Waist-Mountable Belt with Segmented Base and Detachable Band
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing waist-mounted carrying solutions and jug attachment devices lack versatility and flexibility, as they either cannot be worn on the waist or are not designed to accommodate both waist-wearing and jug-attachment functionality simultaneously.
Innovation Solution
A waist mountable article carrying belt comprising two interlocking components – a base with compartments and a band with adjustable fasteners – that can be securely attached to both the waist and a jug, featuring a cylindrical design with an integrally molded handle and adjustable length to fit various waist sizes and jug diameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a waist-mounted carrying solution is designed with a fixed structure, then it provides stable support for items, but it cannot be attached to a jug and lacks versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The carrying device is divided into two separate components: a waist-mounted base unit and a detachable band. This segmentation allows the base to maintain its structural integrity for waist wear while the separate band provides the flexibility to be attached to jugs or other objects, resolving the contradiction between stability and versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The base unit is designed with universal attachment features that enable it to function both as a waist-mounted carrier and as a foundation for attaching to jugs or other objects via the detachable band. This multi-functionality allows a single device to serve multiple purposes without requiring separate designs for each application.
2Quantity of substance
If a jug attachment device is designed with a wide vertical dimension, then it can hold various items, but it cannot be worn about the waist due to its large size
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into a compact base unit suitable for waist wear and a separate detachable band for jug attachment. This allows the base to be small enough for comfortable waist wear while the band provides additional capacity for holding items when attached to a jug.
Solution Approach 2:
The design transitions from a single vertical dimension to a two-dimensional configuration by adding the detachable band that extends horizontally from the base. This dimensional change allows the device to accommodate items in multiple directions while maintaining a compact profile for waist wear.
3Quantity of substance
If a waist pack is designed with a single large compartment, then it can store numerous items, but it lacks the organization and accessibility features of multiple compartments
Solution Approach 1:
The base unit incorporates multiple compartments and pockets that segment the storage space into organized sections. This segmentation provides both the capacity to store numerous items and the organization needed for easy accessibility, as users can quickly locate and retrieve specific items from designated compartments.
Solution Approach 2:
Different compartments and pockets are positioned at specific locations within the base unit, with varying sizes and access methods tailored to the specific items they hold. This local quality approach optimizes both storage capacity and accessibility by matching the storage characteristics to the needs of different items.
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AI summary
A waist mountable article carrying belt is also attachable about a jug. Two separate components combine together to create the belt, a base which includes a variety of compartments, slots, bands, and other devices designed to facilitate the carrying of various items, and a separate band with adjustable features allowing adjustment of its length. The band also includes fasteners at each end that are complementary to the fasteners on the ends of the base so that the band may be coupled to the base. The preferred jug includes an integrally molded handle and includes an opening between the handle and jug body that allows the band to be passed through the opening when fastening the base and band to the periphery of the jug.