Mobile luggage case handle assembly
US4299313A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 7, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 7, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/32271
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A luggage case with a pair of wheels located at the lower edge has a handle assembly that can be folded into a side wall or swung outwardly into pulling (or pushing) relation. A two-part brace maintains a quasi locking of the handle assembly when in the open position such that it may be closed by merely applying a significant rotating force to the assembly about its pivotal interconnection with the case. A latch operates to secure the handle assembly within the case recess when closed or during nonuse and includes a finger actuated button for releasing the latch.
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