Angled Plank Support Base Reducing Wrist Pressure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for reducing wrist pain during planks, such as wrist straps and yoga blocks, are either uncomfortable, inconvenient, or not optimally designed for the specific exercise, highlighting a need for a portable and easy-to-carry plank assist device.
Innovation Solution
A plank assist device comprising a base with a first portion to support the palm and a second portion to support the thumb, both made from durable materials like foam or rubber, designed to distribute weight evenly and reduce wrist angle pressure, accompanied by a strap for secure positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If wrist straps are worn to provide additional support, then wrist pain is reduced, but comfort and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary device (the angled support block) between the wrist and the ground. This block provides the necessary structural support to reduce wrist pain during planks, while being more comfortable and convenient to use than wrist straps. The block acts as a mediator that transfers the body weight through its angled surface, reducing the direct pressure on the wrist joint.
2Reliability
If yoga blocks are used to adjust wrist angle, then wrist pain is reduced, but portability and convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by designing a support block with a specific angled surface configuration optimized for wrist support during planks. Rather than using a generic yoga block, this device has the precise geometry needed for the exercise, making it more effective for the specific purpose while being lighter and more portable. The angled surface is specifically designed to match the natural angle of the wrist during a plank position.
3Reliability
If a specialized plank device is designed, then wrist pain reduction is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the support device into two distinct portions: a first portion with a first angle for supporting the wrist, and a second portion with a second angle for supporting the thumb. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized for its specific function while keeping the overall device structure simple. The segmented design provides targeted support where needed without requiring a complex overall structure.
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AI summary
A plank assist device is presented comprising a base and a strap. The base has a first portion for supporting a human palm and a second portion for supporting a portion of a human thumb. The first portion comprises a first portion top surface, a first portion bottom surface, a first portion rear end and a first portion front end. The second portion comprises a second portion top surface, a second portion bottom surface, a second portion rear end and a second portion front end. The second portion is shorter in length and narrower in width than the first portion. In addition, the first portion rear end may be higher in height than the first portion front end, and the second portion rear end may be higher in height than the second portion front end.