Hook and Loop Fastener Apparel for Secure Rider Grip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing apparel solutions, such as high-friction materials and texture patterns, fail to provide a positive engagement between the rider and the vehicle, especially during external vibrations or forces, leading to a lack of secure grip for riders holding onto an object or person for extended periods.
Innovation Solution
A system of gloves and jackets with loop fasteners on the jacket and hook fasteners on the gloves, allowing the gloves to securely attach to the jacket, enhancing grip between the rider and the vehicle operator, particularly beneficial for motorcycle passengers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If high-friction materials and texture patterns are used on apparel surfaces, then friction between surfaces is improved, but positive engagement between the rider and vehicle is not achieved, leading to insufficient grip during vibrations or forces
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary fastening system consisting of hook fasteners on the rider's apparel and loop fasteners on the vehicle operator's apparel. This intermediary mechanism transforms passive friction-based grip into active mechanical engagement, where the fasteners create a direct physical connection between rider and operator, ensuring reliable grip even during vibrations or forces
2Reliability
If passive friction-based grip solutions are used, then apparel manufacturing is simple, but secure grip cannot be maintained during extended periods with external vibrations or forces
Solution Approach 1:
The hook-and-loop fastener system serves multiple functions: it provides secure mechanical engagement between rider and operator, allows for easy donning and doffing of the grip-enhancing apparel, and can be applied to various apparel types (gloves, jackets, wraps). This multi-functionality maintains relative simplicity while achieving reliable grip under vibration
Solution Approach 2:
The grip-enhancing apparel is segmented into distinct functional components: hook fasteners on the rider's side and loop fasteners on the operator's side. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall system by breaking down the complex engagement requirement into manageable fastening elements
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a secure and reliable grip for riders, reducing the fear of losing hold during vibrations or forces, allowing for safer riding experiences by enabling a positive engagement between the rider and the vehicle operator.
Implementation Method 1
The gloves have palms covered with hook fasteners able to releasably attach to the loop fasteners on the jacket
Data Source
AI summary
A multi-rider vehicle retention apparel system includes a jacket and one or more gloves. The jacket includes loop fasteners on the front face of the jacket, on both the left and right sides. The gloves have palms covered with hook fasteners able to releasably attach to the loop fasteners on the jacket. In use, the jacket may be worn by a vehicle operator, and the gloves may be worn by a rider seated behind the operator. Using the gloves, the rider may be able to very securely hold onto the operator while riding on the vehicle, reducing fear of losing grip.