Hand Garment Mount Structure for Stable Wearable Interface Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wearable interface units in industrial settings require a large functional volume for electronic components while maintaining ergonomic comfort and wearability for extended periods.
Innovation Solution
A hand garment with a mount design featuring a base plate smaller than the receiving space, allowing for a larger functional volume by using fixation wings that extend from the base plate edges, creating a spacious receiving area for the interface unit, and incorporating ergonomic features like rips and release elements for comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the base plate is made larger to provide a stable mounting surface for the interface unit, then the mounting stability is improved, but the user comfort deteriorates due to increased stiffness and bulk at the back of the hand
Solution Approach 1:
The mount is segmented into a base plate and separate fixation wings. The base plate provides a stable mounting surface while the fixation wings extend outward to engage with the interface unit, distributing the mounting function across separate elements. This allows the base plate to remain small and comfortable while still achieving stable mounting through the combined structure.
2Volume of stationary object
If the receiving space is made larger to accommodate more electronic components, then the functional volume is improved, but the base plate size must increase which worsens user comfort
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving space is extended in the transverse direction by having fixation wings that protrude laterally from the base plate. This dimensional extension allows the receiving space to be larger without increasing the base plate's footprint on the user's hand, as the additional volume is achieved through lateral extension rather than basal expansion.
3Ease of operation
If the base plate is minimized for comfort, then user comfort is improved, but the mounting stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The fixation wings are designed with asymmetric geometry relative to the base plate, extending outward at specific angles and distances to optimize engagement with the interface unit. This asymmetric design allows the fixation wings to provide stable mounting through their extended leverage points while the base plate remains small and comfortable on the user's hand.
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AI summary
A hand garment has a dorsal section, a fastening section, and a mount for mounting a detachable wearable interface unit to the dorsal section. The mount has a base plate and at least two fixation wings, wherein the fixation wings extend from opposite edges of the base plate and define a receiving space for the interface unit between them. The width of the receiving space is larger than the width of the base plate. Further, a wearable system is provided.