Lower Torso Garment Pouch Support for Flexible Male Comfort
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lower torso garments, such as men's underwear, often fail to provide adequate support and comfort for the external male genitalia, particularly during movement and activity.
Innovation Solution
Incorporation of support elements like criss-crossed fabric panels, support slings, and horizontal support seams with elastic elements within the front pouch region to enhance support and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If support elements are added to enhance support for external male genitalia, then support and comfort are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support element is divided into multiple panels (first panel, second panel, third panel) that can be independently constructed and positioned. Each panel is attached to the pouch at specific locations, allowing the support function to be distributed across multiple discrete components rather than a single complex structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch serves multiple functions: it contains the support element, provides the outer shell structure, and offers the opening for access. The support element itself provides both structural support and comfort functions simultaneously. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple fabric panels are used to provide multi-directional support, then flexibility and movement are improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is segmented into multiple fabric panels that can be manufactured separately and then attached to the pouch. This segmentation allows each panel to be optimized for specific directional support while simplifying the overall manufacturing process through modular assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
Each fabric panel is positioned at specific locations on the pouch to provide support in particular directions. The first panel, second panel, and third panel are strategically placed to create multi-directional support, with each panel having local quality tailored to its specific function rather than requiring the entire structure to be uniformly complex.
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
Provides enhanced support and comfort for the external male genitalia by allowing for multi-directional movement and increased flexibility, reducing friction and improving fit and comfort during wear.
Implementation Method 1
The support element includes at least one strip of elastomeric material
Data Source
AI summary
A lower torso garment includes a waistband positioned at an upper end of the lower torso garment, a body region coupled to the waistband and extending between the waistband and a lower end of the lower torso garment, two leg openings proximate to the lower end, and a pouch coupled to the body region. The pouch includes a support element that has at least one strip of elastomeric material.