EP0421045B1 - Support dorsal avec sac portatif intégré - Google Patents

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EP0421045B1
EP0421045B1 EP90100787A EP90100787A EP0421045B1 EP 0421045 B1 EP0421045 B1 EP 0421045B1 EP 90100787 A EP90100787 A EP 90100787A EP 90100787 A EP90100787 A EP 90100787A EP 0421045 B1 EP0421045 B1 EP 0421045B1
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back support
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Victor Toso
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C4/00—Foldable, collapsible or dismountable chairs
    • A47C4/52—Trunk chairs, i.e. chairs collapsible to trunk shape
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47C—CHAIRS; SOFAS; BEDS
    • A47C16/00—Stand-alone rests or supports for feet, legs, arms, back or head

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  • the present invention relates to a back support apparatus according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • a back support apparatus according to the preamble of claim 1 is known from US-A-4,773,106.
  • the object underlying the invention is to facilitate carrying of the apparatus when used for various activities as described herein above.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the back support with integral carrying case in the closed position.
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of the invention in the open position with the straps extended.
  • Figure 3 is a perspective view of the back support in use.
  • Figure 4 is a perspective view of the back support being carried by a user in an non-use position.
  • the back support and integral carrying case 10 of the present invention is shown in the open position in Figure 2 and includes a back support member 12 having an elongated and generally rectangular shape.
  • the outer periphery of the support member 12 is provided with a suitable closure means 14 which, in the preferred embodiment, would be a zipper or similar mechanical closure.
  • the support member 12 may be cushioned or padded and/or reinforced thus providing sufficient strength to support the wearer's lower back in use.
  • the back support 10 is provided with a pair of elongated straps 16 and 18 which are integrally attached to the support member 12 at respective ends 20 and 22.
  • the straps 16 and 18 form elongated loops and include buckle means 24 and 26 which permit adjustment of the length of each of the loops and which also provide a closure for securing the loops in their operative position.
  • the straps may extend within the interior layers of the back support member 12 connecting each of the strap components 16 and 18 together. It will also be appreciated that the ends of each of the straps may terminate at the ends 20 and 22 of the back support member 12 as long as the mechanical connection between the straps and the support member is of sufficient strength to withstand the forces subjected to it during use.
  • Handle members 28 and 29 are provided to carry the support when it is folded upon itself to form the integral carrying case as shown in Figure 1. In the closed position, the straps 16 and 18 are maintained within the case formed by the back support member 12.
  • the straps 16 and 18 are also provided with knee pads 36 and 38 which lessen the strain on the user's knees, permitting him to exert sufficient force on the support member 12 to hold the back in a supported position.
  • the back support 10 also includes a retainer strap 40 which is adapted to encircle the torso of a user and to be secured in place by a suitable means such as a buckle 42 so that the back support may be worn on the user without the necessity of having the elongated straps looped over the knees to maintain the support in place. Whereas this does not provide any supporting function, it eliminates the need for repositioning the support each time that it is used and facilitates carrying the back support without the need of a separate carrying case or without continuously holding the item.
  • a user is shown wearing the back support.
  • the support member 12 is fit against the lumbar portion of the back, and straps 16 and 18 are looped over the knees with the user in a seated position.
  • the buckle 30 keeps the knees of the user together. Force, exerted by the knees, pulls the support member against the lumbar region of the wearer's back to provide suitable support.
  • the straps are folded into the integrally formed carrying case as described hereinabove.
  • Figure 4 illustrates the back support in a non-use position where the retainer strap 40 maintains the strap in the proper position.

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  • Portable Outdoor Equipment (AREA)
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  • Purses, Travelling Bags, Baskets, Or Suitcases (AREA)

Claims (6)

  1. Dispositif de support dorsal (10) pour supporter la région dorsale inférieure d'un utilisateur en position assise comprenant un élément de support arrière rectangulaire, flexible (12), approprié pour couvrir la largeur du dos de l'utilisateur, des courroies allongées (16, 18) qui sont attachées aux extrémités de l'élément de support arrière (12) et qui s'étendent à partir de celles-ci, ces courroies formant des boucles appropriées pour engager les genoux de l'utilisateur lorsque cet utilisateur est en position assise, la force des genoux de l'utilisateur sur les courroies (16, 18) tirant l'élément de support arrière (12) contre le dos de l'utilisateur qui supporte celui-ci, caractérisé par un moyen de fermeture (14) façonné de manière intégrée sur la périphérie de l'élément de support arrière rectangulaire (12), ce moyen de fermeture (14) permettant un pliage sur lui-même de l'élément de support arrière (12) et sa fixation par le moyen de fermeture (14), en formant un sac pour porter les courroies allongées (16, 18) à l'intérieur.
  2. Dispositif suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le moyen de fermeture (14) est une fermeture à curseur.
  3. Dispositif suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en outre en ce qu'il porte des courroies (28, 29) reliées à l'élément de support arrière rectangulaire (12 ) lorsque ledit dispositif est en position pliée et fermée.
  4. Dispositif suivant la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'une paire de coussinets pour les genoux sont disposés de manière à pouvoir coulisser sur les courroies (16, 15) d'une manière appropriée pour couvrir les genoux de l'utilisateur.
  5. Dispositif suivant l'une des revendications précitées, caractérisé en ce qu'un moyen de boucle (24, 26) est disposé de manière à pouvoir coulisser sur les courroies (16, 18) le long de la section interne opposée des courroies (16, 18) en reliant ensemble les boucles de façon à restreindre un mouvement de séparation mutuel des boucles, tout en étant approprié pour fournir, à l'usage, plus de confort en position assise à l'utilisateur.
  6. Utilisation d'un dispositif suivant l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisée en ce qu'une courroie de retenue (40) est reliée à l'élément de support arrière (12) pour attacher et maintenir le dispositif de support dorsal (10) en position, sur le dos d'un utilisateur, lorsque les courroies allongées (16, 18) sont désengagées des genoux de l'utilisateur.
EP90100787A 1989-10-03 1990-01-16 Support dorsal avec sac portatif intégré Expired - Lifetime EP0421045B1 (fr)

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AU (1) AU632084B2 (fr)
CA (1) CA2010143C (fr)
DE (1) DE69013111T2 (fr)
DK (1) DK0421045T3 (fr)
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DE29600318U1 (de) * 1996-01-10 1996-04-11 Chinque, Christopher, 64521 Groß-Gerau Rückenstützgürtel
AT405130B (de) * 1997-05-06 1999-05-25 Kappacher Daniel Orthopädische sitzhilfe
CA2734742A1 (fr) * 2007-08-30 2009-03-05 Victor Toso Dispositif de soutien dorsal ajustable
US12557864B2 (en) 2021-11-10 2026-02-24 Nada Concepts, Inc. Back support device

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FR2561506B3 (fr) * 1984-03-23 1986-06-27 Amstel Cornelis Ploos Van Sac
US4773106A (en) * 1986-10-10 1988-09-27 Victor Toso Back support
US4813080A (en) * 1987-10-06 1989-03-21 Victor Toso Upper torso garment with integral back support

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ES2064495T3 (es) 1995-02-01
ATE112466T1 (de) 1994-10-15
NZ232126A (en) 1992-08-26
AU632084B2 (en) 1992-12-17
EP0421045A1 (fr) 1991-04-10
DK0421045T3 (da) 1995-02-27
DE69013111D1 (de) 1994-11-10

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