Floating Cuff Sports Glove for Wrist Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current protective sports gloves offer limited flexibility and protection for the wrist and forearm, often compromising on comfort due to bulky or poorly designed wrist guards and cuff structures, which can lead to exposure and injury during play.
Innovation Solution
A protective sports glove with a free-floating subcuff and a split cuff configuration that allows for increased flexibility and protection, featuring elastic members and adjustable lacing for enhanced fit and movement, along with die-cut seams for ergonomic flexibility and ventilation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If the cuff portion is secured directly to the hand portion by stitching, then the structural integrity is improved, but the flexibility and adjustability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The cuff portion is divided into multiple segments that can move independently relative to each other, allowing the cuff to flex and adapt to wrist movements while maintaining overall structural integrity through the segmented construction
Solution Approach 2:
The cuff portion incorporates dynamic elements such as elastic members and movable segments that allow it to adapt its configuration based on wrist position and movement, providing both structural support and flexibility throughout the range of motion
2Object-affected harmful factors
If wrist guards are made bulky to provide adequate protection, then the protection level is improved, but the flexibility and comfort deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Protective padding is strategically placed only in specific high-risk areas such as the wrist joint and knuckle regions, rather than uniformly throughout the entire glove, providing targeted protection while maintaining flexibility in non-critical areas
Solution Approach 2:
The wrist guard incorporates dynamic elements that allow it to move with the wrist joint, such as articulated segments or flexible materials that maintain protection during flexion and extension movements without restricting the range of motion
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the cuff portion is made tight to cover the underside of the wrist, then the protection is improved, but the range of motion deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The cuff portion is designed with dynamic characteristics that allow it to expand and contract or shift position in response to wrist movements, maintaining coverage of the underside of the wrist during flexion and extension while preserving the full range of motion
Solution Approach 2:
The cuff portion may incorporate nested or layered structures that allow inner layers to move independently of outer layers, enabling the cuff to maintain coverage while accommodating wrist movements without restriction
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The design provides improved protection and flexibility for the wrist and forearm without sacrificing comfort, allowing for maximum range of motion while maintaining protection during dynamic movements in contact sports.
Implementation Method 1
The subcuff portion is coupled to the cuff portion using elastic members, such as elastic straps or bands
Data Source
AI summary
A protective sports glove includes a free-floating subcuff for increased protection of a wearer's forearm and wrist. The glove also includes die cuts in the back portion that are configured to provide increased and more realistic flexibility. The glove also has increased ventilation for a wearer's hand in the form of mesh areas located within the palm portion and within die cuts formed in the back portion of the glove The protective sports glove further includes a multiple piece cuff for increased flexibility and a ventilated liner that provides a secure fit during play.