Elastomeric Wig Grip with Segmented Hair and Wig Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional wig grips are often hot and ineffective in securely attaching wigs to the user's head, failing to provide a comfortable and reliable fit.
Innovation Solution
A wig grip featuring an elastomeric body with hair attachment members on one side and grip members on the other, along with a fastener to connect the ends, allowing for adjustable secure attachment to both hair and wig, utilizing materials like hook and loop strips or silicon for attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional wig grips are used, then the structure is simple, but the effectiveness in securely attaching wigs is poor and they become hot
Solution Approach 1:
The wig grip is divided into multiple functional segments: hair attachment members (e.g., hooks) on one side and grip members (e.g., silicone pads) on the other side. Each segment performs a specific function - the hooks attach to hair while the silicone pads grip the wig underside, allowing differentiated material properties for optimal performance without requiring the entire structure to be complex
Solution Approach 2:
The wig grip combines different materials with complementary properties: elastomeric or flexible material for the body to provide stretch and comfort, hook-and-loop or similar attachment members for secure hair bonding, and silicone or rubber grip members for friction-based wig retention. This composite approach resolves the contradiction by using simple materials effectively in their designated functions
2Ease of operation
If conventional wig grips are used, then the device is simple, but comfort and fit are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The wig grip incorporates elastic or elastomeric material that dynamically adapts to the user's head shape and wig size. The flexible body can stretch and conform to different contours, while the fastener system allows adjustment of the loop size. This dynamic adaptability provides comfort and secure fit without requiring a complex array of rigid components
Solution Approach 2:
The fastener mechanism enables users to change the physical parameters of the wig grip by adjusting the loop size to match different head circumferences. This parameter adjustment capability allows the same simple structure to accommodate various users and wig sizes, improving ease of operation without increasing structural complexity
3Reliability
If conventional wig grips are used, then the structure is straightforward, but they fail to provide secure attachment to both hair and wig
Solution Approach 1:
The wig grip uses intermediary attachment mechanisms between the user's hair and the wig: hook-and-loop fasteners or similar mechanisms on the hair contact side provide strong bonding to hair, while silicone or rubber grip members on the opposite side provide friction-based attachment to the wig underside. These intermediaries enable secure connection without requiring direct rigid structural connection between hair and wig
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment function is segmented into two independent systems: hair attachment members optimized for bonding to human hair (e.g., hooks that interlock with loop fabric), and grip members optimized for contacting the wig underside (e.g., silicone pads that grip through the wig cap). Each segment can be independently optimized for its specific attachment challenge, improving overall reliability without requiring a monolithic complex structure
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 solution provides a secure, adjustable, and comfortable fit for wigs by ensuring a strong attachment to both hair and wig, addressing the issues of heat and effectiveness in existing grips.
Implementation Method 1
an elastomeric body having a hair contact side opposite a wig contact side
Implementation Method 2
The grip members are operable to engage and retain an underside of a wig
Implementation Method 3
A fastener is operable to connect said first end of the elastomeric body to said second end of the elastomeric body
Data Source
AI summary
In accordance with embodiments of the invention, a wig grip is provided. The wig grip includes an elastomeric body having a hair contact side opposite a wig contact side and a first end opposite a second end. A plurality of hair attachment members disposed along the hair contact side of the elastomeric body. The hair attachment members are operable to attach to the hair of a user. A plurality of grip members is disposed along the wig contact side of the elastomeric body. The grip members are operable to engage and retain an underside of a wig. A fastener is operable to connect said first end of the elastomeric body to said second end of the elastomeric body.