Case with an obstacle-free basic frame element, lateral elements and different types of additional elements
AssigneeZintmeyer & Lux AG
InventorsMichael M. Schaub, Jorg Zintzmeyer
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Abstract
The novel case contains at least one rigid, obstacle-free basic frame element with a U-shaped profile and laterally fittable, interchangeable lateral elements. The latter can be in the form of e.g. plates, case shells or lateral covers provided with roller shutters. The case can be opened between the basic frame element and one of the lateral elements. The volume within the profile makes it possible to receive different additional elements. Examples of the latter are locking elements, carrying handles, name plates, identification elements, accessories, roller elements and carrying straps. The basic frame element can be in the form of a rectangle, square, polygon or circle.
Claims9
A case, comprising:
- a first rigid basic frame element defining a closed figure in plan view, said element including in transverse cross section a base member and two leg members extending radially outwardly and substantially perpendicularly from said base member at ends thereof, said base member being unitarily formed with said leg members as one piece, said base and leg members defining a laterally and outwardly opening recess, said base member having a substantially smooth inner surface;
- connection means, on each side of said first basic frame element, for releasably coupling said first element to other, similar basic frame elements;
- side members releasably coupled to said first basic frame element;
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- accessory means coupled to said first element in said recess and including locking members wholly located in said recess.
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