System to wheel multiple pieces of luggage simultaneously

A system to wheel multiple pieces of luggage simultaneously is disclosed herein. The luggage coupling system Includes connecting straps along the bodies of the luggage. Furthermore the, coupling devices link the wheels of the luggage together to form one system. Additionally, the system includes a track assembly that is mounted on to the back end of each luggage. The track assembly allows for a user to easily transport the luggage system up and down a staircase. The system further includes a battery pack to allow a user to charge their mobile devices as they are transporting their luggage.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a system to wheel multiple pieces of luggage simultaneously and, more particularly, to a system to wheel multiple pieces of luggage that allows a user to effectively and efficiently transport multiple luggage, bags, and the like.

2. Description of the Related Art

Several designs for a system to wheel multiple pieces of luggage simultaneously have been designed in the past. None of them, however, include a luggage coupling device comprising connecting straps along the bodies of the luggage. Furthermore the, coupling devices link the wheels of the luggage together to form one system. Additionally, the system includes a track assembly that is mounted on to the back end of each luggage. The track assembly allows for a user to easily transport the luggage system up and down a staircase. The system further includes a battery pack to allow a user to charge their mobile devices as they are transporting their luggage. It is known that individuals often travel with multiple bags of luggage in order to carry all the appropriate belongings needed when traveling. It is also known that individuals often have a need to simultaneously carry all the luggage to be able to quickly maneuver around locations such as airports. Therefore, there is a need for an efficient and effortless system to wheel multiple pieces of luggage simultaneously.

Applicant believes that a related reference corresponds to U.S. Pat. No. 9,585,448 for a self-stabilized rollable luggage assembly and corresponding assembly method. Applicant believes that another related reference corresponds to U.S. Pat. No. 5,713,439 issued for a dual point auxiliary luggage attachment system. However, these references differ from the present invention because the references fail to address the issue of being able to efficiently transport more than two luggage bags as well as additional bags without wheels simultaneously in one system. The present invention addresses this issue be providing a strap assembly including straps and coupling devices configure to be attached to the wheels of multiple luggage wheels. The present invention further includes a tension buckle to allow a user to secure bags without wheels on top the system of luggage. Additionally, the present invention includes a track assembly that aids a user in transporting the luggage system along a staircase.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is one of the objects of the present invention to provide a system to wheel multiple pieces of luggage simultaneously that allows a user to effortlessly and efficiently transport multiple pieces of luggage together.

It is another object of this invention to provide a system to wheel multiple pieces of luggage simultaneously that provides a tension buckle to allow a user to secure multiple bags on top of the luggage to allow a user to efficiently transport bags absent of wheels.

It is still another object of the present invention to provide a system to wheel multiple pieces of luggage simultaneously that includes a strap assembly to provide a user with an efficient means of attaching several pieces of luggage together.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

Referring now to the drawings, where the present invention is generally referred to with numeral10, it can be observed a luggage coupling system10including a strap assembly20and a track assembly40.

Strap assembly20includes strap locks22mounted on each wheel of luggage pieces50. In one embodiment, strap locks22is mounted onto an outer surface of the wheel. Additionally, strap locks22may be a hook like member that is made of a metal material. The strap locks22may include a rectangular base with a circular anchoring member attached thereon. In one embodiment, strap locks22are provided as an integral connection to the wheels of the luggage pieces50. In another embodiment, strap locks22are provided as a removable attachment using known means in the art such as fasteners, adhesives and the like. This allows strap locks22to be removed and attached to various existing luggage pieces. Other embodiments may feature strap locks22having different configurations of anchoring members. Base assembly20further include connecting straps24which include a first end24A and a second end24B. Connecting straps24are then coupled to strap locks22to then create a secure connection system of luggage pieces50. In one embodiment, connecting straps24are made of a durable leather material that may withstand a significant amount of pulling force. Additionally, connecting straps24may also be made of a stretchable cloth material to withstand a significant amount of pulling force. In one embodiment, connecting straps24are also rectangular in shape.

Furthermore, first end24A and second end24B each have a snap lock26mounted thereon. In one embodiment, snap lock26may be made of a durable metal material to then latch onto snap locks22. In one embodiment, snap locks26are provided as an integral part of connecting straps24. In another embodiment, snap locks26are provided as a removable component of connecting straps24. This allows a user to then mount snap locks26onto connecting straps24of their desired length. As a result, a user may build the best connecting system that is suitable for their luggage. Luggage pieces50may further include a carry-on luggage52mounted onto a top end of the luggage system. In one embodiment, carry-on luggage52is a bag absent of wheels. Carry-on luggage52is then secured to the luggage pieces50through coupling strap28including a tension buckle28A. In one embodiment, coupling strap28is made of a cloth material and tension buckle28A is made of a plastic material. Additionally, tension buckle28A as known in the art allows a user to adjust the length and tension of coupling strap28in order to properly secure carry-on luggage52onto the luggage pieces50. Base assembly20further includes a connector29used to couple a row of wheels from luggage pieces50. In one embodiment, connector29is an elongated stretchable strap having an oval shape. Connector29is then wrapped around snap locks22to create a secure attachment. In on embodiment, connector29is mounted to each set of wheels for luggage pieces50. The combination of the strap locks22, the connecting straps24, and connectors29allows the luggage pieces to work as one system to create a luggage train. As a result, a user may then transport multiple pieces of luggage through means of one system. This alleviates stress for a user and makes traveling a more comfortable experience.

Track assembly40includes a track42that is mounted to a back end of each piece of luggage pieces50. In one embodiment, two of tracks42are mounted to the back end of luggage pieces. Additionally, tracks42may be mounted in a vertical configuration along the back end of luggage pieces50. In one embodiment, tracks42are located entirely within the back end of luggage piece50. In another embodiment, tracks42extend onto an outer area of the back end of luggage pieces50. Other embodiments may feature track42positioned in other configurations along luggage pieces50. In one embodiment, only one track42may be provided. Track42includes pulleys44mounted thereon in a horizontal configuration. In one embodiment, pulleys44are made of a metal material to withstand a significant amount of impact and have a durable lifespan. Additionally, pullets44may be a solid cylindrical member that is mounted onto track42. Track assembly40further includes a conveyer belt46that is wrapped around an outer surface of pulleys46. In one embodiment conveyer belt46is made of a silicon material to improve traction on an outer surface. In one embodiment, conveyer belt46is a slider bed conveyer belt. In another embodiment, conveyer belt46is a horizontal slat conveyer belt. In the present embodiment, conveyer belt46aids a user in transporting luggage pieces50up and down a set of stairs. The conveyer belt46will then come into contact with the outer edge of the stairs to then aid a user in pulling the luggage up and down the stairs. In one embodiment, conveyer belt46is powered by an internal motor within the luggage pieces50to then further aid a user in maneuvering the luggage pieces up and down the stairs. The luggage coupling system10further includes a battery bank70that may be used to charge a user's mobile device.

In one implementation of the present invention, button locks27may be added to the front end and back end of a luggage. These button locks27may then be coupled to each other in order to create an effective connection between multiple luggage. The button locks27from the back of a luggage receive the buttons locks located on the front of another luggage. As a result, a row of luggage is joined to form a luggage train. These button locks27may be used in conjunction with strap assembly20or it may be used independently from strap assembly20. Although button locks27provide an effective coupling method, other forms of suitable locks may also be used.