EP3351130B1 - Agencement de division réglable pour une valise - Google Patents

Agencement de division réglable pour une valise Download PDF

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EP3351130B1
EP3351130B1 EP17152317.8A EP17152317A EP3351130B1 EP 3351130 B1 EP3351130 B1 EP 3351130B1 EP 17152317 A EP17152317 A EP 17152317A EP 3351130 B1 EP3351130 B1 EP 3351130B1
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Reinhard Meersschaert
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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
    • A45C5/04—Trunks; Travelling baskets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/02—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/02—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
    • A45C13/03—Means for holding garments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/03—Suitcases
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/14—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage with built-in rolling means
    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00—Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/02—Interior fittings; Means, e.g. inserts, for holding and packing articles
    • A45C2013/026—Inserts

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  • the present disclosure relates generally to luggage articles, and more specifically to an adjustable internal divider arrangement for a luggage case.
  • Some luggage cases accordingly include internal dividers provided inside the case in a fixed height, flat position from the bottom wall of the case and typically centrally between the two opposing shells of the luggage case and separating the internal case volume into a separate compartment.
  • the internal divider may be moveable to allow access to the divided compartment but is typically at a fixed height.
  • Such luggage cases often include a separate tensioning system underneath the internal divider to hold contents in place.
  • Traditional tensioning systems which may also be used without an internal divider, include a cross-strap system with webbings or elastic members holding down the contents.
  • the cross straps do not generate an even pressure and therefore cause creases or wrinkles in the clothing.
  • the internal divider(s) in some luggage cases are also not completely fixed to the luggage case, presenting gaps between the internal divider and the case through which a user's contents can undesirably shift.
  • Documents that may be related to the present disclosure include CN205658510 , EP0379438 , EP2230959 , EP2904926 , FR2711044 , FR2921237 , US6435324 , and US8607947 .
  • EP0530067 describes luggage of the type comprising at least one shell formed from a base surrounded by a band which is globally perpendicular thereto, and straps for holding objects. Each of the ends of the said straps is hooked onto the movable transverse small bar of a buckle mounted so as to slide on an auxiliary strap fastened via its ends to the band so as to extend transversely with respect to the said band.
  • the present disclosure provides an adjustable divider arrangement for a luggage case, as described below and defined in the accompanying claims.
  • the present disclosure advantageously provides a divider arrangement that provides improved adjustment of a movable internal divider to the luggage case.
  • the divider arrangement according to the present disclosure allows the internal divider to be movably mounted within the luggage case.
  • the internal divider is adjustably secured within the luggage case via at least two straps and at least one buckle. This arrangement can press the internal divider against the contents positioned below the internal divider.
  • the large flat area of the internal divider generates an even pressure on the contents, which can limit wrinkling of clothing secured beneath the internal divider.
  • the internal divider allows the contents of the case to be compressed within the case such that more items can be packed within the case.
  • the internal divider is fixed to the sidewalls of the luggage case to avoid small items from coming out from under the internal divider and becoming trapped in the case opening and/or preventing closing of the case.
  • the internal divider is also preferably mounted under spring bias to lift the internal divider away from an opposing wall of the luggage case for easy packing.
  • Embodiments of the present disclosure include an adjustable divider arrangement for a luggage case.
  • the luggage case includes a plurality of walls defining an internal storage volume, an internal divider separating the internal storage volume into a first storage volume, at least two straps positioned near opposite ends or sides of the internal divider and each connected to at least one of the walls of the luggage case, and at least one buckle mounted on the internal divider.
  • the plurality of walls includes opposing major faces and a plurality of sidewalls.
  • the first storage volume is defined between the internal divider and an opposing wall, preferably a major face.
  • the divider is movably mounted relative to the opposing wall.
  • Each strap is connected to at least one of the walls of the luggage case on or proximate to the opposing wall.
  • Each buckle adjustably grips a corresponding strap at different positions along the length of the strap so as to secure the internal divider to the strap at different positions along the length of the strap and thereby to position the internal divider at different heights from the opposing wall
  • the internal divider may be joined around at least a portion, and preferably around substantially all, of a periphery of the internal divider to the luggage case, and preferably to the sidewalls of the luggage case.
  • the internal divider may include a gusset, and preferably a flexible fabric gusset, coupling at least a portion of the periphery of the internal divider to at least a portion of the periphery of the luggage case.
  • the divider, and preferably the divider and the gusset may completely close off the first storage volume.
  • the at least two straps may include four straps positioned at opposing corners of the internal divider.
  • the internal divider may be joined to the luggage case at least adjacent a split line of the luggage case.
  • the split line may define a first shell and a second shell such that each shell includes a major face and a plurality of opposing sidewalls extending from the major face.
  • the internal divider may include a selective opening defined therein to allow selective access to the first storage volume through the internal divider.
  • the opening may be selectively opened and/or closed by a zipper closure.
  • the internal divider may include a peripheral frame, the peripheral frame preferably including a plurality of elongate rods, at least two of which are connected together.
  • the internal divider includes a planar panel, preferably a flexible fabric panel, coupled to the peripheral frame.
  • the planar panel may correspond to the shape and size of the internal storage volume.
  • the at least one buckle may be coupled to the peripheral frame of the internal divider.
  • the luggage case includes a plurality of corner members biasing the internal divider towards and/or away from the opposing wall based on the distance of the internal divider from the opposing wall.
  • the corner members may be semi-rigid strips or flexible straps locating and holding the peripheral frame in place.
  • the corner members may be located at the corners of the peripheral frame and extend diagonally within the luggage case.
  • the luggage case may include at least one shell.
  • the internal divider may be provided on the at least one shell.
  • the opposing wall may be a rear or inner surface of a major face of the luggage case.
  • each strap may be connected to the at least one of the walls of the luggage case below the internal divider.
  • an adjustable divider arrangement for adjustably mounting an internal divider within the internal storage volume of a luggage case.
  • the divider arrangement includes at least two straps positioned near opposite ends or sides of the internal divider and each connected to at least one of the walls of the luggage case on or proximate to a wall opposing the internal divider, and at least one buckle mounted on the internal divider.
  • Each buckle adjustably grips a corresponding strap at different positions along the length of the strap so as to secure the internal divider to the strap at different positions along the length of the strap and thereby to position the internal divider at different heights from the opposing wall.
  • a luggage case 100 includes a housing formed from a plurality of walls or panels (hereinafter "walls" for the sake of convenience without intent to limit) defining an internal storage volume 102 in which to carry a user's belongings.
  • the luggage case 100 which may be rectangular in shape, includes at least one shell, such as a first shell 104 and a second shell 106 defined by a split line 108.
  • the luggage case 100 may be transformable between a closed configuration (see Fig. 1 ) and an open configuration (see Fig. 2 ).
  • the first and second shells 104, 106 may be pivotably attached together (e.g., via a hinge structure or similar mechanism).
  • first and second shells 104, 106 may be pivoted towards or away from each other to close or open the luggage case 100, respectively.
  • the hinge structure may be a fabric strip, a piano hinge, a living hinge, spaced-apart discrete hinges, a zipper structure, or an articulating joint made of elastomeric material or the like, among others.
  • the luggage case 100 is an upright spinner case (see Fig. 1 ), but could be any type of typical luggage case.
  • a split line 108 defines the first and second shells 104, 106 such that each shell includes a major face 120 and a plurality of opposing sidewalls 122 extending from the major face 120. Together, the opposing sidewalls 122 define respective peripheral edges 124 of the first and second shells 104, 106 at the split line 108 between the first and second shells 104, 106.
  • a frame may be coupled to at least one of the first and second shells 104, 106 at the peripheral edge 124.
  • the first and second shells 104, 106 which may be front and rear shells or a lid and a base, respectively, may be sized identically to each other, or one of the shells (e.g., the rear shell) may be sized to include a larger or smaller internal volume.
  • the split line 108 may extend longitudinally along the luggage case 100 substantially parallel to the major faces 120 of the first and second shells 104, 106. In some embodiments, the split line 108 may jog or extend at an angle relative to at least one major face 120 of the luggage case 100.
  • the luggage case 100 may further include one or more support members, positioned on the bottom end wall. In some embodiments, the support member is a foot.
  • the support member is a plurality of wheels, such as spinner wheels, positioned on a bottom end wall.
  • the plurality of wheels may be positioned on the bottom end wall of the front and/or rear shell(s).
  • the luggage case may also include one or more carry handles positioned on a side or end wall and/or a retractable tow handle, extendible from a top face or end wall of the luggage case.
  • the luggage case 100 may include a closure mechanism 126.
  • the closure mechanism 126 may be secured along the respective peripheral edges 124 of the first and second shells 104, 106 to allow selective user actuation for opening and closing of the luggage case 100.
  • the closure mechanism 126 In the open configuration, the closure mechanism 126 is disengaged along substantially the entire length of the split line 108, allowing the first and second shells 104, 106 to pivot relative to each other to any amount from partially open to fully open.
  • the closure mechanism 126 is disclosed herein primarily as a zipper closure, although other types of closure mechanisms are contemplated, including without limitation a plurality of closure mechanisms (e.g., one or more latches) spaced discretely along the split line 108.
  • the luggage case 100 includes an internal divider 140 separating the internal storage volume 102 into a plurality of storage portions.
  • the internal divider 140 separates the internal storage volume 102 into a first storage volume or compartment 142 (hereinafter "first storage volume" for the sake of convenience without intent to limit) defined between the internal divider 140 and an opposing wall 144 of the luggage case 100 (see Figs. 3B-5 ).
  • first storage volume a first storage volume or compartment 142
  • the opposing wall 144 may be any of the walls defining the housing of the luggage case 100. In a preferred embodiment, however, the opposing wall 144 is one of the major faces 120 of the luggage case 100.
  • the first storage volume 142 may be defined between the internal divider 140 and one of the front or rear faces of the luggage case 100.
  • the internal divider 140 is movably mounted within the internal storage volume 102 of the luggage case 100.
  • the internal divider 140 which may be rectangular in shape, may be provided on at least one shell (e.g., on the first shell 104, on the second shell 106, or on each of the first and second shells 104, 106).
  • the internal divider 140 is movably mounted relative to the opposing wall 144.
  • the internal divider 140 may move towards or away from the opposing wall 144 to secure various amounts or volume of user belongings, such as varying amounts or volume of clothing, within the first storage volume 142.
  • the internal divider 140 may be positioned away from the opposing wall 144 to secure an increased amount and/or an increased volume of user belongings within the first storage volume 142 (see Fig. 4 ). In like manner, the internal divider 140 may be positioned towards the opposing wall 144 to secure a decreased amount and/or a decreased volume of user belongings within the first storage volume 142 (see Fig. 5 ).
  • the internal divider 140 may be adjustably coupled to the luggage case 100 to accommodate various volumes of user belongings within the first storage volume 142.
  • the internal divider 140 may move relative to the opposing wall 144 and tightened against the user belongings within the first storage volume 142.
  • the internal divider 140 may move towards the opposing wall 144 and tightened against the user belongings in a first position (see Fig. 5 ).
  • the internal divider 140 may move away from the opposing wall 144 and then tightened against the user belongings in or towards a second position (see Fig. 4 ). This also compresses a user's belongings and the contents to allow more room for other belongings within the remainder of the internal volume of the luggage case 100 as well as securing a user's belongings within the luggage case 100.
  • the internal divider 140 may be coupled to the luggage case 100 in a variety of manners.
  • the internal divider 140 may be sealingly joined or coupled around at least a portion, and preferably around substantially all, of a periphery of the internal divider 140 to the luggage case 100.
  • the internal divider 140 is joined to the sidewalls 122 of the luggage case 100.
  • the internal divider 140 may be joined to the sidewalls 122 at any position between the major face 120 and the peripheral edge 124, such as at the peripheral edge 124 or below the peripheral edge 124, among others.
  • the internal divider 140 may be joined to the sidewalls 122 at least adjacent the split line 108 of the luggage case 100.
  • a gusset 150 may couple at least a portion of the periphery of the internal divider 140 to at least a portion of the periphery of the luggage case 100, such as defined by the sidewalls 122.
  • the internal divider 140 and/or the gusset 150 may be joined to a frame extending adjacent the peripheral edge 124 of the first or second shell 104, 106.
  • the gusset 150 may be configured to allow movement of the internal divider 140 relative to the opposing wall 144.
  • the gusset 150 is preferably flexible, such as being formed from a flexible fabric material.
  • the internal divider 140 may completely close off the first storage volume 142.
  • the gusset 150 may seal the internal divider 140 to the luggage case 100 to limit undesirable removal or insertion of small items from or into the first storage volume 142.
  • the internal divider 140 includes a peripheral frame 160 (see Figs. 4 and 5 ).
  • the peripheral frame 160 supports the internal divider 140 within the internal storage volume 102.
  • the internal divider 140 includes a planar panel 162.
  • the planar panel 162 may be flexible, such as being formed from flexible fabric material.
  • the planar panel 162 may be semi-rigid.
  • the planar panel 162 may be a panel or injected frame over-injected with a semi-rigid material to define a screen.
  • the planar panel 162 may be attached to the peripheral frame 160 such that the planar panel 162 is at least partially maintained in a taut condition.
  • the planar panel 162 may correspond to the shape and size of the internal storage volume 102.
  • the peripheral frame 160 may be arranged in substantially any manner.
  • the peripheral frame 160 includes a plurality of elongate rods 164, such as pultrusions, which may be formed from blended steel wire in substantially any cross-sectional shape (e.g., square shaped, round, oval, etc.). At least two of the rods 164 may be connected together to define a frame structure, the frame structure extending adjacent one or more of the sidewalls 122.
  • the peripheral frame 160 may extend around, or at least partially around, the periphery of the internal divider 140. In each embodiment described herein, the peripheral frame 160 may move adjacent the sidewalls 122 of the luggage case 100 as the internal divider 140 moves relative to the opposing wall 144.
  • the peripheral frame 160 may be positioned closely adjacent the sidewalls 122 or may be spaced away from the sidewalls 122 to provide a desired aesthetic and/or functional characteristic. For instance, spacing the peripheral frame 160 away from the sidewalls 122 may lengthen the gusset 150 to allow the internal divider 140 to move towards or away from the opposing wall 144 a greater amount.
  • the internal divider 140 may include other features for convenience.
  • the internal divider 140 may include a selective opening 170 defined therein (e.g., within the planar panel 162) to allow access to the first storage volume 142 through the internal divider 140.
  • the opening 170 may be selectively opened (see Fig. 3B ) and closed (see Figs. 2 and 3A ) to allow selective access to the first storage volume 142.
  • the opening 170 may be selectively opened and closed by a zipper closure 172.
  • the zipper closure 172 may be positioned at or within the perimeter of the frame structure.
  • the opening 170 may be selectively opened and closed independent of the internal divider 140 moving relative to the opposing wall 144.
  • the internal divider 140 may be moved towards or away from the opposing wall 144 regardless of whether the opening 170 is opened or closed. In similar fashion, the opening 170 may be opened or closed regardless of the position of the internal divider 140 relative to the opposing wall 144.
  • the internal divider 140 could be joined to the walls of the luggage case 100 directly via a zip to allow the internal divider 140 for at least part of its periphery to be released from the walls to allow access to the first storage volume 142 below the internal divider 140.
  • the internal divider 140 may be joined to the sidewalls 122 and/or the major face 120 of the luggage case 100 via a zipper tape.
  • One half of the zipper tape may be attached to the luggage case 100, and the other half of the zipper tape may be attached to the internal divider 140, such as via stitching, adhesive, and/or seam welding, among others.
  • the luggage case 100 includes at least one strap 180 (e.g., at least one strap, at least two straps, four straps, etc.) arranged to control movement and/or adjust the position of the internal divider 140 within the internal storage volume 102 (see Figs. 2-5 ).
  • each strap 180 may be adjusted to define the position of the internal divider 140 relative to the opposing wall 144, such as limiting the extent of movement of the internal divider 140 away from the opposing wall 144.
  • an effective length of one or more straps 180 may be shortened (e.g., tightened) to move the internal divider 140 towards the opposing wall 144 to decrease the volume of the first storage volume 142.
  • decreasing the volume of the first storage volume 142 may tighten the internal divider 140 against the contents positioned within the first storage volume 142.
  • the one or more straps 180 may be tightened to press the internal divider 140 against the contents positioned within the first storage volume 142 such that the contents are compressed a desired amount, as described below.
  • each strap 180 may be adjusted to press the internal divider 140 against the contents to limit movement of the contents within the first storage volume 142 during transport.
  • the internal divider 140 includes a planar panel 162
  • the planar panel 162 may provide an increased surface area configured to engage the contents within the first storage volume 142 compared to traditional elastic strap compression systems. The increased surface area of the planar panel 162 may provide an even pressure over a larger area of the contents, which may limit wrinkling of clothing secured within the first storage volume 142, for instance.
  • the effective length of one or more straps 180 may be lengthened (e.g., loosened) to allow the internal divider 140 to be moved away from the opposing wall 144.
  • the strap(s) 180 may be lengthened to increase the volume of the first storage volume 142.
  • increasing the volume of the first storage volume 142 may loosen the internal divider 140 against the contents positioned within the first storage volume 142.
  • increasing the volume of the first storage volume 142 may permit a user to place desired contents within the first storage volume 142, such as filling the first storage volume 142 with a desired amount of clothing.
  • each strap 180 may be positioned near an end or side of the internal divider 140 and connected to at least one of the walls of the luggage case 100, such as on or proximate to the opposing wall 144.
  • the straps 180 may be positioned at opposite ends or sides of the internal divider 140 to control the movement and/or the position of the opposing ends of the internal divider 140.
  • at least two straps 180 may be positioned adjacent each respective corner of each opposing end of the internal divider 140.
  • the luggage case 100 includes four straps 180 positioned towards or at the four corners of the internal divider 140.
  • each strap 180 is connected to the luggage case 100 below the internal divider 140, such as to or adjacent the major face 120 opposing the internal divider 140 (see Figs. 4 and 5 ).
  • each strap 180 may be connected to the opposing wall 144 of the luggage case 100.
  • Each strap 180 may be flexible, such as being formed from flexible webbing material.
  • the luggage case 100 includes at least one buckle 190 (e.g., one buckle, two buckles, four buckles, etc.) mounted on the internal divider 140, such as to correspond with each strap 180 (see Figs. 4 and 5 ).
  • each strap 180 extends from the luggage case 100 to a corresponding buckle 190 to secure the internal divider 140 within the internal storage volume 102.
  • Each buckle 190 adjustably grips its corresponding strap 180 to position the internal divider 140 at a desired distance or height (H) away from the opposing wall 144.
  • Each ouckle 190 adjustably grips its corresponding strap 180 at different positions along the length of the strap 180 so as to secure the internal divider 140 to the strap 180 at different positions along the length of the corresponding strap 180, which positions the internal divider 140, such as the ends of the internal divider 140, at different heights H from the opposing wall 144 of the luggage case 100 (see Figs. 4 and 5 ).
  • each buckle 190 may be biased to automatically lock onto a corresponding strap 180 as the strap 180 is tightened to pull the internal divider 140 towards the opposing wall 144.
  • each buckle 190 may be selectively releasable to allow the strap 180 to move in an opposite direction and allow the internal divider 140 to be moved away from the opposing wall 144, as described more fully below.
  • Each buckle 190 is mounted to the internal divider 140 in a variety of manners. For example, as described below, at least a portion of each buckle 190 may be mounted to the planar panel 162. Additionally or alternatively, at least a portion of each buckle 190 may be mounted to the peripheral frame 160 of the internal divider 140. Each buckle 190 may be releasably or fixedly secured to the internal divider 140. For example, at least a portion of each buckle 190 may be formed integrally with a portion of the peripheral frame 160. Additionally or alternatively, portions of each buckle 190 may be stitched, welded, and/or adhesively attached to the internal divider 140 (e.g., to the planar panel 162).
  • Each buckle 190 may include substantially any configuration operable to adjustably grip a corresponding strap 180.
  • each buckle 190 may be configured such that a corresponding strap 180 may move relative to the buckle 190 freely in one direction but may be limited from moving relative to the buckle 190 in an opposite direction.
  • the strap 180 may move freely relative to the buckle 190 in a first direction (e.g., upwards in Figs. 4 and 5 ) to allow the internal divider 140 to be tightened against the contents within the first storage volume 142.
  • each buckle 190 may be arranged such that the strap 180 may move freely relative to the buckle 190 in the first direction to decrease the effective length of the strap 180 (i.e., the length of the strap 180 between the internal divider 140 and the luggage case 100).
  • the strap 180 may be limited from moving relative to the buckle 190 in a second direction (e.g., downwards in Figs. 4 and 5 ).
  • each buckle 190 may be arranged such that movement of the strap 180 relative to the buckle 190 in the second direction increases the grip between the buckle 190 and the strap 180 to limit undesired lengthening of the strap 180.
  • each buckle 190 may include a first member 192 and a second member 194 (see Figs. 6 and 7 ).
  • the first and second members 192, 194 may interlock together in a manner to permit a degree of movement of the second member 194 relative to the first member 192 to adjustably grip a corresponding strap 180, as described more fully below.
  • the first member 192 may include a pair of opposing walls 196 defining a cavity 198 therebetween, the strap 180 arranged to extend through the cavity 198. As illustrated in Fig. 7 , the opposing walls 196 may converge towards each other such that the cavity 198 includes a narrower width nearer the bottom of the first member 192.
  • the converging nature of the opposing walls 196 may facilitate the adjustable gripping nature of the buckle 190.
  • the first member 192 may include a flange 200 extending away from at least one of the opposing walls 196.
  • the flange 200 may be coupled to the internal divider 140 to mount the buckle 190 to the internal divider 140.
  • the planar panel 162 may be stitched to the flange 200 (see Figs. 4 and 5 ).
  • the peripheral frame 160 may be coupled to the flange 200, such as via structure surrounding a portion of the peripheral frame 160 and stitched to the flange 200 (see dashed structure shown in Figs. 4 and 5 ).
  • the second member 194 may be configured to interlock with the first member 192.
  • the second member 194 may include a first portion 210 and a second portion 212 extending from the first portion 210.
  • the second portion 212 may be sized and shaped to be inserted at least partially within the cavity 198 defined in the first member 192.
  • each buckle 190 may include an engagement member 220 coupled to the second portion 212 to adjustably grip the strap 180.
  • the engagement member 220 may be roller 222 rotatably coupled to the second portion 212.
  • the roller 222 may permit selective movement of the strap 180 through the buckle 190 while simultaneously providing selective grip between the strap 180 and the buckle 190 to secure the internal divider 140 to the strap 180 at different positions along the length of the strap 180.
  • the roller 222 may be biased to automatically lock onto a strap 180 as the strap 180 is tightened.
  • the roller 222 may be selectively releasable to disengage the strap 180, as described below.
  • the roller 222 may include opposing end pins 230 arranged to be received within opposing slots 232 defined within the second portion 212.
  • the slots 232 may be elongated such that the roller 222 is permitted to move axially along the length of the slots 232 to adjustably grip the strap 180.
  • the roller 222 may move, such as automatically, to a first position (e.g., lowered downwards toward the bottom of the buckle 190) to grip the strap 180 between the roller 222 and the first member 192 (e.g., between the roller 222 and one of the opposing walls 196 of the first member 192).
  • the roller 222 may be moved to a second position (e.g., lifted upwards toward the top of the buckle 190).
  • movement of the roller 222 relative to the first member 192 may change the distance between the roller 222 and the first member 192.
  • movement of the roller 222 to the first position may decrease the distance between the roller 222 and the first member 192.
  • movement of the roller 222 to the second position may increase the distance between the roller 222 and the first member 192. This varying distance may be realized in a variety of ways.
  • the converging nature of the opposing walls 196 may change the distance between the roller 222 and the first member 192 as the roller 222 moves within the cavity 198.
  • the structure of the second member 194 may define the varying distance between the roller 222 and the first member 192, such as the slots 232 being angled towards one of the opposing walls 196, among others.
  • the varying distance between the roller 222 and the first member 192 may be configured to selectively bind the strap 180 within the buckle 190.
  • the strap 180 may be compressed between the roller 222 and the first member 192 to provide a sufficient degree of friction between the buckle 190 and the strap 180.
  • continued movement of the strap 180 in the second direction may increasingly compress the strap 180 between the roller 222 and the first member 192, thereby locking the buckle 190 to the strap 180 when the internal divider 140 is pressed against the contents within the first storage volume 142.
  • compression of the strap 180 between the roller 222 and the first member 192 is decreased (e.g., removed) such that the strap 180 may move freely relative to the buckle 190.
  • the roller 222 may be biased to automatically seat in its first position to automatically lock onto the strap 180.
  • the roller 222 may be biased towards its first position via gravity, a biasing element (e.g., a spring), and/or via movement of the strap 180 itself through the buckle 190, as noted above.
  • the automatic seating characteristic of the roller 222 (and more generally the engagement member 220) to its first position may allow the buckle 190 to automatically lock onto the strap 180 as the strap is tightened to pull the internal divider 140 towards the opposing wall 144.
  • the roller 222 may be selectively releasable from the strap 180.
  • movement of the roller 222 to its second position may release the strap 180 to allow the strap 180 to move in an opposite direction within the buckle 190 and allow the internal divider 140 to be moved away from the opposing wall 144.
  • the roller 222 may be moved to its second position in various manners, such as via movement of the second member 194 relative to the first member 192 of the buckle 190, as explained below.
  • the roller 222 may be a hollow tube.
  • opposing bosses 240 may extend from the second portion 212 and towards each other.
  • the roller 222 may be rotatably coupled to the bosses 240 to permit substantially the same functionality of the embodiments described above with reference to Fig. 7 .
  • the bosses 240 may be sized annularly smaller than the internal bore of the roller 222 to permit the roller 222 to be moved to its first and second positions, as described above.
  • the second member 194 of each buckle 190 may move relative to the first member 192 to position the roller 222 in its first and second positions to selectively bind or release the strap 180 within the buckle 190, respectively.
  • the second member 194 may be moved downwards, such as automatically as described above or via manual manipulation by a user, to position the roller 222 lower within the cavity 198 of the first member 192 (e.g., in its first position) (see Fig. 5 ).
  • the second member 194 may be moved upwards to position the roller 222 higher within the cavity 198 of the first member 192 (e.g., in its second position) (see Fig. 4 ).
  • the second member 194 may be snap fitted to the first member 192.
  • the second member 194 may include a resilient tab 250 including a shelf 252 extending outwardly from the tab 250, the shelf 252 arranged to engage a bottom surface of the first member 192 to limit movement of the second member 194 away from the first member 192.
  • the second member 194 may include other features for convenience.
  • the first portion 210 of the second member 194 may be a substantially planar element sized larger than the opening to the cavity 198 within the second member 194. Such a configuration may limit movement of the second member 194 towards the first member 192.
  • a slot 260 may be defined within the first portion 210 (see Figs. 6 and 7 ).
  • the slot 260 may be defined above the cavity 198 of the first member 192.
  • the strap 180 may extend through the cavity 198 of the first member 192 and through the slot 260 of the second member 194, such as in substantial alignment.
  • a handle 262 may extend from the first portion 210 (e.g., from the top of the first portion 210). In such embodiments, a user may grasp the handle 262 (either directly or indirectly) to move the second member 194 relative to the first member 192 to selectively release the strap 180 from the buckle 190, such as moving the second member 194 away from the first member 192 to move the roller 222 to its second position, as described above. In one embodiment, an end of the strap 180 may be coupled to the handle 262 to limit removal of the strap 180 through the buckle 190. In some embodiments, a release strap 264 may be coupled to the handle 262 (see Figs. 4 and 5 ).
  • the release strap 264 may be pulled to selectively release the strap 180 from the buckle 190, such as moving the second member 194 away from the first member 192 to move the roller 222 to its second position, as described above.
  • the strap 180 and the release strap 264 may include indicia indicating to a user which strap to pull to either tighten or loosen the internal divider 140.
  • the luggage case 100 may include a plurality of corner members 270 arranged to hold the peripheral frame 160 in place within the internal storage volume 102 of the luggage case 100.
  • the corner members 270 bias the internal divider 140 towards one of two directions (see Figs. 4 and 5 ).
  • the corner members 270 which may include a spring or other biasing component, may bias the internal divider 140 relative to the opposing wall 144 of the luggage case 100.
  • the corner members 270 may bias the internal divider 140 towards or away from the opposing wall 144.
  • the corner members 270 may bias the internal divider 140 towards and/or away from the opposing wall 144 based on the distance of the internal divider 140 from the opposing wall 144.
  • the corner members 270 may bias the internal divider 140 away from the opposing wall 144 when the internal divider 140 is positioned at or above the point at which the corner members 270 are connected to the luggage case 100. This may help to lift the internal divider 140 away from the opposing wall 144 for easy packing of the first storage volume 142.
  • the corner members 270 may bias the internal divider 140 towards the opposing wall 144 when the internal divider 140 is positioned at or below the point at which the corner members 270 are connected to the luggage case 100. This may help to position the internal divider 140 adjacent the opposing wall 144 should the first storage volume 142 not be utilized or desired.
  • Such a biasing configuration may allow the internal divider 140 to "flip" from an upper protruding position (see Fig. 3A ) to a lower inverted position (see Fig. 2 ), or vice-versa.
  • the corner members 270 may be non-biasing in some embodiments. In such embodiments, the corner members 270 simply hold the peripheral frame 160 in place. In one embodiment, the corner members 270 may be semi-rigid strips or flexible straps to locate and hold the peripheral frame 160 in place. In the embodiments described herein, the corner members 270 may be located at the corners of the peripheral frame 160. The corner members 270 may extend diagonally within the luggage case 100.
  • the corner members 270 may be coupled to the internal divider 140 in numerous manners.
  • the corner members 270 may be coupled to the buckles 190, such as to the first member 192 of the buckles 190.
  • the corner members 270 may be coupled to the peripheral frame 160 of the internal divider 140 (e.g., at the corners of the peripheral frame 160).
  • the luggage case 100 includes four corner members 270 positioned near the corners of the internal divider 140 and towards the corners of the luggage case 100, though other configurations are contemplated. As shown, the corner members 270 may be concealed from view beneath the gusset 150.
  • the internal divider 140 may be moved away from the opposing wall 144, such as under the bias of the corner members 270, to increase the volume of the first storage volume 142 (see Fig. 2 ).
  • the selective opening 170 within the planar panel 162 of the internal divider 140 may be opened to access the first storage volume 142 (see Fig. 3B ).
  • a user may then pack the first storage volume 142 with a desired amount of belongings, such as clothing.
  • the opening 170 may then be selectively closed to define a contiguous panel of the internal divider 140.
  • the straps 180 may be moved relative to the buckles 190 in the first direction to tighten the straps 180 by decreasing their effective lengths, thereby pressing the internal divider 140 against the contents within the first storage volume 142.
  • the straps 180 may be tightened until the contents are compressed a desired amount by the internal divider 140, such as a sufficient amount to limit shifting of the contents during transport.
  • the compressed contents may provide a counter force against the internal divider 140 tending to bias the internal divider 140 away from the opposing wall 144, which biases each strap 180 to move in the second direction relative to the buckle 190.
  • biased movement of the straps 180 in the second direction relative to the buckles 190 effectively locks the straps 180 within the buckles 190, such as via the roller 222 of each buckle 190 being positioned in its first position.
  • the user may release the gripping engagement of the buckles 190 on the straps 180.
  • the user may lift the second member 194 of the buckle 190 relative to the first member 192 to position the roller 222 in its second position, thereby releasing the friction engagement between the straps 180 and the buckles 190.
  • the effective length of each strap 180 may then be increased to decrease the amount of compression on the contents within the first storage volume 142.
  • the opening 170 within the internal divider 140 may be opened and the contents within the first storage volume 142 removed.
  • the luggage case 100 may be formed from a variety of materials and means.
  • the luggage case 100 may be formed from a thermoplastic material (self-reinforced or fiber reinforced), ABS, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, polyamide, and/or PTFE, among others.
  • the peripheral frame 160 may be extruded from aluminum or other similar metal.
  • the peripheral frame 160 may be formed from fiber reinforced epoxy, resin, or other similar material.
  • the luggage case 100 may be formed or molded in any suitable manner, such as by plug molding, blow molding, injection molding, extrusion, casting, or the like.
  • the luggage case 100 may be formed from soft side material and/or hard side material.
  • the soft side material may be nylon, canvas, polyester, leather, PVC, polypropylene, polyethylene, and/or PTFE, among others.
  • the hard side material may be a thermoplastic material (self-reinforced or fiber reinforced), ABS, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polystyrene, PVC, polyamide, and/or PTFE, among others.

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  1. Valise (100) comprenant :
    une pluralité de parois définissant un volume de stockage interne (102), la pluralité de parois comportant des faces principales opposées (120) et une pluralité de parois latérales (122) ;
    une cloison interne (140) séparant le volume de stockage interne (102) en un premier volume de stockage (142) défini entre la cloison interne (140) et une paroi opposée (144), la cloison interne (140) étant montée mobile par rapport à la paroi opposée (144) ;
    au moins deux sangles (180) positionnées près d'extrémités ou côtés opposés de la cloison interne (140) et reliées chacune à au moins l'une des parois de la valise (100) sur la paroi opposée (144) ou à proximité de celle-ci ; et
    au moins une boucle (190) montée sur la cloison interne (140), chaque boucle (190) serrant de manière ajustable une sangle (180) correspondante à différentes positions le long de la longueur de la sangle (180) de manière à fixer la cloison interne (140) à la sangle (180) à différentes positions le long de la longueur de la sangle (180) et à positionner ainsi la cloison interne (140) à différentes hauteurs (H) à partir de la paroi opposée (144) de la valise (100),
    dans laquelle la cloison interne comprend un panneau plan (162) .
  2. Valise (100) selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle la cloison interne (140) est raccordée autour d'au moins une portion d'une périphérie de la cloison interne (140) aux parois latérales (122) de la valise (100), et de préférence autour de sensiblement toute cette périphérie.
  3. Valise (100) selon la revendication 2, dans laquelle la cloison interne (140) comprend en outre un gousset (150), de préférence un gousset en tissu souple, accouplant au moins une portion de la périphérie de la cloison interne (140) à au moins une portion de la périphérie de la valise (100).
  4. Valise (100) selon la revendication 2 ou 3, dans laquelle la cloison interne (140), et de préférence la cloison interne (140) et le gousset (150), ferment complètement le premier volume de stockage (142).
  5. Valise (100) selon n'importe quelle revendication précédente, dans laquelle :
    les au moins deux sangles (180) comprennent quatre sangles positionnées au niveau de coins opposés de la cloison interne (140).
  6. Valise (100) selon n'importe quelle revendication précédente, dans laquelle la cloison interne (140) est raccordée à la valise (100) au moins de manière adjacente à une ligne de séparation (108) de la valise (100).
  7. Valise (100) selon la revendication 6, dans laquelle la ligne de séparation (108) définit une première enveloppe (104) et une deuxième enveloppe (106) de telle sorte que chaque enveloppe comporte une face principale (120) et une pluralité de parois latérales opposées (122) s'étendant à partir de la face principale (120).
  8. Valise (100) selon n'importe quelle revendication précédente, dans laquelle la cloison interne (140) comprend une ouverture sélective (170) définie dans celle-ci pour permettre l'accès sélectif au premier volume de stockage (142) à travers la cloison interne (140) .
  9. Valise (100) selon la revendication 8, dans laquelle l'ouverture (170) est ouverte et/ou fermée sélectivement par une fermeture à glissière (172).
  10. Valise (100) selon n'importe quelle revendication précédente, dans laquelle la cloison interne (140) comprend un cadre périphérique (160), le cadre périphérique (160) comprenant de préférence une pluralité de tiges allongées (164), au moins deux d'entre elles étant reliées les unes aux autres.
  11. Valise (100) selon la revendication 10, dans laquelle la cloison interne (140) comprend un panneau en tissu souple, accouplé au cadre périphérique (160).
  12. Valise selon la revendication 11, dans laquelle le panneau plan (162) correspond à la forme et à la taille du volume de stockage interne (142).
  13. Valise (100) selon n'importe laquelle des revendications 10 à 12, dans laquelle l'au moins une boucle (190) est accouplée au cadre périphérique (160) de la cloison interne (140).
  14. Valise (100) selon n'importe quelle revendication précédente, comprenant en outre une pluralité d'organes de coin (270) sollicitant la cloison interne (140) vers la paroi opposée (144) et/ou à l'écart de celle-ci sur la base de la distance de la cloison interne (140) à la paroi opposée (144).
  15. Valise selon la revendication 14, dans laquelle les organes de coin (270) sont des bandes semi-rigides ou des sangles souples positionnant et maintenant le cadre périphérique (160) en place.
  16. Valise selon la revendication 14 ou 15, dans laquelle les organes de coin (270) sont situés aux coins du cadre périphérique (160) et s'étendent en diagonale à l'intérieur de la valise (100).
  17. Valise (100) selon n'importe quelle revendication précédente, où :
    la valise (100) comprend au moins une enveloppe (104, 106) ; et
    la cloison interne (140) est prévue sur l'au moins une enveloppe (104, 106).
  18. Valise (100) selon n'importe quelle revendication précédente, dans laquelle la paroi opposée (144) est une surface arrière d'une face principale (120) de la valise (100) .
  19. Valise (100) selon n'importe quelle revendication précédente, dans laquelle chaque sangle (180) est connectée à l'au moins une des parois de la valise (100) en dessous de la cloison interne (140).
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