Expandable External Penile Support Device with Adjustable Latch
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current external penile support devices are uncomfortable, difficult to adjust, prone to disassembly, bulky, and ineffective in accommodating changes in penis size during erection, leading to inadequate support and potential injury during sexual intercourse.
Innovation Solution
An expandable external penile support device featuring a first support ring, a latch, and a support member with a second support ring that automatically adjusts to varying penis diameters, along with a slider for tension adjustment, to provide secure and comfortable support without the need for medications or surgeries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If current external penile support devices are used, then they provide structural support, but they cause great discomfort and do not accommodate changes in penis size during erection
Solution Approach 1:
The support device incorporates an expandable structure with adjustable arcuate length that can dynamically change to accommodate penis size changes during erection. The device transitions from a static structure to a dynamic one that adapts to different physiological states, resolving the contradiction between providing structural support and accommodating size changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows adjustment of the arcuate length parameter to match different penis sizes and erection states. By making the structural parameters adjustable rather than fixed, the device can adapt to changing conditions while maintaining comfort and support functionality.
2Strength
If current external penile support devices are used, then they provide support structure, but they are bulky with large cross-sections
Solution Approach 1:
The support device uses a thin-walled expandable structure that provides necessary structural support while minimizing bulkiness. The flexible shell design allows the device to maintain strength when needed while having a smaller overall volume, resolving the contradiction between support capability and device compactness.
3Adaptability or versatility
If current external penile support devices are used, then they include multiple parts, but they become disassembled during use causing injury
Solution Approach 1:
The device integrates multiple functional components into a unified expandable structure with interlocking elements that maintain structural integrity during use. By merging the adjustment mechanism with the support structure itself, the device provides adaptability while preventing disassembly and potential injury.
4Adaptability or versatility
If current external penile support devices are used, then they have complex designs, but they are expensive to manufacture
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses segmented modular components that can be manufactured separately and assembled, simplifying the manufacturing process while maintaining adaptability. The segmented design allows for easier production of individual parts with standard techniques, reducing overall manufacturing cost compared to complex monolithic designs.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to an expandable external penile support device (EEPSD) for use on a penis during sexual intercourse. The EEPSD includes a first support ring proximate a base of the penis, a latch pivotably coupled to the support ring, and a support member extending from the latch and defining a second support ring engageable with a distal end of the penis. The EEPSD expands and contracts to accommodate changes in penis size, usually due to the gain and loss of an erection.