Quick-Release Helmet Light Mount Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing helmet or headgear-mounted lights are difficult to install and remove without visual reference and lack the capability for side mounting, invisible light, and Identify Friend or Foe (IFF) functionality, while also being cumbersome for single-handed manipulation and storage.
Innovation Solution
A helmet or headgear-mounted light assembly with a mount assembly and light body that includes visible, night vision, and IFF light sources, featuring a quick-release mechanism for easy attachment and detachment with one hand, and a compact design suitable for side mounting and storage in pockets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing helmet-mounted lights are used, then lighting functionality is provided, but installation and removal require visual reference and are difficult to perform with one hand
Solution Approach 1:
The light assembly is divided into separate components: a mount assembly that attaches to the helmet and a light body that can be independently installed and removed. This segmentation allows the light body to be quickly attached to or detached from the mount assembly without requiring tools or visual reference, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The quick-release mechanism incorporates a release button that allows the light body to be removed by simply pressing the button and pulling, without requiring tools, screws, or visual reference. This self-service mechanism enables rapid one-handed operation, simultaneously improving ease of operation and reducing time loss.
2Ease of operation
If existing helmet-mounted lights are used, then lighting is provided, but the light body is too large for easy one-handed manipulation and pocket storage
Solution Approach 1:
The light assembly is segmented into a compact light body and a separate mount assembly, allowing the light body to be small enough for one-handed manipulation and pocket storage while still providing effective lighting when mounted on the helmet.
Solution Approach 2:
The design transitions from a permanently mounted large light assembly to a portable compact light body that can be stored in three-dimensional space (pocket) and deployed when needed, effectively utilizing spatial dimensions for storage and deployment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing helmet-mounted lights are used, then basic lighting is provided, but side mounting capability and multiple light types (visible, invisible, IFF) are not available
Solution Approach 1:
The mount assembly is designed as a universal mounting system that can accommodate different light bodies (visible light, invisible infrared light, IFF light) and can be mounted on various positions including the side of the helmet. This multi-functionality increases adaptability without significantly increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system is designed to be dynamically configurable, allowing the user to attach different light bodies to the same mount assembly depending on operational requirements. This dynamic adaptability enables versatility while maintaining a simple base mounting structure.
4Ease of operation
If the light assembly is made compact for one-handed manipulation, then ease of operation and storage improve, but mounting security and rigidity may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The separation of the compact light body from the mount assembly allows the mounting interface to be optimized for security while keeping the light body compact. The mount assembly can incorporate robust attachment mechanisms that provide strong mounting security, while the light body remains small for easy one-handed manipulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The mount assembly acts as an intermediary between the compact light body and the helmet, providing the necessary mounting security and rigidity. This intermediary component allows the light body to remain compact while ensuring secure attachment to the helmet through the mount assembly's attachment mechanisms.
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AI summary
A headgear light comprising a light body removably securable to a headgear. The preferred embodiment of the light includes a mount assembly including a docking base that is removably attachable to a side of a helmet or other headgear, and provides visible light, invisible light, and friend-or-foe light signals. The light body is compact for easy storage and handling, and can be quickly and easily installed on and removed from the headgear with one hand and without visual reference.