Pressure-adjustable bra special for mammary gland postoperation

Through seamless textile technology and automated pressure adjustment components, the shortcomings of post-breast surgery bras in pressure adjustment and breathability are solved, personalized pressure adjustment and excellent breathability are provided, and post-operative recovery effects are improved.

CN120678271APending Publication Date: 2025-09-23THE THIRD AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ZHENGZHOU UNIVERSITY
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Application Number
CN202510850454.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
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Filing Date
2025-06-24
Publication Date
2025-09-23

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Technical Problem

Existing bras for breast surgery have deficiencies in pressure regulation, cannot achieve continuous and delicate adjustment, and have poor breathability, which affects postoperative recovery.

Method used

The bra is made of seamless textile technology, combined with pressure adjustment components and tightness measurement components, using Hall sensors and microcontrollers to achieve automatic pressure adjustment, and has an upper opening to improve breathability.

Benefits of technology

It achieves personalized pressure adjustment for patients after breast surgery, improves wearing comfort and breathability, and reduces the risk of postoperative complications.

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Abstract

The invention relates to a special breast postoperative bra capable of adjusting pressure, and belongs to the technical field of postoperative care. The bra comprises bra back cloth, bra cups, shoulder straps, a pressure adjusting assembly and a tightness measuring assembly. The bra back cloth and the bra cups are made of four-side elastic fabric and are processed by a seamless spinning process, and upper openings are formed between the bra cups and the bra back cloth. The shoulder straps are connected with the pressure adjusting assembly through hook-and-loop fasteners, and the pressure adjusting assembly comprises a fixing sleeve, a middle connecting sleeve, an elastic sleeve, a miniature air pump, a control mainboard and a power supply assembly. The tightness measuring assembly is connected with the shoulder strap through a snap fastener, and a sliding inner groove, a sliding inner block, a Hall sensor and a microcontroller are arranged in the tightness measuring assembly. Precise adjustment of the pressure of the bra is achieved through the pressure adjusting assembly, the tightness measuring assembly is used for monitoring the tightness change of the shoulder straps in real time and automatically adjusting the pressure, and meanwhile the four-side elastic fabric and the seamless spinning process of the bra improve the wearing comfort and breathability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of postoperative care, in particular to a special bra for breast surgery with adjustable pressure. Background Art

[0002] Due to changes in breast tissue structure, patients undergoing breast surgery have special requirements for bra comfort, pressure regulation, and breathability. In existing bra technology, pressure regulation methods are mainly categorized into two types: physical structural adjustment and gas exchange. Physical structural adjustment involves adjusting the shoulder strap length using buckles at both ends to change tightness, or using specially designed straps to increase effective tension, improving breast shaping and comfort. Gas exchange involves installing an injection device consisting of a gas exchange port, an injection tube, and an injection bag in the bra to inject air into the chest pressure filler to adjust pressure.

[0003] Patent CN221654725 proposes a bra with adjustable pressure after breast tumor resection. However, the device has deficiencies in pressure regulation. Adjustment of the physical structure cannot achieve continuous and delicate adjustment, and it is difficult to meet the pressure requirements at different stages after surgery. Although the gas exchange method can adjust the pressure, it relies on manual operation of the air-filled bag and cannot monitor and automatically adjust the pressure in real time. In addition, the breathability of existing bras is poor due to unreasonable structural design. There is a lack of a good ventilation channel between the bra cup and the back cloth, which is not conducive to postoperative wound healing. The shoulder straps are mostly fixed by sewing or snap connections, which are inconvenient to install and disassemble, and inconvenient for patients to clean and replace parts. Summary of the Invention

[0004] (1) Technical problems solved

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a pressure-adjustable bra specifically for post-breast surgery, which solves the problems raised by the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] (2) Technical solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: a bra specially designed for post-breast surgery with adjustable pressure, comprising a bra back cloth, characterized in that: a bra cup is fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the bra back cloth, and each bra cup is connected to the bra back cloth via a shoulder strap;

[0008] The lower side wall of each shoulder strap is detachably connected to a pressure regulating assembly, the outer shell of the pressure regulating assembly is composed of a fixing sleeve, an intermediate connecting sleeve and an elastic sleeve, and the interior of the pressure regulating assembly is provided with a micro air pump, a control mainboard, a micro air pump and a power supply assembly;

[0009] The front side wall of one shoulder strap is detachably connected to a tightness measuring component, the interior of the tightness measuring component is provided with a sliding inner groove, the interior of the sliding inner groove is slidably connected to a sliding inner block, and the inner side wall of the sliding inner groove is installed with a Hall sensor.

[0010] Preferably, the two bra cups are detachably connected by a fixed zipper, and the bra back cloth, bra cups and shoulder straps are made of seamless textile technology. Seamless textiles do not have stitches used in traditional sewing processes, and the skin will not be affected by the friction of stitches when in contact with clothes, reducing the risk of skin allergies and discomfort. An upper opening is provided between each bra cup and the bra back cloth to cooperate with the patient's armpit area.

[0011] Preferably, the bra back cloth, bra cup and shoulder straps are all made of a blend of polyester fiber and spandex fiber, so that the bra as a whole has a four-way stretch effect, improving the fitting effect of the bra, wherein the spandex fiber content is set to %-%.

[0012] Preferably, the shoulder strap is detachably connected to the pressure regulating assembly via Velcro, and the Velcro consists of a Velcro fur surface and a Velcro hook surface assembly, the Velcro hook surface is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the shoulder strap, and the Velcro fur surface is fixedly connected to the pressure regulating assembly, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the pressure regulating assembly.

[0013] Preferably, the shoulder strap is detachably connected to the tension measuring assembly through two sets of sub-buckles, and the sub-buckles consist of a first sub-buckle, a second sub-buckle and two female buckles. The first sub-buckle is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding inner block, and the second sub-buckle is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the tension measuring assembly. Both of the female buckles are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the shoulder strap, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the tension measuring assembly.

[0014] Preferably, the fixing sleeve and the middle connecting sleeve, and the middle connecting sleeve and the elastic sleeve are fixedly connected by elastic connecting pads to facilitate the overall expansion and contraction of the pressure regulating assembly. The elastic sleeve is made of silicone material to improve the touch of the pressure regulating assembly and the patient's shoulder. An air outlet is provided inside the fixing sleeve to facilitate the discharge or intake of gas.

[0015] Preferably, the output end of the micro air pump is fixedly connected to the telescopic airbag, and the micro air pump can pump gas into the telescopic airbag to increase the air pressure of the telescopic airbag. An air outlet valve is provided inside the side wall of the telescopic airbag to facilitate the discharge of gas and reduce the pressure in the telescopic airbag. The cross-section of the pressure regulating component is set to a crescent shape, and the telescopic airbag is composed of multiple crescent-shaped sub-airbags, which facilitates the telescopic airbag to be extended and retracted as a whole.

[0016] Preferably, the inner side wall of the sliding inner block is fixedly connected with a magnetic block, and the magnetic block cooperates with the Hall sensor. A microcontroller is provided inside the tightness measuring component, and the microcontroller is electrically connected to the Hall sensor. The power supply component and the control main board are both electrically connected to the microcontroller. When the shoulder strap is extended or retracted, the magnetic block and the Hall sensor will slide relative to each other, and the distance between the magnet and the Hall sensor will change. The Hall sensor will detect the change in magnetic field strength and convert it into an electrical signal, thereby sending a signal to the control main board through the microcontroller, thereby controlling the operation of the micro air pump and the air outlet valve.

[0017] (3) Beneficial effects

[0018] The present invention provides a bra specifically for breast surgery with adjustable pressure, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The bra is equipped with a pressure adjustment component and a tightness measurement component. A Hall effect sensor monitors the tightness of the shoulder straps in real time and transmits the signal to a microcontroller, which automatically controls the operation of the micro air pump and outlet valve to achieve precise adjustment of the bra pressure. This can meet the personalized chest pressure needs of breast surgery patients at different stages of recovery, effectively reducing the risk of postoperative complications caused by improper pressure, such as fluid accumulation, and providing a more suitable pressure environment for patients' postoperative recovery.

[0020] 2. The bra features an upper opening between the cup and backing fabric. Combined with the four-way stretch fabric used, this not only provides excellent breathability, facilitating postoperative wound healing, but also allows the bra to closely conform to the patient's body curves. This design enhances wearing comfort while reducing the adverse effects of friction and uneven pressure on postoperative recovery, further improving the bra's practicality and comfort in postoperative breast care. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a side schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the tightness measurement assembly of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a pressure regulating assembly of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the tightness measurement assembly of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of the pressure regulating assembly of the present invention.

[0027] Among them, 1. Bra cup; 101. Fixed zipper; 102. Upper opening; 2. Bra back cloth; 3. Shoulder strap; 4. Elasticity measurement component; 401. Sliding inner block; 4011. First sub-button; 4012. Magnetic block; 402. Second sub-button; 403. Sliding inner groove; 404. Hall sensor; 405. Microcontroller; 5. Pressure adjustment component; 501. Velcro; 502. Fixed sleeve; 503. Middle connecting sleeve; 504. Elastic sleeve; 505. Power supply component; 506. Micro air pump; 507. Control main board; 508. Retractable airbag; 509. Exhaust valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] like Figure 1-6 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides a special bra for post-breast surgery with adjustable pressure, including a bra back cloth 2. The bra back cloth 2 is made of a four-way stretch fabric. The fabric is a blend of polyester fiber and spandex fiber, wherein the spandex fiber content is controlled at 3%-5%. The fabric can achieve multi-directional elastic stretch in the warp, weft and diagonal directions, thereby providing excellent four-way elastic performance. The shape of the bra back cloth 2 is designed to be an arc structure that fits the curve of the human back to ensure that it can fit evenly on the human back when worn, providing stable support and good comfort.

[0031] The bra cup 1 is also made of the same four-way stretch fabric as the bra back fabric 2. Each bra cup 1 is connected to the left and right ends of the bra back fabric 2 through precise cutting and seamless textile technology. This seamless textile technology eliminates the stitching in the traditional sewing process, making the bra smoother when in contact with the skin, reducing friction and marks, and effectively reducing the risk of skin allergies and discomfort. It is especially suitable for the sensitive skin of patients after breast surgery.

[0032] An upper opening 102 is provided between the bra cup 1 and the bra back fabric 2. The design of the opening fully takes into account the special needs of the armpit area of ​​patients after breast surgery. The shape and size of the upper opening 102 are carefully calculated to ensure that a good breathable environment is provided for the armpit wound during wearing, which helps the wound heal and reduces the risk of infection.

[0033] The shoulder strap 3 is an important component connecting the bra cup 1 and the bra back fabric 2. Its structural design takes into account support, comfort and ease of adjustment. The width of the shoulder strap 3 has been ergonomically optimized, which can provide sufficient support to reduce shoulder pressure without affecting the flexibility and aesthetics of wearing due to being too wide. The inner wall of the shoulder strap 3 is covered with soft, skin-friendly material to ensure comfort when in contact with the shoulder skin.

[0034] The lower side wall of the shoulder strap 3 is connected to the pressure regulating component 5 through Velcro 501. The Velcro 501 consists of a Velcro fleece surface and a Velcro hook surface. The Velcro hook surface is fixed to the inner side wall of the shoulder strap 3, and the Velcro fleece surface is fixed to the outer shell of the pressure regulating component 5. This connection method makes the installation and disassembly of the pressure regulating component 5 extremely simple. The user can easily adjust the position of the pressure regulating component 5 according to their own needs, or quickly disassemble it when cleaning is needed.

[0035] In addition, the front side wall of the shoulder strap 3 is connected to the tension measuring component 4 through two sets of male and female buckles. The male and female buckles include a first male buckle 4011, a second male buckle 402 and two female buckles. The first male buckle 4011 is fixed to the inner side wall of the sliding inner block 401, the second male buckle 402 is fixed to the inner side wall of the tension measuring component 4, and the two female buckles are fixed to the outer side wall of the shoulder strap 3. This connection method not only ensures a firm connection between the tension measuring component 4 and the shoulder strap 3, but also allows the user to flexibly adjust the position of the tension measuring component 4 according to actual needs to achieve the best measurement effect.

[0036] The pressure regulating assembly 5 is one of the core components of the present invention. Its outer shell is composed of a fixed sleeve 502, an intermediate connecting sleeve 503 and an elastic sleeve 504. The fixed sleeve 502 and the intermediate connecting sleeve 503, and the intermediate connecting sleeve 503 and the elastic sleeve 504 are fixedly connected by elastic connecting pads. The setting of the elastic connecting pad enables the pressure regulating assembly 5 to adapt to a certain deformation, so that when the shoulder strap 3 is stretched or contracted, it can be telescopically adjusted accordingly to ensure the stability and effectiveness of the pressure regulation. The elastic sleeve 504 is made of a flexible silicone material. This material not only has good elasticity, but also provides a comfortable touch, reducing the pressure and friction on the shoulders.

[0037] The pressure regulating component 5 integrates a micro air pump 506, a control main board 507 and a power supply component 505. The output end of the micro air pump 506 is fixedly connected to the telescopic airbag 508, and can pump gas into the telescopic airbag 508, thereby accurately adjusting the air pressure of the airbag. The cross-section of the telescopic airbag 508 is designed to be crescent-shaped, and is composed of multiple crescent-shaped sub-airbags. This unique structural design enables the telescopic airbag 508 to expand and contract evenly during inflation and deflation, ensuring the uniformity of pressure distribution. An air outlet valve 509 is provided inside the side wall of the telescopic airbag 508. When the air pressure needs to be reduced, the air outlet valve 509 can discharge the gas in time and quickly respond to the user's adjustment needs.

[0038] The control motherboard 507 is responsible for coordinating the workflow of the entire pressure regulating component 5. It establishes a stable electrical connection between the micro air pump 506, the power supply component 505 and the microcontroller 405 of the tightness measuring component 4. By receiving signals from the tightness measuring component 4, the control motherboard 507 can intelligently control the working state of the micro air pump 506 and realize the automatic pressure regulation function.

[0039] The tightness measuring component 4 is a key component for realizing automatic adjustment of bra pressure. Its internal structure is precisely designed and can accurately sense the tightness changes of the shoulder strap 3. The sliding inner groove 403 constitutes the basic structure of the tightness measuring component 4, and its internal sliding connection is connected with the sliding inner block 401. The sliding inner block 401 can slide freely in the sliding inner groove 403, and reflect the actual tightness state of the shoulder strap 3 through relative displacement with the shoulder strap 3.

[0040] A high-precision Hall sensor 404 is installed on the inner wall of the sliding inner groove 403, and a magnetic block 4012 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the sliding inner block 401. When the shoulder strap 3 is extended or retracted, the relative distance between the magnetic block 4012 and the Hall sensor 404 changes, resulting in a change in the magnetic field strength. The Hall sensor 404 can keenly detect the change in the magnetic field strength and convert it into an electrical signal.

[0041] A microcontroller 405 is also provided inside the tightness measurement component 4. A stable connection is established between the microcontroller 405 and the Hall sensor 404 through an electrical circuit. The microcontroller 405 receives the electrical signal from the Hall sensor 404 and accurately analyzes and processes it. Based on a pre-set pressure adjustment algorithm, the microcontroller 405 calculates the current tightness of the shoulder strap 3 and determines whether the bra pressure needs to be adjusted.

[0042] A reliable electrical connection is also established between the microcontroller 405 and the control mainboard 507 in the pressure regulating component 5. The power supply component 505 provides stable power support for the entire signal transmission and processing process. When the microcontroller 405 determines that the pressure needs to be adjusted, it will promptly send a control signal to the control mainboard 507 to trigger the operation of the micro air pump 506 or the air outlet valve 509, thereby achieving precise adjustment of the bra pressure. The entire process is highly automated and can respond to changes in the tightness of the shoulder strap 3 in real time, ensuring that the bra always remains within an appropriate pressure range, providing the best wearing experience for patients after breast surgery.

[0043] While embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, and that the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A bra for breast surgery with adjustable pressure, comprising a bra back cloth (2), characterized in that: The left and right ends of the bra back fabric (2) are fixedly connected to the bra cups (1), and each of the bra cups (1) is connected to the bra back fabric (2) via a shoulder strap (3); The lower side wall of each shoulder strap (3) is detachably connected to a pressure regulating assembly (5), the outer shell of the pressure regulating assembly (5) is composed of a fixing sleeve (502), an intermediate connecting sleeve (503) and an elastic sleeve (504), and the interior of the pressure regulating assembly (5) is provided with a micro air pump (506), a control mainboard (507), the micro air pump (506) and a power supply assembly (505); A front side wall of the shoulder strap (3) is detachably connected to a tightness measuring assembly (4), an inner sliding groove (403) is provided inside the inner sliding groove (403), a sliding inner block (401) is slidably connected inside the inner sliding groove (403), and a Hall sensor (404) is installed on the inner side wall of the inner sliding groove (403).

2. The pressure-adjustable bra for breast surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two bra cups (1) are detachably connected via a fixed zipper (101); the bra back fabric (2), the bra cups (1) and the shoulder straps (3) are manufactured using a seamless textile process; and an upper opening (102) is provided between each bra cup (1) and the bra back fabric (2).

3. The pressure-adjustable bra for breast surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bra back cloth (2), the bra cup (1) and the shoulder strap (3) are all made of a blend of polyester fiber and spandex fiber, wherein the spandex fiber content is set to 3%-5%.

4. The pressure-adjustable bra for breast surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shoulder strap (3) is detachably connected to the pressure regulating assembly (5) via a Velcro (501), wherein the Velcro (501) is composed of a Velcro fleece surface and a Velcro hook surface assembly, wherein the Velcro hook surface is fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the shoulder strap (3), and the Velcro fleece surface is fixedly connected to the pressure regulating assembly (5).

5. The pressure-adjustable bra for breast surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shoulder strap (3) is detachably connected to the tension measuring assembly (4) via two sets of snap buckles, the snap buckles comprising a first snap buckle (4011), a second snap buckle (402) and two buckles, the first snap buckle (4011) being fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the sliding inner block (401), the second snap buckle (402) being fixedly connected to the inner side wall of the tension measuring assembly (4), and both buckles being fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the shoulder strap (3).

6. The pressure-adjustable bra for breast surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing sleeve (502) and the middle connecting sleeve (503), and the middle connecting sleeve (503) and the elastic sleeve (504) are all fixedly connected by elastic connecting pads, and the elastic sleeve (504) is made of silicone material.

7. The pressure-adjustable bra for breast surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The output end of the micro air pump (506) is fixedly connected to the telescopic airbag (508), an air outlet valve (509) is provided inside the side wall of the telescopic airbag (508), the cross section of the pressure regulating component (5) is set to be crescent-shaped, and the telescopic airbag (508) is composed of multiple crescent-shaped sub-airbags.

8. The pressure-adjustable bra for breast surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner side wall of the sliding inner block (401) is fixedly connected with a magnetic block (4012), and the magnetic block (4012) cooperates with the Hall sensor (404). A microcontroller (405) is provided inside the tightness measurement component (4), and the microcontroller (405) is electrically connected to the Hall sensor (404). The power supply component (505) and the control main board (507) are both electrically connected to the microcontroller (405).