Bracelet Clasp Positioning Device Using Bendable Wire and Clip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ornamental bracelets with spring-loaded pivoted hooks are difficult to fasten by oneself as aligning the hook and loop sections with one hand while the bracelet is on the wrist is challenging, often requiring assistance to hold one clasp steady.
Innovation Solution
A device featuring a base with a bendable wire extending from it, equipped with an alligator clamp at the end to hold one clasp section, allowing the user to align and attach the other end of the bracelet securely around the wrist, with the wire being adjustable and covered with resilient material for protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a bracelet with spring-loaded pivoted hook and loop fastener is used, then the bracelet can be securely fastened around the wrist, but it becomes extremely difficult to align and connect the clasp sections using only one hand
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a mounting device as an intermediary tool between the user and the bracelet clasp. This device includes a base with a bendable wire extending from it, equipped with a holding means (such as a clamp or magnet) at the end to securely hold one clasp section. The wire can be bent to various angles and positions to position the held clasp section in a convenient location for alignment with the other clasp section, thereby facilitating easy connection while maintaining secure fastening.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the wire is made stiff to hold its shape when bent, then it provides stable positioning, but it reduces flexibility in adjusting to different configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a wire with intermediate rigidity that allows dynamic adjustment. The wire is stiff enough to hold its bent shape and provide stable positioning of the clasp section, yet flexible enough to be bent to various angles and configurations as needed. This dynamic property enables the wire to transition from a flexible state during adjustment to a stable state during use, resolving the contradiction between shape retention and bending flexibility.
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AI summary
A mounting device for holding a selected distal end of a bracelet having opposing joining members of a clasp in a selected position in order for an individual to fasten a cooperative portion of the clasp connecting the two ends of a bracelet on the wrist. The device includes a base with a bendable or formable elongated member such as a wire extending from the base. The free end of the wire has a holding mean such as a clip for removably holding a selected first end of the bracelet while the user aligns and positions the opposing second end portion of the clasp and joins or attaches them together. The holding members or jaws of the clip can be covered with a resilient material for holding the bracelet without scratching.