Quick-Opening Glove Cutting Line for Access to First Three Fingers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional gloves limit hand functionality by restricting finger movements and tactile sensitivity, especially when partially opened, and require removal for tasks requiring individual finger use.
Innovation Solution
A quick opening/closing system on the glove with a cutting line from the junction of the third and fourth fingers to the wrist, allowing selective exposure of the first three fingers, and a Velcro closure for easy operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional mitten gloves are used with a single opening for four fingers, then the glove structure is simple, but the hand functionality is limited and selective finger movements are impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The glove is divided into separate compartments for each finger, allowing independent movement and exposure of individual fingers. The cutting line extends from the junction of the third and fourth fingers to the wrist, creating distinct sections that enable selective opening of any finger without affecting others.
Solution Approach 2:
The glove incorporates a dynamic opening/closing mechanism that allows the glove to transition between different configurations. The Velcro closure system enables the glove to be opened or closed at any time, providing adaptability for different hand positions and activities.
2Ease of operation
If the glove is opened to expose fingers, then finger sensitivity and functionality are improved, but the hood overturns on the back of the glove increasing encumbrance
Solution Approach 1:
The cutting line divides the glove into separate sections, allowing the hood to be opened without overturning. The segmented structure enables the hood to lie flat against the back of the glove when opened, preventing encumbrance while maintaining finger accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The cutting line extends in a specific dimensional path from the finger junction to the wrist, creating a three-dimensional opening that allows the hood to be pulled back without flipping over. This dimensional approach resolves the encumbrance issue by changing the spatial arrangement of the hood.
3Reliability
If traditional gloves require removal for pocket insertion, then the glove remains intact, but time is lost and the glove requires a support structure
Solution Approach 1:
The glove is segmented with a cutting line that allows selective opening without compromising the overall integrity of the glove. The Velcro closure system enables quick opening and closing operations, allowing the user to access pockets or adjust the glove without completely removing it.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic opening mechanism allows the glove to be quickly opened and closed at any time. The Velcro closure system provides a reliable yet quick-fastening method that eliminates the need for complete glove removal when accessing pockets or making adjustments.
4Adaptability or versatility
If five-finger gloves are worn, then individual finger coverage is provided, but selective finger movements and fine motor tasks remain impossible
Solution Approach 1:
The glove is divided into separate finger compartments with individual cutting lines, allowing each finger to be independently exposed or covered. This segmentation enables selective finger movements and fine motor tasks while maintaining the simplicity of the overall glove structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic opening mechanism with Velcro closure allows the glove to be quickly adjusted to provide selective finger exposure. This dynamic system enables users to perform typing, trigger pressing, and other fine motor tasks by simply opening the appropriate finger sections.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables full hand functionality and maximum finger sensitivity in closed mode, with quick access to individual fingers for precise tasks without removing the glove.
Implementation Method 1
a Velcro closure for easy operation
Data Source
AI summary
A quick opening/closing system (10) of a glove (A) for sliding out the first three fingers of a hand, comprising a cutting line (2) on the back of the glove from the junction of the third and fourth fingers of the hand (middle finger and ring finger) and extending to below the base of the thumb and above the wrist to define an openable portion (B) of said glove (A) integral with the glove itself.