Universal Cage Mounting Device Coordinate Mapping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing physical therapy systems, such as the universal cage, require time-consuming setup to determine the correct angle of resistance and necessitate a physical therapist's presence, increasing treatment duration and cost.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing a universal cage with a mapping system for cords, blocks, and belts on panels, allowing for preset mounting device coordinates for consistent exercise sessions, enabling efficient setup and potential administration by paraprofessionals without direct supervision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the correct angle of resistance is determined and hangers, brackets of pulleys and blocks are placed accordingly on the walls of the unit before each session, then the therapy can be performed with proper resistance positioning, but the duration of the session increases and consequently the cost of treatment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-positioning multiple hangers, brackets, pulleys, and blocks at predetermined locations on the cage structure before therapy sessions begin. This allows the therapist to quickly select and configure the needed resistance components without time-consuming setup during each session, thereby maintaining positioning precision while reducing session duration and treatment cost.
2Reliability
If a physical therapist is required to be present during the therapy session, then the therapy can be administered with professional supervision, but this precludes a patient or a paraprofessional from administering the therapy without direct supervision
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by designing the universal cage with pre-positioned hangers, brackets, pulleys, and blocks that allow patients or paraprofessionals to independently select and configure resistance components based on their therapy needs. The standardized positioning system enables users to properly set up their own therapy sessions without requiring direct supervision from a physical therapist, thereby improving ease of operation while maintaining therapy reliability through consistent component placement.
3Productivity
If multiple hangers, brackets, pulleys and blocks are pre-positioned on the cage at predetermined locations, then the setup time is reduced and treatment efficiency is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the cage structure into multiple standardized sections with predetermined positioning points for hangers, brackets, pulleys, and blocks. This modular approach allows numerous components to be pre-positioned at specific locations without creating a monolithic complex structure. Each segment can be independently configured, which reduces overall device complexity while maintaining high treatment efficiency through quick component selection and assembly.
Data Source
AI summary
A system and a method of treatment using a universal cage creating a coordinate method of exercise. Physical therapy or fitness exercises are provided to a patient through a system of cords, blocks and belts disposed on a plurality of grid panels through a plurality of mounting devices. Placement of the mounting devices on the grid panel is determined by which muscle groups are receiving therapy and the type of movement required. Once the placement for each movement is determined, the coordinates of the mounting device are captured so that the mounting devices can be preset consistently for each therapy session.