Asymmetrical Bra with Nested Gel Inserts for Symmetry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current bra designs fail to provide symmetry and adequate support for asymmetrical breasts, particularly for women with breast cancer treatment-related deformities, tuberous breasts, Poland Syndrome, or Congenital Micromastia, as they do not accommodate irregular shapes or sizes effectively.
Innovation Solution
A bra system comprising an inner shell and an outer shell with adjustable padding and gel inserts that can be customized to match the size and shape of both breasts, using removable pads and gel pads that can be filled to desired fullness, providing a convex outer shell and a concave inner shell to create the illusion of symmetry.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If standard bra designs are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but symmetry and adequate support for asymmetrical breasts cannot be provided
Solution Approach 1:
The bra is divided into separate left and right cups, each independently configurable with different padding, gel inserts, and shell characteristics. This segmentation allows each cup to be customized for the specific breast it accommodates, enabling asymmetrical breast support while maintaining a standard bra overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The bra incorporates adjustable elements including removable padding, fillable gel inserts, and adjustable straps that can be modified to accommodate different breast sizes and shapes. This dynamic adjustability allows the same bra to adapt to various asymmetrical configurations without requiring multiple specialized bras.
2Shape
If custom padding and gel inserts are added to achieve symmetry, then appearance symmetry is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
Padding and gel inserts are pre-positioned within the bra cups during manufacturing, allowing the symmetry-correcting elements to be integrated into the standard production process. This preliminary placement ensures proper positioning without requiring complex assembly steps or custom fitting procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The bra allows modification of physical parameters such as padding thickness, gel insert volume, and shell rigidity to achieve the desired symmetry. By adjusting these parameters within standard manufacturing capabilities, the system achieves custom fitting effects without requiring entirely custom-made components.
3Adaptability or versatility
If removable and fillable gel pads are provided, then adaptability to individual breast shapes is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The gel inserts are nested within the bra cup structure, with removable padding layers that can be inserted or removed as needed. This nested configuration allows the gel pads to be integrated into the existing bra design without requiring separate external components, maintaining relative simplicity while enabling customization.
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AI summary
A breast cup comprising an inner shell and an outer shell. The inner shell may have a concave shape selected from a number of available cup sizes. The outer shell may have a convex shape selected from a number of available breast cup sizes.