Skin Adhesive Mount With Adjustable Coupling for Stable Wearables

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing devices for temporarily attaching electronic devices to the body, such as harnesses and clothing, often fail to keep the device firmly in place during movement, causing discomfort and restricting natural movement.

Innovation Solution

An adhesive mount with integrated mounting elements and optional anchor layers that securely attach to the skin, allowing precise positioning and repositioning of devices, using various attachment methods like posts, hooks, loops, magnets, and movable trays to ensure stability and adjustability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If harnesses with adjustable straps and strings are used to attach devices to the body, then the device can be attached to various sized and shaped bodies, but the device does not remain firmly attached during movement and the harness becomes uncomfortable to wear

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of different body sizes and shapesVSAvoidfirm attachment during movement

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical harness system with an adhesive-based mounting system. The adhesive mount directly bonds the device to the skin, eliminating the need for straps and mechanical fastening mechanisms. This substitution provides reliable attachment during movement while improving comfort by removing the mechanical constraints of harnesses.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the attachment mechanism from mechanical (straps and strings) to chemical (adhesive bonding). This parameter change in the attachment method enables firm device attachment during movement while accommodating different body sizes and shapes through the flexibility of adhesive application.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Duration of action of moving object

If harnesses and mounting devices are used to attach devices to the body, then the device can be temporarily mounted, but the mounting devices become uncomfortable to wear for extended periods and restrict natural movement

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetemporary attachment durationVSAvoidcomfort and natural movement

Core Design Contradiction:

Duration of action of moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The adhesive mount replaces mechanical harnesses and mounting devices with a chemical bonding system. This eliminates the physical constraints and discomfort associated with wearing harnesses for extended periods, allowing natural movement while maintaining device attachment throughout the desired duration.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If adhesive mounts are used to attach devices to the skin, then the device remains firmly attached during movement, but the mounting structure becomes more complex with multiple layers and components

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvefirm attachment during movementVSAvoidmultilayer structure with mounting elements

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the adhesive mounting function with device positioning and attachment features into a single integrated structure. The adhesive layer, mounting elements, and positioning features are merged into one cohesive component, reducing the number of separate parts while maintaining reliable device attachment during movement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Reliability

If existing mounting devices are used to attach devices to the body, then attachment is achieved, but the devices do not allow precise positioning and repositioning of the mounted device

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice attachmentVSAvoidprecise positioning and repositioning

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates movable and adjustable features into the adhesive mount structure, allowing the mounted device to be repositioned dynamically. The mounting elements are designed to permit adjustment and repositioning while maintaining secure attachment, enabling precise positioning according to user needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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 adhesive mount maintains device position during movement, reduces discomfort, and allows for precise placement of electronic devices, enhancing user comfort and functionality.

Implementation Method 1

an adhesive layer that is configured to adhere to a person's skin

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAdhesive bonding: Adhesive

Implementation Method 2

The magnetic mounting pad would be configured to attract a corresponding magnetic mounting pad or pads on a device

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS12604970B2Adhesive mount for a device

Publication Date: 2026.04.21 FEEL ROBOTICS BV

AI summary

An adhesive mount for attaching a device to the skin of a body includes a flexible adhesive layer having a first side that is configured to adhere to skin and one or more mounting elements that extend away from the second side of the flexible adhesive layer. The one or more mounting elements have distal ends configured to couple to attaching elements of a device that is to be mounted to the adhesive mount.