Knife Sheath Mounting Plate for Multi-Orientation Belt Carry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing knife sheath mounting systems lack versatility, as they are often designed for specific orientations and attachment mechanisms, such as MOLLE webbing or waist belts, and do not accommodate varying orientations or belt widths, limiting user convenience and accessibility.
Innovation Solution
A mount system featuring a backing plate with multiple attachment points and a retaining member that allows the knife sheath to be secured in various orientations, including vertical, horizontal, and angular positions, using fasteners to align with corresponding points on the sheath, enabling secure attachment to different types of straps and belts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a sheath is mounted using a fixed orientation system, then the mounting structure is simple, but the sheath cannot be adjusted to different orientations for various carrying configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system uses a universal backing plate with multiple attachment points arranged in different orientations, allowing the same mount to accommodate vertical, horizontal, and angled carrying configurations. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate mounting systems for different orientations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows dynamic reconfiguration of the sheath orientation by enabling the user to select different attachment point combinations on the backing plate. The fasteners can be repositioned between multiple predetermined locations, providing adaptability without requiring a completely fixed rigid structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a sheath is mounted on MOLLE webbing, then the mounting system is standardized, but it cannot accommodate waist belts or other non-MOLLE attachment mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The backing plate design serves as a universal interface that can be attached to multiple types of substrates including MOLLE webbing, waist belts, and other carrying systems. The standardized backing plate with multiple attachment points provides compatibility across different attachment mechanisms without requiring separate mounting systems.
3Ease of operation
If the sheath is mounted in a fixed position, then the mounting structure is simple, but the knife handle cannot be optimally positioned for quick drawing
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system enables dynamic adjustment of the sheath orientation by allowing fasteners to be positioned at multiple predetermined locations on the backing plate. This lets the user optimize the knife handle position for quick drawing by selecting the appropriate orientation, while the underlying mounting structure remains relatively simple.
Data Source
AI summary
The disclosure relates to mounts for knife sheaths. The mounts can be assembled in a first configuration in which the mounts can be strap-mounted; and a second configuration in which the mounts can be mounted on a waist belt. The mounts also permit the orientation of the sheath to be varied.