Live Luggage has spent five years designing and developing power assisted luggage with the PA (Power Assisted) Series of suitcases.

The amazing design uses revolutionary pancake/flat wheel technology and includes an Anti-Gravity handle that distributes a major part of the total weight over the powered wheels increasing efficiency and making it much more easily transportable than standard luggage.

Live Luggage has designed and manufactured a true state-of-the art travel system that includes an intelligent torque control system which powers the wheels when the handle is tilted and pressure is applied on the handle, which triggers ‘force sensors’ at the base and is designed to power up only when help is required. Additionally the tilt switch/sensors only power the wheels at certain angles – between slopes of 15% and 35%. If you accidentally drop the case or let go, it won’t run away from you. In these instances, the case will go beyond its ‘active’ angles, so no power will be delivered to the motors.

The handle can be adjusted to three height levels making it as comfortable for people of all heights. This adjustment is made by lifting a simple catch in the handle grip. For air travellers, there’s an override lock(sideways movement) to ensure the handle remains in lock mode during the flight mechanically cutting the power from the battery. Of course the case can still be used without power.

PA Series cases are powered from a rechargeable 12V NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) battery pack located inside the base of the case. The electronic management control system is located within the same compartment.

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