Hat-Mounted Clip for Secure Eyewear Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an effective device to securely hold eyeglasses to a hat for storage, as existing solutions fail to provide a reliable and convenient method for this purpose.
Innovation Solution
A clip with an exterior edge and a tab is designed to be coupled to an article of headgear, allowing eyewear to be positioned between the tab and the headgear for retention, utilizing a slidable mechanism and a cushioned receptacle for secure storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a clip is designed to securely hold eyeglasses to a hat, then the reliability of eyewear storage is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clip is divided into distinct functional segments: a headgear coupling portion with exterior edge for attaching to the hat, a tab portion for engaging with the eyewear, and a cushioned receptacle for holding the eyewear. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function efficiently while maintaining overall simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The cushioned receptacle acts as an intermediary element between the tab and the eyewear, providing a comfortable and secure holding space. This intermediary component simplifies the overall mechanism by distributing the holding function across multiple simple elements rather than requiring a complex locking system.
2Ease of operation
If a tab and cushioned receptacle are added to the clip, then the ease of operation for eyewear storage is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tab and cushioned receptacle are designed to automatically engage and hold the eyewear when the clip is attached to the hat. The eyewear slides into the receptacle and is retained by the tab without requiring additional fastening actions, making the system self-servicing and easy to operate.
Solution Approach 2:
The cushioned receptacle utilizes a flexible, cushioning material that can deform to accommodate different eyewear shapes and sizes. This flexibility allows the receptacle to gently grip and hold the eyewear securely without requiring complex mechanical fastening mechanisms.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the clip is designed to accommodate various types of eyewear and headgear, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clip is designed with universal features that allow it to accommodate various types of eyewear (glasses, sunglasses, reading glasses) and different headgear styles (baseball caps, baseball caps with brims, trucker hats). The exterior edge can attach to different hat types, and the tab-receptacle mechanism can hold different eyewear shapes and sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The cushioned receptacle's dimensions and flexibility parameters are designed to accommodate a range of eyewear sizes and shapes. The cushioning material can compress and expand to fit different eyewear profiles, allowing the same clip design to work universally across multiple eyewear and headgear types without requiring complex adjustable mechanisms.
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AI summary
The eyewear storage assembly includes a clip. The clip has an exterior edge extending between a top side and a bottom side of the clip. The clip may be coupled to an article of head gear. A tab is coupled to the clip. The eyewear is positioned between the tab and the article of headgear. The eyewear is retained on the article of headgear for storage.