TW537875B - Adjustable handle system for a carrying case - Google Patents

Adjustable handle system for a carrying case Download PDF

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TW537875B
TW537875B TW091113848A TW91113848A TW537875B TW 537875 B TW537875 B TW 537875B TW 091113848 A TW091113848 A TW 091113848A TW 91113848 A TW91113848 A TW 91113848A TW 537875 B TW537875 B TW 537875B
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Jacqueline N Miller
Barry Hoberman
Kelli White
John Gualtieri
Long Hoang
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45CPURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C13/00Details; Accessories
    • A45C13/26Special adaptations of handles
    • A45C13/262Special adaptations of handles for wheeled luggage
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
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An adjustable handle system (11) for a rolling luggage case (10) includes first and second telescoping post members (15) extensible from a retracted position within the luggage case to an extended position protruding from the luggage case. A handle (13) comprising a grasping bar (19) is pivotally coupled to adjacent end portions of the post members distal from the luggage case, the grasping bar (19) having a gripping area (29) ergonomically formed for grasping. A locking mechanism for locking the handle in a plurality of positions is also included, the locking mechanism having a lock control actuator (27) disposed on a portion of the grasping bar (19) contiguous with an end portion of the gripping area, the lock control actuator (27) aligned for operation by a user's thumb when grasping the gripping area (29).

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537875 A7 ____B7_ 五、發明說明(丨) 【發明領域】 本發明大體上係有關於一種用於運輸箱之把手,且更 特別地係有關一種樞轉可調整把手,用來與運輸箱一起使 用者。 【發明背景】 有輪的行李箱具有其自己的輪子(通常是兩個)沿著 該行李箱之底部的寬長邊安裝,以及一把手使用來操縱該 箱子係安裝於該箱子的上方部。通常這個把手係安裝緊鄰 著在該箱子的頂部的寬邊處,且係爲於該箱子之輪子相同 的寬邊處。在許多例子中,這些箱子係可調整以對於特定 之使用者的舒適度。 此種行李箱先前形式的範例係顯示於屬於Samsonite 公司的美國專利案第5,943,936號中。在此專利案中,此 種行李箱係顯示爲所揭露的行李箱,具有一輪把手,其延 伸出且延著該箱子的其中一側的一臂上,且一安裝於此臂 上的把手握柄在某種程度上係傾斜該行李箱向前至較佳平 衡於輪上,當其係運輸不同負載時。該輪把手臂亦包含一 機構其支撐該把手握柄於不同的高度安裝於一柄或者臂上 以避免讓使用者彎腰。此臂可以延伸至一對於使用者而言 舒適的高度,以藉由將該箱子向前傾斜而拉動該箱子。此 臂可以往下縮至一凹穴或者接收器之中,其安裝於該行李 箱的一表面或者一壁上,以用於便利收藏或運輸。在此種 例子中,當該箱子藉由使用通常儲存在該輪把手中的皮帶 4 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 訂: 線 537875 A7 _____B7 _- 五、發明說明(y ) 來運載其它附屬的箱子時,該把手係呈理想的角度之形式 。雖然該把手係在高度上可調整,該把手本身的角度係非 可調整的以有利特定使用者之舒適度。 在另一種有輪的行李箱如顯示在屬於0UtriSger公司的 美國專利案第5,934,425(’425)號中,該把手結構包含一套 疊把手以用於沿著該行李箱的寬邊牽引該行李箱,如同以 上所述之Samsonite的行李箱。’425號專利進一步包含擺 動把手,其容許使用者延著該行李箱的窄邊來拉引該行李 箱。該擺動把手係非用來使用在沿著寬邊來拉引該行李箱 ,且當延著該行李的寬邊拉引該行李時,其無法在該套疊 把手的頂部樞轉以容許調整。 因此,其需要一種把手系統或結構,其包含一樞轉地 連接至一可延伸的把手的水平部,其亦選擇性地鎖固在複 數個位置的其中一位置,以提供用來拉引(或推)行李或 箱子最有利的角度。 【發明槪要】 在本發明的第一實施例中,一用於滾動行李箱的把手 系統包含第一和第二套疊柱元件,其可從在行李箱之中的 一縮回位置延伸至一從該行李箱突出的延伸位置;一把手 其包含一抓握桿,該抓握桿樞轉地連接至鄰近於該柱元件 末端部遠離該行李箱,該抓握桿具有一抓握區,其係人體 工學地形成者而用於抓握;以及一鎖固機構,用來將該把 手鎖固於複數個位置中,該鎖固機構具有一鎖控制致動器 5 I紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210>< 297公釐了'" --------------------訂---------線 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 537875 A7 __ B7_____ r _ 五、發明說明(5 ) ,其配置於該抓握桿的一部位上’鄰近該抓握區的末端部 ,該鎖控制致動器係排置成當使用者抓住該抓握區時’藉 由該使用者的拇指來操作。 該鎖控制係一按鈕致動器’排置成與該抓握桿同軸。 該鎖控制係定位在該抓握桿的一末端其係遠離該柱元件的 該末端部。 該把手可進一步包含一u型部’其牢固地附接至該抓 握桿,該u型部樞轉地附接至該柱元件的該鄰近末端部。 一橫越元件可延伸於該柱元件的該鄰近末端部之間。 在本發明的第二實施例之中’一種用於一滾動行李箱 的把手系統包含:第一和第二套疊柱元件,其可從一在行 李箱之中的縮回位置延伸至突出該行李箱的延伸位置;一 橫越元件,其延伸於該柱兀件的該鄰近末端部之間;一把 手,其包含一U型部,該U型部係樞轉地附接至遠離該行 李箱之該柱元件的該鄰近末端部,一抓握桿牢固地附接至 該U型部,該抓握桿具有一抓握區,其人體工學地形成以 用於抓握;以及一鎖固機構,用來將該把手鎖固於複數個 位置中,該鎖固機構具有一鎖控制致動器,其配置在該抓 握桿之一鄰近該抓握區之末端部的部位上,該鎖控制致動 器係配置成藉由一使用者的拇指操作,當抓握住該抓握區 時。 該鎖控制可以係一按鈕致動器,其係配置成與該抓握 桿同軸。該鎖控制可以定位在該抓握桿的一末端,遠離該 柱元件的該末端部。 6 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) --------訂---------線 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) 537875 A7 ____B7 五、發明說明(Ψ ) 【圖式簡單說明】 圖1係根據本發明之具有把手系統的運輸箱的立體圖 Ο 圖2係根據本發明之把手系統,在縮回位置中的立體 圖。 圖3係圖2之把手系統的立體圖,具有一根據本發明 的垂直元件,其係在延伸的位置。 圖4係圖3之把手系統的立體圖,其顯示根據本發明 之另一個把手樞轉地附接至該垂直元件。 圖5係根據本發明之圖3的把手系統的側視圖。 圖6係根據本發明之圖4的把手系統的側視圖。 圖7係圖4的把手系統的側視圖,其顯示根據本發明 之該樞轉連接的把手在不同可調整的位置。 圖8係根據本發明圖4的把手系統的側視圖,其係被 拉出。 圖9係根據本發明之另一種把手系統的前視圖。 圖1 0係圖9的另一種把手系統的前視圖,其顯示根 據本發明之一樞轉的把手。 圖11係根據本發明之再另一種把手系統的前視圖, 相似於圖1 0,顯示一 v實質上Y形狀〃的樞轉把手。 【元件符號說明】 10 運輸箱 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 訂---------線· 537875 A7 ___B7 五、發明說明(7 ) 11 把手系統 12 輪子 15 垂直元件 16 水平部分 18 U型部 19 抓握桿 2 0 背部 2 1 凹陷區 2 3 凹陷區 2 5 凹口 2 6 前表面 2 7 按鈕 3 0 拉鍊 3 1 按鈕 3 2 底部部分 3 3 接點 5 0 把手系統 5 2 運輸箱 5 6 垂直元件 5 7 水平部 5 8 把手 5 9 凹陷區 6 0 可調整把手系統 6 2 運輸箱 8 (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) 537875 A7 B7 fm — — 五、發明說明(b ) 6 4 凹口 6 6 垂直元件 6 7 水平部 6 8 把手 6 9 凹陷區 【較佳實施例詳細說明】 請參照圖1,係顯示一運輸箱1 0的立體圖,其包含 至少一個輪子1 2位於該運輸箱1 0的底部部分3 2上。 較佳地,該運輸箱1 0包含兩個輪子於該運輸箱之寬闊( 背邰)底邊的相對側。該運輸箱1 0較佳地亦包含一可調 整的把手系統1 1。圖中亦顯示的係爲主箱,其具有一背 部2 0或背面、一前表面2 6以及拉錬3 0,用來提供進 入該運輸箱的主箱之中。該可調整把手系統1 1較佳地包 含一可延伸且可收回垂直元件1 5,該垂直元件1 5在其 頂部上具有一水平部分1 6,以及一把手1 3樞轉地連接 到該水平部分1 6,其中該把手1 3選擇性地繞著該水平 部1 6樞轉,並且選擇性地鎖在複數個位置至少其中一個 之中,其將在其它圖中闡明。參照至圖1至圖9之中的實 施例’該可延伸且可收回元件較佳地具有第一和第二垂質 元件1 5,且該水平部分1 6係一水平的元件連接在該第 一和第二垂直元件1 5的頂部之間。該第一和第二垂直元 件較佳地係兩個套疊元件。該可延伸和可收回元件基本地 形成一實質上「U型」桿,雖然本發明不應受限於將顯示 9 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) " ' ------------SK------—訂----------線· (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 537875 A7 ____B7_____ 五、發明說明(1 ) 於圖9至圖1 1中之實施例相關的此種形狀。該把手1 3 亦可建構成像是「U型」元件,例如把手1 3的部位1 8 。除此之外,該把手1 3可進一步包含一抓握桿1 9 ’其 附接至且從該U型部1 8延伸出。該把手1 3較佳地係小 於該可延伸和可收回元件1 5 ’且自由地樞轉於該可延伸 和可收回元件的範圍之中。因此’當該把手係定位在一平 行於該可延伸和可收回元件的位置中時’該可延伸和可收 回元件15以及該樞轉把手13同時理想地配接在一儲存 區或者凹口 2 5於縮回的位置之中。 操作上,該可調整把手系統1 1將典型地位於縮回的 位置,如顯示在圖2中,並且基本地被壓迫以保持在縮回 的位置,直到被拉起,如顯示於圖3中。兩個「把手」將 理想地平行排列,並且收納於該凹口 2 5之中。該凹口2 5較佳地係位在一凹陷區之中,該凹陷區具有相對的凹陷 區2 1及2 3,如圖所顯示者,以容許簡單地對於該「把 手」之存取。該凹口 2 5亦可包含一塑膠罩於該凹口的頂 部周圍,其容許把手延伸及縮回,且防止灰塵和可能的液 體的侵入。一旦該把手被拉起時,如圖3中所顯示者’該 垂直元件15在張力之下或者藉由某些其它合適的位置設 定機構而將保持定位於一設定高度。該可調整把手進一步 較佳地包含一鎖固機構,該鎖固機構具有一位在該把手之 部位上的按鈕,以容許使用者選擇性地將該把手鎖固在複 數個位置的任何一個位置之中。在圖3中,鎖固機構係一 位在水平位部位上的按鈕2 7,以容許使用者選擇性地將 10 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) --------------------訂---------線 4^ (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) A7 537875 _._B7_ 五、發明說明(?) 該把手1 3鎖固在複數個位置的任何一個位置之中。或者 ,顯示在圖4中的鎖固機構係一按鈕3 1 ’其係位在從該 U型部1 8延伸出的抓握桿1 9上。除此之外’該抓握桿 1 9可具有一抓握區2 9,其對於大部分的手係人體工學 地形成。在一實施例之中,當該把手繞著接點3 3樞轉時 ,如顯示在圖4和圖7中,該使用者可選擇性地將該把手 鎖固在三個位置中的其中一個。 參照至圖9和圖1 0,一個另一種可調整把手系統5 0係被顯示用於一運輸箱52(部分顯示)。該系統50 較佳地包含一可延伸和可縮回垂直元件5 6,在其中具有 一水平部5 7於該垂直元件的頂部部位上。該系統5 0進 一步包含一樞轉地結合至該水平部5 7的把手5 8,其中 該把手選擇性地繞著該水平部樞轉且選擇性地鎖固在複數 個位置的至少一個位置中。在此實施例之中,代替使用兩 個垂直元件,係使用一個垂直元件。除此之外,一實質上 於該把手5 8之形狀中的凹陷區5 9係形成於該垂直元件 5 6的外部以容許該把手5 8可被儲存於該凹陷區5 9之 中。此讓該垂直元件5 6以及該把手5 8在縮回的位置中 被儲存在一凹口 6 4之中。 同樣地,參照至圖1 1,另一種替代性的可調整把手 系統6 0係被顯示用於一運輸箱6 2 (部分顯示)。該系 統6 0較佳地包含一可延伸且可縮回垂直元件6 6,在其 中具有一水平部6 7於該垂直元件的頂部部分。該系統6 〇進一步包含把手6 8,樞轉地連接至該水平部6 7,其 11 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) 訂---------線 537875 A7 _______B7_ 五、發明說明(1 ) 中該把手選擇性地繞著該水平部樞轉且選擇性地鎖固在複 數個位置的至少一個位置中。在此實施例之中之把手係相 似於圖2至圖8中先前實施例的把手1 3。如在先前的實 施例中,代替使用兩個垂直元件,係使用一個垂直元件。 除此之外,一實質上於該把手6 8之形狀中的凹陷區6 9 係形成於該垂直元件6 6的外部以容許該把手6 8可被儲 存於該凹陷區6 9之中。此讓該垂直元件6 6以及該把手 6 8在縮回的位置中被儲存在一凹口 6 4之中。 在理想的角度,該運輸箱將平衡於兩輪子上,而僅較 次要的垂直支撐由使用者提供於把手上。因此,當其被牽 引時,手的握持高度(在行走狀態中時從地板到把手抓握 部之距離)應使得該箱子幾乎平衡於輪子上,而使用者在 拉引期間則提供小量的向上力量。此高度可使用該圖1中 的樞轉把手1 3、或者圖1 0中的把手5 8、或者圖1 1 中的把手6 8而被精細的調整。此將能夠讓理想的角度用 於牽引該運輸箱,使得其保持平衡。 一般而言,吾人喜歡該輪把手盡可能地越長越佳。一 長的輪把手,所有其它的事物亦相同,提供了最大的槓桿 作用用來支撐以及平衡行李負載。且,一長臂有助於輪箱 從使用者的腳部的距離使得使用者可以邁開大步行走而不 會讓腳後跟赐到所牽引的箱子。本發明之樞轉把手進一步 提供對於通常單一的u型把手在長度上額外的延伸性,其 在許多情況之中係建構成兩個或更多個套疊區段以縮減其 儲存高度。 12 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) --------訂---------線· 537875 A7 B7 五、發明說明(β) 以上之說明係僅僅爲範例,而非意欲以任何方式來限 制本發明者,其僅藉由以下之申請專利範圍所界定。 13 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) (請先閱讀背面之注意事項再填寫本頁) --------訂----------線-537875 A7 ____B7_ V. Description of the Invention (丨) [Field of the Invention] The present invention relates generally to a handle for a transport case, and more particularly to a pivotable adjustable handle for use with a transport case user . [Background of the Invention] A wheeled luggage has its own wheels (usually two) installed along the wide and long sides of the bottom of the luggage, and a handle used to manipulate the luggage is mounted on the upper portion of the luggage. This handle is usually mounted next to the wide side of the top of the box, and on the same wide side as the wheels of the box. In many cases, these boxes are adjustable to the comfort of a particular user. An example of such a previous form of luggage is shown in US Patent No. 5,943,936 to Samsonite. In this patent, this type of luggage is shown as a disclosed luggage with a wheel handle that extends out and extends on one of the arms of one side of the luggage, and a handle grip mounted on this arm The handle tilts the luggage to some extent forward to better balance on wheels when it is transporting different loads. The handlebar arm also includes a mechanism that supports the handle and is mounted on a handle or arm at different heights to prevent the user from bending over. This arm can be extended to a comfortable height for the user to pull the box by tilting the box forward. This arm can be retracted into a recess or receiver, which is mounted on a surface or a wall of the luggage for convenient storage or transportation. In this example, when the box uses a belt that is usually stored in the handle of the wheel, the paper size is applicable to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before (Fill this page) Order: Line 537875 A7 _____B7 _- 5. Description of the Invention (y) When carrying other attached boxes, the handle is in the form of an ideal angle. Although the handle is adjustable in height, the angle of the handle itself is non-adjustable to facilitate specific user comfort. In another wheeled luggage case, as shown in U.S. Patent No. 5,934,425 ('425) to the UtriSger Corporation, the handle structure includes a set of stacked handles for towing the luggage case along the wide sides of the luggage case , As described above for Samsonite's luggage. The '425 patent further includes a swing handle that allows a user to pull the luggage along the narrow side of the luggage. The swing handle is not used to pull the luggage along the wide side, and when pulling the luggage along the wide side of the luggage, it cannot pivot on the top of the nested handle to allow adjustment. Therefore, there is a need for a handle system or structure that includes a horizontal portion pivotally connected to an extendable handle, and is also selectively locked in one of a plurality of positions to provide for pulling ( Or push) the most favorable angle for luggage or boxes. [Inventive Summary] In a first embodiment of the present invention, a handle system for a rolling luggage includes first and second sets of stacked column elements, which can be extended from a retracted position in the luggage to An extended position protruding from the luggage case; a handle including a gripping rod pivotally connected to the end of the post element away from the luggage case, the grasping rod having a gripping area, It is an ergonomically formed for gripping; and a locking mechanism for locking the handle in a plurality of positions, the locking mechanism has a lock control actuator 5 I paper size applicable to the country of China Standard (CNS) A4 Specification (210 > < 297 mm '" -------------------- Order --------- Line ( Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) 537875 A7 __ B7_____ r _ V. Description of the invention (5), which is arranged on a part of the gripping lever 'near the end of the gripping area, the lock controls The actuator is arranged to be 'operated by the user's thumb when the user grasps the gripping area. The lock control is a push-button actuator' Coaxial with the gripping lever. The lock control system is positioned at one end of the gripping lever which is far away from the end portion of the post element. The handle may further include a u-shaped portion that is firmly attached to the grip A grip, the u-shaped portion is pivotally attached to the adjacent end portion of the post element. A traversing element may extend between the adjacent end portions of the post element. In a second embodiment of the invention 'A handle system for a rolling luggage case includes: a first and a second set of stacked column elements that extend from a retracted position in the luggage case to an extended position that projects the luggage case; a traverse element Extending between the adjacent end portions of the pillar member; a handle comprising a U-shaped portion pivotally attached to the adjacent end portion of the pillar element remote from the luggage case, A grip lever is securely attached to the U-shaped portion, the grip lever having a grip area formed ergonomically for gripping, and a locking mechanism for locking the handle to In a plurality of positions, the locking mechanism has a lock control actuator, which is configured at The lock control actuator is configured to be operated by a user's thumb on a portion of one of the grasping rods adjacent to a distal end of the grasping area. The lock control may be A button actuator is configured to be coaxial with the grip lever. The lock control can be positioned at one end of the grip lever, away from the end portion of the post element. 6 (Please read the precautions on the back first (Fill in this page) -------- Order --------- The size of the paper used in the paper is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 537875 A7 ____B7 V. Description of the invention ( )) [Brief description of the drawings] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a transport box with a handle system according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the handle system according to the present invention in a retracted position. Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the handle system of Fig. 2 with a vertical element according to the present invention in an extended position. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of the handle system of Fig. 3, showing another handle according to the present invention pivotally attached to the vertical element. Fig. 5 is a side view of the handle system of Fig. 3 according to the present invention. Fig. 6 is a side view of the handle system of Fig. 4 according to the present invention. Fig. 7 is a side view of the handlebar system of Fig. 4 showing the pivotally connected handlebars in different adjustable positions according to the present invention. Fig. 8 is a side view of the handle system of Fig. 4 according to the present invention, which is pulled out. Fig. 9 is a front view of another handle system according to the present invention. Fig. 10 is a front view of another handlebar system of Fig. 9 showing a handlebar pivoted according to one of the inventions. Fig. 11 is a front view of yet another handle system according to the present invention, similar to Fig. 10, showing a v substantially Y-shaped pivot handle. [Description of Component Symbols] 10 The paper size of the shipping box is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) Order --------- Line · 537875 A7 ___B7 V. Description of the invention (7) 11 Handle system 12 Wheel 15 Vertical element 16 Horizontal part 18 U-shaped part 19 Grip lever 2 0 Back 2 1 Depressed area 2 3 Depressed area 2 5 Notch 2 6 Front surface 2 7 button 3 0 zipper 3 1 button 3 2 bottom part 3 3 contact 5 0 handle system 5 2 transport case 5 6 vertical element 5 7 horizontal part 5 8 handle 5 9 recessed area 6 0 adjustable handle system 6 2 transport case 8 (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) This paper size is applicable to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) 537875 A7 B7 fm — — 5. Description of the invention (b) 6 4 Notch 6 6 Vertical element 6 7 Horizontal part 6 8 Handle 6 9 Recessed area [Detailed description of the preferred embodiment] Please refer to FIG. 1, which is a perspective view of a transport box 10, which includes at least one wheel 12. 2 is located in the transport box 1 The bottom part of 0 is 3 on 2. Preferably, the transport box 10 includes two wheels on opposite sides of the wide (back) bottom edge of the transport box. The transport box 10 also preferably includes an adjustable handle system 11. Also shown in the figure is the main box, which has a back 20 or back, a front surface 26, and a pull tab 30 for providing access to the main box of the transport box. The adjustable handle system 11 preferably comprises an extendable and retractable vertical element 15 having a horizontal portion 16 on its top and a handle 13 pivotally connected to the horizontal portion 16, wherein the handle 13 is selectively pivoted about the horizontal portion 16 and is selectively locked in at least one of a plurality of positions, which will be illustrated in other figures. Reference is made to the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 9 'The extendable and retractable element preferably has first and second pituitary elements 15 and the horizontal portion 16 is a horizontal element connected to the first Between the tops of the first and second vertical elements 15. The first and second vertical elements are preferably two nested elements. The extendable and retractable element basically forms a substantially "U-shaped" rod, although the present invention should not be limited to 9 paper sizes that are applicable to Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 specifications (210 X 297 mm) " '------------ SK -------- Order ---------- Line · (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) 537875 A7 ____B7_____ 5. Description of the invention (1) This shape is related to the embodiment shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11. The handle 1 3 can also be constructed as a U-shaped element, such as the part 1 8 of the handle 1 3. In addition, the handle 13 may further include a grip lever 19 'to which it is attached and extends from the U-shaped portion 18. The handle 13 is preferably smaller than the extendable and retractable element 15 'and is free to pivot within the range of the extendable and retractable element. Thus 'when the handle is positioned in a position parallel to the extendable and retractable element' the extendable and retractable element 15 and the pivoting handle 13 are simultaneously ideally fitted in a storage area or recess 2 5 in the retracted position. In operation, the adjustable handle system 11 will typically be located in a retracted position, as shown in FIG. 2, and is basically pressed to remain in the retracted position until pulled up, as shown in FIG. 3. . The two "handles" will ideally be arranged in parallel and housed in the notch 25. The notch 25 is preferably located in a recessed area having opposing recessed areas 21 and 23, as shown in the figure, to allow simple access to the "handle". The notch 25 may also include a plastic cover around the top of the notch, which allows the handle to be extended and retracted, and prevents the intrusion of dust and possible liquids. Once the handle is pulled up, as shown in Fig. 3, the vertical element 15 will remain positioned at a set height under tension or by some other suitable position setting mechanism. The adjustable handle further preferably includes a locking mechanism having a button on a portion of the handle to allow a user to selectively lock the handle in any of a plurality of positions. In. In Figure 3, the locking mechanism is a button 2 7 on the horizontal position to allow the user to selectively apply 10 paper sizes to the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm)- ------------------- Order --------- Line 4 ^ (Please read the notes on the back before filling this page) A7 537875 _._ B7_ 5. Description of the invention (?) The handle 13 is locked in any one of a plurality of positions. Alternatively, the locking mechanism shown in FIG. 4 is a button 3 1 ′, which is located on the gripping lever 19 extending from the U-shaped portion 18. In addition, the gripping lever 19 may have a gripping region 29 which is formed ergonomically for most hands. In an embodiment, when the handle is pivoted about the contact 33, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 7, the user may selectively lock the handle in one of three positions. . Referring to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, an alternative adjustable handle system 50 is shown for a transport case 52 (partially shown). The system 50 preferably includes an extendable and retractable vertical member 56 having a horizontal portion 57 in the top portion of the vertical member. The system 50 further includes a handle 5 8 pivotally coupled to the horizontal portion 5 7, wherein the handle is selectively pivoted about the horizontal portion and selectively locked in at least one of a plurality of positions . In this embodiment, instead of using two vertical elements, one vertical element is used. In addition, a recessed area 5 9 substantially in the shape of the handle 58 is formed on the outside of the vertical member 56 to allow the handle 5 8 to be stored in the recessed area 59. This allows the vertical element 56 and the handle 5 8 to be stored in a recess 6 4 in the retracted position. Similarly, referring to FIG. 11, another alternative adjustable handle system 60 0 is shown for a transport case 62 (partially shown). The system 60 preferably comprises an extendable and retractable vertical element 66 with a horizontal portion 67 in the top portion of the vertical element. The system 6 〇 further includes a handle 6 8 which is pivotally connected to the horizontal portion 6 7 and its 11 paper sizes apply the Chinese National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) (please read the precautions on the back first) Fill out this page again) Order --------- line 537875 A7 _______B7_ 5. In the description of the invention (1), the handle is selectively pivoted around the horizontal part and selectively locked in a plurality of positions. In at least one position. The handle in this embodiment is similar to the handles 13 of the previous embodiments in Figs. As in the previous embodiment, instead of using two vertical elements, one vertical element is used. In addition, a recessed area 6 9 substantially in the shape of the handle 68 is formed on the outside of the vertical element 66 to allow the handle 6 8 to be stored in the recessed area 69. This allows the vertical element 66 and the handle 6 8 to be stored in a recess 6 4 in the retracted position. At the ideal angle, the transport case will be balanced on two wheels, with only minor vertical support provided by the user on the handle. Therefore, when it is being towed, the holding height of the hand (the distance from the floor to the handle grip while walking) should make the box almost balanced on the wheels, while the user provides a small amount during pulling Upward power. This height can be finely adjusted using the pivoting handle 1 3 in FIG. 1 or the handle 5 8 in FIG. 10 or the handle 6 8 in FIG. 11. This will allow the ideal angle to be used to tow the transport box, keeping it balanced. In general, I like the wheel handle as long as possible. A long wheel handle, which is the same for everything else, provides maximum leverage to support and balance luggage load. Moreover, a long arm helps the wheel box to be spaced from the user's feet so that the user can take a long walk without giving the heel to the box being pulled. The pivoting handle of the present invention further provides additional extensibility to the length of a generally single u-shaped handle, which in many cases is constructed to form two or more nested sections to reduce its storage height. 12 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) -------- Order -------- -Line · 537875 A7 B7 V. Description of the Invention (β) The above description is only an example, and is not intended to limit the inventor in any way, which is only defined by the scope of the following patent applications. 13 This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before filling this page) -------- Order -------- --line-

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537875 B8 C8 D8 六、申請專利範圍 1·一種用於一滾動行李箱的把手系統,包含: 第一和第二套疊柱元件,其可從在行李箱之中的一縮 回位置延伸至一從該行李箱突出的延伸位置; 一把手,其包含一抓握桿,該抓握桿樞轉地連接至鄰 近於該柱元件末端部遠離該行李箱,該抓握桿具有一抓握 區,其係人體工學地形成者而用於抓握; 一鎖固機構,用來將該把手鎖固於複數個位置中,該 鎖固機構具有一鎖控制致動器,其配置於該抓握桿的一部 位上,鄰近該抓握區的末端部,該鎖控制致動器係排置成 當使用者抓住該抓握區時,藉由該使用者的拇指來操作。 2·如申請專利範圍第1項之把手系統,其中該鎖控制 係一按鈕致動器,排置成與該抓握桿同軸。 3. 如申請專利範圍第1或第2項之把手系統,其中該 鎖控制係定位在該抓握桿的一末端其係遠離該柱元件的該 末端部。 4. 如申請專利範圍第1至3項中任一項之把手系統, 其中該把手進一步包含一U型部,其牢固地附接至該抓握 桿,該U型部樞轉地附接至該柱元件的該鄰近末端部。 5·如申請專利範圍第1至4項中任一項之把手系統, 其進一步包含一橫越元件,其延伸於該柱元件的該鄰近末 端部之間。 6.—種用於一滾動行李箱的把手系統,包含: 第一和第二套疊柱元件,其可從一在行李箱之中的縮 回位置延伸至突出該行李箱的延伸位置; ^紙張尺國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再塡寫本頁) -Mu 線 A8B8C8D8 537875 六、申請專利範圍 一橫越元件,其延伸於該柱元件的該鄰近末端部之間 一^把手,其包含一 U型部,該U型部係樞轉地附接至 遠離該行李箱之該柱元件的該鄰近末端部,一抓握桿牢固 地附接至該u型部,該抓握桿具有一抓握區,其人體工學 地形成以用於抓握; 一鎖固機構,用來將該把手鎖固於複數個位置中,該 鎖固機構具有一鎖控制致動器,其配置在該抓握桿之一鄰 近該抓握區之末端部的部位上,該鎖控制致動器係配置成 藉由一使用者的拇指操作’當抓握住該抓握區時。 7·如申請專利範圍第6項之把手系統,其中該鎖控制 係一按鈕致動器,其係配置成與該抓握桿同軸。 8.如申請專利範圍第6或7項之把手系統,其中該鎖 控制係定位在該抓握桿的一末端,遠離該柱元件的該末端 部。 本紙張尺度適用中國國家標準(CNS)A4規格(210 X 297公釐) -------------------------#...................—訂...................線-# (請先閲讀背面之注意事項再塡寫本頁)537875 B8 C8 D8 6. Scope of patent application 1. A handle system for a rolling luggage, including: a first and a second set of stacked column elements, which can be extended from a retracted position in the luggage to a An extended position protruding from the luggage case; a handle including a grasping rod pivotally connected to the trunk element adjacent to the end of the post element away from the luggage case, the grasping rod having a grasping area, An ergonomically formed person for gripping; a locking mechanism for locking the handle in a plurality of positions, the locking mechanism having a lock control actuator disposed on the gripping lever At a part near the end of the gripping area, the lock control actuator is arranged to be operated by the user's thumb when the user grips the gripping area. 2. The handle system according to item 1 of the patent application range, wherein the lock control is a button actuator arranged coaxially with the grip lever. 3. The handle system of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the lock control system is positioned at an end of the gripping lever away from the end portion of the post element. 4. A handle system as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the handle further comprises a U-shaped portion which is firmly attached to the grip lever, the U-shaped portion being pivotally attached to The adjacent end portion of the pillar element. 5. The handle system of any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a traversing element extending between the adjacent end portions of the pillar element. 6.—A handle system for a rolling luggage case, comprising: a first and a second set of stacked column elements that extend from a retracted position in the luggage case to an extended position that projects the luggage case; ^ Paper rule national standard (CNS) A4 specification (210 X 297 mm) (Please read the precautions on the back before writing this page) -Mu line A8B8C8D8 537875 VI. The scope of patent application is a crossing element that extends over the column A handle between the adjacent end portions of the element includes a U-shaped portion that is pivotally attached to the adjacent end portion of the pillar element remote from the luggage case, and a grip bar is securely attached Attached to the u-shaped part, the gripping lever has a gripping area which is ergonomically formed for gripping; a locking mechanism for locking the handle in a plurality of positions, the lock The fixing mechanism has a lock control actuator arranged on a portion of one of the gripping levers adjacent to the end of the gripping area. The lock control actuator is configured to be operated by a user's thumb While holding the grip area. 7. The handle system according to item 6 of the patent application, wherein the lock control is a button actuator configured to be coaxial with the grip lever. 8. The handle system of claim 6 or 7, wherein the lock control system is positioned at one end of the gripping lever, away from the end of the post element. This paper size applies to China National Standard (CNS) A4 (210 X 297 mm) ------------------------- # ..... ..............— Order ............ line- # (Please read the notes on the back before copying page)
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