Adjustable Mouthpiece Resistance Trainer for Face and Shoulder Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current mouthpiece-based exercise devices for facial, shoulder, back, and abdominal muscles are difficult to fit properly, lack adjustability, and do not provide sufficient resistance for effective workouts, leading to prolonged and unsatisfactory results.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional exercise device with a selectively adjustable mouthpiece and resistance levels, allowing users to tailor workouts to their needs, targeting multiple musculoskeletal systems including facial, shoulder, back, and abdominal muscles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a fixed mouthpiece design is used, then the device is simple to manufacture, but it does not fit properly in users' mouths and lacks adjustability
Solution Approach 1:
The mouthpiece is divided into multiple segments or components that can be adjusted independently. The cord is segmented into adjustable sections with knots that can be repositioned, allowing the mouthpiece to be customized for different mouth sizes and shapes while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The mouthpiece transitions from a static, fixed design to a dynamic, adjustable structure. The cord length and positioning can be modified by moving knots along the cord, enabling the device to adapt to different users and usage scenarios while remaining easy to manufacture.
2Device complexity
If fixed resistance levels are used, then the device structure is simple, but the resistance is either too high or not high enough for effective workouts
Solution Approach 1:
The resistance mechanism is made dynamic through adjustable cord lengths and repositionable knots. Users can modify the resistance by changing the cord configuration and mouthpiece positioning, enabling effective workouts at different resistance levels without complicating the overall device structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an adjustable mouthpiece is implemented, then the device fits properly and provides selective adjustability, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism is segmented into simple, discrete elements such as knots on a cord. These segments can be independently positioned and secured, providing adjustability without requiring complex mechanisms. Each knot acts as an independent adjustment point that can be easily moved and secured.
Solution Approach 2:
The mouthpiece adjustment system is designed to be self-service, allowing users to easily modify the fit and resistance without external tools or complex procedures. The knot-based system on the cord enables users to independently adjust the device to their preferences.
4Object-affected harmful factors
If the mouthpiece is made very soft for safety, then it is safe for all users including infants, but it may reduce the effectiveness of resistance training
Solution Approach 1:
The device separates the mouthpiece function from the resistance function. The mouthpiece remains soft and safe for user comfort, while the resistance is provided by external weights or spring mechanisms attached to the cord, not integrated into the mouthpiece itself. This segmentation allows the mouthpiece to be soft for safety while the resistance system maintains training effectiveness.
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AI summary
A multifunctional mouthpiece exercise device is provided. The mouthpiece-based exercise device provides a cord terminating at each end with a loop portion, a mouthpiece movable along the cord, two weight fasteners for cinching a weight in both loop portions, and two adjustment sets adapted to selectively set a distance between the mouthpiece and each of the loop portions. The mouthpiece is dimensioned and shaped to fit the mouth and along the neck and the shoulders of a user so they can perform at least three exercise routines for their face, neck, and shoulders, respectively.