Adjustable Rehab Platform Merging Equipment for Stability

Solution Overview

Problem

The existing rehabilitative equipment requires multiple pieces of equipment and a large facility, leading to space inefficiencies and safety concerns due to the use of unstable surfaces and high-risk exercises.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable rehabilitative and corrective platform with multiple equipment attachments, an adjustable set of pillars, a stable rotating crossbar, and storage compartments, designed to provide an all-in-one system for rehabilitation, strength building, recovery, and muscle activation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple pieces of equipment are used for rehabilitation, then the functionality and versatility are improved, but the space requirement and device complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverehabilitation functionalityVSAvoidnumber of equipment pieces

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple rehabilitative equipment functions into a single integrated platform system. The platform includes a base, uprights, crossmembers, and various attachments that can be configured to provide multiple rehabilitation functions simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate equipment pieces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The rehabilitative platform is designed as a universal system that can perform multiple rehabilitation functions through adjustable components and various attachments. The system includes configurable uprights, crossmembers, and attachment points that allow different exercises and treatments to be performed on a single platform.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple pieces of equipment are used for rehabilitation, then the functionality and versatility are improved, but the facility space requirement increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverehabilitation functionalityVSAvoidfacility space

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple rehabilitative equipment functions into a single integrated platform system. The platform includes a base, uprights, crossmembers, and various attachments that can be configured to provide multiple rehabilitation functions simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate equipment pieces.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The rehabilitative platform is designed as a universal system that can perform multiple rehabilitation functions through adjustable components and various attachments. The system includes configurable uprights, crossmembers, and attachment points that allow different exercises and treatments to be performed on a single platform.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If unstable surfaces are used for exercises, then the muscle activation and rehabilitation effectiveness are improved, but the safety and stability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverehabilitation effectivenessVSAvoidsafety

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The platform incorporates segmented design elements including adjustable support legs with feet that can be positioned to provide appropriate stability. The crossmembers and uprights can be configured to create stable support structures while still allowing controlled instability for therapeutic benefit.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The platform features adjustable and reconfigurable components that allow the stability characteristics to be dynamically changed based on the specific rehabilitation needs. Support legs can be adjusted in position and angle, and attachments can be modified to provide the appropriate level of stability or controlled instability for each exercise.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12303446B2Rehabilitative and corrective system, strength system, recovery system, muscle activation system, and methods of use

Publication Date: 2025.05.20 CHRISTIANSEN TYLER

AI summary

A rehabilitative and corrective system, a strength building system, a recovery system, a muscle activation system, and methods of use are presented. The invention provides a stable platform with multiple equipment attachments, an adjustable set of pillars with a stable crossbar, and a storage compartment. The invention is collapsible for movement and storage. The invention is also adjustable to fit the needs of various individuals and exercises. The systems and methods of use provide for a variety of rehabilitative and human performance movements which provide for a health professionals intent and musculoskeletal needs. The stable platform provides for vertical and horizontal adjustment. A center bar of the invention includes pillar cams and can be adjusted to rotate or remain stable. The invention provides for space savings and can be used to increase joint mobility, muscle activation, release, and strength, and other individual needs and goals.