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Retractable handle assembly with multiple engaging position for wheeled luggage

US6484362B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 15, 2000
Grant dateNov 26, 2002
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA45C2013/267
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A handle assembly for wheeled luggage comprises a handle grip with a push button, a pair of identical outer tubes, a pair of identical inner tubes slidingly engaged with the outer tubes, and a pair of locking mechanisms each having a locking pin connected to an end of an inner tube wherein the disengagement of locking pins from the corresponding slots in a stowed-away position, partially extended position, or fully extended position is carried out by pressing the push button to cause a flexible steel cable in either inner tube connected between the locking pin and the push button to move the locking pin completely within the corresponding slot.

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