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EP2453772B1
EP2453772B1 EP10799490.7A EP10799490A EP2453772B1 EP 2453772 B1 EP2453772 B1 EP 2453772B1 EP 10799490 A EP10799490 A EP 10799490A EP 2453772 B1 EP2453772 B1 EP 2453772B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/04—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders
    • A45F3/08—Carrying-frames; Frames combined with sacks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C7/00—Collapsible or extensible purses, luggage, bags or the like
    • A45C7/0059—Flexible luggage; Hand bags
    • A45C7/0077—Flexible luggage; Hand bags collapsible to a minimal configuration, e.g. for storage purposes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/04—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders
    • A45F3/06—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders specially adapted for military purposes
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41C—SMALLARMS, e.g. PISTOLS, RIFLES; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR
    • F41C33/00—Means for wearing or carrying smallarms
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C7/00—Collapsible or extensible purses, luggage, bags or the like
    • A45C7/0059—Flexible luggage; Hand bags
    • A45C7/0063—Flexible luggage; Hand bags comprising an integrated expansion device
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C7/00—Collapsible or extensible purses, luggage, bags or the like
    • A45C7/0059—Flexible luggage; Hand bags
    • A45C7/009—Flexible luggage; Hand bags with interchangeable elements forming the storage space, e.g. modular
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/10—Pack-frames carried on the body
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F3/00—Travelling or camp articles; Sacks or packs carried on the body
    • A45F3/12—Shoulder-pads
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F4/00—Travelling or camp articles which may be converted into other articles or into objects for other use; Sacks or packs carried on the body and convertible into other articles or into objects for other use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
    • A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
    • A45F5/02—Fastening articles to the garment

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  • the invention to which this application relates is a backpack.
  • a backpack for use by soldiers and ground forces on active duty.
  • Backpacks have been developed for a whole variety of uses and activities including day sacks, expedition sacks, rock climbing sacks, picnic sacks, etc.
  • Backpacks for civilian use where the packs incorporate soft unsupported back panels, are known, as are those with rigid or semi-rigid mounting frames, especially where the frame is covered and forms an integral part of the backpack construction. Also, cushioning inserts are usually provided to increase user comfort. These are invariably integrated into the substance of the pack within the region that contacts the back of the wearer when the pack is being worn.
  • Backpacks that utilise external mounting frames are usually supplied with a bag or sack that has integral padded shoulder straps, shoulder blade cushioning pads, back cushioning supports for the lower back of the wearer, waist belt and buckle straps - all or most of these elements being fixedly attached to the sack by stitching.
  • backpacks for use by armed forces are often capacious so that all equipment likely to be needed by the user, for extended survival out in the field, can be carried in the one pack.
  • the sack of the backpack can be reduced in size to fit more closely around the contents by compressing the sack using lateral side compression straps.
  • the extent to which sacks can be compressed is currently restricted, due to the compression straps being mounted only on the external lateral side walls of the sack and also by the construction of the bottom of the sack, which does not allow easy folding.
  • Backpacks are sometimes used to carry guns, missiles and other large pieces of equipment into battle, but this is recognised as improper use of the pack and sometimes leads to accidents due to insecure and/or unbalanced loading. There are currently no specialised carriers available for carrying such equipment.
  • Backpacks and foundation garments that have vertically spaced, horizontal straps on their outer surfaces are also known, and are used when it is desired to mount utility bags, pouches and other objects externally, such as with an assault pack.
  • the purpose of an assault pack is to mount as much as possible onto the outside of the pack for easy access and use, thus avoiding the need to go rummaging in a sack looking for a particular item; something that could threaten the wearer's safety.
  • Attaching systems that use interlocking removable straps for the purpose of removably attaching bags, pockets and other objects to a backpack, foundation garment or assault pack that is fitted with vertically spaced, horizontal straps, are known. Attaching systems that facilitate rapid removal of bags and other objects have long been in use, especially where it is desirous to shed weight and/or bulk quickly-such as in situations where rapid and unhindered evacuation over and through rough terrain is necessary.
  • the bag or other object to be mounted has at least one locking strap.
  • the at least one locking strap is fixedly attached to the mounting face of the bag or object, this face also being supplied with a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontal straps.
  • the locking strap is intended to be fed through the straps of the foundation garment and the straps of the bag or object, in an alternating manner in order to removably attach the bag or object to the foundation garment or assault pack.
  • the end of the at least one locking strap is then attached via a press stud, or other means, to the bag or object for further security and to guard against accidental detachment or unintended separation of the object from the foundation garment.
  • US7080430B2 Shows a system wherein the locking strap is separate and independent of the bag or object and in use is pushed into engagement with moulded apertures in the foundation garment or assault pack, and on the mounting surface of the bag or object, the apertures being used in place of horizontal straps.
  • the locking strap once inserted alternately through the vertically spaced, horizontal straps of the garment and the object apertures, is secured via engagement with a projection which is designed to stand proud of the mounting face of the bag or object.
  • Locking straps that engage with security devices or projections do not readily disengage when required to do so. Where the locking strap is attached to the bag or other object, access to the back of the bag or object for the purpose of inserting and removing the locking strap is severely restricted, causing frustration and delays.
  • a backpack comprising a support frame and a collapsible sack being formed by at least one wall, the wall having inner and outer surfaces, the inner surface defining an internal compartment for containing an item; the sack being mountable on the frame; the at least one wall comprising at least three fold lines along which the at least one wall is foldable so as to form at least one pleat; the pleat is configured such that the outer surface of the wall portion defining the pleat is deployable so as to define an outer compartment for containing an item; the at least one wall being moveable between a first, extended position in which the volume of the internal compartment is maximised and a second, collapsed position in which the at least one wall is folded about the at least three fold lines so as to form the at least one pleat and to minimise the volume of the internal compartment.
  • the internal compartment is moveable between a fully stowed position wherein the volume of the internal compartment is minimised and a fully extended position wherein the volume of the internal compartment is maximised.
  • the at least one wall is foldable so as to form a plurality of pleats.
  • the at least one wall comprises at least three fold lines along which the at least one wall is foldable to define a first pleat and at least two further fold lines along which the at least one wall is foldable to define a second pleat.
  • the first and second pleats have a common fold line therebetween.
  • Each pleat is preferably configured such that a portion of the outer surface of the wall portion defining the pleat is deployable so as to define an outer compartment for containing an item.
  • the pleat is defined by two outer fold lines and an inner fold line.
  • the outer fold lines preferably have a wall portion extending therebetween, which wall portion may be folded inwards at each outer fold line toward the inner fold line.
  • the inner fold line forms the apex of the pleat and is within the inner compartment when the pleat is fully stowed.
  • the wall portion of the pleat forms an integral part of the fully extended wall of the sack and the outer compartment is no longer defined.
  • the securing elements(s) may be an adjustable cord, tape, strap or the like.
  • the backpack comprises at least one adjustable element operable to allow the at least one wall to be moved between the first and second positions. It is preferred that the adjustable element is releasably fixable in at least two positions so as to be operable to retain the at least one wall in at least the first and second positions. It is preferred that the adjustable element is releasably fixable in three or more positions so as to be operable to retain the at least one wall in the first and second positions and any intermediate position therebetween.
  • the securing element(s) and the adjustable element(s) are one and the same.
  • the securing element(s) and the adjustable element(s) are separate.
  • the securing element(s) and/or the adjustable element(s) may be an elastic or, alternatively, an inelastic material.
  • the adjustable element(s) may be a drawstring or the like as is common in the art.
  • the backpack further comprises at least one fastener element for securing the at least one wall in the second position.
  • the fastener element may be any suitable type known in the art, for example may comprise a strap and buckle arrangement, a snap fastener, a button, a clasp, a zipper or a twist lock.
  • the support frame comprises a substantially rigid mounting frame comprising supporting members and attachment points for receiving elements of a modular backpack.
  • the sack is removably attached to the attachment points of the mounting frame by means of webbing, straps or cords.
  • the backpack may further comprise a shoulder strap as known in the art.
  • the shoulder strap preferably comprises a shoulder strap element that is removably attached to the mounting frame by threading the shoulder strap element between and around support members of the mounting frame.
  • the shoulder strap element may be supplied with a pair of removable cushioned shoulder pads.
  • the backpack may also further comprising a pair of shoulder blade cushioning pad elements that are separately and removably attached to one or more support members of the mounting frame. It is preferred that each shoulder blade cushioning pad comprises an outer cover that can be removed from the internal cushion, allowing the pads to be fully serviced or repaired.
  • the backpack may comprise a back cushioning support element that is removably attached to one or more support members of the mounting frame.
  • the back cushioning support element comprises an outer cover that can be removed from the internal cushion, allowing the support to be fully serviced or repaired.
  • the outer cover of the back cushioning support element may be constructed to allow the through insertion of a strap, for use as a waist belt.
  • the sack incorporates a transverse pocket across a section of the sack for locating a top edge of the mounting frame and to assist in distributing forces that result from the carriage of a heavy pay load.
  • the backpack may comprises a completely detachable lid.
  • a backpack comprising of a mounting frame, shoulder straps, cushioning pads, a sack and a lid, the sack having an anterior face, two lateral sides, an outer face that includes multiple vertically spaced, horizontal straps, and a base, the sack being constructed so that the lateral sides can be folded inward to allow the outer face to be pushed back towards the mounting frame, thereby making the backpack suitable for conversion into a substantially flat foundation pack for the purpose of attaching and carrying utility bags and other objects on the outside of the pack, using the multiple vertically spaced, horizontal straps.
  • a backpack according to the above mentioned example provides a backpack that includes means for converting the sack to meet a variety of needs and uses.
  • Preferably conversion from a backpack to a foundation pack is achieved by inwardly folding the lateral sides of the sack, whilst fully tightening a plurality of lateral-side-mounted compression straps.
  • conversion from a backpack to a low capacity pack is achieved by partial folding of the lateral sides of the sack and partial tightening of lateral-side-mounted compression straps.
  • the outer face of the sack is fitted with a plurality of compression straps to facilitate conversion of the pack for the carriage of externally mounted cargo.
  • the backpack can be converted to provide dual external mounting bays by full tightening of outer-face-mounted compression straps.
  • the backpack can be converted to provide three external mounting bays by partial tightening of outer-face-mounted and lateral-side-mounted compression straps.
  • the backpack also comprises a plurality of vertical compression straps that can be used separately from lid fixing straps and other compression straps.
  • the backpack comprises a sack that incorporates an integral survival bag.
  • the backpack thus provides an incorporated survival tool.
  • the survival bag can be used by a user to limit contact with elements such as rain, water, wind or snow which would affect the body temperature of the user or to protect the user from abrasive elements such as sand.
  • survival bag can be used as a bivouac sack or bivvy bag thus reducing the need for a tent or shelter.
  • the survival bag is fixedly attached at the mouth of the sack to allow the cargo compartment of the sack to be closed and used for storage whilst the survival bag is in use.
  • a modular backpack comprising, in combination, a mounting frame that is substantially rigid and comprises supporting members and attachment points for receiving essential elements of a modular backpack; a sack element that is removably attached to the attachment points of the mounting frame by means of webbing, straps or cords; a shoulder strap element that is removably attached to the frame by threading the strap between and around support members of the mounting frame; a pair of shoulder blade cushioning pad elements that are separately and removably attached to one or more support members of the mounting frame, and a back cushioning and support element that is removably attached to one or more support members of the mounting frame, whereby the backpack is fully field-serviceable, the wearer being able to remove and replace all of the above elements without the aid of tools.
  • the modular backpack according to the above mentioned example thus provides an improved, fully field-serviceable, modular backpack that incorporates many replaceable features and facilitates rapid and convenient field-servicing when required.
  • the sack element incorporates a transverse pocket across the back face of the sack for locating the top edge of the mounting frame and to assist in distributing forces that result from the carriage of a heavy payload.
  • the sack is supplied with a completely detachable lid.
  • the shoulder strap element is supplied with a pair of removable cushioned shoulder pads.
  • each shoulder blade cushioning pad element comprises an outer cover that can be removed from the internal cushion, allowing the pads to be fully serviced or repaired.
  • the back cushioning support element comprises an outer cover that can be removed from the internal cushion, allowing the support to be fully serviced or repaired.
  • the outer cover of the back cushioning support element is constructed to allow the through insertion of a strap, for use as a waist belt.
  • a locking strap for use with a backpack, foundation pack or assault pack that has vertically spaced, horizontal straps for removably attaching bags and other objects, wherein the two ends of the strap are inserted, a transverse distance apart from each other, separately and alternately through the vertically spaced, horizontal straps of a backpack, foundation pack or assault pack, the locking strap ends when fully inserted being then releasably anchored to prevent accidental withdrawal or the locking strap.
  • each of the locking strap ends is anchored using a quick-release anchorage point.
  • the locking strap ends are provided with loops that can be removably attached to security toggles or buttons that are secure to the backpack, foundation pack, assault pack or utility bag.
  • the security toggles or buttons are attached to elastic cord, the other end of which is securely attached to the backpack, foundation pack, assault pack or utility bag.
  • the security toggles or buttons are attached to elasticised cord loops that are wrapped around one of the horizontal straps of the utility bag, backpack, foundation pack or assault pack and secured by passing the cord loop back over the toggle or button, so that the toggle or button and cord can be easily removed for repair or replacement.
  • the backpack comprises a support frame (20) and a collapsible sack (10) being formed by at least one wall (50) having inner and outer surfaces (51, 52).
  • the sack (10) is mountable on the support frame (20) and may be releasably attached to the support frame (20).
  • the backpack further comprises a lid (19), shoulder straps (21) and a lower back cushioning pad (22) which may be constructed in a manner known in the art or as later described with reference to the a third aspect of the invention.
  • the sack comprises four walls defining a back panel (11), two side panels (13) and a front panel (15).
  • the inner surfaces (51) of the panels define an internal compartment (53) for containing an item therein.
  • Each panel is connected to an adjacent panel at an edge thereof.
  • the two side panels (13) and the front panel (15) each comprise three fold lines (54) along which they are foldable so as to form at least one pleat (55).
  • the pleat is defined by the two outer fold lines (54a) and an inner fold line (54b) wherein the inner fold line (54b) forms the apex of the pleat (55) and is within the inner compartment (53) when the pleat (55) is fully stowed (see Figure 2d ).
  • the edges of the side panels (13) and the front panel (15) define their respective outer fold lines (54a). As such, the side panels (13) and the front panel (15) extend between their respective outer fold lines (54a).
  • the pleat (55) is configured such that the outer surface (52) of the side panels (13) and the outer surface (52) the front panel (15) are deployable so as to define an outer compartment (56) for containing an item (see Figures 6a and 6b ).
  • the side panels (13) are each moveable between a first, extended position in which the volume of the internal compartment (53) is maximised (see Figure 2a ) and a second, collapsed position in which the side panel is folded about the three fold lines (54) so as to form the at least one pleat (55) and to minimise the volume of the internal compartment (53) (see Figures 2b - 2c ).
  • the pleats (55) of the side panels (13) and the front panel (15) are show in deployed state.
  • the pleats (55) of the side panels are deployed to define two outer compartments for containing an item.
  • the pleats (55) of the side panels and the front panel are deployed to define three outer compartments (56) for containing an item.
  • the pleats of the side panels (13) and of the front panel (15) have a common fold line therebetween defined by their adjoining edge.
  • the backpack further comprises at least one securing element operable to retain an item contained in the outer compartment(s) and at least one adjustable element operable to allow the side walls to be moved between the first and second positions.
  • the securing element(s) and the adjustable element(s) are one and the same, and are in the form of three compression straps (24, 27) mounted on the outer surface of each of the front panel (15) and the two side panels (13).
  • the compression straps (24, 27) are orientated in a direction substantially perpendicular to the inner fold line (54b) and extend across the inner fold line (54b).
  • the compression straps (24) which extend across the outer surface of a side panel (13) define lateral-side-mounted compression straps
  • the compression straps (27) which extend across the front panel (15) define front-mounted compression straps.
  • Each lateral-side-mounted compression strap (24) is releasably fixable in at least two positions so as to be operable to retain the side walls in at least the first and second positions.
  • Each compression strap (24, 27) is releasably fixable in three or more positions, with the lateral-side-mounted compression straps configured so as to be operable to retain the side walls in the first and second positions and any intermediate position therebetween.
  • the sack (10) may be adjusted in size to more closely wrap around the payload being carried by partially tightening the lateral-side-mounted compression straps (24) and/or the front-mounted compression straps (27).
  • Figure 3b depicts a reduced volume internal compartment (53) resulting from the partial tightening the lateral-side-mounted compression straps (24) and/or the front-mounted compression straps (27).
  • the user wishes to convert the backpack into the foundation for an assault pack, he fully tightens the lateral-side-mounted compression straps (24) so as to deploy the side panel pleats (55) such that the inner fold line (54b) of each side panel forms the apex of their respective pleat (55) and is within the inner compartment (53) when the pleat (55) is fully stowed (see Figure 4b ).
  • the lateral-side-mounted compression straps (24) are fully tightened, the sack (10) will be retained in the fully collapsed position until the straps (24) are loosen.
  • the user wants to carry an item such as a missile, he can convert the backpack to define one or more outer compartments (56) for containing the item.
  • the user simply tightens the lateral-side-mounted compression straps (24) and/or the front-mounted compression straps (27) as required.
  • the front panel pleat (55) will be deployed such that the inner fold line (54b) of the front panel forms the apex of the pleat (55) and is within the inner compartment (53) when the pleat (55) is fully stowed (see Figure 6a ).
  • This will result in the creation of two outer compartments (56) wherein an item can be received defined by the outer surface of the side panels (13).
  • the item can be secured in the outer compartment (56) by adjusting the lateral-side-mounted compression straps (24).
  • Three outer compartments can be achieved by partial tightening the front-mounted compression straps (27) rather than fully tightening the front-mounted compression straps (27).
  • the backpack is shown as a fully extended backpack (1) and comprises a sack (10) with a lid (19), the sack (10) being attached to a support frame (20). Also attached to the support frame (20) are two cushioned shoulder straps (21), two shoulder blade cushioning pads (22), and a lower back cushioning pad (23). Horizontal side-mounted compression straps (24) are shown on each lateral side (13) of the sack (10).
  • side-mounted compression straps (24) can be tightened by pulling the ends of the straps (24) through locking buckles (26).
  • Figure 2a depicts a sack (10) that, for the sake of clarity, has been detached from its support frame and is laid on its back (11); the sack lid and compression straps have also been omitted.
  • Figure 2b shows an interim stage of the progressive folding of the sack to more dearly indicate how the construction at the bottom end (12) allows the sack (10) to be folded, the side panels (13) being pushed toward the centre of the sack, between the front or outer face (14) and the back (11), during folding until the sack is completely flat, as in Figure 2c.
  • Figure 2d depicts the open mouth of the sack (10) and shows how the two sides (13) of the sack (10) have been pushed towards the centre to facilitate folding.
  • Figures 3a & 3b show a reduced backpack (2), with shoulder straps and cushioning pads removed for clarity, wherein the sack (10) has been adjusted in size to more closely wrap around the payload being carried, or to provide a smaller lightweight sack, the side-mounted compression straps (24) and the face-mounted compression straps (27) having been partly tightened, as well as the vertical compression straps (28).
  • the vertical straps are more clearly shown in Figure 5 .
  • Figures 4a & 4b show a flat foundation pack (3), with shoulder straps and cushioning pads removed for clarity, wherein the sack (10) has been fully flattened and compressed around the support frame (20), the lateral side-mounted compression straps (24) having been fully tightened, as well as the vertical compression straps (28).
  • the vertical straps are more clearly shown in Figure 5 .
  • Figure 5 depicts the outer or front face (14) of the pack, but with the usual vertically spaced, horizontal webbing used for mounting external bags and other objects removed for clarity.
  • Vertical (28) and horizontal face-mounted (27) compression straps for adjusting the extent of the front or outer face (14) of the sack are shown, as well as horizontal side-mounted straps (24) for adjusting the sides (13) of the sack (10).
  • Figure 6a depicts a backpack configured for carrying missiles etc wherein the face-mounted compression straps (27) are shown fully tightened to draw the two side edges (29) of the front face (14) together, the resulting bays (30) at each corner being used, in conjunction with straps (24), to carry missiles or other large objects.
  • Figure 6b shows the face-mounted straps (27) partly tightened and the backpack configured to receive up to three missiles at once.
  • Figure 7a is an external view of a sack (10) not forming part of the invention with the integral survival bag (31) fully deployed.
  • Figures 7b & 7c are sectional views through the sack (10) and survival bag (31), wherein the bag (31) is sewn onto the outer end (32) of an annular collar (33), the inner end (34) of the collar being secured to the inwardly turned lip (35) of the sack (10). Also connected to the inner end (34) of the collar (33) is an internal storm cover (36), which can be used to protect the contents of the sack (10) when the survival bag is in use. When not in use the survival bag (31) is gathered and stored around the mouth of the sack, between the lip (35) and the collar (33).
  • the mounting frame element defines the support frame (20) of the backpack, while the sack element defines the sack (10) of the backpack.
  • the mounting frame element (20) incorporates a plurality of holes (111) along each vertical edge (112), and a number of support members (115) for the releasable attachment of a variety of elements.
  • the sack element (10) incorporates two side flaps (121), each flap (121) incorporating a plurality of eyeleted holes (122) that correspond with the holes (111) in the mounting frame (20).
  • the sack element (10) incorporates an inverted transverse pocket (123) integrated into its back face (124) in close proximity to the upper edge (125).
  • the top edge (113) of mounting frame (20) is first located into transverse pocket (123) so that the transverse pocket (123) encloses the top edge (113) of the mounting frame (20).
  • the purpose of pocket (123) is twofold; to locate the frame (20) to the sack (10) and also to help support the sack (10) and distribute forces equally along the top edge (113) of the support frame (20), particularly when a heavy payload is being carried within the sack (10).
  • the sack element (10) is then removably attached to the mounting frame (20) using two straps (126), positioned at the upper edge (125) of sack (10), and a single length of nylon cord (127) that is laced alternately through eyeleted holes (122) and frame holes (111) to bring sack (10) and frame (20) together.
  • the cord (127) is then drawn tight to cause the flaps (121) to move into tight contact with the frame edges (112), the two ends of the cord (127) being knotted together at a convenient position near to the top edge (113) of frame (20).
  • cushioning pads are provided, two vertical pads (130) are used to cushion the loads bearing against the wearer's shoulder blades and one horizontal pad (131) is used to support the frame (20) against the wearer's lower back.
  • Cushioning pads (130, 131) may be made from plastic foam blocks and contained within fabric or plastic covers that can be easily removed and serviced, repaired or replaced whilst in the field.
  • the cushioning pads (130, 131) are releasably attached to the frame using straps (not shown).
  • a single shoulder strap (132) is provided, the strap (132) being removably attached to the frame by threading the strap between and around support members of the mounting frame (20) in a figure-of-eight manner, the two ends of the strap (132) being then attached to the lower edge (114) of the frame (20), to allow the pack to be carried on the shoulders of the user.
  • Detachable shoulder cushioning pads (133), with integral adjustment straps (134), are provided for insertion over the shoulder strap (132), one for each shoulder, to help protect the wearer's shoulders when heavy payloads are being carried.
  • a lid (19) is provided that is removably attached to the top of the sack (10) by two securing straps (141).
  • the effective length of the sack (10) can be increased to accommodate increased payload, by loosening and extending straps (141); or the lid (19) can be removed from the sack (10) completely by undoing straps (141), permitting the backpack to be used open-topped as a general purpose carrier or whenever the payload is longer than can be accommodated beneath the lid (19).
  • cushioning pad (131) may be provided with a rear opening to allow insertion of a waist strap (not shown) horizontally through between the pad and frame.
  • the outer face of a foundation pack (210) is shown.
  • the outer face of the foundation pack (210) defines a mounting face (212) onto which payload may be attached to be carried.
  • the foundation pack (210) incorporates a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontal straps (211) that are attached to the mounting face (212) of the pack (210) using robust machine stitching (213) at predetermined intervals in order to create vertical channels (214) between the straps (211), the mounting face (212) and the stitching (213).
  • a utility bag (215) which is attachable to the mounting face (212) of the pack (210) is shown.
  • the utility bag (215) incorporates a plurality of vertically spaced, horizontal straps (216) that are attached to a mounting face (217) of the utility bag (215) to create vertical channels (218) between the straps (216), the mounting face (217) and the stitching (219).
  • the utility bag (215) further comprises a plurality of toggles (220, 221), two toggles are shown in the figure, attached via elasticised cord loops (222, 223) to the central portion of the lowest horizontal strap (224) of the utility bag (215).
  • Figure 14b shows a locking strap (227) used to attach the utility bag (215) to the foundation pack (210).
  • FIG 15a the utility bag (215) has been shown in a raised position, separated from the foundation pack (210) to more clearly show the paths or the two ends (225,226) of the locking strap (227) as they pass alternately through the channels (214) of the foundation pack (210), and the corresponding channels of the utility bag (215), the two ends (225,226) of the strap (227) being threaded through at a transverse distance apart, i.e. down both sides of the utility bag.
  • the loops (228, 229) of the locking strap (227) are first detached from both security toggles (210, 221).
  • the handle (230) of the locking strap (227) is then tightly grasped and the entire strap (227) is pulled upward and outward, to completely withdraw it in a single operation from the channel of the utility bag (214) and the channel (218) of the foundation pack.
  • the utility bag or other object is thereby quickly and completely detached from the foundation pack.
  • this specialist pack is to provide a backpack that can be compressed or converted to a day pack, a specialised missile carrier, or a foundation for an assault pack or it can be used with the integral survival bag deployed.

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  1. Un sac à dos comprenant un cadre de support (20) et un sac repliable (10) étant formé par au moins une paroi (50), la paroi (50) ayant des surfaces interne et externe (51, 52), la surface interne (51) définissant un compartiment intérieur (53) destiné à contenir un objet ; le sac (10) pouvant être monté sur le cadre de support (20) ; l'au moins une paroi (50) comprenant au moins trois lignes de pliage (54) le long desquelles l'au moins une paroi (50) peut être pliée de façon à former au moins un pli (55) ; le pli (55) étant configuré de telle sorte que la surface externe (52) de la portion de paroi définissant le pli (55) puisse être déployée de façon à définir un compartiment externe (56) destiné à contenir un objet ; l'au moins une paroi (50) pouvant être déplacée entre une première position étendue dans laquelle le volume du compartiment intérieur (53) est maximisé et une deuxième position repliée dans laquelle l'au moins une paroi (50) est pliée sur les au moins trois lignes de pliage (54) de façon à former l'au moins un pli (55) et à minimiser le volume du compartiment intérieur (53).
  2. Un sac à dos selon la revendication 1 dans lequel l'au moins une paroi (50) peut être pliée de façon à former une pluralité de plis (55).
  3. Un sac à dos selon la revendication 1 ou la revendication 2 dans lequel l'au moins une paroi (50) comprend au moins trois lignes de pliage (54) le long desquelles l'au moins une paroi (50) peut être pliée pour définir un premier pli (55) et au moins deux lignes de pliage supplémentaires (54) le long desquelles l'au moins une paroi (50) peut être pliée pour définir un deuxième pli (55).
  4. Un sac à dos selon la revendication 3 dans lequel les premier et deuxième plis (55) ont une ligne de pliage commune (54) entre eux.
  5. Un sac à dos selon l'une quelconque des revendications 2 à 4 dans lequel chaque pli (55) est configuré de telle sorte qu'une portion de la surface externe (52) de la portion de paroi définissant le pli (55) puisse être déployée de façon à définir un compartiment externe (56) destiné à contenir un objet.
  6. Un sac à dos selon la revendication 5 dans lequel le pli (55) est défini par deux lignes de pliage externes (54a) et une ligne de pliage interne (54b).
  7. Un sac à dos selon la revendication 5 lorsqu'elle dépend de la revendication 2 ou toute revendication dépendante directement ou indirectement de la revendication 2, comprenant en outre au moins un élément d'assujettissement (24, 27) pouvant être opéré pour retenir un objet contenu dans le(s) compartiment(s) externe(s) (56).
  8. Un sac à dos selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes comprenant en outre au moins un élément ajustable (24, 27) pouvant être opéré pour permettre à l'au moins une paroi (50) d'être déplacée entre les première et deuxième positions.
  9. Un sac à dos selon la revendication 1 comprenant en outre au moins un élément de fixation (26) destiné à assujettir l'au moins une paroi (50) dans la deuxième position.
  10. Un sac à dos selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes dans lequel le cadre de support (20) comprend un cadre de montage substantiellement rigide comprenant des éléments pour supporter et des points d'attache destinés à recevoir des éléments d'un sac à dos modulaire.
  11. Un sac à dos selon la revendication 10 comprenant en outre une bretelle (21), la bretelle comprenant un élément de bretelle (132) qui est attaché de façon amovible sur le cadre de montage en filetant l'élément de bretelle (132) entre et autour des éléments de support du cadre de montage.
  12. Un sac à dos selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 à 11 comprenant en outre une paire d'éléments de coussin d'amortissement pour omoplate (133) qui sont attachés de façon distincte et amovible sur un ou plusieurs éléments de support du cadre de montage.
  13. Un sac à dos selon l'une quelconque des revendications 10 à 12 comprenant en outre un élément de support d'amortissement pour dos (23) qui est attaché de façon amovible sur un ou plusieurs éléments de support du cadre de montage.
  14. Un sac à dos tel que dans la revendication 10 à la revendication 13 dans lequel le sac (10) incorpore une poche transversale (123) de part et d'autre d'une section (124) du sac (10) destinée à situer un bord de dessus (113) du cadre de montage et pour aider à répartir des forces qui résultent du port d'une charge utile lourde.
  15. Un sac à dos tel que revendiqué dans l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes comprenant en outre un couvercle complètement détachable (19).
EP10799490.7A 2009-07-11 2010-07-12 Sac à dos perfectionné Not-in-force EP2453772B1 (fr)

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GB0912131A GB0912131D0 (en) 2009-07-11 2009-07-11 Modular backpack
GB0912132A GB0912132D0 (en) 2009-07-11 2009-07-11 Quick release locking strap
GB0912130A GB0912130D0 (en) 2009-07-11 2009-07-11 Convertible backpack
PCT/GB2010/051140 WO2011007163A2 (fr) 2009-07-11 2010-07-12 Sac à dos perfectionné

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