Angled charging pocket

Abstract

An angled wireless charging pocket for an article of luggage is provided, the pocket can include a first cradle arranged to receive and secure at least portions of a power source and a second cradle arranged to receive and secure at least portions of a mobile device, the first and second cradles of the pocket are aligned at a lower corner and arranged such that the power source and the mobile device are held and engaged in overlapping alignment at the lower corner.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure generally relates to luggage items, and more specifically, to angled wireless charging pockets for luggage items. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, many mobile devices (such as smartphones and tablets) are capable of wireless charging via various charging stations, charging pads, and battery packs. Wireless charging has also evolved for consumer products such as luggage. However, in the case of luggage, many solutions are costly and require complex designs to create systems capable of charging various types of mobile devices. Some solutions are not suitable for mobile devices of various sizes and wireless power sources. Furthermore, some solutions fail to maintain the connection between the mobile device and the wireless power source during transport. For example, some solutions allow the mobile device to be frequently detached from the wireless power source, reducing charging efficiency during transport.

[0003] Therefore, it is desirable to provide an improved suitcase, more specifically, an improved pocket, which can solve one or all of the above problems, and / or more generally, provide an improvement or alternative to the existing structural layout.

[0004] Documents that may be related to this disclosure include: US9362777B2, US9461499B2, US9729003B1, US10063086B2, US20150326044A1, US20160190817A1, US20160322851A1, US20170117742A1, and US20170302099A1. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure provides an angled wireless charging pocket for holding and securing a mobile device in a manner that engages and aligns with a wireless power source, facilitating convenient charging of the mobile device. The power source can charge the mobile device wirelessly, via a wired connection, or both. When wirelessly charging the mobile device with the power source, proper alignment of the mobile device relative to the power source contributes to efficient charging. When charging the mobile device via a wired connection, the alignment created by the pocket described herein allows for the use of shorter, more convenient cables. The pocket is located above a panel of a luggage item, for example, inside the luggage item. The pocket includes one or more trays arranged to receive and secure at least a portion of the mobile device and the wireless power source. The one or more trays of the pocket are aligned at a lower corner, such that the wireless power source and the mobile device are held and engaged in a covered engagement at this lower corner. The pocket may be angled to guide the wireless power source and the mobile device toward the lower corner, such that the corners of the wireless power source and the mobile device are aligned at the lower corner of the pocket.

[0006] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a luggage item is provided having a pocket for receiving at least a portion of a mobile device and a power source. The luggage item includes a panel; the pocket is attached to the surface of the panel, the pocket including a first bracket and a second bracket, the first bracket being arranged to receive and secure at least a portion of the power source, and the second bracket being arranged to receive and secure at least a portion of the mobile device. The first and second brackets of the pocket are aligned at a lower corner, such that the at least a portion of the power source and the mobile device are held and engaged in a covered alignment at the lower corner. Alternatively, the lower corner of the pocket can be configured to position the mobile device and the at least a portion of the power source at a registration position. Additionally, alternatively, the lower corner of the pocket can be configured to align the corners of the mobile device and the at least a portion of the power source at a registration position.

[0007] Alternatively, the panel may at least partially define an internal storage compartment for the luggage; the pocket may be defined within the internal storage compartment.

[0008] Alternatively, the first and / or second tray of the pocket may include two adjacent sides that extend from the lower corner at an angle to both the vertical and horizontal directions when the luggage is in an upright position. In one example, one adjacent side is the bottom edge and the other is a side edge. Alternatively, the first and / or second tray of the pocket may include three sides, including a bottom edge and a first side edge extending at an angle from the lower corner, and a second side edge extending from the bottom edge, separated from the first side edge. Alternatively, or additionally, the first and / or second tray may include a bottom edge, a top edge, and two side edges. Alternatively, the angle of the two adjacent walls is configured to guide the corresponding power supply and / or moving device toward the lower corner, so that the power supply and moving device are positioned in a covered alignment at the lower corner.

[0009] Alternatively, or additionally, at least one of the first and / or second brackets at least partially defines a triangular panel, wherein two sides are attached along at least a portion of the two adjacent sides. Alternatively, at least one of the first and / or second brackets is at least partially defined by one or more straps attached to the panel. Alternatively, or additionally, at least one of the first and / or second brackets is at least partially defined by a pair of straps joined together. Alternatively, or additionally, the pair of straps defines a T-shape.

[0010] Alternatively, the power source may include an electrical connector, with a wire having two opposing ends, one end for connection to the power source and the other end for connection to a mobile device or to at least one electrical connector disposed on the exterior of the luggage.

[0011] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, a luggage item is provided having a pocket for receiving at least a portion of a mobile device and a power source. The luggage item includes: a plurality of panels defining an internal storage compartment; a pocket defined within the internal storage compartment and attached to one of the plurality of panels, the pocket being arranged to receive and secure at least several portions of the power source and the mobile device therein. The pocket includes two adjacent sides arranged at angles to both the vertical and horizontal directions when the luggage item is in an upright position to define a lower corner. The pocket is arranged such that the power source and the mobile device are at least partially aligned and overlapped at the lower corner. Alternatively, or additionally, under the influence of gravity or a force applied by a user, the power source and the mobile device are biased toward this alignment at the lower corner, such that the corners of each of the power source and the mobile device are aligned at the lower corner. Alternatively, or in another configuration, one adjacent side is the bottom edge and the other adjacent side is the side edge, the pocket is open on the side opposite to the bottom edge and the side edge, and is arranged to receive the power source and / or the mobile device within the pocket.

[0012] Alternatively, or additionally, the pocket may include one or more trays for receiving and securing at least several portions of the power source and the mobile device. Alternatively, or additionally, the pocket may include a first tray and a second tray covering the first tray, the first tray being arranged to receive and secure at least several portions of one of the power source and the mobile device, and the second tray being arranged to receive and secure at least several portions of the other of the power source and the mobile device.

[0013] Alternatively, or additionally, a fabric panel may be disposed between the first and second brackets to at least partially define each of the first and second brackets. Additionally, in the luggage item of claim 16, the fabric panel is formed as a triangular panel, wherein two of the three sides are respectively attached to two adjacent sides of the pocket. Alternatively, or additionally, the fabric panel may include an elastic portion extending between the attached sides of the triangular panel to at least partially retain at least one of the power source and the moving device within the pocket.

[0014] Alternatively, at least some parts of the mobile device and the power supply are housed within a single bracket.

[0015] Alternatively, the two adjacent sides may be structurally joined together by physical connection at the lower corner, or they may not be structurally joined together at the lower corner, but rather a gap may be formed.

[0016] According to a third aspect of this disclosure, a luggage item is provided having a pocket for receiving at least a portion of a mobile device and a power source. The luggage item includes: a housing defined by a plurality of panels; and a pocket defined on the surface of one of the plurality of panels and configured to secure at least several portions of the mobile device and the power source therein. The pocket includes a lower corner and two adjacent sides extending at angles to both the vertical and horizontal directions when the luggage item is in an upright position. The angles of the two adjacent sides are configured to guide the power source and the mobile device toward the lower corner, such that the power source and the mobile device are positioned at the lower corner in an overlapping alignment. Alternatively, or additionally, the two adjacent sides extend orthogonally to each other. Alternatively, or additionally, the two adjacent sides extend at an angle between 25° and 70° relative to the horizontal direction when the luggage item is in an upright position. Alternatively, or additionally, one of the two adjacent sides extends at an angle of 60° relative to the horizontal direction when the luggage item is in an upright position.

[0017] Alternatively, or in another manner, the pocket is defined on the inner surface of one of the plurality of panels.

[0018] Alternatively, or in addition, the power supply and the mobile device are held and engaged in a covered alignment at the lower corner.

[0019] Alternatively, or otherwise, the two adjacent sides are separated at the lower corner, such that the lower corner is defined only by the extension of the sides.

[0020] Other embodiments and features are set forth in part in the description which follows and will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon review of the specification, or may be learned by practice of the disclosed subject matter. A further understanding of the nature and advantages of this disclosure can be achieved by referring to the other parts of the specification and drawings that form a part of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that each of the various aspects and features of this disclosure can be advantageously applied alone in certain instances, or in combination with other aspects and features of this disclosure in other instances. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The above description will be more fully understood with reference to the figures below. In these figures, the components are not drawn to scale; these figures are given as examples of various aspects of this disclosure and should not be construed as representing the entirety of the scope of protection of this disclosure, which is characterized by:

[0022] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of a luggage item according to certain examples of this disclosure;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An isometric view of luggage items in an open configuration, and an angled pocket is shown according to certain examples of this disclosure;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A magnified view with angled pockets;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Exploded view with angled pockets;

[0026] Figure 5A The illustration depicts a power supply or wireless power source arranged in an angled pocket according to certain examples of this disclosure;

[0027] Figure 5B The illustration depicts a pocket that holds multiple sizes of devices.

[0028] Figure 6 The illustration depicts a mobile device partially inserted into an angled pocket, according to certain examples of this disclosure;

[0029] Figure 7 The illustration depicts, according to certain examples of this disclosure, a mobile device fully inserted into an angled pocket, aligned with the power supply cover;

[0030] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The cross-sectional view shows the mobile device and power supply aligned and covered within the angled pocket;

[0031] Figure 9 The illustrations depict, according to certain examples of this disclosure, a mobile device and a power source covered and aligned within the same tray or pocket;

[0032] Figure 10 This is an enlarged view of another angled pocket, based on certain examples of this disclosure;

[0033] Figure 11 The illustration depicts angled pockets associated with another type of luggage item, based on certain examples of this disclosure;

[0034] Figure 12 The illustrations depict angled pockets associated with another type of luggage item, based on certain examples of this disclosure; and

[0035] Figure 13 The illustration depicts angled pockets associated with another type of luggage item, based on certain examples of this disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0036] According to this disclosure, a pocket is provided for receiving and aligning a mobile device, either directly or together with a power source. The power source may be a wireless power source. The pocket may be located on a panel of a piece of luggage, for example, within an internal storage compartment of the luggage. When the luggage is in an upright position, the pocket may be angled relative to the horizontal to guide the mobile device and / or power source to a registration position (e.g., positioning their respective corners at the lower corner) to maintain at least a portion of the mobile device aligned with the power source, thereby enabling wireless charging of the mobile device. As an example, when both the mobile device and the power source are received in the pocket, the angle of the pocket may guide the mobile device and the power source toward the lower corner of the pocket so that the corners of the wireless power source and the mobile device are aligned at the lower corner of the pocket. This aligned corner at the lower corner of the pocket helps ensure that the mobile device remains in a position where effective wireless charging of the power source is possible.

[0037] In this specification, the power source includes a charging device such as a battery, having one or more wireless charging structures for wirelessly charging a mobile device. Optionally, the power source may include at least one socket (connector) that allows wired charging of the mobile device and / or charging of the charging device itself. For wireless charging by the power source, the mobile device may include a wireless charging structure. As an example, the wireless charging structure on the power source may include an inductive charging coil. The wireless charging structure on the mobile device may be an inductive receiving coil. When positioned relatively close to each other as defined, the inductive charging coil generates an alternating electromagnetic field, which the receiving coil on the mobile device converts into a current that is supplied to the mobile device's battery. Generally, for wireless charging to work effectively, the mobile device and the power source need to be positioned relatively close to each other, and generally, wireless charging is more efficient and effective when the power source's charging coil is close to or in contact with the mobile device. Typically, for effective wireless charging, the power source and the mobile device can be directly coupled together or slightly separated, for example, by a thin layer of material. To achieve functional wireless charging performance, the power source and mobile device can be close to each other, for example, one near the other, or joined together (or slightly separated). Alternatively, it may be advantageous for the power source and mobile device to essentially cover each other. When maintained in a covered position, the charging coil and receiving coil can be adequately positioned to allow for wireless charging. For effective charging, the receiving coil can be aligned with the power source, and more specifically, with the power source's charging coil. In some examples, the receiving coil and the power source or its charging coil can be aligned with each other by aligning the corners of the mobile device with the corners of the power source.

[0038] Regarding the power source, the battery and wireless charging structure, such as the charging coil, can be integrally formed, for example, both housed in a single housing, or the battery and wireless charging structure can be separate but electrically connected, forming an example of at least part of the power source. The electrical connection between the charging coil and the battery can be a permanent line or a line that can be separated from one or both of the coil and / or the battery. In the case where the charging device includes a separate battery and charging coil, both components can be received in a pocket, or either component can be received in a pocket. In the case where the charging coil is received in a pocket while the battery is located elsewhere in the luggage, the charging coil can be a separate component received in the pocket and removable from the pocket, or it can be permanently or removably fixed in the pocket (e.g., by hook and loop fasteners). Alternatively, the charging coil can be located inside the luggage or fixed to the surface of a panel with an attached pocket in the luggage, and positioned to align with the mobile device when it is received and placed in the pocket. Alternatively, the power source may include a battery with at least one socket (electrical connector) for wired charging without a charging coil. Similar to the scenario mentioned above where the charging and receiving coils can be aligned to facilitate effective wireless charging, in the case where the charging coil is independent of the power source, the pocket can configure the mobile device's receiving coil to align with the charging coil.

[0039] Figure 1 and Figure 2 An exemplary luggage item 100 according to certain examples of this disclosure is shown. The luggage item 100 includes a housing 102 formed by a plurality of walls or panels (hereinafter referred to as "panels" for convenience, without any limitation) defining an internal storage compartment 104 for holding a user's personal belongings. In one example, the housing 102, which may be referred to as the body of the luggage item 100, may be formed by opposing front panels 110 and rear panels 112 and a plurality of side panels extending between the front and rear panels 110, 112. As an example, the luggage item 100 may include opposing top panels 116, bottom panels 118, and opposing left side panels 122 and right side panels 124 extending between the front and rear panels 110, 112. Corner areas may be defined by the intersection of any two or three adjacent panels. For example, a corner formed by the intersection of any three adjacent panels may be considered a "corner area." An edge formed by the intersection of any two adjacent panels may also be considered a "corner area" or "edge area."

[0040] Various panels can be formed using soft materials, hard materials, or combinations of both (such as, for example, a hybrid suitcase). These panels can be constructed or arranged to provide the desired dimensions and shape of the housing 102, such as providing the height, width, and depth of the housing 102. The dimensions and shape of the panels can be set such that the height of the luggage 100 is greater than its width, its width is greater than its depth, its width is greater than its height, its depth is greater than its height, and so on. Other dimensions and shapes of the housing 102 are conceivable; the examples shown and described are for illustrative purposes only.

[0041] Figure 1 The luggage item 100 shown is a backpack, but it can be various types of luggage, including upright rotating cases (soft-sided, hard-sided, or hybrid structures) (see...). Figure 11 ), briefcase (see Figure 13 ), luggage bag (see Figure 12 (e.g., wallet, etc.) As shown, luggage item 100 includes a base 140 and a cover 142 defined by a separation line 144. Luggage item 100 can be convertible between different configurations, such as between a closed configuration and an open configuration. In the closed configuration, the base 140 and the cover 142 can be arranged adjacent to each other, and in one example, corresponding edges or peripheries of the base 140 and the cover 142 engage to enclose the user's personal belongings in the internal storage compartment 104 of the luggage item 100. In the open configuration, the base 140 and the cover 142 are reoriented relative to each other, such as pivoting away from each other in one example, to allow the user to access the interior of the luggage item 100.

[0042] To allow selective movement between the base 140 and the lid 142 in open and closed configurations, the lid 142 may be articulated to the base 140 via a hinge structure or similar mechanism, allowing selective positioning of the lid 142 relative to the base 140. In these examples, the lid 142 may pivot toward or away from the base 140 to close or open the luggage item 100, respectively. The hinge structure may be a fabric strap, a piano hinge, a movable hinge, a separated discrete hinge, a zipper structure, a joint made of elastic material, or other suitable structures arranged to allow selective positioning of the lid 142 relative to the base 140 from fully closed to fully open.

[0043] The cover 142, which may be referred to as a first baggage portion or section, may be defined by one or more panels. For example, the cover 142 may be defined wholly or partially by a front panel 110. In some examples, the cover 142 may be defined by at least several portions of the front panel 110 and the top panel 116, bottom panel 118, left side panel 122, and / or right side panel 124, such that the cover 142 includes several side portions. Similarly, the base 140, which may be referred to as a second baggage portion or section, may be defined by one or more panels. As an example, the base 140 may be defined wholly or partially by a rear panel 112. Similar to the cover 142, the base 140 may be defined by at least several portions of the rear panel 112 and the top panel 116, bottom panel 118, left side panel 122, and right side panel 124, such that the base 140 includes several side portions. In these examples, the edge portion of the base 140 may define the top panel 116, bottom panel 118, left side panel 122, and right side panel 124 in conjunction with the edge portion of the cover 142. In some examples, the base 140 may be defined by a portion of the front panel 110.

[0044] Luggage item 100 is depicted as a backpack, but can be any type of luggage item. Similarly, shell 102 can be formed from various combinations of hard and soft materials. For example, at least some portions of shell 102 can be molded from hard materials, or formed from a combination of hard and soft materials (referred to as a "hybrid structure"). In some examples, shell 102 can be formed entirely from soft materials supported by a frame structure. Hard materials can be thermoplastic materials (self-reinforced or fiber-reinforced), ABS, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, polyamide, PTFE, or biaxially oriented polypropylene, etc. Soft materials can be nylon, canvas, polyester, leather, PVC, polypropylene, polyethylene, and / or PTFE, etc.

[0045] For convenience, luggage item 100 may include other structural features. For example, luggage item 100 may include one or more support members 160 for supporting luggage item 100 on a support surface (e.g., on the ground). Support members 160 may be legs, fixed wheel assemblies, swivel wheel assemblies, or any combination thereof, and may be associated with any suitable panel of housing 102, for example, in at least one example, may be connected to at least the bottom panel 118. In the case where luggage item 100 is an upright rotating case, luggage item 100 may include four support members 160. Support members 160 may be connected to any suitable portion of housing 102, for example, along the bottom panel 118 at or near a corner area.

[0046] The luggage item 100 may include one or more carrying handles 170, which are attached to at least one panel of the housing 102. In some examples, the luggage item 100 may include one or more carrying straps 176, such as a pair of backpack straps. In some examples, the luggage item 100 may include a locking mechanism 180 for selectively securing the cover 142 and the base 140 together. The locking mechanism 180 may be positioned along or adjacent to a separation line 144 between the cover 142 and the base 140 (such as along or adjacent to the periphery of the cover 142) to allow selective actuation, thereby opening and closing the luggage item 100. In an open configuration, the locking mechanism 180 disengages substantially along the entire length of the separation line 144, thereby allowing the cover 142 and the base 140 to pivot relative to each other by any amount from partially open to fully open. In a closed configuration, the locking mechanism 180 engages along at least a portion of the length of the separation line 144 to limit relative movement between the cover 142 and the base 140. The locking mechanism 180 can be any suitable locking device or system. For example, the locking mechanism 180 can be a zipper locking mechanism or an attachment mechanism, but other types of locking devices are conceivable, including one or more bolts separated along the separation line 144.

[0047] See Figure 2 , 3 4, 5A, Luggage item 100 includes a pocket 200 for receiving and securing at least some portions of mobile device 220 and power source 210 therein. Depending on the specific application, mobile device 220 may be a telephone, tablet, game console, MP3 player, or other portable electronic device. In some examples, power source 210 may be operable to wirelessly charge mobile device 220. In this regard, power source 210 may be referred to as a wireless power source, which may include various configurations operable to inductively charge mobile device 220 when power source 210 and mobile device 220 are in close proximity. As an example, power source 210 may include one or more induction coils for generating an electromagnetic field. Mobile device 220 may include one or more induction coils that receive power from the electromagnetic field to charge mobile device 220. More specifically, the electromagnetic field generated by the induction coil of power source 210 can induce a current in the induction coil of mobile device 220 to charge mobile device 220. Wireless charging of mobile device 220 using power source 210 can comply with various standards, including Qi and / or PMA standards, etc.

[0048] While wireless charging of the mobile device 220 using power source 210 has been discussed, other configurations are conceivable, including examples where the mobile device 220 is charged via power source 210 through a wire connecting power source 210 and the mobile device 220, etc. For example, such as at least Figure 2 , 3As shown in Figure 13, the luggage item 100 may include an electrical lead or a charging cable 222 with a lead, such as a USB cable. In one example, the charging cable 222 with a lead can be plugged into an electrical outlet on both the power source 210 and the mobile device 220 to charge the mobile device 220 via a lead connection. Alternatively, the charging cable 222 with a lead can be connected to the power source 210 to charge other devices via a lead connection. These other devices may be located in pocket 200 or other pockets of the luggage item 100. The charging cable 222 with a lead can lead to one or more electrical connection devices 228 (see Figure 13). Figure 2 Such as one or more socket ports located on the inside or outside surface of the luggage item 100.

[0049] The pocket 200 can include various configurations, and is described generally here with the luggage 100 in an upright position (meaning the bottom of the luggage is resting on a supporting surface such as the floor). As an example, the pocket 200 may be disposed on one of the plurality of panels 10 defining the housing 102 of the luggage 100. In some examples, the pocket 200 may be attached to the surface of the interior panel 224 of the luggage 100. Figure 2 As shown, pocket 200 can be defined within an internal storage compartment 104 of the housing 102, such as within a main storage compartment, an auxiliary storage compartment separate from the main storage compartment (e.g., a front pocket or side pocket of the luggage 100), etc. In this way, pocket 200 can be attached to a panel in the housing 102 that at least partially defines the internal storage compartment 104 of the luggage 100. Figure 2 As shown, pocket 200 can be attached to the inner surface of the front panel 110 of housing 102, but other configurations are conceivable. For example, pocket 200 can be attached to the inner surface of cover 142, which is formed from the panel 110 of the housing. Alternatively, pocket 200 can be attached to different walls inside housing 102, or it can be attached to the outside of housing 102.

[0050] See further Figure 2 , 3 4, 5A, and the pocket 200 shown in the figure is an example of having two brackets 250, 252, but alternatively it may include only one bracket or the like, as described below. First, a general description of the pocket structure is given, followed by a description of each example of one or both of the bracket structures 250, 252.

[0051] The pocket 200 described herein may include a flap 234 and two sides 230, 232. The two sides 230, 232 define the perimeter of this pocket example. The flap 234 extends at least between the first and second sides 230, 232. The two sides 230, 232 may each define a boundary line of the pocket and may also intersect to define a lower corner 226. As an example, the pocket 200 may include the first and second sides 230, 232 intersecting at the lower corner 226. The pocket 200 may be secured to the panel 110 at least along the first and second sides 230, 232. In this way, the size of the pocket 200 may be defined solely by the first and second sides 230, 232. When the luggage is in an upright position, both sides 230, 232 extend from the lower corner 226 at angles to both the vertical and horizontal directions. Corner 226 may be the only corner defined by the pocket, and may be the part of the pocket closest to the bottom of the baggage 100 when the baggage 100 is in an upright position, thus making it the lower corner 226 of the pocket 200. In these examples, the pocket 200 may be open on the side opposite to the first and second sides 230, 232.

[0052] like Figure 3 and 4 As shown, the first side 230 may extend along at least a portion of the width of the pocket 200, while the second side 232 may extend along at least a portion of the length of the pocket 200. Both sides 230 and 232 extend adjacent to corners and away from each other. Sides 230 and 232 are adjacent to each other. In some examples, the pocket 200 may be longer or shorter than the power source 210 and / or the moving device 220. In the examples of the sides described herein, the sides of the pocket 200 may be defined by structures such as stitching or other fasteners (e.g., glue or other adhesives) for securing the cover 234 to the panel of the upper interface pocket; a seam formed between the cover 234 and the panel; or a separating strip or portion of material separating the cover 234 from the panel of the upper interface pocket 200.

[0053] When the device (either the moving device 220 or the power supply 220) is placed in the pocket 200, it can engage either side 230 or side 232. Whichever side 230, 232 it engages with, it acts as a positioning structure (such as a guide rail in one example) to guide the device further into the pocket until the corners 242, 244 of the device are positioned or placed in the lower corner 226 of the pocket as a registration position. In one example, with the corners 242, 244 of the device positioned in the lower corner 226, the device can engage or nearly engage another side of side 230, 232. A portion of the device can be covered by the cover 234.

[0054] When both the mobile device 220 and the power source 210 are received in the pocket 200, the first and second sides 230 and 232 of the pocket 200 can engage the power source 210 and / or the mobile device 220 as described above, so as to guide the power source 210 and / or the mobile device 220 to the lower corner 226 and keep it in a covered alignment state. For example, see Figure 7 The first and second sides 230 and 232 can be joined with a portion of the power supply 210 (e.g., side 248) and / or a portion of the mobile device 220 (side 256) such that the lower corner 242 of the power supply 210 and the lower corner 244 of the mobile device 220 are aligned together at a registration position 238 suitable for wireless charging and are in a covered layout.

[0055] In one example, "alignment" together can mean that the corners 242, 244 of each of the mobile device 212 and the power source 244 overlap each other at a common registration position 238 defined by at least two sides 230, 232 of the pocket 200. The lower corner 226 (whether closed or open) defines the registration position 238, and the corresponding corner of each device is pushed towards this registration position 238 by two adjacent sides 230, 232 of the pocket. This alignment of the power source 210 and the mobile device 220 can occur regardless of whether the lower corner 226 is defined by a closed corner or by a gap / opening. At the registration position 238, the inductive charging component of the power source 210 is correctly positioned with the inductive charging component of the mobile device 220 to allow the power source to reliably wirelessly charge the mobile device. When the inductive charging components of the mobile device and the power source are not properly aligned, such as when they are simply placed together in a pocket without being properly positioned relative to each other, wireless charging may be unreliable, inefficient, and / or ineffective. Aligning the corners 244 and 242 of the mobile device and the power source does not require precise co-extension alignment of the periphery of each of the mobile device and the power source. As long as the corners 242 and 244 are positioned at registration position 238 by the edges 230 and 232 of the pocket 200, wireless charging can still be effectively permitted, although the alignment may not be precise. Alternatively, the pocket 200 can align the receiving coil of the mobile device 220 with the charging coil of the power source 210.

[0056] Alternatively, in one example, the charging coil 282 of power supply 210 is physically separated from power supply 210, but electrically connected. The battery of the power supply can be located in another location within the luggage. See also Figure 3 and Figure 4A remote charging coil 282 is disposed in or on the panel 110 forming the rear wall of the pocket. The charging coil 282 is shown in dashed lines. When the mobile device 220 is disposed in the pocket 200 and adjacent to edges 230 and 232 (wherein the corner of the mobile device 220 disposed at corner 226 of the pocket 220 is in a registration position), the receiving coil of the mobile device 220 can be aligned with the charging coil 282 to allow for effective wireless charging. See, for example, [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 5A ,if Figure 5A The power source is replaced by the mobile device 210 in the pocket 200. The receiving coil in the mobile device is aligned with the charging coil 282 located in or above the panel 110 and is stored there by the cover 234.

[0057] As described herein, the first and second sides 230 and 232 join at the lower corner 226, meaning that sides 230 and 232 physically intersect each other, or intersect due to the extension of the directions of extension of sides 230 and 232. More specifically, depending on the specific application, the first and second sides 230 and 232 may extend from the lower corner 226 such that the first and second sides 230 and 232 are joined by a physical connection, such as in one example where the lower corner 226 is defined by the intersection of the stitched sides 230 and 232. In an alternative example, the first and second sides 230 and 232 may be separated at the lower corner 226 such that the lower corner 226 is defined by the extension of the lines of extension of each side 230 and 232. In this way, the lower corner 226 may be an opening (or gap) 240 between adjacent ends of the first and second sides 230 and 232, such as... Figure 10 As described above. In any example, edges 230 and 232 form a lower corner 226, defining or establishing a registration position 238, and maintaining the alignment of the power supply 210 and the moving device 220, which will be explained more fully below.

[0058] Pocket 200 can be configured to maintain power sources 210 and / or mobile devices 220 of various sizes in the correct relative orientation and proximity for effective charging of mobile devices 220. See also Figure 5BFor simplicity, pocket 200 is schematically represented, its perimeter defined by two adjacent sides 230, 232 forming a V-shape and intersecting (physically or by extension) at a lower corner 226. Sides 230, 232 define the perimeter of the pocket structure. Sides 230, 232 may define the bottom perimeter of the pocket, where the lower corner 226 indicates the point where sides 230, 232 actually or by extension intersect. Corner 226 is shown with dashed lines to indicate that it can be an actual corner or an imaginary corner. The pocket does not define a side opposite to side 230, nor does it define a side opposite to side 232, and that portion of pocket 200 is open. Because pocket 200 is defined only by two lower sides 230, 232 extending away from corner 226, pocket 200 can accommodate objects of various sizes. Figure 5B In one example, a power source 210 and a moving device 220 are shown disposed in a pocket. The power source 210 is longer and wider than the moving device 220. In another example, power sources 210a (e.g., larger than power source 210) and moving devices 220a (e.g., smaller than moving device 220) of different sizes are shown as examples of various sizes that can be accommodated within a pocket 200 formed by two sides 230, 232 (and / or 230', 232'). Although these various component sizes differ, the long (side) side of each component is positioned close to or engages with the side 232 of the pocket 200, while the short (bottom) side of each component is positioned close to or engages with the side 230 of the pocket 200, such that the corner 242 of the power source 210 and the corner 244 of the moving device 220 are positioned at or near the lower corner 226 and aligned with each other. Corners 242 and 244 are also positioned at registration position 238. Within the scope of practical application, regardless of the length and width of the power supply 210 and the mobile device 220, when they are placed in the pocket 200, the corner of each device will be placed at the lower corner 226 and positioned at the registration position 238.

[0059] Pocket 200 can be arranged to hold and align the power source 210 and mobile device 220 together for efficient charging of mobile device 220 by power source 210. As an example, the structure of pocket 200, such as sides 230 and / or 232, can guide power source 210 and mobile device 220 into the correct relative orientation and close proximity to allow power source 210 to effectively wirelessly charge mobile device 220. In some examples, pocket 200 can be arranged such that power source 210 and mobile device 220 are guided by sides 230 and 232 to overlap and align at the lower corner 226. As an example, the first and second sides 230, 232 can extend at angles to both the horizontal and vertical directions when the luggage item 100 is in its usual upright position. The mobile device and / or power supply have connecting edges 230 and 232, which act as positioning structures (such as guide rails in one example) to guide the mobile device and / or power supply to a position where the corresponding corner is positioned at a lower corner 226 and in a registration position 238. Under the influence of gravity, or the force of a user inserting the device into pocket 200, the mobile device and / or power supply can move along the length of one or more of these edges.

[0060] As an example, pocket 200 may include one or more brackets defining a lower corner 226 for receiving and securing at least a portion of the power supply 210 and / or the mobile device 220, and aligning one or both of corresponding lower corners 242, 244 at a registration position 238. As an example, pocket 200 may include a first bracket 250 arranged to receive and secure at least a portion of the power supply 210, at least a portion of the mobile device 220, or at least a portion of both the power supply 210 and the mobile device together. Pocket 200 may also include a second bracket 252 arranged to receive and secure at least a portion of the mobile device 220, at least a portion of the power supply 210, or at least a portion of both the power supply 210 and the mobile device 220 together. These configurations are merely illustrative, and pocket 200 may include only one bracket that receives and secures at least a portion of both the power supply 210 and the mobile device 220 together. Pocket 200 may include more than one tray, wherein the power supply 210 and the moving device 220 are both disposed together in one of the more than one tray (e.g., neither tray needs to be used). The structure described herein for either the first tray 250 or the second tray 252 can be applied to the case where pocket 200 includes only one tray. In the case where pocket 200 includes two or more trays, the structure described herein for the example of the first tray 250 can be used to form both the first and second trays. Alternatively, in the case where pocket 200 includes two or more trays, the structure described herein for the example of the second tray 252 can be used to form both the first and second trays.

[0061] The first bracket 250 may include various configurations. In one example, the first bracket 250 at least partially defines a panel 260, with its sides attached to two adjacent sides. Specifically, the panel 260 may include a first side 262 attached to a first side 230 and a second side 264 attached to a second side 232. The panel 260 may also include a third side 266 extending between the ends of the first and second sides 262, 264. The third side 266 of the panel 260 may not be attached to the side 230 and defines an opening 270 through which a portion of the power supply 210 and / or the moving device 220 may be received for securing the power supply 210 and / or the moving device 220 within the first bracket 250. The third side 266 may be straight, forming the first panel 260 in a generally triangular shape. The third side 266 may be curved or other shapes to form the first panel 260 in a different shape. The panel 260 may be all or part of the cover 234.

[0062] exist Figure 3 and Figure 4In the example of the first bracket 250 shown, the first side 230 may be referred to as the bottom side, and the second side 232 may be referred to as the side side. These designations correspond to the respective sides (bottom and side) of the bottom wall 230 and side 232 when the moving device 220 and / or power supply 210 are placed in the pocket 200. The pocket 200, formed by the sides 230 and 232 extending away from the lower corner 226, forms a generally V-shaped shape with the apex generally lower than the sides 230 and 232. The pocket 200 forms a generally triangular shape by the panel 260 being attached at least partially along the sides 230 and 232, with the side 266 extending between the sides 230 and 232.

[0063] In another example, pocket 200 may include three sides (see example). Figure 10 In this configuration, panel 260 is connected to panel 110 and includes a first side 230, a second side 232, and a third side 233 formed relative to the second side 232. The third side 235 may alternatively be formed relative to the first side 230. In any of these configurations, these sides together form the U-shaped perimeter of the pocket, leaving a portion of the pocket 200 unformed and open to allow for the placement of a mobile device and power source within the pocket.

[0064] In another example, pocket 200 may include four sides, including, for example, the two third sides (233, 235) mentioned above, forming an enclosing perimeter of pocket 200, with an opening 237 in the flap 234. This allows at least one power source and / or mobile device to be placed within pocket 200, thus providing a fully enclosed pocket for more secure retention of the power source and / or mobile device. In the example of the sides described herein, a side can be considered as a sidewall of the pocket.

[0065] The bracket 250 defines the lower corner 226, which can be closed or open. Two adjacent sides 230, 232 are configured to define the lower corner 226, where the corresponding corners of the moving device and the power source are aligned. Sides 230, 232 may join together at or near the lower corner to form a closed lower corner 226, or they may not join together at the lower corner 226. The two adjacent sides 230, 232 extend at angles relative to both the vertical and horizontal directions when the luggage is in an upright position; in this example, the lower corner 226 is the corner of the pocket closest to the bottom of the luggage when the luggage is in an upright position.

[0066] like Figure 3As shown, the triangular panel 260 can be configured to hold power sources 210 and / or moving devices 220 of various sizes. As an example, the triangular panel 260 can be formed of a soft and / or elastically deformable material that allows the first bracket 250 to deform and / or expand, such as a mesh, elastic material, etc. In some examples, the third side 266 of the triangular panel 260 can be formed of elastic webbing 280 to allow the third side 266 of the triangular panel 260 to elastically deform away from the housing panel of the attached interface pocket 200. In these examples, the third side 266 can elastically deform to allow the opening 270 of the first bracket 250 to expand to accommodate devices of various thicknesses, widths, etc. As an example, the third side 266 can be at least partially defined by an elastic portion (such as an elastic band in one example) to retain the power source 210 and / or moving device 220 within the pocket 200. In the case where the panel 260 is formed of an elastic material, it can also provide a retaining or holding force acting on an object disposed within the pocket.

[0067] Like the first bracket 250, the second bracket 252 may include various configurations. For example, the second bracket 252 may be at least partially defined by one or more straps. As shown, the second bracket 252 may be at least partially defined by a pair of straps joined together. More specifically, the second bracket 252 may be defined by a first strap 290 and a second strap 292 connected to the first strap 290. The first strap 290 may include opposite ends attached to the housing 102. The second strap 292 may include opposite ends attached to the housing 102 and the first strap 290. In this way, the first and second straps 290, 292 may define a T-shape, but other configurations, such as a cross shape, are contemplated. In some examples, the second bracket 252 may be defined by only one strap, such as by the first strap 290 (see...). Figure 13 In these examples, the one or more straps can resiliently hold devices of various sizes. As an example, the one or more straps can resiliently extend to accommodate mobile devices 220 of various sizes, such as mobile phones or tablets of different sizes, or may include buckles that allow for length adjustment. In these examples, the straps can engage and hold the sides of the mobile device 220 to secure it within the second bracket 252. The bracket 252, together with the straps 290 and 292, defines the lower corner 226 described herein, and also defines the location of the registration position 238. The two adjacent sides 230 and 232 extend from the lower corner 226 at angles to both the vertical and horizontal directions when the luggage is in an upright position. The straps can be elastic, such as being made of an elastic material in one example.

[0068] exist Figure 3 and Figure 4In this example of the second bracket 252, straps 290 and 292 together form at least first and second sides 230' and 232', which define at least a portion of the periphery of the pocket 200. The first side 230', which may be referred to as the bottom side, is formed by attaching the strap 292 to the panel 110 on which the pocket is located. The second side 232', which may be referred to as the side side, is formed by attaching the strap 290 to the panel on which the pocket is located. The sides 230' and 232' formed by attaching the straps to the panel define the position of the lower corner 226 for proper alignment of the moving device or power source, or both the moving device and power source, and also define the location of the registration position 238. The cover 234' in this example of the second bracket 252 is defined by the length of each strap 290 and 292 extending between the ends of each respective strap, the ends of which are attached to the panel where the pocket is located. In this example, the bracket 252 may include a third side 236 of the pocket 200, which is formed opposite to the second side 232', and the strap 290 is fixed at the second side 232' to the panel 110 on which the pocket is provided.

[0069] In some examples, the second bracket 252 of pocket 200 can be arranged such that the power source 210 and / or the moving device 220 can be guided by sides 230', 232' to cover and align at the lower corner 226, as described above with reference to sides 230, 232 of the first bracket 250. As an example, the first and second sides 230', 232' may extend at angles to both the horizontal and vertical directions when the baggage item 100 is in its normal upright position. The sides 230', 232' of the moving device and / or power source engage with the sides 230', 232', which act as positioning structures (such as guide rails in one example) to guide the moving device and / or power source to a position such that their respective corners 242, 244 are positioned at the lower corner 226 and in the registration position 238. Under the influence of gravity, or under the force of the user inserting the device or devices into pocket 200, the mobile device and / or power source can move along the length of sides 230', 232'.

[0070] An extendable strap (either through elasticity or through an extended buckle) allows at least one of the power source and / or mobile device to be placed within pocket 200, thus providing a pocket that secures the contents on all four sides for more secure storage of the power source and / or mobile device. Attaching straps 290, 292 to the panel where the pocket is located can be achieved by permanent means such as stitching or adhesive, or by selectively removable means such as hook-and-loop fasteners. Two adjacent sides 230, 232 are configured to define a lower corner 226, at which the corresponding corners of the mobile device and power source are aligned. Sides 230, 232 may not be joined together; in this example, they are not joined together at the lower corner 226. The two adjacent sides 230, 232 extend at angles to both the horizontal and vertical directions when the luggage is in an upright position, thus, in this example, making the lower corner 226 the corner of the pocket closest to the bottom of the luggage when the luggage is in an upright position. Any configuration of the second bracket 252 leaves a portion of the pocket 200 unformed to allow a mobile device, power source, or both to be housed within the pocket 200.

[0071] The one or more trays 250, 252 can be arranged such that the power source 210 and / or the moving device 220 are held and engaged in a desired alignment. For example, the first and second trays 250, 252 of the pocket 200 can be configured to form a lower corner 226 at a similar or identical location, and this corner 226 defines a registration position 238. The first tray 250 and the second tray 252 can respectively position the power source 210 and the moving device 220 such that their respective corners 242, 244 overlap and align at corner 226. Specifically, the first and second trays 250, 252 can be arranged such that the corners of the power source 210 and the moving device 220 are aligned at corner 226 of the pocket 200. In some examples, the second tray 252 can overlap the first tray 250. In these examples, pocket 200 may include a fabric panel disposed between the first and second brackets 250, 252 to at least partially separate the first bracket 250 from the second bracket 252. In some examples, the fabric panel may use the methods discussed above and Figure 8 The triangle panel 260 shown in the figure is defined.

[0072] like Figure 5A , 6 As shown in Figure 7, the power supply 210 and the mobile device 220 are shown being received in the pocket 200. Figure 5AIn this configuration, a power source 210 is disposed within a first bracket 250. The power source 210 is received in a pocket 200, located between the cover 234 of the fabric panel 260 in this example and the panel 110 of the attached interface pocket 200. The bottom edge 246 of the power source is positioned near or adjacent to edge 230, the side edge 248 is adjacent to or adjacent to edge 232, and the corner 242 is positioned in a lower corner 226 and at registration position 238. An elastic webbing 288 extends elastically around the power source 210 and provides compressive force to help retain the power source within the first bracket 250. Figure 6 In the image, the movable device 220 is shown being inserted into the second tray 252 of the pocket, while the power supply 210 is already received in the first tray 250. The movable device 220 is positioned below the straps 290, 292 and above the cover 234 of the first tray 250. The bottom edge 258 of the movable device 220 is positioned near or joined to edge 230', the side edge 268 is adjacent to or joined to edge 232', and the corner 244 is positioned in the lower corner 226 and located in the registration position 238. Figure 7 In this configuration, the moving device 220 is housed in the second bracket 252, with its bottom edge 254 adjacent to or engaging with edge 230', its side edge 256 adjacent to or engaging with edge 232', and its corner 244 positioned in the lower corner 226 and at the registration position 238. In this configuration, the power supply 210 and the moving device 220 are received in a pocket, with the power supply located in the first bracket 250 and the moving device in the second bracket 252. Their respective corners 242 and 244 are aligned with each other. Each corner 242 and 244 is also positioned in the lower corner and at the registration position 238.

[0073] Figure 8 It is shown that, according to Figure 7 In this configuration, fabric 260 is positioned between the mobile device 220 and the power source 210. Fabric 260 does not significantly affect wireless charging. Figure 8 The diagram also shows the power source 210 positioned adjacent to or abutting the edge 232 of the first bracket 250. In this relative position, edge 232 can act as a positioning structure or guide when the power source 210 is inserted into the pocket. Considering the size of the pocket 200 and the relatively soft material of the straps and covers (which are generally consistent around the devices), specifically the relatively soft material of the first bracket 250, (in this example) the edge 248 of the power source 210 may not contact or abut against edge 232; however, since edge 232 defines a portion of the perimeter of the pocket 200, the power source will be positioned towards the lower corner 226 (see...). Figure 7The direction of movement is along the length of edge 232. Similarly, in the case of moving device 220 (in this example), it may not contact or abut against edge 232', but since edge 232' defines a portion of the boundary around pocket 200, moving device 220 will move towards the lower corner 226 (see Figure 7 The direction of movement is along the length of edge 232' (e.g., by biasing). Corners 242 and 244 of the power supply and moving device will be placed in corner 226 and located at registration position 238. With regard to edges 230 and 230', the positions of the power supply 210 and moving device 220 in the first bracket 250 and the second bracket 252 are very similar, respectively. The positions of their respective bottom edges 246 and 254 are adjacent to or joined to edges 230 and 230', even if not... Figure 8 The contents shown and immediately following the description above are consistent and very similar. Edges 246 and 254 may not touch or abut against edge 230; however, since edge 230 defines a portion of the perimeter of pocket 200, the moving device will move towards the lower corner 226 (see...). Figure 7 The direction of movement is along the length of edge 230. Similarly, in the case of moving device 220 (in this example), it may not contact or abut against edge 230', but since edge 230' defines part of the surrounding boundary of pocket 200, moving device 220 will move towards the lower corner 226 (see Figure 7 The direction of movement (such as being biased) is along the length of edge 230'. The corners 242 and 244 of the power supply and moving device will be placed in corner 226 and located at registration position 238.

[0074] As described elsewhere, the power source 210 and the mobile device 220 can both be housed in a single bracket, such as in the first bracket 250 or the second bracket 252, so that they are positioned relative to each other and aligned at corresponding corners 242, 244, thereby enabling wireless charging. For example, as Figure 9As shown, pocket 200 includes a first tray 250 and a second tray 252. In this example, power supply 210 and mobile device 220 are both housed in the first tray 250, one covering the other. The two units are mated by a cover 234, which in this example is a panel 260, which helps hold the units in place. The side and bottom edges of each of mobile device 220 and power supply 210 are adjacent to or engage with edges 230 and 232, respectively. The bottom corners 242 and 244 of each of mobile device 220 and power supply 210 are correspondingly located in a lower corner 226 and aligned together. Corners 242 and 244 are located at a registration position 238, allowing wireless charging between the devices. The first tray 250 maintains the correct orientation of power supply 210 and mobile device 220 relative to each other while the luggage 100 moves. The second tray is not used. Straps 290 and / or 292 may provide additional assistance in keeping the mobile device 220 and power source 210 in place, but are not essential. Alternatively, the power source 210 and mobile device 220 may both be housed in a single bracket, such as a second bracket 252, to allow corresponding corners 242, 244 to be aligned to a considerable extent, thus enabling wireless charging.

[0075] The angles of the first and second sides 230 and 232 of the pocket 200 can facilitate automatic overlapping alignment and engagement of the power source 210 and the moving device 220 by positioning the corners of the power source 210 and the moving device 220 together at the lower corner 226 of the pocket 200. For example, the angles of the first and second sides 230 and 232 can guide both the power source 210 and the moving device 220 downwards at the lower corner 226 when inserted into the pocket, thus positioning them in an overlapping alignment at the lower corner 226. The power source 210 and the moving device 220 can be guided towards the lower corner 226 under gravity and / or tension generated by an elastic band, such as being biased towards the lower corner 226 in this example. In this way, the power source 210 and the moving device 220 can be biased towards overlapping alignment at the lower corner 226, aligning the corners of each of the power source 210 and the moving device 220 at the lower corner 226. Because the power supply 210 and the movable device 220 are positioned in the corner 226 and guided thereby by the sides 230, 232 and the corner 226, the power supply 210 and the movable device 220 can maintain this alignment during use of the suitcase. This placement effect is a benefit of the various brackets 250, 252. When the corners of the power supply 210 and the movable device 220 are aligned at the lower corner 226 of the pocket 200, the power supply 210 and the movable device 220 can extend parallel to each other. Alternatively, the power supply 210 and the movable device 220 can be guided by the sides 230, 232 to the lower corner 226 under the insertion force exerted by the user, and held in this orientation by the pocket structure. In this way, the power supply 210 and the movable device 220 can be positioned in a covered alignment at the lower corner 226, so that the corners of each of the power supply 210 and the movable device 220 are aligned at the lower corner 226. In either case, the corners of the power supply 210 and the mobile device 220 are thus in the registration position 238 when placed in the lower corner 226.

[0076] The angles of the first and second sides 230 and 232 of pocket 200 allow for a stable placement of mobile device 220, power supply 210, or both, with their corresponding corners 244 and 242 positioned in the lower corner 226 and aligned at registration position 238. For example, the angles of pocket 200 can limit relative sliding or other relative movement between power supply 210 and mobile device 220. In this way, the angled pocket 200 restricts misalignment of power supply 210 and mobile device 220 within pocket 200, which would limit wireless charging of mobile device 220, causing charging to be interrupted or less effective. Without the angled pocket structure to help maintain corner alignment, wireless charging may be intermittent, inefficient, or completely stopped.

[0077] The pocket 200 can be angled in various configurations to guide the power supply 210 and the moving device 220 to the lower corner 226. See also Figure 5B The first and second sides 230 and 232 can extend at an angle θ to each other. Side 230 can extend at an angle β to the horizontal direction, and side 232 can extend at an angle α to the horizontal direction. In any case, α + β + θ can equal 180°. In one example, angle θ is approximately equal to 90°. In this example, the first side 230 can extend at an angle β of approximately 45° relative to the horizontal direction, and the second side 232 can extend at an angle α of approximately 45° relative to the horizontal direction. The horizontal direction is defined as when the luggage item 100 is in an upright position, such as... Figure 1 As shown in the diagram. In another example, when θ is approximately 90°, side 230 can form an angle β between approximately 25° and approximately 70° with respect to the horizontal direction; in another example, it can form approximately 60° with respect to the horizontal direction. In another example, when θ is approximately 90°, angle α can be between approximately 25° and approximately 70°; in another example, it can form approximately 60° with respect to the horizontal direction. In another example, angle θ can be greater than 90° or less than 90°. If θ is greater than 90°, then corners 242 and 244 can still be placed in the lower corner 226, but may not be held in place as stably as sides 230 and 232. When θ is less than 90°, corners 242 and 244 may not be placed in the lower corner 226, but can still be adequately positioned near the registration location to allow wireless charging to proceed. In another example, the first and second sides 230 and 232 of pocket 200 can extend at angles between approximately 25° and approximately 70° with respect to the horizontal direction. In one example, at least one of the first and second sides 230 and 232 can form an angle of approximately 45° relative to the horizontal direction. In another example, at least one of the first and second sides 230 and 232 can form an angle of approximately 60° relative to the horizontal direction.

[0078] Each of edges 230, 230', 232, and 232' can extend in a straight line, or it can be curved, or a combination of straight lines and curves. These edges can also be continuous, discontinuous, or segmented. Although these edges... Figure 5B The illustrations for pocket angles are straight lines, but in cases where these edges are not straight lines, the angle of a particular edge that is not a simple line (e.g., a curved edge) relative to the horizontal direction can still be determined or effectively approximated by taking the corresponding edge from corner 226 to the end of the pocket along the overall direction of this edge.

[0079] Figure 7An optional strap 272, shown in dashed lines, can be used to help retain the mobile device 220 and / or power source 210 within the pocket 200. In one example, the strap 272 may define opposing ends, with one end 274 attached to a panel 110 on which the pocket 200 is disposed. The opposing end 276 may be releasably secured to a cover 234, which in one example includes a panel 260. Alternatively, end 274 may be releasably attached to panel 110 and securely attached to cover 234. In yet another example, both ends 274 and 276 of the strap 272 may be releasably attached. The strap 272 may extend over at least one of the brackets 250, 252. Figure 7 As shown, the strap 272 may extend above both the first bracket 250 and the second bracket 252. In one example, the strap 272 forms a fourth side of the second bracket 252 to constrain the moving device 220 and / or the power supply 210 within the second bracket.

[0080] Luggage item 100 can be formed using various materials and methods. For example, the shell 102 can be formed using thermoplastic materials (self-reinforced or fiber-reinforced), ABS, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, polyamide, and / or PTFE, etc. In some examples, portions of luggage item 100 can be extruded from aluminum or other similar metals. Additionally, the shell 102 can be formed using fiber-reinforced epoxy, resin, or other similar materials. Luggage item 100 can be formed or molded in any suitable manner, such as by plug molding, blow molding, injection molding, extrusion molding, casting, etc. As mentioned above, luggage item 100 can be formed using soft-faced and / or hard-faced materials. Exemplary materials are as described above.

[0081] All relative and directional references (including: up, down, upward, downward, left, right, leftward, rightward, top, bottom, side, above, below, front, middle, back, vertical, horizontal, etc.) are given by way of example to help the reader understand the specific examples described herein. These references should not be construed as requirements or limitations, especially those relating to position, orientation, or use, unless expressly stated in the claims. Connecting references (e.g., attachment, connection, link, combination, etc.) should be interpreted broadly to include intermediate members between connected elements and relative movement between these elements. Therefore, unless expressly stated in the claims, a connecting reference does not necessarily imply that two elements are directly connected and in a fixed relationship.

[0082] Those skilled in the art will understand that the examples disclosed herein are provided by way of illustration rather than limitation. Therefore, the subject matter contained in the foregoing description or illustrated in the accompanying drawings should be interpreted as illustrative rather than restrictive. The appended claims are intended to cover all superordinate and subordinate features described herein, as well as all statements regarding the scope of the methods and systems of the invention, which, for the sake of language, may be considered to be somewhere in between.

Claims

1. A piece of luggage having a pocket for receiving at least a portion of a mobile device and a power source, the piece of luggage comprising: a panel; and the pocket is attached to the panel and positioned at a non-zero angle relative to the panel, the pocket includes a pocket lower corner defined by two adjacent sides, and includes a first cradle arranged to receive and secure at least a portion of a power source and including two sides extending from a first lower corner, and a second cradle arranged to receive and secure at least a portion of a mobile device and including two sides extending from a second lower corner, the first and second cradles of the pocket are arranged such that the first and second lower corners are aligned at the pocket lower corner, such that the power source and mobile device are held and engaged in overlapping alignment at the pocket lower corner; wherein the two adjacent sides of the pocket extend from the pocket lower corner at a non-zero angle relative to an adjacent perimeter of the piece of luggage when the piece of luggage is in an upright position.

2. The piece of luggage of claim 1, wherein: the panel at least partially defines an interior storage compartment of the piece of luggage; and the pocket is defined in the interior storage compartment.

3. The article of luggage of claim 1, wherein, the two adjacent sides of the pocket extend from the pocket lower corner at an angle Θ relative to each other, a first side of the two adjacent sides extends at an angle β relative to a horizontal direction, a second side of the two adjacent sides extends at an angle a relative to the horizontal direction, the sum of the angle a, the angle β, and the angle Θ is 180°, and the angle a, the angle β, and the angle Θ are each greater than 0° and less than 180°.

4. The article of luggage of claim 1, wherein, the first and / or second cradle of the pocket includes three sides, including a bottom side, a first side side extending at an angle from the first or second lower corner, and a second side side extending from the bottom side spaced apart from the first side side.

5. The article of luggage of claim 1, wherein, the angle of the two sides of each of the first and / or second cradle directs the respective power source and / or mobile device toward the pocket lower corner so as to position the power source and mobile device in overlapping alignment at the pocket lower corner.

6. The article of luggage of claim 1, wherein, at least the first cradle partially defines a triangular panel with two sides attached along at least a portion of the two sides of the respective cradle.

7. The article of luggage of claim 1, wherein, at least one of the first and / or second cradle is at least partially defined by one or more straps attached to the panel.

8. The piece of luggage of claim 1, wherein: the power source includes an electrical connector, an electrical cord having opposite ends, one of the ends for connection to the power source, and the other of the ends for connection to a mobile device or at least one electrical connector disposed on an exterior of the piece of luggage.

9. A piece of luggage having a pocket for receiving at least a portion of a mobile device and a power source, the piece of luggage comprising: a plurality of panels defining an interior storage compartment; and the pocket is defined in the interior storage compartment and is attached to one of the plurality of panels, the pocket is arranged to receive and secure at least portions of a mobile device and a power source therein, the pocket includes two adjacent sides arranged to be angled relative to both a vertical direction and a horizontal direction when the article of luggage is in an upright position so as to define a pocket lower corner, and the pocket is positioned at an angle relative to the panel and adjacent perimeter of the article of luggage when the article of luggage is in an upright position; the pocket includes a first cradle and a second cradle for receiving and securing at least portions of the power source and mobile device, the first cradle includes two sides extending from a first lower corner, the second cradle includes two sides extending from a second lower corner, the first and second cradles are arranged such that the first and second lower corners are aligned at the pocket lower corner so that the power source having wireless charging capabilities and the mobile device are positioned and aligned in at least partially overlapping alignment at the pocket lower corner so as to facilitate wireless charging; wherein one of the two adjacent sides of the pocket is angled relative to a respective perimeter of the article of luggage greater than 0° and less than 180°.

10. The article of luggage of claim 9, wherein, the power source and mobile device are biased toward overlapping alignment at the pocket lower corner so that a corner of each of the power source and mobile device are aligned at the pocket lower corner.

11. The article of luggage of claim 9, wherein, the second cradle overlaps the first cradle, the first cradle is arranged to receive and secure at least portions of one of the power source and mobile device, the second cradle is arranged to receive and secure at least portions of the other of the power source and mobile device.

12. The article of luggage of claim 11, further comprising a fabric panel positioned between the first and second cradles so as to at least partially define each of the first and second cradles.

13. The article of luggage of claim 12, wherein, the fabric panel forms a gusset panel with two of the three sides respectively attached to the two adjacent sides of the pocket.

14. The article of luggage of claim 10, wherein, at least portions of the mobile device and power source are received within one cradle.

15. The article of luggage of claim 10, wherein, the two adjacent sides are structurally joined together at the pocket lower corner by a physical connection or are not structurally joined together at the pocket lower corner but are formed with a gap.

16. An article of luggage having a pocket for receiving at least a portion of a mobile device and a power source, the article of luggage comprising: a housing defined by a plurality of panels; and the pocket is defined on a surface of one of the plurality of panels and is angled relative to one of the plurality of panels and relative to an adjacent perimeter of the article of luggage so as to secure at least portions of a mobile device and a power source therein, the pocket includes a pocket lower corner and two adjacent sides that extend at an angle relative to both a vertical direction and a horizontal direction when the article of luggage is in an upright position; The pocket includes a first and second cradle for receiving and securing the power source and at least a portion of the mobile device, the first cradle including two sides extending from a first lower corner, the second cradle including two sides extending from a second lower corner, the first and second cradles arranged such that the first and second lower corners are aligned at a lower pocket corner, the power source and mobile device each directed toward the lower pocket corner so as to position the power source and mobile device in a covered alignment at the lower pocket corner; wherein one of the two adjacent sides of the pocket is angled relative to a corresponding perimeter of the article of luggage greater than 0° and less than 180°.

17. The article of luggage of claim 16, wherein, The two adjacent sides extend at an angle relative to horizontal between 25° and 70° when the article of luggage is in an upright position.

18. The article of luggage of claim 16, wherein, The power source and mobile device are held and engaged in a covered alignment at the lower pocket corner.

19. The article of luggage of claim 16, wherein, The two adjacent sides are spaced apart at the lower pocket corner such that the lower pocket corner is defined only by the outer extent of the two adjacent sides.

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