Segmented Wearable Device with Elastic Connector for Heat Dissipation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wearable devices, such as watches or wristbands, have non-hollowed structures that cover a large area of the skin, affecting heat dissipation and are heavy due to multiple functional modules, leading to discomfort and inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
A wearable device design featuring at least two bodies connected by a connector with an opening structure, using an elastic material for the connector, and incorporating a hollow structure with a transmission line, along with a curved restriction bar and magnetic attraction for enhanced flexibility and reduced weight.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a non-hollowed structure is used to provide multiple functional modules, then the functionality is improved, but the coverage area on skin increases and heat dissipation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The wearable device is divided into multiple independent bodies (first body, second body, etc.) connected by connectors, forming a segmented structure with hollow spaces between them. This segmentation allows the device to maintain multiple functional modules while creating gaps for heat dissipation and reducing skin coverage area.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple functional modules are provided in a non-hollowed structure, then the functionality is improved, but the overall weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into multiple bodies connected by lightweight connectors, distributing the functional modules across separate units. This segmentation eliminates the need for a solid non-hollowed structure, reducing overall weight while maintaining functionality through modular arrangement.
Solution Approach 2:
The connectors are made of elastic materials forming thin, flexible structures that connect the bodies. These thin-film connectors provide structural integrity with minimal weight, enabling the device to maintain its functional modules without significant weight increase.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a non-hollowed structure is used, then the structural integrity is improved, but the heat dissipation and comfort deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into multiple bodies connected by elastic connectors, creating a structure with inherent flexibility. The connectors maintain structural integrity through their elastic properties while the segmented design creates hollow spaces for heat dissipation, resolving the contradiction between integrity and thermal comfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic connectors provide dynamic flexibility to the structure, allowing the device to adapt to skin movement and maintain structural integrity while creating variable spaces for heat dissipation. The dynamic nature of the connectors enables the structure to remain intact while facilitating thermal management.
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 design reduces the coverage area on the skin, improves heat dissipation, and decreases the overall weight of the device while maintaining functionality, enhancing user comfort and performance.
Implementation Method 1
a material of the connector is an elastic material
Implementation Method 2
the main body portion and the display device are connected by magnetic attraction
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure provides a wearable device comprising: a connector and at least two bodies, the connector is used to connect two of the at least two bodies, an opening structure is formed between portions of the two of the at least two bodies connected by the connector. The opening structure can reduce an area covered by the wearable device on the user's skin. The effect of the wearable device on the heat dissipation of the user's skin can be reduced. Compared with the non-hollow wearable device, the wearable device with the open structure is light in weight, thus the overall weight of the wearable device is reduced.