Adjustable Gear Holder Loop for Harness Belt Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing equipment carriers for harness belts and straps face difficulties in ergonomics of connection, struggling to manage holding force effectively across varying belt volumes, leading to installation challenges with bulky or thin belts.
Innovation Solution
A gear-carrying device with a hook-shaped body and a movable finger, featuring a wired element and blocker to form a loop for attachment, allowing adaptation to different belt configurations through adjustable loop dimensions and improved mechanical strength.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed-length lug is used in the equipment carrier, then the structure is simple, but the equipment carrier cannot adapt to different belt volumes and moves when introducing or removing equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the lug length adjustable rather than fixed. The wire element can slide within the body along a through-hole, allowing the loop length to be dynamically adjusted according to different belt volumes. This resolves the contradiction by enabling adaptability to various belt sizes while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of lug length from a fixed value to a variable parameter. The wire element's position can be adjusted along the through-hole, changing the effective loop length to match different belt volumes. This parameter change allows the equipment carrier to adapt to different belt sizes without requiring multiple different carriers.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the loop length is increased to accommodate bulky belts, then bulky belts can be attached, but the equipment carrier becomes less stable with thin belts
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable loop length allows the user to optimize the fit for each specific belt. With bulky belts, the loop can be extended to accommodate the volume; with thin belts, the loop can be shortened to maintain proper tension and stability. This dynamic adjustment resolves the contradiction between accommodating different belt types and maintaining reliability.
3Ease of manufacture
If a non-adjustable loop is used, then the manufacturing is simple, but the equipment carrier cannot secure different belt morphologies
Solution Approach 1:
The patent maintains manufacturing simplicity by using a straightforward through-hole structure in the body that guides the wire element. The adjustability is achieved through the sliding mechanism rather than complex adjustable components, keeping the manufacturing process relatively simple while enabling adaptation to different belt morphologies.
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AI summary
A gear-carrying device comprises a hook-shaped body (1) with an opening (2) and a finger (3) attached to the body (1). The finger (3) is movable relative to the body (2) between a first position closing the opening (2) and a second position leaving the opening open. The body (1) and the finger (3) define a loop. A loop is provided for attaching the body (1) to a harness belt or sling. The loop is partially defined by the body (1). The gear-carrying device includes a wire element (5) installed by sliding it inside a through hole in the body (1). The wire element extends from the through hole (6) to a support area (7) where one end of the wire element pulls on the body. A stopper is configured to lock the wire element and define the size of the loop.