CARRYING DEVICE WITH LOAD TRANSFER CAPABILITY

摘要

A support system for carrying a load in a carrier (i.e. a backpack), includes a crossbar engaged with first and second extension arms. A plurality of fasteners is mounted on the crossbar for engagement with the load carrier. Additionally, a support unit is provided for wear at the waist of the user which includes a first holster positioned on one side of the user, and a second holster positioned on the other side. With this combination, the user can lift the load by the extension arms of the support system and insert ends of the extension arms into respective holsters. The result here is to lift the load from the shoulders of the user with the support system to shift the force distribution of the load from the shoulders to the waist of the user.

主权项

1. A device for shifting the force distribution of a load against a user as it is being transported by the user which comprises:
a carrier for transporting the load, wherein the carrier includes a first shoulder strap and a second shoulder strap, and wherein the first and second shoulder straps are adjustable for supporting the load on the shoulders of the user; a crossbar affixed in a secure engagement with the carrier, wherein the crossbar has a first end and a second end; a first extension arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first extension arm is engaged with the first end of the crossbar; a second extension arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the second extension arm is engaged with the second end of the crossbar; and a support unit for wear at the waist of the user, wherein the support unit has a first holster positioned on one side of the user, and a second holster positioned on the other side of the user, so the user can lift the first and second extension arms for insertion into the respective first and second holsters to lift the crossbar and the shoulder straps of the carrier from the shoulders of the user to shift the force distribution of the load from the shoulders to the waist of the user.