Running Belt Pouch Structure for Bounce-Free Phone Access

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing running belts provide limited storage space, are cumbersome to access items during exercise, and may experience bouncing or shifting during vigorous activities, affecting the workout experience.

Innovation Solution

A running belt with a divider in the primary compartment that stretches in four directions, featuring a flap opening with a hook-and-loop closure, a PP panel for stability, and a neoprene pouch for water resistance, allowing easy access and secure storage without compromising comfort or functionality.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If running belts use traditional pocket designs without dividers, then the storage space is simpler and easier to manufacture, but the storage organization and accessibility during exercise deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveAccessibility of items during exerciseVSAvoidPocket structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The pocket is divided into multiple compartments using dividers, creating separate sections for different items (phone, keys, wallet). This segmentation allows runners to access specific items quickly without rummaging through the entire pocket, improving accessibility during exercise while maintaining an organized storage structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If running belts use rigid structures to prevent bouncing, then stability during vigorous activities improves, but comfort and stretchability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveStability of stored items during exerciseVSAvoidComfort and stretchability of belt

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The belt uses different materials for different functions: elastic fabric for the main belt body to ensure comfort and stretchability, while incorporating foam padding and molded pockets in specific locations to provide stability and prevent bouncing. This local differentiation of material properties allows the belt to simultaneously achieve comfort and stability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The running belt combines multiple materials including elastic fabric, foam padding, and molded pocket structures to create a composite system that delivers both comfort through elasticity and stability through the rigidifying elements that prevent bouncing during vigorous activities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

3Quantity of substance

If running belts use minimal storage compartments, then the device remains simple and lightweight, but the storage capacity for essential items deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveStorage capacity for exercise itemsVSAvoidNumber of compartments and structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Quantity of substanceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Reliability

If running belts use traditional closures, then the manufacturing process is simpler, but the security of stored items during vigorous activities deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveSecurity of stored items during exerciseVSAvoidClosure mechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The closure system uses an adjustable drawstring mechanism that allows the user to tighten or loosen the pocket opening as needed. By changing the tightness parameter of the closure, the belt can securely hold items during vigorous activities while still allowing easy access when needed, providing both security and convenience.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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 belt provides bounce-free, secure, and easily accessible storage for devices and items, maintaining water resistance and comfort during exercise, enhancing the overall workout experience.

Implementation Method 1

a flap opening with a hook-and-loop closure

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectHook-and-loop closure: Velcro

Implementation Method 2

a neoprene pouch for water resistance

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectWater resistance: Hydrophobe

Implementation Method 3

A running belt with a divider in the primary compartment that stretches in four directions

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS12501990B2Running belt

Publication Date: 2025.12.23 TUNE BELT

AI summary

A running belt has a pouch that defines a primary compartment sized to receive at least a smartphone therein, and there is a panel formed from a polymer having a coefficient of friction less than 1 that is within the compartment, wherein the panel has a tab extending from a top edge thereof, wherein the tab is directly affixed to an interior surface of a front panel of the pouch and a remaining perimeter of the panel is not affixed to the interior surface of the front panel of the pouch, and the panel maintains a substantially constant shape of the pouch when the smartphone is inserted into or removed from the primary compartment.