Adjustable Bra with Cable-Driven Garment Adjusters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional bra garments offer limited adjustment options, making it difficult for users to achieve an ideal fit, as they are restricted by standard sizing charts that do not account for individual variations in body shape and breast characteristics.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable bra design featuring a plurality of garment adjusters connected via a cable mechanism, with an adjustment mechanism that allows for manual or motorized adjustments, activated by voice, touch, or mobile device, enabling personalized fitting and accommodating different activities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional bra garments use standard sizing charts with minimal adjustment options, then manufacturing and design are simplified, but the fit and comfort for individual users deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bra garment is divided into multiple adjustable segments including adjustable cups with multiple hooks, adjustable back straps with multiple holes, and an adjustable waistband. Each segment can be independently adjusted to accommodate individual body variations, resolving the contradiction between fit customization and design simplicity by breaking down the adjustment system into manageable discrete parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The bra incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities allowing the garment to adapt to different body shapes and activities. The multiple hooks, holes, and adjustable straps enable the bra to change its configuration from a static standard size to a dynamically customized fit, addressing individual variations while maintaining a relatively simple overall design.
2Ease of operation
If traditional bras provide minimal adjustment means, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation for achieving ideal fit deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple adjustment functions are merged into a coordinated system where the adjustable cups, back straps, and waistband work together. The adjusters are positioned and designed to be operated simultaneously or in sequence, making the adjustment process more efficient despite the increased number of adjustment points. This merging approach improves ease of operation by creating a unified adjustment experience rather than isolated adjustments.
3Adaptability or versatility
If standard sizing charts are used, then manufacturing precision is maintained, but the adaptability to diverse body types and activities deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is segmented into multiple adjustable components that can be manufactured using standard patterns and then customized through adjustment. This allows mass production of base garments while enabling individual customization, resolving the contradiction between manufacturing simplicity and adaptability to diverse body types and activities.
Solution Approach 2:
The bra provides multiple parameter adjustment options including cup size, strap length, and waistband tightness. These parameter changes allow the same garment to adapt to different body types and activity requirements without requiring multiple different garment designs, maintaining ease of manufacture while improving adaptability.
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AI summary
An adjustable bra and method of adjusting the same are provided. The adjustable bra includes a bra garment with a plurality of garment adjusters. Each garment adjuster is configured to adjust at least one adjustable bra feature relating to at least one of the fit or support of the bra garment. The adjustable bra also includes an adjustment mechanism configured with a plurality of adjustment positions. The adjustment mechanism is movable between a plurality of positions corresponding to the garment adjuster position of each garment feature and the adjustment mechanism also includes a singular adjustment point configured to move the garment adjusters between different positions. A corresponding method of adjusting the adjustable bra is also provided.