Samsonite IP Holdings S.a.r.l.

Tobias Ackerman

Erik Josef Sijmons

Willy Van Hoye

Rudi Boudry

Disclosed is a method and system for providing several stages of closure of a luggage case (), including an open stage, a pre-close stage in which one or more latching mechanisms are engaged, and a secure stage in which a drawing action pulls both shells of the luggage case () further together. Also disclosed is a method and system for automatically ensuring proper latching of the multiple latching mechanisms around the perimeter of a luggage case (). The latching mechanisms may be aligned by use of a single operative mechanism (). The present invention comprises a low-friction, durable system. The present invention ensures security of a user's belongings by providing the extra measurement of closure. The user enjoys a single operative mechanism (), and needs to exert only a minimal amount of pressure to latch the case (), thanks to a clever design of the single operative mechanism (). The user needs not worry about their suitcase () popping open due to a failed latching mechanism.

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Wuppertal, Germany

Tobias Ackerman