Suitcase device

Abstract

To provide a suitcase device whose cover can be opened simply by operating a pressing member. [Solution] The device includes a case (10), a cover (20), and a switch mechanism. The cover has opposing first and second sides (201 and 202). The first side is pivotally attached to the case. The cover has a first engagement groove (21) located on the second side. The switch mechanism is mounted on the case and adjacent to the cover. The switch mechanism includes a pressing member (311), a first push rod, and a first hook. The pressing member includes a first guide inclined surface. The first push rod is movably mounted on the case. The first push rod includes a first guide groove, and the first guide inclined surface abuts against an inner wall of the first guide groove. The first hook includes a first engagement hook portion, a first pivot shaft, and a first abutment portion.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a suitcase device, and more particularly to a switch mechanism for a suitcase device. [Background technology]

[0002] A typical suitcase has two shells, a front shell and a rear shell, joined together to form a single suitcase. One side of the two shells is pivoted to each other, and the other parts are connected by a zipper to form a closed case. Therefore, when a user wants to take out an item from the suitcase, he or she must first lay the suitcase flat, open all the zippers, and open the entire suitcase before he or she can find the item.

[0003] To overcome this drawback, suitcases with storage space or suitcases with front or side opening have appeared on the market. For example, a suitcase with storage space has an additional storage space at the front of the case, and the storage space is covered by a cover. For example, a suitcase with front or side opening has an opening at the front or both sides of the case, and the inner space of the suitcase is similarly covered by a cover. The bottom side of the cover is pivotally attached to the case, and the other parts of the cover are similarly connected to the case by a zipper. The user stores valuables and items that can be taken out at any time (e.g., camera, umbrella, jacket, etc.) in the front storage space. When taking out the above-mentioned items, the user only needs to open the zipper of the cover to expose the storage space or the inner space of the suitcase, allowing the user to search for the required items. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, in the above-mentioned conventional technology, the method of opening the zipper is inconvenient for the user, and there is room for improvement.

[0005] Therefore, the inventor believed that the above-mentioned shortcomings could be improved, and after extensive research, he came up with the present invention, which effectively improves the above-mentioned problems through rational design.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and aims to solve the above problems by providing a suitcase device that solves the problem that it is inconvenient to take out items in the conventional suitcase device through the design of the switch mechanism and the connection relationship between the switch mechanism and the cover. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, a suitcase device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a case, a cover, and a switch mechanism. The cover has opposing first and second sides. The first side is pivotally attached to the case. The cover has a first engagement groove located on the second side. The switch mechanism is installed on the case and adjacent to the cover. The switch mechanism includes a pressing member, a first push rod, and a first hook. The pressing member includes a first guide inclined surface. The first push rod is movably installed on the case. The first push rod includes a first guide groove, and the first guide inclined surface abuts against an inner wall of the first guide groove. The first hook includes a first engagement hook portion, a first pivot shaft, and a first abutment portion. The first pivot shaft is located between the first engagement hook portion and the first abutment portion. The first pivot shaft is pivotally attached to the case, so that the first hook moves between an engagement position and an open position. When the first hook is in the engaged position, the first push rod abuts against the first abutment portion and the first engagement hook portion engages with the first engagement groove. When the pressing member is pressed, the first guide inclined surface moves toward the first guide groove and guides the first push rod to move in a direction away from the first hook, so that the first push rod does not contact the first abutment portion and the first hook rotates to the open position.

[0008] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first guide inclined surface is inclined from top to bottom toward the first hook, and the first guide inclined surface abuts against the inner wall of the first guide groove away from the first hook.

[0009] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the inner wall of the first guide groove that contacts the first guide inclined surface is an inclined surface, and the inclination direction is the same as that of the first guide inclined surface.

[0010] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first hook further includes a first torsion spring disposed on the first pivot shaft and connected to the case.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the first hook is in the engagement position, the first torsion spring is in a loaded state.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the switch mechanism further includes a return spring having one end abutted against the first push rod and the other end abutted against the case.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the first push rod moves in a direction away from the first hook, the return spring is compressed and stores force.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the switch mechanism further includes a first pop-out structure including a first moving member and a first spring. One end of the first moving member faces the cover, and the first spring is installed at the other end of the first moving member. When the first hook is in the engagement position, the cover abuts against the first moving member, causing the first spring to store force.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first hook further comprises a first connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the first pivot shaft and the other end of which is attached to the first moving member. When the cover is switched from an open state to a state in which the case is covered, the cover abuts against the first moving member, thereby driving the first connecting rod to move toward the first abutment portion, the first engaging hook portion moves toward the first engaging groove, and the first spring stores force.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the switch mechanism further comprises a gear. The first push rod includes a first rack, and the gear and the first rack mesh with each other.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first push rod further includes a protrusion abutted against the first abutment portion, and the protrusion and the first rack are respectively located at opposite ends of the first push rod.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the pressing member includes a second guide inclined surface, and the switch mechanism includes a second push rod. The second push rod has a second guide groove, and the second guide inclined surface is in contact with the inner wall of the second guide groove.

[0019] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second push rod has a second rack, the gear and the second rack mesh with each other, and the first rack and the second rack are respectively located on opposite sides of the gear.

[0020] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the pressing member is pressed, the first inclined guide surface moves toward the first guide groove, and the second inclined guide surface moves toward the second guide groove, so that the first rack and the second rack approach each other and drive the gear to rotate.

[0021] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the cover has a second engagement groove located on the second side. The switch mechanism includes a second hook, and the second hook has a second engagement hook portion, a second pivot shaft, and a second abutment portion. The second pivot shaft is located between the second engagement hook portion and the second abutment portion. The second pivot shaft is pivotally attached to the case, so that the second hook moves between the engagement position and the open position. When the second hook is located at the engagement position, the second push rod abuts against the second abutment portion, and the second engagement hook portion engages with the second engagement groove.

[0022] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second hook further includes a second torsion spring disposed on the second pivot shaft and connected to the case.

[0023] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first push rod and the second push rod are located between the first hook and the second hook.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the switch mechanism further includes a second pop-out structure including a second moving member and a second spring. One end of the second moving member faces the cover, and the second spring is installed at the other end of the second moving member. When the second hook is in the engagement position, the cover abuts against the second moving member, causing the second spring to store force.

[0025] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second hook further includes a second connecting rod, one end of which is connected to the second pivot shaft and the other end of which is mounted on the second moving member. When the cover is switched from an open state to a state in which the case is covered, the cover abuts against the second moving member, thereby driving the second connecting rod to move toward the second abutment portion, the second engaging hook portion moves toward the second engaging groove, and the second spring stores force.

[0026] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the case includes a mounting box, the switch mechanism is disposed in the mounting box, the first push rod is movably disposed in the mounting box, and the first hook is pivotally mounted on the mounting box.

[0027] As described above, the suitcase device according to the present invention includes a case, a cover, and a switch mechanism. The switch mechanism is installed on the case and adjacent to the cover. The switch mechanism includes a pressing member, a first push rod, and a first hook. The first push rod is movably installed on the case. The first guide inclined surface of the pressing member abuts on the first guide groove of the first push rod. The first hook is pivotally attached to the case, so that the first hook moves between the engagement position and the open position. When the first hook is located at the engagement position, the first push rod abuts on the first abutment portion of the first hook, and the first engagement hook portion engages with the first engagement groove of the cover. When the pressing member is pressed, the first guide inclined surface moves toward the first guide groove and guides the first push rod to move in a direction away from the first hook. At this time, the first push rod does not contact the first abutment portion, and the first hook rotates to the open position, the cover opens, and the storage space of the case is exposed. In this way, the switch mechanism of the suitcase device of the present invention allows the user to open the cover by simply operating the pressing member, thereby achieving convenient operation and the effect of taking out items.

[0028] At least the following points will become apparent from the following specification and drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0029] [Figure 1] 1 is an external perspective view of a suitcase device according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Diagram 2] 2 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the cover shown in FIG. 1 is open. FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of the suitcase device shown in FIG. [Figure 4A]FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram showing the configuration of a switch mechanism shown in FIG. [Figure 4B] FIG. 4B is a schematic exploded view showing the switch mechanism shown in FIG. 4A. [Diagram 5] 4 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the switch mechanism shown in FIG. 3 is open. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 4B is a schematic diagram showing the switch mechanism shown in FIG. 4A in an open state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0030] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and various forms may be adopted as long as they fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0031] Fig. 1 is an external perspective view showing a suitcase device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a state in which the cover shown in Fig. 1 is open. Fig. 3 is a partially enlarged view of the suitcase device shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 4A is a schematic configuration diagram showing the switch mechanism shown in Fig. 3. Fig. 4B is a schematic exploded view showing the switch mechanism shown in Fig. 4A. First, an example of a specific embodiment of the suitcase device of the present disclosure will be described with reference to Figs. 1, 2, 3, 4A, and 4B.

[0032] The suitcase device 1 includes a case 10, a cover 20, and a switch mechanism 30. The switch mechanism 30 is shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 4A, and FIG. 4B. In this embodiment, the suitcase device 1 is a suitcase that opens on both sides. The case 10 includes a top shell 11 and a bottom shell 12. The top shell 11 includes a storage space 111 (see FIG. 2), and the cover 20 is installed on the top shell 11 so as to shield the storage space 111. To be more specific, the cover 20 according to this embodiment has a first side 201 and a second side 202 that face each other. The first side 201 is pivotally attached to the case 10. The cover 20 includes a first engagement groove 21 located on the second side 202. The switch mechanism 30 is installed on the top shell 11 of the case 10 and is adjacent to the second side 202 of the cover 20.

[0033] In this embodiment, the switch mechanism 30 includes a pressing member 31, a first push rod 32, and a first hook 33. The pressing member 31 is a button for a user to operate the switch mechanism 30. The first push rod 32 is located below the pressing member 31, and the first hook 33 is located at one end of the first push rod 32 facing the pressing member 31. Specifically, the pressing member 31 in this embodiment includes a pressing portion 311 and two extending portions 312. The two extending portions 312 are respectively installed on two opposing side walls of the pressing portion 311, and extend in the direction (downward) of the first push rod 32. The upper surface of the pressing portion 311 is exposed from above the top shell 11 (see FIGS. 1 and 2), and the user can open the cover 20 by pressing the pressing portion 311. In addition, the pressing member 31 is provided with a first guide inclined surface 313 located at the end of one of the extension portions 312 (for example, the left extension portion 312 shown in Figures 4A and 4B) and in contact with the first push rod 32.

[0034] The first push rod 32 according to this embodiment is movably installed in the case 10. Preferably, the case 10 includes a mounting box 13 that is installed in the top shell 11 and adjacent to the second side 202 of the cover 20. The switch mechanism 30 is installed in the mounting box 13, so that the first push rod 32 is movably installed in the mounting box 13. Specifically, the mounting box 13 and the first push rod 32 are rectangular, and the long axes of the mounting box 13 and the first push rod 32 are parallel to each other and parallel to the second side 202. The first push rod 32 is located in the mounting box 13 and reciprocates along the long axis direction of the mounting box 13. In addition, the first push rod 32 includes a first guide groove 321 located on one side of the first push rod 32 adjacent to the pressing member 31, and the first guide inclined surface 313 can abut against the inner wall 3211 of the first guide groove 321. It should be noted that the inner wall 3211 is shown in FIG. 4B.

[0035] The first hook 33 is located at one end of the first push rod 32 away from the pressing member 31. The first hook 33 includes a first engaging hook portion 331, a first pivot shaft 332, and a first abutment portion 333. The first pivot shaft 332 is located between the first engaging hook portion 331 and the first abutment portion 333. Specifically, the opposing ends of the first hook 33 are the first engaging hook portion 331 and the first abutment portion 333, respectively, and the first pivot shaft 332 is close to the center position of the first hook 33. The first pivot shaft 332 is pivotally attached to the mounting box 13 of the case 10, so that the first hook 33 moves between an engaged position (see FIGS. 3 and 4A) and an open position (see FIGS. 5 and 6).

[0036] In this case, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4A, when the first hook 33 is located at the engagement position, the first push rod 32 abuts against the first abutment portion 333 of the first hook 33, and the first engagement hook portion 331 engages with the first engagement groove 21 (see FIG. 3). In the example of FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, preferably, the first push rod 32 further includes a protrusion 322 that abuts against the first abutment portion 333 facing upward. In other words, when the first hook 33 is located at the engagement position, the first abutment portion 333 is lifted up by the protrusion 322, and the first engagement hook portion 331 at the front end is maintained at a position where it engages with the first engagement groove 21. Preferably, the first hook 33 further includes a first torsion spring 334. The first torsion spring 334 is covered by the first pivot shaft 332 and is connected to the mounting box 13 of the case 10. When the first hook 33 is in the engaged position, the first torsion spring 334 is in a state in which it stores force.

[0037] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing the switch mechanism shown in FIG. 3 in an open state. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing the switch mechanism shown in FIG. 4A in an open state. When the pressing member 31 is pressed and moves downward, the first guide inclined surface 313 also moves toward the inside of the first guide groove 321, and guides the first push rod 32 to move in a direction away from the first hook 33. Combining FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, the first guide inclined surface 313 according to this embodiment inclines toward the first hook 33 from top to bottom, and the first guide inclined surface 313 abuts against the inner wall 3211 of the first guide groove 321 that is away from the first hook 33. The first guide inclined surface 313 inclines toward the left side from top to bottom, and the first guide inclined surface 313 abuts against the inner wall 3211 of the first guide groove 321 located on the right side. In this way, when the first guide inclined surface 313 gradually moves downward, the first push rod 32 is pulled toward the pressing portion 311 and moves toward the right (as shown by the arrow symbols in Figs. 5 and 6). In the example of Fig. 4B, preferably, the inner wall 3211 of the first guide groove 321 that abuts against the first guide inclined surface 313 is also an inclined surface, and the inclination direction is the same as that of the first guide inclined surface 313, that is, it is inclined toward the left side from top to bottom.

[0038] 5 and 6, the protrusion 322 then moves away from the first contact portion 333, and the first push rod 32 is no longer in contact with the first contact portion 333. At this time, the first torsion spring 334 releases its elastic force, the first hook 33 rotates toward the first contact portion 333, and the first engagement hook portion 331 moves away from the first engagement groove 21. In other words, the first hook 33 rotates to the open position, and the first engagement hook portion 331 moves away from the first engagement groove 21, thereby opening the cover 20 (see FIG. 2).

[0039] Preferably, the switch mechanism 30 of this embodiment includes a second hook 34 and a second push rod 35. In this embodiment, the first push rod 32 and the second push rod 35 are located between the first hook 33 and the second hook 34. Specifically, the first hook 33 and the second hook 34 are adjacent to two opposing short sides of the mounting box 13, the first push rod 32 is located on one side of the first hook 33 facing the pressing member 31, and the second push rod 35 is located on one side of the second hook 34 facing the pressing member 31. The second hook 34 and the first hook 33 have substantially the same structure.

[0040] Specifically, the second hook 34 includes a second engaging hook portion 341, a second pivot shaft 342, and a second abutment portion 343. The second pivot shaft 342 is located between the second engaging hook portion 341 and the second abutment portion 343. Similarly, the second pivot shaft 342 is pivotally attached to the mounting box 13 of the case 10, so that the second hook 34 moves between an engaged position (see FIGS. 3 and 4A) and an open position (see FIGS. 5 and 6). As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the cover 20 includes a second engaging groove 22 located on the second side 202 in a corresponding manner. The structure of the second engaging groove 22 is substantially the same as that of the first engaging groove 21, and is used to engage the second engaging hook portion 341. When the second hook 34 is located at the engagement position (see Figs. 3 and 4A), the second push rod 35 abuts against the second abutment portion 343, and the second engagement hook portion 341 engages with the second engagement groove 22. Preferably, the second push rod 35 also has a protrusion 352, and the protrusion 352 abuts upward against the second abutment portion 343, so that the second engagement hook portion 341 at the front end is maintained at a position where it engages with the second engagement groove 22. Preferably, the second hook 34 further includes a second torsion spring 344 that is provided around the second pivot shaft 342 and is connected to the mounting box 13 of the case 10. When the second hook 34 is located at the engagement position, the second torsion spring 344 is in a state of storing force.

[0041] In addition, the second push rod 35 has a second guide groove 351. In this case, as shown in FIG. 3, FIG. 4A, and FIG. 4B, the pressing member 31 is located at the end of the other extension portion 312 (for example, the right extension portion 312 shown in FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B) and further includes a second guide inclined surface 314 abutting against the inner wall 3511 of the second guide groove 351 (see FIG. 4B). Similar to the first guide inclined surface 313, the second guide inclined surface 314 is inclined from top to bottom toward the second hook 34, and the second guide inclined surface 314 abuts against the inner wall of the second guide groove 351 away from the second hook 34. Similarly, taking FIG. 4B as an example, the second guide inclined surface 314 is inclined from top to bottom toward the right side, and the second guide inclined surface 314 abuts against the inner wall of the second guide groove 351 located on the left side. Preferably, the inner wall 3511 of the second guide groove 351 that abuts against the second guide inclined surface 314 is also an inclined surface, and the inclination direction is the same as that of the second guide inclined surface 314, that is, it is inclined toward the right side from top to bottom.

[0042] Preferably, the switch mechanism 30 further includes a gear 36 disposed below the pressing portion 311. The first push rod 32 includes a first rack 323, and the protrusion 322 and the first rack 323 are located at both opposing ends of the first push rod 32, respectively. The first rack 323 is adjacent to the gear 36 and meshes with the gear 36. Correspondingly, the second push rod 35 similarly includes a second rack 353. The gear 36 and the second rack 353 mesh with each other, and the first rack 323 and the second rack 353 are located on both opposing sides of the gear 36, respectively. The first rack 323 and the second rack 353 are located at the front and rear sides of the gear 36, respectively (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 4A).

[0043] When the pressing member 31 is pressed and lowered, the first guide inclined surface and the second guide inclined surface gradually move downward, the first guide inclined surface 313 moves toward the first guide groove 321, the second guide inclined surface 314 moves toward the inside of the second guide groove 351, and the first push rod 32 and the second push rod 35 are pulled and move toward the pressing portion 311. That is, the first rack 323 and the second rack 353 approach each other, driving the gear 36 to rotate. At the same time, the convex portion 322 moves away from the first abutment portion 333, and the convex portion 352 moves away from the second abutment portion 343. Next, the first torsion spring 334 and the second torsion spring 344 release their elasticity, causing the first hook 33 and the second hook 34 to rotate to the open position, respectively. When the first engagement hook portion 331 moves away from the first engagement groove 21 and the second hook 34 moves away from the second engagement groove 22, the cover 20 is opened.

[0044] Preferably, the switch mechanism 30 further includes a return spring 37, one end of which abuts against the first push rod 32 and the other end of which abuts against the mounting box 13 of the case 10. Specifically, the first push rod 32 has an accommodation hole 324, and the mounting box 13 has a positioning pin 131. The accommodation hole 324 is a through hole, and the positioning pin 131 is provided in a protruding manner in the accommodation hole 324. The return spring 37 is installed in the accommodation hole 324, one end of the return spring 37 abuts against the inner wall of the accommodation hole 324, and the other end abuts against the positioning pin 131 of the mounting box 13. When the pressing member 31 is pressed and the first push rod 32 moves in a direction away from the first hook 33, the return spring 37 is compressed and enters a state of storing force. In this way, when the force applied to the pressing member 31 is stopped, the return spring 37 provides elasticity to move the first push rod 32 to its original position. At the same time, the second push rod 35 is moved to its original position by the structure of the first rack 323, the gear 36, and the second rack 353. Specifically, the first rack 323 can drive the gear 36 to rotate, and the gear 36 further drives the second rack 353 to move the second push rod 35 to its original position.

[0045] Preferably, the switch mechanism 30 is installed in the mounting box 13 of the case 10 and includes a first pop-up structure 38 and a second pop-up structure 39 connected to the first hook 33 and the second hook 34, respectively. In this embodiment, the first pop-up structure 38 includes a first moving member 381 and a first spring 382. One end of the first moving member 381 faces the cover 20, and the first spring 382 is installed at the other end of the first moving member 381. Similarly, the second pop-up structure 39 includes a second moving member 391 and a second spring 392. One end of the second moving member 391 faces the cover 20, and the second spring 392 is installed at the other end of the second moving member 391. When the first hook 33 and the second hook 34 are in the engaged position (see Figures 3 and 4A), the cover 20 abuts against the first moving member 381 and the second moving member 391, causing the first spring 382 and the second spring 392 to store force.

[0046] As described above, when the pressing member 31 is pressed, the first guide inclined surface 313 and the second guide inclined surface 314 respectively guide the first push rod 32 and the second push rod 35 to approach each other, and the restriction on the first abutment portion 333 and the second abutment portion 343 is released. At this time, the first torsion spring 334 and the second torsion spring 344 automatically rotate the first hook 33 and the second hook 34 to the open position (see Figs. 5 and 6). At the same time, the first spring 382 and the second spring 392 provide elasticity to move the first moving member 381 and the second moving member 391 toward the cover 20, thereby pressing the cover 20 and opening the cover 20 by the elasticity (see Fig. 2).

[0047] In this case, as shown in Fig. 4B, preferably, the first hook 33 according to this embodiment further includes a first connecting rod 335. One end of the first connecting rod 335 is connected to the first pivot shaft 332, and the other end is installed on the first moving member 381. Similarly, the second hook 34 also includes a second connecting rod 345. One end of the second connecting rod 345 is connected to the second pivot shaft 342, and the other end is installed on the second moving member 391. In this way, when closing the cover 20, that is, when the cover 20 is switched from an open state to a state in which the case 10 is covered, the cover 20 and the top shell 11 come into contact with each other and can abut against one end of the first moving member 381 and the second moving member 391. Next, the first moving member 381 and the second moving member 391 move rearward, driving the first connecting rod 335 to move in the direction of the first abutting portion 333 (i.e., rearward), and driving the second connecting rod 345 to move in the direction of the second abutting portion 343 (i.e., rearward). At the same time that the first connecting rod 335 and the second connecting rod 345 move rearward, the first hook 33 and the second hook 34 rotate forward to the engagement position. That is, the first engagement hook portion 331 moves in the direction of the first engagement groove 21 and engages with the first engagement groove 21, and the second engagement hook portion 341 moves in the direction of the second engagement groove 22 and engages with the second engagement groove 22. At this time, the first torsion spring 334, the first spring 382, ​​the second torsion spring 344, and the second spring 392 all enter a state of storing force.

[0048] In summary, the suitcase device according to the present invention includes a case, a cover, and a switch mechanism. The switch mechanism is installed on the case and adjacent to the cover. The switch mechanism includes a pressing member, a first push rod, and a first hook. The first push rod is movably installed on the case. The first guide inclined surface of the pressing member abuts on the first guide groove of the first push rod. The first hook is pivotally attached to the case, so that the first hook moves between the engaged position and the open position. When the first hook is in the engaged position, the first push rod abuts on the first abutment portion of the first hook, and the first engagement hook portion engages with the first engagement groove of the cover. When the pressing member is pressed, the first guide inclined surface moves toward the first guide groove and guides the first push rod to move in a direction away from the first hook. At this time, the first push rod does not contact the first abutment portion, and the first hook rotates to the open position, the cover is opened, and the storage space of the case is exposed. In this way, the switch mechanism of the suitcase device of the present invention allows the user to open the cover by simply operating the pressing member, thereby achieving convenient operation and the effect of taking out items.

[0049] Although the present invention has been described above using the embodiments, the technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments. It is clear to those skilled in the art that various modifications or improvements can be made to the above embodiments. It is clear from the description of the claims for utility model registration that forms with such modifications or improvements can also be included in the technical scope of the present invention. [Explanation of symbols]

[0050] 1 Suitcase device 10 Cases 11 Top Shell 111 Storage Space 12 Bottom shell 13 Mounting box 131 Locating pin 20 Cover 201 1st side 202 2nd side 21 First engagement groove 22 Second engagement groove 30 Switch mechanism 31 Pressing member 311 Pressing part 312 Extension section 313 First guide inclined surface 314 Second guide inclined surface 32 No. 1 push rod 321 First guide groove 3211 Interior wall 322 Convex 323 1st Rack 324 Receiving hole 33 First Hook 331 First engagement hook portion 332 1st pivot shaft 333 1st contact part 334 First Torsion Spring 335 First connecting rod 34 2nd Hook 341 Second engagement hook portion 342 2nd pivot shaft 343 Second contact part 344 Second Torsion Spring 345 Second connecting rod 35 No. 2 push rod 351 Second guide groove 3511 Interior wall 352 Convex 353 2nd Rack 36 Gear 37 Return spring 38 First protruding structure 381 First moving member 382 1st Spring 39 Second protruding structure 391 Second moving member 392 2nd Spring

Claims

1. Case and a cover having opposing first and second sides, the first side pivotally attached to the case, the cover including a first engagement groove located on the second side; a switch mechanism disposed on the case and adjacent to the cover; The switch mechanism includes: A pressing member including a first guide inclined surface; a first push rod movably installed in the case, the first push rod including a first guide groove, the first guide inclined surface being in contact with an inner wall of the first guide groove; a first hook including a first engagement hook portion, a first pivot shaft, and a first abutment portion, the first pivot shaft being located between the first engagement hook portion and the first abutment portion, and the first pivot shaft being pivotally attached to the case, such that the first hook moves between an engagement position and an open position; When the first hook is located at the engagement position, the first push rod abuts against the first abutment portion, and the first engagement hook portion engages with the first engagement groove, When the pressing member is pressed, the first guide inclined surface moves toward the first guide groove and guides the first push rod to move in a direction away from the first hook, so that the first push rod does not contact the first abutment portion and the first hook rotates to the open position.

2. 2. The suitcase device according to claim 1, wherein the first guide inclined surface is inclined from top to bottom toward the first hook, and the first guide inclined surface abuts against the inner wall of the first guide groove away from the first hook.

3. 3. The suitcase device according to claim 2, wherein the inner wall of the first guide groove that contacts the first inclined guide surface is an inclined surface, and the inclination direction is the same as that of the first inclined guide surface.

4. 2. The suitcase device according to claim 1, wherein the first hook further comprises a first torsion spring mounted on the first pivot shaft and connected to the case.

5. 5. The suitcase device according to claim 4, wherein the first torsion spring is in a loaded state when the first hook is in the engaged position.

6. 2. The suitcase device according to claim 1, wherein the switch mechanism further comprises a return spring, one end of which is in contact with the first push rod and the other end of which is in contact with the case.

7. 7. The suitcase device according to claim 6, wherein when the first push rod moves in a direction away from the first hook, the return spring is compressed and put into a state in which it stores force.

8. The suitcase device according to claim 1, characterized in that the switch mechanism further comprises a first pop-out structure consisting of a first movable member and a first spring, one end of the first movable member is directed toward the cover and the first spring is installed at the other end of the first movable member, and when the first hook is located at the engagement position, the cover abuts against the first movable member and the first spring is in a state of storing force.

9. The suitcase device according to claim 8, characterized in that the first hook further comprises a first connecting rod, one end of the first connecting rod being connected to the first pivot shaft and the other end being installed on the first movable member, and when the cover is converted from an open state to a state in which the case is covered, the cover abuts against the first movable member, thereby driving the first connecting rod to move in the direction of the first abutment portion, the first engagement hook portion moving in the direction of the first engagement groove, and the first spring entering a state in which it stores the force.

10. 2. The suitcase device according to claim 1, wherein the switch mechanism further comprises a gear, the first push rod includes a first rack, and the gear and the first rack mesh with each other.

11. The suitcase device according to claim 10, wherein the first push rod further comprises a protrusion that abuts against the first abutment portion, and the protrusion and the first rack are located at opposite ends of the first push rod, respectively.

12. The suitcase device according to claim 10, characterized in that the pressing member has a second guide inclined surface, the switch mechanism includes a second push rod, the second push rod has a second guide groove, and the second guide inclined surface abuts against the inner wall of the second guide groove.

13. The suitcase device according to claim 12, characterized in that the second push rod has a second rack, the gear and the second rack mesh with each other, and the first rack and the second rack are respectively located on opposite sides of the gear.

14. The suitcase device according to claim 13, characterized in that, when the pressing member is pressed, the first guide inclined surface moves toward the first guide groove, and the second guide inclined surface moves toward the second guide groove, so that the first rack and the second rack approach each other and drive the gear to rotate.

15. The suitcase device according to claim 12, characterized in that the cover has a second engagement groove located on the second side, the switch mechanism includes a second hook, the second hook has a second engagement hook portion, a second pivot shaft, and a second abutment portion, the second pivot shaft is located between the second engagement hook portion and the second abutment portion, the second pivot shaft is pivotally attached to the case, the second hook moves between an engagement position and an open position, and when the second hook is located at the engagement position, the second push rod abuts against the second abutment portion and the second engagement hook portion engages with the second engagement groove.

16. 16. The suitcase device according to claim 15, wherein the second hook further comprises a second torsion spring mounted on the second pivot shaft and connected to the case.

17. 16. The suitcase device according to claim 15, wherein the first push rod and the second push rod are located between the first hook and the second hook.

18. The suitcase device according to claim 15, characterized in that the switch mechanism further comprises a second pop-out structure consisting of a second movable member and a second spring, one end of the second movable member is directed toward the cover, and the second spring is installed at the other end of the second movable member, and when the second hook is located at the engagement position, the cover abuts against the second movable member and the second spring is in a state of storing force.

19. The suitcase device of claim 18, characterized in that the second hook further comprises a second connecting rod, one end of the second connecting rod being connected to the second pivot shaft and the other end being installed on the second movable member, and when the cover is converted from an open state to a state in which the case is covered, the cover abuts against the second movable member, thereby driving the second connecting rod to move in the direction of the second abutment portion, the second engagement hook portion moving in the direction of the second engagement groove, and the second spring entering a state in which it stores the force.

20. The suitcase device according to claim 1, characterized in that the case comprises a mounting box, the switch mechanism is installed in the mounting box, the first push rod is movably installed in the mounting box, and the first hook is pivotally attached to the mounting box.

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