Easy Back Adjuster Foam Roller Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals with a leg length discrepancy experience back, hip, and head pain due to misalignment, and existing solutions are inadequate for providing effective pain relief and realignment.
Innovation Solution
The Easy Back Adjuster, a lightweight, compact device made of PVC plastic and flexible foam pads, is used to realign the back through a series of steps, also addressing hip alignment for pain relief.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional back adjustment methods are used, then portability is improved, but effectiveness in realigning the back is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into multiple foam rollers of different sizes (small, medium, large) that can be independently selected and combined based on specific alignment needs. This segmentation allows the portable device to provide targeted, effective treatment for different regions of the back and spine.
Solution Approach 2:
The device combines multiple materials with different properties: foam rollers for cushioning and pressure distribution, a fabric cover for comfort and grip, and Velcro fasteners for secure attachment. This composite structure maintains portability while significantly improving the effectiveness of back realignment through multi-functional components.
2Ease of manufacture
If a simple device structure is used, then ease of manufacture is improved, but functionality in addressing multiple alignment issues is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The set of foam rollers serves multiple functions: they can be used individually or in combination, target different spinal regions (cervical, thoracic, lumbar), address both back and hip alignment issues, and accommodate various body types. This multi-functionality is achieved through a simple core structure of foam cylinders that can be arranged in different configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows dynamic adjustment of the treatment configuration. Users can select different roller combinations, adjust the tightness of Velcro fasteners, and modify the positioning of rollers based on real-time needs. This dynamic adaptability enables a simple structure to address diverse alignment requirements effectively.
Data Source
AI summary
The Easy Back Adjuster is a device comprising a hard tubular frame that is rectangular in overall shape, and is made of tubular plastic or metal, and three flexible cylindrical pads. Two of the flexible cylindrical pads are located on the top latitudinal bar of the rectangular frame, and one flexible cylindrical pad is located on the bottom latitudinal bar of the frame.