Suitcase

Abstract

A suitcase comprises a body and a frame, said frame movable from a first position contained within said suitcase when said suitcase is closed, to a second position extending from said suitcase when said suitcase is open, said frame including a shield portion supporting a canopy, said canopy movably mounted on said shield portion.

1 . A suitcase comprising a body, an extendable handle, a clasp and a frame, said body including a lid, said frame movable from a first position contained within said suitcase when said suitcase is closed, to a second position extending from said suitcase when said suitcase is open, said frame comprising a first frame portion connected to said lid via a universal joint, and said clasp arranged to lock said extendable handle to said frame. 
   
   
       2 . A suitcase according to  claim 1 , and further comprising a lounger mounted on said frame. 
   
   
       3 . A suitcase according to  claim 1 , wherein said frame further comprises a second frame portion, said second frame portion substantially similar to said first frame portion. 
   
   
       4 . A suitcase according to  claim 3 , and further comprising a canopy, said canopy connected to said first frame portion and said second frame portion. 
   
   
       5 . A suitcase according to  claim 1 , wherein said body further comprises a lockable compartment. 
   
   
       6 . A suitcase according to  claim 1 , wherein said first frame portion is of a substantial U-shape. 
   
   
       7 . A suitcase according to  claim 1 , wherein said first frame portion includes an over-centre linkage. 
   
   
       8 . A suitcase according to  claim 1 , wherein said first frame portion includes a telescopic portion. 
   
   
       9 . A suitcase comprising a body and a frame, said frame movable from a first position contained within said suitcase when said suitcase is closed, to a second position extending from said suitcase when said suitcase is open, said frame including a shield portion supporting a canopy, said canopy movably mounted on said shield portion. 
   
   
       10 . A suitcase according to  claim 9 , wherein said body has a pair of wheels attached thereto. 
   
   
       11 . A suitcase according to  claim 9 , wherein a portion of said canopy extends over and above said body. 
   
   
       12 . A suitcase according to  claim 9 , wherein said frame supports a body-supporting portion. 
   
   
       13 . A suitcase according to  claim 9 , and further comprising a locking device for locking said frame in said second position. 
   
   
       14 . A suitcase according to  claim 9 , wherein said frame, in said second position, does not enter the space defined by said body of said suitcase. 
   
   
       15 . A suitcase according to  claim 9 , wherein said frame is removably mounted on said body. 
   
   
       16 . A suitcase according to  claim 9 , and further comprising a compartment in said body of said suitcase, said compartment being lockable.