Electrostimulation Electrode Layout for Muscle Preservation During Weight Loss
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for muscle mass maintenance during caloric restriction are ineffective, particularly for overweight individuals, technologically complex, and costly, failing to provide comprehensive and lasting muscle regeneration.
Innovation Solution
An electrostimulation device using ultrasound and EMS Stabile, with electrodes made of conductive TPE, delivers simultaneous involuntary muscle contractions for all major muscle groups, balancing agonist and antagonist muscles, and is adaptable to different body sizes and shapes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If traditional weight loss methods (diets, medications, surgery) are used, then weight loss is achieved, but muscle mass is lost and skin elasticity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The electrostimulation device segments the weight loss process into two independent phases: fat loss through caloric restriction and muscle maintenance through electrical stimulation. This allows simultaneous pursuit of weight loss while preventing muscle atrophy, resolving the contradiction between reducing body weight and maintaining muscle mass.
Solution Approach 2:
Electrical stimulation acts as an intermediary mechanism that bridges the gap between caloric restriction and muscle preservation. The electrical impulses directly stimulate muscle fibers to contract and maintain strength without requiring mechanical exercise, thereby protecting muscle mass during weight loss.
2Strength
If intensive physical exercise is performed to maintain muscle mass, then muscle strength is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device replaces complex mechanical exercise systems with a simpler electrical stimulation system. Instead of requiring gyms, weights, and mechanical exercise equipment, the invention uses electrical impulses delivered through electrodes to directly stimulate muscle contraction, significantly reducing device complexity while maintaining muscle mass.
3Ease of operation
If conventional electrodes are used, then electrostimulation is provided, but adaptability to different body sizes is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The electrode system employs dynamic, flexible materials that can adapt to different body contours and sizes. The electrodes are designed with elastic properties allowing them to conform to various anatomical shapes, enabling the same device to effectively treat users across a wide range of body types and sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows adjustment of electrical stimulation parameters (intensity, frequency, pulse duration) to accommodate different body sizes and muscle masses. By changing these electrical parameters, the system optimizes its effectiveness for individual users regardless of their physical dimensions.
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 device effectively maintains and increases muscle mass, prevents muscle loss, and enhances skin elasticity during calorie restriction, reducing the risk of injury and technological complexity while being cost-effective.
Implementation Method 1
The generator (10) is arranged to control the transmission of simultaneous or separate excitation signals to the different excitatory pathways (11)
Implementation Method 2
at least one electrode (1) comprising a conductive thermoplastic elastomer sheath
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AI summary
The system comprises the electrostimulation device (100), which includes a plurality of electrodes (1), a generator (10) controlled by a computer (20), and software (30). The computer (20) includes at least one memory (40) containing user-related data. The generator (10) includes a plurality of excitatory pathways (11), each connected to a cable (12) carrying a plurality of electrodes (1), arranged to control the transmission of excitation signals to the various excitatory pathways (11). The electrostimulation device (100) is configured for electrostimulation of a user of large build. The Installations include an electrostimulation device (100).