SHOULDER SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR A LOAD CARRYING SYSTEM

摘要

A shoulder support assembly (50) is provided for a load carrying system (10) having a load support structure. The shoulder support assembly includes a pair of shoulder support structures (52). Each shoulder support structure includes a first piece (60) and a second piece (80) pivotally coupled to the first piece. The first piece (60) is adapted to extend around a user's shoulder and has a pivotal connection (70) at a lower end. The second piece (80) is coupled to the lower end of the first piece (60) at the pivotal connection (70). Each shoulder support structure further includes pads (100) removably connected to the first and second pieces. In addition, the suspension system has a sternum strap (90) disposed between and mounted to the pair of shoulder support structures at the pivotal connections.