Hinged Knitting Lom With Lock Pins
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional knitting looms with solid base structures limit versatility and flexibility in knitting configurations, restricting users to a single knitting position.
Innovation Solution
A hinged knitting loom with a base structure comprising two parts connected by a hinge, allowing for conversion between closed and open configurations, enabling parallel or angled positions, and featuring removable lock pins and pivot pins for adjustable peg arrangements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a solid base structure with fixed knitting pegs is used, then structural stability is improved, but versatility and flexibility in knitting configurations deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The base structure is divided into two separate parts that can move independently relative to each other. The first part contains a first set of knitting pegs and the second part contains a second set of knitting pegs, allowing each part to be positioned at different angles to create various knitting configurations (circular, rectangular, triangular, or diagonal patterns).
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge connection enables dynamic adjustment between the first part and second part of the base structure. Users can rotate the parts to change the angle between them, transforming the loom from a fixed configuration to a dynamically adjustable structure that adapts to different knitting project requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a hinged base structure with two parts is used, then versatility in knitting configurations is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A hinge serves as an intermediary mechanism connecting the first part and second part of the base structure. This simple mechanical component enables angle adjustment and configuration changes without requiring complex motors, electronics, or multiple fastening systems, thus adding versatility while minimizing complexity increase.
3Ease of operation
If a hinge connection is used between base parts, then flexibility in positioning is improved, but structural stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge connection allows users to change the angular parameter between the first part and second part of the base structure. By adjusting this angle parameter, users can achieve different knitting configurations (such as 90 degrees for rectangular, varying angles for circular or triangular patterns) while maintaining structural integrity through the rigid hinge joint.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables versatile knitting options, allowing users to knit in multiple configurations, including circular and linear patterns, with adjustable peg arrangements for varying item lengths and shapes, enhancing the range of knitted items that can be created.
Implementation Method 1
The first end of the first part and the third end of the second part are hingedly connected together by a hinge such that the first part and the second part are configured to move relative to each other
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AI summary
Disclosed is a convertible knitting loom that includes a first body and a second body that are connected via a hinge so that the bodies can rotate relative to each other and used in more than one configuration. Each body includes knitting pegs for weaving and knitting yarn. The first and second bodies are configured to be provided in at least first (closed) configuration such that the first body and the second body are parallel to each other and a second (open, linear) configuration such that the bodies are substantially linearly aligned. A removable fastener or lock pin can be used to lock the bodies of the loom in either the first or second configuration.