Multi-Segment Hair Barrette with Hidden Fastener
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hair barrettes are inadequate for holding thick, curly, or kinky hair as they often slip and fail to secure hair properly, and their design makes the fastener visible instead of the intended ornamental design.
Innovation Solution
A hair barrette with multiple segments featuring ornamental designs on each side, including teeth and catches that secure hair without exposing the fastener, allowing the design to remain visible even when the barrette rotates, composed of lightweight materials like plastic but potentially using metals or composite materials.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a one-sided face with snap fastener is used, then the fastening function is achieved, but the ornamental design becomes invisible when the barrette rotates
Solution Approach 1:
The barrette is divided into multiple segments (first segment with ornamental design, second segment with fastening elements, third segment with ornamental design), allowing each segment to perform its specific function independently while maintaining overall functionality and aesthetics
2Device complexity
If a single-face design is used, then the structure is simple, but the barrette slips and fails to hold thick curly or kinky hair
Solution Approach 1:
The barrette transitions from a two-dimensional single-face design to a three-dimensional multi-segment structure that wraps around the hair, providing grip from multiple directions and effectively securing thick, curly, or kinky hair
3Ease of operation
If the fastener is positioned on the front face, then the fastening mechanism is accessible, but the fastener becomes visible instead of the ornamental design
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening elements (teeth and catch) are extracted from the front ornamental face and relocated to the rear or side segments, separating the aesthetic function from the fastening function and allowing the ornamental design to remain visible while maintaining fastener accessibility
Data Source
AI summary
A hair barrette for securing hair is disclosed. The hair barrette includes a first, second, and third segment. The first and second segments each have a first side having teeth and a catch, and an opposing second side having an ornamental design. The third segment is positioned between the first and second segments and may have a first end, a second end, a first opening adjacent to the first end, and a second opening adjacent to the second end. The catch of the first segment is insertable into the second opening of the third segment and the catch of the second, segment is insertable into the first opening of the third segment. Further the ornamental designs are visible when said the catches are inserted into the openings.