Modular Armor Carrier Hub for Accessory Retention and Mobility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing body armor systems often require repositioning and reattachment of accessories when switching between different armor carriers, compromising comfort and mobility.

Innovation Solution

A modular body armor system with an upper protector and armor carrier that allows for the retention of accessories like throat and deltoid guards, enabling seamless transition between armor carriers without repositioning, using hook and loop fasteners, elastic materials, and adjustable straps for comfort and mobility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If accessories are repositioned and reattached when switching between armor carriers, then the armor carrier can be changed, but comfort and mobility are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvearmor carrier interchangeabilityVSAvoidcomfort and mobility

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system divides the body armor system into separate modular components: accessories (throat guards, deltoid guards) are segmented from the armor carrier. This allows accessories to remain attached to the upper protector while the carrier can be independently changed, resolving the contradiction between carrier interchangeability and maintaining comfort/mobility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The upper protector is designed as a universal platform that can work with multiple different armor carriers through standardized attachment mechanisms (MOLLE webbing, hook-and-loop fasteners). This universal interface allows the same accessories to remain functional across different carrier configurations, enabling both adaptability and operational comfort.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If accessories are repositioned and reattached when switching between armor carriers, then the armor carrier can be changed, but time is lost

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvearmor carrier interchangeabilityVSAvoidtime for repositioning accessories

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

By segmenting accessories from the carrier and anchoring them to the upper protector, the system eliminates the time-consuming process of repositioning accessories during carrier changes. The modular design allows carriers to be swapped independently while accessories remain in their established positions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If a fixed armor carrier is used to retain accessories, then accessories remain attached, but adaptability to different carriers is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessory retentionVSAvoidcarrier switching capability

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The upper protector serves as a universal accessory hub that can interface with multiple different armor carrier types through standardized attachment systems. This allows accessories to be retained on the upper protector while enabling the user to switch between different carriers as needed, achieving both accessory retention and carrier adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The upper protector acts as an intermediary component between the accessories and the armor carrier. It provides a stable platform for accessory attachment while serving as the interface that connects to various carriers, thus mediating between the need for secure accessory retention and the need for carrier interchangeability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enhances comfort and mobility by allowing accessories to remain attached during carrier changes, providing a flexible and adaptable protection system.

Implementation Method 1

an elastic material, and adjustable straps configured to attach to the armor carrier

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

using hook and loop fasteners, elastic materials, and adjustable straps for comfort and mobility

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS12560412B2Modular accessory system

Publication Date: 2026.02.24 POINT BLANK ENTERPRISES

AI summary

A protective mantel and accessory hub includes a primary yoke configured to be worn underneath an armor carrier. Sliding attachment points removably connect the armor carrier to the upper protector to allow for mobility and articulation. Accessories such as a throat guard and deltoid guards are removably attached to the mantel. Shoulder suspension members are inserted into the primary yoke to support and distribute the weight of the armor carrier. The armor carrier includes a magnetically attachable front accessory panel and zippered pouches on the front and back to receive and retain body armor plates.