Luggage coupler

Abstract

The present invention is a luggage coupler comprised of a trapezoid-shaped main body piece with two adjustable connecting straps attached to a narrow end of the body where the body is intended to be inserted through and engage the handle of a secondary piece of luggage and the connecting straps are intended to attach to a primary piece of luggage which is pulled by the user. Multiple pieces of wheeled luggage can thus be coupled together in a train arrangement using multiple couplers.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a new type of luggage coupler for use with various types of luggage and personal items. The coupler utilizes a unique shape to quickly attach to the handle of a primary piece of luggage while using additional means to attach a secondary piece of luggage.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]During travel and other related activities, people are often required to carry luggage for themselves and family members. Luggage couplers, among other functions not related to this invention, connect these luggage items in such a manner as to make them easier for a user to convey.[0005]Some larger luggage items come with attachments for smaller items. These attachments are often designed for brand specific use with items produced by the same luggage company. Even those designed for universal adaptation are primarily intended for items smaller than the primary piece of luggage. Arrangements cre...

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Benefits of technology

[0014]The trapezoid-shaped solid piece is symmetrically contoured along the sides with detents or shoulders designed to make contact in two places with the opposite sides of the primary luggage handle. At the portion of the sides nearest the base of the trapezoid there are provided symmetrically contoured hook-shaped appendages to attach luggage handles that may be wider in diameter than the base of the solid shape. The solid piece contains two slits at the narrowest end or top for attaching the connecting straps. Other various holes may be included to give the solid piece flexibility, reduce weight and material costs, and for ease in gripping the device.

Problems solved by technology

This can result in wheel failure due to excessive load on the wheels.

Attempts to avoid over stressing the wheels by pulling a piece of wheeled luggage with each hand, can be uncomfortable for the user and makes negotiating obstacles like doors difficult due to the wide berth of the user and items.

Attachments securing luggage couplers to the primary luggage item also have some limitations.

Such latches also tend to wear over time as they involve moving parts attaching and reattaching under substantial amounts of stress due to the weight of the attached luggage.

These hooks, as mentioned above may snag on foreign objects, particularly when nothing is attached to them.

Most couplers are also not designed to work with a similar coupler to attach a third piece of luggage to the pair of luggage items that are already coupled.

Access to these carts is limited to air travelers while at an airport due to their size and the need to stow them prior to travel.

Most, if not all, luggage couplers are not designed to attach a third piece of luggage to a two coupled pieces using a similar device.

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