Boxing Glove Dual-Strap Cuff for Self-Fastening Wrist Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing boxing gloves, particularly Velcro™ models, offer insufficient wrist and forearm support and require assistance for donning and doffing, while lace-up gloves provide better fit and support but are slower to put on and take off.
Innovation Solution
A boxing glove design featuring a thumb portion with a narrower internal pocket, a dual securing system for wrist and cuff straps, and a grip bar for improved wrist stability and ease of use, allowing self-application.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If lace-up gloves are used to provide good fit and wrist support, then wrist support and fit are improved, but they require a second person to lace them up and are slower to put on and take off
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the boxer to independently secure the glove using a self-lacing mechanism with a free end that can be pulled and secured without assistance, eliminating the need for a second person to lace up the glove while maintaining the wrist support benefits of traditional lace-up gloves
2Ease of operation
If Velcro™ gloves are used for easy self-adjustment, then ease of operation is improved, but they provide less padding and reduced support around the wearer's wrist
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the closure system into multiple components including a cuff strap, wrist strap, and self-lacing mechanism with separate securing elements, allowing each component to contribute to wrist support while maintaining ease of independent adjustment for the boxer
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extends the closure system into multiple dimensions by incorporating both circumferential wrapping (cuff strap around wrist) and longitudinal tensioning (self-lacing mechanism along the glove), creating multi-directional support that enhances wrist stability beyond single-plane Velcro™ fastening
3Reliability
If multiple securing elements are added to improve wrist support, then wrist support is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by designing securing elements that perform multiple functions: the cuff strap provides both wrist support and glove positioning, while the self-lacing mechanism simultaneously secures the glove and adjusts fit, reducing the need for separate dedicated components for each function
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
Enhances wrist and forearm support, facilitates easy on and off, and reduces the risk of injury by stabilizing the thumb and fingers, while maintaining aerodynamic performance.
Implementation Method 1
a thumb portion for receiving the wearer's thumb, the thumb portion comprising an internal thumb pocket for receiving a wearer's thumb, a width of the internal thumb pocket being substantially smaller than an external width of the thumb portion
Implementation Method 2
a wrist strap attached to and extending from the cuff portion, the wrist strap configured to extend around the cuff portion and including a first securing element; a cuff strap attached to and extending from the cuff portion, the cuff strap including a second securing element
Data Source
AI summary
A boxing glove (2) comprises a hand portion (4) for receiving a wearer's hand: a cuff portion (6) for receiving the wearer's wrist and a part of the wearer's forearm: a wrist strap (90) attached to and extending from the cuff portion, the wrist strap configured to extend around the cuff portion and including a first securing element (88a): a cuff strap (70) attached to and extending from the cuff portion, the cuff strap including a second securing element (88b), the first securing element being configured to engage with the second securing element; and a third securing element (106) disposed on a part of the cuff portion, the second securing element being configured to engage with the third securing element. In use, the first securing element is engaged with a part of the second securing element, the cuff strap is wrapped around the cuff portion, and a part of the second securing element is engaged with the third securing element. Engaging the second securing element with the third securing element simultaneously tightens the wrist strap and the cuff strap around the cuff portion.