Unitary Load Carrier System with Integrated Straps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional load carrying devices are complex, leading to increased manufacturing costs and time, weight, and quality control issues due to multiple components and faulty assembly.
Innovation Solution
A load carrier system comprising a unitary piece of material with integrated straps and connectors, die-cut or laser-cut from durable materials like neoprene or canvas, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly using Velcro-like fasteners, reducing the need for multiple components and simplifying the manufacturing process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional load carrying devices use multiple separate components (straps, buttons, hook and loop connectors), then the device can be assembled and adjusted, but the manufacturing cost, time, and weight increase due to multiple parts and assembly steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate components (straps, connectors, fasteners) into a single integrated load carrier device. The body portion includes integrated straps with fastening mechanisms built-in, eliminating the need for separate buttons, hook and loop connectors, and multiple straps. This merging reduces the number of parts, simplifies manufacturing, and decreases weight while maintaining the functionality of securing loads.
2Reliability
If conventional load carrying devices use multiple separate components, then assembly is possible, but quality control issues and faulty assembly increase due to multiple interfaces and assembly steps
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating straps and fastening mechanisms into a single unitary structure, the patent eliminates multiple assembly interfaces where faults could occur. The integrated design ensures consistent manufacturing quality without requiring complex assembly procedures, reducing the risk of faulty assembly while maintaining reliability.
3Weight of moving object
If conventional strap systems use multiple straps and connectors, then the load can be secured, but the weight of the load carrier increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reduces weight by merging multiple straps and connectors into a single integrated body portion. The unified structure eliminates redundant materials while maintaining the load-bearing and securing functions, resulting in a lighter load carrier that requires fewer components to achieve the same functionality.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the invention relate to load carrier systems and associated manufacturing methods. In one embodiment, a load carrier system can include a unitary piece of material. The unitary piece of material can include a body portion comprising a first face side, an opposing face side, a first peripheral edge and an opposing second peripheral edge; and one or more straps comprising a respective extended end, wherein the straps are an integral part of the body portion; wherein the one or more straps are folded over onto the first face side adjacent to the first peripheral edge; and wherein at least one respective end of the one or more straps is fastened to the opposing second peripheral edge.