Protective apparel for a user’s torso e.g. tactical vest comprises a first front panel 105, a second front panel 110, a rear panel 115 comprising a substantially Y-shaped portion and a harness unit comprising a plurality of straps (150, 155, 160, fig.2B) located on the Y-shaped portion and first and second front harness units (135a, 135b, fig.3) located respectively on the first and second front vest panels and attaching respectively to straps 155 and 160 and also to elastic members (205a-c, 210a-c, fig.3) attached to respective front vest panels. Strap 150 is also attached to an elastic member (170, fig.2B). The vest panels therefore have an articulated arrangement. Straps in the harness can accommodate weapons etc.
Protective apparel
2022-03-30
Patent
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch