Glove Securing Mechanism with Segmented Fasteners
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gloves with elastic bands or hook and loop closures can be inconvenient for children, the elderly, the arthritic, or the physically disabled, as they may not easily accommodate different hand sizes and shapes.
Innovation Solution
A hand covering apparatus with three securing members on the dorsal or palm side of the glove, featuring removable fasteners such as hooks and loops, magnets, zippers, or buttons, allowing for secure attachment and easy donning/doffing, accommodating various hand sizes and shapes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional elastic bands or hook and loop closures are used to secure gloves, then the gloves can be secured to the hand, but they are inconvenient for children, the elderly, the arthritic, or the physically disabled and do not easily accommodate different hand sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The glove is divided into multiple detachable securing members (first securing member, second securing member, third securing member) that can be independently positioned and attached to different locations on the hand. This segmentation allows the glove to be customized for different hand sizes and shapes while maintaining ease of operation through simple attachment and detachment of individual members
Solution Approach 2:
The securing members are designed to be movable and repositionable rather than fixed, allowing the glove to adapt dynamically to different hand configurations. The detachable nature enables the glove to transition between secured and unsecured states, providing flexibility for donning and doffing while accommodating various hand sizes and shapes
2Adaptability or versatility
If a large space is provided in the glove body portion to accommodate various hands, then different hand sizes and shapes can be accommodated, but the securing mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The securing mechanism is segmented into separate, simple securing members rather than a single complex mechanism. Each securing member can be independently attached to the glove body portion and hand, simplifying the overall design while providing the flexibility needed to accommodate different hand sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 2:
The securing members are designed with universal attachment capabilities that can be used for both securing the glove to the hand and for easy removal. The same simple attachment mechanism serves multiple functions: securing the glove, accommodating different hand sizes, and enabling easy donning and doffing, thereby reducing overall complexity
Data Source
AI summary
In one embodiment, a hand apparatus, such as a glove or a mitten, with attachable securing members is disclosed. The hand apparatus can have a hand receiving portion, one or more finger portions, a thumb portion, and a body portion. The body portion comprises a dorsal side, a palm side, a first securing member, and a second securing member. The body portion can also comprise of a third securing member attached between the far side and near side of the body portion. The securing members can be attachable to the other securing members by fasteners.