Bowling Wrist Brace Rigid Support Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wrist brace devices for bowlers do not provide adequate support by extending along the dorsal side of the forearm, wrist, and hand, and lack a secure attachment mechanism to maintain the desired orientation during bowling.
Innovation Solution
A wrist brace device with a rigid brace extending along the forearm, wrist, and hand, featuring a forearm attachment, wrist attachment, and hand attachment, along with a plurality of belts for secure attachment to the bowler's forearm, wrist, and hand, to inhibit wrist flexion and maintain a preferred orientation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing wrist brace devices use simple strap configurations, then the device complexity is reduced, but the support effectiveness and secure attachment capability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The wrist brace is divided into multiple functional segments: a rigid support member extending along the dorsal side of the wrist, multiple separate belts (forearm belt, wrist belt, hand belt), and distinct attachment members (forearm attachment, wrist attachment, hand attachment). Each segment performs a specific function - the rigid support member provides structural support, the belts provide adjustable securing, and the attachment members enable secure connection. This segmentation allows the device to achieve reliable wrist support and secure attachment while maintaining reasonable complexity through modular design.
2Reliability
If the brace extends along the dorsal side of the forearm, wrist, and hand, then the wrist flexion inhibition capability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rigid support member extends along the dorsal side of the wrist in a longitudinal dimension, providing support through length rather than through complex multi-directional structures. This dimensional approach allows the brace to effectively inhibit wrist flexion by creating a rigid barrier along the dorsal side, while the overall device complexity is managed by using simple belt and attachment configurations rather than complex mechanical joints or multi-planar support structures.
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AI summary
A bowling wrist brace device includes a brace which extends along a substantial length of a bowler's forearm when the brace is worn on the bowler's forearm. The brace has a forearm attachment, a wrist attachment and a hand attachment and the brace is comprised of a rigid material to inhibit flexion in the bowler's wrist when the bowler releases a bowling ball. A cushion is bonded to the brace to enhance comfort for the bowler. A plurality of belts is each attached to the brace and each of the belts can be wrapped around a respective one of the bowler's forearm, the bowler's wrist and the bowler's hand. Each of the plurality of belts is releasably matable to a respective one of the forearm attachment, the wrist attachment and the hand attachment to secure the brace to the bowler's forearm.