Magnetic Visor System for Adjustable Sun Protection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional visors on hats often fail to adequately protect the face and neck from the sun due to their fixed position and angle dependence, lacking sufficient adjustability and flexibility to conform to varying sun angles.
Innovation Solution
A visor system featuring a bill portion with a magnetic pair and an auxiliary portion, allowing the bill to bend and conform to the curvature of a hat bill, with ridges and heat shields for durability and protection, and magnetic coupling for adjustable positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a fixed visor is used on a hat, then the structure is simple and stable, but the visor cannot adequately protect the face and neck from the sun due to angle dependence
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the fixed visor into a movable, adjustable component. The visor is designed to be repositionable along the hat brim and rotatable to different angles, allowing it to dynamically adapt to various sun positions and provide continuous protection throughout the day. This resolves the contradiction by making the visor adaptable while maintaining structural integrity through magnetic attachment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the visor system into separate functional components: the hat brim, the auxiliary visor portion, and magnetic attachment elements. This segmentation allows the auxiliary visor to be independently positioned and adjusted relative to the main hat brim, enabling multi-angle protection that a single fixed visor cannot achieve, thereby improving sun protection effectiveness without excessive complexity.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If an adjustable visor system is added to a hat, then sun protection effectiveness is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical fastening systems with magnetic attachment mechanisms. The magnetic pairs provide secure attachment of the auxiliary visor to the hat brim without requiring buttons, snaps, or other mechanical fasteners. This substitution maintains adjustability and protection effectiveness while significantly reducing device complexity and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic attachment system provides self-aligning and self-securing functionality. The auxiliary visor automatically attaches to the hat brim through magnetic attraction when brought into proximity, eliminating the need for manual fastening operations. This self-service mechanism reduces complexity while maintaining effective sun protection.
3Strength
If the visor is made rigid for durability, then strength is improved, but the visor cannot bend to conform to the hat bill curvature
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the visor into multiple segments or sections that can flex relative to each other. The auxiliary visor portion is constructed with segmented elements that allow bending and conforming to the hat brim's curvature while maintaining overall structural integrity. This segmentation enables the visor to adapt to different hat shapes without sacrificing durability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs flexible materials and thin-film constructions for the visor components. These flexible shells can bend and conform to the curved surface of the hat brim while maintaining sufficient strength and durability. The flexible construction allows the visor to adapt to the hat's curvature without requiring rigid mechanical fasteners or complex joining mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The visor system provides enhanced sun protection and adjustability, ensuring effective shade and protection from various angles while maintaining durability and comfort, allowing the user to position the visor as needed.
Implementation Method 1
a first component of a magnetic pair coupled with the bill portion; and an auxiliary portion, the auxiliary portion comprising a second component of the magnetic pair; wherein the magnetic pair includes a first magnet and one of a second magnet and a magnetizable material
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed herein is a visor system including a bill portion configured to bend enough to conform to a bent curvature of a hat bill. The bill portion includes a front curved section and a rear curved section. A first component of a magnetic pair is at least partially encapsulated within the bill portion. The visor system includes an auxiliary portion having a second component of the magnetic pair at least partially encapsulated therein. The magnetic pair includes at least one magnet and at least one other element that is either a magnet or a magnetizable material. The magnetic pair allows the bill portion to be moved to various positions and rotations, while coupled to the hat bill, to provide added shade and the like. The bill portion is flexible enough that as it is moved and rotated it conforms to the existing bent curvature of the hat bill.