Backpack Beach Chair With MOLLE Webbing for Hands-Free Gear Carrying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foldable chairs and gear carriers are cumbersome and lack the strength and universal attachment points needed to efficiently carry heavy loads and various types of gear over long distances, especially in challenging terrains like sand, while allowing for easy movement of the user.
Innovation Solution
A foldable chair with an integrated pack frame and universal attachment points, such as MOLLE-style webbing or slits, allows for secure attachment of gear to the chair back, combined with shoulder straps for carrying the chair on the user's back, enhancing load-carrying capacity and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional chair carrying method is used (carrying in hand), then the chair can be easily accessed and used, but it becomes tiring over long distances and the bottom of the chair hangs low to the ground where it bangs into objects
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a backpack carrier as an intermediary device between the user and the chair. The carrier includes a rigid frame with shoulder straps that distributes the chair's weight across the user's back and shoulders, preventing the chair from hanging low and bouncing while allowing hands-free carrying over long distances.
2Ease of operation
If known backpack chairs are used, then carrying comfort is improved, but they lack the support and strength to carry heavy loads and cannot readily attach gear not specifically designed for the chair
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates universal attachment points (D-rings, loops, or straps) on the chair frame and backpack carrier that can accommodate various types of gear including coolers, towels, and equipment not specifically designed for the chair. This multi-functional attachment system allows users to carry diverse recreational gear alongside the chair.
3Adaptability or versatility
If known backpack chairs with gear carrying solutions are used, then some gear carrying capability is provided, but they lack the strength and support to carry heavy loads
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the load-bearing function between two separate components: the rigid chair frame that maintains structural integrity and the reinforced backpack carrier with a rigid frame that handles the carrying load. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while working together to support heavy loads.
4Force
If cart solutions are used to carry chair and gear, then carrying effort is reduced, but they are large, unwieldy, and can get bogged down in loose sand or rough terrain
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a static wheeled cart system to a dynamic backpack carrier system that adapts to the user's movement and terrain. The flexible backpack design with adjustable straps allows the user to navigate sand and rough terrain easily while the rigid frame provides structural support, combining the benefits of both flexible and rigid systems.
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AI summary
A portable backpack chair with gear carrying webbing for use in efficiently carrying gear for camping, the beach or the like. The backpack chair provides a novel design that eases the ability to carry a collapsible chair, such as a beach chair, on the user's back along with accompanying gear such as a cooler, beach towel and supplies. The novel design comprises a beach chair with an pack carrier portion and support structure mounted to the bottom portion of the beach chair, and chair back and seat portions that include a plurality of rows of cross webbing fixedly connected to the chair backing and seat fabric at intervals whereby securing straps can be used to attach gear to the fabric portion by looping the securing straps through a spaces between the fabric and the webbing. The portable backpack chair allows the user to quickly and easily pack and carry a chair and gear with minimal effort.