Luggage having luggage weight measurement scale including self-generation module

Abstract

Provided is luggage having a luggage weight measurement scale including a self-generation module. The present invention relates to luggage having a luggage weight measurement scale including a self-generation module and, more specifically, to luggage having a luggage weight measurement scale including a self-generation module, wherein the scale can easily measure the weight of travel luggage at a place and time desired by a user and can measure and output the weight by using electricity generated through the self-generation module without an external power source connected by a cable or a built-in battery requiring replacement. To this end, the present invention is characterized by comprising: a luggage main body; a load cell, provided on one side of the luggage main body, for measuring the weight of the luggage main body; a display for outputting the weight of the luggage main body measured by the load cell as numbers or text to allow a user to check the weight of the luggage main body; and a self-generation module installed on a side handle that is provided on one side surface of the luggage main body and generates and transmits electricity required for the operation of the load cell and the display.

Description

A carrier equipped with a scale for measuring the weight of the carrier, including a self-generating module.

[0001] The present invention relates to a carrier equipped with a scale for measuring the weight of a carrier including a self-generation module, and more particularly, to a carrier equipped with a scale for measuring the weight of a carrier including a self-generation module, which enables the user to easily measure the weight of a travel carrier at a desired place and time, and which performs weight measurement and output using electricity generated by a self-generation module without an external power source connected by a cable or a built-in battery requiring replacement.

[0002]

[0003] Generally, a carrier refers to a bag used for travel or business trips, and is a bag with a hard case made of impact-resistant material called a trunk installed on a skeletal frame to maintain its shape and protect stored items even when subjected to external impact.

[0004] These carriers are made of a frame made of metal such as aluminum or synthetic resin such as polyethylene (PE) to provide a certain strength while reducing their own weight in consideration of the baggage regulations of the aircraft, and are made by combining an outer covering such as cloth, leather, synthetic leather, or synthetic resin on the outer surface of the frame, and are made in the shape of a roughly hexahedral box and a pair of powders that can be opened and closed with a zipper.

[0005] A typical carrier is equipped with a number of wheels spaced apart from each other on the bottom for easy movement, and a multi-stage telescopic handle with adjustable length is provided on one side, providing convenience for movement not only for short distance travel but also for long distance travel using transportation such as airplanes or trains.

[0006] Meanwhile, when traveling by airplane, carriers are classified into baggage and carry-on according to the specifications and weight of the carriers classified by each airline. The size of the carrier can be easily confirmed with the naked eye from the outside, but the weight of the entire carrier, including the items stored in the carrier, must be measured using a scale.

[0007] The weight of these carriers is measured at the ticketing desk when issuing the ticket. In this process, if the carrier exceeds the specified weight, it cannot be counted as baggage. The passenger opens the carrier and moves the stored items to ensure that the weight does not exceed the specified weight, and then it is re-measured.

[0008] However, since the weight of the carrier varies each time depending on the amount of items stored inside, it is difficult to accurately determine the weight of the carrier with items stored before measuring it using a scale. In addition, since the scales placed in general homes are small, there was a problem in that it was difficult to place the carrier in a horizontal or vertical position.

[0009] To solve the above problem, a conventional technology proposed is a technology for measuring the weight of a carrier with an item stored therein, and one example is Republic of Korea Patent No. 10-2373506 (registered on March 7, 2022).

[0010] The above-mentioned prior art is a 'carrier with a weight measuring function', which is provided with a support including a first plate and a second plate that are arranged side by side at a position spaced from the lower part and the rear of the main body, and measures the weight of the main body through a first load cell attached to the main body and the first plate and a second load cell attached between the main body and the second plate.

[0011] The prior art, as described above, measures the weight of the carrier through the first load cell or the second load cell and displays it externally so that the user can check the weight of the carrier. However, since the support part including the first and second plates is configured separately from the main body, there is a problem in that it increases the overall manufacturing cost of the carrier.

[0012] In addition, since the size of the main body is limited by the support, there is a problem that the storage space for storing items is reduced compared to the size of the main body, and the control device that receives the weight data measured by the first load cell and the second load cell and converts it into units of kg or g, and the power device that supplies electricity to components that require electricity for operation, such as the first load cell and the second load cell, and the control device and the display device, are provided as one unit, so there was an inconvenience of having to replace the batteries or charge them regularly when using lithium-ion batteries.

[0013]

[0014] The present invention has been proposed to solve the above problems, and the purpose is to provide a carrier equipped with a scale for measuring the weight of a carrier, which is integrally provided with a carrier to facilitate weight measurement of the carrier, and in particular, a self-generation module that does not require an external power source or battery connected to a cable, and supplies electricity required for components requiring electricity by generating electricity through a self-generation module, thereby enabling the weight of the carrier body to be measured regardless of time and place.

[0015]

[0016] In addition, the purpose is to provide a carrier equipped with a scale for measuring the weight of the carrier, including a self-generating module, which can secure the maximum storage space of the carrier body by not having a separate configuration for measuring the weight in the carrier body.

[0017]

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention for solving the above-described problem, a carrier equipped with a scale for measuring carrier weight including a self-generation module includes a carrier body, a load cell provided on one side of the carrier body for measuring the weight of the carrier body, a display for outputting the weight of the carrier body measured by the load cell in numbers or letters so that a user can check it, and a self-generation module installed on a side handle provided on one side of the carrier body for generating and transmitting electricity required for the operation of the load cell and the display.

[0019] In addition, the self-generation module may include a power generation means provided inside the side handle, and a support means provided inside a support body that rotatably supports the side handle, and the support means may include a fixed plate fixedly installed inside the support body, and a rotation shaft having one longitudinal end rotatably installed on the fixed plate and the other longitudinal end coupled to the power generation means.

[0020] At this time, the power generation means may include a rotary gear having a longitudinal end of the rotary shaft coupled and an interlocking gear formed on an outer surface thereof, a plurality of power generation gears installed to mesh with the rotary gears, and a generator in which any one of the plurality of power generation gears is coupled to produce electricity through the rotational force of the power generation gear.

[0021] Furthermore, the self-generation modules can be arranged in pairs symmetrically on the side handles.

[0022]

[0023] According to a carrier equipped with a scale for measuring carrier weight including a self-generating module according to one embodiment of the present invention, a user can easily measure the weight of a carrier containing an item regardless of time and place, and by supplying electricity generated through the self-generating module to a component requiring electricity in the process of measuring weight, not only can accurate weight be measured but also the measured weight can be output to the outside, thereby improving convenience of use.

[0024] In particular, the present invention configures a self-generating module so that the user can measure the weight of the carrier whenever and wherever necessary, thereby enabling the storage and organization of items in the carrier so as not to exceed the weight specified for baggage or carry-on.

[0025]

[0026] FIG. 1 is an exemplary diagram showing a carrier equipped with a scale for measuring carrier weight including a self-generating module according to the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 is an exemplary diagram showing a weight measurement state of a carrier equipped with a scale for measuring the weight of a carrier including a self-generating module according to the present invention.

[0028] Figure 3 is an exemplary drawing showing a side handle constituting the present invention and a self-generating module provided thereon.

[0029] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram illustrating a self-generating module constituting the present invention.

[0030] Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing the installation state of the self-generation module constituting the present invention.

[0031]

[0032] Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a carrier equipped with a scale for measuring carrier weight including a self-generating module according to the present invention will be examined in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0033]

[0034] First, a carrier (1) equipped with a scale for measuring the weight of a carrier including a self-generating module according to the present invention includes a carrier body (10), a load cell (20) provided on one side of the carrier body (10) for measuring the weight of the carrier body, a display (30) for outputting the weight of the carrier body measured by the load cell (20) in numbers or letters so that a user can check it, and a self-generating module (40) installed on a side handle (13) provided on one side of the carrier body (10) for generating and transmitting electricity necessary for the operation of the load cell (20) and the display (30).

[0035]

[0036] The carrier body (10) is formed by including a frame in the form of a skeleton and an outer shell that wraps the frame, and is formed in the form of a container in which a storage space for storing items is formed inside, and a plurality of movable casters (11) that can be rolled are installed at mutually spaced locations at the bottom, and a rear handle (12) whose length can be adjusted up and down is provided on one side.

[0037] In addition, the carrier body (10) may be formed in a pair of powder forms that are detachably connected to each other through a zipper, or may be formed in a form in which an open door is installed on the front or rear.

[0038] Meanwhile, a side handle (13) is provided on one side of the carrier body (10). The side handle (13) is held by the user, and allows the user to hold it when placing the carrier body on or taking it off the shelf.

[0039] Since these side handles (13) are located on the center of gravity side of the carrier body, they prevent the carrier body from leaning to one side when raising or lowering the carrier body.

[0040] The above side handle (13) is installed so as to be rotatable so as to be in contact with or spaced from the outer surface of the carrier body, and for this purpose, a pair of supports (14) that rotatably support the ends of the side handle (13) are provided, and the side handle (13) and the pair of supports (14) are each connected through a rotation axis (422).

[0041] The above side handle (13) is provided with a self-generating module (40) described later, and a detailed description thereof will be provided later.

[0042]

[0043] The above load cell (20) is provided on one side of the carrier body (10) to measure the weight of the carrier body. This load cell is an electrical sensor used to measure force or weight and operates by receiving electricity generated through a self-generating module (40) described later.

[0044] These load cells (20) can be installed in multiple positions spaced apart from each other in order to accurately measure the weight of the carrier body (10). For example, as shown in the drawing, a pair are installed in positions spaced apart from each other, and the force or pressure measured by each load cell is transmitted to a control unit (not shown in the drawing) and then an average value is calculated and output through a display (30) described later.

[0045] Here, the control unit receives the measurement values ​​measured by the load cell (20), calculates the average value of these values, and controls the operation of components that operate by electricity, such as the load cell and display.

[0046] Since the configuration and operational relationship of these control units are well known, detailed description and illustration will be omitted.

[0047]

[0048] The above display (30) is installed on one side of the carrier body (10) and outputs the average value of the load cell transmitted through the control unit as a number or character that can be confirmed by the user. It is preferable to install the display on one side of the carrier body (10) where the side handle (13) is installed, but it is not limited thereto.

[0049]

[0050] The self-generating module (40) is installed in a side handle (13) provided on one side of the carrier body (10) to generate and transmit electricity required for the operation of the load cell (20) and the display (30), and includes a power generating means (41) provided inside the side handle (13) and a support means (42) provided inside a support body (14) that rotatably supports the side handle (13).

[0051]

[0052] The above-mentioned power generation means (41) includes a rotary gear (411) having a longitudinal end of the rotary shaft (422) coupled and having an interlocking gear formed on an outer surface thereof, a plurality of power generation gears (412) installed to engage with the rotary gear (411), and a generator (413) in which any one of the plurality of power generation gears (412) is coupled to produce electricity through the rotational force of the power generation gear (412).

[0053]

[0054] And the above support means (42) includes a fixed plate (421) fixedly installed inside the support body (14), and a rotation shaft (422) whose longitudinal end is rotatably installed on the fixed plate (421) and whose longitudinal end is coupled to the power generation means (41).

[0055]

[0056] Looking at the self-generation module (40) constructed as described above in detail, first, the power generation means (41) is provided inside the side handle (13) and uses the rotational force generated when the side handle (13) is rotated to operate the generator (413) to generate electricity.

[0057] To this end, the power generation means (41) is a rotary gear (411) coupled to the longitudinal other end of the rotary shaft (422) that rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the side handle (13), and a plurality of power generation gears (412) that mesh with the rotary gear (411) convert the rotational force transmitted from the rotary gear (411) and operate the generator (413) to generate electricity.

[0058] Electricity generated through the above generator (413) is supplied to the load cell (20) or display (30) through a cable (50).

[0059] The above generator (413) may be formed of a generator motor that generates electricity by rotating by the rotational force transmitted from the above generator gear (412).

[0060] In addition, the plurality of power generation gears (412) are installed so that they can rotate, one of which is engaged with the rotation gear (411) and the other is coupled to the generator (413).

[0061] The number and diameter of these power generation gears (412) can be changed depending on the power generation capacity, installation space, etc., and are not limited to the embodiment shown in the drawing.

[0062]

[0063] And, during the process of rotating the above-mentioned rotary gear (411), the fixed plate (421) to which one end of the longitudinal direction of the rotary shaft (422) of the above-mentioned support means (42) is coupled supports the rotary shaft (422) so that it can rotate.

[0064]

[0065] The self-generating module (40) constructed as described above is rotated in conjunction with the rotation gear (411) when the user repeatedly rotates the side handle (13) so that it approaches or moves away from one side of the carrier body, and the plurality of power generation gears (412) engaged with the rotation gear (411) rotate to operate the generator (413) to generate electricity, and the generated electricity is supplied to the load cell (20) or display (30) through a cable.

[0066]

[0067] Meanwhile, the self-generation module (40) can be installed in pairs at mutually symmetrical positions on the side handle (13) to improve electricity production.

[0068] That is, as shown in the drawing, the self-generation module (40) is installed at each end of the side handle (13), and when the side handle is rotated, a pair of self-generation modules operate simultaneously to generate electricity.

[0069]

[0070] As described above, the present invention has been described with specific details such as specific components and limited examples and drawings, but these are provided only to help a more general understanding of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above examples, and those with ordinary knowledge in the field to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications and variations from this description.

[0071]

[0072] Therefore, the idea of ​​the present invention should not be limited to the described embodiments, and all things that are equivalent or equivalent to the scope of the patent claims described below as well as the claims are considered to fall within the scope of the idea of ​​the present invention.

Claims

1. Carrier body (10); A load cell (20) provided on one side of the carrier body (10) to measure the weight of the carrier body; A display (30) that outputs the weight of the carrier body measured by the load cell (20) in numbers or letters so that the user can check it; A carrier equipped with a scale for measuring carrier weight including a self-generation module, characterized in that it includes a self-generation module (40) installed on a side handle (13) provided on one side of the carrier body (10) and generating and transmitting electricity necessary for the operation of the load cell (20) and the display (30).

2. In claim 1, The above self-generation module (40) is A power generation means (41) provided inside the above side handle (13), It includes a support means (42) provided inside a support body (14) that rotatably supports the above-mentioned side handle (13), The above support means (42) is, A fixed plate (421) fixedly installed inside the above support (14), and A carrier equipped with a scale for measuring carrier weight including a self-generation module, characterized in that one longitudinal end is rotatably installed on the fixed plate (421) and the other longitudinal end includes a rotation shaft (422) coupled to the power generation means (41).

3. In claim 2, The above-mentioned power generation means (41) is A rotary gear (411) in which the longitudinal end of the above rotary shaft (422) is coupled and a gear for engagement is formed on the outer surface, A plurality of power generation gears (412) are installed to mesh with the above-mentioned rotating gear (411), A carrier equipped with a scale for measuring carrier weight including a self-generation module characterized in that any one of the plurality of above-mentioned power generation gears (412) is combined to include a generator (413) that produces electricity through the rotational power of the power generation gear (412).

4. In claim 2, The above self-generation module (40) is A carrier equipped with a scale for measuring carrier weight, including a self-generating module, characterized in that a pair of side handles (13) are arranged symmetrically to each other.

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