Multi-Pronged Eyewear Earstem Tool for Golf Divot Repair
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing eyewear designs lack functionality beyond basic sun protection, particularly for golfers who need tools like divot repair tools during their play.
Innovation Solution
The eyewear incorporates an earstem tool with a forked design featuring multiple prongs that can be removably inserted into an aperture within the earstem, secured by a retention member, allowing for interchangeable use as a divot repair tool or other tools, and can be retracted or extended as needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If eyewear includes only basic frame and earstem structure, then device complexity is low, but functionality is limited and lacks versatility
Solution Approach 1:
The earstem is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as a structural component of the eyewear frame and simultaneously functions as a holder for various tools (divot repair tools, lens cleaning tools, etc.). The earstem includes an aperture that can receive different tool types, making it a universal mounting structure that eliminates the need for separate tool carriers or attachments.
Solution Approach 2:
The earstem is divided into functional segments: a main body portion that integrates with the eyewear frame, an aperture section for tool insertion, and a retention member section that secures the tool. This segmentation allows the earstem to accommodate different tool configurations while maintaining its primary structural function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If earstem tool is made removable and interchangeable, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The earstem tool is designed with dynamic attachment and detachment capabilities. The retention member can be engaged or disengaged from the tool, allowing users to quickly switch between different tools or remove the tool entirely. This dynamic design enables interchangeability without requiring complex locking mechanisms or multiple separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool is nested within the earstem aperture when not in use, with the retention member securing it in place. When the tool needs to be removed or changed, it can be easily extracted from the aperture. This nesting arrangement allows multiple tools to be stored within the same earstem structure without requiring separate external carriers.
3Reliability
If earstem tool is inserted into aperture, then retention is improved, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The retention member is designed to automatically engage with the tool when inserted into the aperture, providing self-retaining functionality. The retention member can be easily released by applying slight force to a release mechanism, allowing the tool to be detached without requiring complex operations. This self-service design ensures reliable retention while maintaining ease of operation.
Data Source
AI summary
An eyewear's earstem is provided with a unique design and function. A functional earstem may comprise a specialized tool with an end that is forked into a plurality of prongs. The prongs of the earstem tool may be utilized for repairing divots made on a golfing green. Other configurations of the earstem tool may provide convenient and adaptable solutions to tasks at hand.