U-Shaped Pouch Undergarment for Anatomical Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional undergarments often fail to provide adequate support and comfort for male anatomy, leading to issues like chafing and friction during movement or activity.
Innovation Solution
The design features a U-shaped pouch with a rounded bottom periphery and a gusset portion that provides a 3D convex shape, coupled with lock-stitching for added support and comfort, using fabric with at least 5% spandex for flexibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional undergarment design is used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but adequate support and comfort for male anatomy is not provided
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch is divided into multiple fabric panels (front panel, side panels, back panel) that are separately constructed and then assembled. This segmentation allows each panel to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall structural integrity, resolving the contradiction between providing adequate support and keeping manufacturing simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The pouch is integrated within the undergarment body structure, with the pouch panels nested within the leg openings and secured to the body panel. This nesting approach allows the pouch to provide specialized support while being incorporated into the overall garment without requiring a completely separate complex structure.
2Ease of operation
If conventional flat pouch design is used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but friction and chafing occur during movement
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch panels are constructed with curved seams and rounded contours that follow the natural curvature of the male anatomy. The curved bottom seam and rounded pouch shape create a more ergonomic fit that reduces friction and chafing during movement, while the curvature is achieved through standard seam construction techniques.
Solution Approach 2:
Different sections of the pouch have different seam configurations optimized for their local function. The curved bottom seam provides ergonomic support at the base, while the lateral side seams provide structural support on the sides. This localized optimization reduces friction in high-friction areas without requiring complex seams throughout the entire pouch.
3Ease of operation
If pouch provides protrusion for support, then anatomical support is improved, but garment fit precision may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch protrusion is achieved by adjusting the dimensions and curvature parameters of the pouch panels rather than adding complex three-dimensional structures. By optimizing the panel sizes, seam curvatures, and fabric tension, the pouch provides the necessary anatomical support while maintaining precise fit through controlled parameter adjustments in the pattern design.
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
This configuration reduces friction and enhances comfort by naturally surrounding and supporting the anatomy, providing a more ergonomic fit and reducing the risk of chafing.
Implementation Method 1
using fabric with at least 5% spandex for flexibility
Implementation Method 2
coupled with lock-stitching for added support and comfort
Data Source
AI summary
An undergarment comprising a waistband and a body having a substantially hollow and columnar shape is provided. The body is configured to at least partially surround a torso of a user. The body includes a body panel, first and second leg portions, and first and second leg openings. At a front surface, the body further comprises an outwardly convex pouch. The pouch comprises a U-shaped bottom, fly panel, and center seam. At least two lateral side seams couple two lateral sides of the pouch to the body panel. The body further comprises a gusset portion that borders a portion of the U-shaped bottom and is coupled to the body panels. The gusset portion is configured to fit a curved shape of the user's body. The gusset portion and pouch are coupled together by a curved bottom seam adjacent to U-shaped bottom of the pouch.