Stretch-Panel Garment Structure for Unrestricted Athletic Motion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional athletic garments, such as those worn by golfers, lack sufficient stretch properties, constraining the athlete's movements and impairing performance due to tension during physical activities.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating stretch panels made of materials with higher stretch properties into strategic regions of the garment, such as the torso and sleeves, to accommodate the athlete's movements without constriction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional non-stretch materials are used for the entire garment, then the garment maintains structural integrity and durability, but the athlete's movements are constrained and performance is impaired due to insufficient stretch
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different material properties to different regions of the garment. Stretch panels made of elastic material are strategically positioned in high-tension areas (armpits, sides, back) while non-stretch materials are used in other regions. This local differentiation allows the garment to provide stretch where needed for movement freedom while maintaining structural integrity in other areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The garment is constructed as a composite structure combining stretch panels and non-stretch panels. The stretch panels use elastic materials with high stretch properties, while non-stretch panels provide structural support. This composite approach resolves the contradiction by integrating materials with complementary properties in a unified garment system.
2Ease of operation
If stretch panels are incorporated into the garment, then movement freedom is improved, but the garment structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is segmented into distinct stretch panels and non-stretch panels. Each panel is an independent component that can be manufactured separately and then assembled. This segmentation simplifies the overall construction by breaking down the complex requirement for a fully stretchable garment into manageable sections with specific functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The stretch panels are designed to dynamically respond to athletic movements by expanding and contracting as needed. The elastic material properties allow the panels to adapt their shape and size during exercise, providing movement freedom without requiring a completely flexible garment structure throughout.
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 incorporation of stretch panels allows for unconstrained movements, thereby improving athletic performance by aligning with the natural range of motion during activities like golf swings.
Implementation Method 1
a stretch panel, constructed from a second material having a greater stretch property than the first material
Data Source
AI summary
A garment comprising a first garment region comprising a first material comprising a lightweight material; a second garment region comprising a second material comprising a stretchable fabric; and a third garment region comprising a third material comprising a durable material that is more waterproof or water-resistant than the first and second materials.