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INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS

Starting from 2019, Merit focused on developing product that can increase production automation and solves problems with inconsistent production quality/ labor shortages/ wage increase. At the same time, we consider users’ pain point and aesthetics of the products. With these key concepts in mind, Merit developed the zipper frame and the central locking frame.
40+
Domestic Patent
90%
Patent Conversion Rate
17+
Foreign Invention Patent
4/个
R&D Collaboration Institutions
Zipper Frame

As one of our most revolutionary innovations, it combines zipper with frame forming a light weighted/high strength structure. It is available in both the aluminum and ABS version. Automation incorporated in producing product with zipper frame allows the product to be manufactured with a higher efficiency while solving the labor shortage problem. This frame design not only can fulfill customer’s needs without additional tooling charge, but also shortened the development lead time. This innovation had been recognized by Muse, French Design Award, and IDEA.

Injected Central Locking Frame

We also possess the patented for injected central locking frame which is exclusive for Samsonite. This construction provides a very clean look and allows opening and locking of the luggage with one touch.With existing frame at Merit, customers need a very short development lead time and would not need to bear any additional tooling cost for the frame when developing a new product.

Outfit

Outfit is a completely new concept Merit designed that combines prosof soft-side and hard-side luggage. It possesses the durability of hard side luggage while giving designers freedom to design on the sofe-side. The luggage would have an “outfit” to put on in which adapting a more intimate connection between customers and the product. Revolutionizing the stereotype of how luggage are used as a tool.

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