Backpack Quiver Mounting via Planar Insert

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Solution Overview

Problem

Bow hunters face challenges in carrying and accessing their hunting gear, particularly arrows, while needing protection from physical damage and rain.

Innovation Solution

A combination backpack and quiver apparatus that includes a backpack, a quiver, a planar insert, and quiver mounting rods, allowing the quiver to be securely mounted on the backpack, protecting the arrows and keeping them easily accessible.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Object-affected harmful factors

If arrows are stored in a separate enclosed container on a sling, then protection from physical damage and rain is improved, but accessibility and quick retrieval are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection from physical damage and rainVSAvoidaccessibility and quick retrieval

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The arrow storage system is segmented into multiple compartments within the backpack - an outer pocket for quick access and an inner pocket for protected storage. This segmentation allows arrows to be both protected and easily accessible by dividing the storage space into functional zones.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The quiver is nested within the backpack structure, with the outer pocket containing the quiver and the inner pocket providing additional protected space. This nested arrangement allows the quiver to be integrated into the backpack while maintaining both protection and accessibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Ease of operation

If arrows are kept in a quiver that is easily accessible, then quick retrieval is improved, but protection from physical damage and rain is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvequick retrievalVSAvoidprotection from physical damage and rain

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The backpack is segmented into an outer pocket for the quiver and an inner pocket for protected storage. This segmentation creates distinct functional zones where arrows can be quickly accessed from the outer pocket while the inner pocket provides protection when needed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different parts of the arrow storage system have different protective qualities - the outer pocket provides quick access with minimal protection, while the inner pocket provides enhanced protection. This local differentiation of quality allows optimization for both accessibility and protection in different zones.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Productivity

If hunters carry a lot of hunting gear in the backpack, then productivity is improved, but the complexity of the system is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecarrying capacity for hunting gearVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The backpack is designed with multi-functional compartments that can serve different purposes - the outer pocket can hold the quiver for quick access, while the inner pocket provides protected storage. This universality allows the same structure to fulfill multiple functions (quick access, protection, and gear carrying) without increasing complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The backpack interior is segmented into distinct pockets (outer and inner) that can independently hold different types of gear. This segmentation organizes the hunting gear systematically, making the complex loadout manageable and accessible without overwhelming system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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

The solution provides a secure and accessible method for carrying arrows, protecting them from damage and the elements, while allowing hunters to customize their setup with various quivers and accessories.

Implementation Method 1

at least one resilient arrow holder mounted on the rails and including a plurality of laterally open arrow receiving recesses defined in the resilient arrow holder

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS12329270B1Combination backpack and quiver

Publication Date: 2025.06.17 CARPENTER JOSEPH TODD

AI summary

A combination backpack and quiver apparatus includes a backpack, a quiver, a planar insert and first and second quiver mounting rods. The planar insert is received in an outer pocket of the backpack. The insert includes a plurality of elongated quiver mounting receptacles extending substantially parallel to an insert length, the quiver mounting receptacles being spaced apart across an insert width. The quiver includes a hood, first and second elongated quiver rails extending from the hood, and at least one resilient arrow holder mounted on the rails and including a plurality of laterally open arrow receiving recesses defined in the resilient arrow holder. The first and second quiver mounting rods are received in first and second ones of the quiver mounting receptacles and are attached to the at least one resilient arrow holder to mount the quiver on the backpack.