Adjustable Breast Support Garment with Movable Cups

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional breast support garments have fixed breast cups, providing only one level of support and comfort, which cannot be adjusted to match varying body types, desired levels of support, or different outer garments, limiting customization and comfort.

Innovation Solution

A breast support garment with an outer shell, adjustable shoulder straps, an inner pad, and a flexible mesh that allows the outer lace portion to be tightened against the inner pad for increased support, enabling adjustable cup positioning and varying degrees of lift and separation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If breast cups are fixed in a single position, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the garment cannot provide varying levels of support and customization for different body types and activities

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadjustability of breast cup position and support levelVSAvoidcomplexity of adjustable mechanism

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The breast cup is made adjustable through a dynamic mechanism where the cup can move between different positions. The cup is attached to the garment body via an adjustable strap system that allows the cup to be repositioned vertically and horizontally, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that adapts to different support needs.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The breast cup assembly is segmented into separate components: the cup itself, the adjustable strap, and the attachment points on the garment body. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of each component, enabling customization of cup position and support level without requiring complex integrated mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If breast cups are made adjustable to provide varying support levels, then customization and comfort are improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of adjusting support levelVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity of adjustable components

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The adjustable strap system is designed to be easily manipulated by the wearer without requiring tools or complex assembly. The strap includes a self-adjusting mechanism with a slider or buckle that allows the user to independently adjust the cup position and support level, making the garment self-serviceable and easy to operate.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The adjustable strap mechanism serves multiple functions: it secures the cup to the garment, allows vertical positioning adjustment, enables horizontal positioning adjustment, and provides tension control for support level customization. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate adjustment mechanisms for each degree of freedom.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS9332789B2Adjustable breast support garment

Publication Date: 2016.05.10 CAMPBELL SHEILA K

AI summary

A breast support garment is configured with adjustable straps, cups, and/or other components in order to facilitate modification of the appearance of the bust. Modifying the length of certain straps causes the cups to move upwards/downwards and/or inwards/outwards with respect to the center of the breast support garment. Shoulder straps or other portions of the breast support garment may pass through guide loops and/or couple to the breast cups or garment shell to permit adjustment. The location of each breast cup may be independently adjusted.