Replaceable art cover and wheeled travel suitcase comprising same

Abstract

The present specification provides a replaceable art cover and a wheeled travel suitcase comprising same. The wheeled travel suitcase according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a wheeled travel suitcase body (50); a mounting frame (200) provided on the wheeled travel suitcase body (50); and an art cover (100) detachably mounted on the mounting frame (200) in a sliding manner.

Description

Interchangeable art covers and travel carriers containing them

[0001] The present invention relates to a replaceable art cover and a travel carrier including the same, and more particularly, to an art cover that can be replaceably mounted on a carrier body and a travel carrier including the same.

[0002] A method of detachably attaching decorations to a carrier cover for the purpose of decorating a travel carrier has been known in the past.

[0003] However, this conventional method only decorates a part of the cover, so it is not a method that can completely transform the aesthetics of the carrier.

[0004] The main purpose of the present invention is to provide an art cover that can be interchangeably mounted on a carrier body so that the appearance of the carrier can be changed in various ways at any time, and a travel carrier including the same.

[0005] The present invention provides a travel carrier comprising: a carrier body (50); a mounting frame (200) provided on the carrier body (50); and an art cover (100) detachably mounted on the mounting frame (200) in a sliding manner.

[0006] According to one embodiment, the travel carrier may be provided with the mounting frame (200) detachably attached to the carrier body (50).

[0007] According to one embodiment, the travel carrier may include the art cover (100) including a cover body (110) and an edge protrusion (120) formed along an edge of the cover body (110), and a slide groove formed on the mounting frame (200) to guide the edge protrusion (120).

[0008] According to one embodiment, the travel carrier may be configured such that the mounting frame (200) is composed of a plurality of extensions, and when the art cover is mounted, one of the plurality of extensions may be separated and reconnected.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the travel carrier includes the art cover (100) including a left slide protrusion formed along a left edge and a right slide protrusion formed along a right edge, the mounting frame (200) including a left extension providing a first slide home for guiding the left slide protrusion, a right extension providing a second slide home for guiding the right slide protrusion, an upper extension connecting upper ends of the left and right extensions, and a lower extension connecting lower ends of the left and right extensions, and when the art cover is mounted, one of the upper and lower extensions may be separated and reconnected.

[0010] According to one embodiment, the travel carrier includes the art cover (100) including an upper slide protrusion formed along an upper edge and a lower slide protrusion formed along a lower edge, the mounting frame (200) including an upper extension providing a first slide home for guiding the upper slide protrusion, a lower extension providing a second slide home for guiding the lower slide protrusion, a left extension connecting left ends of the upper and lower extensions, and a right extension connecting right ends of the upper and lower extensions, and when the art cover is mounted, one of the left and right extensions may be separated and reconnected.

[0011] In addition, the present invention provides an art cover for a carrier, which is detachably and slidably mounted on a mounting frame of a travel carrier, comprising: a cover body (110) that provides visual aesthetic elements for enhancing the aesthetic appeal of the carrier's exterior; and an edge protrusion (120) formed along an edge of the cover body (110) and inserted into a slide groove of the mounting frame (200).

[0012] According to one embodiment, the art cover for the carrier may include a step-forming portion (121) having a step with respect to the cover body (110) and a vertical extension portion (122) extending vertically from the step-forming portion, the edge protrusion (120) extending from the edge.

[0013] According to the present invention, a user can select an art cover of his / her choice and attach it to a travel carrier, thereby creating a variety of appearances for the carrier.

[0014] In addition, according to the present invention, the art cover is mounted and detached from the carrier body in a sliding manner, so the convenience of mounting or replacing the art cover is very high.

[0015] FIGS. 1 to 3 are drawings showing replaceable art covers according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0016] FIGS. 4 to 6 are drawings showing replaceable art covers according to other embodiments of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 7 is a drawing showing an example of a travel carrier equipped with an art cover.

[0018] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a travel carrier according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a travel carrier according to a first embodiment of the present invention in more detail.

[0020] Fig. 10 is a drawing showing the travel carrier of Fig. 9 in an exploded view.

[0021] Figure 11 is a drawing showing a large portion of the mounting frame provided in the travel carrier of Figure 9.

[0022] Fig. 12 is a drawing showing a female screw providing plate provided in the travel carrier of Fig. 9.

[0023] Figures 13 and 14 are cutaway views of the travel carrier of Figure 9.

[0024] FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are drawings showing the process of mounting an art cover on a travel carrier according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a travel carrier according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Fig. 18 is a drawing showing a travel carrier according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a travel carrier according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing an art cover mounting structure according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 21 is a drawing showing the art cover attachment / detachment process according to an alternative embodiment.

[0030] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

[0031]

[0032] 1. Example of a replaceable art cover

[0033] FIGS. 1 to 3 are drawings showing replaceable art covers according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] The art covers (100) illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 3 are interchangeably mounted on the travel carrier. Users can select the art cover (100) they desire and mount it on the travel carrier, and of course, they can also replace the art cover (100) with another one if desired.

[0035] The art cover (100) includes a cover body (110) and an edge protrusion (120).

[0036] The outer surface of the cover body (110) may be provided with various aesthetic elements that can enhance the aesthetic appeal of the carrier's exterior, such as aesthetic images and aesthetic patterns. Here, the aesthetic images refer to various image contents that can enhance the aesthetic appeal, such as photographs and works of art, and may be provided to the cover body (110) by, for example, a printing method.

[0037] The edge protrusion (120) refers to a portion that protrudes from the edge of the cover body (110).

[0038] As illustrated in Fig. 2, the edge protrusion (120) may include a left protrusion (120L) formed on the left edge of the cover body (110) and a right protrusion (120R) formed on the right edge of the cover body (110). As described below, when the art cover (110) is mounted on the carrier body in a slide insertion manner in an upward or downward direction, the left and right protrusions (120L, 120R) function as sliders that move along the slide groove.

[0039] As illustrated in Fig. 2, the edge protrusion (120) may include an upper protrusion (120T) formed on the upper edge of the cover body (110) and a lower protrusion (120B) formed on the lower edge of the cover body (110). As described below, when the art cover (110) is mounted on the carrier body in a slide insertion manner in the right or left direction, the left and right protrusions (120L, 120R) function as sliders that move along the slide groove.

[0040] The art cover (100) may be made of metal or plastic. To enhance durability and enhance aesthetic appeal, it is preferable to make it of metal (e.g., stainless steel).

[0041] Referring to the cross-section shown in Fig. 3, the edge protrusion (120) may be composed of a step-forming portion (121) and a vertical extension portion (122). The step-forming portion (121) is a portion that extends from the edge of the cover body (110) and has a step with respect to the cover body (110). And the vertical extension portion (122) is a portion that extends vertically from the step-forming portion (121).

[0042] FIGS. 4 to 6 are drawings showing replaceable art covers according to other embodiments of the present invention, and FIG. 7 is a drawing showing an example of a travel carrier equipped with an art cover.

[0043] As illustrated in FIGS. 4 to 6, a plurality of art covers (100) providing different aesthetic images may be provided. As illustrated in FIG. 7, a user may select one of the plurality of art covers (100) and mount it on a travel carrier (10) for use, and may replace the art cover (100) at any time if desired.

[0044]

[0045] 2. First embodiment of travel carrier

[0046] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing a travel carrier according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] With reference to this, a travel carrier according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a carrier body, a mounting frame (200) provided on the carrier body, and an art cover (100) replaceably mounted on the mounting frame (200).

[0048] Here, the mounting frame (200) is configured to enable the art cover (100) to be replaced and mounted on the carrier body.

[0049] The mounting frame (200) is detachably connected to the carrier body. Therefore, the user can replace the mounting frame (200) with another one if desired. If the manufacturer supplying the carrier of the present invention provides mounting frames (200) in various colors, the user can select a mounting frame (200) of a color that suits his or her preference.

[0050] The mounting frame (200) is composed of a left extension (211), a right extension (212), an upper extension (213), and a lower extension (214). These four extensions (211, 212, 213, 214) support the left, right, upper, and lower edges of the art cover (100) mounted on the carrier body, respectively.

[0051] The art cover (100) is slidably mounted on the mounting frame (200). As shown in Fig. 8, according to the first embodiment, the art cover (100) is slidably mounted from the bottom to the top of the travel carrier.

[0052] To this end, the art cover (100) is provided with a first slide protrusion formed on one edge and a second slide protrusion formed on the opposite edge. In the first embodiment, the left and right protrusions (120L, 120R) of the art cover (100) become the first and second slide protrusions.

[0053] In addition, the mounting frame (200) is provided with first and second slide grooves (217a, 217b) that guide the first and second slide protrusions when attaching or detaching the art cover. In the first embodiment, the first and second slide grooves (217a, 217b) are provided on the left and right extensions (211, 212), respectively.

[0054] The work of mounting or replacing the art cover (100) is carried out with the lower extension (214) separated and removed from the carrier body, and after the work is completed, the lower extension (214) is reattached to the travel carrier.

[0055] The left, right, and upper extensions (211, 212, 213), excluding the lower extension (214), may be formed as a single piece. Alternatively, for the convenience of injection mold manufacturing, the left, right, and upper extensions (211, 212, 213) may be formed as separate pieces.

[0056] FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a travel carrier according to a first embodiment of the present invention in more detail, FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the travel carrier of FIG. 9, FIG. 11 is a drawing showing a mounting frame provided in the travel carrier of FIG. 9 in a larger view, FIG. 12 is a drawing showing a female screw providing plate provided in the travel carrier of FIG. 9, and FIGS. 13 and 14 are cutaway views of the travel carrier of FIG. 9.

[0057] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the mounting frame (200) can be coupled to the carrier body (50) by a screw fastening method. As illustrated in FIG. 10, for this purpose, the mounting frame (200) may be provided with a plurality of screw fastening holes (215, 225), and the carrier body (50) may be provided with a plurality of fastening holes (51) having female threads formed therein. Additionally, a female thread providing plate (300) as illustrated in FIG. 12 may be provided on the inside of the carrier body (50). The female thread providing plate (300) provides a plurality of female threads (310) for screw fastening and serves to firmly support the mounting frame (200) coupled thereto. In the case where the female thread providing plate (300) is provided in this manner, the aforementioned plurality of fastening holes (51) may be simple through holes without screw threads.

[0058] Referring to Fig. 11, the mounting frame (200) is composed of a main part (210) consisting of left, right, and upper extensions (211, 212, 213) and a lower part consisting of a lower extension (214) assembled thereto.

[0059] A tag mounting member (230) is provided on the upper extension (213) of the main part (210). The tag mounting member (230) is a member for attaching various tags, such as carrier identification tags used at airports. The tag mounting member (230) is detachably attached to the main part (210) and can be used interchangeably. Accordingly, a user can select and use a tag mounting member (230) of a design that suits his or her preference among various designs. As illustrated in Fig. 11, a screw (231) can be used to attach the tag mounting member (230).

[0060] A pair of assembly protrusions (221a, 221b) are provided on the left and right ends of the lower part (214). When connecting the lower part (214) to the main part (210), a pair of assembly protrusions (221a, 221b) are fitted into the left and right extensions (211, 212) of the main part (210).

[0061] As shown in Fig. 13, the left extension (211) and the right extension (212) of the main part (210) are provided with a left slide home (217a) and a right slide home (217b), respectively.

[0062] As illustrated in Fig. 14, the left protrusion (120L) of the art cover (100) is slidably inserted into the left slide groove (217a) of the main part (210), and the right protrusion (120R) of the art cover (100) is slidably inserted into the right slide groove (217b) of the main part (210). When the art cover (100) is mounted on or removed from the carrier body (50), the left and right protrusions (120L, 120R) of the art cover (100) are fitted into the left and right slide grooves (217a, 217b) of the mounting frame (200) and slide along the grooves. Through this structure, the art cover (100) can be slidably attached to and detached from the carrier body (50).

[0063] FIG. 15 and FIG. 16 are drawings showing the process of mounting an art cover on a travel carrier according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] With reference to this, the process of mounting the art cover (100) is described as follows.

[0065] First, as illustrated in Fig. 15, the art cover (100) is inserted into the main part (210) of the mounting frame (200). At this time, the art cover (100) is slid and inserted along the left and right slide grooves (217a, 217b) provided in the main part (210).

[0066] Next, as illustrated in Fig. 16, the process of mounting the art cover (100) is completed by assembling the lower part (214) to the main part (210) and then fixing the lower part (214) to the carrier body (50) by screw fastening. At this time, the cover body (110) of the art cover (100) is exposed to the outside, while the edge protrusion (120) of the art cover (100) is covered by the mounting frame (200).

[0067] Meanwhile, when removing the art cover (100) from the carrier body (50), separate the lower part (214) of the mounting frame (200) from the main part (210) to expose the lower edge of the art cover (100), and then pull the art cover (100) downward.

[0068]

[0069] 3. Second embodiment of travel carrier

[0070] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a travel carrier according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0071] Referring to this, in the second embodiment, the art cover (100) is slidably mounted from the upper side to the lower side of the travel carrier.

[0072] As in the first embodiment described above, the left and right protrusions (120L, 120R) of the art cover (100) become the first and second slide protrusions. In addition, the mounting frame (200) is provided with first and second slide grooves (217a, 217b) that guide the first and second slide protrusions when attaching and detaching the art cover, and the first and second slide grooves (217a, 217b) are provided in the left and right extensions (211, 212), respectively.

[0073] The work of mounting or replacing the art cover (100) is carried out with the upper extension (213) separated and removed from the carrier body, and after the work is completed, the lower extension (213) is reattached to the travel carrier.

[0074]

[0075] 4. Third embodiment of travel carrier

[0076] Fig. 18 is a drawing showing a travel carrier according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0077] Referring to this, in the third embodiment, the art cover (100) is slidably mounted from the left to the right of the travel carrier.

[0078] In the present embodiment, the upper and lower protrusions (120T, 120B) of the art cover (100) become the first and second slide protrusions. In addition, the mounting frame (200) is provided with first and second slide grooves (217a, 217b) that guide the first and second slide protrusions when attaching and detaching the art cover, and the first and second slide grooves (217a, 217b) are provided in the upper and lower extensions (213, 214), respectively.

[0079] The work of mounting or replacing the art cover (100) is carried out with the left extension (211) separated and removed from the carrier body, and after the work is completed, the left extension (211) is reattached to the travel carrier.

[0080]

[0081] 5. Fourth embodiment of travel carrier

[0082] FIG. 19 is a drawing showing a travel carrier according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] Referring to this, in the fourth embodiment, the art cover (100) is slidably mounted from the right side to the left side of the travel carrier.

[0084] As in the third embodiment described above, the upper and lower protrusions (120T, 120B) of the art cover (100) become the first and second slide protrusions. In addition, the mounting frame (200) is provided with first and second slide grooves (217a, 217b) that guide the first and second slide protrusions when attaching and detaching the art cover, and the first and second slide grooves (217a, 217b) are provided in the upper and lower extensions (213, 214), respectively.

[0085] The work of mounting or replacing the art cover (100) is carried out with the right extension (212) separated and removed from the carrier body, and after the work is completed, the right extension (212) is reattached to the travel carrier.

[0086]

[0087] 6. Alternative embodiment of art cover mounting structure

[0088] FIG. 20 is a drawing showing an art cover mounting structure according to an alternative embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 21 is a drawing showing an art cover attachment / detachment process according to an alternative embodiment.

[0089] Referring to this, a button exposure hole (201) extending to the width of the art cover (100) is formed in the lower extension (214) of the mounting frame (200), and a button member (400) is provided with an upper portion (410) exposed through the button exposure hole (201). This button member (400) receives elastic force toward the button exposure hole (201) by a spring (not shown).

[0090] Referring to Fig. 21-(a), when mounting the art cover, the art cover (100) is combined by being slidably inserted into the mounting frame (200), similarly to the embodiments described above. During this insertion process, the button member (400) is temporarily pressed, and upon completion of the insertion, it returns to its original position, with its upper end inserted into the button exposure hole (201). The art cover (100) is fixed by the button member (400), thereby preventing it from falling out of the carrier body.

[0091] Referring to Fig. 21-(b), when the art cover is separated, the art cover (100) is separated from the mounting frame (200) in a sliding manner, similar to the embodiment described above. At this time, the user manipulates the button member (400) to remove it from the button exposure hole (201), and then pulls the art cover (100) to remove it in a sliding manner.

[0092] According to this alternative structure, there is no need to combine or separate the lower extension (214) when attaching or detaching the art cover, so user convenience is high.

[0093] In the embodiments of FIGS. 20 and 21, the button exposure hole (201) and the button member (400) are exemplified as being provided in the lower extension (214) of the mounting frame (200), but alternatively, the button exposure hole (201) and the button member (400) may be provided in the upper extension (213) or may also be provided in the left extension (211) or the right extension (212).

Claims

1. Carrier body (50); A mounting frame (200) provided on the carrier body (50); and A travel carrier including an art cover (100) that is detachably mounted in a sliding manner on the above mounting frame (200).

2. In claim 1, A travel carrier in which the above mounting frame (200) is detachably provided on the carrier body (50).

3. In claim 1, The above art cover (100) includes a cover body (110) and an edge protrusion (120) formed along the edge of the cover body (110). A travel carrier in which a slide groove is formed on the above mounting frame (200) to guide the edge protrusion (120).

4. In claim 1, A travel carrier in which the above mounting frame (200) is composed of a plurality of extension parts, and one of the plurality of extension parts is separated and reconnected when the art cover is mounted.

5. In claim 1, The above art cover (100) includes a left slide protrusion formed along the left edge and a right slide protrusion formed along the right edge, The above mounting frame (200) includes a left extension portion providing a first slide home for guiding the left slide protrusion, a right extension portion providing a second slide home for guiding the right slide protrusion, an upper extension portion connecting the upper ends of the left and right extension portions, and a lower extension portion connecting the lower ends of the left and right extension portions. A travel carrier in which one of the upper and lower extensions is separated and reassembled when the above art cover is mounted.

6. In claim 1, The above art cover (100) includes an upper slide protrusion formed along the upper edge and a lower slide protrusion formed along the lower edge, The above mounting frame (200) includes an upper extension portion providing a first slide home for guiding the upper slide protrusion, a lower extension portion providing a second slide home for guiding the lower slide protrusion, a left extension portion connecting the left ends of the upper and lower extension portions, and a right extension portion connecting the right ends of the upper and lower extension portions. A travel carrier in which one of the left and right extensions is separated and reassembled when the above art cover is installed.

7. An art cover that can be detachably mounted on the mounting frame of a travel carrier by sliding it. A cover body (110) provided with visual aesthetic elements to enhance the aesthetic appeal of the carrier's appearance; and An art cover for a carrier, comprising an edge protrusion (120) formed along the edge of the cover body (110) and inserted into the slide groove of the mounting frame (200).

8. In claim 7, An art cover for a carrier, wherein the edge protrusion (120) extends from the edge and includes a step-forming portion (121) having a step with respect to the cover body (110) and a vertical extension portion (122) extending vertically from the step-forming portion.

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