Chair-Mounted Hand-Wrapping Platform for Stable Forearm Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current hand-wrapping methods for athletes are time-consuming, unstable, and inconvenient due to the lack of a flat, stable surface, often resulting in ineffective wrapping and increased risk of injury.
Innovation Solution
A portable hand-wrapping platform with a rigid bottom section and padded upper surface designed to attach to the backrests of folding chairs, providing a stable and comfortable platform for trainers and athletes during hand-wrapping procedures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a towel is used to secure the athlete's forearm on the chair back, then the method is simple to implement, but the surface is unstable and shifts out of place
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct functional segments: a rigid base section that attaches to the chair back, and a separate padded platform section that provides the stable support surface. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function - the base for secure attachment and the platform for stable, comfortable forearm support.
Solution Approach 2:
The rigid base section acts as an intermediary between the chair back and the padded platform. It transfers and distributes the attachment forces from the chair back to the platform, providing a stable foundation that prevents the platform from shifting while maintaining ease of attachment through simple connection mechanisms.
2Device complexity
If the trainer and athlete sit backwards on chairs facing each other, then the setup is simple, but the method is time-consuming and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The device is pre-assembled with the rigid base and padded platform connected before use. The attachment mechanisms are pre-positioned on the chair back, allowing for rapid deployment without requiring complex assembly during the hand-wrapping process. This preliminary preparation eliminates time-consuming setup steps while maintaining simple integration with standard chairs.
3Device complexity
If no flat surface is provided for forearm support, then the device structure is simple, but the wrapping effectiveness and injury prevention are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The device applies local quality by providing a padded platform specifically at the forearm support location, while keeping the rest of the structure simple and rigid. The padding is localized to where the athlete's forearm contacts the device, providing comfort and stability exactly where needed without adding unnecessary complexity to the overall structure.
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a portable hand-wrapping platform that provides a solution for a trainer to wrap an athlete's hands. The portable hand-wrapping platform can be used by boxers, mixed martial artists, or any sports athlete for whom hand-wrapping is necessitated by the nature of a particular sport or activity. The portable hand-wrapping platform is designed to be attached to the backrest of one or two common, folding chairs. The hand-wrapping platform has a rigid bottom section that is configured to temporarily affix to either one chair back or to two chairs facing back-to-back. A padded upper surface provides a platform for an athlete to rest his forearm while a trainer wraps the athlete's hands.