LUGGAGE SUITCASE AND SET OF PARTS FOR ASSEMBLING SUITCASE Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: haberdashery. SUBSTANCE: suitcase has body formed from two pivotally connected parts with mounting device and outside equipment provided with mounting device and secured on outer surface of suitcase by fastening unit. Fastening unit has retainer, which is located within suitcase body and may be released by hand. Through opening is made in mounting device and its wall. Mounting device of outside equipment has projection and is positioned for insertion into mounting device of suitcase body by initially inserting projection into body through opening in mounting device and wall. Retainer has locking device positioned for engagement with outside equipment mounting device projection portion disposed within suitcase body and to be retained in required position. Set of parts has pivot hinge for pivotal connection of two parts of suitcase. Pivot hinge has pin inserted into eyelets of suspensions, which are mounted on both parts of suitcase body (base and cover parts). Pin has transverse portion with retaining member. Suitcase body is provided with member adapted to receive transverse member of pin and provided with retaining part to be joined with part for retaining transverse member. EFFECT: increased efficiency, simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation. 23 cl, 17 dwg