Protective Glove Knuckle Compressor with Adjustable Straps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hand wraps in boxing are difficult for boxers to apply independently, leading to a lack of customization and inadequate protection, especially for amateur boxers without a trainer's assistance.
Innovation Solution
A customizable protective glove with a wrist section, hand section, and knuckle compressor, featuring adjustable straps and a moveable tongue for personalized fit and compression, along with a knuckle pad made of non-Newtonian fluid for enhanced protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional hand wraps are used, then protection and comfort are improved, but ease of application deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The glove incorporates self-adjusting mechanisms including a moveable tongue that automatically positions itself to provide wrist support, and adjustable straps with quick-release fasteners that allow the wearer to independently tighten and secure the glove without requiring a trainer's assistance, enabling self-service application while maintaining reliable protection
2Ease of operation
If one-size-fits-all under-gloves are used, then ease of application is improved, but customization and fit deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The glove features dynamic adjustment capabilities through a moveable tongue that can be repositioned along the wrist section to different heights according to the wearer's preference, and adjustable straps with variable attachment points that allow customization of compression and fit, transforming a static one-size-fits-all design into a dynamic, customizable system that adapts to individual needs
3Reliability
If fixed compression is applied to knuckle section, then protection is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The knuckle compressor incorporates adjustable straps with quick-release fasteners that allow the wearer to dynamically modify the compression level on the knuckle section according to their specific needs and hand size, enabling both adequate protection and adaptability through independent adjustment without requiring professional assistance
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The glove provides a comfortable, secure fit and improved protection for the wrist and knuckles, allowing boxers to customize the compression and support, reducing the risk of injury and discomfort during punches.
Implementation Method 1
a knuckle pad made of non-Newtonian fluid for enhanced protection
Data Source
AI summary
A protective glove (100) is disclosed, comprising: a wrist section (200) for protecting a wrist of a wearer of the glove (100); a hand section (300) attached to an end of the wrist section (200), the hand section (300) for protecting the hand of a wearer of the glove (100). The hand section (300) comprises a knuckle section (304) for protecting the knuckles of a wearer of the glove (100). The glove (100) further comprises a knuckle compressor (900) is configured to compress the knuckle section (304), and comprises at least one strap (901) extending between a palm side of the hand section (300) and a back side of the hand section (300). The at least one strap (901) is configured to compress the knuckle section (304).