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US 2003/0141684 A1Published application
Removable large wheel assembly for luggage with small wheels
OwnerAnthony G. Edwardsinventor
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A removable large wheel assembly having two permanent sleeves inserted in holes drilled in the small wheel mounting blocks, two axles, one in each of the sleeves of the mounting blocks, with a permanent stop at one end and a fastener at the opposite end of each axle, said axles being inserted through sleeves of the mounting blocks of the small wheels or, if not possible through the existing small wheel mounting blocks, through holes drilled for sleeves through additional mounting blocks added to the bottom of the luggage and the large wheels having an extended tubular part at the hub of the inner side of each wheel, this part being molded as part of the wheels and of sufficient length so that when each wheel is placed on it's axle with the extended part facing inward toward the luggage the wheel is prevented from touching the outer edge of the luggage. These axles are inserted through the tubular sleeves which are permanently in place in the mounting blocks referred to above to give support and ease of movement. When in place, the permanent stop is on the inner end of the axles. The axle can now be extended outward to accept the large wheel and a fastener added to keep the wheel in place. When not in use the axle can be retracted back into the sleeve. The assembly makes transporting the luggage easier and more stable. The wheels stay on the luggage at all times but can be removed easily if necessary.
In a luggage case provided with small wheels and holes drilled in small wheel mounting blocks or additional mounting blocks, located at the bottom of said luggage case, said luggage case having an outside pocket on the exterior side of said luggage case, the improvement comprising:
A removable large wheel assembly for a luggage case having small wheels and holes drilled in the mounting blocks of said small wheels, said mounting blocks being locate at the bottom of said luggage case comprising:
In a luggage case provided with small wheels and holes drilled in the mounting blocks of said small wheels located at the bottom of said luggage case, said luggage having an outside pocket on the exterior side of said luggage case for the storage of the wheel assembly the improvement comprising:
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