Diving Harness With Textile-Tape Rail for Tool-Free Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sidemount diving harnesses face issues with precise fitting to the diver's body, cumbersome weight distribution, and unstable mounting of accessories, requiring time-consuming adjustments and tool usage.
Innovation Solution
A diving harness design featuring a central rail with textile tape layers and mounting brackets allows for quick adjustment of strap lengths and weight pocket placement without tools, and stable accessory mounting through detachable connections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If adjustable strap designs are used to fit the harness to the diver's body, then the fitting precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The central rail is divided into multiple sections with through-openings at regular intervals, allowing the weight pocket to be positioned at different locations. This segmentation enables precise fitting without requiring complex adjustable mechanisms, as the weight pocket can be simply shifted to different positions on the central rail.
Solution Approach 2:
The harness design allows dynamic repositioning of the weight pocket along the central rail and adjustable shoulder strap lengths, enabling the diver to adapt the harness fit to different body types and diving conditions without requiring complete redesign or complex adjustment mechanisms.
2Device complexity
If minimalist harness design is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the weight distribution comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a vertical dimension for weight distribution by allowing the weight pocket to be positioned at different heights on the central rail. This vertical adjustment capability enables optimal weight distribution along the diver's back without adding horizontal complexity to the harness structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The central rail serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for the harness, acts as a mounting system for the weight pocket at various positions, and serves as a reference for accessory attachment. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, maintaining minimalist design while achieving proper weight distribution.
3Ease of operation
If accessories are mounted with flexible bungee hoses, then the ease of operation is improved, but the stability of accessory mounting deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Mounting brackets serve as intermediary components between the central rail and accessories. These brackets provide stable attachment points while maintaining ease of installation, as they can be quickly secured to the central rail at designated through-openings and then used to mount accessories in a secure manner.
4Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable weight pocket position is implemented, then the adaptability is improved, but the time required for adjustment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The central rail is pre-equipped with through-openings at regular intervals during manufacturing, eliminating the need for drilling or complex assembly during field adjustment. The weight pocket can be quickly repositioned by simply moving it from one pre-prepared opening to another, significantly reducing adjustment time while maintaining high adaptability.
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AI summary
The diving harness containing the upper junction (1) connected through the central rail (3) and shoulder straps (4) to the lower junction (2) connected with the hip belt (5) and the crotch strap (6) tied with the buckle (7), characterised in that the upper junction (1) is permanently connected to the central rail (3) containing at least two layers of textile tapes (3a, 3b) that are in contact with each other. The textile tape layers are sewn together at regular intervals with back tacks (19) forming through openings (20) between tape layers. The lower junction (2) is permanently connected to at least one mounting bracket (8). The mounting bracket (8) is detachable connected to the central rail (3) via the through opening (20).