Rotating Wearable Connector Assembly for Stable Adjustable Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Wearable devices, particularly head-mounted devices, face challenges in achieving stable and comfortable fit due to variations in head and face shapes among users, leading to issues with wearing stability and comfort.
Innovation Solution
A connecting assembly for wearable devices featuring a first and second connector connected by a rotating mechanism, with a limiting portion to prevent loosening and enhance stability, allowing the connectors to rotate relative to each other, and a limiting portion to cooperate with the housing assembly to limit movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed rigid connection is used between housing assembly and wearable assembly, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability to different head shapes and wearing comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting assembly incorporates a rotating mechanism that enables dynamic adjustment between fixed and rotating states. The connector can transition from a fixed connection state (providing structural stability) to a rotating adjustment state (enabling adaptability to different head shapes and wearing positions), and back to a fixed state once the optimal position is achieved. This dynamic state transformation resolves the contradiction between stability and adaptability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a rotating mechanism is added to enable adjustment, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting assembly is segmented into distinct functional components: a first connector connecting to the housing assembly, a second connector connecting to the wearable assembly, and a rotating mechanism linking them. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall design and making the rotating mechanism easier to implement and maintain.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating mechanism acts as an intermediary element between the first connector and the second connector. It provides the necessary rotational adjustment capability while maintaining simple connection interfaces on both sides, thus enabling adaptability without significantly increasing the complexity of the connection points themselves.
3Ease of operation
If the wearable assembly is made detachable for ease of wear, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability of connection deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting assembly utilizes dynamic state transformation between fixed and rotating states. When the wearable assembly is attached, the connector transitions to a fixed state that provides reliable and stable connection. When detached, it can be easily removed and reattached. The rotating mechanism enables smooth transition between attached and detached states, maintaining both ease of operation and connection reliability.
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AI summary
A connecting assembly for a wearable device, a wearable device, and a wearable apparatus are provided. The connecting assembly includes a first connector, a second connector, and a rotating mechanism. The first connector is configured to connect a housing assembly of the wearable device. The second connector is configured to connect a wearable assembly of the wearable device. The rotating mechanism is connected with the first connector and the second connector respectively. The first connector and the second connector are configured to rotate relative to each other through the rotating mechanism. The first connector is provided with a limiting portion at an end of the first connector away from the rotating mechanism, and the limiting portion is configured to cooperate with the housing assembly to limit movement of the first connector.