Layered Brassiere Cup Support Structure for Breast Lifting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional brassieres lack effective breast lifting performance, particularly in the lower and side regions, due to limited structural support and the use of underwires that fail to extend adequately across the cup areas, leading to insufficient support and discomfort.
Innovation Solution
A brassiere design featuring an inner and outer layer with an accommodating space, a cup positioned within this space, and support strips extending from the side to the lower edge of the cup region, along with a support frame surrounding the cup, providing multi-point support and uniform force distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional brassieres use underwires or plastic support strips positioned only along the lower edge of the cups, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the breast lifting performance is insufficient and support coverage is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The support strip is divided into multiple segments (first support strip, second support strip, third support strip) that are arranged in a specific pattern across the cup region. Each segment provides support to different areas of the breast, with the first support strip extending from the lower edge toward the center, the second support strip extending from the side edge toward the center, and the third support strip connecting them. This segmentation allows comprehensive coverage of the cup region while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
Different regions of the cup receive differentiated support through strategically positioned support strips. The first support strip provides support to the lower region, the second support strip supports the side region, and their intersection provides enhanced support to the central region. This local quality approach ensures that each area of the breast receives appropriate support tailored to its specific needs, improving overall lifting performance without requiring a completely complex structure.
2Ease of operation
If the outer layer and inner layer are completely separated to form an accommodating space, then the cup positioning is improved and comfort is enhanced, but the structural stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The cup is nested within the accommodating space formed by the separated outer layer and inner layer. The support strips are then integrated into this nested structure, with their ends extending to and connecting with the cup edges. This nested arrangement allows the cup to be securely positioned within the space while the support strips provide additional stabilization, achieving both comfort and structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support strips serve as merging elements that connect the separated outer layer and inner layer structures. By positioning the support strips so that their ends extend to the cup edges and are bonded to both layers, the design combines the benefits of layer separation (comfort and positioning) with the stability provided by connected support elements, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and structural stability.
Data Source
AI summary
The present application discloses a brassiere comprises: an inner layer and an outer layer superposed thereon, wherein the outer layer and the inner layer are bonded to each other in at least a partial region and separated from each other in at least another partial region to form an accommodating space therebetween; a cup disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer within the accommodating space, wherein the outer layer includes a cup region corresponding to the position of the cup; and at least one support strip disposed on the cup region of the outer layer and bonded to a surface of the outer layer facing the cup. A first end of the support strip terminates at a side edge of the cup region, and a second end of the support strip terminates at a lower edge of the cup region.