Systems and methods for replaceable luggage handle
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
B25G-001/04
B25G-001/00
출원번호
US-0712614
(2003-11-12)
발명자
/ 주소
Jung,In Soo
Choi,Byung Ki
출원인 / 주소
Dong In Entech Co., Ltd.
대리인 / 주소
Paul, Hastings, Janofsky &
인용정보
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13인용 특허 :
15
초록▼
A transport device comprises a replaceable telescoping handle. Replacement is achieved by including a release and retaining mechanism in a base to which the telescoping handle is installed. A user can obtain a replacement telescoping handle, release and remove a broken telescoping handle using the
A transport device comprises a replaceable telescoping handle. Replacement is achieved by including a release and retaining mechanism in a base to which the telescoping handle is installed. A user can obtain a replacement telescoping handle, release and remove a broken telescoping handle using the release and retaining mechanism, and then install the replacement telescoping handle.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. A mounting block configured to receive a telescoping handle for a transport device, comprising: a base; a first collar and a second collar separated by a gap secured to the base, where the first collar and the second collar each has an opening that is aligned for receiving th
What is claimed is: 1. A mounting block configured to receive a telescoping handle for a transport device, comprising: a base; a first collar and a second collar separated by a gap secured to the base, where the first collar and the second collar each has an opening that is aligned for receiving the telescoping handle; and a release and retaining mechanism configured to fit within the gap to secure the telescoping handle to the base while enabling the telescoping handle to adjust its position relative to the base without separating the telescoping handle from the base when the release and retaining mechanism is installed and to separate the telescoping handle from the base when the release and retaining mechanism is removed. 2. The mounting block of claim 1, wherein the release and retaining mechanism comprises a retaining clip. 3. The mounting block of claim 2, wherein the retaining clip is installed or removed using one or more screws. 4. The mounting block of claim 3, wherein at least one of the retaining clip and the screw is configured to stand out relative to the base. 5. The mounting block of claim 4, wherein at least one of the retaining clip and the screw is painted in a color that is contrast to a color of the base. 6. The mounting block of claim 1 wherein the first collar and the second collar are constructed as a unitary structure. 7. The mounting block of claim 1 wherein the first collar, the second collar, and the base are constructed as a unitary structure. 8. A telescoping handle assembly for a transport device, comprising: a telescoping handle comprising an inner segment and an outer segment, the inner segment adapted to slide within the outer segment; and a mounting block configured to receive the telescoping handle, the mounting block comprising a base, a first collar and a second collar separated by a gap and secured to the base, and a release and retaining mechanism, wherein the first collar and the second collar each has an aligned opening for receiving the inner segment and the release and retaining mechanism is configured to fit within the gap to secure the inner segment to the base while enabling the inner segment to adjust its position relative to the base without separating the inner segment from the base when the release and retaining mechanism is installed and to separate the inner segment from the base when the release and retaining mechanism is removed. 9. The telescoping handle assembly of claim 8, wherein the release and retaining mechanism comprises a retaining clip. 10. The telescoping handle assembly of claim 9, wherein the retaining clip is installed or removed using one or more screws. 11. The telescoping handle assembly of claim 10, wherein at least one of the retaining clip and the screw is configured to stand out relative to the base. 12. The telescoping handle assembly of claim 11, wherein at least one of the retaining clip and the screw is painted in a color that is contrast to a color of the base. 13. The telescoping handle assembly of claim 8, wherein the inner segment comprises a retaining sleeve surrounding the inner segment and having a groove, and the first collar, the second collar and the gap are sized and shaped to receive the retaining sleeve such that the groove and the gap are aligned when the retaining sleeve is received within the first collar and the second collar. 14. The telescoping handle assembly of claim 13, wherein the inner segment comprises an end cap provided at one end of the inner segment which slides within the outer segment and sized and shaped to prevent the retaining sleeve from sliding beyond the end cap when the release and retaining mechanism is installed. 15. The telescoping handle assembly of claim 8 wherein the first collar and the second collar are constructed as a unitary structure. 16. The telescoping handle assembly of claim 8 wherein the first collar, the second collar, and the base are constructed as a unitary structure. 17. A method for replacing a telescoping handle for a transport device that is secured to a mounting block, comprising: providing the telescope handle comprising an inner segment and an outer segment wherein the inner segment slides within the outer segment; providing a mounting block which comprises a base and a first collar and a second collar separated by a gap and secured to the base, where the first collar and the second collar each has an aligned opening, and wherein the inner segment is received within the aligned opening and secured to the base of the mounting block by a release and retaining mechanism which is provided within the gap, while enabling the inner segment to adjust its position relative to the base without separating the inner segment from the base; disengaging the release and retaining mechanism; separating the inner segment from the base; installing a new inner segment; and engaging the release and retaining mechanism to secure the new inner segment to the base. 18. The method of claim 17, wherein the release and retaining mechanism comprises a retaining clip secured using one or more screws and disengaging the release and retaining mechanism comprising removing the one or more screws to separate the retaining clip from the base and engaging the release and retaining mechanism comprises tightening the one or more screws to secure the retaining clip to the base. 19. The method of claim 17, wherein installing a new inner segment comprises providing an inner segment comprising a sleeve surrounding the inner segment and having a groove and inserting the sleeve within the first collar and the second collar such that the groove and the gap are aligned. 20. The method of claim 17, further comprising locating the release and retaining mechanism using an identifying color associated with the release and retaining mechanism.
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