Ring and Wing Buckle Modular Fastener Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fasteners lack versatility and ease of use in connecting multiple loose ends of various materials across different applications, particularly in fields like luggage, garments, and sports gear, as they are often limited in material options and scalability.
Innovation Solution
The Ring and Wing Buckle features a modular design with interchangeable parts made from diverse materials, allowing for multi-directional connections through stacked assemblies and remote release mechanisms, enabling secure attachment and detachment of belts, cords, and chains across various sizes and applications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing fasteners are used, then connection function is provided, but versatility in material options and scalability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The buckle is designed with a universal receiving part that can accommodate multiple types of inserting parts (belts, cords, wires, ropes, chains) made from various materials. The symmetrical ring structure with slot and slits provides a standardized interface that works across different applications and materials, achieving versatility without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The fastener is divided into separate receiving part and inserting part components that can be independently manufactured from different materials and then assembled. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall versatility across multiple applications
2Ease of operation
If traditional fasteners are used, then connection is achieved, but ease of use in remote release is poor
Solution Approach 1:
A pull string is introduced as an intermediary element that transmits force from a remote location to the wing's pivot point. When pulled, the string rotates the wing about its pivot axis, causing the tip to clear the slit and enabling release without direct manual manipulation of the fastener itself
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring direct manual manipulation of the locking mechanism for release, the design inverts the approach by using a pull string that acts from a remote location. The release action is initiated indirectly through the string-pulling motion rather than direct handling of the buckle components
3Adaptability or versatility
If fasteners are designed for specific applications, then functionality is optimized, but adaptability to different applications is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The symmetrical ring structure with standardized slot and slit geometry provides a universal connection interface that maintains reliable locking through the wing-slit engagement mechanism while accommodating various inserting parts across different applications. The consistent geometric interface ensures dependable connection security regardless of application variation
Solution Approach 2:
While the overall structure is universal, the receiving part includes a specific attachment means located at a particular position for securing items. This localized feature provides application-specific functionality while the broader ring structure maintains versatility across different uses
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The Ring and Wing Buckle provides a scalable, symmetrical, and versatile fastening solution that securely connects multiple ends of different materials, ensuring easy engagement and disengagement, and can be adapted to various sizes and applications, enhancing usability and flexibility.
Implementation Method 1
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AI summary
Ring and Wing Buckle is a new kind of fastener, which may be used to connect lose ends of belts, cords, wires, ropes, chains and the like in luggage, garment, fashion, jewelry, footwear, sports gear, construction, sailing, Recreation and similar fields of endeavor. It can be made in any size and of variety of materials like plastics, metals or wood, using flat, cut out slices layered together or as a solid body, using 3D printing, injection molding or casting. Flat and symmetrical body, allows multiple buckles to be layered together to form buckle hubs for harnesses.