Luggage Having Electrical Generator

Abstract

Luggage having an electrical generator for powering or recharging electronic devices is provided. The luggage includes a body resembling any of various types of luggage having one or more rotating wheels, such as a suitcase or carry-on bag, among others. An electrical generator is operably connected to a wheel of the luggage in order to produce electricity as the wheels of the luggage are rolled along a surface. A port is electrically connected to the electrical generator, wherein electricity produced by the electrical generator is supplied to the port in order to power an electronic device removably engaged therewith. A control is provided for engaging and disengaging the electrical generator with a wheel of the luggage. In some embodiments, a battery is provided for storing electricity produced by the electrical generator.

I claim: 
     
         1 ) A luggage device having an electrical generator, comprising:
 a body having an upper end and a lower end, said lower end having at least one rotatable wheel thereon;   an electrical generator removably engageable with said at least one rotatable wheel;   wherein rotation of said at least one rotatable wheels powers said electrical generator when said electrical generator is engaged therewith;   a port disposed on said body and electrically connected to said electrical generator, wherein said port is adapted to removably receive an electronic device so as to provide electricity thereto.   
     
     
         2 ) The luggage device of  claim 1 , wherein said body resembles a suitcase. 
     
     
         3 ) The luggage device of  claim 1 , wherein said body comprises a main compartment adapted for use in storing various items, and comprises an enclosed compartment in which said electrical generator is positioned. 
     
     
         4 ) The luggage device of  claim 1 , further comprising a control disposed on said body and electrically connected to said electrical generator, wherein said control engages and disengages said electrical generator with said at least one rotatable wheel on said lower end of said body. 
     
     
         5 ) The luggage device of  claim 1 , further comprising a battery electrically connected to said electrical generator, wherein said battery is adapted to store electrical energy produced by said electrical generator. 
     
     
         6 ) The luggage device of  claim 1 , further comprising a vent on said body adapted to allow heat produced by said electrical generator to escape said body. 
     
     
         7 ) The luggage device of  claim 1 , wherein said at least one rotatable wheel comprises a pair of rotatable wheels connected by an axle. 
     
     
         8 ) The luggage device of  claim 1 , wherein said electrical generator comprises an external wheel adapted to engage with said at least one rotatable wheel such that rotation of said at least one rotatable wheel causes said external wheel to rotate, wherein rotation of said external wheel drives said generator.