Neck Strap Force Distribution Device for Halter Tops
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current neck strap designs for clothing like halter tops cause discomfort due to concentrated pressure on the neck, leading to issues such as headaches, muscle pain, and difficulty in securely fastening jewelry or accessories, especially for women with larger busts.
Innovation Solution
A neck strap force distribution device that dissipates pressure across a larger surface area using friction between the straps and the device, eliminating the need for a knot and allowing for adjustable and secure attachment of accessories.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a knot is tied behind the neck to support halter clothing, then the clothing is secured and supported, but pressure is concentrated on a small area of the neck causing discomfort, headaches, and muscle pain
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the concentrated knot force into multiple contact points around the neck circumference. The strap wraps around the neck and connects to itself via the device, distributing the load across several areas rather than one concentrated knot point.
Solution Approach 2:
The device serves multiple functions: it secures the halter top, distributes pressure across the neck, prevents the strap from cutting into the skin, and provides a secure attachment point without requiring a traditional knot. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by addressing both securing reliability and pressure distribution.
2Strength
If the neck strap is tightened to provide adequate support for larger busts, then support is improved, but pressure concentration causes marks, disfigurement, and discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The device segments the support function across multiple neck contact points rather than relying on a single tight knot. This allows adequate support for larger busts while distributing the force to prevent skin marks and disfigurement.
Solution Approach 2:
The device adds a dimensional element by wrapping the strap around the neck and using a circumferential configuration rather than a linear knot. This dimensional change allows the same support force to be distributed across a larger surface area of the neck.
3Reliability
If a traditional knot is used to secure the strap, then the clothing is held in place, but the knot can slip and loosen during activities making the item uncomfortable and providing inadequate support
Solution Approach 1:
The device extracts the knot-tying function entirely, replacing it with a mechanical fastening system. The strap connects to itself through the device without requiring a knot, eliminating the instability and slippage issues associated with traditional knots while maintaining secure attachment.
4Adaptability or versatility
If jewelry is hung from the back of the neck using a necklace, then jewelry can be displayed, but it acts like a choker on the front of the neck causing discomfort and skin irritation
Solution Approach 1:
The device acts as an intermediary between the jewelry and the neck. Instead of the jewelry directly contacting and constricting the front of the neck, the device provides a secure attachment point at the back, allowing jewelry display without the harmful choker effect on the front of the neck.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides comfort and support by reducing direct pressure on the neck, allowing for easy adjustments, and enabling the secure attachment of jewelry and accessories, suitable for various activities and bust sizes.
Implementation Method 1
The neck strap force distribution device facilitates creating friction between two neck straps (e.g., halter strings, and the like); this friction facilitates locking the device and the straps in place.
Data Source
AI summary
A fashion accessory anchor device includes a pair of garment strap receiving holes disposed laterally on the device and an engagement surface in communication with the pair of receiving holes, the engagement surface for disposing the device on a nape of a user and through which a pair of garment straps are received. The anchor device further includes a fashion accessory retention region oriented relative to the pair of receiving holes to support a fashion accessory hanging therefrom.