Modular Silicone Ring Assembly for Comfort and Stone Swapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional metallic finger rings lack comfort, durability, and flexibility, causing discomfort and limiting aesthetic customization.
Innovation Solution
A flexible silicone-based finger ring assembly with a detachable metallic component that supports precious stones, allowing for interchangeable designs and enhanced ergonomics.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional metallic rings are used, then durability and structural strength are improved, but comfort and flexibility deteriorate causing discomfort and pain during tight fit
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies this principle by using a silicone band instead of rigid metal, creating a flexible shell that can deform to fit the finger comfortably while maintaining structural integrity through the modular metallic component attachment mechanism
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the ring into separate modular components: a silicone band and interchangeable metallic components with precious stones. This segmentation allows the flexible silicone base to provide comfort while the detachable metallic parts provide durability and aesthetic customization
2Stability of the object's composition
If traditional metallic rings with fixed design are used, then structural integrity is maintained, but adaptability and aesthetic customization deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the ring dynamically customizable by allowing users to interchange metallic components with different precious stone configurations. The silicone band remains stable while the detachable metallic parts enable aesthetic adaptation to different occasions and preferences
Solution Approach 2:
The universal silicone band design can accommodate multiple different metallic components, each with various precious stone arrangements. This multi-functionality allows a single base ring to serve multiple aesthetic purposes while maintaining structural consistency
3Reliability
If tight fitting metallic rings are used, then secure fit is achieved, but comfort deteriorates causing pain
Solution Approach 1:
The silicone band acts as a flexible shell that can be stretched and molded to fit the finger securely while accommodating natural finger movements and swelling, providing both secure fit and comfort that rigid metal cannot achieve
Data Source
AI summary
A modular finger ring assembly is provided. The ring assembly includes a circular band portion adapted to encircle a human finger. The band portion includes a notched portion located at its top. The ring assembly includes a metallic component configured to removably engage to the notched portion of the band portion. The metallic component includes a top wall, a pair of side walls, and a pair of horizontally extending flaps extending inward from the bottom of the side walls, forming a retaining space for receiving the notched portion. The metallic component further includes prongs extending upward from the top wall and configured for retaining one or multiple precious stones placed on top of the top wall.