Sporting Weapon Backpack With Folding Protective Cover

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing backpack designs fail to effectively transport and protect sporting weapons while also accommodating additional items and gear, as they lack a secure and comfortable method to carry both the weapon and other items simultaneously.

Innovation Solution

A sporting weapon backpack with a folding protective cover, shoulder straps, padding, and adjustable fasteners, along with compartments and pouches, designed to securely hold and support sporting weapons like bows and rifles, allowing for comfortable transport and storage of additional gear.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a traditional backpack design is used, then additional items and gear can be stored, but the sporting weapon cannot be securely protected or comfortably carried

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveability to store additional items and gearVSAvoidprotection and secure holding of sporting weapon

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The backpack is segmented into distinct functional zones: a dedicated weapon compartment with protective cover and securing straps, and separate storage compartments for additional gear. This segmentation allows the weapon to be protected independently while still enabling storage of other items in the backpack structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The backpack serves multiple functions simultaneously: it protects the sporting weapon, secures it during transport, provides comfortable carrying via padded straps, and stores additional gear and accessories. The folding protective cover alone provides both weapon protection and structural support for the backpack frame.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Reliability

If a dedicated weapon case is used, then the sporting weapon is protected, but it is difficult to carry additional items and the weapon itself is cumbersome to transport

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprotection of sporting weaponVSAvoidconvenience of transporting weapon and additional items

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The invention merges the weapon case functionality with a backpack structure. The protective cover that would traditionally be a separate hard case is integrated as a folding structure that forms the backbone of the backpack, combining weapon protection with portable storage for additional items in a single unified design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The protective cover is designed to be foldable rather than rigid, allowing it to transition between a protective enclosure for the weapon and a flexible structural element of the backpack. This dynamic design enables the weapon to be securely protected when needed while allowing the backpack to be collapsed or adjusted for easier transport.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If the backpack lacks padding and secure fasteners, then the structure is simpler, but the weapon is not securely held and comfort during transport is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural simplicity of backpackVSAvoidsecure holding and comfort during transport

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

Padding is pre-applied to the protective cover and strap attachment areas to provide cushioning for the weapon and comfort for the wearer before transport begins. This beforehand cushioning ensures the weapon is protected from damage and the wearer is comfortable without requiring complex adjustable mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

Solution Approach 2:

Straps and fasteners are pre-positioned and integrated into the protective cover structure to secure the weapon in place before the backpack is worn. This preliminary securing action ensures the weapon cannot shift or become dislodged during transport, while the integrated design maintains structural simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS10506868B2Sporting weapon backpack

Publication Date: 2019.12.17 GUNTERSVILLE BREATHABLES INC

AI summary

A sporting weapon backpack includes a folding protective cover that is sized to protect the majority of a sporting weapon, at least one bag compartment attached to the exterior surface of the second side of the folding protective cover, at least one temporary fastener attached to the peripheral edge of both sides of the folding protective cover, where the at least one temporary fastener is adapted to temporarily fasten one peripheral edge of the folding protective cover to the other peripheral edge of the folding protective cover. The backpack also includes a pouch attached near the bottom of the interior surface of at least one side of the folding protective cover, and at least one strap that is adapted to support the sporting weapon, where the sporting weapon may be supported and the at least one temporary fastener may be used to close the folding protective cover over the sporting weapon to securely hold and transport the sporting weapon.