BRAKE SYSTEM FOR LUGGAGE CASE

摘要

Luggage cases supported on wheels, especially those with caster type wheel systems, tend to roll away on sloped surfaces or when standing in a moving vehicle. Mechanical brakes for one or more of these wheels help. Here, the wheel handle (16) selectively engages and disengages the brake system (30). The handle grip (122) can be stored in two positions, one of which engages the brake system. A commander (33, 133) mounts at the storage tube 118 and transmits the handle position via a cable 32 or the like to an actuator 31 attached to a wheel engaging brake (Figures 12, 14, etc.) High rate springs (41, 141) interposed between the handle position and mechanically sensitive brake portions help prevent their accidental damage during use.