Children's Snow Sport Harness With Adjustable Leash Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing training harnesses for children in skiing and snowboarding lack variable leash attachment options and length adjustability, making them difficult to fit different sizes and skill levels, and offer limited accessory attachment options.
Innovation Solution
A training harness system with a leash assembly featuring multiple detachable connection points, adjustable length, and flexible shock-absorbing leashes, allowing for customizable fit and control based on the child's size and skill level, along with integrated accessory attachments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing training harnesses use fixed leash attachment points, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability for different child sizes and skill levels is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The leash mounting assembly is divided into multiple separate receiving structures (first, second, third, and fourth leash receiving structures) positioned at different locations on the harness. This segmentation allows the leash to be attached at various points depending on the child's size and skill level, providing adaptability without requiring a completely redesign of the harness structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The leash mounting assembly serves multiple functions by incorporating both fixed and adjustable attachment points. The same mounting assembly can accommodate different leash configurations (single leash or dual leashes) and different attachment positions, making it universally applicable to children of various sizes and skill levels while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
2Ease of operation
If existing training harnesses have fixed leash length, then the manufacturing is simple, but the ease of operation for different skill levels is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The leash assembly incorporates adjustable length capability through detachable connections and extendable sections. The leash can be adjusted to different lengths based on the child's skill level and the terrain, transforming a static component into a dynamic one that adapts to operational needs while maintaining straightforward manufacturing processes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing training harnesses have limited accessory attachment options, then the device complexity is low, but the versatility for snow sport accessories is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The leash mounting assembly is designed to serve dual purposes: attaching the leash and mounting snow sport accessories. The same receiving structures that secure the leash can also accommodate ski poles, helmets, or other accessories, providing versatility without adding separate dedicated attachment systems and thereby avoiding increased device complexity.
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AI summary
A training harness system for snow sport training includes: a training harness that is wearable by a student, including: a harness body with a central leash receiving structure and left and right leash connector assemblies, each including at least one leash receiving structure with an elongated aperture; and a leash assembly, including first and second leashes, each including: an elongated leash member; a leash handle; and a leash connector with a hook portion, that includes an elongated hook member, such that the elongated hook member detachably connects with the at least one leash receiving structure; such that the training harness system enables a trainer to control and guide skiing or snowboarding of a student. The training harness system is configurable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced students, with different connections of the right and left leashes to the training harness.