Interchangeable Bra Strap Cover System Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing garments with straps, such as bras, often require multiple purchases to match fashion trends, and conventional strap covers can be uncomfortable and unsightly, with issues like bunching and visibility of underlying straps.
Innovation Solution
A system integrating interchangeable designer strap covers with underlying garments using hook-and-loop fastener tapes, elastic fasteners, and secure attachment methods to ensure comfort and aesthetic appeal, allowing for adjustable and removable designs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional strap covers are used, then the underlying bra strap is concealed, but the cover becomes uncomfortable and unsightly with bunching issues
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by making the strap cover elastic to match the elasticity of the underlying bra strap. This elasticity parameter change prevents bunching and ensures the cover moves with the strap, improving comfort while maintaining the concealment function.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap cover is designed to be dynamic and adjustable rather than static. The elastic material allows the cover to stretch and contract with the bra strap, creating a comfortable fit that adapts to movement without causing bunching or discomfort.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple bras of different colors and designs are purchased to match fashion trends, then fashion flexibility is achieved, but the cost and complexity of wardrobe management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the bra into two independent components: the base bra and the interchangeable strap cover. This segmentation allows the bra to be purchased once and then customized with different strap covers to match various fashion trends, reducing the need to own multiple complete bra outfits.
Solution Approach 2:
The base bra is designed with universal compatibility to work with multiple different strap cover designs. The standardized attachment mechanism allows a single bra to serve multiple fashion purposes by simply changing the strap cover, achieving multi-functionality without requiring separate garments.
3Adaptability or versatility
If strap covers are made detachable and adjustable, then versatility and comfort are improved, but the attachment mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism is designed to be self-service through the use of elastic properties and friction fit. The elastic strap cover naturally attaches to and detaches from the bra strap through its own material properties without requiring complex fasteners, buttons, or additional components, simplifying the overall device while maintaining adjustability.
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 system provides a comfortable, adjustable, and aesthetically pleasing solution by concealing underlying straps, preventing bunching, and allowing for various designs with a single garment, reducing the need for multiple purchases.
Implementation Method 1
hook-and-loop style fastener tapes cover a top surface of a garment strap as well as a bottom surface of a designer strap
Implementation Method 2
stretchy loop-style fastener tape... The elasticity of the underlying tapes or base of these 'stretchy' fasteners provides an increase in comfort for the wearer as compared to other fastening mechanisms
Data Source
AI summary
A bra strap cover system is disclosed. The system includes a bra including at least one shoulder strap and a decorative bra strap cover. The shoulder strap of the bra includes a plurality of fasteners attached to its upper surface. The underside of the bra strap cover includes a plurality fasteners attached thereto. The bra strap cover is configured to be removably attached to the bra strap such that the bra strap cover substantially covers and overlies the upper surface of the shoulder strap.