Multi-Pouch Hip Pack With Shoulder Sash and Leash Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
People face challenges in carrying small personal belongings while walking, as they risk being forgotten or stolen, and existing waist packs do not adequately allow for hands-free dog walking.
Innovation Solution
A wearable hip pack with multiple pouches and a belt system that allows secure storage of personal items, including a sash for shoulder support and adjustable belt for waist wear, with integrated leash attachment points for hands-free dog walking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If items are carried in pockets of clothing, then hands are free for completing tasks, but items may be stolen or forgotten
Solution Approach 1:
The pack is divided into multiple compartments including a front pouch, main pouch, and belt pouch, allowing items to be segmented and stored in different secure locations while maintaining hands-free operation through waist and shoulder support
2Reliability
If a waist pack is worn to carry items, then item security is improved, but comfort and weight distribution are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The pack transitions from a simple waist-belt design to a three-dimensional weight distribution system by adding a sash that extends over the shoulder, creating additional support dimensions that improve comfort while maintaining security
3Quantity of substance
If multiple pouches are added to increase storage capacity, then item storage is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The pouches are nested within each other (front pouch within main pouch, main pouch within belt pouch) creating a hierarchical storage structure that maximizes capacity while maintaining a compact, organized form factor
Data Source
AI summary
A hip pack for walking a dog includes a bag having a plurality of pouches, such as a belt pouch, a main pouch and a front pouch. The bag may be attached to a sash to be worn over a user's shoulder and a belt to be worn around the waist of the user. The sash and belt may be worn to securely and comfortably hold the multi-pouch bag. The belt may be stored inside the belt pouch when the user only wants to use the sash. A plurality of connectors give the wearer options for attaching a leash to different points on the hip pack to allow hands-free dog walking. The bag may be reversible, such as by turning the main pouch inside-out, to store the sash, belt, buckles, connectors, and any contents of the pouches within the bag when the hip pack is not in use.