Rotating Collar Mount for Straps

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional attachment devices for securing objects to bands or straps are prone to disengagement under shock or rapid movement, while locking engagement clips are complex and difficult to manipulate, especially on collars with buckles.

Innovation Solution

A mounting support with a rectangular body and flexible elongate strap retaining members that securely attach a light to bands of varying sizes, featuring adjustable slots and a simple locking mechanism for quick attachment and detachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a resiliently biased clip is used to secure an object to a band, then the attachment device is simple in structure and easy to operate, but it is susceptible to disengagement under shock or rapid movement

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment device structureVSAvoidattachment reliability under force

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment device incorporates a rotatable collar that transitions between a first position for engagement and a second position for disengagement. This dynamic mechanical movement allows the simple clip structure to achieve reliable locking by changing its spatial configuration, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and reliability under force.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Reliability

If a locking engagement clip is used to prevent disengagement, then the attachment reliability under force is improved, but the device becomes complicated and requires precise manipulation to engage and disengage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment reliability under forceVSAvoidmanipulation simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The rotatable collar provides a clear mechanical transition between locked and unlocked states through rotational movement. This dynamic mechanism maintains high reliability under force while simplifying operation to a single rotational action, eliminating the need for precise manipulation of complex locking means.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of requiring active manipulation to engage the lock, the design allows the collar to be passively engaged by simply passing the band through it, with the locking action occurring automatically upon rotation. This inverted approach simplifies operation while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

3Reliability

If a locking engagement clip is used to prevent disengagement, then the attachment reliability under force is improved, but threading the collar through a loop becomes difficult due to buckles and other features

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment reliability under forceVSAvoidcompatibility with different collar types

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The collar is designed to be threaded through the band in a reversed or simplified manner, allowing engagement without requiring the collar to pass through tight loops or navigate around buckles. This inversion of the traditional threading approach improves compatibility with various collar types while maintaining secure locking.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment device separates the engagement function (threading the collar) from the locking function (rotating to secure), allowing the collar to be easily threaded through the band first, then locked independently through rotation. This segmentation improves adaptability to different collar configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Device complexity

If a single pair of strap retaining members is used, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate differently sized bands

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of retaining membersVSAvoidcompatibility with different band sizes

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates multiple pairs of strap retaining members (first pair and second pair) that can be selectively engaged. This segmentation allows the same device to accommodate different band sizes by engaging different retaining member pairs, maintaining structural simplicity while achieving versatility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The multiple pairs of strap retaining members provide multi-functionality, allowing the device to securely attach to bands of varying sizes. Each pair can be independently engaged or disengaged, making the device universal for different band dimensions without increasing overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Provides a secure and easy-to-use attachment solution that prevents disengagement under force, accommodating different strap sizes and allowing for quick locking and unlocking without the need for complex manipulation.

Implementation Method 1

each comprising a foot portion and a flexible elongate portion

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFlexibility: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS8960948B2Collar mount and light

Publication Date: 2015.02.24 9609385 CANADA INC

AI summary

A light and associated mounting body is disclosed which is suitable for mounting on straps of different widths. In a particular embodiment the body can be mounted to the strap, for example a collar or the like, without removing the collar from the object it is attached to.