Belt Mounting System With Slide Track And Locking Element
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional sheathes for tools like knives and guns often have limited mounting options, primarily restricted to belt loops or webbing systems, lacking versatility in attachment methods.
Innovation Solution
A belt mounting system featuring a main body, a knife sheath, a belt mount, and a locking element with flexible arms and locking tabs, allowing the system to form a slide track for secure coupling and easy insertion/removal, enabling mounting on belts or webbing systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional single mounting option (belt loop or webbing strip) is used, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system incorporates multiple mounting options (belt loop, webbing strip with MOLLE compatibility, and snap buttons) within a single device design. The main body can be mounted via different methods depending on the application, making the device universal and adaptable to various carrying scenarios without requiring separate devices for each mounting type
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a main body with integrated mounting features, a removable belt loop, a webbing strip with MOLLE compatibility, and snap buttons. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while providing overall mounting versatility
2Reliability
If a secure locking mechanism is used, then the reliability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism uses spring-loaded locking tabs that are normally engaged to secure the mounting system. When force is applied to the release button, the tabs dynamically disengage, allowing quick removal. This dynamic design maintains secure locking during normal use while enabling rapid release when needed
Solution Approach 2:
A release button serves as an intermediary mechanism that triggers the disengagement of the locking tabs. Instead of requiring direct manipulation of the locked components, the user simply presses the release button, which mediates the unlocking action and makes the operation simple and intuitive
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides versatile and secure mounting options for devices like knife sheaths on belts or webbing systems, allowing for horizontal or vertical attachment and easy removal, accommodating various tools and gear configurations.
Implementation Method 1
the locking element includes a pair of flexible arms, each including a locking tab, wherein when the main body and the belt mount are positioned adjacent one another, the main body and the belt mount cooperate to form a slide track and the locking element is inserted into the slide track
Implementation Method 2
the locking tabs secure the locking element within the slide track when the flexible arms are in an extended position
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AI summary
A belt mounting system includes a main body, a device coupled to the main body, a belt mount configured to be coupled to a belt, and a locking element, wherein the main body and the belt mount are coupled to one another by the locking element.