Movable Garment Attachment System for Stable Tool Holding

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing work wear garments lack effective solutions for securely holding large and heavy tools, often requiring tool belts that are bulky, ungainly, and prone to sliding, and existing belt loops interfere with tool positioning.

Innovation Solution

A garment arrangement with an elongated garment portion featuring a connection system that includes a movable attachment means, such as a rail or clutch, allowing for adjustable and secure attachment of gear holding devices like pockets or tool holders, which can be releasably connected and positioned along the garment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If a tool belt is used to hold large and heavy tools, then the holding capacity is improved, but the garment becomes bulky and ungainly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveholding capacityVSAvoidgarment bulkiness

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The tool holding system is segmented from the main garment into separate attachment means that can be independently positioned and configured. Attachment means can be distributed along the garment portion rather than concentrated in a single bulky belt, allowing tools to be held securely while maintaining a streamlined garment profile.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment system transitions from a traditional two-dimensional belt surface to a three-dimensional distributed arrangement along the garment portion. Attachment means can be positioned at various locations and orientations, enabling secure tool holding without requiring a bulky belt structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Strength

If a tool belt is used to hold tools, then the holding capacity is improved, but the belt slides around the waist due to uneven loading

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveholding capacityVSAvoidbelt position stability

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The tool holding system is divided into multiple separate attachment means distributed along the garment portion rather than a single continuous belt. This segmentation allows each attachment point to independently support its load, distributing weight more evenly and preventing the sliding issue associated with traditional belts.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment means are designed to be adjustable and repositionable along the garment portion, allowing the system to adapt dynamically to different tool weights and positions. This flexibility enables optimal weight distribution and stable positioning even with uneven loading.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If tool holders are made adjustable along the belt, then the adaptability is improved, but the tool holders move along the belt during work

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetool holder position adjustabilityVSAvoidtool holder position stability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment means incorporate adjustable mechanisms that allow repositioning during setup but provide stable fixation during use. The system transitions from a static fixed position to a dynamic adjustable position that can be securely locked, enabling both adaptability and reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Traditional mechanical fastening systems that allow sliding are replaced with advanced attachment mechanisms such as magnetic attachments, friction-based locks, or snap-fit systems that provide secure positioning while maintaining adjustability. These mechanisms prevent unintended movement during work.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Ease of manufacture

If belt loops are used to thread a belt, then the integration with garment is improved, but the belt loops interfere with adjusting tool positions

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegarment integrationVSAvoidtool position adjustment

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment means are extracted from the traditional belt-loop system and directly integrated into the garment portion itself. This eliminates the interference of belt loops with tool adjustment while maintaining secure attachment, as the connection elements are built into the garment fabric or structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Connection elements serve as intermediaries between the garment portion and attachment means, providing a direct integration path that bypasses the need for belt loops. These connection elements enable both secure attachment and easy adjustment of tool positions without structural interference.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP4581970A1Garment with adjustable attachment system

Publication Date: 2025.07.09 CIRK L AB

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AI summary

This invention relates to a garment arrangement (1000, 2000), comprising a garment (100, 200), having an elongated garment portion (110, 210) provided with at least one garment connection portion (150, 250), and an attachment means (160, 260, 360, 460) configured to be releasably connected to said garment connection portion (150, 250). The attachment means (160, 260, 360, 460) is configured to be movable along the extension of said elongated garment portion (110, 210). The invention further comprises a method.