Backpack load carrying system

Abstract

A lightweight ergonomic backpack load carrying system adapted to anatomically distributes a backpack load from the shoulders of a user onto the waist region thereof. The backpack load carrying system includes a waist support contoured to fit the waist of a user. A waist support frame extends from the waist support to a return connection. A backpack support frame extends from the return connection forming an acute angle with the waist support frame. A securing mechanism is adapted to secure the backpack load carrying system onto a backpack.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention relates to backpacks, and more particularly to a lightweight ergonomic backpack harness that anatomically distributes a portion of the load from the shoulders to the waist region of a user.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]Overloaded backpack usage is one of the most damaging injuries to the spine and the posture of a user frequently diagnosed by chiropractors and physicians alike. Backpacks have a myriad of different implementations and are typically used by various people, including, for example, students, military, hikers, and the like for carrying and transporting various items.[0005]Conventionally, backpacks include an internally reinforced structure that is built into the lining of the backpack. A typical backpack includes shoulder straps which hook over the shoulders and a flat portion of the backpack lies flat up against the back of the user.[0006]In use, the entire load from the backpa...

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Benefits of technology

[0010]The backpack load carrying system is configured so that an angle between a backpack support frame and a waist support frame is provided to distribute the weight of the load in the backpack from being directly applied vertically to the shoulders through the shoulder straps and distributing a portion of the load to the waist support and onto the hips and lower back, promoting a natural upright standing position thereby enhancing the body's natural ability to properly carry weight. The backpack load carrying system reduces stress on the body by redistributing the weight from the shoulders to the hips and waist, and substantially lightens the effective load felt by the user.

[0011]The backpack load carrying system props the user's backpack slightly upward and away from the user's back forming an open area between the waist support frame and the backpack support frame in such a manner that this invention promotes proper anatomic posture and healthy back alignment positioning while in use.

Problems solved by technology

Overloaded backpack usage is one of the most damaging injuries to the spine and the posture of a user frequently diagnosed by chiropractors and physicians alike.

The narrow construction of a shoulder strap creates a point stress at each shoulder strap on the user which can cause severe discomfort when the backpack is normally loaded.

As a result of a heavily weighted backpack, the user attempts to compensate for the additional load by straining and irregularly contorting their back to lean forward with poor posturing.

Generally, a user will unnaturally hunch forward to overcompensate for the excessive load on the shoulders thereby subjecting themselves to ill posture and potentially bad back problems.

Numerous painful consequences stem from the over-weight backpack including, head and neck aches, muscle spasms, and poor blood circulation to the arms and hands of the user resulting from blood constriction of the straps and the loaded backpack.

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