Interchangeable Common Frame for Convertible Water Sports Gear
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing water sports equipment, such as goggles and snorkel masks, are sold as separate products, increasing cost and inconvenience for consumers who engage in both swimming and snorkeling activities.
Innovation Solution
A water sports gear set with a common frame that can be interchangeable between goggles and snorkel masks, sharing a pair of viewing windows and waterproof skirts, reducing the need for multiple sets and lowering manufacturing costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If goggles and snorkel masks are developed as separate independent products with different design parameters, then each product can be optimized for its specific function, but the manufacturing cost and consumer expense increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a common frame that can be used for both goggles and snorkel masks. The frame includes a front portion with viewing window openings and a rear portion that can accommodate different waterproof skirt configurations. This allows a single frame design to serve multiple functions - either with a first waterproof skirt covering only eyes for swimming, or with a second waterproof skirt covering eyes and nose for snorkeling, eliminating the need for separate product lines and reducing manufacturing costs
2Adaptability or versatility
If consumers purchase two separate complete products (goggles and mask) for different water activities, then they can have specialized equipment for each activity, but the expense and carrying inconvenience increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the snorkel mask into two separable components: a common frame and a removable second waterproof skirt. This allows the user to detach the second waterproof skirt and replace it with a first waterproof skirt to convert the mask into goggles. The segmentation enables one product to function as two different equipment types, reducing the quantity of products consumers need to purchase and carry
3Reliability
If goggles and snorkel masks are designed with different design parameters, then each product can be optimized for its specific use, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies merging by combining the common frame structure that serves both goggles and snorkel mask functions. The frame includes a front portion with viewing window openings and a rear portion designed to accommodate different waterproof skirt types. By merging the frame design into a single universal structure, the patent reduces design complexity while maintaining functional performance through configurable waterproof skirt attachments
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AI summary
A water sports gear set is provided, which includes a common frame, at least one pair of viewing windows, a first waterproof skirt and a second waterproof skirt. The common frame is. in a detachable manner, selectively installed on the first waterproof skirt to form goggles or installed on the second waterproof skirt to form a mask.