Adjustable Therapy Device Pressure Member Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current therapy devices lack adjustable features, particularly in height and horizontal positioning of pressure members, which limits their effectiveness in providing targeted relief and alignment for individual body contours.
Innovation Solution
The development of an adjustable therapy device with multiple pressure members and adjustable spacing units that allow independent adjustment of height and horizontal positioning, enabling precise customization to fit different body shapes and alleviate discomfort without compromising pressure or rigidity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current therapy devices are used with fixed pressure members, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different body shapes and sizes is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The pressure members are made adjustable in multiple dimensions (vertical height, horizontal positioning, and rotational orientation) through mechanical adjustment mechanisms. This allows the device to dynamically adapt to different body shapes, sizes, and treatment requirements, transforming a static fixed-structure device into a dynamic configurable system that can be customized for each user and treatment scenario.
Solution Approach 2:
The device divides the pressure member system into independently adjustable components, where each pressure member can be positioned and oriented separately. This segmentation allows precise customization of each pressure point's location and angle, enabling the device to accommodate various body contours and treatment needs without requiring a complete redesign for each application.
2Adaptability or versatility
If pressure members are made adjustable in multiple dimensions, then the adaptability improves, but the adjustment complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple adjustment functions (vertical height adjustment, horizontal positioning, and rotational orientation) are merged into integrated adjustment mechanisms for each pressure member. This consolidation allows users to perform multiple adjustment operations through unified mechanical interfaces, reducing the number of separate controls and simplifying the overall adjustment process while maintaining comprehensive adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustment mechanisms are designed to be manually operable and reconfigurable, allowing users to dynamically adjust pressure members during treatment sessions. The mechanical linkages and mounting systems enable smooth, continuous adjustment across multiple dimensions without requiring complex electronic controls or multiple discrete steps, making the operation intuitive and accessible.
3Manufacturing precision
If independent adjustment of each pressure member is enabled, then the precision of targeted relief improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each pressure member incorporates an adjustable spacing unit with mechanical adjustment capabilities that allow precise positioning in vertical, horizontal, and rotational dimensions. These dynamic adjustment mechanisms enable fine-tuned positioning accuracy while using straightforward mechanical components rather than complex electronic positioning systems, achieving high precision through manual adjustability.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning system is segmented into independent adjustment axes for each pressure member, with each axis handled by dedicated mechanical adjustment features within the adjustable spacing unit. This modular segmentation of adjustment functions allows precise control of each degree of freedom independently, achieving high positioning precision through simple, focused mechanical mechanisms rather than complex integrated systems.
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AI summary
A device for the treatment of discomfort or pain in the body and muscles. The position of one or more pressure members of a therapy device which make contact with one or more areas of the body may be adjusted finely, readily, and independently with respect to their distance to a support base and/or with respect to other pressure members. Exemplary embodiments can be configured for muscle relief therapy for areas such as the head, neck, shoulders, back, hips, legs and feet.