Patent ID: 6199732
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: A45F

Abstract:
A load support mounting device for use with a load support, the mounting device comprising:a body adapted to be coupled to the load support;first and second user engaging surfaces; andfirst and second arms coupled to the body at first and second spaced locations along a first axis;wherein the first arm has a first end pivotally coupled to the body at the first location about a second axis oblique to the first axis, and a second end coupled to the first user engaging surface; andwherein the second arm has a first end pivotally coupled to the body at the second location about a third axis oblique to the first axis, and a second end coupled to the second user engaging surface, whereby the body and the first and second user engaging surfaces pivot relative to each other about a fourth axis non-parallel to the first axis, wherein the second and third axes intersect below the first axis when the mounting device is worn by the user, whereby the second ends are urged towards one another in response to loads exerted on the load support in a downward direction wherein the first axis is located rearwardly of the user when the mounting device is worn by the user.