Abdominal Support Plate Elasticity in Functional Clothing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional male girdles often restrict movement and mobility due to tight compression, failing to provide adequate support for the abdominal region while regulating body temperature and protecting waist muscles effectively.

Innovation Solution

A functional clothing article with an abdominal support unit comprising a first abdominal support plate positioned between two second abdominal support plates, where the second plates have loop units for receiving waist support hook units, allowing for adjustable and non-overlapping attachment to provide support without excessive compression, and incorporating sweat-absorptive elastic fibers for comfort and flexibility.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If conventional girdles use tight compression to support the abdominal region, then support is provided, but movement and mobility are restricted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveabdominal supportVSAvoidmovement freedom

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The abdominal support unit is divided into multiple abdominal support plates (first, second, and third plates) arranged vertically. Each plate can be independently adjusted and attached to the body, allowing differentiated support levels in different abdominal regions while maintaining overall flexibility and movement freedom.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The girdle incorporates adjustable connection parts with elastic properties that can be dynamically positioned and repositioned. The connection parts include elastic fibers and loop units that allow the support structure to adapt to body movements, providing support without restricting mobility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Strength

If conventional girdles use overlapping connection parts to compress the abdominal region, then compression support is achieved, but excessive compression occurs causing discomfort

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveabdominal compression supportVSAvoidexcessive compression discomfort

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The connection parts are segmented into distinct first and second connection parts with specific elastic properties. The first connection part has higher elasticity for gentle compression, while the second connection part has lower elasticity for targeted support, preventing excessive compression in any single area.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the abdominal support unit have different elastic properties. The first connection part uses elastic fibers for gentle compression, while the second connection part uses loop units for targeted support. This local differentiation ensures comfortable compression without excessive pressure in any single area.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Strength

If conventional girdles use elastic connection parts for compression, then waist support is provided, but temperature regulation is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvewaist supportVSAvoidabdominal temperature regulation

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The girdle combines different materials with complementary properties: elastic fibers for compression and loop units for support, integrated with temperature-regulating fabric layers. This composite structure provides both mechanical support and thermal regulation functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The design offers improved support for the abdominal and waist regions, regulating body temperature, protecting waist muscles, and allowing for greater mobility and comfort by providing adjustable support that does not restrict movement or irritate the skin.

Implementation Method 1

A first connection part 22 has an elastic property for compressing the waist of the user. One surface of the second connection part 22 is formed with an adhesive fiber and the other surface of the second connection part 22 is formed with an elastic fiber.

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

incorporating sweat-absorptive elastic fibers for comfort and flexibility

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAbsorption: Absorption (physical)

Implementation Method 3

regulating body temperature

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentUS8171573B2Functional clothing articles and waist supports

Publication Date: 2012.05.08 A C MEDICAL SUPPLY

AI summary

A functional clothing article may include a body for receiving and supporting a hip region, and a waist region of a user. An abdominal support unit may be provided at a front portion of the body to support the abdominal region. The abdominal support unit may have at least a first abdominal support plate positioned between at least two second abdominal support plates. The elasticity of the at least two second abdominal support plates may be less than the at least one first abdominal support plate. A waist support may be attachable the functional clothing article. The waist support may surround a portion of the user's waist.