Elastic Toe Separation Sock to Prevent Correction Pad Disengagement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing correction socks for hallux valgus fail to maintain continuous correction functionality due to disengagement of adjusting parts when the hallux moves up and down, leading to loss of correction effect.
Innovation Solution
A toe separation correction sock with an elastic sleeve fixedly connected to a hallux and second sleeving part, incorporating filling blocks that are clamped within the sleeve to prevent disengagement, and reinforced by annular and square bracket-shaped tapes for stability, ensuring continuous correction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the adjusting part is made of plastic and connected to the fixing part, then the correction function can be provided, but the adjusting part disengages from the containing region when the hallux moves up and down, causing loss of correction effect
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from plastic to elastic material (elastomer or silicone rubber), allowing the adjusting part to dynamically adapt its shape and position while maintaining continuous contact with the containing region during hallux movement, thus preventing disengagement and ensuring continuous correction function
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic characteristics by using elastic materials that can deform and recover, enabling the adjusting part to move flexibly with the hallux while maintaining connection. The elastic sleeve and filling part work together to provide dynamic adaptation during hallux up-and-down movement, preventing disengagement
2Adaptability or versatility
If the adjusting part is separated from the containing region for flexibility, then the sock can accommodate hallux movement, but the adjusting part cannot return into the containing region after hallux returns to original position
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic material enables the adjusting part to dynamically follow the hallux movement while maintaining continuous contact. When the hallux returns to its original position, the elastic material naturally recoils, ensuring the adjusting part returns to its correct position within the containing region, thus restoring the correction effect
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic material provides automatic feedback mechanism where the deformation of the adjusting part during hallux movement is compensated by the elastic recovery, ensuring the adjusting part always remains properly positioned within the containing region without requiring manual adjustment
3Reliability
If the elastic sleeve is fixedly connected with the hallux and second toe, then the correction function is maintained, but the structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the elastic sleeve and filling part into a single integrated assembly that works together as one functional unit. The filling part is placed within the elastic sleeve, and together they form a unified correction mechanism that maintains continuous contact with the hallux and second toe while avoiding the need for multiple separate components
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic sleeve serves multiple functions: it provides the elastic material for dynamic adaptation, acts as a containing structure for the filling part, and maintains continuous contact with both the hallux and second toe. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional separate components, simplifying the overall structure
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The sock maintains continuous correction functionality by preventing filling blocks from disengaging, improving durability and flexibility to meet different user needs, and ensuring effective toe separation.
Implementation Method 1
the elastic sleeve is fixedly arranged between the hallux sleeving part and the second sleeving part, the filling assembly includes a plurality of filling blocks, and any filling block can be contained in an inner cavity of the elastic sleeve
Data Source
AI summary
A toe separation correction sock includes a toe separation sock and an elastic toe separation module, wherein a front end of the toe separation sock includes a hallux sleeving part and a second sleeving part, the second sleeving part is used for sleeving remaining four toes except for a hallux, the elastic toe separation module includes a carrier assembly and a filling assembly, the carrier assembly includes an elastic sleeve, the elastic sleeve is fixedly arranged between the hallux sleeving part and the second sleeving part, the filling assembly includes a plurality of filling blocks, and any filling block is capable of being contained in an inner cavity of the elastic sleeve. The elastic toe separation module is arranged on an outer side of the toe separation sock, then wearing and using of the toe separation sock and the elastic toe separation module are conveniently achieved.