Helmet Mounting Arm Structure for Ventilated Sports Gear Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Sports equipment, particularly helmets and apparel, face issues of improper storage and ventilation, leading to damage, misplacement, and odor accumulation, which can affect their safety and visual appeal.
Innovation Solution
A sports equipment organizer featuring a mounting device with an extension arm and mounting arm that securely supports and ventilates helmets and apparel, including a padding material with ridges or channels for airflow and a strapping mechanism for secure storage, allowing for attachment of additional clothing items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If equipment is stored in bags or trailers, then portability is improved, but visibility and ventilation are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from storing equipment inside enclosed bags or trailers to mounting equipment on exterior surfaces using a mounting device with extension arms. This dimensional change from interior to exterior storage provides both portability (by attaching to existing transport equipment) and visibility (by placing equipment on the outside where it can be seen and accessed easily).
2Object-affected harmful factors
If helmets are stored in enclosed spaces, then protection from damage is improved, but ventilation is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device provides localized protection at the contact point between the helmet and the mounting arm through padding material, while the rest of the helmet remains exposed to ambient air for ventilation. This local quality approach protects the helmet from damage at critical points while maintaining overall ventilation to prevent odor accumulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the helmet from enclosed storage spaces and places it on an exterior mounting device. This removal from enclosed spaces eliminates the ventilation problem while the mounting device itself provides the necessary protection from damage through its structural design and padding materials.
3Ease of operation
If equipment is placed in accessible locations, then ease of access is improved, but risk of misplacement or damage from others is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting arms are designed with curved surfaces that conform to the shape of helmets and other rounded equipment. This curvature provides a natural cradle that secures the equipment in place, making it difficult to accidentally dislodge while still allowing easy access when needed. The ergonomic curvature facilitates easy placement and removal by users.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting device incorporates padding material at contact points before any potential damage or misplacement can occur. This beforehand cushioning protects the equipment from accidental drops or rough handling while maintaining easy accessibility, as the padding allows for gentle placement and removal without risk of damage.
4Stability of the object's composition
If mounting surface contact area is increased, then stability is improved, but ventilation is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting device segments the contact area into multiple small padding contact points rather than a single large surface. This segmentation provides sufficient stability through distributed contact points while leaving the majority of the helmet surface exposed for ventilation. The segmented approach balances stability and ventilation needs effectively.
Data Source
AI summary
Providing for a sports equipment organizer that can support, store, display and provide ventilation for a helmet and/or other sports apparel such as gloves, a jacket, eyewear, clothing and so on is described herein. By way of example, a mounting device can be attached to a portion of an extension arm and facilitate securing the extension arm to a mounting surface. The extension arm can extend substantially perpendicular out from the mounting surface. Additionally, a mounting arm can be attached to and supported by the extension arm, and can securely support at least one head-ware device. Furthermore the mounting arm can be of sufficient length to hold the head-ware just off of the extension arm. In accordance with particular embodiments, the mounting arm can be substantially smaller volume than an interior of the head-ware to facilitate adequate airflow and ventilation to the head-ware in between use.