Link-Based Helmet Mounting Unit for Adjustable Accessory Replacement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing helmet mounting units are not adjustable in length and require replacement of the entire unit when a single accessory adaptor is damaged, which is time-consuming and costly.

Innovation Solution

A link-based helmet mounting unit composed of detachable links that allow for length adjustment and enable replacement of individual links or adaptors, allowing users to customize the mounting unit according to their needs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If the entire mounting unit is replaced when a single accessory adaptor is damaged, then the reliability is maintained, but the loss of time and cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting unit reliabilityVSAvoidreplacement time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting unit is divided into multiple detachable links that can be independently replaced. Each link is connected to adjacent links through connection mechanisms, allowing individual link replacement without affecting the entire mounting unit structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Damaged accessory adaptors or links are discarded and replaced with new ones, while the remaining functional parts of the mounting unit are recovered and reused. This selective replacement approach reduces time and cost compared to replacing the entire mounting unit.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

2Reliability

If the entire mounting unit is replaced when a single accessory adaptor is damaged, then the reliability is maintained, but the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting unit reliabilityVSAvoidmaterial cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting unit is segmented into replaceable links, allowing only the damaged portion to be replaced rather than the entire unit. This reduces material costs by preserving functional components.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Functional links and mounting unit components are recovered and reused, while only the damaged accessory adaptors or individual links are discarded and replaced, thereby reducing overall material cost.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Ease of manufacture

If the mounting unit length is fixed, then the manufacturing is simplified, but the adaptability to different helmet sizes is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemounting unit manufacturingVSAvoidhelmet size adaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting unit is divided into multiple links that can be selectively connected or disconnected. This allows the overall length of the mounting unit to be adjusted by changing the number of connected links, providing adaptability to different helmet sizes while maintaining simple individual link manufacturing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting unit transitions from a fixed-length structure to a dynamic, adjustable-length structure. The number of links and their arrangement can be changed based on helmet size requirements, enabling the mounting unit to adapt to different applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12383012B2Helmet mounting unit comprised of links

Publication Date: 2025.08.12 T A R IDEAL CONCEPTS LTD

AI summary

A link-based helmet mounting unit for attaching accessories onto a helmet is provided, the helmet mounting unit comprising a plurality of links connected to one another, to enable length adjustment, as well as versatility with respect to replacement, location and type of accessory adaptors that are to be carried by the link-based helmet mounting unit.