Adjustable Bra Sizing System for Fit Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bra sizing systems are inadequate as they do not accurately fit women's bodies over time due to material stretching, leading to poor fit and comfort issues, and vary significantly between countries and manufacturers, causing confusion and mismatched sizes.
Innovation Solution
The development of new body supporting and enhancing garment techniques, including strapless and backless bra designs with adjustable straps and bands, and innovative sizing systems that utilize multiple measurement points and adjustable fasteners to ensure a secure and comfortable fit, allowing for customizable cup sizes and band lengths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If conventional bra sizing systems are used, then manufacturing and sizing are simplified, but fit accuracy deteriorates over time due to material stretching
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment mechanisms including multiple row hooks and eyes that allow the band to be repositioned to different heights on the back, and adjustable strap lengths that can be modified to accommodate material stretching and body changes over time. This dynamic adaptability resolves the contradiction by maintaining fit accuracy despite temporal changes in the garment and wearer.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables parameter changes through its adjustable fastening system where the band height position and strap length can be varied. These parameter adjustments compensate for material stretching and body shape changes, maintaining reliable fit over time while preserving manufacturing simplicity through standardized components.
2Ease of manufacture
If standardized bra sizing is implemented, then manufacturing becomes easier, but adaptability to different body types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves universality through its multi-functional fastening system that serves multiple purposes: the multiple row hooks and eyes provide both size adjustment and position adjustment capabilities, while adjustable straps serve both support and fit customization functions. This universal design allows a single garment model to adapt to various body types without requiring multiple specialized sizes, thus maintaining ease of manufacture while enhancing adaptability.
3Device complexity
If fixed band length and cup size are used, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the band into multiple sections with hooks and eyes at different positions, allowing independent adjustment of band height and circumference. The straps are also segmented with multiple attachment points and adjustable lengths. This segmentation enables precise measurement and adjustment of fit parameters while maintaining relatively simple construction through modular components.
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AI summary
New body supporting and enhancing garment techniques are provided. In some embodiments, new types of strapless, backless bras and other garments are provided, along with new sizing systems for fitting them to women's bodies. For example, new types and positions of bra straps and bands are provided, in some embodiments. In other embodiments, new systems of internal and external attachment devices, for reversibly connecting adhesives, straps, clothing, and accessories to bras and other garments, are also provided.