Patent ID: 6016893
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: A45C

Abstract:
A multi-purpose traveling suitcase comprising:a backboard having on the lower end of its front side an integrated fixed case with an open front side and on the upper end of its front side a swinging case with an open front side being disposed in a juxtaposed relation with the fixed case and hinge means for hingedly holding the swinging case at the upper end of the backboard, and on a back side of the backboard a back case with an open rear side forming an integrated part of the entire length of the backboard;associated covers with hinges for connecting to and covering the open sides of said fixed case, swinging case, and back case;casters provided at lower outer corners of the fixed case farthest away from the backboard;scissor-like support formed by a pair of leg members and a pair of tubular drive rod members, the upper ends of said leg members including hinge means for hingedly holding the leg members on the midportion of the back side of said backboard on its left and right edges and their lower ends being provided with leg wheels with brakes, the lower ends of said tubular drive rod members including hinge means for hingedly holding the tubular drive rod members on a lower portion of the back side of the backboard and on its left and right edges and their upper ends telescopically receive a pair of extension rods united by a handle bar;scissor grooves and scissor pins slidably engage the tubular drive rod members to the leg members for a folded or extended formation of the scissor-like support whereby the suitcase may be transported by rolling on the casters and leg wheels;connectors with connector levers on lower outer corners of the swinging case for a locking engagement of the swinging case with aligned connecting means on outer upper corners of the fixed case or disengagement of said swinging case from the fixed case whereby the swinging case may be swung on its hinge means away from the fixed case to permit the suitcase to be used as a stroller.