Light Bib Body With High Front Structure for Residue Collection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Silicone bibs for infants and toddlers are heavy and uncomfortable due to their weight, and existing designs increase discomfort when worn for extended periods, while cloth bibs are difficult to clean effectively.
Innovation Solution
A light bib body design with a high front and low back structure, featuring a front bib piece higher than a rear bib piece, an accommodating cavity for food residues, and a soft rubber material, integrated with a bib cloth for easy cleaning and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If silicone material is used for bibs, then cleaning ease is improved, but weight increases and comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bib is divided into two separate pieces: a front bib piece and a rear bib piece, connected by a connection structure. This segmentation allows the use of lighter materials while maintaining the functional benefits of silicone, as each piece can be optimized independently for weight and cleaning ease.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection structure incorporates a spring component that provides elastic connection between the front and rear bib pieces. This composite design combines the ease of cleaning from silicone surfaces with the weight reduction benefits of a divided structure and elastic connector.
2Adaptability or versatility
If rear bib piece is raised for detachable connection, then adaptability is improved, but weight increases and comfort deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between front and rear bib pieces is made dynamic through the spring mechanism, allowing the bib to adapt to different wearing conditions and enable easy detachment. The spring provides elastic connection that accommodates movement while maintaining attachment, improving versatility without requiring a heavy raised structure.
3Ease of operation
If front bib piece is higher than rear bib piece, then food residue collection is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The front bib piece is designed to be higher than the rear bib piece, creating an asymmetric structure that naturally directs food residues toward the accommodating cavity. This asymmetric design improves food collection efficiency while the modular segmented construction keeps manufacturing complexity manageable.
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AI summary
A light bib body and a bib are provided. The light bib body comprises a front bib piece (3) and a rear bib piece (4), creating a cavity between them for containing food residues. The whole upper edge of the front bib piece (3) is higher than the upper edge of the rear bib piece (4). A bib cloth (1) supported by the light cloth, overlays the bib body, with a first covered edge (5) enveloping their outlines. The lower upper edge of the rear bib piece reduces bib body weight, enhancing comfort while concealing wiring with a second covered edge (7) for improved aesthetics. Sewing strips (10) connect the bib body and the bib cloth (1), maintaining the bib's opening degree for effective residue collection. Convex strips (13) on inner surfaces ensure the bib stays open, enhancing stability.