Elastic Arc-Shaped Bracket for Strapless Breast Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional strapless and backless bras, also known as 'invisible bras,' cause discomfort due to sweating and skin irritation, and the adhesive can lose stickiness, leading to the bra falling off, as they have a large contact area with the skin and can cause allergic reactions.
Innovation Solution
A breast support with an elastic, integrally formed supporting bracket featuring arc-shaped frame plates that reduce contact area and include anti-slip layers and a detachable cup cloth for enhanced stability and comfort, made from materials like polypropylene or polyvinyl chloride, which can be wrapped with a soft cover layer for increased friction and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adhesive is used to stick the invisible bra on the breasts, then the bra can be firmly attached, but the adhesive loses stickiness over time due to skin oil production, causing the bra to fall off
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the adhesive component entirely from the invisible bra design. Instead of using adhesive to attach the cup to the breast, the invention uses a mechanical support structure (the supporting bracket with arc-shaped frame plates) that provides attachment through physical support and friction, eliminating the adhesive that degrades over time due to skin oil production.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the chemical attachment mechanism (adhesive) with a mechanical support system. The supporting bracket structure provides attachment through its geometric design and contact with the breast, using friction and structural support instead of chemical bonding, thereby maintaining reliable attachment without the stickiness degradation inherent in adhesive-based systems.
2Reliability
If silicone cups with adhesive are used for invisible bra, then the bra can be stuck on the breasts, but the large contact area causes sweltering, sweating, and skin irritation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the adhesive layer and excessive silicone material that cause skin contact problems. The supporting bracket structure provides the necessary attachment function without requiring large areas of adhesive or silicone to stick to the skin, thereby eliminating the source of sweltering, sweating, and skin irritation while maintaining attachment stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies material and structural properties locally rather than across the entire contact area. The supporting bracket provides structured support at specific points, and any remaining silicone or soft material is used only where needed for comfort and attachment, minimizing the overall contact area with the skin and reducing harmful effects while maintaining necessary functionality.
3Ease of operation
If adhesive is used to attach the invisible bra, then initial attachment is achieved, but the bra falls off easily after a while due to reduced stickiness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the adhesive attachment system with a mechanical support system that provides both easy attachment and durable retention. The supporting bracket structure is designed to be easily positioned and attached through friction and geometric fit, while simultaneously providing long-lasting attachment through its structural design that does not rely on degrading adhesive materials.
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 breast support effectively reduces discomfort by minimizing skin contact, prevents sagging and falling, and maintains breast positioning without adhesive-related issues, providing a stable and comfortable fit.
Implementation Method 1
The supporting bracket is elastic- and is integrally formed as a single part
Implementation Method 2
wrapped with a soft cover layer for increased friction and comfort
Data Source
AI summary
A breast support has a supporting bracket being elastic, integrally formed as a single part, and having two arc-shaped frame plates. An outer end of each arc-shaped frame plate bends inwardly to form a holding portion. With the breast support, contact area between the breast support and two breasts of a wearer is greatly reduced. Thus, discomfort due to sweltering and sweating can be avoided. Moreover, the breast support is stably mounted on a chest of the wearer and holds lower portions of the two breasts. Therefore, the breast support does not fall from the wearer due to the loss of stickiness. Accordingly, the breast support is able to push the breasts upward and inward and prevents the breasts from expansion and sagging.