EP3590382B1 - Identifikationsetikett für ein gepäckstück - Google Patents

Identifikationsetikett für ein gepäckstück Download PDF

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EP3590382B1
EP3590382B1 EP18181351.0A EP18181351A EP3590382B1 EP 3590382 B1 EP3590382 B1 EP 3590382B1 EP 18181351 A EP18181351 A EP 18181351A EP 3590382 B1 EP3590382 B1 EP 3590382B1
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front frame
luggage tag
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Riccardo NATALE
Giorgio MICHIELI
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/18—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/42—Devices for identifying luggage; Means for attaching same
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
    • G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
    • G09F3/00—Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication means; Seals; Postage or like stamps
    • G09F3/08—Fastening or securing by means not forming part of the material of the label itself
    • G09F3/18—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels
    • G09F3/20—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
    • G09F3/204—Casings, frames or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels specially adapted to be attached to a shelf or the like

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  • the present disclosure relates generally to identification tags, and more specifically to identification tags for a luggage article.
  • Identification tags are known in the art. Some traditional identification tag arrangements are permanently secured to, or at least difficult to remove from, the attached article or device. Other traditional identification tag arrangements also cannot be personalized or customized based on user preference. Some traditional identification tag arrangements also require separate elements to attach the identification tag to an article or device.
  • Documents that may be related to the present disclosure include DE202011108235U1 , GB1527263A , US3961431A , US4266354A , US5125505A , US5522163A , US6230879B1 , US6671987B1 , US6799389B2 , US7347325B2 , US7874087B2 , US7882650B2 , US8172270B2 , US20090314595A1 , US20090084012A1 , and WO0219300A2 .
  • US 3908418 describes a known key holder.
  • the luggage tag includes a front frame pivotably connected to a rear frame and a securement element defining a side opening. By pivoting the front frame away from the rear frame, the side opening is uncovered to allow the luggage tag to be secured to an article or device, such as fitted onto a loop attachment of a strap. Pivoting movement of the front frame away from the rear frame may also open up a cavity for receiving an identification element or patch therein. The front frame can then be pivoted closed to close the side opening and secure the luggage tag to the device or article.
  • the front frame may be pivotably mounted to the rear frame about a pivot axis extending parallel to the securement element and side opening. In some examples, the the rear frame.
  • the front and rear frames may be releasably fixed together, such as by magnets or a spring.
  • a luggage tag includes a rear frame, a front frame pivotably connected to the rear frame and rotatable about a pivot axis between first and second positions relative to the rear frame, and a securement element defining a side opening.
  • a front frame pivotably connected to the rear frame and rotatable about a pivot axis between first and second positions relative to the rear frame
  • a securement element defining a side opening.
  • a cavity may be defined between the front and rear frames, in which to receive an identification element.
  • the identification element When the front frame is positioned in the first position, the identification element may be retained in the cavity. When the front frame is positioned in the second position, the identification element may be removable from the cavity.
  • the front frame may include an opening through which the identification element is visible at least when the front frame is positioned in the first position.
  • the front frame may be releasably fixed in the first position.
  • the front frame may be releasably fixed in the first position by a magnet or a spring.
  • the securement element may be defined as part of the front frame.
  • the securement element may include an end portion defining the side opening.
  • the rear frame may include a protrusion that cooperates with the end portion of the securement element to selectively close the side opening when the front frame is positioned in the first position.
  • the protrusion of the rear frame may engage the end portion of the securement element when the front frame is positioned in the first position.
  • the securement element may extend adjacent to the tops of the front and rear frames.
  • the securement element may extend a width direction of the luggage tag between left and right sides of the luggage tag.
  • the securement element may extend the entire width of the top of the luggage tag between left and right sides of the luggage tag.
  • the securement element may extend parallel to the pivot axis.
  • the front frame may be pivotably connected to the rear frame by a pivot pin.
  • the front frame may slide laterally along the pivot pin and relative to the rear frame between first and second lateral positions. In the first lateral position, the front frame may be limited from rotating to the second position. In the second lateral position, the front frame is free to rotate from the first position to the second position.
  • the luggage tag may include a spring biasing the front frame to the first lateral position. When the front frame is positioned in the second lateral position and the second position, the front frame may be limited from moving to the first lateral position.
  • a luggage tag is provided that is configured to be releasably secured to an article or device.
  • the luggage tag includes front and rear frames, with the front frame moving relative to a rear frame. By moving the front frame relative to the rear frame, an opening is created to allow the luggage tag to be secured to an article or device, such as fitted onto a loop attachment of a strap. Pivoting movement of the front frame away from the rear frame may also open up a cavity for receiving an identification element or patch therein. The front frame can then pivot closed, and optionally slide laterally back, to close the opening and secure the identification element and luggage tag to the device or article.
  • the luggage tag may include a securement element with the opening on one side.
  • the front frame may be pivotably mounted to the rear frame about a pivot axis extending parallel to the securement element and opening.
  • the front and rear frames may be releasably fixed together, such as by magnets or a spring in one example.
  • the front frame may slide laterally relative to the rear frame and against a spring.
  • FIGS. 1-4 illustrate an exemplary luggage tag 100 according to some examples of the present disclosure.
  • the luggage tag 100 includes a front frame 102 and a rear frame 104 movably connected together.
  • the front and rear frames 102, 104 which may be referred to as first and second frames, respectively, are selectively positioned relative to each other to secure the luggage tag 100 to a device or article, such as to a luggage case, a backpack, a duffle bag, or a purse, among others.
  • the front and rear frames 102, 104 may be movable between open and closed configurations. In the open configuration, the front and rear frames 102, 104 may be positioned relative to each other to allow attachment of the luggage tag 100 to a device or article, as explained in detail below.
  • the front and rear frames 102, 104 may be positioned relative to each other to limit removal of the luggage tag 100 from the device. In some examples, in the closed configuration, the front and rear frames 102, 104 may be positioned relative to each other to control attachment of the luggage tag 100 to a device.
  • the movement of the front frame 102 relative to the rear frame 104 between the open and closed configurations may be a single movement or a compound movement.
  • movement between the open and closed configurations may be a compound motion.
  • the front frame 102 may undergo two or more motions relative to the rear frame 104 in moving between the open and closed configurations.
  • the front frame 102 may undergo a single motion relative to the rear frame 104 in moving between the open and closed configurations.
  • the rear frame 104 may include many configurations.
  • the rear frame 104 may include a body 120 with opposing front and rear surfaces 122, 124.
  • the body 120 may be defined by opposing top and bottom edges 130, 132 and opposing left and right edges 134, 136.
  • the top, bottom, left, and right edges 130, 132, 134, 136 may be linear or curve along their respective lengths.
  • the top, left, and right edges 130, 134, 136 may be generally linear, with the bottom edge 132 curving along its length.
  • the rear frame 104 may include a recess 150 defined in the front surface 122, such as between the top, bottom, left, and right edges 130, 132, 134, 136.
  • the recess 150 may be defined by a perimeter wall 152 extending adjacent to the top, bottom, left, and right edges 130, 132, 134, 136 of the body 120. At least portions of the perimeter wall 152 may extend parallel to an edge of the body 120.
  • the perimeter wall 152 may extend parallel to at least the left and right edges 134, 136 of the body 120, parallel to the top, left, and right edges 130, 134, 136 of the body 120, parallel to the top, bottom, left, and right edges 130, 132, 134, 136 of the body 120, or otherwise.
  • the rear frame 104 may include an engagement structure 160 extending from the body 120.
  • the engagement structure 160 may extend from, or at least partially define, the top edge 130 of the body 120.
  • the engagement structure 160 may extend from the top edge 130 adjacent to or at the intersection between the top edge 130 and a side edge (e.g., the right edge 136) of the body 120.
  • the engagement structure 160 of the rear frame 104 may be shaped to define various relative positions of the front and rear frames 102, 104.
  • the engagement structure 160 may include a first element 164 at the top edge 130 of the body 120.
  • the first element 164 may include first, second, and third surfaces 170, 172, 174.
  • the first surface 170 which may be referred to as a front surface, may extend coextensively with or parallel to the front surface 122 of the body 120.
  • the second surface 172 which may be referred to as a side surface, may be orthogonal to the first surface 170 and extend perpendicular to the front surface 122 of the body 120.
  • the third surface 174 which may be referred to as a top surface, may be orthogonal to the first and second surfaces 170, 172 and extend parallel to the top of the body 120.
  • the engagement structure 160 may include a protrusion 180.
  • the protrusion 180 which may be referred to as a post or column, may extend from the first element 164, such as from the third surface 174 of the first element 164.
  • the first element 164 and/or the protrusion 180 may be positioned at an edge of the body 120 such that the first element 164 and/or the protrusion 180 define a continuous side edge of the rear frame 104.
  • at least portions of the first element 164 and/or the protrusion 180 may be positioned to define a continuous right edge 136 of the rear frame 104.
  • the first element 164 may limit relative movement between the front and rear frames 102, 104. In some examples, the first element 164 may at least partially define the relative movement between the front and rear frames 102, 104. As also more fully described below, the protrusion 180 may cooperate with at least a portion of the front frame 102 to define the closed configuration of the luggage tag 100.
  • the front frame 102 may include many configurations. Like the rear frame 104, the front frame 102 may include a body 190 with opposing front and rear surfaces 192, 194. The body 190 may be defined by opposing top and bottom edges 200, 202 and opposing left and right edges 204, 206. Like the rear frame 104, the top, bottom, left, and right edges 200, 202, 204, 206 may be linear or curve along their respective lengths. For instance, the top, left, and right edges 200, 204, 206 of the front frame 102 may be generally linear, with the bottom edge 202 curving along its length.
  • the front frame 102 may include an opening 210 defined through the body 190, such as framed by the top, bottom, left, and right edges 200, 202, 204, 206.
  • the front frame 102 may include an engagement structure 216 extending from the body 190.
  • the engagement structure 216 of the front frame 102 may couple with the engagement structure 160 of the rear frame 104 to secure the front and rear frames 102, 104 together and/or define at least one of the open and closed configurations of the luggage tag 100.
  • the engagement structure 216 of the front frame 102 may extend from, or at least partially define, the top edge 200 of the body 190.
  • the engagement structure 216 may extend from the top edge 200 adjacent to or at the intersection between the top edge 200 and a side edge (e.g., the left edge 204) of the body 190.
  • the engagement structure 216 of the front frame 102 may include a securement element 220 defining a side opening 222 between the securement element 220 and another portion of the luggage tag 100.
  • the securement element 220 may include many configurations suitable to secure the luggage tag 100 to an article or device.
  • the securement element 220 may include a first portion 228, a shank 230 extending from the first portion 228, and an end portion 232 extending from the shank 230.
  • the side opening 222 may be defined between the end portion 232 and the top edge 200 of the body 190.
  • the first portion 228 may be connected to the body 190, such as to the top edge 200 of the body 190.
  • At least a portion of the shank 230 may be spaced from the top edge 200 of the body 190 to define a gap 234 therebetween.
  • the shank 230 may be linear or curve along its length.
  • the shank 230 may include curved and linear portions to provide a desired shape to the securement element 220 and/or to the gap 234.
  • at least a portion of the shank 230, such as a mid-portion may extend generally parallel to the top edge 200 of the body 190.
  • the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 may extend from a distal portion of the shank 230.
  • the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 may extend towards the body 190, such as towards the top edge 200 of the body 190.
  • the securement element 220 may extend from the top edge 200 of the body 190, in a spaced relationship with the top edge 200 of the body 190, and back towards the top edge 200, such as defining a general hook shape, though other shapes are contemplated.
  • the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 may define the side opening 222 in combination with the body 190 of the front frame 102.
  • the side opening 222 may be defined between the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 and the top edge 200 of the body 190.
  • the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 may cooperate with the protrusion 180 of the rear frame 104 to selectively close the side opening 222, such as shown in FIG. 1 .
  • the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 may at least partially engage the protrusion 180 to close the side opening 222.
  • the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 may abut the protrusion 180 to close the side opening 222.
  • the end portion 232 may include a stepped profile that mates with a corresponding stepped profile of the protrusion 180.
  • at least a portion of the protrusion 180 may be received within a recess defined on the end portion 232 of the securement element 220, or vice versa. In this manner, the complementary shapes of the end portion 232 and the protrusion 180 may limit movement of the end portion 232 relative to the protrusion 180.
  • the complementary shapes of the end portion 232 and the protrusion 180 may limit rotation of the front frame 102 away from the rear frame 104 absent a first lateral or axial movement of the end portion 232 away from the protrusion 180. In this manner, the complementary shapes of the end portion 232 and the protrusion 180 may create a first locking engagement
  • the securement element 220 may selectively engage a device or article to secure the luggage tag 100 thereto.
  • a strap or other securing device may be received within the side opening 222 and the gap 234, and secured to the shank 230 of the securement element 220.
  • the securement element 220 may be a top hook extending a width dimension of the luggage tag 100.
  • the securement element 220 may extend the entire width dimension between the left and right edges 204, 206 or partly between the left and right edges 204, 206 along the top of the luggage tag 100.
  • the engagement structure 216 of the front frame 102 may include a wall 250 defining a recess 252.
  • the wall 250 may be defined along the top edge 200 of the body 190 between the left and right edges 204, 206 of the body 190.
  • the wall 250 may be defined by first and second wall portions 254, 256.
  • the first wall portion 254 may at least partially define the front surface 192 of the front frame 102.
  • the first wall portion 254 may include an outer surface extending coextensively with at least a portion of the front surface 192 of the front frame 102.
  • the second wall portion 256 may extend rearwardly from the first wall portion 254.
  • the second wall portion 256 may at least partially define the rear surface 194 of the front frame 102.
  • the second wall portion 256 may include an outer surface extending coextensively with at least a portion of the rear surface 194 of the front frame 102. In some examples, the second wall portion 256 may extend more rearwardly than the rear surface 194 of the front frame 102.
  • the first and second wall portions 254, 256 may include a respective width dimension between the left and right edges 204, 206 of the front frame 102.
  • the width dimensions of the first and second wall portions 254, 256 may be similar or differ.
  • the width dimension of the first wall portion 254 may be greater than the width dimension of the second wall portion 256.
  • the first wall portion 254 may extend the entire width between the left and right edges 204, 206.
  • the width dimension of the second wall portion 256 may be less than the width between the left and right edges 204, 206.
  • both the first and second wall portions 254, 256 may extend from the left edge 204 of the front frame 102.
  • the differing width dimensions of the first and second wall portions 254, 256 may define the recess 252.
  • the recess 252 may be defined at least partially by the first wall portion 254, the second wall portion 256, and the top edge 200 of the body 190.
  • the recess 252 of the front frame 102 may receive the first element 164 of the rear frame 104.
  • receipt of the first element 164 within the recess 252 may define the closed configuration of the luggage tag 100.
  • movement of the first element 164 out of the recess 252 may allow the luggage tag 100 to move to its open configuration.
  • the wall of the front frame 102 may engage the first element 164 of the rear frame 104 in a plurality of engagements to define a plurality of positions of the front frame 102 relative to the rear frame 104, as explained below.
  • the front and rear frames 102, 104 may be sized and shaped complementary to each other.
  • the body 190 of the front frame 102 and the body 120 of the rear frame 104 may be sized similar to each other such that when the luggage tag 100 is closed, the edges of the front and rear frames 102, 104 are in alignment.
  • the bottom edge 202 of the front frame 102 may be aligned with the bottom edge 132 of the rear frame 104 to define a generally smooth and uninterrupted bottom when the luggage tag 100 is closed.
  • the top, left, and right edges of the front and rear frames 102, 104 may be in similar alignment when the luggage tag 100 is closed.
  • the luggage tag 100 may include features facilitating personalization or identification of the luggage tag 100.
  • the luggage tag 100 may include an identification element 270.
  • the identification element 270 may be secured to at least one of the front and rear frames 102, 104.
  • the identification element 270 may be secured between the front and rearframes 102, 104.
  • the luggage tag 100 may include a cavity 272 defined between the front and rear frames 102, 104 in which to receive the identification element 270.
  • the cavity 272 may be defined at least in part by the recess 150 defined in the front surface 122 of the rear frame 104.
  • the identification element 270 may be received at least partially in the recess 150 defined in the rear frame 104.
  • the identification element 270 may be retained in the cavity 272 when the luggage tag 100 is closed. When the luggage tag 100 is opened, the identification element 270 may be removed from the cavity 272. As shown in FIG. 1 , the identification element 270 may be visible through the opening 210 defined in the front frame 102 when the luggage tag 100 is closed. In other examples, however, the opening 210 of the front frame 102 may be eliminated such that the identification element 270 is visible only when the luggage tag 100 is opened. Also, the opening 210 may, in one example, be interpreted to include a clear panel, such as plastic, which creates a visual opening through which the identification element 270 is visible.
  • the identification element 270 may be any element configured to provide a visual indication to a user.
  • the identification element 270 may be a patch formed from leather, nylon, canvas, polyester, or other material.
  • the identification element 270 may include indicia facilitating user identification thereof.
  • the identification element 270 may include lettering, symbols, color schemes, or any combination thereof providing a unique and distinguishable feature to facilitate user identification.
  • the luggage tag 100 may include a plurality of interchangeable identification elements. For example, multiple identification elements may be provided with the luggage tag 100 in a kit. Additionally or alternatively, the user may obtain one or more additional identification elements to satisfy user preference. In such examples, a first identification element may be removed from the luggage tag 100 and replaced with a second identification element.
  • FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the rear frame 104.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the front frame 102.
  • FIG. 8 is an isometric view showing the front frame 102 rotated away from the rear frame 104.
  • the movement of the front frame 102 relative to the rear frame 104 is by, in this example, a pivoting movement.
  • the front frame 102 is pivotably connected to the rear frame 104 at a pivot axis P.
  • the front frame 102 is rotatable about the pivot axis P between first and second positions relative to the rear frame 104.
  • the first and second positions define the closed and open configurations of the luggage tag 100, respectively. As shown in FIG.
  • the luggage tag 100 when the front frame 102 is oriented in the first position relative to the rear frame 104, the luggage tag 100 is closed.
  • a dimension of the side opening 222 is reduced to restrict removal of the luggage tag 100 from an device or article.
  • orienting the front frame 102 in the first position relative to the rear frame 104 may position the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 closely adjacent to, or in engagement with, the protrusion 180.
  • the luggage tag 100 is opened.
  • a dimension of the side opening 222 may be increased to allow removal of the luggage tag 100 from a device or article.
  • orienting the front frame 102 in the second position relative to the rear frame 104 may disengage the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 from the protrusion 180.
  • orienting the front frame 102 in the second position relative to the rear frame 104 may move the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 away from the protrusion 180 to define a space therebetween.
  • the pivot axis P may be defined in many ways.
  • the pivot axis P may be defined by a hinge.
  • the hinge may include many configurations arranged to allow selective positioning, such as in one example by rotation about the pivot axis P, of the front frame 102 relative to the second frame from fully closed to fully open.
  • the hinge may include any number or combination of a fabric strip, a strip of rubber, a piano hinge, a living hinge, spaced-apart discrete hinges, an articulating joint made of elastomeric material, or other suitable structures that allow relative movement between the front and rear frames 102, 104.
  • the pivot axis P may be defined by a pivot pin 280 pivotably connecting the front frame 102 to the rear frame 104.
  • the pivot pin 280 may be connected to the luggage tag 100 in many configurations.
  • the pivot pin 280 may include a shaft 282 and an engagement portion 284 extending from a distal end of the shaft 282.
  • the engagement portion 284 of the pivot pin 280 may be connected to the first element 164 of the rear frame 104.
  • the engagement portion 284 of the pivot pin 280 may be received within a bore 290 defined at least partially through the first element 164 (see FIGS. 3 and 9 ).
  • the engagement portion 284 of the pivot pin 280 and/or the bore 290 within the first element 164 may be configured to limit rotation of the pivot pin 280 relative to the rear frame 104.
  • the engagement portion 284 of the pivot pin 280 may include a noncircular cross-section, such as rectangular, square, polygonal, or otherwise.
  • the bore 290 within the first element 164 may include a complementary cross-sectional shape to limit rotation of the engagement portion 284 therein.
  • the engagement portion 284 of the pivot pin 280 may be releasably or fixedly secured within the bore 290 of the first element 164, such as by adhesive, heat or sonic welding, fasteners, corresponding retention features, interference fit, or the like.
  • the end of the engagement portion 284 may be enlarged to engage a stepped or enlarging bore 290, such as by swaging or flaring the end of the engagement portion 284 (see FIGS. 9 and 10 ).
  • the engagement portion 284 of the pivot pin 280 may threadingly engage the first element 164 of the rear frame 104.
  • a proximal end of the pivot pin 280 may be supported by a bearing structure of the rear frame 104.
  • the bearing structure may be defined by a boss 300 extending from the top edge 130 of the rear frame 104.
  • the boss 300 may define a bearing surface 302.
  • the shaft 282 of the pivot pin 280 may be rotatably received within the boss 300 and annularly supported by the bearing surface 302. In this manner, the pivot pin 280 may be supported to limit movement of the pivot pin 280 relative to the rear frame 104.
  • the securement element 220 may extend parallel to the pivot axis P defined by the pivot pin 280.
  • the pivot pin 280 may be connected to the wall 250 of the front frame 102.
  • the second wall portion 256 of the front frame 102 may include a bore 310 defined therein to at least partially receive the pivot pin 280.
  • the bore 310 may extend through the second wall portion 256 from the left edge 204 of the front frame 102 towards the right edge 206.
  • the bore 310 may be open to the bottom edge 202 such that the second wall portion 256 includes a slide wall 320 defining a slot 322 between the slide wall 320 and the body 190 of the front frame 102.
  • the second wall portion 256 may also include an abutment wall 330 at least partially defining the recess 252.
  • the second wall portion 256 may include a rear opening 340 defined between the slide wall 320 and the abutment wall 330.
  • the pivot pin 280 may extend through the slot 322, through the rear opening 340, and through the abutment wall 330 to be connected to the first element 164 of the rear frame 104.
  • the slot 322, rear opening 340, and abutment wall 330 may define a keyed structure with the boss 300 of the rear frame 104 to define and limit movement of the front frame 102 relative to the rear frame 104.
  • FIG. 7 is an isometric view of the luggage tag 100 showing the front frame 102 slid laterally along the rear frame 104.
  • FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the luggage tag 100 and showing the front frame 102 in a first lateral position relative to the rear frame 104.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of the luggage tag 100 and showing the front frame 102 in a second lateral position relative to the rear frame 104.
  • the movement of the front frame 102 relative to the rear frame 104 is by, in this example, a lateral manner of movement.
  • the front frame 102 may slide laterally along the pivot pin 280 and relative to the rear frame 104 between first and second lateral positions.
  • the first and second lateral positions may be defined by the position of the front frame 102 relative to a side edge of the rear frame 104.
  • the edges of the front frame 102 may be generally aligned with the edges of the rear frame 104.
  • at least a portion of the engagement structure 160 of the rear frame 104 such as at least a portion of first element 164, may be positioned between the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 and the body 190 of the front frame 102 to close, fill, or otherwise cover the side opening 222.
  • the front frame 102 may be moved out of alignment with the rear frame 104, such as moved away from the right edge 136 of the rear frame 104, though other configurations are contemplated.
  • at least a portion of the engagement structure 160 of the rear frame 104 such as the first element 164, may be extracted or otherwise removed from between the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 and the body 190 of the front frame 102 to open or otherwise uncover the side opening 222.
  • the front frame 102 in the first lateral position, may be limited from rotating to its second position relative to the rear frame 104.
  • the boss 300 of the rear frame 104 may be positioned within the slot 322 and between the slide wall 320 and the body 190 of the front frame 102. In this position, the boss 300 may engage the slide wall 320 and/or the body 190 of the front frame 102 to limit rotation of the front frame 102 about the pivot axis P.
  • rotation of the front frame 102 about the pivot axis P may be further limited by receipt of the first element 164 within the recess 252 when the front frame 102 is positioned in its first lateral position.
  • the first element 164 may engage the first wall portion 254, such as the first surface 170 of the first element 164 engaging a surface of the first wall portion 254, to limit rotation of the front frame 102 about the pivot axis P.
  • the engagement between the end portion 232 of the securement element 220 and the protrusion 180 limit rotation of the front frame 102 about the pivot axis P.
  • rotation of the front frame 102 about the pivot axis P may be effectuated only after the front frame 102 is positioned in its second lateral position.
  • the front frame 102 may rotate away from the rear frame 104 to open the cavity 272 and/or uncover the slide opening 222 only after the front frame 102 is slid laterally relative to the rear frame 104 to the second lateral position.
  • the front frame 102 may undergo two motions relative to the rear frame 104 to open the luggage tag 100 - a first lateral motion relative to the rear frame 104 and a second pivoting motion relative to the rear frame 104.
  • the front frame 102 in the second lateral position, may be free to rotate about the pivot pin 280 from its first position to its second position relative to the rear frame 104. For instance, movement of the front frame 102 relative to the rear frame 104 from the first lateral position to the second lateral position may slide the boss 300 of the rear frame 104 along the slot 322 until the boss 300 is received in the rear opening 340 of the front frame 102. In some examples, the front frame 102 may slide relative to the rear frame 104 until the boss 300 of the rear frame 104 engages the abutment wall 330 of the front frame 102 to define the second lateral position of the front frame 102.
  • the front frame 102 may be rotated away from the rear frame 104 to the second position. Once the front frame 102 is rotated away from the rear frame 104 to the second position, the front frame 102 may be limited from moving to the first lateral position. For example, once the front frame 102 is rotated away from the rear frame 104 to the second position, the boss 300 of the rear frame 104 may engage the slide wall 320 of the front frame 102 to limit movement of the front frame 102 towards the first lateral position.
  • movement of the front frame 102 relative to the rear frame 104 from the first lateral position to the second lateral position may move the first element 164 of the rear frame 104 out of the recess 252 of the front frame 102.
  • the front frame 102 may be rotated away from the rear frame 104 to the second position.
  • the front and rear frames 102, 104 may be sized and shaped to coordinate the timing of the boss 300 of the rear frame 104 being positioned within the rear opening 340 of the front frame 102 at or about the same time the first element 164 is removed from the recess 252.
  • the first element 164 of the rear frame 104 and first wall portion 254 of the front frame 102 may further limit movement of the front frame 102 to the first lateral position.
  • the first wall portion 254 may engage the second surface 172 of the first element 164 to limit movement of the front frame 102 towards the first lateral position.
  • the front frame 102 may be biased to the first lateral position to close and/or maintain the luggage tag 100 in a desired position.
  • the luggage tag 100 may include a spring 350 biasing the front frame 102 from the second lateral position to the first lateral position.
  • the spring 350 may be positioned between the boss 300 of the rear frame 104 and the abutment wall 330 of the front frame 102.
  • the spring 350 may be received at least partially within the bore 310 defined through the abutment wall 330 (see FIGS. 9 and 10 ).
  • movement of the front frame 102 to the second lateral position may compress the spring 350 between the boss 300 and the abutment wall 330, such as shown in FIG. 10 .
  • the spring 350 may be received about the pivot pin 280.
  • the spring 350 may annularly surround the shaft 282 of the pivot pin 280 within the bore 310 of the second wall portion 256 of the front frame 102.
  • the luggage tag 100 may include a collar or spacer 352 positioned between the spring 350 and the boss 300. In such examples, the spacer 352 may be positioned at least partially within the rear opening 340 when the luggage tag 100 is closed.
  • the spring 350 is an optional feature and may be eliminated. In such examples, the spring 350 may be replaced with a simple screw securement fastening the front frame 102 in the first lateral position.
  • the spring 350 may limit movement of the front frame 102 from its second position to its first position. For instance, once the front frame 102 is rotated to the second position, the spring 350 may bias the boss 300 of the rear frame 104 against the slide wall 320 of the front frame 102 and/or the first wall portion 254 of the front frame 102 against the second surface 172 of the first element 164.
  • the friction created between the boss 300 of the rear frame 104 and the slide wall 320 of the front frame 102, and/or the first wall portion 254 of the front frame 102 and the second surface 172 of the first element 164, may allow the front frame 102 to remain in the second position absent a force moving the front frame 102 to the first position.
  • Such configurations may facilitate interchanging, removal, and/or insertion of the identification element 270, among others.
  • FIG. 11 is an isometric view of the luggage tag 100 connected to an exemplary securement member 360.
  • the securement member 360 may be any element operable to secure the luggage tag 100 to a luggage article or other device.
  • the securement member 360 may be a strap, a loop, a cord, or webbing, among others, attached or attachable to a device.
  • the securement member 360 may be an element formed as part of the device or may be a separate element connectable with the device.
  • the securement member 360 may be formed integrally with the device, stitched to the device, or the like.
  • the securement member 360 may include an attachment portion 362 connectable with the device, such as by corresponding retention features, tying, looping, or the like.
  • the luggage tag 100 may be secured to the securement member 360.
  • the securement member 360 may define a loop 368.
  • the securement element 220 may be received within the loop 368 to secure the luggage tag 100 to the securement member 360.
  • the luggage tag 100 may include other features for convenience.
  • the front frame 102 may be releasably fixed in the first position.
  • the front frame 102 may be releasably fixed in the first position by one or more magnets 380.
  • each of the front and rear frames 102, 104 may include a magnet 380, such as positioned along the bottom of the luggage tag 100 adjacent to the bottom edges 132, 202 of the frames.
  • one of the front and rear frames 102, 104 (e.g., the front frame 102) may include a magnet 380 that creates a magnetic pull between the magnet 380 and the other frame formed at least partially from ferromagnetic material.
  • the front frame 102 may be releasably fixed in the first position by a biasing element, such as by the spring 350.
  • a biasing element such as by the spring 350.
  • the magnets 380 and biasing element described above are optional features and may be replaced by screws or other means for holding the front frame 102 closed in the first position.
  • FIGS. 12 and 13 illustrate an additional luggage tag 600. Except as otherwise described below, the luggage tag 600 shown in FIGS. 12 and 13 may be similar to the luggage tag 100 described above. As such, descriptions of like features are not repeated here, as they would be apparent to one skilled in the art in light of the description above. Additionally, the features described below may be incorporated into the luggage tag 100 described above.
  • lateral movement of the front frame 102 relative to the rear frame 104 may be eliminated.
  • the engagement structures 160, 216 of the front and rear frames 102, 104 may be such that the front frame 102 may be rotated between the first and second positions without sliding movement of the front frame 102 relative to the rear frame 104.
  • the securement element 220 may be defined as part of the rear frame 104.
  • the protrusion 180 may extend from the top edge 200 of the front frame 102 to selectively engage the securement element 220 and close the side opening 222.
  • a portion of the front frame 102 may engage the rear frame 104 to define the second position of the front frame 102 relative to the rear frame 104.
  • at least a portion of the top edge 200 of the front frame 102 may engage a portion of the securement element 220 to define the second position of the front frame 102 (see FIG. 13 ).
  • the front frame 102 may be rotated away from the rear frame 104 until the top edge 200 of the front frame 102 engages the securement element 220 of the rear frame 104.
  • the luggage tag 100 or 600 may be formed from a variety of materials and means.
  • the front and rear frames 102, 104 may be formed from a thermoplastic material (self-reinforced or fiber reinforced), ABS, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, polyamide, and/or PTFE, among others.
  • the front and rear frames 102, 104 may be formed from aluminum or other similar metal.
  • the front and rear frames 102, 104 may be formed from fiber reinforced epoxy, resin, or other similar material.
  • the front and rear frames 102, 104 may be formed or molded in any suitable manner, such as by plug molding, blow molding, injection molding, extrusion, casting, or the like.

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  1. Gepäckanhänger (100), Folgendes umfassend:
    einen hinteren Rahmen (104);
    einen vorderen Rahmen (102), der gelenkig mit dem hinteren Rahmen verbunden und um eine Schwenkachse (P) zwischen einer ersten und zweiten Position in Bezug zum hinteren Rahmen drehbar ist;
    ein Befestigungselement (220), das eine Seitenöffnung (222) definiert;
    wobei, wenn der vordere Rahmen in die erste Position ausgerichtet ist und eine geschlossene Konfiguration definiert, eine Abmessung der Seitenöffnung verringert ist, um das Entfernen des Gepäckanhängers aus einem Befestigungsteil (360) einzuschränken; und
    wobei, wenn der vordere Rahmen in die zweite Position ausgerichtet ist und eine geöffnete Konfiguration definiert, die Abmessung der Seitenöffnung vergrößert ist, um das Entfernen des Gepäckanhängers aus dem Befestigungsteil zuzulassen.
  2. Gepäckanhänger nach Anspruch 1, wobei:
    ein Hohlraum (272) zwischen dem vorderen und hinteren Rahmen definiert ist, in dem ein Identifikationselement (270) aufgenommen wird;
    wenn sich der vordere Rahmen in der ersten Position befindet, das Identifikationselement im Hohlraum gehalten wird; und
    wenn sich der vordere Rahmen in der zweiten Position befindet, das Identifikationselement aus dem Hohlraum entfernbar ist.
  3. Gepäckanhänger nach Anspruch 2, wobei der vordere Rahmen eine Öffnung (210) umfasst, durch die das Identifikationselement, zumindest, wenn sich der vordere Rahmen in der ersten Position befindet, sichtbar ist.
  4. Gepäckanhänger nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei der vordere Rahmen lösbar in der ersten Position fixiert ist.
  5. Gepäckanhänger nach Anspruch 4, wobei der vordere Rahmen über einen Magneten (380) oder eine Feder (350) lösbar in der ersten Position fixiert ist.
  6. Gepäckanhänger nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei das Befestigungselement als Teil des vorderen Rahmens definiert ist.
  7. Gepäckanhänger nach Anspruch 6, wobei:
    das Befestigungselement einen Endabschnitt (232) umfasst, der die Seitenöffnung definiert; und
    der hintere Rahmen einen Vorsprung (180) umfasst, der mit dem Endabschnitt des Befestigungselements zusammenwirkt, um die Seitenöffnung selektiv zu schließen, wenn sich der vordere Rahmen in der ersten Position befindet.
  8. Gepäckanhänger nach Anspruch 7, wobei der Vorsprung des hinteren Rahmens in den Endabschnitt des Befestigungselements eingreift, wenn sich der vordere Rahmen in der ersten Position befindet.
  9. Gepäckanhänger nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei:
    sich das Befestigungselement an die entsprechende Oberseite des vorderen und hinteren Rahmens angrenzend erstreckt und
    sich das Befestigungselement in eine Breitenrichtung des Gepäckanhängers zwischen der linken und rechten Seite des Gepäckanhängers erstreckt.
  10. Gepäckanhänger nach Anspruch 9, wobei sich das Befestigungselement über die gesamte Breite der Oberseite des Gepäckanhängers zwischen der linken und rechten Seite des Gepäckanhängers erstreckt.
  11. Gepäckanhänger nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei sich zumindest ein Teil des Befestigungselements parallel zur Schwenkachse erstreckt.
  12. Gepäckanhänger nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, wobei der vordere Rahmen über einen Schwenkzapfen (280) verschwenkbar mit dem hinteren Rahmen verbunden ist.
  13. Gepäckanhänger nach Anspruch 12, wobei:
    sich der vordere Rahmen seitlich entlang des Schwenkzapfens und in Bezug zum hinteren Rahmen zwischen einer ersten und zweiten seitlichen Position verschiebt;
    wobei der vordere Rahmen in der ersten seitlichen Position daran gehindert wird, sich in die zweite Position zu drehen; und
    wobei sich der vordere Rahmen in der zweiten seitlichen Position frei von der ersten Position in die zweite Position drehen kann.
  14. Gepäckanhänger nach Anspruch 13, ferner eine Feder (350) umfassend, die den vorderen Rahmen in die erste seitliche Position vorspannt.
  15. Gepäckanhänger nach Anspruch 13 oder 14, wobei, wenn sich der vordere Rahmen in der zweiten seitlichen Position und der zweiten Position befindet, der vordere Rahmen davon abgehalten wird, sich in die erste seitliche Position zu bewegen.
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