Dynamic Lumbar Realignment System for Hyperlordosis Correction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional back braces immobilize the lumbar region, failing to address excessive spine curvature and causing additional mobility issues, discomfort, and pain by inhibiting gas flow.
Innovation Solution
A dynamic lumbar realignment system providing moderate abdominal compression and pelvic tilt with thigh rotation, using a free-floating strap that adjusts with user movement, allowing for natural movement while correcting spine alignment without constriction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If conventional braces are used to immobilize the lumbar region, then lumbar stability is improved, but mobility and gas flow are inhibited causing discomfort and pain
Solution Approach 1:
The brace transitions from a static immobilizing structure to a dynamic system that moves with the user. The free-floating stabilizing strap allows pelvic tilting and thigh rotation while maintaining lumbar support, enabling natural movement patterns rather than restricting them.
Solution Approach 2:
The brace changes the mechanical parameters of lumbar support from rigid fixation to dynamic stabilization. The elastic strap provides variable resistance that adapts to movement, maintaining support while allowing physiological motion and gas flow.
2Shape
If conventional braces constrict the lumbar region for support, then lumbar alignment is improved, but freedom of movement is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The brace segments the support function into two independent components: abdominal compression for lumbar alignment and a free-floating stabilizing strap for pelvic/thigh positioning. This segmentation allows each component to function independently without restricting overall mobility.
Solution Approach 2:
The free-floating stabilizing strap acts as an intermediary mechanism that indirectly corrects lumbar alignment through pelvic tilting and thigh rotation, rather than directly constraining the lumbar region. This intermediary approach maintains alignment while preserving freedom of movement.
3Stability of the object's composition
If abdominal compression is applied to support the lumbar region, then lumbar stability is improved, but gas flow inhibition occurs causing discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The brace applies compression locally to the abdominal region rather than constricting the entire lumbar area. This localized compression provides necessary support while leaving gas flow pathways open, avoiding the harmful effects of broad constriction.
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AI summary
A dynamic lumbar realignment system is provided. A stabilizing and compressive strap is configured to be positioned onto a body garment with a pelvic cover, a waistband, a left thigh short sleeve and a right thigh short sleeve or is configured to be positioned onto a user with a pelvis, a waist, a left thigh and a right thigh along a therapeutic orientation path. The stabilizing and compressive strap comprises a first strap end and a second strap end. The therapeutic orientation path comprises a beginning and an end. The first strap end is fixed at the beginning while the second strap end is fixed at the end. The stabilizing and compressive strap is arranged along the therapeutic orientation path in such a way that abdominal compression, pelvic tilt and thigh rotation are dynamically integrated so as to provide and generate a therapeutic effect.