Detachable Cap Pouch for Storage and Head Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing baseball caps lack a detachable pouch that hangs downwardly from the back portion and provides stability during movement and environmental forces, while also retaining items.
Innovation Solution
A baseball cap with a detachable pouch connected via snap connectors that hangs from the back and stabilizes the cap on the head, featuring a pouch with a zipper for storage and snap connectors for attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a pouch is attached to the back portion of the cap to retain items, then item storage capability is improved, but the cap becomes less stable during movement and when exposed to environmental forces
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is strategically positioned and weighted to act as a counterbalance that increases cap stability. By attaching the pouch to the back portion of the cap, the added weight creates a stabilizing effect that prevents the cap from moving or flying off during physical activity, while simultaneously providing item storage capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a pouch is permanently attached to the cap, then item storage is provided, but the pouch cannot be removed for cleaning or replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The cap system is divided into separable components: the main cap body and the detachable pouch. This segmentation allows the pouch to be easily removed from the cap for cleaning, replacement, or adjustment, while still providing item storage functionality when attached. The pouch can be independently cared for and replaced without affecting the cap itself.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a pouch hangs downwardly from the back portion of the cap, then stability during movement is improved, but the pouch may interfere with wearing comfort
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is designed with dynamic characteristics that allow it to move independently from the cap body, reducing interference with the wearer's comfort. The pouch can swing or adjust its position based on movement, preventing it from creating constant pressure or discomfort against the back of the wearer's head, while still maintaining stabilizing weight when needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The detachable pouch provides stability to the cap during movement and environmental conditions, while allowing storage for items like keys and personal effects.
Implementation Method 1
a pair of detachable connector members (130), each including an elongated body having a proximal end, and a distal end, a first connector member (132) attached to the proximal end of the elongated body and is adapted to releasably connect with one of the first and second connector members (118) of the crown portion (111), and a second connector member (132) attached to the distal end of the elongated body and is adapted to releasably connect with one of the first and second connector members (122) of the pouch (120)
Implementation Method 2
The pouch (120) may include a zipper (124) adapted to open and enclose the interior of the pouch
Implementation Method 3
the pouch (120) hangs downwardly from the baseball cap (110) and adjacent the neck (220) of the person (200), and adapted to releasably hold items therein and stabilize the cap upon the person's head (210) during the person's body movement and when exposed to environmental forces
Data Source
AI summary
A baseball cap with a pouch releasably attached to and extending downwardly from a backside thereof and adapted to releasably hold items therein and also stabilize the cap upon a user's head during user movement and when exposed to environmental forces.