Backpack with lateral sliding module

Abstract

A backpack that includes at least one module which is movable between a first storage position in which its contents are difficult for the user to reach with the bag on his back and a second access position in which the said contents are easy for the user to reach with the bag on his back. The module is fitted to slide between the first and second positions, on at least one rail extending laterally from a rear area of the bag to the front of the bag, and possibly as far as the strap assembly. For each module, it preferably includes a rail support panel, the rear edge of which is fixed laterally to the bag proper and the front edge of which extends to the front of the bag.

1 .- 13 . (canceled)  
   
   
       14 . A backpack that includes 
 a bag proper    a shoulder-strap assembly    possibly a belt, and    at least one module that is movable between a first storage position in which its contents are difficult for the user to reach with the bag on his back, and a second access position in which the said contents are easy for the user to reach with the bag on his back,    wherein the module is mounted to slide between first and second positions, on at least one rail formed from a semi-rigid cylindrical element, in particular a metal cable, a braided cord or a plastic rod, extending laterally from a rear area of the bag proper to the front of the bag, and possibly to the strap assembly, and wherein the module has at least one attachment part, which effects the attachment of the module to the rail, with the ability to slide.    
   
   
       15 . A backpack according to  claim 14 , wherein, for each module, it includes a rail support panel, the rear edge of which is fixed laterally to the bag proper and the front edge of which extends to the front of the bag.  
   
   
       16 . A backpack according to  claim 15 , in particular without a belt assembly, said backpack including two modules and two rail-support panels fitted toward their front edges with removable attachment resources designed to attach the support panels around the waist of the user.  
   
   
       17 . A backpack according to  claim 15 , equipped with a belt assembly, wherein the front edge of the rail support panel is attached to the strap assembly, in particular toward the front of the lateral portion.  
   
   
       18 . A backpack according to  claim 15 , wherein the support panel is reinforced with a semi-rigid board.  
   
   
       19 . A backpack according to  claim 15 , wherein the rail is inserted into the selvedge of a strip forming a flap, with the other selvedge of the said flap being stitched onto the bag proper and onto the support panel along a lateral edge of the said panel.  
   
   
       20 . A backpack according to  claim 14 , equipped with a belt assembly, wherein the rail is fixed onto the strap assembly, and in particular onto the lateral portion of the said belt assembly.  
   
   
       21 . A backpack according to  claim 20 , wherein the rail is in two sections, one fixed onto the bag proper and the other onto the lateral portion of the strap assembly.  
   
   
       22 . A backpack according to  claim 14 , wherein the module takes the form of a pocket, of elongated shape in particular, onto which is fixed at least one sliding attachment part for a rail or a rail section.  
   
   
       23 . A backpack according to  claim 22 , wherein each module is mounted to slide between two rails and where the said module includes four sliding attachment parts.  
   
   
       24 . A backpack according to  claim 23 , wherein the two rails in the rear zone of the bag proper, and possibly toward the front edge of the support panel, have a convergent direction, designed to effect the locking of the module in the first and possibly in the second position.  
   
   
       25 . A backpack according to  claim 22 , wherein the sliding attachment part is stitched onto the module, preferably by means of at least one portion of strap.  
   
   
       26 . A backpack according to  claim 22 , wherein the attachment part includes a head drilled laterally with a hole and where said hole has a slot at the top, the width of which is less than the diameter of the rail and greater than the thickness of the flap.  
   
   
       27 . A backpack according to  claim 16 , wherein the support panel is reinforced with a semi-rigid board.  
   
   
       28 . A backpack according to  claim 17 , wherein the support panel is reinforced with a semi-rigid board.  
   
   
       29 . A backpack according to  claim 16 , wherein the rail is inserted into the selvedge of a strip forming a flap, with the other selvedge of the said flap being stitched onto the bag proper and onto the support panel along a lateral edge of the said panel.  
   
   
       30 . A backpack according to  claim 17 , wherein the rail is inserted into the selvedge of a strip forming a flap, with the other selvedge of the said flap being stitched onto the bag proper and onto the support panel along a lateral edge of the said panel.  
   
   
       31 . A backpack according to  claim 18 , wherein the rail is inserted into the selvedge of a strip forming a flap, with the other selvedge of the said flap being stitched onto the bag proper and onto the support panel along a lateral edge of the said panel.  
   
   
       32 . A backpack according to  claim 21 , wherein the module takes the form of a pocket, of elongated shape in particular, onto which is fixed at least one sliding attachment part for a rail or a rail section.  
   
   
       33 . A backpack according to  claim 25 , wherein the attachment part includes a head drilled laterally with a hole and where said hole has a slot at the top, the width of which is less than the diameter of the rail and greater than the thickness of the flap.