Patent ID: 6336576
Filing Date: 2002-01-08
Classification: A45F,F41C,Y10S

Abstract:
A front pack and belt support assembly, comprising:a) a main front pack assembly including a main pack assembly connected to a support frame assembly; b) said support frame assembly includes a belt support assembly adapted to be engageable with and supported on a main belt member worn by a user; c) a side pack and arm support assembly having a pivot support assembly connected by an arm support assembly to said main pack assembly; d) said arm support assembly allows said pivot support assembly to be pivoted selectively from a collapsed condition adjacent said main pack assembly to a lateral position therefrom to receive and support an upper portion of a user's arm thereon while holding a rifle member, binoculars, or a camera member to hold steady during usage thereof; e) said pivot support assembly having one end connected to a side pocket assembly and a lower end pivotally connected to a frame connector strap secured to said support frame assembly which is connected to said main pack assembly; f) said pivot support assembly is movable from the collapsed condition to the lateral position and provides substantial vertical support to said arm support assembly so as to readily support the upper portion of the user's arm thereon; g) said pivot support assembly includes an adjustable tube assembly having a first tube member connected to said arm support assembly and a second tube member telescopingly connected to said first tube member and having a lower anchor portion pivotally connected to said frame connector strap; h) said first tube member and said second tube member are selectively adjustable relative to each other so as to provide the user's arm support at a proper height relative to the size of the user thereof for supporting the user's arm portion thereon at a proper height; and i) a shoulder support strap assembly connected to said main pack assembly and adapted to be supported on a shoulder area of a user thereof.