Rucksack

Abstract

A back system for a rucksack including a harness configured to be at least in part in contact with a user's back in use, and having a back portion of knitted construction and at least one strap extending from the back portion; and a spacing apparatus arranged to create an air gap between at least part of a rear face of the rucksack and the back portion, in use.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a back system for a rucksack, a rucksack and a method of manufacturing the back system.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]A rucksack (sometimes referred to as a backpack, or simply a pack) comprises a storage compartment, for storing whatever a user requires within and a means for attaching the rucksack to a user with the compartment in contact with a user's back. Rucksacks are typically used for outdoor leisure or travel activities such as hiking, running, climbing etc, where the combination of durability, lightweight, comfort and carrying capacity is desirable.[0003]The storage compartment may be divided into separate sections, and may have various pockets attached to the outside, to increase the overall storage space of the rucksack. The storage compartment is generally formed from woven panels of material, stitched together to form the shape of the storage compartment. Woven fabric is formed by weaving. It is produced on...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The patent describes a rucksack that is made up of a knitted back portion and tubular shoulder straps. This design reduces assembly costs and improves breathability. The spacing apparatus allows airflow between the rucksack and the user's back, making them more comfortable. Additionally, the shoulder straps do not require internal stitching to hold them together, which can often create a messy seam. These features make the rucksack more cost-effective and comfortable to use.

Problems solved by technology

However, this assembly process can be expensive.

The separate components are stitched together manually, meaning there are significant labour costs.

Also, during manual assembly of the rucksacks it can be difficult to align the components accurately and reliably, potentially resulting in inconsistent products.

Further, seams can represent a point of weakness and potential failure, so the greater the number of seams required, the greater the potential for failure of the pack.

This increases the cost of each rucksack, as well as increasing the overall weight of the rucksack, and decreases the breathability of the mesh.

Alternatively, the seam can be an adhesive, but there is a prejudice against this construction on the part of end users.

Nevertheless, both methods are labour intensive and costly.

The greater the number of seams, the greater amount of taping or adhesive that is required, and the greater the amount of labour needed, further adding to cost.

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