Orthogonal Watch Band Coupling Member Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing watch bands have a complex attachment process due to a large number of components, which complicates the attachment work and results in a low ornamental quality.
Innovation Solution
A band design with a minimal number of components, where the band coupling member is structured with multiple pieces arranged orthogonally to the band main body and fixed to each other, using a pin member system for attachment to the wristwatch case, enhancing ornamental quality and simplifying the attachment process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the band coupling member is structured with multiple components (case attachment piece and band coupling piece) connected by screw members, then the attachment function is achieved, but the number of components increases making attachment work complicated and burdensome
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the case attachment piece and band coupling piece into a single integrated band coupling member. This unified structure eliminates the need for separate screw members to connect multiple components, thereby simplifying the attachment process and reducing the total number of parts while maintaining the attachment function.
Solution Approach 2:
The band coupling member is divided into functional segments (case attachment section and band coupling section) within a single component. This segmentation allows different parts of the same component to perform different functions without requiring separate physical parts, thus reducing complexity while preserving operational capabilities.
2Shape
If the band coupling piece is designed to cover the case attachment piece, then the attachment structure is complete, but the ornamental quality is low due to the simple structure of the covering piece
Solution Approach 1:
The case attachment piece and band coupling piece are merged into a single band coupling member with integrated functional sections. This eliminates the need for a separate covering piece, allowing the visible portion to be designed with enhanced ornamental features while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The band coupling member features different local qualities: the case attachment section provides structural function while the band coupling section offers ornamental quality. This local differentiation allows the visible portion to be aesthetically pleasing without requiring complex overall structure.
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AI summary
The present invention is a band including a band main body and a band coupling member which is attached to an end portion of the band main body and a band attachment section of an attachment target member corresponding to the end portion of the band main body, in which the band coupling member has a structure where a plurality of component pieces are arranged in a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the band main body and fixed to one another.