In one embodiment of the present invention, an expandable suitcase comprises: a front portion; a back portion; a plurality of side panels, each side panel aligning with one of a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side of the suitcase, and each side panel having a primary board, at least a fir
In one embodiment of the present invention, an expandable suitcase comprises: a front portion; a back portion; a plurality of side panels, each side panel aligning with one of a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side of the suitcase, and each side panel having a primary board, at least a first side board rotatably connected to the primary board about a common edge therewith, and a first side flap rotatably connected to the first side board about a common edge opposing the common edge with the primary board; and a plurality of hinges disposed at an intersection of two side panels, each hinge comprising a first hinge panel attached to one of the side panels and a second hinge panel connected to the other side panel, wherein the hinge remains in a substantially planar position in a rested state.
대표청구항▼
1. An expandable suitcase comprising: a front portion;a back portion;a plurality of side panels, each side panel aligning with one of a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side of the suitcase, and each side panel having a primary board, at least a first side board rotatably connected to the p
1. An expandable suitcase comprising: a front portion;a back portion;a plurality of side panels, each side panel aligning with one of a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side of the suitcase, and each side panel having a primary board, at least a first side board rotatably connected to the primary board about a common edge therewith, and a first side flap rotatably connected to the first side board about a common edge opposing the common edge with the primary board; anda plurality of hinges disposed at an intersection of two side panels, each hinge comprising a first hinge panel attached to one of the side panels and a second hinge panel connected to the other side panel, each hinge comprising a spine, wherein the spine provides an axis about which the first and second hinge panels may rotate, each spine of each of the hinges comprising a ring protruding therefrom, wherein the hinge remains in a substantially planar position in a rested state. 2. The expandable suitcase of claim 1, wherein each side panel further comprises: a second side board rotatably connected to the primary board about a common edge opposing the common edge between the primary board and the first side board, and a second side flap rotatably connected to the second side board about a common edge opposing the common edge with the primary board. 3. The expandable suitcase of claim 1, wherein each the front portion and the back portion comprise one of polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, ethylene vinyl acetate, or combinations thereof. 4. The expandable suitcase of claim 1, wherein each side panel comprises a primary support structure, a body material and a covering for exposure to an inside surface of the suitcase. 5. The expandable suitcase of claim 4, wherein the primary support structure comprises a thermoplastic material formed into a honeycomb shape. 6. The expandable suitcase of claim 4, wherein the body material comprises a fabric. 7. The expandable suitcase of claim 1, wherein each of the side panels has the first side flap substantially affixed to the back portion of the suitcase. 8. An expandable suitcase comprising: a front portion;a back portion;a plurality of side panels, each side panel aligning with one of a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side of the suitcase, and each side panel comprising: a primary board;at least a first side board rotatably connected to the primary board about a common edge therewith, and a first side flap rotatably connected to the first side board about a common edge opposing the common edge with the primary board; anda second side board rotatably connected to the primary board about a common edge opposing the common edge between the primary board and the first side board, and a second side flap rotatably connected to the second side board about a common edge opposing the common edge with the primary board;a plurality of hinges disposed at an intersection of two side panels, each hinge comprising a first hinge panel attached to one of the side panels, a second hinge panel connected to the other side panel, a spine for providing an axis about which the first and second hinge panels may rotate, wherein the each spine of the hinges comprises a ring protruding therefrom. 9. The expandable suitcase of claim 8, wherein each the front portion and the back portion comprise one of polycarbonate, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, ethylene vinyl acetate, or combinations thereof. 10. The expandable suitcase of claim 8, wherein each side panel comprises a primary support structure, a body material and a covering for exposure to an inside surface of the suitcase. 11. The expandable suitcase of claim 10, wherein the primary support structure comprises a thermoplastic material formed into a honeycomb shape. 12. The expandable suitcase of claim 10, wherein the body material comprises a fabric. 13. The expandable suitcase of claim 8, wherein each of the side panels has the first side flap substantially affixed to the back portion of the suitcase. 14. A method of expanding a suitcase comprising: providing an expandable suitcase, the expandable suitcase comprising: a front portion;a back portion;a plurality of side panels, each side panel aligning with one of a top, a bottom, a first side, and a second side of the suitcase, and each side panel having a primary board, at least a first side board rotatably connected to the primary board about a common edge therewith, and a first side flap rotatably connected to the first side board about a common edge opposing the common edge with the primary board, each side panel further comprising a second side board rotatably connected to the primary board about a common edge opposing the common edge between the primary board and the first side board, and a second side flap rotatably connected to the second side board about a common edge opposing the common edge with the primary board; anda plurality of hinges disposed at an intersection of two side panels, each hinge comprising a first hinge panel attached to one of the side panels and a second hinge panel connected to the other side panel, wherein the hinge remains in a substantially planar position in a rested state;retracting each of the plurality of hinges towards a center of the suitcase;extending each of the first side flaps of each of the plurality of side panels; andreleasing the plurality of hinges; andextending each of the second side flaps of each of the plurality of side panel while each of the plurality of hinges is retracted.
연구과제 타임라인
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
LOADING...
이 특허에 인용된 특허 (6)
Cassese Daniel S. (28 Elva Rd. No. Weymouth MA 02191) Spector George (233 Broadway-Room 702 New York NY 10279), Collapsible suitcase.
Riou Joannes (Saint-Etienne FR) Silvestri Pierre (Saint-Etienne FR), Method of manufacturing a body for a valise, suitcase, attache case or similar article.
※ AI-Helper는 부적절한 답변을 할 수 있습니다.