Coupling Needle Piercing Assembly for Atypical Body Parts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing body piercing methods struggle with accurately and safely piercing atypical body parts without a convenient flap of skin, such as the navel or eyebrow, as they find it difficult to secure the nut to the post after piercing, especially when the post tends to draw into the skin.
Innovation Solution
A coupling needle system within a cartridge is used to pierce the body part, allowing the needle to draw the ornamental piece through the pierced hole and then detach, with a nut or spherical cap being attached in its place to secure the piece, utilizing a coupling needle manipulator for easier handling and secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional piercing system with post and nut is used, then the piercing can be performed, but the nut is difficult to secure to the post when piercing atypical body parts without a convenient skin flap
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling needle acts as an intermediary tool between the piercer and the ornamental piece. It is inserted through the piercing site first, then used to draw the ornamental piece through the hole. The coupling needle's tip engages with the post, providing a reliable mechanical connection that allows secure attachment of the nut, solving the problem of difficult nut securing at atypical piercing locations
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling needle is pre-loaded in the cartridge in a ready-to-use configuration. The system performs the preliminary action of creating the piercing channel and positioning the coupling needle before the ornamental piece is inserted. This preliminary preparation ensures that when the ornamental piece is drawn through, the coupling needle is already in position to engage the post securely
2Ease of operation
If the post is used to pierce the body part, then the piercing can be performed, but the post tends to draw into the skin making it hard to manipulate and secure the nut
Solution Approach 1:
The piercing system is segmented into distinct functional components: the coupling needle for piercing and positioning, the ornamental piece with post for the actual piercing, and the nut for securing. The coupling needle is separated from the ornamental piece during the piercing process, allowing independent manipulation of each component. This segmentation enables the coupling needle to be withdrawn and replaced with the nut without complicating the overall securing process
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling needle is extracted from the cartridge after performing its piercing function. It is removed from the body piercing assembly, allowing the ornamental piece to be manipulated independently. This extraction simplifies the subsequent steps of securing the nut to the post, as the coupling needle is no longer interfering with the manipulation process
3Reliability
If a disposable cartridge with pre-loaded elements is used, then the piercing can be performed safely and hygienically, but the system becomes less versatile for different piercing techniques
Solution Approach 1:
The cartridge is designed with universal compatibility to accommodate different ornamental pieces and piercing configurations. The coupling needle mechanism can be used with various body parts and piercing types. The system maintains the safety and hygiene benefits of disposable cartridges while achieving versatility through a standardized interface that can adapt to different piercing techniques and body locations
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AI summary
Apparatuses and methods for a ornamental piercing of body parts are disclosed. Various embodiments of the invention employ a coupling needle in a cartridge which is used to pierce a body part and subsequently detached and replaced with a nut (such as a spherical cap). The coupling needle in the cartridge may be implemented as a component in a piercing system, e.g. using a sterile, disposable cartridge that is operated with a piercing gun. After piercing, the coupling needle may be used to draw a coupled ornamental piece through the pierced hole after which the coupling needle is detached and a nut or spherical cap is attached in its place to complete the piercing. The ornamental piece may be coupled to the coupling needle within the cartridge and operated with the piercing system or it may be attached after piercing.