Modular Respiratory Harness with Rotatable Strap Holders
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional respiratory equipment harness designs are inflexible, forcing users to purchase multiple types of carrying gear and adapt to a single method of wearing, which can compromise comfort and safety in varying work environments and tasks.
Innovation Solution
A modular harness design that allows the breathable air system to be worn in multiple configurations, including on the shoulder, waist, hip, and back, using rotatable strap holders and adjustable attachments for secure and comfortable fit, enabling easy reconfiguration based on the user's needs and environment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single fixed harness design is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different work environments and tasks deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The harness is designed with multiple attachment points and adjustable straps that allow a single device to be worn in multiple configurations (shoulder, waist, hip, back), enabling one harness to serve multiple functions across different work environments and tasks
Solution Approach 2:
The harness incorporates adjustable and reconfigurable components including detachable straps, movable attachment points, and flexible connection mechanisms that allow users to dynamically adapt the harness configuration based on specific work requirements
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of carrying gear are required, then the adaptability to different tasks is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The harness integrates multiple carrying configurations into a single device through universal attachment points and reconfigurable strap systems, eliminating the need for multiple specialized carrying gear while maintaining adaptability to different tasks
Solution Approach 2:
The design merges multiple carrying functions (shoulder carry, waist carry, hip carry, back carry) into one unified harness structure, combining what would traditionally require separate devices into a single multi-functional unit
3Ease of operation
If a fixed wearing method is used, then the ease of operation is improved, but the comfort and safety in varying environments deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The harness features dynamic adjustment capabilities with movable attachment points and adjustable strap lengths that allow users to easily reconfigure the wearing method based on environmental requirements and personal comfort needs
Data Source
AI summary
A harness may be used to carry a breathable air system. Generally, the harness may comprise at least one shoulder strap and a plurality of attachments configured to attach the at least one shoulder strap to the breathable air system. Additionally, the plurality of attachments may allow the breathable air system to be configured into a plurality of strap configurations. For example, the plurality of strap configurations may include a hip configuration, a waist configuration, a leg configuration, and/or a back configuration. In some configurations, an additional/accessory strap may be used to more securely carry the breathable air system in the plurality of strap configurations.