A snap-fit front opening luggage
By using a rigid frame with double-reinforced zippers to connect the suitcase, the problems of insufficient structural strength and limited functionality were solved, enabling front opening and ease of use, and improving the overall performance of the suitcase.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- 林智秀
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing suitcases suffer from insufficient structural strength, making them prone to damage. Furthermore, their functional design is limited, requiring users to fully open the suitcase to access items from the front, which increases the risk of lost items and adds to the complexity of the process.
The frame-shaped rigid profile is used to snap together the box body, the cover and the front cover, and is connected by a double-reinforced zipper to increase the front opening function and improve the structural strength and convenience.
The structural strength and lifespan of the suitcase have been improved, and a front opening function has been provided to enhance user convenience and safety and reduce the risk of items being exposed.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of luggage technology, and in particular relates to a snap-fit front-opening luggage. Background Technology
[0002] In modern travel, suitcases, as essential tools for storing and carrying belongings, directly impact the user experience through their design and practicality. Most suitcases on the market today consist of a body and a lid, forming a basic frame. A pull rod is located on the back of the suitcase for easy dragging, and wheels are installed on the bottom of both the body and lid for flexible movement. This basic design, to a certain extent, meets people's basic needs for carrying belongings during daily travel.
[0003] However, existing suitcases have many shortcomings in terms of structural connections and functional design that urgently need improvement. For example... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the connection structure between the box body 1 and the lid 2, the common method in the prior art is to cover the edges of the box body 1 and the lid 2 with Z-shaped soft plastic frames 7, and then cover the two single-layer fabric edges 61 of a regular zipper (a regular zipper includes two single-layer fabric edges 61, zipper teeth 51 and zipper pull) with the soft plastic frames 7, and then sew the positions where the soft plastic frames 7 cover the single-layer fabric edges 61 to form a seam line 71, thereby achieving the connection and initial closure of the box body 1 and the lid 2.
[0004] This connection method presents significant structural strength issues. Because the Z-shaped soft plastic frame 7 is relatively soft, the seam connection between it and the ordinary zipper single-layer fabric edge 61 is quite weak. During frequent use of the suitcase, especially after multiple opening and closing operations, and when subjected to external pressure and impact during transportation, the seam 71 is highly susceptible to unraveling or breakage. Once the seam is damaged, the connection between the suitcase body 1 and the lid 2 will loosen, and in severe cases, it may even cause the lid 2 to separate from the suitcase body 1, rendering the suitcase unusable and significantly shortening its lifespan.
[0005] Furthermore, existing suitcases have a relatively simple functional design, relying solely on the closing of the body (1) and lid (2) to seal the storage space, lacking an additional opening mechanism at the front. In practical use, users often encounter situations where they need to access items inside the suitcase, especially those placed near the front, requiring them to fully open the entire suitcase. This is not only cumbersome but also, in public places such as airports and train stations, fully opening the suitcase exposes the contents, increasing the risk of loss or theft, and wasting the user's time and energy.
[0006] Therefore, the inventors dedicated themselves to designing a suitcase to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0007] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a snap-fit front-opening suitcase, which not only effectively improves the structural strength and service life of the suitcase, but also adds a front opening function to enhance the user's convenience.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0009] A snap-fit front-opening suitcase includes a suitcase body and a cover covering the suitcase body. A pull rod is provided on the back of the suitcase body, and rollers are provided at the bottom of the suitcase body and the cover. A front cover is provided at the opening on the front side of the cover. A pair of frame-shaped rigid profiles are provided between the suitcase body and the cover, and between the cover and the front cover. One pair of rigid profiles is snapped onto the opening edge of the respective closing part of the suitcase body and the cover, and the other pair of rigid profiles is snapped onto the opening edge of the respective closing part of the cover and the front cover. The same pair of rigid profiles are connected by a double-ribbed zipper.
[0010] As an improvement of the snap-fit front-opening suitcase of this utility model, the opening edges of the lid and the cover, as well as the opening edges of the front cover and the cover, are fixedly connected to the corresponding slots of the rigid profiles by glue, and the same pair of rigid profiles are symmetrically arranged.
[0011] As an improvement of the snap-fit front-opening suitcase of this utility model, the rigid profile is provided with a slot and a main through-rib slot along its axial direction, and the ribs at both ends of the double-ribbed zipper are respectively located in the same pair of main through-rib slots of the rigid profile.
[0012] As an improvement of the snap-fit front-opening suitcase of this utility model, the opening direction of the slot is opposite to the main slot interface direction of the main through-rib groove. On the same rigid profile, the side wall of the slot away from the main through-rib groove is inclined inward.
[0013] As an improvement of the snap-fit front-opening suitcase of this utility model, the rigid profile is provided with a side through groove along its axial direction for connecting with the ribs on one side of the single-rib zipper, and the side snap-fit interface of the side through groove is set facing the inside of the suitcase.
[0014] As an improvement of the snap-fit front-opening luggage box of this utility model, the rigid profile is provided with a closed through groove along its axial direction. On the same rigid profile, the through groove is located between the main through groove and the side through groove.
[0015] As an improvement of the snap-fit front-opening suitcase of this utility model, a main lining is laid along the inner contour of the suitcase body, and the opening edge of the main lining is connected to the rigid profile on the suitcase body by a single-strap zipper.
[0016] As an improvement of the snap-fit front-opening suitcase of this utility model, a main partition is provided at the opening where the cover and the suitcase body are closed. The main partition and the suitcase body form a main compartment. The main partition is connected to the rigid profile at the corresponding position on the cover body by a single-ribbed zipper.
[0017] As an improvement of the snap-fit front-opening suitcase of this utility model, a cover partition is provided at the opening where the cover body and the front cover are closed. The cover partition and the front cover form a front compartment. The cover partition is connected to the rigid profile at the corresponding position on the cover body by a single-rib zipper. The cover partition, the main partition, and the cover body form a cover compartment.
[0018] As an improvement of the snap-fit front-opening suitcase of this utility model, the bottom of the front cover is provided with a cover lining, and the edge of the cover lining is connected to the rigid profile on the front cover by a single-strap zipper.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the snap-fit front-opening suitcase of this utility model adds the front opening function of the suitcase by covering the opening at the front end of the lid, which improves the user's convenience and reliable user experience. In addition, a pair of frame-shaped rigid profiles are provided between the suitcase body and the lid, and between the lid and the front cover, and are snapped to the corresponding lid edge. The same pair of rigid profiles are connected by a double-reinforced zipper, which effectively improves the structural strength and service life of the suitcase. Attached image description:
[0020] Figure 1 This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the connection structure between the body and lid of a suitcase in the prior art;
[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the snap-fit front-opening suitcase of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;
[0024] Figure 5 This is an enlarged cross-sectional view of the snap-fit front-opening suitcase of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point C in the middle;
[0026] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point D in the middle;
[0027] Figure 8This is a cross-sectional enlarged schematic diagram of the double-wrapped zipper of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional enlarged schematic diagram of the single-ribbed zipper of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 10 This is a partially enlarged three-dimensional schematic diagram of the connection between the double-reinforced zipper, two single-reinforced zippers, and two rigid profiles in this utility model.
[0030] Figure 11 This is a three-dimensional enlarged cross-sectional view of a rigid profile in a utility model.
[0031] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 Enlarged view of point E in the middle.
[0032] Illustration:
[0033] 1. Box body; 11. Pull rod; 111. Handle; 112. Roller; 12. Main lining; 13. Main compartment; 2. Lid; 21. Main compartment; 22. Lid compartment; 23. Lid compartment; 3. Front cover; 31. Lid lining; 32. Front compartment; 4. Rigid profile; 41. Card slot; 42. Main through-rib slot; 421. Main card interface; 43. Side through-rib slot; 431. Side card interface; 44. Through slot; 5. Double-wrapped zipper; 51. Chain teeth; 52. Ribs; 53. Double-layer fabric edge; 531. Stitching thread; 6. Single-wrapped zipper; 61. Single-layer fabric edge; 7. Soft plastic frame; 71. Seam thread. Detailed Implementation
[0034] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are for reference and illustration only and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of patent protection of this utility model.
[0035] Reference Figures 3 to 12 A snap-fit front-opening suitcase includes a suitcase body 1, a cover body 2, and a front cover 3. The cover body 2 is placed on the suitcase body 1, and the front cover 3 is placed on the opening at the front end of the cover body 2. A pair of frame-shaped rigid profiles 4 are respectively provided between the suitcase body 1 and the cover body 2, and between the cover body 2 and the front cover 3. One pair of rigid profiles 4 is snapped onto the opening edge of the respective closing part of the suitcase body 1 and the cover body 2, and the other pair of rigid profiles 4 is snapped onto the opening edge of the respective closing part of the cover body 2 and the front cover 3. The same pair of rigid profiles 4 are connected by a double-ribbed zipper 5.
[0036] Reference Figure 3The back of the box body 1 is provided with a U-shaped pull rod 11, part of which is located inside the box body 1. Two rollers 112 are spaced apart at the bottom of the box body 1, and two rollers 112 are also spaced apart at the bottom of the cover body 2. A handle 111 is provided at the top of the box body 1. The cover body 2 is located between the box body 1 and the front cover 3. The front end of the box body 1 has a hollowed-out fitting surface. The front and rear ends of the cover body 2 have hollowed-out fitting surfaces to form a frame shape. The rear end of the front cover 3 has a hollowed-out fitting surface.
[0037] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 In this embodiment, the same pair of rigid profiles 4 are symmetrically arranged with a certain distance between them. Each rigid profile 4 is frame-shaped. Each rigid profile 4 has a slot 41, a main through groove 42, a through groove 44, and a side through groove 43 along its axial direction. The through groove 44 is located between the main through groove 42 and the side through groove 43. The main through groove 42, the through groove 44, and the side through groove 43 are arranged in a row on the cross-section of the rigid profile 4 (when the suitcase is standing upright). The through groove 44 is closed to strengthen the main through groove 42 and the side through groove 43. A main locking interface 421 is provided on the side wall of the main through groove 42. The width of the main locking interface 421 is... The side wall of the side through groove 43 is provided with a side snap-fit interface 431, which is smaller than the snap-fit width of the main through groove 42. The side snap-fit interface 431 is smaller than the snap-fit width of the side through groove 43. The side snap-fit interface 431 of the side through groove 43 faces the inside of the suitcase. On the same rigid profile 4, the opening direction of the slot 41 is opposite to the direction of the main snap-fit interface 421 of the main through groove 42. The slot 41 is inclined inward away from the side wall of the main through groove 42 so as to snap-fit with the corresponding position of the suitcase. In the same pair of rigid profiles 4, the main snap-fit interface 421 of each main through groove 42 is set towards the other rigid profile 4 so that the double-wrap zipper 5 can connect the pair of rigid profiles 4.
[0038] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The opening edges of the lid joint of the box body 1 and the lid 2, and the opening edges of the lid joint of the lid 2 and the front cover 3 are all fixedly connected to the corresponding rigid profile 4 groove 41 by glue.
[0039] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 10The double-ribbed zipper 5 is formed by fixing the ends of a single zipper with a double-ribbed structure to form a frame. Each double-ribbed zipper 5 includes two double-layer fabric edges 53, two reinforcing strips 52, multiple chain teeth 51, and two zipper pulls. The two double-layer fabric edges 53 are connected by multiple chain teeth 51. The two zipper pulls are connected by interlocking chain teeth 51. The two reinforcing strips 52 are covered by the corresponding double-layer fabric edges 53 and then sewn to form a stitch line 531 so as to fix the reinforcing strips 52 to the end of the corresponding double-layer fabric edges 53.
[0040] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The pair of rigid profiles 4 between the box body 1 and the cover 2 are connected by a double-ribbed zipper 5. Specifically, one end of the double-ribbed zipper 5 has a rib 52 covered by a double-layered fabric edge 53 located in the main rib groove 42 of the rigid profile 4 on the cover 2, and the other end of the double-ribbed zipper 5 has a rib 52 covered by another double-layered fabric edge 53 located in the main rib groove 42 of another rigid profile 4 on the box body 1. The two double-layered fabric edges 53 of the double-ribbed zipper 5 pass through the main locking interface 421 of the pair of rigid profiles 4 and extend into the space between the pair of rigid profiles 4. The other pair of rigid profiles 4 between the cover 2 and the front cover 3 are connected by another double-ribbed zipper 5. This connection structure is the same as the connection structure between the rigid profile 4 and the double-ribbed zipper 5 mentioned above, and will not be described again here.
[0041] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 and Figure 9 Each rigid profile 4 can also be connected to a single-ribbed zipper 6. The single-ribbed zipper 6 includes a double-layer fabric edge 53, a single-layer fabric edge 61, a reinforcing strip 52, multiple chain teeth 51, and two zipper pulls. The double-layer fabric edge 53 and the single-layer fabric edge 61 are connected by multiple chain teeth 51. The two zipper pulls are connected by interlocking with the chain teeth 51. The reinforcing strip 52 is covered by a single layer of the double-layer fabric edge 53 and then sewn to form a stitch line 531 so as to fix the reinforcing strip 52 to the end of the double-layer fabric edge 53.
[0042] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7The main lining 12 is laid along its inner contour inside the suitcase 1. The main lining 12 can serve as a buffer and protective layer to reduce direct contact and friction between the items inside the suitcase and the suitcase 1. The opening edge of the main lining 12 is connected to the rigid profile 4 on the suitcase 1 by a single-strap zipper 6. Specifically, one end of the single-strap zipper 6 has a rib 52 covered by a double-layer fabric edge 53 located in the side through-rib groove 43 of the rigid profile 4 on the suitcase 1, so that the rigid profile 4 on the suitcase 1 is connected to the rib 52 on one side of the single-strap zipper 6. The double-layer fabric edge 53 of the single-strap zipper 6 passes through the side snap interface 431 of the rigid profile 4 and extends into the suitcase. The single-layer fabric edge 61 at the other end of the double-strap zipper 5 is fixedly connected to the opening edge of the main lining 12.
[0043] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The opening where the cover 2 and the box 1 are closed is provided with a main partition 21. The main partition 21 and the box 1 form a main compartment 13. The main compartment 13 is the largest part of the suitcase and is suitable for placing large and heavy items. The main partition 21 is connected to the corresponding rigid profile 4 on the cover 2 by a single-rib zipper 6. The rib 52 at one end of the single-rib zipper 6 is located in the side through rib groove 43 of the rigid profile 4 at the corresponding position on the cover 2. The single-layer fabric edge 61 at the other end of the single-rib zipper 6 is fixedly connected to the edge of the main partition 21.
[0044] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 A cover partition 22 is provided at the opening where the cover 2 and the front cover 3 are closed. The cover partition 22 and the front cover 3 form a front compartment 32, which can be used to place electronic products such as laptops or other small items. The cover partition 22 is connected to the rigid profile 4 at the corresponding position on the cover 2 by a single-rib zipper 6. The rib 52 at one end of the single-rib zipper 6 is located in the side through rib groove 43 of the rigid profile 4 at the corresponding position on the cover 2. The single-layer fabric edge 61 at the other end of the single-rib zipper 6 is fixedly connected to the edge of the cover partition 22. The cover partition 22, the main partition 21 and the cover 2 form a cover compartment 23.
[0045] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The bottom of the front cover 3 is provided with a cover lining 31. The edge of the cover lining 31 is connected to the rigid profile 4 on the front cover 3 by a single-rib zipper 6. Specifically, the rib 52 at one end of the single-rib zipper 6 is located in the side through rib groove 43 of the rigid profile 4 at the corresponding position of the front cover 3, and the single-layer fabric edge 61 at the other end of the single-rib zipper 6 is fixedly connected to the edge of the cover lining 31.
[0046] Reference Figures 3 to 12 The method of using the snap-fit front-opening suitcase of this utility model is as follows:
[0047] Pull out the zipper 5 between the box body 1 and the lid 2, open the lid 2, and you can put the main items in the box body 1. Then close the lid 2.
[0048] Pull open the zipper 5 between the cover 2 and the front cover 3, open the front cover 3, and then pull open the zipper 6 at the cover compartment 22. You can then put items inside the cover 2. At this time, the items inside the cover 2 are separated from the items inside the box 1 by the main compartment 21.
[0049] Pull the zipper 6 of the single-ribbed cover compartment 22 to connect the cover compartment 22 to the corresponding rigid profile 4 on the cover body 2 via the single-ribbed zipper 6. Place items such as laptops on the cover compartment 22, and then close the front cover 3 to check in your luggage.
[0050] This utility model of a snap-fit front-opening suitcase adds the function of opening the front of the suitcase by covering the opening of the front face of the lid 2 with a front cover 3, which improves the user's convenience and reliable user experience. Furthermore, a pair of frame-shaped rigid profiles 4 are provided between the suitcase body 1 and the lid 2, and between the lid 2 and the front cover 3, and are snapped to the corresponding closing edges. The same pair of rigid profiles 4 are connected by a double-reinforced zipper 5, which effectively improves the structural strength and service life of the suitcase.
[0051] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent changes made in accordance with the scope of the patent application of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A snap-fit front-opening suitcase, comprising a suitcase body and a cover disposed on the suitcase body, wherein a pull rod is provided on the back of the suitcase body, and rollers are provided on the bottom of the suitcase body and the cover, characterized in that, A front cover is provided at the opening on the front end of the cover. A pair of frame-shaped rigid profiles are provided between the box and the cover, and between the cover and the front cover. One pair of rigid profiles is respectively snapped into the opening edge of the respective closing part of the box and the cover. The other pair of rigid profiles is respectively snapped into the opening edge of the respective closing part of the cover and the front cover. The same pair of rigid profiles are connected by a double-ribbed zipper.
2. The snap-fit front-opening suitcase according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening edges of the lid and the cover, as well as the opening edges of the cover and the front cover, are fixedly connected to the corresponding rigid profiles by adhesive, and are symmetrically arranged on the same pair of rigid profiles.
3. The snap-fit front-opening suitcase according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rigid profile is provided with a slot and a main through-rib groove along its axial direction, and the ribs at both ends of the double-ribbed zipper are respectively located in the main through-rib groove of the same pair of rigid profiles.
4. The snap-fit front-opening suitcase according to claim 3, characterized in that, The opening direction of the slot is opposite to the main interface direction of the main through groove. On the same rigid profile, the side wall of the slot away from the main through groove is inclined inward.
5. The snap-fit front-opening suitcase according to claim 3, characterized in that, The rigid profile is provided with a side through groove along its axial direction for connecting to the ribs on one side of the single-rib zipper, and the side clip interface of the side through groove is set facing the inside of the suitcase.
6. The snap-fit front-opening suitcase according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rigid profile is provided with a closed through groove along its axial direction. On the same rigid profile, the through groove is located between the main through groove and the side through groove.
7. The snap-fit front-opening suitcase according to claim 5, characterized in that, The box body is provided with a main lining along its inner contour, and the opening edge of the main lining is connected to the rigid profile on the box body by a single-strap zipper.
8. The snap-fit front-opening suitcase according to claim 5, characterized in that, The opening where the cover and the box are closed is provided with a main partition, which together with the box form a main compartment. The main partition is connected to a rigid profile at a corresponding position on the cover by a single-ribbed zipper.
9. The snap-fit front-opening suitcase according to claim 8, characterized in that, The opening where the cover body and the front cover meet is provided with a cover partition layer. The cover partition layer and the front cover form a front compartment. The cover partition layer is connected to the rigid profile at the corresponding position on the cover body by a single-ribbed zipper. The cover partition layer, the main partition layer and the cover body form a cover compartment.
10. The snap-fit front-opening suitcase according to claim 5, characterized in that, The bottom of the front cover is covered with a lining, and the edge of the lining is connected to the rigid profile on the front cover by a single-strap zipper.