Prayer Device Multi-Point Connector Clutch Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional prayer devices, such as rosaries, are not easily adaptable for use while traveling or when changing accessories, limiting the ability to recite prayers across various locations and accessories.

Innovation Solution

A prayer device with a multi-point connector and hoop-component that can be releasably clipped onto different articles, allowing easy transportation and switching between various personal items, facilitating frequent prayer recitation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional prayer devices are used, then they maintain simple structure, but they cannot be easily attached to or detached from different articles during travel

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different articlesVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The prayer device is divided into separate components: a connector assembly with clutch mechanism and a prayer bead assembly. This segmentation allows the prayer device to be detached and reattached to different articles, providing adaptability while keeping each component relatively simple in structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connector assembly with clutch mechanism serves multiple functions: it can attach to various articles (purses, bags, clothing), hold the prayer beads securely, and allow easy detachment. This multi-functionality enables the prayer device to be versatile across different usage scenarios without significantly increasing overall complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If traditional prayer devices are used, then they maintain fixed form, but they are difficult to transport and switch between accessories

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of transportation and switchingVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The clutch mechanism in the connector assembly provides dynamic attachment and detachment capabilities. The clutch can be engaged to secure the prayer device to an article or disengaged to allow easy removal and transport, making the device operationally flexible without requiring complex mechanical systems.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If prayer devices are made detachable and portable, then accessibility for prayer recitation improves, but the risk of loss or misplacement increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveportability and accessibilityVSAvoidretention of prayer device

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The clutch mechanism is designed to be engaged before the user needs to use the prayer device, securing it to the article in advance. This preliminary attachment action ensures the prayer device remains retained during normal use while still allowing easy detachment when needed, balancing portability with reliability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11696625B2Prayer devices

Publication Date: 2023.07.11 MY MISSION MESSAGE LLC

AI summary

Prayer devices are provide that include (i) a multi-point connector comprising a first-connecting-structure and a second-connecting-structure and (ii) a hoop-component including a first end and a second end, in which the first-connecting-structure is configured to releasably or permanently engage the first end of the hoop-component and the second-connecting-structure is configured to releasably engage the second end of the hoop-component. The prayer devices may also include at least one bead directly or indirectly mounted, such as slidably mounted, on the hoop-component.