Logo-Integrated Snap Fasteners for Matching Garment Pairing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fasteners used in clothing lack integration of branding and functionality, leading to visual detraction and inefficiencies in matching and storage of paired items like socks and gloves.
Innovation Solution
Integration of logo designs into snap fasteners that serve both functional and visual purposes, allowing for secure pairing and easy recognition of matching sets while maintaining aesthetic appeal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional fasteners are used in clothing, then functionality is provided, but brand integration is lost and visual appeal is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the brand logo with the functional fastener components. The logo is integrated into the snap fastener structure itself, combining branding and fastening functions into a single unified element that serves both purposes simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastener design achieves multi-functionality by simultaneously providing brand identification, aesthetic enhancement, and functional fastening. The logo-integrated fastener serves as both a branding element and a functional closure mechanism, eliminating the need for separate branding and fastening components.
2Reliability
If separate branding and fastening elements are used, then functionality is maintained, but brand recognition is weakened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the brand logo with the functional fastener components. The logo is integrated into the snap fastener structure itself, combining branding and fastening functions into a single unified element that serves both purposes simultaneously.
3Stability of the object's composition
If paired items are stored separately, then individual item integrity is maintained, but matching pairs are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by equipping paired items with complementary fastening elements during manufacturing. Items of the same pair are pre-configured with matching logos and complementary fastener components, enabling them to self-identify and self-connect during storage or transport without requiring external tracking systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated logo fastener acts as an intermediary mechanism that facilitates pairing. The complementary fastening elements serve as mediators that enable paired items to automatically identify and connect with each other, ensuring pairs remain together during storage and transport.
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 integrated logo snapping mechanism enhances brand recognition, facilitates easy storage and retrieval of matching garments, and provides a functional solution for keeping items together during use and laundry, while maintaining a visually appealing design.
Implementation Method 1
A spring, contained within the first clasp portion, is engaged with contours on the mating surface of the second clasp portion
Data Source
AI summary
A functionally decorative fastening system includes first and second fastener portions, each fixable to an article, so as to selectively allow for the articles to be secured together purposes such as transit, storage or laundering. Complementary mating surfaces of each fastener portion include decorative features, such as artwork, logos, trademarks, or the like. The decorative mating surfaces serve functionally to selectively lock the two fastener portions together when aligned and pushed together. Such integrated fastening is accomplished via mechanical interaction between the decorative mating surfaces.