摘要 |
A luggage case ( 10 ) has a molded, relatively hard or rigid back portion affixed to the relatively soft fabric constructed front portion ( 12 ). A connector form ( 25 ) constructed of an extruded, flexible shape extends around the peripheral rim ( 19 ) of the back portion, and has a first free end ( 30 ) which is attached by sewing to a gusset ( 21 ) that extends around the front portion ( 11 ). The connector form ( 25 ) has an upper portion that has one and preferably two channels on an outer portion, one of which contains a stiffening wire ( 36 ). The upper portion is fastened by stitching to the rim ( 19 ) of the back portion. The upper portion includes at least a pair of protruding pockets ( 22 ), which define a gap or channel ( 23 ) there between. A strap ( 39 ) attached to opposite sides of the back portion by triangular-shaped anchors, passes through this gap or channel ( 23 ) and had a lifting handle ( 38 ) attached thereto. A shoulder harness has ends that can be attached to an end of the back portion and to the lifting handle ( 38 ) at a shoulder yolk can be used to carry the luggage case ( 10 ) on one's back.
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