Absorbent Undergarment Folding Into a Self-Contained Pouch
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current absorbent undergarments lack efficient and sanitary methods for storing used garments when away from home, as they often leak or spill fluid if not managed properly.
Innovation Solution
The undergarment can be folded into a self-contained pouch by overlapping two layers with a circular seam, allowing it to be stored securely and unfolded for wear, using materials that absorb fluids quickly and retain them until washing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the undergarment is made to be absorbent and hold fluid, then fluid absorption capacity is improved, but the risk of leakage and spillage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The undergarment is designed to fold into itself forming a nested pouch structure where the garment contains itself. The first layer, second layer, and front panel are arranged to create a self-contained storage pouch that holds the absorbed fluid, preventing leakage while maintaining absorption capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The undergarment is divided into multiple layers (first layer, second layer, front panel) that can be independently positioned and folded. This segmentation allows the garment to be folded into a compact pouch structure that secures the absorbed fluid within the folded configuration.
2Ease of operation
If the undergarment is designed for easy folding into a pouch, then storage convenience is improved, but structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The undergarment is pre-designed with specific layer arrangements and seam configurations that enable easy folding into a pouch. The first layer, second layer, and front panel are positioned in advance to facilitate the folding action, making the storage process simple while maintaining the necessary structural elements.
3Speed
If the undergarment uses materials that absorb fluid quickly, then absorption speed is improved, but the challenge of containing fluid during handling increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rapid absorption capability is combined with the nested pouch structure where the undergarment folds into itself. The absorbed fluid is contained within the folded pouch formed by the first layer, second layer, and front panel, preventing leakage during handling while maintaining quick absorption speed.
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 ensures fluid containment during handling, storage, and unfolding, preventing leaks and maintaining hygiene.
Implementation Method 1
using materials that absorb fluids quickly and retain them until washing
Data Source
AI summary
A garment that can be folded in on itself to form a self-contained pouch and unfolded to form a wearable garment is provided. In one aspect, the garment is an undergarment that includes a front panel, a first layer, a second layer, and a circular seam. The first layer can be coupled to the front panel along edges of the right portion of the front panel. The second layer can be coupled to the front panel along edges of the left portion of the front panel. The circular seam can join the first layer, the second layer, and the front panel. The circular seam can be located in the central portion of the front panel where the first layer overlaps with the second layer. An edge of the first layer can form an opening within the circular seam, through which the undergarment can be folded in on itself. The circular seam can define a shape of the self-contained pouch when the undergarment is folded in on itself.