Wrist rest and wrist-rest cushion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing embedding apparatuses lack a wrist rest or hand-rest component that is adjustable in thickness to accommodate different operators' preferences, leading to variability in operability and increased hand fatigue during precise embedding operations.
Innovation Solution
A detachable wrist rest with an adjustable attachment mechanism, including engagement pieces and a pressure-sensitive adhesive surface, that can be easily attached and detached from the embedding apparatus, allowing for customizable thickness and enhanced cushioning properties.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed hand-rest part or wrist-rest part is provided on the embedding apparatus, then the operator's hand is supported to reduce fatigue, but the operability cannot be optimized for all operators since hand-rest preferences vary by operator
Solution Approach 1:
The wrist rest is designed as a detachable component that can be attached and removed from the embedding apparatus. This dynamic configuration allows the thickness and presence of the wrist rest to be adjusted according to each operator's preference, resolving the contradiction between providing fixed support and adapting to varying operator needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The hand-rest function is segmented into a detachable wrist rest portion that can be separately attached to the embedding apparatus. This segmentation allows operators to attach or detach the wrist rest based on their individual comfort requirements, enabling customization without affecting the core apparatus.
2Ease of operation
If a wrist rest is permanently integrated into the embedding apparatus, then hand support is consistently available, but the thickness cannot be adjusted to accommodate different operator preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The wrist rest transitions from a static, permanently integrated component to a dynamic, detachable component. This allows the thickness and presence of the wrist rest to be flexibly adjusted according to operator preference while maintaining consistent availability when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The wrist rest is separated from the main embedding apparatus as an independent detachable component. This segmentation enables operators to attach or detach the wrist rest based on their specific needs, providing both consistency when attached and adjustability through optional removal.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple wrist rest options with different thicknesses are provided, then operator preferences can be accommodated, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The wrist rest functionality is segmented into a single detachable component that can be attached or removed based on operator preference. This approach provides thickness customization without the complexity of managing multiple different wrist rest components.
Solution Approach 2:
A single detachable wrist rest component provides dynamic adaptability through attachment and detachment rather than through multiple static components with different thicknesses. This reduces device complexity while maintaining the ability to accommodate operator preferences.
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AI summary
It is an object of the present invention to provide a wrist rest or a wrist-rest cushion which is detachably attached onto a hand-rest part on an embedding apparatus and which can be easily and selectively adjustable in thickness on the hand-rest part. As a solution, the apparatus according to the present invention is a wrist rest (24) detachably attached to an embedding apparatus (10) configured to dispense and embed an embedding material into an embedding tray, and includes an attachment mechanism (22) configured to attach at a position covering a hand rest part (18) of the embedding apparatus (10) entirely or partly.