WO2011125068A1

WO2011125068A1 - Suitcase with integrated seat

Info

Publication number: WO2011125068A1
Application number: PCT/IN2011/000148
Authority: WO
Inventors: Ram Srikanth Mirlay
Original assignee: Ram Srikanth Mirlay
Priority date: 2010-04-04
Filing date: 2011-03-07
Publication date: 2011-10-13

Abstract

A suitcase (100, 200, 300) with an integrated seat is provided for relaxing during traveling without requirement of any external attachment. The suitcase (100, 200, 300) comprises of a collapsible handle (101, 201, 301), a first cushion (102, 302) provided on the collapsible handle (101, 201, 301), a second cushion (103, 303) provided on one of the faces of the suitcase (100, 200, 300) and at least two wheels (104, 204, 304) provided on any of the vertices of the suitcase (100, 200, 300). The first cushion (102, 302) is capable of collapsing along with the collapsible handle (101, 201, 301) without occupying any additional space. Further, the wheels (104, 204, 304) are foldable to prevent slippage of the suitcase (100, 200, 300) when it is used for resting.

Description

SUITCASE WITH INTEGRATED SEAT

PREAMBLE OF THE DESCRIPTION:

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFICATION PARTICULARLY DESCRIBES THE INVENTION AND THE MANNER IN WHICH IT IS TO BE PERFORMED BACKGROUND

Technical field

[0001] The embodiments herein generally relates to a travel baggage and particularly to travel suitcase. The embodiments herein more particularly relates to a travel suitcase with an integrated seat.

Description of the Related Art

[0002] With the development of public transport facilities, many people have started travelling more frequently to the desired destination. This travelling is achieved by any mode of transport such as bus, train or airplanes. Such travelling has developed a waiting period for the travelers before boarding the vehicles or wait to pass through the security check points especially on airports. As a result, many travelers stand around for a long period of time with no place to rest their legs as they often move slowly through a line. The same can happen when there is delay in an arrival of a train or a flight. In such situations of unprecedented delay, there is a need for a utility to enable the travelers to relax. Normally, the travelers either relax in the lounge provided in the airport or railway station. However, the travelers, who neither enjoy the facilities of the lounge nor utilize the resting chair, resort to converting their own luggage as a means for relaxation. Suitcases which are normally designed for travelling are uncomfortable means for use as a relaxation mechanism.

[0003] One such suitcase with an attachable seat is provided wherein such a suitcase includes a main body having a front surface, rear surface, first and second side surfaces, a top surface and a bottom surface, a bottom rear edge at the meeting point of the bottom surface and the rear surface as well as a top rear edge adjacent to the meeting point of the top surface and the rear surface. The suitcase also includes a seat pivotally secured to rotate about the top rear edge of the main body for pivotal motion from a storage position along the rear surface to a use position along the top surface.

[0004] There is also a backpack with an attachable seat wherein, the combination backpack and chair assembly including a seat portion comprised of a frame. The frame includes a plurality of seat straps extending there over. The seat portion is contained within a bag portion. The bag portion includes a forward edge and a rearward edge. The forward edge has a zipped opening. A seat back portion is foldably coupled with respect to the seat portion.

[0005] However, the suitcases and the backpacks that are available today have an additional attachment for converting them into a seating mechanism. This result in an addition of weight to the suitcases in addition to the load existing already thereby generating an undesirable condition.

[0006] Hence, there is need for a suitcase which can be converted into a seating mechanism without requiring any external attachment. Also there is a need to provide a suitcase with a seating arrangement without any significant additional weight.

[0007] The above mentioned shortcomings, disadvantages and problems are ^■addressed herein and which will be understood by reading and studying the following specification.

OBJECTS OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0008] The primary object of the embodiments herein is to provide a suitcase with an integrated seat for relaxing during a waiting period in a travel.

[0009] Another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a suitcase which is converted into a seating mechanism without requiring any external attachment.

[0010] Yet another object of the embodiments herein is to provide a suitcase with a seating arrangement without providing any significant additional weight.

[0011] These and other objects and advantages of the embodiments herein will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY

[0012] The various embodiments herein provide a suitcase which can be converted into a seating mechanism without requirement of any external attachment. According to one embodiment herein, an integrated suitcase comprises of a collapsible handle, a first cushion provided on the collapsible handle, a second cushion provided on one of the faces of the suitcase and at least two wheels provided on any of the vertices of the suitcase. The wheels are collapsible wheels or wheels provided with a locking mechanism to prevent the movement of the wheel when the suitcase is used as a seat for relaxation.

[0013] The cushion is made up of cotton, wool, air pillow, rexin or any other water proof material with or without a logo to advertise any product. The second cushion provided on a side surface of the suitcase is arranged in two parts. One part is provided on the side surface of an upper cover in the suitcase and the other part is provided on the side surface of a bottom storage box of the suitcase, so that the two parts provide a complete cushion surface during the closure of the suitcase.

[0014] According to one embodiment herein, the cushion is arranged on the outer top surface of the upper cover in the suitcase thereby forming a bed for a small kid to sleep.

[0015] According to one embodiment herein, the first cushion is capable of collapsing along with the collapsible handle without occupying any additional space. Further, the wheels are foldable to prevent slippage of the suitcase when it is used for resting. The wheels are collapsible. There is a cavity in the suitcase for receiving the collapsed wheels. The wheels are lockable to avoid any slippage of the suitcase while sitting.

[0016] According to one embodiment herein, the suitcase has retractable legs which are moved in and out of the respective cavities provided in the outer bottom surface of the lower storage box in the suitcase. When the suitcase is used for transport, the legs are pulled inside the cavities so that the suit case is moved with the wheels. When the suitcase is used for resting or sitting purpose, the legs are pulled out of the cavities to provide a support for the suitcase so that the suitcase is formed as a chair for rest. [0017] According to one embodiment herein, an integrated suitcase consists of a handle, a first cushion attached to handle, a second cushion present on the top of the suitcase and at least two wheels provided on any one of the vertices of the suitcase.

[0018] According to one embodiment herein, an integrated suitcase comprises of a handle to carry the suitcase and at least two wheels provided on anyone of the vertices of the integrated suitcase. At least one of the sides is provided with a cushion for resting.

[0019] According to one embodiment herein, the handle is a retractable handle.

[0020] These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The other objects, features and advantages will occur to those skilled in the art from the following description of the preferred embodiment and the accompanying drawings in which:

[0022] FIG. 1 shows a front view of an integrated suitcase according to one embodiment of the embodiments herein.

[0023] FIG. 2 shows a side perspective view of an integrated suitcase according to one embodiment herein.

[0024] FIG. 3 shows a top perspective view of an integrated suitcase according to one embodiment herein. [0025] Although specific features of the embodiments herein are shown in some drawings and not in others. This is done for convenience only as each, feature may be combined with any or all of the other features in accordance with the embodiments herein.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0026] In the following detailed description, a reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which the specific embodiments that may be practiced is shown by way of illustration. These embodiments herein are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the embodiments herein and it is to be understood that the logical, mechanical and other changes may be made without departing from the scope of the embodiments herein. The following detailed description is therefore not to be taken in a limiting sense.

[0027] FIG. 1 shows a front view of an integrated suitcase according to one embodiment herein. The integrated suitcase 100 comprises of a collapsible handle 101, a first cushion 102 provided on the collapsible handle 101 to form a backrest, a second cushion 103 provided on one of the surfaces of the suitcase 100 and at least two wheels 104 provided on any of the vertices of the suitcase 100. The second cushion 103 provided on a side surface of the suitcase is arranged in two parts. One part is provided on the side surface of an upper cover in the suitcase and the other part is provided on the side surface of a bottom storage box of the suitcase, so that the two parts provide a complete cushion surface during the closure of the suitcase.

[0028] According to one embodiment herein, the first cushion 102 is capable of collapsing along with the collapsible handle 101 without occupying any additional space. Further, the wheels 104 are foldable to prevent a slippage of the suitcase when it is used for resting.

[0029] According to one embodiment herein , the cushion is arranged on the outer top surface of the upper cover in the suitcase thereby forming a bed for a small kid to sleep. [0030] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an integrated suitcase according to an embodiment herein. The integrated suitcase 200 consists of a handle 201, a first cushion

102 attached to handle 201 to form a backrest, a second cushion 103 on the top of the suitcase 200, and at least two wheels 204 provided on any of the vertices of the suitcase 200. The cushion 102,103 is made up of cotton, wool, air pillow, rexin or any other water proof material with or without logo to advertise any product. The second cushion

103 provided on a side surface of the suitcase is arranged in two parts. One part is provided on the side surface of an upper cover in the suitcase and the other part is provided on the side surface of a' bottom storage box of the suitcase, so that the two parts provide a complete cushion surface during the closure of the suitcase.

[0031] According to one embodiment herein, the cushion is present on the top outer surface of an upper cover in the suitcase, so as to form a bed where a small kid can sleep.

[0032] FIG. 3 shows a top perspective view of an integrated suitcase according to an embodiment herein. The integrated suitcase 300 consists of a handle 301 , a cushion 302 attached with the handle 301. Another cushion 303 placed on the top of the suitcase 300. At least two wheels 304 present on at least one adjacent vertex. The wheels 304 are collapsible. There is a cavity in the suitcase for receiving the collapsed wheel. The wheels are lockable to avoid any slippage of the suitcase while sitting.

[0033] According to one embodiment herein, the suitcase also has movable legs which are moved in and out of the cavities provided in the bottom portion of the suitcase. When the suitcase is used for travelling, the legs are stored in the cavities. When the suitcase is used for resting or sitting purpose, the legs are pulled out to form a complete chair.

[0034] According to one embodiment herein, the handle is a retractable handle.

[0035] The various embodiments herein provide a suitcase with an integrated seat so as to provide a means for relaxing while travelling. The various embodiments herein provide a suitcase with an integrated seat without requiring any significant additional space. The embodiments herein provide a suitcase with no additional weight other than that of the suitcase and the things kept inside.

[0036] The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0037] Although the embodiments herein are described with various specific embodiments, it will be obvious for a person skilled in the art to practice the invention with modifications. However, all such modifications are deemed to be within the scope of the claims.

[0038] It is also to be understood that the following claims are intended to cover all of the generic and specific features of the embodiments described herein and all the statements of the scope of the embodiments which as a matter of language might be said to fall there between.

Claims

CLAIMS What is claimed is:

1. A travelling suitcase with an integrated seat comprising:

a body having six surfaces;

a handle attached to one end of a surface;

a first cushion attached with the handle;

a second cushion provided on one surface; and

at least two wheels provided on any of the two adjacent vertices of the body.

2. The suitcase according to claim 1, wherein the handle is collapsible.

3. The suitcase according to claim 1, wherein the handle is retractable.

4. The suitcase according to claim 1, wherein the first cushion is capable of collapsing along with the handle.

5. The suitcase according to claim 1 , wherein the handle, the first cushion and the second cushion are such positioned so as to form a seat for relaxing.

6. The suitcase according to claim 1 , wherein the wheels are foldable.

7. The suitcase according to claim 1 , wherein the cushion is made up of cotton, wool, air pillow, rexin or any other water proof material with or without logo to advertise any product.

8. The suitcase according to claim 1, wherein the second cushion includes a first part and a second part.

9. The suitcase according to claim 8, wherein the first part is provided on the outer side surface of upper cover and the second part is provided on the outer side surface of lower storage box.

10. The suitcase according to claim 1 , wherein the cushion is provided on an upper outer surface of the upper cover to form a bed for a small kid to sleep.

11. The suitcase according to claim 1, wherein the wheels are lockable.

12. The suitcase according to claim 1, further comprises movable legs.

13. The suitcase according to claim 12, wherein the legs are moved in and out of a body of a suitcase so that the movable legs are pulled out of the body to provide a support for rest during use as a seat for rest and the movable legs are retracted inside the body during transport.