Genital Support Pouch with Overlapping Straps for Friction Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Men's bottom garments lack support for the male genitals, leading to discomfort, irritation, and embarrassment due to friction and the diminished appearance of the genital bulge under clothing, which affects self-confidence and social interactions.
Innovation Solution
A male bottom garment with a genital support pouch featuring two pouch straps that uplift and secure the genitals, preventing them from rubbing against the thigh skin and enhancing their appearance by distributing weight and providing a comfortable, secure barrier.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If men's bottom garments provide no support for the male genitals, then the garment structure remains simple and comfortable, but the genitals rub against the thigh skin causing discomfort and irritation
Solution Approach 1:
The bottom garment is segmented into distinct functional zones: a genital support pouch separated from the main garment body by pouch straps. This segmentation allows the pouch to provide targeted support and isolation, preventing genitals from rubbing against thigh skin while keeping the rest of the garment simple and comfortable.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch straps act as an intermediary element between the genitals and the thigh skin. By introducing this intermediate support structure, the genitals are held in a position that prevents direct contact with the thighs, eliminating friction and irritation without requiring complex garment construction.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If men's bottom garments press the genitals against the body, then the garment provides support, but the appearance of the genital bulge under clothing is diminished
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is designed with local quality variations - the front portion is structured to provide support and maintain shape, while the overall pouch configuration allows the genitals to protrude outward. This localized support approach prevents pressing against the body while preserving the genital bulge appearance under clothing.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch extends outward from the garment body in a forward direction, creating additional spatial dimension for genital support. This outward extension allows the genitals to be supported and positioned in a way that enhances the bulge appearance under clothing, rather than pressing them flat against the body.
3Ease of operation
If the genitals are left to hang freely, then the garment structure remains simple, but constant adjustment is needed due to discomfort and embarrassment in public
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch straps are pre-configured to automatically position and support the genitals upon wearing the garment. This preliminary positioning action eliminates the need for constant manual adjustment in public, as the genitals are already held in a comfortable and appropriate position by the pre-arranged pouch structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch structure provides self-service support by automatically holding the genitals in the correct position through its elastic and structural properties. This self-positioning mechanism eliminates the need for continuous manual intervention, improving ease of operation and public comfort without requiring complex active control systems.
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AI summary
A male bottom garment with a compartment for supporting and enhancing the appearance of male genitals, the genitals being the scrotum and the penis. The compartment is disposed near the front crotch region of the male bottom garment. The compartment is a formed by two, partially overlapping support straps attached to the garment at least at the strap tip and strap base edge. The base of each support strap is wider than its upper tips so as to support the male genitals.