The described embodiments provide a modular mobile workstation with storage capacity. The apparatus has a modular shell that can be used for a variety of purposes including, for example, a stool and low table combination, a table and coat-rack combination, and a high table combination. The modular s
The described embodiments provide a modular mobile workstation with storage capacity. The apparatus has a modular shell that can be used for a variety of purposes including, for example, a stool and low table combination, a table and coat-rack combination, and a high table combination. The modular shell encloses a removable inner shell that can be used to store goods while traveling with the unit. In one embodiment, two large wheels cap the respective ends of the shell and allow the apparatus to roll freely behind a user. A multi-use handle is also included with the apparatus. In one embodiment, the handle is collapsible and is secured to the apparatus by a securing scarf, which also serves to hold the interlocking pieces of the outer shell together. The unit is useful for travelers needing a mobile workspace, and prevents the need for additional luggage, as it also provides storage capacity.
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1. Luggage comprising: two interlocking hard-shelled outer components each having an open end and a closed end, each component being provided with at least one wheel on a closed end thereof;a handle connectable to at least one of the outer components;a securing mechanism removably securing the outer
1. Luggage comprising: two interlocking hard-shelled outer components each having an open end and a closed end, each component being provided with at least one wheel on a closed end thereof;a handle connectable to at least one of the outer components;a securing mechanism removably securing the outer components in an interlocked position; andan inner component with storage capacity for the luggage, the inner component comprising a hollow shell having at least one open end and being sized, shaped, and arranged to fit entirely within a space defined by the two interlocking hard-shelled outer components when the two interlocking hard-shelled outer components are locked together,wherein each of the at least one wheels includes an axle, andwherein said axle is attached to an outer surface of the closed end of each of the outer components. 2. The luggage of claim 1, wherein at least one of the interlocking outer components has at least one turnbuckle affixed thereto. 3. The luggage of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism comprises a strip of material for securing the interlocking outer components in an interlocked position and has at least one hole therein. 4. The luggage of claim 3, wherein the first handle comprises: an extendable shaft; andtwo end pieces affixed to the respective ends of the shaft. 5. The luggage of claim 1, wherein the inner component further comprises: an interior lining that lines the hollow shell; anda second handle provided to at least one sidewall of the hollow shell. 6. The luggage of claim 1, wherein the inner component is removable. 7. The luggage of claim 1, wherein the interlocking outer components further comprise: a lip provided to at least a portion of the open end of each of the interlocking outer components, said lip being configured to stabilize said components when said components are unlocked and stood-up with the open-end facing downwardly. 8. The luggage of claim 1, wherein the handle further comprises a removable handle. 9. The luggage of claim 1, wherein each wheel diameter is larger than a length across the outer shell component closed end surface to which it is attached. 10. The luggage of claim 1 wherein, when at least one of said outer components is stood-up with an open end facing downward, said wheel thereof is further usable as a rotating seat. 11. The luggage of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism includes a securing scarf adapted to wrap around outside surfaces of the interlocking hard-shelled outer components to secure the interlocking hard-shelled outer components in place relative to one another. 12. The luggage of claim 11, wherein the scarf includes a through-hole through which the handle is graspable and/or manipulable. 13. The luggage of claim 11, wherein the scarf is removable. 14. The luggage of claim 1, wherein the securing mechanism includes a wrap removably secured around outer circumferential surfaces of the interlocking hard-shelled outer components. 15. Luggage comprising: two interlocking hard-shelled outer components each having an open end and a closed end, each component being provided with at least one wheel on a closed end thereof;a handle connectable to at least one of the outer components;a securing mechanism removably securing the outer components in an interlocked position; andan inner component with storage capacity,wherein each of the at least one wheels includes an axle,wherein said axle is attached to an outer surface of the closed end of each of the outer components,wherein the first handle comprises an extendable shaft and two end pieces affixed to the respective ends of the shaft, andwherein a plurality of holes are provided, at least a first of said plurality of holes being connectable to at least one turnbuckle of the securing mechanism and at least a second of said plurality of holes being arranged to allow passage of a portion of the handle shaft therethrough when said first handle is secured to at least one of said outer components. 16. Luggage comprising: two interlocking hard-shelled outer components each having an open end and a closed end, each component being provided with at least one wheel on a closed end thereof;a handle connectable to at least one of the outer components;a securing mechanism removably securing the outer components in an interlocked position; andan inner component with storage capacity,wherein each of the at least one wheels includes an axle,wherein said axle is attached to an outer surface of the closed end of each of the outer components,wherein the securing mechanism comprises a strip of material for securing the interlocking outer components in an interlocked position and has at least one hole therein,wherein the first handle comprises: an extendable shaft; andtwo end pieces affixed to the respective ends of the shaft, andwherein the extendable shaft comprises: a plurality of lengths of shaft; anda locking mechanism operable to lock the plurality of lengths of shaft in place. 17. Luggage comprising: two interlocking hard-shelled outer components each having an open end and a closed end, each component being provided with at least one wheel on a closed end thereof;a handle connectable to at least one of the outer components;a securing mechanism removably securing the outer components in an interlocked position; andan inner component with storage capacity,wherein each of the at least one wheels includes an axle,wherein said axle is attached to an outer surface of the closed end of each of the outer components, andwherein each interlocking outer component further comprises: at least one first groove on the closed end thereof, the at least one wheel of the respective component having a rear face containing at least one second groove; and a plurality of ball bearings positioned between the at least one first groove and the at least one second groove;the axle being further operable to hold the at least one wheel of the respective component in position substantially against the closed end thereof. 18. The luggage of claim 17, wherein each wheel comprises: an outer wheel covering having an outer surface for contacting the ground when the workstation is rolled;a central wheel disc;an outer wheel platter around which the outer wheel covering fits, the outer wheel platter resting against the central wheel disc; andan inner wheel platter provided to an innermost side of the central wheel disc.
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