Two-Part Tension Buckle for Adjustable Load Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tools for securing and maintaining tension in strapping and cordage used for camping equipment are bulky, weighty, and cumbersome, often causing abrasion and damage to the materials.
Innovation Solution
A tension buckle system comprising a slider body and a toggle body, designed to securely hold tension with a strap and line system, featuring a slider strap receiving passageway and a toggle strap receiving passageway, preventing slippage and allowing for adjustable tension without the need for multiple knots.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional tensioning tools with multiple knots and components are used, then tension can be maintained, but the tools become bulky, weighty, and cause material abrasion
Solution Approach 1:
The tension buckle is divided into two separate functional components: a slider body with a strap receiving passageway and a toggle body with a toggle strap receiving passageway. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while reducing overall complexity and material requirements compared to traditional multi-component systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts and eliminates unnecessary components from traditional tensioning tools. By using a simple passageway-through design rather than multiple knots, catches, eyes, and cleats, the patent removes extraneous elements that contribute to bulk and weight while maintaining the essential tension maintenance function.
2Reliability
If traditional tensioning tools with multiple knots and components are used, then tension can be maintained, but the tools cause abrasion and damage to strapping materials
Solution Approach 1:
The smooth passageways in both the slider body and toggle body act as intermediaries between the strap and the buckling mechanism. These passageways guide the strap through the device without creating sharp edges or friction points that would cause abrasion, thereby protecting the strapping material while maintaining tension.
Solution Approach 2:
The passageway surfaces are designed to be homogeneous and smooth throughout, eliminating variable friction zones that could cause localized wear. The consistent surface quality ensures uniform strap passage without creating stress concentration points that lead to material damage.
3Reliability
If traditional tensioning tools are used, then tension can be set and maintained, but the tools are bulky and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the tension buckle into lightweight slider and toggle components, each made from minimal material necessary for its function, the overall weight is reduced. The segmentation allows for optimized material distribution rather than requiring a single heavy component to perform all functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts only the essential elements needed for tension maintenance (the passageways and basic buckling geometry) while removing all non-essential material and components. This extraction results in a minimal-weight design that maintains full functional capability.
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AI summary
A tension buckle is provided and includes a slider body and a toggle body. The slider body includes a head with a slider strap receiving passageway extending there through from lateral sides thereof and positioned along a proximal end thereof, and a distal end having a neck positioned opposite the proximal end and tie section extending from the neck. The toggle body includes a top bar, a bottom bar positioned substantially parallel to the top bar, a first joining element connecting a first end of the top bar and a first end of the bottom bar, and a second joining element connecting a second end of the top bar and a second end of the bottom bar to provide a toggle strap receiving passageway extending though the toggle body from lateral sides thereof and positioned offset from the slider strap receiving passageway.