Nursing Garment With Pull-Down Outer Bodice
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing nursing garments often compromise between functionality for breast-feeding and modesty/ attractiveness, lacking a seamless integration of support and ease of use.
Innovation Solution
A nursing garment design featuring an outer bodice that can be pulled down to expose an inner bodice with breast-feeding openings, while providing a shelf bra support through elastic chest bands and soft, removable breast cups for comfort and modesty, allowing for both functionality and attractive appearance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If nursing garments use openings or flaps for breast-feeding access, then breastfeeding functionality is improved, but modesty and attractive appearance deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is divided into two distinct bodices - an outer bodice for modesty and an inner bodice with breast feeding openings for functionality. This segmentation allows each layer to serve its specific purpose without compromising the other
Solution Approach 2:
The inner bodice is nested within the outer bodice, with the inner bodice containing the breast feeding openings and the outer bodice providing the smooth exterior appearance. This nesting arrangement enables the garment to transition between modesty and breastfeeding modes
2Strength
If nursing garments provide bust support through structured construction, then support function is improved, but comfort and softness deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The breast cups are constructed with different qualities in different areas - a softer outer layer for comfort and contact with the breast, and a structured inner layer for support. This local differentiation of material properties resolves the contradiction between support and comfort
3Shape
If nursing garments use multiple layers for modesty, then appearance is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The outer bodice and inner bodice are merged into a single integrated garment structure, where the inner bodice is positioned within the outer bodice. This merging approach maintains the simplicity of a single garment while achieving the modesty and functionality of multiple layers
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 design ensures secure bust support, easy access for breast-feeding, and a smooth, non-revealing appearance, with the ability to be worn under other garments, offering both practicality and style.
Implementation Method 1
a resilient, stretchable bottom and a resilient, stretchable shirring on the front of the bust
Data Source
AI summary
A nursing garment has an outer bodice adapted for pulling down to expose an inner bodice, wherein the inner bodice has respective breast-feeding openings. The outer bodice provides breast cups. The outer bodice provides a bra-like support. The inner bodice is stretchable to provide a bra-like support.