Adjustable Cervical Support Apparatus for Comfort and Compact Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cervical neck collars and braces have unadjustable sizes, leading to discomfort, difficulty in transportation due to large size, and a stuffy, airtight feeling, especially in hot weather, as they do not accommodate varying head and neck sizes or curvatures effectively.
Innovation Solution
An auxiliary support apparatus with adjustable components, including a bearing member and a wear member that can be adjusted in height and width, allowing for customizable fit and support, and featuring a foldable design to reduce size for easier transportation and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional cervical neck collars and braces have unadjustable sizes, then they can provide stable support structure, but they result in discomfort and difficulty in transportation due to large size
Solution Approach 1:
The cervical collar incorporates adjustable components including an adjustable bearing member that can move between multiple positions, allowing the device to adapt to different neck sizes and shapes. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the collar to provide comfortable support while reducing overall size when not in use
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows changing of physical parameters such as the position of the bearing member, the angle of the support member, and the tightness of the strap. These parameter changes enable the collar to fit different users comfortably while maintaining a compact form factor for transportation
2Ease of operation
If conventional cervical gear has unadjustable relationship between wear member and supporting portion, then it can maintain structural simplicity, but it is difficult for user to fit at comfortable wearing angle
Solution Approach 1:
The support member is designed to be rotatable relative to the wear member, allowing users to adjust the supporting portion to different angles and positions. This dynamic adjustment enables comfortable fitting for various users without significantly complicating the overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The cervical collar is divided into separate adjustable components including the wear member, bearing member, and support member. Each component can be independently adjusted, allowing users to customize the fit and comfort while maintaining relatively simple individual component structures
3Reliability
If conventional cervical gear needs to wrap neck during use, then it can provide support function, but it results in stuffy and airtight feeling especially in hot summer
Solution Approach 1:
The cervical collar uses a thin, flexible wear member that can wrap around the neck while allowing breathability. The flexible material provides necessary support function while minimizing the stuffy and airtight feeling, especially in hot weather conditions
Solution Approach 2:
The wear member is designed to conform to the natural shape and curvature of the user's neck, creating a custom-fit support structure. This copying of the neck's geometry provides effective support while maintaining comfort and breathability through precise fit rather than tight wrapping
4Adaptability or versatility
If bearing member is adjusted to lower position, then it can accommodate different usage environments and head positions, but it increases the size of the entire apparatus
Solution Approach 1:
The bearing member is designed with adjustable positioning capability, allowing it to move between upper and lower positions to accommodate different usage environments and head positions. When adjusted to lower position, the apparatus can adapt to various scenarios while the collapsible design helps minimize the increased size
Data Source
AI summary
An auxiliary support apparatus includes a bearing member and a wear member, wherein the bearing member is used to support the user's head, the wear member includes a wear body extended from the bearing member downwardly while the bearing member is adjustably connected to the wear body.