Wearable Image Display Positioning With Discrete Angular Locking

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing wearable image display devices face instability at upper positions, leading to displacement of the display unit from the optimal position for the wearer's eyes, due to insufficient stabilization mechanisms.

Innovation Solution

The device incorporates a first positioning portion and a first rotation mechanism with a first fitting mechanism, allowing the display unit to be adjusted to multiple stable positions relative to the wearing unit, using a ratchet tooth mechanism for angular adjustments in steps of 4°, enhancing stability and adaptability to different wearer head shapes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the operation portion is bent to reduce frictional resistance and facilitate vertical position adjustment, then ease of operation is improved, but stability at upper positions deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevertical position adjustmentVSAvoidstability at upper positions
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a dynamic positioning system where the movable unit can be adjusted to multiple discrete angular positions (including upper, intermediate, and lower positions) relative to the base unit. This allows the system to transition from a static stable position to multiple dynamically adjustable positions, each capable of being locked stably through the positioning mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a positioning mechanism comprising positioning portions (such as positioning protrusions and positioning recesses) that act as intermediaries between the movable unit and base unit. These positioning elements engage at specific locations to provide stable locking at multiple positions, preventing the instability that would otherwise occur at upper positions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the display unit is made adjustable to accommodate different wearer head shapes, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccommodation of different wearer head shapesVSAvoidadjustment mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the adjustment system into discrete, modular components including multiple positioning portions located at different angular positions, a rotation mechanism with fitting mechanisms, and detachable connection structures. This segmentation allows each component to perform a specific function while maintaining overall system adaptability without excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements local quality by providing positioning portions at specific discrete locations rather than continuous adjustment. The positioning portions are strategically placed at upper, intermediate, and lower positions to provide stable locking at these key locations, while the overall structure remains relatively simple through the use of standard mechanical connection elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS12399375B2Wearable image display device
Publication Date: 2025.08.26 SEIKO EPSON CORP
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AI summary

A wearable image display device includes a display unit that displays an image and a wearing unit attached to the display unit. The display unit includes a first positioning portion and a first rotation mechanism that rotates relative to the wearing unit in a rotational direction with a first direction serving as a rotation axis. The wearing unit includes a second positioning portion brought into contact with the first positioning portion and a first fitting mechanism fitted to the first rotation mechanism. The first positioning portion and the second positioning portion are brought into contact with each other either at a first position or at a second position different from the first position in the rotational direction.