Resilient Tie Knot Member with Elongated Apertures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing necktie simulators are difficult to manufacture, often fail to securely hold a tie, and are not compatible with conventional necktie designs and lengths, making them impractical for widespread use.
Innovation Solution
A tie knot system comprising a tie knot member with upper and lower apertures and an inner knot member made of resilient materials like rubber or leather, which can be folded from a sheet, allowing for easier insertion and secure holding of the necktie, with elongated openings that deform to accommodate different tie sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional necktie simulators are used, then tie knot simulation is provided, but they are difficult to manufacture and fail to securely hold the necktie
Solution Approach 1:
The simulator is divided into multiple components: an outer shell with aperture, an inner knot member with openings, and a resilient material core. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured separately using simple processes while collectively providing secure necktie holding through coordinated structural features.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner knot member is nested within the outer shell, creating a multi-layered structure. The inner knot member contains elongated openings that guide the necktie, while the outer shell provides additional structural support and a wearing aperture, together enhancing holding security without complicating individual component manufacturing.
2Ease of operation
If conventional necktie simulators are used, then tie knot simulation is provided, but it is difficult to insert the necktie through the simulator
Solution Approach 1:
The inner knot member incorporates elongated openings that can dynamically adjust their effective aperture size. When the necktie is inserted, the resilient material allows the openings to flex and expand, facilitating easy insertion. After insertion, the openings return to their original shape to securely hold the necktie in place.
Solution Approach 2:
The physical state of the inner knot member's openings changes based on applied force. In the resting state, the openings have a specific configuration that provides secure holding. During insertion, the openings deform to accommodate the necktie width, then return to the original configuration, effectively changing the parameter of aperture size to balance ease of insertion with secure holding.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional necktie simulators are used, then tie knot simulation is provided, but they may not be designed to work well with neckties of conventional design, length, and proportions
Solution Approach 1:
The simulator is designed with universal features that accommodate various necktie types. The outer shell provides a standard wearing aperture, while the inner knot member's elongated openings can adjust to different necktie widths and proportions. This multi-functional design allows a single simulator model to work with conventional neckties of different designs, lengths, and proportions without requiring multiple specialized models.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system provides a secure and easy-to-use solution for simulating tie knots, accommodating various necktie designs and lengths, and is easier to manufacture, enhancing user experience and compatibility.
Implementation Method 1
the inner knot member and the tie knot sheet can be made of a resilient material, such as rubber or leather, such that when the inner knot member is deformed by external pressure it will bounce back to its original shape once the pressure is removed
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AI summary
A tie knot system, including a necktie and a tie knot member with an interior and first and second upper apertures and a lower aperture, including an inner knot member positioned in the interior, such that a narrow tail of the necktie protrudes through the lower aperture and out of the first upper aperture and loops back via the second upper aperture and out of the lower aperture. The inner knot member can be made of a resilient material, have elongated openings, and can be folded and assembled from a tie knot sheet, including a bridge portion and left and right elongated portions.