Universal Rifle Carrier Attachment for Balanced Weight and Access
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Carrying a rifle on a backpack causes discomfort and hinders accessibility due to improper weight distribution and the need for specially designed backpacks to secure the rifle effectively.
Innovation Solution
A universal apparatus with a coupling mechanism, such as a hook and loop, allows the rifle to be attached to a backpack, featuring a retention mechanism and anti-drift mechanism to ensure secure and accessible carriage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If the rifle is carried with a sling draped over the shoulder, then the rifle can be quickly retrieved, but the weight distribution becomes imbalanced causing pain and discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The rifle carrying system is segmented into two independent parts: the backpack for weight bearing and the rifle sling for rifle support. This allows the backpack to carry other gear while the rifle is separately supported, eliminating the imbalanced weight distribution while maintaining quick access capability.
Solution Approach 2:
A rifle carrier attachment acts as an intermediary device between the backpack and the rifle. This attachment connects to the backpack structure and provides a dedicated mounting point for the rifle, distributing the rifle's weight to the backpack frame rather than the shoulder, while keeping the rifle accessible.
2Ease of operation
If the rifle is strapped to the backpack, then the weight is evenly distributed, but the rifle becomes out of reach and inaccessible
Solution Approach 1:
The rifle carrier attachment provides a localized solution by creating a specific mounting structure on the backpack where the rifle can be securely held yet easily accessed. This local modification to the backpack structure allows weight distribution benefits without compromising rifle accessibility.
3Reliability
If a specially designed backpack is used to carry the rifle, then the rifle can be securely attached, but the adaptability to various backpack types is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The rifle carrier attachment is designed as a universal accessory that can be attached to various backpack types through multiple attachment methods (straps, clips, buckles). This multi-functional design allows the same attachment device to work with different backpack styles and sizes, providing secure rifle attachment without requiring a specially designed backpack.
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus for carrying a rifle is disclosed. In one embodiment, such an apparatus includes a coupling mechanism to connect to a rifle. In certain embodiments, the coupling mechanism comprises a hook for engaging a loop, wherein one of the hook and the loop is connected to a rifle. An attachment mechanism, such as a clip or strap, is coupled to the coupling mechanism and configured to attach the coupling mechanism to a backpack or other shoulder harness. In certain embodiments, a retention mechanism may be provided to keep the rifle retained within the coupling mechanism. Similarly, a release mechanism may be provided to release the rifle from the retention mechanism. The release mechanism may engage/disengage the retention mechanism using a cable, or in other embodiments using wired or wireless communication. A corresponding method is also disclosed herein.