Groin Protector Hatch for Urination Without Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current groin protectors require removal for urination, which is time-consuming and awkward, especially when worn for extended periods.
Innovation Solution
A groin protector with a selectively opening hatch allows for urine relief without removal, featuring a main body with an opening, a cover that can be moved between open and closed positions, and a fastener for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If groin protector is attached to the groin area for continuous protection, then protection reliability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to removal requirement for urination
Solution Approach 1:
The groin protector is segmented into a main body portion and a separate cover portion. The cover can be independently opened or closed while the main body remains in place, allowing urination without removing the entire device. This segmentation resolves the contradiction by maintaining continuous protection through the main body while enabling easy access for urination through the removable cover.
2Duration of action of stationary object
If groin protector is worn for extended periods, then protection duration is improved, but loss of time increases due to repeated removal and reattachment
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the groin protector into a permanent main body and a removable cover, the device allows users to maintain continuous protection while only manipulating the cover for urination. This eliminates the time-consuming process of removing and reattaching the entire device, reducing time loss while maintaining extended protection duration.
3Ease of operation
If groin protector includes opening for urination, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to potential compromise of protection
Solution Approach 1:
The opening mechanism is implemented as a separate cover that can be opened or closed independently. When closed, the cover maintains the integrity of the protective barrier. When opened, it provides access for urination without compromising the main body's protective function. This segmentation allows the device to switch between protection and access modes without sacrificing reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover is designed to be dynamically movable between closed (protective) and open (access) positions. This dynamic capability allows the device to adapt its function based on user needs, maintaining protection reliability when closed while enabling ease of operation when opened.
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AI summary
A device for protecting a groin area of a user includes a main body having an opening therein, a cover for selectively covering the opening, and a fastener for attaching the device over the groin area of the user. The device allows the user to urinate (through the opening) without having to remove the device and provides protection after injury, operation and/or in any other circumstance in which the user requires groin protection (such as during sports).