Universal Helmet Carrier with Modular Receptacle Interface
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing helmet mounting systems lack flexibility and convenience in accommodating various types and sizes of helmets and accessories, requiring multiple specific carriers for different combinations of helmet types, sizes, and accessories, which is cumbersome and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A modular helmet accessory mount system featuring a carrier that can attach to any type and size of helmet, with a receptacle-receiving portion that can accommodate different types of receptacles and helmet accessory mounting interfaces, allowing for easy selection and attachment of various accessories without replacing the carrier.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specific carriers are used for different helmet types, sizes, and accessories, then the mounting system can accommodate various combinations, but the device complexity and manufacturing burden increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a universal carrier design with a standardized interface that can accommodate multiple helmet types, sizes, and accessory configurations through a single carrier platform. The carrier includes a receptacle-receiving portion that universally interfaces with different receptacle types, eliminating the need for multiple specialized carriers while maintaining adaptability across various mounting scenarios
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specific carriers are used for different accessory combinations, then the mounting system can support specialized accessories, but the manufacturing complexity and user burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The universal carrier design consolidates multiple specialized carrier functions into a single platform, significantly reducing manufacturing complexity. The standardized receptacle-receiving portion and interface mechanisms can be produced through consistent manufacturing processes, while still supporting diverse accessory types through the modular receptacle and interface system
3Reliability
If a fixed mounting system is used for each helmet type, then the mounting interface can be optimized for that specific helmet, but the flexibility and convenience of switching between helmet types and accessories is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The universal carrier maintains reliable mounting through its standardized interface design that ensures stable attachment across different helmet types and accessory configurations. The consistent interface geometry and engagement mechanisms provide dependable mounting while enabling flexibility to switch between various helmet-accessory combinations without requiring helmet-specific optimization
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple carrier types are required for different helmet sizes, then the mounting system can fit various helmet dimensions, but the number of components and assembly complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The universal carrier design fits various helmet sizes through a single adaptable platform that can accommodate different dimensional requirements. The carrier's interface geometry and attachment mechanisms are designed to work across size variations, eliminating the need for multiple size-specific carrier components and reducing the total quantity of parts required
Data Source
AI summary
Systems and methods for attaching an accessory to a helmet. A helmet accessory mounting interface may be attached to a receptacle. The receptacle may be removably or permanently received by a carrier. The carrier may be attached to a helmet having a particular shape and size. The carrier also may be configured to receive any selected type of a plurality of receptacle types which, in turn, corresponds to a particular mounting interface for a helmet accessory. The receptacle may be receivable, in some embodiments removably, by any one of a number of different types of carriers.