Undergarment with Segmented Straps for Seamless Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing undergarments often show lines or edges through outer garments, particularly in the buttock area when thin or closely fitting pants or skirts are worn, and they may not be comfortable for many users.
Innovation Solution
An undergarment design featuring a flexible waistband with a front panel and strategically positioned straps that extend from the corners to the center, made from elastic materials like Nylon and spandex, which provides a comfortable fit and conceals edges by angling the straps to align with the body and outer garment seams, preventing visibility through clothing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a thong undergarment is used to eliminate visible lines through outer garments, then the visibility problem is resolved, but comfort and full coverage are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The undergarment is divided into distinct functional segments: a front panel for coverage, a waistband for support, and multiple straps (side straps and center straps) that replace the traditional continuous rear panel. This segmentation allows the garment to provide full coverage while eliminating visible edges through strategic placement of narrow strap elements that align with body contours and outer garment seams.
Solution Approach 2:
The undergarment employs asymmetric strap configuration where side straps extend from front panel corners to rear waistband at angled positions, and center straps connect front panel center to rear waistband. This asymmetric arrangement allows the straps to follow natural body lines and align with outer garment seams, making the undergarment invisible while maintaining full coverage and comfort.
2Ease of operation
If traditional undergarments with full panels are used to provide comfort and coverage, then comfort and full coverage are achieved, but lines show through outer garments
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional continuous rear panel is extracted and replaced with discrete strap elements. The side straps and center straps are positioned to align with body contours and outer garment seams, effectively removing the visible edge problem while preserving the coverage and comfort functions through strategic placement rather than continuous material.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If straps are positioned to align with body contours and outer garment seams to prevent visibility, then visibility is eliminated, but structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The straps serve multiple functions simultaneously: they provide structural support replacing the rear panel, ensure full coverage of the buttock area, align with body contours for comfort, and align with outer garment seams to eliminate visibility. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional components while achieving multiple objectives.
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AI summary
An undergarment is provided that does not show through an outer garment. The undergarment includes a flexible waistband. A front panel is coupled to a front portion of the waistband, the front panel having a right corner, an opposing left corner and a center corner disposed between the right corner and left corner, the right corner, left corner and center corner being distally spaced from the waistband. A flexible first strap is coupled between the right corner and the center corner. A flexible second strap is coupled between the right corner and the center corner.