Description

Technical field

The present invention relates to the field of supply techniques in the tourism industry. In greater detail, this patent application relates to a new device for the transportation of goods provided with protections adapted to make its surface antibacterial and with a smart electronic system to signal its loss or theft.

Prior art

A variety of suitcases provided with retractable wheels, such as for example in the case of Stealth suitcase , a suitcase which offers the possibility of folding the wheels, saving space in storing the suitcase in any shelf, are known in the current state of the art. According to the Chinese patent CN201617298, a travel suitcase is provided for, consisting of:

- two wheels arranged on the bottom of the suitcase;

- a bracket, arranged on the upper part of the suitcase;

- the foldable retractable legs, connected to the bracket through small shafts, they can be folded so as to be parallel to the suitcase and unfolded so as to be vertical to the suitcase;

- a pin to be locked after folding or opening the foldable retractable legs.

The height of each leg can be adjusted by an adjustment bolt; a foldable retractable rotary shaft provided with a lower wheel is arranged on the lower end of each leg. When the travel suitcase is used, the weight of the suitcase is not borne by a user at all, the user only has to pull the suitcase forward, thus allowing to considerably reduce the weight of the load of the user. The suitcase is comfortable and light but lacks the possibility of making it antibacterial besides all the smart and technological functions. Patent WO2019160543, on the other hand, discloses a container, such as a suitcase, a bag, a trolley or trunk that includes advanced convenience functions such as push assist, telescopic handle and additional “high-tech” electronic components such as integrated communication, navigation and/or direction indication features, telephone, wireless functions, USB socket, rechargeable batteries, battery charging ports, smart locking, identification and/or location, and various security features.

This suitcase lacks a system capable of emitting acoustic signals in case of loss or theft, and signals on trip information and information concerning the owner.

There does not seem to be any patent which effectively solves the aforementioned problems. Therefore, the object of the present industrial invention patent is to create a device adapted to transport moveable goods provided with an antibacterial film, capable of protecting the surfaces on which it is arranged. In addition, it allows the wheels to be stowed in the suitcase body and it allows, when retracting the wheels, to guarantee the anti -bacterial ability thereof, should one want to stow the suitcase away on a shelf.

Description of the invention

According to the present invention, a new device is provided which is adapted to transport moveable goods provided with a plurality of layers of antibacterial film and an anti-loss tracker comprising a central body divided into two sides A and B.

Respectively side A consists of:

- two side sections;

- an upper section;

- a lower section;

- a plurality of handles, preferably in number equal to three arranged one on the side section, one on the lower side and one on the upper side, which allow easy grip under any condition;

- a telescopic handle arranged on the upper side;

- at least a pair of wheel compartments that can accommodate as many multi-directional wheels so as to reduce the volume of the device when it is not transported using the wheels.

Side B, just like side A, comprises at least a pair of wheel compartments and both sides are designed to ensure strength and durability.

Along the upper section, the side section and the lower section, a zipper is positioned which acts as a joint between side A and side B and which, thanks to the help of a hinge arranged on the opposite side section, allows the opening and closing of the device.

Said device is further provided with a plurality of retractable, preferably four, and multidirectional wheels which make it agile without affecting the space occupied under stall conditions; furthermore, the retractable wheels prevent direct contact of the wheels if the device is to be placed on sensitive surfaces such as for example the bed or a table.

A central element of the device consists of a frame adapted to fix a plurality of layers of transparent film, positioned along the perimeter of the zipper, which ensures that the device is antibacterial after each use. Each device is associated with a refill set containing a plurality of replacement films to be used once the number of films supplied is exhausted.

Integrated in said side B is a battery compartment adapted to supply the entire device being chargeable by means of a usb cable, usb-c cable or any other charging means. The device is provided with a tracker, arranged inside the device, so as to avoid damage caused by accidental impacts. Using a software application that is associated with the device and which can be installed on any portable electronic device, allows to prevent potential loss. Furthermore, the application is designed to emit an audible signal should the device move significantly away from the electronic device on which the application is installed, so as to know whether the device is traveling with the owner (for example, if a user is boarding the luggage thereof during a flight.)

Furthermore, the device may be provided with retractable wheels which are dampened so as to prevent any damage to the contents of the device caused by significantly uneven ground, as well as a brake to facilitate the transportation thereof under sloping conditions.

In a further version, sensors are present that are arranged at at least two sides of the device which will alert, through the application, if liquids are dispersed inside the suitcase and a weighing scale arranged on the lower section of the device that will indicate the weight of the contents of the suitcase near the electronic device on which the associated application has been installed, helping the owner of the suitcase to avoid penalties if the trip has weight restrictions. Furthermore, the device may be provided with a trolley compartment, which can be opened and closed by means of an automated system, programmed to prevent the manual opening of the suitcase and with a thermoregulator apparatus adapted to allow the transportation of foodstuffs and other kinds of goods. The opening and closing of said trolley compartment will advantageously be remotely controlled by means of the software application, when the electronic device is detected near the suitcase. Also the internal temperature, controlled by said thermoregulator apparatus, will advantageously be remotely adjustable by means of the software application.

Lastly, the device may be provided with a display which allows to display the details of the trip and the owner. The advantages offered by the present invention are apparent in the light of the description set forth herein and will be further clarified by the accompanying figures and the detailed description thereof.

Description of the figures The invention will be described hereinafter in at least a preferred embodiment by way of non limiting example and with the aid of the attached figures, wherein:

- FIGURE 1 shows the components of the device in a preferred version. The central body seen from side A 14 is divided into the side sections 1 comprising at least two hinges 10, an upper section 2 comprising a handle 7 and a telescopic handle 16, a side section 3 comprising a handle 7 and a lower section 4 comprising two wheels 5 and two wheel compartments 12. The sections 2, 3, 4 are passed through by a zipper 11.

- FIGURE 2 shows the central body seen from side B 15 of the device comprising two wheels 5 and two wheel compartments 12. Detailed description of the invention

The present invention will now be illustrated by way of non-limiting or binding example, using the figures which illustrate some embodiments in relation to the present inventive concept. With reference to FIG. 1 shown are some of the components of the device adapted for the transportation of moveable goods which, thanks to the interaction thereof, allow a safe transportation and hygiene of the entire device. In the preferred embodiment described in this paragraph, it comprises a central body divided into side A 14 and side B 15. Side A 14 consists of: - at least a handle 7 arranged on the side section 1;

- a handle 7 arranged on the lower side 4;

- a handle 7 arranged on the upper side 2

- two wheel compartments 12 housing a plurality of retractable wheels 5.

The upper side 2 is provided with a telescopic handle 16 adapted to facilitate, together with said handles 7, the transportation of the device.

Side B 15, just like side A 14, comprises at least two wheel compartments 12 which house a plurality of retractable wheels 5. Said retractable wheels 5 are arranged on the lower section 4 of the sides A 14 and B 15.

Passing through the upper section 2, the side section 1 and the lower section 4, there is a zipper 11 which acts as a joint between side A 14 and side B 15 and thanks to a hinge 10 arranged on the opposite side section 3, allows the opening and closing of the device.

A frame containing a plurality of layers of film (preferably transparent) installed along the perimeter of the zipper. It makes the entire device antibacterial after each use.

Integrated inside said side B 15 there is a battery compartment, rechargeable by means of usb cable, usb-c cable or any other charging means; it is adapted to supply the entire device.

The device is provided with a tracker, arranged inside the device. Connecting to the state-of- the-art mobile devices on which the dedicated software application (App) has been downloaded, allows to avoid the potential loss of the device. The aforementioned retractable wheels 5 are provided with dampers adapted to prevent any damage to the contents of the device caused by uneven ground, as well as a brake to facilitate the transportation of the device under sloping conditions.

The device is provided with a refill set containing a plurality of replacement films adapted to be used once the number of films supplied is exhausted.

Furthermore, the device is provided with a trolley compartment which can be opened and closed by means of an automated system and with a liquid detector which is activated by means of sensors positioned along the entire side A 14 and B 15 of the device.

Said device is connected to an electronic system, which, by means of said tracker, activates an acoustic alarm if the device exceeds a pre-set distance from the mobile device associated therewith. Furthermore, side A 14 and side B 15 are provided with a thermoregulation system adapted to allow the transportation of foodstuffs and to ensure the preservation thereof.

A weighing scale adapted to weigh the contents of the device so as to avoid incurring penalties if the trip has weight restrictions is integrated in the lower section 4. Furthermore, the device is provided with a wireless connection so as to allow to connect the device with other state of the art mobile devices through an application which allows the interaction and monitoring of the device.

Lastly, the device is provided with a display for interaction with the device and for displaying the details of the trip and the owner. Lastly, it is clear that modifications, additions or variations which are obvious to a person skilled in the art may be applied to the invention described heretofore without departing from the scope of protection provided by the attached claims.