Free Diving Weight Belt Buckle for Quick Accessory Reconfiguration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing weight belts for free divers are cumbersome to remove quickly and adjust accessories, posing safety risks and wasting time, especially when divers need to change activities underwater.
Innovation Solution
A weight belt with a buckle and knob-back screw fasteners that allow for quick attachment and detachment of accessories, enabling divers to customize their gear during a dive without removing weights, using a belt material that can be punched for secure fastening and a 270-degree loop for accessory holders.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional weight belts are used with knots or bands, then the belt can be removed, but it requires both hands and takes too long, which is dangerous when the diver needs to surface quickly
Solution Approach 1:
The weight belt is divided into a belt body and detachable weight pouches connected by quick-release buckles. This segmentation allows the diver to quickly detach only the weights without having to undo the entire belt, enabling one-handed operation and rapid weight removal for emergency surfacing.
Solution Approach 2:
The quick-release buckle mechanism transforms the static, fixed connection of traditional knotted belts into a dynamic, easily changeable connection. The buckle can be rapidly opened with one hand, allowing the diver to adjust or remove weights quickly in response to changing dive conditions or emergencies.
2Adaptability or versatility
If accessories are attached to the weight belt, then the diver has all needed gear, but modifying weights and accessories requires removing them from the belt, which wastes time and cannot be safely done while in water
Solution Approach 1:
The weight belt is designed with multiple attachment points and a standardized quick-release buckle system that can accommodate various accessories beyond just weights, such as cameras, lights, and tools. This universal attachment system allows the diver to quickly swap between different accessory configurations without removing items from the belt, enabling on-the-fly modifications while diving.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the diver carries all necessary accessories on the weight belt, then the diver is prepared for various activities, but the belt becomes cumbersome and difficult to manage
Solution Approach 1:
The belt system is segmented into modular components with dedicated attachment points for different accessory types. This organization allows the diver to distribute accessories along the belt length and access them independently, reducing tangling and making the system easier to manage despite carrying multiple items.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a free diving weight belt including a belt with a buckle that supports attaching a variety of accessories and/or a knob-back screw fastener that can be used to reconfiguring the belt. It permits attaching a variety of screw-on attachments, including but not limited to clips, knives, snorkels, weights, D-rings, weight keepers, and knife holders. It also provides the knob-back screw fasteners to secure excess belt extending beyond the buckle and/or hassle-free attachment of accessories.