Case and supporting frame member therefor

Abstract

The disclosed subject matter is directed to a case comprising a body member having side walls extending between a base and a circumferential rim, and a frame member articulated to an inside face of the side walls. The frame member is integrally molded with at least one of both a divider dividing the body member into respective front and rear compartments, and a liner extending in close proximity with an inside surface of the body member.

1 . A case, comprising:
 a body member having side walls extending between a base and a circumferential rim, and a frame member articulated to an inside face of the side walls;   wherein said frame member is being integrally molded with at least one of both a divider dividing the body member into respective front and rear compartments, and a liner extending in close proximity with an inside surface of the body member.   
     
     
         2 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame member is snapingly articulated to the inside face of the side walls of the body member. 
     
     
         3 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame member is detachably attachable to the side walls of the base member. 
     
     
         4 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame member is articulated to, or below a rim of the side walls of the body member. 
     
     
         5 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame member is configured with securing straps diagonally extending from respective corners thereof. 
     
     
         6 . The case according to  claim 5 , wherein the securing straps are detachably attachable to the frame member. 
     
     
         7 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame member is a closed continuous member or an segmented frame. 
     
     
         8 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame member is articulated to an inside face of the side walls. 
     
     
         9 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame member is configured with a generally L-shaped cross section, with a first leg portion articulated to the respective side wall of the base member and a second leg portion projecting inwards from the side walls. 
     
     
         10 . The case according to  claim 9 , wherein the second leg portion of the frame member is configured with a substantially flat top surface and is suited for disposing at a face-to-face orientation with a like frame member of a cover member of the case. 
     
     
         11 . The case according to  claim 9 , wherein the second leg portion of the frame member is configured with a projection-depression arrangement, for mating cooperation with a frame member of a respective cover member of the case, and configured with an opposite projection-depression arrangement. 
     
     
         12 . The case according to  claim 11 , wherein the projection-depression arrangement is one or both of at least a depressed portion and at least a projecting portion configured over the second leg portion of the frame member, whereby at the closed state of the case, when a rim of the cover is rests over a rim of the base member, the frame member of the cover member interacts with the frame member of the base member. 
     
     
         13 . The case according to  claim 9 , wherein the side walls of the body member and of a cover member include a frame arresting groove extending at least about a portion of the side walls and configured for articulation therein of said first leg portion of the frame member. 
     
     
         14 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the divider and the liner are integrally molded with the frame member and can be integrally secured between a layer of plastic material extending over one of or both faces thereof. 
     
     
         15 . The case according to  claim 9 , wherein the second leg portion of the frame member includes sheet gripping arrangements for improving integration and grip of the divider and the liner to the frame member. 
     
     
         16 . The case according to  claim 9 , wherein the frame member is configured with a resilient gasket at the second leg portion, improving sealing and closure engagement between the frame member of the base member and of a cover member. 
     
     
         17 . The case according to  claim 1 , wherein the frame member is configured to bear laterally extending forces applied to side walls of the case, both inwardly and outwardly oriented. 
     
     
         18 . The case according to  claim 1 , further comprising a base member and a cover member articulated thereto, each in turn including a frame member, said frame members bearing against each other at a closed position of the case and are configured for and bearing axial forces applied therebetween. 
     
     
         19 . A frame member configured for articulation to an inside face of a side walls of a base member of a case, said frame member being integrally molded with at least one of both a divider dividing the body member into respective front and rear compartments, and a liner extending in close proximity with an inside surface of the body member. 
     
     
         20 . A divider for a case, the divider being integrally molded with a frame member configured for articulation to an inside face of a side walls of a base member of a case, said frame member being integrally molded with at least one of both a divider dividing the body member into respective front and rear compartments, and a liner extending in close proximity with an inside surface of the body member.