EP4324357A1 - Support system for an item of equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention comprises a carrying system for an item of equipment, with a carrying frame on which shoulder straps and a hip belt are arranged, and with a load carrier to which the item of equipment is releasably attachable, the load carrier being releasably attachable to the carrying frame, the carrying frame having a back plate having. It is provided that the carrying frame also has a load node with a reinforcing plate to which both the hip belt and connecting elements are sewn for connection to the load carrier.

Description

The present invention comprises a carrying system for an item of equipment, with a carrying frame on which shoulder straps and/or a hip belt are arranged, and with a load carrier to which the item of equipment can be releasably attached. The load carrier can also be detachably attached to the carrying frame. In a possible embodiment, the load carrier is formed by a rigid support element, in particular in the form of a support plate.

A carrying system for an item of equipment is printed US 2022/0007818 A1 known. The carrying system shown in this publication is used to transport chainsaws, circular saws or hammers, such as those required by the fire department, and allows these pieces of equipment to be transported on the back in the manner of a backpack. The pieces of equipment are clamped to the support plate using one or more tension straps, while positioning elements serve as stops that prevent the pieces of equipment from slipping out. However, no separate carrying frame is provided in this publication. Rather, the shoulder straps are attached to slots in the carrying plate. The wearing comfort is correspondingly low.

From printed matter WO 2006/102091 A2 a carrying frame is known to which different transport elements such as backpack bags can be attached in a modular manner. A frame with a large number of buckles is provided to which items of equipment can be attached. The transport elements can also be attached to cross struts of the frame. However, this requires a relatively heavy structure because the frame has to absorb and distribute the forces caused by the load. Furthermore, items of equipment are attached directly to the frame, which makes handling more difficult.

The object of the present invention is therefore to provide an improved carrying system for transporting objects.

This task is solved by the carrying systems according to the independent claims. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are the subject of the subclaims.

According to a first aspect, the present invention comprises a carrying system for an item of equipment, with a carrying frame on which shoulder straps and a hip belt are arranged, and with a load carrier to which the item of equipment can be releasably attached, the load carrier being releasably attachable to the carrying frame, wherein the carrying frame has a load node with a reinforcing plate to which both the hip belt and connecting elements are sewn for connection to the load carrier.

In contrast to the prior art, no frame construction is chosen to connect loads to the support frame, but rather a load node with a reinforcing plate. This increases comfort and reduces weight.

According to a possible embodiment, the support frame has a back plate in addition to the load node.

However, it is not the back plate that is chosen for the primary connection of loads to the carrying frame, but rather the load node with a reinforcement plate provided in addition to the back plate. This also increases comfort and reduces weight.

According to a possible embodiment, the back plate and the load node overlap in the lumbar region, with the load node preferably being provided on the side of the back plate facing away from the wearer.

According to a possible embodiment, the back plate is connected at its lower edge to the lower edge of the load node.

According to a possible embodiment, the shoulder straps also engage the load node. In particular, the shoulder straps engage the load node independently of the back plate.

According to a possible embodiment, the shoulder straps are connected to the load node in a height-adjustable manner, in particular in that belt elements of the shoulder straps are guided from the load node to a top and / or front side of the shoulder straps, where they are attached in a length-adjustable manner, the belt elements of the shoulder straps preferably being deflected at the load node become.

The connecting elements according to the first aspect can be used for connection to an inherently rigid load carrier, for example one as will be described in detail below, or a non-inherently rigid load carrier.

The connecting elements are preferably textile loops, in particular belt loops.

Preferred aspects with regard to the design and arrangement of the connecting elements or the structure of the support frame or the load carrier, which in described below for the second and third aspects can also be used for the first aspect.

Furthermore, the first aspect can be combined with the second and/or the third aspect.

In particular, the connecting elements sewn onto the reinforcing plate of the load node can be connecting elements according to the second and/or third aspect.

In a second aspect, the present invention comprises a carrying system for an item of equipment, with a carrying frame on which shoulder straps and a hip belt are arranged, and with a load carrier to which the item of equipment can be releasably attached, the load carrier being supported by an inherently rigid, the weight of the Equipment item receiving support element in the vertical direction is formed. In particular, the support element can be a support plate, in particular a support plate, as will be described in more detail below.

The second aspect is characterized in that the support element can be releasably attached to the support frame. This significantly improves wearing comfort and usability.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the load carrier has connecting elements for releasably connecting to connecting elements arranged at a lower end of the support frame, so that the force is introduced from the load carrier into the support frame at its lower end.

Due to the introduction of force at the lower end of the carrying frame, the carrying frame, unlike known carrying frames, does not require a solid frame construction, which would direct forces from the top to the hip belt. Rather, the introduction of force takes place in the area of the lower end of the support frame and in particular in Hip belt area. The stability in the vertical direction provided by the frame construction in the prior art is, however, provided by the load carrier.

For the purposes of the present invention, the lower end of the carrying frame is understood to be an area which is no higher than 10 cm above the upper edge of the hip belt, preferably no higher than 5 cm above the upper edge of the hip belt. In a possible embodiment, the lower end in the sense of the present invention in the carrying frame can be understood as an area which is not higher than the upper edge of the hip belt and is preferably arranged below the hip belt.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the connecting elements are arranged on the load carrier in the region of its lower end

For the purposes of the present invention, the lower end of the load carrier is preferably understood to be an area which extends below the vertical center of the load carrier, more preferably within the lowest 20% of the vertical extent, more preferably within the lowest 10%.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that several connecting means arranged next to one another in the horizontal direction are provided.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the load carrier additionally has connecting elements in the area of its upper end and/or its sides, through which it can be detachably connected to connecting elements of the support frame. These upper and/or side connecting elements preferably serve to stabilize the load carrier on the support frame.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the connection between the connecting elements on the support frame and the Connecting elements on the load carrier are carried out by a connecting means separate from them. In particular, the connecting means establishes a positive connection with the connecting elements on the support frame and the connecting elements on the load carrier.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the connection between the load carrier and the support frame takes place via a rod which passes through textile loops of the load carrier and/or the support frame, with a securing element preferably being provided which prevents the rod from slipping out secures the loops.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the connection between the load carrier and the support frame takes place via textile loops, which are connected to one another by means of a connecting means.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the connecting means is a rod which is pushed through the connecting elements and in particular the loops.

According to a third aspect, the present invention comprises a carrying system for an item of equipment, with a carrying frame on which shoulder straps are arranged, and with a load carrier to which the item of equipment can be releasably attached, the load carrier being releasably attachable to the carrying frame. The third aspect is characterized in that the connection between the load carrier and the support frame takes place via at least one rod which passes through textile loops on the load carrier and/or on the support frame.

This provides a connection option that is as easy to handle as it is stable and easy to manufacture.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the rod can be pushed through loops on the load carrier and on the support frame in order to establish the connection.

The design according to the third aspect is initially independent of the design according to the first or second aspect and can also be used in particular if the load carrier is not designed to be inherently rigid and/or cannot be detachably connected to the support frame, or if the load introduction of Load carrier in the carrying frame is done in a different way. However, both aspects are preferably used in combination. In particular, the connecting elements of the second aspect provided at the lower end can be formed by loops, which are connected to a rod according to the third aspect. However, the connecting elements according to the third aspect can also be used to connect to a load carrier that is not inherently rigid.

Furthermore, the second and/or the third aspect can also be combined with the first aspect.

Preferred embodiments, which can be used in both the first and second and/or third aspects, are described below.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the loops are arranged alternately on the load carrier and on the support frame. In particular, the loops are arranged so that they are aligned with one another in a connection position.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the rod passes through the loops largely without play. This ensures a firm connection. In particular, the inside diameter of the loops corresponds to the diameter of the rod.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that a securing element is provided which secures the rod against slipping out of the loops.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that a flexible band is arranged at one end of the rod, which is pulled over the opposite end of the rod protruding from the loops to secure the connection. This makes it very easy to secure the connection.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the connecting elements and in particular the loops for connecting between the load carrier and the support frame are arranged in the area of the lower and / or upper end on a side of the load carrier or support frame facing the other element . This protects them from contamination and damage. Particularly in the case of a connection according to the second aspect, the connection is still easy to establish and detach, since the rod only has to be pushed through the loops from the side.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the connecting elements and in particular the loops for connecting between the load carrier and the support frame are arranged next to one another in the horizontal direction in the region of the lower and/or upper end. This allows good load transfer in the vertical direction.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the connecting elements and in particular the loops for the connection between the load carrier and the support frame are formed in the area of the lower and / or upper end by straps which are attached to a flat material layer of the load carrier or support frame are sewn in two spaced apart places. This allows appropriately shaped and dimensionally stable loops to be formed, which extend in an arc between the two seams.

According to a possible first embodiment of the present invention it is provided that the connecting elements and in particular loops for connection are arranged in the area of the lower end at a distance from the lower edge of the load carrier.

According to a possible second embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the connecting elements and in particular loops for connection are arranged in the region of the lower end immediately adjacent to the lower edge of the load carrier above the lower edge.

In both variants, the connecting elements cannot be damaged when placed on the floor.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the loops for connection are arranged in the area of the upper end in the area of the upper edge of the load carrier and in particular adjacent to the upper edge directly below the upper edge.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the load carrier can be detachably connected to the support frame via lateral connecting elements. These serve in particular for lateral stabilization.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the lateral connecting elements are formed by belt elements which connect the sides of the load carrier to the carrying frame.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that loops are arranged on the belt elements, which can be releasably connected to loops on the other element via a connecting means. In particular, the connection here also takes place according to the second aspect.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the good elements are arranged on the support frame and the loops for connection to the loops of the belt elements are arranged directly on the load carrier, in particular in the area of its side edges. The belt elements can be attached to the load carrier on a side back part and/or to hip padding elements of a hip belt.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the load carrier has further connecting elements and in particular loops in the area of the upper edge and/or lower edge and/or the side edges, which enable a further element, in particular a backpack element, to be connected.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the loops for connection to the support frame and the further loops are arranged in pairs one above the other and/or next to one another and/or are made in pairs by a webbing that is sewn several times to the load carrier.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the carrying frame according to the second aspect also has a hip belt.

According to a possible embodiment of both the first and the second aspect, it is provided that the hip belt is attached and in particular sewn to a load node, to which the connecting elements and in particular the loops for connection to the load carrier are also attached and in particular sewn in the area of its lower end are.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the load node has a reinforcing plate. In particular, the connecting elements and in particular the loops for connecting to the load carrier are sewn to the reinforcing plate in the area of its lower end. In particular, both the hip belt and the connecting elements are sewn to the reinforcement plate.

As described above, this aspect is the subject of the present invention as part of the first aspect, but can also be combined with the second or third aspect independently of this.

Preferred aspects that can be used in all three aspects are described in more detail below.

The reinforcement plate can be a plastic plate.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the shoulder pieces engage the load node. The load node therefore preferably serves to accommodate and distribute the loads in both the horizontal and vertical directions.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the shoulder goods are connected to the load node in a height-adjustable manner. This means that the carrying frame can be adapted to carriers of different sizes.

In particular, it is provided that straps act on the load node to adjust the height of the shoulder straps.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that belt elements of the shoulder straps are guided from the load node to a top and/or front side of the shoulder straps, where they are fastened in an adjustable length. This allows for easy accessibility of the height adjustment.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that belt elements of the shoulder straps are deflected at the load node. The deflection can take place in particular on buckles which are attached, in particular sewn, to the load node via belt straps. In particular, the belt elements can run from the shoulder straps towards the load node, be deflected there and, starting from the deflection, be guided again at the top, where they are fastened in an adjustable length.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that side wings, on which the lower front ends of the shoulder straps engage, and/or a back plate of the carrying frame are attached to the load node.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that lashing straps are arranged on the hip belt, for example on a hip belt padding of the hip belt or on a belt element of the hip belt, which can be connected to lateral connecting elements of the load carrier.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that lashing straps are arranged on the shoulder straps, in particular on the shoulder strap padding. Preferably, the lashing straps can be connected to connecting elements in the area of the upper end of the support frame and/or the load carrier, for example with connecting elements arranged in the area of an upper edge of a back plate, a backpack element and/or load carrier. In particular, the lashing straps can be fastened with a rod which is pushed through loops arranged at their upper ends to connect the support frame and the load carrier.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that a hip padding is detachably arranged on the carrying frame.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that a stiffening element of the hip belt padding can be pushed through a pocket of the carrying frame for connection to the carrying frame.

In particular, the stiffening element for the hip belt padding can be pushed through a pocket arranged between a back plate and the load node.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that slots are provided on both sides in the stiffening element, through which a loop can be pushed through from behind, the loop being able to be secured on the front of the stiffening element by a rod which can be pushed through the loop.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that a flexible band is arranged at one end of the rod, which is pulled over the opposite end of the rod to secure the connection.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the loop is a loop of the hip belt, which passes through a slot in or next to the load knot. In particular, it can be a slot which is provided between the load node and wings pivotably arranged on the load node.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that hip belt padding elements can be pushed onto the free ends of the stiffening element.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the hip belt padding elements each have at least one and preferably two loops arranged one above the other through which the respective rod can be pushed in order to connect them to the loop which passes through the stiffening element.

The hip belt padding elements can be connected to the carrying frame simply and reliably.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the hip belt padding elements have one or more loops on their back through which the hip belt can be pulled through.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the hip belt padding elements have buckles on their back, on which lashing straps are arranged in an adjustable length.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the load carrier can be releasably attached to the support frame in at least two vertical positions. This allows in particular an adjustment to the size of the wearer, especially in the case of height-adjustable shoulder straps.

In particular, the fastening of the load carrier in at least two vertical positions allows the load carrier to be arranged in the shoulder area sufficiently high in relation to the shoulder straps so that lashing straps between the shoulder straps and the load carrier are effective.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the support frame has at its lower end at least two connecting elements arranged vertically at different heights, with which connecting elements of the load carrier can optionally be connected.

In particular, the support frame has at its lower end at least two rows of loops arranged at different heights, which can optionally be connected to loops of the load carrier by a rod, in particular in the way that has already been described.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the support frame has at its upper end at least two connecting elements arranged vertically at different heights, in particular in the form of loops arranged vertically one above the other. The loops arranged vertically one above the other are preferably formed by a webbing sewn to itself and the support frame, in particular a back plate of the support frame.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the support frame has at least two lateral ones arranged at different vertical heights Connecting elements, which can optionally be connected to connecting elements of the load carrier.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the load carrier has at least two positions offset in the vertical direction, in which stop elements for positioning the load carrier on a back plate of the support frame can optionally be arranged. In particular, these are vertically offset holes through a support plate that serves as a load carrier.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the support frame also has a back plate.

According to a possible embodiment, the back plate is three-dimensionally adapted to the shape of the back and is formed in particular by a molded part which is adapted to the shape of the back in the horizontal and vertical directions.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the back plate runs from a pelvic area to a shoulder area. In particular, the molded part can run from a pelvic area to a shoulder area.

The use of a molded part enables a particularly high level of comfort. At the same time, the shape of the back plate in the horizontal and vertical directions increases the rigidity of the back plate so that it can be used as a load-bearing element of the construction.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the carrying frame in the pelvic area also has a load node to which the hip belt is attached. The hip belt can in particular be sewn onto the load node. In particular, it can be a load node according to the first aspect.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the back plate is provided in addition to the load node and/or its reinforcement plate.

The back plate and the load node, in particular the back plate and the reinforcement plate of the load node, preferably overlap in the lumbar region. In particular, the load node can be provided on the side of the back plate facing away from the wearer.

The back plate is preferably connected at its lower edge to the lower edge of the load node, in particular sewn to it. The back plate and the load node preferably run upwards from their connection point parallel to one another, preferably forming a laterally open pocket between them.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the shoulder straps are connected to the load node independently of the back plate. In particular, the shoulder straps are connected to the load node in such a way that the load is transferred from the load node directly into the shoulder straps.

The shoulder straps preferably run along the back plate and/or on the back to the load node. The shoulder straps are preferably not directly connected to the back plate in the vertical direction. They can be guided laterally on the back plate. Load transfer from the back plate into the shoulder straps in the vertical direction is preferably carried out only via the load node.

According to a possible embodiment, the load node has a reinforcement plate to which both the hip belt and connecting elements for connecting to the shoulder straps are sewn. The connecting elements can in particular be belt straps and/or loops to which the shoulder straps are attached.

The back plate provided in addition to the load node can in particular be designed as described above, i.e. it can in particular be a back plate which is three-dimensionally adapted to the shape of the back and/or runs from a pelvic area to a shoulder area

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the back plate represents the only stiffening element of the support frame for vertical stiffening between the pelvic area and the shoulder area. In particular, this makes it possible to dispense with a frame construction for the support frame and/or vertical struts. This increases comfort and reduces weight. This is possible in particular due to the load introduction at the lower end or in the area of the load node of the support frame.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the back plate is made of plastic and/or is enclosed in a textile cover. By being made of plastic, the shape of the back plate can be easily provided, for example by deep drawing, by building it in a mold as a fiber composite part and/or by injection molding.

However, the design as a molded part also means, regardless of the type of production, that the shape of the back plate, which is adapted to the shape of the back in the horizontal and vertical directions, results from the production of the back plate and is embossed into the material of the back plate, so that it maintains this shape at least in the absence of external forces. In particular, the molded part is designed to be inherently rigid.

According to a possible embodiment, the molded part has a substantially constant thickness over its entire extent. In particular, the thickness preferably fluctuates by a maximum of 50% of the maximum value, more preferably by a maximum of 20% of the maximum value. The thickness is measured along a normal to the surface.

According to a possible embodiment, the molded part is sewn with textile elements, for example with a textile cover and/or belt elements. The yarn used for the seam preferably passes through the material of the molded part.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the back plate has at least two beads running in the vertical direction and shaped in the direction of the load carrier, which serve as a stop for the load carrier.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the beads each have at least one recess on their rear side facing the load carrier, into which a stop element arranged on the load carrier engages. The recesses and stop elements secure the load carrier against lateral slipping. The stop elements can taper in particular in the direction away from the load carrier and can in particular be conical.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that a back side of the beads facing the load carrier forms a flat surface against which the load carrier rests.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the back plate has a bead that is shaped away from the back and runs vertically, preferably along the spine. The vertical bead increases the rigidity in the vertical direction. If it is shaped along the spine, it is also more comfortable to wear.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the back plate has a wave structure with wave crests and wave troughs extending in the horizontal direction. This increases rigidity in the horizontal direction and improves ventilation.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the back plate has padding of uniform thickness over its entire extent on the side facing the wearer's back. The padding areas of different thicknesses used in the prior art to adapt to the shape of the back can be dispensed with by designing it as a molded part.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the back plate projects backwards in the area of its upper end

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the back plate has two incisions on its upper edge through which the shoulder straps of the carrying frame pass.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the incisions extend into an area adapted to the shape of the back.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the sections of the back plate remaining on the side of the incisions protrude backwards away from the back at their upper end. This makes it easier to attach a load to the upper end of the back plate.

In particular, the connecting elements and in particular the loops for connection are arranged in the area of the upper end on the sections of the back plate remaining to the side of the incisions, in particular on its upper edge.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the connecting elements and in particular the loops for connection in the area of the upper end and/or belt elements for lateral connection are connected directly to the back plate, in particular sewn, riveted and/or glued.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the shoulder straps are arranged on the carrying frame in a height-adjustable manner relative to the back plate. In particular, this is done as described above.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the load carrier is formed by an inherently rigid support element that absorbs the weight of the piece of equipment in the vertical direction. The support element is designed in particular in such a way that it can absorb the loads caused by the piece of equipment that is attached to it and can dissipate them in a self-supporting manner to the connecting elements arranged in the area of the lower end.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the load carrier has a support plate.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the support plate is sewn into a fabric bag and/or consists of an aluminum-plastic layer material.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the connecting elements and in particular the loops are preferably sewn onto the fabric bag.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the support plate has a plurality of recesses, on which at least one stop element is arranged on the side facing the support frame and/or at least one clamping element and/or at least one positioning element is arranged on the side facing away from the support frame can be arranged.

According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, it is provided that the stop elements, positioning elements and/or clamping elements are further preferably screwed and/or screwable to the support plate. According to a possible embodiment of the present invention, the load carrier which can be detachably connected to the carrying frame can be designed as a backpack element, in particular as a textile sack.

The carrying frame makes it possible to attach different load carriers depending on the intended use. In addition to changing between a load carrier with a support plate and a load carrier in the form of a backpack element, backpack elements of different sizes can also be attached.

The load carrier designed as a backpack element can also be designed as a floppy element that is attached to the carrying frame. Alternatively, the load carrier designed as a backpack element can also have vertical stiffening elements and/or be designed to be inherently rigid. This will be particularly advantageous for larger backpack elements.

Even if the support frame was therefore described with regard to the first aspect in combination with an inherently rigid load carrier, the same design of a support frame can also be used with other, in particular non-inherently rigid, load carriers, in particular those in which the load introduction is at least not predominantly at the bottom End and/or at the top.

In one possible embodiment, the carrying frame represents an independent element, which as such can be carried by a wearer in the manner of a backpack. The load carrier according to the invention can be detachably attached to this support frame.

In one possible embodiment, the system is designed in such a way that the item of equipment is only held on the support frame indirectly via the connection of the load carrier to the support frame.

In a possible embodiment, the piece of equipment and/or the positioning element(s) and/or the clamping element(s) are with the Load carrier can be connected while it is not yet connected to the carrying frame.

In a possible embodiment, the load carrier can be releasably connected to the support frame in a state in which the item of equipment and/or the positioning element(s) and the clamping element(s) are already connected to the load carrier.

In a possible embodiment, the at least one clamping element and/or the at least one positioning element is connected directly to the support plate of the load carrier, in particular screwed, while the at least one clamping element and the at least one positioning element are not directly connected to the support frame, but only indirectly via the connection of the load carrier to the carrying frame.

The present invention further comprises a carrying frame of a carrying system as described above. The carrying frame is designed as already described above with regard to the carrying system. In particular, it has the connecting elements and/or loops according to the invention.

The present invention further includes a load carrier of a carrying system as described above. The load carrier is designed as already described above with regard to the carrying system. In particular, it has the connecting elements and/or loops according to the invention.

The present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to drawings and exemplary embodiments.

Fig. 1

ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Tragegestells in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von schräg vorne,

Fig. 2

das Ausführungsbeispiel aus Fig. 1 in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von schräg hinten,

Fig. 3

das Ausführungsbeispiel aus Fig. 1 und 2 in einer ersten teilweisen Schnittansicht A-A und einer zweiten teilweisen Schnittansicht B-B der in der Mitte gezeigten Ansicht von vorne, wobei die beiden Schnittansichten das Tragegestell mit an unterschiedlich große Träger angepassten, in ihrer Höhe unterschiedlich eingestellten Schultergurten zeigt,

Fig. 4

eine Detailansicht des Lastknotens des Ausführungsbeispiels in einer Ansicht von schräg hinten,

Fig. 5

eine Detailansicht des Lastknotens des Ausführungsbeispiels in einer Ansicht von schräg vorne,

Fig. 6a

ein erstes Ausführungsbeispiel eines Tragesystems gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung, gebildet aus dem Ausführungsbeispiel eines Lastträgers gemäß Fig. 1 bis 5 und einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel eines Lastträgers in Form einer Trageplatte,

Fig. 6b

einem zweites Ausführungsbeispiel eines Lastträgers in Form einer Trageplatte,

Fig. 6c

ein zweites Ausführungsbeispiel eines Tragesystems gemäß der vorliegenden Erfindung, gebildet aus dem Ausführungsbeispiel eines Lastträgers gemäß Fig. 1 bis 5 und einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel eines Lastträgers in Form eines Rucksackelementes,

Fig. 7

die Anbindung eines weiteren Elements an den Lastträger aus Fig. 6 in einer Detailansicht,

Fig. 8a

eine Schnittansicht und eine perspektivische Darstellung des in Fig. 6a dargestellten ersten Ausführungsbeispiels eines Tragesystems, wobei lediglich die Rückenplatte und der Lastknoten des Tragegestells und die Trageplatte des Lastträgers mit den jeweiligen Verbindungselementen dargestellt sind,

Fig. 8b

zwei Schnittansichten und perspektivische Darstellungen eines weiteren Ausführungsbeispiels eines Tragesystems, bei welchem der Lastträger gemäß Fig. 6b zum Einsatz kommt, wobei die linken und rechten Ansichten zwei unterschiedlichen vertikale Positionen wiedergeben, in welchen der Lastträger an dem Tragegestell befestigbar ist,

Fig. 9

ein alternatives Ausführungsbeispiel eines Tragesystems, bei welchem eine anders gestaltete Rückenplatte des Tragegestells zum Einsatz kommt,

Fig. 10

den ersten Schritt zum Anbringen von Hüftgurtpolsterelementen, in welchem ein Versteifungselement am Tragegestell angebracht wird,

Fig. 11

den zweiten Schritt zum Anbringen von Hüftgurtpolsterelementen, in welchem die Hüftgurtpolsterelemente auf das Versteifungselement aufgeschoben werden,

Fig. 12

den dritten Schritt zum Anbringen von Hüftgurtpolsterelementen, in welchem ein Stab durch eine durch einen Schlitz des Versteifungselements geschobene Schlaufe des Hüftgurts und Schlaufen an den Hüftgurtpolsterelementen geschoben wird,

Fig. 13

das Ausführungsbeispiel des erfindungsgemäßen Tragegestells in einer perspektivischen Ansicht von schräg vorne mit angebrachten Hüftgurtpolsterelementen, und

Fig. 14

ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines erfindungsgemäßen Tragesystems mit einem Lastträger in Form einer Trageplatte mit Spanngurten und Positionierungselementen.

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Fig. 1

an embodiment of a carrying frame according to the invention in a perspective view diagonally from the front,

Fig. 2

the exemplary embodiment Fig. 1 in a perspective view diagonally from behind,

Fig. 3

the exemplary embodiment Fig. 1 and 2 in a first partial sectional view AA and a second partial sectional view BB of the front view shown in the middle, the two sectional views showing the carrying frame with shoulder straps adapted to different sized carriers and adjusted to different heights,

Fig. 4

a detailed view of the load node of the exemplary embodiment in a view diagonally from the rear,

Fig. 5

a detailed view of the load node of the exemplary embodiment in a view diagonally from the front,

Fig. 6a

a first exemplary embodiment of a carrying system according to the present invention, formed from the exemplary embodiment of a load carrier according to Fig. 1 to 5 and a first exemplary embodiment of a load carrier in the form of a support plate,

Fig. 6b

a second embodiment of a load carrier in the form of a support plate,

Fig. 6c

a second embodiment of a carrying system according to the present invention, formed from the embodiment of a load carrier according to Fig. 1 to 5 and a third embodiment of a load carrier in the form of a backpack element,

Fig. 7

the connection of another element to the load carrier Fig. 6 in a detailed view,

Fig. 8a

a sectional view and a perspective view of the in Fig. 6a illustrated first exemplary embodiment of a carrying system, wherein only the back plate and the load node of the carrying frame and the carrying plate of the load carrier are shown with the respective connecting elements,

Fig. 8b

two sectional views and perspective views of a further exemplary embodiment of a carrying system, in which the load carrier according to Fig. 6b is used, with the left and right views showing two different vertical positions in which the load carrier can be attached to the support frame,

Fig. 9

an alternative embodiment of a carrying system in which a differently designed back plate of the carrying frame is used,

Fig. 10

the first step for attaching hip belt padding elements, in which a stiffening element is attached to the carrying frame,

Fig. 11

the second step for attaching hip belt padding elements, in which the hip belt padding elements are pushed onto the stiffening element,

Fig. 12

the third step for attaching hip belt padding elements, in which a rod is pushed through a loop of the hip belt pushed through a slot in the stiffening element and loops on the hip belt padding elements,

Fig. 13

the exemplary embodiment of the carrying frame according to the invention in a perspective view diagonally from the front with attached hip belt padding elements, and

Fig. 14

an embodiment of a carrying system according to the invention with a load carrier in the form of a carrying plate with tension straps and positioning elements.

The various aspects of the present invention are described below using an exemplary embodiment of a support frame to which a load carrier can be releasably attached. However, the carrying frame can also be used as an integral part of a backpack by sewing a backpack bag onto the carrying frame. Furthermore, instead of the load carrier shown in the exemplary embodiment of the carrying system, a backpack element can be releasably connected to the carrying frame as a load carrier in the form of a support plate.

Furthermore, the different aspects of the present invention are all implemented in combination in the exemplary embodiment. However, the details described for the individual aspects can also be used independently of this overall context to further develop the respective aspects and without the characteristics of the other aspects.

In Fig. 1 The main components of the exemplary embodiment of a support frame according to the present invention are shown.

The carrying frame has shoulder straps 10 and a hip belt 20, via which it can be worn on the body. The shoulder straps include shoulder pads 12 and belt elements 11, which are attached to the shoulder pads 12 in an adjustable length via buckles. The hip belt has a clasp 21, via which the hip belt can be closed on the front of the wearer.

Also shown is a back plate 30 and a load node 40 with wings 45 arranged behind it in the lumbar region, to which the lower ends of the belt elements 11 are attached. As will be described in more detail below, the hip belt 20 and the rear ends of the shoulder straps 10 are attached to the load node. On the upper edge of the back plate 30 there are incisions 31 through which the shoulder straps 10 pass.

Furthermore, lashing straps 14 are shown, which are arranged on buckles 13 in an adjustable length on the shoulder pads 12.

However, the aspects of the present invention described below do not necessarily use all of the main components of the exemplary embodiment just described and can therefore also be used in support frames which only include the main components concerned and are otherwise constructed differently.

1. Back plate

According to one aspect of the invention, the carrying frame uses a shell made of plastic as the back plate 30, which is adapted to the shape of the human back and which is preferably sewn into a textile bag. The adaptation to the shape of the human back takes place in the vertical and horizontal directions, so that the back plate is shaped in three dimensions.

The back plate 30 has, as in Fig. 2 and Fig. 8 and 9 visible, therefore in the lumbar area, when viewed from the front, it has a convex shape in the vertical direction and a concave shape in the horizontal direction. In the area of the upper back, however, the back plate 30 has a shape that is concave both in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction when viewed from the front.

According to a further aspect of the invention, the back plate 30 extends over the entire vertical height of the support frame.

The shape of the back plate 30 allows padding of the same thickness to be used throughout, for example 1 cm thick padding. In the prior art, however, it was necessary to use several thicknesses of padding and padding of great thickness in order to adapt the backpack to the wearer's back.

The back plate 30 is therefore designed as a molded part, which can be formed, for example, from a plastic plate using a deep-drawing process. The plastic plate preferably has a thickness that allows the back plate to be sewn to other elements.

In the exemplary embodiment, the back plate 30, as in Fig. 8 and 9 can be seen, a bead 37 that projects backwards and runs in the vertical direction and is arranged centrally in the area of the wearer's spine. This increases the rigidity in the vertical direction and increases wearing comfort. The bead 37 extends over at least 80% and preferably 90% of the vertical height of the back plate 30.

In the exemplary embodiment, the molded part has a wave pattern, the wave crests of which run horizontally and stiffen the molded part in the horizontal direction. This is not shown in the drawings.

In the exemplary embodiment, the back plate 30 further points, as in Fig. 2 and Fig. 8 and 9 can be seen, in the area of the upper back there are two beadings 35 that extend in the vertical direction and are arranged on the right and left. These also stiffen the molded part in the vertical direction and serve as a contact surface for the load carrier 50, which can be detachably connected to the support frame.

According to the in Fig. 9 In the alternative embodiment shown, the beads 35 'of the back plate 30' serve as a contact surface for a support plate of the load carrier 50, and therefore have, at least in a partial area, a straight rear surface 36' against which the support plate 50 can rest.

In the exemplary embodiment described in the remaining figures, the details of which are in Fig. 8a are best recognized, the beads 35 also exist because they increase the stability of the molded part. However, it is not the back sides of the beads that are used to position the support plate 50 on the support frame, but rather two recesses 36 of the beads, which are embedded in particular in the outer lateral edge of the beads 35, and into which stop elements 59 of the load carrier 50 engage, in order to clearly position the load carrier 50 relative to the molded part in both the lateral and vertical directions. The stop elements in particular have a conical shape. However, there is no direct contact between the other elements of the load carrier 50 and in particular the support plate and the molded part (except for the connecting elements described below). In the exemplary embodiment, the stop elements 59 are fastened, in particular screwed, to openings 59, in particular bores, in the load carrier. Here, as with the in Fig. 6b and 8b In the exemplary embodiment shown, several openings 59' provided vertically one above the other can be provided in order to be able to mount the stop elements 59 at at least two different heights.

The beads 35 therefore no longer have to have a straight back and can be designed to be less deep.

The middle vertical bead 37 has an area 38 in which it has a flat back, which runs parallel to the load plate at a predetermined distance when the load plate is mounted. This design of this bead is intended to provide sufficient space for any screw nuts with which positioning elements are attached to the support plate 50.

For this purpose, the middle vertical bead 37 is flatter in the area 38 than in the area of the shoulders and pelvis. In the area 38, however, the side beads 35 run parallel, which compensate for the stability lost as a result.

As already described, the molded part can also be used in backpacks by sewing a bag onto the molded part or the cover surrounding the molded part. However, in a possible alternative embodiment, the side beads can also be dispensed with.

2. Top edge of back panel - size adjustment to suit wearer

The back plate 30 has vertical recesses or slots 31 on its upper edge, through which the shoulder straps 10 run.

These recesses 31 extend into the area in which the molded part 30 is adapted to the shape of the wearer's back and therefore, when viewed from the front, runs concavely at least in the vertical and preferably also in the horizontal direction.

Depending on the size of the wearer of the carrying system, the shoulder straps 10 therefore run as follows Fig. 3 shown on the left (for small carriers) along the lower edge of these vertical recesses 31 or as shown on the right (for larger carriers) in higher positions through the recesses 31 starting from the back of the back plate 30 and forward into the shoulder of the wearer.

The shoulder straps 10 have shoulder pads 12 and should therefore, since the molded part 30 rests directly on the wearer's back, only begin where they are actually guided around the wearer's shoulders.

Therefore, the position of the shoulder straps 10 in the vertical direction relative to the back plate 30 can be changed.

This is done by, as in Fig. 2 and 3 It can be seen that belt elements 15 of the shoulder straps 10 pass through corresponding buckles 43 of the load node 40, which will be described in more detail below. From there, the belt elements 15 are guided in the form of a loop back to the shoulder area of the shoulder straps 10 and fastened there in an adjustable length by buckles 17. By adjusting the size of this loop by adjusting the length of the strap elements 15, the height at which the shoulder pads 12 of the shoulder straps 10 are arranged can also be adjusted. The adjustment option is particularly easy to use thanks to the arrangement on the shoulder straps.

This is particularly important with regard to the molded part 30 used according to the invention, since it runs continuously from the hip area to the shoulder and therefore provides access to the corresponding belt in this area. or carrying system is limited. The guidance of the straps 15 from the shoulder area along the back of the molded part 30 to the load node 40 in the pelvic area and back again in the form of a loop still allows the height of the shoulder pads 12 to be adjusted relative to the molded part 30, with the adjustment option being easily accessible in the shoulder area.

However, unlike in the exemplary embodiment, the buckles 43 for deflection would not have to be arranged directly on the load node, but could also be positioned higher via straps arranged on the load node.

The adjustment option can also be used in particular when the carrying frame is used in a backpack in which the back of the back plate is not accessible.

As in Fig. 2 As can be seen, a webbing loop 44 is also attached to the load node, which extends to the upper end of the carrying frame and serves as a handle for carrying the carrying frame with one hand. The two sides of the loop 44 are guided forward through the incisions 31 on the upper edge of the back plate 30, so that the loop encompasses the middle element 32 of the back plate that runs between these incisions 31.

3. Load nodes

Another fundamental element of the carrying frame is (possibly in addition to the back plate described above) a load node 40, which is arranged in the area of the lap belt and in Figs. 4 and 5 is shown.

This is a preferably square reinforcement plate to which the hip belt 20 of the carrying frame is attached and in particular sewn in the horizontal direction. The reinforcing plate can be made of plastic and/or arranged in a textile cover.

According to one possible aspect, connecting elements 41, in particular in the form of textile loops, are provided on the load node 40, via which the load carrier 50 is connected to the support frame. In particular, the connecting elements 41 are sewn to the reinforcement plate.

According to a further possible aspect, straps 15 for the shoulder straps 10 of the carrying frame engage the load node 40 in the vertical direction. For this purpose, buckles 43 are arranged on the load node 40, through which the straps 15 run.

In the exemplary embodiment, the loops 41 are formed by vertically extending belt elements which are sewn onto the load node 40. In the exemplary embodiment, loops are provided at the upper end to which the buckles 43 for the shoulder straps are attached. The straps for the strap loop 44 are also sewn onto the load node and form a connecting element 41.

The connecting elements 41, in particular in the form of sewn-on loops, are preferably provided on the back of the load node in a lower area, in particular in the area of the lower edge.

The hip belt 20 is attached to the load node in the horizontal direction and is sewn in particular to the reinforcement plate 40 and the webbing straps running thereon in the vertical direction.

The connecting elements 41 are in the exemplary embodiment Fig. 4 arranged below the hip belt 20 at the load node 40.

In an alternative embodiment of a load node as shown in Fig. 8b is used, at least two connecting elements 41, 41 'arranged vertically at different heights can be provided on the load node. In particular, with the in Fig. 4 shown embodiment, additional connecting elements 41 'are arranged in the area of the hip belt or above the hip belt 20 at the load node. These can also be formed by the vertically extending belt elements, which also form the loops 41

In the exemplary embodiment, the connecting elements 41 and 41 'are formed by several textile loops arranged horizontally next to one another and aligned with one another.

Wing-like plates 45 are arranged on both sides of the load node 40, to which the lower ends of the belt elements 11 of the shoulder straps 10 are sewn.

In the exemplary embodiment in Figs. 4 and 5 the wings 45 are arranged via textile hinges 48 in the form of sewn-on belt elements on the load node and in particular on the reinforcing plate of the load node. Between the hinges 48, recesses 46 are provided in the wings, which provide a slot-like opening between the load node 40 and wings 45, the function of which will be explained in more detail below. In an alternative exemplary embodiment, the load node 40 and the wings 45 are formed by a continuous reinforcement plate which has openings in the area of the hinges which provide the hinge function. In particular, the recesses 46 can also be provided here, which provide a slot-like opening between the load node 40 and the wings 45, while in the area in which the textile hinges 48 are provided in the first exemplary embodiment, the reinforcing plate connects the load node 40 and the wings 45 . If necessary, further openings can be provided here in order to increase the flexibility of the reinforcement plate in this area.

A textile pocket 47 that is open on both sides is attached to the front of the load node 40 and is sewn to the load node in particular on the upper and lower edges.

The back plate 30, in particular in the form of a molded part which is modeled on the shape of the wearer's back, is sewn, for example, via its textile cover to the lower edge of the load node 40, and then folded upwards so that it runs upwards on the body side in front of the load node 40 .

4. Connection of a load carrier

The detachable connection of a load carrier 50 to the support frame is in Fig. 6a and 6c as well as 8a, 8b and 9 shown in more detail. This realizes several aspects of the present invention.

On the one hand, the connection between the load carrier 50 and the support frame takes place via connecting elements arranged on both elements, which are connected by a separate connecting means 60.

In the exemplary embodiment, the connecting elements are loops 41, 51, in particular textile loops formed by webbing, through which a rod 61 is pushed as a connecting means 60. It is preferably a plastic rod.

At one end of the rod 61, a flexible band 62, in particular in the form of a loop, is attached, which is pulled over the opposite free end of the rod 61, which protrudes from the loops, in order to secure the connection.

At least three loops are preferably provided, which are connected to one another by the rod and which are arranged alternately on the support frame and the load carrier 50. To connect the support frame and load carrier 50, they are positioned relative to each other so that the loops are aligned with each other, and the rod 61 is pushed through the loops. To transmit larger loads, more than three loops, in particular 2n+1 loops, where n is an integer greater than 0, can of course also be used.

The loops are preferably dimensioned so that the rod 61 is held in the loops with essentially no play. In particular, the inner diameter of the loop corresponds to the diameter of the rod 61.

As in Fig. 4 For the loops 41 shown, these can be provided, for example, by sewing a webbing at two points spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the webbing with a flat layer of material, so that the webbing forms an arc between the seams to form a loop. As also in Fig. 4 As can be seen, two layers of webbing can be sewn with a flat layer, with the lower layer of webbing resting on the flat layer and the upper layer protruding in an arc so that the loop is formed between the two layers of webbing. This design of the loops makes a particularly stable connection possible.

However, the loops can also be formed by sewing a webbing to itself, as is the case with the loops 33 on the upper edge of the carrying frame.

The connection via loops and a rod can also be used independently of a support frame or load carrier for other textile elements. Textile elements are all objects that are at least partially formed by textile layers, for example plate carriers for ballistic plates, protective vests, backpacks or bags.

According to a further aspect, the load transfer of the load carrier 50 into the carrying frame takes place in the lower region of the carrying frame, in particular in an area which is not higher than 10 cm above the upper edge of the hip belt 20, in particular at the height of the hip belt 20 and/or below the hip belt 20, especially in the area of the lower edge of the support frame.

For this purpose, connecting elements 41, 41' are provided in this area, which are connected to connecting elements 51, 51' of the load carrier 50.

As described above, these can in particular be textile loops through which a connecting rod is inserted. The loops are arranged next to each other in a horizontal direction, so that the rod also passes through the loops in a horizontal direction.

As described above, the connecting elements and in particular the loops 41, 41 'are arranged on the load node 40.

In the exemplary embodiment, the connecting elements 41, 51 and in particular the loops between the support frame and the load carrier 50 are positioned on the opposing main surfaces of these elements.

In the exemplary embodiment in Fig. 6a and 8a the connecting elements 41, 51 and in particular the loops are positioned on both elements starting from the lower edge with a certain offset upwards.

In the exemplary embodiment in Fig. 6b and 8b the connecting elements 51' and in particular the loops on the load carrier 50' are arranged directly above the lower edge. On the support frame, however, the connecting elements 41 'are still positioned upwards with a certain offset, starting from the lower edge.

The load carrier 50 in Fig. 6a and 6b is formed according to one aspect of the invention by a sufficiently rigid support element that it can carry the load of the piece of equipment attached to it in the vertical direction even without external support and can therefore introduce this load into the connecting elements 51, 51 'with the support frame. In particular, the support element can be designed to be sufficiently rigid for carrying items of equipment weighing up to 10 kg, preferably up to 20 kg, more preferably up to 30 kg.

In particular, it is the load carrier 50, which in Fig. 14 is shown again with an item of equipment 100 attached to it, around a support plate, which consists, for example, of a layer material made of plastic and metal layers such as aluminum dibond and is preferably sewn into a textile cover or fabric bag.

In the exemplary embodiment, the support plate 50 has a plurality of recesses 52, in particular in the form of openings, at which in Fig. 14 Clamping elements 102, 103 and positioning elements 101 shown can be attached, in particular by means of screw elements which pass through the recesses 50. The stop elements 59 already discussed above can also be attached to further recesses 59' and in particular screwed on.

In the exemplary embodiment, the recesses in the support plate 50 are formed by holes 52, with cutouts preferably being provided in the material of the fabric bag which correspond to the holes, the cutouts preferably being cut out of the material by a laser.

In a possible embodiment it is provided that the support plate is connected and/or connectable to the shoulder straps via the fabric bag.

Preferably, several positioning elements 101 are provided, against which the item of equipment 100 can be clamped by the clamping element 102, the positioning elements 101 being arranged or can be arranged on both sides of the course of the clamping element 102, so that the item of equipment in the clamped state is on both sides of the clamping element Positioning elements rests.

In a possible embodiment, it is provided that the positioning elements 101 and the clamping element 102 are arranged or can be arranged in such a way that the load is introduced into the support plate 50 exclusively via the clamping element or elements 102 and the positioning elements 101. This achieves improved fixation and prevents wear on the support plate.

In a possible embodiment it is provided that the positioning elements 101 and the clamping element 102 are arranged or can be arranged in such a way that the item of equipment is fixed by the at least one clamping element between positioning elements which are on both sides of the clamping element 102 and are arranged on both sides of a main direction of the piece of equipment 100 that runs transversely to the tensioning element 102.

Furthermore, an outer contour of the at least one positioning element can have a shape that tapers in one direction and/or a rotationally symmetrical cross section. This enables secure clamping with the positioning elements and the positioning elements can be used for any piece of equipment.

In a possible embodiment, it is provided that the outer contour of the at least one positioning element has a shape that tapers continuously in one direction, in particular a cross section that tapers continuously in one direction.

In a possible embodiment, it is provided that the outer contour of the at least one positioning element has a rotational symmetry, in particular an n-number rotational symmetry with n greater than or equal to 2, preferably greater than or equal to 3 or 6, and/or in particular a cylindrical symmetry. With n-fold rotational symmetry, the outer contour is mapped back into itself with every rotation through an angle of 360°/n or a multiple thereof. A regular hexagon, for example, has a 6-fold rotational symmetry. With cylindrical symmetry, rotations through any angle map the outer contour back into itself.

In a possible embodiment it is provided that one direction and/or axis of symmetry is perpendicular to the support plate and/or coincides with the longitudinal axis of a screw with which the positioning element is screwed and/or screwable to the support plate.

In a possible embodiment, it is provided that the item of equipment 100 has a tapering shape in the area in which it rests on a positioning element. In this case, the positioning element itself does not have to have a tapered shape in order to achieve the effect described above to reach. The positioning element can, for example, have a flat top and/or a cylindrical shape.

In a possible embodiment it is provided that the positioning element(s) and/or clamping elements are screwed and/or screwable to the support plate.

In a possible embodiment, it is provided that a set screw is arranged on the positioning element(s) and/or clamping elements and can be screwed to a nut which is provided on the back of the support plate facing the body of the wearer.

In one possible embodiment, it is provided that an internal thread is arranged on the positioning element(s) and/or clamping elements and can be screwed to a screw, the head of which is provided on the back of the support plate facing the body of the wearer.

In a possible embodiment, it is provided that the at least one tensioning element comprises a belt element 102 and a belt receiving element 103, the belt element 102 preferably being made of plastic and/or having locking edges, and/or the belt receiving element 103 preferably allowing the belt element 102 to be lashed and in particular includes a tension ratchet.

In the exemplary embodiment, the support plate 50 has a regular hole pattern to which the clamping and/or positioning elements 101, 102, 103 can be attached in different arrangements depending on the item of equipment to be transported. However, a hole pattern that is specifically adapted to a specific application can also be used.

At the in Fig. 6c In the alternative use of the carrying frame shown, the load carrier 90, on the other hand, is not necessarily designed to be inherently rigid, but can also be formed, for example, by a limp textile element. In this case it is done the load entry is not in the area of the lower end of the support frame, as is the case with an inherently rigid load carrier, but the load carrier 90 (also) hangs on the side and upper connecting elements, which will be described below.

The load carrier 90 can be as in Fig. 6c shown is a backpack element, which can be arranged on the carrying frame in exactly the same way as the inherently rigid load carrier in Fig. 6a and 6b . For this purpose, the backpack element has a back element 91, on which the same connecting elements are provided as on the one in Fig. 6a shown inherently rigid load carrier 50. In one possible embodiment, the back element can only be formed by one or more textile layers or elements. Alternatively, however, the back element 91 may have stiffening elements such as vertical struts or a reinforcing plate. A textile bag 92 and an upper closure 93 are arranged on the back element.

In all exemplary embodiments, the load carrier is also connected to the support frame laterally and in an upper area in order to ensure sufficient stability when being carried. The stop elements described above can also contribute to this.

In a variant not shown, the support plate, which is sewn into a textile cover, could be connected to the support frame via zippers on the left and right sides.

In the exemplary embodiment, however, the connection is also made via loops 34, 54 or 23, 57, which are connected via connecting means 60, in particular rods 61. This has significant advantages in terms of stability and longevity.

In the exemplary embodiment, the side loops 34 are sewn onto the back plate 30 and are connected to two loops 54 of the load carrier arranged above and below. The loops 34 are arranged on webbing and thus bridge the distance between the support frame and the load carrier 50.

In the exemplary embodiment, the side loops 23 are arranged on lashing straps, which are arranged in a length-adjustable manner on hip belt padding elements 22, in particular via buckles 24. The lashing straps can alternatively also be attached to the hip belt 20 and in particular sewn onto it, and their length can be changed via buckles. This is particularly advantageous in the case of a removable design of the hip belt padding elements 22, as will be described in more detail below. The lashing straps are preferably connected to two loops 57 of the load carrier arranged above and below.

In the upper area, there is also a connection between the support frame and the load carrier 50 via corresponding connecting elements 33, 53 for stabilization.

In the exemplary embodiment, the connecting elements 33 are arranged on the upper edge of the back plate, in particular on the upper edge of the sections 32 of the back plate 30 remaining inside and outside next to the incisions 31. These upper sections 32 protrude backwards in their upper area, so that the load carrier can be attached to them.

Here too, the connection is made as on the lower edge via corresponding loops 33, 53 and a connecting means 60, in particular a rod 61, which is pushed through it.

The loops 51, 53, 54 and 57 are preferably sewn onto a textile cover of a support plate serving as a load carrier or onto the back element 91.

Two central aspects of the connection of the load carrier 50, 90 and in particular the support plate 50 or the backpack element 90 to the support frame are therefore the load input in the area of the lower edge, as well as the connection via textile loops and connecting rods, which are pushed through them.

5. Connection of further elements

On the one hand, the support frame can be used, as in the exemplary embodiment, to carry a load carrier 50 and in particular a support plate.

In addition to the equipment held on it, additional elements such as a backpack element or a cover for the equipment can be attached to the load carrier 50.

Fig. 7 shows the connection of further elements such as a backpack element to the load carrier 50. For this purpose, in addition to the connecting elements for connecting the load carrier 50 to the carrying frame, further connecting elements are provided for connecting to the further element 70. In the exemplary embodiment, the further connecting elements are also loops 55, 56, 58, which are connected via rods 61 to loops 71, 72 for connecting the further element 70.

In the exemplary embodiment, the loops 55, 56, 58 are arranged in the horizontal or vertical direction next to the loops 53, 54, 57 for connection to the carrying frame and are in particular provided by the same webbing, which forms two loops arranged next to one another through corresponding seams.

The loops 71, 72 for connecting the further element 70 can be connected in the same way as the loops 34, 33 of the support frame to the rod 61, which is held on both sides by two loops of the load carrier.

In the exemplary embodiment, the loop 71 is formed by a webbing, which is attached to a buckle 75 of the further element 70 in an adjustable length. The loop 72, on the other hand, carries an element of a clasp 74, the counterpart of which is attached to the further element 70 via a webbing 73.

In the same way, a cover for the equipment arranged on the load carrier 50 could also be attached.

If no inherently rigid load carrier 50 is required, the following can be used Fig. 6b Alternatively, however, a backpack element 90 can also be arranged on those connecting elements on which the intrinsically rigid load carrier 50 is arranged according to the above description.

6. Multiple vertical connection options between the load carrier and the support frame

The lashing straps 14 extending from the shoulder straps 10 serve to stabilize the load carrier in the upper area and grip, as in Fig. 3 can be seen in the area of the upper edge of the load carrier and/or support frame. In particular, the loops formed by the lashing straps 14 can be as in Fig. 6a and 6c be attached to the rod 61, which serves to connect the load carrier to the support frame in the area of the upper end.

In order to provide effective lashing, the connection of the lashing straps to the carrying frame or load carrier must not be positioned too low compared to the shoulder straps. However, if the height of the shoulder straps 10 is changed relative to the carrying frame as described above and is moved upwards, especially for use with larger carriers, an unfavorable angle for the lashing straps can result.

A first possibility would be to increase the height of the load carrier and, if necessary, to provide several connection options for the lashing straps at different vertical heights in the area of the upper end. However, this also increases the weight of the load carrier.

At the in Fig. 6b and 8b In the embodiment shown, there is therefore the possibility of the load carrier 50 'in at least two different vertical positions, which in Fig. 8b are shown on the left and right. With a larger carrier, in which the shoulder straps are arranged relatively high on the carrying frame, the higher of the two positions can be selected for the load carrier.

On the in Fig. 6b In the load carrier 50' shown, in this embodiment the lower connecting elements 51' are arranged immediately adjacent to the lower edge in order to provide the greatest possible distance from the upper connecting elements 53. Furthermore, here the lower connecting elements 51' are manufactured in the same way and connected to the load carrier as the upper connecting elements 53. In particular, the belt straps through which the lower connecting elements 51' are provided also form a loop 51" at their end, which how the loops 55 can serve to connect further elements. However, this alternative design of the load carrier is not absolutely necessary for the arrangement in different vertical positions, rather the load carriers 50 and 90 could also be used Fig. 6a and 6c can be attached to the support frame in different vertical positions.

For this purpose, the support frame has connecting elements 41 and 41 'arranged in different vertical positions in the area of its lower end, as already described in more detail with regard to the load node 40, in particular in the form of horizontally aligned loops.

The connection of the load carrier 50 'in the lower position is in Fig. 8b shown on the right and corresponds to the connection that was already made above Fig. 6b was described. In particular, here the connecting elements 51' of the load carrier are connected to the lower row of connecting elements 41 of the support frame. In the exemplary embodiment, this is done as already described via a rod 61, which is pushed through the loops forming the connecting elements. The connection is also made on the sides and in the upper area as before Fig. 6a already described about the connecting elements 34 and 33 of the support frame.

The connection of the load carrier 50 'in the upper position is in Fig. 8b shown on the left. In the area of the lower end, the connecting elements 51 'of the load carrier are now connected to the upper row of connecting elements 41' of the support frame by pushing the rod 61 through the corresponding loops.

The higher position of the load carrier compared to the carrying frame requires further adjustments.

In particular, the stop elements 59 can be arranged at two different vertical positions on the load carrier, for which bores 59' arranged one above the other are provided in the exemplary embodiment.

Furthermore, two loops 34, 34' are provided in different vertical positions for the upper side connection, so that the additional loop 34' is used in the higher position.

In the area of the upper edge, the belt elements that form the loops 33 are extended upwards and have additional loops 33 'at their end, which in the higher position are connected to the upper loops 53 of the load carrier by means of the rod 61. The fact that the additional loops 33 'are not arranged directly on the support frame does not harm the stability of the connection, since this does not depend on the rigidity of the connection at the upper end due to the inherently rigid design of the load carrier 51' and the stop elements 59. Rather, the strength of the connection is determined by the lashing straps, which also act at the upper end.

Due to the higher position of the load carrier, the angle at which the lashing straps 14, not shown here, which are also attached to the upper bar 61, is more favorable to the load carrier.

7. More removable hip belt padding

In the exemplary embodiment, the carrying frame has a hip belt 20, via which the load can be transferred to the wearer's hips, as is standard with hiking backpacks. On hiking backpacks, the hip belt has padding.

In the military or rescue sector, however, the carriers of the carrying frame often wear a so-called tool belt, on which elements such as weapons, tools, ammunition, etc. are arranged, and which would therefore come into conflict with the padding of such a hip belt.

According to one aspect of the invention, the hip belt padding 22 can therefore be removed from the support frame and reinstalled.

For this purpose, the hip belt padding elements 22 are connected to the carrying frame via a stiffening element 25, which is provided, for example, by a correspondingly cut plastic panel, as shown in Fig. 10 to 12 is shown.

As in Fig. 10 shown is the stiffening element 25 between the molded part 30, which forms the back plate, and the load node 40 in the horizontal direction through the pocket 47.

As in Fig. 11 Shown are the hip belt padding elements 22 pushed onto the two ends of the stiffening element 25, which have corresponding pockets for this purpose. The stiffening element 25 therefore forms a basic element for the hip belt padding on both sides of the back plate 30.

The connection between the stiffening element 25, the carrying frame and the hip belt padding elements 22 is achieved in that in the connection area between the load node 40 and the two wings 45 arranged on the left and right of the load node 40, a recess 46 is provided between the top and bottom hinge areas, through which the hip belt passes 20 can be pushed through from behind in the form of a loop 27. The stiffening element 25 has corresponding slots through which the loop 27 is also pushed, with the securing on the front taking place via corresponding rods 61, which are pushed in the vertical direction through the loops 27 and via a rubber loop 62, which is at the upper end of the Rod element 61 is attached and is pulled over the lower end, is secured. If the rods 61 are pulled out, the stiffening element 25 can therefore be easily removed.

Hip belt padding elements 22 also have loops 28 at their inner end, which are aligned with the loop 27 when pushed on and are connected to the loop 27 via the rods 61 and thus to the carrying frame.

The hip belt 20 runs on the back of the hip belt padding elements 22 when they are present. If the hip belt padding elements 22 and the stiffening element 25 are removed, only the belt remains as such, which does not come into conflict with a corresponding tool belt.

On the back of the hip belt padding elements 22, loops can be arranged, in particular for a PALS system, for connecting further elements.

8. Lumbar pad

Since the back plate 30 follows the shape of the wearer's back, there is basically the problem that a wearer who is wearing a plate carrier or a protective vest under the carrying frame has a distance between the molded part and the body in the area of the hip or lumbar spine. since the protective vest or plate carrier ends above this area.

Therefore, as in Fig 13 shown, a lumbar pad 80 is provided, which preferably corresponds in thickness to the thickness of the plate carrier, and which can be attached to the front of the back plate 30 in the lumbar area, in particular by placing the back plate 30 on its back in the area between the back plate 30 and the load node 40 encompasses.

The lumbar pad 80 only has the width of the molded part 30 and is therefore only arranged in the back area.

Claims (15)

Carrying system for an item of equipment, with a carrying frame on which shoulder straps and a hip belt are arranged, and with a load carrier to which the item of equipment can be releasably attached, the load carrier being releasably attachable to the carrying frame, the carrying frame having a back plate,
characterized,
that the carrying frame further has a load node with a reinforcement plate to which both the hip belt and connecting elements are sewn for connection to the load carrier. Carrying system according to claim 1, the back plate and the load node overlap in the lumbar region, the load node preferably being provided on the side of the back plate facing away from the wearer and/or the back plate preferably being connected at its lower edge to the lower edge of the load node, and/or or where the shoulder straps engage the load node, wherein the shoulder straps are preferably connected to the load node in a height-adjustable manner, in particular in that belt elements of the shoulder straps are guided from the load node to an upper side and/or front side of the shoulder straps, where they are attached in a length-adjustable manner, the belt elements of the shoulder straps preferably being deflected at the load node. Carrying system for an item of equipment, in particular carrying system according to one of the preceding claims, with a carrying frame on which shoulder straps and a hip belt are arranged, and with a load carrier to which the item of equipment can be releasably attached, the load carrier being inherently rigid, the weight of the item of equipment a support element receiving in the vertical direction is formed, the support element being a support plate,
characterized,
that the load carrier can be releasably attached to the carrying frame, the load carrier preferably having connecting elements for releasably connecting to connecting elements arranged at a lower end of the carrying frame, so that the force is introduced from the load carrier into the carrying frame at its lower end. Carrying system according to claim 3, wherein the connecting elements on the load carrier are arranged in the region of its lower end and / or wherein the load carrier additionally has connecting elements in the region of its upper end and / or its sides, through which it can be releasably connected to connecting elements of the carrying frame, the Connecting elements are preferably used to stabilize the load carrier on the support frame. Carrying system according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the connection between the load carrier and the carrying frame takes place via a rod which passes through textile loops of the load carrier and / or the carrying frame, with a securing element preferably being provided which secures the rod against slipping out of the loops , and/or wherein the rod is preferably pushed through loops on the load carrier and on the support frame. Carrying system for an item of equipment, in particular according to one of the preceding claims, with a carrying frame on which shoulder straps and / or a hip belt are arranged, and with a load carrier to which the item of equipment can be releasably attached, the load carrier being releasably attachable to the carrying frame,
characterized,
that the connection between the load carrier and the support frame takes place via at least one rod which passes through textile loops on the load carrier and/or on the support frame. Carrying system according to claim 5 or 6, wherein the rod can be pushed through loops on the load carrier and on the supporting frame in order to establish the connection, the loops preferably being arranged alternately on the load carrier and on the supporting frame and/or wherein the rod passes through the loops largely without play and/or wherein a securing element is provided which secures the rod against slipping out of the loops, with a flexible band preferably being arranged at one end of the rod, which is pulled over the opposite end of the rod protruding from the loops to secure the connection becomes. Carrying system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting elements and in particular the loops for connecting between the load carrier and the carrying frame in the area of the lower and / or upper end on a side of the load carrier or carrying frame facing the other element and / or in a horizontal direction Direction are arranged next to each other and / or are formed by straps, which are sewn to a flat material layer of the load carrier or support frame at two spaced apart locations. Carrying system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the load carrier has further connecting elements and in particular loops in the area of the upper edge and / or the side edges, which connect a further element, in particular a backpack element, whereby the loops for connection to the carrying frame and the further loops are preferably arranged in pairs one above the other and/or next to one another and/or are made in pairs by a webbing that is sewn several times to the load carrier. Carrying system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the carrying frame further has a hip belt, the hip belt preferably being attached and in particular sewn to a load node, to which the connecting elements and in particular the loops for connection to the load carrier are also attached in the region of its lower end and in particular are sewn on, the load node preferably having a reinforcing plate to which the hip belt and the connecting elements are sewn. Carrying system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the carrying frame further has a back plate which is three-dimensionally adapted to the shape of the back and / or runs from a pelvic area to a shoulder area. Carrying system according to claim 11, wherein the back plate represents the only stiffening element of the carrying frame for vertical stiffening between the pelvic area and the shoulder area and / or wherein the back plate has at least two beads running in the vertical direction and shaped towards the load carrier, which serve as a stop for the load carrier , wherein the beads each have at least one recess on their back side facing the load carrier, into which a stop element arranged on the load carrier engages, or wherein a back side of the beads facing the load carrier forms a flat surface against which the load carrier rests, and / or
wherein the back plate has two incisions on its upper edge through which the shoulder straps of the carrying frame pass in a height-adjustable manner, and/or the back plate has an incision running along the spine Has a bead formed in the direction of the load carrier, and / or wherein the back plate has a wave structure with wave crests and wave troughs extending in the horizontal direction. Carrying system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the load carrier has a carrying plate, the carrying plate preferably being sewn into a fabric bag and/or consisting of an aluminum-plastic layer material, the connecting elements and in particular the loops preferably being sewn onto the fabric bag, and /or wherein the support plate has a plurality of recesses on which at least one stop element is arranged or can be arranged on the side facing the support frame and/or at least one clamping element and/or at least one positioning element is arranged on the side facing away from the support frame, the stop elements being positioning elements and/or clamping elements are more preferably screwed and/or screwable to the support plate. Carrying frame of a carrying system according to one of the preceding claims. Load carrier of a carrying system according to one of the preceding claims.

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