초록 ▼

A backpack frame and support assembly includes a backpack frame together with first, second, and third poles and first, second, and third couplings that removably couple the poles to a backpack frame to form a tripod-like support configuration. The couplings hold the poles so that the poles angle aw

A backpack frame and support assembly includes a backpack frame together with first, second, and third poles and first, second, and third couplings that removably couple the poles to a backpack frame to form a tripod-like support configuration. The couplings hold the poles so that the poles angle away from the backpack frame advantageously for improved stability. In addition, the couplings hold the poles in a way enabling a user to remove the poles easily by lifting the backpack frame. The couplings may be part of the backpack frame, they may be attached to a backpack frame as original equipment, or they may be mounted as retrofit equipment on an existing prior art backpack frame. The poles in one embodiment slide together to form a walking staff or two trekking poles, and a separate hook attaches to the third pole to adapt it to use in mounting a bear bag over a tree limb.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A backpack frame and support assembly, comprising:a backpack frame having a lower right portion a lower left portion and an upper portion;means in the form of first, second, and third poles for supporting the backpack frame in an upright position above a selected support

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A backpack frame and support assembly, comprising:a backpack frame having a lower right portion a lower left portion and an upper portion;means in the form of first, second, and third poles for supporting the backpack frame in an upright position above a selected support surface; andmeans in the form of first, second, and third couplings for removably coupling respective ones of the first, second, and third poles to the backpack frame;wherein the first coupling is part of the lower right portion of the backpack frame that is adapted to engage an end of the first pole with the backpack frame in the upright position so that the first pole extends downwardly and sideways to the right from the backpack frame to the support surface as a first supporting leg;wherein the second coupling is part of the lower left portion of the backpack frame that is adapted to engage an end of the second pole with the backpack frame in the upright position so that the second pole extends downwardly and sideways to the left from the backpack frame to the support surface as a second supporting leg;wherein the third coupling is adapted to be mounted on an upper portion of the backpack frame and to engage an end of the third pole with the backpack frame in the upright position so that the third pole extends downwardly and forwardly from the backpack frame to the support surface as a third supporting leg;wherein the first coupling is adapted to engage the end of the first pole and the second coupling is adapted to engage the end of the second pole so that the first and second poles are removable from the first and second couplings when a user removes weight from the first and second poles by lifting the backpack frame upwardly;wherein the first coupling includes a first stub adapted to loosely engage the end of the first pole and the second coupling includes a second stub adapted to loosely engage the end of the second pole so that the first and second poles are free to fall away from the first and second couplings under influence of gravity when the user removes weight from the first and second poles by lifting the backpack frame upwardly; andwherein the first and second stubs are adapted to fit loosely into the ends of the first and second poles.