| 摘要 |
<p>In a wheel assembly (100, 101) for luggage, the ends of a wheel axle (104) are engaged between inner and outer shrouds (106, 108) which assemble the wheel axle and the wheel (102) mounted thereon to an article of luggage (10). The wheel assembly includes bushings (140, 142) mounted on the ends of the wheel axle to dampen mechanical shocks, vibrations and noise. The inner shroud incorporates an enlarged outer skirt (112, 114, 116) which protects the bottom (18) and rear wall (14) of the luggage from damage. One portion (112) of the skirt extends upwardly along a substantial portion of the rear wall of the luggage to protect same from damage as the luggage is pulled over curbs or up stairs. A single set of fasteners (150, 152) extending through apertures in the luggage and the inner shroud and engaging the outer shroud serve the dual purpose of assembling the shrouds to one another and to the article of luggage.</p> |
