Integral Woven Hammock Strap Eyelets for Low-Bulk Suspension
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hammock straps are heavy, bulky, and require substantial stitching, increasing production costs and damaging trees when used for suspension, while also being impractical for carrying due to weight and bulk constraints.
Innovation Solution
A single piece hammock strap with integral woven eyelets, constructed from synthetic fibers like nylon or Dyneema, where the strap is separated into two portions and woven back together at specific points to form eyelets, reducing bulk and weight while maintaining strength, and allowing for adjustable attachment points without damaging trees.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional hammock straps use extensive stitching to join strap sections, then the strap achieves adequate strength, but the production cost increases and the strap becomes bulkier
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the stitching mechanism with a weaving mechanism. Instead of using needles and thread to stitch strap sections together, the strap sections are woven together using a loom during manufacturing. This substitution eliminates the need for extensive post-manufacturing stitching operations, reducing production complexity while maintaining structural integrity through the interlaced weave pattern that distributes mechanical loads across multiple fiber intersections.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the joining function with the manufacturing process itself. By weaving strap sections together during the initial fabrication rather than joining them separately through stitching, the connection process is integrated into the base material creation. This merging eliminates the need for separate stitching operations, reducing both production steps and the bulk associated with thick stitching layers.
2Strength
If conventional hammock straps use folded and sewn hook points for tree attachment, then the strap provides adequate attachment strength, but the overall bulk of the strap increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the attachment hardware function directly into the strap material itself. Instead of adding separate folded hook points that require stitching, the attachment points are created as integral woven features within the strap structure. The eyelets and attachment sections are formed by the same weaving process that creates the strap body, eliminating the need for additional folded sections and reducing overall strap bulk while maintaining attachment strength through the distributed weave structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a thin, flexible woven structure to create attachment points that do not require thick folded sections. The eyelets and attachment areas are formed as planar woven features within the strap thickness, utilizing the flexibility of the woven material to provide secure attachment without adding significant volume. This approach replaces bulky three-dimensional folded hooks with thin, integrated woven attachment zones.
3Ease of operation
If campers use rope to tie hammock ends to trees, then the hammock can be suspended, but the rope slips or slides down the tree causing the camper to drop
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates attachment points that are self-retaining through their woven structure. The eyelets and attachment sections are designed with a weave pattern that naturally grips the attachment cord or carabiner, preventing slippage without requiring additional knots or friction-based retention mechanisms. The interlaced fibers create a self-service locking effect where the attachment point maintains its grip on the suspension hardware through the mechanical interlocking of the weave structure.
4Ease of operation
If conventional hammock straps are designed for comfort, then camping comfort increases, but the weight and bulk prevent campers from carrying them
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameters by using high-strength synthetic fibers with optimized weave patterns. This allows the strap to maintain adequate strength and comfort features while reducing the overall mass. The weave density, fiber diameter, and material composition are adjusted to achieve the optimal balance between weight and functional performance, creating a lightweight strap that does not compromise on comfort or strength.
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure generally relates to a hammock strap. The hammock strap includes an elongated length of strap material that is separated into a first strap and a second strap. The first strap and the second strap are woven together at one or more separation points to form eyelets between the first strap and the second strap.