Tactical Vest Attachment Panel for Solo Loadout Reconfiguration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current removable back panels for tactical vests require assistance to be accessed or removed, which is impractical in field conditions.

Innovation Solution

An attachment panel and receiver system that allows a user to selectively couple and decouple a preconfigured loadout to a tactical vest without assistance, utilizing a receiver with a pocket and alignment flanges, and an attachment panel with apertures, enabling easy attachment and detachment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If current removable back panels are used, then loadout reconfiguration is enabled, but user operation requires assistance from other team members

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of panel removalVSAvoidindependence of wearer

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment panel incorporates a self-release mechanism with a release button that allows the panel to be removed by the wearer without assistance. The button actuates a release lever that disengages the retention mechanism, enabling independent operation by the user in field conditions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The retention mechanism transitions from a static locked state to a dynamic release state through the button-actuated lever system. This allows the panel to be securely retained during normal wear but easily released when the wearer needs to remove it, providing operational flexibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual removal and reconfiguration of pouches is required, then loadout customization is possible, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveloadout customizationVSAvoidtime for reconfiguration

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment panel is pre-configured with pouches, tools, and equipment arranged in optimal positions before being attached to the vest. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for the wearer to manually reconfigure individual pouches, allowing rapid removal and reattachment of the entire pre-assembled loadout.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple pouches, tools, and equipment items are merged into a single integrated attachment panel unit. This consolidation allows the wearer to remove and replace the entire panel with all equipment attached, rather than individually handling each item, significantly reducing reconfiguration time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Ease of operation

If assistance from team members is required, then item access is enabled, but operational independence is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveitem accessibilityVSAvoidindependence of wearer

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The release button mechanism enables the wearer to independently access and remove items from the attachment panel without requiring assistance from other team members. The self-actuating release system provides autonomous operation, maintaining operational independence while preserving easy item accessibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS20250338949A1Attachment panel and receiver system for tactical vests

Publication Date: 2025.11.06 WONG DENNY

AI summary

Disclosed is an attachment panel and receiver system used to selectively couple a preconfigured loadout to a tactical vest. The attachment panel and receiver system comprises a receiver configured for attachment to the tactical vest, and an attachment panel configured to be selectively coupled to the receiver. The attachment panel includes an array of apertures configured to facilitate attachment of one or more pouches, bags, tools, medical kits, hydration systems, or other equipment.