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US 5,806,740 AGranted
Modular load carrying equipment
AssigneeRaytheon Company
InventorDennis Carlson
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Abstract
An improved universal adjustable modular load backpack for carrying heavy loads to be used in conjunction with a multi-functional, soldier-centered, computer enhanced warfare system includes storage modules releasably mounted on a flexible pack frame extending the wearer's level of comfort and range of motion. The storage modules provide for a versatile pack load configuration and may be quickly withdrawn from the pack frame by the wearer without removing the pack frame. The pack frame is also provided with an integrated adjustment mechanism for selectively increasing or decreasing the length of the shoulder support straps and rib-cage straps of the backpack, and the distance between the waist belt and the pack frame so as to adapt to the wearer's torso and waist without having to remove the backpack from the wearer's back.
Claims26
A human portable carrier comprising:
- a frame wherein said frame is formed of a reinforced thermoplastic material adapted to the contour of the human's;
- at least one item adapted to be carried by said frame;
- an attachment device having one part carried on an item and a mating part carried on said frame, said parts releasably engaging with each other;
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- a mechanism carried on said frame and remote from said attachment device which effects disengagement of said parts.
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A load carrying equipment, comprising:
- a pack frame having an upper end and lower end;
- shoulder support members arranged for fastening said pack frame about the upper body portion of a user and defining a position of attachment of said shoulder support;
- rib-cage support members arranged for fastening said pack frame about the torso portion of the user and defining a position of attachment of said rib-cage support;
- a waist belt arranged for fastening said pack frame about the waist of a user and defining a position of attachment of said waist belt;
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- an adjustment mechanism supported to said lower end of said pack frame for adjusting the position of attachment of said shoulder support, rib-cage support and waist belt so as to selectively increase and decrease the length of said shoulder support, the length of said rib-cage support and the distance between said waist belt and said lower end of said pack frame while said pack frame is being worn by the user.
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A load carrying equipment, comprising:
- a pack load module;
- a pack frame including a lower frame module and an upper frame module wherein said modules are flexibly attached;
- a quick release retention mechanism attached to said upper frame module and lower frame module for connecting said pack load module to said pack framer;
- shoulder support members arranged for fastening said pack frame about the upper body portion of a user and defining a position of attachment of each of said shoulder supports;
- a rib-cage support member arranged for fastening said pack frame about the torso portion of the user and defining a position of attachment of said rib-cage support;
- a waist belt arranged for fastening said pack frame about the waist of a user and defining a position of attachment of said waist belt;
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- an adjustment mechanism supported to said lower frame module of said pack frame for adjusting the position of attachment of said shoulder supports, rib-cage support and waist belt so as to simultaneously increase and decrease the length of said shoulder supports, the length of said rib-cage support and the distance between said waist belt and said lower frame module while said pack frame is being worn by the user.
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A load carrying equipment, comprising:
- a pack frame including a lower frame module and an upper frame module wherein said modules are flexibly attached;
- a pack load module including a front plane and back plane;
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- a quick release retention mechanism attached to said upper frame module and lower frame module for connecting said pack load module to said pack frame;
- said back plane having a plurality of studs protruding therefrom which are slidably positioned within said quick release retention mechanisms;
- said quick release mechanism including a coupling member suitable for retaining one of said studs on said back plane, said coupling member comprising a first annular member having a first end, a second end, a diameter portion which is adapted for receiving one of said studs and a restricted opening portion, and a plunger member having a large diameter portion which is slidably positioned within said first annular member, a reduced diameter portion which extends from said larger diameter portion toward said first end, and a transversely extending shoulder portion at a juncture between said larger diameter and said reduced diameter of said plunger.
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In a fully integrated, multi functional, soldier-centered, computer enhanced warfare system, a load carrying equipment, comprising:
- multiple pack load modules;
- a pack frame including a lower frame module and an upper frame module wherein said modules are flexibly attached;
- a quick release retention mechanism attached to said upper frame module and lower frame module for engaging and disengaging said pack load module to said pack frame;
- shoulder support members arranged for fastening said pack frame about the upper body portion of a user and defining a position of attachment of said shoulder support;
- rib-cage support member arranged for fastening said pack frame about the torso portion of the user and defining a position of attachment of said rib-cage support;
- a waist belt arranged for fastening said pack frame about the waist of a user and defining a position of attachment of said waist belt;
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- an adjustment mechanism supported to said lower frame module of said pack frame for adjusting the position of attachment of said shoulder support, rib-cage support and waist belt so as to simultaneously increase and decrease the length of said shoulder support, the length of said rib-cage support and the distance between said waist belt and said lower frame module while said pack frame is being worn by the user.
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A human portable carrier comprising:
- a frame formed of frame members;
- a pair of shoulder straps for mounting said frame to the shoulders of a human carrier bearer;
- a device for positioning said frame at a lower point of the torso of the bearer, said device being movably attached to said frame for movement relative to said frame;
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- an adjustment mechanism for moving said device relative to said frame to alter a length of the carrier, the adjustment mechanism comprising a screw, a mount for said screw, said mount being carried by one of said frame and device for positioning, said screw being rotatably mounted in said mount, and a member connected to said screw for rotating said screw.
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A human portable carrier according to claim 22, wherein said adjustment mechanism comprises a driver mounted for movement along said screw and driven by rotation of said screw, a link connected to said driver at one end of said link, said link being pivotally attached at another end to an anchoring portion on the other of said frame and device for positioning, said screw when rotated by said member causing said driver to move along said screw and moving said frame and said device for positioning relative to one another via said link.
A human portable carrier comprising:
- a frame formed of frame members;
- a pair of shoulder straps for mounting said frame to the shoulders of a human carrier bearer;
- a belt for mounting said frame about a lower point of the torso of the bearer;
- a belt attachment mechanism for movably attaching said belt to said frame for movement relative to said frame, said attachment mechanism including a yoke having two links, each of said links having a first end pivotally attached to an anchor carried on one of said belt and said frame, a second end of each of said links being attached to one of two respective drivers, and a drive engaging said drivers for moving said drivers relative to one another to cause said second ends of said links to move relative to one another and thereby move said belt and frame relative to one another.
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A human portable carrier comprising:
- a frame formed of frame members;
- a pair of shoulder straps for mounting said frame to the shoulders of a human carrier bearer;
- a belt for mounting said frame about a lower point of the torso of the bearer;
- a belt attachment mechanism for movably attaching said belt to said frame for movement relative to said frame, said attachment mechanism including a link, said link having a first end pivotally attached to an anchor carried on one of said belt and said frame, a second end of said link being attached to a driver, and a drive engaging said driver for moving said driver to cause said first end of said link to move and thereby move said belt and frame relative to one another.
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A human portable carrier comprising:
- a frame formed of frame members;
- a pair of shoulder straps for mounting said frame to the shoulders of a human carrier bearer, each said straps being mounted to said frame at one end by a strap mount which is movably mounted to said frame for relative movement to said frame;
- a belt for mounting said frame about a lower point to the torso of the bearer;
- a belt attachment mechanism for movably attaching said belt to said frame for movement relative to said frame, said attachment mechanism including a rigid member extending between said frame and said belt, said rigid member being movably mounted at one end thereof to one of said frame and belt, said rigid member being mounted at another end to the other of said frame and belt, a driver engaging said rigid member for moving said rigid member, movement of said rigid member causing said belt and frame to move relative to one another to change a length of the carrier;
- a cable connecting said driver and said movable mount of said straps, said driver engaging said cable and causing said cable to move said movable mount of said straps simultaneously with movement of said rigid member for moving said straps relative to said frame.
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A human portable carrier comprising:
- a frame;
- a plurality of items each adapted to be carried by said frame;
- a plurality of attachment devices for attaching each item to said frame, each said attachment device having one part carried on an item and a mating part carried on said frame, said parts releasably engaging with each other, said mating part on said frame comprising a first annular member having a first end, a second end;
- a diameter portion which is adapted for receiving one of said parts, a restricted opening portion, and a plunger member having a large diameter portion which is slidably positioned within said first annular member, a reduced diameter portion which extends from said larger diameter portion toward said first end, and a transversely extending shoulder portion at a juncture between said larger diameter and said reduced diameter of said plunger;
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- a mechanism remote from said attachment devices which effects disengagement of said parts of each said attachment device of items carried on said frame substantially simultaneously.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.