Dual-Hook MOLLE Clip Structure to Prevent Strap Deformation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing MOLLE clips used to attach equipment to PALS webbing tend to deform under excessive outward force, causing the equipment to lose its intended position and potentially detach.

Innovation Solution

A clip design featuring two hook parts at opposite ends, configured to securely attach to two individual straps of the PALS webbing, distributing bending torque and preventing deformation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a traditional single-hook MOLLE clip is used to attach equipment to PALS webbing, then the attachment structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the clip deforms under excessive outward force and loses its intended position

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveposition stabilityVSAvoidclip structure

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The clip is divided into two separate hook parts (first hook part and second hook part) positioned at opposite ends of the main part. Each hook part independently engages with a separate strap of the PALS webbing, distributing the attachment function across multiple segments to prevent deformation and maintain position stability under load.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Strength

If a traditional MOLLE clip is used, then the attachment mechanism is simple, but the clip bends out of shape when subjected to excessive outward force

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveresistance to deformationVSAvoidclip structure

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment function is segmented into two independent hook parts that engage with separate straps. This segmentation distributes the mechanical stress across multiple attachment points rather than concentrating it at a single point, thereby increasing resistance to deformation and bending under excessive outward force.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If equipment is attached to PALS webbing with traditional MOLLE clips, then the attachment process is quick and easy, but the equipment may lose its intended position and interfere with other equipment

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequipment retentionVSAvoidattachment process

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The clip engages with two separate straps of the PALS webbing simultaneously, creating a more stable and reliable attachment that prevents equipment from shifting or interfering with adjacent gear. While the structure is more complex, the attachment process remains straightforward by simply threading the two hooks through their respective straps.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS12264696B2Clip for removably securing a device to a plurality of straps

Publication Date: 2025.04.01 FALCOM AS

AI summary

A clip for removably securing a device to straps, includes: a main part having a first main part, a second main part, and an intermediate part, the main part configured to couple to the device; a first hook part at a first end of the main part, the first hook part having a first front facing towards a first surface of the main part; and a second hook part at a second end of the main part, the second hook part having a second front facing towards a second surface of the main part; wherein the first front overlaps with less than or equal to 75% of a length of the main part, wherein the second front overlaps with less than or equal to 25% of the length of the main part; and wherein the first main part and the second main part are offset relative to each other.