Hard Hat Suspension Band Electrical Anchor Contact
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional suspension bands in helmets lack a mechanism for both mechanical and electrical connectivity with the hard hat's circuitry, limiting their ability to support sensors and communication devices effectively.
Innovation Solution
A suspension band assembly with a primary support loop, electronic peripherals, anchors, and electrical anchor contacts that securely attach to the hard hat, providing both mechanical support and electrical connectivity for sensors and communication devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional suspension bands are used without electrical connection mechanisms, then the structure remains simple and manufacturing is easier, but electrical connectivity with hard hat circuitry is lost, limiting sensor and communication device functionality
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines mechanical attachment and electrical connectivity functions into a single integrated anchor assembly. The anchor provides both mechanical securing of the suspension band to the hard hat and electrical connection through integrated contacts that engage with circuitry in the hard hat shell, eliminating the need for separate mechanical and electrical connection mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The anchor assembly serves multiple functions simultaneously: it mechanically secures the suspension band, provides electrical connectivity for sensors and communication devices, and maintains structural integrity. This multi-functional design resolves the contradiction by making the connection mechanism versatile rather than requiring separate specialized components
2Adaptability or versatility
If electrical circuitry is placed on the suspension band for sensor placement, then direct skin contact for monitoring is achieved, but a connection mechanism providing both mechanical attachment and electrical connectivity is required, increasing device complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The anchor assembly merges mechanical attachment and electrical connection functions into a single integrated component. The mechanical anchor secures the suspension band while integrated electrical contacts simultaneously establish connectivity for sensors placed on the band, allowing sensor functionality without requiring separate mechanical and electrical connection systems
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical anchor contacts act as intermediaries between the suspension band circuitry and the hard hat shell circuitry. These contacts facilitate data and power transmission between sensors on the suspension band and the main hard hat system, enabling sensor adaptability while managing connection complexity through a dedicated intermediary interface
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AI summary
A suspension band assembly to be used to support a hard hat on a head of a user. The suspension band assembly includes a primary support loop to receive the head of the user therein. An electronic peripheral is fixedly secured to the primary support loop. An attachment strap extends out from the primary support loop to a strap distal end. An anchor is fixedly secured to the strap distal end for securing the attachment strap to the hard hat. An electrical anchor contact is fixedly secured to the anchor to provide an electrical connection between the hard hat and the electronic peripheral located on the primary support loop.