Garment Securing Assembly for User Objects
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Solution Overview
Problem
User manipulative objects, such as cell phones and wallets, are prone to damage and displacement when carried in pockets, as they must be frequently removed and manipulated, and are vulnerable to moisture and perspiration, leading to inconvenience and potential damage.
Innovation Solution
A securing assembly is integrated into a garment, featuring a flap with a hinge line that allows the object to be securely positioned and viewed, protected from external influences, and easily stowed when not in use, using a releasable attachment system and optional protective case.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the user manipulative object is carried in a general purpose pocket, then the object can be stored, but the object is prone to damage and displacement when frequently removed and manipulated
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is segmented by adding a dedicated securing assembly with pocket and flap as a separate functional unit from the general purpose pocket, allowing the object to be secured in a specialized location optimized for both protection and accessibility
Solution Approach 2:
The object is preliminarily secured to the garment body through the pocket and flap assembly before use, establishing a secure base position that prevents displacement while allowing quick access when needed
2Ease of operation
If the object is positioned in the front area for easy access and viewing, then the object is more accessible, but the object is vulnerable to moisture and perspiration
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible flap made of moisture-resistant material is positioned over the object in the front area, creating a protective barrier against moisture and perspiration while allowing the object to remain accessible and visible when the flap is open or partially open
3Reliability
If a securing assembly is added to protect the object, then the object protection is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The securing assembly merges multiple functions into a single integrated structure: the pocket provides containment and basic protection, the flap provides additional moisture protection and securement, and the releasable attachment system provides both security and easy access, eliminating the need for separate protective devices
4Reliability
If the object is secured to the garment, then the object displacement is prevented, but the ease of manufacture decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The releasable attachment system is designed to be self-service, allowing the object to be easily attached and detached by the user without requiring specialized manufacturing equipment or complex assembly processes, maintaining ease of manufacture while providing secure attachment
Data Source
AI summary
A user object securing assembly for securing a user manipulative object such as user interface at a user-accessible area of a user-wearable garment. The assembly includes a flap having a first edge for joining to the user-accessible area of the garment to form a generally horizontal hinge line, and a second, opposite, edge which may be free. A user object securing device is connected to the flap between those edges, the flap being swingable about the hinge line between a closed position wherein the flap lies against the garment and an open position wherein the flap extends away from the garment with the securing device facing upward. A fastening device releasably fastens the flap in its closed position. The user manipulative object may include a user interface such as a cell phone or the like, as well as other such objects including a billfold, wallet, credit card holder, coin carrier and the like.