Core Muscle Therapy Apparatus with Dual-Axis Rotation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current core muscle training and rehabilitation methods require multiple equipment pieces, increasing time and energy expenditure to effectively exercise all core muscles.
Innovation Solution
A core muscle therapy apparatus comprising a base, cage assembly, and seat assembly that utilizes the user's body weight and gravity, allowing for 360-degree movement, with a cage assembly rotating about a first axis and a seat assembly rotating about a second axis perpendicular to the first, incorporating leg and foot restraints for stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple pieces of equipment are used to train core muscles, then the effectiveness of training all core muscles is improved, but the time and energy expenditure increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple training functions into a single integrated apparatus. The core muscle therapy apparatus integrates trunk rotation, lateral flexion, and axial compression capabilities in one device, allowing users to train all core muscles (rectus abdominis, obliques, erector spinae, transverse abdominis) without switching between multiple separate equipment pieces, thereby reducing time while maintaining training effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus is designed with multi-functionality to address various core muscle groups simultaneously. The adjustable resistance mechanisms and multi-directional movement capabilities (rotation about vertical axis, lateral flexion about horizontal axis) enable one device to perform the functions of multiple specialized equipment, eliminating the need for separate machines for different core exercises
2Reliability
If multiple pieces of equipment are used to train core muscles, then the effectiveness of training all core muscles is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple training functions into a single integrated apparatus. The core muscle therapy apparatus integrates trunk rotation, lateral flexion, and axial compression capabilities in one device, allowing users to train all core muscles (rectus abdominis, obliques, erector spinae, transverse abdominis) without switching between multiple separate equipment pieces, thereby reducing time while maintaining training effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus is designed with multi-functionality to address various core muscle groups simultaneously. The adjustable resistance mechanisms and multi-directional movement capabilities (rotation about vertical axis, lateral flexion about horizontal axis) enable one device to perform the functions of multiple specialized equipment, eliminating the need for separate machines for different core exercises
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and comprehensive core muscle training and rehabilitation by leveraging body weight and gravity, reducing the need for multiple equipment pieces and minimizing time and energy expenditure.
Implementation Method 1
The apparatus is designed to work the muscles comprising the core of a user by allowing the user's own body weight to resist the force of gravity in up to a 360 degree environment
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AI summary
A core muscle therapy apparatus is presented. The apparatus is designed to work the muscles comprising the core of a user by allowing the user's own body weight to resist the force of gravity in up to a 360 degree environment. The core muscle therapy apparatus has a base, a cage assembly, and a seat assembly.