Title:
RATCHET COMPRESSOR FOR EXPANDABLE LUGGAGE
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2006039725
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method and system for compressing and automatically expanding an expandable luggage case (2) comprising a ratchet mechanism (8) and a bungee cord (32), that is used to bias a locking mechanism, in the form of detents (54) that mate with teeth (44), in a locked position, and to bias a jack mechanism (14) for automatic expansion. The bungee cord (32) biases the ratchet compressor system (8) in an expanded state. Thus, automatic expansion is achieved, in a very easy to use manner. In addition to being operated while the luggage case (2) is open, the ratchet compressor (8) is also operable from the outside of the luggage case (2) once the luggage case (2) has been packed and closed.
Inventors:
KING WILLIAM L (US)
SCHMIERER GLENN (US)
SCHMIERER GLENN (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2005/039933
Publication Date:
November 09, 2006
Filing Date:
October 05, 2005
Export Citation:
Assignee:
SAMSONITE CORP (US)
KING WILLIAM L (US)
SCHMIERER GLENN (US)
KING WILLIAM L (US)
SCHMIERER GLENN (US)
International Classes:
A45C13/34; A45C7/00
Foreign References:
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Other References:
See also references of EP 1833320A4
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