SCOOTER BACKPACK AND SCOOTER LUGGAGE DE-ATTACH MECHANISM

Abstract

An method and system of and for releasably affixing a luggage to a column via brackets including posts and apertures either permanently or releasably affixed to the luggage and column.

Claims

1. A latching system (100) for affixing a luggage (105) to a column (110) comprising: a first bracket (115) affixing the luggage (105) including at least one first post (120); at least one second bracket (125) affixed to the luggage (105) including at least one second post (130); at least one third bracket (135) affixed to the column (110), the at least one third bracket (135) including at least one first aperture (140) correspondingly configured to engage the at least one second bracket (125) at least one second post (130); and at least one moveable bracket (145) affixed to the column (110) including at least at least one second aperture (150) correspondingly configured to engage the at least one first post (120); whereby, when the at least one second post (130) is inserted into the at least one first aperture (140), and the movable bracket (145) is displaced to engage the at least one first bracket (115) therein causing the at least second aperture (150) to engage the at least one first post (120); thereby the luggage (105) is releasably affixed to the column (110).

2. The system of claim 1, wherein when the at least one movable bracket (145) is disengaged from the at least one first bracket (115), the luggage (105) is released and may be removed from the column (110).

3. The system of claim 1, wherein when the at least one movable bracket (145) is engaged with the at least one first bracket (115), the luggage (105) is releasably affixed to the column (110).

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the at least one moveable bracket (145) includes a lock to prevent unintentional movement of the at least one movable bracket (145), thus preventing unwanted release of the luggage (105) from the column (110).

5. The system of claim 4, wherein the at least one moveable bracket (145) includes a visual indicator that the system is locked and/or unlocked.

6. The system of claim 4, wherein the at least one moveable bracket (145) includes an audio indicator that the system is locked and/or unlocked.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the system posts and/or apertures are correspondingly tapered to provide ease of alignment and engagement.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the system post ends are rounded for ease of engagement with corresponding system apertures.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the system brackets comprise a material from a group consisting of wood, stone, metal, plastics, polymers, composites, and combinations thereof.

10. The system of claim 1, wherein the system brackets are of a material which can withstand repeated engagement and disengagement without loss of intended ruggedness nor ease of use.

11. The system of claim 1, wherein the system brackets are integral to the luggage or column.

12. The system of claim 1, wherein the system brackets are permanently affixed to the luggage or column.

13. The system of claim 1, wherein the system brackets are releasably affixed to the luggage or column.

14. A scooter-luggage system comprising: a scooter; and a luggage configured to be attached to the scooter, wherein the luggage includes a first bracket (115) affixed the luggage (105) including at least one first post (120), and at least one second bracket (125) affixed to the luggage (105) including at least one second post (130); wherein the scooter includes a column (110) having at least one third bracket (135) affixed to the column (110), the at least one third bracket (135) including at least one first aperture (140) correspondingly configured to engage the at least one second bracket (125) at least one second post (130), wherein the scooter includes at least one moveable bracket (145) affixed to the column (110) including at least at least one second aperture (150) correspondingly configured to engage the at least one first post (120); whereby, when the at least one second post (130) is inserted into the at least one first aperture (140), and the movable bracket (145) is displaced to engage the at least one first bracket (115) therein causing the at least second aperture (150) to engage the at least one first post (120) to releasably affix the luggage (105) to the column (110).

15. A scooter comprising: a base (200) and a column (110) having at least one bracket (135) affixed to the column (110), the at least one bracket (135) including at least one first aperture (140) correspondingly configured to engage at least one bracket on a luggage, and at least one moveable bracket (145) affixed to the column (110) including at least at least one second aperture (150) correspondingly configured to engage at least one first post on the luggage, wherein the scooter is configured to attach to a luggage to releasably attach the scooter to the luggage.

16. A luggage to scooter attachment-detachment method comprising: providing a scooter-luggage system according to claim 14; inserting the at least one second post (130) into the at least one first aperture (140); and displacing the movable bracket (145) to engage the at least one first bracket (115) therein causing the at least second aperture (150) to engage the at least one first post (120) to releasably affix the luggage (105) to the column (110).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] FIG. 1 a perspective view of the scooter luggage assembly of an embodiment of the invention in a closed position.

[0034] FIG. 2 depicts an perspective view of FIG. 1 showing the scooter luggage in an open position.

[0035] FIG. 3 is a side view of FIG. 1 showing the scooter luggage in an open position.

[0036] FIG. 4 a rear view of the scooter luggage in a closed position.

[0037] FIG. 5 is a close-up view of the scooter and luggage assembly in a closed position whereby the scooter and luggage are attached to another.

[0038] FIG. 6 is a view of a brake for the scooter.

[0039] FIG. 7 is an exploded top view of the scooter and luggage assembly in a closed position.

[0040] FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the scooter steering column showing movable bracket and locking mechanism.

[0041] FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a lower bracket in the scooter steering column showing apertures for receiving posts in the luggage.

[0042] FIG. 10 is an exploded view of the scooter steering column showing movable bracket and locking mechanism.

[0043] FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the luggage showing an upper bracket having two posts.

[0044] FIG. 12 is an exploded view of the luggage showing a lower bracket having two posts.

[0045] FIG. 13 shows an exploded view of the scooter steering column whereby the moveable bracket is configured to slide up and receive posts from the luggage.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0046] The appendices to this application are incorporated by reference in their entirety.

[0047] In the following description, numerous details are set forth for the purpose of explanation. However, one of ordinary skill in the art will realize that the invention may be practiced without the use of these specific details.

[0048] As depicted in the Figures, it is contemplated that the inventive method and system for releasably affixing a luggage (105), such as a suitcase, luggage, or other transport container, to a column (110) such as a steering column of a wheeled scooter, may comprise a first bracket (115) affixed to the luggage (105) including at least one first post (120); at least one second bracket (125) affixed to the luggage (105) including at least one second post (130); at least one third bracket (135) affixed to the column (110) the at least one third bracket (135) including at least one first aperture (140) correspondingly configured to engage the at least one second bracket (125) at least one second post (130); and at least one moveable bracket (145) affixed to the column (110) including at least at least one second aperture (150) correspondingly configured to engage the at least one first post (120); whereby, when the at least one second post (130) is inserted into the at least one first aperture (140), and the movable bracket (145) is displaced to engage the at least one first bracket (115) therein causing the at least second aperture (150) to engage the at least one first post (120); thereby the luggage (105) is releasably affixed to the column (110).

[0049] FIG. 1 shows the scooter luggage assembly having luggage (105) attached to scooter in a closed position. The scooter is shown being folded such that its rear wheel is shown raised and secured to the scooter steering column.

[0050] FIG. 2 shows the scooter (200) luggage assembly in an open position with the luggage (105) attached thereto. A user can ride the scooter (200) in this position, thus allowing transport of the luggage (105).

[0051] FIG. 3 is a side view of FIG. 1 showing the scooter (200) in an open position. Here the scooter (200) is shown having the luggage (105) attached thereto and providing clearance between the wheels of the luggage (105) and the ground, thus allowing for the scooter (200) to provide transport of the luggage (105).

[0052] FIG. 4 a rear view of the scooter (200) in a closed position. Here the scooter (200) is shown being folded such that its rear wheel is shown raised and secured to the scooter (200) steering column.

[0053] FIG. 5 is a close-up view of the scooter (200) and luggage (105) assembly in a closed position whereby the scooter (200) and luggage (105) are attached to another. The front axle and wheel assembly (505) of the scooter (200) is shown supporting the scooter (200) and providing structural integrity to the assembly.

[0054] FIG. 6 is a view of a rear brake (250) for the scooter (200). A user can press on the rear brake (250) so to provide friction to the rear wheel of the scooter (200) to stop the movement of the scooter (200).

[0055] FIG. 7 is an exploded top view of the scooter (200) and luggage (105) assembly in a closed position. Here the scooter handle (210) is shown with button (220) that allows the scooter to be locked and unlocked from an open to a closed position.

[0056] FIG. 8 shows steering column (110) which supports moveable bracket (145) and locking member (185). The moveable bracket (145) is configured to move upwards in order to receive a corresponding bracket (115) and at least one post (120) on the luggage as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13.

[0057] FIG. 9 is an exploded view of a lower bracket (135) in the scooter (200) steering column (110) showing apertures (140) for receiving posts (130) in the luggage (105).

[0058] FIG. 10 shows the shows steering column (110) from the opposite side. Here the moveable bracket (145) is configured to slide upward via pull handle (160) such that the at least one post (120) on the luggage (105) enters slots or apertures (150) in the moveable bracket (145) as shown in FIG. 13.

[0059] FIG. 11 is an exploded view of the luggage (105) showing an upper bracket (115) having two posts (120). The two posts (120) configured to slide into apertures (150) in the moveable bracket (145) as shown in FIG. 13.

[0060] FIG. 12 is an exploded view of the luggage (105) showing a lower bracket (125) having two posts (130). The two posts (130) are configured to slide into in the apertures (140) in the second bracket (135) as shown in FIG. 9.

[0061] FIG. 13 shows an exploded view of the scooter (200) steering column (110) whereby the moveable bracket (145) is configured to slide downwards and receive posts (120) from the luggage (105) into apertures (150). In this manner, the posts 120 slide into apertures (150) of the moveable bracket (145) thus securing the luggage (105) to the steering column (110) of the scooter (200).

[0062] Having thus described several embodiments for practicing the inventive method, its advantages and objectives can be easily understood. Variations from the description above may and can be made by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0063] Accordingly, this invention is not to be limited by the embodiments as described, which are given by way of example only and not by way of limitation.