Binocular Harness With Elastic Cord Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing binocular carrying systems lack a quiet and stealthy method for quick access, often relying on noisy fasteners, and fail to provide adequate protection and adjustability for varying binocular sizes and user comfort.
Innovation Solution
A binocular harness system featuring adjustable shoulder and upper torso straps, a carrying pouch with a removable hood and foam padding, and an elastomeric cord system that allows silent access and secure retention of binoculars, using loop and hook fasteners for adjustability and noise reduction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional fasteners are used for accessing binoculars, then secure retention is achieved, but noise is generated during access
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical fasteners (buckles, snaps) with a hidden elastic cord mechanism that uses elastic potential energy to secure and release binoculars silently. The elastic cord passes through the hood and body, using its elasticity to provide secure retention without noisy mechanical engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic cord acts as an intermediary element between the hood and body, mediating the secure retention function. It transfers the securing action without direct mechanical contact between the hood and body fasteners, thereby eliminating noise while maintaining secure retention.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed carrying pouch is used, then simple structure is maintained, but adaptability to different binocular sizes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic adjustability through the elastic cord system that can be repositioned along the hood and body. The cord can be adjusted to accommodate different binocular sizes by changing its position and tension, providing adaptability without requiring multiple fixed configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrying pouch is segmented into functional components: the hood, the body, and the elastic cord system. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted or repositioned to fit different binocular sizes, maintaining simplicity while achieving adaptability.
3Strength
If protective padding is added to the carrying pouch, then protection of binoculars is improved, but weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates foam padding in the body of the carrying pouch to provide beforehand cushioning for binoculars. The padding is strategically placed to cushion impacts and provide protection during carrying, addressing the protection need while keeping the padding minimal to control weight.
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 quiet and efficient access to binoculars, secure retention, and adjustable fit for different binocular sizes, ensuring comfort and stealth during outdoor activities.
Implementation Method 1
an elastomeric cord passes through a central bore in the rod, through side portions of the elongated pocket, through loops situated on either side of the back side of the main body, and through conduits made of nylon webbing situated on or proximate to the bottom panel of the main body
Implementation Method 2
the main body further comprises a floor with foam padding configured to protect an article contained within the main body
Implementation Method 3
the front side of the main body comprises a panel of loop fastener that extends laterally across a width of the front side
Data Source
AI summary
A binocular harness system having a pair of shoulder straps, a pair of upper torso straps, and a carrying pouch. The carrying pouch has a main body and a removable hood. The front side of the main body has a loop fastener panel that extends laterally across the front side. The hood has a front panel, a secondary panel that is configured to form a back and two sides of the hood, and an elongated pocket that extends along a rear edge and at least a portion of each side edge of the secondary panel, the elongated pocket contains a rod, and an elastomeric cord passes through a central bore in the rod, side portions of the elongated pocket, loops situated on either side of the back side of the main body, and conduits made of nylon webbing situated on or proximate to the bottom panel of the main body.