Sport Towel with Parallel-Fold Securing Means for Stable Hip Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sports and sauna towels inadequately secure the folded position, leading to unfolding during use, limiting access and drying efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The towel features multiple connecting means and counter-means arranged along and transverse to the folding line, including snap fasteners, hook and loop, and magnetic interactions, ensuring stable folding and easy release, with a detachable fastening strap and optional pocket for storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the towel material is firmly sewn in the folded position, then the folded position is securely maintained, but the cloth material has limited access to the user and cannot dry sufficiently when wet
Solution Approach 1:
The towel is divided into multiple sections with separate connecting means (first, second, and third connecting means) that can be independently engaged. This segmentation allows the towel to be securely folded while leaving portions accessible, as each section can be fastened separately rather than the entire towel being firmly sewn shut.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting means are designed to be dynamically adjustable - they can be engaged to secure the folded position or disengaged to provide access. The snap fasteners, hooks, or magnetic connections allow the user to transition between a secure folded state and an accessible unfolded state, rather than being permanently fixed.
2Reliability
If the towel material is firmly sewn in the folded position, then the folded position is securely maintained, but the cloth material cannot dry sufficiently when wet
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the towel into sections with individual connecting means, only the necessary portions are secured in the folded position while other sections remain accessible for air circulation and drying. This selective segmentation maintains stability where needed while preserving drying efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of firmly sewing the entire towel in the folded position, only partial sections are secured using the connecting means. This partial action provides sufficient stability for carrying while leaving adequate portions exposed for drying, avoiding the excessive action of complete firm sewing.
3Reliability
If multiple connecting means are added to secure the folded position, then the stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting means are designed with multi-functionality - they serve both to secure the folded position and to provide a attachment point for the belt connection. The same snap fasteners, hooks, or magnetic elements used for folding also function as attachment mechanisms, reducing the need for separate components and thereby reducing overall complexity despite providing multiple securing points.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The towel securely maintains the folded position under tension, providing easy access and improved drying, with the option to store items and attach to surfaces, enhancing usability during sports and wellness activities.
Implementation Method 1
The connecting means and counter-connecting means have additional magnet means which interact with counter magnet means
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AI summary
The invention relates to a towel (2), such as in particular a sport towel and/or sauna towel, comprising a towel material (4), a fastening belt (10) for fastening the towel (2) on the hips (H), which fastening belt comprises a first belt connection (6) and a second belt connection (8) to the towel material (4), and comprising a fold-securing means by means of which the towel material (4) can be fixed in a folded position. According to the invention, the folded position in which the towel material (4) can be fixed can be produced in a first fold direction (F1a, F1b) which is oriented in parallel with a straight connection line (28) defined by the two belt connections (6, 8).