Replaceable Bracelet Module Base With Notch And Hole Engagement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional bracelets lack versatility as they are either solely designed for fashion or health monitoring, requiring multiple purchases for different features and functions, which is costly and inconvenient.

Innovation Solution

A multi-function bracelet assembly with a replaceable module part that can be easily swapped, featuring a base with reception portions and notches/holes for secure engagement, allowing for various functions such as electronic devices, jewelry, or cosmetic products, made from diverse materials like metals and plastics.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional bracelets are designed for specific functions (fashion or health monitoring), then the function is specialized, but the versatility is poor and multiple purchases are needed

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveversatilityVSAvoidcomplexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The bracelet is divided into two independent parts: a base and a replaceable module part. The base contains the structural components (reception portion, notches, holes), while the module part contains functional components (engaging members). This segmentation allows the module part to be replaced to change functions, achieving versatility without redesigning the entire bracelet structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The base is designed with universal engagement features (reception portion, notches, holes) that can accommodate different types of module parts. The module part includes engaging members that interface with these universal features, allowing a single base to support multiple functions through different modules, thus achieving multi-functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple bracelets are purchased for different functions, then each function is fulfilled, but the cost increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-functionalityVSAvoidcost
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The bracelet system allows a single base to support multiple module parts with different functions (electronic devices, jewelry, cosmetic products). Users only need to purchase one base and can swap module parts as needed, eliminating the need to buy multiple separate bracelets and significantly reducing cost.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The module parts are designed to be replaceable and can be removed from the base when no longer needed or when function changes are required. The base is retained and reused with different module parts, maximizing the value extracted from each component and reducing overall consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Adaptability or versatility

If a replaceable module system is implemented, then versatility is improved, but the connection reliability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereplaceabilityVSAvoidconnection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The connection system is segmented into complementary features: the base has reception portions with notches and holes, while the module part has corresponding engaging members. This segmentation allows for easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining reliable connection through precise geometric matching of the engagement features.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The engaging members and reception portions are designed with curved surfaces that provide smooth engagement. The notches and holes have rounded edges that facilitate easy insertion while ensuring secure fit, combining ease of replacement with connection reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Data Source

PatentEP3498125B1Bracelet assembly
Publication Date: 2020.08.19 HUNG YUN TUNG
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AI summary

A bracelet assembly includes a base and a module part. The module part is repalceably connected to the base by connection between a first engaging member of the module part and a notch of the base, and by connection between a second engaging member of the module part and a hole of the base. The module part of different functions can be replaced so as to need different needs.