TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates generally to a luggage and, more particularly, to a multi-functional luggage that can convert into a portable carrier.

BACKGROUND

Travelers are usually inconvenienced by multiple pieces of luggage and strollers that the traveler might be trying to transport with him. In particular, the traveler might be carrying one or more children and might need to carry a baby car seat and a stroller along with him or a pet and a pet carrier along with him. Carrying multiple pieces of luggage including a stroller and/or a pet carrier can be a hassle because the traveler needs to move multiple pieces of luggage and the stroller carrying the child or the pet. Therefore, a multi-functional luggage which partially converts into a portable carrier such as a stroller or a wheeled carriage without the need to carry additional carrier in the trip would be beneficial.

SUMMARY

A luggage according to this disclosure, in particular a multi-functional luggage, includes a first frame, a second frame, and a third frame. The first frame is positioned such that an outer face of the first frame includes elements for engaging with the ground. The second frame is operably connected to the first frame. The third frame is operably connected to the second frame using a hinge structure such that the third frame pivots from a first position wherein the second frame and the third frame are contiguous to a second position wherein the third frame and the second frame are partially open in order to expose interior of the third frame and the second frame. The third frame and the second frame form a seat in the second position that is sized to support a human such that a torso of the human rests in the second frame and feet of the human rests in the third frame.

In some embodiments, the third frame and the second frame define a contour such that in the second position the second frame adapted to form a back rest and a seat member for the for the human and the third frame is adapted to form a foot rest for the human and in the first position the third frame folds such that the third frame and the second frame are presented substantially in a side-by-side relation to form a complete enclosure.

In some embodiments, the hinge structure is configured to allow the third frame to pivot in front of the second frame and position below in order to adapt into a seat.

In some embodiments, the seat is sized to accommodate at least one of a baby, a toddler, a car seat, a child, an adult, a pet, one or more bags, and one or more objects such that the multi-functional luggage functions as a portable carrier.

In some embodiments, an opening mechanism is configured to connect the second frame with the third frame in the first position to form the complete enclosure or disconnect the third frame with the second frame in the second position.

In some embodiments, a surface of the luggage is designed to have a visual design based on the defined contour of the third frame and the second frame.

In some embodiments, the hinge structure can include a latch, a seal to interlock the third frame and second frame together, a fabric hinge, a living hinge, or a conventionally used hinge in a luggage.

In some embodiments, the third frame includes another ground engaging element configured to (i) support the third frame in the second position and enable the multi-functional luggage to function as a portable carrier when the luggage is positioned in an upright vertical manner (ii) support the multi-functional luggage in the first position and enable the multi-functional luggage to function as a scooter when the luggage is positioned in a horizontal manner, and (iii) support the multi-functional luggage in the first position and enable the multi-functional luggage to be steered or pulled when the luggage is positioned in the horizontal manner.

In some embodiments, the another ground engaging element of the third frame can be extended when the third frame is in the second position in order to engage with a ground or retracted inside the third frame when the third frame is in the first position.

In some embodiments, a third position, the second frame is further extended such that a back rest formed by the second frame is in a reclining position and the third frame forms a substantially flat surface to allow the human to lay back substantially in a horizontal position, and the another ground engaging element of the third frame further extends and protrudes a predetermined length outwards to support mobility of the luggage in the third position.

In some embodiments, in the third position, the reclining angle of the second frame can be adjusted to one or more angles.

In some embodiments, the second frame further includes material designed to fold in a compact manner in the first position by contracting bellow folds and open in the second position by expanding the bellow folds.

In some embodiments, the material is positioned in the outer sides of the second frame and is made of a strong fiber material.

In some embodiments, the interior of the third frame and the second frame include a layer of cushion on top of the third frame and the second frame, the cushion arranged to expand and open in sized and outer edges of the third frame and the second frame to enhance comfort of the human seated in the seat.

In some embodiments, a handle bar operable connected to the second frame such that the handle bar is designed to stretch out at one or more angles, elevate to one or more heights, and clip into position in order to steer the multi-functional luggage.

In some embodiments, the handle bar is designed to stretch out to the one or more angles and elevate to the one or more heights based on at least one of the upright vertical position of the luggage, horizontal position of the luggage wherein the luggage is being used as a scooter, reclining angle of the second frame in the second position.

In some embodiments, the first frame is designed to open and expand to allow for storage of objects.

In some embodiments, the second frame and the third frame include compartments for storage and plugins for electrical devices.

In some embodiments, one of the compartments in the second frame and the third frame is located on the outer edge of the second frame and the third frame.

In some embodiments, a stroller includes a first frame positioned including an outer face with elements for engaging with a ground. The stroller further includes a second frame operably connected to the first frame using a hinge structure such that the second frame pivots from a first position wherein the first frame and the second frame are contiguous, to a second position wherein the first frame and the second frame are at least partially open in order to expose the interior of the first frame and the second frame. The stroller further includes wherein the first frame and the second frame form a seat for the stroller in the second position that is sized to support a human such that a torso of the human rests in the first frame and a feet of the human rests in the second frame when the elements of the first frame engage the ground. The first frame includes one or more compartments to store objects and the second frame pivots front and down such that the human faces the operator of the stroller pushing the stroller.

