Flat packing suitcase system

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-07-02
HL OPERATING CORP
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[0006]The disadvantages heretofore associated with the prior art are overcome by the inventive

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One problem with current case designs is that the handle tubes are contained within the packing area of the case.
If the outer handle tubes were to be dented, the inner tubes would either bind or be difficult to slide.
The problem with such an arrangement, however, is that the presence o

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[0027]A new design is disclosed for an improved wheeled suitcase in which the retractable handle tubes and the wheel recesses are located outside of the packing area of the case to maximize the total volume available to receive packed articles, and to provide a flat bottom profile to the case interior to minimize wrinkling of packed articles. Although the disclosure will generally be discussed in relation to a wheeled suitcase application, it will be appreciated that it will be equally applicable to a wide variety of other wheeled carrying products, such as duffels, garments bags, totes, backpacks, business cases and sport bags.

[0028]Referring to FIG. 1, a conventional wheeled suitcase 1 (shown without its cover for clarity) has a rectilinear case portion 2 comprising a plurality of walls 4a-d, a wheel base portion 6 and a handle portion 8 comprising a handle 10 connected to a pair of telescoping tubes 12a, 12b. For clarity, the suitcase is shown without the interior fabric trim, an...

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An improved design for a rolling suitcase having a retractable handle assembly is disclosed. The design includes a multi-piece molded shell having opposing side and end walls and a bottom wall, which together form a packing area. The telescoping tubes of the handle are located outside the packing area to maximize the packing area, and also to provide a flat bottom surface to minimize wrinkling of packed articles. The wheel skids are moved to the outer corners of the suitcase to minimize intrusion into the packing area. The tubes are made from fiber reinforced polymer for enhanced strength, and are concealed from view by a covering envelope. The handle assembly and wheel skids attach to the shell in a manner that enhances the structural strength and rigidity of the suitcase. Wear points on the handle assembly are provided with removable wear members made from abrasion-resistant material.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention relates to the field of wheeled suitcases, baggage items and the like, and in particular to an improved flat packing suitcase in which the handle tubes and wheel skids are moved out of the packing area to provide maximum packing volume for the case and also to reduce wrinkling of clothing articles contained therein.BACKGROUND[0002]A variety of designs exist for suitcases, including those with wheels for rolling transport across the ground, and those having handles that extend to cooperate with the wheels, allowing a user to pull or push the case along the ground. Such suitcases are generally rectilinear in shape, both as to their outer contour and their general internal container volume. Two spaced-apart coaxial wheels are typically mounted externally on or within a lower edge of the case. The handle can have one or more rods or tubes that slide or telescope from within in the case so as to be retractable for storage or extendable for use.[0...

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IPC IPC(8): A45C5/14
CPCA45C5/02A45C5/03A45C2005/037A45C13/262A45C5/14
Inventor DAVIS, ROBERT PHILLIPHINMAN, KENREKUC, RICHARD
Owner HL OPERATING CORP
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