Method and apparatus for retaining articles on packframes
US4605143A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 1985 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45F3/08
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention is an article holding device for attaching external loads to a packframe. It consists of upper and lower clamp assemblies adapted for attachment to adjacent transverse packframe members. A rod, oriented vertically when the packframe is being worn, is held between the clamp assemblies. At least one, preferably two, strap retainers are mounted on the rod. These will normally have freedom of rotational and vertical movement. A strap or similar load retaining member passes through the slots of the retainers. Arranged thus, a load can be held tightly and securely against the packframe. In the preferred form of use, two of the assemblies are mounted side-by-side so that at least two straps may be placed around the external load.
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