Reconfigurable, modular ergonomic sit harness or saddle

摘要

A reconfigurable, modular ergonomic sit harness or saddle for use by linesmen, arborists, or the like includes a gender-specific back pad assembly that supports a number of removable, optional attachments allowing customization for user preference or job environment. Gender-specific angled wing portions of the back pad contain an armor layer and extra padding to protect the bony protrusions of both the male and female pelvis. A “one size fits all” approach includes a waistband having length adjustability over approximately a 3:1 range. Each component and sub-system of the sit harness is ergonomically designed to maximize comfort and minimize stresses on a user's body. The back pad features interchangeable lumbar support pads. Optional, removable features include a seat, an abdominal support, and a body harness for use with a fall restraint device. Interchangeable suspension bridges allow user attachment to a wide range of support systems.

主权项

1. An adjustable, load-bearing webbing system for use in a body belt or sit harness or saddle, comprising:
a) a back pad having a central, lumbar portion, left side and right side angled wing portions, each of said portions adjacent to and contiguous with a respective side of the central lumbar portion, and left side and right side slots positioned in the left side and right side angled wing portions, respectively; b) a D-piece assembly comprising at least two work positioning D-rings adjustably affixed to an outside surface of said back pad and selectively positionable with respect to one another along a major axis thereof; and c) an adjustable waist band having means for fastening affixed to at least one end thereof, operatively connected to said back pad, and said adjustable waist band, which, in cooperation with said D-piece assembly, provides a predetermined ratio of length adjustability, wherein said adjustable waist band is positioned through each of said left side and right side slots, wherein said adjustable waist band is formed of two separate straps, each of which is operatively connected to said D-piece assembly or to said back pad on one end through a respective on of said slots, and one of the separate straps is operatively connectable to the other separate strap on the other end, further comprising at least one stabilizer loop positioned on an inside surface of said back pad, wherein said adjustable waist band is positioned through said at least one stabilizer loop.