Single piece hammock strap with integral woven eyelets
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hammock straps are heavy, bulky, and require substantial stitching, which increases production costs and damage trees when used for suspension, limiting their practicality for outdoor camping due to weight and space constraints.
Innovation Solution
A single piece hammock strap with integral woven eyelets, constructed from synthetic fibers like nylon or Dyneema, where the strap is separated into two portions and woven back together at specific points to form eyelets, reducing bulk and weight while maintaining strength, and allowing for adjustable attachment points without damaging trees.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional hammock straps use folded and sewn connections, then adequate strength is achieved, but weight and bulk increase substantially
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of connection and structural support into a single integrated woven eyelet design. The eyelets are formed by weaving the strap material itself rather than adding separate folded connections and stitching, combining multiple functions into one unified structure that reduces overall weight while maintaining strength.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the mechanical system of folding and stitching with a weaving mechanism. Instead of using separate stitching operations to attach folded connections, the strap is woven in such a way that the eyelets are formed integrally during the weaving process, eliminating the need for additional mechanical fastening operations and reducing weight.
2Strength
If conventional hammock straps use folded and sewn connections, then adequate strength is achieved, but production complexity and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the connection function and structural form into a single integrated woven eyelet design. The eyelets are formed by the weaving process itself rather than requiring separate folding and stitching operations, merging multiple manufacturing steps into one unified process that reduces complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent substitutes the folding and stitching mechanical system with a weaving mechanism. The eyelets are formed integrally during the weaving process through the interlacing of warp and weft threads, replacing the need for separate folding and stitching operations and thereby reducing production complexity.
3Reliability
If conventional hammock straps are used for tree suspension, then hammock support is achieved, but tree damage occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a flexible woven strap with integrated eyelets that can conform to the shape of tree branches without requiring rigid or sharp connection points. The flexibility of the woven structure allows it to distribute pressure evenly and adapt to natural surfaces, providing reliable support while minimizing damage to trees.
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure generally relates to a hammock strap. The hammock strap includes an elongated length of strap material that is separated into a first strap and a second strap. The first strap and the second strap are woven together at one or more separation points to form eyelets between the first strap and the second strap.