Harness

Abstract

To provide a harness and a method for putting on the harness which are usable equally for different application scenarios (e.g., both for ski touring and climbing).SOLUTION: A harness includes: a belt loop (1); a chest loop (13); at least one chest loop connection element (23); at least one chest connection belt (27) having a first chest loop connection end (16) and an opposite second chest loop connection end (17); and a belay connection element (22); where the belt loop (1) and the chest loop (13) are connected to one another via the belay connection element (22), each first chest loop connection end (16) and the chest loop (13) are connected to one another, and the belt loop (1) and the belay connection element (22) are configured to be alternatively detachably connectable with the respective second chest loop connection end (17) via the respective at least one chest loop connection element (23).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a harness comprising belt loops, chest loops, and belay connection elements, the belt loops and chest loops being connected to one another via the belay connection elements, and a method for wearing a harness comprising belt loops, chest loops, and belay connection elements, the belt loops and chest loops being connected to one another via the belay connection elements. [Background technology]

[0002] As part of safety equipment, there is a device called a harness, which is worn on the body of a person during climbing, ski touring, mountaineering, via ferrata, tree maintenance work or any work where there is a risk of falling, and which establishes a connection between the person to be protected and, for example, a fall protection device or a connection point.

[0003] A harness generally consists of several loops, one around the waist as a waist belt and one around the chest as a chest belt. These loops are joined at a connection point (usually provided as a belay connection element) that acts as a safety device for connecting a safety rope or carabiner. The waist belt, chest belt, and optional leg belts are adjustable to the protected person's body dimensions, ensuring a safe transfer of forces between the protected person and the harness and preventing the protected person from accidentally slipping out of the harness. Recreational climbing harnesses and industrial safety harnesses are fundamentally similar in structure, but must meet different standards. For example, while standard EN 12277 applies to sports harnesses, standard EN 361 applies to industrial safety harnesses, and standard EN 358 applies to tethers. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Harnesses known in the prior art are typically designated for a specific use. For example, a climbing harness could theoretically also be used for ski touring, but the ski touring harness, for example, allows for greater freedom of movement. On the other hand, a person using the harness may want to combine these activities, which may require, for example, taking off the ski touring harness and putting on a climbing harness. Such a change is impractical and would require the user to carry two different harnesses.

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a harness and a method for wearing it that can be used equally well in different application scenarios (for example both ski touring and climbing). [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] This object is solved by the features of the independent claims. Preferred embodiments are described by the features of the dependent claims.

[0007] Therefore, the object of the present invention is achieved by a harness comprising belt loops (1), chest loops (13), at least one chest loop connection element (23), at least one chest connection belt (27) having a first chest loop connection end (16) and an opposing second chest loop connection end (17), and a belay connection element (22). The belt loop and the chest loop are connected to each other via a belay connection element. Each first chest loop connection end and the chest loop are connected to each other. The belt loop and belay connection elements are configured to be alternately connectable and detachable with the corresponding second chest loop connection end via at least one corresponding chest loop connection element.

[0008] Therefore, a key aspect of the present invention is to provide a harness that allows for easy transitions between different configurations, thereby modifying the harness's application and adaptability. The proposed harness is ideal for activities requiring different body positions during use. For example, it is possible to transition from standing on a roof to sitting in the harness for climbing a ladder. The harness can be modified, for example, from a lightweight fit for walking to a configuration that provides more support for descending. Furthermore, the harness can be worn without lifting the feet off the ground, which is particularly advantageous for soldiers and users on via ferrata (fixed rope routes). Specifically, connecting the second chest loop connection end to a belt loop secures the chest lower in the harness, making climbing easier. On the other hand, connecting the second chest loop connection end to a belay connection element secures the chest higher in the harness, making walking, hiking, trekking, ski touring, etc. easier.

[0009] In short, the proposed harness allows the user to change the load-bearing configuration while wearing the harness. In particular, the belt loops (also called hip loops) distribute the load along the main structure (i.e., the person's waist), so changing the connection of the second chest loop connection end between the belt loop and the belay connection element does not cause a break in the safety chain. In other words, these two configurations can be changed without dismounting the harness. Meanwhile, the changeable second chest loop connection end provides a load-bearing configuration that the user wearing the harness can set immediately before the activity, depending on the anticipated activity, without removing the clothing. At least one chest loop connection element allows for easy switching between the two configurations.

[0010] Harnesses can be used for a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, such as climbing, mountaineering, walking, hiking, military applications, ski touring, via ferrata, tree care, or professional work activities. Belt loops, also known as hip loops, are designed or sized to fit around the waist of the person wearing the harness. Similarly, chest and / or belt loops are designed or sized to fit around the belt and / or chest of the person wearing the harness. Harnesses can be combined with belt loops and / or leg loops connectable to belay connection elements.

[0011] The belay connection element may be provided as a circular or closed belt or strap, e.g., 5-10 cm in diameter, and may be wearable and made of fabric, or as a carabiner, metal ring, or a combination thereof. The belay connection element is designed to connect the harness to a carabiner, safety device, lanyard, or similar device. In this context, "connected to each other" means, for example, that the belay connection element passes through or is inserted into a belt loop and is connected in a rigid manner that allows a certain degree of flexibility between the belay connection element and the belt loop. In general, the harness is preferably made of webbing, belt, strap, or similar fabric material. At least one chest loop connection element is preferably configured to provide a replaceable, detachable connection between the belay connection element and the belt loop. The harness preferably has a total weight of ≦200 g, ≦160 g, ≦140 g, or ≦100 g.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, at least one chest loop connection element is provided as a buckle, in particular as a side-release buckle or armature, as a hook, as a knot, and / or as a carabiner with a corresponding eyelet. The buckle can be made of plastic and / or metal. One part of the buckle is rigidly fastened to the belt loop and / or belay connection element, and another part of the buckle is rigidly fastened, e.g., by sewing, to the second chest loop connection end. The hook and / or carabiner can likewise be made of plastic and / or metal. The eyelet is preferably provided as a loop made of folded strap and / or webbing, e.g., sewn to the belt loop.

[0013] A flapper (also known as a frog fastener and also used in marine equipment) is a button that functions as a fastener when inserted into an eyelet. The button is secured to the end of the strap and / or webbing and is positioned to extend perpendicular to the extension of the strap and / or webbing. The flapper can comprise a flexible cord, such as a rubber cord or elastic rope, that can be wrapped around the flapper and eyelet to secure them together when the flapper is inserted into the eyelet. Alternatively, at least one chest loop connection element can be provided as a simple knot.

[0014] In another preferred embodiment, at least one chest loop connection element includes an eyelet connected to a belt loop and / or belay connection element end, and each eyelet is connected to a corresponding second chest loop connection end. The belt loop may include, for example, three eyelets arranged side by side, or located near the belay connection element (e.g., 5 cm away from the belay connection element), or located on the opposite side of the belay connection element. Similarly, the eyelet fixed to the belay connection element may be located near the chest loop, for example, directly adjacent to the chest loop.

[0015] In a further preferred embodiment, each first chest loop connection end is connected to the back side of the chest loop, and the belay connection element is connected to the opposite front side of the chest loop. The first chest loop connection ends are preferably rigidly or slidably connected along the chest loop, for example, by stitching or by a loop formed by the first chest loop connection ends. The belay connection element is preferably connected to a belay connection loop of the chest loop formed on the front side of the chest loop.

[0016] In another preferred embodiment, the belay connection element is connected to the front of the belt loop, and the belt loop is connected to the opposite rear side via at least one chest loop connection element, such that the belt loop can be connected to the second chest loop end on the rear side, for example at a defined location.

[0017] In a further preferred embodiment, the two first chest loop connection ends of the chest loop are connected at positions spaced apart from each other. Preferably, the two first chest loop connection ends are connected 10, 15, or 20 cm apart from each other. The two first chest loop connection ends are firmly connected to the chest loop, for example, by sewing. Alternatively, the two first chest loop connection ends are flexibly connected to the chest loop, for example, by a loop wrapped around the chest loop. This configuration makes the distance between the first chest loop connection ends adjustable.

[0018] In another preferred embodiment, the harness includes two shoulder straps, each with opposing ends connected to the back and front of the chest loop at separate locations, designed to allow one shoulder strap to be worn on one shoulder of the person wearing the harness and the other shoulder strap to be worn on the other shoulder. These opposing ends are either firmly sewn to the chest loop or connected via a buckle on the shoulder strap, allowing the length of each shoulder strap to be adjusted.

[0019] In a further preferred embodiment, the shoulder belts are integrally formed with at least one chest connection belt. Preferably, the connections of the shoulder belts and the chest connection belt are firmly connected to and / or sewn to the chest loops, and are preferably located on the back side of the chest loops and / or at positions spaced apart from each other. More preferably, the shoulder belts and / or the chest connection belt extend perpendicular to the chest belt.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment, the belt loop includes a belt loop connection area for connecting a belay connection element. The belt loop connection area is preferably surrounded by belt loop connection webbing. The belt loop connection webbing is preferably sewn to the belt loop or is intended for connection with the belay connection element. Such belt loop connection webbing may prevent abrasion between the chest loop connection area and the belay connection element.

[0021] In another preferred embodiment, the belt loop connection region is provided as a belt connection loop for connecting a belay connection element. Such a belt connection loop is advantageous for holding the belay connection element in place. In a preferred embodiment, the belt loop connection region includes a belt loop connection buckle, in particular a side release buckle, for forming the belt connection loop. The belt loop connection buckle is preferably arranged parallel to the belt loop connection webbing or sewn to the belt loop. The belay connection element can be connected to the belt loop by opening and closing the belt loop connection buckle. Such a belt loop connection buckle allows the harness to be worn without lifting the feet from the ground, for example, during ski touring activities.

[0022] In another preferred embodiment, the chest loop comprises a first chest loop end, an opposing second belt loop end, and a chest loop connector that detachably connects the first and second chest loop ends. In a preferred embodiment, the chest loop connector is provided as a chest loop buckle, and more particularly, as a sliding chest loop buckle, such that the chest loop can be placed around a person's chest and then secured with the chest loop buckle.

[0023] In a further preferred embodiment, the belt loops, at least one chest connection belt, belay connection element, and / or two chest loops are provided as plain weaving. The webbing is provided from a fabric material, for example, made from sailcloth, which advantageously minimizes the weight of the harness. The webbing preferably has a convex isosceles trapezoid shape with rounded ends. The webbing is edged at both longitudinal ends with folded ribbons, in particular fabric ribbons. These ribbons are preferably sewn to the plain weaving or to its opposite ends, forming, for example, the first chest loop connection end and the second belt loop end opposite.

[0024] In another preferred embodiment, the harness comprises two leg loops, preferably connected at locations remote from the belay connection element, each leg loop designed to be worn on a corresponding leg or connectable to the belay connection element by a leg belt, leg strap, leg buckle, or a combination thereof.

[0025] This problem is further solved by a method of wearing a harness comprising belt loops (1), chest loops (13), at least one chest loop connection element (23), at least one chest connection belt (27) having a first chest loop connection end (16) and an opposing second chest loop connection end (17), and a belay connection element (22). Each first chest loop connection end and the chest loop are connected to each other, and includes the following steps. Connect the belt tread and chest loop via the belay connection element, Each second chest loop connection end is selectively connected to either a belt loop or a belay connection element via at least one corresponding chest loop connection element. [Effects of the Invention]

[0026] This allows the belt loop and chest loop to be connected via the belay connection element by inserting the belt loop and chest loop into the belay connection element and then fastening the buckle of the belay connection element. Similarly, the second chest loop connection end can be connected to the belt loop or the belay connection element end by inserting the respective harness straps into the respective harness strap holes. This method allows the harness configuration to be changed while the wearer is wearing the harness, which is useful, for example, when changing activities.

[0027] Further advantages and embodiments of this method can be derived from the harness described above.

[0028] Other embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the drawings. The drawings are intended to illustrate the general concept of the invention and are not intended to define the scope of protection of the invention. The drawings are not drawn to scale. Features depicted in the drawings are not considered essential elements of the invention. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0029] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an example of the present invention. [Figure 2] 1 shows a schematic front view of another embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 10 shows a schematic rear view of yet another embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0030] The invention will now be described with reference to an embodiment of a harness shown in schematic form in FIG. 1, with a front view of the harness fitted to a dummy in FIG. 2 and a rear view in FIG.

[0031] The harness comprises a belt loop 1 adapted to be worn around the waist or belt. The belt loop 1 is formed as a plain weave webbing 2 shaped like a convex isosceles trapezoid with rounded sides. The plain webbing 2 is edged at both longitudinal ends with folded ribbons 3, which are sewn to the plain webbing 2. A belt loop connection area 7 surrounded by a belt loop connection webbing is provided on the front of the belt loop 1, forming a belt connection loop 10 which is connected to a belay connection element 22.

[0032] The harness also includes two leg loops 28, each formed of plain-woven leg webbing and having a rounded, convex, isosceles trapezoid shape, similar to the belt loops 1. The plain-woven leg webbing is edged at its opposite longitudinal edges with folded leg ribbons, which are sewn to the plain-woven chest webbing. Each leg loop 28 is connected via a strip to a belay connection element 22, which is made of a sewn belt.

[0033] The harness further includes a chest loop 13 and two chest connection belts 27. Each chest connection belt 27 has a first chest loop end 16 and an opposing second chest loop end 17. A belay connection element 22 connects the belt loop 1 and the chest loop 13 and is positioned above the belt loop 1 at a distance when the harness is worn. The belay connection element 22 may be a closed loop or a closable loop, or may include a carabiner for connecting two belay connection element components, one of which is connected to the belt loop 1 and the other of which is connected to the chest loop 13. The chest loop 13 includes a first chest loop end 4, an opposing second belt loop end 5, and a chest loop connector 11 that detachably connects the first chest loop end 4 and the second chest loop end 5. The chest loop connector 11 is provided as a chest loop connection buckle 9, particularly a sliding chest loop buckle.

[0034] Each first chest loop end 16 and the chest loop 13 are connected to each other on the back of the chest loop 13. The first chest loop end 16 is arranged so as to be sewn in a direction perpendicular to the chest loop 13, so that the chest connection belt 27 extends downward from the chest loop 13 toward the belt loop 1. The first chest loop end 16 is slidably connected to the chest loop 13, and the relative positions of the first chest loop end 16 to each other can be adjusted.

[0035] Each second chest loop end 17 is alternatively and detachably connected to the back of the belt loop 1 or to the belay connection element 22 via a corresponding chest loop connection element 23. As shown in FIG. 1 , the two chest loop connection elements 23 are provided as loops 24 and corresponding eyelets 25, and the loops 24 are inserted into the eyelets 25. Both second belt loop ends 17 are provided with loops 24. The belt loop 1 and the belay connection element 22 are each provided with an eyelet 25, through which the loops 24 can be inserted and connected. These loops 24 are provided with retaining portions provided as elastic bands, which can be wrapped around the loops 24 to securely fix the loops 24 inserted into the eyelets 25.

[0036] With this structure, the belt loops 1 and the belay connection elements 22 are interchangeably and detachably connected to each other via the corresponding second belt loop ends 17 and the corresponding chest loop connection elements 23. Specifically, the connection is made by inserting the corresponding loop loops 24 into the corresponding eyelets 25. As shown in FIG. 1 , the loop loops 24 connected to the second belt loop ends 17 connected to the left chest connection belt 27 are inserted into the eyelets 25 attached to the belay connection element 22. As a result, the loop loops 24 connected to the right chest loop connection belt 27 and the second belt loop ends 17 of the right chest connection belt 27 are inserted into the eyelets 25 attached to the belt loops 1.

[0037] As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the loop connection element 23 can alternatively be provided as a side-release buckle, in particular as a hook and / or carabiner with corresponding eyelets 25 (not shown). These figures show a two-part belay connection element 22 interconnected by a carabiner. While in Figure 1 two shoulder straps 29 are connected at their opposite ends to the back and front of the chest loop 13 at separate positions, in Figure 3 the back ends are connected to the chest loop 13 together and the front ends are connected at separate positions. Also, while in Figure 1 the two shoulder straps 29 are integrally formed with the two chest connection belts 27, in Figures 2 and 3 the two shoulder straps 29 and the two chest connection belts 27 are provided separately.

[0038] Connections between components shown or described should generally be understood as functional connections. These can be implemented as direct links or as indirect links via other components. The order of operations presented is not required, and alternative orders may be possible. The described embodiments are merely exemplary and can be modified and / or supplemented in many ways within the scope of the claims. In particular, features described in a particular embodiment can be used alone or in combination with other features in other embodiments. Each feature described in a particular category of embodiments can be used in an equivalent manner in other categories of embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0039] Belt loop 1 Webbing 2 Ribbon 3 First chest loop end 4 Second chest loop end 5 Belt loop connection part 7 Chest loop connection buckle 9 10 belt connection loops Chest Loop Connector 11 Chest Loop 13 First chest loop connection end 16 Second chest loop connection end 17 Belay connection element 22 Chest loop connection element 23 Alamari 24 Eyelets 25 Chest Connection Belt 27 Leg loop 28 Shoulder strap 29

Claims

1. The backpack comprises a belt loop (1), a chest loop (13), at least one chest loop connection element (23), at least one chest connection belt (27) having a first chest loop connection end (16) and an opposing second chest loop connection end (17), and a belay connection element (22), The belt loop (1) and the chest loop (13) are connected to each other via a belay connection element (22), Each first chest loop connection end (16) and the chest loop (13) are connected to each other; The belt loop (1) and the belay connection element (22) are configured to be alternately connectable and detachable with the corresponding second chest loop connection end (17) via at least one corresponding chest loop connection element (23). Harness.

2. 2. The harness according to claim 1, At least one chest loop connection element (23) is provided as a buckle, in particular as a side release buckle or alamari (24), as a hook, as a knot, and / or as a carabiner with an eyelet (25). Harness.

3. 3. The harness according to claim 1 or 2, At least one chest loop connection element (23) is connected to the belt loop (1) and the belay connection element (22), and includes an eyelet (25) for connection to a corresponding second chest loop connection end (17). Harness.

4. 4. The harness according to claim 1, Each first chest loop connection end (16) is connected to the back side of the chest loop (13); The belay connection element (22) is connected to the front side opposite the chest loop (13). Harness.

5. 5. The harness according to claim 1, A belay connection element (22) is connected to the front of the belt loop (1), The belt loops (1) are configured to be connected to the opposite back side via at least one corresponding chest loop connection element (23). Harness.

6. 6. The harness according to claim 1, The two first chest loop connection ends (16) of the chest loop (13) are connected apart from each other. Harness.

7. 7. The harness according to claim 1, The shoulder straps (29) are provided, and the opposite ends of the shoulder straps (29) are connected to the back and front of the chest loop (13) at separate positions. Harness.

8. 8. The harness according to claim 7, Each shoulder belt (29) is integrally formed with at least one chest connecting belt (27). Harness.

9. 9. The harness according to claim 1, The belt loop (1) has a belt loop connection area (7) for connecting a belay connection element (22). Harness.

10. 10. The harness according to claim 9, A belt connection area (7) is provided as a belt connection loop (10) for connecting a belay connection element (22). Harness.

11. 11. The harness according to any one of claims 1 to 10, The chest loop (13) has a first chest loop end (4), an opposing second chest loop end (5), and a chest loop connector (11) that detachably connects the first chest loop end (4) and the second chest loop end (5), The chest loop connector (11) is preferably provided as a chest loop connecting buckle (9), in particular as a sliding chest loop buckle. Harness.

12. 12. The harness according to any one of claims 1 to 11, The belt loop (1), at least one chest connection belt (27), belay connection element (22) and / or chest loop (13) are provided as plain webbing (2, 14). Harness.

13. 13. The harness according to any one of claims 1 to 12, It has two leg loops (28), The leg loop (28) is preferably connected at a location remote from the belay connection element (22). Harness.

14. A method of wearing a harness comprising belt loops (1), chest loops (13), at least one chest loop connection element (23), at least one chest connection belt (27) having a first chest loop connection end (16) and an opposing second chest loop connection end (17), and a belay connection element (22), comprising: Each first chest loop connection end (16) and the chest loop (13) are connected to each other; The belt loop (1) and the chest loop (13) are connected to each other via a belay connection element (22), Each second chest loop connection end (17) is detachably connected to either a belt loop (1) or a belay connection element (22) via at least one corresponding chest loop connection element (23). How to wear a harness.

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