Hair Piece Integrated Securing Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hair pieces with integrated securing mechanisms are cumbersome due to their multi-layer construction, making them difficult to attach and requiring assistance for correct alignment and application.
Innovation Solution
A hair piece design featuring a foundation with slots and adhesive surfaces along its circumference, where self-adhesive hair bands are pulled through slots and permanently attached to the foundation, ensuring easy and unambiguous attachment to natural hairs without the need for additional assistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a multi-layer construction with separate securing elements is used, then the securing mechanism can be functional, but the hair piece becomes thick and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the securing elements directly into the foundation structure, combining what were previously separate components (foundation and securing elements) into a single integrated unit. This eliminates the multi-layer construction and reduces overall thickness while maintaining securing functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The foundation serves multiple functions: it provides the base structure for the hair piece and simultaneously houses the securing elements. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate securing components, reducing complexity and thickness.
2Reliability
If separate hair band sections are glued on adhesive areas, then the securing mechanism can be attached, but the application process becomes complex and requires assistance for correct alignment
Solution Approach 1:
The securing elements are pre-integrated into the foundation structure during manufacturing, with adhesive areas and hair band sections already in their correct positions. This preliminary arrangement eliminates the need for complex alignment operations during application, allowing single-person attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated design allows the user to simply pull through natural hairs and press against the pre-positioned adhesive surfaces without requiring assistance for alignment. The system serves itself by having all components pre-positioned correctly.
3Volume of moving object
If the securing mechanism is integrated in the boundary area of the foundation, then the construction becomes flat and application is simplified, but the ease of attachment still needs improvement
Solution Approach 1:
The boundary area of the foundation is segmented into multiple discrete securing elements, each with its own slot and adhesive surface. This segmentation allows for distributed attachment points that simplify the attachment process while maintaining a flat overall construction.
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 design allows for easy and secure attachment of the hair piece to natural hairs, preventing misalignment and enabling single-person application, while also being reusable with renewable adhesive layers.
Implementation Method 1
an adhesive surface extending from the at least one slot towards the circumference of the foundation; and a section of self-adhesive hair band having an adhesive back configured to be glued to hairs of the bearer pulled through the slot and pressed against the adhesive surface
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AI summary
A hair piece (1) comprises a foundation (3) having a boundary area (4) extending along a circumference (7); hairs (2) attached to the foundation; and at least one securing mechanism for securing the hair piece to natural hairs of its bearer. The securing mechanism comprises at least one slot (6) in the boundary area, which extends along the circumference and ends in the boundary area in both directions. An adhesive surface (8) extends from the slot towards the circumference. Hairs are attached to the foundation next to the adhesive surface in both directions of the circumference. A section (10) of self-adhesive hair band has an adhesive back to be glued to hairs of the bearer pulled through the slot and pressed against the adhesive surface. This section of self-adhesive hair band is permanently connected to the boundary area at that side of the slot opposite to the adhesive surface.