Device for holding a laptop computer in a hardside computer or attache case

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-03
VANDEVENNE LUC +3
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[0003] Accordingly, it is an object of the invention to provide a system for a laptop computer carrying case with a clamshell type hinged opening that automatically grips t

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These systems tend to be bulky, cumbersome, difficult to use to the extent that sometimes the user either fails to fasten the straps to secure the computer, or removes the padding, etc.
Failure to use these securing systems could result in damage to the com

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[0023] The figures show three variations on the inventive mechanism of gripping a laptop computer. The first provides a movable tray to grip and hold the computer beneath a movable gripping bar. The second embodiment substitutes a fixed, broad gripping bar for the moving tray to grip one face of the laptop computer. A pair of bars identical to the movable gripping bar could replace this broad bar. Unlike the tray of the first embodiment, these bars are fixed to the sides of the base shell's rigid frame. The third embodiment is similar, but provides superior gripping over a wide range of laptop computer case thicknesses.

[0024] All of these gripping systems are preferably installed in the type of luggage case 1 shown in PCT publication WO 01 / 28381 assigned to Samsonite Corporation, the assignee of the subject invention exemplified in FIG. 1. This type of case construction comprises a pair of injection-molded frames 13, 13 into each of which a textile panel 3 is integrally molded and ...

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This laptop computer case takes advantage of the clamshell opening construction and the relatively stiff, mutually engaging frames (13) forming the clamshell closure construction. A pair of gripping elements engages a laptop computer (L) by its major surfaces. The gripping elements preferably comprise an upper gripping bar (16) and lower bars (20) or tray support (18). These elements move towards and away from one another and thus into engagement with the laptop computer (L) being carried. These elements are moved and forced to clamp the computer (L) by the clamshell frames. High friction materials of the gripping elements engage the upper and lower surface of the laptop computer (L) to prevent the laptop computer from being dashed against the sides and top of the case. The gripping force is enhanced by a linkage system and torsion spring providing a significant mechanical advantage.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to systems for holding a laptop computer case or similar relatively delicate instruments in a carrying case, specifically an attaché or computer carrying case. More particularly, this invention relates to a system that uses the clamshell type opening system that characterizes virtually all rigid or hardshell attache cases, and some hybrid type of such cases as well. Such rigid cases are usually called “hardside” cases although, as used in this document, hardside also embraces any cases that have a generally rigid peripheral frame that surrounds a pair of opposed, open shell constructions in which the user's laptop computer or the like can be placed for transport. It is understood that the shells themselves need not be entirely rigid, but can have textile or leather panels attached to and suspended by the respective rigid frames. These frames are hinged to one another along one edge or side of their general rectangular shapes....

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IPC IPC(8): A45C5/00A45C5/03A45C13/02A45C13/34B65D85/68G06F1/16
CPCA45C5/00A45C5/03A45C13/02G06F1/1628A45C2013/025A45F2200/0525B65D2585/6837A45C13/34
Inventor VANDEVENNE, LUCDE VOS, WIMSLIMONS, ERIKVAN HOYE, WILLY
Owner VANDEVENNE LUC
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