Handle construction for an item of luggage and item of luggage comprising such a handle construction

Abstract

A handle construction for an item of luggage, in particular a suitcase, and an item of luggage, in particular a suitcase, including such a handle construction, has a hand grip and at least one rod or the like connected to the hand grip, the rod being able to be transferred between a stowed position and a position of use. A pouch with an opening is connected to at least one rod or the like or the hand grip. To permit rapid and simple storage and removal of objects, the pouch is integrated in the handle construction and together with the hand grip is able to be transferred between the stowed position and the position of use.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Applicant claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119 of European Application No. 13178188.2 filed Jul. 26, 2013, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to a handle construction for an item of luggage, in particular a suitcase, having a hand grip and at least one rod or the like connected to the hand grip, said rod being able to be transferred between a stowed position and a position of use, and having a pouch with an opening which is connected to at least one rod or the like or the hand grip.[0004]The invention further relates to an item of luggage, in particular a suitcase, with such a handle construction.[0005]2. Description of the Related Art[0006]Items of luggage, in particular suitcases, frequently have two or even four wheels and a handle construction which is generally telescopic in order to be able to transport the item of luggage comfort...

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Benefits of technology

[0031]Advantageously, a recess is provided in the item of luggage for at least partially receiving the pouch and the hand grip in the stowed position of the handle construction. The handle construction may be arranged together with the integrated pouch on the outside of the item of luggage. If the handle construction together with the pouch integrated therein is recessed in the stowed position into the receiver provided therefor, the item of luggage in the stowed position of the handle construction is not larger than an item of luggage without a handle construction, which is why approval, for example, as hand luggage is permitted. Moreover, by being stowed, damage to the handle construction and the pouch arranged therein may be substantially prevented.

[0032]The hand grip or the pouch may be configured to be accessible in the stowed position of the handle construction. As a result, the carrier of the item of luggage may operate the handle construction and transfer said handle construction into the position of use very rapidly and easily.

Problems solved by technology

In particular, in the case of hard shell suitcases, there is frequently no possibility of rapidly stowing small objects, such as for example boarding passes or the like.

In such hard shell suitcases, for stowing and / or removing objects the suitcase generally has to be completely opened which, in particular in restricted conditions, such as for example on board a passenger aircraft, is extremely troublesome.

To a certain degree at least one additional compartment attached to the outside of the item of luggage provides assistance here, but this is undesirable, in particular in the case of hard shell suitcases, as it interferes with the smooth surface and may be a hindrance when handling the item of luggage.

Additionally, the stability and strength of the protective shell may be impaired by such a construction.

In items of luggage made of fabric, pouches are generally integrated in the outer region but said pouches are often only able to be reached by awkward stooping or kneeling, due to the low height of suitcases.

In the retracted position of the handle construction, however, the small item of luggage is not able to be fixed.

In this case, however, the remaining part of the item of luggage is not able to be used, as the hand grip for moving the item of luggage is integrated in the rucksack.

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