Shapewear Compression Panel Layout for Targeted Abdominal Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shapewear garments fail to provide effective abdominal compression while maintaining comfort and freedom of movement, often causing discomfort and uneven pressure distribution due to uniform elasticity or rigid support elements.
Innovation Solution
A shapewear garment design with an abdominal compression panel having a higher modulus of elasticity than the rest of the garment, combined with a tapered torso band and specialized friction and material treatments, to enhance targeted abdominal compression and reduce discomfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If the modulus of elasticity of the overall fabric is increased to enhance abdominal compression, then abdominal shaping performance is improved, but excessive compression is applied to non-target areas such as sides of the waist, groin, and upper back, causing discomfort and restricting breathing and blood circulation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different modulus of elasticity values to different regions of the shapewear garment. Specifically, the abdominal region uses fabric with a higher modulus of elasticity (first modulus) to provide strong compression, while non-target areas use fabric with a lower modulus of elasticity (second modulus) to maintain comfort and freedom of movement. This spatial differentiation of material properties resolves the contradiction between achieving strong abdominal compression and avoiding excessive compression in other areas.
2Force
If rigid support elements are introduced into the abdominal region to improve compression performance, then abdominal shaping is enhanced, but the garment becomes stiff, resulting in poor body conformity, restricted movement, noticeable foreign body sensation, and uneven appearance due to wrinkling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical parameter of the fabric by using materials with different modulus of elasticity values for different body regions. The abdominal region employs fabric with a higher modulus to provide necessary compression, while other regions use fabric with lower modulus to maintain flexibility and comfort. This parameter differentiation eliminates the need for rigid support elements while achieving the desired compression effect, thereby resolving the contradiction between compression performance and body conformity.
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 achieves strong, localized abdominal compression without excessive pressure on non-target areas, ensuring comfort and freedom of movement, while maintaining aesthetic appeal and functional support.
Implementation Method 1
a modulus of elasticity of the abdominal compression panel is greater than that of the upper portion and the pants portion
Data Source
AI summary
The present application discloses a shapewear garment comprising an upper portion, comprising a front panel and a back panel, the front panel at least partially cover an abdominal region of a wearer when worn, and the back panel at least partially cover a lower back region of the wearer; a pants portion connected to the upper portion and located below the upper portion, the pants portion extend at least around a crotch and buttocks region of the wearer; and an abdominal compression panel disposed in a stacked arrangement with the front panel and joined thereto, the abdominal compression panel at least partially cover the abdominal region of the wearer.