Self-Adjusting Clasp with Spring-Biased Engagement for Variable Belt Sizing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clasps require frequent adjustment and replacement as they are not adaptable to different sizes, leading to inefficiencies and potential hazards due to excess material.
Innovation Solution
A clasp with a body having a passageway and engagement means that can be actuated to disengage from an object, allowing for easy adjustment and attachment to elongate members, enabling quick sizing changes without manual adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing clasps are used for different people, then the same clasp can be used, but it requires frequent adjustment and replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The clasp incorporates a movable engagement member that can dynamically adjust its position along the elongate member. The engagement member is biased by a spring to engage at specific positions, allowing the clasp to automatically adapt to different sizes without manual adjustment. This dynamic positioning mechanism enables the same clasp to fit multiple sizes effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The clasp changes the engagement parameter by allowing the engagement member to move to different positions along the elongate member. The biased engagement member can be positioned at multiple locations, effectively changing the engagement parameter to match different sizes. This parameter change enables one clasp to serve multiple size requirements.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing clasps are used for different people, then the same clasp can be used, but manual adjustment is required
Solution Approach 1:
The clasp employs a self-adjusting mechanism where the engagement member is biased by a spring to automatically engage at appropriate positions. When the elongate member is inserted or removed, the biased engagement member automatically moves to engage or disengage without requiring manual intervention. This self-service capability eliminates the need for manual adjustment while maintaining adaptability to different sizes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing clasps are used for different people, then the same clasp can be used, but excess lengths of belt may dangle
Solution Approach 1:
The movable engagement member dynamically adjusts its position to match the actual size requirement. By automatically positioning itself at different locations along the elongate member based on the inserted object's size, the clasp prevents excess material from dangling. This dynamic adjustment ensures the belt or collar fits properly without creating hazardous excess lengths.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy and quick adjustment of belts and collars for different sizes, reducing the need for frequent replacements and minimizing hazards from excess material.
Implementation Method 1
engagement means pivotally mounted across the body and adapted to engage an object located in said at least one passageway
Implementation Method 2
actuation means in communication with the engagement means and biased in the engaged condition, wherein actuation of said actuation means causes the engagement means to disengage from the object against the biasing force
Data Source
AI summary
A clasp having a body defining at least one passageway extending at least partially therethrough, engagement means pivotally mounted across the body and adapted to engage an object located in said at least one passageway, and actuation means in communication with the engagement means and biased in the engaged condition, wherein actuation of said actuation means causes the engagement means to disengage from the object against the biasing force.