Adjustable Wobble Board Compression Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wobble boards lack adjustable difficulty levels and user-friendly mechanisms for transitioning between use and adjustment modes, limiting their adaptability for various fitness and rehabilitation needs.
Innovation Solution
A wobble board design featuring a compressible member, adjustable mechanism, and locking mechanism that allows the platform to pivot 360 degrees, with an adjustment mechanism extending from the base to the platform to adjust the level of compression, enabling users to easily switch between use and adjustment modes by altering the platform's stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the wobble board uses a fixed compression level, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability for different fitness levels is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The wobble board incorporates an adjustable compression mechanism that allows users to dynamically change the compression level of the compressible member according to their fitness level and training needs. This transforms a static device into a dynamic one that can adapt to different users and different training phases, resolving the contradiction between simplicity and adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a mechanism that changes the physical parameter of compression level. By allowing adjustment of the compression level of the compressible member, the device can provide different resistance levels and stability characteristics, enabling it to serve multiple fitness levels without requiring multiple separate boards.
2Ease of operation
If the wobble board lacks an adjustment mechanism, then the device is simple to operate, but the ease of adjusting difficulty levels is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism is designed to be user-operable without requiring external assistance or complex tools. Users can independently adjust the compression level and switch between use mode and adjustment mode through manually operable components, making the device self-servicing and easy to operate despite the added functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The mechanism allows dynamic switching between two distinct operational modes (use mode and adjustment mode) through a locking system. This dynamic capability enables users to easily transition between normal usage and difficulty adjustment, improving operational ease while providing the necessary complexity only when needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the wobble board has a fixed stability level, then the manufacturing is simple, but the versatility for different training needs is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism is divided into distinct functional components: a compressible member, an adjustment mechanism with a stem and socket, and a locking mechanism with teeth. This segmentation allows for modular manufacturing where each component can be produced separately and assembled, maintaining manufacturing simplicity while enabling versatility through the combined functionality of the segmented parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The wobble board is designed as a multi-functional device that can serve different training needs through a single adjustable platform. The locking mechanism with engageable teeth and the adjustable compression level allow the same device to provide varying stability levels for different training objectives, eliminating the need for multiple specialized boards.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The design provides a versatile wobble board that can be adjusted to suit different fitness levels, allowing users to increase or decrease difficulty based on preference, enhancing its applicability for recreation, balance training, and rehabilitation.
Implementation Method 1
a compressible member (300) positioned intermediate the platform (100) and the base (200), wherein the compressible member (300) allows the platform (100) to pivot with respect to the base (200) in all directions
Implementation Method 2
an adjustment mechanism (400) extending from the base (200) to the platform (100), wherein the adjustment mechanism (400) is used to adjust a level of compression of the compressible member (300)
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AI summary
A wobble board comprises a platform, a base having a generally flat bottom surface, and at least one compressible member positioned intermediate the platform and the base such that the platform is pivotable with respect to the base.