Infant Support Garment With Adjustable Pockets for Ergonomic Carrying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing infant carrying devices are complex to use, uncomfortable for parents, and require continuous maintenance, often straining the wearer's body and not ergonomically correct, while also being difficult for single parents or those with busy schedules to balance bonding with everyday tasks.
Innovation Solution
An infant support garment designed as a standalone or wearable garment with expandable performance fabrics, providing adjustable pockets for secure infant placement without frames, buckles, or straps, promoting comfort and ease of use, suitable for infants from 0 to 3 months and adjustable for various sizes, including twins.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If long blankets or towels are wrapped around the body to form a pocket for receiving an infant, then the infant can be maintained against the wearer's body, but the wrapping complexity requires detailed instructions and continuous adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is divided into distinct functional segments: a tubular body portion that forms the carrier pouch, and separate shoulder members that provide structural support. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, eliminating the need for complex wrapping procedures while maintaining infant security.
Solution Approach 2:
The shoulder members and tubular body are pre-configured in specific geometric relationships during manufacturing, creating predetermined support structures. This preliminary action eliminates the need for users to perform complex wrapping actions, as the support geometry is already established before use.
2Reliability
If externally worn carriers with straps, buckles, and frames are used to support infants, then the infant can be carried securely, but the device becomes uncomfortable and places excessive strain on the wearer's body
Solution Approach 1:
The garment utilizes a flexible tubular body made of soft fabric that conforms to the wearer's body contours, replacing rigid frames and buckles. This flexible structure provides infant support through geometric configuration rather than mechanical constraints, eliminating pressure points and excessive strain on the wearer's body.
Solution Approach 2:
The tubular body and shoulder members are designed with curved geometries that follow the natural contours of the human body. This curvature allows the garment to distribute weight evenly across the torso and shoulders, reducing localized strain and improving comfort during extended wear.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional infant carriers are designed for dressed infants, then they can be worn externally, but they require frames, buckles, and straps that make them uncomfortable for extended wear
Solution Approach 1:
The tubular body serves multiple functions simultaneously: it forms the carrier pouch for the infant, provides structural support when worn, and acts as a comfortable garment layer. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate frames, buckles, and straps, allowing the same structure to provide both support and comfort during extended wear.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates generally to infant support garments configured for supporting and maintaining an infant against a wearer of the garment. In one exemplary embodiment, the garment provides a first pocket suitable for placement and securing of an infant. The garment further provides a second pocket that is adjustable to provide further securing and support of the infant. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the garment further provides a third pocket for added securing and support.