Sanitary Article Removable Lateral and End Portions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sanitary articles do not offer a convenient and customizable option for users to remove lateral and/or end portions, which can be a limitation in terms of fit and comfort.
Innovation Solution
A sanitary article design featuring a longitudinal main body with removable lateral and/or end portions, facilitated by tear lines that allow for selective detachment, providing users with the option to customize the article's configuration based on their needs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If removable portions are integrated into the sanitary article, then adaptability and ease of operation are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sanitary article is divided into a main body and removable portions (lateral portions and end portions) that can be selectively detached. This segmentation allows users to customize the article by removing portions they do not need, thereby improving adaptability while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through clean separation of components.
Solution Approach 2:
The lateral portions and end portions are extracted as separate removable components from the main body. This extraction enables users to remove specific portions based on their needs (e.g., removing lateral portions for certain activities), thereby enhancing versatility without significantly complicating the device structure.
2Ease of operation
If tear lines are provided for selective detachment, then ease of operation is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Tear lines are pre-defined during manufacturing as predetermined separation paths between the main body and removable portions. These tear lines are created in advance to guide users during the detachment process, making removal easy and intuitive while the manufacturing precision is embedded in the production phase rather than requiring high precision during use.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple removable portions are provided, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sanitary article is segmented into a main body and multiple removable portions (lateral portions and end portions) that can be independently detached. This segmentation provides users with multiple configuration options to customize the article for different activities and preferences, while the modular design keeps the overall complexity manageable through clear separation of functional components.
Data Source
AI summary
A sanitary article comprises a longitudinal main body bounded by a perimeter defining opposite ends and opposite lateral margins and comprising a body contacting surface and an opposite outer surface. At least one removable portion extends from at least one segment of the perimeter. A tear line is defined between at least one removable portion and the at least one segment for providing selective detachment therebetween. The at least one segment of the perimeter is positioned at an opposite end and/or an opposite lateral margin.