Carrying system with a front and rear section and means for fixing to a human upper body

[0001] The invention relates to a support system with a front and back portions and means for attaching to the upper body of a human being according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Supporting systems with the front and back are known from the general state of the art, which are generally formed as ballistic and are referred to as ballistic protective vests or armored or bulletproof protective vests. Body-worn ballistic vests are usually used in the army and police to protect people against melee or bullet attacks.

[0003] To provide ballistic protection, body-worn safety vests generally have a multi-layer design that retains bullets. A distinction is generally made between so-called soft ballistic and hard ballistic protection packages.

[0004] Known ballistic safety vests generally have a front and back portions that are designed to provide protection against melee and / or firearms.

[0005] A support system of the type described is known from document EP 2 052 632 A1. The support system consists essentially of three components, namely first of all a ballistic protective vest with front and back parts and means for attaching to the upper body. Secondly, the support system has a lap belt that can be placed around the human hip, and thirdly, the support system has two side supports that connect the lap belt with the rear armor area of ​​the ballistic protective vest, i.e. its back. Electronic back components can be integrated in the back of the ballistic protective vest, e.g. transceiver radio.

[0006] A lap belt with side supports, known from the document described, facilitates wearing a protective vest without unduly restricting the wearer's freedom of movement. In addition, the lateral support, if desired, can be formed so that it converts to electric current the relative movement that a person generates when walking between the hip and the upper body. In this regard, reference is also made to document EP 1 994 841 B1, which protects such a configuration.

[0007] The protective vest known from EP 2 052 632 A1 in combination with the waist belt has proven to be particularly suitable for military and police operations and applications.

[0008] It is particularly important in the described support systems that in emergency situations they can be quickly removed or dropped.

[0009] The object of the present invention is to improve the prior art support systems, in particular ballistic equipped support systems, so that they can be easily, reliably and quickly removed from the upper human body.

[0010] According to the invention, this task is solved by claim 1.

[0011] The support system according to the invention has a front part and a back part, as well as means for attaching to the upper human body. In addition, a lap belt is provided which can be connected to the back via at least one support.

[0012] The general embodiment of the invention is not a specific support configuration that connects the lap belt to the back portion. However, two embodiments have proved to be particularly suitable. In both embodiments, it may be provided that the support is formed to transfer weight forces from the back portion to the lap belt. In a first embodiment, the support may be formed on the rear side of the lap belt and extend upwards on the back along the human spine when the lap belt is positioned correctly, with the upper support area inverted from the lap belt can be connected to the back portion. The support can here be shaped in such a way that a relative pivoting movement between the back portion and the lap belt around the axis of rotation perpendicular to the back portion is enabled. The support may be detachably attached to the back portion, for example by a bolted connection, clip connection, or by Velcro fasteners that connect the support to the back portion. The support connection to the back portion may preferably be a shaped connection.

[0013] In a second support configuration, it may be formed as a lateral support. By the term "lateral" it should be understood that the support on the lap belt is attached to the left and / or right side of the human body on the lap belt when the support system of the type described is worn correctly. Preferably, two lateral supports are provided, which are each secured on the left and right sides of the human body on the lap belt.

[0014] According to the invention, it is further provided that at least some of the attachment means have first attachment means on the upper body and the back portion has second attachment means, the first and second attachment means together forming an attachment device with attachment loops and seats. The sockets are provided with slots. The general embodiment of the invention is not primarily about whether the first attachment means are attachment loops or seats and the second attachment means are shaped correspondingly. In the general embodiment of the invention, it is only essential that the first and second securing means together form a securing device with securing loops and seats which according to the invention can be connected to each other by means of an elongated retaining element, preferably a through securing wire or the like. According to the invention, in a general embodiment it is provided that the attachment loops can be inserted into or interlaced through the seats. In addition, an elongated retainer is provided, which can be passed through the inserted ends or through the ends of the fastening loops cut through the seats. The slot, fastening loops and the elongate retainer are configured so that the fastening loops after the retainer can no longer be a gap, with the elongated operating element being provided so that the elongated element can be taken out of the retaining element from the retaining element by the retaining element.

[0015] In the following, the embodiment of the invention is described in more detail in which the first attachment means are formed as attachment loops and the second attachment means as slots. Unless it is constructively excluded, however, all the features and embodiments described below, in particular also the description of the figures, can also be implemented so that the first fastening means are formed as seats with slots and the second fastening means as fastening loops. In addition, below are examples of embodiments in which the support is specified as a lateral support. Unless it is absolutely constructively excluded, it can also be any support, in particular support which has been described above in accordance with the first embodiment. Therefore, all embodiments, in particular also the description of the figures, should be understood in such a way that the lateral supports can also be replaced by supports in accordance with the first embodiment.

[0016] The support system according to the invention has in a preferred embodiment the front part and the back part as well as the means for attaching to the upper human body. The support system also has a hip belt that can be connected to the back via at least one side support. According to the invention, it is provided that at least part of the fastening means on the upper human body has fastening loops and the back portion has slots, wherein the fastening loops can be inserted into the slots and a longitudinal retaining element is provided which can be led through the inserted ends of the attachment loops, and the slot, attachment loops and the elongate retainer are configured so that the securing loops after passing the elongate retaining member can no longer be led out through the slots, the elongated retaining member having a control element to pull the retaining member out of the securing loops.

[0017] The inventor has recognized that the means of attachment on the upper human body can be particularly advantageously connected to the back portion of the support system and can be detached from it when the attachment system is selected, which essentially consists of attachment loops, sockets with slots and an elongated retainer. The elongated retainer may be a wire, in particular a through safety wire or a cable or similar elongated element. Insofar as "through-pass wire" is mentioned in the context of the present invention. German "Steckdraht" - literally "plug / insert wire"], this term should be understood or treated as also disclosed any wires and / or cables or similar longitudinal elements.

[0018] By "fastening loops" it is generally understood that a substantially closed material configuration is formed in which the elongate retainer can be inserted. The material configuration can also have gaps or holes, as long as it is ensured that the elongated retainer cannot escape radially. The material configuration can also - by looking in the direction of the axis - create a pipe or tunnel section to grip the elongated retainer.

[0019] A particular advantage of the solution according to the invention is that the attachment means on the upper part of the human body can be particularly lightly detached from the back. This is particularly beneficial for military applications. The person who uses the support system can, if necessary, in an emergency quickly and easily remove or dump. By simply sliding out or removing the elongate retainer (in particular through the safety wire), the locking loops are removed from the fastening loops, which prevents the fastening loops from being inserted through the slot slot. This means that as soon as the elongate retainer is removed, the securing loops can be removed through the slot slot. The connection between the attachment means on the upper human body and the back portion is therefore disconnected, so that the back portion falls away from the attachment means on the upper human body.

[0020] The elongation of the elongate retainer from the fastening tabs can be achieved particularly easily by the fact that the elongate retainer is provided with or includes a control element. The control element can be, for example, an outward or forwardly projecting tip of the elongated control element. It can also be provided that the end of the elongate retainer has a shape that can be gripped particularly well by the wearer of the support system to pull the elongate retainer out of the attachment loops. It can for example be provided that the end of the elongate retainer is formed as a loop. The control element can, however, also be formed as any handle, e.g. as a ring, handle, lever or the like.

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[0021] As part of the invention, it may be provided that one or more longitudinal retaining elements are provided, which are each led through appropriately assigned securing loops to fix or fix them in the seats. However, it may also be provided that only one retaining element is provided which fixes the fastening loops of at least two fasteners on the upper part each assigned back and disconnects the fastening loops from them. With at least two means, this may be, for example, the left shoulder strap, right shoulder strap, left side or right side of the attachment strap. If a plurality of elongated retaining elements are provided, one operating element may be provided for each elongated retaining element. It is preferred, however, that only one operating element is formed which, if there are a plurality of longitudinal retaining elements, allows them to be pulled out of the fastening loops together. This can be achieved, for example, by the fact that the elongated retaining element branches off, for example in the configuration as a through safety wire. The elongate retaining element can here have one end that is connected to the operating element, and a plurality of ends formed by branching (for example by clamps or the like), which are each led through the fastening loops. Thanks to this, the ends of the retaining element carried out through the attachment loops can be pulled out by operating the operating element, preferably as simultaneously as possible, so that all means of attachment on the upper part of the human body thus fastened on the back are disconnected.

It is advantageous here when the attachment means on the upper body part of the human body have at least one fastening belt preferably running over the human hip and two shoulder straps running over the human shoulder.

[0023] It has proved particularly suitable when a longitudinal retainer can be detached by one operating element that connects both the shoulder straps and one end of the fastening strap to the back. To this end, the elongated retainer may optionally have a branch.

[0024] It is also advantageous if the back portion comprises at least one substantially vertically extending support bar, and the fastening belt at at least one end facing the support bar via attachment loops and the elongate retainer is detachably connected to the support bar.

[0025] The support strip may be an independent construction element that can be combined with the back portion or with the back plate of the back portion or a construction element formed in one piece with the back portion or back plate.

[0026] Preferably, the back portion comprises a back plate extending substantially flat-parallel to the partial back region of the human back, wherein sockets are provided at the upper end of the back plate to fix detachably at least one shoulder strap provided with a longitudinal retainer on the back plate at least one fastening loop.

[0027] Alternatively, the upper part of the back plate can also be provided with attachment loops to detachably attach at least one shoulder strap provided with at least one slot with slots by means of an elongated retainer. The embodiments described below, in particular also the description of the figures, should be understood in that the mounting sockets and loops can also be arranged exactly inversely on the shoulder strap or back.

[0028] The inventor has recognized that particularly preferably, the means for attachment to the upper human body are formed by preferably two shoulder straps and one attachment strap extending preferably over the human hip, preferably in the abdominal region. Thanks to this, you can achieve a good connection of the back with the back in the upper body and thus a pleasant wearing. Furthermore, it is preferred that one, preferably both shoulder straps and / or the fastening strap, by combination of fastening loops and an elongated retainer, be fixed in the respective sockets of the back or support strip.

Generally, it can be imagined that both shoulder straps and the fastening strap each time by means of independently formed longitudinal retaining elements, preferably through securing wires, can be connected to the sockets or can be disconnected from them. It is, however, advantageous if the through safety wire (or the like) connects both the fastening strap and one or both shoulder straps to the back portion or slat. In this connection, the securing wire may also branch and / or further pieces of wire (or the like) may be attached to the securing wire through the clamps. Furthermore, as part of the solution according to the invention, it can be provided that the fastening belt at both the ends facing the back part through a combination of fastening loops and a through safety wire is secured in the sockets of the back part or the support strip. For quick disconnection or dropping of the support system, however, it is sufficient if the attachment strap at one end can be detached from the back. The connection of the second back strap facing towards the back can be carried out freely.

[0029] Furthermore, it can be provided that both shoulder straps are formed in such a way that by removing the through safety wire they detach from the back portion. However, it may also be sufficient if only one shoulder strap has this type of connection.

[0030] It may be advantageous when the fastening loop and the long retainer form a so-called kedra there after inserting the fastening loop into the socket. Generally, a kerra should be understood as a bead on the edge of a textile product that is slid into a suitable kedra rail and is held there due to a bead. According to the invention, such a keder can also be formed by the fact that the fastening loop or fastening loops, after it is or are inserted into the socket, by an elongated retaining element, preferably a through-wire safety wire, is or become so thickened that they form they quill.

[0031] Preferably, the back portion can have sockets for this purpose, which are shaped in the form of a kedar rail or a kedar slat. Preferably, the seats may be formed as a tubular element, for example with at least approximately circular cross section, and may have a gap extending in the longitudinal direction of the tubular element. The clamping loops can be inserted into the tubular seat either on the open front side or directly through the gap. After inserting the attachment loops, the attachment loops are then immobilized in the socket by introducing an elongated retaining element. To this end, the elongate retainer is preferably inserted at the end of the socket. Advantageously, the elongate retainer can be passed through both the attachment loops that connect the shoulder straps as well as the attachment belt or the attachment loops that connect or which connect the end of the attachment belt. The retaining branch may be advantageous.

with back part. when the elongated element is in particular shaped as a through safety wire it can be realized by clamps.

[0032] Preferably, the fastening belt at least at the end facing the supporting strip or the back portion has a side part which is detachably connected to the fastening strip, which has a fastening loop or fastening loops for connection to the support strip.

[0033] This solution has the advantage that the side part with the fastening loops attached thereto can remain connected to the back part via an elongated retaining element, preferably in the form of a kedra, even when the correct fastening strap is to be detached from the back part. The advantage of this configuration is that different lengths of straps can be attached to the side part. In this way, the anatomical differences of people who are to wear the support system can be taken into account. It is particularly advantageous here if the side part can be connected to the fastening belt at various attachment points (in relation to its length). As a result, it is possible to tighten the loosening fastening belt and thus obtain optimal comfort, possibly matching the clothing worn underneath.

[0034] To this end, it can be advantageous if the fastening belt and the side part have at least one row of loops each time and the row of belt fastening loops can be interconnected with the row of belt loops of the side part through a band connection element. It is advantageous if the belt loops of the fastening belt row are arranged in a vertical distance from each other. Furthermore, preferably the belt loops of the row of belt loops of the lateral part are also arranged with a distance from each other when viewed in a vertical direction. The rows of belt loops and side part are preferably configured in such a way that the loops of one row of loops can be arranged at intervals between the loops of the second row of loops, so that the strip connection element, when it is inserted into the belt loops, preferably alternates each time through one belt loop and one side loop.

[0035] The band connection element can advantageously be formed as a plastic strip, which can be bent at its end and, for example, by Velcro fastener it is closed or fastened on the side part or the fastening belt.

[0036] A row of fastening belt loops may be formed as a Molle system.

[0037] Preferably, the fastening belt is formed by two sides of the belt, which in the front area of ​​the wearer's upper body, preferably in the abdominal area, can be connected directly or indirectly to each other and / or to the front of the support system. Particularly suitable is when the front part of the support system has a hook and loop fastener and the attachment strap in the area of ​​the wearer's front portion can be connected by hook and loop fastener. The lashing strap can therefore consist of two sides of the strap, which at one end are each attached to the back and at the other end to the front of the support system, preferably by hook and loop fastener. It can also be provided that the two sides of the belt are preferably connected to each other by means of a Velcro fastener.

[0038] Preferably, the shoulder strap at one end facing the back plate has a belt portion detachably connected to the shoulder strap, which has at least one attachment loop for attachment to the back plate. This configuration has the advantage that the belt part, which is connected to the seat in the back plate (or the back part in general) via the attachment loop and elongated retainer, can remain there even when the shoulder strap is to be detached. It can be advantageous to use a shoulder strap adapted to the wearer of the support system.

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[0039] Preferably, the lap belt has a quick release closure for opening and closing. A particularly suitable quick-release closure is used in the safety belts in the quick-release fastening of the lap belt, which is preferably arranged in the front area of ​​the upper human body, preferably in the middle, has the advantage that the lap belt can be quickly unfastened if desired. This means that, in order to dump the entire support system, it may be particularly advantageous when the lap belt is unbuckled and the longitudinal retainer (preferably a through safety wire) is pulled out. As a result, the entire support system including the back and front part fall off from the wearer's upper body.

[0040] Preferably, the support is formed as a lateral support and can be combined with the back support bar.

[0041] The lateral support is preferably attached to the side portion or to the side on the lap belt. The side part can be reinforced, for example with a steel or ceramic plate or an aramid insert. By "lateral" it is meant that the lateral support is located on the left and / or right side of the human body when the support system is worn by a human in the manner provided.

[0042] Generally, the lateral support may be attached at any point of the back portion, including further modules attached to the back portion, which in this case should be considered as part of the back portion. The inventor is particularly well aware, however, that the arrangement of the lateral support directly on the base element of the back, preferably on the back plate, in particular on the support strip (which can also be formed in one piece with the back plate). First of all, this results in a particularly stable connection and good support on the lap belt, which means that the loads carried can be particularly well supported. Secondly, it is possible to drop the rear partial sections of the support system, for example, a backpack and / or so-called electronic back attached to the back part, i.e. equipped with electronic components of the housing, without having to unbutton the hip belt. Only when the complete support system is to be removed does the lap belt also be unfastened.

[0043] It is furthermore advantageous if the lateral support can be fixed on the support bar in an infinitely variable vertical manner or in a grid. By stepless or possible mounting in the raster of the lateral support on the back part or support strip, the support system can be quickly and easily adjusted to different height of persons.

[0044] Attachment of the side support to the support strip can take place, for example, by screw, clamp or snap connection or by other elements of a positive or positive connection.

[0045] Advantageously, the lateral support may be connected to the support strip by a tongue and groove connection. This type of connection has proved to be particularly suitable, in particular to allow for stepless vertical movement.

[0046] It is further preferred that the lateral support comprises a cushioning element.

[0047] The cushioning element may be formed, for example, as a spring element or may comprise a spring element or spring element. The inventor has recognized that the creation of a side support with a cushioning element is particularly well suited to cushioning carried loads.

[0048] Preferably, the lateral support comprises a rod / tube combination, such that the relative movement that a human generates when walking between the hip and the upper body leads to a relative movement of the rod in the tube, the rod / tube combination being such that the movement the rod in the pipe generates electricity. In this regard, reference is made to the solution known from document EP 1 994 841 B1. Of course, for the support system according to the invention, it is not necessary for the lateral support to have a rod / tube combination that is used to generate electricity. The rod / tube combination can also act only as a shock absorber, possibly with the additional use of a spring element. However, the current-generating configuration arises preferably when the support system has a housing provided with electronic components, the so-called "electronic back". However, the energy produced can also be used for other electrical devices and components, for example for a ventilation device.

[0049] Preferably, the lateral support is arranged on the back portion and on the lap belt pivotally by two axes each. It has proved to be particularly suitable when the connection of the lateral support with the back portion is realized by two hinges, the axes of rotation preferably being arranged perpendicular to each other. In addition, it has proved to be particularly suitable when the connection of the lateral support with the lap belt is realized by the fact that the rotary movement around the axis is carried out by means of a hinge. The rotation about the second, preferably perpendicular axis can advantageously take place by the fact that the lateral support has a plate with an opening and this hole can be slid or put on the axle in the form of a pin, such that the plate with the hole extends substantially radially to the axis of the pin and as a result, the plate can rotate about the axis of the pin.

[0050] The design of the lateral support with two rotary axes at each end has proved particularly robust and provides the wearer with a favorable freedom of movement for the wearer.

[0051] Preferably, the back portion has coupling members for engaging with a housing in which electronic components are arranged or with a load carrying frame.

[0052] Due to the fact that the housing (or "electronic back") as well as the load carrying frame can be coupled to the back portion via the coupling members, a favorable modular design results.

[0053] Particularly preferably, the housing in which the electronic components and / or electronic devices can be arranged is connected directly to the back portion. This results in a particularly stable connection, in particular also secured against rotation. It is furthermore advantageous if the housing has coupling members at its back end facing away from the back portion to engage the load carrying frame. Preferably also in this case a direct contouring of the frame with the rear side of the housing is provided. It is advantageous here if the housing has coupling members that correspond to the coupling members on the rear side of the back portion. This makes it possible to engage the frame with either the rear side of the housing or the back side of the back.

Preferably, the coupling members are formed as pockets or holes of the seats, and the housing or frame has protrusions, teeth or the like which, at least approximately forming a shaped connection, enter into the pockets or holes of the seats. It is advantageous here if the coupling means extend in the area of ​​the side edges on the back side of the back part or in the area of ​​the side edges of the rear side of the housing. Preferably, the pockets or sockets extend in a preferably vertically extending line on the vertically extending lateral edges of the back side of the back portion or rear side of the housing.

[0055] Preferably, the protrusions or teeth that are to enter into the pockets or holes of the sockets are bevelled or chamfered or have another mechanical or implemented - by the shape of the protrusions or teeth insertion aid. This is particularly advantageous to allow quick and uncomplicated connection of individual modules in practice.

[0056] Preferably, at least one side wall of the housing, which is intended to house electronic devices and / or components, consists of a first, preferably slatted, and a second, preferably also slatted side part, the sidewall having through holes for plugs and the like and wherein the through holes are at least partially formed by folding both side portions.

[0057] Because the through holes are formed by connecting or folding the first side part with the second side part, it is possible that the through holes for passing a particularly large plug or for replacing electronic components are enlarged in that both side parts can be disconnected from each other. After changing the plug or replacing the component, both side parts can be screwed together again.

[0058] In one embodiment of the invention, it may further be provided that the frame has lashing eyes, hooks, grommets or the like to in particular facilitate placing of loads on the frame. The cargo may, for example, be one or several backpacks and / or luggage containers.

[0059] It may be advantageous if the frame has a luggage stand. The luggage rack can preferably extend essentially horizontally. Loads can preferably be placed on the luggage rack.

[0060] According to the invention, it can be provided that the housing and / or the frame is formed of a plastic material, for example polyamide, and is optionally provided with suitable reinforcements.

[0061] Particularly preferably, the load-bearing frame has slot slots, the luggage container, preferably a backpack, provided with belt loops, which can be inserted into the slot slots, whereby the elongate retaining element, preferably a through safety wire, can be led through the ends of the belt loops inserted into the slot slots, so that the belt loops can no longer be removed from the slot slots after passing the elongated retainer. This enables particularly advantageous attachment of the luggage container, in particular a backpack. It can be provided that the luggage container or backpack is fastened to all four sides of the frame in the slot slots by means of belt loops and longitudinal retainers. However, it can also be provided to attach the backpack to only two vertically extending side edges of the frame on the existing slot slots.

According to the invention, it may be provided that, if desired, an elongated retaining element, preferably a through safety wire, is pulled back out of the slotted 22 ends of the belt loops, so that the belt loops can fall out of the slot slots, whereby the luggage container or the backpack detaches from the frame. If necessary, the luggage container or backpack can therefore be quickly and easily dropped by the appropriate pulling movement of the protective wire. For this purpose, the safety wire may be provided with an operating element or handle (analogous to the configuration described above).

actuation device [0063] Preferably the housing or frame may be bolted on the back portion or the frame may be bolted on the housing through one or more locking elements or locks, wherein one closing member of the locking element may be disconnected by means of a remote release device. The locking elements can be self-closing, so that after docking the housing or frame on the back or frame on the housing, it automatically locks. The locking elements may, for example, be so-called snap closures. The remote release, preferably the pull rod, can be closed by, for example, pulling or pressing, so that the locking element is opened. As a result, the housing or frame can be quickly separated from the back or the frame from the housing, if desired, depending on how they are arranged. A person wearing a support system can therefore, in an emergency, drop the housing or frame from the back or the frame from the housing. This is an alternative or complement to the possibility to completely or partially drop the support system by pulling out the elongate retainer.

[0064] By loosening the elongate retainers that connect the shoulder strap or shoulder straps and one or both ends of the lashing strap, the entire support system is thrown off, thereby possibly also losing ballistic protection. In contrast, by loosening the locking element, only the backpack can be dropped or the electronic back (possibly including the backpack) can also be dropped, thus maintaining ballistic protection.

Preferably, only one locking element is provided for each vertically extending side edge for connecting the housing or frame to the back or frame to the housing. Preferably, the locking element is attached in the vertical direction in the middle or in the upper third part on the side or side edge of the housing or frame or back part.

[0066] Preferably, ballistic equipment, preferably a ballistic plate, is arranged on the outside of the back plate facing the human back. The ballistic plate is preferably a hard ballistic plate of known material, for example an SK4 plate.

[0067] Alternatively, a soft ballistic configuration of the front and / or back portion is also suitable. The use of so-called composite materials is also particularly suitable.

[0068] Preferably, the back plate is provided with a textile article or is surrounded by a textile article, the textile article preferably having a masking print. The textile product can be glued and / or stitched with a back plate, for example. The textile product surrounding the back plate or back part may be shaped in such a way that it has a drawer or pocket for a hard or soft ballistic insert, in particular for a ballistic plate. The ballistic plate can be permanently integrated or inserted and removed only when necessary. The ballistic plate can also be glued to the outside of the back plate facing the human back. The hard ballistic plate may have rigid, retaining missiles. The plate may be formed of ceramics, preferably high-strength ceramics, polymers, polyethylenes, metals or a combination of the above-mentioned materials. Boron carbide is also particularly suitable for this.

[0069] Hard ballistic plates, in particular in the configuration as a SK4 plate, may have, for example, a thickness of 1 to 3 cm, preferably 1.5 cm.

[0070] In one embodiment of the invention, it may be provided that the parts of the support system bordering the upper human body are provided with at least places ventilation channels through which air can be pumped or sucked advantageously using a fan. Such channels are known from EP 2 016 843 A1. The rod / tube combination can be used to generate the air stream (mechanically or electrically).

[0071] Unless expressly stated otherwise, in the context of the invention the features at the top, bottom, side, rear or front should be understood as orientation or arrangement which assumes that the carrying system according to the invention is correctly worn by a person , as shown in the embodiments.

[0072] In the embodiment below, based on figures 1-19, the embodiment of the solution according to the invention with two lateral supports is illustrated. Furthermore, a support system according to the invention is provided based on the configuration of the first attachment means in the form of attachment loops and the second attachment means in the form of slots with slots. The embodiment should be understood, however, that in place of the two lateral supports, the above-mentioned first embodiment may also be used, in which one support is formed on the rear side of the lap belt, which extends upwards on the back along the human spine. In addition, the first attachment means can also be formed as slots and the second attachment means as attachment loops.

[0073] Preferred embodiments and developments of the invention result from the following dependent claims. Based on the drawing below, the embodiments of the invention are substantially represented.

[0074] The individual figures show the following:

Fig. 1 a perspective view from the rear with a view of the support system according to the invention in an exploded view with a front part, a back part, a hip belt, a fastening belt, a housing for housing electronic components, a carrying frame and a backpack;

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Fig. 1 a single representation of the frame and backpack of Fig. 1;

front perspective view overlooking the support system according to the invention;

the representation of Fig. 3, wherein the flap of the front part is open;

representation of a single load bearing frame with a luggage stand;

basic representation of the backpack with the frame for carrying loads;

unfolded representation of the back part of the support system with the representation of the ballistic plate, back plate, support slat, two slatted side parts of the housing - without the representation of the base plate and rear housing cover - and a load carrying frame;

the representation according to Fig. 7 in the folded state, only the side parts and the support strip on the lateral edge of the back plate are shown;

a rear view of the components shown in Fig. 8 in an orientation in which, when properly operated, they are worn on the upper body;

a view according to Fig. 9 from the front;

exploded representation of the back with a representation of the back plate, two support slats, a base plate for housing for housing electronic components and the first two side parts of the housing that grip the base plate;

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Fig. 15 is a representation of Fig. 11 without support slats and side parts, but with a basic representation of the rear housing cover;

view of the back side of the back plate, on which two shoulder straps (not shown) are secured by means of two fastening loops attached to the shoulder straps and one through-pass securing wire each, the outer side of the back plate being provided with a textile product;

with a view of the back, with a belt belt enlarged representation of the back side of the plate with a representation of the shoulder part, the belt part through fastening loops and a through safety wire is attached to the back plate;

FIG. 16 a basic representation of the individual parts to connect the attachment means on the upper human body, in this case a fastening belt, with a back seat or slat, with a basic representation of the fastening loops on the fastening belt; an elongated retaining element in the configuration as a through safety wire; and a side part with fastening loops as an adapter for the fastening belt, which can be connected to the fastening belt by means of a connecting strip;

Fig. 17 a basic representation of a support strip to which a fastening belt is attached like a kedar connection, and with a basic representation of the lateral support attached to the support strip (only partially shown);

Fig. 18 a side view of the support system according to the invention showing the lap belt and the side support that connects the lap belt to the back plate or slat; and with a backpack;

Fig. 19 a side view of the carrying system according to the invention of Fig. 18 without a backpack; and

Fig. 20 waist belt with alternative support configuration.

[0075] Figures 1-4 show a basic representation of the support system according to the invention with the front part 1 and the back part 2. The front part 1 and the back part 2 are in this case formed as ballistic, i.e. bulletproof or retaining projectiles. The support system according to the invention furthermore has means 3, 4 for attaching the support system to the upper body. These means are two shoulder straps 3 that run through the arms of the upper human body and connect the front part 1 to the rear part 2. Furthermore, the fastening means on the upper human body are a fastening belt 4 above the human hip.

[0076] The fastening belt 4 is realized by two sides of the belt, one end of which is in each case connected to the rear part 2. The sides of the belt are here guided around the side of the upper body of the human to his front side and there are connected by a shape or force connection, so that the fastening belt 4 contributes to the stabilization of the support system. In the embodiment, it is provided that the ends of the sides of the attachment strap 4 are attached in the upper human body region either on top of each other or on the front part 1. In the embodiment it is provided that these ends are attached on the hook-and-loop fastener 101 of the front part 1. It can also be provided that the sides of the fastening belt 4 overlap. However, it is advantageous if the ends do not overlap, so that an even surface is created.

[0077] Figs. 3 and 4 show a particularly advantageous possibility of joining the two ends of the belt sides turned away from the back portion 2. For this purpose, the front part 1 has a flap 100, under which the Velcro fastener 101 is hidden. To connect with the sides of the belt, the flap 100 can be folded out or raised, so that the ends of the belt sides can be placed on the Velcro fastener 101. After fastening the ends of the sides the flap 100 is closed again.

[0078] The fastening belt 4 or its sides, in particular in areas where they adhere directly to the upper part of the human body, may be made as ballistic or may be provided with ballistic inserts.

[0079] The support system according to the invention furthermore has a lap belt 5. On the lap belt 5 two side supports are provided or attached 6. The lateral supports 6 are arranged on the side parts of the lap belt 5. By the term "side part" or "side "it should be understood that the lateral supports 6 are on the left and right of the human body when the carrying system according to the invention is correctly carried.

[0080] The side supports 6 are fastened to the lap belt 5 with one end and the back portion 2 to the other end.

[0081] Preferably, the fastening strap 4 has a quick release closure 500 for opening and closing. As a result, the lap belt 5 can be quickly opened and dropped if necessary (see Fig. 1).

[0082] The lap belt 5 may be formed as ballistic or provided with ballistic inserts. In the embodiment, no ballistic configuration or insert is provided.

[0083] As is also evident from Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the support system according to the invention has a housing 7 for housing electronic components and / or electronic devices, which can be connected to the back part 2, in the embodiment by a form-fit connection. Furthermore, the carrying system according to the invention may comprise a frame 8 for carrying loads. In this context, the frame 8 may have a luggage cradle 9, shown in greater detail in Fig. 5. The loads that are carried by the frame 8 can be, for example, luggage bags, preferably the backpack 10 shown in Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. The backpack 10 can be shaped such that it has a drawer or pocket in the bottom third in which the luggage carrier 9 can be inserted to stabilize the backpack 10. This is particularly good in Fig. 1 and the combination of figures 2 or 5 (which shows the luggage carrier 9) in Fig. 18, on which the luggage rack 9 is no longer visible, since it is already inserted into the appropriate pocket of the backpack 10.

[0084] Fig. 6 shows a particularly suitable possibility of attaching the backpack 10 to the frame 8, in particular detachably. For this purpose, the frame 8 has slots 11 slots for carrying loads. The backpack 10 has belt loops 12 that can be inserted into the slots of the 11 slots. After the loops 12 have been inserted into the slots 11 of the slots, the elongate retainer 13 is guided through the slots 12 inserted into the slots 11 (see right detailed illustration in Fig. 6). After passing the elongate retainer 13, the loops 12 can no longer be removed from the slots 11. Only when the elongate retainer 13 is pulled out of the loops 12, the loops 12, in particular due to the weight of the backpack 10, fall back out of the slots 11 of the slots so that the backpack 10 is automatically dropped.

[0085] The means generally referred to as the elongated retainer 13 to fix the loops 12 in the slots 11 of the seats can preferably be made as a cord, wire or other elongated fabric, in particular of plastic or metal, preferably of steel.

In the following, the elongated retainer is referred to as through-wire securing 13, but the invention is, of course, not limited to this. The features described in the context of the invention may also be implemented in conjunction with other configurations of the elongated retainer and should also be considered disclosed in this respect.

[0086] The connection of the backpack 10, as is generally shown in Fig. 6, can be accomplished through single slot slots 11 along the perimeter of the frame 8, or also in a surface arrangement, for example in the arrangement on the frame 8 in the shape of a loop. It is best if the backpack 10 is fixed on all four side edges of the frame 8 through at least two slots 11 of the sockets.

[0087] Plecak 10 may have a known system

Molle or belt loop system for attaching additional luggage bags, skis or the like.

[0088] Fig. 7 is an exploded view of the back portion 2, which in the embodiment shown comprises a back plate 15 and two support slats 16 (only one support slat is shown in Fig. 7). Figures 7-13 show an embodiment in which it is provided that the back part 2 consists of one back plate 15 and two support slats 16 made separately from it, which can be attached on the vertically extending side edges of the back plate 15. However, exactly the same, the back plate 15 can already be formed integrally or in one piece with the corresponding support strip 16. The back plate 15 is in a not represented way surrounded by a textile product or is provided with a textile product, the textile product preferably having a drawer or pocket. The ballistic plate 17 can be inserted or retracted in this drawer or pocket. The ballistic plate 17 is arranged on the outside of the back plate facing the human back 15. The ballistic plate 17 can also be glued to the back plate 15. In the embodiment it is provided that the support strips 16 are slipped on or mounted only when the back plate 15 will be surrounded by a textile product. The support strips 16 can be attached to form a shaped connection on the side edges of the back plate 15 surrounded by the textile product and can be further secured there advantageously by a bolted connection and / or an adhesive connection.

[0089] In the embodiment, it is provided that the support strip 16 has both a rail 18 for connection to the side supports 6 and a socket 19 for introducing the fastening loop 20 described in greater detail below according to Figs. 16 and 17. Furthermore, the support strip 16 has coupling elements 21 which are used to attach the housing 7 or frame 8.

[0090] Figures 11-13 show the base plate 22 of the housing 7 for housing electronic components, elements or devices. It can be provided here that the electronic components and devices are mounted on the base plate 22. In its dimensions and shape, the base plate 22 preferably corresponds at least approximately to the back plate 15.

[0091] Fig. 13 shows the essentially back cover 23 of the housing 7. It is preferably provided that the cover 23 can be opened or preferably on one side edge is connected via a hinge and thus can be opened rotatably so that Housing 7 electronic components and components are available. The cover 23 can also be placed on the side wall of the housing 7 by means of a kedar strip. In an embodiment this is not further illustrated. The side wall of the housing 7, which connects the cover 23 to the base plate 22, is shown in Figures 7, 8, 9, 10 and partly in Fig. 11 and Fig. 12. Both vertically extending side walls of the housing 7 are each formed in two parts by the first part side 24 and second side part 25. Side parts 24, 25 in the embodiment are made in the form of slats. The side parts 24 and 25 can be joined together or fastened together, for example by forming a forming connection, interlocking connection members, and then can be further secured by a bolted connection. In the embodiment, the first side part 24 has projections or projections 26a that correspond with the keys 26b of the second side part 25. Holes 27 are provided for the screw connection of the projections 26a in the keys 26b. The first side part 24 has a groove 28 extending along the first side part 24, into which the base plate 22 can be inserted. Of course, other shape, strength or inseparable connections are also possible. The other has a stop surface 29, put on or attach the cover 23

Also here, any other construction solutions are possible for connecting the cover 23 to the second side part 25.

side part 25 on which one can (see Fig. 13).

[0092] The cover 23 may constitute the rear wall of the support system when no frame 8 is fitted or when the water reservoir described below is not used. The cover 23 is preferably designed as a protection against being walked on or is designed such that, optionally in combination with the second side part 25, a person 23 can stand on the cover 23 or be able to step on it without damaging the support system.

[0093] In the case of the side wall 24, 25 formed by the two side parts 24, it is advantageous that each of the two side parts 24, 25 can each form part of a through hole 30. the through holes 30 present in the side walls of the housing 7 can in each case be entirely formed by the fact that the first side part 24 is connected to the second side part 25. This allows that when the large plugs have to be carried out, the side parts 24, 25 can be separated from each other, whereby the large plug can be passed and then the side parts 24, 25 can be joined together again by a screw connection. In this way, it is also possible to introduce devices into the housing 7.

[0094] For connecting the side wall of the housing 7, in the embodiment of the first side part 24 with the support strip 16, the support strip 16 already has the aforementioned coupling means 21. There are provided a plurality of coupling elements 21 which extend along the longitudinal axis of the support strip 16 . The coupling elements 21, which in the embodiment are formed as attachment pockets or holes, respectively comprise complementarily formed protrusions or teeth 31 of the first side part 24, preferably at least approximately forming a form fit. To insert the teeth 31 into the pockets 21 of the support strip 16, the teeth 31 on at least one front edge can be beveled or chamfered.

In order to immobilize the teeth 31 in the pockets 21, in the embodiment a locking element 32 is provided. The locking element 32 comprises in this case a locking member 33 which is not shown closer, which closes automatically when the teeth 31 are inserted into the pockets 21. It is provided that the closing member 32 locks the teeth in the pockets by a movement that extends at right angles to the direction of sticking the teeth 31 into the pockets 21. The pockets 21 and the teeth 31 have closing sockets 34 in which the closing member 33, not shown, can snap. The locking elements 32 can advantageously be attached to the side on the carrier strip 16, for example by a bolted connection. Preferably, the support strip 16 has only one locking element 32. It is furthermore advantageous (which is not shown) that the closing member 33 can, if desired, be influenced by remote unlocking, so that the closing member 33 opens, whereby the first side part 24 falls away from the support strip 16.

[0096] Preferably, one support strip 16 is each provided on both sides of the back plate 15 and both support strips 16 are each connected to one side part 24 by insertion.

[0097] It is also possible in a way not shown that the frame 8 is mounted directly on the supporting strips 16. The frame 8 can for this purpose have suitable (not shown) teeth 31, which analogously enter into pockets 21 and are preferably there

<td>kept</td><td>through the locking element 32.</td><td>Teeth 31</td><td>can</td><td>be</td>

<td>created</td><td>directly on the frame</td><td>8 or</td><td>on</td><td>both</td>

<td colspan="2">side edges running</td><td>perpendicularly</td><td>or</td><td>on</td>

<td>combined</td><td>with a slat or slat frame.</td><td> •</td><td></td><td></td>

<td> [0098]</td><td colspan="2">In the figure shown</td><td> 7 -</td><td> 13</td>

the embodiment is provided that the frame 8 is attached to the second side part 25. The second side part 25 has pockets 21 for this, which can correspond to the pockets 21 of the support strip 16. The connection of the frame 8 to the second side part 25 is done in the same way as attachment of the first side part 24 to the support slats 16 and can also be secured by a locking element 32 (preferably provided with remote unlocking).

[0099] Further details about the support strip 16, the first side part 24, the second side part 25 and the frame 8 and the back plate 15 result from figures 7 10. These components are preferably formed of plastic. However, it is also possible to make it from metal.

[0100] As it results from the juxtaposition of figures 10-13 with figures 18 and 19 and in particular from the basic representation in figures 16 and 17, the support strip 16 (which can also be formed in one piece with the back plate 15) has a socket 19 for attachment of a fastening loop. 20. In this embodiment, the socket 19 is formed similarly to a kedar rail or a kedra strip. The seat 19 is essentially a pipe with an elongated slot 35. The seat 19 has a generally circular or oval cross section. The retaining loop 20 (see Figs. 16 and 17) can be inserted into the seat 19 through the slot 35 or preferably at the end ends of the seats 19. The retaining loop 20, which is inserted into the seat 19 of the slat 16, in the embodiment is attached to the fastening belt 4 or 4 side part 400 connected with the fastening belt. Through the fastening loop 20, the fastening belt 4 is fastened to the back portion 2 or in the embodiment on the support strip 16, so that after the fastening loop 20 has been inserted into the seat 19, the elongated retaining element 36, which is preferably a through safety wire, is inserted into socket or into the end of the clamping loop inserted into the socket. The slit 35, fastening loop 20 and through-loop safety wire 36 are here formed so that the fastening loop 20 after passing through the safety-loop wire 36 can no longer be led out through the gap 35. In this way, the fastening belt 4 is securely and securely attached to the back portion 2 or support strip 16.

[0101] The removal of the fastening loop 20 from the seat 19 is done by the fact that the through-loop safety wire 36 is pulled back from the fastening loop 20 or seat 19. By this, the fastening belt 4 falls off the carrier strip 16 and thus the back portion 2. To attach the attachment loop 20 to the support bar 16 or back portion 2, other embodiments of the seat 19 are also possible, for example in the manner provided for in Fig. 6 regarding the attachment of the backpack 10 to the frame 8.

[0102] In the embodiment it is provided that the fastening belt 4 or side part 400 has a large fastening loop 20. However, it is also possible here that instead of one large fastening loop (with respect to the vertical extent) two or more suitable smaller ones are provided securing loops 20.

[0103] The means referred to as the elongate retainer 36 to immobilize the fastening loops 20 in the seat 19 can be formed preferably as a cord, wire or other elongated fabric, in particular of plastic or metal, preferably of steel. In the following, the elongated retainer is referred to as through-wire 36, but the invention is, of course, not limited to this. The features described in the context of the invention may also be implemented in conjunction with other configurations of the elongated retainer and should also be considered disclosed in this respect.

[0104] In the embodiment, it is provided that both sides of the fastening belt 4 are fastened to the support strip 16 in the manner described in each case by means of the respective fastening loops 16. In principle, however, it is sufficient if one side of the fastening belt 4 is properly fastened. The detachment of one end of one side of the attachment strap 4 from the assigned support strip 16 or back portion 2 leads to the fact that the back portion 2 with the attachment belt 4 separates from the upper body.

[0105] As is evident in particular from the figures 16-19, the fastening belt 4 or its side at least on one end facing the supporting strip 16 has one side that can be detachably connected to the fastening belt 4, which has attachment loops 20 for attachment to the carrier strip 16. This is particularly well done in Fig. 16. The fastening belt 4 and the side portion 400 each have at least one row of loops 4a or 400a to be connected to each other. The belt loops of the belt loops 4a and the belt loops of the belt loop 400a are arranged in such a way that the belt loops of one row of loops can be fitted into the spaces between the belt loops of the second row of loops, so that one common extension of the belt row in the embodiment can be formed 4a, 400a. Through this common row of loops 4a, 400a, in an embodiment, a band-like connection element 37, preferably a plastic strip, is moved, which is preferably surrounded by a textile product (see in particular Fig. 16). The plastic strip 37 is configured so that it is longer than the row of loops 4a, 400a, so that the protruding ends of the plastic strip 37 can be bent. The bent ends of the plastic strip 37 can be closed preferably with a Velcro fastener. This creates a stable connection between the fastening belt 4 and the side portion 400 of the fastening belt 4. The advantage of this construction is that the side portion 400 can be joined with various lengths of fastening belts 4, without having to disconnect the fastening loop 20 from the socket 19. It is particularly advantageous here when the fastening belt 4 has a plurality of parallel rows of loops 4a (see in particular Fig. 16), so that the row of loops 400a of the side part 400 can be connected to a suitably positioned row of loops 4a (see three arrows from the plastic strip 37). As a result, the length of the fastening belt 4 or the length of the sides of the fastening belt 4 can be shortened or extended.

[0106] Preferably, the fastening belt 4 has one side portion 400 at one of its both ends or at both sides of the belt.

[0107] The side part 400 thus serves as an adapter through which the fastening strap 4 can be attached to the support rail 16. Of course, it is also possible for the fastening belt 4 through its fastening loop 20 to be placed directly on the support rail 16. To this end, in Fig. 16 essentially shows one fastening loop 20 on the fastening belt 4. However, it is best that in the embodiment it is provided that the fastening belt 4 is connected to the side portion 400 through the row of loops 4a, 400a. The connection between the fastening belt 4 and the support strip 16 is realized by the fact that the side part 400 with its fastening loop 20 is inserted into the seat 19 of the support strip 16. In this case the fastening loop 20 of the fastening belt 4 has no function, so it could be used also give up. The end of the attachment strap 4 protruding beyond the side portion 400 can be loosely inserted or inserted between the back portion 2 and the back of the upper body of the person wearing the support system.

[0108] as also follows from Figures 7-15, the back plate 15 in the upper end region has sockets 190 which serve to ensure that the 3 fastening loops 20 attached to the shoulder straps 20 by means of an elongated retaining element 36, preferably again a through securing wire 36 , connect detachably to the back plate 15. The sockets 190 are formed in a similar way in principle to the slots 11 of the sockets, which have already been described with reference to Fig. 6 frame embodiments 8. The fastening loops 20 are for this purpose interlaced by the seats 190 and then by the safety wire 36 are prevented from lowering the seats 190 again in the opposite direction to the plug-in direction. It is advantageous here when the through-wire safety wire 36, which holds the fastening loops 20 of the shoulder straps 3 in the seats 190, is identical to the through-wire safety wire 36, which is inserted into at least one seat 19 of the carrier strip 16. Thanks to this, by pulling the through safety wire 36, both the connection of the support strips 16 and the fastening belt 4 as well as the connection between the back portion 2 or back plate 15 and shoulder straps 3 can be disconnected.

[0109] In the embodiment, it is provided that both shoulder straps 3 are connected to the seats 190 through the attachment loops 20. In principle, however, it may be sufficient if only one shoulder strap 3 is connected respectively. Preferably, this is the shoulder strap 3, which is located on the side of the upper human body on which the fastening strap 4 is detachably connected to the support strip 16 through the respective fastening loops 20.

[0110] Figures 14 and 15 show a view of the back side (back side) of the back plate turned away from the top of the body 15. Coming from the outside (front side) of the back plate 15, two fastening loops are each broken through the slots 190 each. 20 for each shoulder strap 3 and secured by a pass-through security wire 36. There may also be more than two fastening loops 20 or for only one fastening loop 20 for each shoulder strap 3.

[0111] As can be seen from Fig. 14, it may be provided that the through safety wire 36 branches off at its end facing the attachment loops 20. It can be provided that the branching is carried out by means of a clamp 40 or similar auxiliary means, so that the through-loop safety wire 36 has two ends (or more) that each fix the fastening loops 20 of one shoulder strap 3.

In general, it is also possible that the through-end safety wire 36 at its end facing the attachment loops 20 is not branched, thus having only one end. In this way, when the pass-through safety wire 36 is pulled out, one shoulder strap 3 is first detached and then the second shoulder strap 3. By branching the pass-through wire 36 at its end facing the fastening loops 20, its own end can be assigned to each shoulder strap 3. In this way it can be achieved that by pulling the through-loop safety wire 36 preferably both shoulder belts 3 detach approximately approximately simultaneously.

[0112] Preferably, the safety wire 36 is actuated or pulled out of the attachment loops 20 through the control element 39. The control element 39 can be advantageously arranged in such a way that the wearer of the support system can reach the control element 39 well. Preferably the control element 39 is for this purpose a man is placed on the upper side or front side of the upper body when the support system is correctly worn.

[0113] By optional branching of the ends of the pass-through safety wire 36, it can be achieved that both shoulder straps 3 are detached by operating the control element 39. The pass-through safety wire 36 removable through the control element 39 can also be led through one or both of the slots 19 of the slats. 16, so that by operating the control element 39, the safety wire 36 can also be pulled out of the socket or seats 19 of the support slats 16. The through wire of safety wire 36 may have a suitable number of branches for this purpose.

[0114] Alternatively, it may be provided that the through-wire safety wire 36, which is inserted into one seat 19 or into both of the seats 19, is loosened by a separate operating element 19, in this case also the through-wire safety wire 36 is formed independently of the through-wire safety wire that loosens the shoulder straps. Alternatively, one pass-through safety wire can also be provided for each shoulder strap or support strip.

[0115] In an embodiment, the shoulder belt 3 is not connected directly to the back plate 15. As is apparent in particular from Figures 1 and 15, the shoulder belt 3 at its end facing the back plate 15 comprises a detachably connected belt 3 part 300, which has at least one attachment loop 20 for attachment to the back plate 15 or for insertion into the seat 190. The connection between the belt part 300 and the shoulder strap 3 can be carried out in a conventional manner, for example by means of a metal buckle or the like (see Fig. 15).

[0116] Fig. 14 shows the advantageous possibility of securing the combination of securing loops 20 and through-pass securing wires 36. For this purpose, the textile product that surrounds the back plate 15 has a flap or tongue, which flap can be so fixed by a hook-and-loop fastener, that a combination of 20 securing loops and through-loop securing wires 36 is arranged under the flap or tongue.

[0117] As can be seen from the summary of Figures 1-4, 7-12 and 17-19, the support strip 16 has a rail 18 for connecting the side supports 6. It is provided that each side support 6 is each mounted on one side strip 16 or its rail 18. Through this side support 6 is attached to back plate 15 or back part 2.

[0118] The lateral support 6 can be attached to the support bar 16 or its rail 18 in a vertical direction in an infinitely variable vertical or in a grid. If a screening pattern is provided, the screening pattern holes may be arranged in short intervals with a vertical shift. For example, the side support screws 6 can be screwed into the socket holes. In the embodiment shown in figures 7-13, it is provided in a way not shown in detail that the lateral support 6 is fixed by a clamping or snap closure anywhere on the rail 18 of the support bar 16 by a force or shape connection.

[0119] In the embodiment, it is further provided that the side support 6 is connected to the associated support strip 16 via a tongue and groove connection.

[0120] The lateral support 6 essentially has a pipe 60 and a rod 61 entering the pipe 60. A cushioning system is also integrated in a manner not described in more detail, which can be implemented, for example, by a spring. The inventor has recognized that the lateral support 6, which essentially consists of only one pipe 60 and one rod 61, is particularly suitable to provide beneficial freedom of movement for a wearer of a support system. The shape of the lateral supports, which are hooked in more than two points, did not work in terms of freedom of movement of the wearer. The inventor has recognized that, preferably, the lateral support is attached at only two points, namely on the lap belt 5 and the back 2.

[0121] In an embodiment, it may be provided that the side support 6 with the rod / tube combination 60, 61 shown is shaped so that the relative movement that the man generates when walking between the hip and the upper body leads to the relative movement of the rod 61 in pipe 60, the rod / pipe combination 60, 61 being such that the movement of rod 61 in pipe 60 produces electric current. In this respect reference is made to document EP 1 994 841 B1. Of course, the configuration of rod 61 and pipe 60 can also be reversed.

[0122] In the embodiment, it is provided that the side support 6 on the back portion 2, more precisely on the support bar 16 or its rail 18 is rotatably arranged through two axes 38. Axles 38 with which the side support 6 is arranged on the support bar 16 , in the embodiment they are made as hinges. Furthermore, it is provided that the side support 6 on the lap belt 5 is also rotatably arranged via two axles 38. It can also be two hinges arranged preferably at right angles to each other. Alternatively, however, it can also be provided for attachment to the lap belt 5 that the associated end of the side support 6 has a plate with an opening, which is slid over the pin around which the plate with the opening can then be rotated. After sliding the plate over the bolt, the plate can be secured by a locking pin, which can be inserted across the bolt.

[0123] Preferably, the lap belt 5 in the coccyx region has a socket 42, recess, pocket, drawer or the like, which preferably has a shape that matches the pedometer or the so-called inertial navigation system, which is usually referred to as inertial navigation system ( from German translation: Inertiales Navigationssystem INS). The seat 42 can preferably be suitably padded. Preferably, the pedometer is fitted into a socket 42 or the like, preferably by a shape connection.

[0124] The inventor has recognized that the placement of the pedometer in the lap belt 5 in the coccyx area (when the lap belt 5 is properly worn by the wearer) is particularly suitable because in this area the vibrations and shocks are particularly small and thus the pedometer or the INS system works particularly accurately, whereby the position and speed of a person wearing a lap belt 5 can be determined particularly accurately. In one embodiment, the pedometer can be inserted into the lap belt with a shaped connection.

[0125] As can be seen from Fig. 19, in the embodiment it is provided that the socket 42 has a flap 43 which can be swung or opened so that a pedometer or corresponding navigation system (INS) not shown can be integrated in the lap belt 5 or it can be inserted into the socket 42. The insertion is done by the fact that the pedometer or the navigation system (INS) is inserted from the rear into the socket 42 and then closed again through the flap 43.

[0126] Alternatively, a drawer or pocket into which the pedometer can be inserted from above can be advantageous. The opening of the drawer or pocket can be closed with a flap or lid.

[0127] Fig. 19 shows a particularly preferred variant of the solution according to the invention, in which the support system is provided with a water reservoir 41. The water reservoir 41 can generally be positioned anywhere between the frame 8 and the back plate 15, possibly also between the frame 8 and the backpack 10. However, it is preferred that the water reservoir 41 is disposed between the cover 23 shown in Fig. 13 and the frame 8 shown in Fig. 7. The water tank 41 may have a length and width that substantially corresponds to the length and width of the cover 23 and / or frame 8. The arrangement of the water tank 41 between the frame 8 and the cover 23 is shown essentially in Fig. 19. The water tank 41 can have a drinking hose 44, which is so routed from the water tank 41 preferably over the shoulder of a human, that a person wearing a support system can reach with the mouth into the drinking hose.

[0128] The support system described in reference to the embodiments and illustrated in figures 1-19 is not limited to the combination of features shown. The features presented can be used both individually and in any combination with each other. This applies in particular to the following features.

[0129] The lap belt 5 can be used in particular with the pedometer socket 42 also independently of the other features of the support system according to the invention. In addition, the lap belt 5 can be combined with any individual features of the support system of the invention according to the embodiment.

[0130] The fastening belt 4 can also be used independently of the other features of the support system according to the invention, in particular the side part 400 in its function as an adapter part and in particular the connection of the side part 400 with the fastening belt 4 is an independent inventive solution. The fastening belt 4 is particularly suitable in combination with the back portion 2 and the front portion 1, but is not limited to this combination.

[0131] The side support 6 for connecting the back portion 2 to the lap belt 5 can also be used independently of the attachment belt 4 or its attachment to the back portion 2 and also regardless of the connection of the front part 1 to the back portion 2 by means of shoulder straps 3.

[0132]

The preferred construction of the back portion 2, as it is shown, for example, in Figures 7-13, is itself independent of the inventive, attachable (if it is a solution to the way in which the side support 6 is or as a fastening belt 4 in general) or shoulder straps 3 (if necessary) are attached to it. The modular structure of the back portion 2 with the back plate 15 is in itself inventive, in particular with regard to the possibility of modularly arranging the housing 7 and / or frame 8 for carrying loads and / or the water container 41. In addition, the possibility of attaching the backpack 10 to Frame 8 is an inventive solution independent of all other features, which, however, can be combined with the features or combinations of features of the embodiment, if desired.

[0133] The solution according to the invention for attaching means for attaching the front or back to the upper body, in particular the combination of attachment loops 20 and elongated retainer 36 described can also be used independently of the other features of the support system described in detail, so as shown in the embodiment. The means 3, 4 with the fastening tabs 20 and the elongate retainer 36 can be combined with features or combinations of features of the embodiment in any way.

[0134] The solution according to the invention is particularly suitable in one embodiment as a protective vest, in which case the front part 1 is the front part of the protective vest and the back part 2 is the rear part of the protective vest.

[0135] Fig. 20 shows an alternative configuration of the lap belt 5. The lap belt 5 can be combined with the embodiments that were described above based on Figures 1-19. The lap belt according to Fig. 20 differs from the above-described lap belt by shaping support 6. Support 6 is made to transfer weight from the back 2 to the lap belt 5. Support 6 extends up the back of the lap belt 5 along (not shown) the wearer's spine on the wearer's back when the lap belt 5 is fitted correctly. The upper support area 6 turned away from the lap belt 5 can be connected to the back portion 2 (not shown).

[0136] Support 6 may be formed partly or completely as cushioned and / or resilient. Fig. 20 shows an optional configuration in which the support has a substantially flat, plate-like structure, the two main surfaces 600a extending substantially flat-parallel to the rear side of the back portion 2, and wherein both side and vertically extending side edges 600b of the support 6 have profile section in the form of saw teeth in each case. The profile section like saw teeth forms protrusions 601 and grooves 602. This is optional. The grooves 602 and the projections 601 of the side edges 600b optionally lie mirror-like in each case, as shown in Fig. 20. The design of the side edges 600b with a sawtooth-like profile has proved to be particularly suitable for the non-represented connection of the back support 2 . In particular, a good connection can be created by the hook-and-loop fasteners when the hook-and-loop fasteners are attached to the back portion 2 and are suitable to run in the grooves 602. Optionally, it is possible that preferably one of the support sections 602 of the profile sections between the mirror-shaped grooves 602 6 is formed as springy or cushioned. Of course, many elastic or cushioned fragments can also be created. These fragments can be formed, for example, from rubber or rubber.

[0137] In the embodiment, means 3,4 for attachment on the upper human body are shown as first attachment means, which are formed as attachment loops 20. The second attachment means, which has the back portion 2, are formed as seats 19,190 with slots The first securing means may, however, at least partly also be made as seats 19,190 and the corresponding second securing means of the back portion as securing loops 20. This is not depicted in the figures, but it can be easily imagined. For example, with respect to the configuration of the means 3, i.e. the shoulder straps, it may be provided that they have no fastening loops 20 at their end, but have seats 190 in the form of lugs or the like. Conversely, the second attachment means on the back portion 2 can easily be made as attachment loops. The attachment loops 20 can be bolted to the back portion 2. The attachment loops 20 of the back portion 2 can then be pushed through the seats 190 of the shoulder straps 3 and can be fixed in the manner already described by means of the longitudinal retainer 36. The attachment loops 20 can be attached to the back portion in any manner.

[0138] By analogy, optionally, alternatively or additionally, also the means 4, in the embodiment the fastening belt, may have seats 19, for example in the form of ears. The back part 2 can again have fastening loops 20, which are interlaced through the lugs or fastening belt sockets 19 and are then fixed by an elongated retaining element.

Hexonia GmbH

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EP 2 387 909 B1