Securing device for articles hung over the shoulder

Abstract

A description is provided for a device for articles that conventionally hang over the shoulder, such as satchels, handbags, luggage, inter alia, which include straps, handles, chains or similar means. The device prevents said articles from slipping and falling from the user's shoulder and comprises a rear section ( 20 ) in contact with the user's back; a first fastening device ( 30 ) mounted in the rear section ( 20 ) and on which said hanging means ( 2 ) are secured; a mid-section ( 40 ) attached to the rear section ( 20 ) and extending forwards from the latter, the mid-section ( 40 ) being in contact with the user's shoulder; a front section ( 50 ) attached to the mid-section ( 40 ) and extending forwards from the latter; the mid-section being in contact with the user's chest; and, a second fastening device ( 60 ) mounted in the front section ( 50 ) and on which said hanging means ( 2 ) are also secured.

1 . Securing device ( 10 ) for articles that hang over a user's shoulder and having hanging means ( 2 ); the device being characterized in that it comprises:
 a) a rear section ( 20 ) configured to come into contact with the user's back;   b) a first fastening device ( 30 ) mounted in the rear section ( 20 ) and provided for securing said hanging means ( 2 );   c) a front section ( 50 ) configured to come into contact with the user's chest;   d) a second fastening device ( 60 ) mounted in the front section ( 50 ) and provided for securing said hanging means ( 2 ); and   e) a mid-section ( 40 ) arranged between the rear section ( 20 ) and the front section ( 50 ), configured to rest on the user's shoulder;   wherein the rear section ( 20 ) and/or front section ( 50 ) are attached in an articulated manner to the mid-section ( 40 ).   
     
     
         2 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the front section ( 50 ), mid-section ( 40 ) and rear section ( 20 ) are rigid. 
     
     
         3 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the front section ( 50 ) and the rear section ( 20 ) are attached with the mid-section ( 40 ) by means of articulations ( 111 ,  113 ) comprising a pin ( 112 ,  114 ). 
     
     
         4 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 3 , characterized in that the pin ( 112 ,  114 ) is formed integrally in the front section ( 50 ) or rear section ( 20 ) and is received in a housing ( 42 ) formed integrally in the mid-section. 
     
     
         5 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the first fastening device ( 30 ) and the second fastening device ( 60 ) are located in different vertical planes, such that the hanging means ( 2 ) cause a torque in the clockwise direction with respect to a vertical axis. 
     
     
         6 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the front section ( 50 ) and rear section ( 20 ) can rotate with respect to the mid-section, causing a pinching effect on the user's shoulder. 
     
     
         7 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the attachment between the hanging means ( 2 ) and the fastening devices ( 30 ,  60 ) is movable or articulated both in the first fastening device ( 30 ) and in the second fastening device ( 60 ). 
     
     
         8 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the mid-section ( 40 ) has a curved configuration, such that the first fastening device ( 30 ) and the second fastening device ( 60 ) are in different vertical planes. 
     
     
         9 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that it comprises tensing means connecting the first and the second fastening device. 
     
     
         10 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 9 , characterized in that said tensing means are an elastic belt or a damper. 
     
     
         11 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the first fastening device ( 30 ) comprises:
 an attachment portion ( 31 ) integral with the rear section ( 20 ) and projecting in the normal direction thereof; and,   an elongated portion ( 32 ) orthogonally attached to the attachment portion ( 31 ) and running upwards and separately with respect to the rear section ( 20 ).   
     
     
         12 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder, according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the second fastening device ( 60 ) comprises:
 an attachment portion ( 61 ) integral with the front section ( 50 ) and projecting in the normal direction thereof; and,   an elongated portion ( 62 ) orthogonally attached to the attachment portion ( 61 ) and running upwards and separately with respect to the front section ( 50 ).   
     
     
         13 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 11 , characterized in that the first or second fastening device ( 30 ,  60 ) additionally comprises:
 a prolongation ( 33 ,  63 ) attached to the elongated portion ( 32 ,  62 ) and projecting perpendicularly from there out of the rear section ( 20 ) or front section ( 50 ) of the device.   
     
     
         14 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 11 , characterized in that the first or second fastening device ( 30 ,  60 ) include in the elongated portion ( 32 ,  62 ) and/or in the prolongation ( 33 ,  63 ) a plurality of positioning holes ( 35 ,  65 ) which allow selecting the position in which the hanging means will be secured in the first or second fastening device ( 30 ,  60 ). 
     
     
         15 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the front section ( 50 ) has an elongated and slightly curved shape for being adjusted to the user's chest. 
     
     
         16 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the rear section ( 20 ) comprises:
 a lobe-shaped segment ( 21 ) with an extended surface to come into contact with the user's back; and,   an elongated segment ( 22 ) attached to the lobe-shaped segment ( 21 ) and running from there to the mid-section ( 40 ).   
     
     
         17 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that when seen from above, the mid-section ( 40 ) of the device has an elongated and inwardly curved trajectory for being shaped to the user's body in the section going from the back towards the chest. 
     
     
         18 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the mid-section ( 40 ) of the device integrally includes an extended surface ( 41 ) projecting towards the inside or towards the outside thereof. 
     
     
         19 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that at least one of the front, rear or mid-sections has a padded covering ( 70 ). 
     
     
         20 . Securing device for securing hanging articles to the shoulder according to  claim 1 , characterized in that at least one of the front, rear or mid-sections has a non-slip covering.