Magnetic Cuff Holder for Wrist Device Visibility
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Solution Overview
Problem
Sleeves and cuffs of wearable garments often interfere with the use of wrist devices by covering their faces, making it difficult for users to view the display and properly utilize these devices.
Innovation Solution
A sleeve and cuff holder apparatus comprising biased legs with magnetic ends that hold the cuff or sleeve in place adjacent to the watch band, preventing it from covering the device's face, and featuring protective elements to avoid damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the sleeve or cuff is worn normally, then the garment provides comfort and coverage, but the sleeve or cuff covers the face of the wearable wrist device, preventing the user from viewing it
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a magnetic attachment mechanism as an intermediary between the sleeve/cuff and the wrist device. The magnetic holder attaches to both the sleeve material and the wrist device, creating a mediating connection that positions the sleeve away from the device face without requiring direct modification of either the sleeve or device. This resolves the contradiction by using a magnetic intermediary to maintain both garment coverage and device visibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic holder utilizes the natural magnetic attraction between magnetic materials to automatically hold the sleeve in the desired position. The magnetic force self-regulates to maintain the sleeve away from the device face without requiring active user intervention. The system serves itself by using magnetic field interactions to maintain the correct positioning, eliminating the need for continuous manual adjustment.
2Ease of operation
If the user continuously moves the sleeve to view the device, then the device remains visible, but the user experiences annoyance and difficulty in proper device use
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic holder is attached to the sleeve in advance, positioning it to automatically keep the device face visible before any viewing action is needed. The sleeve is pre-positioned by the magnetic attachment to remain away from the device, so when the user needs to view the device, no adjustment is required. The preliminary positioning action eliminates the need for repeated adjustments during device use.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic attachment system automatically maintains the sleeve in the correct position without requiring user intervention. The magnetic force continuously holds the sleeve away from the device face, providing self-service positioning that eliminates time loss associated with manual sleeve adjustment. The system maintains device visibility autonomously throughout device use.
3Ease of operation
If a magnetic attachment system is used to hold the sleeve, then the sleeve can be held in position, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic attachment mechanism is extracted as a separate, independent component from both the sleeve and the wrist device. Rather than integrating complexity into the existing structures, the magnetic holder is a standalone element that attaches to both surfaces. This extraction simplifies the overall system by keeping the attachment mechanism separate and modular, reducing the complexity burden on the main components.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces complex mechanical attachment systems (such as clips, buttons, or adhesives) with a magnetic field-based attachment mechanism. The magnetic attachment uses invisible magnetic fields rather than visible mechanical connections, eliminating the need for complex mechanical structures. This substitution reduces device complexity by using a simpler, more elegant physical principle to achieve the same positioning function.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus effectively keeps the cuff or sleeve from obstructing the view of wrist devices, allowing for continuous and proper use while being stylish and unobtrusive.
Implementation Method 1
the first and second holding elements are configured to hold the ends of the first and second legs together on the cuff or the sleeve
Data Source
AI summary
A sleeve and/or cuff holder apparatus is configured to prevent a sleeve or cuff of a shirt or other wearable garment from covering the face of a wearable device on a user's wrist, such as a watch, smart watch, wrist band, medical device, and/or other wrist accessory. Methods of using the same are further provided.