摘要:
A belt assembly (60) is pivotally connected to a load support structure (30) of a load carrying system (10) and includes a rear panel (70) and a pair of lateral panels (80). The lateral panels (80) are pivotally coupled to the rear panel (70). When the belt assembly is worn, the rear panel covers a user's lumbar region and the lateral panels wrap around the user's hips. The belt assembly (60) includes a removable pad (90) which is preferably connected to the rear and lateral panels by a hook and loop fastener system (50). A strap (94) secures the belt assembly around the user's hips. The pivotal connections between the panels of the belt assembly and between the belt assembly and the load support system enable the belt assembly to afford a user considerable freedom of movement when worn.
摘要:
A load support system (10) is provided including a flexible frame unit (18) attached to a shoulder support structure (16) and to a hip belt assembly (20). The frame (18) is pivotally attached to the hip belt assembly (20) and is held in a slightly bowed configuration, whereby the load is transferred from the frame (18) to the hip belt assembly (20) through pivot pins (76, 78) and a venting space is created between the frame (18) and a user's back. The shoulder support structure (16) preferably includes a pair of independently positionable shoulder straps (24, 26) that are removably attached to the frame (18). The hip belt assembly (20) preferably includes a load support belt (18) that may be coupled to the frame (18), and a hip pad (84) coupled to the load support belt (82) via a hook and loop fastening system. The load support system (10) may be used to support backpacks, and the like, or may be adapted for other applications including Scuba tanks support. The load support system (10) may be adjusted independently of the load and affords considerable freedom of movement when worn, due particularly to the pivotal attachment of the hip belt assembly (20) to the frame (18) and to the form of the flexible frame (18).
摘要:
A buoyancy compensator for a scuba diver vest (12) having a pocket (22,24) on each side of the front of the vest, a weight module (32) removably positioned in each pocket (22,24), each weight module (32) includes an envelope releasably mounted in said pocket, a weight removably mounted in said envelope, a strap operatively connected to the envelope and releasably connected to the vest (12) whereby the weight is dropped from the envelope by pulling the envelope from the pocket and the envelope is returned to the pocket by a pair of elastic bands.
摘要:
A clip and panel assembly for carrying various accessories or tools is described herein. The clip panel system can be attached to a buoyancy compensation device (2) used in SCUBA diving or to other sports or utility garments. Semi-rigid plastic clips (8) are engaged with a semi-rigid plastic support panel (6) to hold a variety of tools or accessories. The support panel (6) is affixed to the garment. The clips (8) have clip hooks which fit through slots on the support panel (6) and engage an abutment surface on the underside of the support panel. The clips are engaged and disengaged from the panel by applying simple hand pressure to slightly deform the clips.
摘要:
A clip and panel assembly for carrying various accessories or tools is described herein. The clip panel system can be attached to a buoyancy compensation device (2) used in SCUBA diving or to other sports or utility garments. Semi-rigid plastic clips (8) are engaged with a semi-rigid plastic support panel (6) to hold a variety of tools or accessories. The support panel (6) is affixed to the garment. The clips (8) have clip hooks which fit through slots on the support panel (6) and engage an abutment surface on the underside of the support panel. The clips are engaged and disengaged from the panel by applying simple hand pressure to slightly deform the clips.
摘要:
A system for controlling the navigation of a recreational boat (100), such as a fishing boat, between waypoints representing successive positions around a navigation route. The system includes an input device (212, 214) for setting the waypoint positions, a position detector (216) to detect the actual position of the boat (100), a trolling motor (102) to produce a thrust to propel the boat (100), a steering motor (202) to control the direction of the thrust, and a heading detector (206) to detect the actual heading of the boat. The system also includes a control circuit (200) which determines a desired heading using a desired waypoint and the actual position of the boat (100), and generates a steering control signal applied to the steering motor (202) to steer the boat from the actual position to the desired waypoint. The system operates in various modes which allow repeated navigation of the boat around a navigation route. The system provides for automatic waypoint storage as the boat is maneuvered around a navigation route.
摘要:
A breathing regulator (10) for scuba diving includes a housing (12) having a high pressure gas inlet (22,24) and a discharge outlet (21) in conjunction with a pressure regulator valve assembly (25,26,27,28,30,31,32) operatively connected to the inlet. The valve assembly includes a valve support (20), a valve (26) movably coupled to the valve support at a first location for movement between a first high pressure gas inlet closing position and a second high pressure gas inlet opening position and a layer of material (40) disposed adjacent to the first location to insulate the first location.
摘要:
A support garment (10) for diving equipment includes several subassemblies for providing comfortable of diving equipment, such as a tank of pressurized breathing gas (11), a buoyancy compensating air cell (24) and a ballast weight pocket assembly (18). A frame (14) is adjustably secured to a shoulder support assembly (20) that includes adjustment straps (106) for accommodating various body sizes. A belt assembly (16) is pivotally secured to the lower portion of the frame (14). A bust or chest panel (22) extends between shoulder supports (102), providing a secure and comfortable fitting structure for divers of various body types, particularly women. Elements of the garment (10) are secured to one another via rivets (62, 74) placed at predetermined locations, thereby facilitating assembly and servicing of the garment (10).
摘要:
A shoulder support assembly (50) is provided for a load carrying system (10) having a load support structure. The shoulder support assembly includes a pair of shoulder support structures (52). Each shoulder support structure includes a first piece (60) and a second piece (80) pivotally coupled to the first piece. The first piece (60) is adapted to extend around a user's shoulder and has a pivotal connection (70) at a lower end. The second piece (80) is coupled to the lower end of the first piece (60) at the pivotal connection (70). Each shoulder support structure further includes pads (100) removably connected to the first and second pieces. In addition, the suspension system has a sternum strap (90) disposed between and mounted to the pair of shoulder support structures at the pivotal connections.
摘要:
A breathing regulator (10) for scuba diving includes a housing (12) having a high pressure gas inlet (22,24) and a discharge outlet (21) in conjunction with a pressure regulator valve assembly (25,26,27,28,30,31,32) operatively connected to the inlet. The valve assembly includes a valve support (20), a valve (26) movably coupled to the valve support at a first location for movement between a first high pressure gas inlet closing position and a second high pressure gas inlet opening position and a layer of material (40) disposed adjacent to the first location to insulate the first location.