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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 17, 2002
Filed:
Jul. 18, 2001
Chung-Hsien Kuo, Pan-Chiao, TW;
Chaw Khong Technology Co., Ltd., Taipei, TW;
Abstract
A safety mechanism for bezel of luggage with retractable handle is disclosed. Safety device is implemented as a vertically movable F-shaped mechanism in the bezel. F-shaped mechanism is moved down into bezel as handle grip is pressed down until handle grip is locked by a locking device. Further, F-shaped mechanism is automatically returned to a predetermined position when the hand of user is off the F-shaped mechanism. The locking device of handle is deactivated when F-shaped mechanism is pressed down to a predetermined position while retracting the handle. And in turn, handle is automatically bounced up a predetermined sufficient height for facilitating user to pull the handle thereafter. Most importantly, user is prevented from being hurt while retracting the handle.