Luggage case and luggage case main body
By introducing symmetrical handle members into the trunk body, the problems of production complexity and volume limitations caused by the handle arrangement of the existing suitcase are solved, and more efficient production and larger volume are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421567338.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2024-02-21
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-03
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-03
AI Technical Summary
When designing the existing suitcase, the handle arrangement on the metal frame leads to different structures of the front and rear shells, requiring two different mold production, which increases production time and cost, while limiting the height and volume of the suitcase.
By introducing a first main body part, a second main body part, a first engagement member and a handle member into the suitcase main body, the handle member is fixedly engaged with the first main body part and the second main body part, so that the handle is located at the center point of the first main body part and the second main body part, and the symmetry of the front and rear shell structures is achieved.
This design allows the first body part and the second body part to be made of the same mold, saving production time and cost, while the height and width of the suitcase can be increased due to the optimization of handle arrangement, thereby increasing the volume of the suitcase.
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Abstract
Description
[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0002] This application claims priority to patent application No. 32024087400.0 filed in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China on February 21, 2024, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth herein. Technical Field
[0003] The utility model relates to a suitcase and a suitcase body which is suitable for (but not limited to) traveling. Background Art
[0004] There are a large number of suitcases on the market to meet the various needs of travelers and users. Existing suitcases usually have a metal (e.g., aluminum) or alloy frame for connecting a front shell and a rear shell, which are pivotally connected to each other and together form the suitcase. The handle is usually installed on one of the metal frames of each traditional suitcase, so the handle is not located in the center of the suitcase. Because of this arrangement, the structure of the front shell and the rear shell of each suitcase is different, and the front shell and the rear shell of different structures must be produced by two different molds, resulting in more production time and cost. Installing the handle on the metal frame also limits the height and / or width of the suitcase body, thereby limiting the volume of the suitcase.
[0005] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a suitcase and a suitcase body to improve at least one of the above-mentioned deficiencies, or at least provide a practical alternative solution for the industry and the public. Utility Model Content
[0006] According to a first aspect of the utility model, a suitcase body is provided, comprising a first main body portion, a second main body portion fixedly engaged with the first main body portion via a first engaging member, a second engaging member fixedly engaged with the first engaging member, and a handle member fixedly engaged with the first main body portion and the second main body portion and located between the first main body portion and the second main body portion.
[0007] According to a second aspect of the utility model, a suitcase is provided, comprising a suitcase body, the suitcase body comprising a first main body portion, a second main body portion fixedly engaged with the first main body portion via a first engaging member, a second engaging member fixedly engaged with the first engaging member, and a handle member fixedly engaged with the first main body portion and the second main body portion and located between the first main body portion and the second main body portion. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0008] A luggage case and a luggage case body in an embodiment of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
[0009] Figure 1 is a first partial stereoscopic view of a suitcase including a suitcase body in an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0010] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 a second partial perspective view of the luggage case;
[0011] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of the trunk shown;
[0012] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 An exploded view of a longitudinal section of a handle assembly of a luggage case is shown;
[0013] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 An exploded view of a cross-section of a handle assembly of a luggage case is shown;
[0014] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A partial longitudinal section of the handle assembly shown;
[0015] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A partial cross-sectional view of the handle assembly shown;
[0016] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 a perspective view of the top of the handle assembly as shown; and
[0017] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A perspective view of the bottom of the handle assembly is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0018] Figure 1 and Figure 2 FIG. 1 is a partial perspective view of a suitcase according to an embodiment of the present invention, and the suitcase is generally indicated by 10 .
[0019] The luggage case includes a luggage case body 12 including a first body portion 14 and a second body portion 16 fixedly engaged with each other such that the first body portion 14 and the second body portion are fixedly disposed relative to each other. The luggage case 10 includes a plurality of handles 18 disposed around the luggage case body 12. Figure 1 and Figure 2In the illustrated embodiment, a plurality of handles 18 are fixedly engaged with the first body portion 14 and the second body portion 16 and are located between the first body portion 14 and the second body portion 16. In particular, each handle 18 is located at a center point of the first body portion 14 and the second body portion 16. In other words, the first body portion 14 and the second body portion 16 are symmetrically arranged with respect to the handles 18. In other embodiments of the luggage case of the present invention, one or more handles 18 may be fixedly engaged with only the first body portion 14 or only the second body portion 16.
[0020] The main body 12 is annular and has a plurality of walls 13 surrounding and defining an interior space, and a first opening and a second opening opposite to each other. One side of the main body 12 is pivotally engaged with a first cover 15a. The first cover 15a can move relative to the main body 12 between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the interior space of the luggage case main body 12 is allowed to enter through the first opening, and in the closed position, the interior space of the luggage case main body 12 is blocked from entering through the first opening.
[0021] Similarly, the other side of the body 12 is pivotally engaged with the second cover 15b. The second cover 15b is movable relative to the body 12 between an open position allowing access to the interior of the luggage case body 12 through the second opening and a closed position preventing access to the interior of the luggage case body 12 through the second opening.
[0022] like Figure 3 As shown, the first body portion 14 of the body 12 of the luggage case 10 is fixedly engaged with an annular outer frame 20 made of a piece of metal or alloy, such as aluminum. The luggage case 10 also includes an annular inner frame 22, at least a portion of which is made of metal or alloy, such as aluminum.
[0023] Figure 4 and Figure 5 Shown is a partial exploded view of a cross-section of the handle assembly 19 of the luggage case 10 , which includes the handle 18 , the outer frame 20 , and the inner frame 22 .
[0024] The handle 18 has two ends. Figure 4 Only one of the ends 24 is shown. Two threaded holes 26 are formed on the downward side of the side 28 of the handle 18. The end 24 of the handle 18 has a reduced lower portion 30, which is configured to be received in an opening 32 of the outer frame 20. The inner frame 22 also includes two through holes 34 (which may be threaded holes), which are aligned with the two threaded holes 26 of the end 24 of the handle 18 when assembled. The other end (not shown) of the handle 18 and the inner frame 22 have the same configuration.
[0025] With particular reference to the outer frame 20, when viewed laterally, as shown Figure 5As shown, it includes an upper portion 36, a middle portion 38 and a lower portion 42 that are integrally formed, and the middle portion 38 includes two side wings 40. The middle portion 38 including the two side wings 40 is wider than the upper portion 36 and the lower portion 42. The upper portion 36 and the middle portion 38 are spaced apart to form two long grooves 44a, 44b that are parallel to the length direction of the outer frame 20 and extend along both sides of the outer frame 20. The size and structure of the lower portion 42 of the outer frame 20 are set to be at least partially located in the long groove 46 of the inner frame 22.
[0026] When the luggage case 10 is assembled, the outer frame 20 is fixedly engaged with the handle 18 and the inner frame 22 and is located between the handle 18 and the inner frame 22. Figures 6 to 9 As shown, the reduced size lower portion 30 provided on the end 24 of the handle 18 is at least partially located in the opening 32 of the outer frame 20, and the threaded hole 26 provided on the end 24 of the handle 18 is aligned with the two through holes 34 on the inner frame 22. Screws (not shown) pass through the two through holes 34 and enter the threaded holes 26 provided on the end 24 of the handle 18 to fix the end 24 of the handle 18, the outer frame 20 and the inner frame 22 to each other. The other end of the handle 18, the outer frame 20 and the inner frame 22 are fixedly engaged with each other in the same manner. Although screws for fixing the handle 18, the outer frame 20 and the inner frame 22 to each other are disclosed herein, it is contemplated that other joining components or methods such as rivets or adhesives may also be used.
[0027] When the luggage case 10 is assembled, Figures 7 to 9 As shown, the inner frame 22 is not in contact with either the first body portion 14 or the second body portion 16. In addition, the side edges 48, 50 are at least partially fixed in the long grooves 44a, 44b, respectively, and the side edges 48, 50 are respectively provided on the first body portion 14 and the second body portion 16, and the long grooves 44a, 44b are located between the upper portion 36 and the middle portion 38 of the outer frame 20, so that the handle assembly 19, the first body portion 14 and the second body portion 16 are fixedly engaged with each other.
[0028] When assembled like this, Figure 8 and Fig. 9 As shown, the side edges 48, 50 are at least partially fixed in the long grooves 44a, 44b, respectively, and the side edges 48, 50 are respectively provided on the first body portion 14 and the second body portion 16, and the long grooves 44a, 44b are located between the upper portion 36 and the middle portion 38 of the outer frame 20. The first body portion 14 and the second body portion 16 are fixedly joined through and along the outer frame 20. In order to enhance the joining strength between the first body portion 14 and the second body portion 16, the inner frame 22 is located inside the outer frame 20, the first body portion 14 and the second body portion 16. Figures 4 to 9As shown, the inner frame 22 is located below the outer frame 20, the first body portion 14, and the second body portion 16. Engagement members (e.g., screws or rivets) pass through the outer frame 20 and the inner frame 22 to fixedly engage the outer frame 20 and the inner frame 22 with each other, and to fixedly engage the first body portion 14 and the second body portion 16 with the inner frame 22. In this way, the inner frame 22 serves as an auxiliary to enhance the structural integrity of the luggage case body 12, thereby enhancing the structural integrity of the luggage case 10.
[0029] Through the utility model, the first main body 14 and the second main body 16 can be set to be completely identical in structure. The first main body 14 and the second main body 16 can be made from the same mold. This saves production time and cost. In addition, the arrangement of the handle 18 can reduce the height of the handle 18, so that the first main body 14 and the second main body 16 can be made higher and wider, thereby increasing the volume of the luggage case 10.
[0030] It should be understood that the above only shows examples of the implementation of the present invention, and any modifications and / or adjustments may be made thereto without departing from the main purpose of the present invention. In particular, for the sake of brevity, certain features of the present invention are described in a single embodiment, and these features may also be presented separately or in any appropriate combination.
Claims
1. A luggage case body, comprising: The first main body, a second main body portion, the second main body portion being fixedly joined to the first main body portion by a first joining member, a second engaging member fixedly engaged with the first engaging member, and A handle component is fixedly engaged with the first main body portion and the second main body portion and is located between the first main body portion and the second main body portion.
2. The luggage case body according to claim 1, wherein: The first engagement member is annular.
3. The luggage case body according to claim 1, wherein: The second engagement member is annular.
4. The luggage case body according to claim 1, wherein: The first engagement member is fixedly engaged with the second engagement member via at least one engagement element.
5. The luggage case body according to claim 1, wherein: The first body portion and the second body portion are substantially identical in structure to each other.
6. The luggage case body according to claim 1, wherein: The second engagement member does not contact either the first body portion or the second body portion.
7. The luggage case body according to claim 1, wherein: The first engagement member includes at least one opening for receiving a portion of the handle member.
8. The luggage case body according to claim 1, wherein: The first engaging member is integral.
9. The luggage case body according to claim 1, in, The first engaging member includes a first elongated groove and a second elongated groove, wherein a portion of the first main body is fixedly accommodated in the first long groove, and Wherein, a portion of the second main body is fixedly accommodated in the second long groove.
10. The luggage case body according to claim 1, wherein: The luggage case body is annular, has a plurality of wall members defining an inner space, and has a first opening and a second opening facing each other.
11. The luggage case body according to claim 1, wherein: The first body portion and the second body portion are symmetrically arranged relative to the handle member.
12. A luggage case comprising the luggage case main body according to claim 1.
13. The luggage case of claim 12, further comprising a first cover member pivotally coupled to the luggage case body and movable relative to the luggage case body between an open position allowing access to an interior space of the luggage case body through the first opening and a closed position preventing access to the interior space of the luggage case body through the first opening.
14. The luggage case of claim 13, further comprising a second cover member pivotally coupled to the luggage case body and movable relative to the luggage case body between an open position allowing access to the interior space of the luggage case body through the second opening and a closed position preventing access to the interior space of the luggage case body through the second opening.