Interwoven Strap Attachment System for Quick-Release Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing strap-type connector arrangements for securing pocket members and pouches to supporting articles often employ mechanical fasteners like buttons, snaps, and VELCRO, which snag and hinder quick installation and removal, posing issues in military and emergency situations where speed is crucial.
Innovation Solution
A strap attachment apparatus using laterally spaced, longitudinally extending securement strap members on both articles, with connector straps interweaving through aligned loops to secure and lock the articles without mechanical fasteners, allowing for quick release and repositioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If mechanical fasteners (buttons, snaps, VELCRO) are used on strap ends, then the straps can be secured to articles, but they snag and hinder quick installation and removal
Solution Approach 1:
The invention removes mechanical fasteners (buttons, snaps, VELCRO) from the strap ends entirely. Instead, the straps are designed to interweave through loops formed by other straps, creating a fastener-free connection system that eliminates snagging while maintaining secure attachment capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention combines the functions of fastening and structural support into the strap members themselves. The straps serve both as structural elements and as the fastening mechanism through their interweaving configuration, eliminating the need for separate mechanical fasteners.
2Strength
If mechanical fasteners are used to secure straps, then the connection is strong, but they interfere with quick release in emergency situations
Solution Approach 1:
Mechanical fasteners are completely removed from the system. The strap ends are made simple and smooth without protruding elements, allowing them to be quickly pulled through loops for rapid release while maintaining strong interwoven connection during securement.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using fasteners to create strength, the invention uses the interweaving geometry and friction of the strap materials themselves to generate securement strength. The configuration of loops and woven straps creates mechanical interlocking that provides strength without requiring additional fastening components.
3Reliability
If protruding fasteners are used on straps, then securement is achieved, but they create harmful snagging effects
Solution Approach 1:
All protruding fasteners are extracted from the strap design. The strap ends are terminated in simple, smooth configurations that cannot snag on surrounding objects or clothing, while the interwoven loop structure maintains reliable securement through geometric interlocking.
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AI summary
A strap attachment apparatus is arranged to releasably secure pocket and pouch members, holsters, selected holders and other types of removable articles securely yet removably in quick-release manner onto supporting articles including packs and backpacks, luggage, bags, jackets, vests and other garments and types of support articles by releasably interwoven strap components which require no other metal, plastic or molded mechanical fasteners such as snaps, buttons, hooks, VELCRO connectors or other locking arrangement which may snag, catch or otherwise interfere with or hinder installation of and quick-release removal of the attached article.