Cable Tube Stretching Device for Joint Decompression

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Solution Overview

Problem

Joint pain and stiffness limit range of motion and can lead to degenerative orthopedic conditions, necessitating an effective self-administered solution for relief and improved mobility.

Innovation Solution

An exercise and stretching device comprising a connection cable through a rigid tube with connectors to resistance bars, a rope handle, bearing within apertures, metal resistance bars, padded tubes, adjustable straps, and carabiners, designed to provide comfort and convenience for stretching and relieving joint pain.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If traditional stretching methods are used, then joint pain and stiffness can be addressed, but the user requires professional assistance and cannot perform stretches independently at home

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveself-administered capabilityVSAvoideffectiveness of stretching

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The device enables self-service stretching by providing a self-contained system with handles, cables, and resistance bars that the user can operate independently. The user grasps the handles and performs stretching movements without requiring a therapist or assistant, while the mechanical components provide the necessary resistance and guidance to ensure effective stretching.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Stability of the object's composition

If rigid stretching devices are used, then structural stability is provided, but comfort and user comfort during stretching is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoiddiscomfort during stretching

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The device applies local quality by providing padding specifically at the handles where the user's hands contact the device. The handles are covered with comfortable material to prevent discomfort during gripping, while the rest of the device maintains its rigid structure for stability. The cable system also provides smooth, localized interaction points.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

3Stability of the object's composition

If fixed resistance devices are used, then consistent resistance is provided, but adaptability to different user needs and stretching intensities is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconsistent resistanceVSAvoidadjustability to different users

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates dynamic elements through the cable system that allows the resistance to adapt naturally during movement. The cables provide continuous tension that adjusts automatically based on the user's pulling force and range of motion, enabling the same device to accommodate different users and stretching intensities without fixed resistance settings.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11213418B2Exercise and stretching device

Publication Date: 2022.01.04 BODY FLEXOR LLC

AI summary

An exercise and stretching device is shown and described. The exercise and stretching device includes a connection cable located through a rigid tube. The rigid tube has a curvature. There are connectors at each end of the connection cable. The connectors are connected to resistance bars. The resistance bars have an aperture located at each end of the bar, wherein an aperture of each bar accepts the connectors. A handle is connected to the aperture opposite the connector.