Accessory Attachment Band with Releasable Clasp for Versatile Shoe Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing accessory attachment methods for shoes lack versatility in securing accessories to various positions and shoe configurations, requiring multiple holders and attachments for different sizes and styles, and often fail to accommodate multiple attachment methods such as shoelaces and hook and loop straps effectively.

Innovation Solution

A combination of a flexible attachment band and a releasable clasp, utilizing a hook and loop strap assembly, allows for secure attachment of accessories to elongate structures like shoelaces or straps, providing multiple attachment points and adjustable positioning on shoes through a base with anchoring sections and rotational elements.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple different holders and accessory attachments are used to accommodate various shoe sizes and styles, then the adaptability to different shoe configurations is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different shoe configurationsVSAvoidnumber of holders and attachments

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal holder design that can accommodate multiple shoe configurations, sizes, and styles through a single attachment system. The holder features adjustable components and multiple attachment methods (shoelaces, hook and loop straps) that allow it to adapt to various shoe types without requiring multiple specialized holders, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining high adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The holder incorporates dynamic, adjustable elements such as movable attachment points and flexible positioning mechanisms that allow the same holder to be configured for different shoe sizes and styles. This dynamic adjustability enables a single holder design to serve multiple purposes, eliminating the need for multiple static holders designed for specific shoe types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Device complexity

If a single holder and accessory attachment combination is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to various shoe sizes and styles deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenumber of holders and attachmentsVSAvoidaccommodation of different shoe sizes and styles

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The holder is divided into segmented, modular components including separate attachment mechanisms for shoelaces and hook and loop straps, adjustable positioning elements, and detachable accessory mounts. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted or configured to suit different shoe types, enabling a single simplified holder design to accommodate various shoe sizes and styles through combinatorial configuration of its modular parts.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of manufacture

If traditional attachment methods are used, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the versatility in securing accessories to various positions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesimplicity of attachment methodVSAvoidpositioning flexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment system employs nested components where the holder integrates multiple attachment methods (shoelace loops, hook and loop strap interfaces) within a single structure, and accessories can be nested or mounted at multiple positions on the holder. This nesting approach allows traditional manufacturing methods to be used for each component while the combined nested structure provides versatile positioning capabilities for securing accessories at various locations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables secure and versatile attachment of accessories to a wide range of shoes by accommodating various shoe configurations and attachment methods, providing a high degree of positional flexibility and compatibility with different shoe sizes and styles.

Implementation Method 1

utilizing a hook and loop strap assembly

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHook and loop mechanism: Velcro

Data Source

PatentUS11553762B2Accessory with tight pull strap for encircling attachment to other objects

Publication Date: 2023.01.17 STANLEY ROBERT JOHN

AI summary

An attachment combination for positioning an accessory along an elongate structure such as a shoe lace a shoe strap, arm or finger where the accessory has a loop attached to the accessory that at least in part holds the accessory to the elongate structure. In one form the accessory has a closed loop held inside a releasable clasp that has an open position for receiving the closed loop and the elongate structure and a closed position that holds the elongate structure and the closed loop together in a pocket formed by the releasable clap. The releasable clasp is a flexible strap having joinable sections that when spaced apart allow the strap to receive both the loop band and the elongate structure and when joined together surround the elongate structure and hold the loop band together with the elongate structure. The joinable sections may be the hook and loop portions of a hook and loop type strap. In another form the releasable clasp may be attached directly to the accessory.