Expandable Penile Support Structure for Secure Adjustable Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing penile support devices are uncomfortable, prone to disassembly, ineffective in accommodating penis size changes, and often require multiple parts, leading to potential injury and high manufacturing costs.
Innovation Solution
An expandable external penile support device with a base ring, resilient rods, and a support member that adjusts to penis diameter, featuring a slidable lock and end caps for secure attachment, ensuring comfort and stability during intercourse.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If prior external penile support devices are used, then they provide structural support for erectile dysfunction, but they become disassembled during use causing discomfort and potential injury
Solution Approach 1:
The device integrates multiple components (base ring, support rods, support member, and latch mechanism) into a unified structure where the latch positively engages with the base ring to secure the support rods, preventing disassembly during use and ensuring device integrity throughout the usage period
Solution Approach 2:
The latch mechanism is pre-configured to engage with the base ring before insertion, and the support rods are pre-secured to the base ring through positive engagement features, ensuring that the device remains assembled and secure throughout the entire usage period without requiring adjustment or reassembly
2Adaptability or versatility
If prior external penile support devices are used, then they provide penile support, but they are bulky with large cross-sections that do not accommodate changes in penis size during erection
Solution Approach 1:
The support member is designed with an expandable structure that can dynamically adjust its diameter to accommodate changes in penis size during erection. The resilient support rods provide flexibility while maintaining structural integrity, allowing the device to adapt to varying anatomical conditions throughout the usage period
Solution Approach 2:
The support rods are positioned within the confines of the base ring and support member, creating a compact nested structure that minimizes overall device volume while maintaining the necessary support function. This nested arrangement allows the device to remain compact when not in use and expand only when needed
3Strength
If prior external penile support devices are used, then they provide structural support, but they include multiple parts that become disassembled during use
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct functional segments (base ring, support rods, support member, latch) that can be easily manufactured and assembled, yet are connected through positive engagement features that prevent separation during use. This segmentation allows for simplified manufacturing while maintaining structural integrity
Solution Approach 2:
The latch mechanism combines multiple functions (securing the support rods to the base ring, preventing disassembly, and maintaining structural integrity) into a single integrated component, reducing the overall number of parts while maintaining the necessary structural support 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 device provides secure, adjustable support for varying penis sizes, reducing discomfort and the risk of injury while maintaining an erection, and is cost-effective to manufacture.
Implementation Method 1
a resilient core having a first end proximate the latch and a second end proximate the support member
Data Source
AI summary
An expandable external penile support device for using on a penis having a base, a distal end, and a variable diameter, the expandable external penile support device includes a base ring configured to be positioned adjacent the base of the penis, a latch coupled to the base ring, and a support structure removably coupled to the base ring by the latch. The support structure includes a support member engageable with the distal end of the penis and having an expandable diameter that varies according to the diameter of the penis. The support member also includes at least one connection end. At least one support rod extends between the latch and the support member. Each of the at least one support rods includes a resilient core having a first end proximate the latch and a second end proximate the support member, a sleeve surrounding at least the second end of the resilient core, an end cap engaged with the sleeve such that the end cap encapsulates the second end of the resilient core, wherein the end cap is coupled to the connection end of the support member.