Motorized Handheld Weaving Tool Needle Dynamics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hair weaving tools are difficult to use for self-application due to the challenge of simultaneously holding the hair extension and needle, requiring professional assistance which is costly and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A handheld weaving tool with a motorized needle that moves between extended and retracted positions, actuated by a control, allowing for easy sewing of hair weaves with ergonomic design and adjustable features for comfort and precision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a manual needle and thread method is used for attaching hair extensions, then the device complexity is low, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to the difficulty of simultaneously holding the extension and needle
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the needle, thread, and hair extension attachment function into a single integrated handheld device. The needle is housed within a protective casing that also holds the thread spool, eliminating the need to separately hold multiple components and significantly improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical action of hand-sewing with an automated motor-driven needle mechanism. The motor reciprocates the needle automatically, substituting complex manual dexterity requirements with a simple trigger-activated automated system.
2Ease of operation
If professional assistance is sought for attaching hair extensions, then the ease of operation improves, but the loss of time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables self-service by providing a handheld device that can be easily operated by the user themselves. The ergonomic design and simple trigger activation allow users to attach their own hair extensions without requiring professional assistance, thereby eliminating time loss and additional costs.
3Productivity
If the needle extends through the housing for sewing, then the productivity improves, but the object-affected harmful factors increase due to potential scalp contact
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic needle system that can extend and retract within the housing. The needle extends through an aperture only when needed for sewing and retracts when not in use, allowing productivity to be maintained while minimizing the harmful factor of potential scalp contact through controlled exposure.
4Productivity
If a handheld motorized device is used, then the productivity improves, but the weight of the moving object increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a lightweight miniaturized motor and optimized component dimensions to reduce the overall weight of the handheld device. By changing the parameters of the motor size, power consumption, and structural materials, the device achieves improved productivity while minimizing weight increase to maintain portability and user comfort.
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AI summary
A handheld weaving tool is provided, the tool including a housing having a first end opposite a second end and a sidewall extending therebetween defining an interior volume. The second end comprises at least one aperture therethrough. A needle is disposed within the housing and can selectively move between an extended position and a retracted position, wherein an extended position, the needle extends through the aperture, and wherein a retracted position, the needle is disposed entirely within the housing. An opening is disposed in the first end, wherein the opening is dimensioned to receive a thread therethrough, such that the thread is operably connected to the needle. A motor is disposed within the housing and can reciprocally move the needle between the extended position and the retracted position. A control is disposed on the housing and activates the motor when actuated.