Adjustable luggage handle system with locking pin
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A45C-013/26
A45C-005/14
출원번호
US-0278425
(2002-10-23)
발명자
/ 주소
Miller, Jacqueline N.
Hoberman, Barry
White, Kelli
Gualtieri, John
Hoang, Long
출원인 / 주소
Travelpro International, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Sacco &
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A handle system for a rolling luggage case, including a telescoping post members extensible from a retracted position within a luggage case to an extended position protruding from the luggage case, a cross member extending between adjacent end portions of the telescoping post members, and a handle p
A handle system for a rolling luggage case, including a telescoping post members extensible from a retracted position within a luggage case to an extended position protruding from the luggage case, a cross member extending between adjacent end portions of the telescoping post members, and a handle pivotally mounted to the cross member. A post cap member is attached on an end of the telescoping post member that is distal from the luggage case. The post cap member includes a cylindrical bearing surface to which a handle is pivotally mounted. The cylindrical bearing surface includes a pin reception aperture disposed on a circumference of the cylindrical bearing surface. The cylindrical bearing surface and the pin can be fabricated from a rigid structural material, such as metal.
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1. A handle system for a rolling luggage case, comprising:at least one telescoping post member extensible from a retracted position within a luggage case to an extended position protruding from said luggage case; a post cap member attached on an end of said telescoping post member distal from said l
1. A handle system for a rolling luggage case, comprising:at least one telescoping post member extensible from a retracted position within a luggage case to an extended position protruding from said luggage case; a post cap member attached on an end of said telescoping post member distal from said luggage case, said post cap member comprising at least one cylindrical bearing surface, said cylindrical bearing surface having a radius and at least one width parallel to a central axis of said cylindrical bearing surface, at least one pin aperture disposed on a circumference of said cylindrical bearing surface for receiving a pin and a recess defined along an edge of said cylindrical bearing surface and a first ridge defined at an end of said recess; a handle having a handle seat journaled on said cylindrical bearing surface and having at least a first pin moveable between a locked position within said at least one pin aperture and an unlocked position retracted from said aperture, said handle being rotatable about said cylindrical bearing surface when said first pin is in said unlocked position, and said handle being fixed relative to cross member when said first pin is in said locked position; and a second pin disposed in said recess that engages said first ridge at a position defining a maximum rotation of said handle. 2. The handle system according to claim 1 wherein a first radial portion of said cylindrical bearing surface has first width and a second radial portion of said cylindrical bearing surface has a second width, said second width being narrower than said first width, thereby defining said recess.3. The handle system according to claim 2 wherein said first ridge is defined at a first transition from said second radial portion to said first radial portion.4. The handle system according to claim 3 further comprising a bearing cap, said bearing cap comprising an arcuate portion and being disposed with said arcuate portion in opposition to said handle seat, thereby maintaining said handle seat rotatably supported against said cylindrical bearing surface.5. The handle system according to claim 1 wherein at least a portion of said cylindrical bearing surface and said pin are made of a rigid structure material resistant to shear loads.6. The handle system according to claim 5 wherein said rigid structural material is metal.7. The handle system according to claim 1 wherein said post cap member is comprised of a post receiving portion extending from said cylindrical bearing surface and configured for attachment to said telescoping post member.8. The handle system according to claim 1 wherein said handle further comprises a grasping bar having a gripping area ergonomically formed for grasping.9. The handle system according to claim 8 further comprising a button actuator operatively connected to said pin to may said pin between said locked position and said unlocked position.10. The handle system according to claim 9 wherein said button actuator is disposed at an end of said grasping bar distal from said end of said at least one telescoping post members.11. The handle system according to claim 1 wherein said cylindrical bearing surface is constrained against rotational movement relative to said post cap member.12. The handle system according to claim 1 further comprising a central member centrally positioned on said handle wherein said cylindrical bearing surface is disposed between said end of said telescoping post member and said central member and said bearing surface defines a channel in which said handle seat is constrained for rotational movement about said bearing surface.13. The handle system according to claim 12 wherein said central member comprises a gripping area ergonomically formed for grasping.14. The handle system according to claim 1 further comprising a plurality of said pin reception apertures disposed on said circumference of said cylindrical bearing surface, for selectively locking said handle in any one of plurality of positions.15. The handle system according to claim 14 wherein one of said positions locks said handle parallel to said telescoping post member.16. The handle system according to claim 14 wherein one of said positions locks said handle substantially parallel to, and extended from, said telescoping post member.17. The handle system according to claim 1, wherein said pin is retained within said handle in said unlocked position.18. A handle system for a rolling luggage case, comprising:at least one telescoping post member extensible from a retracted position within a luggage case to an extended position protruding from said luggage case; a post cap member attached on an end of said telescoping post member distal from said luggage case, said post cap member comprising at least one cylindrical bearing surface, said cylindrical bearing surface having a least one pin aperture disposed on a circumference of said cylindrical bearing surface for receiving a pin, said cylindrical bearing surface further comprising a first radial portion having a first width and a second radial portion having a second width, said second width being narrower than said first width, thereby defining a recess along an edge of said cylindrical bearing surface and defining a first ridge at a first transition from said second radial portion to said first radial portion; a handle having a handle seat journaled on said cylindrical bearing surface and having at least a first pin moveable between a locked position within said at least one pin aperture and an unlocked position retracted from said aperture, said handle being rotatable about said cylindrical bearing surface when said first pin is in said unlocked position, and said handle being fixed relative to cross member when said first pin is in said locked position; a bearing cap, said bearing cap comprising an arcuate portion and being disposed with said arcuate portion in opposition to said handle seat, thereby maintaining said handle seat rotatably supported against said cylindrical bearing surface; wherein said bearing cap further comprises a second pin disposed in said recess for engaging said first ridge at a position defining a maximum rotation of said handle. 19. The handle system according to claim 18 wherein maximum extension of said handle is at an angle between about 135 degrees and 180 degrees relative to said telescoping post member.20. The handle system according to claim 18 further comprising a second ridge at a second transition from said second radial portion to said first radial portion, said second pin engaging said second ridge at a position defining storage position for said handle.21. The handle system according to claim 20, wherein said storage position is a position wherein a length of said handle is substantially adjacent and coextensive with a length of said telescoping post member.22. A handle system for a rolling luggage case, comprising:at least one telescoping post member extensible from a retracted position within a luggage case to an extended position protruding from said luggage case; a post cap member attached on an end of said telescoping post member distal from said luggage case, said post cap member comprising at least one cylindrical bearing surface, said cylindrical bearing surface having a least one pin aperture disposed on a circumference of said cylindrical bearing surface for receiving a pin, said cylindrical bearing surface further comprising a first radial portion having a first width and a second radial portion having a second width, said second width being narrower than said first width, thereby defining a recess along an edge of said cylindrical bearing surface and defining a first ridge at a first transition from said second radial portion to said first radial portion; a handle having a handle seat journaled on said cylindrical bearing surface and having at least one pin moveable between a locked position within said at least one pin aperture and an unlocked position refracted from said aperture, said handle being rotatable about said cylindrical bearing surface when said pin is in said unlocked position, and said handle being fixed relative to cross member when said pin is in said locked position; a bearing cap, said bearing cap comprising an arcuate portion and being disposed with said arcuate portion in opposition to said handle seat, thereby maintaining said handle seat rotatably supported against said cylindrical bearing surface; wherein said bearing cap is a U-strap, said U-strap comprising said arcuate portion and a linear portion extending from each of two edge of said arcuate portion. 23. A handle system for a rolling luggage case, comprising:at least one telescoping post member extensible from a retracted position within a luggage case to an extended position protruding from said luggage case; a post cap member attached on an end of said telescoping post member distal from said luggage case, said post cap member comprising: at least one cylindrical bearing surface, said cylindrical bearing surface having a radius and at least one width parallel to central axis of said cylindrical bearing surface, and at least one pin aperture disposed on a circumference of said cylindrical bearing surface for receiving a pin; and a post receiving portion extending from said cylindrical bearing surface and configured for attachment to said telescoping post member; a handle having a handle seat journaled on said cylindrical bearing surface and having at least one pin moveable between a locked position within said at least one pin aperture and an unlocked position retracted from said aperture, said handle being rotatable about said cylindrical bearing surface when said pin is in said unlocked position, and said handle being fixed relative to cross member when said pin is in said locked position; and a substantially cylindrical tube coaxial with said cylindrical bearing a surface and extending from said post receiving portion beyond said cylindrical bearing a surface, said tube having a smaller outer diameter than said cylindrical bearing surface. 24. A handle system for a rolling luggage case, comprising:a plurality of telescoping post members extensible from a retracted position within a luggage case to an extended position protruding from said luggage case; a post cap member attached on an end of each of said plurality of telescoping post members distal from said luggage case, said post cap member comprising at least one cylindrical bearing surface, said cylindrical bearing surface having a radius and at least one width parallel to a central axis of said cylindrical bearing surface, at least one pin aperture disposed on a circumference of said cylindrical bearing surface for receiving a pin; a handle having an arcuate handle seat journaled on said cylindrical bearing surface and having at least one pin moveable between a locked position within said at least one pin aperture and an unlocked position retracted from said aperture, said handle being rotatable about said cylindrical bearing surface when said pin is in said unlocked position, and said handle being fixed relative to cross member when said pin is in said locked position, wherein said at least one pin is extensible from said handle seat; and a U-shaped portion extending from said cylindrical bearing surface. 25. The handle system according to claim 24 further comprising a button actuator disposed on said U-shaped portion and operatively connected to said pin to move said pin between said locked position and said unlocked position.26. The handle system according to claim 24, further comprising a U-shaped strap cooperatively engaging said handle such that said arcuate handle seat and said U-shaped strap enclose said circumference of said bearing surface.27. A handle system for a rolling luggage case, comprising:at least one telescoping post member extensible from a retracted position within a luggage case to an extended position protruding from said luggage case; a post cap member attached on an end of said telescoping post member distal from said luggage case, said post cap member comprising at least one cylindrical bearing surface, said cylindrical bearing surface having a radius and at least one width parallel to a central axis of said cylindrical bearing surface, and at least one pin aperture disposed on a circumference of said cylindrical bearing surface for receiving a pin; and a handle having a U-shaped portion comprising legs terminating with concave handle seat journaled on said cylindrical bearing surface and having at least one pin moveable between a locked position within said at least one pin aperture and an unlocked position retracted from said aperture, said handle being rotatable about said cylindrical bearing surface when said pin is in said unlocked position, and said handle being fixed relative to cross member when said pin is in said locked position, said handle further comprising: a grasping bar rigidly attached to said U-shaped portion, said grasping bar having a gripping area ergonomically formed for grasping. 28. The handle system according to claim 27 further comprising a button actuator disposed at an end of said grasping bar distal from said U-shaped portion, said button operatively connected to said pin to move said pin between said locked position and said unlocked position.29. The handle system according to claim 27 further comprising a button actuator disposed on said U-shaped portion opposed from a junction of said grasping bar with said U-shaped portion, said button operatively connected to said pin to move said pin between said locked position and said unlocked position.30. The handle system according to claim 29 wherein said button actuator is coaxially aligned with said grasping bar.31. The handle system according to claim 27, further comprising a U-shaped strap cooperatively engaging said handle such that said arcuate handle seat and said U-shaped strap enclose said circumference of said bearing surface.32. The handle system according to claim 27, wherein said central axis said cylindrical bearing surface is substantially perpendicular to said at least one moveable pin.33. A handle system for a rolling luggage case, comprising:at least one telescoping post member extensible from a retracted position within a luggage case to an extended position protruding from said luggage case; a post cap member attached on an end of said telescoping post member distal from said luggage case, said post cap member comprising at least one cylindrical bearing surface, said cylindrical bearing surface having a radius and at least one width parallel to a central axis of said cylindrical bearing surface, and at least one pin aperture disposed on a circumference of said cylindrical bearing surface for receiving a pin; and a handle having a handle seat journaled on said cylindrical bearing surface and having at least one pin moveable between a locked position within said at least one pin aperture and an unlocked position retracted from said aperture, said handle being rotatable about said cylindrical bearing surface when said pin is in said unlocked position, and said handle being fixed relative to cross member when said pin is in said locked position; a central member comprising a gripping area ergonomically formed for grasping, said central member centrally positioned on said handle wherein said cylindrical bearing surface is disposed between said end of said telescoping post member and said central member and said bearing surface defines a channel in which said handle seat is constrained for rotational movement about said bearing surface; a telescoping activation button disposed at a central position on said central member; and a post unlocking member extending from said telescoping post member to at least said telescoping activation button; wherein said post unlocking member engages a telescoping activation mechanism disposed on an end said telescoping post member to operate said post members between said extensible and said retracted positions when said telescoping activation button is depressed.
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