MOLLE Retention Gate for Fast Secure Article Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current MOLLE systems require cumbersome and time-consuming processes for attaching and removing articles due to the need to weave nylon straps through PALS webbing loops, often necessitating removal of the MOLLE itself, which is impractical for wearers.
Innovation Solution
A retention system using semi-rigid elongated members with attachment points and a gate mechanism that allows for secure attachment and rapid removal of articles, eliminating the need for weaving through webbing loops.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If nylon straps are woven through PALS webbing loops to attach articles, then secure attachment is achieved, but the attachment and removal process becomes time-consuming and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The retention system divides the attachment mechanism into separate functional components: rigid elongated members that engage with webbing loops, and a gate mechanism that secures the engagement. This segmentation allows the webbing engagement to provide secure attachment while the gate mechanism enables rapid one-handed operation for attachment and removal, resolving the contradiction between security and speed.
2Adaptability or versatility
If nylon straps are used for attachment, then articles can be secured to MOLLE, but removal requires unwaving the straps which is impractical when the MOLLE is being worn
Solution Approach 1:
The gate mechanism transforms the static woven strap system into a dynamic system where the gate can be quickly opened and closed with one hand. This allows the user to attach and remove articles easily while wearing the MOLLE, without needing to access the back of the pouch or perform complex unwaving maneuvers, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining compatibility.
3Stability of the object's composition
If multiple rows of PALS webbing are used for attachment, then stable retention is achieved, but the complexity of the attachment system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The retention system combines multiple attachment functions into a single integrated mechanism. The rigid elongated members engage with multiple webbing loops simultaneously, and the gate mechanism secures all engagements at once. This merging approach achieves stable retention through multi-loop engagement while simplifying the user experience to a single attachment and release action, reducing perceived complexity.
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AI summary
A retention system for securing an article to a webbing or similar attachment system. The retention system includes one or more rigid or semi-rigid elongated members adapted to fit to said webbing, and including one or more attachment points adapted to receive a securing portion of said article. The members may be arranged as a pair thereof separated from one another by a longitudinal opening and joined to one another at one end of each of the members. A gate located near an open end of the longitudinal opening is positionable to selectively obstruct the open end of the longitudinal opening. The attachment points may be arranged, for example, along an exterior longitudinal edge of each respective elongated member.