Backpack Cover Panel Rifle Support Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current backpack designs for carrying long guns, such as rifles, are either bulky, cumbersome, or do not provide a secure fit, leading to wear and tear on the fabric and limited mobility due to the use of scabbard-based systems that restrict the size and length of firearms that can be carried.
Innovation Solution
A backpack design with a back panel and shoulder straps that allows the rifle to be supported with the barrel protruding from the top and the stock from the bottom, using elongated fasteners to secure the cover portion to the back panel, providing a secure and minimalist carrying solution for elongated items like rifles, while accommodating various objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a scabbard or strap design is used to carry long guns, then the firearm can be carried on the backpack, but the backpack becomes bulky and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the firearm carrying function from a separate scabbard or strap system and integrates it directly into the backpack structure. The backpack body itself is configured to receive and support the firearm, eliminating the need for external scabbards and reducing overall bulk while maintaining carrying capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the backpack and firearm carrying functions into a single integrated system. The backpack body, cover portion, and support facilities are combined to create a unified structure that carries both general gear and the firearm, eliminating the need for separate scabbard systems.
2Reliability
If a scabbard design is used to carry long guns, then the firearm can be secured, but undue wear occurs on the fabric from jostling and friction
Solution Approach 1:
The invention applies local quality by providing a dedicated support facility within the backpack body that is specifically positioned to support the firearm. This localized support structure distributes the firearm's weight and reduces friction points, preventing fabric wear while maintaining security.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces an intermediary support facility within the backpack body that acts as a mediator between the firearm and the backpack fabric. This internal support structure absorbs the friction and jostling forces, protecting the outer fabric from wear while still securing the firearm.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a pouch or scabbard is used within the backpack perimeter, then the firearm can be carried, but longer rifles cannot be carried with their stocks protruding
Solution Approach 1:
The invention segments the backpack into distinct functional zones: a cover portion for the upper part of the firearm and a support facility in the backpack body for the lower part and stock. This segmentation allows the firearm to extend beyond the backpack perimeter without compromising security or requiring the entire backpack to be enlarged.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a two-dimensional pouch or scabbard approach to a three-dimensional integration within the backpack body. The support facility is positioned internally to accommodate the firearm's length, allowing the stock to protrude from the bottom while maintaining proper support and security.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a scabbard-based system is used, then the firearm can be carried, but mobility is limited due to added bulk
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the bulky external scabbard component and relocates the firearm support function within the backpack body itself. This extraction of the separate scabbard element eliminates the additional bulk that would otherwise be attached to the exterior, thereby improving mobility while retaining firearm carrying capability.
Data Source
AI summary
A backpack carried by a user for securing a rifle, the backpack having a back panel having a cover panel connected to a support panel that when in a closed configuration creates a pass-through element allowing a rifle to be placed therein. The support panel having an attachment facility with at least one internal fastener for securing a rifle. The backpack having at least on support fastener connecting the cover panel to the support panel to put the backpack in a closed configuration. The backpack further having a side attachment facility with at least one lateral containment element and at least one lateral fastener. The rifle having a barrel protruding from between the top ends of the cover panel and support panel, and a stock protruding from between the bottom ends of the cover panel and support panel.