suitcase

Abstract

To provide a suitcase capable of easily opening / closing an opening / closing part.SOLUTION: A suitcase 1 includes: a storage part 10 having an opening part 12; a lock mechanism 30 arranged in the storage part 10; an opening / closing part 40(41) openably attached to the storage part 10; a frame 42 arranged along a periphery of the opening / closing part 40 and to be stored in the opening part 40; and an engagement part 43 arranged in the frame 42 so as to be engaged with the lock mechanism 30.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a suitcase having an opening / closing part that can be easily opened and closed.

Background Art

[0002] Since a suitcase can be carried with a light force even for heavy luggage by means of casters, it is very useful when moving. When taking out luggage from such a suitcase, usually, it is necessary to lay the suitcase body horizontally and open the case, which becomes a large-scale operation.

[0003] Therefore, a front-open type suitcase as disclosed in Patent Document 1 has been proposed, which enables loading and unloading of luggage in a state where the suitcase is upright. The front-open type suitcase can be immediately taken out from a front pocket, such as a personal computer or small items, without taking up space at an airport or in a narrow aircraft cabin, which is very convenient.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] However, in a front-open type suitcase such as that of Patent Document 1, the opening lid 3 has a structure that is opened and closed by a fastener 5a. In this case, when opening and closing the opening lid 3, it is necessary to use both hands because the fastener 5a is slid while holding the suitcase. Therefore, it is difficult to easily open and close the opening lid 3 with one hand. Therefore, the present invention provides a suitcase capable of easily opening and closing an opening / closing part.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] A suitcase according to one aspect of the present invention comprises a storage compartment having an opening, a locking mechanism provided in the storage compartment, and a mechanism that can be opened and closed and attached to the storage compartment. , can be stored in the opening Opening and closing part and 、 The aforementioned Opening / closing part It is provided with an engaging portion that engages with the locking mechanism. The opening and closing part comprises a main body portion having a frame portion around its periphery, a frame having a recess around its periphery, and a main body frame, the main body frame being provided along the periphery of the frame portion of the main body portion and fitted into the recess, and the engaging portion being provided on the frame. .

[0007] In the aforementioned suitcase, the engaging portion has a hole, and the locking mechanism has a hook, and when closing the opening / closing portion, the hook may be hooked onto the hole.

[0008] In the aforementioned suitcase, when the opening / closing part is closed, Main unit The surface of the part on the opening side and the surface of the opening / closing part may be flat. [Effects of the Invention]

[0009] The present invention can provide a suitcase in which the opening and closing mechanism can be easily opened and closed. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0010] [Figure 1] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a suitcase according to one embodiment of the present invention, with the opening mechanism in the open position. [Figure 2] Figure 2 shows a perspective view of a suitcase according to one embodiment of the present invention, with the opening and closing mechanism in the closed position. [Figure 3] Figure 3 shows an exploded view of the opening and closing mechanism of a suitcase according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] Figure 4 shows an exploded view of the opening and closing mechanism of a suitcase according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] Figure 5 shows a magnified view of a part of the opening and closing mechanism of a suitcase according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 6] Figures 6(a) to 6(c) show exploded views of the movable parts of a suitcase according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 7]FIG. 7 shows an exploded view of the movable part, opening / closing part, and lock mechanism of the suitcase according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 shows an exploded view of the lock mechanism of the suitcase according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Embodiment for Carrying Out the Invention

[0011] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following description, elements having the same function and configuration are denoted by common reference numerals.

[0012] [1] Suitcase FIGS. 1 and 2 show perspective views of the suitcase according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 shows the state where the opening / closing part is open, and FIG. 2 shows the state where the opening / closing part is closed. Hereinafter, the schematic configuration of the suitcase according to this embodiment will be described.

[0013] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the suitcase 1 according to this embodiment includes storage parts 10, 20, a lock mechanism 30, an opening / closing part 40, casters 50, a top handle 60, and a carry handle 70. Note that the parts of the suitcase 1 are not limited to the illustrated parts, and additions, changes, etc. can be made as appropriate.

[0014] The storage parts 10, 20 can store and hold luggage such as clothes with a predetermined capacity, and can be opened and closed by a fastener 11. The storage parts 10, 20 are formed in a box shape made of, for example, metal, plastic, cloth, etc.

[0015] The storage part 10 has an opening 12. Luggage can be put in and taken out through this opening 12. The storage part 10 includes a lock mechanism 30. The lock mechanism 30 has a function of locking the fastener 11 and a function of locking the engaging part 43 of the opening / closing part 40 described later.

[0016] The opening / closing part 40 is attached to the storage part 10 in an openable / closable state. The opening / closing part 40 includes a main body part 41, a frame 42, and an engaging part 43. The frame 42 is provided along the periphery of the main body part 41 and can be stored in the opening 12. The engaging part 43 is provided on the frame 42 and engages with the locking mechanism 30. Using this engaging part 43, the opening / closing part 40 can be opened and closed in a one-touch manner. When the opening / closing part 40 is in the closed state (Fig. 2), the surface on the opening 12 side of the storage part 10 and the surface of the opening / closing part 40 are in a flat state. The details of the opening / closing part 40 will be described later.

[0017] The casters 50 are attached to the bottom surfaces of the storage parts 10 and 20. By rotating the casters 50, the suitcase 1 can be easily moved. A total of four casters 50 are provided on the bottom surfaces of the storage parts 10 and 20. However, this embodiment is not limited to four-wheel casters, and for example, two-wheel casters may also be used.

[0018] The top handle 60 is attached on the upper surface of the storage part 20. The carry handle 70 is provided on the upper surface side of the storage part 20 and is attached to a handle tube (not shown) that can be extended and retracted vertically.

[0019] Incidentally, in the suitcase 1 of this embodiment, the storage spaces of the storage parts 10 and 20 and the opening / closing part 40 may be integrated or separated. In the former case, the luggage inside the storage parts 10 and 20 can be taken out from the opening / closing part 40. In the latter case, the luggage in the opening / closing part 40 and the storage parts 10 and 20 can be stored separately without being mixed.

[0020] [2] Opening / Closing Part Figs. 3 and 4 show an exploded view of the opening / closing part of the suitcase according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 5 shows a partially enlarged view of the opening / closing part of the suitcase according to an embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, the configuration of the opening / closing part according to this embodiment will be described.

[0021] As shown in Figs. 3 and 4, the opening / closing part 40 according to this embodiment has a main body part 41, a frame 42, an engaging part 43, a main body frame 44, and a movable part 45.

[0022] The main body portion 41 is formed of the same material as, for example, the storage portions 10 and 20. The main body frame 44 is formed around the main body portion 41. Frame 42 is provided so as to be able to fit around the main body portion 41 and the main body frame 44. Frame 42 and the main body frame 44 may be formed of the same material or different materials.

[0023] An engaging portion 43 is provided on the frame 42 on the side facing the top handle 60, and a movable portion 45 is provided on the frame 42 on the side opposite to the top handle 60. The engaging portion 43 has a protrusion that extends toward the storage portion 10. A hole 43a is formed at the end of this protrusion of the engaging portion 43. Note that the engaging portion 43 is not limited to the shape shown and can be modified in various ways.

[0024] One end of the movable part 45 is attached to the frame 42, and the other end of the movable part 45 is attached to the storage section 10. The movable part 45 is not limited to the shape shown in the illustration and can be changed to various other materials, such as cloth.

[0025] As shown in Figure 5, the frame 42 has a recess 46. The main body frame 44 is fitted into the recess 46 of the frame 42. The opening / closing section 40 has a robust structure due to the frame 42 and the main body frame 44. However, in the opening / closing section 40 of this embodiment, the structure is not limited to the double structure of the frame 42 and the main body frame 44, and the number of frames can be changed as appropriate, such as one or three or more.

[0026] [3] Movable part Figures 6(a) to 6(c) show exploded views of the movable parts of a suitcase according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 shows exploded views of the movable parts, opening / closing parts, and locking mechanism of a suitcase according to one embodiment of the present invention. The configuration of the movable parts according to this embodiment will be described below.

[0027] As shown in Figures 6(a) to (c) and Figure 7, the movable part 45 according to this embodiment has a main body 45a, a connecting part 45b, a connecting rod 45c, screws 45d and 45g, and a spring 45h. The connecting rod 45c is inserted into the hole 45e of the main body 45a and the hole 45f of the connecting part 45b via the spring 45h. The main body 45a is fastened to the storage part 10 by the screw 45d. In this way, the movable part 45 of this embodiment has a movable structure so that the opening and closing part 40 can be opened and closed.

[0028] [4] Locking mechanism Figure 8 shows an exploded view of a suitcase locking mechanism according to one embodiment of the present invention. The structure of the locking mechanism according to this embodiment will be described below.

[0029] As shown in Figure 8, the locking mechanism 30 according to this embodiment is provided on the top handle 60 side of the storage section 10. The locking mechanism 30 includes a locking section 30a, a locking groove 30b, a dial 30c, a slide button 30d, a frame 30e, an insertion opening 30f, and a hook section 30g.

[0030] In the locking section 30a, a locking groove 30b, a dial 30c, and a slide button 30d are provided on the surface exposed to the outside from the storage section 10. The pull tab of the zipper 11 is inserted into the locking groove 30b. A combination code can be set on the dial 30c, and the lock is released when the dial 33c is set to the combination code. The slide button 30d is used to slide and release the lock of the zipper 11 and the engaging section 43.

[0031] The frame 30e is located inside the storage section 10. The locking part 30a is housed in this frame 30e. An insertion opening 30f is provided on the opposite side of the frame 30e from the locking part 30a. When closing the opening / closing section 40, the engaging part 43 is inserted into the insertion opening 30f.

[0032] The hook portion 30g is located within the frame 30e and connected to the lock portion 30a. When closing the opening / closing portion 40, the hook portion 30g catches on the hole 43a of the engaging portion 43, thereby locking the opening / closing portion 40.

[0033] [5] Opening and closing of the opening / closing part The opening and closing of the opening / closing section according to this embodiment will be explained using Figures 1 and 8. As shown in Figures 1 and 8, the opening / closing section 40 according to this embodiment includes a frame 42, and the frame 42 has an engaging section 43. By using this engaging section 43, the opening and closing of the opening / closing section 40 can be easily opened and closed with a single touch.

[0034] When closing the opening / closing section 40, pushing the opening / closing section 40 towards the storage section 10 causes the engaging section 43 of the opening / closing section 40 to be inserted into the insertion opening 30f of the locking mechanism 30. As a result, the hook section 30g catches on the hole 43a of the engaging section 43, and further pushing the engaging section 43 locks the opening / closing section 40.

[0035] To open the opening / closing section 40, press the area around the engaging section 43 of the opening / closing section 40. This applies downward force to the engaging section 43 relative to the paper surface, causing the hook section 30g, which is caught in the hole 43a, to disengage. As a result, the engaging section 43 comes out of the insertion opening 30f, and the opening / closing section 40 can be opened.

[0036] [6] Effects The suitcase 1 according to this embodiment has an opening 12 and a locking mechanism 30 in the storage section 10, and an opening / closing section 40 on the front. In the opening / closing section 40, a frame 42 is provided around the main body 41, and an engaging portion 43 is provided on this frame 42. The frame 42 is made of a strong material, for example, and can be stored in the opening 12. The locking mechanism 30 has an insertion opening 30f for inserting the engaging portion 43.

[0037] In this suitcase 1, when closing the opening / closing section 40, simply pushing the opening / closing section 40 toward the storage section 10 will precisely guide the frame 42 to the position of the opening 12, and the engaging section 43 can be inserted into the insertion slot 30f. On the other hand, when opening the opening / closing section 40, simply pushing the opening / closing section 40 toward the storage section 10 will disengage the engaging section 43 from the insertion slot 30f, allowing the opening / closing section 40 to be opened. Therefore, since the opening / closing section 40 in this embodiment is a one-touch type, it is possible to easily open and close the opening / closing section 40 with one hand.

[0038] Furthermore, since the opening and closing section 40 of this embodiment is a one-touch type, it does not use a zipper in the opening and closing section 40 as in conventional suitcases. As a result, the suitcase 1 according to this embodiment can be made lighter by eliminating the weight of the zipper. Moreover, compared to conventional suitcases that use zippers, the suitcase 1 according to this embodiment is easier to manufacture and assemble, and it is also possible to suppress the intrusion of water into the suitcase 1.

[0039] Furthermore, when the opening / closing section 40 of this embodiment is closed, the surface of the storage section 10 on the side of the opening 12 and the surface of the opening / closing section 40 are flat. For this reason, the surface of the opening / closing section 40 of this embodiment can also be used as a desk.

[0040] Furthermore, in the opening / closing section 40 of this embodiment, the frame 42 and the main body frame 44 are fitted together. As a result, interior materials can be sandwiched between these frames 42 and the main body frame 44, making it easier to attach interior materials such as inner pockets. In addition, the double frames 42 and 44 improve the strength of the opening / closing section 40.

[0041] In addition, the suitcase 1 of this embodiment described above is a type in which the storage compartments 10 and 20 open and close, and the opening / closing section 40 also opens and closes, but it is not limited to this. For example, the storage compartments 10 and 20 may be a single box-shaped unit that does not open and close, and only the opening / closing section 40 may open and close.

[0042] Furthermore, while embodiments of the present invention have been described, these embodiments are presented as examples only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. These novel embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, substitutions, and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0043] 1… Suitcase 10, 20... Storage compartments 11… Zipper 12…Opening 30… Locking mechanism 30a... Lock section 30b... Lock groove 30c… Dial 30d... slide button 30e...frame 30f... socket 30g...Hook part 40…Opening / Closing Section 41...Main body 42...frames 43...Engaging part 43a...hole 44…Main frame 45...Movable part 45a...Main body 45b...Connection part 45c…Connecting rod 45d, 45g... screws 45e, 45f... holes 45h...spring 46…recess

Claims

1. A storage compartment having an opening, A locking mechanism provided in the aforementioned storage section, An opening / closing part is attached to the aforementioned storage section in a manner that allows it to be opened and closed, and is retractable into the opening, An engaging portion is provided in the opening / closing portion and engages with the locking mechanism. It is equipped with, The opening and closing part comprises a main body portion having a frame portion around its periphery, a frame having a recess around its periphery, and a main body frame. The main frame is provided along the periphery of the frame portion of the main body and is fitted into the recess. The suitcase is characterized in that the engagement portion is provided on the frame.

2. The engagement portion has a hole, The aforementioned locking mechanism has a hook portion, The suitcase according to claim 1, characterized in that when the opening / closing part is closed, the hook part is hooked onto the hole part.

3. The suitcase according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that when the opening / closing part is closed, the surface of the storage part on the opening side and the surface of the main body are flat.

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