels 7 and 7 are perforated so as to limit the weight of the case 1. In this case, said upper panels 7 and lower 8 are covered with a fabric covering so as to guarantee the internal storage space is closed.
La valise 1 comporte en outre un élément arrière en tissu 24 qui présente une portion rectangulaire qui recouvre le panneau arrière 4 et le fourreau 23 du dispositif de préhension 21 et permet ainsi de dissimuler ledit fourreau 23. L'élément arrière en tissu 24 est fixé au niveau de ses deux bords latéraux aux panneaux latéraux 2, 3. L'élément arrière en tissu 24 comporte également deux portions triangulaires qui recouvrent respectivement le panneau supérieur 7 et le panneau inférieur 6 lorsque la valise 1 est dans sa configuration dépliée d'utilisation. La valise 1 comporte également deux éléments supérieur et inférieur en tissu 25 présentant une échancrure correspondant aux portions triangulaires de l'élément arrière en tissu 24 et qui sont chacun fixés, par exemple par couture, à la portion triangulaire adjacente de l'élément arrière en tissu 24. Les deux éléments supérieur et inférieur de tissu 25 sont également fixés aux panneaux latéraux 2, 3 et au panneau avant 5. Par conséquent, l'élément arrière en tissu 24 ainsi que les éléments supérieur et inférieur en tissu 25 forment avec le panneau avant 5 une enveloppe souple permettant de conserver l'espace interne de rangement clos lorsque les panneaux inférieur 6 et supérieur 7 sont dans leur position escamotée et, permettant, par conséquent de dissimuler notamment les panneaux inférieur 6 et supérieure 7, leur articulation et les dispositifs de verrouillage desdits panneaux inférieur 6 et supérieur 7. The bag 1 further comprises a fabric back element 24 which has a rectangular portion which covers the rear panel 4 and the sheath 23 of the gripping device 21 and thus makes it possible to conceal said sheath 23. The rear fabric element 24 is fixed at its two side edges to the side panels 2, 3. The fabric back element 24 also has two triangular portions which respectively cover the upper panel 7 and the lower panel 6 when the case 1 is in its unfolded configuration of use . The suitcase 1 also has two upper and lower fabric members 25 having a notch corresponding to the triangular portions of the fabric back element 24 and each of which is attached, for example by stitching, to the adjacent triangular portion of the back element. The upper and lower fabric members 25 are also attached to the side panels 2, 3 and the front panel 5. Therefore, the fabric back element 24 as well as the upper and lower fabric members 25 form with each other. front panel 5 a flexible envelope to keep the internal storage space closed when the lower panel 6 and upper 7 are in their retracted position and, thus allowing to conceal in particular the lower panels 6 and upper 7, their articulation and locking devices of said lower panels 6 and upper 7.
La valise 1 comporte en outre une poignée 16 qui est fixée sur le morceau de tissu 25 recouvrant le panneau supérieur 7.  The bag 1 further comprises a handle 16 which is fixed on the piece of fabric 25 covering the upper panel 7.
Les panneaux latéraux 2, 3 sont réalisés dans un matériau plastique rigide, tel que du polyéthylène ou du polyvinyle. Le panneau latéral 3 comportent une coque 22 en plastique rigide qui est légèrement bombée vers l'extérieur de la valise 1. En outre, le panneau latéral 2 comporte deux coques 13, 22 rigides, à savoir une coque externe 13 et une coque interne 22 qui sont légèrement bombées vers l'extérieur et sont fixées l'une à l'autre. La coque externe 13 est pourvue d'une fente 15 à l'intérieur de laquelle est logée une poignée 9 qui est fixée à chacune de ses extrémités sur la coque interne 22. De manière alternative, l'autre panneau latéral 3 peut également comporter une coque rigide externe et une coque rigide interne, fixées l'une dans l'autre.  The side panels 2, 3 are made of a rigid plastic material, such as polyethylene or polyvinyl. The side panel 3 comprises a shell 22 of rigid plastic which is slightly convex towards the outside of the case 1. In addition, the side panel 2 comprises two shells 13, 22 rigid, namely an outer shell 13 and an inner shell 22 which are slightly domed outward and are attached to each other. The outer shell 13 is provided with a slot 15 inside which is housed a handle 9 which is fixed at each of its ends to the inner shell 22. Alternatively, the other side panel 3 may also comprise a rigid outer shell and an inner rigid shell, fixed one in the other.
Selon un mode de réalisation, la liaison entre les panneaux latéraux 2, 3 et, les éléments souples, tel que le panneau avant 5, l'élément arrière en tissu 24 et les éléments inférieur et supérieur en tissu 25 est assurée en pinçant les bords desdits éléments souples entre les deux coques externe et interne de chacun des panneaux latéraux 2, 3. De manière alternative, cette liaison peut être assurée par thermocollage et/ou ou par couture.  According to one embodiment, the connection between the side panels 2, 3 and the flexible elements, such as the front panel 5, the fabric back element 24 and the upper and lower fabric elements 25 is provided by pinching the edges said flexible elements between the two outer and inner shells of each of the side panels 2, 3. Alternatively, this connection can be provided by heat-sealing and / or sewing.
La valise 1 est également équipée d'un jeu de quatre mécanismes à roulette 8 permettant de déplacer la valise 1. Deux des mécanismes à roulette 8 sont fixés sur l'extrémité inférieure du panneau latéral 2 tandis que les deux autres sont fixés sur l'extrémité inférieure de l'autre panneau latéral 3. La fixation des mécanismes à roulette 8 sur les panneaux latéraux 2, 3 rigides permet d'assurer une fixation des roulettes dans un même plan, sur des zones rigides, quelle que soit la configuration de la valise 1. Chacun de mécanisme à roulette 8 comporte un axe assurant la rotation de sa roulette selon un axe parallèle à l'axe x et, de préférence assure également une rotation de l'axe de rotation des roulettes autour d'un axe parallèle à l'axe z.  The case 1 is also equipped with a set of four wheel mechanisms 8 for moving the case 1. Two of the roulette mechanisms 8 are fixed on the lower end of the side panel 2 while the other two are fixed on the lower end of the other side panel 3. The fixing of the roller mechanisms 8 on the rigid side panels 2, 3 ensures a fixation of the wheels in the same plane, on rigid areas, whatever the configuration of the suitcase 1. Each of the roller mechanism 8 comprises an axis ensuring the rotation of its wheel along an axis parallel to the axis x and, preferably also ensures a rotation of the axis of rotation of the wheels about an axis parallel to the z axis.
De manière avantageuse, la valise 1 comporte en outre un dispositif de verrouillage, illustré sur les figures 4 à 6, agencé pour assurer, dans un état actif, le maintien des panneaux supérieur 7 et inférieur 6 dans leur position déployée. La description ci-dessous est faîte en relation avec le dispositif de verrouillage du panneau inférieur 6. Toutefois, le dispositif de verrouillage du panneau supérieur 7 présente une structure identique. Advantageously, the bag 1 further comprises a locking device, illustrated in Figures 4 to 6, arranged to ensure, in an active state, the maintenance of the upper panels 7 and lower 6 in their deployed position. The description below is made in connection with the locking device of the lower panel 6. However, the locking device of the upper panel 7 has an identical structure.
Les panneaux latéraux 2 et 3 comportent chacun un rebord 30 faisant saillie selon l'axe X, en direction de l'autre panneau latéral 2, 3. Ce rebord 30 forme une surface d'appui contre laquelle vient reposer l'extrémité distale 38 du panneau inférieur 6 lorsqu'il est dans sa position déployée. Comme représenté sur la figure 4, ce rebord 30 est susceptible d'être recouvert d'un élément en mousse 31 dans la portion destinée à recevoir l'extrémité distale 38 dudit panneau inférieur 6. Cette mousse 31 permet notamment d'amortir les bruits et de limiter les jeux entre le panneau inférieur 6 et son dispositif de verrouillage.  The side panels 2 and 3 each comprise an edge 30 projecting along the axis X, in the direction of the other side panel 2, 3. This flange 30 forms a bearing surface against which the distal end 38 rests. lower panel 6 when in its deployed position. As shown in FIG. 4, this flange 30 may be covered with a foam element 31 in the portion intended to receive the distal end 38 of said lower panel 6. This foam 31 makes it possible, in particular, to damp the noises and to limit the games between the lower panel 6 and its locking device.
Le dispositif de verrouillage comporte une poignée de butée 32 montée pivotante selon un axe parallèle à l'axe y entre une position inactive, représentée sur la figure 4, dans laquelle elle autorise le pivotement dudit panneau inférieur 6 entre sa position escamotée et sa position déployée et une position active dans laquelle elle plaque l'extrémité distale 38 du panneau inférieur 6 contre le rebord 30 du panneau latéral 2 et empêche ainsi le mouvement dudit panneau inférieur 6 en direction de sa position escamotée.  The locking device comprises a stop handle 32 pivotally mounted along an axis parallel to the y axis between an inactive position, shown in FIG. 4, in which it allows the pivoting of said lower panel 6 between its retracted position and its deployed position. and an active position in which it plates the distal end 38 of the lower panel 6 against the rim 30 of the side panel 2 and thus prevents the movement of said lower panel 6 towards its retracted position.
Dans le mode de réalisation représenté, le panneau inférieur 6 est équipé d'un taquet 35, notamment représenté sur les figures 5 et 6 faisant saillie vers l'espace interne de rangement et contre laquelle la poignée de butée 32 vient en butée lorsqu'elle est dans sa position active. Le taquet 35 et la poignée de butée 32 sont dimensionnées de telle sorte qu'ils frottent l'un contre l'autre lorsque la poignée de butée 32 est dans sa position active, ce qui assure un verrouillage du dispositif. En effet, l'utilisateur doit exercer un effort suffisant pour vaincre les efforts de frottement en vue de déplacer la poignée de butée 32 de sa position active vers sa position non active.  In the embodiment shown, the lower panel 6 is equipped with a catch 35, in particular shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, projecting towards the internal storage space and against which the stop handle 32 abuts when it stops. is in its active position. The latch 35 and the stop handle 32 are dimensioned such that they rub against each other when the stop handle 32 is in its operative position, thereby locking the device. Indeed, the user must exert sufficient effort to overcome the frictional forces in order to move the stop handle 32 from its active position to its inactive position.
De manière avantageuse, comme représenté sur la figure 4, chaque panneau inférieur 6 et supérieur 7 est équipé d'une poignée 34 permettant à l'utilisateur de manœuvrer le panneau inférieur 6 ou supérieur 7 afin de les faire pivoter entre leurs positions déployée et escamotée. L'usage du verbe « comporter », « comprendre » ou « inclure » et de ses formes conjuguées n'exclut pas la présence d'autres éléments ou d'autres étapes que ceux énoncés dans une revendication. Advantageously, as shown in Figure 4, each lower panel 6 and upper 7 is equipped with a handle 34 allowing the user to maneuver the lower panel 6 or upper 7 to rotate between their deployed and retracted positions . The use of the verb "to include", "to understand" or "to include" and its conjugated forms does not exclude the presence of other elements or steps other than those set out in a claim.
Dans les revendications, tout signe de référence entre parenthèses ne saurait être interprété comme une limitation de la revendication.  In the claims, any reference sign in parentheses can not be interpreted as a limitation of the claim.

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REVENDICATIONS
1. Bagage pliant (1 ) comportant : Folding luggage (1) comprising:
- un premier et un deuxième panneaux (2, 3) rigides, qui sont parallèles l'un à l'autre;  - first and second rigid panels (2, 3), which are parallel to each other;
- un troisième et un quatrième panneaux (6, 7) rigides, qui sont chacun montés articulés sur l'un des premier et deuxième panneaux (2, 3) entre une position déployée dans laquelle ledit troisième ou quatrième panneau (6, 7) s'étend entre lesdits premier et deuxième panneaux (2, 3), perpendiculairement auxdits premier et deuxième panneaux (2, 3), et une position escamotée dans laquelle ledit troisième ou quatrième panneau (6, 7) s'étend parallèlement auxdits premier et deuxième panneaux (2, 3) ; les troisième et quatrième panneaux (6, 7) définissant avec le premier et le deuxième panneaux (2, 3), un cadre rigide lorsque les troisième et quatrième panneaux (6, 7) sont dans leur position déployée ; a third and a fourth rigid panel (6, 7), each of which is mounted articulated on one of the first and second panels (2, 3) between an extended position in which said third or fourth panel (6, 7) s extends between said first and second panels (2, 3), perpendicular to said first and second panels (2, 3), and a retracted position in which said third or fourth panel (6, 7) extends parallel to said first and second panels (2, 3); the third and fourth panels (6, 7) defining with the first and second panels (2, 3), a rigid frame when the third and fourth panels (6, 7) are in their deployed position;
- un cinquième et un sixième panneaux (4, 5) qui relient chacun le premier et le deuxième panneaux (2, 3) et qui définissent avec le premier, le deuxième, le troisième et le quatrième panneaux (2, 3, 6, 7), lorsque les troisième et quatrième panneaux (6, 7) sont dans leur position déployée, un espace interne de rangement de forme parallélépipédique; le cinquième et le sixième panneaux (4, 5) étant déformables selon une direction x perpendiculaire auxdits premier et deuxième panneaux (2, 3), entre une position dépliée et une position pliée de telle sorte que, lorsque les troisième et quatrième panneaux (6, 7) sont dans leur position escamotée, le premier et le deuxième panneaux (2, 3) soient aptes à se déplacer l'un par rapport à l'autre selon la direction x entre une position écartée d'utilisation dans laquelle le cinquième et le sixième panneaux (4, 5) sont dans leur position dépliée, et une position rapprochée de rangement dans laquelle le cinquième et le sixième panneaux (4, 5) sont dans leur position pliée,  a fifth and a sixth panel (4, 5) which each connect the first and second panels (2, 3) and which define with the first, second, third and fourth panels (2, 3, 6, 7) ), when the third and fourth panels (6, 7) are in their deployed position, a parallelepiped shaped internal storage space; the fifth and sixth panels (4, 5) being deformable in a direction x perpendicular to said first and second panels (2, 3), between an unfolded position and a folded position such that when the third and fourth panels (6 7) are in their retracted position, the first and second panels (2, 3) are able to move relative to each other in the x-direction between a position of use apart in which the fifth and the sixth panels (4, 5) are in their unfolded position, and a close storage position in which the fifth and sixth panels (4, 5) are in their folded position,
dans lequel le sixième panneau (4) est réalisé dans un matériau rigide et comporte une portion centrale (17a) et deux portions latérales (17b, 17c) qui sont disposées de part et d'autre de la portion centrale (17a) selon la direction x, chacune desdites portions latérales (17a, 17b) étant, d'une part, montée articulée sur l'un des premiers et deuxième panneaux (2, 3) autour d'un axe géométrique perpendiculaire à la direction x et, d'autre part, mobile en rotation par rapport à la portion centrale (17a) autour d'un axe géométrique perpendiculaire à la direction x, comportant en outre un dispositif de préhension (21) qui est fixé sur la portion centrale (17a) du sixième panneau (4), le bagage pliant comportant au moins deux mécanismes à roulette qui sont respectivement fixés à l'un et à l'autre des premier et deuxième panneaux (2, 3), de part et d'autre du troisième panneau (6). in which the sixth panel (4) is made of a rigid material and comprises a central portion (17a) and two lateral portions (17b, 17c) which are arranged on either side of the central portion (17a) in the direction x, each of said lateral portions (17a, 17b) being, on the one hand, articulated on one of the first and second panels (2, 3) around a geometric axis perpendicular to the direction x and, on the other hand part, mobile in rotation with respect to the central portion (17a) about a geometric axis perpendicular to the direction x, comprising in in addition to a gripping device (21) which is fixed on the central portion (17a) of the sixth panel (4), the folding luggage comprising at least two roulette mechanisms which are respectively fixed to one and the other of the first and second panels (2, 3), on either side of the third panel (6).
2. Bagage pliant (1) selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel le cinquième panneau (5) est réalisé dans un matériau souple et comporte :  Folding luggage (1) according to claim 1, wherein the fifth panel (5) is made of a flexible material and comprises:
- un encadrement (40) définissant une ouverture permettant d'accéder à l'espace interne de rangement ;  - A frame (40) defining an opening for accessing the internal storage space;
- un volet mobile (29) qui est solidarisé à l'encadrement et qui est apte à obturer l'ouverture de l'encadrement dans une position de fermeture ; et  - A movable flap (29) which is secured to the frame and which is able to close the opening of the frame in a closed position; and
- un premier dispositif de fixation (10) configuré pour maintenir le volet mobile (29) fixé à l'encadrement (40) dans sa position de fermeture.  - A first attachment device (10) configured to hold the movable flap (29) fixed to the frame (40) in its closed position.
3. Bagage pliant (1) selon la revendication 2, dans lequel le volet mobile (29) est apte à être positionné dans une position de serrage dans laquelle ledit volet mobile (29) est enroulé autour des premier et deuxième panneaux (2, 3) lorsque lesdits premier et deuxième panneaux (2, 3) sont dans leur position rapprochée de manière à les maintenir dans ladite position rapprochée, le bagage pliant (1) comportant un deuxième dispositif de fixation configuré pour maintenir le volet mobile (29) dans sa position de serrage.  3. Folding bag (1) according to claim 2, wherein the movable flap (29) is adapted to be positioned in a clamping position in which said movable flap (29) is wound around the first and second panels (2, 3). ) when said first and second panels (2, 3) are in their close position so as to keep them in said close position, the folding luggage (1) comprising a second fixing device configured to hold the movable flap (29) in its clamping position.
4. Bagage pliant (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 3, dans lequel le dispositif de préhension comporte un fourreau qui est fixé à la portion centrale du sixième panneau, un manche télescopique qui est logé dans ledit fourreau et une poignée qui est fixée à une extrémité dudit manche télescopique.  Folding luggage (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gripping device comprises a sheath which is fixed to the central portion of the sixth panel, a telescopic handle which is housed in said sheath and a handle which is attached to one end of said telescopic handle.
5. Bagage pliant (1) selon la revendication 1 , dans lequel chacune desdites portions latérales (17a, 17b) est montée articulée sur l'un des premiers et deuxième panneaux (2, 3) au moyen d'une ou de plusieurs charnières (20).  Folding luggage (1) according to claim 1, wherein each of said side portions (17a, 17b) is articulated to one of the first and second panels (2, 3) by means of one or more hinges ( 20).
6. Bagage pliant (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, dans lequel chacune des portions latérales (17b, 17c) est reliée à la portion centrale (17a) par une ligne de pliure (18, 19) assurant un degré de liberté en rotation desdites portions latérales (17b, 17c) par rapport à la portion centrale (17a).  6. Folding luggage (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein each of the side portions (17b, 17c) is connected to the central portion (17a) by a fold line (18, 19) ensuring a degree of freedom in rotation of said lateral portions (17b, 17c) with respect to the central portion (17a).
7. Bagage pliant (1 ) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 6, comprenant, pour chacun des troisièmes et quatrième panneaux (6, 7), un dispositif de verrouillage agencé pour assurer dans un état actif le maintien dudit troisième ou quatrième panneau dans sa position déployée (6, 7). Folding luggage (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising, for each of the third and fourth panels (6, 7), a device locking device arranged to ensure in an active state the maintenance of said third or fourth panel in its deployed position (6, 7).
8. Bagage pliant (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, dans lequel chaque dispositif de verrouillage comporte une poignée de butée (32) qui est montée pivotante sur l'un des premier et deuxième panneaux (2, 3) entre une position active dans laquelle ladite poignée de butée (32) plaque une extrémité distale de l'un des troisième et quatrième panneaux (6, 7) contre un rebord (30) de l'un des premier et deuxième panneaux (2, 3) de sorte à empêcher le mouvement dudit troisième ou quatrième panneau (6, 7) de sa direction déployée vers sa position escamotée et une position inactive dans laquelle ladite poignée de butée (32) autorise le mouvement dudit troisième ou quatrième panneau (6, 7) entre sa position escamotée et sa position déployée.  Folding luggage (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein each locking device comprises an abutment handle (32) which is pivotally mounted on one of the first and second panels (2, 3). between an active position in which said stop handle (32) plates a distal end of one of the third and fourth panels (6, 7) against a rim (30) of one of the first and second panels (2, 3). ) to prevent the movement of said third or fourth panel (6, 7) from its deployed direction to its retracted position and an inactive position in which said stop handle (32) permits the movement of said third or fourth panel (6, 7) ) between its retracted position and its deployed position.
9. Bagage pliant (1) selon la revendication 8, dans lequel chaque poignée de butée (32) est, dans sa position active, en contact contre un taquet (35) ménagé à l'extrémité distale dudit troisième ou quatrième panneau (6, 7), ladite poignée de butée (32) et ledit taquet (35) étant agencés pour exercer un couple résistant de frottement s'opposant au déplacement de la poignée de butée (32) de sa position active vers sa position inactive.  Folding luggage (1) according to claim 8, wherein each stop handle (32) is in its operative position in contact with a catch (35) at the distal end of said third or fourth panel (6, 7), said stop handle (32) and said cleat (35) being arranged to exert a friction resisting torque opposing the displacement of the stop handle (32) from its active position to its inactive position.
10. Bagage pliante (1) selon la revendication 8 ou 9, dans lequel un élément en mousse (31) est interposé entre chacun des troisième et quatrième panneaux (6, 7) et le rebord (30) respectif lorsque lesdits des troisième et quatrième panneaux (6, 7) sont dans leur position déployée.  10. Folding bag (1) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein a foam member (31) is interposed between each of the third and fourth panels (6, 7) and the respective flange (30) when said third and fourth panels (6, 7) are in their deployed position.
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