Bra Liner with Foldable Central Flap for Moisture Management
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bra liners do not provide adequate moisture absorption and comfort due to limitations in design, such as fixed V-shaped flaps and lack of adjustable absorbency, leading to irritation and discomfort under the breast area.
Innovation Solution
A bra liner with a substantially planar body featuring a central flap that is foldable about a center line, including apertures and additional apertures, and triangular foldable and non-foldable parts, allowing for adjustable placement and enhanced absorbency, along with adhesive portions for secure attachment to the bra.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If fixed V-shaped flaps are used to hold the bra liner in place, then the bra liner can be secured to the bra, but the wearer cannot adjust or reposition the flaps according to their preference, reducing adaptability
Solution Approach 1:
The flaps are designed to be detachable and repositionable rather than fixed, allowing the wearer to adjust their position and configuration according to personal preference and comfort needs. This dynamic design enables the same component to serve multiple positioning functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The bra liner is divided into separate modular components including detachable flaps that can be independently positioned or removed. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized and adjusted separately, improving overall adaptability.
2Quantity of substance
If absorbent material is placed directly under the breast area, then moisture absorption is improved, but the wearer experiences irritation and discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the bra liner are designed with different material properties - the central portion has high absorbency for moisture management, while the flaps and edges use softer, more breathable materials that contact the skin to prevent irritation. Each zone is optimized for its specific function.
Solution Approach 2:
A breathable intermediate layer or structure is introduced between the absorbent material and the skin to allow air circulation and reduce direct contact irritation, while still maintaining moisture absorption functionality.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the bra liner uses a solid continuous structure, then it provides uniform coverage, but it cannot be folded or adjusted to fit different wearers' preferences
Solution Approach 1:
The continuous structure is divided into modular sections connected by flexible joints or detachable connections, allowing the bra liner to be folded and reconfigured while maintaining structural integrity through the connected components.
Solution Approach 2:
The structure incorporates flexible elements and detachable connections that allow dynamic reconfiguration between different wearers or during use, while the material properties maintain sufficient structural integrity when assembled.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The bra liner effectively absorbs moisture, maintains comfort, and allows for customizable fit by folding and adjusting the absorbent material, providing better separation and protection between breasts and the chest area.
Implementation Method 1
said body comprising absorbent material
Implementation Method 2
absorbent material adapted to absorb bodily fluids
Data Source
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AI summary
Bra liner including a substantially planar body including a left triangular portion, a right triangular portion and a central portion between the left and right triangular portions. The central portion includes a flap separated from the left and right triangular portions and optionally one or more apertures. The left and right triangular portions also optionally include one or more apertures. The flap is foldable about a center line of the body. The body includes absorbent material. To form the left and right triangular portions, an elongate slit is present between the central portion and each of the left and right triangular portions. The slits extend downward from an upper edge of the body and inward toward the center line.