Lateral Weapon Release Carrying Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for carrying elongated long-barreled weapons are cumbersome, do not provide sufficient protection, and can be anatomically disadvantageous for long-distance or long-period use, especially in rugged terrain, and may cause unwanted attention due to the need to pull the weapon upwards for release.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising a first and second protective layer joined at least at some point, with a releasable locking mechanism and a releasing device that allows for remote activation, distributing the weight of the weapon on the shoulder and providing protection against environmental influences, while enabling rapid and practical release of the weapon sideways.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the weapon is carried in a secondary bag with the nozzle faced downwards and stock faced upwards, then the weapon can be stored, but the release operation becomes cumbersome and may take several seconds
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional vertical extraction method by enabling lateral (sideways) removal of the weapon. The weapon is stored with the nozzle facing upwards and the stock facing downwards, allowing the user to pull the weapon horizontally out from the side of the bag rather than vertically upward, significantly reducing release time and effort
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic adjustment capabilities through shoulder straps that can be adjusted in length and position, allowing the bag to adapt to different user sizes and carrying positions. This dynamic adjustment optimizes both the storage security and release ease for different users and situations
2Ease of operation
If the weapon is not fixed in relation to the pack, then rapid release is possible, but the weapon may cause discomfort during long walks
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary securing actions through multiple attachment points and adjustable straps that fix the weapon in an optimal position before carrying begins. The weapon is pre-positioned with the nozzle facing upwards at a height that minimizes swinging and discomfort, while remaining ready for rapid lateral extraction when needed
3Ease of operation
If the weapon is carried high above the head of the user, then release is easier, but it causes unwanted attention
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality optimization by positioning the weapon at a specific height range (not too high, not too low) and orienting it with the nozzle facing upwards. This localized positioning balances accessibility for rapid release with profile minimization to avoid drawing unwanted attention during concealment
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a device (1) for carrying an elongated object (2). The device comprises a first protective layer (12) a second protective layer (14); where the respective layers (12, 14) are joined together at least at some point to form a fold (20). At least one releasable locking device (30) is provided for locking at least a part of the first protective layer (12) to at least a part of the second protective layer (14), thereby providing that the elongated object (2) may be carried between the first and second protective layer (12, 14). At least one releasing device (40) is also provided, the device (40) being connected to the releasable locking device (30), wherein activation of the releasing device (40) provides a release of the elongated object (2).