Concealed universal wheel of draw-bar box
By designing concealed swivel wheels for the suitcase, the use of a flip panel and magnetic structure to hide the wheels solves the problem of dust accumulation during storage, improves service life and practicality, and protects the wheels from damage through a buffer mechanism.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520670723.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-04-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing swivel wheels on suitcases are exposed when stored, making them prone to accumulating dust and impurities, which affects their lifespan and practicality.
A concealed trolley wheel was designed, which hides the wheel through a flip-up plate and magnetic structure, and is equipped with a cushioning mechanism to protect the spring from dust.
It achieves concealment of the casters, avoids dust accumulation, improves service life and practicality, and protects the casters from damage during movement through a buffer mechanism.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of omnidirectional wheel technology, specifically a concealed omnidirectional wheel for a trolley case. Background Technology
[0002] A rolling suitcase is a type of luggage equipped with a pull handle and casters. It is convenient and effortless to use, making it widely used for travel. Rolling suitcases typically have casters at the bottom for easy dragging. A search revealed Chinese patent publication number CN209938223U, which discloses a foldable rolling suitcase caster, relating to the field of rolling suitcase technology. This patent solves the problem of casters being easily damaged during transport. The folding structure minimizes the internal space occupied by the casters, increasing the effective volume of the suitcase. While this technical solution allows for folding and storing the casters, they are still exposed after folding, making it easy for impurities and dust carried on the wheels to fall and affect the storage position.
[0003] Chinese patent publication number CN222629022U discloses a vibration damping mechanism for a swivel wheel of a suitcase, specifically relating to the field of swivel wheel technology. The mechanism includes a pulley, with an axle fixedly connected to the center of the pulley. Fixed frames are movably connected to both ends of the axle, and a sliding plate is fixedly connected to the front end of each fixed frame. A fixing device is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding plate. While this technical solution can prevent pulley damage and reduce shock absorption, during use, the third spring used for cushioning is exposed, making it prone to accumulating dust or impurities, thus affecting the spring's lifespan. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a concealed swivel wheel for a suitcase, solving the problems mentioned in the background section.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution: a concealed trolley case universal wheel, including a universal wheel storage compartment for installation at the bottom of the trolley case, a flip plate rotatably connected to one side of the bottom of the universal wheel storage compartment, a buffer mechanism fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the flip plate, a universal wheel body fixedly installed at one end of the buffer mechanism, and an operation port opened on one side of the outer surface of the flip plate.
[0006] Preferably, the shape of the flip plate is the same as the inner bottom shape of the universal wheel storage compartment, which facilitates sealing and covering the bottom of the universal wheel storage compartment.
[0007] Preferably, a support top plate that cooperates with the flip plate is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the universal wheel storage compartment, so as to facilitate the support of the flip plate and the universal wheel body.
[0008] Preferably, a first magnet is fixedly connected to both sides of one end of the flip plate, and a second magnet that cooperates with the first magnet is embedded in both sides of the inner bottom of the universal wheel storage compartment, so that the flip plate can be stably attracted when closed.
[0009] Preferably, the outer surface of the supporting top plate is provided with multiple mounting holes, the lower surface of the supporting top plate is embedded with a third magnet, and the outer surface of the flip plate is embedded with a fourth magnet that cooperates with the third magnet, so that the flip plate can stably fit against the supporting top plate when the universal wheel body is opened.
[0010] Preferably, the buffer mechanism includes a mounting frame fixedly connected to the outer surface of the flip plate. The mounting frame is provided with multiple springs inside. A shock-absorbing damping plate that cooperates with the springs is slidably connected inside the mounting frame. A mounting block is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the shock-absorbing damping plate. The universal wheel body is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting block, which can buffer and protect the universal wheel body. Furthermore, the springs are located inside, making it less likely for dust and impurities to enter and cause damage.
[0011] This invention provides a concealed universal wheel for a rolling suitcase. It has the following advantages:
[0012] 1. This type of concealed trolley wheel can be opened and hidden by rotating a flip panel. When the trolley wheel is hidden, the flip panel can seal and cover the bottom of the trolley wheel storage compartment, which can prevent impurities and dust carried by the trolley wheel from falling into the storage compartment, thereby improving practicality.
[0013] 2. This type of concealed trolley wheel can absorb the vibration of the trolley body during movement through the spring and shock-absorbing damping plate, thus protecting the trolley body. Furthermore, since the spring is located inside the mounting frame, external impurities and dust cannot enter the interior, thereby protecting the spring and improving its service life. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the universal wheel storage compartment and the supporting top plate of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a part of the structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the buffer mechanism of this utility model.
[0018] In the diagram, 1. Caster wheel storage compartment; 2. Flip-over plate; 3. Buffer mechanism; 31. Mounting frame; 32. Spring; 33. Shock-absorbing damping plate; 34. Mounting block; 4. Caster wheel body; 5. Support top plate; 6. First magnet; 7. Second magnet; 8. Mounting hole; 9. Third magnet; 10. Fourth magnet. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0020] Example 1: As Figures 1 to 3 As shown, a concealed trolley wheel includes a trolley wheel storage compartment 1 for installation at the bottom of the trolley. A flip plate 2 is rotatably connected to one side of the bottom of the trolley wheel storage compartment 1. An operating opening is provided on one side of the outer surface of the flip plate 2, and the shape of the flip plate 2 is the same as the inner bottom shape of the trolley wheel storage compartment 1. A support top plate 5 that cooperates with the flip plate 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the trolley wheel storage compartment 1. A first magnet 6 is fixedly connected to both sides of one end of the flip plate 2, and a second magnet 7 that cooperates with the first magnet 6 is embedded in both sides of the inner bottom of the trolley wheel storage compartment 1. Multiple mounting holes 8 are provided on the outer surface of the support top plate 5, a third magnet 9 is embedded in the lower surface of the support top plate 5, and a fourth magnet 10 that cooperates with the third magnet 9 is embedded in the outer surface of the flip plate 2.
[0021] In use, the universal wheel body 4 can be opened and hidden by rotating the flip plate 2 through the operating port. The first magnet 6, the second magnet 7, the third magnet 9 and the fourth magnet 10 can improve the stability when opening and hiding. When the universal wheel body 4 is hidden, the flip plate 2 can seal and cover the bottom of the universal wheel storage compartment 1, which can prevent impurities and dust carried by the universal wheel body 1 from falling into the storage area, thereby improving practicality.
[0022] Example 2: As Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a buffer mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the flip plate 2. A universal wheel body 4 is fixedly installed at one end of the buffer mechanism 3. The buffer mechanism 3 includes a mounting frame 31 fixedly connected to the outer surface of the flip plate 2. Multiple springs 32 are provided inside the mounting frame 31. A shock-absorbing damping plate 33 that cooperates with the springs 32 is slidably connected inside the mounting frame 31. A mounting block 34 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the shock-absorbing damping plate 33. The universal wheel body 4 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting block 34.
[0023] The spring 32 and the shock-absorbing damping plate 33 can absorb the vibration of the caster body 4 during movement and protect the caster body 4. Since the spring 32 is located inside the mounting frame 31, external impurities and dust will not enter the interior, thus protecting the spring 32 and improving its service life.
[0024] Working principle: When in use, the universal wheel body 4 can be opened and hidden by rotating the flip plate 2 through the operating port. The first magnet 6, the second magnet 7, the third magnet 9 and the fourth magnet 10 can improve the stability when opening and hiding. When the universal wheel body 4 is hidden, the flip plate 2 can seal and cover the bottom of the universal wheel storage compartment 1, which can prevent impurities and dust carried by the universal wheel body 1 from falling into the storage area, thereby improving practicality.
[0025] The spring 32 and the shock-absorbing damping plate 33 can absorb the vibration of the caster body 4 during movement and protect the caster body 4. Since the spring 32 is located inside the mounting frame 31, external impurities and dust will not enter the interior, thus protecting the spring 32 and improving its service life.
[0026] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.
[0027] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.
Claims
1. A concealed swivel wheel for a suitcase, characterized in that: It includes a universal wheel storage compartment (1) for installation at the bottom of the suitcase. A flip plate (2) is rotatably connected to one side of the bottom of the universal wheel storage compartment (1). A buffer mechanism (3) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the flip plate (2). A universal wheel body (4) is fixedly installed at one end of the buffer mechanism (3). An operation port is opened on one side of the outer surface of the flip plate (2).
2. The concealed trolley wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the flip plate (2) is the same as the inner bottom shape of the universal wheel storage compartment (1).
3. The concealed trolley wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom side of the universal wheel storage compartment (1) is fixedly connected to a support top plate (5) that cooperates with the flip plate (2).
4. The concealed trolley wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flip plate (2) is fixedly connected to both sides of one end with a first magnet (6), and the bottom sides of the universal wheel storage compartment (1) are embedded with a second magnet (7) that cooperates with the first magnet (6).
5. The concealed trolley wheel according to claim 3, characterized in that: The outer surface of the supporting top plate (5) is provided with multiple mounting holes (8), the lower surface of the supporting top plate (5) is embedded with a third magnet (9), and the outer surface of the flip plate (2) is embedded with a fourth magnet (10) that cooperates with the third magnet (9).
6. The concealed trolley wheel according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer mechanism (3) includes a mounting frame (31) fixedly connected to the outer surface of the flip plate (2). The mounting frame (31) is provided with multiple springs (32). The mounting frame (31) is slidably connected to a shock-absorbing damping plate (33) that cooperates with the springs (32). The bottom end of the shock-absorbing damping plate (33) is fixedly connected to a mounting block (34). The universal wheel body (4) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting block (34).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Universal wheel for foldable draw-bar box
CN209938223U
Universal wheel damping mechanism of draw-bar box
CN222629022U