Abstract: A rigid or semi-rigid suitcase consists of a central frame forming a closed rigid annulus to which are assembled two rigid shells, one shell being welded to one side of the frame and the other shell being hinged on the other side. The suitcase is further characterized in that the central frame, made of a single piece, is shaped so that it comprises, in its latch portion or top panel, a recess closed by a reinforcing member with which the recess cooperates so as to form a hollow beam serving as a stiffening member for the top of the suitcase, the hollow beam receiving the locking mechanisms, the central handle and the lateral handle of the suitcase.

Abstract: An article of luggage of the type comprising elastic straps for holding down the objects carried therein, characterized in that each end of a strap (14) is fixed to the inner wall of the suitcase by means of a fastening member (15) carrying an anchoring clamp (17) for one end of said strap and at least one hook (16, 18) having a gap (19) on one of its sides, through which the strap may be inserted into either of said hooks (16, 18) for modifying the spacing of said strap from the bottom of the suitcase.

Abstract: Device for affixing the extremities of elastic straps to the interior lining of an article of luggage, said strap used for compacting clothing tightly together.Each extremity of the strap (1, 2) is fixed by a plaque (5), said plaque provided with two lateral edges, said edges provided with notches (6) that are pushed in by force into the corresponding lodging to which they are coupled within the lining of the article of luggage.

Abstract: The wheel according to the invention is characterized by the fact that it includes a molded rim inside the bore of which is resiliently engaged a brace molded from a resiliently deformable material and a metallic axis forcibly crimped inside a bore of said brace.