US20150160069A1 - Luggage and weighing system for luggage - Google Patents

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US20150160069A1
US20150160069A1 US14/413,999 US201314413999A US2015160069A1 US 20150160069 A1 US20150160069 A1 US 20150160069A1 US 201314413999 A US201314413999 A US 201314413999A US 2015160069 A1 US2015160069 A1 US 2015160069A1
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  • the present invention relates to luggage and more specifically to the weighing of luggage in real time. More particularly the present invention relates to an improved integrated luggage and weighing system which enables efficient weighing of luggage in real time and on hard or soft surfaces.
  • Various designs of luggage scales are currently produced that allow a user to measure the weight of their luggage especially given the increased restrictions from airlines on the number of checked bags.
  • One such device is basically a fish-scale, which allows a user to attach a suitcase by its handle to a strap which is attached to a load-cell with another handle built in. When the user picks up the suitcase via the scale, a digital readout will indicate the total weight.
  • One disadvantage of this product is that the user has to repeat the cycle of adding or subtracting items from the bag, closing the zipper and hanging the scale over and over again until a desired weight is achieved.
  • a further disadvantage is that a user has to store the scale during non-use, and the user is required to physically lift the bag by the handle of the scale in order to register the weight of the piece of luggage on the scale.
  • a modification of this luggage scale includes luggage with the fish-scale idea built in to the suitcase handle. While it may be convenient because the user does not have to worry about forgetting the scale at home or lose it while travelling, a user desiring to obtain a weight measurement, must nevertheless add or subtract items from the luggage, close the suitcase/bag and hold the bag up by the handle in order to obtain a weight measurement.
  • luggage with weight scale built in to a luggage frame comprising a frame assembly having a first frame and second frame wherein the first frame is substantially coextensive with and coupled to the second frame; at least one load sensor disposed between the second frame and the first frame; and wherein the luggage is weighed when the second frame is oriented parallel to and facing a horizontal surface so that supporting feet and wheels engage the surface.
  • the disclosed weight measuring device performs the task at hand, the weight measurement is inaccurate if weighing is performed on soft surface because the surface absorbs some of the weight of the luggage.
  • a further object of the present invention is to provide the public with a useful alternative.
  • a luggage and integrated weighing system for weighing luggage on hard or soft surfaces in real time, the system including:
  • the present invention provides travellers with an improved means of determining luggage weight compliance while travelling, prior to having baggage rejected or additional fees assessed at the baggage check counter at an airport or the like.
  • the improved luggage weighing system of the invention can be used for determining weight of luggage in real time and on hard or soft surfaces. This represents an improvement over the prior art which is limited to weight determination on hard floors only.
  • the second portion of the ground engaging member at least partially lifts the luggage case into weighing engagement with the sensor whereby the weight of the luggage including articles within the body portion of the luggage is determined and displayed substantially independent of hard or soft surfaces.
  • the weigh body can further include a guide means for aligning and locating the first portion of the ground engaging member in engagement with the sensor in a weigh condition.
  • the guide means can include mating components on the weigh sensor housing and the ground engaging member which bias the first portion of the ground engaging member towards engagement with the weigh sensor in a weigh condition.
  • the ground engaging member can include a ground engaging head and dependent legs, wherein the legs are slidably received within the weigh sensor housing and whereby the head lies adjacent the weigh sensor housing in a non-weigh condition with the legs resting adjacent the weigh sensor.
  • ground engagement means can be retracted from a weighing condition to a non-weigh condition in which the head portion can provide support for stably resting the luggage case on the ground.
  • the leg portion of the ground engaging member extend from the weigh sensor housing and slidably brought into alignment with the weigh sensor, and whereby the head portion is elevated away from the weigh sensor housing for positive engagement with the ground.
  • the head portion of the ground engaging member can include a releaseable locking means whereby the head portion is releasably seated adjacent the weigh housing in a non-weighing condition.
  • the releasable locking means can include a depression member in the head portion biased towards a locking condition whereby in a non- weigh condition the depression member engages a shoulder portion on the weigh housing so as to lock the head portion adjacent the weigh housing.
  • an improved luggage and integrated weighing system for weighing luggage on hard or soft surfaces in real time including:
  • the present invention provides travellers with an improved means of determining luggage weight compliance while travelling, prior to having baggage rejected or additional fees assessed at the baggage check counter at an airport or the like.
  • the weight of luggage can be readily checked to substantially avoid tampering hence luggage security is improved.
  • the improved luggage weighing system of the invention can be used for determining weight of luggage in real time and on hard or soft surfaces. This represents an improvement over the prior art which is limited to weight determination on hard floors only.
  • the weighing system can include at least one variable geometry foldable device attached to the base comprising a plate portion mounted to a portion of the base and a load sensor pivotally connected to the plate such that the load sensor is pivotally movable between a stored condition in a horizontal plane relative to and adjacent the plate, and an operating condition in which the load sensor is positioned immediately underneath/adjacent the plate in a vertical plane with the plate so as to raise the base and engage the ground for weighing luggage contents.
  • variable geometry foldable device is removably attached to the base.
  • the weighing system includes at least a pair of variable geometry foldable devices spaced apart on the base portion to both allow weighing of luggage and stabilize the luggage during weighing.
  • the weighing system can include a rail system having a longitudinal body portion attached to the base and extending within the housing, and an opposite pair of shoulders integral to the body portion, whereby the opposite shoulders connect to the base and extend externally of the housing, and wherein the longitudinal body portion includes a pathway or track along which one or more load sensors can be moved between a stored condition on or in the longitudinal body portion and a weighing condition in which the one or more load sensors are moved adjacent the shoulder portion(s), whereby in the weighing condition the combined height of the load sensor and shoulder raise the wheels or feet away from frictional engagement with the ground, and allow weighing of luggage contents.
  • an improved luggage and integrated weighing system for weighing luggage on hard or soft surfaces in real time including:
  • the present invention provides travellers with an improved means of determining luggage weight compliance while travelling, prior to having baggage rejected or additional fees assessed at the baggage check counter at an airport or the like.
  • the improved luggage weighing system of the invention can be used for determining weight of luggage in real time and on hard or soft surfaces. This represents an improvement over the prior art which is limited to weight determination on hard floors only.
  • the luggage weighing system can include a micro-processor unit (MCU) operatively coupled to the first and second load sensors wherein the MCU receives input data from the at least one first and at least one second load sensor(s) in the first or second weighing condition respectively, and calculates weight of the luggage.
  • MCU micro-processor unit
  • the case can include a display screen operatively coupled to the MCU wherein weight measurement calculated by the MCU can be displayed.
  • the display can be configured to display weight measurements in metric or imperial units.
  • the display and MCU can be powered by a power source such as a lithium battery.
  • the improved luggage weighing system can include a selection means for selectively operating the first or second load sensor. Depending on the weighing conditions, the selection means can selectively actuate the First or second load sensor.
  • an improved luggage weighing system for weighing luggage on hard or soft surfaces in real time including:
  • the luggage weighing system can include an MCU operatively coupled to the at least one first and at least one second load sensor(s), wherein the MCU receives input data from the at least one first and at least one second load sensor(s) in the first or second weighing condition respectively, and calculates weight of the luggage.
  • the case can include a display screen operatively coupled to the MCU wherein weight measurement calculated by the MCU can be displayed.
  • the handle selectively operates the load sensors.
  • the first and second load sensors are preferably located relative to the handle and base portion of the case respectively.
  • the at least one first load sensor is located on a portion of the retractable handle such that when the handle is fully extended relative to the housing the at least one load sensor is positively engaged with a base portion of the case or a top portion of the housing.
  • the at least one first load sensor can be located on a portion of the housing whereby when the handle is extended from the housing at least a portion of the handle positively engages the at least one first load sensor and actuates weighing determination of the luggage.
  • the handle actuates weighing operation of the at least one first load sensor, and a micro-processor unit calculates the weight and the weight—measurement is displayed.
  • the at least one second load sensor is located between a base portion of the case and at least one surface engaging member mounted to the base, wherein when the handle is retracted relative to the housing and the at least one ⁇ “>ground engaging member is resting on the ground, the at least one second load sensor is actuated for weighing determination.
  • the at least one first and second load sensor can include a plurality of load cells.
  • an improved luggage and integrated weighing system including:
  • a modified luggage or suitcase having:
  • a luggage and integrated weighing system for weighing luggage on hard or soft surfaces including:
  • the combination of the base platform and non-flexible plate allow weight measurement to be determined substantially independent of the surface on which the luggage is resting.
  • a luggage and integrated weighing system for weighing luggage on hard or soft surfaces including:
  • a luggage and integrated weighing system for weighing luggage on hard or soft surfaces, the system including:
  • the weigh body can further include a holding means for locating the foot member in engagement with the sensor in a weigh condition.
  • the holding means can include mating components on the weigh sensor housing and the foot member.
  • the foot member can include a ground engaging head and dependent legs, wherein the legs are adapted to slide within the weigh sensor housing and whereby the head lies adjacent the weigh sensor housing for resting on the ground in a non-weigh condition with the legs resting adjacent the weigh sensor, and in a weigh condition the legs extend from the weigh sensor housing engaging the weigh sensor and elevating the head above the weigh sensor housing for positive engagement with the ground,
  • the luggage and integrated weigh system of the instant invention can include a caller identification means having a facility for recording owner contact details such as telephone and address, and a caller identification play means, wherein if luggage is lost and found by a third party, the caller identification play means can be actuated by the third party to play the owner details through an audio speaker on the display means.
  • the caller identification means allows one way of contacting an owner in the event of lost or mishandled luggage.
  • the luggage and integrated weigh system can also include a telecommunications device such as a radio transmitter and receiver, wherein owner telephone details are recorded, and whereby transmission is actuated by a push button.
  • the telecommunications device includes a GSM simcard, which dials luggage owner directly. This represents a more direct way of contacting owner of lost luggage by operating a pre-recorded simcard by GMS.
  • the luggage and integrated weigh system can also include a GPS tracking device, and control means for transmitting GPS data at controlled or intermittent times. However during flight, because a GPS tracking system is required to be turned off, once landed the GPS device can transmit the last recorded position.
  • the GPS tracking device can operate off the power source of the luggage system or can operate from a light sensitive power source so that the power will be automatically s witched off in low light conditions such as cargo holds, and power on upon exposure to sunlight. This allows the owner to track luggage or at least identify the last known position. Another advantage of this system is that aviation requirements are met because the GPS is adapted to power down when in flight.
  • FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional schematic representation of one embodiment of the present invention in a second weighing condition
  • FIG. 2 is a top plan view of an LCD display and selection means for use in the embodiment of the present invention according to FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 is a partial front perspective representation of an embodiment of the present invention with handle in retracted position
  • FIG. 4 is a partial front perspective representation of the embodiment in FIG. 3 with handle in extended position;
  • FIG. 5 is a partial rear perspective representation of the embodiment in FIG. 3 with handle in extended position
  • FIG. 6 is a schematic view in vertical cross-section of a further embodiment of the luggage and integral weighing system in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic representation in plan view of a weigh system in accordance with FIG. 6 for use in luggage accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 8 is a schematic representation in vertical cross-section of a weigh system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 9A and 9B are a schematic representation in a side view of a weigh system in accordance with FIG. 8 showing different weighing configurations
  • FIG. 10 is a schematic representation of FIG. 9 from underneath;
  • FIG. 11 is a schematic representation in vertical cross-section of a weigh system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 12A and 12B are a schematic representation in a side view a weigh system in accordance with FIG. 11 showing different weighing configurations;
  • FIG. 13 is a plan view of a display used in the present invention.
  • FIG. 14 is a schematic representation in side view of a weigh system in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 15A to 15L are schematics views of a weigh system in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 16 is a schematic representation in vertical cross section of a weigh body forming part of a weigh system in accordance with an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 17 is a schematic representation showing a display component of a further embodiment of the invention.
  • the improved weighing system for luggage broadly includes a carrying case assembly, according to principles of the invention, is generally indicated at 2 including a case 4 , a telescoping handle 3 adapted for extending or retracting within a housing 5 attached to the case 4 , first load sensors 8 a, 8 b and second load sensors 9 a, 9 b wherein .the first load sensors are operably located for weighing determination in a first weigh condition, and wherein the second load sensors are operably located for weighing determination in a second weighing condition.
  • assembly 2 includes a case 4 for carrying items from place to place and a housing 5 is provided at a rear portion of the case 4 for receiving a built-in telescoping handle 3 .
  • the case 4 has a body with side walls 6 , a floor 7 , a handle 10 , and a cover lid or flap(s) 14 which open to permit access to the interior of the case.
  • the case assembly includes a base 12 beneath the floor 7 on which ground engaging wheels 13 and feet 15 are mounted on a rear portion and front portion of the case respectively.
  • a handle assembly is located adjacent the rear wall of case 4 .
  • the handle assembly includes a housing 5 attached to the case 4 in which the telescoping handle 3 is operable between an extended and retracted position relative to the housing.
  • first load sensors 8 a and 8 b are positioned relative to the housing 5 so that when the handle 3 is extended relative to the housing 5 , at least a part of the handle positively engages first load sensors 8 a or 8 b or both in a first weighing condition.
  • the load sensors 8 a and/or 8 b are actuated to determine the weight of luggage on soft surfaces.
  • positive engagement of at least a part of the handle with one or both of the first load sensors allows weighing of luggage on soft surfaces.
  • the case assembly may be sufficiently removed from direct contact with a ground surface so that an accurate weight measure of luggage can be performed by the first load sensors.
  • FIG. 1 also shows second load sensors 9 a and 9 b located between the base 12 and wheels 13 or feet members 15 .
  • Second load sensors 9 a and 9 b are operable in a second weighing condition when wheels 13 and feet 15 engage the ground. This is useful for weighing luggage on a hard surface where the wheels and or feet positively engage the second load sensors.
  • the improved luggage and weighing system 1 also includes a micro-processor unit 22 operatively connected to the first and second load sensors.
  • the MCU receives data from the operable load sensors and converts load data into calibrated weight units.
  • the case 4 in FIG. 1 shows an LCD display 23 located in a top portion.
  • the display 23 (shown in FIG. 2 ) is operatively connected to the microprocessor unit, the display being located on a visible portion of the case for displaying weight measure determined and transmitted by the micro-processor, the display further including a mode switch to display weight measure in a selected scale of pounds, ounces or kilograms.
  • the display is powered by a rechargeable lithium battery 24 and may include an automatic off switch 25 to conserve battery power.
  • the luggage and weighing system includes an actuator mechanism which allows selective operation of the first or second load sensors.
  • FIG. 6 there is shown a vertical cross-section of luggage and integral weighing system including a base platform 50 on which a non-flexible plastic plate 51 is mounted. A pair of weigh sensors 52 is shown mounted between the platform 50 and plate 51 in substantial alignment with external rollers 53 .
  • the integral weighing system includes a plate 5 1 on which four weigh sensors are mounted. The sensors are interconnected to an LED display screen 54 by a printed circuit board (not shown) and electronic circuity 55 .
  • the PCB includes a microprocessor which receives weigh information from the sensors in a weigh condition. The information is then relayed to the LED circuitry where it is displayed in conventional weigh units.
  • the LED display includes selection means 56 . As shown, the selection means includes a unit selection, and on/off switch and a zero tare.
  • FIGS. 8 , 9 and 10 there is shown a further preferred embodiment of the present invention including a variable geometry weighing system 200 .
  • the system 200 shows a plate 201 mounted to an underneath portion of the base 203 , and a load sensor 202 pivotally mounted to the plate 201 at pivot point 204 .
  • the weighing system 200 has the plate 201 and load sensor 202 aligned in a storage condition side by side in a horizontal plane. As shown in dotted outline, the load sensor 202 is pivotally moveable between the storage condition and a weighing condition in which the load sensor is located immediately below the plate 201 in vertical alignment.
  • the weighing system 200 in a storage condition and weighing condition respectively.
  • the weighing system includes a pair of variable geometry devices 204 and 205 including plate 201 and load sensor 202 .
  • FIG. 9A in a storage condition the configuration of the weighing system 204 and 205 allow the wheels to engage the ground 207 .
  • FIG. 9B when the load sensors 202 are moved in vertical alignment with the respective plates 201 , the increase in height raises the base and wheels from frictional engagement with the ground. In this condition the load sensors engage the ground and allow weighing of the luggage.
  • the weighing system can include at least four variable geometry weighing devices 204 . This helps to stabilise the luggage for weighing in a weighing condition.
  • FIG. 11 there is shown an alternative weighing system 215 .
  • the weighing system mounted to the base 203 underneath the housing, comprising a longitudinal body having an arm portion 220 ending with a shoulder portion 210 , the longitudinal body being attached to a portion of the base 203 beneath the housing 211 .
  • a load sensor 216 is movable (in dotted outline) in the direction of the arrow, from a storage condition in arm portion 220 (shown in dotted outline) to, a weighing condition (shown in full outline) located on an end portion 217 of the shoulder 210 .
  • FIGS. 12A and 12B there is shown the weighing system 215 in a storage condition and weighing condition respectively including a pair of spaced apart longitudinal body portions mounted to the base 203 of the container.
  • the load sensors 216 a and 216 b are located on or within a recess portion of the arm 220 .
  • the load sensors have both been moved in opposite directions along the arm towards the respective shoulders 210 a and 210 b in a weighing condition.
  • FIG. 12A in a storage condition the configuration of the weighing system in which the load sensors are stored along the ark portion, allow the wheels to engage the ground 207 .
  • FIG. 128 when the load sensors are moved' along the arm portions into vertical alignment with the respective shoulders, the increase in height which results raises the base and wheels from frictional engagement with the ground. In this condition the load sensors engage the ground and allow weighing of the luggage.
  • an LCD display 23 which is operatively interconnected to the load sensors through a microprocessor (not shown).
  • the display is attached to a top portion of the housing (see FIG. 15 ) in use and displays luggage weight measurement in real time when the weighing system is in a weighing condition.
  • FIG. 14 there is shown a conventional suitcase having a hinged closure.
  • a further alternative weighing system comprising a base plate 250 mounted to one inside end of the suitcase.
  • the weighing system in FIG. 14 also includes a pair of load sensors 251 located between the base plate and an inside portion of the suitcase.
  • luggage articles can be weighed at any time as the bulk articles exert a mass against the base plate.
  • the luggage and integrated weighing system 200 includes a luggage case 150 having a body portion for receiving and storing luggage articles, and one or more weigh bodies 151 mounted to a portion of the luggage case for weighing the luggage case and articles stored in the body portion.
  • the system 200 includes four spaced apart weigh bodies 151 which can rest on the ground or surface in a non-weighing condition.
  • the system 200 further includes a power circuit (not shown) including a microprocessor operatively connected to the weigh bodies, and a display means 153 on an upper portion of the luggage case interconnected to the microprocessor.
  • a power circuit including a microprocessor operatively connected to the weigh bodies, and a display means 153 on an upper portion of the luggage case interconnected to the microprocessor.
  • the weigh sensor 152 completes the power circuit and is calibrated to determine weight of the luggage case, and the display means receives information from the microprocessor for displaying a weigh output.
  • Each of the weigh bodies 151 include a weigh sensor housing 154 adapted for mounting to or within the luggage case, a weigh sensor 152 received within the housing, and a mushroom-shaped ground engaging member 156 .
  • the ground engaging member 156 includes a domed-shaped foot 170 and a pair of dependent spaced apart legs 171 whereby the legs are slidably movable within the weigh sensor housing.
  • FIG. 15L there is shown a ground engaging member 156 in a weighing condition in which the foot 171 is extended from the weigh sensor housing for positive engagement with a ground surface.
  • the spaced apart legs 171 are aligned with and engage the weigh sensor, and the luggage case is supported by the foot members, so that the force exerted on the weigh sensor by the legs in proportion to the weight of the luggage can be determined.
  • the legs are deformed or deflected away from engagement with the weigh sensor and thereafter slidably received within the weigh sensor housing so that the domed foot can rest adjacent the weigh sensor housing.
  • the weigh body includes a releasable locking means which biases alignment and operative engagement between the legs of the ground engagement member and the weigh sensor in a weighing condition.
  • the locking means includes mating components on the weigh sensor housing and the ground engaging member. In a weighing condition the foot portion of the ground engagement member(s) extends from the weigh sensor housing for positive engagement with the ground, and as the legs slide upwardly within the housing a lower portion of the legs is brought into frictional engagement with the weigh sensor.
  • the ground engaging member(s) further include a release mechanism for releasing the legs from frictional engagement with the weigh sensor so that the legs can slide downwardly within the weigh housing.
  • the release mechanism comprises a compressed spring in a portion of the foot, operatively interconnected to the spaced apart legs, which biases the legs towards alignment with the weigh sensor.
  • the release mechanism includes a release structure 172 in the foot portion of the engagement member, and when the release structure is depressed against the compressed spring by exerting a force thereon, the legs can be deflected away from alignment with the weigh sensor and thereafter slidably received within the weigh housing in a non-weighing condition. In this condition the legs are no longer aligned with or in weighing engagement with the weigh sensor, and the foot 170 lies adjacent the weigh housing. In this non-weighing condition the foot or feet can provide stable support for the luggage case.
  • the weigh housing also includes a collar 175 which includes a shaped recess 176 for receiving a portion of the foot so as to insulate the weigh housing from exposure to water or moisture.
  • FIGS. 16 and 17 there is shown a further embodiment of the present invention.
  • a display unit 100 used in the weigh system including tracking means 101 for allowing location of lost luggage.
  • the tracking means includes:

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