S. Franzen Sohne Gmbh & Co.

Laszlo Bako

Helmut Klein

A suitcase (K) consists of two suitcase shells (1) and (2), which can be folded together, and includes castors and a pull handle (Z). The pull handle is on the narrow side (14) opposite the castors, and is swingably seated on a mounting plate (17) attached to the other suitcase shell (2). The suitcase shell (2) is adapted to be connected to the opposite suitcase shell (1) by at least one closure which extends over a fold joint (3) of the suitcase. This achieves a structurally advantageous configuration which is stable in use due to an interpenetration between hasp closure (I) and the mounting plate.

Rollable suitcase

A closure device for suitcases, briefcases, or the like, has an opening-position security formed by means of a movable securing part. In order to minimize the number of parts without impairing dependable operation of the closure device, the movable securing part is developed as a rolling body (28), and is contained between surfaces (26, 27) of the push button (13) and the push button support (9) which are positioned in wedge shape with respect to each other.

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Solingen, Germany

Laszlo Bako