Elastic Cylindrical Toe Tool for Body Twist Correction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing correction tools for body distortion are cumbersome and require special time and effort for exercise, making them impractical for daily use.

Innovation Solution

A cylindrical correction tool made of resilient material with specific dimensions and hardness, designed to be worn on toes or fingers, stabilizing the center of gravity and correcting body distortion by enhancing flexibility and natural posture through normal daily activities.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If existing correction tools are used to correct body distortion, then body distortion correction effect is achieved, but the apparatus is large and requires special time and money

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebody distortion correction effectVSAvoidapparatus size
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the correction function into multiple small cylindrical tools that can be worn on different toes. Each cylinder is independent and small in size (diameter 7-20mm, width 5-10mm, thickness 1-3mm), allowing them to be distributed across the foot rather than requiring one large apparatus. This segmentation enables the correction function to be achieved through multiple small components working together.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent extracts the essential correction function from complex existing apparatus and condenses it into simple cylindrical tools made of resilient material. By removing unnecessary components and focusing on the core correction mechanism, the apparatus size is dramatically reduced while maintaining the body distortion correction effect.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

2Reliability

If existing correction tools are used to correct body distortion, then body distortion correction effect is achieved, but special time for exercise is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebody distortion correction effectVSAvoidspecial exercise time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The cylindrical tools are designed to be worn continuously on the toes during daily activities. The correction action occurs continuously as the user walks and moves normally, rather than requiring intermittent dedicated exercise sessions. The resilient material provides continuous gentle pressure and stimulation to the toenails, maintaining correction effect throughout the day.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The tools utilize the user's own natural movements and weight-bearing activities to generate the correction effect. Normal walking and standing automatically activate the correction mechanism through the resilient material's deformation and recovery, eliminating the need for separate exercise routines or external power sources.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Reliability

If existing correction tools are used to correct body distortion, then body distortion correction effect is achieved, but it requires money

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebody distortion correction effectVSAvoidcost
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs simple cylindrical tools made from inexpensive resilient material that can be easily manufactured and replaced. The small size and simple construction allow for low production costs. The tools are designed to be consumable items that can be purchased affordably and replaced if needed, making the correction treatment accessible without significant financial burden.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

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 tool effectively stabilizes the center of gravity and corrects body distortion by improving flexibility and reducing pain, allowing for continuous correction during daily life without the need for special exercise or equipment.

Implementation Method 1

a cylindrical resilient material having a diameter of 7 to 20 mm, a width of 5 to 10 mm, a thickness of 1 to 3 mm, and a hardness of 4 to 6

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS10799382B2Correction apparatus
Publication Date: 2020.10.13 NAKAME
  • US10799382B2 patent drawing

AI summary

[Problem] To provide a correcting tool by which the center of the body is stabilized and/or a twist in the body is corrected by simply wearing the correcting tool in everyday life. [Solution] According to the present invention, the following invention is provided. (1) A tool for correcting a twist in the body is composed of a cylindrical material having elasticity with a diameter of 7-20 mm, a width 5-10 mm, a thickness of 1-3 mm, and a hardness of 4-6. According to the present invention, the tool of the present invention is worn to perform daily life activities or exercise, thereby stabilizing the center of the body and/or correcting a twist in the body.