Removable Carry Bag Compression With Reinforced Luggage Anchors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing luggage systems lack a dual-purpose design that allows a carrying bag to function both as a compression device and a regular carrying bag, and existing connection points for compression can subject weaker areas of the bag to excessive loads.
Innovation Solution
A luggage system with a removable carry bag that can be used as a compression member, utilizing existing strap connection points on the carry bag to withstand loads and incorporating anchors at effective heights to compress the bag even without internal objects, with compression straps engaging these anchors to cinch the bag against the luggage interior.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a carry bag is designed with separate dedicated compression members, then the compression function is reliable and effective, but the device complexity increases and the carry bag cannot be used for daily carrying
Solution Approach 1:
The carry bag is designed to serve dual purposes: as a wearable carry bag for daily use and as a compression device within luggage. The same bag body, straps, and connection points are used for both carrying personal items and compressing luggage contents, eliminating the need for separate dedicated compression members and reducing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The compression function is merged with the carry bag structure itself. The bag body, when placed inside luggage, becomes the compression element through its structural integrity and connection to anchor points via straps, combining the carrying function with the compression function into a single integrated system
2Adaptability or versatility
If connection points are added to the carry bag for compression purposes, then the compression function is enabled, but the weaker areas of the bag may be subjected to excessive loads causing damage
Solution Approach 1:
The existing strap connection points on the carry bag, originally designed for shoulder strap attachment, are also used for compression strap attachment. These connection points are strategically located and structurally reinforced to handle the maximum loads from both wearable use and compression operations, allowing the same points to serve both functions without requiring additional weak connection points
Solution Approach 2:
The connection points are positioned and reinforced with local structural enhancements (such as reinforced fabric, webbing, or hardware attachments) at specific locations on the bag where maximum load bearing is required. This localized strengthening ensures that the critical attachment points can withstand compression loads without compromising the overall bag structure or requiring reinforcement of weaker areas
3Productivity
If the carry bag is used as a compression device, then packing efficiency is improved, but the carry bag is subjected to higher and different loads that could cause damage
Solution Approach 1:
The carry bag is designed as a universal component that reliably performs both carrying and compression functions. The structural design, material selection, and reinforcement at critical points ensure the bag can withstand the higher and different loads encountered during compression operations while maintaining the reliability needed for regular carrying use
Solution Approach 2:
The connection points and structural elements are pre-reinforced and designed with sufficient load-bearing capacity to handle the maximum expected compression loads before use. This beforehand strengthening prevents damage during compression operations while maintaining the bag's reliability for regular carrying purposes
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AI summary
A luggage system (102) can include an outer luggage body (110) having a first luggage body portion (112), at least a first anchor (118) secured to the first luggage body portion, a carry bag (230), which can be in the form of a backpack or other wearable bag. The carry bag can include a main body portion with at least one interior compartment and a first shoulder strap (236) connected to the main body portion. A first compression strap (260) assembly can be configured to engage the main body portion and the first anchor and be configured to cinch the main body portion towards the first anchor.