Shoulder strap for supporting back loads, device for carrying back loads, and in particular buoyancy compensator, or the like

Abstract

A shoulder strap for devices adapted to carry loads, particularly on the back of a user, has a side widening toward the sternal area of the user and an arched shape, the dimensions and shapes being designed so that in worn condition the side widening can rest on the thorax area, below the cervicothoracic imaginary line and above the breast, while the section extending downward beyond the side widening overlaps the side area of the thorax, the breast being positioned in the area next to a concave side edge that bypasses the breast. A buoyancy compensator for diving comprising equipped may be equipped with one or more shoulder straps as described.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention refers to the field related to devices for carrying back loads, i.e. of the type provided with at least one tie element, so-called shoulder strap, intended to be hooked or to pass around a user's shoulder and thanks to which the weight of the load is distributed on at least one part of the torso and is held against the user's torso.[0002]In particular the invention refers to carrying devices for sports activities, such as backpacks or the like and, after a further specialization in progress, for equipment for underwater use, such as in particular backpack supports of breathing gas cylinders.[0003]The invention finds its preferred and advantageous application in the field of buoyancy compensator or stabilizers, commonly known also by the acronym G.A.V. or BCD (Buoyancy Control Device) or, by the English term, jacket.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]In general, carrying devices of backpack type or the like are provided with one or two ...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a shoulder strap that improves the shape to avoid harmful and unwelcome stresses on the user's body. Additionally, the invention is directed to a back carrying device for underwater equipment that increases comfort and reduces harmful stresses on the user's body. A jacket is used to improve the comfort and anatomical shape of the parts intended to offload the weight supported on the user's body, particularly the shoulder straps. A sternum strap can be added for additional support and to prevent the shoulder straps from spreading out. The shoulder straps are designed in a way that the pressure is transferred to areas anatomically less sensitive and more resistant, effectively bypassing areas where there are soft tissues and / or glands and / or organs sensitive to touch or compression.

Problems solved by technology

If there are careless configurations and heavy loads, this compression not only can be annoying, but it can also cause pain and also have harmful effects on the mammary organs.

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