Patent ID: 6179101
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: A45C

Abstract:
A suitcase comprising:a) an expandable suitcase body expandable to a working position and foldable to a folded position, said suitcase body including a base, and including an upper shell having an upper portion and a lower portion, and including a foldable middle portion provided between said base and said upper shell for forming a foldable structure to said suitcase body,b) a retractable support secured to said suitcase body for supporting said suitcase body at said working position and at said folded position respectively, said retractable support including a pair of posts having a lower portion pivotally secured to said base of said suitcase body, a pair of tubes slidably received in said posts respectively and having an upper portion secured to said upper portion of said upper shell of said suitcase body, andc) a bar secured to said lower portion of said upper shell of said suitcase body and including a pair of orifices for slidably receiving said posts respectively and for slidably securing said upper shell to said posts.