Suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying weight and suitcase

The suitcase handle design with a connecting rod and guide groove system addresses the issue of inaccurate weight measurement by ensuring the measuring unit only counts when the suitcase is lifted, providing accurate weight readings.

JP2025133688AInactive Publication Date: 2025-09-11WENZHOU KAIERTE HARDWARE CO LTD
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Application Number
JP2024220980
Authority / Receiving Office
JP · JP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-03-01
Filing Date
2024-12-17
Publication Date
2025-09-11
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Technical Problem

Existing suitcase handles inaccurately measure weight due to deformation upon gripping, leading to an overestimation of the suitcase's actual weight.

Method used

A suitcase handle design that includes a connecting rod and guide groove system, preventing the measuring unit from counting until the suitcase is lifted, ensuring accurate weight measurement by converting lateral movement into diagonal movement.

Benefits of technology

Ensures accurate weight measurement by preventing the weighing device from counting when the handle is gripped, providing a reliable final count equal to the suitcase's actual weight.

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Abstract

SOLUTION: A suitcase handle capable of displaying weight is provided, which includes: a grip; mounting boxes; measuring units each arranged in the mounting box; and display units. Therein: the mounting box is fixed to a suitcase body; a first connecting slot is provided on the measuring unit; the grip is connected to the measuring units each via a connecting rod passing through the first connecting slot, and the connecting rod abuts against an edge of the first connecting slot after the grip is lifted and moved by a first stroke amount, so as to impart a lifting force to the measuring unit; a guide slot for guiding the connecting rod is provided in a side surface of the mounting box; and the guide slot includes an upwardly inclined portion; after moving by the first stroke amount, the connecting rod comes to a position between a lower and an upper end of the upwardly inclined portion so as to form, between the handle and the suit case body, a clearance allowing a human hand to pass therethrough.EFFECT: Accurate weighting can be ensured as counting is not performed when the suitcase handle is just held by a human hand, thereby making a counting result equal to the actual weight of the suitcase.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1
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Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of suitcases, and more particularly to a suitcase handle and suitcase capable of measuring and displaying weights. [Background technology]

[0002] All major airlines have strict requirements for the weight of baggage that passengers can carry, and in the past, many passengers discovered that their baggage was overweight before boarding the plane and had to have it checked in, resulting in unnecessary fees. As a result, some suitcases now have a weight display function. The principle is that a weighing device is attached to the handle, and when the suitcase is lifted, the deformation of the handle causes the weighing device to count and complete the weighing. With current weighing handles, the handle deforms when a person grips it, causing the weighing device to start counting. The weighing device starts counting before the suitcase is lifted, which causes the final count to be larger than the suitcase's actual weight, resulting in an inaccurate weighing problem. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The present invention aims to solve the problems of the above-mentioned prior art and to provide a suitcase handle capable of weighing and displaying, which ensures accurate weighing by preventing the weighing device from counting when the handle is simply gripped by a human hand, and the final counting result is equal to the actual weight of the suitcase.

[0004] The present invention also provides a suitcase that is equipped with the above-mentioned suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying, and that allows for portable weighing. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following solutions:

[0006] The present invention provides a suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying weights and displays, comprising a handle, a mounting box, a measuring unit disposed in the mounting box, and a display unit disposed on the mounting box, wherein the mounting box is fixed to the suitcase body, the measuring unit is provided with a first connecting groove, and the handle and the measuring unit are connected via a connecting rod passing through the first connecting groove, and after the handle is lifted and moved by a first stroke, the connecting rod abuts against the edge of the first connecting groove, applying a lifting force to the measuring unit, and a guide groove for guiding the connecting rod is provided on the side of the mounting box, and the guide groove has an upward inclined portion, and after the connecting rod moves by the first stroke, the connecting rod is located between the lower end of the upward inclined portion and the upper end of the upward inclined portion, leaving a lifting gap between the handle and the suitcase body that allows a person's hand to pass through.

[0007] Preferably, the guide groove further includes a horizontal portion communicating with the upwardly inclined portion, the horizontal portion being adjacent to the bottom of the mounting box, and the connecting rod being within the horizontal portion before the handle is lifted.

[0008] Preferably, the mounting box includes a mounting bottom plate and a mounting cover, the mounting cover is provided with a connection port and a transparent window aligned with the display unit, the mounting cover covers the measurement unit, and the handle extends from the connection port into the mounting box and is connected to the measurement unit.

[0009] Preferably, the measuring unit includes a conversion component for measurement conversion, a connector, and a tension spring, the connector is disposed at one end of the mounting base plate, the connector has a U-shaped structure, the bottom of the connector faces the other end of the mounting base plate, a pair of first connecting grooves corresponding to the guide grooves are disposed on both sides of the connector, the connecting rod is disposed in the first connecting groove, the side of the connector is located between the mounting box and the handle, the bottom of the connector is hingedly connected to one end of the tension spring, the other end of the tension spring is fixed to the mounting base plate, and the tension spring is configured to reset the connector.

[0010] Preferably, the conversion component includes the conversion table and a conversion rod, a pointer corresponding to the display unit is installed on one side of the conversion table, a gear is installed on the other side of the conversion table, a hollow window is installed on the conversion rod, the hollow window is fitted into the gear, a rack corresponding to the gear is installed on the hollow window, one end of the conversion rod is hingedly connected to the bottom of the connector, and a conversion rod holder for guiding the conversion rod is installed in the mounting box.

[0011] Preferably, the display unit is a dial that displays a measurement value, the pointer is located at the center of the dial, the pointing portion of the pointer corresponds to the scale value of the dial, there is a zero adjustment button on the top of the pointer for adjusting the zero scale position of the pointer, the zero adjustment button has a groove, the transparent window has a hole that matches the zero adjustment button, and the zero adjustment button is exposed outside the transparent window.

[0012] Preferably, the handle includes a grip portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portions are symmetrically arranged on both ends of the grip portion, the connecting portions are semicircular, and the connecting portions are provided with a through hole that fits the connecting rod.

[0013] Preferably, two of the mounting boxes are attached to the suitcase in a pair, and one of the two mounting boxes is provided with the display unit.

[0014] Preferably, the mounting box is disposed within a base, and the base is embedded in the suitcase.

[0015] The present invention also provides a suitcase comprising a suitcase body and the suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying weight. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention achieves the following technical advantages:

[0017] This invention provides a suitcase handle that can be used for weighing and displaying. When a suitcase is placed on the ground and lifted for weighing, the handle is deformed by gripping it, causing the connecting rod to move. The first connecting groove provides space for the connecting rod to move, preventing it from directly driving the connector to move parallel. The guide groove guides the connecting rod, converting its lateral movement into diagonal movement, preventing the measuring unit from counting during this process. When the suitcase is lifted, as long as the connecting rod contacts the connector and the connector is driven to move, the measuring unit can count, ensuring the accuracy of the weighing results. The suitcase provided by the present invention is provided with the suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying the weight as described above, and has the technical effects resulting therefrom, but a repeated description thereof will be omitted here. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] In order to more clearly describe the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions of the prior art, the drawings that need to be used in the embodiments are briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present invention, and those skilled in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without any creative efforts.

[0019] [Figure 1]1 is a schematic diagram showing the overall structure of a suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying weights in an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 is a schematic diagram showing an exploded structure of a mounting box and a measurement unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a measurement unit according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 4] 3 is a schematic diagram showing the internal structure of the mounting cover in the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of A in FIG. [Figure 6] 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a handle according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 7] 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a base in an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention are clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention, and obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and are not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative efforts are included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] The present invention aims to solve the problems of the above-mentioned prior art and to provide a suitcase handle capable of weighing and displaying, which ensures accurate weighing by preventing the weighing device from counting when the handle is simply gripped by a human hand, and the final counting result is equal to the actual weight of the suitcase.

[0022] The present invention provides a suitcase comprising a suitcase body and the suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying the weight, and has the technical effect of achieving the suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying the weight.

[0023] In order to make the above objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and comprehensible, the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings and detailed description of the invention.

[0024] The present invention provides a suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying weights, and as shown in Figs. 1 to 3, the suitcase handle includes a handle 1, a mounting box 2, a measuring unit installed in the mounting box, and a display unit installed on the mounting box. The mounting box 2 is fixed to the suitcase body, and the measuring unit is provided with a first connecting groove 3. The handle 1 and the measuring unit are connected via a connecting rod 4 that penetrates the first connecting groove 3. After the handle 1 is lifted and moved by a first stroke, the connecting rod 4 abuts against the edge of the first connecting groove 3, applying a lifting force to the measuring unit, and the A guide groove 5 for guiding the connecting rod is provided on the side of the mounting box 2, and the guide groove 5 has an upwardly inclined portion. After the connecting rod 4 moves the first stroke, the connecting rod 4 is located between the lower end of the upwardly inclined portion and the upper end of the upwardly inclined portion, forming a lifting gap between the handle 1 and the suitcase body that allows a person's hand to pass through. In one preferred embodiment, the guide groove 5 further includes a horizontal portion communicating with the upwardly inclined portion, the horizontal portion being adjacent to the bottom of the mounting box, and the connecting rod is located within the horizontal portion before the handle is lifted. When the handle 1 is released from its grip, the connecting rod 4 should return to the horizontal portion. The user can easily determine the reliability of the measuring unit based on the position of the connecting rod 4 and inspect or repair any potential problems with the measuring unit.

[0025] As shown in Figure 2, in one embodiment, the mounting box 3 includes a mounting base plate 6 and a mounting cover 7, the mounting cover 7 is provided with a connection port 8 and a transparent window 9 corresponding to the display unit, the mounting cover 7 covers the measuring unit, and the handle 1 extends from the connection port 8 into the mounting box 2 and is connected to the measuring unit. As shown in Figures 2 and 4, in one preferred embodiment, the transparent window 9 is fastened to the mounting box 2, specifically, a fastener 10 is installed at the bottom of the transparent window 9, and the mounting box 2 is provided with a fastener hole 11 that matches the fastener 10, resulting in a simple fastening structure and solid installation, and the transparent window 9 is not likely to come off when the suitcase is lifted or placed.

[0026] As shown in FIG. 3, in one embodiment, the measuring unit includes a conversion component for measurement conversion, a connector 12, and a tension spring 13, the connector 12 is disposed at one end of the mounting base plate 6, the connector 12 has a U-shaped structure, the bottom of the connector 12 faces the other end of the mounting base plate 6, a pair of first connecting grooves 3 corresponding to the guide grooves 5 are disposed on both sides of the connector 12, the connecting rod 4 is disposed in the first connecting grooves 3, and the side of the connector 12 is located between the mounting box 2 and the handle 1. Preferably, the first connecting groove 3 is triangular, which can provide a moving space for the connecting rod 4. When the connecting rod 4 is held by a human hand, the connecting rod 4 is driven by the handle 1, and the first connecting groove 3 moves. During this process, the connecting rod 4 does not contact the connector 12, and the measuring unit does not count. The bottom of the connector 12 is hingedly connected to one end of the tension spring 13, and the other end of the tension spring 13 is fixed to the mounting bottom plate 6, and the tension spring 13 is configured to reset the connector. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, in one preferred embodiment, a hollow rod 14 is provided at one end of the mounting bottom plate 6 to fix the tension spring 13, and a vertical rod 15 that fits the hollow rod is provided inside the mounting cover 7, and the end of the tension spring 13 is restricted by the vertical rod 15. The end of the tension spring 13 can be directly hung on the inner wall of the mounting cover 7 or can be hinged to the mounting bottom plate 6.

[0027] 3, in one embodiment, the conversion component includes the conversion table 16 and a conversion rod 17, one side of the conversion table 16 is provided with a pointer 18 corresponding to the display unit, the other side of the conversion table 16 is provided with a gear 19, the conversion rod 17 is provided with a hollow window 20, the hollow window is fitted with the gear 19, and the hollow window is provided with a rack corresponding to the gear, one end of the conversion rod 17 is hingedly connected to the bottom of the connector 12, and a conversion rod holder for guiding the conversion rod 17 is provided in the mounting box. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the conversion rod holder includes a vertical limiting portion 21 and a horizontal limiting portion 22, the conversion rod 17 extends between the vertical limiting portion 21 and the mounting cover 7, and the conversion rod 17 is restricted from being lifted up in the vertical direction, and the horizontal limiting portion 22 restricts the conversion rod 17 from being swung left and right in the horizontal direction.

[0028] As shown in FIG. 2, in one embodiment, the display unit is a dial 23 that displays a measurement value, the pointer 18 is located in the center of the dial 23, the pointing portion of the pointer 18 corresponds to the scale value of the dial 23, and a zero adjustment button 24 is provided above the pointer 18 for adjusting the zero scale position of the pointer, the zero adjustment button 24 has a groove, and the transparent window 9 has a hole that matches the zero adjustment button 24, the zero adjustment button 24 is exposed outside the transparent window 9, and the groove may have a shape that can be twisted with a conventional screwdriver, such as a straight shape, a cross shape, or an internal hexagon shape.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 6, in one embodiment, the handle 1 includes a grip portion 25 and a connecting portion 26, and the connecting portions 26 are symmetrically arranged on both ends of the grip portion 25. The connecting portions 26 may be semicircular, and may have a through-hole that fits the connecting rod 4. The connecting portions 26 may also have other shapes that can achieve the connecting function.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 1, two mounting boxes 2 are mounted in a pair on a suitcase, one of which is equipped with the display unit. In one preferred embodiment, the mounting box 2 is disposed within a base 27, which is embedded in the suitcase, and the base 27 can further fix and protect the mounting box 2.

[0031] When the suitcase is placed on the ground and needs to be lifted and weighed, the deformation caused by the handle 1 being grasped by a person's hand will cause the connecting rod 4 to move, and the first connecting groove 3 will provide space for the connecting rod 4 to move and prevent the connecting rod 4 from directly driving the connector 12 to move parallel, and the guide groove 5 will guide the connecting rod 4 and convert the lateral movement of the connecting rod 4 into a diagonal movement, during which the measuring unit will not count. When the suitcase is lifted, as long as the connecting rod 4 contacts the connector 12 and the connector 12 is driven to move, the measuring unit will be able to count, and the accuracy of the weighing result will be guaranteed.

[0032] The upper measurement limit of the suitcase handle capable of weighing and displaying according to the present invention is determined by the guide groove 5. Specifically, when the connecting rod 4 abuts against the upper end of the guide groove 5, the extension of the tension spring 13 reaches its maximum, and the maximum measurement value is displayed on the display unit. Even if the weight of the suitcase exceeds the weight of the display unit, the connecting rod 4 is restricted by the guide groove 5, preventing the tension spring 13 from extending any further, thereby protecting the tension spring 13. The upper measurement limit is determined by the length and inclination angle of the guide groove 5. The longer the guide groove 5 and the greater the inclination angle, the higher the upper measurement limit.

[0033] The present invention also provides a suitcase comprising a suitcase body and the above-mentioned suitcase handle capable of weighing and displaying, and has the technical effects that can be achieved by the above-mentioned suitcase handle capable of weighing and displaying, which will not be further described in this specification.

[0034] The present invention uses specific examples to explain the principles and embodiments of the present invention, and the above description of the examples is only used to help understand the method and core idea of ​​the present invention, and at the same time, those skilled in the art will make changes to the specific embodiments and application scope based on the idea of ​​the present invention. In summary, the contents of this specification should not be interpreted as limiting the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0035] 1. Pattern 2. Mounting box 3. First connecting groove 4. Connecting rod 5. Guide groove 6. Mounting base plate 7. Mounting cover 8. Connection port 9. Transparent window 10. Fasteners 11. Fastener holes 12. Connector 13. Tension spring 14. Hollow rod 15. Vertical rod 16. Conversion table 17. Conversion rod 18, Guidelines 19. Gears 20. Hollow window 21. Vertical limiting section 22. Horizontal restriction section 23, dial 24. Zero adjustment button 25, grip part 26. Connection part 27. Bass

Claims

1. A suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying weights, comprising a handle, a mounting box, a measuring unit installed in the mounting box, and a display unit installed on the mounting box, the mounting box being fixed to the suitcase body, the measuring unit being provided with a first connecting groove, the handle and the measuring unit being connected via a connecting rod passing through the first connecting groove, after the handle is lifted and moved by a first stroke, the connecting rod abuts against the edge of the first connecting groove to apply a lifting force to the measuring unit, the side of the mounting box being provided with a guide groove for guiding the connecting rod, the guide groove having an upward inclined portion, A suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying weights, characterized in that after the connecting rod has moved by the amount of the first stroke, the connecting rod is positioned between the lower end of the upwardly inclined portion and the upper end of the upwardly inclined portion, and a lifting gap large enough for a person's hand to pass through is formed between the handle and the suitcase body.

2. The suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying weights as described in claim 1, characterized in that the guide groove further includes a horizontal portion communicating with the upward inclined portion, the horizontal portion being close to the bottom of the mounting box, and the connecting rod being within the horizontal portion before the handle is lifted.

3. The suitcase handle capable of weighing and displaying as described in claim 1, characterized in that the mounting box includes a mounting base plate and a mounting cover, the mounting cover has a connection port and a transparent window that matches the display unit, the mounting cover covers the measuring unit, and the handle extends from the connection port into the mounting box and is connected to the measuring unit.

4. 4. The suitcase handle capable of weighing and displaying according to claim 3, wherein the measuring unit includes a conversion component for measurement conversion, a connector, and a tension spring, the connector is disposed at one end of the mounting base plate, the connector has a U-shaped structure, the bottom of the connector faces the other end of the mounting base plate, and both sides of the connector are provided with a pair of first connecting grooves corresponding to the guide grooves, the connecting rod is disposed in the first connecting groove, the side of the connector is located between the mounting box and the handle, the bottom of the connector is hingedly connected to one end of the tension spring, the other end of the tension spring is fixed to the mounting base plate, and the tension spring is configured to reset the connector.

5. The suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying weights and displaying weights according to claim 4, characterized in that the conversion component includes the conversion table and a conversion rod, a pointer corresponding to the display unit is installed on one side of the conversion table, a gear is installed on the other side of the conversion table, a hollow window is installed on the conversion rod, the hollow window is fitted into the gear, a rack corresponding to the gear is installed on the hollow window, one end of the conversion rod is hingedly connected to the bottom of the connector, and a conversion rod holder for guiding the conversion rod is installed in the mounting box.

6. 6. The suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying weights and weights as claimed in claim 5, wherein the display unit is a dial that displays a measurement value, the pointer is located at the center of the dial, the pointing portion of the pointer corresponds to the scale value of the dial, a zero adjustment button is provided above the pointer for adjusting the zero scale position of the pointer, the zero adjustment button has a groove, the transparent window has a hole that matches the zero adjustment button, and the zero adjustment button is exposed outside the transparent window.

7. The suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying weights and displays as described in claim 1, characterized in that the handle includes a grip portion and a connecting portion, the connecting portions are symmetrically arranged on both ends of the grip portion, the connecting portions are semicircular, and the connecting portions are provided with a through hole that matches the connecting rod.

8. A suitcase handle capable of weighing and displaying as described in any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that two mounting boxes are attached to the suitcase in a pair, and one of the two mounting boxes is equipped with the display unit.

9. The suitcase handle with weighing and display capability according to claim 8, wherein the mounting box is disposed within a base, and the base is embedded in the suitcase.

10. A suitcase comprising a suitcase body and a suitcase handle capable of measuring and displaying weights according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

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