Detachable Backpack Garment with Concealed Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing garments lack a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution for integrating a detachable backpack that is securely fastened and can be concealed when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A garment design featuring detachable pouches on the back panel with straps that penetrate through shoulder holes and attach to the pants using clips or clasps, allowing the backpack to be rolled up and stored within the pouches, providing secure and hidden storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a backpack is integrated into a garment, then functional superiority and ease of operation are improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The backpack system is divided into separate detachable components: the main backpack body, pouches that attach to the garment, and straps that connect to pants. This segmentation allows each component to be manufactured independently using standard materials and assembly methods, reducing overall manufacturing complexity while maintaining functional integration when assembled.
Solution Approach 2:
The backpack is designed with detachable attachments that allow it to be dynamically configured - it can be attached to the garment when needed for hands-free carrying, and detached or rolled up when not needed. This dynamic capability provides functional superiority without requiring permanent structural integration that would increase manufacturing complexity.
2Ease of operation
If a backpack is made visible and accessible, then ease of operation is improved, but aesthetics are worsened when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The backpack can be rolled up into a compact form and stored within the pouches that are attached to the garment back panel. When not in use, the backpack is nested within the pouches, creating a sleek appearance without visible backpack structure. When needed, it can be quickly unrolled and accessed, maintaining both aesthetics and accessibility.
3Reliability
If a backpack is securely fastened to a garment, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment system merges multiple functions into simple components: the same pouches that provide storage also serve as attachment points for the backpack; the straps that are part of the garment's suspender system also function to secure the backpack to the pants. This merging of functions achieves reliable secure attachment without requiring separate complex attachment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The garment's existing structure (back panel, shoulder holes, and suspender straps) is utilized to provide the attachment functionality. The pouches attach to the back panel using the garment's own structural elements, and the straps use the existing suspender attachment points. This self-service approach achieves reliable attachment without adding complex external attachment systems.
4Ease of operation
If straps are made visible for attachment, then ease of operation is improved, but aesthetics are worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The pouches serve as intermediaries that conceal the attachment mechanisms. The backpack attaches to the pouches, which are themselves attached to the garment back panel. The straps connect to the pouches rather than directly to visible garment elements. This intermediary layer allows the attachment system to function while remaining hidden within the pouch structures, maintaining aesthetics.
Data Source
AI summary
A garment having a detachable backpack includes a first strap and a second strap; a first pouch and a second pouch wherein one end of the first strap is attached to the first pouch and one end of the second strap is attached to the second pouch; and a first backpack wherein the first backpack is constructed to be detachably attachable to the first and second pouches. The first and second pouches are constructed to be detachably attached a back of the garment. In addition, the first backpack and the first and second pouches are constructed such that the first backpack can be rolled up and received and contained in either the first or second pouch.