Rapid Deployment Ammunition Carrier with Vehicle-Mounted Case
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ammunition carriers for military and police personnel, such as belts and vests, are time-consuming to attach during emergency situations due to their design requiring manual overhead manipulation and complex attachment processes.
Innovation Solution
A rapid deployment ammunition carrier system that attaches to a vehicle seat, featuring a flexible fabric carrying case with a rapid-opening front panel and adjustable straps, allowing for one-handed operation to quickly slide the ammunition belt onto the user, with parallel zippers and straps for simultaneous opening and shoulder strap deployment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional ammunition vests and belts are used, then ammunition can be carried effectively, but the attachment process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The ammunition belt is pre-positioned within the carrying case with shoulder straps arranged for immediate deployment. The case is pre-attached to the vehicle seat, so when needed, the user simply opens the case and slides the pre-positioned belt onto their body without complex assembly steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The system separates the ammunition carrying function into two distinct components: the reusable carrying case that attaches to the vehicle seat, and the removable ammunition belt that transfers to the user. This segmentation allows the case to remain stationary while the belt is rapidly deployed, reducing overall attachment time.
2Reliability
If traditional overhead attachment method is used, then the vest can be secured properly, but the process requires two hands and multiple steps
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of pulling the vest overhead and threading arms through straps as in traditional designs, this invention has the user slide arms through straps first, then pull the shoulder strap over the head to draw the entire vest down into position. This inverted sequence simplifies the motion to primarily downward pulling action.
Solution Approach 2:
The shoulder strap attachment mechanism is extracted from the traditional overhead vest configuration and repositioned to allow the strap to be pulled over the head from the front, removing the need for complex overhead manipulation and enabling one-handed operation.
3Reliability
If the carrying case is designed for secure storage, then ammunition is protected, but opening the case requires multiple steps
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple zipper pulls are connected together through a common strap or linkage mechanism. When the user pulls this single combined strap, all zippers open simultaneously, converting what would be multiple separate opening actions into one unified motion that maintains secure closure during transport but enables rapid access when needed.
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AI summary
A rapid deployment ammunition carrier has a shoulder mounted ammunition belt having a plurality of ammunition pouches and a plurality of body mounting straps. An ammunition belt carrying case is shaped to hold the ammunition belt therein with the body mounting straps positioned for rapid deployment from the carrying case. The carrying case is mounted to a vehicle seat for rapid deployment of the ammunition belt by an occupant of the vehicle.