Smart Carrying Strap With Quick Release for Unwieldy Loads
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current strap systems are inadequate for safely and efficiently securing and transporting unwieldy objects, posing safety risks during transport and requiring multiple people for handling.
Innovation Solution
A strap apparatus with a fulcrum and multiple straps, including D-clips, buckle fasteners, and cinch clips, allows for secure attachment and quick release of unwieldy objects, featuring adjustable handles and pulley mechanisms for enhanced support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a person uses straps or a harness to tightly secure an object to their body, then the object can be transported by one person, but it creates a hazard during transport as the object may stay attached during falls
Solution Approach 1:
The strap system transitions from a static, permanently attached configuration to a dynamic, adjustable system where straps can be quickly released. The quick-release mechanism allows the attachment state to change dynamically, enabling secure transport during normal conditions while allowing rapid detachment during emergencies or falls.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows for temporary discarding of the attachment function when safety becomes compromised. The quick-release mechanism enables the user to discard the secured object during falls or hazardous situations, preventing the object from becoming a hazard while maintaining the ability to re-attach when needed.
2Reliability
If current strap systems are used, then objects can be secured to the body, but they are insufficient for enabling quick release of the object
Solution Approach 1:
The quick-release mechanism is pre-configured and ready for immediate activation. The strap system includes pre-positioned release components that require minimal action to disengage, allowing the user to quickly release the object without complex manipulation or time-consuming operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap system is divided into modular components with independent release mechanisms. Each strap or section can be quickly released individually, allowing for rapid detachment of the entire system through simple, segmented actions rather than requiring the unfastening of a single complex buckle.
Data Source
AI summary
Several strap apparatuses employing different strap configurations for securing unwieldy objects are disclosed herein. Strap apparatus embodiments can employ a fulcrum with a plurality of straps attached to the fulcrum. For example, an embodiment can include four straps attached to the fulcrum at the corners using D-clips and stitching. Straps can be interconnected using buckle fasteners and tightened using cinch clips or other means. Another embodiment can include straps with enlarged ends that can be attached to the fulcrum through openings. Handles can be attached to the straps to enable a user to adjust the straps for carrying an unwieldy object. Cross straps can be included to further secure the apparatus during transport of an object.