Composite Abdominal Support Belt for Upward Lifting Force
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing abdominal support belts fail to provide an ideal upward lifting force, leading to inadequate relief of pressure on the pelvis and lower back, causing discomfort for pregnant women.
Innovation Solution
The abdominal support belt is designed with a waist support portion and a lower abdominal support portion connected at a junction, where the lower abdominal support portion is formed from a sheet material comprising multiple layers, including an adhesive layer, to enhance upward lifting force and load-bearing performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional abdominal support belts are used, then basic abdominal support is provided, but the upward lifting force is insufficient and load-bearing performance is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs composite materials by combining a fabric layer with an adhesive layer to form a multi-layer sheet material structure. The fabric layer provides tensile strength and elasticity for upward lifting, while the adhesive layer provides bonding strength and load-bearing capacity. This composite structure resolves the contradiction by integrating materials with complementary properties to achieve both upward lifting force and load-bearing performance simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The abdominal support belt is segmented into multiple functional portions: a waist support portion, a lower abdominal support portion, and an upper abdominal support portion. Each portion is designed with specific structural characteristics optimized for its function. The lower abdominal support portion uses the multi-layer sheet material to provide enhanced upward lifting, while other portions provide complementary support. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently for its specific load-bearing requirements.
2Ease of manufacture
If the support structure is simplified, then manufacturing is easier, but the upward lifting force and support effectiveness are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses flexible thin film structures, specifically a multi-layer sheet material comprising a fabric layer and an adhesive layer. This thin film structure provides sufficient upward lifting force and load-bearing capacity while maintaining ease of manufacture. The sheet material can be cut and formed into the required belt shape without complex assembly processes, resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and support effectiveness.
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AI summary
The present application discloses an abdominal support belt, comprising: a waist support portion having a first upper edge and a first lower edge, wherein the waist support portion is configured to extend around a user's waist region and along both sides of the user when worn; and a lower abdominal support portion having a second upper edge and a second lower edge, wherein the waist support portion and the lower abdominal support portion are connected at a junction, and the lower abdominal support portion is configured to be positioned over a lower abdominal region of the user when worn, and the first lower edge slopes downwardly toward the junction.