Theft-Proof Jacket With Internal Pocket Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional outer garments lack effective protection against theft, particularly for larger items, as external pockets can be easily accessed by pickpockets, and internal pockets often compromise comfort due to limited space and placement.
Innovation Solution
Designing an outer garment with at least one external pocket that is completely closed on the outside and accessible only from the inside, featuring a generous size to accommodate large items and enhanced security through internal access openings and closure mechanisms, such as zippers or snap fasteners, to prevent unauthorized access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If external pockets are made accessible from the outside for convenient access, then ease of operation is improved, but security against theft deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent inverts the conventional pocket design by making the pocket accessible only from the inside of the garment rather than from the outside. The opening is positioned on the inner surface of the garment, allowing the wearer to access contents by reaching inside the garment, while external access is completely blocked. This inversion fundamentally changes the access paradigm to eliminate pickpocketing risk while maintaining user convenience.
2Reliability
If items are stored in internal pockets for security, then theft protection is improved, but comfort and storage capacity deteriorate due to limited space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent utilizes the three-dimensional space within the garment body as a new dimension for pocket placement. Instead of confining pockets to traditional flat positions on the garment surface, the invention creates a volumetric storage space by forming the pocket within the garment's thickness, allowing generous dimensions (height and width >10cm, depth >2cm) while maintaining the security of internal storage.
3Volume of moving object
If external pockets are made larger to accommodate big items, then storage capacity is improved, but vulnerability to theft worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the inversion principle by repositioning the pocket opening to the inside of the garment. This allows the creation of large external pockets with generous dimensions that can accommodate bulky items like wallets and smartphones, while the inverted opening position prevents external access, thereby eliminating the theft risk associated with large external pockets.
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AI summary
An outer garment (1), in particular a jacket, is provided with at least one theft-proof outer pocket. The outer garment (1) has an outer surface (7), an inner surface (8), and at least one outer pocket (21-24) attached to the outer surface (8), which defines an interior space (40, 40') accessible via an opening (44, 44'). To protect the contents of the at least one outer pocket (21-24) from unauthorized access, the at least one outer pocket (21-24) is completely closed on the outer surface (7) and accessible only from the inner surface (8). For this purpose, the opening (44, 44') is designed on the inner surface (8) such that it extends from the inner surface (8) through the material of the outer garment (1) into the interior space (40, 40') of the outer pocket (21-24).The access opening (40, 40') can preferably be closed by a closure means (46, 46'), in particular a zipper (47, 47'), on the inside 8 of the jacket 1.