FR2611454A1 - Multi-function suitcase which can be converted into a trolley, into a fishing landing stage or into a picnic table - Google Patents

Abstract

Multi-function suitcase which can be converted into a trolley, into a fishing landing stage or into a picnic table. The suitcase is composed of two elements 1 and 2 which are articulated with the aid of several hinges, of a locking system for closing it and of a handle for transporting it. It is equipped with five adjustment and blocking nuts 3, with four tubes 6 and with two bearings 5. In the trolley version, two tubes 6 are fastened by sleeving and pinning with the aid of the strap 9, in the horizontal position, serving as a pulling arm, and two rolling assemblies 4 are oriented and blocked in the two nuts 3 of the element 1. In the landing-stage or table version, the suitcase is open and locked with the aid of two bolts 8, the four tubes 6 are sleeved in the four adjustment and blocking nuts 3 of the outer corners.

Description

 The present invention relates to a suitcase with multiple functions, which can be transformed into a trolley, a fishing pontoon and a picnic table.

 This suitcase allows storage in a minimum of volume of all the accessories necessary for various transformations.

 Transformation into a cart allowing the transport, in all terrain, of fishing equipment or accessories for the picnic. Its design adapts very well to transport the material (fishing basket, bags, cooler .... J from the car to the place of leisure, without physical effort.

 Arrived on site, transformation into a rigid fishing pontoon with great stability on uneven terrain, largely supporting the weight of the fisherman and his equipment or into a comfortable picnic table for four people with the seats stowed and taken out of the suitcase.

The present invention will be better understood in the detailed description which follows with reference to the appended drawing in which:
- Figure I represents the open suitcase
- Figure 2 shows the detail of an adjusting nut and blocking.

 - Figure 3 shows the detail of a bearing for fixing the traction arm of the carriage.

 - Figure 4 shows the suitcase equipped with wheels and traction arms, in the trolley version.

 - Figure 5 shows the suitcase fitted with tubes, in pontoon or table version.

 The suitcase is composed of two elements (I) and (2), (for example L. 70cms - 1. 35cms - h. 5.5cms), which are articulated using several hinges and a locking system for closing and a fixed handle for transport, located in the center and outside of the element (2). It has five adjustment and locking nuts (3), four of which are fixed in the corners of the open case, serving as height adjustment to ensure the level of the case become a floor and allowing the four tubes to slide vertically (6) acting as feet for the fishing pontoon or the table.The fifth adjusting and locking nut is fixed on the hinge side, angle opposite to the left corner of the element (I) of the case, used for fixing the support of the second wheel (4).

 The case also includes two bearings (5) fixed on the element (I), ensuring the horizontal retention of the two tubes (6) in the position of the carriage's traction arm.

 To satisfy the multiple functions, the suitcase is associated with various accessories including two sets of wheels (4), four tubes (for example of diameter I9mms and length 65cms), equipped with one of the two ends of a spherical protection , two quick-release bolts (8), a linkage pin for the traction arms (9) and four foldable camping seats.

 When the suitcase is in the carriage function, Figure 4, it is closed and - rerrbuflié, it receives its two traction arms (6) fitted horizontally in the two bearings (5) and pinned by the strap (9), it receives its two wheels (4) by vertical fitting of their support rods in the two adjusting nuts (3) of the element (I). The orientation of the wheels is given by a positioning lug secured to the wheel support rod.

 When the suitcase is in fishing pontoon or picnic table function, Figure 5, it is opened and locked with two quick bolts (8) at the hinges. The feet are set up by sliding the four tubes (6) vertically in the adjusting and blocking nuts (3) from the four corners of the suitcase which has become a rigid floor. When the floor is level, the blocking is done by the four screws (7). The rigidity of the floor is obtained by a double folding of the edges of the two elements (I) and (2) of the suitcase to give them a structure in beam profile.

Claims (4)

 REVEIDICATICNS  I) Multifunction suitcase characterized by the fact that it can be transformed into a trolley, a fishing pontoon and a picnic table, characterized in that it is composed of two articulated elements (I) and (2) by several hinges, a locking system, a fixed carrying handle and equipped with five adjusting and locking nuts (3) and two bearings (5).  2) Multifunction suitcase according to claim I characterized in that in the carriage version, it has positioning and holding systems, formed by two traction arms, tubes (6) pinned in their bearings (5) and of two rolling assemblies (4) oriented and locked in their adjusting and locking nuts (3).  3) Multifunction suitcase according to claim I characterized in that in the fishing pontoon or picnic table version, it has systems for adjusting and blocking the four tubes (6) with vertical sliding in the four nuts (3), allowing leveling on uneven terrain and height adjustment according to the chosen use.  4) Multifunction suitcase according to the preceding claims characterized in that the edges of the elements (I) and (2) have undergone a double folding to give them a beam profile structure, ensuring the rigidity of the assembly.