US20140224608A1

US20140224608A1 - Suitcase with a protective cover

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Publication number: US20140224608A1
Application number: US14/172,990
Authority: US
Inventors: Ting-Ting Tang
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-02-08
Filing date: 2014-02-05
Publication date: 2014-08-14
Also published as: NL1040657B1; JP2014151204A; JP5847862B2; CN203828258U; NL1040657A; FR3001870A1; DE102014101521A1; BR102014003034A2; GB2512196B; GB201402075D0; GB2512196A; TWM462020U

Abstract

A suitcase with a protective cover includes a main body having two semi-sphere cases, two adaptors respectively mounted fixedly around the corresponding sides of the two semi-sphere cases, a close space formed by the two semi-sphere cases, the adaptors having at least one first adapting portion mounted along the locations around which each of the adaptors is mounted, two cover bodies, each of the cover bodies has an opening, a concave portion recessed from the opening, a positioning rim mounted around the side of the opening, the concave portion having depth being capable of having the cover bodies cover the semi-sphere cases, at least one second adapting portion mounted along the locations around which each of the positioning rims is mounted, and each cover body fixed on each corresponding semi-spheres case via the connection of the at least one first adapting portion and the second adapting portion.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a suitcase, and more particularly to a suitcase with a protective cover.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Referring to FIG. 15, a conventional suitcase comprises a main body 9. The main body 9 has two semi-sphere cases 91. When the main body 9 is closed, the two semi-sphere cases 91 together up so that a receiving room is defined in the main body 9 for receiving objects. In addition, the design of the suitcase should be an important factor if the user like it and buy it.
However, when the suitcase is transported and is knocked by another object, the semi-sphere cases 91 would be damaged, so that the suitcase would not be always in good shape.
The present invention is, therefore, arisen to obviate or at least mitigate the above mentioned disadvantages.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An object of the present invention is to provide an improved suitcase. To achieve the above and other objects, a suitcase with a protective cover comprises a main body having two semi-sphere cases, two adaptors respectively mounted fixedly around the corresponding sides of the two semi-sphere cases, a close space formed by the two semi-sphere cases, the adaptors having at least one first adapting portion mounted along the locations around which each of the adaptors is mounted, two cover bodies, each of the cover bodies has an opening, a concave portion recessed from the opening, a positioning rim mounted around the side of the opening, the concave portion having depth being capable of having the cover bodies cover the semi-sphere cases, at least one second adapting portion mounted along the locations around which each of the positioning rims is mounted, each cover body fixed on each corresponding semi-spheres case via the connection of the at least one first adapting portion and the at least one second adapting portion. Wherein, each of the adapting portions is defined as a rim body which is hard; the two rim bodies are attached against each other and connected on junction; the two semi-sphere cases are fixed by buckles; the at least one first adapting portion is an insertion groove exposed near the location at the connection described above; the insertion groove encircles the rim body; the at least one second adapting portion is defined as a gib, and the gib is inserted into the corresponding insertion groove so that the gib is fixed with the cover body by a root; the root is adhered or hot melted onto the cover bodies, and a connection segment is mounted between the root and the gib; the root is sewed on the cover body, and a stitch (A) is formed on the root; a connection segment is mounted between the root and the gib; an eaves portion is formed by extending one end of the root toward the connection segment; the eaves portion is capable of hiding the stitch (A); the root is sewed on the cover body, and a stitch (B) is formed on the root; a connection segment is mounted between the root and the gib;
the connection segment extends from one end of the root toward the gib, whereby the connection part is configured to hide the stitch (B); the two adaptors are defined as two half parts of a zip fastener respectively; the two half parts are engaged with each other and fixed when the two semi-sphere cases are closed; the at least one first adapting portion is defined as a first velcro portion mounted at each half part near the location at the connection described above; the first velcro portion is mounted around the half part; the at least one second adapting portions is defined as a positioning rim; a second velcro portion corresponding to the first velcro portion is mounted on the inner side of the positioning rim, and the positioning rim is fixed with the cover body through a root; the root is adhered on the cover body; the positioning rim has an eaves portion; the eaves portion is formed by extending from the second velcro portion toward the root, whereby the eaves portion is configured to hide a stitch (C) between the half parts and the semi-sphere cases; the root is sewed on each corresponding cover body, and a stitch (D) is formed on the root; the positioning rim has an eaves portion formed by extending from the end of the root toward the second velcro portion; an extending part is protruding horizontally from one end of the eaves portion and toward the root; the second velcro portion is mounted on the bottom surface of the extending part, whereby the eaves portion is configured to hide the stitch (D) between the root and the cover body, and the stitch (C) between the half parts of the zip and the semi-sphere cases; the root is sewed on the cover body, and a stitch (E) is formed on the root; the positioning rim has an eaves portion formed by extending from the end of the root toward the second velcro portion; an extending part extends horizontally from the second velcro portion toward the root; the second velcro portion is mounted on the bottom surface of the extending part, whereby the eaves portion is configured to hide the stitch (E) between the root and the cover body, and the stitch (C) between the half part of the zip and the semi-sphere case; the two adaptors are defined as the half parts of a zip fastener respectively; the two half parts is engaged with each other and fixed on junction of the two semi-sphere cases; the at least one first adapting portion is defined as a insertion groove exposed near the location at the connection between the half parts; the insertion groove encircles the rim bodies; the at least one second adapting portion is defined as a gib, and the gib is fixed with the cover body by a root; the root is adhered on the cover body and has a connection segment mounted between the root and the gib; the root is sewed on the cover body and has a connection segment mounted between the root and the gib; the stitch (A) is formed on the root; an eaves portion is formed by extending from one end of the root toward the connection segment, whereby the eaves portion is configured to hide the stitch (A); the root is sewed on the cover bodies and has a connection segment mounted between the root and the gib; the stitch (B) is formed on the root; the connection segment is extending from one end of the root toward the gib, whereby the connection segment is configured to hide the stitch (B); each of the cover bodies has a front portion at one end thereof opposite to the opening; the front portion is smooth; each of the cover bodies has a pattern portion; the pattern portion is assembled on the cover body; the cover bodies are made of one selected from the group consisting of hard material and soft material; the cover bodies are made of one selected from the group consisting of transparent material and opaque material.
The present invention will become more obvious from the following description when taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, which show, for purpose of illustrations only, the preferred embodiment(s) in accordance with the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is an enlarged cross-sectional view for showing an abutting structure of the adaptor;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view for showing a positioning rim;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view for showing that each cover body is assembled on each corresponding semi-sphere case;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a second embodiment for showing a positioning rim;

FIG. 6 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a third embodiment for showing a positioning rim;

FIG. 7 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a fourth embodiment for showing an abutting structure of the adaptor;

FIG. 8 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the fourth embodiment for showing a positioning rim;

FIG. 9 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the fourth embodiment for showing that each cover body is assembled on each corresponding semi-sphere case;

FIG. 10 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a fifth embodiment for showing a positioning rim;

FIG. 11 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a sixth embodiment for showing a positioning rim;

FIG. 12 is an enlarged cross-sectional view of a seventh embodiment for showing an adaptor;

FIG. 13 is a perspective view of an eighth embodiment;

FIG. 14 is a top plain view of the eight embodiment for showing a plate member; and

FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a conventional suitcase.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIG. 1, a first embodiment of the present invention is described as follows. A suitcase with a protective cover in accordance with the present invention comprises a main body 1 and two protective members. The two protective members are defined as two cover bodies 2 in the first embodiment. The two cover bodies 2 are both non-transparent. The main body 1 has two semi-sphere cases 11. Each semi-sphere case 11 has an adaptor mounted around an inner edge thereof, so that the adaptor of one semi-sphere case 11 corresponds to the adaptor of another semi-sphere case 11. When the main body 1 is closed, the adaptor of one semi-sphere case 11 abuts against the adaptor of another semi-sphere case 11 so that a receiving room is defined in the main body 1. The adaptor has at least one first adapting portion defined along an extending path thereof.
Referring to FIG. 2, the adaptor is defined as a rim body 3. The rim body 3 is made of a hard material, such as an aluminum material in this embodiment. Each semi-sphere case 11 and the rim body 3 thereof are riveted together. When the main body 1 is closed, the rim body 3 of one semi-sphere case 11 abuts against the rim body 3 of another semi-sphere case 11. When the main body 1 is closed, the two semi-sphere cases 11 are fixed to each other via a clasp (not shown). The first adapting portion is defined as an insertion groove 31. The insertion groove 31 is formed near an abutting site between the rim body 3 of one semi-sphere case 11 and the rim body 3 of another semi-sphere case 11. The insertion groove 31 is exposed to the outside relative to the suitcase. The insertion groove 31 is formed along an extending path of the rim body 3.
Referring to FIG. 1, each cover body 2 is molded via suction molding. Each cover body 2 has an opening 21 and a concave portion 23. The opening 21 is formed at one side of each cover body 2. The concave portion 23 is recessed from the opening 21. A depth of the concave portion 23 is capable of having each cover body 2 completely cover each corresponding semi-sphere case 11. Each cover body 2 has a positioning rim 4 mounted around one side thereof, so that the positioning rim 4 is close to the opening 21. The positioning rim 4 is made of a soft material such as a rubber material in this embodiment. The positioning rim 4 has at least one second adapting portion defined along an extending path thereof. The second adapting portion is integrated with the first adapting portion of each corresponding semi-sphere case 11, so that each cover body 2 not only completely covers each corresponding semi-sphere case 11 but also is positioned on each corresponding semi-sphere case 11. Each cover body 2 has a front portion 22 defined at another side thereof, so that the front portion 22 is opposite to the opening 21. The front portion 22 is smooth. The front portion 22 has a pattern portion 221 defined thereon.
In this embodiment, an outer surface of each cover body 2 is printed with a pattern or decorative design before molding; thereafter, each cover body 2 is molded via suction molding; as a result, the pattern portion 221 is defined on the outer surface each cover body 2. In another embodiment, an inner surface of each cover body 2 is printed with a pattern or decorative design before molding; thereafter, each cover body 2 is molded via suction molding; as a result, the pattern portion 221 is defined on the inner surface each cover body 2.
Referring to FIG. 3, the second adapting portion is defined as a gib 41. The gib 41 is inserted into the insertion groove 31 of each corresponding semi-sphere case 11. The gib 41 has a root 411. The root 411 is connected to each corresponding cover body 2 so that the gib 41 is fixed to each corresponding cover body 2. In this embodiment, the root 411 is stuck on each corresponding cover body 2. In another embodiment, the root 411 is connected to each corresponding cover body 2 via hot-melt process. The positioning rim 4 has a connection segment 412 connected between the gib 41 and the root 411.
Referring to FIG. 4, under this arrangement, when a user wants to assemble the two cover bodies 2 to the main body 1, the user puts each cover body 2 onto each corresponding semi-sphere case 11 from the opening 21 so that each cover body 2 completely covers each corresponding semi-sphere case 11; thereafter, the user inserts the gib 41 into the insertion groove 31 of each corresponding semi-sphere case 11; as a result, each cover body 2 is fixed on each corresponding semi-sphere case 11 of the main body 1.
Referring to FIG. 5, a second embodiment of the present invention is described as follows (only the differences between the second embodiment and the first embodiment would be described). Each cover body 2 has a positioning rim 4A mounted around one side thereof. The positioning rim 4A has a root 411A which is sewed on each cover body 2. The positioning rim 4A has a connection segment 412A connected between a gib 41A thereof and the root 411A. The gib 41A has an eaves portion 413A extending from a top of the root 411A toward the connection segment 412A. The eaves portion 413A is configured to conceal a sewing site A on the root 411A. Referring to FIG. 6, a third embodiment of the present invention is described as follows (only the differences between the third embodiment and said embodiments would be described). Each cover body 2 has a positioning rim 4B mounted around one side thereof. The positioning rim 4B has a root 411B which is sewed on each cover body 2. The positioning rim 4B has a connection segment 412B connected between a gib 41B thereof and the root 411B. The connection segment 412B extends from a top of the root 411B toward the gib 41B. The connection segment 412B conceals a sewing site B on the root 411B.
Referring to FIGS. 7-8, a fourth embodiment of the present invention is described as follows (only the differences between the fourth embodiment and said embodiments would be described). Each semi-sphere case 11 has an adaptor mounted around an inner edge thereof. The adaptor has at least one first adapting portion defined along an extending path thereof. The adaptor is defined as a half portion 51 of a zip 5. When the main body 1 is closed, the half portion 51 of one semi-sphere case 11 is engaged with the half portion 51 of another semi-sphere case 11 via a plurality of teeth thereof The first adapting portion is defined as a first velcro portion 511. The first velcro portion 511 is formed near an abutting site between the half portion 51 of one semi-sphere case 11 and the half portion 51 of another semi-sphere case 11. The first velcro portion 511 is formed along an extending path of the half portion 51. Each cover body 2 has a positioning rim 6 mounted around one side thereof. The positioning rim 6 has at least one second adapting portion defined along an extending path thereof. The second adapting portion is defined as a second velcro portion 61. The second velcro portion 61 located at an inner side of the positioning rim 6. The second velcro portion 61 is bound on the first velcro portion 511 of each corresponding semi-sphere case 11, so that the positioning rim 6 is fixed to each corresponding cover body 2 via a root 62 thereof.
Referring to FIG. 9, the positioning rim 6 is fixed to each corresponding cover body 2 via a root 62 thereof The positioning rim 6 has an eaves portion 63 extending from the second velcro portion 61 toward the root 62. The eaves portion 63 is configured to conceal a sewing site C which is defined by the sewing between each half portion 51 and each corresponding semi-sphere case 11 (as the first embodiment).
Referring to FIG. 10, a fifth embodiment of the present invention is described as follows (only the differences between the fifth embodiment and said embodiments would be described). Each cover body 2 has a positioning rim 6A mounted around one side thereof The positioning rim 6A has a root 62A which is sewed on each cover body 2. The positioning rim 6A has an eaves portion 63A. The eaves portion 63A extends from a top of the root 62A to a second velcro portion 61A; thereafter, the eaves portion 63A extends horizontally toward the root 62A so as to define an extending portion 621A; as a result, the second velcro portion 61A is assembled on a bottom surface of the extending portion 621A. The eaves portion 63A is configured to conceal a sewing site (not shown) which is defined by the sewing between each half portion 51 and each corresponding semi-sphere case 11, and a sewing site D which is defined by the sewing between the root 62A and each corresponding cover body 2.
Referring to FIG. 11, a sixth embodiment of the present invention is described as follows (only the differences between the sixth embodiment and said embodiments would be described). Each cover body 2 has a positioning rim 6B mounted around one side thereof. The positioning rim 6B has a root 62B which is sewed on each cover body 2. The positioning rim 6B has an eaves portion 63B. The eaves portion 63B extends from a top of the root 62B toward a second velcro portion 61B. An extending portion 621 B is horizontally extended form a bottom of the root 62B to the second velcro portion 61B; as a result, the second velcro portion 61B is assembled on a bottom surface of the extending portion 621B. The eaves portion 63B is configured to conceal a sewing site (not shown) which is defined by the sewing between each half portion 51 and each corresponding semi-sphere case 11, and a sewing site E which is defined by the sewing between the root 62B and each corresponding cover body 2.
Referring to FIG. 12, a seventh embodiment of the present invention is described as follows (only the differences between the seventh embodiment and said embodiments would be described). Each semi-sphere case 11 has an adaptor mounted around an inner edge thereof. The adaptor has at least one first adapting portion defined along an extending path thereof. The adaptor is defined as a half portion 71 of a zip 7. When the main body 1 is closed, the half portion 71 of one semi-sphere case 11 is engaged with the half portion 71 of another semi-sphere case 11 via a plurality of teeth thereof. The first adapting portion is defined as an insertion groove 72. The insertion groove 72 is formed near an abutting site between the half portion 71 of one semi-sphere case 11 and the half portion 71 of another semi-sphere case 11. The insertion groove 72 is formed along an extending path of the half portion 71. The insertion groove 72 is exposed to the outside relative to the suitcase. Each cover body 2 has at least one second adapting portion (not shown). The second adapting portion is defined as a gib (not shown). The gib is illustrated as that of several of said embodiments.
The cover bodies are made of plastic film in another embodiment (not shown) and are fixed to the main body as said embodiments. Referring to FIGS. 13-14, an eighth embodiment of the present invention is described as follows (only the differences between the eighth embodiment and said embodiments would be described). A plate member 2B is flexed so as to define a cover body 2A. The cover body 2A is made of a transparent material. The cover body 2A has a plurality of assembling spaces 21A. Each assembling space 21A is formed at each corresponding corner of the cover body 2A. After defining cover body 2A, a protective corner member 22A is assembled at each assembling space 21A. The positioning rim 4 is mounted around the cover body 2A as several of said embodiments. A pattern sticker 23A is laid on an inner surface of the cover body 2A. The cover body 2A is fixed to each corresponding semi-sphere case 11 as several of said embodiments.
All in all, the present invention has several advantages as follows.
First, when the suitcase is transported and is knocked by another object, each cover body can protect the suitcase from being damaged, so that the suitcase would be always in good shape.
Second, each cover body can be made of cheap material so that the user can replace it with a new one without the least hesitation.
Third, there is a wide choice of patterns for the cover body. Therefore, the user can replace the cover body with another one with another pattern when the user dislikes the pattern of the cover body.
Although particular embodiments of the invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not to be limited except as by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A suitcase with a protective cover, comprising:

a main body having two semi-sphere cases, two adaptors respectively mounted fixedly around the corresponding sides of the two semi-sphere cases, a close space formed by the two semi-sphere cases, the adaptors having at least one first adapting portion mounted along the locations around which each of the adaptors is mounted; and

two cover bodies, each of the cover bodies has an opening, a concave portion recessed from the opening, a positioning rim mounted around the side of the opening, the concave portion having depth being capable of having the cover bodies cover the semi-sphere cases, at least one second adapting portion mounted along the locations around which each of the positioning rims is mounted, each cover body fixed on each corresponding semi-spheres case via the connection of the at least one first adapting portion and the at least one second adapting portion.

2. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the adapting portions is defined as a rim body which is hard; the two rim bodies are attached against each other and connected on junction; the two semi-sphere cases are fixed by buckles; the at least one first adapting portion is an insertion groove exposed near the location at the connection described above; the insertion groove encircles the rim body; the at least one second adapting portion is defined as a gib, and the gib is inserted into the corresponding insertion groove so that the gib is fixed with the cover body by a root.

3. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 2, wherein the root is adhered or hot melted onto the cover bodies, and a connection segment is mounted between the root and the gib.

4. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 2, wherein the root is sewed on the cover body, and a stitch is formed on the root; a connection segment is mounted between the root and the gib; an eaves portion is formed by extending one end of the root toward the connection segment; the eaves portion is capable of hiding the stitch.

5. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 2, wherein the root is sewed on the cover body, and a stitch is formed on the root; a connection segment is mounted between the root and the gib; the connection segment extends from one end of the root toward the gib, whereby the connection part is configured to hide the stitch.

6. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two adaptors are defined as two half parts of a zip fastener respectively; the two half parts are engaged with each other and fixed when the two semi-sphere cases are closed; the at least one first adapting portion is defined as a first velcro portion mounted at each half part near the location at the connection described above; the first velcro portion is mounted around the half part; the at least one second adapting portions is defined as a positioning rim; a second velcro portion corresponding to the first velcro portion is mounted on the inner side of the positioning rim, and the positioning rim is fixed with the cover body through a root.

7. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 6, wherein the root is adhered on the cover body; the positioning rim has an eaves portion; the eaves portion is formed by extending from the second velcro portion toward the root, whereby the eaves portion is configured to hide a stitch between the half parts and the semi-sphere cases.

8. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 6, wherein the root is sewed on each corresponding cover body, and a stitch is formed on the root; the positioning rim has an eaves portion formed by extending from the end of the root toward the second velcro portion; an extending part is protruding horizontally from one end of the eaves portion and toward the root; the second velcro portion is mounted on the bottom surface of the extending part, whereby the eaves portion is configured to hide the stitch between the root and the cover body, and another stitch between the half parts of the zip and the semi-sphere cases.

9. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 6, wherein the root is sewed on the cover body, and a stitch is formed on the root; the positioning rim has an eaves portion formed by extending from the end of the root toward the second velcro portion; an extending part extends horizontally from the second velcro portion toward the root; the second velcro portion is mounted on the bottom surface of the extending part, whereby the eaves portion is configured to hide the stitch between the root and the cover body, and another stitch between the half part of the zip and the semi-sphere case.

10. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 1, wherein the two adaptors are defined as the half parts of a zip fastener respectively; the two half parts is engaged with each other and fixed on junction of the two semi-sphere cases; the at least one first adapting portion is defined as a insertion groove exposed near the location at the connection between the half parts; the insertion groove encircles the rim bodies; the at least one second adapting portion is defined as a gib, and the gib is fixed with the cover body by a root.

11. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 10, wherein the root is adhered on the cover body and has a connection segment mounted between the root and the gib.

12. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 10, wherein the root is sewed on the cover body and has a connection segment mounted between the root and the gib; a stitch is formed on the root; an eaves portion is formed by extending from one end of the root toward the connection segment, whereby the eaves portion is configured to hide the stitch.

13. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 10, wherein the root is sewed on the cover bodies and has a connection segment mounted between the root and the gib; a stitch is formed on the root; the connection segment is extending from one end of the root toward the gib, whereby the connection segment is configured to hide the stitch.

14. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the cover bodies has a front portion at one end thereof opposite to the opening; the front portion is smooth; each of the cover bodies has a pattern portion; the pattern portion is assembled on the cover body.

15. The suitcase with a protective cover as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cover bodies are made of one selected from the group consisting of hard material and soft material; the cover bodies are made of one selected from the group consisting of transparent material and opaque material.