Elastic Webbing Strip for Patient Relaxation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for inducing relaxation in medical and veterinary settings lack effective mechanical structures that can induce a relaxation response in patients through tactile manipulation.
Innovation Solution
A pressure-relieving finger-manipulated strip comprising a sheeting structure with a satin weave textile base and a grommet that allows clipping to an external structure, utilizing elastic webbing to provide resistance and promote relaxation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mechanical structure for inducing relaxation is introduced, then relaxation response is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The relaxation device is segmented into distinct functional components: a sheeting structure for tactile manipulation, a grommet for anchoring, and elastic webbing for providing resistance. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function effectively while keeping the overall device simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic webbing acts as an intermediary element that provides mechanical resistance between the patient's manipulation and the anchoring point. This intermediary component enables the relaxation-inducing mechanical feedback without requiring complex control systems.
2Reliability
If elastic webbing is used to provide resistance, then relaxation induction is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The elastic webbing is designed to automatically provide resistance based on its inherent elastic properties when manipulated by the patient. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for external power sources, motors, or electronic controls, thereby maintaining device simplicity while achieving reliable relaxation induction.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a grommet anchor point is added for clipping, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The grommet serves multiple functions: it anchors the elastic webbing to the sheeting structure, provides a clipping point for attaching the device to external structures, and maintains the structural integrity of the device. This multi-functionality enhances adaptability without adding separate components for each function.
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 strip effectively induces relaxation in patients by providing a tactile stimulus through manipulation, leveraging the smoothness of the satin weave and elasticity to counteract deformations, enhancing relaxation responses.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing elastic webbing to provide resistance and promote relaxation
Implementation Method 2
leveraging the smoothness of the satin weave
Data Source
AI summary
The pressure-relieving finger-manipulated strip is a mechanical structure. The pressure-relieving finger-manipulated strip is configured for use with a patient. The pressure-relieving finger-manipulated strip is a relaxation inducing device. The pressure-relieving finger-manipulated strip is rubbed by the patient to induce relaxation. The pressure-relieving finger-manipulated strip comprises a sheeting structure and a grommet. The grommet mounts on the sheeting structure. The pressure-relieving finger-manipulated strip forms the structure that generates that induced the relaxation response for the patient. The grommet forms an anchor point that allows the pressure-relieving finger-manipulated strip to clip to an externally provided structure.