An adaptable luggage case includes a complete plurality of detachably connected components, including a first reduction group of components and a first reduced plurality of components that includes a second reduction group of components and second reduced plurality of components; such that the first reduced plurality of components assembles into a first reduced size luggage case, which is smaller than the adaptable luggage case; such that the second reduced plurality of components assembles into a second reduced size luggage case, which is smaller than the first reduced size luggage case.

An adjustable size suitcase includes a main body having a top section, a middle section and a bottom section that define a hollow interior space. A telescopic handle extends upward from the main body and a plurality of omnidirectional wheels are positioned along the bottom end of the main body. A frame is positioned within the hollow interior space of the main body and includes an upper frame assembly, a middle frame assembly and a lower frame assembly. The upper frame assembly includes a plurality of vertical frame members that are slidingly engaged to complementary located lower vertical frame members to permit vertical movement of the upper frame assembly relative to the lower frame assembly. An actuator is mechanically linked to a plurality of latches positioned within the bottom ends of each upper vertical frame member to selectively transition the suitcase between a first, second and third size.

An expandable luggage container includes a first compartment; a side cover formed on a side of the first compartment, a first zipping mechanism formed around three sides of the side cover; a second compartment coupled to the first compartment; and a top cover formed on a top side of the second compartment, a second zipping mechanism formed around three sides of the top cover. In the luggage container, a first opening of the first compartment and a second opening of the second compartment are directed to different directions; the second compartment is collapsible by a third zipping mechanism formed between the first compartment and second compartment; and the luggage container is in a compact mode when the second compartment is collapsed and is in an expanded mode when the second compartment is expanded by unzipping of the third zipping mechanism.

The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus to support transport of a pet in a self-contained expandable carrier. In some examples, the carrier may be worn by a user to support the pet in a proximate location. A pet carrier which may be worn may provide comfort to pet owners while they travel.

A shell assembly configured for holding one or more weighted articles includes an outer shell having an outer surface and an inner surface defining a cavity configured for receiving the article(s) therein, with an opening providing access to the cavity, a closure configured for selectively opening and closing the opening, and a securing structure configured for securing the article(s) within the cavity to limit movement of the article(s). The securing structure includes a plurality of adjustable straps each connected to the inner surface of the outer shell at a first securing point and a second securing point on opposite sides of the opening. Each of the straps is adjustable with respect to the outer shell to increase or decrease an effective length of the respective strap between the respective securing points, to increase or decrease a distance between the respective securing points and thereby constrict or expand the outer shell.

A rolling luggage bag includes a cover fixedly coupled to a base, the base including a first side opposite a second side and a bottom face extending there between, wherein the cover comprises a plurality of panels, arranged in a direction away from the base, wherein the plurality of panels defines an interior chamber, the interior chamber comprising an internal cover fixedly attached to the panels of the fifth panel zone, a first wheel and a second wheel coupled to the base, the first and second wheels configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and separated by a first distance along the axis of rotation, at least a portion of each of the first and second wheels projecting from the first side and from the bottom face, and a third wheel and a fourth wheel coupled to the bottom face, the third and fourth wheels configured to independently swivel about a respective swivel axis and separated by a second distance extending between the swivel axes. When the rolling luggage is in an upright position, the first, second, third, and fourth wheels all contact a surface the luggage bag stands on.

A backpack including a first backpack member provided on both sides thereof with shoulder straps, a second backpack member configured onto a rear surface of the first backpack member, and an auxiliary loading portion configured to fix the bottom surfaces of the first backpack member and the second backpack member to each other to enable the first backpack member and the second backpack member to be unfolded in opposite directions, and configured to be exposed outward from the first backpack member and the second backpack member, the backpack including a buckle for coupling at least both side portions of the first backpack member and the second backpack member to each other, wherein the auxiliary loading portion is formed by coupling a pair of panels to each other by a first hinge so as to be folded inward only, in which one of the pair of panels coupled by the first hinge is rotatably fixed to the first backpack member via a second hinge therebetween, and an opposite one of the pair of panels coupled by the first hinge is rotatably fixed to the second backpack member via a third hinge therebetween, so that a gap between the first backpack member and the second backpack member is prevented from being widened, and the first hinge and the pair of panels folded only inward prevent an article loaded on the auxiliary loading portion from sagging, thereby preventing a center of gravity of the backpack from being changed.

Provided are an expandable container, an expandable frame assembly, and associated components and methods. The expandable frame assembly for an expandable container may expand in at least two dimensions. The assembly may include a plurality of frame members configured to move relative to each other, a plurality of sizing members, and an adjustment mechanism operably coupled to the plurality of sizing members. Each of the plurality of sizing members may be connected to at least one of the plurality of frame members. The adjustment mechanism may be configured to move the plurality of sizing members between a first configuration and a second configuration. The first configuration may define a different distance between the plurality of frame members than the second configuration.

A backpack, or carrying bag capable of carrying multiple items in a variety of configurations and capable of being carried in a plurality of ways. The backpack may include modular panels that are interchangeable within the main pocket of the backpack. The backpack may have shoulder straps as well as hand straps. The shoulder straps may be restrained or hidden within or behind a panel on the back of the backpack. The hand straps may be positioned on lateral sides of the backpack or the top of the backpack to carry the backpack like a briefcase. An expandable pocket may be positioned on either lateral side of the backpack and may be automatically retractable when not in. The backpack may also be entirely expandable to create more space in the central pocket with a perimeter zipper that creates more volume within the body of the backpack.

Folding piece of luggage includes parallel first and second rigid panels; third and fourth rigid panels each mounted on and articulated to one of the first and second panels between a deployed position and a retracted position in which the third or fourth panel extends parallel to first and second panels; third and fourth panels defining with the first and second panels a rigid frame when third and fourth panels are in their deployed position; fifth and sixth panels each connects the first and second panels and define with the other panels an internal storage space of parallelepipedal shape; fifth and sixth panels being deformable in a direction x perpendicular to the first and second panels between an unfolded position and a folded position so that, when third and fourth panels are in their retracted position, first and second panels are able to move relative to one another.