Modular Therapeutic Eye Mask With Adjustable Strap and Lens Inserts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing therapeutic eye masks lack modular eyeglasses or sunglasses, adjustable straps, and soft satin coverings, failing to provide efficient and economical relief for the under-eye region.
Innovation Solution
A therapeutic eye mask with an adjustable head strap, satin-covered mask, and customizable lenses for eyeglasses or sunglasses, designed to apply pressure to the under-eye region using pressure elements made of materials like cotton, rayon, or hydrogel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing therapeutic eye masks are used, then basic eye coverage is provided, but they lack modular eyeglasses or sunglasses integration
Solution Approach 1:
The eye mask is designed with multiple functions integrated into a single device: it provides therapeutic pressure to the under-eye region, offers eye coverage for relaxation, and includes openings that accommodate various lens types (sunglasses, eyeglasses, protective lenses). This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by enabling one device to serve multiple purposes without requiring separate products for each function.
Solution Approach 2:
The eye mask incorporates modular openings that can accommodate different lens types independently. The frame structure is segmented to allow insertion and removal of various lens components, enabling the user to switch between therapeutic mode, vision correction mode, and sun protection mode. This segmentation allows functional versatility while maintaining a relatively simple base structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed-size eye masks are used, then manufacturing is simple, but they cannot be adjusted to different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The head strap incorporates an adjustable mechanism that allows the size and fit of the eye mask to be dynamically modified according to different user head sizes. This adjustability feature enables a single mask design to fit multiple users with different head circumferences, providing size adaptability while maintaining straightforward manufacturing processes for the adjustable components.
3Ease of operation
If hard or non-soft materials are used, then structural integrity is maintained, but user comfort is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The eye mask utilizes composite material construction, combining soft materials (such as satin or velvet) for the portions that contact the user's face and eyes to maximize comfort, while incorporating structurally stronger materials for the frame and support elements to maintain structural integrity. This composite approach allows different regions of the device to have optimized material properties for their specific functions.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple features are added to existing eye masks, then functionality improves, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges multiple functional elements into a single integrated eye mask device: the therapeutic pressure mechanism, the eye coverage structure, and the lens accommodation frame are combined into one unified design. This consolidation allows the multiple features to work together synergistically while potentially reducing overall manufacturing costs compared to producing separate devices for each function.
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AI summary
A therapeutic eye mask including a mask assembly, an adjusting assembly, and a customization assembly. The mask assembly includes pressure elements. The pressure elements are built in a satin material. The pressure elements are used to press an under-eye region of a user. The adjusting assembly includes a head strap. The head strap is attached to the mask. The head strap can adjust its size. The customization assembly includes an additional mask and lenses. The additional mask has openings. The lenses are inserted in the openings to be mounted as blocking lenses, corrective glasses, or sunglasses.