Double-Bolt Cervical Collar Structure for Fast Ergonomic Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cervical collars have inadequate ergonomic design, slow adjustment speed, and complex structures, which affect user experience and stability.
Innovation Solution
A fast adjustable cervical collar with a double-bolt structure for distance and angle adjustment, featuring integrally molded U-shaped brackets with elastic joints and loop surface hook-and-loop fasteners, along with a sponge body design for adaptability and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Speed
If a single screw adjustment mechanism is used, then the structure is simple, but the adjustment speed is slow
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two screw adjustment mechanisms into a single integrated structure. The first screw adjusts the distance between the first and second connection ears, while the second screw adjusts the distance between the third and fourth connection ears simultaneously. This merging of adjustment functions into one structural unit doubles the adjustment speed compared to single-screw mechanisms, while maintaining structural simplicity through the symmetrical arrangement of components.
2Stability of the object's composition
If pins are used for connection, then the structure is stable, but the overall structure becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the pin connection components from the structure. Instead of using pins to connect the connection ears, the design employs direct bolted connections between the first and second connection ears, and between the third and fourth connection ears. This removal of unnecessary pin components simplifies the overall structure while maintaining structural stability through the rigid bolted joints and the symmetrical arrangement of the connection ears.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the cervical collar has a fixed shape, then the structure is simple, but the ergonomics and adaptability are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic adjustability to the cervical collar structure through two independent screw mechanisms. The first screw mechanism dynamically adjusts the distance between the first and second connection ears, while the second screw mechanism dynamically adjusts the distance between the third and fourth connection ears. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the collar to adapt to different neck sizes and ergonomic requirements, transforming a static structure into a dynamically adjustable one that maintains simplicity through systematic design.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple adjustment mechanisms are added to improve ergonomics, then the adaptability improves, but the adjustment speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the adjustment functions into two independent but symmetrical screw mechanisms. Each screw mechanism handles a specific adjustment task (first screw for first-second connection ear distance, second screw for third-fourth connection ear distance), allowing for specialized optimization of each segment. This segmentation enables both mechanisms to operate simultaneously and efficiently, maintaining fast adjustment speed while providing comprehensive ergonomic adaptability through the divided functional responsibilities.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The cervical collar provides faster and more stable adjustments, enhanced ergonomics, and broader adaptability, ensuring comfort and effective support for various users.
Implementation Method 1
the upper bracket and lower bracket realizes distance and angle adjustment between the upper bracket and lower bracket via cooperation of upper bolts, lower bolts and threaded bushings
Implementation Method 2
joints of the upper bracket and lower bracket have good elasticity and toughness and are curved so as to facilitate changing angle and distance between the upper bracket and lower bracket
Implementation Method 3
loop surface hook-and-loop fasteners, along with a sponge body design for adaptability and comfort
Data Source
AI summary
The invention belongs to the technical field of cervical collar, especially refers to a fast adjustable simple cervical collar, including a sponge body and an adjusting bracket located inside the sponge body; the adjusting bracket includes an upper bracket and a lower bracket, the upper bracket and lower bracket realizes distance and angle adjustment between the upper bracket and lower bracket via cooperation of upper bolts, lower bolts and threaded bushings. The adjustment of the cervical collar is faster by adopting the double-bolt structure, which doubles the speed of single-bolt adjustment, and it also realizes adjustment of inclination degree of the cervical collar on left and right sides and height between an upper-layer body and a lower-layer body.