JP2022527558A - Luggage system - Google Patents

Abstract

A suitcase with a base and a lid is disclosed, and the lid may be rotatable about a hinge from a closed configuration to an open configuration and may be secured via one or more latching assemblies. The lid can be provided with an upper shell and the base can be provided with a lower shell. The upper and lower shells can be seamlessly formed to make a suitcase that is water resistant and / or waterproof. The suitcase can have an extendable push handle assembly that is externally attached to the base of the suitcase using multiple mounting clips. The push handle assembly can comprise a pair of stretched assemblies that are connected to the base of the suitcase and further connected to each other by grips. The suitcase can further have an internal liner that is removable and secured.

Description

This application applies to US Patent Application No. 16 / 839,311 filed on April 3, 2020, US Patent Application No. 16 / 735,013 filed on January 6, 2020, and April 5, 2019. It claims the priority of US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 830, 203 filed on the same day. US Patent Application No. 16 / 839,311 is a partial continuation of US Patent Application No. 16 / 735,013 filed on January 6, 2020, and is a US provisional application filed on January 6, 2019. It claims the priority of Patent Application No. 62 / 788,886 and US Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 788,888 filed on January 6, 2019. U.S. Patent Application No. 16 / 839,311 further asserts the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 830,203 filed on April 5, 2019. All of the applications referenced above are incorporated by reference in their entirety.

This disclosure relates to luggage and luggage systems.

Suitcases can be used to transport clothing, footwear, and other equipment or items. However, depending on travel needs, the suitcase may be damaged or the contents of the suitcase may be damaged in some cases. When traveling by plane or by car, a durable and waterproof suitcase may be required to protect the contents of the suitcase. To facilitate movement, a trolley handle provides the user with a simple means of pulling or pushing a suitcase with wheels.

Aspects of the present disclosure can relate to a suitcase having a base, the base having: a first shell structure having a first side portion and a second side portion opposite to the first side portion. , The first shell structure has a first end and a second end opposite the first side, with the first side facing the first outward and the second outer. Has a facing surface. The second outward facing surface can be offset by a first fixed distance from the first outward facing surface. The first shell structure can have a bottom portion connected to a first end of the first shell structure that is configured to support the suitcase on the surface. The first internal void can be defined by the first shell structure and bottom portion, the lower latch recess can be located within the second outward facing surface position, and the lower latch recess is the rear surface, bottom. It has a side surface and a pair of side surfaces. The suitcase can further have a lid rotatably connected to the base, the lid: a second shell structure having a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side. The second shell structure has a third end and a fourth end opposite the third end. The third side can have a third outward facing surface and a fourth outward facing surface, with the fourth outward facing surface at a second fixed distance from the third outward facing surface. Can be offset. The second shell structure can further have a top portion connected to a third end of the second shell structure. A second internal void may be defined by a second shell structure and apex, and the upper latch recess is located within the second outward facing surface. The latch assembly can be located within the lower latch recess and the upper latch recess, the lower latch recess and the upper latch recess having a depth greater than the thickness of the latch assembly. In addition, when the suitcase is in the closed configuration, the peripheral edge of the latch assembly is located within the peripheral edge of the combination of the upper latch recess and the lower latch recess. The lid need not have an opening that extends through the first outward facing surface into the second internal void. A second outward facing surface can extend along the entire perimeter of the base. A fourth outward facing surface can further extend along the entire perimeter of the lid. The lid is rotatably connected to the base by at least one hinge. A portion of at least one hinge can be located in the upper hinge recess and the lower hinge recess, the lower hinge recess is located in the second outward facing surface, and the upper hinge recess is in the fourth outer. Located in the surface facing.

Another aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a suitcase with a lid connected to the base by at least one hinge, the at least one hinge having at least two connections and the suitcase in an open configuration. When at least one hinge defines the axis of rotation, the axis of rotation is located outside the posterior edge of the base and the posterior edge of the lid. The base can have a pair of wheel assemblies, each wheel assembly is mounted in a wheel recess formed within the base, and each wheel assembly has a wheel housing and wheels. Each housing can have an outward facing flange surface that is spaced outwardly adjacent to the surface of the base at a fixed distance around the wheel recess. The bottom portion of the base can further have a tapered region located between the pair of wheel assemblies, where the tapered region is 1 to 30 degrees measured from the central portion of the bottom portion to the lower surface of the tapered region. Form an angle within the range of. The base can have a second end surface along the second end of the first shell structure and the lid can have a fourth end along the fourth end of the second shell structure. When the suitcase has a surface and the suitcase is in a closed configuration, the second end surface and the fourth end surface are separated from each other. When the second end surface can have a sealing lid protruding from the second end surface, the fourth end surface can have a channel to receive the gasket, and the suitcase is in a closed configuration. The lid is engaged with the gasket. The base can have multiple ribs extending from the lower surface of the lower latch recess to the inner surface of the bottom portion, with each rib of the multiple ribs ranging from 8 to 10 times the thickness of each rib. Separated from each other at a distance within. The first volume of the first internal void may be within 10 percent of the second volume of the second internal void. An additional aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a suitcase having a base, the base being: a first shell structure having a first side portion and a second side portion opposite the first side portion. The shell structure has a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, with the first side facing the first outward and the second outward facing. Has a surface. The second outward facing surface can be offset by a first fixed distance from the first outward facing surface. The first shell structure can further have a bottom portion connected to the first end of the first shell structure. The first internal void can be defined by the first shell structure and bottom portion and the lower hinge recess can be located within the second outward facing surface position. The lid can be rotatably connected to the base, the lid has a second shell structure with a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, and the shell structure is a third. Has an end and a fourth end opposite the third end. The third side can have a third outward facing surface and a fourth outward facing surface, with the fourth outward facing surface at a second fixed distance from the third outward facing surface. Can be offset. The second shell structure can have a top portion connected to a third end of the shell structure, and a second internal void can be defined by the second shell structure and top portion. The hinge assembly can be received at least partially within the lower hinge recess and the lid is rotatably connected to the base by the hinge assembly. The hinge assembly can have at least two connections. When the suitcase is in the open configuration, at least one hinge assembly can define the hinge axis, which is located outside the posterior edge of the base and the posterior edge of the lid. The hinge assembly can be received at least partially within the upper hinge recess and the upper hinge recess is located within the fourth outward facing surface. In some examples, the hinge assembly has three hinge assemblies. Each hinge assembly can have a base hinge insert and a lid hinge insert, both the base hinge insert and the lid hinge insert having a cavity that at least partially receives at least two connections. The recess of the base hinge insert has a depth greater than the thickness of at least two hinges. At least two connecting portions can have a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion, and the first connecting portion has a first connecting portion opening and a second connecting pin. For example, the first connecting pin can extend through the first connecting opening into the base hinge insert, and the second connecting pin can cover through the second connecting opening. Extends into the hinge insert.

An additional aspect of the present disclosure can relate to a method for forming a suitcase, the method of which is: (а) molding a base shell, wherein the base shell has multiple lower latches. Forming, having recesses, multiple lower hinge recesses, base-shell structures, and base internal voids; (b) molding the lid shell, wherein the lid shell has multiple upper latch recesses and multiple. Forming, having an upper hinge recess, lid shell structure, and lid internal voids; (c) placing base shells and lid shells adjacent to each other, both base internal voids and lid internal voids. And the lower hinge recess and the upper hinge recess facing each other; (d) the first part of the hinge assembly is placed in the lower hinge recess. And; (e) placing the second part of the hinge assembly in the upper hinge recess; (f) using the first mechanical fixture to place the first part of the hinge assembly. Fixing to the base; (g) fixing the second part of the hinge assembly to the lid using a second mechanical fixture; (h) fixing the latch assembly into the upper latch recess. Placing and; (i) fixing the latch assembly to the lid using a third mechanical fixture, the first mechanical fixture, the second mechanical fixture, and the second. All three mechanical fixtures are oriented generally parallel to each other. The first mechanical fixative can be oriented generally parallel to the third side of the lid shell. The method can further include mounting the wheel assembly into a wheel recess on the base shell using a fourth mechanical fixture, the fourth mechanical fixture being the first machine. Oriented generally parallel to the fixture. In addition, the method can include attaching a portion of the latch assembly to the lid latch installation before placing the portion of the latch assembly in the upper latch recess, the lid latch installation. It has a body member and a flange, the flange extends outward from the body member, and the body member of the lid latch installation portion is received in the upper latch recess. The method can further comprise fixing the lid latch installation to the lid shell with a third mechanical fixative that extends through an opening in the flange into the thickened portion of the lid shell. ..

Another aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a suitcase having a base, the base having a first shell structure having a first side portion and a second side portion opposite the first side portion. The first shell structure has a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The bottom portion may be connected to the first end of the first shell structure and is configured to support the suitcase on the surface. The first internal void can be defined by the first shell structure and bottom portion, the lower latch recess can be located within the second outward facing surface, and the lower latch recess can be the rear surface, the lower side. It has a surface and a pair of side surfaces. The lid may be rotatably connected to the base and the lid has a second shell structure having a third side portion and a fourth side portion opposite to the third side portion. The second shell structure can further have a third end and a fourth end, the top portion being connected to the top portion connected to the third end of the second shell structure, the second. The internal voids of 2 are defined by a second shell structure and apex. The internal liner may be releasably secured to a base shell in the first internal void or a lid in the second internal void, and the internal liner has at least one storage cavity recessed from the upper surface of the liner. In addition, it has a liner attachment assembly that is detachably engaged with the base attachment member. The liner attachment assembly can be permanently attached to the inner liner and the base attachment member can be permanently attached to the inner surface of the suitcase. The liner attachment assembly can have a gripping member that is rotated by a predetermined amount to move the liner attachment assembly from the unlocked position to the locked position. The liner is secured to the suitcase when the liner attachment assembly is in the unlocked position, and the liner can be removed from the suitcase when the liner attachment assembly is in the unlocked position.

An additional aspect can relate to a liner that is detachably secured to the suitcase by the liner attachment assembly, which can have tail members, flange members, and grip members. , The tail member has a tail body member with a locking protrusion extending outward from the tail body member. The tail body member can have a generally cylindrical shape. In some embodiments, the locking protrusions can include two locking protrusions that are located opposite each other, and each locking protrusion can have at least one tapered surface. The flange member can have a flange opening that receives a portion of the tail member, and the gripping member can be attached to a portion of the tail member that extends into the flange opening. By rotating the grip member about 90 degrees in the first direction, the liner attachment assembly can be moved from the locked position to the unlocked position, rotating the grip member about 90 degrees in the second direction. The liner attachment assembly is moved from the unlocked position to the locked position so that the second direction is opposite to the first direction. The base attachment member can have a first wall and a second wall, each wall extending away from the inner surface of the base, having a first end at the inner surface, the first. It has a second end on the opposite side of the first end. The first wall can have a first base locking protrusion located at the second end extending towards the second wall, the second wall being the first wall. There can be a second base locking protrusion located at the second end that extends towards. When the liner attachment assembly is in the locked position, the locking overhang of the liner attachment assembly is at least partially located under the first base locking overhang or the second base locking overhang. To.

Another aspect of the present disclosure can relate to a suitcase having a first shell structure having a first side portion and a second side portion opposite to the first side portion, the first shell. The structure has a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and the first shell structure has a first outward facing surface and a second outward facing surface. The second outward facing surface can be offset by a first fixed distance from the first outward facing surface. The first shell structure can further have a bottom portion connected to the first end of the first shell structure. The first internal void can be defined by the first shell structure and bottom portion; the lower hinge recess can be located within the second outward facing surface. The lid can be rotatably connected to the base, the lid has a second shell structure with a third side and a fourth side opposite the third side, and the shell structure is a third. Has an end and a fourth end opposite the third end. A second shell structure can have a third outward facing surface and a fourth outward facing surface, with the fourth outward facing surface at a second fixed distance from the third outward facing surface. It will be offset. The second shell structure can have an apex connected to a third end of the shell structure and a second internal void can be defined by the second shell structure and the apex. The suitcase can have a stretchable push handle, where the push handle is: (a) a pair of nested stretched assemblies, each stretched assembly having a larger stretched portion and a smaller stretched portion. With a pair of nested stretched assemblies, which have a smaller stretched portion that is nested within the central opening of the larger stretched portion and is slidably engaged with the larger stretched portion. b) A grip connected to the smaller stretched portion of each stretched assembly of a pair of stretched assemblies, wherein the grip has a release button. The grip may have a release button that initiates a rack and pinion gear assembly located within the grip to allow the push handle to be extended when pushed. The rack and pinion gear assembly comprises a pair of rack gear members, each rack gear member having a pair of rack gear members having an engaging member in contact with a portion of the release button, and a rack gear portion. be able to. Each rack gear portion may be engaged with a pinion gear to equalize the movement of the rack gear member, the engaging member has a first tilted surface that is engaged with the release button, and the first tilted surface It has a composite angle with respect to the upper surface of the base member. Each rack gear member may further have a transmission member at the opposite end of the rack gear member, the transmission member having a second tilted surface in contact with the third tilted surface on the actuating member. And the actuating member disengages the locking mechanism for the push handle assembly.

In addition, another aspect of the present disclosure can relate to a suitcase having a stretchable push handle assembly, wherein the stretchable handle assembly is: (a) a pair of stretched assemblies, each stretched. The assembly has a larger and smaller stretched portion, the smaller stretched portion is nested within the central opening of the larger stretched portion, and is slidable to the larger stretched portion. A grip portion connected to a pair of stretched assemblies to be combined and (b) a smaller stretched portion of each stretched assembly of the pair of stretched assemblies, wherein the stretched assembly is the bottom of the base. It has a gripping portion, which is at least partially secured to the base by a plurality of mounting clips placed on an outward facing surface of the portion. Multiple installation clips may be secured in the recess along the bottom portion of the base and may be evenly spaced within the recess. Each installation clip may be secured in a pocket located in the recess. In addition, each mounting clip of the plurality of mounting clips may have a central body comprising a top end, a bottom end, a front side, a rear side, and an outer spring arm. The larger extension can have multiple receivers, and the outer spring arm of one of the installation clips can have multiple receivers to secure the larger extension to the base. Engage with the first receiver. The number of receivers may be equal to the number of outer spring arms on each installation clip. The suitcase may further have a bottom cap attached to the recess that contacts the larger extension to prevent the larger extension from moving in the direction of the plane created by the axes of the multiple wheels. can. The push handle assembly can further include a larger bush that is placed between the larger stretched portion and the smaller stretched portion, with the larger bush being the end surface of the larger stretched portion. It has an upper lip that contacts the and a central opening that receives the smaller stretched portion. The upper lip can have a plurality of inward facing grooves.

An additional aspect of the present disclosure may relate to a suitcase comprising a stretchable push handle assembly, wherein the stretchable push handle assembly is (a) a pair of stretched assemblies, each stretched assembly. A pair of stretched assemblies having a larger stretched portion and a smaller stretched portion, and (b) a gripping portion connected to the smaller stretched portion of each stretched assembly of the pair of stretched assemblies. The grip portion has a grip portion, which has a release button for the push handle assembly. The smaller stretched portion may be nested within the central opening of the larger stretched portion and may be slidably engaged with the larger stretched portion. A release button on the grip can actuate a rack and pinion gear assembly located within the grip to allow the push handle assembly to be stretched or retracted. The rack and pinion gear assembly comprises a pair of rack gear members, each rack gear member having a pair of rack gear members having an engaging member in contact with a portion of the release button, and a rack gear portion. be able to. Each rack gear portion may be engaged with a pinion gear to equalize the movement of the rack gear member. A gasket may be placed around the perimeter of the release button. One of the stretched assemblies may be at least partially secured to the base by a plurality of mounting clips placed on the outward facing surface of the bottom portion of the base. Multiple installation clips are secured in the recess along the bottom of the base.

Another aspect of the present disclosure relates to a suitcase comprising a stretchable push handle assembly, wherein the stretchable push handle assembly is: (a) a pair of stretched assemblies, each of which is larger. It has a pair of stretched assemblies having a stretched portion and a smaller stretched portion, and (b) a gripping portion extending between the pair of stretched assemblies connecting the pair of stretched assemblies. The smaller stretched portion may be nested within the central opening of the larger stretched portion and may be slidably engaged with the larger stretched portion. A first stretched assembly of a pair of stretched assemblies can be at least partially secured to the base by a first plurality of mounting clips mounted on the base, and a second stretched assembly of the pair of stretched assemblies. Is at least partially secured to the base by a second plurality of mounting clips installed on the base. Each installation clip of the first plurality of installation clips and the second plurality of installation clips has a central body including a top end portion, a bottom end portion, a front side portion, a rear side portion, and a spring arm. Can have. Each pair of stretched assemblies can further have a third stretched portion that is nested within the central opening of the smaller stretched portion and is slidably engaged with the smaller stretched portion. A first plurality of installation clips are attached to the base within a first recess extending along an outward facing surface of the bottom portion, and a second plurality of installation clips face outward from the bottom portion. It can be attached to the base within a second recess extending along the surface. The first recess may be substantially parallel to the second recess. A first bottom cap may be placed in the first recess and further to prevent the larger extension in the plane direction created by the axes of the plurality of wheels from moving in the first recess. The larger stretched portion of the first stretched assembly can be contacted. The first bottom cap can have an opening in the bottom surface. The first stretched assembly can further have a larger bush disposed between the larger stretched portion and the smaller stretched portion, with the larger bush being the end of the larger stretched portion. It has an upper lip that contacts the surface and a central opening that receives the smaller stretch. In addition, the upper lip can have a plurality of inward facing grooves.

The present invention is shown as an example and is not limited to the accompanying drawings showing similar elements by similar reference numerals.

FIG. 3 is a front perspective view illustrating an exemplary suitcase according to one or more embodiments described herein. It is a rear perspective view which shows the suitcase of FIG. 1 by one or more aspects described herein. It is a front view which shows the suitcase of FIG. 1 by one or more aspects described herein. It is a right side view which shows the suitcase of FIG. 1 by one or more aspects described herein. It is a back view which shows the suitcase of FIG. 1 by one or more aspects described herein. It is a left side view which shows the suitcase of FIG. 1 by one or more aspects described herein. It is a top view which shows the suitcase of FIG. 1 by one or more aspects described herein. It is a bottom view which shows the suitcase of FIG. 1 by one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a suitcase of FIG. 1 with an extendable push handle in a lift position, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a front perspective view showing a wheel assembly removed from the suitcase of FIG. 1 according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing a wheel assembly removed from the suitcase of FIG. 1 according to one or more aspects described herein. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the alternative wheel assembly mounted on the suitcase of FIG. 1 by one or more aspects described herein. It is a rear perspective view showing the housing of the alternative wheel assembly shown in FIG. 11A, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is an enlarged rear perspective view showing a wheel recess in a suitcase for receiving the alternative wheel assembly shown in FIG. 11A, according to one or more embodiments described herein. An alternative wheel set shown in FIG. 11A mounted on the suitcase of FIG. 1, with some components removed for clarity, according to one or more embodiments described herein. It is a partial cross-sectional view showing a solid. It is a partial exploded view which shows the identification tag holder mounted on the suitcase of FIG. 1 by one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing an authentication tag holder according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view showing an authentication tag holder mounted within the suitcase of FIG. 1 according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a top perspective view showing the suitcase of FIG. 1 in an open configuration, according to one or more aspects described herein. It is a side perspective view showing the suitcase of FIG. 1 according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is an enlarged side perspective view showing the suitcase of FIG. 1 with the latch assembly removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. It is a partially disassembled perspective view which shows the latch assembly attached to the lid of the suitcase of FIG. 1 by one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view showing a latch assembly assembled to the lid of the suitcase of FIG. 1 according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a partially disassembled perspective view showing a latch assembly assembled to the base of the suitcase of FIG. 1 according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a latch assembly of the suitcase of FIG. 1 in a locked position, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view showing a latch assembly of the suitcase of FIG. 1 in an unlocked position, according to one or more embodiments described herein. It is a front perspective view which shows the latch assembly of the suitcase of FIG. 1 by one or more aspects described herein. It is a rear perspective view showing the latch assembly of the suitcase of FIG. 1 according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a side perspective view showing an alternative embodiment of the suitcase of FIG. 1 in a locked orientation, according to one or more embodiments described herein. It is a side perspective view showing an alternative embodiment of the suitcase of FIG. 1 in the unlocking orientation, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view illustrating an alternative embodiment of the suitcase of FIG. 1 comprising a deployable bag, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 2 is a top perspective view illustrating an alternative embodiment of a suitcase with a deployable bag of FIG. 21 according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 21 is a front right perspective view showing a deployable bag in a closed configuration of the suitcase of FIG. 21, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 21 is a front right perspective view showing a deployable bag in an open configuration of the suitcase of FIG. 21, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 21 is a rear perspective view showing a deployable bag in a closed configuration of the suitcase of FIG. 21, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view showing a deployable bag in the open configuration of the suitcase of FIG. 21, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing a deployable bag fitted within the suitcase of FIG. 21 according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing a deployable bag fitted within the suitcase of FIG. 21 according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view showing a deployable bag fitted within the suitcase of FIG. 21 according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view showing the suitcase of FIG. 1 with the push handle extended and some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a front perspective view showing a grip portion of an exemplary suitcase push handle assembly, according to one or more embodiments described herein. It is a side view which shows the grip part of FIG. 31 by one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 31 is a front view showing a grip portion of FIG. 31 with the outer housing removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a grip portion of FIG. 33 according to one or more aspects described herein. It is a front perspective view showing another exemplary suitcase according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing the suitcase of FIG. 35, according to one or more aspects described herein. It is a front view which shows the suitcase of FIG. 35 by one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 35 is a right side view showing the suitcase of FIG. 35, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a rear view showing the suitcase of FIG. 35, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 35 is a left side view showing the suitcase of FIG. 35, according to one or more aspects described herein. It is a top view which shows the suitcase of FIG. 35 by one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a bottom view showing the suitcase of FIG. 35, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a partially disassembled right top perspective view of the suitcase of FIG. 35 in an open configuration, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a partially exploded perspective showing an alternative attachment assembly for an internal liner with the suitcase liner of FIG. 35 removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. It is a partial perspective view which shows the attachment assembly of FIG. 43B by one or more aspects described herein. It is a partial perspective view which shows the attachment assembly of FIG. 43B by one or more aspects described herein. It is an exploded perspective view which shows the liner attachment assembly of FIG. 43B by one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the lid of the suitcase of FIG. 35, with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view showing a mechanical connector disposed inside a lid of FIG. 43F, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view showing a mechanical connector disposed inside a lid of FIG. 43F, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 35 is a front view showing a suitcase of FIG. 35 in an open configuration with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 35 is a partially disassembled front perspective view showing a suitcase of FIG. 35 in an open configuration with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a partial front perspective view showing a suitcase of FIG. 35 in an open configuration with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of a partial cross section showing the lid of the suitcase of FIG. 35, with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a partial front perspective view showing a suitcase of FIG. 35 in an open configuration with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 35 is a partial top view showing a suitcase of FIG. 35 in an open configuration with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing a wheel assembly of the suitcase of FIG. 35, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a front perspective view showing a wheel assembly of the suitcase of FIG. 35, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 35 is a right front perspective view showing the lid shell of the suitcase of FIG. 35, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 35 is a left front perspective view showing the lid shell of the suitcase of FIG. 35, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 35 is a left front perspective showing the base shell of the suitcase of FIG. 35, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 35 is a right front perspective view showing the base shell of the suitcase of FIG. 35, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 1 is a partial rear perspective view showing a partially assembled suitcase of FIG. 1, according to one or more aspects described herein. One-sided push-handle extension assembly of the suitcase push-handle assembly of FIG. 1 with the suitcase shell removed for clarity according to one or more embodiments described herein. It is a partial front perspective view which shows. It is a partial side sectional view showing the suitcase of FIG. 1 according to one or more aspects described herein. It is an enlarged side sectional view of FIG. 55A according to one or more aspects described herein. It is a partial side sectional view showing the suitcase of FIG. 1 according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view showing the shell of the suitcase of FIG. 1 with the push handle removed for clarity, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 5 is an enlarged rear perspective view of a portion of FIG. 57A, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view showing the suitcase of FIG. 1 according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 5 is an enlarged front perspective view showing a push handle assembly of FIG. 54, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 5 is an enlarged front perspective view showing a push handle assembly of FIG. 54, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 5 is a top sectional view showing a stretched portion of the hand-push handle stretched assembly of FIG. 54, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 54 is a partial rear perspective view showing a push handle stretched assembly of FIG. 54, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 6 is an enlarged rear perspective view showing a joint portion of a smaller stretched portion and a larger stretched portion of the figure of the push handle assembly of FIG. 62, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 54 is an enlarged rear bottom tom perspective view showing the hand-push handle assembly of FIG. 54, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing a larger stretched portion of a hand-push handle stretched assembly according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing a smaller stretched portion of a hand-push handle stretched assembly according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing a third stretched portion of a hand-push handle stretched assembly according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing a top cap of a hand-push handle stretched assembly according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing a bottom cap of a hand-push handle stretched assembly according to one or more embodiments described herein. It is a rear perspective view which shows the installation clip of the suitcase of FIG. 1 by one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view showing an exemplary suitcase according to one or more embodiments described herein. It is a front perspective view showing the push handle assembly of the suitcase of FIG. 71 according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 7 is a top sectional view showing a stretched portion of the hand-push handle stretched assembly of FIG. 72A, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 72 is a rear perspective view showing a push handle assembly of FIG. 72A, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 72 is a front perspective view showing a push handle assembly of FIG. 72A with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 72 is a front perspective view showing a push handle assembly of FIG. 72A with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 72 is a front perspective view showing a push handle assembly of FIG. 72A with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 31 is a rear perspective view showing the suitcase of FIG. 71, with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 6 is a partially disassembled side sectional view showing the suitcase of FIG. 71, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 6 is a partially disassembled side sectional view showing the suitcase of FIG. 71, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view showing a suitcase of FIG. 71, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 7 is an enlarged partial perspective view showing the suitcase of FIG. 71, according to one or more aspects described herein. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the larger bush of the push handle assembly of FIG. 72A, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing the smaller bush of the push handle assembly of FIG. 72A, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a bottom cap of the push handle assembly of FIG. 72A, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 7 is a front perspective view showing a grip portion of the push handle assembly of FIG. 72A, with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein. FIG. 72 is a rear perspective view showing a grip portion of the push handle assembly of FIG. 72A, with some components removed, according to one or more embodiments described herein.

Further, it should be understood that although the drawings may represent the scales of the various components of one embodiment, the disclosed embodiments are not limited to this particular scale.

The following description of the various exemplary structures according to the invention will refer to the accompanying drawings that form part of this specification, and the accompanying drawings will illustrate various exemplary devices, systems, and embodiments of the invention. The environment in which it can be implemented is shown. It should be appreciated that other specific arrangement configurations of components, exemplary devices, systems, and environments may also be utilized, and that structural and functional modifications may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. Also herein, terms such as "top", "bottom", "front", "rear", "side", and "rear" describe various features and elements of the invention. However, these terms are used herein for convenience, for example, based on the exemplary orientation shown in the figure or the typical usage orientation. It is not construed herein that a particular three-dimensional orientation of the structure is required to fit within the scope of the invention. Also note that the accompanying drawings are not always on the correct scale.

In addition, the term "plurality" as used herein refers to any number greater than or equal to 2 in a disjunctive or conjunction manner, optionally with an infinite number as the maximum number. ..

As used herein, "generally parallel" means that the first line, line, plane, edge, surface, etc. is at least 50% of the length of the first line, line, or edge. It means that it is approximately equidistant (within 5% in this example) from another line, plane, edge, surface, etc., over, or at least 50% of the area such as a plane or surface. In some embodiments, the line, line, or edge is such that the line, line, or edge is at least 60%, at least 75% of the length of these considered lines, lines, or edges. %, At least 85%, at least 90%, or even at least 95%, as "generally parallel" if they are generally equidistant (± 5%) to each other line, segment, or edge. Can be considered. In addition, the planes or surfaces are such that these planes or surfaces span at least 60%, at least 75%, at least 85%, at least 90%, or even at least 95% of the surface area of these considered planes or surfaces. It can be considered "generally parallel" if it is generally equidistant (± 5%) with respect to each of the other planes or surfaces.

As used herein, "generally vertical" means that the first line, line, plane, edge, surface, etc. is at least 50% of the length of the first line, line, or edge. It means that it is generally perpendicular to another line, plane, edge, surface, etc. (within 5% in this example) over, or at least 50% of the area such as a plane or surface. .. In some examples, a line, line, or edge is such that these lines, lines, or edges are at least 60% of the length of these considered lines, lines, or edges, at least. "Generally perpendicular" when it is generally perpendicular (± 5%) to another line, segment, or edge over 75%, at least 85%, at least 90%, or even at least 95%. Can be considered. In addition, the planes or surfaces are such that these planes or surfaces span at least 60%, at least 75%, at least 85%, at least 90%, or even at least 95% of the surface area of these considered planes or surfaces. It can be considered "generally perpendicular" if it is generally perpendicular (± 5%) to each of the other planes or surfaces.

In general, aspects of the invention relate to suitcases or containers, and further to suitcase aspects such as latching assemblies, wheel assemblies, and other subassemblies. According to various embodiments and embodiments, the suitcases and latching assemblies described herein are one or more of a variety of materials, such as metals (including metal alloys), polymers, composites, and the like. It can be formed of a material and can be formed of one of a variety of configurations without departing from the scope of the invention. It should be understood that a suitcase can contain components made of multiple different materials. In addition, the components can be formed by a variety of forming methods. For example, metal components can be formed by forging, forming, casting, compression forming, machining, and / or other known techniques. In addition, polymer components can be formed or manufactured by polymer processing techniques such as various molding and casting techniques and / or other known techniques.

Various figures of this application show examples of suitcases according to the present disclosure. Where the same reference code appears in more than one drawing, this reference code is used consistently herein and in the drawings to indicate the same or similar parts throughout. A suitcase may be configured to contain, store, or carry items, including, but not limited to, clothing, footwear, electronic devices, or any other item. In addition or otherwise, the suitcase may be configured to store fragile equipment without departing from the scope of the disclosure described herein.

FIGS. 1 to 8 show a diagram of the suitcase 100. The suitcase 100 can include a base 102 and a lid 104 that can be integrally coupled. For example, the base 102 and the lid 104 may be rotatably and integrally connected, so that the base 102 and the lid 104 are connected by a hinge 106 or a plurality of hinges 106. The base 102 and lid 104 may be structured to form voids for accommodating articles, as discussed more fully herein. In some embodiments, the base 102 and the lid 104 can have a similar volume, so that the size of the internal void 103 of the base 102 is substantially equal to the size of the internal void 105 of the lid 104. Alternatively, the volume of the voids in the base 102 may be within 10 percent of the volume of the voids in the lid 104. In some embodiments, the volume of the suitcase 100 may be approximately 42,000 cubic centimeters or may be in the range of 35,000 cubic centimeters to 45,000 cubic centimeters. The shape of the base 102 and the lid 104 may be a cube or a substantially cube. For example, in some embodiments, the suitcase 100 has a length of about 55.9 cm (22 inches), a width of about 35.6 cm (14 inches), and a height of 22.9 cm (9 inches). be able to. In other embodiments, the suitcase 100 can have different dimensions. In other embodiments, the shape of the base 102 may be a pyramid or a schematic frustum (eg, pentagonal prism, hexagonal prism, or hexagonal prism). In other embodiments, the shape of the base 102 may be approximately cylindrical or the base 102 may have a substantially trapezoidal cross section. Various other shapes may be used without departing from the present invention.

The suitcase 100 travels with a tow pull or extendable push handle assembly 400, a plurality of handles 160, a plurality of wheels 168 located at the bottom of the suitcase 100, and a plurality of latch assemblies 180. It may further have a pair of ratchet-type padlock loops 178, 179, which allow the padlock to be fitted to secure the suitcase 100 therein. In addition, the suitcase 100 may be configured to be water resistant or waterproof, i.e., to allow substantially no water or moisture from entering the interior of the suitcase 100. As another feature, the outer part of the suitcase 100 is to minimize their profile and to minimize exposure to possible damage from collisions with other objects while traveling. Can have a concavo-convex shape that can have a plurality of recesses for receiving the latch assembly 180, the hinge 106, the push handle assembly 400, and the wheel 168.

The base 102 has a first side portion 110, a second side portion 112 on the opposite side of the first side portion 110, an edge portion of the first side portion 110, and an edge portion of the second side portion 112. It is possible to have a lower shell structure 108 having a third side portion 114 extending between and a fourth side portion 116 opposite the third side portion 114. The lower shell 108 can further have a first end 118 and a second end 120 near the opening for the internal void 103 of the base 102. The lower shell 108 may further have a bottom portion 122 connected to a first end 118 of the lower shell structure 108 configured to support the suitcase 100 on a surface such as a table or ground. can. Similarly, the lid 104 is of the first side 126, the second side 128 opposite the first side 126, the edge of the first side 126 and the second side 128. It can have an upper shell structure 124 having a third side portion 130 extending between the edges and a fourth side portion 132 opposite the third side portion 130. The upper shell structure 124 can further have a first end 134 and a second end 136 near the opening for the internal void 105 of the lid 104. The upper shell structure 124 may further have a top portion 138 connected to a first end 134 of the upper shell structure 124 configured to support the suitcase 100 on a surface such as a table or ground. ..

In some embodiments, both the upper shell 124 and the lower shell 108 can each be formed as an integral or single member, so that each shell is seamless. In addition, the upper shell 124 and the lower shell 108 do not have to have any apertures or openings that penetrate or extend from the outer surface into the internal voids 103, 105 of the base 102 and lid 104, respectively. By having shells 108, 124 having no openings extending from the outside to the inside, the suitcase 100 advantageously prevents any moisture or water from entering the inside of the suitcase 100. Can be done. The shells 108, 124 can generally have a thickness in the range of 2 mm to 4 mm or 1.5 mm to 6 mm. Shells 108, 124 can further have wall thicknesses that vary in the local area. For example, some areas may be thicker than other areas of shells 108, 124 to provide a location for mounting for various components. These thicker areas may be arranged to receive mechanical fixtures or other connecting members. As another feature, the lower shell 108 and the upper shell have shells 108, 124 for the purpose of improving the stiffness and strength of the shell and further for the purpose of providing additional protection for the shells 108, 124. It can have ribs or love rails 109 that can be placed along the outer or inner surface of 124. For example, the rib 109 may be oriented along the length of the top portion 138 of the upper shell 124 and along the bottom portion 122 of the lower shell 108. In some embodiments, the ribs 109 may be evenly spaced from the first side 126 and the second side 128 of the upper shell 124 and may be configured as a pair of ribs 109.

As discussed above, the upper shell 124 and the lower shell 108 can form most of the outer portion of the suitcase 100, and each of the upper shell 124 and the lower shell 108 has a main surface and a raised surface. And can have a concavo-convex shape with a plurality of recesses, the recesses can protect the components from collisions or damage. For example, the upper shell 124 can have a raised protruding surface 140 extending around the periphery of the upper shell 124 near the second end 120 and / or along the second end 120. .. The raised surface 140 can be offset at a fixed distance from the main surface 142 of the upper shell. A plurality of upper latch recesses 144 may be formed at least partially within the raised surface 140. Each upper latch recess 144 can have a depth equal to or greater than the thickness of each latch assembly 180 to provide protection from the latch assembly 180. The upper latch recess 144 can have a substantially rectangular shape or, otherwise, a shape that closely matches the shape of the latch assembly 180. Each latch recess 144 may have a receiving structure for fixing the latch assembly 180 within the recess 144. The receiving structure may include a pocket on either side of the recess 144 for receiving a pin for the latch assembly 180 or other mounting hardware.

Similar to the upper shell 124, the lower shell 108 is on the main surface 146 and around the periphery of the lower shell 108 near the second end 136 and / or along this second end 136. It can have an extending raised protruding surface 148 and. The raised surface 148 can be offset at a fixed distance from the main surface 146 of the upper shell. A plurality of lower latch recesses 150 may be formed at least partially within the raised surface 148. Each lower latch recess 150 can have a depth equal to or greater than the thickness of each latch assembly 180. The lower latch recess 150 can have a depth generally equal to the depth of the upper latch recess 144. The latch recess 150 can have a latch keeper 182 that extends across the recess 150 and provides an engaging surface for the latch assembly 180 to secure the lower shell 108 to the upper shell 124. .. Each recess 150 can have a substantially rectangular shape or, otherwise, a shape that closely matches the shape of the latch assembly 180. The shapes and sizes of the recesses 144, 150 may be mirror images of each other and may be aligned to form a large recess for receiving the entire latch assembly 180.

A push handle assembly 400 may be attached to the lower shell 108 along the outer portion of the bottom portion 122. The push handle assembly 400 can be formed as a separate member and attached to the lower shell 108. The lower shell 108 can have a pull recess or a push handle recess 154 offset from the main surface 146 on the bottom portion 122 of the lower shell 108. The pull recess 154 may be approximately U-shaped as shown in FIG. 2, or may be a pair of symmetrical elongated recesses 154 for receiving the push handle assembly 400. The recess 154 can have a depth equal to or greater than the thickness of the stretched portion of the push handle to adequately protect the push handle assembly 400 from impact. A stretchable extension assembly in which the push handle assembly 400 slides upward from the top of the suitcase to provide an elongated grip for the user to easily pull the suitcase 100, as shown in FIG. Can have 410.

In addition, the bottom of the suitcase may have a plurality of wheel assemblies 164 located on the back and bottom of the suitcase 100 to allow the user to easily pull the suitcase 100. Each wheel assembly 164 can be formed as a separate member as shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, with a wheel housing 166 having a circular shape and at least one mounting flange 167 located at at least one end. It can have a wheel 168 mounted on an axle (not shown) so that the axle is centered in a circular shape. The installation flange 167 can have an installation hole. The lower shell 108 can have a wheel recess 170 for receiving the wheel assembly 164. The wheel assembly 164 may be secured in the wheel recess using at least one mechanical fixative extending through an installation hole located within the installation flange 167. As shown in the exemplary embodiments, the suitcase 100 can include a pair of wheel assemblies 164, but in other embodiments the suitcase can have additional wheel assemblies 164. The wheel assembly 164 may be evenly spaced from the sides of the suitcase 100. The housing 166 may be formed of a polymeric material such as polyamide (nylon) or a similar material, whereas the wheel 168 may be formed of a polymeric material such as polyurethane or a similar material.

11A-11D show another option for the wheel assembly 264 that can be mounted on the suitcase 100. The wheel assembly 264 can have a wheel housing 266 having a circular shape and an installation flange 267. The wheel assembly 264 can further have a wheel 268 installed on the axle 269. The housing 266 can further have a pair of horizontally oriented protrusions 271 arranged along each side of the housing 266, with the protrusions 271 oriented within the recess 270 of the lower shell 108. Can be inserted into the groove 273 of. Each protrusion 271 of the pair of protrusions is received within each groove 273 of the pair of grooves, thereby vertically supporting the housing 266 within the recess 270. Thus, the wheel assembly 264 may be horizontally secured by a mechanical fixative that extends through the mounting holes on the flange 267 into the thickened portion of the shell 108, whereby the fixator is inside the shell. It is prevented from penetrating to. Alternatively, the housing 266 may further have a detent 275 or protrusion on the front end of the housing 266. A detent 275 can be received in slot 277 near the rear end of the recess 270, thereby further supporting the wheel assembly 264 in the horizontal direction.

In some embodiments, the bottom of the suitcase 100 (corresponding to the fourth side 132 of the upper shell 124) additionally and / or otherwise mounts the suitcase 100 on a surface such as a table or ground. It can have one or more legs 172A that can be supported. The legs 172 can be attached to the upper shell 124 and can be located on the opposite side of the wheel assembly 164 to provide proper balance as shown in FIG. The legs 172 may be formed of a non-slip or non-slip shock absorbing material such as rubber, elastomer, or other similar material. For example, the leg 172 may be formed of EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer) rubber (ethylene propylene diene monomer) or a similar material. The legs can be attached to the shell using adhesives, ultrasonic welding techniques, or electromagnetic gluing (Emabond®). By attaching the legs using a bonding technique or a welding technique, the shells 108 and 124 can be kept free of intrusion into them.

Each of the legs 172 can be received within the leg recesses 174 which can be formed within the raised surface 148 of the upper shell 124. The legs 172 can have a substantially elliptical shape, a square shape, or any shape. In addition, each leg 172 can extend each wheel 168 beyond the suitcase at equal distances. Therefore, the top of the suitcase 100 can be generally horizontal when resting on the ground. Alternatively, one or more legs 172B may be located along the second sides 112, 128 of the shells 108, 124 so that the legs 172B are located on the upper shell 124 and the lower shell. Both of the 108 are placed on opposite sides of each other. As shown in FIG. 6, the legs 172B may be arranged along the second side 128 of the upper shell 124 and along the second side 112 of the lower shell 108. The leg 172B may be formed from the same material as the leg 172A at the bottom of the suitcase 100. Although having the same material, the shape of the leg 172B may be slightly different from that of the leg 172A, where the leg 172B can generally have a truncated elliptical shape. The leg 172 can be generally aligned to the hinge of one of the hinges 106, where the flat portion of the leg 172B is separated from the edge of the hinge 106. In addition, the legs 172B are now in contact with each other when the suitcase 100 is fully opened in order to reduce the impact on the hinges when open or on other components of the suitcase 100. Can be placed.

Another feature of the suitcase 100 is the identification tag holder 250 to assist the user in easily identifying the suitcase 100, as shown in FIGS. 12A-12C. The identification tag holder 250 can be located on the lid 104 or the base 102. For example, the identification holder 250 can be located between the stretched assemblies 410 of the push handle assembly 400. The identification tag holder 250 can have a transparent card sleeve 252 and a slidable card mount 254. The card mount 254 can have a central opening 253 and can be slidably engaged with a slot 255 located within the lower shell 108 so that the card mount 254 moves vertically. The card mount 254 can have a pocket for fixing the card sleeve 252. The card sleeve 252 can have an opening for receiving an authentication tag 257, such as a business card or a similar tool that can contain user authentication information. The card mount 254 is in the slot 255 to the open position where the pocket is exposed to allow the user to attach the card sleeve 252 and slide the card mount 254 downward into the slot 255. It can slide upward along. The card mount 254 can have a pair of grooves or recesses 258 placed on each side of the card mount 254 to receive a detent 260 or protrusions placed in the slot 255. A detent 260 may be received in the groove 258 of the card mount 254 as the card mount 254 is slid downward in the slot 255. The card mount 254 may be secured in slot 255 by a detent 260 engaged in groove 258. Slot 255 can have a pair of detents 260, with detents 260 located on either side of slot 255. Groove 258 may be located near the lower end 259. Therefore, the authentication tool can be easily seen through the opening 253 of the card mount 254. In some embodiments, the detent 260 may be placed on the card mount 254 and the groove 258 may be placed in the slot 255.

A pair of suitcases 100 to receive a padlock (not shown) to prevent the suitcase 100 from being opened without permission, with the aim of assisting in improving the safety of the suitcase 100. Padlock loops 178, 179 can be provided. The first padlock loop 178 may be connected to the upper shell 124 and the second padlock loop 179 may be connected to the lower shell 108 so that the first padlock loop 178 is the second. Aligned with the padlock loop 179, which allows the padlock to be inserted into the opening of each padlock loop 178, 179. Each padlock loop 178, 179 is retractable, where the padlock loops 178, 179 can rotate into slots on the respective shells 124, 108, thereby padlocking when not in use. -Loops 178 and 179 are stored and protected.

The suitcase 100 with the upper shell 124 and the lower shell 108 can be formed from a variety of materials, such as one or more metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, or fiber reinforced materials. In some embodiments, the upper shell 124 and the lower shell 108 are molded to form both shells 108, 124, such as a polycarbonate alloy, a thermoplastic olefin (TPO), or other similar material. It can be formed of a polymer material. In some configurations, shells 108, 124 are formed utilizing an injection molding process, or rotomolding / rotary molding process (not shown), as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. However, without departing from the present invention, various other types of molding processes or other manufacturing processes (eg, compression molding, casting, forging, etc.) may be utilized to form the suitcase 100.

As discussed above, the base 102 and lid 104 may be rotatably coupled to each other. A continuous piano hinge, double. One of them may be one of a wide variety of hinges, including double hinges such as hinges, ball joint hinges, and living hinges. In some embodiments, the lid 104 may be removable or permanently attached to the base 102 at the hinge 106. When in the open configuration, the internal voids 103, 105 of both the base 102 and the lid 104 may be accessible to the user. In the closed configuration, the hinge 106 can facilitate the rotation of the lid 104 and the base 102 to secure the contents within the suitcase 100.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, the interiors 105, 103 of both the lid 104 and the base 102 can have a liner 115 to provide a soft interior surface. The liner 115 can include a waterproof woven material to provide an additional level of moisture protection for the contents of the suitcase 100. Alternatively, a plurality of magnetic or ferromagnetic elements are placed around the inner edge along the second end 120 of the lower shell 108 of the base 102 and even the second of the upper shell 124 of the lid 104. Can be arranged along the inner edge along the end 136 of the. These magnetic elements can assist in aligning and closing the lid 104 and the base 102.

In addition, in some configurations, the suitcase 100 can have a gasket 176 or other sealing device. The gasket 176 may be placed on the lid 104 or the base 102 to assist in sealing the lid 104 and the base 102 when the suitcase 100 is closed. Gasket 176 may be placed in a recess in the lid 104 or in a channel. Alternatively, the gasket 176 may be placed in a recess or channel formed in the base 102. In some embodiments, the gasket 176 may be a conventional gasket having a substantially circular cross section.

In another embodiment, the suitcase 100 may be capable of achieving a maximum IP67 grade from IP52 grade (indicated by the International Electrotechnical Commission). For example, in one embodiment, the suitcase 100 may be manufactured to be protected from limited dustproof infiltration and even to be water resistant to the corresponding water spray test to achieve IP52 grade. In another embodiment, the suitcase 100 may be manufactured to be dustproof in an 8-hour test and waterproof to a 30-minute test in 1 meter of water. In some embodiments, the suitcase 100 is free of dust in an 8-hour test, that is, it is completely protected from dust, and the sealed box is submerged in water under predetermined pressure and time conditions. It may be possible to achieve IP67 grade, which stipulates that no adverse amount of water can be infiltrated when (up to 1 m inundation). The IP67 dust test is 8 hours long and the sealed box is tested in vacuum. The IP67 water test is 30 minutes long, with the deeper of the closed box having the lowest position 1000 mm below the water surface and the highest position 150 mm below the water surface. Be tested. Depending on the IP rating, the suitcase 100 can have unidirectional vents. For example, if the grade is IP52, one-way vents may not be needed, but if the grade is higher, such as IP67, one-way vents may be needed.

In some configurations, the suitcase 100 can have one or more handles 160. The handle 160 may be placed on one or more parts of the base 102 along the lower shell 108. Handles 160 may be located on the top and right sides of the suitcase 100. The handle 160 may be secured to the raised surface 148 of the lower shell 108. The handle 160 may be formed from a polymer and may be molded using a thermoplastic urethane (TPU) that provides a soft and comfortable surface for the user's grip. The handle 160 may be connected to a cam ring attached to the bracket 162. The bracket 162 may be engaged / secured to the lower shell 108 using a mechanical fixture, where the mechanical fixator does not extend to the interior of the lower shell 108.

As discussed above, the suitcase 100 may further have one or more latch assemblies 180. The latch assembly 180 can have a locking position and an unlocking position and may be configured to lock the lid 104 with respect to the base 102 when the lid 104 is closed. The latch assembly 180 can have one or more parts that are formed integrally with the suitcase 100 or otherwise attached to the suitcase 100. As shown in FIGS. 14A-16B, the suitcase 100 can have a latch keeper 182 located within the lower latch recess 150. The latch keeper 182 can extend from the side wall of the lower latch recess 150 of the lower shell 108. The recess 150 has a shape configured to receive a portion of the locking member 190, as will be discussed in more detail later. The latch keeper 182 can have an upper surface 184, an inner surface 186, and a lower surface 188. As will be discussed in more detail later, the latch assembly 180 may be engaged with the latch keeper 182 to lock the lid 104 with respect to the base 102 when the suitcase 100 is closed.

In some embodiments, the latch assembly 180 may be rotatably coupled to the lid latch mount 181 before being mounted on the lid 104. The latch assembly 180 may be coupled to the lid latch mount 181 using a pin 203 or a hinge. Pin 203 may be inserted into an opening in the latch body 200 of the latch assembly 180 and into a pair of openings on the side of the lid latch mount 181 as shown in FIGS. 15A and 15B. The lid latch mount 181 can be received within the upper latch recess 144 of the upper shell 124. At least one machine in which the lid latch mount 181 can be mounted in the recess 144 in a direction parallel to the surface of the first side 126 and inserted into the opening on the flange 183 of the latch mount 181. It can be secured to the shell 124 using a fixture. A mechanical fixture that secures the flange 183 to the upper shell 124 can be inserted into a threaded hole in the thickened portion of the shell 124, thereby preventing the fixative from penetrating into the shell 124. The pin 203 may be a parallel pin or a stepped pin and may have a knurled structure.

Similarly, in some embodiments, the base latch mount 185 can be received within the lower latch recess 150 of the lower shell 108, as shown in FIG. 15C. The latch keeper 182 may be mounted in the base latch mount 185 before being mounted in the base 102. The base latch mount 185 may be mounted in the recess 150 in a direction generally parallel to the surface of the first side 110 and at least one inserted into the opening on the flange 187 of the lid latch mount 185. It may be secured to the lower shell 108 using a mechanical fixative. A mechanical fixator that secures the flange 187 to the shell 108 may be inserted into a threaded hole in the thickened portion of the shell 108, thereby preventing the fixture from penetrating into the shell 108.

Next, with reference to the latch assembly 180 shown in FIGS. 15A-18, the latch assembly 180 comprises a plurality of configurations including a latch body 200, a locking member 190, an urging member 220, and an actuating member 230. Can have elements. As discussed above, the latch assembly 180 can have a locking position and an unlocking position.

The latch body 200 may be pivotally engaged with the lid 104. As shown in FIG. 17, the latch body 200 may be pivotally engaged with the lid 104 using a pin or hinge 203, although any suitable pivotable engagement may be utilized. In some embodiments, the hinge 203 may be detachably engaged with the suitcase 100. The hinge 203 can allow the user to easily remove and replace the latch assembly 180 in the event of damage. The latch body 200 can have an inner surface 204 and an outer surface 206. The outer surface 206 may have irregularities and may not extend to the outside of the outer edge of the raised surface 148 of the lower shell 108 or the raised surface 140 of the upper shell 124. Further, the inner surface 204 may be curved and may further have a plurality of different structural parts. One exemplary structural part that may be included on the latch body 200 may be one or more engagement lugs 208. As will be discussed in more detail later, the engagement lug 208 may be engaged with the base 102 or the latch keeper 182 and may assist in pressing the lid 104 against the base 102 of the suitcase 100.

The latch body 200 may be further engaged with the locking member 190. As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the locking member 190 may be slidably engaged with the latch body 200 so that the locking member 190 is in a substantially linear path between the upper and lower positions. You can move. The lock member 190 may be configured to lock the lid 104 in a closed configuration when positioned below the lock member 190, and may be configured to unlock the lid 104 when positioned above the lock member 190.

As shown primarily in FIG. 18, the locking member 190 may be movably engaged with one or more guide members 192 so that the locking member 190 slides up and down along the guide member 192. be able to. In one embodiment, the lock member 190 can have an aperture 194 that passes through the lock member 190, and the guide member 192 can further pass through the aperture 194. The guide member 192 may be engaged with the latch body 200 at the top end 195 and the bottom end 196. As shown in FIG. 18, although the guide member 192 is a cylindrical rod, any suitable shape that allows upward and downward movement of the locking member 190 may be used. For example, the shape of the guide member 192 may be a pyramid or a schematic frustum (eg, pentagonal prism, hexagonal prism, or hexagonal prism). In another embodiment, the latching assembly 180 may have other devices suitable, for example, including rails, suitable to allow a generally linear movement between the locking member 190 and the latch body 200. ..

As shown in FIG. 18, the latch assembly 180 may further have at least one urging member 220 engaged to the latch body 200 and the locking member 190. As will be discussed in more detail later, the urging member 220 is configured to urge the locking member 190 to a lower position. The urging member 220 may be the compression spring shown in FIG. 18, but in an alternative embodiment it may be any suitable device for urging the locking member 190 to a lower position.

The lock member 190 can have a base portion 210 and a hook portion 212 extending inward from the base portion. The hook portion 212 can have a lower surface 214 and an inward facing surface 216. As shown in FIG. 15, when the latch assembly 180 is in the locked position, the lower surface 214 of the hook portion 212 of the locking member 190 can be engaged with the upper surface 184 of the latch keeper 182 so that the hook portion 212 The inward facing surface 216 may be engaged with the inner surface 186 of the latch keeper 182. In addition, when the latch assembly 180 is in the locked position, the upper surface of the engagement lug 202 may be engaged with the lower surface 188 of the latch keeper 182.

The latch body 200 may also be pivotally engaged with the actuating member 230. The actuating member 230 may be further engaged with the locking member 190 and may be configured to move the locking member 190 from a lower position to an upper position. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the actuating member 230 may be pivotally engaged with the latch body 200 by a hinge body 200 and a hinge 232 extending through the actuating member 230. The actuating member 230 may have a grip portion 234, an actuating barrel 236, and one or more arms 238 connecting the grip portion 234 and the actuating barrel 236. As shown in FIG. 16B, the grip portion 234 is separated from the lower surface of the recess 150 of the lower shell 108 by a certain distance. This distance can allow the user to grip the back surface 240 of the grip portion 234 by placing his or her finger between the lower surface of the recess 150 and the grip portion 234. As shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the actuating barrel 236 of the actuating member 230 may be engaged with the locking member 190. The working barrel 236 can have a raised portion 242. As will be discussed in more detail later, the user can pull the grip portion 234 of the actuating member 230 forward, thereby rotating the raised portion 242 of the actuating barrel 236 to lift the locking member 190 upwards. Can be done. This movement unlocks the latch assembly 180, allowing the lid 104 to be moved from the closed configuration to the open configuration.

Next, referring to FIGS. 16A and 16B, a procedure for moving an embodiment of the latch assembly 180 from the locked position to the unlocked position is shown, in which the latch assembly 180 and the base 102 and the lid 104 are shown. A partial side profile is used. 16A and 16B show a simplified version of the base 102 and lid 104 to focus on explaining the latch assembly 180. FIG. 16A depicts the latch assembly 180 in the locked position and FIG. 16B depicts the latch assembly 180 in the unlocked position. As shown in FIG. 16A, in the locked position, the lower surface 214 of the hook portion 212 is engaged with the upper surface 184 of the latch keeper 182, and the inward facing surface 216 of the hook portion 212 is inside the latch keeper 182. Engaged with the surface 186, the engaging lug 202 is engaged with the lower surface 188 of the latch keeper 182.

As shown in FIG. 16B, the latching assembly 180 can be moved to the unlocked position by rotating the actuating member 230 as indicated by the arrow. This rotation can be achieved by the user pulling the back 240 forward. When the actuating barrel 236 rotates, the raised portion 242 is engaged with the lock member 190 and lifts the lock member 190.

The latch assembly 180 with the latch body 200, the locking member 190, and the actuating member 230 can each be formed separately, a plastic material, or another suitable shape that can be formed or molded to a desired shape. Can be formed of a material, such as a material. The latch assembly 180 has sufficient size and sufficient size to withstand repeated stress cycles as the latch engages with / disengages from the latch keeper 182 over time. It can be made in a composition that has a thickness and is a suitable material. The suitcases described herein have various features that ensure easy and efficient manufacture of the suitcase while providing durability and abrasion resistance.

19-20 show a suitcase 100 with an alternative latching assembly 280 for locking and unlocking the lid 104 relative to the base 102. The latching assembly 280 rotates about an axis that is approximately oriented approximately perpendicular to the first side 110 of the lower shell 108 and the first side 126 of the upper shell 124. Can have a handle 282 capable of The handle 282 can be permanently attached to the lid 104 and can have a latch or hook so that when in the locked orientation, the latch is engaged with the base 102 to attach the lid 104 to the base 102. Lock. To unlock the suitcase 100, the handle 282 can be rotated about 90 degrees to disengage the latch from the base 102, which allows the lid 104 to move relative to the base 102. ..

21-29 show another option for suitcase 100. In this embodiment, the suitcase 100 can have a deployable bag 300 attached to one or both of the internal voids 103, 105. FIG. 21 shows the conversion of the bag 300 when it is converted from the state removed from the internal gap 105 of the lid 104 to a backpack. FIG. 21 further shows the bag 300 in an open configuration, where the front pocket fastener is open. The embodiments shown show a deployable bag 300 that is detachably attached to the internal void 105 of the lid 104, but the deployable bag 300 can be detachably attached to the internal void 103 of the base 102. The deployable bag 300 can be secured within the suitcase 100 and can be removed later, thereby being easily converted into a portable bag that can be easily carried by the user. The deployable bag 300 can have at least one carrying strap, or a pair of carrying straps 302 as shown, so that the bag 300 can be worn as a backpack by the user.

The deployable bag 300 can have multiple pockets including a back pocket 304 from which the strap 302 can be secured and stored so that the bag 300 is a handle 306A or bag located at the top of the bag 300. The handle 306B located on the side of the 300 makes it portable. The bag 300 may further have a closure 320 on the front side of the bag and a closure 322 along the sides that allow access to the interior of the bag 300. The front closure 320 allows the user to access the inside of the bag 300 even when the bag 300 is fixed within the lid 104. The bag 300 can be waterproof and can have a volume of about 20 liters or a volume in the range of 15 to 30 liters. As another method of defining the size, the bag 300 can substantially occupy the volume of the internal void 105 of the lid 104. Another option for the deployable bag 300 is to allow the bag 300 to be compressed to remove air from the bag 300 with the aim of minimizing the volume of the bag within the suitcase 100. Directional ventilation holes may be provided.

In addition, the bag 300 can have a plurality of attachment loops 308 arranged along the outer peripheral edge of the bag 300. For example, the attachment loop 308 may be evenly spaced along the top, bottom, left side, and right side of the bag 300. Each side of the bag 300 can have at least two attachment loops 308, or in some embodiments, each side of the bag 300 can have three or more attachment loops 308. Each attachment loop 308 may be engaged with a hook 310 located along the side of the internal void 105 of the lid 104. As shown in FIG. 27, the hook 310 can be engaged with the loop 308 and extend through the loop 308, thereby fixing the bag 300 to the suitcase 100. FIG. 28 shows the removal of the loop 308 from the hook 310 intended to disengage the bag 300 from the suitcase 100. The hook 310 may be permanently connected to the inner lateral surface 312 of the lid 104. The hook 310 may include an outer member 314 extending outward from the lateral surface 312 and a downward member 316 extending outward from the edge of the outer member 314 towards the inner bottom surface 318 of the lid 104. can.

The attachment loop 308 may be part of an outer band attached to the outer surface of the bag 300, or otherwise the loop 308 may be individually placed along the outer surface of the bag. The attachment loop 308 may be formed from nylon or other suitable woven material. As an alternative, the attachment loop 308 has been replaced by an alternative fixing method, such as a hook-loop fixture, magnetic element, or other removable element that may be placed around the periphery of the bag 300. May be good.

Alternatively, the bag 300 may be replaced by a plurality of deployable bags 300 that are detachably coupled inside the lid 104. The plurality of deployable bags 300 may be modular bags of various sizes. For example, a plurality of deployable bags 300 may have a first bag occupying about half of the internal void 105 and a second and third bag occupying about a quarter of the internal void 105, respectively. Can be done. In addition, at least one of the bags may be waterproof or all of the bags may be waterproof.

The suitcase 100 may further have a push handle assembly 400 or a pull handle. The push handle assembly or puller can be used in conjunction with a wheel on the suitcase to improve the maneuverability of the suitcase and easily push or pull the suitcase. The push handle assembly 400 can include a pair of stretched assemblies 410 connected to the base 102 of the suitcase 100 and further connected to each other by a handle or grip 402. The components of the push handle assembly 400 can be formed by a variety of forming techniques. For example, metal components can be formed by forging, extrusion, forming, casting, compression forming, machining, and / or other known techniques. Polymer components can be formed or manufactured by polymer processing techniques such as various molding and casting techniques and / or other known techniques.

As discussed above, in order to minimize their profile and to minimize exposure to possible damage from collisions with other objects while traveling, the suitcase 100 The outer portion can have a concavo-convex shape that can have a plurality of recesses for receiving the latch assembly, the push handle assembly 400, and the wheel 168. For example, the lower shell 108 can have a pull recess 154 offset from the main surface 146 on the bottom portion 122 of the lower shell 108. The pull recess 154 can have a depth equal to or greater than the thickness of the stretched assembly 410 to adequately protect the push handle assembly 400 from impact. The push handle assembly 400 can have a pair of stretchable stretchable assemblies 410 that can extend upward from the top of the suitcase 100, as shown in FIG. 30, thereby allowing the user to suit the suit. Provided is an elevated grip 402 for easily pulling the case 100. The stretched assembly 410 can have a larger stretched portion 420 and one or more smaller stretched portions 430, 460, where the smaller stretched portion is the center of the larger stretched portion 420. It may be nested within the opening and may be slidably engaged with the larger stretched portion 420.

31-34 show an exemplary grip or handle 402 of the push handle assembly 400. As discussed above, the grip 402 can extend between the stretched assemblies 410 and serve as an interface for the user to stretch and lower the push handle 400. The grip 402 can have a release button 411, an upper grip housing 413, and a lower grip housing 415. The lower grip housing 415 can have a pair of stretching members 417 extending away from the upper surface 419 of the upper grip housing 413. These stretch members 417 can have an opening 431 having a shape and profile slightly larger than the profile of the smaller stretched portion 430 or the third or second smaller stretched portion 460, as a result. The top stretch members 430 and 460 can be inserted and secured in the opening 431. Further, the stretch members 430 and 460 may be fixed to the grip 402 by means known to those skilled in the art.

The release button 411 can be centered along the grip 402 in both the horizontal and vertical directions. In addition, the upper surface 419 can be textured to fit the adjacent surface of the suitcase, thereby providing a clean and aesthetic appearance. The release button 411 can further have an uneven upper surface 433 corresponding to the upper surface 419 of the grip 402. Further, the release button 411 may be coupled to the rack and pinion gear assembly 435, as shown in FIGS. 33 and 34, shown with the upper grip housing 413 and the lower grip housing 415 removed. The release button 411 may have two lower engaging members 437 on each end of the button 411 that contact the engaging member 411 located on each rack gear member of the pair of rack gear members 439. can. Each rack gear member 439 is located at the engaging member 441, the rack gear portion 443 at the first end, the base member 445, and the second end opposite the first end. It can have a transmission member 447 and a certain transmission member 447. The rack gear portion 443 of each rack gear member 439 may be engaged with the pinion gear 449. The pinion gear 449 can be centrally located under the release button 411 so that the release button 411 moves generally perpendicular to the upper surface 419 of the grip 402 when the release button 411 is pressed. can do. When the button 411 is pressed, the lower engaging member 437, which may have the tilted surface 461, slides along the corresponding tilted surface 463 of the engaging member 441 on the rack gear member 439. be able to. The tilted surface 463 can have a composite angle relative to the upper surface of the base member 445, where the composite angle is relative to two orthogonal planes that are also perpendicular to the upper surface of the base member 445. Can be angled. The composite angle of the surface 463 can form an acute angle between 1 degree and 60 degrees with respect to the two orthogonal planes. When the inclined surfaces 461 and 463 move along each other, both rack gear members 439 are urged to move outward. The pinion gear 449 can assist in maintaining movement between both gear members 439 under constant and controlled conditions. When the gear member 439 moves outward, the transmission member 447 exerts a force on the actuating member 465 located in the slot located in the lower extension portion 417. The transmission member 447 can have an inclined surface that contacts the inclined surface of the actuating member 465. The actuating member 465 can disengage the locking mechanism for the push handle assembly 400, thereby pulling the grip 402 upwards to extend the stretched assembly 410.

Figures 35-52 show an exemplary suitcase 500. The structural part of the suitcase 500 is shown using a similar reference code of the reference code "5xx" series rather than the "1xx" used in the embodiments of FIGS. 1-30. Therefore, the particular structural parts of the suitcase 100 already described above shown in FIGS. 1-30 may not be described in great detail or may not be described at all. In addition, the suitcase 500 can further have the latch assembly 180 and the push handle 400 described above. The exemplary suitcase 500 can have a base 502 and a lid 504 that are rotatably coupled together by a hinge 506 or a plurality of hinges 506.

The base 502 includes a first side portion 510, a second side portion 512 opposite the first side portion 510, an edge portion of the first side portion 510, and an edge portion of the second side portion 512. It can have a lower shell structure 508 having a third side portion 514 extending between and a fourth side portion 516 on the opposite side of the third side portion 514. The lower shell 508 can further have a first end 518 and a second end 520 near the opening for the internal void 503 of the base 502. The lower shell 508 may further have a bottom portion 522 connected to a first end 518 of the lower shell structure 508 configured to support the suitcase 500 on a surface such as a table or ground. can. Similarly, the lid 504 has a first side portion 526, a second side portion 528 on the opposite side of the first side portion 526, an edge of the first side portion 526, and a second side portion 528. It can have an upper shell structure 524 with a third side portion 530 extending between the edges and a fourth side portion 532 on the opposite side of the third side portion 530. The upper shell structure 524 can further have a first end 534 and a second end 536 near the opening for the internal void 505 of the lid 504. The upper shell structure 524 may further have a bottom portion 538 connected to a first end 534 of the upper shell structure 524 configured to support the suitcase 100 on a surface such as a table or ground. ..

Similar to the exemplary suitcase 100, both the upper shell 524 and the lower shell 508 can each be formed as an integral or single member, so that each shell is seamless. In addition, the upper shell 524 and the lower shell 508, when the various components of the suitcase 500 are assembled to the shells 524, 508, from the outer surface to the internal voids 503, 505 of the base 502 and the lid 504, respectively. It does not have to have any apertures or openings that penetrate or extend to the inside. The shells 508 and 524 can generally have a thickness in the range of 2 mm to 4 mm or 1.5 mm to 6 mm. The shells 508 and 524 can further have varying wall thicknesses. As another feature, the shells 508 and 524 can have an outer rib (or love rail) 509 and an outer rib (or love rail) 509 along the outer or inner surface of the lower shell 108 and the upper shell 524. It can be placed to improve the stiffness and strength of the shell and even protect the shell from impact.

The upper shell 524 and the lower shell 508 can form most of the outer portion of the suitcase 500, and each of the upper shell 524 and the lower shell 508 has a main surface, a raised surface and a plurality of recesses. It can have a concave-convex shape, and the recesses can protect the components from collisions or damage. For example, the upper shell 524 has an outward facing raised surface 540 that extends around the periphery of the upper shell 524 near the second end 520 and / or along the second end 520. Can be done. The outward facing raised surface 540 may be offset at a fixed distance from the outward facing main surface 542 of the upper shell 524. A plurality of upper latch recesses 544 and hinge recesses 545 may be formed within the raised surface 540. Each upper latch recess 544 can have a depth equal to or greater than the thickness of each latch assembly 180 to provide protection from the latch assembly 180. In some embodiments, each upper latch recess can have a rear surface 544A, an upper surface 544B, a pair of opposing lateral surfaces 544C, and an opening 544D on the opposite side of the upper surface 545B. The depth of the upper recess of the latch recess 544 can be defined as the horizontal distance between the outward facing surface 540 and the rear surface 544A. The upper latch recess 544 can have a substantially rectangular shape or, otherwise, a shape that closely matches the shape of the latch assembly 180. Each latch recess 544 can have a receiving structure for fixing the latch assembly 180 within the recess 544. The receiving structure may include a pocket on either side of the recess 544 for receiving a pin for the latch assembly 180 or other receiving hardware. Similarly, each hinge recess 545 may be formed within the raised surface 540. Each upper hinge recess 545 can have a depth equal to or greater than the respective thickness of each hinge 506 to provide protection of the hinge 506 from impact.

Similar to the upper shell 124, the lower shell 508 is on the outward facing main surface 546 and around the periphery of the lower shell 508 near the second end 536 and / or on the second end 536. It can have an outwardly oriented raised surface 548 that extends along it. The outward facing raised surface 548 may be offset at a fixed distance from the outward facing main surface 546 of the lower shell 508. A plurality of lower latch recesses 550 and lower hinge recesses 551 may be formed within the raised surface 548. Each lower latch recess 550 can have a depth equal to or greater than the thickness of each latch assembly 180. The lower latch recess 550 can have a depth generally equal to the depth of the upper latch recess 544. In some embodiments, each lower latch recess 550 can have a rear surface 550A, an upper surface 550B, and a pair of opposing lateral surfaces 550C, as well as an opening 550D opposite the upper surface 550B. The lower recess depth of the lower latch recess 550 can be defined as the horizontal distance between the outward facing surface 548 and the rear surface 550A. The latch recess 550 can have a latch keeper 182 that extends across the recess 550 and provides an engaging surface for the latch assembly 180 to secure the lower shell 508 to the upper shell 524. .. Each recess 550 can have a substantially rectangular shape or, otherwise, a shape that closely matches the shape of the latch assembly 180. The shapes and sizes of the latch recesses 544 and 550 may be mirror images of each other and may be aligned to form a large recess for receiving the entire latch assembly 180 when the suitcase 500 is closed. By receiving the entire latch assembly 180 in this large recess, the exposed surface of the latch assembly 180 may be below the outward facing surfaces 540, 548, and further around the sides of the latch assembly 180. It can be protected so that when the suitcase is in the closed configuration, the peripheral edge of the latch assembly 180 can be located within the peripheral edge of the combination of the upper latch recess 544 and the lower latch recess 550.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 44B and 44C, the latch assembly 180 may be rotatably coupled to the lid latch mount 181 before being mounted on the lid 504. The lid latch mount 181 may have a body member 189 that can be received within the upper latch recess 544 and a flange 183 that can be mounted on the shelf within the recess 544 or on a surface adjacent to the upper latch recess 544. can. The lid latch mount 181 may be mounted in the recess 544 in a direction parallel to the surface of the first side portion 526 and at least one inserted into the opening on the flange 183 of the lid latch mount 181. It may be secured to the shell 124 using a mechanical fixative. A mechanical fixture that secures the flange 183 to the upper shell 524 can be inserted into a threaded hole in the thickened portion of the shell 524, thereby preventing the fixative from penetrating into the shell 524. As mentioned above, in some embodiments, the base latch mount 185 can be received within the lower latch recess 550 of the lower shell 508. The latch keeper 182 may be mounted in the base latch mount 185 before it is mounted in the base 102. A base member 191 in which the base latch mount 185 can be received in the lower latch recess 550 and a flange member 187 in which the base latch mount 185 can be placed on the shelf in the recess 544 or on a surface adjacent to the upper latch recess 544. Can have. The lower latch mount 185 may be mounted in the lower latch recess 550 in a direction generally parallel to the surface of the first side 110 and inserted into the opening on the flange 187 of the lid latch mount 185. It may be secured to the lower shell 508 using at least one mechanical fixative. A mechanical fixture that secures the flange 187 to the shell 108 can be inserted into a threaded hole in the thickened portion of the shell 508, thereby preventing the fixative from penetrating into the shell 508. The mechanical fixtures 623 that secure the latch mounts 181 and 185 to their respective shells 524 and 508 can be oriented generally parallel to each other and may also be parallel to the first side 510 of the shell 508. Further, it may be parallel to the first side portion 526 of the shell 524.

The lower hinge recess 551 may be formed within the raised surface 548. Each lower hinge recess 551 can have a depth equal to or greater than the respective thickness of each hinge 506 to provide protection of the hinge 506 from impact. The shapes and sizes of the recesses 545, 551 may be mirror images of each other and may be aligned to form a large recess for receiving the entire hinge 506. The large recess formed from the recesses 545, 551 can have a shape that surrounds most of the peripheral edge of the hinge assembly 506.

As shown in FIG. 43A, the suitcase 500 can have an internal liner 600. The internal liner 600 can be molded and releasably secured in the internal void 503 of the base 502 or the internal void 505 of the lid 504. The internal liner 600 can have a molded external profile that matches the internal profile of the internal voids 503, 505. The internal liner 600 can have a storage cavity 602 recessed from the upper surface 608 of the liner 600 to accommodate a variety of loads. For example, the storage cavity 602 can have a plurality of variously shaped cavities for receiving and protecting items of various shapes. The internal liner 600 can be formed via a molding process, where the liner 600 is molded from rubber, polymer, or foam material such as ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), or other similar material. The liner 600 can have a mechanical element 604 such as a clip or hook that is spaced around the outer portion of the liner 600, where the mechanical element 604 is placed along the interior of the base 502 and lid 504. Engage with corresponding mechanical elements such as loops. Optionally, the internal liner 600 may be secured using an adhesive, a hook-loop fixture (Velcro®), a magnetic element, or other connection technique. For example, the internal liner 600 can have a plurality of magnetic or ferromagnetic elements arranged along the peripheral and / or bottom surface, these plurality of magnetic or ferromagnetic elements being the shell 508,524. Can be attached to a corresponding magnetic or ferromagnetic element placed along or within the inner surface of the. In some examples, the suitcase 500 may have a plurality of internal liners 600, where the internal liner 600 may be interchangeably mounted within the suitcase 500, depending on the contents to be fixed. In some embodiments, the liner 600 may have a removable net or layer 606 for further anchoring the item within the liner 600.

As another option for detachably fixing the internal liner 600 in the internal void 503 of the base shell 508 or the internal void 505 of the lid shell 524, the liner 600 is detachably engaged with the base attachment member 639. It is possible to have a liner attachment assembly 620 to be made. 43B-43E show alternative means for detachably attaching the liner 600 to any of the shells 508 and 524. Between the locking position where the liner attachment assembly 620 secures the liner 600 to the shell of one of the shells 508 and 524 and the unlocking position which allows the liner 600 to be removed from the suitcase 500. You can move. The line attachment member 620 may be permanently attached to the internal liner 600 and the base attachment member 639 may be permanently attached to the internal surface 507 or 525 of the base shell 508 or lid shell 524. The liner attachment assembly 620 can have a tail member 622, a flange member 627, and a grip member 634. The tail member 622 may have a tail body member 624 with a locking protrusion 625 extending outward from the tail body member 624. In some cases, such as the example shown in FIG. 43E, the tail member 622 may have a pair of locking protrusions 625 arranged opposite to each other. The locking protrusion 625 can have at least one tapered surface for tight engagement with the base attachment member 639. In addition or optionally, each locking protrusion 625 may have a detent or recess for engaging with a corresponding recess or detent on the base attachment member 639, thereby the attachment assembly. It provides clear feedback when the 620 reaches the locked position. The body member 624 of the tail member 622 can have a generally cylindrical shape or any shape that is symmetrical about the central axis. The flange member 627 has a flange body 629 and a flange opening 631 that can be permanently secured to the liner 600 (ie, via stitching, rivets, adhesives, or other means known to those of skill in the art). Can be done. The flange opening 631 can receive a portion of the tail member 622, and the gripping member 634 may be attached to a portion of the tail member 622 extending into the flange opening 631. The grip member 634 may be of any shape and can provide a surface that allows the user to grab and rotate the grip member 634.

The base attachment member 639 can have a first wall 641 and a second wall 643, where the walls 641 and 643 can extend away from the inner surface 507 of the base shell 508. , It has a first end 645 at the inner surface and a second end 647 on the opposite side of the first end 645. The first wall 641 can have a first base locking protrusion 649 located at a second end 647 extending towards the second wall 643 and a second wall. 643 has a second base locking protrusion 649 located at the second end, extending in the direction of the first wall 643. The first wall 641 and the second wall 643 may be separated from each other at a fixed distance. Each of the base locking protrusions 649 can have an uneven edge shape 651 for receiving the tail member 622, resulting in the body member 624, the unevenness when the attachment assembly 620 is in the locked position. The edge shape 651 and the opening 631 can be coaxial with each other.

By rotating the gripping member 634 in the first direction by a predetermined amount, the liner attachment assembly 620 can be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position, and the gripping member 634 can be moved by a predetermined amount to the second. By rotating in the direction, the liner attachment assembly 620 can be moved from the locked position to the unlocked position, where the second direction is the opposite of the first direction. For example, by rotating the grip member 634 about 90 degrees in the first direction, the liner attachment assembly 620 can be moved from the unlocked position to the locked position, and the grip member 634 can be moved about about 90 degrees in the second direction. By rotating 90 degrees, the liner attachment assembly 620 can be moved from the locked position to the unlocked position, with the second direction being the opposite of the first direction. In some embodiments, the grip member 634 may be moved by a predetermined amount in the same direction to move the attachment assembly 620 from the locked position to the unlocked position. When in the locked position, the locking overhang of the liner attachment assembly is at least partially located under the first base locking overhang or the second base locking overhang.

The liner can have multiple liner attachment assemblies 620 that can be attached to the base attachment member 639. For example, the liner attachment assembly 620 can be located within the storage cavity 602, or can be located anywhere on the liner 600, such as the side wall or bottom surface. Similarly, the shells 508 and 524 can have multiple base attachment members 639 that can be placed anywhere along the internal surface of the corresponding shell. For example, the base attachment member 639 may be placed along the inner lateral surface and / or bottom surface of the shell 508, 524. Alternatively, the backpack 300 can further have a liner attachment assembly 620, which may be releasably secured to the shells 508 and 524 described above.

43F and 43G show another example of a mounting configuration for releasably fixing the liner 600 to the base 502 and lid 504. FIG. 43F shows an example of a base 502 with a plurality of mechanical connectors 660 arranged along the inner surface 507. Although not shown, the lid 504 can have multiple mechanical connectors 660 arranged in a similar fashion. In this embodiment, the liner 600 may have a plurality of mechanical connectors 660s that are detachably engaged with a plurality of corresponding mechanical connectors 660 arranged along the interior of the lower shell 508 and the upper shell 524. can. A mechanical connector 660 may be attached to the inner surface 507, 525 of the base 502 of the lid 504. Mechanical connectors 660 may be evenly or irregularly spaced along each of the inner surfaces 507 and 525 of the respective base 502 and lid 504. The mechanical connector 660 can be attached to the internal surface 507, 525 using an adhesive, tape, or other means known to those of skill in the art. In some embodiments, the internal surface 507, 525 can have ribs 552 offset at a predetermined distance along a portion of the peripheral edge of the mechanical connector 660, as shown in FIG. 43G. .. In some embodiments, the rib 552 can be located less than 2 mm from the edge of the connector 660, or less than 4 mm from the edge or less than 8 mm from the edge. The rib 552 functions to protect the mechanical connector 660 from impact and to prevent any shearing force from acting on the mechanical connector 660 to prevent any mechanical connector 660 from loosening. can do. The ribs 552 may be continuous around the entire perimeter of the mechanical connector 660, or may be discontinuous as shown in the examples shown. For example, the rib 552 can have an opening or a plurality of openings or breaks 553 within the length of the rib 552. This discontinuity or opening 553 may allow the user to slide the tool through the opening 553 in the rib 552 to engage the mechanical connector 660 and further damage the user. It may be possible to pry open the connector 600 to repair or replace the connector 660. Each rib 552 can be formed as part of the shell 508,524. The examples shown show a circular mechanical connector 660 and rib 552, but the mechanical connector 660 and rib 552 can have any shape, such as rectangular, triangular, or other geometric shapes. .. Alternatively, the connector 660 can have a magnetic or ferromagnetic element that is detachably engaged with the complementary connector on the liner 600.

In addition, both the base 502 and the lid 504 can have multiple installations or plugs 556 that are attached to the internal surfaces 507 and 525, respectively. 43F and 43H show the installation unit 556. The installation portion 556 may be a plug attached to the boss 558 formed with the base shell 508 and the lid shell 524. The installation portion 556 can have a groove 560. The installation section 556 detachably connects the strap (not shown) to the installation section 556 on the first side portion of the suitcase 500 and extends the strap so as to straddle the second side portion of the suitcase 500. It is possible to secure all the contents stored in the suitcase 500. In some embodiments, the installation portion 556 can extend through an opening located within the liner 600, whereby when the liner is secured to the base 502 and / or the lid 504, the user It will be possible to access the installation section 556 to attach the detachable strap.

FIG. 44A shows a front view of an open suitcase with some components removed. A plurality of hinges 506 that integrally join the base 502 and the lid 504 may be fixed to the base 502 and the lid 504 so that the lid portion and the base portion of the hinge 506 are slid into the hinge recesses 545 and 551, respectively. It can be fixed using mechanical elements 621 such as mechanical fixtures. The mechanical element 621 can be oriented so that it is generally perpendicular to the bottom portion 552 of the base 502. Similarly, by sliding the latch assembly 180 into the lid latch recess 544 and fixing the latch assembly 180 to the lid 504 using mechanical elements 623 such as mechanical fixtures, the latch assembly 180. Can be mounted within the lid 504, where the instrumental element 623 can also be oriented to be generally perpendicular to the bottom surface 522 of the base 502.

As discussed above, the suitcase 500 can have a gasket 576 or other sealing device. As shown, the gasket 576 may be placed in a recess 577 located on the lower surface 537 at the second end 536 of the lid 504. The base 502 can have a sealing rib 581 arranged along the upper surface 521 at the second end 520 of the base 502, and the sealing rib 581 engages the gasket 576 when the suitcase 500 is closed. Will be done. In addition, when the suitcase 500 is in a closed configuration, the engagement of the gasket 576 and the sealing rib 581 can prevent the upper surface 521 of the base 502 from contacting the lower surface of the lid 504, where here. The upper and lower surfaces as well as the fourth end surface are separated from each other and the lid 504 is separated from the base 502 at a fixed distance, thereby creating a gap between them. The gasket 576 can be made of rubber or a polymeric material and, in some embodiments, can have a generally circular cross section. Alternatively, the gasket 576 may be placed in a recess or channel formed within the base 502.

As shown in FIG. 44D, the recess 577 can have a rib 578 extending upward so that it engages the gasket 576 on the opposite side of the engagement of the sealing rib 581. The ribs 578 in the recesses can help create a symmetrical load on the gasket 576, which allows the gasket 576 to have a circular cross section while still providing sufficient sealing.

In addition, the base 502 of the suitcase 500 can have a tapered region 523 between the bottom portion 522 and the fourth surface 516. The tapered region 523 can be located between the pair of wheel assemblies 564 and can form an acute angle with the central region of the bottom portion 522. This tapered portion is measured from the central portion of the bottom portion 522 to the lower surface of the tapered region 523 (or the plane tangent to the lower surface of the tapered region 523) and is within the range of 1 degree to 30 degrees. It can be extended at an angle. The tapered portion 523 allows the suitcase 500 to be pulled using the push handle 400 in various positions to accommodate users of various heights.

FIGS. 63 and 64 show the hinge 506. The hinge assembly 506 can have at least two connecting portions 626, a base hinge insert 628, a lid hinge insert 630, and a plurality of connecting pins 632. A portion of each connecting portion 626 may be connected to the lid 504 via the connecting pin 632 and a portion of each connecting portion 626 may be connected to the base 502 via the connecting pin 632. The hinge assembly 506 can define a hinge shaft 633 for rotation of the lid 504 with respect to the base 502. The hinge shaft 633 may be located outside the base 502 and further outside the rear edge of the lid 504. In addition, the hinge shaft 633 may be outside the physical geometry of the hinge assembly 506. Each of the base hinge insert 628 and the lid hinge insert 630 can have recesses 636, 638, respectively. The hinge recesses 636 and 638 can receive a plurality of connecting portions 626. Each recess 636, 638 can have a depth measured from the top surface 640 and bottom surface 642 of each of the hinge inserts 628, 630 to the bottom surface of the recess, which depth is the thickness of each connecting portion 626. Greater than This configuration allows the hinge inserts 628, 630 to protect the connecting portion 626 from any damage.

Each connecting portion 626 can have a top surface 640 and a bottom surface 642 opposite the top surface 640, and can further have a side surface 644 extending between the top surface 640 and the bottom surface 642. .. A pair of holes 646 can extend through the lateral surface 644, where the holes 646 receive the connecting pin 632. For example, a first connecting opening 646 and an opening 646 in which the connecting 626 receives a first connecting pin 632 that extends through the opening 646 into the opening in the base hinge insert 628. It can have a second connecting opening 646 that receives a second connecting pin 632 that extends through and into the opening in the lid hinge insert 630. Therefore, each connecting portion 626 is connected to both the base 502 and the lid 504. In addition, the bottom surface 642 receives a slot 648 that receives one of the connecting pins 632 when the suitcase is closed and a top that receives one of the connecting pins 632 when the suitcase is open. It can have a slot 650 on the surface 640. Connections 626 may be placed adjacent to each other, where the first connection points the top surface 640 towards the top edges of both the lid 504 and the base 502 when the suitcase 500 is open. The second connecting portion may be oriented so that the bottom surface 642 points toward the top peripherals of both the lid 504 and the base 502 when the suitcase 500 is open, as shown in FIG. Can be oriented.

Each of the base hinge insert 628 and the lid hinge insert 630 can have a substantially rectangular shape when viewed from the left side of the suitcase 500. As discussed above, each hinge insert 628, 630 has a hinge recess 636, 638, each hinge recess is open at one end and surrounded by a wall of hinge inserts on the other side. Upon mounting, the open ends of each recess 636, 638 may be aligned with each other, thereby forming the entire hinge recess to receive the coupling 626 and allow the coupling 626 to move. Each hinge insert 628, 630 may have a hinge flange 652 extending from the hinge insert at the end of the hinge insert 628, 630, having an open end of the recess 636, 638. The hinge flange 652 can have at least one opening for receiving a mechanical element 621 to secure the hinge 506 within the hinge recesses 550, 551 of the base 502 and the lid 504, respectively.

Similar to the configuration of the suitcase 100, the leg 572 may be generally aligned to one or more of the hinges 506, where the flat portion of the leg 572B is separated from the edge of the hinge 506. .. In addition, the suitcase 500 is fully opened to reduce the impact force exerted on the hinges or other components of the suitcase 500 when the legs 572B are open as shown in FIG. Sometimes they can be configured to come into contact with each other. The illustrated suitcase 500 has three hinge assemblies 506, but the suitcase 500 may have only two hinges 506 or may have four or more hinges.

The components of the hinge assembly 506, such as the connecting portion 626, the hinge inserts 628, 630, and the connecting pin 632, may be made of a metallic material such as steel or aluminum to provide sufficient strength and stiffness. Alternatively, these components may be formed from a polymeric material such as a fiber-filled polymer or a composite material. The components may be manufactured using known methods such as casting, machining, and molding.

Similar to the suitcase 100, the suitcase 500 can have a plurality of wheel assemblies 564 located near the rear and bottom corners of the suitcase 500. As shown in FIG. 47, the wheel assembly 564 may be mounted in the wheel recess 570 of the lower shell 508. The wheel assembly 564 can have a wheel assembly 566 having a circular shape and an installation flange 567. The wheel assembly 564 can further have a wheel 568 installed on the axle and bearings (not shown). The housing 566 further comprises a plurality of guide rails 569 oriented along the lateral surface of the wheel housing 566 and a plurality of guide rails 571 arranged along the top surface of the wheel housing 566. Can be done. The guide rails 569, 571 will slide into the corresponding guide slots 573, 575 located in the wheel recess 570 of the lower shell 508. The guide slots 573, 575 and guide rails 569, 571 can have at least one tapered surface to establish a tight fit as the wheel assembly 564 slides to its final position. .. In addition, guide rails 573, 575 and guide slots 569,571 can secure the wheel assembly 564 (as seen in the rear view of the suitcase 500) both laterally and vertically. The wheel assembly 564 may be secured to the wheel recess 570 using at least one mechanical element, such as a mechanical fixative, extending through an installation hole located within the installation flange 567, where the wheel assembly 564 may be secured to the wheel recess 570. The mechanical elements are oriented parallel to the mechanical elements 621 and 624 that secure the hinge 506 and the latch assembly 180, respectively. As shown in the examples shown, each wheel assembly can be secured using a single mechanical fixture.

Each wheel assembly 564 can be formed as a separate member as shown in FIGS. 47 and 48. Each wheel assembly 564 comprises a wheel housing 566 having a circular shape, and at least one mounting flange 567 located at at least one end, as well as wheels 568 mounted on axles and bearings (not shown). It can have, so that the axle is aligned in the center of the circular shape. In addition, each wheel housing 566 can have an uneven surface that generally follows the unevenness of the bottom surface 522 of the suitcase and further has a tapered portion 523. Upon mounting, the outward facing surface 583 of the wheel housing 566 is spaced outside the bottom surface 522 and the tapered portion 523 of the base 502. By separating the outward facing surface 583 from the base 502, it can help protect the base 502 from any impact.

As shown in the examples shown, the suitcase 500 can include a pair of wheel assemblies 564, and in other embodiments, the suitcase can have an additional wheel assembly 564. The wheel assembly 564 can be evenly spaced and can be located on the outer edge of the suitcase 500 so that the wheel housing 566 is exposed on at least three sides of the base 502. The housing 566 may be formed of a polymeric material such as polyamide (nylon) or a similar material, whereas the wheel 568 may be formed of a polymeric material such as polyurethane or a similar material. In some embodiments, the wheel 568 may include a rubber coating or an outer portion of rubber for better traction and wear.

As discussed above, the base 502 can have a lower shell 508 and the lid 504 is an upper shell 524 to provide a rigid structure capable of forming a barrier to protect the stored contents. Can have. The lower shell 508 and upper shell 524 can be formed from a variety of materials, such as one or more metals, alloys, polymers, ceramics, or fiber reinforced materials. In some embodiments, the upper shell 124 and the lower shell 108 are molded to form both shells 508 and 524, such as polycarbonate alloys, thermoplastic olefins (TPOs), or other similar materials. It can be formed of a polymer material. In some configurations, shells 508 and 524 are formed utilizing an injection molding process, or rotomolding / rotary molding process (not shown), as will be appreciated by those of skill in the art. To further improve the structure, the shell 508, 524 can have an elongated rib structure to further reinforce the structure in the area around the latch assembly 180 and hinge 506. For example, as shown in FIGS. 49 and 50, the upper shell 524 has a set of elongated ribs 527 extending from the lower surface of each upper latch recess 544 to the inner surface on the top portion 538 of the upper shell 524. Can have. Similarly, a set of elongated ribs 527 can extend from the lower surface of each upper hinge recess 545 to the inner surface of the top portion 538 of the upper shell 524. Each rib 527, 529 in each set can be evenly separated from adjacent adjacent ribs, where each rib can be separated from each other at a distance of about 9.5 times the thickness of each rib 527, 529. Or they can be separated from each other within 8 to 10 times the thickness of each rib 527,529, or separated from each other within 6 to 12 times the thickness of each rib 527,529. Can be done. Each rib 527, 529 can have a thickness of about 1.6 mm or can have a thickness in the range of 1.0 mm to 2.2 mm. Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 51 and 52, a set of elongated ribs in which the lower shell 508 extends from the lower surface of each lower latch recess 550 to the inner surface bottom portion 522 of the lower shell 508. You can have 511. Similarly, a set of elongated ribs 513 can extend from the lower surface of each lower hinge recess 551 to the inner surface of the bottom portion 522 of the lower shell 508. Each rib 511, 513 in the set of ribs can be evenly spaced from adjacent adjacent ribs, where each rib 511, 513 is about 9.5 times the thickness of each rib 511, 513. Can be separated from each other, or can be separated from each other within 8 to 10 times the thickness of each rib 511, 513, or 6 to 12 times the thickness of each rib 511, 513. Can be separated from each other within range. Each rib 511, 513 can have a thickness of about 1.6 mm or can have a thickness in the range of 1.0 mm to 2.2 mm. Rib structures 511, 513, 527, 529 may be further connected to adjacent internal surfaces of the shell structures of the respective lid shells 524 and base shell 508. Rib structures 511, 513, 527, 529 help reinforce and reinforce shells 508 and 524. Alternatively, the lower shell 508 may have an opening 515 that is located within the rib 513 under one of the hinge recesses 551 for receiving a one-way pressure release valve.

Figures 53-70 show the push handle assembly 400, along with its attachment to the suitcase 100. The push handle assembly 400 may be attached to the lower shell 108 along the outer portion of the bottom portion 122 of the shell 108. The push handle 400 can be formed as a separate member or assembly and attached to the lower shell 108. The push handle 400 can comprise a pair of stretched assemblies 410, with a grip 402 for being gripped by the user extending between the pair of stretched assemblies 410. In some embodiments, the push handle 400 can comprise a single stretched assembly 410. Each stretched assembly 410 has a larger stretched portion 420, a smaller stretched portion 430, a top cap or a larger bush 440 disposed between the larger stretched portion 420 and the smaller stretched portion, and It can have a bottom cap 450 attached to the bottom end of the larger stretched portion 420. Alternatively, each stretched assembly 410 has a smaller stretched portion 420, a smaller stretched portion 430, a third stretched portion or a second smaller stretched portion 460, and a larger stretched portion 420. Top cap 440 placed between the stretched portion 430, the upper cap or the smaller bush 404 placed between the third stretched portion 460 and the smaller stretched portion 430, and the larger stretched portion. It can have a bottom cap 450 attached to the bottom end of the 420. In another embodiment, the number of stretched portions in each stretched assembly 410 may include a single stretched portion or four or more stretched portions.

As shown in FIGS. 61 and 65-67, the stretched portions 420, 430, 460 of the stretched assembly 410 may be configured as a nested configuration. The larger stretched portion 420 can have a central opening 422 surrounded by an outer wall 429, where the central opening 422 can have a substantially rectangular shape and the alignment member 429A is behind the outer shell 429. Placed on the side. An opening 422 to assist the alignment member 429A in aligning the other stretched portions 430 and 460 into the openings 422 and 432 when the other stretched portions 430 and 460 are moved relative to each other. It may be a recess located centrally along the outer wall 429 that extends to the middle. Although the exemplary alignment member 429A has a trapezoidal shape, the alignment member 429A may have a curved shape, a triangular shape, or another geometric shape. The smaller stretched portion 430 can have an outer surface 434 having a shape or profile that generally corresponds to the shape of the opening 422 of the larger stretched portion 420, so that the smaller stretched portion 430 has the larger one. Can be inserted into the opening 422 of the stretched portion 420 of. The outer shape of the smaller stretched portion 430 can be offset at a predetermined distance from the inner surface of the opening 422, allowing the smaller stretched portion 430 to freely move upwards and downwards within the opening 422 of the larger stretched portion 420. Alignment members 434A can be provided to allow sliding, which allows the push handle 400 to be extended to the used position or retracted to the storage position. Similarly, the third stretched portion 460 can have an outer surface 464 having a shape or profile that generally corresponds to the shape of the central opening 432 of the smaller stretched portion 430, resulting in a third stretched portion. The 460 can be inserted into the opening 432 of the smaller stretched portion 430. The external shape of the third stretched portion 460 can be offset at a predetermined distance from the inner surface of the opening 432, with the third stretched portion 460 free up and down within the opening 432 of the smaller stretched portion 430. Alignment member 464A can be provided to allow sliding to. The grip 402 may be secured to a third stretched portion 460 of each stretched assembly 410. In some examples, the smaller stretched portion 430 may be the uppermost stretched portion of the stretched assembly 410, where the grip 402 is secured between a pair of smaller stretched portions 430.

The larger stretched portion 420, the smaller stretched portion 430, and the third stretched portion 460 can each be formed as a single integral piece, where each stretched portion 420, 430, 460 is generally constant. Can have a cross-sectional profile of. FIG. 61 further illustrates the nested arrangement configuration, where the cross-sectional profile of the larger stretched portion 420 can have a central opening 422 and the channel 424 is centered on the anterior side of the larger stretched portion 420. Arranged adjacent to the opening 422, the central slot 423 extends into the channel 424. The outer channel wall 426 extends from either side of the slot 423 and wraps around until connected to the outer wall 429 surrounding the central opening 422.

As shown in FIGS. 53-70, the push handle assembly 400 may be externally secured to the base 102 of the suitcase 100, where the base 102 or the lower shell 108 has an aperture extending through the shell 108. I don't have any. Each stretched assembly 410 of the push handle assembly 400 may be secured to the lower shell 108 using a plurality of mounting clips 470. As shown in FIG. 53, a plurality of installation clips 470 may be secured within the pull recess 154 of the lower shell 108. Multiple installation clips 470 can have three installation clips 470 that are evenly spaced, the first clip 470 is secured in the upper region of the recess 154, and the second clip is in the central region of the recess 154. It is fixed and a third clip is fixed in the lower region of the recess 154. However, other components may include two installation clips 470 or four installation clips 470. To mount the push handle 400 on the suitcase 100, each stretched assembly 410 can be slid down into the pull recess 154, resulting in the center of the larger stretched portion 420 in the outer channel 424. Slot 423 slides over each installation clip 470, and finally each outer spring arm 482 of the installation clip 470 is located adjacent to the outer channel wall 426 of the larger extension portion 420. Engage with receiver 425. As shown in FIGS. 54, 55A-B, 60 and 61, the outer channel 424 may be adjacent to the central opening 422 and may be located on the anterior side of the larger stretched portion 420, resulting in the outer channel. The wall 426 faces the pull recess 154 of the lower shell 108. The receiver 425 of the larger extension portion 420 may include a slot extending outward from the central slot 423. Each larger stretched portion 420 can have a plurality of receivers 425. Multiple receivers 425 may be arranged as a set, where the number of receivers 425 in each set is equal to the number of spring balms 482 on the installation clip 470. For example, in the exemplary embodiment shown in the figure, the four receivers 425 may be arranged as a set to correspond to the four outer spring arms 482 on each installation clip 470.

As best shown in FIG. 70, the installation clip 470 has a top end 474, a bottom end 476, a front side 478, a rear side 480, and both a left side 484 and a right side 486. A central body comprising a plurality of outer spring arms 482 arranged in, a central spring arm 488 extending from the front side portion 478 of the central body 472, and a plurality of installation holes 479 extending through the central body 472. 472 can have. Each outer spring arm 482 can have a fixed end 492 attached to the central body 472 and a free end 494 so that the outer spring arm 482 is cantilevered from the fixed end. In addition, each free end 494 can have an upper surface 495, a rear surface 496, and a lower surface 497. The angle 498 formed by the upper surface 495 and the rear surface 496 may be obtuse. For example, the angle 498 may be about 115 degrees or may be in the range of 91 degrees to 135 degrees. By configuring the angle 498 in this way, the larger stretched portion 420 may be able to push the outer spring arm 482 inward, thereby locking the stretched portion 420 in the middle of the lower part by the upper installation clip 470. It is possible to slide downward on the installation clip 470 until the stretched portion 420 reaches the bottom. As best seen in FIGS. 55A and 55B, the upper edge 427 of the receiver 425 can contact the upper surface 495 and the outer spring arm 482 as the larger stretched portion 420 moves downwards. Can be pushed inward towards the anterior side portion 478 and can continue to move downward until the larger stretched portion reaches its final assembly position. In addition, the rear surface 496 and the lower surface 497 of the free end 494 form an acute angle 499. For example, the angle 499 may be in the range of about 85 degrees to 45 degrees to 89 degrees. By constructing the lower surface 497 and the rear surface with an acute angle 499, the spring arm 482 can be removed by pulling upward after the spring arm 482 is engaged with its corresponding receiver 425. It can be impossible. If the larger stretched portion 420 is pulled upwards after the spring arm 482 is engaged, the lower edge 428 of the receiver 425 can contact the lower surface 497, which is angled here. The lower surface 497 resists the inward movement of the outer spring arm 482 so that the larger stretched portion 420 does not move upwards.

As shown in FIG. 56, each installation clip 470 may be secured to the lower shell using a mechanical fixative 406 inserted through each installation hole 479 of the installation clip 470. Fixture 406 may be inserted into the blind hole 159 formed in the lower shell 108 so that the blind hole 159 does not extend into the internal void of the suitcase 100, thereby the lower shell. 108 will have no openings extending through its body. The lower shell 108 can have a wall thickness greater than most of the wall thickness of the lower shell 108 within the area in which the installation clip 470 is secured.

Because each installation clip 470 is configured to allow movement of the larger stretched portion 420 in only one direction, the installation clip 470 is placed on the suitcase to ensure its proper operation. Can be installed. Each installation clip 470 can have a pocket 493 on the rear side portion 480, the pocket 493 can be engaged with a boss 155 configured within the pull recess 154. Each boss 155 can have an asymmetric shape along at least one plane that intersects the axis of the blind hole 159 engaged in the pocket 493 with the corresponding asymmetric shape. Bosses 155 may be arranged in pairs so as to engage pockets 493 arranged on each installation clip 470. For example, as shown in FIGS. 57A and 57B, the bosses 155 may be arranged as three pairs of bosses 155 in each recess 154 such that they are connected to three installation clips 470 in each recess 154. The number of these pairs of bosses 155 may be equal to the number of installation clips 470 attached to the shell 108. Each boss 155 may be D-shaped, with the upper region being curved and the lower region being straight. The asymmetry of the boss 155 and pocket 493 can help prevent the installation clip 470 from being incorrectly assembled to the lower shell 108. Alternatively, only one boss 155 of each pair of bosses 155 may have an asymmetric shape.

In addition, as a means of establishing a secure attachment of the push handle 400 to the suitcase, a central spring arm 488 of the installation clip 470 further secures the extension assembly 410 to the shell 108 and the suitcase. A horizontal force can be provided to assist in reducing any vibration within the push handle 400 relative to 100. As discussed above, the central spring arm 488 can extend outward from the anterior side portion 478 of the central body 472 towards the bottom end portion 476. The spring arm 488 can have a fixed end 489 on the front side 478 of the installation clip 470 and a free end 490 separated from the front side 478. The free end 490 can contact the portion of the outer wall 429 of the larger stretched portion 420 located between the central opening 422 and the channel 424. When the free end 490 comes into contact with the outer wall 429, the central spring arm 488 is compressed, exerting a force on the larger stretched portion 420 of the spring when the spring is compressed, thereby reducing any vibration. The state in which the push handle 400 is fixed to the lower shell 108 is maintained.

The stretched assembly 410 can have means for preventing the stretched portions 420, 430, 460 from getting stuck due to debris and debris when the stretched portions 420, 430, 460 move with respect to each other. Each stretched portion 420, 430, 460 has a central opening 422, 432, 462, respectively, to allow any debris or debris that has entered the assembly 410 to easily pass through its center. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 63 and 68, the stretched assembly 410 can have a top cap 440 inserted into the central opening 422 at the top of the large stretched portion 420. The top cap 440 can have an upper lip 442 placed on the top surface 421 of the large stretched portion 420 and a lower portion 444 inserted into the central opening 422. The top cap 440 can have a central opening 446 extending through the top cap 440, having a shape corresponding to the outer surface 434 of the smaller stretched portion 430. The upper lip 442 can have a plurality of inward facing grooves 448. These grooves 448 provide a small opening to allow dust and debris to pass through, so that the smaller stretched portion 430 does not affect the sliding motion of the smaller stretched portion 430 and the larger stretched portion 420. Allows dust to move along the interior of the stretched assembly 410 without allowing the smaller stretched portion 430 to move freely with respect to. Similarly, the upper cap 404 can be inserted into the opening 432 of the smaller stretched portion 430 and can have a central opening for receiving the third stretched portion 460. The upper cap 404 can have all of the structural parts discussed above the top cap 440, such as multiple inward facing grooves to allow dust and debris to pass through, resulting in a third. Dust is inside the stretched assembly 410 without affecting the sliding motion of the stretched portion 460 and without allowing the third stretched portion 460 to move freely relative to the larger stretched portion 430. It becomes possible to move along.

In addition, the bottom cap 450 of each stretched assembly 410 can provide a means for further fixing the push handle 400 to the suitcase 100, and further removes debris and debris out of each stretched assembly 410. Can provide the means to enable. The bottom cap 450 may be inserted into the central opening 422 at the bottom of the larger protrusion 420. As shown in FIGS. 56, 58, 42, and 20, the bottom cap 450 has an upper portion 451 extending into the central opening 422 of the larger stretched portion 420 and the outer side of the larger stretched portion 420. It can be provided with a lower portion 452 that remains in place to form the bottom portion of the stretched assembly 410. The lower portion 452 may include a lower spring arm 453 extending downwardly away from the bottom surface 454 of the bottom cap 450. The lower spring arm 453 can have an end 455 and a free end 456 to which the lower spring arm 453 is fixed, where the free end 456 can contact the lateral 157 of the recess 154 as shown in FIG. The lower spring arm 453 can exert an upward force on the larger stretched portion to suppress vibration and further secure the stretched assembly 410 to the shell 108. The bottom cap 450 may further have a channel 458 along the lower portion 452 of the cap 450. In addition, the bottom cap 450 can have a central opening 457 through the bottom surface 454 so that the central opening 457 extends the lower spring arm 453 from the bottom surface 454 as shown in FIG. , Can be formed. A central opening 457 can allow debris and debris to be removed from the stretched assembly 410. As best shown in FIG. 64, the bottom cap 450 extends through the bottom surface 454 to allow debris and debris to exit the stretched assembly 410, with a central opening 457. It may further have a plurality of lateral openings 459 arranged on either side. The side opening 459 may have any geometric shape, such as the generally rectangular shape shown in the examples shown, or a circular, elliptical, or other shape. In addition, the lateral surface 157 of the pull recess 154 can be angled downward to assist in moving debris and debris out of the stretched assembly 410.

Figures 71-86 show an alternative push handle 700 that can be attached to the base 502 of the suitcase 500. The structural part of the push handle assembly 700 is shown using a similar reference code of the reference code "7xx" series rather than the "4xx" used in the embodiments of FIGS. 1-70. Therefore, the particular structural parts of the push handle assembly 700 already described above shown in FIGS. 1-70 may not be described in great detail or may not be described at all. A push handle assembly 700 may be attached to the lower shell 508 along the outer portion of the bottom portion 522 of the lower shell 508. Similar to the push handle assembly 400, the push handle assembly 700 can be formed as a separate member or assembly and attached to the lower shell 508. The push handle assembly 700 can include a pair of stretched assemblies 710 and a grip 702 for being gripped by a user extending between the pair of stretched assemblies 710. In some embodiments, the push handle assembly 700 can comprise a single stretched assembly 710. Each stretched assembly 710 has a larger stretched portion 720, a smaller stretched portion 730, a third stretched portion or a second smaller stretched portion 760, a larger stretched portion 720 and a smaller stretched portion 730. It can have a top cap or larger bush 740 placed between and an upper cap or smaller bush 704 placed between the third stretched portion 760 and the smaller stretched portion 730. In other embodiments, the number of stretched portions can include a single stretched portion, two stretched portions, or four or more stretched portions.

Similar to the stretched assembly 410, the stretched assembly 710 can have a nested configuration. The larger stretched portion 720 can have a central opening 722 surrounded by an outer wall 729, where the central opening 722 has a substantially rectangular shape and the alignment member 729A is the posterior side of the outer wall 729. Placed on top. The alignment member 729A of the opening 722 to assist in aligning the other stretched portions 730, 760 into the openings 722, 732 as the other stretched portions 730, 760 move relative to each other. It may be a recess located centrally along the outer wall 729 that extends to the middle. Although the exemplary alignment member 729A has a trapezoidal shape, the alignment member 729A may have a curved shape, a triangular shape, or another geometric shape. The smaller stretched portion 730 can have an outer surface 734 having a shape or profile that generally corresponds to the shape of the opening 722 of the larger stretched portion 720, so that the smaller stretched portion 730 has an opening. It may be slidably engaged with the 722. Similarly, the outer surface 764 can have a shape or profile that generally corresponds to the shape of the central opening 732 of the smaller stretched portion 730, so that the third stretched portion 760 has the smaller stretched portion 730. Can be slidably engaged with the opening 732 of. The grip portion 702 may be secured to a third stretched portion 760 of each stretched assembly 710. In some examples, the smaller stretched portion 730 can comprise the uppermost stretched portion of the push handle assembly 700 and further provides a grip 702 secured between a pair of smaller stretched portions 730. Can have.

Figures 74-76 show the push handle assembly 700 with various components removed to show the nested configuration. For example, FIG. 74 shows a push handle assembly 700 with the larger stretched portion 720 removed from the stretched assembly of one of the stretched assemblies 710. FIG. 74 shows the smaller stretched portion 730 below the larger stretched portion 720. In addition, the larger bush 740 may be placed at the top of the stretched assembly 710 between the larger stretched portion 720 and the smaller stretched portion 730. The larger stop 781 may be located at the bottom of the smaller stretched portion 730, with the larger stop 781 having a shelf 783 in contact with the bottom end of the smaller stretched portion 730. The larger stop 781 extends into the opening 732 of the smaller stretched portion 730 to assist in fixing the larger stop 781 to the stretched assembly 710 as shown in FIG. 75. Can have a plug portion 785 present, FIG. 75 shows a stretched assembly 710 with both a larger stretched portion 720 and a smaller stretched portion 730, with the larger bush 740 removed. ing. FIG. 75 further shows the smaller bush 704 attached to the top of the third stretched portion 760. FIG. 76 shows a state in which the third stretched portion 760 is further removed, and further shows an intermediate stop portion 787 arranged at the bottom end portion of the third stretched portion 760. Similar to the larger stop 781, the intermediate stop 787 secures the shelf 789 in contact with the third stretched portion 760 and the intermediate stop 787 to the stretched assembly 710 as shown in FIG. It can have a plug portion 791 that extends into the opening 762 of the third stretched portion 760 to assist. A push rod 793 is connected to the locking mechanism from the actuating member 765 to allow the grip portion 702 to be pulled upwards to stretch the stretched assembly 710.

Similar to the stretched portion of the push handle assembly 400, the larger stretched portion 720, the smaller stretched portion 730, and the third stretched portion 760 can each be formed as a single integral piece, where they can be formed as a single piece. , Each stretched portion 720, 730, 760 can have a generally constant cross-sectional profile as shown in FIG. 72B.

As shown in FIGS. 77-82, the push handle assembly 700 may be externally secured to the base 502 or the lower shell 508. Each stretched assembly 710 may be secured to the lower shell 508 using a plurality of mounting clips 770. As shown in FIG. 78, a plurality of installation clips 770 may be secured within the pull recess 554 of the lower shell 508. Multiple installation clips 770 can have two installation clips 770, the first clip 770 is in the upper region of the recess 554 and the second clip is secured in the lower region of the recess 554. .. Other embodiments may include three installation clips 770 or may include four installation clips 770. To mount the push handle assembly 700 onto the suitcase 500, each stretched assembly 710 can be lowered into the pull tab recess 554 in the anterior direction of the suitcase 500, resulting in the larger stretched portion 720. A central slot 723 and a receiver 725 in the outer channel 724 slide on each installation clip 770. Therefore, the stretched assembly 710 can slide upward towards the top surface 514 (away from the wheel assembly 564). The stretched assembly 710 can be stopped when the lower edge 725A of the receiver 425 is engaged with the lower surface 771 of the upper shell 773 of the installation clip 770. The spring arm 782 may engage the outer channel wall 726 with the channel wall 426 in contact with the rear side 780 of the installation clip 770. The receiver 725 of the larger stretched portion 720 can include a slot extending outward from the central slot 723. Each larger stretched portion 760 can have a plurality of receivers 725. Multiple receivers 725 may be arranged as a set, where the number of receivers 725 in each set is equal to the number of spring arms 782 on the installation clip 770. For example, in the exemplary embodiment shown in the figure, the two receivers 725 may be arranged as a set corresponding to the two outer spring arms 782 on each installation clip 770. When the stretched assembly 710 is engaged with the installation clip 770, a bottom cap 750 may be placed in each recess 554 and secured to the shell 508 to prevent the stretched assembly 710 from moving downwards. obtain. When the bottom cap 750 is fixed, the push handle assembly 700 is fixed to the suitcase 500. The bottom cap 750 can prevent the stretched assembly 710 and thus the push handle assembly 700 from moving downward toward the bottom of the suitcase (in the direction of the plane by the axes of the plurality of wheels 564).

As best shown in FIG. 81, the installation clip 770 has a top end 774, a bottom end 767, a front side 778, a rear side 780, and a left side 784 and a right side 786. It can have a central body 772 with a plurality of outer spring arms 782 disposed on both sides and an installation hole extending through the central body 772. Each outer spring arm 782 can have a fixed end 792 attached to the central body 772 and a free end 794, resulting in a cantilever from the fixed end 792 to which the outer spring arm 782 is fixed. .. Each spring arm 782 of the installation clip 770 is horizontal to further secure the stretch assembly 710 to the shell 508 and to help reduce any vibration of the push handle assembly 700 relative to the suitcase 500. Can provide directional force. When the free end 794 comes into contact with the outer channel wall 726, the spring arm 782 is compressed and when the spring is compressed it exerts a force on the larger stretched portion 720, thereby reducing any vibration. The push handle assembly 700 remains fixed to the lower shell 508.

As shown in FIG. 77, each installation clip 770 may be secured to the lower shell 508 using a mechanical fixative 706 inserted through each installation hole 779 of the installation clip 770. The fixation portion 706 is inserted into the threaded blind hole 559 formed in the lower shell 508 so that the threaded blind hole 559 does not extend into the internal void of the suitcase 500. Each installation clip 770 may be configured to allow the larger extension portion 702 to move in only one direction, and the installation clip 770 is installed on the suitcase to ensure its proper operation. obtain. Each installation clip 770 may be placed in a pocket 557 located in the recess 554. The pocket 557 can have an installation hole 559 located away from the center of the pocket so that the installation hole 770 can be attached to the shell 508 in only one direction.

Similar to the stretched assembly 410, the stretched assembly 710 is for preventing the stretched portions 720, 730, 760 from getting stuck due to dust and debris when the stretched portions 720, 730, 760 move with respect to each other. Can have means. Each stretched portion 720, 730, 760 can have a central opening 772, 732, 762, respectively, to allow any debris or debris that has entered the assembly 710 to easily pass through its center. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 72A-76 and 82-83, each stretched assembly 710 can have a top cap 740 inserted into the central opening 722 at the top of the large stretched portion 720. The larger bush 740 extends through a top cap 740 having a shape corresponding to the lower portion 744 inserted into the larger stretched portion 720 and the outer surface 734 of the smaller stretched portion 730. Can have a central opening 746 and. The upper shelf 742 can have a plurality of inward facing grooves 748. These grooves 748 can provide a small opening to allow dust and debris to pass through, so that the smaller stretched portion 730 does not affect the sliding motion and the larger one. It is possible for dust to move along the interior of the stretched assembly 710 without allowing the smaller stretched portion 730 relative to the stretched portion 720 to move automatically. Similarly, a lower portion 703 in which the smaller bush 704 is inserted into the opening 732 of the smaller stretched portion 730, an upper shelf 708 placed on top of the smaller stretched portion 730, and a third. Can have a central opening 707 for receiving the stretched portion 760 of the. The upper cap 704 can have all of the structural parts discussed above the top cap 740, such as multiple inward facing grooves 705 to allow dust and debris to pass through, as a result. Dust is a stretched assembly without affecting the sliding motion of the stretched portion 760 of 3 and without allowing the third stretched portion 760 to move freely relative to the larger stretched portion 730. It will be possible to move along the interior of the 710.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 84, each bottom cap 750 of the push assembly 700 can provide means for allowing debris and debris to be removed from each stretched assembly 710. In addition, the bottom cap 750 can have at least one opening 757 through the bottom surface 754 to allow debris and debris to exit the stretched assembly 710.

FIGS. 85-86 show an exemplary grip or handle 702 of the push handle assembly 700. The structural part of the grip 702 is shown using a similar reference code of the reference code "7xx" series rather than the "4xx" used in the embodiments of FIGS. 1-70. Therefore, the particular structural part of the grip portion 702 already described above shown in FIGS. 1-70 may not be described in great detail or may not be described at all. As discussed above, the grip portion 702 can extend between the stretched assemblies 710 and serve as an interface for the user to stretch and lower the push handle assembly 700. .. The grip 702 can have a release button 711, an upper grip housing (not shown), and a lower grip housing 715. The release button 711 can be centered along the grip 702 both horizontally and vertically. A seal 709 may be placed around the release button 711 to prevent any debris or moisture from entering the grip portion 702. For example, the release button 711 may be outer coated with rubber or a soft polymeric material. In addition or optionally, the seal 709 may further have a wiper gasket around the periphery of the base of the release button 711.

Similar to the grip portion 402, the release button 711 may be coupled to the rack and pinion gear assembly 735 as shown in FIG. 86 with the upper grip housing and the lower grip housing 715 removed. The release button 711 can have two lower engaging members 737 on each end of the button 711 that contact the engaging members 741 located on each of the pair of rack gear members 739. When the button 711 is pressed, a lower engaging member 737 capable of having an inclined surface 761 contacts the corresponding inclined surface 763 of the engaging member 741 on the rack gear member 739 and slides along the inclined surface 763. Can move. When the inclined surfaces 761 and 763 move along each other, both rack gear members 739 are urged to move outward. The pinion gear 749 can assist in maintaining movement between both gear members 739 under constant and controlled conditions. When the gear member 739 moves outward, the transmission member 747 can exert a force on the actuating member 765 located in the slot located in the lower extension portion 717. The transmission member 747 can have an inclined surface that contacts the inclined surface of the actuating member 765. The actuating member 765 may be connected to the push rod 793 to allow the locking mechanism to be disengaged and the grip 702 to be pulled upward from the stretched assembly 710.

In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a suitcase with a lid rotatably connected to a base, the lid can have an upper shell formed as an integral member, and the base is formed as an integral member. Has a lower shell. The suitcase may be configured in an open or closed configuration, in which multiple latch assemblies secure the lid to the base. In addition, the upper and lower shells do not have to have apertures or openings that extend from the outer surface through the inner surface. Alternatively, the latch assembly can be located within the upper and lower latch recesses located on the lid and base, respectively. In addition, the wheel assembly with housing, wheels, and axles can be formed as separate members so that they can be received within the recesses formed on the lower shell.

The present disclosure has been disclosed with reference to various examples in the above and in the accompanying drawings. However, an object of the present disclosure is to provide examples of various related features and concepts of the present disclosure, without limiting the scope of the present invention. Those skilled in the art will recognize that a number of variants and modifications can be made to the above examples without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.

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It is a suitcase, and the suitcase is:
It is a base, and the base is:
A first shell structure having a first side portion and a second side portion opposite to the first side portion, wherein the first shell structure is a first end portion and a second end portion. The first shell structure has a first outward facing surface and a second outward facing surface, and the second outward facing surface is first from the first outward facing surface. First shell structure offset by a fixed distance of;
A bottom portion connected to a first end of the first shell structure; and a first internal void defined by the first shell structure and the bottom portion;
With the base;
A lid rotatably connected to the base, wherein the lid is:
A second shell structure having a third side portion and a fourth side portion opposite to the third side portion, wherein the second shell structure is a third end portion and a fourth end portion. The second shell structure has a third outward facing surface and a fourth outward facing surface, and the fourth outward facing surface is second from the third outward facing surface. A second shell structure offset by a fixed distance of; and a crest connected to a third end of the second shell structure;
With a lid;
An extendable push handle assembly, wherein the stretchable push handle assembly is:
A pair of stretched assemblies, each stretched assembly having a larger stretched portion and a smaller stretched portion, wherein the smaller stretched portion is nested within the central opening of the larger stretched portion. A pair of stretched assemblies that are slidably engaged with the larger stretched portion; and a grip connected to the smaller stretched portion of each stretched assembly of the pair of stretched assemblies. Equipped with an extendable push handle assembly with parts,
A suitcase in which the stretched assembly is at least partially secured to the base by a plurality of mounting clips placed on the outward facing surface of the bottom portion of the base. The suitcase according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of installation clips are fixed in a recess along the bottom portion of the base. The suitcase according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of installation clips are evenly separated in the recess. The suitcase according to claim 3, wherein each installation clip is fixed in a pocket located in the recess. The suit according to claim 1, wherein each mounting clip of the plurality of mounting clips has a central body including a top end portion, a bottom end portion, a front side portion, a rear side portion, and an outer spring arm. Case. The larger stretched portion has a plurality of receivers, and the outer spring arm of the mounting clip of one of the plurality of mounting clips secures the larger stretched portion to the base. The suitcase according to claim 5, which is engaged with the first receiver of the receivers of the above. The suitcase of claim 6, wherein the number of receivers is equal to the number of outer spring arms on each installation clip. 2. The suitcase described. The push handle assembly further comprises a larger bush disposed between the larger stretched portion and the smaller stretched portion, the larger bushing being the end surface of the larger stretched portion. The suitcase of claim 1, wherein the suitcase has an upper lip in contact with and a central opening for receiving the smaller stretched portion, wherein the upper lip has a plurality of inward facing grooves. It is a suitcase, and the suitcase is:
It is a base, and the base is:
A first shell structure having a first side portion and a second side portion opposite to the first side portion, wherein the first shell structure is a first end portion, a second end portion. A first shell structure having a portion and a bottom portion connected to a first end portion of the first shell structure; and a first internal void defined by the first shell structure and the bottom portion. With a base and;
A lid rotatably connected to the base, wherein the lid is:
A second shell structure having a third side portion and a fourth side portion opposite to the third side portion, wherein the second shell structure is a third end portion and a fourth end portion. A second shell structure; as well as a top portion connected to a third end of the second shell structure;
With a lid;
An extendable push handle assembly, wherein the stretchable push handle assembly is:
A pair of stretched assemblies, each stretched assembly having a larger stretched portion and a smaller stretched portion, wherein the smaller stretched portion is nested within the central opening of the larger stretched portion. A pair of stretched assemblies that are slidably engaged with the larger stretched portion; and a grip connected to the smaller stretched portion of each stretched assembly of the pair of stretched assemblies. A portion, wherein the grip portion has a release button for the push handle assembly, the grip portion to allow the release button to extend or contract the push handle assembly. A suitcase with an extendable push handle assembly with a grip that activates a rack and pinion gear assembly located inside. The rack and pinion gear assembly has a pair of rack gear members, each rack gear member has an engaging member in contact with a part of the release button, and a rack gear portion, and each rack gear portion is the said. The suitcase according to claim 10, wherein the suitcase is engaged with a pinion gear to equalize the movement of the rack gear member. The suitcase according to claim 10, wherein the gasket is arranged around the peripheral edge of the release button. 10. A stretched assembly, wherein one stretched assembly is at least partially secured to the base by a plurality of mounting clips placed on the outward facing surface of the bottom portion of the base. The suitcase described in. The suitcase according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of installation clips are fixed in a recess along the bottom portion of the base. It is a suitcase, and the suitcase is:
It is a base, and the base is:
A first shell structure having a first side portion and a second side portion opposite to the first side portion, wherein the first shell structure is a first end portion and a second end portion. The first shell structure has a first outward facing surface and a second outward facing surface;
A bottom portion connected to a first end of the first shell structure; and a first internal void defined by the first shell structure and the bottom portion;
With the base;
A lid rotatably connected to the base, wherein the lid is:
A second shell structure having a third side portion and a fourth side portion opposite to the third side portion, wherein the second shell structure is a third end portion and a fourth end portion. A second shell structure; as well as a top portion connected to a third end of the second shell structure;
With a lid;
An extendable push handle assembly, wherein the stretchable push handle assembly is:
A pair of stretched assemblies, each stretched assembly having a larger stretched portion and a smaller stretched portion, wherein the smaller stretched portion is nested within the central opening of the larger stretched portion. A pair of stretched assemblies that are slidably engaged with the larger stretched portion; and a gripping portion that extends between the pair of stretched assemblies to connect the pair of stretched assemblies. The first stretched assembly of the pair of stretched assemblies is at least partially fixed to the base by the first plurality of mounting clips installed on the base, and the pair of stretched assemblies. The second stretched assembly comprises a pair of stretched assemblies having a grip portion that is at least partially secured to the base by a second plurality of mounting clips mounted on the base.
Each installation clip of the first plurality of installation clips and the second plurality of installation clips has a central body including a top end portion, a bottom end portion, a front side portion, a rear side portion, and a spring arm. ,
suitcase. Each pair of stretched assemblies further comprises a third stretched portion that is nested within the central opening of the smaller stretched portion and is slidably engaged with the smaller stretched portion. Item 15. The suitcase according to Item 15. The first plurality of installation clips are attached to the base within a first recess extending along an outward facing surface of the bottom portion, and the second plurality of installation clips are attached to the bottom. 15. The suitcase of claim 15, which is attached to the base within a second recess extending along the outward facing surface of the portion. 17. The suitcase of claim 17, wherein the first recess is substantially parallel to the second recess. A first bottom cap is placed in the first recess and further prevents the larger extension from moving in the first recess in the direction of the plane formed by the axes of the plurality of wheels. 17. The suitcase of claim 17, wherein the first bottom cap has an opening in the bottom surface in contact with the larger stretched portion of the first stretched assembly. The first stretched assembly further comprises a larger bush disposed between the larger stretched portion and the smaller stretched portion, the larger bush being the larger stretched portion. 15. The suitcase of claim 15, which has an upper lip in contact with the end surface of the suitcase and a central opening for receiving the smaller stretched portion, wherein the upper lip has a plurality of inward facing grooves.

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