Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
  • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
  • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
  • A45C11/08—Cases for telescopes or binoculars
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
  • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
  • A45C11/00—Receptacles for purposes not provided for in groups A45C1/00-A45C9/00
  • A45C11/38—Camera cases, e.g. of ever-ready type

Definitions

• Instruments and other devices are commonly stored in cases or housings when not in use or during transportation.
• the case provides a means for protecting the device to avoid inadvertent damage. In instances where the device is awkwardly shaped, or bulky, the case may also provide a more convenient method of transporting the device rather than simply carrying the device alone.
• a case typically includes a hard or soft outer layer that protects the device from impact and a softer inner layer or member that protects the device from shock loads.
• a case for a device configured to couple with a mounting fixture.
• the case includes a first housing and a second housing.
• the first housing and the second housing are cooperatively shaped to couple together and enclose a first portion of the device when the device is coupled to the mounting fixture.
• the first housing and the second housing further form an opening when coupled exposing a second portion of the device that comprises the coupling hardware for attaching the device to the mounting fixture.
• a third housing is removably coupled to the opening wherein the third housing is cooperatively shaped to receive the second portion of the device and enclose the device when the device is removed from the mounting fixture.
• another method of transporting a device includes providing the device enclosed in a first case, the first case having a first housing rotationally coupled to a second housing, the first case further having a third housing movably coupled to an end.
• the third housing is moved to expose a first portion of the device.
• the first portion of the device is coupled to a mounting fixture.
• the first housing is rotated about a first axis relative to the second housing from a first position to a second position, wherein a second portion of the device is exposed when the first housing is in the second position.
• the second housing is removed from the second portion of the device.
• FIG. 5 is a side view of the case of FIG. 4 in an open position
• FIG. 7 is a front view of the case of FIG. 6;
• FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a case arrangement for a device in accordance with another embodiment of the invention.
• the first housing 22 and the second housing 24 may include one or more latch members 58.
• the latch members 58 may be any suitable retaining device that securely, reliably and releasably couples the housings 22, 24 together when the case 20 is in the closed position.
• the latch members 58 are an over-center draw type latch.
• the first housing 22 and second housing 24 may further include one or more handles that facilitate the carrying of the case 20 by an operator.
• the device is substantially enclosed within the case 20.
• the third housing 28 may be removably coupled to either the first housing 22, the second housing 24 or to another portion of the case 20 such that the third housing 28 encloses the open ends 40, 52 when in the closed position.
• the case 20 may also include one or more latch members 66 that couple the third housing 28 to the first housing 22 when in the closed position.
• the case 20 may further include a retaining device that includes a first member 68 and a second member 70 that cooperate to retain the third housing 28 in an open position.
• the retaining device may be a mechanical or magnetic type retaining device.
• the third housing 28 does not have hinges 32 and the third housing 28 is retained by latch members 66.
• the base 1 16 may include an attachment device or mounting device 120.
• the mounting device 120 allows the AACMM 100 to be removably mounted to a desired location, such as a tripod, an inspection table, a machining center, a wall or the floor for example.
• the base 1 16 includes a handle portion 122 that provides a convenient location for the operator to hold the base 1 16 as the AACMM 100 is being moved.
• the base 1 16 further includes a movable cover portion 124 that folds down to reveal a user interface, such as a display screen.
• the operator When the operator desires to ship the device, the operator inserts the device into the case 400 as described herein above. The case 400 is then inserted into the opening 520. Any accessories the operator desires to accompany the device may then be stored in the cases 524 and inserted in the openings 522. With the cases 400, 524 arranged in the base 504, the operator may close the cover member 506 and secure the outer case 502 via latch members 514. Once the cover member 506 is secured, the device is securely packed for shipping.

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• Casings For Electric Apparatus (AREA)
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