FR2760333A1 - Rucksack with pockets for first-aid items esp. for mountain climbing - Google Patents

Abstract

Backpack, comprising an actual bag (1) associated with a rigid back, and a carrying harness consisting of two shoulder straps and a belt associated with the back, and in which the bag (1) itself comprises a closable opening by a closure member (11) extending from a lower edge (12) of the bottom of the bag to the other edge (13) of the bottom of the bag passing through the top (14) of this bag, to respectively define a compartment integral with the back and a cover (16) which can be folded out towards the front of the bag (1) relative to the wearer, characterized in that the bottom (18) of the internal face of the compartment and in that the internal face of the cover ( 16) both have a plurality of strips (30, 31, 32, 35, 36, 37) parallel transverse quick coupler, intended to receive individual pockets (20-23) capable of receiving loads and whose reverse side has quick-release bands (40) capable of cooperating with the quick-release bands (30-32, 35-37) of the bottom (18) of the compa rtiment and the cover (16), to be attached to it.

Description

! BACKPACK, Technical Field The invention relates to a new type of bag

  backpack; it relates more particularly to a backpack having inside the bag proper a plurality of individual pockets; finally, it relates more specifically to a backpack for medical use, particularly suitable for emergency operations,

  especially in the mountains, by helicopter or on foot.

  BACKGROUND ART As is known, a backpack essentially comprises a bag proper associated with a rigid back and a carrying harness consisting of two suspenders and a belt associated with the back. These backpacks are widely used for hiking and mountaineering. In this way, there is no need to describe them here in detail.15 In a recent embodiment, the bag itself comprises an opening closable by a closing member such as a zipper, which

  extends from a lower edge of the bottom of the bag to the other edge of the bottom of the bag passing through the top of this bag, to thus define respectively a compartment20 secured to the back and a foldable cover at the front of the bag relative to to the bearer.

  When a rescue worker or a doctor must intervene in a place that is difficult to access, as is the case during assembly accidents, he must bring to work, most generally on his back, the instruments that are necessary to perform its intervention. However, when it is on site and often in the most difficult positions, access to the various instruments is

  not easy, because the instruments are loose and sometimes even risk escaping.

  The invention overcomes these drawbacks. It aims at a backpack of the type in question which is of traditional design, but which allows in a minimum of space, to locate and to position in safety a multitude of elements including

  access can be done safely and with maximum reliability, during a delicate intervention.

Brief description of the invention

  The invention relates to a backpack of the type in question comprising a bag proper associated with a rigid back, and a carrying harness consisting of two shoulder straps and a belt associated with the back, and in which the bag proper comprises a opening closable by a closing member extending from a lower edge of the bottom of the bag to the other edge of the bottom of the ac passing through the top of this bag, to respectively define a compartment secured to the back and a cover that can be folded out front of the bag relative to the wearer. 10 This backpack is characterized in that the bottom of the internal face of the compartment, and in that the internal face of the cover both have a

  plurality of transverse parallel quick-fastening strips, intended to receive individual pockets capable of receiving loads, the reverse side of said pockets having quick-fastening strips capable of cooperating with the quick-fastening strips at the bottom of the compartment and the cover, to attach to them

  this. In other words, the invention relates to a backpack of the type with a compartment and a cover which can be folded forward, the internal face of the compartment and the internal face of the cover having a plurality of bands.

  quick coupler cooperating with individual pockets receiving loads, such as surgical instruments or the like, for attaching to the quick coupler strips of the bag. In this way, the bag itself makes it possible to receive individual pockets which are precisely positioned in the bag, and also with respect to each other.

  Advantageously, in practice: - each pocket which is known to form a single compartment, is connected by a strap, preferably removable and adjustable in length, respectively to the cover or to the compartment; it follows that during the intervention, the bag and therefore its contents can not fall; - The bottom of the compartment arranged on the lower back side has a location intended to safely receive a container forming a trash can, which can be very useful during a medical intervention, to place the dressings, syringes or the like which must be subsequently discarded; - each individual pocket which forms a compartment is of a different color, so as to serve as an identification for its content; - the top of the compartment has an attachment handle which allows it to be hung on a bolt, an ice ax or a cable of a helicopter winch or similar rescue device; advantageously, this attachment handle is made of fluorescent or luminescent material, which can serve as a benchmark at night;

  - for the same reasons, the individual bags also include a fluorescent or luminescent material.

  In an improved embodiment, the cover is associated on its front face with a second bag connected to the first in a removable manner, for example at the

  by means of a zipper. This second bag can be useful for receiving other loads, for example survival blankets, a snow shovel or the wearer's clothing and equipment and climbing equipment (helmet, 15 crampons, etc.).

  The manner in which the invention can be carried out and the advantages which result therefrom will emerge more clearly from the following exemplary embodiments, in support of the

  attached figures. 20 Brief description of the figures

  Figure 1 is a schematic representation in summary perspective of a backpack according to the invention shown in the closed position.

  Figures 2 and 3 show this backpack in the open position respectively with the individual pockets next to it (Figure 2), then positioned (Figure 3).

  Figure 4 shows a detail of the bottom of the compartment.

  Figure 5 is a summary perspective illustration of a backpack in its version associated with a second bag itself.

  Ways of Carrying Out the Invention The backpack according to the invention comprises an actual container bag (1), the outer face of which, opposite the wearer, optionally has identification means (2). This bag (1) is conventionally associated with a rigid back (3) and with a carrying harness designated by the general reference (4), consisting of

  known manner of two suspenders (5,6) and a belt (7), all three associated with the back (3).

  The bag itself (1) comprises an opening (10) closable by a closure member (11), such as a zipper extending from a lower edge (12) from the bottom of this bag to the other edge (13) from the bottom of the bag through the top (14) of the bag, to thus define respectively a compartment (15) integral with the back and a cover (16) which can be unfolded towards the front of the bag relative to the carrier. bag has a fastening handle on top of the compartment (15)

  (17), for example made of a fluorescent material, intended to carry it and above all to hang it securely during an intervention.

  According to the invention (see FIGS. 2 and 3), the bag is intended to be associated with a set of individual pockets, respectively (20,21, 22,23) of different colors, advantageously fluorescent, intended to each receive specific charges such as surgical medical instruments, dressings, compresses and other care products. According to the invention, the bottom (18) of the internal face of the compartment (15) and the internal face (19) facing the cover ( 16), both present a series of

  three parallel bands respectively (30,31,32,35,36,37) transverse quick coupler, of the well-known type with velvet and hook, known under the registered trademark30 "VELCRO >>.

  According to another characteristic of the invention, the individual pockets (20-

  23) of different colors present on their reverse side other quick-fastening strips (35) which make it possible to position them in the compartment (15) or on the internal face of the cover (16), by fixing them to the other strips d 'quick hitch

  (40) with which the bands (35) cooperate.

  Thus (see FIG. 3), each individual pocket receives very specific instruments or loads perfectly positioned in the compartment (15,20,21) or on the internal face of the cover (16). In this way, when the bag is opened at the place of intervention, the doctor has immediate and easy access to all the instruments he may need, since all the instruments are at his disposal.

  carried in front of him, like a flat display panel.

  As can be seen in Figure 3, each individual pocket includes

  on the top a flap associated with other quick-fastening strips which allow to open and close it safely.

  The bottom (25) (see FIG. 4) of the compartment (15) disposed on the bottom side of the bag, has a deformable location (26), capable of receiving a receptacle forming a bin, intended to receive during the intervention any waste plain (syringes, dressings, compresses, etc.) which can then be eliminated

safely.

  As a safety measure (see Figure 2), each individual pocket (20-23) is connected by a removable strap (29), possibly adjustable in length, respectively to the cover (16) or to the compartment (15). In this way, we reduce

  the risk during the intervention of seeing the individual pockets (20-23) falling and being lost.

  In a practical embodiment shown in Figure 5, this first backpack is associated with a second bag referenced (50) comprising on the outer face of the identification means (51), a net (52) and a handle attachment (53). According to the invention, this second bag (50) is connected to the first (1) removably by a zipper (60). This second bag (50), advantageously less bulky30 than the first bag, is intended to contain the most diverse elements, such as survival blankets, clothing, climbing equipment and other instruments that it

  is best not to mix with medical intervention instruments themselves.

  On request, the wearer can use only the actual medical bag or associate the complementary bag (50) with it.

  The bag according to the invention has many advantages. We can cite: the possibility of offering, in a minimum of space, maximum security for the operator; - ease of access to instruments; - securing these instruments which in practice remain attached to the bag; - versatility, since it can be combined with a traditional load-carrying bag.

  This type of bag is particularly advantageous for medical or other interventions in difficult conditions, especially in the mountains.

Claims (5)

  1 / Backpack, comprising a bag proper (1) associated with a rigid back (2), and a carrying harness (3) consisting of two shoulder straps (5, 6) and a belt (7) associated with back, and in which the bag (1) proper comprises an opening (10) closable by a closure member (11) extending from a bottom edge (12) of the bottom of the bag to the other edge (13) of the bottom of the bag passing through the top (14) of this bag, to respectively define a compartment (15) integral with the back and a cover (16) foldable towards the front of the bag (1) relative to the carrier, characterized in that that the bottom (18) of the internal face of the compartment (15) and in that the internal face (19) of the cover (16) both have a plurality of bands (30,31,32,35,36,37) transverse quick coupling parallels, intended to receive individual pockets (20-23) capable of receiving loads and the reverse side of which has quick coupling bands (40) capable of cooperating with the   quick coupling strips (30-32, 35-37) of the bottom (18) of the compartment (15) and of the cover (16), for fixing thereon.   2 / Backpack according to claim 1, characterized in that each individual pocket (20-23) is connected by a removable strap (29) respectively to the   cover (16) or to the compartment (15).   3 / Backpack according to claim 1, characterized in that the bottom (25) of the   compartment (15) disposed on the bottom side of the bag has a location (26) for receiving a container forming a bin.   4 / Backpack according to claim 1, characterized in that the top (14) of the compartment (15) has an attachment handle (17) made of a fluorescent material or luminescent.   / Backpack according to claim 1, characterized in that the pockets   individual colors (20-23) are different colors.   6 / Backpack according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover (16) is associated with a second bag (50) connected to the first detachably by means a zipper (60).