Travel Bag Having Collapsible End Wall

Abstract

A travel bag is provided that includes a back wall and a foldable end wall, to facilitate compact storage when not in use. The bag includes a support assembly having two support arms, extending between the end wall and the back wall. The support arms are disposed proximate to sidewalls of the bag body. In this manner, the support arms provide rigid support to maintain the end wall in an expanded position and provide support to the sidewalls. The support assembly maintained in place by a clip disposed on an interior side of the back wall. A user can quickly collapse the end wall by removing the support assembly from the clip.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to travel bags and, more particularly, to travel bags having a collapsible end wall.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Various types and sizes of travel bags have long been available, including hard-sided bags and soft-sided bags. Both bags can be provided with one or more wheels to enable a user to pull the bag. Hard-sided bags typically include a hard outer shell formed of resilient material. Such bags are favored in that they provide good protection to the contents of the bag. However, hard-sided bags cannot be compacted, making them difficult to store.[0003]Soft-sided bags typically include a body formed of flexible material, to include various types of fabric. Such bags enable compact storage of the back when not in use and enable storage of the bag in small confines when partially filled. However, soft-sided bags compromise protection of the contents of the bag to facilitate easy storage.[0004]Wheeled bags typic...

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Benefits of technology

[0007]In general terms, the present invention provides a travel bag that includes a back wall and a foldable end wall, to facilitate compact storage when not in use. The bag includes a support assembly having two support arms, extending between the end wall and the back wall. The support arms are disposed proximate to sidewalls of the bag body. In this manner, the support arms provide rigid support to maintain the end wall in an expanded position and provide support to the sidewalls. The support assembly maintained in place by at least one clip disposed on an interior side of the back wall. A user can quickly collapse the end wall by removing the support assembly from the clip.

Problems solved by technology

However, hard-sided bags cannot be compacted, making them difficult to store.

However, soft-sided bags compromise protection of the contents of the bag to facilitate easy storage.

As such, the rigid end wall is beneficial for mobility of the bag, but it inhibits compact storage.

However, current designs sacrifice other features.

For example, some approaches include use of a rigid removable wall, which adds additional weight.

Removability of the wall also risks loss of the component, rendering the bag less useful.

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