Removable Wearable Body With Curved Interface For Wrist Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wearable devices often have limitations in design and functionality due to their fixed body and wearing part configurations, which restrict customization and stability, particularly when worn on the wrist, and may not adequately accommodate varying wrist curvatures.
Innovation Solution
A wearable device design featuring a removable body with a changeable wearing part, including a strap with a buckle mechanism and a curved body housing with a display and battery, allowing for secure coupling and decoupling to prevent accidental separation and accommodating different wrist shapes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the body and wearing part are integrally formed, then the device structure is simple and stable, but the design flexibility and customization options are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device is divided into separable components: a body and a wearing part (strap/band). This segmentation allows the body to be designed with optimal form factor and functionality while the wearing part can be customized or replaced based on user preferences and application requirements, thereby improving design flexibility without significantly increasing overall structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The body is designed with a universal interface that can accommodate different types of wearing parts. This multi-functionality enables the same body to be used with various straps, bands, or attachment mechanisms, allowing the device to serve multiple purposes and adapt to different wear scenarios while maintaining a consistent core structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the body and wearing part are separable and changeable, then customization options increase, but the fixing stability and wear security deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The body and wearing part are pre-configured with complementary coupling interfaces that ensure proper alignment and secure connection. The interface design includes features such as protrusions fitting into recesses, magnetic attraction points, or interlocking mechanisms that are prepared in advance to guarantee stable fixation when assembled, preventing accidental separation during wear.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling interface incorporates curved or contoured surfaces that conform to the natural shape of the wrist or body part. This curvature ensures that the device maintains optimal contact and distribution of forces, enhancing the stability and comfort of the connection while allowing for easy attachment and detachment when needed.
3Ease of manufacture
If the body is designed without considering design aspects, then manufacturing is simpler, but the exterior appearance and user acceptance are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the body from the wearing part, the design allows the body to be optimized for aesthetics and ergonomics independently from manufacturing constraints. The body can be crafted with complex curves, finishes, and integrated components that enhance appearance, while the wearing part can be produced using simpler, more cost-effective methods, thus balancing design quality with manufacturing ease.
Data Source
AI summary
A wearable device may include: a strap including a substantially polygonal opening and a buckle formed at one end thereof; a buckle part configured to fasten opposite ends of the strap to each other by binding the opposite ends of the strap; and a body configured to be coupled to the opening by being fitted into the opening or decoupled from the opening. The body may include a front surface and a rear surface, and a display having a substantially polygonal shape when viewed from the top on the front surface, and a biometric sensor disposed on the rear surface.