US20040124219A1 - Portable device for transporting objects - Google Patents

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US20040124219A1
US20040124219A1 US10/607,260 US60726003A US2004124219A1 US 20040124219 A1 US20040124219 A1 US 20040124219A1 US 60726003 A US60726003 A US 60726003A US 2004124219 A1 US2004124219 A1 US 2004124219A1
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    • 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
    • A45F4/02—Sacks or packs convertible into other articles or into objects for other use
    • A45F4/08—Sacks or packs convertible into other articles or into objects for other use into hammocks, litters or sleeping-bags
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
    • A01M—CATCHING, TRAPPING OR SCARING OF ANIMALS; APPARATUS FOR THE DESTRUCTION OF NOXIOUS ANIMALS OR NOXIOUS PLANTS
    • A01M31/00—Hunting appliances
    • A01M31/02—Shooting stands
    • 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
    • A45F4/02—Sacks or packs 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
    • 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
    • A45F4/02—Sacks or packs convertible into other articles or into objects for other use
    • A45F4/06—Sacks or packs convertible into other articles or into objects for other use into beds or mattresses
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
    • A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
    • A45C5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C5/14—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage with built-in rolling means
    • 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
    • A45C7/0018—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage
    • A45C7/0045—Rigid or semi-rigid luggage comprising a plurality of separable elements which can be used independently of one another
    • 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
    • A45F2003/045—Sacks or packs carried on the body by means of two straps passing over the two shoulders and one additional strap around the waist
    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to a device for transporting objects that can be carried on one's back and is convertible into a seat or berth and a respective conversion method.
  • the device is for example particularly useful as a rucksack in one or more of the fields of camping, trekking, hiking, mountaineering, hunting, fishing and/or army/armed forces.
  • the present invention is based on the idea of providing a device for transporting objects which may be carried on one's back and is convertible, e.g., into a seat and/or berth.
  • the basic form of the device is a rucksack.
  • the device is convertible into a seat.
  • the device is preferably provided with a hip portion that is convertible into a head portion as well as with a sitting surface.
  • the sitting surface is provided with guiding means.
  • the device is provided with a rod that may be provided in the vicinity of the guiding means for stabilizing the sitting surface.
  • the individual elements may consist either of one or more pieces and may be permanently or detachably connected to the device.
  • the device may be converted into a suspended seat, the device being provided with ropes or straps or the like such that a suspended seat may be created by using a tree, etc.
  • the device is convertible into a berth.
  • the device is provided with a hip portion that may be converted into a head portion, with a reclining surface and a leg portion as well as a storage compartment that is divisible and/or whose position may be changed.
  • the device is provided with straps and/or ropes or the like so that the reclining surface, such as a hammock, may be suspended, e.g., between two trees or the like.
  • the device is provided with a trolley portion and a telescopic handle so that the user may conveniently draw the device over large even distances (e.g. in an airport). More preferably, the handle is fastened to the frame in the vicinity of the hip portion.
  • the hip or head portion is padded or paddable.
  • the device is provided with a back portion.
  • the device is provided with a sunshade or an umbrella and/or a mosquito net so that the user is protected against the respective negative influences.
  • FIG. 1 shows a simplified schematic view of the device according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows a simplified schematic view of a device according to the invention horizontally rotated through 1800 as compared to FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 shows a three-dimensional schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the invention, wherein the device is converted into a seat.
  • FIG. 4 shows a device according to FIG. 3, wherein the device is a suspended seat.
  • FIG. 5 shows a particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the device is converted into a berth and wherein FIG. 5A is a three-dimensional partial view with the storage department laterally unfolded, FIG. 5B is a sectional view of a device according to FIG. 5A, FIG. 5C is a three-dimensional view of divisible, modular storage compartments and FIG. 5D a top view of a berth according to the invention with the storage compartments being laterally unfolded.
  • FIG. 6 is an exemplary three-dimensional schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the present invention, wherein the device is a suspended berth.
  • FIG. 1 shows a simplified schematic view of a preferred device according to the invention for transporting objects on one's back.
  • the device is provided with a frame 1 , shoulder straps 2 , a hip belt 3 , a storage compartment 4 as well as a handle 5 .
  • the device is provided with a hip portion 6 with lateral guiding means 7 , 8 as well as a back portion 9 .
  • the device is provided with guiding means 10 , 11 that are preferably detachably or permanently connected to the storage compartment 4 or the back portion 9 .
  • the guiding means 7 , 8 , 10 and/or 11 are preferably loops, rings, tubes, grooves or the like.
  • the frame 1 is essentially U-shaped.
  • the frame 1 is detachably and/or adjustably connected to the handle 5 which is essentially U-shaped. This connection is preferably established by a telescopic engagement of the flanks of the frame 1 and the handle 5 .
  • the flanks of the frame 1 are preferably guided by the lateral guiding means 10 , 11 , whereas the flanks of the handle 5 are preferably guided by the guiding means 7 , 8 .
  • the frame 1 is provided with rolls 12 , 13 at the side opposite the handle 5 . These rolls are preferably arranged laterally approximately where the flanks and the base portion of the frame intersect.
  • FIG. 1 shows a preferred embodiment of a device according to the invention as a rucksack in carrying position.
  • the contoured shoulder straps 2 are positioned on the shoulders such that the device rests on the back of the person carrying the device and the hip portion 6 on his/her hip.
  • the hip belt 3 is fastened around the waist of the person carrying the device.
  • the length of the straps/belts 2 , 3 is preferably adjustable.
  • FIG. 2 shows a simplified schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the invention, wherein the device is horizontally rotated through 180°.
  • the shoulder straps 2 and the hip belt 3 are wound outside around the storage compartment 4 for fixation.
  • the straps 2 and/or the belts 3 are detachably connected to the device so that they can also be detached. In this position, the device may be seized at the handle 5 and drawn over the ground via the rolls 12 , 13 .
  • the handle 5 is vertically adjustable, for example by a telescopic connection with the frame 1 .
  • the slide-out handle 5 is preferably provided with a locking or adjusting device by means of which it may be locked in at least two positions (drawn out, not drawn out). If longer distances on even ground are covered, e.g., on streets or in airports, the device may thus conveniently be seized by the user at the handle 5 and drawn via the rolls 12 , 13 .
  • FIG. 3 shows a simplified schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the invention, in which the device has been converted into a seat.
  • a device according to FIG. 1 has to be rotated through 180° as depicted in FIG. 2.
  • the handle 5 which is connected to the frame 1 in a telescopic manner, is detached from the frame 1 .
  • the hip portion 6 which is provided with lateral guiding means 7 , 8 , is folded upwards about 180°.
  • the handle 5 may be re-connected to the frame 1 , the flanks of the handle 5 being pushed through the guiding means 7 , 8 of the hip portion 6 .
  • the handle 5 and the frame 1 are locked in an intermediate position, the distance between the handle 5 and the base portion of the frame 1 being greater than before.
  • the hip portion 6 By folding the hip portion 6 upwards, the back surface 9 is elongated by the height of the hip portion 6 so that in the seat, the hip portion 6 serves as a head portion or headrest.
  • the sitting surface 14 is fastened to the base surface or lower surface (when carried: upper surface) of the frame 1 by means of fastening devices 15 , 16 . If leaned against a tree, wall or the like, the device now serves as a seat, wherein the user sits on the sitting surface 14 while leaning against the back surface 9 , the hip portion 6 serving as a headrest.
  • the seat may also be supported in its desired position by at least one, preferably two rods 17 .
  • the frame 1 and the handle 5 are arranged such that a rotation of the device through 180°, as described above, is unnecessary.
  • the sitting surface 14 is preferably insulated, padded and/or waterproof. In a particularly preferred embodiment of the present invention, it serves as a back padding if the device is carried as a rucksack and, to this end, is preferably arranged from outside or inside at the back surface 9 and/or may be detachably fastened thereon. In a further preferred embodiment, the sitting surface is inflatable.
  • FIG. 4 shows a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, wherein the device has been converted into a suspended seat.
  • the conversion of the device is first carried out as described above with respect to FIG. 3. If the device has been converted into a seat, a rope S 1 is nested in one of the guiding means 7 , 8 of the hip portion 6 and guided over a tree, branch or the like and fastened to the other guiding means 7 , 8 of the hip portion 6 .
  • the rope S 1 can be fastened to the guiding means 7 , 8 by way of hooks, buckles, knots or similar fastening types or by using additional fastening devices.
  • a rope S 2 is fastened to the lower side of the frame 1 preferably near one of the rolls 12 , 13 and led over a tree, branch or the like to the sitting portion 14 .
  • the sitting portion 14 is provided with guiding means 18 , 19 which are preferably holes or bores.
  • the rope S 2 is led through one of the guiding means 18 , 19 along the lower side of the sitting surface 14 and through the other guiding means 18 , 19 , suspended over the branch and subsequently fastened to the frame 1 of the device preferably in the vicinity of the roll 12 or 13 from which the rope S 2 does not start out.
  • the rope S 1 is fastened to the handle 5 .
  • the rope S 2 is fastened between the guiding means 18 , 19 to the ground at least in one place via suitable means (such as a peg).
  • the rope(s) S 1 and/or S 2 are provided with means for length adjustment so that the sitting position may easily be adjusted.
  • the ropes S 1 and S 2 are preferably fastened to the device via hooks and eyelets, buckles, carabines, knots, or similar fastening types.
  • the rope S 2 is preferably led from the place where it is fastened to the frame 1 near one of the rolls 12 , 13 over a branch diagonally to the fastening means 18 , 19 near the respective roll 12 , 13 and from the other fastening means 18 , 19 likewise diagonally back near the respective roll 12 , 13 .
  • a rod or tube 20 is preferably provided between the means 18 , 19 , preferably on the lower side of the sitting surface 14 , so that the stability of the sitting surface 14 is guaranteed.
  • the guiding means 18 , 19 are eyelets, loops or the like.
  • the guiding means 18 , 19 and the rod 20 are combined with a tube provided at the lower side of the seat 14 , a groove or the like through which the rope S 2 is led.
  • FIG. 5 shows a simplified schematic view of a further preferred embodiment of the invention, in which the device has been converted into a berth.
  • FIG. 5A shows a sectional view of a converted device.
  • the handle 5 is released, the hip padding 6 is unfolded and the handle 5 is guided by the guiding means 7 , 8 of the hip portion 6 and connected with the frame 1 , which fixes the hip portion 6 .
  • the sitting surface 14 is arranged at the side of the frame 1 opposite the hip portion 6 and serves as leg portion.
  • the storage compartment 4 is detachable and, in a particularly preferred embodiment divisible, slewable and/or modular.
  • the storage compartment 4 is divisible in its center at a joint 21 (cf. FIGS. 2 - 4 ) along the longitudinal axis into two storage-compartment portions 22 and 23 .
  • the portions 22 and 23 are preferably fastened along their outer longitudinal edges facing the frame 1 to the frame 1 .
  • the storage-compartment portions 22 and 23 may be joined along their joint or their separation area 21 via a zipper, a Velcro® fastener, patent fasteners, hook eyelets and/or the like.
  • a zipper a Velcro® fastener
  • patent fasteners patent fasteners
  • hook eyelets and/or the like.
  • FIG. 5A is a simplification in showing merely the storage-compartment portion 22 unfolded, whereas FIG. 5B also shows a sectional view of the storage-compartment portion 23 .
  • FIG. 5C shows a preferred embodiment of the storage compartment 4 and examplarily depicts the storage-compartment portion 23 .
  • the storage-compartment portion 23 has a modular design and consists of storage-compartment portions 23 a , 23 b and 23 c , which are interconnected, for instance, by means of zippers, Velcro® fasteners, patent fasteners, hook eyelets, buttons or the like.
  • Each of the storage-compartment portions 23 a , 23 b and 23 c forms a closed storage-compartment unit.
  • the storage compartment 4 has a modular design so that various combinations of all storage-compartment portions may be releasably connected and jointly form the storage compartment 4 .
  • storage compartment 4 makes it possible to store and transport different kinds and groups of objects to be transported separated from each other and individually accessible.
  • objects e.g., clothes, toiletry, food, tools, etc. can be stored separated from each other and individually accessible in different storage-compartment portions.
  • FIG. 5D shows a top view of the device according to the invention according to FIGS. 5A and 5B.
  • the storage-compartment portions 22 and 23 which are laterally unfolded, are clearly visible.
  • the storage compartment 4 does not have to be divided into two storage-compartment portions but may be unfolded as a whole in one direction or it is completely detachable from the frame 1 .
  • the separation area 21 is not central but laterally offset or transversely arranged.
  • the design of the storage department 4 or the individual storage-compartment portions depends on the concrete conditions of the intended use and the application range.
  • FIG. 6 shows a further particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, in which the device has been converted into a suspended berth.
  • the hip portion 6 is unfolded to form the head portion and the sitting surface 14 or the leg portion 14 is fastened to the frame 1 . Since in the present case the berth does not contact the ground, it is unnecessary to unfold or remove the storage compartment 4 or individual storage-compartment portions.
  • two trees B 1 and B 2 or similar auxiliary means having a suitable distance from one another are necessary.
  • the device can also be fastened to three or four trees or the like.
  • a rope S 2 is wound once or several times around one of the trees B 1 and B 2 .
  • the rope is fastened to the frame 1 near one of the rolls 12 , 13 , preferably by engagement by leading it through an eyelet, a groove or the like.
  • the rope is wound once or several times around the second tree B 2 or B 1 and led back to its beginning, while being arranged correspondingly at the frame 1 near the other roll 12 , 13 .
  • the ends of the rope S 2 are connected such that the berth is in the desired height and position.
  • the ends of the ropes may simply be tied up or rigidly or adjustably joined by means of a suitable fastening device.
  • the ends of the rope S 2 may also be individually fastened to one of the trees B 1 and B 2 .
  • the rope can optionally also be led by the guiding means 10 , 11 that are laterally arranged at the frame 1 or the back portion 9 and/or by the guiding means 7 , 8 at the hip or head portion 6 .
  • the frame 1 is hollow and provided with several eyelets or other guiding means so that the rope may be led or fastened at least over part of the length of the frame 1 within or at the latter.
  • said leg portion 14 For fastening the leg portion 14 , said leg portion is provided at its outer edges facing away from the device with guiding or fastening means 24 , 25 with which the rope S 2 may be engaged or to which it may be fastened.
  • at least one rod 26 is arranged between the parallel strings of the rope S 2 in front of the head and/or the foot end of the device in order to lead the parallel rope strings at a predetermined distance from each other. The rods 26 prevent the strings of the rope S 2 from being to close to each other, which would result in a smaller reclining surface or a reduction of the stability. This is above all necessary if the diameter of the trees or fastening elements B 1 , B 2 is small.
  • the rods 17 , 20 and 26 are identical.
  • two rods 17 , 20 , 26 are arranged at the frame 1 or the handle 5 or in the hollow frame 1 or handle 5 during transport.
  • two rods 17 , 20 , 26 are arranged between the handle 5 and the frame 1 parallel to their flanks such that the straps 2 are arranged thereon.
  • the connection between the straps 2 and the rods 17 , 20 , 26 is preferably flexible and vertically adjustable.
  • the rods 17 , 20 , 26 are preferably telescopic rods that are lengthwise adjustable.
  • the shoulder strap 2 is provided below the leg portion 14 between the frame 1 and the guiding or fastening means 24 , 25 (for clarity reasons shown in FIG. 6 on top) for stabilizing the leg portion 14 .
  • the shoulder straps 2 can be detached at their lower side from the device and led below the leg portion and fastened to the means 24 , 25 .
  • the shoulder straps 2 are completely detached from the device and fastened between the rolls 12 , 13 at the lower part of the frame 1 and stretched towards the means 24 , 25 .
  • the rope S 1 is stretched above the suspended berth between the trees B 1 and B 2 .
  • a protective awning 27 and/or a mosquito net 28 are hung over the rope S 1 such that they cover the berth and droop over its sides.
  • the protective awning 27 and/or the mosquito net 28 may be secured or fastened to the berth.
  • the essentially triangular openings remaining in the head and leg portions are closed by respective awnings (not shown) by attaching them to the protective awning 27 , the mosquito net 28 and/or the berth. This ensures protection against any environmental influences, such as rain and/or animals or insects, particularly beetles, flies, mosquitoes, etc.
  • the suspended berth as described above is converted into a swinging berth that is similar to a hammock.
  • the parallel strings of the rope S 2 are tied up between the berth and the tree or between the rod 26 and the tree on both sides at the locations 29 (only shown between the device and the tree B 1 ).
  • the individual elements of the device are padded; preferably, the leg or sitting surface 14 , the back surface 9 and the head or hip portion 6 as well as the transitions between these elements are particularly padded or particularly paddable.
  • the padding may be achieved by means of a foamed material, inflation or the like.
  • at least some of the individual elements or components of the device are insulated against cold, heat and/or moisture.
  • the frame 1 has a flattened and curved base portion between the rolls 12 , 13 such that it is always adapted to the body contours when used either as a rucksack, a seat or a berth.
  • the frame 1 is padded so that it is more comfortable to be carried, to sit on or to lie on.
  • the individual components are padded and shaped with respect to each other such that the shapes of the individual devices—rucksack, seat or berth—are adapted to the body anatomy.
  • the individual elements are adjustable, e.g., by the exchangeability of padded portions of different sizes, and are thus adaptable to the individual requirements.
  • the individual elements of the device may be connected in different ways; however, if possible, uniform connecting means are preferably used in order to increase flexibility.
  • Such means are preferably zippers, hook-and-eyelet closures, Velcro® fasteners, buttons or patent fasteners, connections by means of ropes that are tied up, etc.
  • volume and dimensions of the device differ from those shown in the drawing since they strongly depend on the respective use and/or the size of the user and may be varied correspondingly.
  • the device according to the invention is advantageous in that it ensures optimal storage of the objects to be transported and can moreover be converted into a comfortable seat and/or suspended seat and furthermore into a comfortable berth and/or suspended berth, which may also be used as a suspended tent. This results in a maximum mass and volume of the objects to be transported while the functions and fields of application are maximized.

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