Extended Leg Adult Diaper with Absorbent Material
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Solution Overview
Problem
Standard adult diapers often fail to provide adequate coverage and absorbency, leading to accidental leaks and embarrassing stains, which can significantly impact the self-confidence and self-worth of individuals with incontinence issues.
Innovation Solution
A specialized adult diaper device with extended leg portions that are absorbent, nonrestrictive, and elastic, featuring absorbent material in the crotch, back, and inside leg portions, an elastic waistband, and a tear-away seam for easy on and off.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If standard adult diapers are used, then basic absorbency is provided, but coverage is insufficient leading to leaks
Solution Approach 1:
The diaper extends the leg portions downward along the length of the legs, transitioning from traditional waist-only coverage to extended vertical coverage reaching toward the knees. This dimensional extension in the vertical direction maximizes the coverage area to prevent leaks while maintaining absorbency capabilities
2Reliability
If absorbent material is extended down the legs, then leak prevention is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The diaper is divided into distinct functional zones: a waist portion with elastic waistband and a separate extended leg portions. The absorbent material is segmented to concentrate in the extended leg portions rather than uniformly distributed, creating specialized leak-prevention zones while maintaining structural organization and manageability
3Ease of operation
If elastic material is added to leg portions, then comfort is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Elastic material is applied locally and selectively to specific regions: the waistband and the leg portions. This localized application provides targeted comfort and fit in areas requiring flexibility while avoiding unnecessary complexity in other sections, simplifying the overall manufacturing process
4Area of stationary object
If extended leg portions are added, then coverage is maximized, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The leg portions are designed with elastic material that provides dynamic flexibility and stretch. This elasticity allows the extended leg portions to adapt to leg movement and accommodate ease of donning and doffing despite the increased coverage area reaching toward the knees
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides maximum coverage and absorbency, effectively preventing leaks and embarrassing stains, thereby improving the confidence and self-worth of users while maintaining comfort throughout the day.
Implementation Method 1
The body component comprises absorbent material in the crotch, back, and inside leg portions, such that the absorbent material extends down the legs, toward the knee
Implementation Method 2
absorbent material extends down the legs, toward the knee, and goes up the back toward a back of a user to maximize coverage and help prevent any leaks
Implementation Method 3
The extended leg portions are absorbent, nonrestrictive, and elastic for comfort. The body component comprises an elastic waistband that is non-restrictive and helps maintain comfort
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AI summary
An adult diaper device is disclosed which is a specialized adult diaper to maintain comfort and prevent leaks. The adult diaper device comprises a body component that is configured as a pair of underwear with extended legs. The extended leg portions are absorbent, nonrestrictive, and elastic for comfort. The body component comprises absorbent material in the crotch, back, and inside leg portions, such that the absorbent material extends down the legs, toward the knee, and goes up the back toward a back of a user to maximize coverage and help prevent any leaks and embarrassing stains on the clothing. Further, the body component comprises an elastic waistband that is non-restrictive and helps maintain comfort while wearing the device throughout the day. The body component also comprises a tear-away seam at the sides for easy on and off of the device.