ES1249024U - Extendable Suitcase (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Extendable suitcase, comprising a suitcase body (1) and a closing cover (2) fixed to the body (1) characterized in that the body (1) is made by at least two sections (11, 12, 13) by cut-offs substantially parallel to the closing cover (2) joined by removable connectors (14) and comprising a flexible perimeter bellows (15) between each pair of adjacent sections (11, 12, 13). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

Extendable suitcase

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to an extendable suitcase, which makes it possible to modify the useful space of the suitcase according to the user's need. It is applicable in the field of leather goods or the manufacture of travel items.

STATE OF THE ART

Many models of suitcases are known: rigid, semi-rigid, soft, with wheels ... However, all of them have a very relevant limitation: their limited volume. If you want to be able to carry a significant amount of luggage, you need a large suitcase. If the luggage has been reduced on the way back, then the suitcase is still just as annoying, despite being half empty.

In addition, each traveler needs several different sizes of suitcases to cover each need: weekend trip, week trip, long trip. This need forces you to buy a whole set of suitcases or use several different ones on each trip, losing comfort.

A known solution is to define nested suitcases. A user can carry a first suitcase on a journey, inside which a second is arranged that carries the belongings. On the other side, on the other hand, he separates the two suitcases, doubling their capacity. However, you still have to carry two suitcases on a journey, which is uncomfortable.

The applicant does not know of any solution to these problems similar to the invention.

The invention consists of an extendable suitcase. Its different variants solve the problems indicated.

The extendable case comprises a case body (therefore hollow) and a closing lid fixed to the body. The body is made of at least two sections (preferably three or four) by cuts substantially parallel to the closing cap. That is, the cuts cannot cut the fastening of the closure cap to the rest of the body (usually a zipper). The sections are linked together by removable connectors. The body comprises a perimeter flexible bellows between each pair of adjacent sections. This bellows covers the entire perimeter to prevent the exit of any object from inside the suitcase.

In a preferred embodiment, the case comprises a handle in the first section, opposite the closing lid. It can also have wheels in the end sections, so that when the suitcase is extended the wheels separate to adequately cover the entire base.

When the suitcase has three or more sections, and therefore comprises two or more bellows, these can be of different lengths. For example, there may be two different bellows lengths. Each length will be present in at least one bellows.

In the preferred embodiment, the bellows are decorated with a motif to match that of the sections so that the different constitution of each part is not appreciated: sections and visible bellows.

Other variants can be seen in the rest of the report.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included.

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Figure 2: Schematic section of the exemplary embodiment.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the invention will be briefly described below, as an illustrative and non-limiting example thereof.

The suitcase represented in the figures comprises a case body (1), generally rectangular prismatic. This body (1) has a closing cap (2), which generally corresponds to a larger face of the body (1). The closing cap (2) is attached to the rest of the body (1) by means of a zipper (3) with one or two sliders. Other means are possible, but less preferred.

In the embodiment shown, the case body (1) is of the so-called rigid type, formed by a plastic material casing. It can also be formed by a structure of rods covered by a resistant fabric or canvas.

The body (1) of the suitcase is divided into sections (11,12,13) in addition to the closing lid (2). The division into sections (11,12,13) is carried out by cuts substantially parallel to the closing cover (2). The different sections (11,12,13) are joined together by respective connectors (14), which are generally zippers, although they can be pressure buttons, adhesive textile (Velcro © or similar) or another method. The connectors (14) allow the total separation of the sections (11,12,13) and their subsequent union. It is not essential that the connectors (14) affect the entire line of contact between sections (11,12,13), but it is preferred. In any case, the connectors (14) must be strong enough so that the accidental separation of sections (11,12,13) cannot be made.

To close the space between sections (11,12,13) bellows (15) made of fabric, canvas or other flexible material are provided. Thus, the space between the first section (11) and the middle section (12) is closed around its perimeter by a bellows , and the space between the section and the section is closed by another similar bellows (15). The lengths of both bellows (15) can be the same or different. In this second case, the extension of the suitcase is different depending on whether one pair or another of sections (11,12,13) or all of them are separated.

Figure 1 shows an example in which the middle section (12) and the last section (13) have been separated, so that the open connectors (14 ') are shown. Figure 2 shows a section of an example in a similar state, but with the bellows (15) half deployed.

The bellows (15) will preferably be decorated with a motif matching that of the sections (11,12,13) so as not to modify the aesthetic appearance.

It should be understood that the number of sections (11,12,13) represented is not limiting, the invention being achieved from two sections (11,12,13).

The embodiment shown also has a handle (4) and wheels (5), of the omnidirectional type ( "caster" in English). The handle (4) is arranged on the opposite side to the closing cap (2), while the wheels (5) can be under the handle (4) or in both end sections (11,13).

Claims (1)

1- Extendable suitcase, comprising a suitcase body (1) and a cover closure (2) fixed to the body (1) characterized in that the body (1) is made by at least two sections (11,12,13) per cut substantially parallel to the closing cover (2) joined by removable connectors (14) and comprising a perimeter flexible bellows (15) between each pair of sections (11 , 12,13) adjacent. 2- Extendable suitcase, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a handle (4) in the first section (11) opposite the closing lid (2). 3- Extendable suitcase, according to claim 1, characterized in that it has wheels (5) in the end sections (11,13). 4- Extendable suitcase, according to claim 1, characterized in that it has three or more sections (11,12,13). 5- Extendable suitcase, according to claim 4, characterized in that the bellows (15) are of at least two different lengths. 6. Extendable suitcase, according to claim 1, characterized in that the bellows (15) are decorated with a motif that matches that of the sections (11,12,13).