Now imagine coping in the crowded terminal of an airport with a suitcase that moves as agilely as your shadow, able to turn on a dime to miss an obstacle, and glide over rough spots in the floor without the jarring bump of a regular suitcase. This is all inside the realm of possibility today and is easily achieved with the introduction of 360-degree rotating suitcase wheels. To the modern jet setter, traveling is motion, and these wheels are the instrument which conveys the symphony of travel which is enjoyed via smooth, effortless and efficient motion. The old suitcase, with its old-fashioned wheels fixed in position and which only move in one direction, has long been a peril to smooth travel. It will not turn corners, will tumble over on cobble stone streets, and will furnish a noisy accompaniment on polished floors. The advancement of multi-directional wheels or spinner wheels was an improvement, but now that the 360-degree wheels are here we have the apotheosis of suitcase wheel development. They are not merely an attachment, they are a part of luggage which will give the smoothest possible flow during travel via means of travel of every kind and on every sort of surface from the insulated tour carrier of a great international terminal to the roughened rugged streets of ancient cities of Europe. The advent of these wheels is due to an active demand from the traveling public today. The speed of travel, the quick connections and the hurry of modern rail travel has made it imperative that the traveling public throw off shackles of the past and keep pace with all the advances which have been made in the science of travel. Today the traveler is more mobile than ever in the history of the world and is confronted with complicated passages in which to move about. In addition to this is the imperative need of keeping connections in flight. The annoyance of toiling about with a suitcase that would refuse to be maneuvered about with reasonable ease at this time of the day, or particularly, when going for a train across town or trying to get on a subway with a mass of humanity following closely after one at all times would be almost intolerable. It serves to raise the stress of movement, which is generally accompanied with strain. It, therefore, stands the modern traveler in hand to take up the advanced make of suitcase wheels.The future of 360-degree rotating wheels is promise of freedom-from that trouble, from that noise, from that bodily fatigue. They change the suitcase from an object by which you are dragged, into one that is as perfect a vehicle for your luggage as it is at once a partner with you in the work, following you, or rather having you follow it, and its motion is as instinctive to it as its body is foreign to it. In this article we shall treat of the engineering, the practical results, and the revolution which these wheels mean in travel, and we will show the reason why they are an innovation of the first order to all who are proud to call themselves citizens of the world. The Engineering behind the Mobility Automatic At the heart of this new mobility rests an elaborate engineering plan, which is constituted on a fully integrated system of swivel domestic type cants. Unlike the wheels of the ordinary machine, which are fixed on a fixed axle, the wheels are affixed to a solid central pivot, which permits the wheels to revolve independently of themselves to 360 degrees. This pivot is not a simple bolt, but in its form a rather sophisticated piece of mechanical engineering, composed of a series of high-class bearings and several built-in seals, which is calculated to bear enormous stresses and strain put upon it both axially and radially, and produces a much smoother movement than turntables were in unknown times when the method of dealing with the axle was unknown. The bearings are the hidden agents, the real heroes of this engineering. These are mostly of various grades of stainless steel, machine ground, or of advanced material kinds, which decrease the friction in the wheels when bearing a load equal to that of the fully packed suitcase, so that they assume the proportions and quickness of movement possessed by two leading packs, one of which only depends on control to produce the pole. It is this lead acting on its groovy, gummines, which allow the two wheels to instantaneously turn when pressure is made on the telescopic “danger” when pulling tight when ditched out from the “drug.” But the extraordinary thing about the W.L.G. are the wheels thems they have evolved, the present state of material science, until they are the superior type of all modern wheels made out of a material new, and a type of design that was the last design pulled out of the minds of man. These wheels are of the hybrid type, usually with a core of and wrapped around this again a thickness of a compound much like rubberised rubberTPR (thermoplastic rubber is used).Together, they provide the ideal marriage of durability and silent, absorbing effectiveness. The poly urethane body gives it great strength and durability, and keeps it from wearing out under the stress of many miles, while the outer body of TPR gives the necessary sense of gripping power as well as its deadening effect. This combination of materials makes it possible for the wheels to “glide easily,” as it is termed, through the vibrations of rough places, such as cobblestones and broken pavements, instead of being transmitted up the handle and through the traveler\\'s arm. The entire construction is also very carefully sealed to make it watertight, thus providing complete protection for the delicate interior mechanism from pernicious elements such as the sand or swell of the seashore, slush of melted snow in winter, or dirt and grime of the airport, thus rendering perfection of performance trip after trip. Such Arm Movement is Possible As is well known, the most severe test of all travel inventions is the result obtained through their use in a busy and chaotic world, which is the unavoidable condition of travel today. It is in the quiet, civil, but often trying, atmosphere of the airport and on the way to its destination that the comparative value of any method of travel exercise will tell. In these instances, the 360-degree wheels are all that a traveler could ask, giving a control and easiness of effect which make it almost impossible to visualize how it has been possible to travel without them. Think of the huge, busy terminals of a big airport. Here, the ability to travel sideways, for instance, to swing about, or to move within limits of a line of a arriving passengers without tilting or hoizing up the suitcase, makes travel easy as breathing. Now the traveler will bob about into the fwthru of travel going here and thfurd, where swishing of the suitcase fore go here and thfurd means uncertainty from their friends. Here, the side and side swing is not possible with the ordinary wheels of the suitcase, thus minimizing physical exercise and eliminating an immense amount of exercise, time and laborer must save, limited as it is, in that they will never fill it up again as well as they will toe it. This agility, however, is not limited only to the airport, but extends even to their final destinations in the travelling life, which are the scenes of greatest trial.
Imagine the ancient cobblestones of Rome or Lisbon underfoot. A bag with standard wheels would rattle and bump, possibly topple altogether, in an irritatingly noisy and tiring manner. With 360 degree wheels, on the other hand, the bag remains stable, as each wheel works independently to adjust to the contours of the ground, equally distributing the weight and rolling over obstacles in as little disruptiveImagine negotiating the winding narrow, rough cobblestoned streets of Rome or Lisbon. A suitcase having normal wheels would bump, rattle, and possibly go over and become level, thus forming a noisy, jerky, tiresome job. With the 360 degree wheels, the suitcase would remain upright, each wheel having a will of its own to conform with the unevenness of the surface to which it is being exposed. Thus the load is distributed evenly and the wheels roll easily over uneven and high parts of the road and rough surface with a minimum of jolting. Also there is the same condition applicable to the transition from one surface to the next as from a tarmac runway surface to a carpeted hallway, or a smooth and polished marble floor to that of a damp surfaced park. The smooth movement in all directions, which is possible with the 360 degree opposite wheels, allows the travelling public to devote its attention to the person, not the luggage, and on arriving at a given destination, it is probable that the traveller will feel he has not been so fatigued and will be the fresher for whatever purpose he is entering the world. Improving the whole travel experience. The benefits which accrue from these improved wheels goes to prove that they are of certain mechanical importance but that they are of extreme importance from the point of view of the physical, but also mental, well-being of the traveller. The physical effect which is produced by this wonderful machine is that there is a considerable dropping off of physical strain. Pulling a normal weighted suitcase is one in which it is necessary to keep at the back of the mind, all the time, a constant amount of pulling of a strainful kind, necessitating in which there is a great strain on the shoulder, wrist, back, because in the nature of things one has to apply a complicated movement to it. With the 360 degree part of the invention, the suitcase can be directed over uneven parts of the surface with a gentel effort at the push on the extended handle of the suitcase at the rear, thus ensuring the person is in a more natural attitude both of body and mind and travel is made in an easier way. It enables the user to walk in a proper manner with ease, the suitcase following smoothly behind or about, akin to a pet with perfect propriety.Just imagine walking through the ancient cobblestone streets of Rome or Lisbon. A standard suitcase with standard wheels would clank, bounce (and probably fall over), making both the suitcase and the whole process exhausting and noisy. With 360-degree wheels, the suitcase will stay balanced as each wheel accommodates itself to the surfaces of the ground, making sure that the load is evenly distributed and that it rolls across the barrier smoothly (quietly and with as little change of pace as possible). The same is true of going from one kind of surface to another, i.e. from a tarmac runway to a carpeted corridor or from a polished marble floor to a lawn. The smooth, all-directional gliding that takes place, guarantees that it is the traveler and not the luggage who is the main feature of the travel, so that he or she will reach his or her destination feeling less tired and less in a hurry.
Increased Travel Comfort
The overall advantages of these wheels go far beyond the simple mechanics; affecting greatly the physical and mental well-being of the traveler. And first of all, the lessening of the effort required is not inconsiderable. To pull a suitcase on standard wheels requires an amount of pulling which is usually awkward and which puts undue stress upon the shoulder, wrist and back. The 360-degree wheels enable the suitcase to be disposed of by the gentle push of the handle, thus allowing the user to adopt as natural and as relaxed a position as possible, and to use as natural an attitude toward travel as can be achieved when he or she proceeds at any gait with the suitcase smartly travelling behind or alongside of him or her like the well-behaved pet.This ergonomic benefit is essential in reducing travel fatigue and helping to prevent injuries, and therefore invaluable to older travelers or those with pre-existing physical limitations. The psychological effect is equally potent. Travel, and particularly air travel, is an inherently stressful mode of transportation, with too many variables beyond control. A clumsy or badly behaved piece of luggage is a completely unnecessary source of stress. Conversely, the reliability and easy operation afforded by high-performance revolving wheels helps to instill robust feelings of mastery and calmness. The knowledge that the bag will respond predictably and smoothly to any situation reduces pre-travel anxiety, and in-travel frustration. It empowers the traveler, giving him the ability to move easily and gracefully. This perfect integration of the luggage into the travel flow contributes to a smoother and more enjoyable and ultimately more sophisticated travel experience, which coincidentally fits ideas of the modern, sophisticated, refined jetsetter: the traveler who desires both efficient but elegant travel experience and its appropriate tools: luggage. Another comparative look at the market and future trends In some ways, although the idea of spinner wheels is now conventional, the quality and performance of the various 360-degree rotation systems on the market vary widely. Basic \\"entry-level\\" suitcases feature simple swivel systems which lack the precision bearings or the solid construction of a premium-brand bag, instead of producing a steadily more wobblily and unreliable feel with time. High-end luggage manufactures, on the other hand, treat the wheel system as a significant element of their products, pouring money and time into research and development of proprietary systems. In some cases, a double wheel, or all-terrain wheel format is made to fit each corner of the suitcase, producing a total of eight-point contact instead of four, which gives even greater stability and obstacle clearance. In others, the focus is on producing an absolutely noiseless roll, using specially formulated rubber compounds on the wheels and reduction gear systems using completely sealed gears, avoiding the common hum or rumble that marks arrival in a preferably quiet hotel lobby. But the evolution of suitcase mobility is by no means over. The future is increasingly beckoning toward more intelligent systems. We are beginning to see the arrival of systems of gyroscopic stabilizers and micro-motor assists which permit the wheel resistance to be adjusted automatically, or even a small degree of propulsion on an incline. The application of self-lubricating materials, or \\"never wear\\" technologies, like ultramodern materials like sophisticated ceramic substances or graphene materials is becoming more adept at providing a sensory and possibly stress-free lifetime of noiseless frictionless operation. From simple roller, the lowly suitcase wheel has entered the phase of movement platform. Its further development must focus on the physical act of travel becoming completely effortless, so that the modern traveler can indulge in a fuller experience of the joy of discovery.