TW201503853A - Hard shell suitcase capable of expanding volume of a body of the suitcase - Google Patents

Abstract

A hard shell suitcase capable of expanding volume of a body of the suitcase, which comprises a body having an end portion, a cover body disposed at one side of the body and includes an end portion opposite the end portion of the body, a zipper disposed between the end portions, an expanding layer which includes a first expanding end portion and a second expanding end portion is flexibly disposed at the end portion of the cover body and located in the zipper and, and an expanding zipper disposed between the end portion of the cover body and the second expanding end portion and is located in the zipper. When the expanding zipper is closed, the expanding layer will get close to the body, when the expanding zipper is opened, the expanding layer will separate from the body.

Description

Hard case suitcase capable of expanding the volume of the case

The present invention relates to a hard-shell suitcase, and more particularly to a hard-shell suitcase that can expand the volume of the cabinet.

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, there is shown a drawing of a hard-shell suitcase capable of expanding the volume of a cabinet, which comprises a box 11 and a relative The cover body 12 of the casing 11 , an expansion layer 13 disposed at one end of the cover body 12 between the cover body 12 and the casing 11 , and a space between the casing 11 and the expansion layer 13 The switch zipper 14 and an expansion zipper 15 are disposed between the cover 12 and the switch zipper 14. When the switch zipper 14 is pulled apart, the user can place the item into the hard case.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the normal state, when the extension zipper 15 is tightened, the cover 12 is close to the case 11, and conversely, as shown in FIG. 2, when the user wants to expand the hard case When the box volume of the suitcase is opened, the extension zipper 15 can be pulled apart to move the cover 12 away from the cover 11 so that the expansion layer 13 is deployed between the switch zipper 14 and the cover 12.

However, since the switch zipper 14 and the extension zipper 15 are disposed between the casing 11 and the cover 12 in a series connection manner, the switch zipper 14 and the extension zipper 15 are in tension or pulled. In the open state, the appearance of the hard-shell suitcase will show the switch zipper 14 and expansion The zipper 15 causes the unsightly appearance of the hard-shell suitcase, affecting the effectiveness of marketing and promotion strategies and activities.

Secondly, since one end of the expansion layer 13 and one end of the expansion zipper 15 must be disposed at the same time with one end of the switch zipper 14, the structural strength of the slat arrangement 16 is weak, and the cracking is prone to occur. Manufacturing procedures are more complicated and other defects.

Therefore, how to issue a hard-shell suitcase capable of expanding the volume of the cabinet can solve the above problems, that is, the motivation of the invention of the present invention.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a hard-shell travel case that is capable of expanding the volume of the cabinet, which primarily enhances the effectiveness of marketing and promotional strategies and activities.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a hard case that can expand the volume of the case, which mainly enhances the structural strength and simplifies the manufacturing process.

In order to achieve the foregoing objective, a hard-shell suitcase capable of expanding a box volume according to the present invention comprises: a box body having a box end edge portion; and a cover body disposed opposite to the box body One side, and has a cover end edge portion with respect to the end edge portion of the box; a switch zipper is disposed between the end edge portion of the box body and the edge end portion of the cover body, and can be in a tension state Operating between a pull-open state, when the switch zipper is in the tensioned state, the case and the cover are close to each other, and when the switch zipper is in the pulled-open state, the case and the cover are An expansion layer is disposed in the end edge of the cover and is located in the switch zipper. The expansion layer has a first expansion end edge portion disposed on an edge portion of the cover body, and a a second expansion end edge portion opposite to the first expansion end edge portion and away from the end edge portion of the cover body; an extended zipper disposed at the end edge portion of the case and the second Between the extended edge portions and located at Within the switch zipper, the expansion zipper is operable between a tensioned state and a pulled state, and when the expansion zipper is in the tensioned state, the expansion layer and the cabinet are in close proximity to each other when the extension zipper is In the pulled-open state, the expansion layer and the case are away from each other.

Preferably, when the switch zipper is in the tension state, the distance between the end edge portion of the box body and the edge portion of the cover body is smaller than the first expansion end edge portion and the second extension when the expansion layer is in a deployed state. The distance between the edge portions.

Preferably, the switch zipper has a set of a first switch chain disposed at an edge portion of the case, a set of a second switch chain disposed at an edge of the cover body, and two sets of displacements at the end Between the first and second switch chains, and capable of chaining or separating the switch chain heads of the first and second switch chains, the expansion zipper has a set of first extended chains disposed at the edge of the box body, and one set is disposed at The second extended chain of the second extended end portion and the second extended chain are disposed between the first and second extended chains, and can be coupled or separated from the extended chain of the first and second extended chains.

The present invention has been described in connection with the preferred embodiments of the present invention in accordance with the accompanying drawings.

"Knowledge"

11‧‧‧ cabinet

12‧‧‧ Cover

13‧‧‧Expansion layer

14‧‧‧Switch zipper

15‧‧‧Extension zipper

16‧‧‧Sewing settings

"this invention"

20‧‧‧ cabinet

21‧‧‧Box edge

22‧‧‧

23‧‧‧ casters

24‧‧‧ Telescopic rod device

25‧‧‧Locks

30‧‧‧ cover

31‧‧‧ Cover edge

32‧‧‧ casters

40‧‧‧Switch zipper

41‧‧‧First switch chain

42‧‧‧Second switch chain

43‧‧‧Switch chain head

50‧‧‧Expansion layer

51‧‧‧First expansion edge

52‧‧‧Second expansion end edge

L1‧‧‧ distance

L2‧‧‧ distance

60‧‧‧Extension zipper

61‧‧‧First expansion chain

62‧‧‧Second expansion chain

63‧‧‧Expanded chain head

71, 72‧‧‧ Coverings

Figure 1 is a schematic side view of a hard-shell suitcase that can expand the volume of the cabinet.

Figure 2 is a schematic side view of a conventional hard case that can expand the volume of the case, showing the state of the expanded case volume.

Figure 3 is a side elevational view of an embodiment of the invention showing the switch zipper in a taut condition.

Figure 4 is a side elevational view of the embodiment of the present invention showing the switch zipper in a pulled-open state and the extended zipper in a tensioned state.

Fig. 5 is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view of Fig. 4.

Figure 6 is a side elevational view of the embodiment of the present invention showing the switch zipper in the pulled-open state and the extended zipper in the pulled-open state.

As shown in the figures 3 to 6, a hard-shell suitcase capable of expanding the volume of the box is mainly provided by a box 20, a cover 30, a switch zipper 40, and an expansion layer. 50, and an expansion zipper 60, wherein: the box 20 has a box end edge portion 21; in the embodiment, the top of the box 20 is provided with a handle 22, and the bottom of the box 20 is provided with two casters 23, the back of the box body 20 is provided with a telescopic pull rod device 24 capable of telescopically pulling. The side of the box body 20 is provided with a lock 25 capable of locking and unlocking the switch zipper 40 or the extension zipper 50. Since the telescopic pull rod device 24 and the lock 25 are both conventional members, and the manner of operation thereof is the same as the conventional ones, and is not the focus of the present invention, the detailed structure and operation manner of the members will not be described in detail.

The cover body 30 is oppositely disposed on the side of the box body 20 and has a cover end edge portion 31 opposite to the end edge portion 21 of the box body. In this embodiment, the bottom end of the cover body 30 is provided with two casters. 32.

The switch zipper 40 is disposed between the box end edge portion 21 and the cover end edge portion 31, and is operable between a tensioned state and a pulled state when the switch zipper 40 is tightened In the state (as shown in FIG. 3), the casing 20 and the cover 30 are close to each other. When the switch zipper 40 is in the pulled-open state (as shown in FIG. 4), the casing 20 and the casing 20 The cover body 30 is away from each other; in the embodiment, the switch zipper 40 has a plurality of first switch chains 41 disposed at the end edge portion 21 of the case, and a set of second switches disposed at the edge portion 31 of the cover body. The chain 42 and the two are disposed between the first and second switch chains 41 and 42 in a displacement manner, and can link or separate the first and second switch chains. The switch chain head 43 of the strips 41, 42.

The expansion layer 50 is flexibly disposed on the cover end edge portion 31 and located in the switch zipper 40. The expansion layer 50 has a first expansion end edge portion 51 disposed on the cover end edge portion 31. And a second extended edge portion 52 opposite to the first extended end edge portion 51 and away from the cover end edge portion 31 of the first extended end edge portion 51; it is worth mentioning that the first The expansion end edge portion 51 is provided at the edge end portion 31 of the cover body at the same time as the second switch chain 42 and is covered by a covering member 71 at the same time. In addition, when the switch zipper 40 is in the tensioned state, the distance L1 between the box end edge portion 21 and the cover end edge portion 31 (as shown in FIG. 3) is smaller than the expansion layer 50 is unfolded. The distance L2 between the first extended end edge portion 51 and the second extended end edge portion 52 (as shown in Fig. 4).

The expansion zipper 60 is disposed between the box end edge portion 21 and the second extension end edge portion 52 and located in the switch zipper 40. The extension zipper 60 can be in a tensioned state and a pulled state. Interoperation, when the expansion zipper 60 is in the tension state (as shown in FIG. 4), the expansion layer 50 and the casing 20 are close to each other when the extension zipper 60 is in the pulled state (eg, The expansion layer 50 and the housing 20 are separated from each other. In this embodiment, the extension zipper 60 has a plurality of sleeves disposed at the end edge portion 21 of the housing and located in the first switch chain 41. a first extension chain 61, a set of second extension chains 62 disposed at the second extension end edge portion 52, and two secondly disposed between the first and second extension chains 61, 62 and capable of being coupled Or separating the expansion chain heads 63 of the first and second expansion chains 61, 62; it is worth mentioning that the first extension chain 61 is assembled with the first switch chain 41 at the edge of the box body. 21, and at the same time covered by a covering member 72, the sewing assembly is disposed at the end edge portion 21 of the casing.

The above description is the structure and configuration description of each main component of the embodiment of the present invention. The mode of use of the present invention and its efficacy are explained below.

When the user does not need to expand the volume of the box, when the user wants to take and put the internal items, the user needs to operate the switch zipper 40 to be in a pulled state (as shown in FIG. 4), so that the cover 30 is The expansion zipper 60 is pulled away from the housing 20 (as shown in FIG. 6), so that the expansion layer 50 and the cover 30 are separated from the housing 20, When the user can take and place the item into the hard case, and operate the switch zipper 40 to be in a tensioned state (as shown in FIG. 3), the cover 30 and the case 20 are close to each other. In one state.

When the user uses the volume of the expansion box, when the user wants to take and put the internal items, the user needs to operate the switch zipper 40 to be in a pulled state (as shown in FIG. 4), so that the cover 30 can be The housing 20 is separated from each other, and the expansion layer 50 is deployed between the cover 30 and the extension zipper 60. At this time, the extension zipper 60 is operated to be opened (as shown in FIG. 6). The article can be taken and placed into the hard case, and the expansion zipper 60 is operated in a tensioned state (as shown in FIG. 4), so that the expansion layer 50 is brought close to the case 20 and the case 20 In one state.

In addition, since the expansion layer 50 and the extension zipper 60 are assembled in the switch zipper 40 according to the present invention, when the present invention does not need to use the expansion box volume, and when the switch zipper 40 is in the tension state, The expansion layer 50 and the extension zipper 60 are hidden by the switch zipper 40, so that the appearance of the hard-shell suitcase is more beautiful, so as to enhance the marketing and promotion strategies and activities.

Secondly, since the first extension chain 61 of the extension zipper 60 is at the same time as the first switch chain 41 of the switch zipper 40, the first expansion of the expansion layer 50 is set at the end edge portion 21 of the box body. The end edge portion 51 is disposed at the same time as the second switch chain 42 of the switch zipper 40, and the second extension chain 62 of the extension zipper 60 is directly assembled in the expansion. The second extended end edge portion 52 of the layer 50, therefore, can be completed with a small number of sewing operations to achieve a simplified manufacturing process.

In addition, since the first switch chain 41 and the second switch zipper strip 42 of the switch zipper 40 are respectively directly sewn on the box end edge portion 21 and the cover end edge portion 31, the first expansion of the extension chain 60 The chain 61 is directly sewn to the end edge portion 21 of the box, and the second extension chain 62 of the extension chain 60 is directly attached to the second expansion edge 52 of the expansion layer 50, and the first layer of the expansion layer 50. The expansion edge 51 is directly sewed at the edge end portion 31 of the cover body. Therefore, the switch zipper 40 and the extension zipper 60 are not connected to each other in series, thereby preventing a seam joint having a weak structural strength from being generated. Compared with the prior art, the switch zipper and the extension zipper are connected in series with each other, which has better structural strength enhancement effect.

It is worth mentioning that, in the state that the expansion zipper 60 is in a tensioned state and the switch zipper 40 is in a tensioned state, the switch zipper 40 is placed in a state where the expansion of the volume of the casing is not required. The contents of the hard-shell suitcase can be better protected, that is, when the hard-shell suitcase is in the process of being transported, the switch zipper 60 is cracked by the impact, and the extended zipper can be tightened. 60. Keep the hard-shell suitcase in a tight fit and avoid falling out of the contents.

20‧‧‧ cabinet

21‧‧‧Box edge

30‧‧‧ cover

31‧‧‧ Cover edge

40‧‧‧Switch zipper

41‧‧‧First switch chain

42‧‧‧Second switch chain

50‧‧‧Expansion layer

51‧‧‧First expansion edge

52‧‧‧Second expansion end edge

L2‧‧‧ distance

60‧‧‧Extension zipper

61‧‧‧First expansion chain

62‧‧‧Second expansion chain

63‧‧‧Expanded chain head

Claims (3)

A hard-shell suitcase capable of expanding a box volume, comprising: a box body having a box end edge portion; a cover body oppositely disposed on a side of the box body and having a side edge portion opposite to the box body a cover rim portion; a switch zipper disposed between the end edge portion of the box body and the edge portion of the cover body, and capable of operating between a tensioned state and a pulled state, when the switch zipper is at In the tightened state, the box body and the cover body are close to each other. When the switch zipper is in the pulled-open state, the box body and the cover body are away from each other; an expansion layer is flexibly disposed on the cover body The end edge of the cover body is located in the switch zipper, and the expansion layer has a first extended end edge portion disposed at an edge portion of the cover body, and a first opposite end edge portion opposite to the first expansion end edge portion An expansion end edge portion is away from the second expansion end edge portion of the edge portion of the cover body; an expansion zipper is disposed between the end edge portion of the case body and the second expansion end edge portion and located in the switch zipper, The expansion zipper is operable between a tensioned state and a pulled state when the extension zipper is tightened When the state of the expansion layer and the housing are close to each other, when the opened state of the slide fastener expansion, the expansion layer and the housing away from each other. The hard-shell suitcase capable of expanding the volume of the casing as described in claim 1, wherein the distance between the end edge of the casing and the edge of the cover is the tension of the switch zipper. The distance between the first extended end edge portion and the second extended end edge portion when the expansion layer is in a expanded shape. The hard-shell suitcase capable of expanding the volume of the casing as described in claim 1, wherein the switch zipper has a set of first switch chains disposed at an edge portion of the casing, and one set is disposed at the cover end a second switch chain of the edge portion and two of the first and second switch chains are disposed at a distance and are capable of coupling or separating the switch chain heads of the first and second switch chains, the expansion zipper having a a first expansion chain disposed at an edge portion of the box body, a second extension chain disposed at an edge portion of the second expansion end portion, and a second displacement group disposed between the first and second extension chains. And can extend or separate the extended chain of the first and second extended chains.