Intelligent Bra Pneumatic Support and Sensor Contact
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bras lack sufficient support and comfort due to rigid underwires, and existing breast cancer detection methods face accuracy issues due to the curvature of the breast, making it difficult to attach sensors effectively.
Innovation Solution
An intelligent bra with a gas-collecting actuating device that inflates or deflates an air bag layer in the cup set, allowing for adjustable support and a closely fitted touch sensor for enhanced detection accuracy.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a metal underwire is used to support the breasts, then the support strength and push-up effect are improved, but the comfort and flexibility deteriorate due to rigidity and potential deformation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs an air bag layer connected to a gas-collecting actuating device that can inflate or deflate the air bag to adjust support strength. The air bag layer uses pneumatic pressure to provide customizable support force, replacing the rigid metal underwire with a flexible pneumatic system that adapts to different support needs while maintaining comfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure transitions from a static metal underwire to a dynamic air bag system that can adjust its inflation level. The gas-collecting actuating device enables real-time adjustment of the air bag's volume and pressure, allowing the support strength to be dynamically modified according to user preference and breast shape variations.
2Ease of operation
If no metal underwire is used to improve comfort, then the flexibility and comfort are improved, but the support strength and push-up effect deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The air bag layer provides flexible, comfortable support through pneumatic inflation. When inflated, the air bag expands to provide the necessary support strength and push-up effect, while deflation allows for enhanced comfort and flexibility. This pneumatic system eliminates the need for rigid metal underwires while maintaining adequate support capabilities.
3Measurement precision
If the touch sensor is directly attached on the breast to improve detection accuracy, then the detection precision is improved, but the ease of attachment and user comfort deteriorate due to breast curvature
Solution Approach 1:
The air bag layer serves as an intermediary between the touch sensor and the breast. When inflated, it gently pushes the touch sensor against the breast surface, ensuring close contact and high detection accuracy without requiring direct attachment to the curved breast. This intermediary approach simplifies sensor installation while maintaining detection precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic inflation of the air bag layer allows the touch sensor to adapt to different breast shapes and sizes. By adjusting the inflation level, the system optimizes the contact between the sensor and breast surface, ensuring accurate detection while accommodating various anatomical variations without complex attachment procedures.
4Measurement precision
If the touch sensor is attached with perfect match to breast curvature to improve detection accuracy, then the detection precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The air bag layer acts as a simple yet effective intermediary that eliminates the need for complex sensor customization to match breast curvature. The inflatable air bag naturally conforms to the breast shape and pushes the sensor into optimal contact position, achieving high detection accuracy without requiring complex attachment mechanisms or custom-fitted sensors.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The intelligent bra provides stable support and a push-up effect while ensuring precise breast cancer detection by adjusting the air bag layer's pressure to fit the user's breasts, enhancing the detection accuracy of the touch sensor.
Implementation Method 1
The gas conveyor of the gas-collecting actuating device is controlled to inflate or deflate the air bag layer of the cup set... By monitoring and adjusting the appropriate inflation amount of the air bag layer through the threshold setting mode of the pressure sensor... the inner pressure thereof is adjusted
Implementation Method 2
By monitoring and adjusting the appropriate inflation amount of the air bag layer through the threshold setting mode of the pressure sensor of the gas-collecting actuating device, the inner pressure thereof is adjusted
Implementation Method 3
The touch sensor can detect the variation of the surface of breast... track the texture, the color and the temperature of the breast
Data Source
AI summary
An intelligent bra includes a main body and a gas-collecting actuating device. The main body comprising a supporting base, a cup set and two fixing elements. The cup set includes an outer layer, an inner layer and an air bag layer. The air bag layer includes an airflow channel, wherein a connection end of the airflow channel protrudes out from the cup set. The gas-collecting actuating device connects to the connection end and comprises a gas conveyor, a control module and a pressure sensor. The gas conveyor transports gas to the air bag layer to adjust the inner pressure. The control module controls the operation of the gas conveyor and a threshold setting mode of the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor detects the inner pressure of the air bag layer, so as to monitor and notify the control module to control the operation of the gas conveyor.