Dangle Jewelry Finding with Compression Ring Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing gauged body jewelry findings for dangle jewelry are prone to being dislodged and cause tissue irritation due to their insecure attachment to flesh tunnels.
Innovation Solution
A finding designed with a single wire configured into three interconnected sections: an upper flesh tunnel engaging section with straight posts, an intermediate earlobe extension section, and a lower biasing section acting as a compression ring, allowing secure attachment and easy detachment from the flesh tunnel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the upper end of the finding is inserted into the center bore of the flesh tunnel, then the finding can be attached to the flesh tunnel, but it can be easily dislodged
Solution Approach 1:
The finding is divided into three distinct sections: an upper flesh tunnel engaging section with posts, an intermediate earlobe extension section, and a lower biasing section. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function - the posts provide secure engagement while the biasing section enables easy manipulation for attachment and detachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The lower biasing section is designed to be manipulable by the user, transforming from a static attachment to a dynamic system where the finding can be easily attached and detached through user manipulation of the biasing section.
2Reliability
If the upper end of the finding is placed between the skin and the outside surface of the plug or flesh tunnel, then the finding can be attached, but it causes tissue irritation and damage
Solution Approach 1:
The finding design acts as an intermediary that eliminates the need for the upper end to be placed between the skin and plug surface. The posts engage with the flesh tunnel interior while the intermediate earlobe extension section distributes contact along the earlobe surface, preventing concentrated pressure and irritation.
3Strength
If the posts are made rigid to support the finding, then structural integrity is maintained, but removal from the flesh tunnel becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The lower biasing section provides dynamic manipulation capability that temporarily overcomes the rigidity of the posts during removal. When force is applied to the biasing section, it allows the posts to be forced apart sufficiently to remove them from the flesh tunnel, then returns to its biasing state to maintain structural integrity during wear.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The finding provides a secure and comfortable attachment to the flesh tunnel, reducing irritation and snagging while allowing easy removal and reattachment, maintaining structural integrity and flexibility for decorative elements.
Implementation Method 1
The lower biasing section is a compression ring formed in the middle section of the wire. The compression ring includes two side elements on opposite sides of the finding's longitudinal axis when attached to the flesh tunnel. When inward force is applied to them, they compress inward the same distance.
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AI summary
A finding used with dangle jewelry with a decorative jewel element configured to attach to a flesh tunnel or an orifice formed in an earlobe. The finding includes a single, thin rigid wire with two longitudinally aligned posts formed on opposite ends configured for insertion into the opposite ends of the flesh tunnel or orifice. The sections of the wire adjacent to the posts form earlobe extending sections that extend downward over the opposite surfaces of the earlobe. Formed below the earlobe extending sections is a compression ring with two side elements on opposite sides of the finding's longitudinal axis. Each side element is integral with the earlobe extending section located on the opposite side of the earlobe. When the two side elements are forced inward the two posts located are forced apart allowing the finding to be easily attached or detached from the flesh tunnel or orifice.