Suitcase

Abstract

The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a multifunctional suitcase. The suitcase may include a suitcase body and a support mechanism. The support mechanism may be configured to support the suitcase body. The support mechanism may be retractable and/or foldable with respect to the suitcase body. The suitcase according to some embodiments of the present disclosure may be transformed into the table while maintaining its storage function.

1 . A suitcase including a suitcase body and a support mechanism;
 the support mechanism is configured to support the suitcase body; and   the support mechanism is retractable and/or foldable with respect to the suitcase body.   
     
     
         2 . The suitcase of  claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the support mechanism is configured as a drawbar of the suitcase. 
     
     
         3 . The suitcase of  claim 1 , wherein the suitcase body maintains horizontal by support of the support mechanism when the suitcase is placed on a surface. 
     
     
         4 . The suitcase of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the support mechanism includes a first support mechanism and a second support mechanism;   the first support mechanism and the second support mechanism are oppositely configured on a rear surface of the suitcase body;   the first support mechanism is movable to a first position to form a first leg and a second position to form a drawbar of the suitcase; and   the second support mechanism is movable to a third position to form a second leg of the suitcase.   
     
     
         5 . The suitcase of  claim 4 , wherein:
 the first support mechanism is rotatably configured on the rear surface of the suitcase body via at least one first connection limit mechanism; and   the at least one first connection limit mechanism is configured to allow the first support mechanism to be rotated to the first position or the second position.   
     
     
         6 . The suitcase of  claim 5 , wherein:
 the first support mechanism is rotatably connected to the at least one first connection limit mechanism via a first hinge assembly;   a first limit structure is configured on the first support mechanism;   a second limit structure and a third limit structure are configured on each of the at least one first connection limit mechanism; and   the first limit structure is configured to cooperate with the second limit structure and the third limit structure to allow the first support mechanism to be rotated to the first position or the second position.   
     
     
         7 . The suitcase of  claim 6 , wherein:
 at least one of the at least one first connection limit mechanism includes a rotating bracket and a fixed bracket;   the rotating bracket is of a U-shape;   a first curved part is formed on the rotating bracket;   the second limit structure and the third limit structure are configured on the first curved part;   the fixed bracket is of a U-shape;   the fixed bracket is fixed to the rear surface of the suitcase body;   the rotating bracket is rotatably connected to the fixed bracket via a second hinge assembly;   the first support mechanism is rotatably connected to the rotating bracket via a third hinge assembly; and   the first limit structure is engaged with the second limit structure so as to allow the first support mechanism to drive the rotating bracket to be rotated to the first position.   
     
     
         8 . The suitcase of  claim 7 , wherein:
 at least one of the at least one first connection limit mechanism includes an elastic connector;   a first end of the elastic connector is connected to the rotating bracket, and a second end of the elastic connector is connected to the fixed bracket; and   the first support mechanism, the rotating bracket, and the fixed bracket are configured to form a stable structure.   
     
     
         9 . The suitcase of  claim 6 , wherein:
 at least one of the at least one first connection limit mechanism includes a connection limit base of a U-shape;   a second curved part is formed on the connection limit base;   the second limit structure and the third limit structure are configured on the second curved part;   the connection limit base is fixed on the rear surface of the suitcase body; and   the first support mechanism is rotatably connected to the connection limit base via a fourth hinge assembly.   
     
     
         10 . The suitcase of  claim 9 , wherein:
 a fourth limit structure is configured on the second curved part; and   the first limit structure is engaged with the fourth limit structure that is configured to maintain the first support mechanism in a folded state.   
     
     
         11 . The suitcase of  claim 6 , wherein:
 the first support mechanism includes a first rod and a second rod;   the first limit structure is attached to the first rod and the second rod;   a first end of the first rod connected to the first limit structure is rotatably attached to the rear surface of the suitcase body via one of the at least one first connection limit mechanism;   a first end of the second rod connected to the first limit structure is rotatably configured on the rear surface of the suitcase body via another one of the at least one first connection limit mechanism;   a second end of the first rod is connected to a handle; and   a second end of the second rod is connected to the handle such that the first rod, the handle, and the second rod form a U-shaped structure.   
     
     
         12 . The suitcase of  claim 11 , wherein:
 the first support mechanism includes a first reinforcing rod; and   the first reinforcing rod is configured between the first rod and the second rod.   
     
     
         13 . The suitcase of  claim 12 , wherein at least one of the first rod or the second rod is a retractable rod. 
     
     
         14 . The suitcase of  claim 6 , wherein:
 the first limit structure is retractably configured on the first support mechanism;   a control component is further configured on the first support mechanism; and   the control component is connected to the first limit structure via a gear that is configured to allow the control component to control extension or retraction of the first limit structure.   
     
     
         15 . The suitcase of  claim 4 , wherein:
 the second support mechanism is rotatably configured on the rear surface of the suitcase body via at least one second connection limit mechanism; and   the at least one second connection limit mechanism is configured to allow the second support mechanism to be rotated to the third position.   
     
     
         16 . The suitcase of  claim 15 , wherein at least one of the at least one second connection limit mechanism has a same structure as at least one of the at least one first connection limit mechanism. 
     
     
         17 - 22 . (canceled) 
     
     
         23 . The suitcase of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the support mechanism includes at least two legs;   the at least two legs are independent of a drawbar of the suitcase; and   the at least two legs are retractable and/or foldable with respect to the suitcase body.   
     
     
         24 . The suitcase of  claim 23 , wherein:
 the support mechanism includes four legs;   the four legs are configured at four corners of the suitcase; and   the four legs are retractable with respect to the suitcase body.   
     
     
         25 . The suitcase of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the support mechanism includes a leg; and   the leg is configured at a center of a surface of the suitcase body.   
     
     
         26 . A suitcase including a suitcase body, a first support mechanism, and a second support mechanism, wherein:
 the first support mechanism and the second support mechanism are oppositely configured on a rear surface of the suitcase body;   the first support mechanism is movable to a first position to form a first leg of the suitcase via at least one first connection limit mechanism;   the second support mechanism is movable to a third position to form a second leg of the suitcase;   at least one of the at least one first connection limit mechanism includes an elastic connector;   a first end of the elastic connector is connected to the first support mechanism, and a second end of the elastic connector is connected to the rear surface of the suitcase body; and   the first support mechanism, and the rear surface of the suitcase body are configured to form a stable structure.   
     
     
         27 - 40 . (canceled)