DEVICE FOR CARRYING A WEIGHT

Abstract: The present invention relates to an arrangement for carrying loads, particularly a camera, on a first shoulder. The arrangement comprises a hip-belt (3), a support beam (1) extending upwardly from the rear of the hip-belt, a boom (2) pivotably arranged on and extending out from the upper part of the support beam, and a pre-tensioned, extensible cord (11) or ribbon, stretching from the free end of the boom for connection to the load. The invention is characterized in that a shoulder-strap (4) extends from the hip-belt (3), over the wearer's shoulder and to the support beam (1), and that the cord runs inside the boom (2).

Description: Device for carrying a weight TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an arrangement for carrying loads, particularly a camera, on a first shoulder. The arrangement is of the type comprising a hip-belt, a support beam extending upwardly from the rear of the hip-belt, a boom pivotably arranged on and extending out from the upper part of the support beam, and a pre-tensioned, extensible cord or ribbon, stretching from the free end of the boom for connection to the load. BACKGROUND ART Modern man is now usually no longer in top physical condition. The natural exercising of muscles and joints resulting from the daily struggle of previous generations for survival is no longer applicable. Modern tools are not always ergonomically designed. Take the example of a TV photographer with his camera held on his shoulder. Carrying a camera on one shoulder causes an uneven load on the spine. A known device (see SU A 1525665) shows an arrangement for holding a hand camera. However, this arrangement cannot be used by a photographer using a shoulder camera since it cannot be used on top of a shoulder-strap, at least not without considerable modification of the design. This arrangement is cumbersome, heavy and lacks stability and good weight distribution. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention aims at a solution of the problems mentioned above and associated problems. It is characterized in that a shoulder-strap extends from the hip-belt, over the wearer's shoulder and to the support beam, and that the cord runs inside the boom. An arrangement is thus obtained that effectively reduces the load on the shoulder and transfers the load to the hips or to a stationary object. A stable, balanced arrangement is obtained, close to the body, since the cord is carried internally in the arrangement. In a preferred embodiment a force-absorbing spring is arranged in the support beam and connected to the cord in order to achieve said pre-tension in the cord. The invention allows the use of only one shoulder-strap, the sole purpose of which is to retain the support beam in vertical position and does not take the weight off the hips. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The accompanying drawing, Figure 1, illustrates the invention. PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The arrangement is designed to be carried by only one person. A pivotable plate is also provided at the bottom of the arrangement, in order to relieve weight from the hip-belt. The pivotable plate rotates. Figure 1 shows a carrying arrangement with a support beam (1) with pivotably applied boom (2). It also includes a load-absorbing carrying belt (3) and a vertically displaceable attachment (6) for a shoulder-strap (4) and a cushion (5). It also includes a lower, displaceable attachment (7) in which the carrying belt is secured. (8) is a pivotable end support for the support beam (1). Through the boom (2), pivotably journalled in the support beam (1), runs the weight- absorbing cord or ribbon (11), passing over two journalled pulleys (9) for the cord/ ribbon. An attachment means (10) is located at the end of the cord /ribbon, to which the object to be carried can be secured. The other end of the cord /ribbon is secured in the force-absorbing spring located in the support beam. The spring may be either a gas spring or a steel spring. A weight, such as a TV camera, is intended to be secured in the hook (10) attached in the cord. The back cushion (5) can be moved on the support beam (1). When the support beam is fitted onto a person, the operator can move freely whether the hook is loaded or not. The weight is transferred to the support belt (3). When the hook (10) is loaded with comparable tension from the spring the weight, e.g. a TV camera, can easily be lowered or raised. The invention can be varied in many ways within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims: CLAIMS 1. An arrangement for carrying loads, particularly a camera, on a first shoulder, comprising a hip-belt, a support beam extending upwardly from the rear of the hip-belt, a boom pivotably arranged on and extending out from the upper part of the support beam, and a pre-tensioned, extensible cord, or a ribbon, stretching from the free end of the boom for connection to the load to relieve its weight, characterized in that a shoulder-strap extends from the hip-belt, over the wearer's other shoulder and to the support beam, and that the cord runs inside the boom. 2. An arrangement as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that a force-absorbing spring is arranged in the support beam and connected to the cord in order to achieve said pre-tension in the cord. 3. An arrangement as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that a pivotable support is arranged at the lower, free end of the support beam, so that when the support is applied against a counter surface it relieves the weight from the hip-belt. 4. An arrangement as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the hip-belt is displaceably secured to the support beam. 5. An arrangement as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the shoulder-strap is displaceably secured to the support beam. 6. An arrangement as claimed in either of claims 4 or 5, characterized in that a cushion is arranged at the attachment of the shoulder-strap to the support beam. 7. An arrangement as claimed in any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cord runs from the force-absorbing spring, inside the support beam, over a first pulley, through the boom, over a second pulley and to the camera.

Inventors: HELLSTEN JOHAN, HELLSTEN, JOHAN
Applicants: HELLSTEN JOHAN, HELLSTEN, JOHAN
Application year: 1995
Main classification: F16M13
IPC codes: F16M13