Patent ID: 6015076
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: A45F

Abstract:
A rear panel of a hipbelt for a backpack, the backpack having two spaced y pivots attached thereto configured to be located adjacent respective sides of an individual when the backpack is worn by the individual, wherein the two y pivots lie in a plane substantially parallel to a y axis and are substantially coaxial, wherein the y axis is in a horizontal plane and is perpendicular to a line of horizontal travel in which the individual which carries the backpack travels, the y pivots being located forwardly of the back of the individual when the backpack is worn, said rear panel for the hipbelt comprising:a substantially rigid cross piece;a cushion;means for attaching said cushion to said cross piece;pivot connecting means for respectively connecting said cross piece to the two y pivots, wherein said cross piece and said cushion are located rearwardly of the two y pivots and said cushion is configured to engage the lower back of the individual, and wherein said pivot connecting means allow pivotal movement of said cross piece and said cushion with respect to the backpack when worn.