Discreet Elastic Belt for Garment Support Without Visible Hardware
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional belts often fail to provide a comfortable and aesthetically pleasing solution for waist support due to issues like excessive material, inadequate adjustment, and unsuitable design, which can lead to fit and fashion problems, particularly for individuals with unique body shapes or medical conditions.
Innovation Solution
A discreet, adjustable belt made from a flexible, elongated elastic strap with integrated fastening and adjusting elements that can be customized to fit snugly around the waist without visible hardware, allowing for secure and comfortable support while maintaining a fashionable appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional belts with buckles and hardware are used, then garment support is provided, but aesthetic appearance and fashionability deteriorate due to visible hardware, excessive material, and bulges
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes traditional belt hardware (buckles, holes, metal components) from the belt design, extracting only the essential support function while eliminating aesthetic-detrimental elements. The belt consists solely of a flexible strap with integrated elastic adjustment mechanisms, completely removing visible hardware that ruins fashion appearance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies different material properties to different regions of the belt. The strap material is selected to be flexible and comfortable against the skin, while the elastic components are strategically positioned to provide support where needed without creating visible bulges. The interior surface is designed to be smooth and comfortable, while the exterior maintains a sleek, hardware-free appearance.
2Ease of operation
If conventional belts are adjusted to fit properly, then comfortable fit is achieved, but excessive material remains creating bulges and ruining fashion look
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates elastic elements that dynamically adjust the belt length based on waist circumference and movement. The elastic components allow the belt to stretch and contract, automatically adapting to the wearer's body shape and movements, eliminating the need for excessive material to accommodate size variations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the physical parameters of the belt by incorporating elastic materials with specific stretch ratios and recovery properties. This allows the belt to maintain optimal tension and fit across different waist sizes without requiring excessive material length, as the elastic properties compensate for length variations.
3Reliability
If conventional belts are pulled tight to prevent clothing problems, then garment support is improved, but fashion look is ruined and comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical buckle system with an elastic-based tensioning mechanism. Instead of using rigid hardware that requires tight pulling to maintain support, the elastic components provide continuous, distributed tension that maintains garment support at comfortable tension levels, preventing the need to pull the belt tight at the expense of comfort and appearance.
4Reliability
If conventional belts are used for unique body shapes, then basic support is provided, but proper adjustment and comfortable fit cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the belt with universal adaptability through integrated elastic adjustment mechanisms that can accommodate a wide range of waist circumferences and body shapes. The elastic components allow the same belt design to function effectively for various body types, including those with larger physical features or medical conditions like scoliosis, providing proper support and comfortable fit without requiring multiple sizes or complex adjustment mechanisms.
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 belt provides a customizable and invisible support solution that addresses fit and fashion concerns by allowing users to adjust the length and tighten the belt around the waist, ensuring a secure fit and minimizing bulk, thus enhancing both comfort and style.
Implementation Method 1
a belt body formed from a flexible, elongated, elastic strap
Data Source
AI summary
invention relates to clothing support devices, and more particularly, discreet belts that support clothing, such as trousers, skirts, or the like, around a waist of a user. Provided is a discreet belt that includes a belt body formed from a flexible, elongated elastic strap adapted to be used in at least one fastening element and at least one adjusting element. Various embodiments, variants and method aspect are also provided.