Removable Paracord Chinstrap Hat for Outdoor Utility

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing hats do not effectively combine sun protection with the accessibility and utility of paracord, a versatile and lightweight nylon cord, which is useful in outdoor activities.

Innovation Solution

A hat with a removably attached paracord chinstrap that includes a chinstrap adjustment piece and an instruction sheet for attaching and utilizing the paracord, allowing users to customize the length and utilize the paracord strands for various purposes such as sewing or fishing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a hat is designed with a fixed chinstrap, then the hat provides sun protection and basic functionality, but the user cannot customize or utilize the chinstrap for additional purposes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecustomizability of chinstrapVSAvoidstructure of hat

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The chinstrap is segmented from the main hat structure, allowing it to be detached and replaced. The hat includes attachment points (grommets or holes) that enable the chinstrap to be separated into independent components: the hat body and the removable cord, increasing adaptability while maintaining simple overall structure

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The chinstrap uses paracord material that serves multiple functions: it provides the primary function of securing the hat to the wearer's chin, while also serving as a utility cord for various outdoor tasks such as tying, repairing, or survival applications, thereby achieving multi-functionality without adding complex mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a hat includes a removable paracord chinstrap, then the user can customize and utilize the paracord for various purposes, but the attachment mechanism becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveutility of paracordVSAvoidassembly of hat

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The chinstrap attachment system is divided into separate components: attachment points on the hat (grommets or holes) and corresponding attachment features on the chinstrap (knots or loops). This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using simple processes, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while enabling removability and customization

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If the chinstrap is made from paracord, then the user can access utility strands for sewing or fishing, but the chinstrap requires adjustment mechanisms to fit different users

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccessibility of paracord strandsVSAvoidadjustment of chinstrap

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The chinstrap incorporates an adjustment mechanism that allows the length or tension to be dynamically changed to fit different users and head sizes. This could involve sliding knots, adjustable loops, or movable attachment points along the paracord, enabling easy customization while maintaining accessibility to the utility strands

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The paracord is pre-configured with accessible strands or pre-separated sections that allow users to easily extract utility strands when needed. The cord may be pre-cut to appropriate lengths or have sections prepared in advance, reducing the effort required for users to access the utility components during field conditions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11172724B2Hat with replacable paracord chinstrap

Publication Date: 2021.11.16 NIEDERMEYER PETER GRIMM

AI summary

A hat with a replaceable paracord chinstrap. A hat is provided that includes a removably attached paracord chinstrap. A chinstrap adjustment piece is attached to the hat and may be used to adjust the tightness around a wearer's chin. An instruction sheet is provided that includes instructions on how to attach the paracord chinstrap and adjustment piece and how to utilize the paracord chinstrap.