Luggage system

Abstract

A modular luggage system, including a core bag module and an additional bag module. The core module includes a housing, at least one internal compartment and a docking frame positioned on the surface of the housing. The additional bag module has its internal compartment and a rim located on the surface of the additional bag module. The rim of the additional bag module is engageable with the docking frame of the core bag module so as to removably secure the additional bag module on the core bag module.

1 . A modular luggage system, comprising:
 a core bag module having a housing, at least one first internal compartment and a docking frame positioned on a surface of the housing; and   an additional bag module having at least one second internal compartment and a rim located on a surface of the additional bag module,   the rim of the additional bag module being engageable with the docking frame of the core bag module so as to removably secure the additional bag module on the core bag module.   
   
   
       2 . The modular luggage system according to  claim 1 , wherein the housing of the core bag module further comprises a docking cavity formed within the housing, the docking frame surrounding the docking cavity. 
   
   
       3 . The modular luggage system according to  claim 2 , wherein the additional bag module further comprises a protruding portion defined by the rim, the protruding portion being fit snugly in the docking cavity when the rim is engaged with the docking frame. 
   
   
       4 . The modular luggage system according to  claim 1 , wherein the docking frame further comprises a locking mechanism engaging the rim of the additional bag module. 
   
   
       5 . The modular luggage system according to  claim 4 , wherein the core bag module further comprises a release button operable to selectively deactivate the locking mechanism and disengage the rim from the docking frame. 
   
   
       6 . The modular luggage system according to  claim 1 , wherein the core bag module is a luggage case. 
   
   
       7 . The modular luggage system according to  claim 1 , wherein the core bag module is a duffel bag. 
   
   
       8 . The modular luggage system according to  claim 1 , wherein the core bag module is a briefcase. 
   
   
       9 . The modular luggage system according to  claim 1 , wherein the additional bag module is a laptop case. 
   
   
       10 . The modular luggage system according to  claim 1 , wherein the additional bag module is a backpack. 
   
   
       11 . A luggage case, comprising:
 at least one internal compartment having an inner volume and an external access;   an internal inflation system located inside the luggage case and being operable to expand when air is pumped into the internal inflation system compressing the inner volume of the internal compartment; and   a pumping mechanism located on an outside of the luggage case, the pumping mechanism being connected to the internal inflation system so as to pump the air into the internal inflation system.   
   
   
       12 . The luggage case according to  claim 11 , wherein the pumping mechanism is a retractable luggage handle. 
   
   
       13 . The luggage case according to  claim 11  further comprising a recessed top portion having a stable work surface. 
   
   
       14 . The luggage case according to  claim 11  further comprising a plurality of internal compartments, each internal compartment having an external access. 
   
   
       15 . The luggage case according to  claim 11  further comprising a recharge power station. 
   
   
       16 . The luggage case according to  claim 15 , wherein the recharge power station includes a plug connectable to an external power outlet. 
   
   
       17 . The luggage case according to  claim 11  further comprising a reinforced frame. 
   
   
       18 . The luggage case according to  claim 11  further comprising a plurality of wheels connected to a bottom of the luggage case. 
   
   
       19 . The luggage case according to  claim 14 , wherein at least one of the plurality of the internal compartments is sized to accommodate a laptop computer. 
   
   
       20 . The luggage case according to  claim 14 , wherein at least one of the plurality of the internal compartments is padded to protect its content.