Cargo Strap Plate with Retention Strap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for securing and organizing the free length of a cargo strap are cumbersome, fragile, and often inhibit the original functioning of the strap, with additional burdens for users to manage the device during storage and use.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a flat, rigid plate with tapered width, slots, and a retention strap with hook and loop fastener that secures the cargo strap, allowing easy adjustment and secure attachment without free parts to misplace, maintaining durability equal to the strap it supports.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional solutions are used to secure and organize the free length of a cargo strap, then the strap can be organized during storage and use, but the solutions become cumbersome, fragile, and inhibit the original functioning of the strap
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the organization device with the cargo strap itself by integrating a plate and retention mechanism directly onto the strap. The plate is attached to the strap end, and the retention strap is integrated with the same assembly, merging multiple functions (organization, retention, and strap attachment) into a single integrated unit that does not require separate components or additional user management.
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows the user to control the length of the cargo strap independently without requiring external assistance or complex manipulation. The retention strap with hook and loop fastener enables the user to easily wrap and secure the free length of the cargo strap around the plate, providing self-service functionality that simplifies organization while maintaining the strap's original operating mechanics.
2Ease of operation
If traditional solutions are used to secure the free length of a cargo strap, then the strap can be organized, but users bear an additional burden to retain the device elsewhere when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The organization device is merged with the cargo strap assembly itself. The plate is attached to the strap end, and the retention mechanism is integrated into the same structure, eliminating the need for separate storage of the organization device. The device travels with the strap and requires no additional retention or separate storage management.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated design allows the device to serve itself by being permanently attached to the strap assembly. The plate and retention mechanism remain with the strap during use and storage, eliminating the need for users to separately manage or store the organization device when not in use.
3Ease of operation
If traditional solutions are used to secure the cargo strap, then the strap can be organized, but the solutions are fragile and inhibit the original operating mechanics of the cargo strap
Solution Approach 1:
The plate and retention strap are constructed from materials and design characteristics that match the durability and mechanical properties of the cargo strap. The plate is made rigid and sturdy to match the strap's strength, and the retention strap uses a hook and loop fastener system that is as durable as the cargo strap itself, ensuring all components have homogeneous durability characteristics that prevent failure points.
Solution Approach 2:
By integrating the organization device with the cargo strap assembly using robust attachment methods (such as welding or strong mechanical fastening), the patent creates a unified structure where the plate, retention strap, and cargo strap work together as a single durable system. This integration ensures that the organization mechanism does not become a weak point but rather strengthens the overall assembly while preserving the strap's original operating mechanics.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick control of cargo strap length without hindering its original operation, ensuring secure storage and use while preventing misplacement and maintaining durability.
Implementation Method 1
The retention strap may have a hook and loop fastener
Data Source
AI summary
A device and method for organizing a cargo strap. The device comprises a plate that is substantially flat and rigid, and a retention strap pivotally attached to the plate and adapted for removably securing the cargo strap about the plate. The plate has a length and a width wherein the length is greater than the width thereby defining a substantially rectangular upper receiving face and an opposing lower receiving face. A portion of the cargo strap is wound around the plate and secured onto the plate by wrapping the retention strap over the cargo strap. A slot may be included on the plate to receive a portion of the cargo strap to secure a distal end of the cargo strap onto the plate.