JP3223861U - Carrying case locking device and hard frame type carrying case provided with the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A locking device for a carry case and a hard frame type carrying case provided with the same. In a locking device used for a hard frame type carry case, a dial lock unit 6 configured to be able to lock and unlock the carry case using a dial key 8 and a master key are provided. It is a key hole 4 of the TSA lock part configured to be able to lock and unlock the carry case by using the master case, and the dial lock by the dial key 8 can be released using the master key. And the user lock unit 10 configured to be able to lock and unlock the carry case using a user key. The user lock unit 10 includes a key hole and the key hole. A lid 12 for shielding [Selection] Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a locking device used for a hard frame type carry case, and more particularly, to a locking device used for a hard frame type carry case made of various metals and hard plastics (hereinafter simply referred to as “carry case locking device”). ").

  With the increase in the number of people who travel using carry cases, various carry cases are provided according to the needs of consumers. Compared with a carry case in which the body side shell and the lid side shell are connected via a zipper, the carry case connected via a hard frame has an advantage of high sealing performance between the two shells. .

  Up to now, there are key locking type and dial locking type locking devices as carry case locking devices. For example, in a dial lock type locking device, locking is performed by matching a dial number of several digits with a password at the time of locking.

  However, in order for the carry case user (user) to release the locked dial lock, it is necessary to memorize the password correctly. If the password is forgotten or the password is mistakenly entered When it is memorized, it becomes difficult to unlock. In addition, when it is necessary for another person such as a family member to open the carry case instead of the carry case user, the carry case cannot be opened unless the set password is given.

  In addition, at airports in the United States after the terrorist attacks, baggage inspection by TSA (US Transportation Security Agency) staff has been tightened, and the contents are inspected by opening carry cases by unannounced inspections. ing. In accordance with this, TSA locks are often used for bags such as carry cases. The TSA lock can be unlocked by a TSA staff member using a special key (master key) even when the carry case is locked by a dial lock.

Utility Model Registration No. 3204243 Utility Model Registration No. 3215036

  If the lock device for the hard frame type carry case is configured to be able to release the dial lock even with the user key, if the password is forgotten or the password for the dial is mistakenly stored It may be convenient because it can be unlocked in some cases. However, if two keyholes, ie, a master key keyhole and a user key keyhole, are exposed on the surface of the locking device, it is not possible to obtain a license as a locking device from the TSA. Therefore, especially when traveling to the United States, it is necessary to hide the keyhole for the user key using a cover or the like.

  In a locking device used for a hard frame type carry case, a dial lock portion configured to be able to lock and unlock the carry case using a dial key, and a carry key of the carry case using a master key A TSA lock unit configured to be able to be locked and unlocked, the TSA lock unit configured to be able to release the dial lock in the dial lock unit using a master key, and a user key And a user lock part configured to be able to lock and unlock the carry case using a key, and the user lock part can shield or expose the key hole and the key hole. Provided is a carry case locking device having a lid configured to be slidable.

  In one embodiment, the user lock unit is configured to be able to release the dial lock in the dial lock unit using a user key.

  In another embodiment, the lid is biased in a direction to shield the keyhole of the user lock portion.

  In a further embodiment, a hard frame type carry case comprising the carry case locking device described above is provided.

The figure which shows the locking device (without a handle) for carry cases of this invention. The figure which shows the locking device for carry cases (with a handle) of this invention. The figure which shows the hard case type carry case provided with the locking device for carry cases of this invention. The figure which expands and shows the vicinity of the locking device for carry cases shown in FIG. The figure which shows the locking device for carry cases shown in FIG. 4 independently. The perspective view of the locking device for carry cases (without a cover) of the present invention. The perspective view of the locking device for carry cases of the present invention (with a lid).

  A carry case locking device of the present invention and a hard frame type carry case having the same will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a TSA lock portion 2 having a keyhole 4 configured to be locked and unlocked using a TSA master key, and configured to be locked and unlocked using a dial 8. 1 shows a carry case locking device 1 including a dial lock unit 6 and a user lock unit 10.

  The user lock unit 10 is configured to be locked and unlocked by using a user key (not shown), a key hole 16 and a lid configured to shield the key hole 16. It has a body 12. In FIG. 1, the keyhole 16 is shielded by the lid body 12 and cannot be viewed from the outside. In one embodiment, the lid body 12 is a sliding lid body 12 configured to be slidable in the direction of the arrow described in the user lock portion 10 of FIG. Or can be exposed. In other embodiments, the lid 12 may be configured to open and close in a hinged manner so that the keyhole 16 can be shielded or exposed as required.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the carry case locking device 1 further includes a handle 20 that serves as a grip portion of the carry case 24. The handle 20 is configured to be rotatable with respect to the carry case locking device 1.

  In the hard frame type carry case 24 shown in FIG. 3, the carry case locking device is placed at a predetermined position on the frame 25 extending along the joint of the body side shell 26 and the lid side shell 28. 1 is provided. The carry case 24 further includes a carry bar 30 and a plurality of casters 32 that are used when the user pulls the carry case 24.

  FIG. 4 shows an enlarged view of the vicinity of the carry case locking device 1 shown in FIG. 3 (in FIG. 4, the lid 12 of the user lock unit 10 is omitted). In one embodiment, the user of the carry case 24 inserts the user key into the key hole 16 of the user lock unit 10 without adjusting the dial number to match the password in order to release the dial lock by the dial key 8. The dial lock by the dial key 8 can be released simply by rotating in the counterclockwise direction (unlocking direction). After releasing the dial lock, the lid side shell 28 can be opened with respect to the body side shell 26 by releasing the engagement by the latch 18 provided at a predetermined position on the frame 25 of the carry case. .

  FIG. 5 shows the carry case locking device 1 shown in FIG. 4 alone. As shown in FIG. 5, an attachment 22 serving as a connection portion with the carry case 24 is provided on the upper side of the carry case locking device 1. The carry case locking device 1 can be attached to the carry case 24 via a screw or the like penetrating the hole of the fixture 22. Also in FIG. 5, in order to show the keyhole 16 of the user lock part 10, the cover body 12 of the carry case locking device 1 is omitted.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the carrying case locking device of the present invention. In FIG. 6, the lid 12 of the carry case locking device 1 is omitted to show the keyhole 16 of the user lock unit 10.

  In the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, as described above, the lid body 12 biased in the direction of shielding the keyhole 16 of the user lock unit 10 can shield or expose the keyhole 16. It is configured to be slidable. As the urging means, a compression coil spring, a thin plate spring, a torsion coil spring or other suitable spring or suitable rubber (thermosetting elastomer) is used. In other embodiments, the sliding lid 12 may not be biased in a direction to shield the keyhole 16. In still another embodiment, the back side of the lid 12 is placed at a predetermined position of the user lock portion 10 so that the lid 12 slid in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. In some cases, a protrusion 14 that can be engaged with the recess is formed.

  As described above, the carry case locking device 1 of the present invention is configured to be able to unlock the dial key 8 using a user key, and can obtain a license from the TSA. A lid 12 that shields the keyhole 16 of the user key is provided. Therefore, the hard frame type carry case 24 provided with the carry case locking device 1 of the present invention can be used with confidence in overseas travel.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Carrying case locking device 2 ... TSA lock part 4 ... Key hole (of TSA lock part) 6 ... Dial lock part
8 ... Dial key 10 ... User lock part 12 ... Cover body 14 ... Projection 16 ... Key hole 18 (of the user lock part) ... Latch 20 ... Handle 22 ... Mounting tool 24 ... Carry case 25 ... Frame 26 ... Body side shell 28 ... Cover Side shell 30 ... Carry bar 32 ... Caster

Claims (4)

In the locking device used for hard frame type carry cases,
A dial lock portion configured to be able to lock and unlock the carry case using a dial key;
A TSA lock unit configured to be able to lock and unlock the carry case using a master key, wherein the dial lock in the dial lock unit can be released using the master key. A TSA lock unit configured in
A user lock unit configured to be able to lock and unlock the carry case using a user key;
With
The above-mentioned user lock part has a keyhole and a lid configured to be slidable so as to shield or expose the keyhole.   The carry case locking device according to claim 1, wherein the user lock unit is configured to be able to release the dial lock in the dial lock unit using the user key.   The carry case locking device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the lid is biased in a direction to shield the keyhole of the user lock portion.   A hard frame type carry case comprising the carry case locking device according to claim 1.