Bounce-Limiting Garment With Stiffeners
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional upper body garments fail to adequately restrict the upward and side-to-side movement of breast tissue during exercise, leading to discomfort and eventual sagging due to the stretching of Cooper's ligaments.
Innovation Solution
A bounce-limiting upper body garment with an inner and outer layer design, featuring laterally extending central regions, stiffeners, and adjustable fasteners to apply pressure and prevent breast tissue movement, incorporating arcuate stiffeners and adjustable shoulder straps for enhanced support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional upper body garments are used, then basic coverage is provided, but breast tissue movement is not adequately restricted during exercise
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is divided into an inner layer and an outer layer, each serving distinct functions. The inner layer provides base coverage and comfort, while the outer layer with stiffeners provides the primary bounce-limiting function. This segmentation allows each layer to be optimized for its specific purpose without compromising the other.
Solution Approach 2:
Stiffeners are strategically positioned at specific locations where breast tissue movement occurs most during exercise (upper, lateral, and lower portions). This localized reinforcement provides maximum support where needed while maintaining flexibility and comfort in other areas of the garment.
2Reliability
If more compressive materials are used to reduce bouncing, then support is improved, but comfort and breathability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The garment uses different materials and compression levels in different regions. The outer layer with stiffeners provides firm support where bounce occurs, while the inner layer uses softer, more breathable materials for comfort against the skin. This gradient of compression provides support where needed without causing discomfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The garment combines multiple materials with different properties - the outer layer uses stiff, supportive materials for bounce control, while the inner layer uses soft, breathable materials for comfort. This composite construction allows the garment to provide both support and comfort simultaneously.
3Reliability
If the garment compresses the breasts from all directions, then bounce limitation is improved, but breathing and mobility may be restricted
Solution Approach 1:
Compression is applied locally at specific points where breast tissue movement occurs during exercise (upper, lateral, and lower portions), rather than uniformly across the entire breast. This targeted approach stabilizes the breast tissue without restricting overall breathing and mobility.
Solution Approach 2:
The garment incorporates elastic materials and flexible constructions that allow dynamic movement with the body during exercise. The stiffeners are positioned to limit bounce while the overall garment structure flexes with breathing and arm movement, providing support without restriction.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The garment effectively reduces breast tissue movement, alleviates discomfort, and minimizes sagging by applying targeted pressure, allowing for greater comfort and encouragement of physical activity.
Implementation Method 1
The upward movement of the breast tissue is prevented by applying pressure by the garment on or just above the upper breast tissue
Implementation Method 2
the side to side movement of the breast tissue is prevented by applying pressure by the garment along lateral sides of the breasts
Data Source
AI summary
Various implementations include a bounce-limiting upper body garment, such as a brassiere (or bra), and methods of making the same. The bounce-limiting garment prevents breast tissue of a wearer from moving upwardly and side to side, which prevents bouncing of the breast tissue. The upward movement of the breast tissue is prevented by applying pressure by the garment on or just above the upper breast tissue, and the side to side movement of the breast tissue is prevented by applying pressure by the garment along lateral sides of the breasts.