Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to double-sided wheel assemblies and methods thereof. In one embodiment, double-sided wheel assembly is provided that may comprise a wheel member comprising a first wheel; a second wheel; and a center member disposed between the first wheel and the second wheel, the first wheel and second wheel adapted to distribute the load of the luggage; a wheel carriage for supporting the wheel member; and a wheel support base adapted to couple with the wheel carriage.

A moving mechanism configured to be assembled to an object to adjust a movement of the object is provided. The moving mechanism includes a bracket, a first wheel, a brake module, a control module, and a sensing module. The bracket is assembled to the object. The first wheel and the brake module are assembled to the bracket. The control module communicates with and drives the brake module. The sensing module communicates with the brake module, and the sensing module is configured to sense an orientation of the object. The control module adjusts a brake force of the brake module on the first wheel based on the orientation of the object.

A wheeled luggage case comprises (a) a storage chamber, (b) a cover defining an opening on at least one side of the storage chamber for providing ready access therein and at least two labyrinth axle-free wheels operatively connected to the chamber for towing the case along a ground surface. The labyrinth axle-free wheel comprises an internal rim, an external rim provided with a ground interface, rollers being rotatably disposed within a roller spacer between the internal and external rims in a uniform circumferential manner by means of a spacer and external covers. A labyrinth type dust passage in the wheel is defined by the rims and the external plates mechanically connected to the internal rim.

A telescoping wheel assembly includes a base body, a wheel set and an elastic member. The base body includes a receiving groove. The wheel set is connected to the receiving groove and selectively positioned at an outward position or an inward position relative to the receiving groove. The wheel set includes a wheel axle and a wheel body. The wheel body is connected to an outside of the wheel axle. The elastic member is disposed in the receiving groove and abutted against the base body and the wheel set. When the wheel set is positioned at the outward position, the elastic member provides a buffering elastic force to the wheel set. When the wheel set is positioned at the inward position, the elastic member provides a pushing elastic force to the wheel set.

A luggage includes a pull handle unit, a pressing unit mounted in the pull handle unit, a driving unit connected with the pressing unit, a transmission unit connected with the driving unit, and a wheel unit connected with the transmission unit. The pull handle unit includes an outer pipe and an inner pipe. The wheel unit includes a single wheel. When the inner pipe is moved downward in the outer pipe, the wheel is braked and cannot be moved anymore, and when the inner pipe is moved upward in the outer pipe, the wheel is unlocked and is moved freely. Thus, when the inner pipe is retracted into the outer pipe, the wheel is braked temporarily, such that the luggage is locked and cannot be moved when not in use.

A luggage includes a pull handle unit, a pressing unit mounted in the pull handle unit, a driving unit connected with the pressing unit, a transmission unit connected with the driving unit, and a wheel unit connected with the transmission unit. The pull handle unit includes an outer pipe and an inner pipe. The wheel unit includes two wheels and a brake member. When the inner pipe is moved downward in the outer pipe, the two wheels are braked and cannot be moved anymore, and when the inner pipe is moved upward in the outer pipe, the two wheels are unlocked and moved freely. Thus, when the inner pipe is retracted into the outer pipe, the two wheels are braked by the brake member, such that the luggage is locked and cannot be moved when not in use.

A luggage article comprising a body including a top face, a bottom face, an a plurality of side faces. A first pair of wheels is disposed at the bottom face of the body. A handle has a first operative orientation wherein the handle is disposed within the body and a second operative orientation wherein the handle extracted from the body. A central wheel is functionally associated with the handle, such that in the first operative orientation of the handle, the central wheel is retracted and disposed in or adjacent a face of the body, and in the second operative orientation the central wheel is extracted and extends outwardly from the body.

A multi-functional active container (e.g., luggage or suitcase) with a plurality of sensors and actuators is described. The container may include a body defining an enclosure and having at least one opening. The container may include a processor, a wireless receiver, and an electronically controllable lock. The processor can selectively lock or unlock the electronically controllable lock based on signals received via a wireless receiver (e.g., via Wi-Fi or BLUETOOTH connections). In some examples, a distance between the active container and a remote device (e.g., a smart phone) can be determined (e.g., based on relative GPS signals or connection strength) and if the distance exceeds a threshold, the electronically controllable lock can be activated to secure the container. Further, the container may include a rechargeable power source for powering external devices and an integrated weight sensor for detecting the weight of the container.

The present application discloses a smart luggage case and a method for controlling the operation of the assisting luggage case, wherein, the smart luggage case comprises a case body, an auxiliary wheel mounted on the bottom of the case body, a power wheel elevatably mounted on the bottom of the case body, a swinging device connected to the power wheel, and a driving mechanism configured to drive the swinging device to swing and elevate the power wheel; another smart luggage case comprises a case body, a power wheel mounted on the case body, a tension bar provided with a wireless controller signally connected to the control system and configured to control the power wheel, a control system connected to the power wheel and a battery connected to the control system.

A luggage article may include a plurality of walls together defining an outer structure of the luggage article, a wheel bracket attached to and extending from one of the walls, and one or more wheels attached to the wheel bracket. The wheel bracket may comprise a leaf spring having a loop-shaped profile and the one or more wheels may be rotationally attached to a lower end of the loop-shaped leaf spring. The configuration of the wheel bracket may result in higher shock absorption and reduced wheel noise comparative to conventional wheel brackets, and offer an improvement and alternative to conventional luggage wheel brackets.