Functional Brassiere with Cross Strap and Back Closure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional push-up bras often cause discomfort and physiological strain due to the downward force exerted on the shoulders, back, and neck, leading to poor posture and various health issues, while orthopedic bras may compromise aesthetic appearance by pulling the shoulders back and reducing cleavage.
Innovation Solution
A functional brassiere design featuring a single breast supporting device with a breast cup, connector, and support strap system that includes shoulder loops and cross straps to apply countervailing forces to lift and bring the breasts together, improving posture and visual appearance simultaneously.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If conventional push-up bras are used to enhance breast appearance, then visual appearance is improved, but shoulder and back strain increases
Solution Approach 1:
The bra is divided into separate functional components: breast cups for shaping, shoulder straps for support, and a back closure system. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function without compromising others, reducing overall strain while maintaining appearance enhancement.
Solution Approach 2:
The back closure system and band are designed to provide counterbalancing support that offsets the downward pull on shoulders. The rigid back closure creates a stable anchor point that distributes weight away from the shoulder straps, reducing strain on shoulders and back while maintaining breast elevation.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If orthopedic bras are used to improve posture, then posture and comfort are improved, but aesthetic appearance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the aesthetic functions of push-up bras (breast elevation and cleavage creation) with the orthopedic functions (posture correction and comfort) into a single integrated design. The breast cups are shaped to enhance appearance while the back closure and band provide orthopedic support, allowing both functions to work together rather than compete.
Solution Approach 2:
The bra is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: aesthetic enhancement through cup shaping, posture correction through back closure design, and comfort through strategic support distribution. This multi-functionality allows a single garment to address both appearance and health concerns without requiring separate garments.
3Shape
If shoulder straps provide primary upward force for breast elevation, then breast appearance is enhanced, but downward force on shoulders increases
Solution Approach 1:
The primary support function is extracted from the shoulder straps and transferred to the back closure system and band. The shoulder straps are reduced to secondary support elements that primarily provide positioning and minor elevation, while the back closure承担了 the main load-bearing function, significantly reducing downward force on shoulders.
Solution Approach 2:
The support mechanism transitions from a vertical load path (shoulder straps pulling upward) to a horizontal stabilization system (back closure providing rigid anchor). By moving the primary support function to the horizontal plane at the back, the design eliminates the need for shoulder straps to bear heavy vertical loads, reducing shoulder strain while maintaining elevation through geometric configuration.
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AI summary
A functional garment that includes a first single breast supporting device is set forth herein. In some cases, the supporting device includes a first breast cup, a first shoulder loop, and a first breast cup connector that includes a first piece of material extending along a lateral portion of the first breast cup, with the first breast cup connector connecting, and being at least partially disposed between, the first breast cup and the first shoulder loop. In some cases, the supporting device further includes a first cross strap that is configured to extend around a first portion of a user's torso, the first cross strap being configured to attach to a first portion of the first breast cup and to at least one of the first breast cup connector and the first shoulder loop. Other implementations are disclosed.