Adjustable Garment Fit via Movable Panel and Pocket Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Standard-sized garments often fail to provide a snug fit for all individuals, leading to discomfort and performance issues during physical activities, especially when carrying personal items that can move excessively.
Innovation Solution
A size-adjustable garment with a movable system that includes adjustable straps and guide elements, allowing the wearer to tighten or loosen the fit by moving garment portions into pockets, accommodating various body sizes from XXS to XXL.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If standard-sized garments are worn, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but fit precision deteriorates for individuals outside standard sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The garment incorporates an adjustable sizing system with movable panels and adjustment mechanisms that allow the wearer to dynamically modify the garment's fit. This transforms the static standard-size garment into a dynamic, adaptable garment that can precisely fit various body types while maintaining simple manufacturing processes.
2Ease of operation
If loosely fitting garments are worn, then ease of wear is improved, but stability of personal items deteriorates due to excessive movement
Solution Approach 1:
The garment features adjustable panels and sizing mechanisms that enable the wearer to dynamically adjust the tightness and stability of the garment. This allows the garment to provide both ease of wear and stable positioning for personal items carried in pockets, resolving the contradiction between comfort and stability.
3Stability of the object's composition
If snugly fitting garments are worn, then stability of personal items is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in putting on and taking off
Solution Approach 1:
The garment incorporates preliminary adjustment mechanisms such as adjustable straps, panels, and sizing systems that can be configured before wear. These preliminary actions allow the garment to be pre-adjusted to the desired fit, making it easier to put on and take off while maintaining stability during use.
4Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable sizing systems are added to garments, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable sizing system is segmented into discrete, modular components such as individual adjustment panels, straps, and mechanisms that can be independently configured. This segmentation allows for adaptability across different body sizes while keeping each individual component simple and manageable, thus reducing overall system complexity.
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AI summary
A garment includes a first garment portion including a pocket, and the pocket includes an opening. A second garment portion is movable relative to the first garment portion. An adjustment system is at least partially disposed within the pocket and couples the second garment portion and the first garment portion. The adjustment system is manipulable by the wearer to move the second garment portion at least partially into the pocket via the opening to thereby adjust a fit of the garment on the wearer.