Modular Garment System with Adjustable Compression Bands
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current compression garments often fail to provide optimal compression and support, leading to inconsistent performance and discomfort during physical activities, as they may not fit well or maintain their position during prolonged workouts, resulting in variable results in studies and limited suitability for different types of activities.
Innovation Solution
A modular garment system comprising a jacket-like and trouser-like module with fastening elements made of elastic fabric, such as Velcro and Elastam, which provide customizable resistance, support, and compression through a combination of fastening elements of different types, allowing for adjustable tension and compression forces to be applied to the body.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If compression garments are designed to provide high compression forces, then the therapeutic and performance benefits are improved, but the garment may lose its position and become uncomfortable during prolonged physical activities
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is divided into multiple independent compression bands that can be separately adjusted and positioned. Each band can be independently fastened to maintain optimal compression forces while allowing the garment to accommodate body movements without losing overall position stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The garment incorporates adjustable fastening systems that allow dynamic modification of compression levels and band positions during physical activities. This enables the compression forces to be maintained at optimal levels while adapting to changing body dimensions and positions during exercise.
2Ease of manufacture
If compression garments are designed with fixed compression levels, then manufacturing is simplified, but the garments cannot be optimized for different body areas and activities
Solution Approach 1:
The garment consists of multiple standardized compression bands that can be manufactured using consistent processes, maintaining manufacturing simplicity. However, these modular bands can be selectively combined and positioned to create customized compression patterns for different body areas and activity requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
Different compression levels and band configurations can be applied to specific body areas based on local requirements. Each band can be independently adjusted to provide appropriate compression for specific muscle groups or body regions, enabling localized optimization without complicating overall manufacturing.
3Ease of operation
If compression garments use multiple adjustable components, then customization and comfort are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The garment uses multiple identical or similar compression bands with standardized fastening mechanisms. While there are multiple components, their uniformity and modularity simplify the user interface and adjustment process, as users become familiar with a consistent set of adjustment mechanisms repeated across different bands.
Solution Approach 2:
The garment provides more adjustment options and components than strictly necessary for basic functionality, allowing users to customize only the portions they need. Users can adjust individual bands or leave them in default positions, enabling gradual engagement with the system's capabilities without being overwhelmed by complexity.
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 modular system offers enhanced physical performance and rehabilitation by providing customizable and adjustable compression and resistance forces, improving muscle strength, tone, and lymphatic and venous system benefits, while maintaining comfort and stability during various activities.
Implementation Method 1
said at least two fastening elements are made by an elastic fabric selected from the group comprising elastic Velcro, Elastam or a combination thereof
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AI summary
A first aspect of the present invention relates to a modular garment system, the system comprising: a. a jacket-like module, and/or b. a trouser-like module, and c. optionally, a hood-like module, wherein each of said modules comprises at least two fastening elements configured to provide a resistance to the movement of a subject's body being contacted by said at least two fastening elements and a compression to said subject's body being contacted by said at least two fastening elements. A second aspect of the present invention relates to a method for improving physical performance in a subject, the method comprising the steps of a. providing to a subject at least one module of the modular garment system according to the first aspect of the present invention, b. measuring in said subject one or more parameters before said subject performs a physical activity, c. measuring in said subject one or more parameters after said subject has performed said physical activity, wherein a change in one or more parameters indicate an improvement of the physical performance in said subject. A third aspect of the present invention relates to a kit for rehabilitation and/or training of a subject, the kit comprising: a. a jacket-like module, b. a trouser-like module, c. an elastic band (3), and d. optionally, a hood-like module, wherein said modules are configured to reproduce a modular garment system according to the first aspect of the present invention.