Patent ID: 11903469
Assignee: SAMSONITE IP HOLDINGS S.A R.L.
Field: Other consumer goods (Other fields)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 0:
1. A luggage article connected to a luggage article component via an integrated snap fit interlock, the luggage article comprising a luggage shell and the snap fit interlock comprising:
a snap fitting positionable in an engaged configuration to connect the luggage article component to the luggage shell; and
a locking feature automatically limiting the disengagement of the snap fitting from the engaged configuration,
wherein:
the snap fitting comprises a portion configured to bias the locking feature to a displaced or compressed configuration during assembly;
the snap fitting is configured to disengage the locking feature when the snap fitting is in the engaged configuration to allow movement of the locking feature to a neutral or uncompressed configuration;
the locking feature includes a portion positioned between the snap fitting and the luggage article component to limit disconnection of the snap fitting through interference, when the snap fitting is in the engaged configuration and the locking feature is in the neutral or uncompressed configuration, and
the luggage article component is a tow handle, a carry handle, or a wheel housing.