Firearm Sling Quick Tab Adjuster for Rapid Transition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional firearm slings are complex, difficult to use, and can hinder movement and response time in combat or emergency situations due to their design and removal difficulties.
Innovation Solution
A two-point sling system with a quick tab adjuster and modular release buckle that allows for easy adjustment and rapid removal, enabling the firearm to be positioned and transitioned between shoulders without disengaging from the sling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a conventional sling design is used to support a firearm, then the firearm can be carried on the person, but the sling becomes complicated and difficult to use
Solution Approach 1:
The sling is divided into multiple independent components including a wearable portion, a firearm-supporting portion, and a connector mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall system while maintaining reliability for firearm support.
2Reliability
If a conventional sling design is used to support a firearm, then the firearm can be carried on the person, but the sling interferes with user movement and negatively impacts response time
Solution Approach 1:
The sling incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities allowing the user to quickly modify the sling's configuration and length. The adjustable connector mechanism enables rapid adaptation to different movement requirements, maintaining firearm support while improving response time and user mobility.
3Reliability
If a conventional sling design is used to support a firearm, then the firearm can be carried on the person, but the sling becomes uncomfortable to wear resulting in fatigue
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable portion of the sling is designed with specific local characteristics including padding and ergonomic shaping at contact points. This local quality enhancement distributes weight more evenly and reduces pressure on specific body areas, preventing fatigue while maintaining reliable firearm support.
4Reliability
If a conventional sling design is used to support a firearm, then the firearm can be carried on the person, but the sling is difficult to remove from the user's body
Solution Approach 1:
The connector mechanism is designed to easily detach the firearm-supporting portion from the wearable portion. This extraction capability allows the user to quickly remove the firearm from the sling by simply disengaging the connector, saving time while maintaining secure firearm support when engaged.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the invention can provide systems, methods, and apparatus for supporting a firearm from a person can be provided. For example, in one embodiment, a sling system for an object, such as a firearm or weapon, can be provided. The sling system can include a sling operable to mount an object to a portion of a person's body, wherein the sling comprises at least one adjustment loop. The sling system can also include an adjuster mounted to a portion of the at least one adjustment loop. Furthermore, the sling system can include a quick tab adjuster operable to change the size of the at least one adjustment loop, wherein the length of the sling can be changed when the sling is mounted to a portion of a person's body.