MOLLE Cut Pattern Attachment Slot for Load Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current load carrying equipment for military and enforcement personnel lacks efficient attachment systems that distribute load effectively, leading to potential damage and failure under stress, particularly in ballistic environments where point stresses can cause tears and rips.
Innovation Solution
The development of a flexible material attachment slot with a specific cut pattern that includes segments with defined curvatures and intersections, allowing for a distributed load and reducing point stresses, along with a wearable ballistic resilient carrier featuring pivotable tabs for secure attachment of tactical equipment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional attachment systems are used in load carrying equipment, then the equipment can be manufactured with simpler structures, but the equipment suffers from point stresses that cause tears and rips under load
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment slot incorporates curved segments with defined radii of curvature instead of straight lines. The first segment has a first radius of curvature and the second segment has a second radius of curvature, which distributes stress along the curved path rather than concentrating it at sharp corners, thereby preventing tears and rips while maintaining structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment slot is divided into multiple segments (first segment, second segment, third segment) with distinct geometric characteristics. Each segment can be independently optimized for stress distribution, and the segmented structure allows for modular manufacturing and assembly, balancing strength requirements with manufacturing complexity
2Reliability
If attachment slots with curved segments are implemented, then stress is distributed effectively to prevent failure, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The design specifies particular radius of curvature values for the first and second segments, along with specific intersection angles between segments. By optimizing these geometric parameters, the slot achieves effective stress distribution while maintaining manufacturability through standardized cutting processes and tolerances
3Ease of operation
If a secure attachment system is provided, then tactical gear can be firmly attached, but the system becomes more complex with additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment slot incorporates a pivotable tab that can rotate between a first position (for inserting attachments) and a second position (for securing attachments). This dynamic element provides secure attachment functionality while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure, as the pivotable tab is integrated into the slot geometry rather than being a separate component
Data Source
AI summary
An attachment system includes a wearable carrier and an attachment slot. The wearable carrier is formed at least in part from a flexible material having an outer surface and an inner surface opposite the outer surface. The attachment slot is formed through the flexible material and configured to receive a strap of an attachment accessory. The attachment slot extends from a first end to a second end and includes a first segment, a second segment, and a third segment. The first segment extends from the first end to the second segment. The second segment extends from the first segment to the third segment. The third segment extends from the second segment to the second end. The first segment and the second segment define a first non-orthogonal angle therebetween. The third segment and the second segment define a second non-orthogonal angle therebetween.