WO2002078487A1 - Sac a dos ameliore - Google Patents

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WO2002078487A1
WO2002078487A1 PCT/AU2002/000438 AU0200438W WO02078487A1 WO 2002078487 A1 WO2002078487 A1 WO 2002078487A1 AU 0200438 W AU0200438 W AU 0200438W WO 02078487 A1 WO02078487 A1 WO 02078487A1
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backpack
tent
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Craig Colin Dickson
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Priority to US10/472,954 priority Critical patent/US20050258294A1/en
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Priority to EP02713933A priority patent/EP1377187A4/fr
Priority to JP2002576762A priority patent/JP2004520913A/ja
Publication of WO2002078487A1 publication Critical patent/WO2002078487A1/fr

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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
    • A45F4/04—Sacks or packs convertible into other articles or into objects for other use into tents
    • 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

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  • the present invention relates to an improved backpack and, in particular, to a backpack adapted to store therewithin the components of a tent in a manner that is space saving, less prone to theft of the tent components, and improves the structure and function of the backpack.
  • backpacks generally has given rise to a specialization of their structure and function to suit particular niche markets.
  • Their popularity, particularly in the niche market of school carry packs, has brought with it a demand for greater versatility, as users seek a "one pack suits all" backpack that can be used for a variety of purposes, such as for schooling, walking/trekking and camping purposes.
  • backpacks suited for school use are ill suited for other purposes.
  • school carry packs lack the necessary adjustability, strength, and storage capacity required for walking/trekking and camping purposes.
  • backpacks suited for walking/trekking and camping purposes are often ill suited for school use.
  • the need for greater versatility of structure and function of backpacks is addressed in the present specification.
  • a backpack comprising storage means, and pocket means adapted for storing therein one or more components of a tent within the backpack, the pocket means being so disposed within the backpack that storage of the one or more tent components therein provides structural rigidity and reinforcement to the backpack.
  • the present invention provides a backpack comprising storage means, and elongated, upright pocket means adapted for storing tent pole members therein so as to provide a rigid backbone to the backpack.
  • the present invention also provides a backpack comprising storage means, and pocket means located in the base of the backpack, the pocket means being adapted for storing a tent canopy and floor sheet therein so as to provide a reinforced and cushioned base to the backpack.
  • a backpack comprising storage means, and a lumbar support pad foldably connected to the backpack and adapted to be folded down from the backpack, when upright, to provide a cushioned seat to a user, a main body of the backpack from which the pad has been folded down serving as a back rest for the user when seated upon the pad.
  • the present invention provides a combined backpack and tent structure comprising a backpack, including storage means, and pocket means within the backpack in which is stored a plurality of tent pole members, and a canopy and floor sheet which are removable from the pocket means for assembly of a tent therefrom.
  • Fig 1 is a perspective view of a backpack according to a preferred embodiment of the invention, in which the backpack is fully closed,
  • Fig 2 is a perspective view of the backpack of Fig 1 in which the rear flap has been opened to show a lumbar support pad and an adjustable harness arrangement, the adjustable harness arrangement having a twin track means and a harness means slidably engaged to the track means at a location near the lower extremity of the twin track means
  • Fig 3 is a perspective view similar to that of Fig 2 but in which the harness means is slidably engaged to the track means at the upper extremity of the twin track means, and the lumbar support pad is folded down to provide a cushioned seat for the user
  • Fig 4 is a side view of an articulated tent pole member adapted to be stored within the backpack of Fig 1
  • Fig 5 is a perspective view of the backpack of Fig 1 in which a main storage compartment of the backpack is partly opened to show the tent pole member of Fig 4 being stored in one of a pair of elongated, upright pocket means therein,
  • Fig 6 is a perspective view of the backpack of Fig 1 in which a base pocket of the backpack is opened to show a folded tent canopy and floor sheet being released from its stored position therein
  • Fig 7 is a perspective view of a tent assembled from the tent pole members and the canopy and floor sheet shown in Figs 4 and 6 respectively, with the backpack of Fig 1 located therein.
  • the backpack 10 shown in the Figures is fabricated of a strong, water protective, sheet material normally used to make backpacks.
  • the backpack 10 includes storage means in the form of numerous compartments openable and closable by zip-fastener arrangements.
  • There is a rearmost compartment for storing a harness and support arrangement which is accessible by a pair of slidable zip runners 14, 16 engaging the interlocking teeth of a zip-fastener track 18 set along the two opposing edges which define the opening to the rearmost compartment.
  • the runners 14, 16 can be pulled in opposite directions to separate the two edges, thereby peeling away the rear flap 20 so as to open the rearmost compartment.
  • a harness means comprising a pair of padded shoulder straps 22, 24, a padded waist strap 26, (shown unbuckled), and a tightening belt and buckle arrangement 28 which can be tightened across the chest of the person.
  • a lumbar support pad 30 is also secured within the rearmost compartment.
  • the padded shoulder straps 22, 24 are joined by a support portion 32 to which is attached a pair of slidable anchor pieces (not shown). Each anchor piece is able to slide up and down a respective one of a pair of symmetrically disposed track members 36, 37 secured firmly to the backpack 10. As a consequence, the shoulder straps 22, 24 can have their height adjusted relative to the remainder of the backpack 10. Where the shoulder straps 22, 24 are low (as shown in Fig 2), the support portion 32 is prevented from sliding upwardly (as is likely to occur as a result of movement during wearing) by a locating belt and buckle arrangement.
  • Adjusting the position of the shoulder straps 22, 24 along the track members 36, 37 allows the backpack 10 to be worn at different height positions on the back of the person in accordance with that person's comfort preference.
  • a low backpack height position will be the result of wearing the backpack, as adjusted, shown in Fig 3, where the shoulder straps 22, 24 are at their highest location along the track members 36, 37.
  • a high backpack height position will be the result of wearing the backpack, as adjusted, shown in Fig 2.
  • the lumbar support pad 30, which is stitched or otherwise foldably secured along its bottom edge to the base of the backpack 10, is folded down to provide a cushioned seat for the user.
  • the lumbar support pad 30 is normally fastened in an upright position against the backpack 10 by a pair of first hook and loop type strips 31 on the inside surface of the pad 30 engaging a pair of second hook and loop type strips 33 on the intermediate connecting portion of the waist straps 26.
  • the extent to which the pad 30 can be folded down may be determined by a pair of buckled straps 35, 37.
  • the cushioned seat provided by the folded down pad 30 may be useful for relaxation, and its location at the base of the backpack 10 enables the seated user to use the upright main body portion of the backpack 30 as a back rest.
  • the straps 35, 37 inhibit the upright main body portion from falling down when back pressure is applied by the pad seated user against it.
  • the articulated tent pole member 40 shown in Fig 4 is known in the art, and two of the pole members 40 are used in assembling the tent shown in Fig 7.
  • Each pole member 40 has seven pole portions 42 connected by six joint assembles 44.
  • Each joint assembly 44 comprises a hollow tubular member 46 extending from the end of one of the pole portions 42, and a spring action cord 48, one end of which is secured to a fastening point inside the tubular member 46 and the other end of which is secured to the free end of the adjacent pole portion 42, such that alignment of the two pole portions 42 will cause the free end to be drawn into the tubular member 46 by the natural tendency of the cord 48 to contract.
  • the tent pole member 40 by virtue of its articulated structure, can be folded into a compact form 49 and inserted into an elongated, upright pocket 50 as shown in Fig 5. Because the tent to be assembled requires two tent pole members 40, there are two upright pockets 50 and they are located inside a central compartment 52 of the backpack 10 against a wall nearest the rearmost compartment and are symmetrically disposed across an upright axis of the backpack. When a tent pole member in compact form 49 is stored in each of the upright pockets 50, a rigid backbone structure is formed that strengthens the backpack 10 against distortion. Each upright pocket 50 is closed by a top flap 54 utilizing a hook and loop type fastening means.
  • the folded tent canopy and floor sheet 55 shown in Fig 6 being released from its stored position in a base pocket 56 of the backpack 10, is known in the art, and is used in assembling the tent 64 shown in Fig 7.
  • the base pocket 56 is openable and closable by a zip-fastener arrangement and, when it stores the folded tent canopy and floor sheet 55, it provides a reinforced and cushioned base to the backpack 10.
  • the folded and stored tent canopy and floor sheet 55 is thus protected from physical damage and external conditions, and is less prone to theft, by its protected and invisible storage position inside the backpack 10.
  • the fastening means may, alternatively, be a press-stud arrangement, a zip-fastener arrangement or the like.
  • the tent structure 64 shown in Fig 7 may be assembled.
  • the male clasping members 74, 76 also provide a readily identifiable reference position to facilitate the correct order of folding of the tent canopy and floor sheet 55 within the base pocket 56.

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L'invention se rapporte à un sac à dos (10) présentant une pluralité de compartiments et de poches (50, 56) destinés à contenir un ou plusieurs composants d'une tente à l'intérieur du sac à dos (10). Les poches (50, 56) sont disposées de manière que le stockage d'un ou plusieurs composant(s) de la tente garantisse une rigidité et un renfort structuraux au sac à dos. On prévoit, plus particulièrement, une paire de poches (50) allongées et verticales conçues pour stocker des éléments (40) de mât de tente afin d'assurer une ossature rigide au sac à dos (10) ainsi qu'une poche (56) placée à la base du sac à dos (10) et conçue pour stocker un auvent et une toile de plancher (55) de manière à assurer une base renforcée et coussinée au sac à dos (10). Ce dernier (10) comprend également un élément de rembourrage (30) lombaire pliant et conçu pour être plié sous le sac à dos (10) afin de tenir lieu de coussin à l'utilisateur, la position du corps principal vertical du sac à dos (10) par rapport à l'élément de rembourrage (30) permettant au corps principal de tenir lieu de dossier à l'utilisateur lorsque celui-ci est assis sur l'élément de rembourrage.
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US10/472,954 US20050258294A1 (en) 2001-03-29 2002-04-02 Backpack
CA002442226A CA2442226A1 (fr) 2001-03-29 2002-04-02 Sac a dos ameliore
EP02713933A EP1377187A4 (fr) 2001-03-29 2002-04-02 Sac a dos ameliore
JP2002576762A JP2004520913A (ja) 2001-03-29 2002-04-02 改良型バックパック

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AUPR4197A AUPR419701A0 (en) 2001-03-29 2001-03-29 An improved backpack
AUPR4197 2001-03-29

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