JP2014511743A - Hanging access structure for laptop - Google Patents

Abstract

The baggage case may include a storage unit that stores articles and has first and second walls, a bottom wall, and an opening opposite to the bottom wall. A laptop suspension access system may include first, second, third, and fourth straps that are at least partially located within the storage and are all coupled together. The first end of the first strap may be coupled to the first wall of the storage. Further, the first end of the second strap may be connected to the second wall of the storage unit, and the first end of the third strap may be connected to the second wall of the storage unit. The second end of the first strap, the second strap, and the third strap may be coupled to the fourth strap at the intersection. The second and third straps may be configured to suspend the article.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS This application is a priority of US Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 477,551, filed April 20, 2011, entitled “Laptop Suspension and Access Structure”. This application is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

  The present invention relates generally to baggage and more specifically to a suspended access system in a baggage case.

  Travelers often carry laptop computers and other electronic devices with them, often with one or more baggage cases. Sometimes a laptop is placed and protected in a baggage case and multiple bags are integrated. While traveling, baggage may be exposed to harsh conditions such as handling by taxi drivers, falling baggage cases, and stacking of baggage cases in car trunks.

  However, many electronic devices contain delicate parts that require careful handling. Also, even if an electronic device such as a laptop computer is first placed in the baggage case, it is necessary for the traveler to remove the device later, for example to pass security checks or use the device. There is a case.

  In one embodiment of the baggage case, the storage compartment stores articles, has a first wall and a second wall, and defines a bottom wall and an opening on the opposite side of the bottom wall. It may be. The suspended access system may include a first strap, a second strap, a third strap, and a fourth strap that are at least partially disposed within the receptacle and are all coupled together. The first end of the first strap may be coupled to the upper portion of the first wall of the storage. The first end of the second strap may be coupled to the second wall of the storage unit above the bottom wall. The first end of the third strap may be coupled to the second wall of the storage unit above the bottom wall. The second end of the first strap, the second end of the second strap, and the second end of the third strap may be coupled to the fourth strap at the intersection. The second and third straps may be configured to suspend the article, and the first and fourth straps may be configured to apply the force to the fourth strap to remove the article.

  In one method of manufacturing a luggage case, the first end of the first strap may be connected to the first wall of the internal storage portion of the luggage case. The first end of the second strap may be coupled to a second wall on the opposite side of the first wall of the internal storage. The first end of the third strap may also be connected to the second wall of the internal storage. The second end of the first strap, the second end of the second strap, and the second end of the third strap may be coupled to the fourth strap at the intersection. The second and third straps may be configured such that in the first configuration, the article is suspended in the internal storage portion, and the article can be taken out by applying a force to the fourth strap.

  In another embodiment of the system for holding and removing the laptop in the baggage case, the case may have a storage. The storage portion may include an opening portion and an opposite portion of the opening portion, and a first support structure and a second support structure. A plurality of extensions of the at least one flexible member may be operatively engaged with each other. One end of the at least one strap engages the first support structure, one end of the at least one strap engages the second support structure, and the first engagement and the second engagement At least one of them may be adjustable. In the first storage position, the plurality of extensions of the at least one flexible member and the laptop may be in the storage and may be between the laptop and a portion of the storage. In the second withdrawal position, the plurality of extensions of the at least one flexible member and the laptop may be located substantially outside the storage portion.

  In another embodiment of the luggage case, the storage portion may store articles, have a first wall and a second wall, and define an opening on the bottom wall and opposite the bottom wall. The suspended access system may include a first strap, a second strap, and a third strap that are at least partially disposed within the housing and are all coupled together. The first end of the first strap is connected to the upper part of the first wall of the storage part, and the first end of the second strap is the second wall of the storage part above the bottom wall. It may be connected to. The second end of the first strap and the second end of the second strap may be coupled to the third strap at the intersection. The second strap may be configured to suspend the article, and the first and third straps may be configured to apply the force to the third strap to remove the article.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view of a luggage case having a suspended access system for a laptop. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the baggage case of FIG. 1. It is a side view of the baggage case of FIG. It is a front view of the baggage case of FIG. FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the baggage case of FIG. 1 having a laptop suspension access system strap inside the baggage case and a laptop suspended inside the auxiliary or laptop storage. FIG. 2 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the luggage case of FIG. 1 with the strap of the laptop suspension access system and the laptop lifted. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG. 5 of a baggage case suspended access system having a laptop suspended in an auxiliary or laptop compartment. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the baggage case hanging access system with the laptop lifted, taken along line 8-8 in FIG. FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of the luggage case of FIG. 1 with the auxiliary or laptop storage part partially opened. It is the figure which showed a mode that the laptop case was taken out from the auxiliary | assistant of the baggage case of FIG. 1, or the storage part for laptops using the suspension access system for laptops. It is the figure which showed a mode that the laptop case was taken out from the auxiliary | assistant of the baggage case of FIG. 1, or the storage part for laptops using the suspension access system for laptops. FIG. 2 is a partial perspective view of the luggage case of FIG. 1 with the laptop case removed from the auxiliary or laptop storage.

  In this specification, a baggage case having a suspended access system for a laptop is described. The baggage case may include a main storage unit and one or more auxiliary storage units. The first auxiliary storage section may be configured to store and fix a laptop or other electronic device. The laptop or other electronic device may be in a cover or bag, or it may be stored or secured as it is in a luggage case.

  The auxiliary or laptop storage may include a suspended access system and may include one or more straps coupled to the wall of the auxiliary storage. In one embodiment, the first strap may be coupled to the upper portion of the first inner wall and the second and third straps may be coupled to the middle portion of the second inner wall. One or more straps may be fixed at the connection point or may be adjustably connected. The first strap may be connected to the second and third straps at the intersection, and the fourth strap or pull tab may also be connected to the intersection between the first, second, and third straps. . The intersections connecting to the plurality of straps may be fixed or adjustable. When the laptop is disposed in the auxiliary storage unit, the strap may be stored and fixed, or both, and assist the removal of the laptop from the storage unit. If the strap is secured to the wall, it may be defined in length and loop downwardly toward the bottom wall to form a hammock or hanging carrier for storing the laptop.

  When the user wants to put the laptop in the baggage case, the lower part of the laptop is put in the auxiliary or laptop storage section and is slid along the strap so as to be stored in the storage section. When moving from the top to the bottom of the storage unit, the laptop carries the strap to the bottom or a fixed position and is suspended in the auxiliary storage unit at that position. The laptop is selectively fixed depth (measured from the top of the auxiliary storage) or selectively fixed height (measured from the bottom of the auxiliary storage) defined by the bottom of the strap of the suspended access system Retained.

  For example, the second strap and the third strap on the second inner wall can be adjusted to a predetermined distance from the bottom of the auxiliary storage portion, and the length of the first strap can be appropriately set. It may be set by selecting. In order to take out the laptop thus fixed, the user only has to pull the fourth strap upward. Doing so places an upward force on the other straps, thereby lifting the bottom of the strap set and lifting the laptop out of the luggage case. The laptop may be placed in the auxiliary storage with or without being put into the laptop cover or laptop bag. Furthermore, other electronic devices such as a tablet computer and an electronic book reader may be fixed in the auxiliary storage unit. For convenience and clarity of explanation, the baggage case described herein relates to a laptop, but is equally used for any electronic device or other item that has a similar aspect ratio to the laptop. It will be understood that it can be done.

  FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of a luggage case 100 having a suspended access system 130 for a laptop. In FIG. 1, the baggage case may have a main compartment 104 that defines a sealed space. The baggage case may have one or more zippers 106 or other opening fasteners 106 that provide access to the enclosed space. In FIG. 1, the first pair of zippers 106 may be disposed along at least a part of the outer edge of the main storage portion 104. Each zipper 106 may include a zipper track or zipper tape and one or more zipper slider assemblies. Each zipper slider assembly may include a zipper slider and a zipper pull tab coupled to each zipper slider. The baggage case 100 may include one or more additional storage units. In FIG. 1, an auxiliary or laptop storage part 110 and a front pocket 112 for storing a laptop are shown. The baggage case 100 may include one or both of other storage units and pockets.

  Baggage case 100 may further include one or more wheels 114 coupled to the baggage case. The wheels 114 may be fixed axle wheels (as shown in FIG. 1) or rotating wheels. In some embodiments, one or more legs or other supports (not visible in FIG. 1) are coupled to the baggage case 100 and, like the arrangement of the baggage case 100 shown in FIG. The baggage case 100 may be arranged and held in an upright posture on the surface.

  The baggage case 100 may further include one or more handles. At least one handle is a telescopic handle 116, which may be selectively movable between a retracted position and one or more drawer positions. In one pull-out position, the baggage case 100 may be easily pushed or pulled along the support surface with the telescopic handle 116 using the wheels 114. By placing the telescopic handle 116 in the main storage portion 104 of the baggage case 100, sufficient support is provided, and the baggage case 100 with the wheels 114 can be moved using the telescopic handle 116.

  Baggage case 100 may further include one or more fixed handles 118. In FIG. 1, two fixed handles 118 are shown. One is on the upper side of the baggage case 100 and one is on the right side of the baggage case 100. The fixed handle 118 may be used to lift and carry the baggage case 100. Of course, there may be more or fewer handles on the luggage case 100 than the two fixed handles 118. Placing the fixed handle 118 on the main storage portion 104 of the baggage case 100 may provide sufficient support for lifting or carrying the baggage case 100 with one or more fixed handles 118.

  2 is a rear perspective view of the baggage case 100 shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 3 is a side view of the baggage case shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the baggage case shown in FIG.

  FIG. 5 shows a partially cutaway perspective view of the baggage case 100 of FIG. 1 with a laptop suspension access system 130 in an auxiliary or laptop storage 110 having an inner wall 120 and an outer wall 124. Yes. In this configuration, the system can accommodate a laptop 180 (see the dashed line in FIG. 5 representing the laptop 180 secured to the suspended access system 130). The laptop suspension access system 130 may include a plurality of straps 132, 136, 140, 144, at least some of which may be coupled to the wall of the laptop storage. In one embodiment, the strap may be made of woven fabric, nylon, webbing tape or the like. In another embodiment, the strap includes an elastic material and may be elastic. In general, the strap may include one or more different types of materials suitable for storing and supporting the laptop.

  Referring to FIG. 5, the upper seam of the inner wall 120 (eg, the wall closest to the main storage portion 104) in which the first end 133 of the first strap 132 is in the center of the upper portion of the auxiliary or laptop storage portion 110 is shown. It may be connected to. This upper seam is reinforced by the pipe structure 121 in some embodiments, and the first end 133 of the first strap 132 may be connected to or along the pipe structure 121. . Alternatively, the first end of the first strap may be connected to the outside of the luggage case, or may be connected to the wall inside the auxiliary storage. The first end 137 of the second strap 136 and the first end 141 of the third strap 140 are external walls (for example, the wall of the auxiliary or laptop storage part farthest from the main storage part, or It may be connected to the inner surface of the wall on the opposite side of the inner wall 120. These end portions are attached to positions spaced apart in the lateral direction, and for example, the lateral width of the outer wall of the auxiliary storage portion may be divided into three equal parts or may be unequal intervals. For example, in FIG. 5, the first end 133 of the first strap 132 defines a vertical axis located in the center between the opposite ends of the auxiliary storage portion, and the first end 137 of the second strap 136 is The first end 141 of the third strap 140 is connected to the outer wall 124 at the substantially center between the right end of the auxiliary storage part 110 and the vertical axis. It may be connected. This particular strap arrangement provides substantially equidistant support about the central vertical axis for the laptop contained in the storage.

  In some embodiments, the strap may be permanently secured to the inner wall 120 and outer wall 124 of the auxiliary or laptop storage 110, and in another embodiment, one or more straps 132, 136 and 140 may be adjustably connected to the wall surface. More details regarding the length of the straps 132, 136, 140 and the vertical position of the straps 132, 136, 140 are described below.

  The first, second, and third straps 132, 136, and 140 may be coupled to the inner wall 120 and the outer wall 124 of the baggage case 100 in a number of different ways, respectively. As mentioned above, the first end 133 of the first strap 132 may be coupled to the inner wall 120 along the upper seam reinforced with the pipe structure 121. In another example, the first end 133 of the first strap 132 may be coupled to the inner surface of the inner wall 120 at a point away from the seam. Further, in some embodiments, the inner wall 120 may include a backing, in which case the first end 133 of the first strap 132 (whether at the seam position or not) It may be connected to the inner wall 120 through this backing (at a position remote from), or the first end 133 of the first strap 132 may be connected to the backing.

  The first ends 137, 141 of the second and third straps 136, 140, in one embodiment, are auxiliary or laptop at a point away from the side seams of the auxiliary or laptop storage 110. It may be connected to the inside of the outer wall 124 of the storage part 110 for use. If the outer wall 124 has a backing, the first ends 137 and 141 of the second and third straps 136 and 140 may be connected to the backing or connected through the backing. Also good. In yet another embodiment, the backing has openings or cuts through which the first ends 137, 141 of the second and third straps 136, 140 are disposed and connected to the outer wall. Also good. In one embodiment, the first ends 137 and 141 of the second and third straps 136 and 140 are connected to the hooks extending through the outer wall 124, for example, into the front pocket storage 112. May be. In some embodiments, the outer wall 124 may include one or more slits or openings from which the first ends 137, 141 of the second and third straps 136, 140 may penetrate. In this case, the second and third straps 136, 140 may be connected to the outside of the outer wall 124, connected to the outer wall of the front pocket storage 112, or to each other. . In general, the first, second, and third straps 132, 136, 140 are connected to (or through) the inner wall 120 and outer wall 124, respectively, of the luggage case 100 in any suitable manner. May be.

  The second end 138 of the second strap 136 and the second end 142 of the third strap 140 may be coupled to the second end 134 of the first strap 132 at the intersection 146. In some embodiments, the second end 138 of the second strap 136 and the second end 142 of the third strap 140 at least partially overlap each other and form an isosceles trapezoidal intersection 146. Alternatively, the second end 134 of the first strap 132 may be connected to form an interface. The second end 134 of the first strap 132 may be coupled to the intersection 146 either above or below the intersection 146. Further, the fourth strap 144 may be similarly connected to the intersection 146. The trapezoidal intersection 146 may be reinforced with a trapezoidal reinforcing member (such as a polypropylene plate or an aluminum sheet), and one or both sides thereof may be covered with a cover (such as a PVC vinyl patch or a leather patch). The first, second, third and fourth straps 132, 136, 140, 144, and any reinforcing members or covers, are not limited to any suitable, including but not limited to sewing and bonding. It may be connected by any means.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the fourth strap 144 may be a pull tab in some embodiments. For example, the fourth strap 144 may be a ring, and both ends of the strap 144 may be connected to the intersection 146. In another embodiment, only one end of the fourth strap 144 is connected to the intersection 146 so that the other end of the fourth strap is free and utilized by the user to lift the laptop 180. You may be able to do it. More details on this will be given below.

  The first strap 132, the second strap 136, the third strap 140, and the fourth strap 144 together form a suspended access structure 130 that allows the user to place the laptop 180 (or the inside of the luggage case 100). The laptop case 182) is fixed in an adjustable manner, and the fixed laptop can be conveniently removed from the baggage case.

  FIG. 6 is a partially cutaway perspective view of the luggage case 100 of FIG. 1 in which the straps 132, 136, 140, 144 of the laptop suspension access system 130 apply a force F upward on the fourth strap 144. As a result of being lifted. In this raised position, the system 130 is configured so that the user can grab the laptop 180 and take it out of the auxiliary or laptop storage 110 (the laptop 180 that is in a state in which the user can hold it). (See the broken line in FIG. 6).

Next, the vertical arrangement and length of the straps 132, 136, 140, and 144 will be described with reference to FIGS. In some embodiments, the first strap 132 may be slightly longer than the fourth strap 144, eg, 2 cm (the fourth strap 144 is folded over itself to form a pull tab. And the case where one end of the fourth strap is a free end). This allows the fourth strap 144 to be taken into the auxiliary or laptop storage section 110 when the laptop 180 is fixed in the storage section 110, and the fourth strap 144 is removed when the laptop 180 is taken out. The strap 144 extends above the top of the laptop 180 to make it easier for the user to hook the fourth strap 144. The fourth strap 144 and the first strap 132 are long enough to lift the laptop 180, so that the user can grab the laptop 180 and remove it from the laptop compartment 110. It may be.

  5-8, the first end 137 of the second strap 136 and the first end 141 of the third strap 140 are on the outer wall 124 of the laptop storage 110 (auxiliary or laptop). It may be coupled to a position that is 2 cm higher than the length of the first strap 132 in the vertical direction (measured from the bottom of the storage section 110). That is, the height at which the first ends 137 and 141 of the second and third straps 136 and 140 are connected to the outer wall 124 may be longer than the length of the first strap 132. This relative length prevents the suspension bottom from engaging the storage bottom when the laptop is placed.

  The lengths of the second and third straps 136 and 140 may be substantially the same as the height of the auxiliary or laptop storage unit 110. The lengths of the second and third straps 136 and 140 are substantially equal to the height of the auxiliary or laptop storage 110, and the first ends 137 and 141 of the second and third straps 136 and 140 are In an embodiment in which the height coupled to the outer wall 124 is greater than the length of the first strap 132, the configuration causes the second and third straps 136, 140 to be hammock-type when the laptop 180 is secured. Forming a stop, the laptop 180 is suspended above the second and third straps 136, 140 above the bottom of the storage. This provides a suspension gap 150 and prevents the laptop from making direct contact with the laptop storage 110 or the bottom of the luggage case 100. This helps to protect the delicate parts inside the laptop 180 (or other electronic device) from damage that could otherwise occur due to falling baggage cases or transportation. By suspending the strap from the side wall, gravity when the bag falls is attenuated or mitigated by the elasticity of the side wall to which the strap is operably attached, and this cushioning effect helps protect the laptop. No special cushion material is required. Generally, if the second and third straps 136, 140 are approximately the same as the height of the auxiliary or laptop storage 110, this suspension gap will be the second and third straps 136, 140. The height of the point where the first end portions 137 and 141 are connected to the outer wall 124 of the auxiliary or laptop storage unit 110 and the length of the first strap 132 are substantially equal.

  As shown in FIGS. 5-8, the second strap 136 and the third strap 140 are connected to a position higher than the length of the first strap 132 in the vertical direction on the outer wall 124. When an upward force F is applied to the four straps 144, the intersection 146 between the fourth strap 144, the first strap 132, the second strap 136, and the third strap 140 is also upward. Be pulled. As a result, the second and third straps 136, 140 are pulled upward and fully extended (as in FIG. 6) so that the laptop 180 slides along the second and third straps 136, 140 to ensure Can be lifted.

  Referring to FIGS. 5-8, the straps 132, 136, 140, 144 may be secured in some embodiments by the laptop storage and in relation to each other, but in other embodiments, one or The plurality of straps 132, 136, 140, 144 can be adjusted so that the user can customize, for example, the height of the suspension gap 150 of the laptop suspension access system 130. . Even if none of the straps 132, 136, 140, 144 is adjustable, straps 132, 136, 140 of different lengths can be used to attach the straps 132, 136, 140 to the auxiliary or laptop storage 110. By connecting at different vertical heights, the height of the suspension gap 150 can be controlled. For example, if the second and third straps 136, 140 are shorter than the height of the auxiliary or laptop storage 110, the length of the first strap 132 (and possibly the length of the fourth strap 144). ) So that the laptop suspension access system receives the laptop 180 in the middle of the second and third straps 136, 140 and suspends it above the preferred suspension gap 150. Good. In addition, the first, second, and third straps 132, 136, and 140 have second end portions 134, 137, and 141 connected to the upper side or the lower side of the intersecting portion 146. 2. The appropriate length of the third straps 132, 136, 140 is determined.

  Next, in FIG. 7, a cross-section taken along line 7-7 in FIG. 5 of the hanging access system 130 of the luggage case 100 with the laptop 180 suspended in the auxiliary or laptop storage 110. The figure is shown. In this stowed and suspended position, the straps 136, 140 engage the laptop and the laptop 180 is supported by the second and third straps 136, 140 for stability. Also in this position, the fourth strap 144 can be grasped and pulled up by the user. When the user grasps the fourth strap 144 with his finger and pulls it up, the second and third straps 136, 140 slide relative to the laptop, thereby pulling the fourth strap 144 up. The laptop is slid up at the same speed as above to get out of the auxiliary or laptop storage 110.

  FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the hanging access system 130 of the luggage case 100 with the laptop 180 lifted, taken along line 8-8 in FIG. In this position, the user can grab the laptop 180 and remove it from the auxiliary or laptop storage 110.

  The laptop 180 can be used either when the straps 132, 136, 140 are raised (eg, as in FIG. 8) or when the strap is in a suspended position (eg, as in FIG. 7). Can be inserted into the storage compartment. If the straps 132, 136, and 140 are lifted when the laptop 180 is inserted, the second and third are as the laptop 180 is inserted into the storage 110 and pushes down the straps 136, 140. The straps 136, 140 slide relative to the laptop 180, and finally the laptop 180 is suspended in the auxiliary or laptop storage 110. If the straps 132, 136, 140 are in the suspended position when the laptop 180 is inserted, the laptop 180 will slide down along the second and third straps 136, 140 and eventually It is suspended and fixed in the storage unit 110.

  FIG. 9 shows a state in which the auxiliary or laptop storage unit 110 is partially opened, and the laptop 180 placed in the laptop case or cover 182 is fixed in the laptop storage unit 110. ing. A fourth strap 144 is also visible, which allows the user to remove the laptop case 182. In this configuration, the laptop suspension access system 130 is folded into the laptop storage 110 as shown in FIGS.

  10A to 10C show a method of taking out the laptop case 182 from the laptop storage part 110 of the baggage case 100 shown in FIG. 1 using the laptop suspension access system 130 described in this specification. ing. FIG. 10A shows a state in which the user holds the fourth strap 144 with a finger. An upward force F is applied to the fourth strap 144 to pull up the intersection 146 between the straps 132, 136, 140, 144, along with the second and third straps 136, 140, and the laptop The case 182 is pulled up. More specifically, as the fourth strap 144 is pulled up, the intersection 146 between the first, second, third, and fourth straps 132, 136, 140, 144 is pulled up. The first ends 137, 141 of the second and third straps 136, 140 connected to the intersection 146 are pulled upward. As a result, the laptop case 182 is slid with respect to the lowest point of the second and third straps 136 and 140, and the laptop case 182 is partially pulled out from the laptop storage unit 110. Thus, the user can grasp the laptop case 182 and take it out of the auxiliary or laptop storage unit 110. When the fourth strap 144 is pulled up, the lowest points of the second and third straps are lifted in the storage, and as the strap moves the laptop up and out of the storage The suspension gap increases.

  FIG. 10B shows the straps 132, 136, 140, 144 of the laptop suspension access system 130 fully extended. As a result, the user can grasp the laptop case 182 and take it out of the auxiliary or laptop compartment. It is considered that the laptop can be taken out from the storage portion even when the strap is not fully extended.

  FIG. 10C shows the straps 132, 136, 140, 144 of the laptop suspension access system 130 in an extended state after the laptop case 182 is removed from the laptop storage 110.

  Many variations and modifications to the system shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are possible. For example, as described above, the first strap 132 may be connected to the inside of the outer wall 124, while the second strap 136 and the third strap 140 may be connected to the inside of the inner wall 120. In some embodiments, as also described above, the straps 132, 136, 140 may extend through the inner wall 120 and the outer wall 124 and may be coupled to other walls or other support structures. Also, the one or more straps may be connected to the seam at the outer edge of the wall, or the one or more straps may be separated from the top, bottom, or side seams by the wall of the storage portion 110. It may be connected to the central part of.

  The straps 132, 136, 140, 144 may be made of fabric (such as nylon), string, cable, chain, or a combination of these materials. The strap comprises a flexible member and may or may not be elastic or partially elastic. Also, instead of using a strap, a piece of fabric may be used. For example, a first fabric piece (which may be nylon) may be used in place of the second and third straps, and a second fabric piece may be used in place of the first strap, Either one of them may be used. Also, instead of the second and third straps 136, 140, one wide strap (wide enough to support and balance the laptop or laptop case) may be used. Furthermore, both or one of the second strap 136 and the third strap 140 may have a member that engages with the laptop 180 or the laptop case 182. The strap may be coated with a material that reduces friction or increases friction as desired. This friction controlling material may be applied to different parts of the strap for different purposes.

  In certain embodiments, the laptop and suspension system 130 may be adjustable. For example, the one or more straps 132, 136, 140 that constitute at least part of the laptop and suspension system may be the inner wall 120 or the outer wall 124 (or one side wall) of the auxiliary or laptop storage 110. ) Or may be adjustably connected to another support structure. In some embodiments, the intersection 146 between the straps may be adjustable. The straps 132, 136, 140, 144, or the intersection 146 may be adjustable by Velcro fasteners, buttons, tabs and slots, buckles or any other adjustment mechanism. In other embodiments, one or more of the straps 132, 136, 140, 144, or the intersection 146 may not be adjustable and may be fixed. The adjustable one or more straps 132, 136, 140, 144 and / or the intersection 146 allows the suspended access system 130 to accommodate different sized laptops 180 and other items. For example, the system may allow a large laptop to be suspended and accessed during one trip of a user and allow a small ebook reader to be suspended and accessed after appropriate adjustments during another trip.

  Furthermore, the laptop or auxiliary storage unit 110 does not need to be disposed in the front storage part of the baggage case 100, and may be disposed in the central or rear storage part of the baggage case 100, for example. The laptop suspension access system 130 may also be used in many different types of baggage cases. For example, a much larger baggage case or a different type of baggage case than those shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 (duffle bag, garment bag, rucksack, upright baggage case, laptop or laptop case height) Twice as much baggage case). Further, the suspended access system 130 may be in a vertical orientation (as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6), or may be in a horizontal orientation, upside down, or any other orientation.

  In addition, as described above, the suspended access system 130 may be used for items other than the laptop computer 180, such as a tablet computer, a notebook computer, an electronic book reader, and an article having the same aspect ratio as the laptop. Good. Furthermore, an article that is not an electronic product, such as a book or any other article that fits in its storage, may be placed in the suspended access system. In this specification, the term “laptop” is intended to be construed to include these other articles as appropriate.

  In some embodiments, a laptop 180 or other article (especially if it is large) cannot be suspended by the straps 132, 136 described above, but on a strap on the underside or floor of the laptop storage 110. There are cases where you can put. In this case, however, the fourth strap 144 is still accessible and can be operated by the user to take out the laptop or another item from the storage. For example, if the lower surface or floor surface of the laptop storage 110 includes a shock absorbing material, it may be possible to safely place the laptop 180 on the shock absorbing material. In these embodiments, the system 130 does not necessarily suspend the laptop 180, but can still be used to access and remove the laptop from the auxiliary or laptop storage 110.

  As yet another variation of the laptop suspension access system, only one strap may be connected to the outer wall of the auxiliary or laptop storage. This single strap is connected to the outer wall of the auxiliary or laptop storage section at about the midpoint of the lateral width of the second wall, and the laptop or other arrangement located within the laptop suspended access system. It may be arranged so as to be approximately below the center of gravity of the article. In such an embodiment, the side wall of the auxiliary or laptop storage can be removed from the storage when the user actuates a pull tab or other strap (even if the strap is not exactly below the center of gravity of the article). You may come to guide you to get out.

  Various embodiments and variations of structures and methods have been disclosed herein. Where appropriate, common reference numbers and terminology were used for common structural and method features. However, for purposes of explanation, only one reference number and terminology has been used in some cases for elements of similar or similar structure or method. Accordingly, the use of common or different reference numbers or terms for similar or identical structures or method elements is not intended to indicate more similarities or differences than those described herein.

  “Front”, “middle”, “rear”, “back”, “upper”, “lower”, “top”, Reference expressions “bottom”, “left”, “center”, “right”, “side”, and any other relative position or direction The representation of is given as an example to help the reader understand the particular embodiment described. These should not be construed as specific requirements or limitations with respect to the position, orientation, or use of the invention, unless otherwise specified in the claims. Reference terms for connection (attaching, linking, connecting, joining, etc.) should be broadly understood and include intermediate members between the connections between elements and relative movement between elements. It may be. As such, reference terms referring to a connection do not necessarily indicate that the two elements are directly connected or in a fixed relationship with each other, unless expressly stated in the claims. In one example, a part is described in terms of “ends” that have certain characteristics or are joined to other parts. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the disclosed embodiments are not limited to components that terminate immediately upon connection to other parts.

  The apparatus and associated method according to the present invention have been described with reference to specific embodiments. Accordingly, the foregoing description is by way of illustration and not limitation. Accordingly, all changes, variations, and modifications of the embodiments are intended to be within the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. Although various steps and operations have been described in one possible order of operation in the methods described directly or indirectly herein, one of ordinary skill in the art would understand the steps and operations described in the disclosed embodiments. It will be understood that reorganization, replacement, or deletion may be made without necessarily departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims (26)

A storage portion for storing articles, having a first wall and a second wall, and defining an opening on the opposite side of the bottom wall and the bottom wall;
A suspended access system disposed at least partially within the housing;
A luggage case comprising:
The suspended access system comprises:
A first strap, a second strap, a third strap and a fourth strap, all connected together;
A first end of the first strap coupled to an upper portion of the first wall of the storage portion;
A first end of the second strap connected above the bottom wall of the second wall of the storage;
A first end of the third strap connected above the bottom wall of the second wall of the storage;
A second end of the first strap, a second end of the second strap and a second end of the third strap connected to a fourth strap at an intersection;
With
The baggage case, wherein the second and third straps are configured to suspend an article, and the first and fourth straps are configured to apply the force to the fourth strap and take out the article. .   The baggage case according to claim 1, wherein the first wall is adjacent to a main storage portion of the baggage case, and the second wall is on the opposite side of the first wall.   The luggage case according to claim 1, wherein the strap is made of an elastic material.   The luggage case according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fourth strap is a pull tab.   The baggage case according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a part of the pipe is connected to an upper portion of the first wall of the storage unit.   The baggage case according to claim 5, wherein a first end of the first strap is connected to a part of the pipe.   7. The first, second and third straps provide a suspension gap above the bottom wall so that the article can be suspended at that position. Baggage case.   The luggage case according to claim 7, wherein the suspension gap is about 2 cm.   The luggage case according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the length of the first strap is adjustable.   10. Baggage case according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the connection of the first strap to the first wall is adjustable.   The luggage case according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the second strap and the third strap are adjustable in length.   12. Baggage case according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the connection of the second strap and the third strap to the second wall is adjustable. A method for manufacturing a baggage case,
Connecting the first end of the first strap to the first wall of the internal storage of the luggage case;
Connecting the first end of the second strap to the second wall of the inner housing opposite to the first wall;
Connecting a first end of a third strap to the second wall of the internal storage;
Connecting the second end of the first strap, the second end of the second strap, the second end of the third strap and the fourth strap at an intersection;
Including steps,
The method wherein the second and third straps are configured to suspend an article in the internal storage portion in the first configuration and apply the force to the fourth strap to remove the article.   The method of claim 13, wherein the fourth strap is a pull tab.   The method of claim 13, wherein a first end of the fourth strap is connected to the intersection and a second end of the fourth strap is free.   16. The method according to any one of claims 13 to 15, further comprising connecting a zipper around at least a portion of the outer edge of the internal storage.   The method according to any one of claims 13 to 16, wherein a first end portion of the first strap is connected to a first wall of the internal storage portion along a pipe portion.   The method of claim 17, wherein the first end of the second strap and the first end of the third strap are connected to the second wall by stitching.   The intersection has a trapezoidal shape, the second end of the first strap, the second end of the second strap, the second end of the third strap, and the fourth 19. A method according to any one of claims 13 to 18, wherein a strap is connected to the trapezoidal intersection by stitching. A system for supporting and accessing a laptop in a luggage case,
A case having a storage portion, wherein the storage portion has an open portion and an opposite portion of the open portion, and a first support structure and a second support structure;
A plurality of extensions of at least one flexible member operably engaged with each other;
One end of at least one strap engaging the first support structure;
One end of at least another strap engaging the second support structure;
With
At least one of the engagements to the first support structure or the second support structure is adjustable and, in a first retracted position, the plurality of extensions and the wrap of the at least one flexible member. The top is in the storage portion, is located between the laptop and the portion of the storage portion, and in a second extraction position, the plurality of extensions of the at least one flexible member and the top A laptop is a system located substantially outside of the storage.   21. The system of claim 20, wherein the extension suspends the laptop above the portion.   22. A system according to claim 20 or 21, wherein the engagement is adjustable on the support structure. A storage portion for storing articles, having a first wall and a second wall, and defining a bottom wall and an opening on the opposite side of the bottom wall;
A suspended access system located at least partially within the storage;
A luggage case comprising:
The suspended access system comprises:
A first strap, a second strap and a third strap, all connected together;
A first end of the first strap connected to an upper portion of the first wall of the storage;
A first end of the second strap connected above the bottom wall of the second wall of the storage;
A second end of the first strap and a second end of the second strap connected to the third strap at an intersection;
With
The baggage case, wherein the second strap is configured to suspend an article, and the first and third straps are configured to allow the article to be taken out by applying a force to the third strap.   24. A luggage case according to claim 23, wherein the first end of the second strap is connected to the second wall at approximately the midpoint of the lateral dimension of the second wall.   25. The luggage case according to claim 23 or 24, wherein a first end of the second strap is connected to the second wall so as to be substantially below a center of gravity of the article.   The first and second side walls of the storage unit are configured to guide the article out of the storage unit when a user operates the third strap. Baggage case as described in one.

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