Roller components for atachment to an article of luggage
US5634240A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 1, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45C5/14
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Removably attachable roller components provide an article of luggage or other objects with a rolling capability. The roller components are economical to manufacture, easy to attach to an article of luggage, and strong enough to resist detachment under high impact forces. Further, the assembly of components, while particularly useful for an article of luggage, are adaptable to provide other types of articles with a rolling capability. The roller components include a first coupling member attachable to a selected location on an article, and a second coupling member attached to a wheel subassembly and engageable with to the first coupling member. The first coupling member has one side adapted for attachment to the selected location on the article, and a plurality of hook or loop fasteners extending away from the other side. The second coupling member supports a wheel structure on one side and a plurality of hook or loop fasteners extending away from an opposite side. The hook and loop fasteners on the first and second coupling members are configured to engage, to couple the wheel subassembly to the first coupling member at the selected location on the article.
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