Smart Wheeled Luggage With Integrated Power, GPS, and Compression
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing luggage systems fail to meet the evolving needs of travelers by not providing convenience, comfort, and addressing the shortcomings of prior art technologies.
Innovation Solution
A hard-shell luggage system with four spinner wheels, a telescopic-handle assembly, USB-type DC power supply and recharging ports, GPS-based tracking, and a compression pad subsystem, along with a hinged design and integrated zipper mechanism for easy access and secure storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional luggage systems are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but they fail to provide power access, tracking capabilities, and modern convenience features
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple previously separate functions into a single integrated power module: the rechargeable battery, USB power supply ports, USB power recharging ports, and GPS tracking device are all integrated within the telescopic handle assembly base. This merging provides modern convenience features while consolidating complexity into a manageable unit.
Solution Approach 2:
The telescopic handle assembly is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides the mechanical telescoping capability for pulling the luggage, houses the rechargeable battery power module, provides USB power supply ports for charging devices, includes USB power recharging ports for recharging the battery, and contains a GPS tracking device. This multi-functionality addresses the versatility requirement while managing complexity through functional integration.
2Ease of operation
If power ports are always accessible, then power access is convenient, but the ports are vulnerable to damage and contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The power port cover is designed to be movable rather than fixed. It can be opened to provide access to the USB power supply ports and USB power recharging ports, and closed to protect them. This dynamic design allows the system to switch between providing ease of operation (when open) and ensuring reliability/protection (when closed), resolving the contradiction between accessibility and protection.
3Ease of operation
If the front opening cover provides easy access to stored items, then convenience is improved, but the interior storage security may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The luggage interior is segmented into multiple compartments: a front compartment accessible through the front opening cover, and a rear compartment accessible through the rear opening. The front compartment can be accessed independently without opening the rear compartment, providing convenience for frequently accessed items. The rear compartment maintains security through the TSA-approved combination lock assembly, resolving the contradiction between ease of access and security.
4Quantity of substance
If compression pads are used to maximize storage efficiency, then space utilization is improved, but the interior structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The compression pads are made of flexible material that can be adjusted and positioned as needed. This flexibility allows the pads to conform to various item shapes and sizes, maximizing storage capacity without requiring rigid, complex structural elements. The flexible nature of the pads simplifies the overall interior structure while still providing effective compression and space optimization.
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for luggage systems are provided. The luggage systems and methods include a luggage housing assembly having a front housing portion and a rear housing portion connected to the front housing portion by a hinge. The luggage systems and methods include a set of wheels mounted to the luggage housing assembly. The luggage systems and methods can include a rechargeable power supply assembly that includes a housing component and a battery module casing configured to receive a rechargeable battery module. The luggage systems and methods can include a compression pad subsystem configured to compress contents of the luggage within the housing portions.