Articulating Back Brace with Auto-Release for Percussion Carriers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shoulder-mounted percussion instrument carriers do not effectively allow for the horizontal or rotated vertical orientation of drums or equipment during movement, limiting their use while walking, marching, or running, and lack efficient adjustment and release mechanisms for comfortable wear.
Innovation Solution
A shoulder-mounted carrier with articulating back supports, featuring a connecting member between shoulder straps, a pivoting and translating back member with frictional connections, and slotted arrangements for easy drum positioning and carrier lifting, allowing for horizontal or vertical drum orientation and improved mobility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the carrier uses a fixed back support structure, then the structural stability is improved, but the adaptability to different user back shapes and movement orientations is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The back support is designed with articulating joints that allow it to dynamically adjust its position and orientation. The support can pivot and rotate to conform to different back shapes and maintain stability during various movements including walking, marching, and running in horizontal or vertical orientations.
Solution Approach 2:
The back support is divided into multiple segmented sections connected by joints, allowing each segment to independently adjust to the contours of the user's back while maintaining overall structural integrity and stability.
2Manufacturing precision
If the carrier uses a rigid drum positioning system, then the drum orientation control is improved, but the ease of adjustment and mobility is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The drum positioning system uses dynamic articulating mechanisms that allow the drum to be easily adjusted to various orientations. The system transitions from rigid fixed positions to dynamically adjustable positions, enabling precise orientation control while maintaining ease of adjustment during movement.
3Reliability
If the carrier uses traditional fastening mechanisms, then the release reliability is improved, but the speed of mounting and dismounting is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening mechanism is designed with self-latching features that automatically engage and secure components when assembled, eliminating the need for manual tightening or complex fastening procedures. This maintains reliable attachment while significantly reducing the time required for mounting and dismounting the carrier.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the user to play drums or use equipment while moving by maintaining the equipment in desired orientations and providing comfortable, adjustable support through cushioning and easy handling, enhancing mobility and usability.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic coupling formed between the magnets to hold the back member in the pivoted and raised attitude
Implementation Method 2
The connecting member may be joined to the one arm with a frictional connection. The arm may be connected to the back member with a frictional connection.
Data Source
AI summary
A shoulder supported carrier structure has an articulable back brace with an auto-release feature. The auto-release feature allows for the back brace to translate towards/away from shoulder supports of the carrier structure so as to permit better positioning of the carrier structure on a user, as well as easier mounting and removal.