Elastic-Resistance Posture Brace for Muscle Memory Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current posture correction devices fail to effectively train and strengthen the muscles supporting the back, leading to a lack of long-term muscle memory development for maintaining optimal posture.
Innovation Solution
A brace design comprising a first member for the back, second members for the shoulders, a third member for the waist, and a fourth elastic member providing resistance in vertical, horizontal, or diagonal directions to train and strengthen muscles, optionally integrated with a monitoring device for tension feedback.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional back braces are used to support the back portion, then posture support is provided, but the muscles are not trained and strengthened for long-term muscle memory development
Solution Approach 1:
The patent converts the harmful effect of passive support into a beneficial training mechanism by using elastic members that provide resistance force. Instead of merely supporting the back, the elastic members create controlled resistance that actively trains the back muscles, transforming the support function into a dual function of support plus muscle training.
Solution Approach 2:
The brace enables the user's own muscles to serve the training function through the resistance provided by elastic members. The user's back muscles must actively work against the resistance force to maintain posture, creating self-service muscle training without external intervention.
2Ease of operation
If current back braces only provide support without resistance, then immediate posture correction is achieved, but muscle strength and endurance are not improved
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces dynamic resistance through elastic members that can stretch and recoil. The resistance force dynamically adjusts based on the degree of posture deviation, providing easier correction when needed while simultaneously training muscle strength through controlled resistance during movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic members change the mechanical parameters of the brace system by introducing variable resistance force. The resistance force parameter varies with the extension of the elastic member, allowing the system to adapt between providing support and providing training resistance based on the user's posture position.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple elastic members are added to provide resistance in multiple directions, then comprehensive muscle training is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the resistance training function into multiple independent elastic members, each responsible for a specific direction or muscle group. This segmentation allows comprehensive muscle training coverage while keeping each individual component simple and manageable, reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Each elastic member serves multiple functions: providing posture support, creating resistance for muscle training, and offering feedback on posture position. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while achieving comprehensive training coverage.
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 brace effectively corrects and trains posture by providing resistance to maintain muscle memory, enhancing muscle strength and posture stability over time, with optional tension monitoring for user feedback.
Implementation Method 1
The fourth elastic member is connected between the pair of second members and the third member at the anterior side of the user in a vertical direction. The fourth elastic member is configured to offer resistance to at least one of staying erect or stretching the chest
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AI summary
A posture correction brace comprises a first member configured to support the upper back of a user. A pair of second members extend from the upper portion of the first member, each passing over a respective shoulder and incorporating a first tension adjustment device. A third member surrounds at least a portion of the user's waist and includes first and second free ends, with a portion extending from the first member. A connecting member joins the free ends and includes a second tension adjustment device positioned near one end. A fourth elastic member includes first and second straps, each having one end connected to a respective second member and an opposite end connected to an interconnection component. A third strap connects the connecting member to the interconnection component and extends vertically.