Shoulder strap connector and a backpack to which the shoulder strap connector is attached.

Abstract

To provide a shoulder strap connector by which a shoulder strap of a shoulder bag, a tote bag, etc., can be fastened in the center of a shoulder belt of a backpack, and also to provide a bag attached with the shoulder strap connector.SOLUTION: A should strap connector 1 is composed of: a pad 2; a first belt body 3 in which one end is attached to the pad, with the other end freely detachably attached to the pad; and a second belt body 4 in which one end 4a is fastened to the pad, with the end 4b freely detachably attached to the pad. Then, one end of the second belt body is sewn on the pad at a position near the center from the shoulder tip of the pad surface, so that, even if the shoulders are swayed by walking or the like. The shoulder strap Ss of a shoulder bag, etc., is thereby compulsorily restrained at the position of the seam S without deviating further to the shoulder tip side.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an anti-slip device for preventing a shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or tote bag from slipping off the shoulder, and particularly to a shoulder strap connector that can fix a shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or tote bag to the center of a shoulder belt of a backpack, and a backpack to which the shoulder strap connector is attached.

Background Art

[0002] As a shoulder strap connector, there has been proposed a device in which a pair of hook pieces for hooking a shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like are provided at one end of a belt-shaped main body, so that the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like is hooked on the shoulder belt of a backpack and fixed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this shoulder strap connector, the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like is hooked on a pair of hook pieces wound around the backpack, so that the shoulder bag or the like hung on the shoulder can be prevented from slipping off the shoulder.

[0003] As another shoulder strap connector, there has been proposed a device in which clips are provided at both ends of a tape, so that a strap of binoculars, a camera, or the like is suspended from the shoulder belt of a backpack (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In this other shoulder strap connector, the strap of binoculars, a camera, or the like is suspended from the shoulder belt of the backpack, so that the load of binoculars, a camera, or the like does not apply to the neck.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

[0005] However, in the shoulder strap connector described in Patent Document 1, the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like is inserted into the gap of the hook piece. Therefore, if the shoulder shakes violently, for example, when running, there is a risk that the shoulder strap of the shoulder bag or the like may come off the hook.

[0006] Furthermore, in the shoulder strap connector described in Patent Document 1, the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like is hooked onto one of the hook pieces. However, when walking or moving, the shoulders sway, causing the shoulder strap of the shoulder bag or the like to shift to the tip of the shoulder (the area where it touches the arm; also called the shoulder opening) and catch on the hook piece on the tip of the shoulder. As a result, with the shoulder strap connector described in Patent Document 1, the load of the shoulder strap of the shoulder bag or the like is placed on the tip of the shoulder. Consequently, with the shoulder strap connector described in Patent Document 1, the weight of the shoulder bag or the like is more easily felt, and the burden on the shoulder increases.

[0007] Furthermore, in the shoulder strap connector described in Patent Document 1, when the shoulder strap connector is wrapped around a backpack, the pair of hook pieces are shifted to the shoulders relative to the shoulder straps of the backpack. As a result, with the shoulder strap connector described in Patent Document 1, the load of the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like is placed even further on the shoulders. Consequently, with the shoulder strap connector described in Patent Document 1, the weight of the shoulder bag or the like is felt even more strongly, and the burden on the shoulders increases even more.

[0008] In the shoulder strap connector described in Patent Document 2, the straps for binoculars, cameras, etc. are suspended from the shoulder straps of a backpack. As a result, when the body sways while walking, the binoculars, cameras, etc., swing around and hit the body.

[0009] Therefore, the purpose of this invention is to solve the aforementioned problems and, in particular, to provide a shoulder strap connector that can fix the shoulder straps of a shoulder bag or tote bag to the center of the shoulder strap of a backpack, and a backpack to which the shoulder strap connector is attached. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] To solve the aforementioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 comprises a pad, a first strap body with one end attached to the pad and the other end detachably attached to the pad, and a second strap body with one end fixed to the pad and the other end detachably attached to the pad. In the invention according to claim 1, the first strap body is used to attach the pad to the shoulder strap of a backpack. The second strap body is used to secure the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or tote bag to the pad.

[0011] In the invention according to claim 2, one end of the second band is fixed to the pad surface at a position closer to the center from the shoulder.

[0012] In the invention according to claim 3, the other end of the second band is made detachably attached to the pad by a snap button.

[0013] In the invention according to claim 4, instead of the first band, a non-slip material is used on the back of the pad, or an anti-slip treatment is applied.

[0014] In the invention according to claim 5, the shoulder strap of the backpack is provided with a strap that has one end fixed to the shoulder strap and the other end detachably attached to the shoulder strap.

[0015] In the invention according to claim 6, one end of the belt is fixed to the shoulder strap surface at a position closer to the center from the shoulder tip.

[0016] In the invention according to claim 7, one end of the belt is fixed to a position on the surface of the shoulder strap that corresponds to the hollow above the collarbone when a backpack is worn.

[0017] In the invention according to claim 8, the other end of the belt is made detachably attached to the shoulder strap by a snap button. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] In the invention according to claim 1, the pad is attached to the shoulder strap of the backpack by the first band, so that a shoulder strap connector can be attached to a commercially available backpack afterwards.

[0019] Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 1, the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or tote bag is secured to the pad by the second band, so that the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or tote bag can be secured to the shoulder strap of a backpack with a single touch by simply attaching the other end of the second band to the pad so that it straddles the shoulder strap while the shoulder strap is placed on top of the pad. And according to the invention of claim 1, the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or tote bag can also be released with a single touch by simply removing the other end of the second band from the pad.

[0020] Thus, according to the invention of claim 1, the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like can be attached to or detached from the shoulder strap of a backpack with a single touch, making it easy for anyone, from children to the elderly, to use the shoulder strap connector.

[0021] Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 1, the other end of the second strap is attached to the pad so as to straddle the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like, so that even if the shoulder shakes violently, for example when running, the shoulder strap will not come off the connector.

[0022] Thus, according to the invention of claim 1, even if the shoulder swings greatly, the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like does not come off from the connecting tool, so there is no worry that the shoulder strap slips off the shoulder. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 1, since there is no worry that the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like falls off the shoulder, it is not necessary to worry about the shoulder strap slipping off the shoulder by raising the shoulder on which the shoulder strap is hung. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 1, even when a shoulder bag or the like is hung on the shoulder, the body is less likely to be distorted, and the causes of stiff shoulders and low back pain can be eliminated. Also, according to the invention of claim 1, since there is no worry that the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like falls off the shoulder, both hands can be left free.

[0023] According to the invention of claim 2, since one end of the second band is fixed at a position shifted from the shoulder tip on the pad surface toward the center, even when walking and the shoulder swings, the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like is forcibly stopped by one end of the second band fixed to the pad surface so as not to shift further toward the shoulder tip side. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 2, the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag or the like can be fixed at the center of the pad, in other words, at the center of the shoulder belt of a rucksack. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 2, since the weight of a shoulder bag or the like can be received at the center of the shoulder belt of a rucksack, the weight of a shoulder bag or the like can be made less noticeable, and the burden on the shoulder can be reduced.

[0024] According to the invention of claim 3, since the other end of the second band is detachably attached to the pad by a snap button, the attachment and detachment of the second band can be confirmed by touch and sound. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 3, since the attachment and detachment of the second band can be confirmed by touch and sound, even if the shoulder strap connecting tool is attached at a position where it is difficult to visually confirm, for example, at a position hitting the depression above the collarbone when carrying a rucksack, the second band can be surely attached and detached.

[0025] According to the invention according to claim 4, instead of the first belt, a material with low slipperiness is used on the back surface of the pad or anti-slip processing is performed, so that the shoulder strap connector can be made difficult to shift. Therefore, according to the invention according to claim 4, the shoulder strap connector can be placed directly on the clothes.

[0026] According to the invention according to claim 5, the shoulder belt of the backpack is provided with a belt body having one end fixed to the shoulder belt and the other end detachably attached to the shoulder belt, so that the shoulder strap connector can have a simple structure. Therefore, according to the invention according to claim 5, by adding only one step of attaching the belt body, a function of fixing a shoulder strap such as a shoulder bag or a tote bag can be added to the existing backpack.

[0027] According to the invention according to claim 6, one end of the belt body is fixed at a position closer to the center from the shoulder tip on the surface of the shoulder belt, so that even when walking and the shoulder shakes, the shoulder strap such as a shoulder bag is fixed by one end of the belt body fixed at a position closer to the center from the shoulder tip on the surface of the shoulder belt, and is forcibly stopped from shifting further toward the shoulder tip side. Therefore, according to the invention according to claim 6, a shoulder strap such as a shoulder bag can be fixed to the center of the shoulder belt of the backpack. Therefore, according to the invention according to claim 6, since the weight of the shoulder bag or the like can be received at the center of the shoulder belt of the backpack, it is possible to make it difficult to feel the weight of the shoulder bag or the like and reduce the burden on the shoulder.

[0028] According to the invention according to claim 7, one end of the belt body is fixed at a position hitting the depression above the collarbone when the backpack is carried on the shoulder, so that it is possible to avoid the weight of the shoulder bag or the like being applied to the part where there is bone just under the skin such as above the collarbone or the scapula. Therefore, according to the invention according to claim 7, even when a shoulder strap such as a shoulder bag is fixed to the shoulder belt, the area around the collarbone or the scapula does not become painful.

[0029] Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 7, one end of the strap is fixed to a position on the surface of the shoulder strap that contacts the hollow above the collarbone when a backpack is worn, making it easy to reach the strap even when wearing a backpack. In particular, it is easy to reach the strap using the hand opposite to the strap, so anyone, from people with stiff bodies to the elderly, can easily operate the strap.

[0030] Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 7, one end of the band is fixed to a position on the surface of the shoulder strap that contacts the hollow above the collarbone when a backpack is worn. This makes it less likely for the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag to slip off the shoulder when it is secured with the band. To explain this effect in more detail, if the position where one end of the band is fixed is lowered to, for example, to a position on the surface of the shoulder strap that contacts the hollow below the collarbone when a backpack is worn, the shoulder strap of a shoulder bag will be more likely to slip off the back of the shoulder.

[0031] According to the invention of claim 8, the other end of the band can be detachably attached to the shoulder strap by a snap button, so that the attachment and detachment of the band can be confirmed by touch and sound. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 8, since the attachment and detachment of the band can be confirmed by touch and sound, the band can be reliably attached and detached even when attached in a position that is difficult to see, such as in the hollow above the collarbone when wearing a backpack. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0032] [Figure 1] (a) is a perspective view of the front side of the shoulder strap connector according to the embodiment, showing the state with the snap button undone, and (b) is a perspective view showing the state with the snap button fastened. [Figure 2] (a) is a perspective view of the back side of the shoulder strap connector according to the embodiment, showing the first strap untied, and (b) is a perspective view showing the first strap tied. [Figure 3]This is a perspective view showing the use of the shoulder strap connector according to the embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view showing a backpack in use with the shoulder strap connector according to the embodiment attached. [Figure 5] (a) is a perspective view of the front side of a shoulder strap connector according to another embodiment, showing the snap button unfastened, and (b) is a perspective view showing the snap button fastened. (c) is a perspective view of the back side of a shoulder strap connector according to another embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view showing the use of a shoulder strap connector according to another embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0033] First, let me briefly explain the basis for this invention. The inventor's garage brand, "SAYAMA works" (trademark registration no. 5854570, etc.), manufactures and sells trail and hiking gear based on the philosophy of "mountain equipment that helps people."

[0034] Here, the brand's philosophy of "mountain gear that helps people" stems from the fact that the brand's founder and inventor is a nurse. From the perspective of a nurse, the inventor has recommended that customers supplement their own emergency equipment, since SAYAMA works provides lightweight mountaineering gear.

[0035] Furthermore, the inventor, from the perspective of a nurse, developed unprecedented mountaineering equipment based on universal design (design of tools, buildings, etc., that are easy for everyone to use, regardless of age or ability). Through repeated field tests conducted by participants in the Trust Japan Alps Race (hereinafter referred to as TJAR), considered the toughest mountain race in Japan, the inventor aimed to develop products that meet customer needs.

[0036] The inventor's reason for requesting practical testing from participants with experience in the Trans-Japan Alps Race (TJAR) is that he believes that mountaineering equipment that is easy to use in the highly stressful conditions of Japan's most demanding mountain race will also be easy to use for general mountaineers. This invention was created with the desire to provide mountaineering equipment that is stress-free and embodies universal design principles.

[0037] While aiming to develop products that meet customer needs, the inventor observed that hikers, after descending a mountain, would carry their dirty or wet clothes and towels in a tote bag, separate from their backpack.

[0038] The inventor also considered that with the introduction of charges for plastic shopping bags, eco-bags would become indispensable for shopping, and since many eco-bags can be carried over the shoulder, there would be more opportunities to use a backpack and an eco-bag together.

[0039] The inventor noticed that because many Japanese people have sloping shoulders, the straps of tote bags and eco-bags tend to slip off their shoulders, and he began to wonder if there was a way to improve this problem.

[0040] Therefore, the inventor, with the theme of "a stress-free shoulder-carrying experience for both mountain climbing and everyday life," developed unprecedented mountain climbing equipment. In the process, he discovered that if the shoulder straps of tote bags or eco-bags could be attached to the shoulder straps of a backpack, the straps would not slip off the shoulders, leading to the creation of this invention.

[0041] Next, embodiments of this invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Figure 1(a) is a perspective view of the front side of the shoulder strap connector according to the embodiment, showing the state with the snap button undone. As shown in Figure 1(a), the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment is composed of a pad 2, a first strap 3, a second strap 4, and a snap button 5.

[0042] Pad 2 is a padding material designed to reduce impact and friction. The first band 3 is attached to the back of Pad 2, and the second band 4 is attached to its front surface. The width of Pad 2 is matched to the width of the shoulder straps of a typical backpack, more specifically, to the width of the shoulder straps that rest in the hollow above the collarbone when the backpack is worn. Here, Pad 2 is approximately a square with a width of about 8 cm, and its outer edge is finished with a rolled edge.

[0043] The first band 3 is an elongated member with a certain width, and in this case, it is a hook-and-loop fastener. One end of the first band 3 is attached to the pad 2, and the other end is detachably attached to the pad 2.

[0044] The second band 4 is an elongated member with a certain width. One end 4a of the second band 4 is on the surface of the pad 2 and is fixed to the shoulder strap connector 1 when it is attached to the shoulder strap of the backpack, at a position closer to the center from the side that touches the shoulder. The other end 4b of the second band 4 has a snap button 5 attached to it. Here, the one end 4a of the second band is sewn at a position (the position of seam S) that is one-third of the length from the side that touches the shoulder to the opposite side.

[0045] The snap button 5 is a button that opens and closes using a spring mechanism. The female part 5a of the snap button 5 is attached to the other end 4b of the second band that overlaps on top, and the male part 5b is attached to the pad 2 below. In this case, the snap button 5 is a crimp type that is attached using a setting tool. Also, in this case, the male part 5b is attached to the band that is sewn onto the pad 2.

[0046] Figure 1(b) is a perspective view of the front side of the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment, showing the state with the snap button 5 fastened. As shown in Figure 1(b), in the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment, the second band 4 is placed over the shoulder strap Ss of a shoulder bag or the like, and then the snap button 5 is fastened to secure the shoulder strap Ss to the shoulder strap connector 1.

[0047] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1(b), in the shoulder strap connector 1 according to this embodiment, one end 4a of the second band is sewn at a position (the position of the seam S) that is closer to the center than the side that is applied to the shoulder. Therefore, even if the shoulder shakes when walking, the shoulder strap Ss of a shoulder bag or the like is forcibly stopped at the position of the seam S so as not to slide any further towards the shoulder.

[0048] Here, one end 4a of the second band is sewn at a point (the position of seam S) that is one-third of the length from the side that rests on the shoulder to the opposite side. As a result, if the shoulder strap Ss is a standard 15mm to 25mm wide, such as that of a shoulder bag, the shoulder strap Ss will be fixed to the center of the pad 2.

[0049] Figure 2(a) is a perspective view of the back side of the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment, showing the state in which the first strap 3 has been untied. As shown in Figure 2(a), the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment has the first strap 3 attached to its back side.

[0050] The first strap 3 is a hook-and-loop fastener, with a buckle 3c attached to one end 3a. The first strap 3 is attached to the pad 2 by passing the other end 3b through the strap loop 2a. The other end 3b of the first strap 3 is then overlapped with the first strap 3, and the hook-and-loop fasteners are brought together, allowing the other end 3b to be detachably attached to the pad 2. The strap loop 2a is made of a non-slip material or has an anti-slip treatment to prevent the shoulder strap connector 1 from slipping off the shoulder straps of the backpack.

[0051] Figure 2(b) is a perspective view of the back side of the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment, showing the state in which the first strap 3 is attached. As shown in Figure 2(b), in the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment, the first strap 3 is passed through the shoulder strap B of the backpack, then through the buckle 3c, and the other end 3b is overlapped with the first strap 3 and both sides of the hook-and-loop fastener are brought together to attach the shoulder strap connector 1 to the shoulder strap B of the backpack.

[0052] In the shoulder strap connector 1 according to this embodiment, since the first band 3 is a separate component from the pad 2, the buckle 3c does not get in the way and makes sewing difficult, and the edge of the pad 2 is easy to roll up.

[0053] Furthermore, in the shoulder strap connector 1 according to this embodiment, if the first strap 3 is passed through the strap loop 2a from the side that rests against the neck, the buckle 3c will be on the neck side. Therefore, in the shoulder strap connector 1 according to this embodiment, the buckle 3c is not positioned on the shoulder tip side, which tends to be in close contact with the shoulder, and the buckle 3c is less likely to be a nuisance.

[0054] Furthermore, in the shoulder strap connector 1 according to this embodiment, when attaching the shoulder strap connector 1 to the shoulder belt B on the right shoulder, if the first band 3 is passed through the band loop 2a from the opposite direction to Figure 2(a), the buckle 3c will be on the neck side, making the buckle 3c less noticeable.

[0055] In addition, in the shoulder strap connector 1 according to this embodiment, when used by a left-handed person, the first strap 3 is passed through the strap loop 2a from the opposite direction to that shown in Figure 2(a), allowing the hook-and-loop fastener to be attached and detached with the left hand, which is the dominant hand.

[0056] Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the use of the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in Figure 3, with the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment, when a backpack R and a shoulder bag Sb are carried on the shoulders, the first strap 3 (see Figure 2(b)) is passed through the shoulder strap B of the backpack, then through the buckle 3c, and the other end 3b is overlapped with the first strap 3 and both sides of the hook-and-loop fastener are brought together to attach the shoulder strap connector 1 to the shoulder strap B of the backpack.

[0057] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 3, in the shoulder strap connector 1 according to this embodiment, one end 4a of the second band is sewn at a position closer to the center from the side that rests on the shoulder (the position of seam S). Therefore, even when walking or the shoulder shakes, the shoulder strap Ss of a shoulder bag or the like is forcibly stopped at the position of seam S so as not to slide any further towards the shoulder. In addition, in the shoulder strap connector 1 according to this embodiment, one end 4a of the second band is sewn at a position one-third of the length from the side that rests on the shoulder to the opposite side (the position of seam S). Therefore, the shoulder strap Ss of a shoulder bag or the like is fixed to the center of the shoulder strap B of a backpack.

[0058] Figure 3 illustrates the case where the backpack R and shoulder bag Sb are worn on the left shoulder. To wear them on the right shoulder, simply rotate the shoulder strap connector 1 180 degrees and attach it to the right shoulder strap of the backpack R.

[0059] Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a backpack in use with the shoulder strap connectors according to the embodiment attached. As shown in Figure 4, the backpack R to which the shoulder strap connectors 11 according to the embodiment are attached comprises a band 14, one end 14a of which is fixed to the shoulder strap B and the other end 14b of which is detachably attached to the shoulder strap B, and a snap button 15. Here, the backpack R is provided with shoulder strap connectors 11,11 on the left and right shoulder straps B of the backpack R.

[0060] As shown in Figure 4, in the backpack R to which the shoulder strap connectors 11, 11 according to this embodiment are attached, the strap body 14 and the snap button 15 are directly attached to the shoulder strap B, resulting in a simpler structure than the shoulder strap connector 1 (see Figure 3).

[0061] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, in the backpack R to which the shoulder strap connectors 11, 11 according to the embodiment are attached, one end 14a of the strap is sewn at a position closer to the center from the side that touches the shoulder (the position of seam S), so even if the shoulder shakes when walking, the shoulder strap Ss of a shoulder bag or the like is forcibly stopped at the position of seam S so as not to slide any further towards the shoulder. In addition, in the backpack R to which the shoulder strap connectors 11, 11 according to the embodiment are attached, one end 14a of the strap is sewn at a position one-third of the length from the side that touches the shoulder to the opposite side (the position of seam S), so the shoulder strap Ss of a shoulder bag or the like is fixed to the center of the shoulder belt B of the backpack.

[0062] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 4, in the backpack R to which the shoulder strap connectors 11, 11 according to this embodiment are attached, the strap 14 is attached to a position that contacts the hollow above the collarbone when the backpack R with the shoulder straps B is worn, thus preventing the weight of a shoulder bag Sb from being applied to areas where there is bone just beneath the skin, such as above the collarbone or shoulder blade.

[0063] In addition, in the backpack R to which the shoulder strap connectors 11, 11 according to the embodiment are attached, the female snap button 15 is attached to the other end 14b of the overlapping strap body, and the male snap button 15 is attached to the lower shoulder strap B. Therefore, the attachment and detachment of the strap body 14 can be confirmed by touch and sound using the snap button 15. As a result, in the backpack R to which the shoulder strap connectors 11, 11 according to the embodiment are attached, the attachment and detachment of the strap body can be confirmed by touch and sound, so the strap body 14 can be reliably attached and detached even if it is attached in a position that is difficult to see and touch, such as in the hollow above the collarbone when the backpack R is worn.

[0064] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a shoulder strap connector according to another embodiment. Figure 5(a) is a front perspective view showing the snap button unfastened, and Figure 5(b) is a front perspective view showing the snap button fastened. Figure 5(c) is a back perspective view.

[0065] As shown in Figure 5(a), the shoulder strap connector 21 according to another embodiment is composed of a pad 22, a strap 24, and a snap button 25. In the shoulder strap connector 21 according to the other embodiment, the pad 22 is shaped like a broad bean, so that it conforms to the shoulder when placed on the shoulder.

[0066] Figure 5(c) is a perspective view of the back side of the shoulder strap connector 21 according to another embodiment. As shown in Figure 5(c), the shoulder strap connector 21 according to the other embodiment has a non-slip material or anti-slip treatment applied to the back side of the pad 22, making it less likely for the shoulder strap connector 21 to shift.

[0067] Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the use of the shoulder strap connector 21 according to another embodiment. As shown in Figure 6, in the shoulder strap connector 21 according to the other embodiment, the shoulder strap connector 21 is less likely to slip, so the shoulder strap connector 21 can be placed directly over clothing.

[0068] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. For example, in the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment, the shape of the pad 2 was described as being approximately square, but its shape can be round, triangular, or any other shape.

[0069] Furthermore, although it was explained that one end 4a of the second strap is sewn to the pad 2 in the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment, it may also be attached by adhesive as long as it is fixed to the pad 2.

[0070] Furthermore, although it was explained that the male snap button 5b of the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment is attached to the band sewn onto the pad 2, it may also be attached directly to the pad 2.

[0071] In addition, although it was explained that the shoulder strap connector 1 according to the embodiment has a snap button 5 attached to the other end 4b of the second strap, it is sufficient that one end 4a of the second strap is detachably fixed to the pad 2, and a hook-and-loop fastener, for example, would also be acceptable. [Explanation of symbols]

[0072] 1. Shoulder strap connector 2 pads 3. First band (hook-and-loop fastener) 4. The second body 4a one end 4b Other end S seam 5 snap buttons Ss Shoulder strap

Claims

1. A shoulder strap connector for securing a shoulder strap to the shoulder, The aforementioned shoulder strap connector consists of a pad, a first strap whose one end is attached to the pad and whose other end is detachably attached to the pad, and a second strap whose one end is fixed to the pad and whose other end is detachably attached to the pad. The shoulder strap connector is characterized in that the first strap is a hook-and-loop fastener with a buckle attached to one end, and the other end is passed through a strap loop on the back of the pad and attached to the pad.

2. The shoulder strap connector according to claim 1, characterized in that one end of the second band is fixed to the pad surface at a position closer to the center from the shoulder tip.

3. The shoulder strap connector according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the other end of the second band is detachably attached to the pad by a snap button.

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