Cummerbund tensioning system
AssigneeShaw Concepts LLC
InventorHithem Shaw
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Abstract
Disclosed is a cummerbund tensioning system configured to join opposing ends of a cummerbund to the rear plate bag of a plate carrier and to adjust the fit of the cummerbund. An example cummerbund tensioning system includes a mounting panel, a tensioning device, a plurality of adapters, and a lace. The lace operably connects the tensioning device to both the mounting panel and the plurality of adapters. The plurality of adapters, in conjunction with the lace, are configured to join a first opposing end and a second opposing end of the cummerbund to the mounting panel. The tensioning device is configured to adjust the fit of the cummerbund by gathering the lace, which draws the opposing ends closer together and tightens the cummerbund around a wearer.
Claims18
A tensioning system for a cummerbund, the tensioning system comprising:
- a mounting panel;
- a tensioning device;
- a plurality of adapters;
- a first elastic cord;
- a second elastic cord;
- and
- a lace;
- wherein:
- the lace operably connects the tensioning device to both the mounting panel and the plurality of adapters;
- the plurality of adapters, in conjunction with the lace, are configured to join a first end and a second end opposite the first end of the cummerbund to the mounting panel;
- the first elastic cord secures at least two adapters of the plurality of adapters to the first end of the cummerbund, and the second elastic cord secures at least two adapters of the plurality of adapters to the second end opposite the first end of the cummerbund;
- and
- the tensioning device is configured to adjust the fit of the cummerbund by gathering the lace, thereby drawing the first and second ends closer together and tightening the cummerbund around a wearer.
A tensioning system for a cummerbund, the tensioning system comprising:
- a mounting panel;
- a tensioning device;
- a plurality of adapters;
- a first elastic cord;
- a second elastic cord;
- and
- a lace;
- wherein:
- the tensioning device is attached to the mounting panel;
- the mounting panel includes a plurality of spaced-apart openings positioned to route the lace;
- the lace is routed through the spaced-apart openings of the mounting panel and operably connects the tensioning device to the plurality of adapters;
- the plurality of adapters, in conjunction with the lace, are configured to join a first end and a second end opposite the first end of the cummerbund to the mounting panel;
- the first elastic cord secures at least two adapters of the plurality of adapters to the first end of the cummerbund, and the second elastic cord secures at least two adapters of the plurality of adapters to the second end opposite the first end of the cummerbund;
- and
- the tensioning device is configured to adjust the fit of the cummerbund by gathering the lace, thereby drawing the first and second ends closer together and tightening the cummerbund around a wearer.
A tensioning system for a cummerbund, the tensioning system comprising:
- a mounting panel;
- a tensioning device;
- a plurality of adapters;
- a first elastic cord
- a second elastic cord;
- and
- a lace;
- wherein:
- the tensioning device is attached to the mounting panel;
- the mounting panel is configured for attachment to a back panel section of a plate carrier and includes a plurality of spaced-apart openings positioned to route the lace;
- the lace is routed through the spaced-apart openings of the mounting panel and operably connects the tensioning device to the plurality of adapters;
- the plurality of adapters, in conjunction with the lace, are configured to join a first end and a second end opposite the first end of the cummerbund to the mounting panel;
- wherein the first elastic cord secures at least two adapters of the plurality of adapters to the first end of the cummerbund, and the second elastic cord secures at least two adapters of the plurality of adapters to the second end opposite the first end of the cummerbund;
- and
- the tensioning device is configured to adjust the fit of the cummerbund by gathering the lace, thereby drawing the first and second ends closer together and tightening the cummerbund around a wearer.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.