Cervical Thoracic Traction Structure with Pivoting Head Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing thoracic vertebra correcting apparatuses do not effectively relax soft tissues around the cervical and thoracic vertebrae, leading to a reduced correcting effect through traction.
Innovation Solution
A cervical vertebra and thoracic vertebra traction structure where the head support is pivotally rotated downward with respect to the back support in a fan-shaped arc, allowing simultaneous pulling of the thoracic and cervical vertebrae while maintaining a C-shaped curve, thereby maximizing the correcting effect.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a cylindrical thoracic vertebra support with constant diameter is used to support the user's thoracic vertebra, then the thoracic vertebra can be stably supported and the user can get a good night's sleep, but the soft tissues in the vicinity of the cervical vertebra and thoracic vertebra are not sufficiently relaxed, resulting in a lowered correcting effect through traction
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into two distinct segments: a thoracic vertebra support portion and a cervical vertebra support portion. Each segment is designed to support specific vertebrae independently, allowing the cervical vertebrae to be pulled while maintaining stable support of the thoracic vertebrae. This segmentation enables simultaneous stabilization and traction without compromising either function.
Solution Approach 2:
The cervical vertebra support portion is designed to be movable relative to the thoracic vertebra support portion, transitioning from an initial position to a pulled position. This dynamic capability allows the system to apply traction force to the cervical vertebrae while the thoracic vertebrae remain stably supported, thereby relaxing soft tissues and improving the correcting effect.
2Manufacturing precision
If only the thoracic vertebra is pulled while the cervical vertebra is not pulled, then the thoracic vertebra can be corrected, but the soft tissues in the vicinity of the cervical vertebra and thoracic vertebra are not sufficiently relaxed, leading to reduced correcting effect
Solution Approach 1:
The device merges the functions of thoracic vertebra support and cervical vertebra traction into a single integrated apparatus. The thoracic vertebra support portion and cervical vertebra support portion work together simultaneously, allowing both vertebrae to be corrected while soft tissues are adequately relaxed, thereby enhancing the overall correcting effect.
Solution Approach 2:
The cervical vertebra support portion is positioned and configured in advance to prepare for simultaneous traction during the correction process. This preliminary positioning ensures that when the correction is applied, both thoracic and cervical vertebrae are pulled together, maximizing tissue relaxation and correcting effectiveness from the outset.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach maximizes the correcting effect on the cervical and thoracic vertebrae by simultaneously pulling both vertebrae through a C-shaped curve, effectively relaxing soft tissues and improving spinal alignment.
Implementation Method 1
a pivot rotating portion which is configured at a connection part of the back support and the head support, allows the head support to be pivotally rotated downward with respect to the back support while drawing a fan-shaped arc
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AI summary
A cervical and thoracic vertebra traction structure is provided, including a back support for the user's thoracic and cervical vertebrae, a head support for the back of the user's head, and a pivoting mechanism connecting both supports. The head support can rotate downward in an arc relative to the back support, allowing the neck's lower cervical vertebrae to rest on the back support and the upper cervical vertebrae on the head support. This design tilts the user's head backward, effectively stretching the cervical vertebrae by providing traction and support.