Multi-rotor helicopter straps for backpacks

Abstract

Strapping system to enable any ordinary backpack to become a drone carrier.

Claims

1: A tie down mechanism for implementing a drone carrying capability for backpacks, comprising two straps which are secured to the shoulder straps of the backpack. Each strap is fitted with a buckle and cord lock on each end. One strap is secured to the top mounting points of the shoulder straps, and the other strap is secured to the bottom mounting points of the shoulder straps. A drone is placed on the front of the backpack, with the top strap wrapping around the top legs and body of the drone, and the bottom strap wrapping around the bottom legs and the body of the drone, securing the drone to the backpack. The strap length should be adjusted such that the drone is fitted properly, allowing the user to wear the backpack in the usual manner whilst transporting the drone safely using the mechanism.

2: The mechanism of claim 1, wherein the straps are formed of cord made of synthetic material such as nylon paracord.

3: The mechanism of claim 1, in which the cord lock is any locking device which may lock or loosen around the cord loop depending on whether a button is manipulated up or down or pressed by the user.

4: The mechanism of claim 1, in which the buckle allows the strap to be tied to each end of the buckle and the buckle allows for secure latching of the complimentary halves of the strap.

5: The mechanism of claim 1, wherein both cord is fastened to complimentary halves of the buckle on either end, after the user have threaded the cord around the legs and body of the drone.

6: The mechanism of claim 1, the cord is fastened to the top mounting points of the shoulder straps by looping one end the cord around either shoulder strap and using the cord lock to secure it in place, and doing the same with the other end.

7: The mechanism of claim 1, the cord is fastened to the bottom mounting points of the shoulder straps by looping one end the cord around either shoulder strap and using the cord lock to secure it in place, and doing the same with the other end.

8: The mechanism of claim 1, the top and bottom cords shall of of sufficient length to accommodate the wrapping around the legs and body of the drone while secured to the shoulder straps.

9: The mechanism of claim 1, the top and bottom cords shall have nominal extra lengths to allow for adjustments due to size of drone and backpack.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG. 1A is a view of top strap with male buckle end

[0009] FIG. 1B is a view of top strap with female buckle end

[0010] FIG. 2 is a view of the bottom strap, buckled

[0011] FIG. 3A is a view of a slim paracord lock

[0012] FIG. 3B is a view of a cylindrical paracord lock

[0013] FIG. 3C is a view of a round paracord lock

[0014] FIG. 3D is a view of a slider-locking paracord lock

[0015] FIG. 4A is a side view of a typical commercially available backpack

[0016] FIG. 4B is a front view of a typical commercially available backpack

[0017] FIG. 5 is a view of a drone attached to the backpack using the strapping invention

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] In FIG. 1A and FIG. 1B, shows the upper strap is shown in its unbuckled state. The paracord 1 is looped through the paracord lock 2. The length of the paracord is looped around the buckles ends (4male end, 5female end) and tied in a bowline knot 3.

[0019] In FIG. 2, the lower strap with the same identification as FIG. 1 with the buckle ends snapped together 4.

[0020] In FIG. 3A through FIG. 3D, four different paracord locks are depicted, flat 1, cylindrical 2, round 3, and slide locking 4 versions. Front, side and top views are supplied for each type.

[0021] In FIG. 4A and FIG. 4B, shows a typical backpack and its dimensions are depicted.

[0022] In FIG. 5, a drone 3 is attached to a typical packpack 4 using the strap mechanism (1, 2). The straps are attached to the backpack's top shoulder strap/handle 6, and to the shoulder straps' lower attachment to the backpack 7.

[0023] The paracord or 550 cord when referring to a type-III paracord, is used for the main strapping material. The difference in length of the two half of each strap (top and bottom) allows for the buckling to occur off-center, reducing the chances of scratching the drone. Nylon straps can also be substituted for the paracord.