FR2509156A1 - Combined suitcase and hanging wardrobe - consists of two pivot mounted halves, in which are compartments defined by series of flaps - Google Patents

Abstract

The suitcase can be used as a cupboard or hanging wardrobe and is formed of two halves (1,2) which are pivoted together. Pref. the lid-half (1) of the two parts has its inner space divided up into unequally shaped compartments (5-8) divided by parallel crosswise partitions (9), and closed by a flap (10). The inside of the other half (2) has a hook (16) at the top, and a movable box (13) at the bottom. There are wheels at the bottom, and handles (18,19) on at least two sides.

Description

 The invention relates to a suitcase type travel case for use as a wardrobe and wardrobe.

 There is currently no functional compartmentalization in briefcases, suitcases and other travel articles intended to serve as a container for the transport of personal belongings, in particular clothing items.

 In certain smaller cases, there is a median separation which makes it possible to individualize a study compartment, for books or files, and a travel compartment, the small volume of which makes it possible to transport a few articles of clothing.

 Due to its dimensions, this case is suitable for very short trips, for example including only one hotel night.

 In addition, this unique separation does not make it possible to individualize the articles of clothing between them. Thus, shoes and toiletries are found in the same compartment hence the obligation to protect them.

 One of the objectives of the invention is to provide a functional separation of the interior volume and to provide all the facilities of use for the traveler.

 The invention will save him time when preparing his business and keep his pieces of clothing well presentable, without inconvenient folds.

 To this end, the travel case according to the invention is formed by two half-shells pivotally mounted along one of their long sides, the opposite side being provided with locking means.

It is remarkable in that a half-shell comprises an internal compartmentalisation made up of partitions and folding closing flaps,
The other half-shell having a free volume occupied in the lower part by a folding box and comprising a hooking means in the upper part. The case will advantageously have on its bottom added or integrated rolling means.

 Other technical characteristics and advantages will appear on reading the description which follows, given by way of nonlimiting example on an embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawing, the sole figure of which represents, in perspective view, the travel case according to the invention. 'invention.

 As indicated, the travel case according to the invention consists of two half-shells 1 and 2, pivotally mounted along one of their large edges by means of a hinge 3, continuous, with hinges or claws or any other.

 The two half-shells are joined together along their opposite edge by known locking locking means such as 4.

 The internal volume of one of the two half-shells, for example that forming the cover 1, is divided into several cells of unequal dimensions from 5 to 8, delimited by parallel transverse walls such as 9. Each cell is closed by a folding flap 10, of appropriate dimensions, having in the upper middle part a gripping element 11 of the tab, recess, handle, extra thickness or any other type.

 Each flap will be immobilized in closing, for example, at the level of the adjacent wall, by a retaining means such as 12, stop finger, groove, lip, or any other.

 The second half-shell 2 forms a wardrobe.

In the lower part, it comprises a removable box 13 formed, for example, of a front wall 14 immobilized by slides and a hinged cover 15.

 The wardrobe half-shell has, at the top, a hooking element 16, for example a bar, serving as a holding support for coat racks 17 which are to receive the clothing, for example, a city suit, and keep it extended to avoid unsightly creases.

 Externally, the case according to the invention will have two folding handles 18 and 19 allowing it to be grasped and manipulated.

 A transverse elastic strap 20 may be provided on the lower compartment, for example, for immobilizing the shoes.

 The respective number and volume of cells will depend on the specific use of the version produced. One can, for example, consider two larger cells, one for shoes and the other for storing larger items and two smaller cells for storing toiletries and small items.

 The main purpose of the lower compartment is that of a receptacle for dirty laundry.

 To facilitate the carrying of the case according to the invention, there is provided a removable rolling support or swivel casters such as the 21 integrated in the base or attached to it or even removable, for example of the type whose axis can be engaged. in a holding sleeve.

 The above invention cannot be limited to the single embodiment described, but on the contrary, various modifications of shape, materials and materials, substitutions by equivalent elements and other direct variants without any inventive contribution fully fall within the scope of the present. protection.

Claims (4)

 1. Travel case for use in cupboard and wardrobe formed by two half-shells (1) and (2). pivotally mounted and secured by locking means characterized in that one of the two half-shells, preferably that forming a cover (1), has an internal volume compartmentalized in cells of unequal dimensions (from 5 to 8) delimited between ejles by parallel transverse partitions (9) and closed by a flap-table flap such as (10) and in that the interior volume of the other half-shell has in the upper part a hooking element (16) and in the lower part a removable box (13), the case further having rolling means in the lower part and handles (18) and (19) on at least two of its sides.  2. Case according to claim 1 car-activated in that the folding flaps (10) each have a gripping element and cooperate with a retaining means for their temporary locking in the folded position.  -3. Case according to claim 1 characterized in that at least one of the compartments has a longitudinal elastic retaining strap (20).  4. Case according to claim 1 -caractérisée in that the rolling means are of the type with removable swivel casters (21).