Multi-Purpose Emergency Strap with Adjustable Loops
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Solution Overview
Problem
Emergency personnel face challenges in lifting and transporting incapacitated individuals or animals due to the need for adjustable support devices that fit various sizes, which can be inconvenient and delay rescue operations.
Innovation Solution
A multi-purpose emergency services strap comprising two elongated, flexible strap portions stitched together with independent loops and handles, allowing for adjustable fitting and secure lifting or transporting of individuals or animals, with attachment loops for additional support and versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple support devices of various sizes are provided to fit different individuals, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to the need to select and manage multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The strap is designed as a universal support device that can accommodate individuals of various sizes through adjustable features including multiple attachment loops at different positions and configurable handle arrangements, eliminating the need for multiple specialized devices
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple support devices of various sizes are provided to fit different individuals, then the adaptability is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to the time required to select the correct device size
Solution Approach 1:
The strap provides a one-device-fits-all solution with adjustable features that allow rapid adaptation to different individual sizes without requiring selection from multiple devices, improving ease of operation during emergency situations
3Device complexity
If a single support device is used for all individuals, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability deteriorates due to inability to fit various sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The strap incorporates dynamic adjustment features including multiple attachment loops that can be positioned at different locations and handles that can be configured in various arrangements, allowing the single device to adapt to different individual sizes and rescue scenarios
4Ease of operation
If the strap uses flexible fabric-like material, then the ease of operation and adaptability are improved, but the strength may be compromised compared to rigid support structures
Solution Approach 1:
The strap is constructed from high-strength flexible fabric-like material that combines the ease of operation and adaptability of flexible materials with the strength requirements for supporting individuals, potentially using composite construction to achieve both properties
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-purpose emergency services strap for facilitating lifting, transporting or carrying an individual has a strap body with a plurality of independent loops formed in the strap body. The independent loops include at least two adjacent, proximal leg loops formed in the strap body on either side of the midline, end loops on each end of the multi-purpose emergency services strap, and a plurality of adjacent handles formed in the strap body positioned distal to each of the at least two adjacent, leg loops and proximal to the end loops. The multi-purpose emergency services strap also includes a back strap and attachment loops that can be variously configured for many rescue and transport applications for humans and animals.