Bra Pocket System with Piping and RF Shielding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bra systems fail to provide a safe, convenient, and economical way to support and shape the breasts of a wearer while allowing for the removably receiving of handheld electronic devices and other small objects.
Innovation Solution
A pocket bra system with a strap assembly, cups, and patches that include a linear opening covered by piping, allowing for the secure and adjustable storage of devices, along with features like under-wire support and radio-frequency shielding materials, to provide both support and protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a bra system is designed to support and shape breasts, then breast support and shaping functionality is improved, but the ability to safely and conveniently store handheld electronic devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bra system is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides breast support and shaping through the cup structure while simultaneously serving as a storage device for handheld electronic devices through integrated pockets. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by making the bra adaptable to both breast support and device storage needs.
Solution Approach 2:
The bra is divided into distinct functional segments: the cup structure for breast support and separate pocket structures for device storage. This segmentation allows each component to optimize its specific function while working together as an integrated system, resolving the contradiction between breast support and device storage capabilities.
2Ease of operation
If a bra system is designed to store handheld electronic devices, then storage convenience is improved, but safety and protection of devices deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pockets are constructed with padded or cushioned materials that provide protection for electronic devices before any potential impact or harm occurs. This beforehand cushioning ensures device safety while maintaining storage convenience, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and device protection.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a bra system includes multiple functional features, then versatility is improved, but manufacturing complexity and cost deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional features (breast support, device storage, shaping) are merged into a single integrated bra system rather than separate components. This merging reduces the overall number of parts and simplifies manufacturing processes while maintaining versatility, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and ease of manufacture.
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AI summary
A strap assembly includes a chest strap and shoulder straps. Similarly configured left and right cups are provided. The strap assembly is attached to the cups whereby the strap assembly adheres the cups to a wearer. Each cup has curved upper, lower, interior and exterior edges. Each cup has inside and outside surfaces. A patch is operatively associated with each cup. Each patch has a linear upper edge and curved lower, interior and exterior edges. Each patch has inside and outside surfaces. Stitching couples the lower, interior and exterior edges of each patch to the lower, interior and exterior edges of an associated cup. A linear opening is formed along the upper edge of each patch. Piping covers the upper edge of each patch. The piping is adapted to allow the patch to move away from and back toward the cup between open and closed orientations.