Helmet Accessory Attachment Mechanism with Biasing Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current helmet accessory attachment systems are cumbersome and time-consuming, requiring straps, bolts, and buckles for attachment and removal, which is inefficient for quickly reconfiguring accessories during different activities or missions.
Innovation Solution
A helmet accessory attachment system utilizing a biasing element, a position member, and a movable member that selectively moves between a home and release position, allowing for easy attachment and removal of accessories via channels on a mounting portion, enabling quick reconfiguration without the need for straps or bolts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional straps, bolts, and buckles are used for attachment, then secure attachment is achieved, but attachment and removal become cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system uses a movable member that can dynamically transition between positions to control the engagement state of the position member with the channel, enabling quick attachment and release without traditional fasteners
Solution Approach 2:
The biasing element automatically returns the movable member to its initial position, enabling the system to self-engage and secure accessories without manual intervention for attachment, while still requiring user action for release
2Reliability
If multiple fastening components are used, then attachment reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention combines the functions of multiple traditional fastening components (straps, bolts, buckles) into a single integrated attachment mechanism with a movable member, position member, and biasing element, reducing component count while maintaining attachment reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism serves multiple functions: securing accessories to the helmet, enabling quick release, and providing automatic engagement through the biasing element, replacing what would traditionally require separate fastening components
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables rapid and efficient attachment and removal of accessories like a mandible guard, illuminators, and cameras, allowing users to adapt their helmet configuration quickly based on specific needs or conditions, enhancing usability and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
a biasing element, a position member, and a movable member. The movable member is selectively moveable between a home position which is a first distance from the position member and a release position which is a second distance from the position member. The biasing element biases the movable member toward the home position.
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AI summary
A helmet accessory attachment system may include an attachment portion comprising a biasing element, a position member, and a movable member. The movable member may be selectively moveable between a home position which is a first distance from the position member and a release position which is a second distance from the position member. The biasing element may bias the movable member toward the home position. The helmet accessory attachment system also may include a mounting portion attachable to a helmet. The mounting portion may include a first channel to receive the movable member at a first opening and a second channel to receive the position member at a second opening. A third distance between the first opening of the first channel and the second opening of the second channel may be greater than the first distance from the movable member to the position member in the home position.