| 摘要 |
A stay for controlling the extent of opening and the rate of closing a case is disclosed which is intended to be less prone to damaging the contents of the case and accidental injury to fingers of the user.
<??>A first version includes a flat, plate-like member (14) or resilient synthetic plastic having one end (15) pivotally connected to a stud (24) affixed to the inner end wall surface of one luggage shell (12). One of a pair of elongate, parallel curved slots (19 and 20) formed in the plate (14) is received onto a second stud (27) affixed to the other luggage part (11) such that when the two luggage parts are opened or closed on each other, the stud (27) will slide along and be guided by the slot (19). The second stud (27) has cross-sectional dimensions larger than the width of the slot (19) which distends the plastic material (22) between the two slots (19 and 20) producing a resilient clamping action on the stud (27).
<??>A second version includes a metal plate (32) with an end (33) pivotally connected to a stud (42) on the inner surface of one shell (12 min ). A slot (37) in the plate (32) is received onto a stud (43) on the other luggage shell (11 min ) such that the stud will slide along and be guided by the slot (37). A thickened ear (40) is located immediately adjacent the slot (37) as a stop. A spring (48) and washer (47) on the stud (43) exert transverse pressure on the plate (32) as the stud (43) moves along the slot (37) deterring any tendency for the case parts to slam together. |
