Adjustable slant board
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions for reducing back pain and spine pressure, such as slant boards and inversion devices, are limited in their ability to provide multiple comfortable positions while upright and fail to offer functional reclining options or stability for various tasks like eating or reading.
Innovation Solution
An Adjustable Slant Board with a rigid panel, adjustable angle, and folding footrest for stability, allowing users to comfortably relax and perform tasks while providing options for multiple positions, including reclining, with the ability to attach accessories and collapse for storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a slant board is designed for inversion only, then inversion function is achieved, but it cannot be used in upright position
Solution Approach 1:
The slant board incorporates an adjustable angle mechanism with multiple notched positions that allow the board to dynamically change from inversion position to upright sitting positions, enabling the same structure to serve multiple functions without requiring completely separate devices
Solution Approach 2:
The slant board is designed to perform both inversion therapy and upright sitting functions within a single device structure, making it a multi-functional piece of equipment that eliminates the need for separate inversion tables and chairs
2Adaptability or versatility
If an upright device places weight on heels, then spine pressure is reduced, but it lacks functional reclining positions
Solution Approach 1:
The board provides multiple fixed angular positions including reclining options, allowing users to dynamically adjust between upright weight-bearing positions and reclined comfort positions while maintaining structural stability at each setting
Solution Approach 2:
The angle adjustment mechanism is segmented into discrete notched positions, providing both upright and reclining angles as distinct stable configurations, allowing users to select the appropriate position for their specific needs
3Strength
If a rigid panel is used for back support, then structural strength is improved, but it reduces flexibility for storage
Solution Approach 1:
The rigid panel is connected through a hinge joint that allows it to be folded flat against the base, transforming from a rigid extended structure to a compact folded configuration for easy storage while maintaining rigidity during use
Solution Approach 2:
The panel folds flat against the base structure, nesting the rigid support surface within the overall device footprint, enabling compact storage under furniture or in small spaces
4Stability of the object's composition
If a folding footrest is added for stability, then user stability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The footrest is segmented as a separate hinged component that can be independently folded and positioned, providing stability when needed while allowing the rest of the device to remain simple and the footrest to be stored compactly when not in use
Data Source
AI summary
The Adjustable Slant Board was developed to provide a comfortable alternative to sitting, standing, and lying down. It is a collapsible apparatus that when erect allows the user to stand and recline on a platform. The device includes several sections which provide for the adjustment of the angle of the slant board when in use. Reclining the body in an erect position relieves pressure on the lower back while allowing the user the ability to perform many tasks of daily living. When placed in the most comfortable position, the user is free to watch TV, eat, read, use electronic devices, etc. The collapsibility of the Adjustable Slant Board allows it to be stored out of the way. Slant boards have been used previously in exercise equipment primarily to invert the body A slant board designed to provide a stable platform from which to perform other tasks is novel.