Slidable Apparel Attachment for Secure, Flexible Article Carrying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing apparel systems do not provide a convenient and secure method for slidably attaching and detaching articles such as containers or weapon holsters to a wearer's body, limiting versatility and ease of use.
Innovation Solution
A slidable apparel device comprising a base with hooks and an elongate member, allowing articles to be slidably engaged and detached using mateable catch parts, with a harness for secure attachment to the wearer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing apparel systems are used, then articles can be carried on the body, but the method for attaching and detaching articles is not convenient and secure
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the attachment mechanism into separate components: a base with hooks attached to the article, and an elongate member with peripheral margins that engage the hooks. This segmentation allows for easy attachment by simply sliding the elongate member onto the base, while maintaining secure attachment through the interlocking hook-margin engagement.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static attachment methods to dynamic sliding engagement. The hooks are designed to slide along the peripheral margins of the elongate member, allowing easy movement for attachment and detachment, while the engagement geometry ensures secure holding during wear.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing apparel systems are used, then articles can be carried, but versatility and ease of use are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The base with hooks and the elongate member with peripheral margins form a universal attachment system that can accommodate various types of articles (containers, weapon holsters, etc.). The same hook-margin engagement mechanism works for all article types, providing versatility without requiring article-specific attachment devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism is extracted from the article itself and placed in the form of a separate base component. This allows the article to be detached from its specific mounting and reattached to different positions on the elongate member, enabling versatility in carrying different articles without complicating the overall system.
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AI summary
A slidable apparel system comprising a slideable apparel device and methods of making and using the slidable apparel device including a base, with at least one pair of hooks, and an elongate member which may be suspended about the waist of a wearer. The slidable apparel device base may be coupled to an article comprising a container, tool holder, or weapon holder such that the article slides along the length of the elongate member. The slidable apparel device may further comprise a substrate attached to the elongate member with catchable mating parts to tether the article to the substrate. The slidable apparel device may further comprise a harness.