Glove Sensor Mount With Pivot Latch for Precise Repositioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing systems face challenges in efficiently and reliably attaching and detaching sensors to articles such as gloves or medical devices at specific target locations, particularly in environments where the articles are flexible or subject to movement, without compromising the accuracy and precision of sensor positioning.

Innovation Solution

A sensor assembly comprising a base and a sensor housing with pivot and latching surfaces that define a pivot joint and latching mechanism, allowing for secure and precise attachment and detachment of sensors to articles, even when the articles are flexible or subject to movement, using materials like plastic, elastomeric, metallic, and ceramic materials to maintain sensor positioning.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a sensor is permanently attached to an article, then the sensor positioning is stable and reliable, but the sensor cannot be reused on different articles or repositioned

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesensor reuse capabilityVSAvoidsensor attachment reliability

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The sensor system is divided into separate components: a sensor assembly that can be detached and a base structure on the article. This segmentation allows the sensor to be removed and reused on different articles while maintaining reliable attachment through the base structure that remains on the original article.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment mechanism transitions from a static permanent bond to a dynamic reversible connection. The sensor assembly can be attached when needed and detached when reuse is required, providing adaptability while maintaining reliability during the attached state through controlled mechanical or magnetic engagement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If a sensor is attached to a flexible or moving article, then the sensor can capture data from the moving target, but the sensor positioning accuracy deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedata capture capabilityVSAvoidsensor positioning precision

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The base structure serves multiple functions: it provides a stable mounting platform for the sensor, accommodates the flexibility of the article through compliant materials or design, and maintains precise positioning through integrated alignment features. This multi-functionality allows the sensor to capture data from moving targets while preserving positioning accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The base structure or mounting mechanism incorporates flexible materials or thin film elements that can deform with the article's movement while maintaining the sensor's relative position. This flexibility allows the sensor to move with the article without compromising positioning precision, enabling continuous data capture from the moving target.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Manufacturing precision

If a complex attachment mechanism is used to secure the sensor, then the sensor positioning is precise and reliable, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesensor attachment precisionVSAvoidattachment mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment mechanism replaces complex mechanical fastening systems with simpler alternatives such as magnetic attachment, snap-fit connectors, or integrated molded joints. These simplified mechanisms achieve precise and reliable sensor positioning without requiring multiple fasteners, adjustment mechanisms, or complex assembly procedures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The attachment features are merged into the base structure and sensor assembly during manufacturing, eliminating separate attachment components. Alignment features, mounting surfaces, and connection elements are integrated into the primary structures, reducing the number of parts and simplifying the overall attachment mechanism while maintaining positioning precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS12374826B1Selectively attaching and detaching a sensor to a glove

Publication Date: 2025.07.29 OMMO TECHNOLOGIES INC

AI summary

In a general aspect, a sensor assembly for selectively attaching and detaching a sensor to an article includes a base and a sensor housing. The base is on the article and is configured to selectively seat and unseat the sensor housing. The sensor housing includes a cavity configured to contain the sensor. The sensor housing also includes an opening configured to receive the sensor into the cavity. The base and the sensor housing include respective pivot surfaces that, when mated, define a pivot joint configured to pivot the sensor housing relative to the base during seating and unseating. The base and the sensor housing also include respective latching surfaces configured to selectively secure and unsecure the sensor housing to the base. In some variations, the article is a glove, and the sensor may be configured to generate sensor signals in response to motion of the glove.