Multi-Config Mask Strap With Removable Head Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional masks are limited to a single attachment configuration, either to the head or ears, leading to user comfort issues due to tension on ears or improper fit, and lack flexibility for interchange between configurations.
Innovation Solution
A multi-strap configuration mask with ear straps and a connector support element allowing removable attachment of a head strap, enabling the mask to be configured for either ear strap or head strap attachment, with adjustable features for improved fit and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mask uses a single attachment configuration (either ear strap or head strap), then the structure is simple, but user comfort and fit are compromised due to tension on ears or improper fit
Solution Approach 1:
The mask strap system is designed to perform multiple functions by supporting both ear strap and head strap attachment configurations. The connector support element with aperture and projection mechanism allows the same basic structure to accommodate different attachment methods, enabling one mask design to serve multiple wear preferences and comfort needs without requiring separate mask designs for each configuration type.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap system is divided into separable components: ear straps, head strap, and connector support elements. This segmentation allows the different strap types to be independently attached and detached from the mask body, enabling flexible reconfiguration between ear strap and head strap modes while keeping each component relatively simple in design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a mask uses removable connectors for configuration switching, then adaptability increases, but the attachment mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connector support element combines multiple functions into a single integrated component: it provides structural support, contains the aperture for attachment, and works with the projection mechanism for secure connection. By merging these functions into one element rather than using separate components for each function, the design achieves configuration interchangeability while minimizing the overall complexity of the connector mechanism.
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments relate generally to masks, such as filtration masks, with multiple strap configurations. For example, such masks might be worn in either a head strap or an ear strap configuration. Embodiments typically comprise two ear straps each with a connector support element allowing removable attachment of a separate head strap.