An article of luggage comprises a body portion defining at least a portion of an interior of the article of luggage, the body portion comprising a base 51; and at least one offset wheel assembly. Each offset wheel assembly comprises a wheel unit 12; and a connection element 11. The connection element 11 comprises a first end 11a immovably attached to the base 51 and a second, opposing end 11c that extends away from the first end 11a in a lateral direction towards a lateral edge of the base 51, the lateral edge being arranged adjacent to the offset wheel assembly. The wheel unit 12 is rotatably attached to the second end 11c of the connection element 11 such that the wheel unit 12 is rotatable about a generally vertical axis 14, the generally vertical axis 14 being offset from the first end 11a in the lateral direction. The invention seeks to provide an article of luggage that has improved stability, to reduce the risk of tipping.
An article of luggage
2021-12-15
Patent
Electronic Resource
English