Clip-In Braid Device Modular Fastener Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Creating intricate braided hairstyles is time-consuming and requires skill, and existing solutions do not efficiently allow for quick attachment or replacement, leading to visually unappealing styles when not set properly.

Innovation Solution

A clip-in braid device comprising horizontal and vertical members attached via fasteners, allowing for quick and convenient attachment and customization, with removable components for easy replacement and interchange.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional braiding methods are used to create intricate hairstyles, then the hairstyle can be customized and styled, but it takes a considerable amount of time and skill

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehairstyle customizationVSAvoidtime to create hairstyle

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The braid device is segmented into multiple independent components: a horizontal member, multiple vertical members, device attachment members, and fasteners. This segmentation allows the vertical members (braids) to be independently attached, detached, and replaced, enabling quick hairstyle changes without recreating the entire braid structure from scratch.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The vertical members (braids) are pre-formed and prepared in advance during manufacturing. Users receive pre-styled braids that are ready to attach to the horizontal member, eliminating the need to braid hair from scratch and significantly reducing the time required to achieve the hairstyle.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If traditional braiding methods are used, then the hairstyle can be secured, but it requires hours of setting time before it can be worn

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehairstyle stabilityVSAvoidsetting time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The device separates the braid structure into modular components that can be independently secured. The fasteners provide immediate mechanical attachment points, allowing the hairstyle to be secured without requiring extended setting time for the hair to hold the braid structure in place.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The horizontal member and device attachment members act as intermediaries between the user's natural hair and the vertical braid members. These components provide a stable structural framework that immediately supports and secures the braids, eliminating the need for prolonged setting time.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If non-removable braids are used, then the hairstyle can be secure, but damaged braids cannot be easily replaced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvehairstyle securityVSAvoidbraid replacement

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The fasteners are designed to be dynamically adjustable, allowing users to easily open and close them. This dynamic capability enables the vertical members to be quickly detached and replaced when damaged, while still providing secure attachment when closed, thus maintaining both reliability and ease of repair.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The modular segmented design allows individual vertical members to be independently replaced. If one braid becomes damaged, only that specific segment needs to be detached and replaced, rather than requiring replacement of the entire hairstyle structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Reliability

If fixed attachment devices are used, then the braids can be securely attached, but the attachment members cannot be replaced when broken or worn

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidattachment member replacement

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The horizontal fasteners incorporate a dynamic mechanism that allows for easy opening and closing. This enables users to detach worn or broken device attachment members and replace them with new ones, while maintaining secure attachment when the fasteners are closed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The design allows damaged or worn attachment members to be easily discarded and replaced. The replaceable nature of the device attachment members and vertical members enables users to recover functionality by swapping out worn components rather than replacing the entire device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

Data Source

PatentUS20230371633A1Clip-In Braid Device

Publication Date: 2023.11.23 RICE SHERRY

AI summary

The present invention relates to a clip-in braid device. The device is comprised of at least one horizontal member, at least one vertical member, at least one device attachment member, at least one horizontal fastener, and at least one vertical fastener. The device allows a plurality of vertical members to be attached to the horizontal member via vertical fasteners. The vertical members are preferably removably attached in order to allow the user to replace damaged vertical members. Further, the horizontal member is attached to the device attachment members via the horizontal fasteners. The device attachment members allow a user to attach the device quickly and conveniently to the user's natural hair.