Adjustable Belt Support Apparatus Prevents Buckle Sagging
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Solution Overview
Problem
Belt and belt buckle sagging due to various causes such as stomach pressure, soft and slippery pants fabric, loose belts, and weight from accoutrements, existing devices fail to provide effective and comfortable support.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable belt support apparatus with a first and second belt support member, featuring a telescoping mechanism and a spring-biased arm with a ribbed or smooth inner surface, which engages the belt and waistband to prevent sagging by maintaining the belt buckle parallel to the waistband clasp.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the belt is tightened to prevent sagging, then the belt position stability is improved, but the user comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The belt support apparatus acts as an intermediary device between the belt and the waistband. It provides structural support to maintain belt position without requiring the belt itself to be tightened, thereby preventing sagging while avoiding discomfort to the user.
Solution Approach 2:
The belt support system is divided into separate components: the waistband, the belt, and the adjustable support apparatus. This segmentation allows the support function to be provided independently from the belt tension, enabling position stability without compromising comfort.
2Ease of operation
If the belt is loosened to improve user comfort, then the ease of operation is improved, but the belt position stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus serves as a mediator that compensates for the loosening of the belt. It provides the necessary structural support to maintain proper belt position even when the belt is loose, allowing users to enjoy comfort without sacrificing position stability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed belt support structure is used to prevent sagging, then the belt position stability is improved, but the adaptability to different belt widths deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The belt support apparatus incorporates adjustable components that allow it to adapt to different belt widths. The support structure can be modified in size and configuration to accommodate various belt dimensions while maintaining its function of preventing sagging and ensuring position stability.
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
Effectively secures the belt and belt buckle in position along the waistband, preventing sagging while allowing for comfortable adjustment and accommodating different belt widths and materials, ensuring the belt remains parallel to the waistband edge.
Implementation Method 1
The first telescoping member frictionally engages the second telescoping member for permitting controlled adjustment of the second belt support member relative to the first belt support member.
Implementation Method 2
The first end of the first long arm includes spring biased arm.
Data Source
AI summary
A belt support for supporting a belt in position along a waistband adjacent a wait band clasp includes a first belt support member and a second belt support member adjustably mounted upon the first belt support member for movement relative thereto.