Configurable Harness Leg Loops for Climbing and Ski Touring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing harnesses are designed for specific uses, such as climbing or ski touring, requiring users to carry and switch between different harnesses for different activities, which is impractical and inconvenient.
Innovation Solution
A versatile harness with a belt loop, leg loops, and a belay connection element that allows for easy transition between configurations, enabling the same harness to be used for multiple activities like climbing and ski touring, with adjustable load distribution and connection points that can be changed without removing the harness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a harness is designed for a specific use (climbing or ski touring), then it provides optimized performance for that activity, but it requires users to carry and switch between different harnesses for different activities
Solution Approach 1:
The harness is designed with dual-configurable leg loops that can be connected to either the belt loop or to each other, enabling the same harness to serve multiple functions for both climbing and ski touring activities. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for users to carry separate harnesses for different activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The harness incorporates detachable connection elements that allow users to dynamically reconfigure the leg loop connections during use. The connection points can be switched between the belt loop and first leg loop ends, enabling transition between different activity modes without removing the harness.
2Ease of operation
If leg loops are connected to the belt loop, then the harness allows easier walking and hiking, but it reduces support during descending
Solution Approach 1:
The harness allows dynamic reconfiguration of leg loop connections. During walking or hiking, leg loops connect to the belt loop for ease of movement. During descending or climbing, leg loops can be reconnected to each other for enhanced support and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection configuration parameter of the harness can be changed between two states: leg loops connected to belt loop (optimized for walking) and leg loops connected to each other (optimized for support during descending). This parameter change adapts the harness to different operational requirements.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the harness configuration is changed by removing and putting on a different harness, then the intended use and affinity are changed, but it requires impractical time and effort
Solution Approach 1:
The harness enables dynamic reconfiguration of its configuration while being worn. Users can change the intended use and affinity of the harness by simply detaching and reattaching connection elements, without removing the harness from their body. This dramatically reduces the time and effort required to switch between different activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The harness is pre-designed with multiple connection points and detachable elements that enable quick reconfiguration. The connection elements are positioned and structured to allow rapid switching between configurations without requiring complex manipulation or removal of the harness.
Data Source
AI summary
A harness includes a belt loop, at least one leg loop, each having a first leg loop end and an opposite second leg loop end, at least one leg loop connection element and a belay connection element, wherein the belt loop and the belay connection element are connected to one another, each first leg loop end and the belay connection element are connected to one another, the belt loop and each first leg loop end are configured for alternatively and detachably connecting with the respective second leg loop end via the respective leg loop connection element.