Backpack Frame Frog Link Coupling Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current backpack frame systems are expensive, lack breathability and ventilation, and make it difficult to attach external gear securely, with limited versatility and adjustability.
Innovation Solution
The 'Fusion X-Frame' system with a 'Frog Link' coupling device, featuring a modular, ergonomic design with carbon Kevlar construction, neodymium magnets, and RFID technology, allowing for secure and versatile attachment of various loads through a quick-release coupling mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional external frame elements are used, then structural strength is provided, but weight increases and breathability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into multiple modular segments (upper frame, lower frame, side frames) that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows optimization of each segment's material and structure to achieve strength while minimizing weight, eliminating the need for heavy continuous external frames.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs composite materials combining rigid components (for structural strength) with breathable fabric panels (for weight reduction and ventilation). This composite approach maintains frame strength while significantly reducing overall weight and improving breathability compared to traditional solid external frames.
2Weight of moving object
If internal frame elements are used, then weight is reduced and breathability is improved, but attachment versatility for external gear deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The frame system incorporates universal attachment mechanisms (D-rings, webbing loops, quick-release clips) at multiple locations on the modular frame segments. These multi-functional attachment points enable the lightweight internal frame to securely carry various external gear including weapons, medical equipment, and survival gear, matching the versatility of traditional external frames.
3Reliability
If secure attachment mechanisms are used, then gear attachment reliability is improved, but ease of quick detachment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system uses dynamic quick-release mechanisms (such as spring-loaded clips and snap-fit connectors) that provide secure locked engagement during normal use but allow rapid one-handed release when needed. This dynamic design achieves both high attachment reliability and easy quick detachment, eliminating the trade-off between security and operability.
Data Source
AI summary
A backpack frame system having a frame element; and a coupling link including a frame link portion and an accessory link portion, wherein the accessory link portion includes at least one attachment portion, wherein the frame link portion is attached or coupled to the frame element, wherein the frame link portion includes a plurality of spaced apart frame link recess tabs separated by frame link spaces, wherein the accessory link portion includes a plurality of spaced apart accessory link protrusion tabs separated by accessory link spaces, wherein corresponding accessory link protrusion tabs may be inserted within a corresponding recess, and wherein the accessory link portion may be at least partially rotated relative to the frame link portion to engage corresponding accessory link protrusion tabs and frame link recess tabs.