Hair Extension Apparatus with Elastic Band and Nested Base

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing hair extension methods often fail to securely attach to natural hair while providing a natural and fashionable appearance, leading to discomfort and instability.

Innovation Solution

A hair extension apparatus comprising a first base member with a sleeve member and a second base member, both with artificial hair sections, secured using fastener members and a hair band made of elastic material, allowing for secure attachment to natural hair and adjustable fit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing hair extension methods are used, then artificial hair can be attached to natural hair, but the attachment is not secure and causes instability

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidattachment stability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The hair extension apparatus is divided into multiple functional components: a base member that contacts natural hair, artificial hair sections attached to the base member, and fastener members that secure the assembly. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally, with the base member providing secure contact and the fastener members ensuring stable attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The artificial hair sections are attached to and emerge from the base member, creating a nested structure where the artificial hair is integrated with the base member. This nesting ensures that the artificial hair moves together with the base member, preventing instability and maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Reliability

If existing hair extension methods are used, then artificial hair can be attached to natural hair, but the attachment causes discomfort

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoiduser discomfort

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The base member is designed with specific local properties including an elastic member that provides flexibility and comfort at the contact point with natural hair. The fastener members are positioned to secure the extension without creating pressure points or discomfort on the user's head.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The base member includes an elastic member that provides flexibility and adaptability to the user's head shape. This elastic component allows the base member to conform to natural hair without causing discomfort, while still maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

3Reliability

If existing hair extension methods are used, then artificial hair can be attached to natural hair, but the attachment leads to slippage

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidattachment stability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The fastener members are pre-positioned on the base member to secure the artificial hair sections before use. This preliminary arrangement ensures that when the extension is applied, the components are already configured for stable attachment, preventing slippage during wear.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The base member acts as an intermediary component between the natural hair and the artificial hair sections. It provides a stable platform that distributes the attachment forces, preventing slippage of the artificial hair while maintaining comfort and security.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 apparatus provides a secure, comfortable, and stylish attachment of artificial hair to natural hair, enhancing appearance without causing discomfort or slippage.

Implementation Method 1

a hair band member coupled to the bottom surface of the first base member; the hair band member is configured as a loop and is constructed of an elastic material

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS20240251899A1Hair extension apparatus

Publication Date: 2024.08.01 SHAKE N GO FASHION INC

AI summary

A hair extension apparatus, comprising: a first base member comprising a first front edge, a first rear edge, a first top surface and a first bottom surface; a sleeve member coupled to the first base member along the first front edge, the sleeve member comprising a hole; a second base member at least partially disposed within the sleeve member, the second base member comprising a first end, a second end, a second top surface and a second bottom surface; a first artificial hair section comprising artificial hair, wherein the first artificial hair section is coupled to the first top surface of the first base member; and a second artificial hair section comprising artificial hair, wherein the second artificial hair section is coupled to the second top surface of the second base member.