EP3222163B1 - Method of manufacturing a suitcase of rigid type - Google Patents
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- A45C5/14—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage with built-in rolling means
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
- A45C5/03—Suitcases
- A45C2005/037—Suitcases with a hard shell, i.e. rigid shell as volume creating element
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- the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a suitcase of rigid type.
- rigid suitcase is intended to designate transportable luggage, such as a carry-on case, a travel suitcase or the like, of the type composed of two mutually articulated plastic shells.
- Such suitcases differ from soft suitcases, which are made up of a frame covered by fabric sheets.
- An example of such a rigid suitcase is disclosed in US 6,367,603 B1 .
- Rigid suitcases are usually composed of two mutually articulated shells such that the first shell defines a rear wall and four side walls and the second shell defines a front wall and four side walls.
- Two side walls of the first and second shells are mutually hinged to allow the suitcase to be opened like a book, and the remaining side walls are joined by closing means (such as zippers or shoulders mating with undercuts and the like), for the suitcase to be closed and opened.
- Modern rigid suitcases are equipped with many accessories, such as wheels or casters, usually two or four, which are located on a side wall (the bottom wall) of the suitcase such that the suitcase may be carried without being necessarily lifted.
- a further accessory that is always provided in modern rigid suitcases is a telescopic handle, which is designed to be pulled out of a housing of the top wall and is mechanically connected to the rear wall, for easier transport and movement of the suitcase.
- the suitcase also has a security system, such as a combination or key lock, operable between the shells to prevent unauthorized opening of the suitcase.
- the two shells of the suitcase shall also serve structural functions, for mounting and operation of suitcase accessories.
- a rigid suitcase is fabricated by first forming the two shells and then, at a later time, applying respective accessories to each of the two shells.
- the step of forming the two shells may be carried out in two different manners according to the price range at which the suitcase is designed to be sold.
- the two shells are thermoformed from polycarbonate sheets.
- suitcases sold at a lower price are made of injection-molded polypropylene.
- shells are formed using molds.
- Suitcase shell thermoforming molds would cost tens of thousands of Euros each, whereas molds for injection molding would cost about a few hundreds of thousands of Euros each.
- the original mold cost is largely repaid, especially because the molds are used to form shells that will make higher-cost suitcases.
- the cost of molds is of crucial importance.
- the technical purpose of the present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a suitcase of rigid type that can afford a reduction of the manufacturing costs.
- the object of the present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a suitcase of rigid type having low manufacturing costs.
- numeral 1 generally designates a rigid suitcase of the present invention.
- the term "rigid" suitcase is intended to designate a suitcase whose shells are made of a plastic material that can resist impacts and compression without being significantly deformed, thereby protecting the suitcase contents.
- the term "rigid” suitcase designates a type of suitcases that differs from "soft” suitcases, i.e. those made of fabric or the like, which become deformed and lose their original shape when subjected to even light pressure.
- the rigid suitcase 1 comprises a first shell 2 and a second shell 3 which are hinged to each other and a number of accessories applied to the two shells.
- the two shells 2, 3 are identical, as shown in Figures 4a , 4b and 5a , 5b .
- Each shell 2, 3 delimits a housing compartment and comprises a bottom wall 2a, 3a and four side walls connected to the bottom wall, particularly two larger side walls 2b, 3b, a top wall 2c, 3c and a base wall 2d, 3d (defining two smaller side walls) situated between the larger side walls.
- the accessories are composed of a first plurality of accessories 4, comprising sets of identical accessories applied to both shells, and a second plurality of accessories 5, comprising different accessories, applied to either the first or the second shell.
- the accessories of the first plurality of accessories 4 are located in identical portions of the first shell 2 and the second shell 3.
- the base wall 2d, 3d of each shell 2, 3 comprises a pair of recesses 6 ( Figures 2 and 5 ) projecting toward the housing compartment, each designed to receive a wheel 4a.
- a further example of the first plurality of accessories 4 is given by support feet (not shown) located at the sides of the suitcase, i.e. on the larger side wall of each shell, for the suitcase to be laid on one side. Preferably, four of such support feet are provided in pairs on each shell 2, 3.
- the accessories of the second plurality of accessories 5 are different accessories applied to the same portions of both shells 2, 3 or accessories applied to one of the shells only.
- One example of different accessories 4 applied to the same portions of both shells 2, 3 is given by the hand grip 7 of a telescopic handle (for carrying the suitcase) and a decoration element 8 (e.g. bearing the manufacturer logo).
- One example of accessories 5 applied to one of the shells only is given by one or more lifting handles 9, located on the top wall 2c of the first shell 2 and/or on the larger side wall of the first shell 2 (see Figures 1 and 3 ).
- a side portion of each shell preferably the side wall that faces away from the side wall with the recesses 6 for the wheels 4a, comprises a recess 10 projecting toward the housing compartment.
- the recess 10 is placed on the top wall 2c, 3c of each shell.
- the recess 10 is configured as an indentation on the shell surface, creating a discontinuity in its shape.
- This recess 10 is designed to accommodate, on the side that faces away from the housing compartment, the hand grip 7 of the telescopic handle and is likewise designed to receive and retain a decoration element 8.
- one suitcase shell may be used, during fabrication of the suitcase, to accommodate the telescopic carrying handle or to form the other half-portion of the suitcase.
- the two shells 2, 3 are pivotally connected to each other along respective side walls, adjacent of the side walls with the recesses 10, to form a suitcase that can be opened like a book.
- the two shells are pivotally connected to each other along corresponding larger side walls 2b, 3b, to form a suitcase that can be opened and closed like a book along the longer side.
- a tape 12 (as schematically shown in Figure 1 ) is sewn or glued to at least one portion of the free peripheral edge of a larger side wall of each shell, to act as a hinge member and to permanently join the two shells 2, 3 together (while allowing the two shells to pivot relative to each other).
- each shell 2, 3 has respective portions of a zipper 11 (as schematically shown in Figure 1 ) sewn or glued thereto.
- the zipper 11 may extend all along the peripheral edges of the side walls of the shells. In this case, the above mentioned tape 12 is no longer needed.
- the method of manufacturing a rigid suitcase according to the present invention comprises the steps of providing a mold for injection molding of a plastic shell and molding a plurality of first shells 2 and a plurality of second shells 3, all being identical, using such mold.
- the first and second shells are made using a single mold (or a plurality of identical molds), with such mold being designed to form a single shell during each plastic (namely polypropylene) injection cycle.
- the first shells 2 and the second shells 3 are also symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to the bottom plane 2a, 3a, substantially parallel to the larger side walls 2b, 3b and passing through the top and base walls. In other words, if a shell were longitudinally cut at the central portion, it would be divided into two perfectly symmetrical parts.
- first mechanical processing operations are performed on the first and second shells to allow them to receive at least part of the first plurality of accessories 4. These operations may be performed either before separating the molded shells into sets of first shells 2 and second shells 3 or after such separation into the above mentioned first and second shells.
- Such first mechanical processing operations include, for instance, forming holes in predetermined portions of the shells 2, 3.
- One example of first mechanical processing operations is given by the holes formed in the two shells to mount the support feet.
- part of the first plurality of accessories 4 may be applied to each shell without requiring any mechanical processing.
- the holes for receiving the axles of the wheels 4a may be provided in the recesses 6 directly during shell molding. Alternatively, these holes may be formed as part of the first mechanical processing operations.
- Second mechanical processing operations are also performed on the first shells 2 and the second shells 3, to allow them to receive at least part of the second plurality of accessories 5. These second mechanical processing operations are different for the first shell 2 and the second shell 3.
- One example of such second mechanical processing operations is given by the holes formed in the shells to mount the lifting handles 9.
- a further example is given by the holes formed in the second shell 3 to mechanically connect the telescopic rods of the carrying handle to the bottom wall 3a of the second shell 3.
- part of the accessories of the second plurality of accessories 5 may be applied to each shell without requiring any mechanical processing.
- the holes for receiving the telescopic rods of the carrying handle may be provided in the recesses 10 directly during molding.
- these holes may be formed as part of the second mechanical processing operations.
- the telescopic rods of the carrying handle are introduced into the holes of the recess 10 and are mechanically connected to the bottom wall 3a of the second shell on the side facing toward the interior of the suitcase.
- the mechanical connection of the telescopic rods to the bottom wall 3a of the second shell 3 is, as mentioned above, part of the second mechanical processing operations Then, the hand grip 7 is fitted onto the telescopic rods and is seated in the recess 10 when the telescopic rods are retracted. It shall be noted that the other recess 10 (the one of the first shell 2) does not undergo any mechanical processing. Such recess 10 receives the decoration element 8.
- the two shells 2, 3 are mechanically connected to each other along two respective side walls, preferably the larger side walls 2b, 3b, to form a suitcase that can be opened and closed like a book, by sewing or gluing a tape 12 (as schematically shown in Figure 1 ) to at least one portion of the free peripheral edge of such side wall of each shell, such that it may act as a hinge member and permanently join the two shells 2, 3 together (while allowing the two shells to pivot relative to each other).
- the remaining free edges of each shell 2, 3 have respective portions of a zipper 11 (as schematically shown in Figure 1 ) sewn or glued thereto.
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Description
- The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a suitcase of rigid type.
- As used in this disclosure and the claims annexed thereto, the term rigid suitcase is intended to designate transportable luggage, such as a carry-on case, a travel suitcase or the like, of the type composed of two mutually articulated plastic shells. Such suitcases differ from soft suitcases, which are made up of a frame covered by fabric sheets. An example of such a rigid suitcase is disclosed in
US 6,367,603 B1 . - Rigid suitcases are usually composed of two mutually articulated shells such that the first shell defines a rear wall and four side walls and the second shell defines a front wall and four side walls. Two side walls of the first and second shells are mutually hinged to allow the suitcase to be opened like a book, and the remaining side walls are joined by closing means (such as zippers or shoulders mating with undercuts and the like), for the suitcase to be closed and opened.
- Modern rigid suitcases are equipped with many accessories, such as wheels or casters, usually two or four, which are located on a side wall (the bottom wall) of the suitcase such that the suitcase may be carried without being necessarily lifted. A further accessory that is always provided in modern rigid suitcases is a telescopic handle, which is designed to be pulled out of a housing of the top wall and is mechanically connected to the rear wall, for easier transport and movement of the suitcase. Also, in many cases the suitcase also has a security system, such as a combination or key lock, operable between the shells to prevent unauthorized opening of the suitcase.
- As a result of the above, in addition to their object-containing purpose, the two shells of the suitcase shall also serve structural functions, for mounting and operation of suitcase accessories.
- For this reason, the greatest attention should be paid, during design and manufacture of suitcases, to the provision of recesses, projections, undercuts and indentations on each of the two shells. Thus, a rigid suitcase is fabricated by first forming the two shells and then, at a later time, applying respective accessories to each of the two shells.
- Particularly, the step of forming the two shells may be carried out in two different manners according to the price range at which the suitcase is designed to be sold. In suitcases sold at a higher price, the two shells are thermoformed from polycarbonate sheets. Conversely, suitcases sold at a lower price are made of injection-molded polypropylene.
- In either case, shells are formed using molds. Suitcase shell thermoforming molds would cost tens of thousands of Euros each, whereas molds for injection molding would cost about a few hundreds of thousands of Euros each. In the thermoforming case, the original mold cost is largely repaid, especially because the molds are used to form shells that will make higher-cost suitcases. However, in the injection molding context, the cost of molds is of crucial importance.
- In the light of the above described prior art, the technical purpose of the present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a suitcase of rigid type that can afford a reduction of the manufacturing costs.
- Particularly, the object of the present invention is to provide a method of manufacturing a suitcase of rigid type having low manufacturing costs.
- According to the present invention, the technical purpose and the intended object are fulfilled by a method of manufacturing a suitcase of rigid type as defined by the features of one or more of the annexed claims.
- The features and advantages of the invention will appear from the following detailed description of an embodiment, which is illustrated without limitation in the annexed drawings, in which:
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Figure 1 shows a perspective and schematic view of a rigid suitcase of the present invention, -
Figure 2 is a bottom view of the rigid suitcase ofFigure 1 , -
Figure 3 shows a top view of the rigid suitcase ofFigure 1 , and -
Figures 4a ,4b ,5a ,5b show certain details of the suitcase ofFigure 1 . - Referring to the annexed figures,
numeral 1 generally designates a rigid suitcase of the present invention. - As used herein, the term "rigid" suitcase is intended to designate a suitcase whose shells are made of a plastic material that can resist impacts and compression without being significantly deformed, thereby protecting the suitcase contents. In other words, the term"rigid" suitcase designates a type of suitcases that differs from "soft" suitcases, i.e. those made of fabric or the like, which become deformed and lose their original shape when subjected to even light pressure.
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rigid suitcase 1 comprises afirst shell 2 and asecond shell 3 which are hinged to each other and a number of accessories applied to the two shells. The twoshells Figures 4a ,4b and5a ,5b . - Each
shell larger side walls top wall base wall 2d, 3d (defining two smaller side walls) situated between the larger side walls. - The accessories are composed of a first plurality of
accessories 4, comprising sets of identical accessories applied to both shells, and a second plurality ofaccessories 5, comprising different accessories, applied to either the first or the second shell. - Preferably, the accessories of the first plurality of
accessories 4 are located in identical portions of thefirst shell 2 and thesecond shell 3. - As schematically shown in
Figures 1 ,2 and 3 , an example of the first plurality ofaccessories 4, i.e. that consisting of sets of identical accessories, is given by thewheels 4a. In this example, there are fouridentical wheels 4a. Particularly, thebase wall 2d, 3d of eachshell Figures 2 and5 ) projecting toward the housing compartment, each designed to receive awheel 4a. A further example of the first plurality ofaccessories 4 is given by support feet (not shown) located at the sides of the suitcase, i.e. on the larger side wall of each shell, for the suitcase to be laid on one side. Preferably, four of such support feet are provided in pairs on eachshell - The accessories of the second plurality of
accessories 5 are different accessories applied to the same portions of bothshells different accessories 4 applied to the same portions of bothshells hand grip 7 of a telescopic handle (for carrying the suitcase) and a decoration element 8 (e.g. bearing the manufacturer logo). One example ofaccessories 5 applied to one of the shells only is given by one ormore lifting handles 9, located on thetop wall 2c of thefirst shell 2 and/or on the larger side wall of the first shell 2 (seeFigures 1 and3 ). - As schematically shown in
Figures 4a to 5b , a side portion of each shell, preferably the side wall that faces away from the side wall with therecesses 6 for thewheels 4a, comprises arecess 10 projecting toward the housing compartment. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, therecess 10 is placed on thetop wall recess 10 is configured as an indentation on the shell surface, creating a discontinuity in its shape. Thisrecess 10 is designed to accommodate, on the side that faces away from the housing compartment, thehand grip 7 of the telescopic handle and is likewise designed to receive and retain adecoration element 8. - Thus, one suitcase shell may be used, during fabrication of the suitcase, to accommodate the telescopic carrying handle or to form the other half-portion of the suitcase.
- The two
shells recesses 10, to form a suitcase that can be opened like a book. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the two shells are pivotally connected to each other along correspondinglarger side walls Figure 1 ) is sewn or glued to at least one portion of the free peripheral edge of a larger side wall of each shell, to act as a hinge member and to permanently join the twoshells shell Figure 1 ) sewn or glued thereto. Alternatively, thezipper 11 may extend all along the peripheral edges of the side walls of the shells. In this case, the above mentionedtape 12 is no longer needed. - Particularly, the method of manufacturing a rigid suitcase according to the present invention comprises the steps of providing a mold for injection molding of a plastic shell and molding a plurality of
first shells 2 and a plurality ofsecond shells 3, all being identical, using such mold. In other words, the first and second shells are made using a single mold (or a plurality of identical molds), with such mold being designed to form a single shell during each plastic (namely polypropylene) injection cycle. Thefirst shells 2 and thesecond shells 3 are also symmetrical with respect to a plane perpendicular to the bottom plane 2a, 3a, substantially parallel to thelarger side walls - Once the first and second (identical and indistinguishable) shells are formed, first mechanical processing operations are performed on the first and second shells to allow them to receive at least part of the first plurality of
accessories 4. These operations may be performed either before separating the molded shells into sets offirst shells 2 andsecond shells 3 or after such separation into the above mentioned first and second shells. - Such first mechanical processing operations include, for instance, forming holes in predetermined portions of the
shells accessories 4 may be applied to each shell without requiring any mechanical processing. For instance, the holes for receiving the axles of thewheels 4a may be provided in therecesses 6 directly during shell molding. Alternatively, these holes may be formed as part of the first mechanical processing operations. - Second mechanical processing operations are also performed on the
first shells 2 and thesecond shells 3, to allow them to receive at least part of the second plurality ofaccessories 5. These second mechanical processing operations are different for thefirst shell 2 and thesecond shell 3. One example of such second mechanical processing operations is given by the holes formed in the shells to mount the lifting handles 9. A further example is given by the holes formed in thesecond shell 3 to mechanically connect the telescopic rods of the carrying handle to the bottom wall 3a of thesecond shell 3. - It shall be noted that part of the accessories of the second plurality of
accessories 5 may be applied to each shell without requiring any mechanical processing. For example, the holes for receiving the telescopic rods of the carrying handle may be provided in therecesses 10 directly during molding. Alternatively, these holes may be formed as part of the second mechanical processing operations. The telescopic rods of the carrying handle are introduced into the holes of therecess 10 and are mechanically connected to the bottom wall 3a of the second shell on the side facing toward the interior of the suitcase. The mechanical connection of the telescopic rods to the bottom wall 3a of thesecond shell 3 is, as mentioned above, part of the second mechanical processing operations Then, thehand grip 7 is fitted onto the telescopic rods and is seated in therecess 10 when the telescopic rods are retracted. It shall be noted that the other recess 10 (the one of the first shell 2) does not undergo any mechanical processing.Such recess 10 receives thedecoration element 8. - The two
shells larger side walls Figure 1 ) to at least one portion of the free peripheral edge of such side wall of each shell, such that it may act as a hinge member and permanently join the twoshells shell Figure 1 ) sewn or glued thereto. - The above disclosure clearly shows that the invention fulfills the intended objects.
- Indeed, a single mold is used to make both shells of the suitcase, such shells being accessorized and distinguished by the application of identical or different accessories to both shells. Therefore, due to the reduction of the investment to one half (one mold instead of two molds), the manufacturing costs for the rigid suitcase may be considerably reduced.
- Obviously, the embodiments as disclosed and illustrated herein shall be only intended by way of example, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that a number of changes and variants may be made to the rigid suitcase of the invention as described hereinbefore, including for instance the provision of rubber feet on the first and/or the second shells, the application of additional decorative and/or functional elements on the first and/or the second shells, without departure from the scope of the invention, as defined in the following claims.
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- A method of making suitcases of rigid type, which comprises:providing a mold for plastic materials for molding a shell;molding identical first shells (2) and second shells (3) using said mold wherein each shell (2, 3) delimits a housing compartment and comprises a bottom wall (2a, 3a) and four side walls connected to the bottom wall (2a, 3a) and comprising two larger side walls (2b, 3b) a top wall (2c, 3c) and a base wall (2d, 3d) situated between the larger side walls (2b, 3b),performing first mechanical processing operations on the first and second shells to apply a first plurality of accessories (4) comprising sets of identical accessories to both shells;performing second mechanical processing operations on the first shell and second shell to apply a second plurality of different accessories (5) to either the first or the second shell (2, 3);hinging together respective larger side walls of the first and second shells (2, 3), by sewing or gluing a tape (12) to at least one portion of the free peripheral edge of such side wall of each shell to allow the two shells to be closed like a book along the longer side;providing a pair of recesses (6) in the base wall (2d, 3d) of each shell (2, 3), projecting toward the housing compartment, each of which is designed to receive a wheel (4a).
- A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein a side portion of each shell (2, 3) comprises a recess (10) projecting toward the housing compartment.
- A method as claimed in claim 2, wherein said base wall (2d, 3d) of each shell 2, 3 comprising said pair of recesses (6) faces away from the side wall with said recess (10).
- A method as claimed in claim 2 or 3, wherein said recess (10) is located on said top walls (2c, 3c).
- A method as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the first plurality of accessories (4) are applied to the shells by performing identical first mechanical operations on the first shells (2) and the second shells (3).
- A method as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein the second plurality of accessories (5) are applied to the shells by performing different second mechanical operations on the first shells (2) and second shells (3).
- A method as claimed in any of the claims from 2 to 5, wherein applying the accessories of the second plurality of accessories (5) comprises applying a decoration element (8) on the recess (10) of the first shells (2) to conceal it.
- A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the accessories of the first set of accessories (4) are located in identical portions of the first shell (2) and the second shell (3).
- A method as claimed in claim 1, wherein the accessories of the second plurality of accessories (5) are different accessories applied to the same portions of both shells (2, 3) or accessories applied to one of the shells only.
- A method as claimed in claim 9, wherein applying the accessories of the second plurality of accessories (5) to the same portions of both shells (2, 3) comprises applying a hand grip (7) of a telescopic handle and a decoration element (8).
- A method as claimed in claim 9, wherein applying the accessories of the second plurality of accessories (5) to only one of first or the second shell (2, 3) comprises applying one or more lifting handles (9) on the top wall (2c) of the first shell (2) and/or on the larger side wall (2b) of the first shell (2).
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