TW201711594A - Piece of baggage including a stopper means and a method for manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

In a piece of baggage (1) having a body (3) of the piece of baggage which comprises a first and a second portion (4, 6) of the piece of baggage, wherein the first and the second portion (4, 6) of the piece of baggage are adapted to be connected with each other via at least one zipper (2), wherein the zipper (2) comprises at least two rows of tooth elements (28) fastened to zipper tapes (26) and engaging with each other in the closed condition thus defining a zipper chain, wherein at least one stopper means (10) is provided which defines a stop for at least one slider of the at least on zipper, it is provided that the at least one stopper means (10) comprises at least one stopper element (11) and at least one fastening means (14) with the aid of which the stopper element (11) is adapted to be fixed at any place on the zipper chain (30) of the zipper (2).

Description

Luggage box with blocking device and manufacturing method thereof

The present invention relates to a luggage case according to the preamble of claim 1 and a method for manufacturing a luggage case according to the preamble of claim 15 of the patent application.

It is known that a conventional luggage case includes a trunk body having a first and a second portion of the luggage case, wherein the first and second portions of the luggage case are coupled to each other through at least one zipper. The zipper can include a toothed member that is fastened to at least two rows of the zipper tape, the toothed component being engaged with each other in the closed state and forming a zipper chain. Preferably, a blocking device is provided, the blocking device defining a stop point of at least one slider of the at least one zipper. A plurality of suturing elements are often used as a blocking element, such as a leather element placed over a portion of the zipper and stitching the suitcase.

However, there is an increasing demand for luggage that provides a relatively simple configuration of the blocking device, thereby simplifying the manufacture of the barrier device and the luggage.

Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a luggage case that is simplified in the manufacture of the luggage. This objective is achieved by the features of items 1 and 15 of the patent application.

According to the invention, the blocking means preferably comprise at least one blocking element and at least one fastening means, by means of at least one fastening means, the blocking element being adapted to be fixed at any position on the zipper chain of the zipper.

The present invention provides the advantage of having the blocking element adapted to be secured anywhere on the zipper chain. Thus the blocking device does not have to be configured at the end of the zipper. Furthermore, the blocking means and/or the blocking element can be arranged only in the region of the zipper chain. The blocking device does not have to be connected to a plurality of parts of the trunk of the trunk body. Therefore no extra steps are required during manufacturing.

According to the present invention, first and second blocking means are provided, each of which defines a stop point for at least one of the at least one zipper. The blocking means may each comprise at least one blocking element and a fastening means, by means of which the respective blocking element is adapted to be fixed at any position on the zipper chain of the zipper.

This provides the advantage that with the aid of two blocking means, in particular the blocking means on the longitudinal side of the suitcase, a zipper area which cannot be opened can be created between the blocking means. This area is provided as a hinge element. The width of the hinge element is elastically adjustable due to the provision of two blocking means.

The blocking element can be a rigid blocking element.

The fastening device can be a releasable fastening device. This provides the advantage of releasing the blocking device and snapping it in any other position even after the initial fastening, during manufacture.

At least one of the first and second zipper ends of the at least one zipper may be coupled to each other, wherein the blocking element is adapted to be secured to the zipper chain, and the first and second zipper ends are disposed below the blocking element such that the first and second zippers The end is obscured. The blocking devices are resiliently applicable such that they can be disposed in regions where the first and second zipper ends are interconnected to one another and are disposed in a region of the zipper chain that is continuous and that is not configured with any zipper ends.

The blocking means may comprise at least one mating element disposed on a side of the at least one zipper opposite the blocking element, wherein the blocking element is coupled to the mating element via at least one fastening means.

The blocking device may include at least one row of a plurality of protrusions, the protrusions being arranged side by side, the protrusions preventing the blocking device from sliding relative to the zipper, wherein the protrusions are in the fastening state of the blocking device Preferably, the fastener is engaged with the zipper, in particular the zipper tape.

This provides the advantage that the blocking device cannot slide relative to the zipper.

At least one row of protrusions arranged side by side may be disposed on the blocking element and/or the mating element. When both the blocking element and the mating element comprise a plurality of projections, the projections can be configured such that they engage one another in the snap-on state of the blocking device.

The at least one fastening device can be inserted through the zipper, preferably through at least one zipper strap of the zipper.

This provides the advantage that the fastening device does not damage the zipper chain during the fastening process.

The blocking element may have a length of at least 1 cm and a maximum of 15 cm, wherein the blocking element preferably has a length of between 2 cm and 7 cm.

Furthermore, the fastening device can be disposed between the first and second zipper ends.

The fastening device pushes the blocking element against the zipper chain of the zipper.

The fastening device can include at least one pin member and at least one plate member, wherein when the blocking member is coupled to the mating member, the at least one pin member is adapted to be inserted through the zipper from the first side of the zipper, and at the zipper At least one of the pins on the second side opposite the first side bends at least a portion of the plate member.

At least one pin adapted to be inserted through the zipper from the first side of the zipper may bend at least a portion of the plate member on a second side of the zipper opposite the first side such that an edge of the plate member is pressed To the pin, and the blocking element and the mating element are connected to each other.

The at least one pin member can include a projection, wherein when the blocking member is coupled to the mating member, adapted to be inserted from the first side of the zipper through the zipper and on the second side of the zipper opposite the first side A projection of at least one of the bent portions of at least a portion of the plate member engages behind the plate member, and the blocking member and the counterpart member are coupled to each other.

Preferably, the projection is configurable on one side of the at least one pin. According to the invention, the rear of the plate-like element means that the projection touches the side facing away from the blocking element and is hooked thereto. Therefore, the projection has the function of a barbed hook.

The at least one pin member can be adapted to be inserted into at least one of the plurality of zipper tapes that pass through the zipper.

The pin member may have a diameter of 0.5 to 3 mm such that at least one zipper tape does not cause damage when at least one of the pin members is inserted.

Alternatively, the fastening device can be coupled to the mating component via a clip connection or a screw connection.

The barrier element can be made of a material including a metal or plastic material.

According to the present invention, there may be further provided a method for manufacturing a trunk having a trunk body, wherein the trunk body has a first portion and a second portion of the luggage, the first portion and the second portion of the luggage being coupled via at least one zipper Connected to each other, wherein a blocking device is used, the blocking device defining a stopping point of at least one of the at least one zipper. Preferably, it means that the blocking element of the blocking device is fixed to any position of the zipper chain of the zipper by means of the fastening element.

Furthermore, two blocking means can be provided, wherein each blocking element of each blocking means is fixed to any position of the zipper chain of the zipper by means of a respective fastening means.

The blocking element can be a rigid blocking element.

With the aid of the fastening means, the blocking element can be connected to the mating element of the blocking means, which is arranged on the side of the zipper opposite the blocking element.

At least one pin member and a plate member of the fastening device may be used, wherein when the blocking member is coupled to the counterpart member, the at least one pin member is inserted through the zipper and on a side opposite the blocking member, At least one pin bends at least a portion of the plate member.

The at least one pin may bend at least a portion of the plate member such that at least one edge of the plate member is pressed into the pin member and the blocking member and the mating member are coupled to each other.

The at least one pin member may include a projection, and during the attachment of the blocking member to the mating member, at least one of the projections of the pin member may engage behind the plate member to connect the blocking member and the mating member to each other.

In order to better understand the above and other aspects of the present invention, the preferred embodiments are described below, and in conjunction with the drawings, the detailed description is as follows:

Figure 1 depicts a luggage case in accordance with the present invention. The trunk includes a first portion 4 and a second portion 6 of the luggage. The first portion 4 and the second portion 6 of the luggage are connected to each other through at least one zipper 2. The zipper 2 includes at least two zipper straps 26 and two rows of toothed members 28 that are fastened to the zipper straps 26, the teething members engaging each other in the closed state and defining a zipper chain 30. Furthermore, the zipper 2 comprises a sliding element 43 by means of which the zipper can be opened or closed. The trunk body 3 is movable on the ground via a number of wheels 8.

According to the invention, at least one blocking device 10 is further provided, the blocking device 10 defining a stopping point of at least one slider of at least one zipper 2. An exemplary embodiment is depicted in Figure 1 in which two blocking devices 10 are provided. Each of the two blocking devices 10 defines a stopping point of at least one slider of at least one zipper 2. The two blocking devices 10 can each be snapped onto any position on the zipper 2. By means of the two blocking means 10, the zipper 2 produces an area 42 which cannot be opened or closed. The gliding element cannot be moved to a position farther than the blocking device 10 defining the stopping point. In this way, the area 42 of the zipper 2 defines the hinge element of the luggage case 1. The blocking device 10 can be placed in a position away from each other, so that the width of the hinge element can be elastically adjusted. Preferably, the luggage case 1 is a suitcase.

The details of the trunk 1 of Fig. 1 are shown in Fig. 2. This detail shows the zipper 2 and the blocking device 10. The blocking device 10 comprises at least one blocking element 11 and at least one fastening device 14, by means of which the blocking element 11 is adapted to be fixed at any position on the zipper chain 30 of the zipper 2. FIG. 2 illustrates how the blocking element 11 is fixed to the zipper chain 30. The blocking element 11 can be configured to cover the first zipper end 32 and the second zipper end 34 of the zipper in the snapped state.

However, the blocking device 10 can be fixed at any other location of the zipper chain 30 of the zipper 2.

In Figures 3 to 5, more detailed details of the blocking device are shown. The blocking device 10 shown in Fig. 3 comprises a blocking element 11 and a mating element 12. The mating component 12 can be disposed on a side of the at least one zipper 2 opposite the blocking element 11. Since the mating component 12 is disposed on the side of the zipper 2 opposite the blocking component 11, the mating component 12 is not shown in FIG. As can be seen in Figure 3, the mating component 12 can include a plurality of projections 22, which are preferably arranged in series and side by side. In the snapped state, the projections 22 can engage the zipper, particularly the zipper strap 26, thus preventing the blocking device 10 from sliding relative to the zipper 2.

By means of the fastening device 14, the blocking element 11 can be fixed at any position of the zipper chain 30 of the zipper 2. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, the fastening device 14 includes a plurality of pin members 16 and a plate member 19. When the blocking element 11 is snapped onto the zipper 2, the pin member 16 is preferably inserted through the zipper band 26. Preferably, the pin members 16 have a small diameter such that the zipper tape does not break. This means that when the pin pulls out the zipper tape 26, the zipper tape 26 is not damaged. The pin members 16 inserted through the zipper tape 26 bend at least a portion of the plate-like member 19 on one side opposite the blocking member 11, and the plurality of edges 38 of the plate-like member 19 are pressed into the pin member, thereby blocking The element 11 and the mating element 12 are connected to each other. The plate member 19 is connected to the counterpart member 12.

4 shows that the mating element 12 comprises a recess 17 on the side facing away from the blocking element 11, and the plate element 19 can be arranged in the recess 17. A plurality of recesses 18 are provided at the corners of the recesses 17, which are adapted for insertion of the pin members 16 inserted through the zipper tape 26. Since the plate member 19 is coupled to the counterpart member 12 in the recess 17, the plate member 19 is bent at least in the region in which the pin member 16 is inserted. The plate member 19 is preferably made of metal, and the plate member is tensioned due to bending. This means that the curved portion of the plate member 19 is returned to its original position. Therefore, the plate member 19 has a certain degree of elasticity, meaning that the plate member returns to its original position after a force acts on the plate member. Thus, the edges 38 of the plate-like member 19 are pressed into the pin member 16. The blocking element 11 and the mating element 12 are thus connected to each other.

In Figure 4, it can further be seen that the blocking element 11 can comprise a plurality of projections 24. Preferably, the projections 24 are also arranged in series and side by side. The projections 22 of the mating elements and the projections 24 of the blocking element 11 can be arranged relative to each other such that they are engaged with each other in the snap-fit state. The projection 24 of the blocking member 11 can also be engaged with the zipper 2 in the snapped state, preferably with the zipper tape 26.

The plate element 19 can be coupled to the mating component 12 via soldering, screwing or any other means of attachment. Further, an additional pin member can be disposed on the mating component 12, the additional pin member can be guided through a hole in the plate member, the mating member 12 can be shaped such that a portion of the plate member is also Bending and this portion engages with this additional pin. As such, the connection between the mating element 12 and the plate element 19 can be assembled similar to the connection between the blocking element 11 and the mating element 12.

In Fig. 5, the blocking device 10 in the snapped state is depicted, wherein in the depicted figure, the blocking device 10 is depicted but the centered zipper 2 is not depicted.

6 and 7 depict an exemplary embodiment in which a plurality of cover strips 44 are disposed between the blocking element 11 and the mating component 12. These cover strips can be arranged on the side of the zipper 2 which is also provided with the blocking element 11. By means of such cover strips 44, for example, the joint of the zipper and the welt by which the zipper 2 is fixed to the portions 4, 6 of the luggage can be shielded.

Figure 8 shows how the plate-like element 19 is connected to the mating element 12.

Figure 9 illustrates how the fastening device 14 can be released again. For this purpose, a recess for a standard screwdriver can be provided in the mating element 12. The plate-like member 19 can be lifted by means of a screwdriver. The edge 38 that has been pressed into the pin member 16 is released by lifting the member. Then, the blocking member 11 on the opposite side can be easily pulled out. In this manner, the blocking device 10 can be snapped onto any position of the luggage case 1. This error can be easily corrected if the blocking device 10 has been snapped into the incorrect position during manufacture and the blocking element 11 is released with the aid of the fastening device 14.

Figure 10 shows the details of the trunk 1. The first portion 4 and the second portion 6 of the luggage case are shown, and the first portion 4 and the second portion 6 of the luggage case are connected to each other via a zipper 2. The blocking element 11 can be attached to the zipper chain 30 at any position. In the illustrated exemplary embodiment, a cover strip 44 is provided that covers a plurality of joints of the zipper 2 and a plurality of welt elements 46. Such cover strips 44 can be sewn to the welt elements 46 of the portion 4 and/or portion 6 of the luggage case.

In Fig. 11, a blocking member 11' is shown which differs from the blocking member 11 shown in Figs. 1 to 10 in the shape of the pin member 16'. As can be seen in Figure 11, each of the depicted pin members 16' includes a projection 50. When the blocking member 11' is coupled to the mating member 12, the projection of at least one of the pin members 16' engages behind the plate member 19, and the blocking member 11' and the mating member 12 are thereby coupled to each other. According to the invention, the rear of the plate-like element 19 means that the projection touches the side facing away from the blocking element and is hooked thereto. Therefore, the projection has the function of a barbed hook.

Preferably, each of the projections is disposed on one side of the respective pin member 16'. Further, it is preferable that the coefficient projections are disposed on one side of the respective pin members 16' and are directed to the plate member 19 in the connected state.

The remaining components, such as the plate-like component 19, the counterpart component 12, the zipper 2, and the like, are assembled as shown in Figures 1 through 10. As already described in Figures 1 to 10, the pins 16' are adapted to be inserted through the zipper 2 from the first side of the zipper 2 and on the second side of the zipper 2 opposite the first side, the pin The member may bend at least a portion of the plate member 19. The pins 16' are at least partially moved beyond the plate member 19 such that the respective projections can engage behind the plate member 19. The blocking element 11' and the mating element 12 are thus connected to each other. Furthermore, the edge 38 of the plate member 19 can be pressed into the pin member 16'. However, in this exemplary embodiment, this is not absolutely necessary.

In conclusion, the present invention has been disclosed in the above preferred embodiments, and is not intended to limit the present invention. A person skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.

1‧‧‧Luggage
2‧‧‧ zipper
3‧‧‧Luggage box body
4‧‧‧Part 1
6‧‧‧Part II
8‧‧‧ Wheels
10‧‧‧Blocking device
11, 11'‧‧‧ blocking elements
12‧‧‧ Pairing components
14‧‧‧Snap device
16, 16'‧‧ ‧ sales
17‧‧‧ recess
18‧‧‧ dent
19‧‧‧ Plate-like components
22, 24‧‧‧ bulges
26‧‧‧ zipper belt
28‧‧‧ toothed components
30‧‧‧Zip chain
32‧‧‧First zipper end
34‧‧‧Second zipper end
38‧‧‧ edge
42‧‧‧Area
43‧‧‧Sliding components
44‧‧‧ Cover
46‧‧‧Edge components
50‧‧‧Protrusions

Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the drawings: Figure 1 is a schematic illustration of a luggage case in accordance with the present invention. Fig. 2 schematically shows a view of the blocking device. Figure 3 schematically depicts an exploded view of the blocking device. Fig. 4 is a schematic rear view of the blocking device of Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is a view schematically showing the combined state of the blocking devices of Figs. 3 and 4. Figure 6 schematically depicts an alternative exemplary embodiment with a cover strip. Fig. 7 is a view schematically showing the combined state of the blocking device of Fig. 6. Figure 8 schematically depicts a mating component having a plate-like element. Figure 9 is a schematic illustration of how the buckle device is released. Figure 10 schematically depicts a blocking device attached to the zipper. Figure 11 schematically depicts an alternative blocking device.

1‧‧‧Luggage

2‧‧‧ zipper

3‧‧‧Luggage box body

4‧‧‧Part 1

6‧‧‧Part II

8‧‧‧ Wheels

10‧‧‧Blocking device

11‧‧‧Blocking components

26‧‧‧ zipper belt

42‧‧‧Area

43‧‧‧Sliding components

Claims (19)

A luggage case (1) comprising: a trunk body (3) including a first portion (4) and a second portion (6) of the luggage case, wherein the first portion (4) of the luggage case and the The second portion (6) is adapted to be coupled to each other via at least one zipper (2), wherein the zipper (2) comprises at least two rows of a plurality of toothed members (28) that are fastened to a plurality of zipper strips (26) that engage one another in a closed state to define a zipper chain; and at least one blocking device (10) defining at least one slider of the at least one zipper a stop point, wherein the at least one blocking device (10) comprises at least one blocking element (11) and at least one fastening device (14) by means of which the blocking element (11) is adapted to be fixed to the zipper ( 2) Any position on the zipper chain (30). The luggage case (1) of claim 1, wherein the number of the at least one blocking device (10) is two, and each of the blocking devices defines the at least one slider of the at least one zipper (2) Stop point. The luggage case (1) of claim 1 or 2, wherein the fastening device (14) is a releasable fastening device (14). The luggage case (1) of claim 1, wherein the first zipper end (32) and the second zipper end (34) of the at least one zipper (2) are connected to each other, wherein The blocking element (11) is adapted to be fixed to the zipper chain (30), and the first zipper end (32) and the second zipper end (34) are disposed under the blocking element (11), so that the first zipper The end (32) and the second zipper end (34) are obscured. The luggage case (1) of claim 1, wherein the blocking device (10) comprises at least one mating component (12) disposed opposite the blocking element (11) of the at least one zipper (2) On one side, the blocking element (11) is connected to the mating component (12) via the at least one fastening device (14). The luggage case (1) of claim 1, wherein the blocking device (10) comprises at least one row of a plurality of protrusions (22, 24), the protrusions being arranged in series and side by side, The protrusions prevent the blocking device (10) from sliding relative to the zipper (2), wherein the protrusions (22, 24) are preferably engaged with the zipper in the fastening state of the blocking device (10) (2), in particular, meshing with the zipper tapes (26). The luggage case (1) of claim 1, wherein the at least one row of the protrusions (22, 24) arranged in series and side by side is disposed on the blocking element (11) and/or Pairing element (12). The luggage case (1) of claim 1, wherein the at least one fastening device (14) is inserted through the zipper (2), preferably through at least one zipper of the zipper (2) Belt (26). The luggage case (1) of claim 1, wherein the fastening device (14) comprises at least one pin member (16) and at least one plate member (19), wherein the blocking member (11) During connection with the mating component (12), the at least one pin (16) is adapted to be inserted through the zipper (2) from a first side of the zipper (2) and at the zipper (2) On a second side opposite the first side, the at least one pin member (16) bends at least a portion of the plate member (19). A luggage case (1) according to claim 9 wherein the at least one pin member (16) adapted to be inserted through the zipper (2) from the first side of the zipper (2) is at the zipper (2) the second side opposite the first side bends the at least a portion of the plate member (19) such that an edge (38) of the plate member (19) is pressed into the pin Piece (16), and the blocking element (11) and the mating element (12) are connected to each other. The luggage case (1) of claim 9 or claim 10, wherein the at least one pin member comprises a protrusion adapted to be the first one from the zipper (2) a side inserted through the zipper (2), and on the second side of the zipper (2) opposite the first side, the at least one pin (16) causes the at least one of the plate-like members (19) a portion of the bend, wherein the protrusion of the at least one pin member (16) engages behind the plate member (19) during the connection of the blocking member (11) and the mating member (12), and the blocking The element (11) and the mating element (12) are connected to each other. The luggage case (1) of claim 8, wherein the at least one pin member (16) is adapted to be inserted through at least one of the zipper tapes (26) of the zipper (2). The luggage case (1) of claim 8, wherein the at least one pin member (16) has a diameter of 0.5 to 3 mm, such that when the at least one pin member (16) is inserted, the zippers are The at least one of the belts (26) does not cause damage. The luggage case (1) of claim 1, wherein the fastening device (14) is coupled to the mating component (12) via a clip connection or a screw connection. A method for manufacturing a luggage case (1), the luggage case comprising a trunk body (3) having a first portion (4) and a second portion (6) of the luggage case, The method comprises: providing at least one zipper (2), the first portion (4) and the second portion (6) of the luggage case are connected to each other via the at least one zipper (2); providing a blocking device (10) a blocking device defining a stopping point of the at least one slider of the at least one zipper (2); and fixing a blocking element (11) of the blocking device (10) to a fastening device (14) at the zipper (2) One of the zipper chains (30) at any position. The method of claim 15, wherein the blocking element (11) is coupled to one of the pairing elements (12) of the blocking device (10) by means of the fastening device (14), the pairing element system It is disposed on the side of the zipper (2) opposite to the blocking member (11). The method of claim 15 or claim 16, wherein at least one pin (16) and at least one plate member (19) of the fastening device (14) are provided, wherein the blocking member ( 11) inserting the at least one pin member (16) through the zipper (2) during the connection with the mating component (12), and on the side opposite the blocking member (11), the at least one pin member (16) bending at least a portion of the plate-like member (19). The method of claim 17, wherein the at least one pin (16) bends the at least a portion of the plate member (19) such that at least one edge (38) of the plate member (19) It is pressed into the pin (16), and the blocking element (11) and the mating element (12) are connected to each other. The method of claim 17 or claim 18, wherein the at least one pin (16) comprises a protrusion and during the connection of the blocking element (11) to the pairing element (12), The projection of the at least one pin member (16) engages behind the plate member (19) such that the blocking member (11) and the mating member (12) are coupled to each other.