Backpack having improved load distribution and stabilizing structures
US4676418A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA45F3/08
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A frame pack is disclosed that is useful as a body mountable structure for retaining and/or transporting various articles which facilitates both a less restricted range of motion in the hips and shoulders of a user due to the load distribution thereon while maintaining and/or enhancing stability of the pack during use. The pack includes a storage portion mounted on a framework, and a shoulder harness that is attachable to various locations along a vertical member of the framework. The pack includes a load distributing waist harness assembly that has a padded waist belt mounted on a substantially rigid member and a plurality of appendages meeting at a central portion pivotably mounted to a lower, central portion of the frame, with the appendages and the frame having portions for receiving motion restraining members to variably limit pivotal motion. An upper stabilizing assembly is also provided having portions slidably adjustable along guides positioned between the upper and lower portions of the framework and length adjustable stabilizer straps connected to both the adjustable portions and the shoulder harness for minimization of the length of the stabilizer strap in response to ch…
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