Gun Carrying Vest Strap With Quick-Release Rifle Retrieval

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing gun carrying solutions, such as belts, straps, and backpacks, do not allow hunters to quickly and safely retrieve rifles from a haul position to a firing position, leading to excessive fatigue and missed shots due to complex hand and body movements, especially in environments like high cornfields or bushes.

Innovation Solution

A gun carrying strap system with a self-positioning stock basket in the vertical mid-plane of the wearer's body and quick-release clamps in the chest area, allowing the rifle to be easily transitioned from a haul to a firing position, distributing weight evenly across the shoulders.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate devices (GPS unit, camera, radio, heater, lighters, cell phone) are carried in pockets or gun holsters, then hunting functionality and safety are improved, but weight and bulk increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehunting functionalityVSAvoidweight
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separate hunting devices (GPS receiver, camera, radio, heater, lighters, cell phone, and other electronic devices) into a single integrated vest system. The controller unit integrates these devices and allows them to be worn in convenient locations on the hunter's body, eliminating the need to carry them in pockets or gun holsters.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The vest system serves multiple functions simultaneously - it provides navigation (GPS), communication (radio, cell phone), safety (heating, lighting), and utility (camera) functions all in one wearable system, making the vest a universal platform for hunting activities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate devices are carried in pockets or gun holsters, then hunting functionality is maintained, but accessibility and ease of use deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehunting functionalityVSAvoidaccessibility
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The vest system divides the wearable devices into separate functional modules (GPS receiver, camera, radio, heater, lighters, cell phone) that can be independently controlled and positioned in convenient locations on the hunter's body, allowing easy access to specific functions as needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The controller unit acts as an intermediary between the hunter and the multiple devices, providing centralized control and coordination. The controller enables the hunter to access and operate various devices through a unified interface, simplifying the user experience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Device complexity

If conventional vest designs are used, then basic carrying capacity is provided, but integration of multiple electronic devices and comfort are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice integrationVSAvoidcomfort
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The vest incorporates adjustable and adaptable features including adjustable suspenders, shoulder straps, and waistband to accommodate different body types and device configurations. The vest can be dynamically adjusted for optimal comfort and device positioning during hunting activities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The vest provides different functional zones and pockets strategically positioned for specific devices, with each area optimized for its intended use. The design incorporates specialized compartments and mounting locations that accommodate the specific requirements of each electronic device while maintaining overall comfort.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentEP4577795B1Hunting vest system
Publication Date: 2026.05.13 SLANKAMENAC MILAN
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AI summary

A gun carrying strap system, with a V-shaped belt strap as a chest part (1) comprising two legs (1B, 1C) connected with each other at one end, a tip section (1A) is located in use position fold down behind the neck of a user (3) wearing the strap system, and is connected through a length-adjustable hook-and-loop webbing (22) link with an upper extension (2A) of a back part (2) arranged on the back of the user(3) wearing the strap system, the other ends of the legs (1B, 1C) are connected through links with the both side extensions (2B, 2C) of the back part (2), both legs (1B, 1C) are in use position connected with buckle ends (17) on the chest of the user (3), a gunstock holder connected with the chest part (1) is designed as a separate basket (20) for the partial receiving of a stock (19) of a carried weapon, connected through webbings (27, 29) and buckle ends (26,28, 30) to the chest part (1), and as a clamp to fix the forestock (31) of the carried gun firstly a clamp with a quick-release cord (35) with adjustable detachable fixing on one leg (1B, 1C) of the V-shaped belt strap in the front shoulder area of the user (3) in the use position of the strap system is arranged and secondly a clamp with detachable fixing on the chest of the user (3) wearing the strap system in use position with a length adjustable quick- release clamp either with a release cord (35) or a magnetic plate (45) sticking on the gun in haul position on the other leg of the V-shaped belt strap (1C, 1B) is arranged, where the basket (20), positioned by to the webbings (27, 29) connecting the basket (20) with the chest part (1), is located next to the hip of the user(3) and further back than the forestock (18A) clamp, viewing the user (3) from the front.