Suitcase with removable storage system

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a piece of luggage comprising: a rear panel (125); a grab handle (202) comprising a pair of spaced apart tubes (206, 206a, 206b, 206c) mounted on the rear panel (125); a recess (102) defined between the tubes (206, 206a, 206b, 206c); and a removable bag (302, 302a, 302b, 302c) removably mountable in the recess (102) between the tubes (206, 206a, 206b, 206c), wherein the removable bag (302, 302a, 302b, 302c) and the recess (102) comprise respective interengaging features (210, 310) to at least partially retain the bag (302, 302a, 302b, 302c) within the recess (102).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure generally relates to a removable bag system integrated into luggage items. Background Technology

[0002] Hard-sided suitcases represent a growing segment of the luggage market. They offer advantages in durability and the ability to protect the contents. However, hard-sided suitcases typically lack alternative storage compartments for additional items without opening the main compartment. Furthermore, with the widespread use of personal electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and laptops, there is a strong desire for easy access to these devices and their accessories (e.g., spare batteries, power banks, chargers, cables, dongles, etc.) in luggage. Additionally, many airlines and national aviation regulators prohibit batteries in checked baggage due to fire risks. Tumbling through a packed hard-sided suitcase at the baggage checkpoint to retrieve stored batteries can be a frustrating, embarrassing, and time-consuming experience.

[0003] EP3021705B1 describes an auxiliary container attached to the front panel of a suitcase and protruding outward from the suitcase, thereby increasing its overall size. This disclosure seeks to at least partially mitigate the problems associated with the prior art, and / or at least partially resolve the difficulties associated with the prior art. In particular, this disclosure seeks to provide a hard-sided suitcase with a removable storage system that utilizes underutilized space within the suitcase and allows easy access to and removal of the system from the suitcase without opening the main storage compartment. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This disclosure provides a luggage item including a rear panel, a drag handle mounted on the rear panel comprising a pair of spaced-apart tubes, a recess defined between the tubes, and a removable bag removably mounted in the recess between the tubes. The removable bag and the recess include corresponding engaging features for at least partially retaining the bag within the recess.

[0005] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the interlocking features of the bag include rail features, and the interlocking features of the recess include tracks, the rail features being adapted to be received in the track features for at least partially retaining the bag within the recess.

[0006] Alternatively, in some embodiments, a removable bag adapted to mate with luggage items may also include such a removable bag having interlocking features adapted to engage with interlocking features of a recess.

[0007] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the bag includes a body having a plurality of panels forming an internal storage space.

[0008] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the luggage item may also include at least one of a plurality of panels made of a soft material.

[0009] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the luggage may also include at least one of a plurality of panels made of a rigid material.

[0010] The baggage may also include an external power interface, a power source, and a cable. The external power interface is connected to the front panel of the plurality of panels. The power source includes an internal power interface and is located within the internal storage space of the bag. The cable is electrically connected to both the internal and external power interfaces and is capable of supplying power from the power source to the external power interface.

[0011] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the recess is defined in the rear panel, and at least a portion of the drag handle tube assembly including the pair of tubes is received in the recess.

[0012] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the pair of tubes at least partially define the recess.

[0013] Alternatively, in some embodiments, a slide feature may be located within the recess and adapted to engage a rail feature of the bag to retain the bag within the recess. The slide feature may form a seat in which the bag fits snugly. The advantage of this seat is that the bag is better secured within the recess by locking it to the narrow end of the recess. Another advantage may be that the dimensions of the opposing rail features and / or slide features do not need to be precise, thereby allowing for improved manufacturability, reduced costs, or increased quality inspection pass rates. Therefore, the storage system can be more tolerant of variations in the lateral dimensions of the opposing rail features, such variations arising from manufacturing variations, usage deformation, etc.

[0014] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the removable bag is slidably received in the recess.

[0015] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the recess is located on the outer panel of the luggage item.

[0016] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the bag includes a closure mechanism that selectively exposes an opening to allow access to the bag's internal storage space.

[0017] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the bag includes a strip located on the rear panel of the bag.

[0018] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the bag is adapted to receive power in the internal storage space.

[0019] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the suitcase includes a hard shell, and the rear panel includes a portion of the hard shell.

[0020] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the luggage item includes multiple wheels.

[0021] This disclosure provides a removable storage system for luggage items, including a bag with a rail feature, a recess in an outer panel of the luggage item, at least a portion of a drag handle tube assembly received in the recess, and a slide feature positioned in the recess. The rail feature is adapted to be slidably received in the slide feature to enable removable connection between the bag and the luggage item.

[0022] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the bag includes a plurality of interconnected panels, each panel including at least opposing sidewalls and a rear wall, which form an internal storage space of the bag.

[0023] Alternatively, in some embodiments, in the removable storage system as described in any of the preceding claims, the rail feature includes a reinforcement disposed within a fold along a portion of the intersection of the side wall and rear wall of the bag.

[0024] The removable storage system may also include cases where the reinforcement is a metal wire. Other technical features will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following figures, description, and claims.

[0025] Alternatively, in some embodiments, in a removable storage system as described in any of the preceding claims, the tow handle tube includes a retaining edge that projects laterally into a recess.

[0026] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the removable storage system includes a cap disposed on the end of the tow handle tube, wherein the cap includes a curved shoulder adapted to facilitate slidable engagement of the rail with a slide feature.

[0027] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the removable storage system includes a pair of tow handle tubes disposed on opposite lateral sides of a recess, wherein each of the pair of tow handle tubes includes a retaining edge projecting laterally into the recess, a pair of slide features are formed between the respective pair of retaining edges and the wall of the recess, and the track features include opposite lateral portions, wherein each opposite lateral portion is slidably engaged with a corresponding slide feature of the pair of slide features.

[0028] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the rail feature is adapted to be slidably received in the slide feature for removably attaching the bag to the luggage item.

[0029] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the bag is removed by sliding the bag out of the upper end of the recess.

[0030] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the tow handle can be selectively positioned between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein when the tow handle is in the retracted position, the tow handle is positioned above the bag and holds the bag within the recess. When stored in a luggage compartment, on a luggage conveyor system, etc., the bag's movement within the recess is restricted by gripping the handle, allowing the bag to be conveniently held in place. The bag can be easily removed by slightly extending the gripping handle and sliding the bag 302 through the recess 102.

[0031] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the rail feature may extend along at least a portion of the length of each of the opposite sidewalls of the bag.

[0032] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the rail feature includes a wire loop extending around the entire periphery of the bag.

[0033] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the rail feature extends along the entire length of the bag.

[0034] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the rail features include a plurality of discontinuous rail features spaced apart along the length of the bag.

[0035] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the bag may further include a fabric with a plastic backing. The plastic backing may include ethylene vinyl acetate.

[0036] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the external power interface includes a USB interface.

[0037] Alternatively, in some embodiments, a removable cover may cover a portion of the external power interface.

[0038] Alternatively, in some embodiments, a tether is attached to one of the removable cover and the external power interface or the front panel, and is able to retain the removable cover when it is removed from the external power interface.

[0039] Alternatively, in some embodiments, as the pair of slide features extend from the second portion of the recess toward the first portion, the first and second slide features of the pair of slide features taper toward each other.

[0040] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the tow handle tube includes a pair of outer tow handle tubes, and the storage system further includes a pair of inner tow handle tubes and a gripping handle, the pair of inner tow handle tubes being nested within a corresponding one of the outer tow handle tubes, the gripping handle being connected to each inner tow handle tube at opposite lateral ends of the gripping handle, each retaining edge being positioned along the edge of the corresponding outer tow handle tube closest to the rear wall of the recess.

[0041] Alternatively, in some embodiments, when the grip handle is in the retracted position, the grip handle restricts the sliding movement of the bag's track feature along the slide feature to prevent the bag from being removed from the luggage.

[0042] Alternatively, in some embodiments, when the grip handle is in the extended position, the slidable engagement of the bag's track features along the slide features is unimpeded, allowing the bag to be removed from the recess.

[0043] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the internal storage space of the bag is adapted to accommodate a power source.

[0044] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the removable storage system includes a power interface, a power supply, and cables. The power interface is connected to the front panel of the plurality of panels, the power supply includes an internal power interface and is disposed within the internal storage space of the bag, and the cables are electrically connected to both the internal and external power interfaces and are capable of providing power from the power supply to the external power interface.

[0045] Alternatively, in some embodiments, the removable storage system includes a removable cover that covers a portion of the external power interface.

[0046] Alternatively, in some embodiments, a tether is attached to the removable cover and one of the external power interfaces or the front panel, and is able to retain the removable cover when it is removed from the external power interface. Attached Figure Description

[0047] The description will be more fully understood with reference to the following accompanying drawings, in which the components are not drawn to scale. The provided drawings are intended as various embodiments of this disclosure and should not be construed as a complete description of the scope of this disclosure.

[0048] Figure 1 It is an isometric view of luggage items including the removable storage system;

[0049] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An isometric view of luggage items, in which the bags of the movable storage system are in a partially removed configuration;

[0050] Figure 3 yes Figure 1An isometric view of luggage items, in which the bags of the movable storage system are in a completely removed configuration;

[0051] Figure 4A It is along Figure 1 The cross-section of the luggage item cut by line 4-4 is 100.

[0052] Figure 4B It is along Figure 4A The line 4B-4B is cut off Figure 4A Detailed view;

[0053] Figure 5A yes Figure 1 Isometric view of the bag in the closed configuration of the removable storage system;

[0054] Figure 5B yes Figure 5A A plan view of the bag when it is opened;

[0055] Figure 5C It is along Figure 5A Section line 5C-5C cut Figure 5A A partial cross-sectional view of the bag;

[0056] Figure 5D It is along Figure 5B The section line 5D-5D cut Figure 5A A cross-sectional view of the bag, shown in a partially open configuration;

[0057] Figure 5E yes Figure 1 Isometric view of the bag in the removable storage system;

[0058] Figure 5F It is along Figure 5E Section line 5F-5F cut Figure 5E The cross-section of the bag;

[0059] Figure 5G It is along Figure 5A Section line 5B-5B is taken Figure 1 A cross-sectional view of an example bag of a removable storage system;

[0060] Figure 6 It is a simplified isometric view, showing Figure 1 A part of the guide components and slide features of the removable storage system;

[0061] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 An isometric view of the removable bag of the removable storage system, in which a portion of the rear panel has been cut off to show the optional power supply 332;

[0062] Figure 8A It is along Figure 4A Sectional view of the towing handle tube taken by section line 8-8;

[0063] Figure 8B yes Figure 1 A partial isometric view of the interior of the rear shell 103 of the luggage item 100. Detailed Implementation

[0064] See Figures 1-8B This disclosure discloses a luggage item 100 according to an embodiment, which has a removable storage system 300. Conventionally, the space between the drag handle tubes of a luggage item is wasted or underutilized. The luggage item 100 with a removable storage system 300 of this disclosure utilizes this previously wasted space to provide an easily accessible and removable storage bag. In one example, the removable storage system includes a bag or pouch that can be selectively received in a recess between the drag handle tubes of the luggage item. The drag handle tubes are connected to a grip handle. The grip handle includes a locking mechanism that allows the drag handle tubes to move between a retracted position and an extended position. The bag includes rigid rails adapted to be received in tracks formed between a portion of the drag handle tube and the rear wall of the recess. The rails and tracks form interlocking features to at least partially retain the bag within the recess. The rails may include two or more opposing rail features spaced laterally along the sidewalls of the bag. To insert the bag into the recess, the locking mechanism of the grip handle is actuated, moving the grip handle and the drag handle tube to the extended position. The bag can then be slidably received in the slide by sliding the rail into the slide. The bag can slide along the slide into the recess. When the bag is received in the recess, the locking mechanism of the grip handle can be actuated again, lowering the drag handle tube and the grip handle. When the grip handle is in the retracted position, the grip handle is positioned above the bag and secures the bag in the recess, as the grip handle restricts the slidable movement of the bag within the slide. In one example, the removable storage system includes a bag with a rail feature. The recess is arranged in the outer panel of the luggage item. At least a portion of the drag handle tube assembly is received in the recess. The slide feature is located in the recess, and the rail feature is adapted to be slidably received in the slide feature, thereby enabling the bag to be removably attached to the luggage item.

[0065] Figure 1 It is an isometric view of luggage item 100 in a closed configuration. Figure 1The illustrated luggage item 100 is an upright hard-shell suitcase, but it can be any type of suitcase, including soft-shell, mixed-use, container, etc., but is preferably a hard-shell type, and / or at least includes a hard back shell or more specifically a rigid molded back panel, on which the tow handle tube is mounted. The luggage item has multiple panels defining internal storage space for carrying user belongings. Luggage item 100 includes a front shell or cover 105 and a rear shell or base 103, which can be selectively separated along a separation line by fasteners such as zippers. In a closed configuration, the front shell or cover 105 and the rear shell or base 103 can be arranged adjacent to each other to enclose user belongings within the internal storage space. Luggage item 100 can be configured in an open position, with the cover 105 and base 103 separated from each other. The cover 105 and base 103 can be pivotally attached together, for example, by a hinge 128 or a similar mechanism. The cover 105 and the base 103 may be selectively connected to each other, for example, via a closure 106. The closure 106 may be operated by a closure operator 108. In some examples, the closure 106 is a zipper, and the closure operator 108 is a zipper handle. In some examples, the luggage item 100 may include one or more carrying handles 122 and / or a retractable tow handle assembly 200 that can extend from the rear panel 125 of the luggage item 100.

[0066] The luggage item 100, in its closed configuration, includes: opposing front panels 127 and rear panels 125; a top panel 129 and a bottom panel 131 (part of each of the front shell 105 and the rear shell 103); and opposing left side panels 133 and right side panels 135 (part of each of the front shell 105 and the rear shell 103). A corner area 140 may be defined by the intersecting parts of any two or three adjacent panels. For clarity of discussion only, directions may be defined relative to the luggage compartment. For example, the lateral direction 130 may be defined generally between the left panel 133 and the right panel 135. The depth direction 132 may be defined generally between the rear panel 125 and the front panel 127. The vertical direction 134 may be defined between the bottom panel 131 and the top panel 129. Directions 130, 132, and 134 are merely illustrative in nature and are by no means limiting.

[0067] Luggage item 100 includes one or more support members 107 for supporting the luggage item 100 against a support surface (e.g., against the ground). The support member 107 is preferably a swivel wheel assembly, but can be a fixed wheel assembly, feet, posts, casters, or any combination thereof, and can be associated with any suitable panel of the luggage item 100, such as the bottom panel 131. As shown, luggage item 100 may include four support members 107. In the example shown, the support member is a double-caster swivel assembly 110. The wheel assembly facilitates movement of the luggage item on the support surface.

[0068] Luggage item 100 may include a tow handle assembly 200. The tow handle assembly 200 may include a grip handle 202. For example... Figure 1 As shown in the example, the grip handle 202 can be coupled to a drag handle tube 206 at the opposite end of the grip handle 202. The drag handle assembly 200 can be at least partially located in a handle recess 141 communicating with the recess 102. Opposite drag handle tubes 206 can be disposed along opposite sidewalls 144, 146 of a first portion 148 of the recess 102 and attached to the wall of the recess 102. In some examples, the drag handle tubes 206 are mirror images of the centerline of the grip handle 202. The drag handle assembly 200 can include two or more drag handle tubes 206A / B that extend and retract relative to each other. The telescopic drag handle tube can include at least an outer drag handle tube 206A and an inner drag handle tube 206B. The inner drag handle tube 206B can be nested within the outer drag handle tube 206A (extending and retracting within the outer drag handle tube 206A). In some examples, an additional tow handle tube, such as tube 206C, can be nested within the inner tow handle tube 206B. For example... Figure 1 As shown, when the grip handle 202 is fully retracted and located in the second part of the recess 102, the inner drag handle tube 206B can retract into the outer drag handle tube 206A. When the grip handle 202 is in the extended position (see...), Figure 2 Located above the second portion of the recess 102. The grip handle 202 may be coupled to the respective inner drag handle tubes 206B and / or 206C at their opposite lateral ends. A locking mechanism 204 may function to allow adjustment of the telescopic movement of the inner drag handle tubes 206B / C and the grip handle relative to the outer drag handle tube 206A. An actuator 205 for the locking mechanism 204 may be associated with the grip handle 202 for user control.

[0069] The luggage item 100 includes a drag handle assembly 200, which includes a pair of drag handle tubes 260 connected to a base 103. The drag handle tubes 260 can be connected to a rear panel 125. The luggage item 100 includes a recess 102 formed in a panel of the luggage item 100. In some embodiments, the panel including the recess may be an outer panel of the luggage item 100. The recess may have a rear wall 104, a lower wall 142, and opposing left and right walls 144 and 146. The recess 102 may have a lower portion 148 adjacent to the lower wall 142. The recess 102 may have a lower portion 150 adjacent to a handle recess 141. The recess 102 may be formed in the rear panel 125, such as... Figures 1 to 3As shown. Recesses 102 may be formed between the tow handle tubes 206. The tow handle tubes may at least partially define the recesses 102. For example, the tow handle tubes 206 may form portions of opposing left walls 144 and right walls 146. In some examples, the recesses 102 may be on the exterior of the luggage item's shell, for example, when the tubes are connected to the outer surface of the luggage item's panel and define the recesses 102 between the tubes. The tow handle tubes 206 may be included in a tow handle tube assembly, a portion of which is received in the recesses 102. In other examples, the recesses 102 may also be parts separate from the panel of the luggage item 100, covering openings formed in the panel of the luggage item 100. For example, the recess may be formed by a part that inserts into and covers an opening in the rear panel 125 of the luggage item. A removable pocket 302 may be received in the recesses 102 between the tow handle tubes 260. The removable bag 302 can be at least partially retained within the recess 102. In other examples, the recess may be formed in another panel. For example, the recess 102 may be formed in the top panel 129, bottom panel 131, left panel 133, and / or right panel 135. The recess 102 may be adapted to receive portions of the drag handle assembly 200. The recess 102 includes a first portion 148 and a second portion 150. The first portion 148 is below the second portion 150. The first portion 148 is defined by a rear wall 104 defining the depth of the first portion 148 of the recess, opposing sidewalls 144, 146 defining the width of the recess 102, and a bottom wall 142. The upper portion 150 of the recess 102 is defined by a rear wall 104 defining the depth of the second portion 150 of the recess 102 and opposing sidewalls 144, 146 defining the width of the second portion 150 of the recess 102. The depth of the first portion 148 is generally less than the depth of the second portion 150 of the recess. The second portion 150 of the recess 102 extends into the top panel 129. The recess 102 may be formed in the rear housing 103, and may be primarily formed in the rear panel 125, and in this example may be at least partially formed in the top panel 129. The recess 102 may be formed by pressing in the rear housing 103. The recess 102 may also be a separate structure located in the rear housing 103 to cover or fill an opening cut out from the rear housing 103 having the peripheral shape of the recess 102.

[0070] exist Figure 1The image also shows a removable storage system 300. The storage system 300 includes a bag 302 removably positioned in a recess 102. The bag 302 may include rails adapted to be slidably received in a slide feature 210 formed in the recess 102. In some examples, the rails may extend continuously along each of the opposing lateral sides of the bag. Alternatively, in some examples, the rails may extend discontinuously along each of the opposing lateral sides of the bag, for example by a plurality of segmented, spaced-apart rail features disposed along each of the opposing lateral sides of the bag 302. The bag 302 can be removably attached to a luggage item 100 by slidably engaging the opposing rail features 310 with the slide feature 210. The bag 302 includes a body 362 defining an internal storage space 336 and having a lateral peripheral edge 354. The body 362 may have an upper portion 356, a middle portion 358, and a lower portion 360 (e.g., in…). Figure 3 (As shown in the diagram). Bag 302 may include opposing top panels 314 and bottom panels 316, opposing left side panels 318 and right side panels 320, and opposing front panels 324 and rear panels 322. Any of the panels of bag 302 may be selectively attached to another adjacent panel on the bag, so that bag 302 can be opened to add or retrieve items. For example, rear panel 322 and front panel 324 may be selectively fastened together by closure devices 342 such as hook and loop fasteners, zippers, snaps, buttons, hinges, etc.

[0071] When the grip handle 202 is in the retracted position (e.g.) Figure 1 As shown in the diagram, the bag 302 can be secured in the recess 102. For example, when the grip handle 202 is in the retracted position, the grip handle 202 can restrict the slidable engagement of the opposing track feature 310 with the slide feature 210 to prevent the bag 302 from being removed from the luggage item 100. For example, as shown in the diagram... Figure 2 As shown, the grip handle can be moved to an extended position, allowing the bag 302 to be removed from the recess 102. For example, the bag 302 can be removed from the recess by sliding the bag 302 along its length and through a second portion of the opening of the recess 102. For example, the bag can be removed from the recess by sliding it out of the upper end 150 of the recess 102. In another example, the bag may also pass through the handle recess 141 as it is removed from the recess 102. To facilitate the mounting and dismounting of the bag 302 relative to the storage system 300, the bag 302 may include a handle or strap 338 located on the rear panel 322 of the bag 302. In some examples, the handle 338 may be formed in the rear panel 322, such as a handle or grip. Figure 2 The image shows bag 302 in a partially removed state. Figure 3 The illustration shows that bag 302 has been completely removed from recess 102.

[0072] Figure 4A It is along Figure 1 The cross-section of the luggage item 100 is taken from line 4-4. Figure 4A Some details are shown Figure 4B The tow handle assembly 200 can be adapted to receive and hold the bag 302. For example, as... Figures 4A-4B As shown, a slide feature 210 may be formed in the baggage item 100 to receive a rail 310. The rail may include opposing rail features 310 of a bag 302. The opposing rail features 310 may be arranged on portions of opposing sidewalls 318, 320 of the bag 302. When the bag 302 is received in the recess 102 by the opposing rail features 310 in the slide feature 210, the opposing rail features 310 engage the rear wall 104 and retaining edge 208 of the recess 102. The opposing rail features 310 may have a tight fit within the slide feature 210 to help retain the bag 302 within the recess 102. The slide feature 210 may be located between the wall of the recess 102 and the drag handle tube 206 of the baggage item 100. In some examples, the slide feature 210 may be formed in the opposing sidewalls 144, 146 of the recess 102. In some examples, the slide feature 210 may be formed partly by the gap between the tow handle tube 206 and the wall 104 of the recess 102, and partly as a feature of the sidewalls 144, 146 of the recess 102, independent of the tow handle tube 206. For example, the slide feature 210 may be defined between the rear wall 104 of the recess 102 and the tow handle tube 206. The outer portion 218 of the slide feature 210 may be formed by the outer tow handle tube 206A. The rear portion 220 of the slide 210 may be formed by the rear wall 104 of the recess 102. For example, the rear portion 220 of the slide 210 may be formed by the wall 104 of the recess 102 extending in a plane along the vertical direction 134 and the transverse direction 130. In some examples, the outer tow handle tube 206A may include a retaining edge 208 extending laterally 130 from the tow handle tube 206A into the recess 102. In this example, each of the pair of tow handle tubes 206 may include a retaining edge 208 extending laterally 130 into the recess 102 to reduce the size of the gap between the tow handle tubes 206. In some examples, the lateral dimension 232 between the retaining edges 208 is smaller than the lateral dimension 352 between the opposing rail features 310. The rail features 210 may be formed by other structures, such as retaining edges formed in a portion of the rear panel 125 or a portion of the wall 104 of the recess 102.

[0073] In some examples, luggage item 100 may not include recess 102, and slide feature 210 may be formed in a portion of a panel of luggage item 100 (e.g., rear panel 125). In some examples, luggage item 100 may not include recess 102, and slide feature 210 may be formed in a portion of one or more drag handle tubes 206 of luggage item 100. In some examples, luggage item 100 may not include recess 102, and slide feature 210 may be partially formed in a portion of a panel of luggage item 100, and partially formed in one or more drag handle tubes 206 of luggage item 100. In these examples, the opposing track feature of bag 302, as previously described, may be selectively received in slide feature 210, and bag 302 may not be recessed into the corresponding panel of luggage item 100 where the bag is located, or may be flush with the corresponding panel of luggage item 100 where the bag is located.

[0074] In some examples, the slide feature 210 may be formed within a housing surrounding the tow handle tube 306. The tow handle tube 306 of the tow handle assembly may be fitted within the housing. For example, the housing may be integrated into a panel of the luggage item 100, such as the rear panel 125. A portion of the slide feature 210 may be molded or otherwise formed within the housing. In some examples, the housing forming the slide feature 210 may be a separate part attached to or integrated into a panel of the luggage item 100. Such a housing allows the slide feature 210 to be formed more easily, such as by injection molding, vacuum forming, or other suitable processes.

[0075] The slide rail feature 210 may have a depth 230 defined between the outer portion 218 and the rear portion 220. In some examples, the depth 230 may be slightly smaller than that of the opposing track feature 310 (e.g., Figure 5G The thickness dimension 350 is shown. In other examples, the depth 230 may be approximately the same as the thickness dimension of the opposite rail feature 310. In other examples, the depth 230 may be greater than the thickness dimension of the opposite rail feature 310. In some examples, the depth 230 may vary in the vertical direction 134. For example, the depth 230 may be greater near the upper portion of the slide feature 210 than near the lower portion. The depth 230 of the slide portion 210 may smoothly vary from a thick depth to a thin depth along the vertical direction 134. In some examples, the depth 230 may vary in the lateral direction 130. For example, the depth 230 may be narrower near the sidewalls 144, 146 of the recess 102 than the depth 230 towards the interior of the recess 102 away from the sidewalls 144, 146. In another example, the depth 230 may be wider than the depth 230 towards the interior of the recess 102 away from the sidewalls 144, 146 near the sidewalls 144, 142.

[0076] The retaining edge 208 may form the outer portion 218 of the slide feature 210. In some examples, a pair of slide features 210 are formed between the opposing pair of retaining edges 208 and the rear wall 104 of the corresponding recess 102. In some examples, the retaining edge 208 may extend along the length of the tow handle tube 206a. In some examples, the retaining edge may be one of a plurality of retaining edges spaced apart along at least a portion of the length of the tow handle tube 206a. In the illustrated example, the retaining edges 208 extend substantially parallel to each other. In other examples, the retaining edges 208 on opposing lateral sides of the recess 102 may taper toward each other in the lateral direction 130. The slides 210 may taper toward each other in a direction toward each other, for example, being more closely spaced laterally than at the top of the slides 210. For example, the first slide 210 of the pair of slides may taper toward the second slide 210 of the pair of slides in the lateral direction 130. For example, the retaining edges 208 at opposite lateral sides of the recess 102 may be closer together at one end of the recess 102 (e.g., the bottom end) than at the other end (e.g., the top end) of the recess 102. A lateral taper can form a "seat" into which the bag 302 fits snugly. The benefit of such a lateral taper is that the bag 302 is better secured within the recess 102 by locking it at the narrow end of the recess 102. Another benefit of the lateral taper is that the dimensions of the opposing rail features 310 and / or slide features 210 do not need to be precise, thus allowing for increased manufacturability, reduced costs, or improved quality inspection pass rates. Therefore, the storage system 300 can be more tolerant of variations in the lateral dimension 352 of the opposing rail features 310, such as variations due to manufacturing variations, usage deformation, etc.

[0077] In other examples, the slide 210 may taper in the depth direction 132. For example, the slide 210 may be narrower at one end (e.g., the bottom end) of the recess 102 than at the other end (e.g., the top end). This depth taper can be achieved by forming retaining edges 208 such that they are closer to the rear wall 104 of the recess 102 at the lower portion 148 than at the upper top portion 150. Similarly, a depth taper can be achieved by forming the rear wall 104 such that at the lower portion 148 of the recess 102, the wall 104 extends away from the front panel 127 in the depth direction 132. For example, a ramp can be formed in the recess 102 by making the wall 104 at an angle relative to the tow handle tube 206. For example, the wall 104 may form a ramp in the depth direction 132, while the tow handle tube 206 extends in the vertical direction 134. In another example, wall 104 may extend in the vertical direction 134, while tow handle tube 206 forms a ramp in the depth direction 132. In other examples, both tow handle tube 206 and wall 104 may form ramps in the depth direction, along the vertical direction 134, facing each other or away from each other.

[0078] Figures 5A to 5D An embodiment of a bag 302A suitable for use with a storage system 300 is shown. The bag 302A includes a body 362. The body 362 may have a top portion 356, a middle portion 358, and a bottom portion 360 (e.g., in…). Figure 3(As shown in the diagram). Bag 302A may include opposing top panel 314 and bottom panel 316, opposing left side panel 318 and right side panel 320, and opposing front panel 324 and rear panel 322. Rail feature 310 extends around at least a portion of the peripheral lateral edge 354 of bag 302A. In some examples, rail feature 310 extends around the entire peripheral edge of bag 302A. For example, the rail may include a wire loop extending around the entire peripheral edge of the bag. In some examples, the rail feature may extend only along the entire length or only a portion of the lateral edge of the bag, without extending along the length of the top panel 314 or bottom panel 316, because the top panel 314 and bottom panel 316 may not engage the rail feature. Bag includes a leading end 313, which is the end defined by the bottom panel 316 of the bag, and when bag 302 is inserted into recess 102, the leading end 313 first enters recess 102. The end of the rail feature 310 adjacent to the leading end 313 may define a leading edge 317 suitable for initiating engagement between the corresponding rail 310 and the opposite slide feature 210. The bag includes a tail end 315, defined by the top panel 314 of the bag, which is located on top of the recess 102 when the bag is fully inserted into the recess. The end of the rail feature 310 adjacent to the tail end 315 may define a tail edge 319, which may be correspondingly positioned on top of the opposite slide portion 210 when the bag 302A is inserted into the recess 102.

[0079] The bag may include a closure 342 that selectively exposes an opening to allow access to the bag's internal compartments. The closure 342 may be located on a front panel 324, a top panel 314, opposing lateral side panels 318, 320, or a combination of more than one of these panels. In one example, the front panel 324 and the back panel 322 may be selectively combined by the closure 342, which selectively exposes an opening leading to the interior of the bag 302. In some examples, the closure 342 may partially or completely replace the top panel of the bag. In the example shown, the closure 342 is a zipper. In other examples, the closure 342 may be a button, snap, hook and loop fastener, or the like. Figure 5B As best shown, the closure device 342 can extend around at least a portion of the peripheral lateral edge 354 of the bag 302A. The front panel 324 and the rear panel 322 are joined at the left panel 218 by a hinge 344. Thus, when the closure device 342 is configured as follows... Figure 5BIn the open position shown, the front panel 324 and the rear panel 322 can be separated from each other, thereby accessing the internal storage space 336 of the bag 302A. For example, the front panel 324 and the rear panel 322 can be separated from each other to expose the inner surface 346 of the front panel and the inner surface 348 of the rear panel. The inner pouch 364 can be disposed on the inner surfaces 346 and / or 348.

[0080] Cable 308 may include more than one cable portion, such as cable portion 308A and cable portion 308B, which may have different internal power interfaces 306 electrically connected to them. For example, cable portion 308A may include a USB A power interface. Cable portion 308B may include a mini USB or micro USB power interface.

[0081] Figure 5C The diagram shows a cross-section of bag 302A, with lining 370 removed for clarity. The front panel 324 and / or the rear panel 322 can be formed of a fabric with an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) backing. For example, the rear panel 322 may include a fabric layer 322B bonded to the EVA layer 322A or other suitable plastic layer. Similarly, the front panel 324 may include a fabric layer 324B bonded to the EVA layer 324A or other suitable plastic layer. The shape of the front panel 324 can be formed by a molding step to produce a three-dimensional shape that creates a defined volume within the bag even when it is empty. The three-dimensional molding shape may also allow at least a portion of the front panel 324 to be flush with the rear of the luggage compartment's rear shell. The front panel 324 may be below or above the flush plane, depending on the intended internal storage space of the bag. If desired, the rear panel may also have a shaped form, such as one formed by molding. The positions of layers 324A / B and / or 322A / B can be as shown in the figure, such that the plastic layer faces the internal storage space 336 of the bag 302A, while the fabric layer faces the outside of the bag 302A, as shown in the figure. The positions of layers 324A / B and / or 322A / B can be interchanged, such that the fabric layer faces the internal storage space 336 of the bag 302A, while the plastic layer faces the outside of the bag 302A.

[0082] See also Figure 5CThe front panel 324 and rear panel 322 can be combined with the selective closure device 342 and the rail 310, as shown. The reinforcement 312 can be longitudinally wrapped with a portion of the piping 353. The closure device 342 can include a strap portion 368 suitable for attaching the closure device 342 to the bag 302A. The strap portion 368 can be fabric or film. The overlapping edge of the piping 353 can be sandwiched between the strap portion 368 and the front panel 324. A sleeve portion 366 can be placed on both sides of the interlayer consisting of the piping 353, the strap portion 368, and the front panel 324, and joined with stitching 326 to form a folded edge 328 and the rail 310. Similarly, another strap portion 368 of the closure device 342 can be sandwiched with the rear panel 322, with the sleeve portion 366 placed on both sides and secured with stitching 326. Liner 370 and / or bladder 364 may be included in a sandwich structure having a front panel, a rear panel, and a strip portion (e.g., in...). Figure 4A and 4B (As shown in the image).

[0083] See Figures 5E-5F - Figure 5GAn example of bag 302B may include opposing rail features 310. Opposing rail features 310 may be adapted to be selectively received within slide 210. Opposing rail features 310 may be located on bag 302, spaced apart by a dimension 352 greater than the dimension 232 spaced between opposing retaining edges 208. Opposing rail features 310 may be located on at least a portion of the peripheral lateral edges 354 of bag 302. Opposing rail features 310 may be located at the intersection of the front panel 324 of bag 302 and opposing lateral sidewalls 318, 320. In some examples, opposing rail features 310 may be located anywhere along the sidewalls of bag 302. In some examples, opposing rail features 310 may be located only on the front panel 324 of bag 302. In the examples 302A and 302B shown, opposing rail features 310 are located on at least a portion of the side or edge 354 formed between the front panel 324 and the opposing side walls 318, 320. The opposing side walls 318, 320 can be considered to be laterally spaced from each other across the width of the bag 302. This positioning keeps the bag 302A / B adjacent to the rear wall 104 of the recess 102, and keeps the rear panel 322 of the bag 302A / B flush with the rear panel 125 of the suitcase 100. In other examples, the depth relationship between the opposing rail features 310 and the slide rail features 210 can cause the rear panel 322 of the bag 302 to be recessed below the rear panel 125 of the suitcase 100. In other examples, the depth relationship between the opposing rail features 310 and the slide rail features 210 can cause the rear panel 322 of the bag 302 to protrude beyond the rear panel 125 of the suitcase 100. Each of the opposing transverse rail features 310 may be capable of engaging with a corresponding one of the pair of slides 210.

[0084] The front panel 324 and back panel 322 of bag 302B can be selectively attached to a portion of the corresponding portion of the top panel 314 extending to the left panel 318 and right panel 320 by means of a closure device 342 such as a zipper. The back panel 322 may include a strap or handle 338 as discussed above.

[0085] like Figure 5G As shown in one example, the opposing track features 310 can be formed by a straight-line extending member or multiple discrete members, the members having an effective length sufficient to engage with the slide feature and ensure that the bag does not disengage from the opposing track features 310 through the gaps between the opposing track features 310. The opposing track features 310 can be relatively rigid or stiff to secure the bag 302 to the slide 210. Figure 5CIn the example shown, the opposing rail features 310 are formed by ribs or piping structures that surround at least a portion of the bag's perimeter 354 at the intersection of the bag's rear wall and opposing side walls. The piping structures include reinforcements 312, such as wire. Reinforcement 312 may be arranged within a fold 328 formed between two adjacent panels of a plurality of panels of the bag 302. For example, rail features 310 may include a fold 328 formed by wrapping a portion of the front panel 324 around the wire 312, folding it over itself, and then sewing it to itself and the bridging portion 330 by stitching 326. In other examples, instead of stitching 326, or in addition to stitching 326, adhesives, welding, riveting, or other suitable methods may be used to secure the fold 328. For example, the method of forming the fold 328 may depend on the materials of the rear panel 322, front panel 324, reinforcement 312, etc. The reinforcement can be made of elastic materials such as steel, thermoplastics, and fiber-reinforced composites.

[0086] exist Figure 5G An example of bag 302C is shown. Bag 302C may include a back panel 322 made of a rigid material such as plastic, metal, or wood. Bag 302C may include a front panel 324 made of a soft material such as fabric, cloth, leather, or plastic. The back panel 322 and the front panel 324 may be connected by a bridging portion 330, which may be the same material as the back panel 322 or the front panel 324, or another material. In other examples, the back panel 322, the front panel 324, and / or the bridging portion 330 may be formed of any suitable rigid or soft material. For example, the front panel 324 and / or the back panel 322 may be formed of a fabric with an ethylene-vinyl acetate backing. In other examples, the panels may be formed of a suitable plastic such as polypropylene or polyethylene. The back panel 322 and the front panel 324 may be joined to the bridging portion by a stitch 326.

[0087] Bag 302C may include a body 362 defining opposing sidewalls 318, 320, with a rail feature 310, similar to other rail features described herein, disposed along at least a portion of the sidewalls. In this example, the body 362 of bag 302 may be formed wholly or at least partially by a molding process, such as plastic injection molding, vacuum molding, or other types of molding. Where at least a portion of the sidewall of the bag is a molded component, the rail feature may be integrally or integrally formed with the molded sidewall of the bag. For example, rail feature 310 may be a pair of opposing flanges 311, each flange extending laterally outward 130 from a corresponding left panel 318 or right panel 320 of bag 302C. In some examples, rail feature 310 may be elongated and extend along most or all of the length of bag 302. In some examples, the rail feature 310 may be a plurality of discrete or discontinuous and spaced segments that extend along at least a portion or the entire length of the bag, along a portion of the respective lateral edge. Each rail feature 310 may be thick enough to be received within a corresponding slide rail feature 210, and may be uniform along the length of the bag 302, or the thickness may be varied to enhance engagement with the rail feature 310. For example, the thickness of the rail feature 310 may be relatively thinner at the bottom of the bag (e.g., near the bottom panel 316) than at the top of the bag (e.g., near the top panel 314). In some examples, the slide rail feature 210 may not engage the front and rear portions of the rail feature 310 at the bottom of the slide rail 210, but may instead fit tightly at the top portion of the rail feature 310, for example, to enhance insertion and retraction of the bag 302 relative to the recess 102.

[0088] See back Figures 4A-4B Any of the bag 302 disclosed herein may have its rail feature 310 selectively received in the slide rail 210 to secure the bag 302 within the recess 102. For example, the lower end of the rail feature 310 of bag 302C may be inserted into the slide rail 210 at the top 150 of the recess 102 and slide along the slide rail feature 210. Bag 302C may be fully received within the recess 102, with one end of bag 302 (e.g., bottom panel 316) adjacent to the bottom wall 142 of the recess 102. As the rail feature 310 slides along the slide rail feature 210, the retaining edge 208 may form a recess 340 in bag 302 such that the rail feature 310 engages with the slide rail 210. For example, as Figures 4A-4BAs shown, the opposing retaining edges 208 at the opposing lateral sides of the recess 102 can be spaced apart by a dimension 232, which is smaller than the dimension 352 between the rail features 310 at the opposing sides 318, 320 of the bag 302. The bag 302 can be held in the recess 102 by the relatively smaller dimension 232 compared to the dimension 352. The bag 302 can also be further held in the recess 102 by the engagement / compression action of the retaining edges 208 on its sidewalls 318, 320, forming a recess 340. For example, the rail features 310 can be fastened between the retaining edges 208 and the back panel 125 of the luggage. For example, the rail features 310 can be fastened between the retaining edges and the wall 104 of the recess 102. Similarly, in the case where the bag 302C is at least partially formed of a rigid material and includes integrally formed rail features 310 such as a pair of opposing flanges 311 as mentioned above, the rail features 310 can move or slide along the slide 210 until the bag 302 is fully received in the recess 102.

[0089] By means of the slidable engagement of the rail feature 310 with the slide rail 210, the bag 302 can be secured in the recess 102, such that the bag does not pass through the gap formed between the retaining edges 208 along the length of the recess 102 (e.g., in the depth direction 132). Figures 4A-4B The gap of size 232 is pulled back out of the recess 102. When the grip handle 202 is in the retracted position (see...), Figure 1 The grip handle 202 can be used to secure the bag 302 in the recess 102. In this position, the grip handle 202 blocks the second part of the opening of the recess 102, limiting the movement of the bag 302 along the slide feature 210 sufficient to remove the bag 302 from the recess 102. When stored in a luggage compartment, on top of a luggage conveyor system, etc., the grip handle 202 restricts the movement of the bag 302 in the recess 102, making it easy to keep the bag 302 in place. By slightly stretching the grip handle 202 and sliding the bag 302 out of the recess 102, the bag 302 can be easily removed.

[0090] Inserting the bag 302 into the recess 102 requires alignment of the rail feature 310 with the corresponding slide feature 210 to move the bag 302 along the length of the recess 104 to a position in place or fully engaged. In one example, the initial insertion of the leading edge 317 of the opposing rail feature 310 results in reinforcement of the inlet structure at the top of each retaining edge 208. Figure 6An example of an inlet structure is shown, in which the inlet structure is a cap 212 that can be coupled to or formed together with the tow handle tube 206a. The cap 212 may be disposed at one end of the tow handle tube. The cap 212 may be adapted to initiate, facilitate, or assist the insertion of the rail feature 310 into the slide rail 210. The cap 212 may include a shoulder 214 projecting laterally into the recess 102. The shoulder 214 may be located on the laterally inner side 222 of the cap 212, adapted to facilitate slidable engagement of the rail feature 310 with the slide rail 210. For example, the cap 212 may include a shoulder 214 projecting laterally from the cap 212 toward the centerline of the recess 102. The shoulder 214 may include a rear 224, a front 226, and a top 227 between the rear 224 and the front 226. The shoulder 214 may taper to form a transition from the open profile of the recess 102 to the profile of the retaining edge 208. Therefore, shoulder 214 can act as a funnel to capture rail feature 310 and begin guiding rail feature 310 into slide rail 210. For example, front end 226 of shoulder 214 can be spaced apart by dimension 228 in the depth direction 132 relative to wall 104, dimension 228 being larger than the depth dimension 230 of slide rail feature 210. The depth of the gap can smoothly transition from dimension 228 to dimension 230 of slide rail feature 210. In some examples, the cap can be formed of plastic, which can be injection molded, machined, blow molded, or similarly molded, and connected to drag handle tube 206A.

[0091] Figure 7 A partial cutaway view of bag 302 is shown. In some examples, bag 302 is adapted to include a power source 332. The internal storage space of the bag may be adapted to house the power source. The power source may be a battery or power pack suitable for powering electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, tablets, game consoles, etc. Power source 332 may be removable from bag 302, for example via closure 342 in bag 302 as described above. Power source 332 may include a power interface 306 adapted to supply power from power source 332. Power interface 306 may be adapted to receive power into power source 332 to recharge power source 332. External power interface 334 may be connected to the rear panel 322 of the plurality of panels of bag 302. External power interface 334 may be located on the upper portion 356, the middle portion 358, or the lower portion 360 of rear panel 322. In some examples, more than one external power interface may be located on the rear panel 322, in any of the upper portion 356, middle portion 358, and / or lower portion 360. The power supply 332 may include an internal power interface 306 and may be located within the internal storage space 336 of the bag 302. In some examples, a portion of the external power interface 344 inside the bag 302 may be concealed behind the cover 372.

[0092] Cable 308 can be electrically connected to internal power interface 306 and external power interface 334, and can function to supply power from power source 332 to external power interface 334. Power interface 306 can be electrically connected to external power interface 334 via cable 308. External power interface 334 can be connected to or formed with pocket 302. For example, external power interface 334 can be connected to rear panel 322 of pocket 302. In many examples, power interfaces 306 and 334 are Universal Serial Bus (USB) interfaces suitable for powering electronic devices. Power interfaces 306 and 334 can be any generation or variant of USB interface, including USBA, USB B, USB C, micro USB A, micro USB B, mini USB B (5 pins), mini USB B (4 pins), USB 3.0A, etc. Power interfaces 306 and 334 can be other suitable types of interfaces, such as Apple Lightning. TM FireWire (IEEE 1394), Power over Ethernet, etc.

[0093] A portion of the external power interface 334 may be selectively covered by a cover 304. For example, the cover 304 may cover the electrical contacts of the external power interface to prevent them from becoming dirty, contaminated, or wet. The cover 304 may be secured to the bag 302 by a tether 305. The tether may be attached to the cover. The tether 305 may be attached to the external power interface 334. The tether 305 may be attached to the rear panel 322. When the cover 304 is removed from the external power interface 334, the tether 305 may function to hold the cover 304 in place. The tether 305 may be any suitable construction that allows the cover 304 to be removed far enough from the external power interface 334 to access the external power interface 334, while keeping the cover close enough so that it is not lost or damaged. For example, the tether 305 may be a line, elastic thread, cable, chain, rope, etc. The cover 304 can be secured to the external power interface 334, for example, by engaging a clip or snap suitable for holding the cover 304 in place when the external power interface 334 is not in use. An advantage of the external power interface 334 is that personal electronic devices can be charged without removing the bag 302 from the luggage item 100.

[0094] Figure 8A A partial cross-sectional view of the towing handle tubes 206a-206c of the luggage item 100 is shown. Figure 8B An isometric view of the interior of the rear housing 103 is shown. Figure 8A and Figure 8BAs shown, the tow handle tube 206a can be fastened to the rear panel 125 of the luggage item 100 by fastener 216. Fastener 216 can be any suitable type of fastener, such as screws, bolts, rivets, pins, etc. The external tow handle tube 206a may extend through an opening 152 in the lower wall 142 of the recess 102. The external tow handle tube 206a may have an upper section 138 exposed to the outside of the luggage item 100 above the lower wall 142. The external tow handle tube 206a may include a lower section 136 received below the lower wall 142 in an internal storage compartment of the luggage item 100. For example, the external tow handle tube 206a may extend through an opening 152 in the lower wall 142 of the rear panel 125, for example, at the lower portion 148 of the recess 102. The housing 126 can be disposed in the internal storage space of the luggage item 100 to receive the tow handle tube 206. The housing 126 can prevent the tow handle tube 206 from contacting, hooking or interfering with the contents of the luggage item 100. The housing 126 can be attached to the front panel 127 of the luggage item 100 by any suitable method such as snap-fit ​​interface, adhesive, fastener or other suitable means.

[0095] All relative and directional terms (including: up, down, upward, downward, left, right, to the left, to the right, top, bottom, side, above, below, front, middle, back, vertical, horizontal, etc.) are given by way of example to help the reader understand the specific embodiments described herein. These terms should not be construed as requirements or limitations, especially those relating to position, orientation, or purpose, unless expressly stated in the claims. Connecting terms (e.g., attachment, connection, link, combination, etc.) should be interpreted broadly to include intermediate members between connected elements and relative movement of these elements. Therefore, unless expressly stated in the claims, a connecting term does not necessarily imply that two elements are directly connected and in a fixed relationship.

[0096] Those skilled in the art will understand that the embodiments disclosed herein are provided by way of example rather than limitation. Therefore, the subject matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings should be interpreted as illustrative rather than restrictive. The following claims are intended to cover all the general and specific features described herein, as well as all statements regarding the scope of the inventive methods and systems, which, in terms of language, may fall somewhere in between.

Claims

1. A type of luggage item, comprising: Rear panel; A grip handle, comprising a pair of spaced-apart retractable tubes mounted on the rear panel; A recess defined between the tubes; as well as A soft, removable bag that can be removably mounted in a recess between tubes, wherein the removable bag and the recess include corresponding engaging features for retaining the bag at least partially within the recess, wherein when the removable bag is located in the recess, the bag is flush with the back panel of the luggage item.

2. The luggage item according to claim 1, wherein: The interlocking features of the bags include rail features; The interlocking features of the recesses include slide features; The rail feature is adapted to be received in the slide feature to retain the bag at least partially within the recess.

3. The luggage item according to claim 2, wherein, The rail feature is adapted to be slidably received in the slide feature to removably connect the bag and luggage items.

4. The luggage item according to claim 3, wherein, The bag is removed by sliding it out of the upper part of the recess.

5. The luggage item according to claim 1, wherein, The grip handle can be selectively positioned between a retracted position and an extended position, wherein when the grip handle is in the retracted position, the grip handle is positioned above the bag and holds the bag in the recess.

6. The luggage item according to claim 2, wherein, The rail feature extends along at least a portion of the length of each of the opposite sidewalls of the bag.

7. The luggage item according to claim 2, wherein, The rail feature includes a metal wire loop extending around the entire periphery of the bag.

8. The luggage item according to claim 1, wherein, The bag includes a main body with multiple panels that define the internal storage space.

9. The luggage item according to claim 1, wherein, The soft, removable bag is made of a fabric material with a plastic backing.

10. The luggage item according to claim 9, wherein, The plastic backing comprises ethylene vinyl acetate.

11. The luggage item according to claim 8, further comprising: An external power interface is provided, which is connected to one of the plurality of panels.

12. The luggage item according to claim 1, wherein, The removable bag is slidably received in the recess.

13. The luggage item according to claim 1, wherein, The bag includes a closure mechanism that selectively exposes an opening to allow access to the bag's internal storage space.

14. A type of luggage item, comprising: Rear panel; A grip handle, comprising a pair of spaced-apart tubes mounted on the rear panel; A handle recess, which is at least partially defined in the rear panel and configured to receive a grip handle; A recess defined between the tubes; as well as A removable bag is removably mounted in a recess between tubes, wherein the removable bag and the recess include corresponding engaging features for retaining the bag at least partially within the recess, wherein the removable bag is secured in the recess when the grip handle is in the retracted position, and the removable bag passes through an open handle groove as it is removed from the recess when the grip handle is in the extended position, wherein the bag is flush with the back panel of the luggage item when the removable bag is in the recess.

15. The baggage item according to claim 14, wherein, The handle recess includes a rear wall and two side walls defined in the rear panel.

16. The baggage item according to claim 14, wherein: The interlocking features of the bags include rail features; The interlocking features of the recesses include slide features; The rail feature is adapted to be received in the slide feature to retain the bag at least partially within the recess.

17. The baggage item according to claim 16, wherein, The rail feature includes a metal wire loop extending around the entire periphery of the bag.

18. The baggage item according to claim 14, wherein, The removable bag is made of a soft material.

19. The baggage item according to claim 14, wherein, The outer panel of the bag is flush with the outer surface of the back panel of the luggage.

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