Dynamic Flexion Board with Rib-Based Multi-Planar Resistance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional balance boards are not suitable for use in sedentary environments such as desks, failing to promote movement and lower limb circulation effectively.
Innovation Solution
A flexible multi-planar flexion board with linear ribs and a central fulcrum hinge, combined with an elastic element, provides resistance motion and muscle activation across multiple planes, mimicking a massage-like effect to stimulate blood flow and muscle engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional balance boards are used, then lower limb stimulation and circulation improvement are achieved, but the device is not suitable for sedentary environments and distracts from productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a flexible board constructed from multiple thin linear plates stacked together, creating a thin profile that can be easily integrated into sedentary environments like desks. This flexible structure allows the board to be positioned under feet while sitting or standing at a desk without occupying excessive space or distracting from work activities
Solution Approach 2:
The board incorporates elastic elements that provide dynamic resistance to leg movements. As the user moves their legs, the elastic elements engage to provide varying resistance levels, enabling effective muscle stimulation and circulation improvement while maintaining a compact form factor suitable for office environments
2Strength
If balance board provides resistance motion for muscle activation, then circulation and muscle strength improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The board is divided into multiple thin linear plates stacked together, with each plate capable of independent movement relative to the others. This segmentation allows the complex resistance motion to be achieved through simple relative movements of individual plates, reducing the complexity of any single component while providing comprehensive muscle activation
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional elements are combined into a single integrated structure: the linear plates provide both the flexible surface and the resistance mechanism, while elastic elements are integrated within the board structure itself. This merging reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall device while maintaining effective muscle stimulation capabilities
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
Enhances muscle activation and circulation in sedentary settings, improving core muscle strength and ankle rehabilitation without distracting from productivity, promoting NEAT and preventing joint stiffness.
Implementation Method 1
A compression element for urging together the plurality of linear ribs and for providing an urging force on each said rib to return to a stasis position about the fulcrum hinge when deflected
Implementation Method 2
An elastic element, such as a nylon bungee, further laced through the linear plates provides a recoil effect and stops the sections from over-rotating
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AI summary
A dynamic board is provided that encourages movement and muscle activation in sedentary environments. The board has a flexible planar surface that allows for resistance flexion about multiple spacial planes. The support board is formed of a plurality of linear ribs stacked together in parallel having a lateral central fulcrum hinge running through each linear rib for providing a rotation point for movement along a lateral center axis. A compression element for urging together the plurality of linear ribs and for providing an urging force on each said rib to return to a stasis position about the fulcrum hinge when deflected. Each ribs can be formed of a structurally monolithic piece, and can have an overall lateral profile similar to an arc segment.