Nursing Garment Layered Front Access Design
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing nursing garments have limitations such as being unsuitable for women of certain breast sizes, sagging lower portions, inadequate breast coverage for warmth, and restricted access due to integrated bra-like functions and double-layer designs.
Innovation Solution
A garment design featuring an outer and inner layer where the inner layer is sleeveless and attached only at the sides, allowing the outer layer to hang freely for easy breast access through sleeve openings, with optional shoulder and neckline attachments for stability and warmth coverage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the outer layer and inner layer are both attached to the back part at the front, then the garment structure is stable, but the breasts can only be accessed through the opening formed at the front between the layers
Solution Approach 1:
The front part is divided into separate upper and lower layers that are not attached to each other, creating independent movable sections. This segmentation allows the upper layer to be lifted independently for breast access while the lower layer remains in place, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and structural complexity.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the lower portion is attached at the front, then the garment structure is complete, but the lower portion sags after repeated use since there is nothing holding it up in the middle
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment connection is extracted from the front middle area, leaving the lower portion unattached in that region. This creates a gap that allows the lower layer to be pulled up for breast access while the side attachments maintain overall garment stability, preventing sagging while enabling operation.
3Temperature
If the outer layer extends below the sleeve openings, then breast coverage for warmth is provided, but the outer layer becomes cumbersome to lift for breast access
Solution Approach 1:
The outer layer is designed with dynamic length variation - extending below sleeve openings at the sides for warmth coverage, but with the front lower portion being shorter and unattached to allow easy lifting. This dynamic design provides both warmth and ease of operation.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the garment has an integrated bra-like function, then it provides structural support, but it cannot be used together with a separate bra
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is designed with universal compatibility - the front opening structure allows it to function both as a standalone nursing garment and in combination with separate bras. The layered front design with accessible openings provides multi-functionality, enabling use with various breast support configurations.
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AI summary
In accordance with one or more embodiments herein, a garment suitable for nursing is provided. The garment comprises an outer layer and an inner layer extending below the outer layer. The inner layer comprises an inner layer front section and an inner layer back section that are attached to each other at least at the sides, and the outer layer comprises an outer layer front section and an outer layer back section that are attached to each other at least at the sides. The inner layer and the outer layer are attached to each other in at least one point above the lowermost edges of the sleeve openings of the inner layer, and the outer layer comprises a lower edge arranged below the lowermost edges of the sleeve openings of the inner layer, so that a breast can be accessed through one of the sleeve openings of the inner layer by lifting the lower edge of the outer layer. The garment facilitates breastfeeding, since an outer layer which is not attached to the inner layer at the sides is easy to lift in order to access a breast through one of the sleeve openings of the inner layer.