Flexible Arm Lens Assembly for Head-Mounted Makeup Application
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing makeup application devices with lenses lack flexibility and adjustability, making it difficult for users to accurately apply makeup, especially in positioning the lens for optimal viewing of the reflection of their face.
Innovation Solution
A head-mounted makeup application device featuring a flexible arm that allows the lens assembly to move relative to the head mount assembly in various directions, providing cantilever support and adjustable positioning to enhance visibility and application precision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If rigid lenses are used in makeup application devices, then structural stability is improved, but adjustability and flexibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing rigid lens mounting structures with flexible arms that allow the lenses to be dynamically repositioned. The flexible arms enable users to adjust lens position, angle, and distance according to their specific needs while maintaining structural integrity through the elastic properties of the arm material.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by allowing the lens position parameters (location, angle, distance from head) to be variable rather than fixed. The flexible arm structure enables continuous adjustment of these parameters, transforming a static lens system into a dynamically adjustable one that adapts to different user requirements.
2Device complexity
If fixed position lenses are used, then device simplicity is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible arm introduces dynamic adjustability without significantly increasing device complexity. The single-component flexible arm replaces complex adjustment mechanisms, allowing users to easily reposition lenses by simply bending the flexible material to the desired position and angle.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable lens positioning is implemented, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs flexible arms made of elastic material that serve as both the mounting structure and the adjustment mechanism. This flexible shell approach provides adaptability through material deformation rather than through complex mechanical adjustment components, thereby increasing adaptability while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
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 flexible arm mechanism enables precise adjustment and retention of the lens in multiple positions, improving the user's ability to see and apply makeup accurately, offering improved flexibility and usability compared to prior devices.
Implementation Method 1
a flexible first arm connected to and extending outwardly from the head mount assembly; and a first lens assembly which is connected to the first arm so that the lens assembly is movable in any direction relative to the head mount assembly via flexing of the first arm
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AI summary
A makeup application device comprising one or more lenses may be used for improved vision to help a person wearing the device to more easily apply makeup to the person's face. The device may include a head mount assembly for mounting the device on the person's head and one or more flexible arms for mounting the one or more lenses on the head mount assembly so that flexing of the arm or arms provides movement of the lens or lenses.