Abstract: A roller arrangement for rollers on which luggage containers such as suitcases, trolleys and the like can be moved comprises several rollers supported in a corner area of the lower edge of a container in a roller housing which reinforces the corner. A rocker which can be displaced is arranged in the roller housing. At least one roller is arranged at a distance from the bearing of said rocker. The rocker is additionally, completely or partially cushioned by one or several elastomer pads.

Abstract: A wheel rack improvement of a trolley suitcase includes a pair of corner seats and a central seat secured to the lower portion of the suitcase. The corner seats each has a main prop and subordinate prop rotatably secured therein and overlapped each other. The central seat has a footboard rotatably secured by a link and a rotor, a pair of axial pipes spacedly secured to the back of the central seat each including a male pipe and a female pipe axially sleeve with each other. An insertion rod engageable with a positioning hole of the subordinate prop biased by a spring. A steel wire has a first enlarged head retained in a slot of the insertion rod and a second enlarged head retained in a slot of the rotor for controlling the insertion rod the engage or disengage with the positioning hole of the subordinate prop. Therefore, the props may separate with each other to make a four wheels touching the ground.

Abstract: A piece of towable baggage that comprises a pack portion, a retractable towing member, and a pair of towing wheels that move between stored and towing positions relative to the pack portion in response to movement of a towing member between retracted and extended positions relative to the pack portion.

Abstract: A carrying case apparatus is provided. The carrying case apparatus includes a trunk body having a pair of corner wheels; a telescopic rod assembly coupled to the trunk body; and, a collapsible auxiliary wheel seat assembly also coupled to the trunk body. The telescopic rod assembly is formed with a handle and a pair of telescopic rods extending substantially in parallel therefrom, as well as linked first and second controllers for selectively locking the telescopic rods in their extended configurations and selectively locking the auxiliary wheel seat assembly in its collapsed position. The auxiliary wheel seat assembly includes an elongate member having a first end pivotally coupled to the trunk body and a second end having an auxiliary wheel coupled thereto which in its opened position serves as a stabilizing support for the trunk body.

Abstract: A towing member for a piece of towable baggage is provide with towing handle that is pivotal relative to an arm portion of the towing member. The pivotal relation of the towing handle and the arm potion enables the towing handle to be rotated into a position where a person can grasp the towing handle in a comfortable position by his or her side when the piece of baggage is being towed. The pivotal relation of the towing handle and the arm potion also improves the maneuverability of a towable piece of baggage by reducing the need for a person to twist his or her wrist when steering the piece of baggage. The invention also allows the towing handle of retractable towing members to be pivoted into an appropriate position relative to the piece of baggage such that the towing handle lies flush with the baggage and will not become snagged on other items.

Abstract: A wheeled caster assembly engages a carrying case at the handle thereof, but the assembly is easily removed from the case. The caster assembly has a base on which the case rests. The base is supported by a wheeled caster at one end and a strut at the other end. A keel on the underside of the base is disposed between the caster and the strut. The keel contacts the crossbar of the handle such that the upper side of the base faces against the case. A corner of the case fits with a complementary corner formed by the base and an upright flange at the one end of the base.

Abstract: A controlling device for retractable wheels of a luggage barrow includes a housing with a telescopic handle assembly provided at a back side thereof, an L-shaped plate secured on a bottom end of the back side thereof, two wheel brackets respectively pivotally connected with the L-shaped plate and having two wheels pivotally connected at lower ends thereof, two linkages respectively linked with the wheel brackets, and two springs respectively provided in the linkages. An inner plate is provided on an inner side of the housing and fixed with the L-shaped plate. A connecting bar is extended through the lower ends of the telescope handle assembly. Two pressing members respectively have two upper ends thereof pressed against upper ends of the linkage member and two lower ends thereof respectively connected with two opposite ends of the connecting bar, whereby the wheels are able to be retracted into or extended out of the housing by retracting or pulling up the telescope handle assembly.

Abstract: A luggage article including first rollers and selectively deployable or nondeployable second rollers. The luggage article includes a handle that is movable between a retracted position and an extended position. The user can selectively deploy or not deploy the second rollers even when the handle is in the extended position. An improved detent device and also an improved caster system are also disclosed. Also, a wheeled panel mechanism by itself for use not only with luggage but also other articles such as carts, dollies and baby carriages, is disclosed.

Abstract: This invention relates to a portable luggage carrier, and, more particularly, to such a carrier having an exercise means associated therewith. The portable carrier comprises a support member or means for supporting the luggage. A fold out platform means connected to the support means for holding the luggage is provided and the carrier has a collapsible wheel means affixed to the support means in association with a handle means affixed to the support member.

Abstract: A suitcase has first rollers mounted thereon to at least partially support the suitcase when in an upright position and to enable rolling movement of the suitcase across a surface. The first end of an arm is pivotally mounted to a rigid body portion of the suitcase. Second rollers are mounted about adjacent to the second end of the arm to enable rolling movement of the suitcase across the surface. A first link is pivotally mounted to the rigid body portion, and a second link is pivotally mounted to the first link and the arm. The arm is alternately retractable to a retracted position about adjacent to a rear panel of the suitcase, and deployable to a deployed position spaced outwardly from the rear panel. The first and second rollers cooperate to fully support the suitcase when the second rollers are deployed and the suitcase is in a rolling position. A push/pull handle is mounted on the suitcase to enable a user to roll the suitcase across the surface.

Abstract: An article of towable luggage has ground engagable wheels mounted on the major front or rear wall, to permit towing of said article of luggage over a ground surface with the selected wall in proximity to and presented to the ground surface, the article of towable luggage being towable by a towing strap attached to said article of towable luggage, or by a handle having telescopic legs pivotally attached to the article of luggage, the telescopic legs of the handle in the alternative being telescopically received within the body of the article of luggage, the respective legs including hinges permitting the handle to be raised and lowered relative to the article of luggage.

Abstract: A portable carrying case for a laptop computer is disclosed which may be readily converted into a rolling case. This conversion is accomplished with minimal additional weight or bulk, by a retractable handle which extends into, and through, the interior of the case, and while not in use, may be disconnected from the case. A narrow elongated roller is mounted along the bottom edge of the laptop carrying case for transporting the case along the ground surface. The narrow elongated roller may also be removed from the case when it is desired to utilize the case in a non-rolling mode of operation.

Abstract: A wheel device is secured to a suitcase and has one or more oblong holes for slidably receiving a rod, a bracket pivotally secured to the casing for supporting a wheel, and a link pivotally coupling the bracket to the rod. A lever is coupled to the casing and engaged with the rod for moving the rod along the oblong hole of the casing. The bracket and the wheel may be moved outward and inward of the casing when the rod is moved to either of the ends of the oblong hole of the casing. The suitcase has a handle for actuating the lever to move the rod along the oblong hole.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage with a third wheel control mechanism in which release button is disposed within the bezel for controlling the extension of third wheel by actuating a connecting rod attached between release button and third wheel control lever in particularly, the extension of the third wheel is actuated simply by pressing the release button provided within the bezel and the retraction of the same is only to push to third wheel bracket plate into the back plate of luggage and to have it locked thereto. The location of the connecting rod is preferable near the retractable handle. By utilizing this, connecting rod is enhanced in mechanical strength for preventing from being deformed by the weight of luggage during transportation, and an easy assembling and a simplified controlling mechanism are obtained.

Abstract: A removable wheel system for luggage, baggage, portfolios, art tubes, knapsacks, golf bags, briefcases, and back packs. A frame structure with an integrated wheel base engages the article, and straps with attaching means secure the frame structure to the article. In one embodiment the frame structure has contacting lips upon which the luggage rests, while straps that are partly affixed to the luggage are threaded through securing slots of the frame structure and tightly secured. Cylindrical articles are carried by a frame structure with a Y shaped housing that secures the luggage to the frame by wrapping a strap around the luggage and engaging a securing slot on the frame.

Abstract: A caddy for allowing easy storage and transporting of personal items, having a rear panel. A bottom panel and a top panel are hingeably mounted to the rear panel such that they are capable of extending substantially perpendicularly from the rear panel during use, and extending substantially parallel to the rear panel for storage. A storage compartment is defined by a partition which extends parallel to the rear panel, soft side panels which extend between the partition and rear panel, and the top and bottom panels. The partition is movable toward the rear panel for storage. Wheels are provided immediately below the rear panel, and a handle is provided thereon to facilitate transportation and use of the caddy.

Abstract: A removeable large wheel assembly having and axle with fasteners at each end, said axle being inserted through holes drilled in mounting blocks of small wheels or through holes drilled through additional mounting blocks added to the bottom of the luggage with sleeves placed over said axle between the inner side of each wheel and the outer side of each corresponding mounting block maintaining said wheels from touching the outside edge of said luggage case. The assembly with larger wheels makes transporting the luggage, whether large or small, mush easier and more stable but when removed still permit storage in the overhead compartment of the aircraft in the case of smaller pieces of luggage.

Abstract: An improvement of the pop-up mechanism for an extendable handle of wheeled luggage is disclosed. The popup mechanism comprises an additional elastic device in the overlaying section of the sliding tube and the support tube for cooperating with a first elastic device and a fastening device. Once the push button is pressed by a hand the sliding tube locked by the pin of the push button is unlocked and thus the sliding tube moves downward a predetermined distance. In this manner, the hand pressing the push button previously will be able to leave the push button unattended. Then use the same hand to push down the sliding tube to its lowest locked position. As a result, the purpose of retracting the handle by a single hand is fulfilled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-purpose traveling luggage which comprises a case body with an associated cover at front and a backboard in the back. When the luggage is positioned in an erect position, the outer comers at the bottom of the associated cover has two caster wheels and the lower portion of the backboard is connected to a pair of leg supports. The lower portions of the leg supports comprise a pair of leg wheels, and the upper portions of the leg supports are connected to the outer edges at the midportion of the backboard. There is a pair of drive rod members having their lower portions connected to the lower outer edges of the backboard and their upper portions connected to each other by a connecting rod member. The drive rod members are connected to the leg supports through the engagement of elongated scissor grooves on the leg supports and scissor pins on the drive rod members.

Abstract: A golf travel case includes first and second housings each having a club mounting wall surrounded at its periphery by a side wall and including an open side through which golf club retainers are accessible. A spacer is pivotally connected along opposite edges to the first and second housings to permit movement to a closed position with the open sides facing one another, the free edges of the sides walls interlocking and the spacer abutting the side walls. In the closed position of the case, the clubs are protected during travel and storage. Each of the housings can be independently pivoted relative to the spacer through an arc of more than 180° to an open position of the case for playing golf.

Abstract: A foldable suitcase has a foldable middle disposed between a base and an upper shell, a wheel device secured to the base, and a retractable support having a pair of posts secured to the base and a pair of tubes slidably received in the posts and having an upper portion secured to the upper shell for supporting the suitcase at a working position and a folded position. A fixed or extendible handle device is further attached to the upper shell for carrying the suitcase. The posts are secured in the suitcase for allowing the zippers of the suitcase to be easily operated by the users.

Abstract: An article of towable luggage has ground engagable wheels mounted on the major front or rear wall, to permit towing of said article of luggage over a ground surface with the selected wall in proximity to and presented to the ground surface, the article of towable luggage being towable by a towing strap attached to said article of towable luggage, or by a handle having telescopic legs pivotally attached to the article of luggage, the telescopic legs of the handle in the alternative being telescopically received within the body of the article of luggage, the respective legs including hinges permitting the handle to be raised and lowered relative to the article of luggage.

Abstract: A combination self-contained golf club bag/cart/shipping container combines all three functions in a single hard-shell unit. An array of downwardly converging tubes mounted in bulkheads of lightweight foamed or reticulated plastic hold the clubs, and an extendable cart with chassis, together with a towing handle is completely foldable into the orthorhombic case.

Abstract: A wheeled luggage comprises a body; a pair of wheels; a frame member; a backing plate; a retractable handle; and a bezel; wherein a plurality of first fasteners are employed to secure the backing plate to the bezel; a plurality of second fasteners are employed to secure the frame member to the backing plate; the body is secured to the frame member to form a complete structure; a first concave area is formed between the backing plate and the bezel; and a second concave area is formed between the first concave area and the concave portion of the backing plate for accommodating a users fingers. With this structure, the purposes of saving corrugated plastics and facilitating the user to grasp the handle are realized.

Abstract: A two-stage expansion/collapse control mechanism is provided for use on a hand-trailable luggage case having an auxiliary wheel unit, which allows the auxiliary wheel unit to be expanded for use to support the luggage case when the extendable handle of the luggage case is being extended for use, and also allows the auxiliary wheel unit to be collapsed into the luggage case when the extendable handle is being pushed back into the luggage case.

Abstract: A foldable suitcase has an upper shell and a retractable support secured to the suitcase for supporting the suitcase at a working position and a folded position. The support is pivotally secured to the suitcase for allowing the support to be folded between an upright position and a lay down position and to be folded toward the suitcase to a compact folding structure. A handle may be fixed to the upper shell or may be extended outward of the upper shell for carrying the suitcase. The support may be folded relative to the suitcase by the actuation of the handle.

Abstract: An adjusting and positioning structure for handle bars of trunks and the like including a securing tube assembly fixedly mounted on one side of a trunk. The securing tube assembly is hollow and is axially, pivotally provided with a handle bar in a slidable manner. At least one positioning pin urged against by an elastic element is fixedly provided in a radial parallel position of the handle bar. A control pin likewise subjected to the urging action of an elastic element is disposed below the positioning pin in a parallel position. One side of the control pin has a limiting portion capable of controlling axial displacement of the positioning pin. The securing tube assembly is radially provided with a plurality of axially spaced positioning portions corresponding respectively to the positioning pin and the control pin for receiving the positioning pin and the control pin inserted therein.

Abstract: An inclined handle structure for a wheeled case comprises an inclined handle attached at a fixed angle with respect to a wall of the wheeled case. The inclined handle retracts toward and extends from the wall of the wheeled case while being held in a guide which is fixedly attached to the wheeled case. The wheeled case can be tipped on its wheels and pushed or pulled by means of the inclined handle. Alternatively, if the wheeled case has sufficient wheels the case can be pushed or pulled in an upright position by the inclined handle.

Abstract: A retractable handle system for wheeled luggage comprises a handle grip assembly connected to sliding tubes adapted to slidingly move within support tubes rigidly affixed to a support. There are provided two locking assemblies for locking the system in its initial, retracted position. To place the system in an operational position, a push button on the handle grip assembly is depressed thus unlocking the sliding tubes. The sliding tubes can be pulled up and moved out of the supporting tubes. Then, the sliding tubes can be rotated at up to 45.degree. and locked in that rotated position.

Abstract: A wheeled upright luggage case having oversized wheels for improved rolling movement. The luggage case has a pair of wheels that are oversize in proportion to the body of the case. The oversize wheels are rotatably mounted in fender assemblies disposed on the outsides of the body of the case, so that the oversize wheels do not detract from the cargo capacity of the case. The wheels are mounted to protrude a specified relational distance from the bottom, or the back and the bottom, of the case to permit the case to be rolled while tilted at a wide variety of angles and to easily be pulled up stairs or curbs.

Abstract: A luggage system for detachably securing and transporting multiple luggage pieces in a side-by-side arrangement. The luggage system has at least a first luggage piece and a second luggage piece, each having a generally oblong rectangular configuration with a top wall, a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall, and a hollow inner cavity, with the top and bottom walls of the first luggage piece aligning with the top and bottom walls respectively of the second luggage piece. Each luggage piece has at least three wheels extending below a bottom wall of each luggage piece. The luggage system has means for detachably securing the first luggage piece to the second luggage piece when positioned in a side-by-side arrangement to the first luggage piece. The means for detachably securing is located near the front wall and the rear wall of each luggage piece. And a means for handling the luggage system is provided to push, tow, and steer the luggage system.

Abstract: A combination of a retractable handle device and a suitcase includes a first base member and a second base member connected to the back of the suitcase, each of the two base member having a slot defined therein. The handle device includes a base portion with two wheels and two outer tubes extend from the base portion. Two first inner tubes are retractable received in the two outer tubes and two second inner tubes are retractably received in the first inner tubes with a handle fixedly connected to the two second inner tubes. Two engaging members are respectively and slidably connected between the two first inner tubes the two second inner tubes. The base portion is disengagably engaged with the second base member. Each of the two engaging members has a connecting member disengagably connected thereto which is engagable to the base member corresponding thereto.

Abstract: A portable workstation or office foldable into a transportable unit including top and bottom parts hingedly connected to one another so that the top part is pivotable with respect to the bottom part between open and closed positions. A table top is disposed atop the bottom part and defines an upwardly facing work surface. The table top and bottom part together define an interior compartment for storing objects therein. The top part includes compartments configured for displaying and storing objects such as documents therein, and the workstation is adapted to secure objects on the work surface and adjacent the compartments during transport or storage of the workstation.

Abstract: A handle release assembly includes a supporting bracket having two end portions each formed with a leg containing a first passage, a cover fixedly mounted on the supporting bracket and having two end portions and a mediate portion containing a second passage, two drawing bars each having one end portion extending through the first passage of the supporting bracket to be fixedly attached to the respective end portion of the cover and containing an elongate guiding slot, a pressing block slidably mounted in the second passage and having two end portions, and two pivot blocks each pivotally mounted in the cover and each having a first end portion formed with an ear pivotally connected with the respective end portion of the pressing block and a second end portion formed with a rod received in the guiding slot of the first end portion of the respective drawing bar.

Abstract: A portable storage container includes a top-open container body equipped with wheels and a retractable handle, and a container cover hinged to the container body and equipped with a carrying handle, the container cover having a bottom packing frame holding a heat insulative member adapted to close the opened top side of the container body, enabling the container body to be maintained in an air tight condition, and a plurality of top open chambers covered with a respective lift cover for keeping small items.

Abstract: A foldable luggage article has an upper portion and a wheel device secured to a base. A retractable handle device is secured to the upper portion of the luggage article for supporting luggage article at the expanded working position when the handle device is extended and at the folded position when the handle device is retracted. The handle device includes a pair of posts secured to the base and a pair of tubes slidably engaged on the posts and a pair of pipes slidably engaged in the posts for extending the length of the handle device. The posts may also be folded relative to the base.

Abstract: A collapsible shipping container comprises a lid, a base, and a dolly. The lid includes a top wall and a plurality of lid side walls extending downward from the top wall. The base includes a bottom wall and a plurality of base side walls extending upward from the bottom wall. The top wall and the bottom wall are each generally triangular in shape. The base and the lid are releasably engageable to each other and are each convertible between an erected form and a collapsed form. The dolly includes a support frame and a pair of wheels rotatably mounted to the support frame. The support frame is connected to the base with the wheels projecting through respective holes formed in the base.

Abstract: This invention relates to a multi-purpose traveling suitcase which comprises: (1) a backboard; (2) a fixed case attached to the lower front side of the backboard, wherein the fixed case has a pair of casters located at the lower front outer corners away from the backboard; (3) a swinging case attached to the upper side of the backboard, and (4) a scissor-like support at the back side of the backboard, wherein the scissor-like support comprises a pair of leg members and a pair of drive rod members, wherein the pair of leg members comprises a pair of leg wheels at the lower ends. The swinging case can be swung backward, which, with the support of the scissor-like support, turns the multi-purpose traveling suitcase into a stroller.

Abstract: A luggage system has a dolly connector unit on each of a plurality of luggage pieces; and a dolly including a wheeled base; a handle frame including a parallel spaced pair of telescoping columns projecting from the base, a handle member being rigidly connected between the columns for manipulation of the dolly; a platform pivotally connected to the base on a platform axis proximate the handle frame and having an extended position perpendicular the handle frame and a retracted position against the handle frame, a support for contacting the roadway surface in the extended position of the platform for providing a rest position of the dolly wherein the platform is fixed parallel to the roadway surface with the wheels also contacting the roadway surface, the dolly also having a luggage connector unit supported on the handle frame for coupling the dolly connector units, at least one luggage piece being supportable partly on the platform and partly by the handle frame when the luggage connector unit is coupled to the

Abstract: The invention concerns a suitcase which comprises two case halves (3,4) each having a main surface (2) with a carrying handle (5) secured on the upper side (6) of one case half (4), casters (16) disposed at corners (12,14) at one end (8) of the base (10), the casters (16) projecting relative to the base (10) and the adjacent first vertical narrow side (18) of the case halves, and with a pulling handle (22) which is disposed diagonally opposite the casters (16) in the upper region of the second vertical narrow side (10) of the case halves (3,4). According to the invention, disposed at each upper corner (24,26) of the first vertical narrow side (18) is a guide roller (30) which can pivot about an axis (28) parallel with the upper side (6) of the case halves (3,4), the guide roller (30) having at least one caster (32, 34) and the pivot axis (28) being at a spacing of at most approximately 25 mm, and preferably at most 20 mm, from the main surface (2) and/or the upper side (6) of the respective case half (3,4).

Abstract: A pop-up mechanism is provided for use on the extendable handle of a wheeled luggage case to allow the extendable handle to be extended out in a pop-up manner that allows the user to easily grip the handle to pull the luggage case on the ground. The pop-up mechanism is simple in construction than those in the prior art so that the manufacture and maintenance can be easily carried out. The pop-up mechanism of the invention includes a fastening device mounting on one of the tubes and an elastic driving device secured to the fastening device. The elastic driving device is formed with a cavity in which an elastic means and a slidable block seated on the elastic means are mounted. The slidable block is slidingly movable in the cavity.

Abstract: A portable computer workstation 100 contains a base portion 1010, a wheel system 350, 510 attached to the base portion 1010, and a transport member 150. The transport member 150 has a first end portion and a second portion. The first end portion of the transport member has a handle and the second end portion is coupled to the base portion 1010. The transport member 150 can be moved up and down from the base portion. The transport member 150 is used to pull the suitcase 150 and roll it about. The transport member 150 is also used to hold a tray upon which a portable computer 820 is secured and used. The computer workstation/suitcase 100 contains two sets of wheels 350, 510 on the base portion. One set of wheels 350, 510 is attached adjacent the other. Thus, the suitcase can be rolled in multiple directions. When the suitcase 100 is transformed into a computer workstation 100, several support members 330, 350 flare out from the base portion 1010.

Abstract: A combination of travel bag and folding table which includes a travel bag, a table board having a first end pivoted to a top side of the travel bag and a free end, a retractable stand having one end pivoted to the free end of the table board and an opposite end mounted with a foot, hinge means coupled between the travel bag and the table board for permitting the table board to be turned about an axis within 90.degree., first lock means for securing the table board, the retractable stand and the travel bag together when the table board and the retractable stand are collapsed, and second lock means for stopping the wheels of travel bag from moving.

Abstract: A handle structure for wheeled luggage comprises a U-shaped telescoping handle and one or two swing out handles pivotably attached to the U-shaped telescoping handle. The wheeled luggage can be pushed or pulled in a first set of two collinear directions by the U-shaped telescoping handle and can be pushed or pulled in a second set of two collinear directions by the one or two swing out handles. The first set of two collinear directions in which the wheeled luggage can be propelled by the one or two swing out handles are parallel to a first line which is perpendicular to a second line which is parallel to the second set of two collinear directions.

Abstract: Luggage cases usually include wheels to aid in their transport. The wheels and their mounting systems must themselves be extremely sturdy, and should not cause weakness or mechanical failure of the luggage case to which they are mounted. The disclosed cantilever wheel mounting assembly 18 includes an axle 22 with a protruding end 26 that fits into an elastomeric mounting block 20 that in turn is received in a corresponding cavity in a molded luggage case shell. A screw fastener 38 passes through one of the walls 15 of the cavity, and through a corresponding hole 44 in the mounting block and through a hole 28 through the end of the axle 22 to hold the assembly in place while permitting the axle to pivot about the fastener when the elastomeric block flexes in response to vibrations and impacts in use.

Abstract: A wheeled carry-on case has a rigid base and a guide extending perpendicular to said base in which a retractable handle is slidably received, the base having wheels positioned along the major dimension of the base at one edge thereof, and having wheels positioned at spaced positions along at least one of the minor dimensions of the base, thus permitting the case to be wheeled over a ground surface in a first direction perpendicular to a front and rear of the case, and also, in a second direction extending parallel to the front and rear wall of the case. A single retractable handle is operably positioned to guide the movement in either of the first or second directions.

Abstract: A retractable luggage handle mounting hardware including a top mounting frame, a sleeve holder and a bottom mounting frame respectively fastened to a luggage on the inside to hold a retractable handle, wherein the luggage has an opening on the top panel thereof aligned with the top mounting frame, and a cover flap fastened to the top panel by a zip fastener to close the opening of the top panel permitting the hand grip to be concealed inside the luggage when the retractable handle is collapsed.

Abstract: There is provided a wheel handle whose functional length is easily extended or shortened with respect to a wheeled luggage case. The wheel handle includes a handle grip mounted atop a pair of longitudinal tubes or rods slidable axially through a bezel fixed upon the luggage case. A mechanism including a minimal number of moving parts permits the user to lock and unlock the position of the extendible/collapsible wheel handle with the press of a spring-biased button. The button movement actuates a helical cam, which rotates a cam follower. Rotation of the cam follower extends or retracts a pair of sliding pins engageable into holes in the longitudinal handle tubes. With the button depressed against the force of the spring, the pins are withdrawn to allow adjustment of the effective handle length.

Abstract: A retractable luggage with an extendable handle includes a retractable bag including a base plate, an extendable handle assembly having an inverted U-shaped member, a pair of inner tubular members, a pair of outer tubular members, a pair of split collars, a pair of sleeves, and a pair of plugs, the inner tubular members being fixedly mounted on the base plate, the sleeves having a tubular portion inserted in an upper end of the inner tubular members, a center hole for receiving a lower end of the inverted U-shaped member, a flange with a plurality of slits, and a pair of protuberances adapted to engage holes of the inner tubular members and having a slit at both sides thereof, the outer tubular members fitted over the inner tubular members, the split collars having a tubular portion inserted into an upper end of the outer tubular members, a flange at one end, a groove under the flange, and a pair of protuberances under the groove adapted to engage holes of the outer tubular members, the plugs being fitted in

Abstract: A luggage case structure with a retrievable handle and wheels having a case body, a locating cover member, a handle, two wheel sets, two L-shaped fixing plates, two L-shaped linking members, two locking plates, and two locking seats. The case body has two stepped wheel seats into which the wheel sets are assembled by pivot pins are located. And via the L-shaped linking members. The handle controls the movement of the wheel sets. Thus, when not in use, the handle is withdrawn inside the case body will and abuts against L-shaped linking members which will retrieve the wheel sets into their stepped wheel seats so that the luggage case can be placed evenly on the ground. Yet, when the handle is drawn out of the case body for use, the wheel sets in a mechanism will spring out of the stepped wheel seats.