Brassiere Underarm Control Panels Knitted Fabric
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing brassieres fail to efficiently shape and smooth the back and underarms while providing durable, wireless, and cost-effective support, with many designs either being complex or lacking in simplicity and efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A brassiere made of knitted stretch fabric with cup sections, control panels, a bottom band, back panel assembly, and straps, featuring elastic strips, eyelet and hook bands, and a high back design to provide centered support and eliminate flesh overhang, made from Powernet material for durability and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If traditional brassiere designs are used, then basic breast support is provided, but effective shaping and smoothing of back and underarms is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The brassiere is divided into distinct functional segments: cup sections for breast support, control panels for back and underarm shaping, a bottom band for waist support, and a back panel assembly for posterior shaping. Each segment is designed to address specific body areas independently, enabling effective shaping without requiring complex integrated structures.
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the brassiere are constructed with different properties: the cup sections use molded cups with padding inserts for breast support, the control panels use Powernet material for compression and shaping, the bottom band incorporates elastic strips for flexibility, and the back panel assembly uses eyelet and hook bands for adjustable support. This localized differentiation achieves comprehensive shaping效果 without uniform complexity throughout the entire garment.
2Strength
If wired brassieres are used, then structural support is improved, but comfort and durability are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The brassiere transitions from wired to wireless construction by changing the structural support parameters. Instead of rigid wires, the design uses molded cups with padding inserts that provide support through controlled compression and distribution of forces. The Powernet control panels and elastic bottom band further enhance support through their inherent elasticity and recovery properties, achieving durable wireless support that is more comfortable and reliable than traditional wired designs.
3Shape
If complex brassiere designs are used, then shaping effectiveness is improved, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control panels serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide compression for back shaping, support for underarm smoothing, and structural connection between the cup sections and bottom band. The Powernet material inherently provides both shaping compression and durability without requiring additional separate components. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate parts needed, simplifying manufacturing while maintaining effective shaping capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The brassiere utilizes composite material construction, particularly the Powernet control panels that combine different fiber properties to achieve both compression and elasticity. The molded cups are constructed with composite materials including foam padding inserts within the cup structure. These composite materials provide multiple functional benefits (shaping, support, comfort) within single components, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost compared to assembling multiple separate elements.
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 brassiere effectively shapes and smoothes the back and underarms, offering elastic, wire-free, and durable support while being inexpensive to manufacture and maintain, ensuring comfort and reliability.
Implementation Method 1
The bottom band comprises a band having an elastic strip
Implementation Method 2
A brassiere made of knitted stretch fabric with cup sections, control panels, a bottom band, back panel assembly, and straps
Data Source
AI summary
A brassiere having a cup section with first and second cups, first and second control panels, a bottom band, a back panel assembly, and first and second strips, wherein the brassiere is made of a knitted stretch fabric that shapes and smoothes the back and underarms of a user. The first and second control panels support flesh under the arms of the user, eliminating overhang of the flesh. The back panel assembly has a high back design.