LUGGAGE HANDLE STRUCTURE
A luggage handle structure is coupled to a retractable pull rod of a luggage to control extension and retraction of the retractable pull rod. The luggage handle structure includes a handle, a button, a transmission member, and a pull rope. The handle has an accommodation space therein and a button hole at one side thereof to communicate with the accommodation space. The button is disposed in the button hole of the handle. The button has a rear end inserted into the accommodation space. The rear end has a first transmission portion. The transmission member is disposed in the accommodation space. The transmission member has a second transmission portion to mesh with the first transmission portion. The transmission member is driven by the button. One end of the pull rope is coupled to the transmission member, and another end is to bring the engaging mechanism to lock or unlock.
(a) Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a luggage handle structure, and more particularly to a luggage handle structure able to control extension and retraction of a retractable pull rod of a luggage.
(b) Description of the Prior Art
In general, a luggage is provided with a retractable handle having one or two retractable pull rods. The retractable pull rod is provided with an engaging mechanism therein. When the engaging mechanism is locked, the retractable pull rod cannot be extended. When the engaging mechanism is unlocked, the retractable pull rod can be extended or retracted. The end of the retractable pull rod is coupled with a handle. The handle is provided with at least one button. The button is able to touch a link mechanism to lock or unlock the engaging mechanism, such that the user can extend or retract the extractable pull rod as desired.
However, the button of the handle applied to the retractable handle of the luggage is disposed at the center of the top of the handle. The user must push the button with his/her thumb, as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 8,499,417, US5,727,898, U.S. Pat. No. 6,128,806, U.S. Pat. No. 6,470,529, U.S. Pat. No. 6,802,409, U.S. Pat. No. 6,918,475, U.S. Pat. No. 7,886,404, U.S. Pat. No. 8,141,204, U.S. Pat. No. 6,332,242, U.S. Pat. No. 6,530,459, U.S. Pat. No. 6,550,102, U.S. Pat. No. 5,636,410, U.S. Pat. No. 6,026,542, U.S. Pat. No. 5,781,965, U.S. Pat. No. 5,692,266, U.S. Pat. No. 5,669,103, U.S. Pat. No. 6,061,871, U.S. Pat. No. 6,295,698. The button may be disposed at the center of the bottom of the handle as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,713,441, U.S. Pat. No. 5,502,876, U.S. Pat. No. 5,628,088, U.S. Pat. No. 6,874,604, U.S. Pat. No. 5,689,854; or at one end of the handle as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,508,344, U.S. Pat. No. 5,862,572, U.S. Pat. No. 6,830,135, U.S. Pat. No. 6,857,512; or at both ends of the handle as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,200,896, U.S. Pat. No. 6,920,666, U.S. Pat. No. 7,188,715. Thus, it is necessary to push the button of most luggage handles with the thumb. It is not easy to push the button with the forefinger or the middle finger when the user grasps the handle. The position of the button is designed for the link mechanism to bring a pull rod. The pull rod is a metallic rod which cannot be bent. The pull rod is to touch the engaging mechanism in the retractable pull rod. If the pull rod is replaced with a pull rope which is cost-effective, the position of the button and the design of the link mechanism are more difficult.
Accordingly, the inventor of the present invention has devoted himself based on his many years of practical experiences to solve these problems.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONThe primary object of the present invention is to provide a luggage handle structure. Through the button and the link mechanism of the handle, the button is located at a position to be pushed easily. The link mechanism is simple and cost-effective.
In order to achieve the aforesaid object, the luggage handle structure of the present invention is coupled to a retractable pull rod of a luggage to drive an engaging mechanism in the retractable pull rod. The luggage handle structure comprises a handle, a button, a transmission member, and a pull rope. The handle has an accommodation space therein. The handle has a top, a bottom opposite to the top, two sides connected between the top and the bottom, and two ends connected between the top and the bottom. One of the two sides has a button hole communicating with the accommodation space. The button is disposed in the button hole of the handle. The button has a front end protruding out of the button hole and a rear end inserted into the accommodation space. At least one side of the rear end has a first transmission portion. The transmission member is disposed in the accommodation space. The transmission member has a second transmission portion to mesh with the first transmission portion. The transmission member is driven by the button. One end of the pull rope is coupled to the transmission member, and another end of the pull rope is adapted to bring the engaging mechanism to lock or unlock.
The button of the luggage handle structure of the present invention is located at the side of the handle. This is beneficial to push the button when the user grasps the handle. The handle has a fashionable top. The luggage handle structure of the present invention can be used conveniently and has a simple structure and can lower the cost.
Embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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Although particular embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications and enhancements may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, the present invention is not to be limited except as by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A luggage handle structure, coupled to a retractable pull rod of a luggage to drive an engaging mechanism in the retractable pull rod, comprising:
- a handle having an accommodation space therein, the handle having a top, a bottom opposite to the top, two sides connected between the top and the bottom, and two ends connected between the top and the bottom, one of the two sides having a button hole communicating with the accommodation space;
- a button disposed in the button hole of the handle, the button having a front end protruding out of the button hole and a rear end inserted into the accommodation space, at least one side of the rear end having a first transmission portion;
- a transmission member disposed in the accommodation space, the transmission member having a second transmission portion to mesh with the first transmission portion, the transmission member being driven by the button; and
- a pull rope, one end of the pull rope being coupled to the transmission member, another end of the pull rope being adapted to bring the engaging mechanism to lock or unlock.
2. The luggage handle structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handle has a main body and an upper cover, the main body having the sides and the button hole, the main body being formed with the accommodation space, the upper cover being mounted on top of the main body to cover the accommodation space.
3. The luggage handle structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first transmission portion is a plurality of teeth arranged in a line, and the second transmission portion is a plurality of teeth arranged in a fan.
4. The luggage handle structure as claimed in claim 3, wherein the transmission member comprises a circular wheel disc and a wire guide portion adjacent the wheel disc, an edge of the wheel disc having the second transmission portion and a coupling portion.
5. The luggage handle structure as claimed in claim 4, wherein the coupling portion has a through hole and a slot from the edge of the wheel disc to the through hole, the slot communicating with the through hole.
6. The luggage handle structure as claimed in claim 5, wherein the handle has two conical shafts disposed in the accommodation space, and a central portion of the transmission member has a conical hole to mate with one of the conical shafts.
7. The luggage handle structure as claimed in claim 6, wherein one end of the pull rope has a stop portion, the pull rope being inserted through the through hole, the stop portion leaning against one end of the through hole, the pull rope being wound on the wire guide portion.
8. The luggage handle structure as claimed in claim 7, wherein two sides of the rear end of the button each have the first transmission portion, two transmission members each having the second transmission portion to mesh with the first transmission portion, two pull ropes being respectively coupled with the two transmission members.
9. The luggage handle structure as claimed in claim 1, further comprising an elastic member, one end of the elastic member being against the rear end of the button.
10. The luggage handle structure as claimed in claim 9, further comprising an arc fixing member to fix the elastic member.
Type: Application
Filed: Jan 28, 2014
Publication Date: Jul 30, 2015
Inventor: Joy Tong (Boca Raton, FL)
Application Number: 14/166,777