Hidden Disc Connector for Tucked-In Garment Suspension
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for keeping a tucked-in upper garment attached to a lower garment are either visible and cumbersome, ineffective for various body shapes and sizes, or require permanent modifications to garments, leading to constant adjustments and discomfort during physical activity.
Innovation Solution
A dual connector, strapless suspension device in the form of a disc with a peripheral groove that holds the upper garment and allows for hidden attachment to the lower garment using various fasteners, providing secure and adjustable support without visible straps or permanent modifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If external suspenders are worn to hold up the lower garment, then the lower garment is supported effectively, but the suspenders are visible and considered unsightly
Solution Approach 1:
The suspender clips are extracted from visible external suspenders and repositioned to attach directly to the waistband of the lower garment, hiding them beneath the tucked-in upper garment while maintaining support functionality
Solution Approach 2:
A belt is introduced as an intermediary element that connects the hidden suspender clips to the upper garment, providing the necessary tension and support while remaining concealed beneath the clothing layers
2Ease of operation
If under garment suspenders are used with slots in the upper garment, then the upper garment can be tucked-in, but the upper garment is damaged or modified permanently
Solution Approach 1:
The suspender attachment mechanism is extracted from the upper garment and relocated to the lower garment waistband, eliminating the need for slots or modifications to the upper garment while maintaining the tucked-in effect
Solution Approach 2:
A belt serves as an intermediary that connects to the lower garment waistband and extends upward to hold the upper garment in place, providing support without requiring any modifications to the upper garment structure
3Reliability
If magnetic devices are used to squeeze upper and lower garments together, then the lower garment is held at desired position, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The complex magnetic device is replaced with a simple mechanical belt system that uses friction and tension to hold the garments together, achieving the same positional stability with much simpler mechanics
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetic components are extracted and replaced with traditional mechanical fastening elements (belt and clips) that attach to the lower garment waistband, simplifying the overall device structure while maintaining functionality
4Reliability
If Velcro fasteners are used to connect upper and lower garments, then the connection is secure, but permanent physical attachment is required to both garments
Solution Approach 1:
The Velcro attachment is extracted from both garments and relocated to only the lower garment waistband, allowing the upper garment to be transferred between different lower garments while maintaining secure connection through the belt system
Solution Approach 2:
A belt acts as an intermediary that connects to the lower garment via Velcro or other fasteners, providing the secure attachment needed while allowing the upper garment to remain unmodified and transferable
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AI summary
An upper and lower garment disc-like dual connector and suspension device wherein the tucked-in upper garment, such as a shirt or blouse, is draped over and around and captured and held in the disc-like peripheral groove with a retainer device, leaving one disc surface area exposed to the outside of the upper garment for affixing any one of a myriad of fasteners, such as, Velcro, clips, buttons, snaps, hangers, etc., that attaches the upper garment to the lower garment such as pants, trousers, skirts, shorts, etc., behind and below the waistband, so that the upper garment becomes the suspenders of the lower garment. This easy-on, easy-off, transferrable, tucked-in apparel positive connection and suspension concept provides; suspension support of the lower garment, a neat tucked-in appearance at all times, is comfortable to wear, and is not visible from view while maintaining the lower garment in the desired position around the waist.