Harness for working animal – Pack saddle
Patent
1994-03-14
1995-05-30
Swiatek, Robert P.
Harness for working animal
Pack saddle
B68C 100
Patent
active
054191033
ABSTRACT:
A pack frame for a pack animal such as a mule includes a pair of base frames, each including an upright frame member extending between top and bottom ends. Straps are provided at top ends of the upright frame members to connect the base frames to a conventional pack saddle on the pack animal. Arched surfaces, provided on each upright frame member, extend between the top and bottom ends of the upright frame members. The surfaces are shaped to conform to the pack animal's rib cage. A support arm frame is mounted to each of the base frames by integral hinges. The hinges are oriented upwardly of stop surfaces that are also integral with the upright frame members and the support arm frame. The hinges are spaced outwardly of the arched surfaces, between each support arm frame and base frame to permit either of the support arm frames to move between: (a) a self supported operative position substantially normal to the adjacent upright frame member, and (b) an inoperative position substantially parallel to the adjacent upright frame member. The stop surfaces prevent the support arm frame from pivoting beyond the self supported operative position and are situated directly below the hinges.
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North Idaho Packs
Swiatek Robert P.
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