Frictional stabilization of band and securement mechanism
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1. An attachment mechanism for a watch, the attachment mechanism comprising:
- a securement mechanism removably attachable to a body of the watch;
a pin attached to the securement mechanism;
a band forming a loop through which the pin passes; and
a frictional insert within the loop, and engaging the pin and the band;
wherein;
the frictional insert is shaped to occupy a space defined by the pin and the band;
the frictional insert tapers along its length from a first end abutting the pin to a second, smaller end that is opposite the first end; and
the frictional insert is configured to increase friction between the pin and the band, thereby reducing motion of the band with respect to the pin.
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Abstract
A band is disclosed which attaches to a portable electronic device. The band includes a flexible length of material which forms a loop into which a pin is inserted. In one embodiment, the loop has an insert with a protrusion therein. The protrusion frictionally contacts the pin. In another embodiment the pin includes an elastomeric surface. The elastomeric surface may include O-rings between two pin portions such that the amount of the elastomeric surface extending beyond the pin may be adjusted. In another embodiment, the elastomeric surface includes a sleeve on the pin.
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1. An attachment mechanism for a watch, the attachment mechanism comprising:
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a securement mechanism removably attachable to a body of the watch; a pin attached to the securement mechanism; a band forming a loop through which the pin passes; and a frictional insert within the loop, and engaging the pin and the band;
wherein;the frictional insert is shaped to occupy a space defined by the pin and the band; the frictional insert tapers along its length from a first end abutting the pin to a second, smaller end that is opposite the first end; and the frictional insert is configured to increase friction between the pin and the band, thereby reducing motion of the band with respect to the pin. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A method for controlling motion of a band with respect to a securement mechanism of an electronic device, comprising:
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adjusting an offset distance between a securement mechanism and the band; in response to adjusting the offset distance, increasing a friction between an elastic element and the band; and in response to increasing the friction between the elastic element and the band, maintaining a spatial relationship between the securement mechanism and the band. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An attachment mechanism for a watch, the attachment mechanism comprising:
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a securement mechanism comprising; a body; and a pin affixed to the body; an elastic collar about the pin; a flexible strap; and a frictional device; wherein; the flexible strap defines a gap; the frictional device is positioned within the gap; the frictional device engages the flexible strap; and the frictional device frictionally engages the elastic collar. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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