Adjustable Strap Anchors for Treatment Table Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional treatment tables lack the necessary adjustability and stability to effectively secure individuals of varying sizes during stretching exercises, leading to difficulties in maintaining precise control and comfort during stretching procedures.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable strap attachment apparatus for treatment tables, featuring a flexible belt with U-shaped anchors and cylindrical body strap retainers that allow body straps to be securely positioned and adjusted along the table edge, accommodating different sizes and providing precise stabilization and control during stretching.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If permanently attached fixed straps are used on treatment tables, then individuals can be secured in a fixed position, but adjustability is limited and cannot accommodate all sizes of individuals
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms fixed straps into adjustable straps by introducing movable components. The strap support member can be positioned at different locations along the table edge, and the strap itself can be adjusted in length and position to accommodate various individual sizes while maintaining secure fixation during stretching procedures
Solution Approach 2:
The strap attachment system is divided into separate functional components: the strap support member, the strap itself, and the anchoring mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted and optimized, enabling the strap to be repositioned and resized without replacing the entire attachment system
2Adaptability or versatility
If straps are wrapped under the table and around body parts, then some support is provided, but the straps are not secured and move or slide during stretching force application
Solution Approach 1:
The strap is pre-attached to the adjustable strap support member before the stretching procedure begins. This preliminary securing action ensures that the strap maintains its position and tension throughout the procedure, preventing sliding or movement while still allowing for initial positioning adjustments
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable strap support member acts as an intermediary between the fixed table structure and the movable strap. It provides a stable anchoring point that allows the strap to be securely held in place while still permitting adjustment of the strap's position and tension to suit different individuals and procedures
3Adaptability or versatility
If the location of the strap is readjusted with each individual procedure and different sized individuals, then adaptability is improved, but time is lost in readjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The strap support member is designed to be dynamically repositionable along the table edge, allowing quick adjustment to different positions without removing or reattaching the entire strap system. This dynamic positioning capability enables rapid adaptation to different individual sizes and procedure requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable strap attachment system serves multiple functions: it can accommodate different individual sizes, support various strap positions, and work with different stretching procedures. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for multiple specialized strap systems or extensive readjustment procedures
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AI summary
A strap attachment apparatus for a treatment table including a spanning belt formed of flexible material secured across opposite sides of said table with a pair of anchors connected at opposite ends of the spanning belt for attachment to the table. The anchors include body strap retainers that support at least one body strap. The body strap is movable on the retainers to adjust the position of the straps to fit a person on the treatment table while the anchors remain fixed to the table.