HUE033410T2

HUE033410T2 - Suitcase

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Publication number: HUE033410T2
Application number: HUE15152194A
Authority: HU
Inventors: Kuendig Jennifer Song
Original assignee: Jensong Gmbh
Priority date: 2014-09-12
Filing date: 2015-01-22
Publication date: 2017-11-28
Also published as: RS56215B1; WO2016038082A1; EP2995215B1; PL2995215T3; ES2638599T3; PT2995215T; SI2995215T1; HRP20171261T1; CY1119306T1; DK2995215T3; EP2995215A1

Description

Suitcase

Description [11 The present invention relates to a suitcase, [2l There are numerous suitcases 10 equipped with wheels 13 and a handie 11 (see US 2006/0213735), so that the suitcase can be pulled behind the person. Figure 1A shows one such suitcase 10 (referred to here as a roiling case 10) in a schematic side view, A fundamental weakness of such a roliing suitcase 10 becomes apparent when attempting to move such a rolling suitcase 10 up or down stairs 1. One such situation is illustrated in Figure 18, This exceeds the physical Simít of many people, in particular when the ease is heavy. On the one hand, the wheels 13 on a roliing case 10 often do not adequately reach the landing of the stairs 1 and, on the other hand, the roliing case 10 with its rear wail facing the stairs 1 slips aiong the edges of the individual stair steps, [33 There are rolling cases 10 which have sliding profiles in the area of the rear waii of the case, so that one need not use so much strength when moving the roliing case 10 along the edges of stair steps. However, this solution does not actually facilitate the operation.

[4] The object is therefore to make available a roliing case that can be moved up or down a step or stairs relatively easily, On the one hand, the required application of force should be reduced as much as possible. On the other hand, secure handling should be possible and slipping of the roliing case should be prevented if at ail possible.

[5] According to the invention a case according to ciaim 1 is made available, having special features, which permit better mobility on stairs.

[6] A case according to the invention has a case area for receiving and transporting objects, Furthermore, the case has transport means which are arranged in the area of the bottom side and/or rear side of the case, in addition, a handle arrangement is mounted on the case to facilitate maneuvering of the case aiong an essentially horizontal surface when in the basic position and enabling maneuvering of the case (for example, sliding or roliing with the transport means) aiong steps when in a special position. This handle arrangement is designed so that It can be converted by a pivoting movement out of the basic position into at least one special position.

[7| With cases according to the invention, transport means such as wheels, rollers, skids, raiis, running belts or combinations of such means are preferably used, [83 Preferred embodiments can be found in the dependent claims, [9] Additional details and advantages of the invention are described below on the basis of exemplary embodiments and with reference to the drawings, it should be noted that the drawl ng s a re not d raw n to sea !e.

Figure 1A shows a schematic side view of a known roiling case with the handle extended in a vertical position; figure 18 shows 8 schematic side view of the rolling case according to Figure 1A in an inclined position when pulling it along stairs;

Figure 2A shows a schematic side view of a case according to the invention with the handle extended in a basic position (for example, for pulling or pushing);

Figure 28 shows a schematic side view of the case according to Figure 2A when puiiing it along stairs, wherein the handle arrangement is in a corresponding (first) special position;

Figure 3 show's a schematic side view of an optional arrangement with peripheral roiiing beit, which may be used on a case accordingtothe invention;

Figure 4A shows a schematic side view of another case according to the invention with the handle pushed in;

Figure 48 shows a schematic side view of the case from Figure 4Ά with the handle extended (corresponding to the basic position);

Figure 4C shows a schematic front view of the case from Figure 4A with the handle partially extended;

Figure SA shows a schematic view of another ease according to the invention with the handle extended (corresponding to a special position);

Figure 5B shows a schematic side view of the case from Figure SA with the handle extended (corresponding to the special position);

Figure S shows a schematic exploded view of a few parts of an additional case according to the invention, m in the following description, positions and directions are indicated in order to be abie to better describe the invention but these specifications should not be interpreted as a restriction on the scope of the Invention, [xxi On the basis of Figures 2A and 2B, a first case 100 according to the invention is described. The case 100 has a case region 14 which is designed to receive and transportobjects (for example, items of clothing), in all embodiments of the usual type and manner, the case 10G may be equipped with wheels 13,1 (referred to here as transport means 13 in general}, thereby-making it possible to puil or push the case 100. The wheels 13,1 can be fastened onto the case 100 by means of a roller bearing 13,3, for example, in ail embodiments, the wheels 13.1, if present, preferably sit in the area of the bottom side U of the case region 14.

[12] According to the invention, instead of the aforementioned wheels 13,1, other transport means 13 may also be arranged on the case 100, sitting in the region of the bottom side U and/or the rear side 1ÖX of the case region 14. Wheels 13,1, rollers, skids and runners 13.2, running beits 20 or combinations of the aforementioned means may serve as the transport means 13, When using the stabie and almost indestructible plastic materials (e,g,, resin-reinforced carbon Kevlar or glass fibers) that have gained acceptance today, even in production of suitcases and other cases, it is also possible to use the surface of the case as a sliding body or pushabie body. To prevent scratching of the actual case 100, the rear side 101 and/or the bottom side U may optionally be provided with a protective ft'im, for example, which is removable and repiaceabie by a new film, for example* (13) if no wheels 134 are used as transport means 13, then skids or runners 13.2, for example (see figures 2A and 28, for example), such as those that are already known may be used in the area of the rear wail 101 of a ease ora running belt 20 may be provided on the case 100 such as that shown in figure 3, for example* The running beit 20 may comprise, for example, a continuous belt and a roiier bearing with wheels 21, wherein the continuous beit may be fastened so that it can be roiied on the case 100 (preferably on a frame element of the ease 100) by means of the roiier bearing* (14) in the embodiment shown in f igures 2A, and 28, the case 100 comprises a handle arrangement 200, which, in a basic position (Figure 2A), aiiows the case 100 to be maneuvered along a surface (for example, an essentially horizontal floor 2). In a (first) special position (Figure 28), the handle arrangement 200 allows maneuvering of the case 100 gfeng stairs 1 (or an inclined surface, for example, such as a ramp), in the special position, the case 100 can be moved siidingiy or roliingiy along the edges K1 of the stairs 1 with the transport means 13, for example. However, in the special position, it is aiso possible to use other transport means 13, which are not used In the normái position when maneuvering the case 100 along a horizontal floor 2. (15) Since the case 100 according to the invention should be maneuverable both along a surface 2 and along stairs 1, for example, the handle arrangement 200 is designed so that it can be converted by a pivoting movement out of the basic position and into at least one special position* (26) To allow the handle arrangement 200 to be converted from the basic position to at least one special position and to be able to pull the case 100 in both positions, the handle arrangement 200 must thus be connected to the case 1ÖÖ in such a way that, on the one hand, it is capable of transferring the puliing forces ZK1 to the case 100 while the handle arrangement 200 is in the basic position, On the other hand, it must aiso be possible to transfer pulling forces ZK2 to the case 100 if the handie arrangement 200 is in the special position. (17) As can be seen on the basis of the schematic Figures 2A and 28, an angle WG can be defined between the main axis of the case 100 (this main axis T runs parallel to the beck side 101 of the case 100, for example) and the floor 2. This angle W(3 typically amounts to between 30 and 70* (depending on the size of the person pulling the case 100, the she of the case 100, the position and size of the transport means 13 and the length of the handle arrangement 200). 118] in maneuvering the case 100 along stairs 1 (see Figure 28), the main axis T of the case 100 must run essentially as a tangent to the horizontal edges of the stair steps, as indicated in Figure 28* The case 200 with its optional skid(s) or runnels) 13.2 can therefore be puiied upward aiong the stairs 1. To permit maneuvering of the case 100 in this shallow position, the handie arrangement 200 is converted to the special position. In this-.special position, the person pulling the case 100 may continue to walk upright and puii on an upper bar of the handle arrangement 200 in the usuai manner. The corresponding pulling force 2K1 is indicated by a block arrow in Figure 2B, The angle W$ in the special position shown here typically amounts to between 20° and 35° (depending on the site of the person pulling the case 100, the inclination of the stairs,, the size of the case 100, the position and she of the transport means 3.3 and the length of the handle arrangement 200), [19) Most embodiments are characterized In that the angle WS in the special position is smaller than the angle WG in the basic position.

[28| Figure 3 shows in pure schematic form transport means 13, which comprise, on the one hand, conventional wheeis 13,1 and, on the other hand, a running belt that is not a running belt 20, which is guided around two wheeis 21, The running belt 20 can be attached to the case 100 {preferably to a frame element of the case 100), for example, although the case 100 is not shown in Figure 3, [21] On the basis of Figures 4A, 4B and 4C, an additions! case 100 according to the invention will now also be explained, The transport means 13 are intentionally not shown here, Figure 4A shows a side view of one embodiment, in which the handle arrangement 200 has been collapsed in a telescoping manner. The handle arrangement 200 can be rotated by means of an articulated element 201 and can be connected to the case area 14 in a locked position.

[22] By operating the release mechanism, the handle arrangement 200 can be pulled out, as illustrated fn Figure 48. To this end, the handle arrangement 200 on each longitudinal side of the case may comprise a first lower side rail 202,1, a second middle side rail 202.2 and an upper side rail 202,3. These side rails 202.1, 202,2, 202,3 can be telescoped into one another in a telescoping configuration, wherein the middle side rail 202,2 accommodates the upper side rail ----202.3, and the lower side rail 202,1 accommodates the middle side rail 202.2 together with the upper side rail 202.3.

[23] All embodiments of the invention may comprise a telescoping arrangement such as the handle arrangement 2ÖÖ.

[24] All embodiments of the invention may comprise a telescoping arrangement having more than three side rails per side. This is important to ensure a sufficient safety distance between the case 100 being pulled and a person's feet.

[2SJ All embodiments of the invention may comprise a handle arrangement 200 having an upper crossbar/gripping bar 203, [26J Figure 4C shows the case 1ÖG in a front view. In the condition shown here the handle arrangement 200 is only partially extracted (the side rails 202.2 are still sitting inside the side rails 202,1). Figure 4€ shows the crossbar/gripping bar 203 well, Furthermore, the course of the pivot axle R is also shown, [22] Figures 3A and SB show another case 100 in a special position. Figure SA shows a perspective view of the case 100. Figure SB shows a corresponding side view of the case 100. These figures show that the handle arrangement 200 assumes a different angular position relative to the case area 14 in the special position. This principle has already been described with reference to Figures 2A and 28. The two articulated elements 201 are preferably connected to one another by a (transverse) axle (not shown in the figures) because it lies in the interior of the case 1ÖG. The (transverse) axle mentioned above would collapse with the axle R in Figure 4C. (28) All the embodiments of the Invention may comprise a (transverse) axle, which preferably runs in the interior (i.e,, in the interior of the case region 14). if such a (transverse) axle Is present, then the two articulated elements 2G1 are arranged coaxially to one another as illustrated here. The (transverse) axle is preferably embodied as a rigid axie. The aforementioned pivot axie R coincides with the optionai (transverse) axle. Such a (transverse) axle provides more stabiiity to the entire case 100 and prevents twisting of the side ralis 202.1, 202.2, 2023, (29) However, a!! the embodiments of the invention may aiso have two independent axles or axie stumps, each of which may be mounted to rotate on the case (e,g., on a herd shell of the case 100), (30) On the whole, the preferred embodiments are those in which the handle arrangement 200 with the side rails 202,1, 202,2, 202,3, the transverse rall/handie rail 203 and the optional (transverse) axle together form a closed frame having a rectangular basic shape, (31} The handle arrangement 200 may preferably comprise (interior) guide shoes, which permit a dean telescoping of the side rails 202,1, 202,2, 2023. (32} On the basis of a schematic exploded diagram, Figure 6 shows the elements of a handle arrangement 200 according to the invention, but only the elements of one side of a case 100 are shown here. The handle arrangement 200 comprises a piate 206, which is mounted (using screws or rivets, for example) on a side wall' of the case region 14, so that it is coaxial with the axle R, A small shaft stump 207 is mounted on the plate 206, A bearing sleeve 208 may be placed on this shaft stump 207, This is followed by a cover 2X0 with an axial bore 209 for inserting e shaft or screw. The cover 210 here comprises a receptacle opening 211, which is designed for receiving a deployment mechanism 212. This deployment mechanism 212 can sit in the interior of the lower side rail 202,1, for example. Activating elements 213 (e.g,, a tension cable or rods) may run through the interior of the side rail 202.1, as indicated in Figure 0. (33] in all embodiments of the invention, the handle arrangement 200 may act on the piate 206 by movement of the activating elements) 213 by means of the deployment mechanism 212. For example, by raising the deployment mechanism 212, unlocking may be accomplished. After unlocking the mechanism, the entire handle arrangement 200 together with the deployment mechanism 212 and the cover210 can be rotated about the axle R until it engages again in another angular position. To enable the Socking (engagement) in various angular positions (there Is preferably a basic position and at least one special position), corresponding elements that engage with one another are preferably provided on the plate 206 and/or on the cover 210 In all embodiments, m The eiements/parts 212,213 are components of an actuating mechanism, (35} In all embodiments of the invention, a latching arrangement and/or a sliding block guide is/are preferably provided on the plate 208- The iatching arrangement Is preferably designed so that it provides at least two latching positions or angle positions of the handle arrangement 200 relative to the ease region 14. The sliding block guide is preferably designed so that it guides the rotational or pivoting movement of the handle arrangement 200 relative to the case region 14. .,,,,,,,.Th.e,,sl.idíhg hiock guide, If present, preferably comprises an arc-shaped track for guiding the pivoting movement of the handle arrangement 200.

[36} In ail embodiments of the invention, the handle arrangement 200 may be provided with a lever or head, which enables the unlocking of the handle before it is pivoted out of the basic position and into the special position. The fever or head preferably sits on the transverse rali/ handle raii 203.

[37} in another embodiment, the unlocking is carried out by pulling the cover 210 manually away from the case 100 In parallel with the axle R, for example. This displacement of the cover 210 unlocks the handle arrangement 200. Then the handle arrangement 200 can be pivoted in refation to the case 100< On reaching a desired angular position (referred to as a special position), the handle can be locked in place again by depressing the cover 210 in parallel with the axle R in the direction of the case 100, The cover 210 is preferably spring mounted so that it engages automatically on reaching a predetermined angular position.

[38] in another embodiment, the unlocking is carried out by manually switching a lever on the cover 210, for example, or depressing a spring-loaded head, üst of Reference Numerals

Stairs i

Bottom 2

Case 10

Handle rail 11

Frame 12

Transport means 13

Wheels 13.1

Skidds) 13.2

Wheel suspension 13.3

Case region 14

Handle rail 15

Running belt 20

Wheels 21

Case 100

Rear wall of case 101

Angle extension 102

Tension belt 103

Hand le arra ngement 200

Articulated element 201

Side rails 202.1, 202,2, 202,3

Transverse raii/handle rail 203

Plate 206

Shaft stump 207

Bearing sleeve 208

Axial bore 209

Cover 210

Receptacle opening 211

Deployment mechanism 212

Edge Ki

Pivot axis R

Main axis T

Base angle W(3

Angie of the special position WS

Puliing forces ZKl, ZK2

Claims

LANDSCAPE POINTS LEATHER LEATHER L Suitcase (100) for storage and storage of objects! (14) and transport means 03} disposed in the area of the lower side (ü) and / or the rear side of the suitcase area (14), wherein the suitcase (100) is provided with a handle arrangement (200) which is in a base position for the suitcase (100). ) allows it to move on a horizontal surface and in a special position allows the suitcase (100) to move rain or roll along a stair or inclined surface where; ~ the handle arrangement (200) can be adjusted from the base position to the special position by a tilting movement, - the handle arrangement (200) comprises at least one front side shank (202. L 202.2, 202.3) and a second shank (202.1, 202.2, 202.3), wherein the shoulder straps (202.1, 202.2, 202.3) run parallel to each other, and wherein the first side leg (202.1, 202.2, 202.3) is on one side of the suitcase area (14) with a first hinge member (201) and a second side leg (202 I, 202.2, 2, 2, 3). on the opposite side of the luggage compartment (14) is rotatably secured by a second hinge member (201), and - the hinged elements (201) each comprise a base plate (206) fixed to the suitcase direction (14) and a cover (210), wherein the lid (210) is connected to the handle arrangement (200) and the lid (210) is arranged in the slide assembly. (200) can be rotated about an axis (R) relative to the base plate (206).

A suitcase as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that at its hinges (201) the handle arrangement (200) provides at least two fastening positions or angular positions relative to the luggage area (14).

3. Suitcase according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the handle arrangement (200) comprises an actuating mechanism (212, 213) which enables the operation of a manual opening before the handle arrangement (200) with a tilting movement from a basic position to a special position.

4. The .1-3. A suitcase according to any one of the claims, characterized in that the hinge member (201) is disposed axially on a rotary axis (R), wherein the shaft is preferably formed as a rigid shaft

5. A suitcase according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the handle arrangement (200) comprises a plurality of side arms (202.1, 202, ¾ 202.3) which can be telescopically slid into one another.

6. Suitcase according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the handle arrangement (200) comprises a button or an actuating lever which is configured to release before the handle (200) can be moved from the base position to the special position by the tilting movement

7. Suitcase according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that the hinge member (201) is movable for opening.

8. Referring to Figures 1-7. Suitcase according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the suitcase (14) on a rear side is provided with a sliding, rolling or other means (13) for sliding, whipping, sliding or rolling on a step (I).

A suitcase according to claim 8, characterized in that the suitcase area (14) is provided with a sliding, rolling or other transport means (13) on a lower side (U) which slides along a substantially horizontal surface (2), pulling, sliding or rolling.