Knotless Tie With Longitudinal Binding Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ties require knotting, which can be uncomfortable and impractical, and existing knotless tie solutions do not adequately address the need for a more comfortable and aesthetically pleasing alternative.
Innovation Solution
A tie design featuring a strip of fabric with binding means such as buttons, buttonholes, Velcro, snap fasteners, or a zip fastener that creates a closed loop passage allowing the tie to be worn without knots, with the binding means distributed longitudinally to enhance stability and aesthetics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional tie is knotted around the collar, then the tie can be securely fastened and maintained in position, but it becomes uncomfortable and impractical to wear
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the knotting function from the tie structure. Instead of requiring the user to tie a knot, the tie incorporates a pre-formed loop at one end that can be easily inserted through the collar and secured without any knotting action. This removes the complex knotting step while maintaining the securing function.
Solution Approach 2:
The tie is segmented into distinct functional zones: a loop portion for insertion and securing, a body portion for the main fabric area, and a tail portion. This segmentation allows the loop to perform the securing function independently without requiring the entire tie to be knotted, simplifying the wearing process.
2Ease of operation
If a knotless tie design is used, then the tie becomes easier to wear and more comfortable, but it may compromise the stability and aesthetic appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The tie incorporates adjustable elements that allow dynamic adaptation to different wearers and preferences. The loop size and positioning can be adjusted to optimize both comfort and stability, enabling the tie to maintain its composition securely while remaining easy to wear.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the tie have specialized properties: the loop portion is designed for easy insertion and secure retention, the body portion maintains aesthetic quality, and the tail portion provides balance. This local differentiation ensures that each area performs its specific function optimally without compromising overall stability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If binding means are distributed longitudinally along the tie, then the aesthetic appeal and stability are enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges multiple binding functions into a single integrated loop structure. Instead of distributing separate binding elements along the tie, the loop itself performs the securing function, combining simplicity with effectiveness while maintaining aesthetic appeal through its unified design.
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AI summary
A tie (10) has one or more binding elements (20-27) spaced from one (11) of the two ends of the tie. The binding elements hold together two opposite edges (14, 15) of the tie and defining a closed loop passage (13) one of the ends (11) of the tie can be introduced and made to run.