Equipment support garment for divers

摘要

A support garment (10) for diving equipment includes several subassemblies for providing comfortable of diving equipment, such as a tank of pressurized breathing gas (11), a buoyancy compensating air cell (24) and a ballast weight pocket assembly (18). A frame (14) is adjustably secured to a shoulder support assembly (20) that includes adjustment straps (106) for accommodating various body sizes. A belt assembly (16) is pivotally secured to the lower portion of the frame (14). A bust or chest panel (22) extends between shoulder supports (102), providing a secure and comfortable fitting structure for divers of various body types, particularly women. Elements of the garment (10) are secured to one another via rivets (62, 74) placed at predetermined locations, thereby facilitating assembly and servicing of the garment (10).