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Trunk frame structure

A suitcase and frame technology, applied in the field of suitcase frame structure, can solve the problems of reducing the service life of the suitcase and achieve the effect of light weight

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-08-24
SAMSONITE IP HLDG SARL
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This may be undesirable as this usually requires either exposing the frame or requiring an entry for the frame
Additionally, these types of frames often include moving parts that can wear or break, potentially reducing the life of the trunk, which is undesirable

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[0055] This article describes a frame structure for use with soft-shell suitcases or other types of luggage. The frame structure may provide support and / or reinforcement to the luggage case, for example along its length, height and width portions. The frame structure may be assembled from frame components, such as frame elements and frame supports. In some embodiments, the frame elements may be provided as elongated rods, struts, shafts, or pultrusions. The frame elements may be formed from rigid or semi-rigid material. The frame elements may help maintain the shape of the luggage and / or may reinforce other materials forming the luggage.

[0056] The frame supports may be selectively bonded to one or more frame elements via frame element attachment features. In some embodiments, the frame supports may be configured as corner elements for use at the outer corners of the luggage case. The frame supports may be formed from rigid or semi-rigid materials, some of which may resi...

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Frame structures (106a, 106b, 206) for luggage pieces (100) formed of one or more frame supports (110, 210) and one or more frame elements (108) may be assembled with the luggage piece. Luggage pieces may include an outer layer (102), an inner layer (104), and at least one frame structure (106a, 106b, 206) with one or more frame elements (108) and one or more frame supports (110, 210). The frame elements (108) may be joined to the inner layer (104), the outer layer (102), or both, and may be arranged between the outer layer (102) and the inner layer (104). The frame supports (110, 210) may be joined to the outer layer (104), and one or more frame elements (108) may be joined to the frame supports (110, 210). The frame structures (106a, 106b, 206) may provide support and / or reinforcement to the luggage piece (100).

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit under 35 U.C. § 119(e) of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 560,141, filed November 15, 2011, entitled "Frame Structures for Luggage Cases," the entirety of which is at This is incorporated by reference in its entirety. technical field [0003] The technical field relates generally to luggage, and more particularly to frame structures for luggage. Background technique [0004] Luggage such as suitcases or briefcases are often used to transport items that may be heavy. Additionally, luggage can be heavy due to the materials and components used to construct the luggage. As a result, the weight of the luggage can increase the difficulty in transporting heavy items. Therefore, luggage weight is often an important consideration when designing luggage. Additionally, while some soft-shell luggage, such as soft-shell duffle bags, may be made without support members, such as polypropyle...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A45C13/04A45C3/02A45C13/02A45C13/36
CPCA45C13/04A45C3/02A45C7/0059A45C13/02A45C13/36
Inventor 马西米利亚诺·博尔德艾蒂达维德·卡伊米
Owner SAMSONITE IP HLDG SARL