Integrated pull handle for a luggage case

摘要

A luggage case (5) is provided, with the luggage case defining a back panel (12), a top panel (14), and a handle assembly (20). The luggage case includes (5) a lower tubular handle section (50) integrally formed within the back panel (12) and extending at least a portion of the length of the back panel (12). The luggage case includes (5) a sliding handle section (24, 40) formed of at least one tubular member (24) telescopically received within the lower tube section (50) and configured to extend from the lower tube section (50). The luggage case includes (5) a grip portion (22) positioned adjacent an upper end of the sliding handle section (24, 40); and a releasable engagement mechanism (21) operable to selectively position the sliding handle section (24, 40) along the length of the lower tubular handle section (50). The luggage case (5) also includes a top bracket insert (30) received into a first end portion of the lower tubular handle section (50) proximate the exterior of the luggage case (5); and the top bracket insert (30) receiving the tubular member (24) such that the top bracket insert (30) guides the tubular member (24) relative to the lower tubular handle section (50).