Segmented Headgear with Integrated Fastening and Detachable Eye Shield
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wrestling headgear lacks adequate protection for head, face, eyes, jaw, and brain injuries, and existing ear-guards are ineffective in securing the headgear during contact sports, leading to potential head-related injuries due to inadequate fastening systems.
Innovation Solution
A form-fitting protective headgear with an integrated fastening system and detachable eye shield, featuring a flexible shell made of elastomeric polymer, a multilayer design, and a secure fastening mechanism using leads and connectors that can be easily tightened and released, providing comprehensive protection and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If traditional ear-guards with multiple straps are used, then coverage area is improved, but securing reliability deteriorates due to inadequate fastening during contact
Solution Approach 1:
The headgear is divided into multiple shell sections (front, rear, left, right) that can be independently positioned and secured, allowing comprehensive coverage while maintaining secure fastening at each segment through dedicated connectors
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple straps and fastening mechanisms are integrated into a unified connector system that combines multiple securing functions into single attachment points, improving both coverage and securing reliability simultaneously
2Reliability
If multiple straps are used to secure headgear, then securing reliability is improved, but device complexity worsens due to multiple fastening points
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple strap functions are merged into integrated connector assemblies that combine attachment, adjustment, and securing mechanisms into single units, reducing the number of discrete fastening points while maintaining securing reliability
Solution Approach 2:
The connectors are designed as multi-functional components that perform multiple securing tasks simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate fastening mechanisms and reducing overall device complexity
3Reliability
If headgear is tightly strapped to prevent movement, then securing reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in adjustment and removal
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening system incorporates adjustable and removable connectors that allow dynamic modification of the securing level, enabling tight fixation during activity and easy adjustment or removal when needed
Solution Approach 2:
The connectors are designed to be easily manipulated by the user for self-adjustment and self-removal, eliminating the need for external assistance while maintaining secure fastening during use
4Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional headgear without eye protection is used, then device complexity is reduced, but protection capability deteriorates against head and eye injuries
Solution Approach 1:
The eye shield is designed as a nested component that integrates within the headgear structure, allowing eye protection to be incorporated without significantly increasing external complexity or compromising head protection functionality
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a protective headgear that includes a first shell section, second shell section, third shell section, and fourth shell section. The first shell section is configured to extend about a head of the user, and include a first central portion, a first strap and a second strap that extend from the first shell section. The first central portion includes a first protective layer and a second protective layer disposed atop the first protective layer. The second shell section is configured to extend about a jaw of the user, and include a second central portion, a third strap and a fourth strap that extend from the second shell section. The third shell section is connected to the first shell section by the first strap and the third strap, and the fourth shell section is connected to the second shell section by the second strap and the fourth strap.