Face hammock
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current face hammock designs lack effective support mechanisms for comfortably engaging an individual's head, particularly in maintaining proper alignment and allowing for breathing space while providing stability.
Innovation Solution
A face hammock comprising a first and second support member in opposed spaced apart relation, connected by flexible members that can be tensioned to support the head, with adjustable configurations including resilient and non-resilient options, and optional support pads and connection mechanisms like threaded fasteners or pegs for secure attachment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If face hammock designs use simple support structures, then device complexity is reduced, but head support effectiveness and alignment capability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into multiple independent components: first and second support members positioned at opposite sides, flexible members connecting them, and optional support pads. This segmentation allows each component to perform a specific function while maintaining overall simplicity, resolving the contradiction between structural complexity and support effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible members are designed to be adjustable in tension and configuration, allowing the support structure to dynamically adapt to different head positions and user preferences. This dynamic capability enhances head support effectiveness without requiring a complex fixed structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If flexible members are made resilient, then comfort and adaptability are improved, but control over head positioning and alignment becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The flexible members are designed with adjustable tension parameters, allowing users to modify the resilience and firmness according to preference. This parameter adjustment capability provides both comfort adaptability and positioning control, resolving the contradiction between these two requirements.
3Ease of operation
If support members are positioned closer together, then head engagement is improved, but breathing space is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support pads are designed to concentrate support forces at specific localized areas on the head (such as the forehead and occipital region), rather than distributing pressure uniformly. This localized support approach improves head engagement while maintaining adequate breathing space in the central area between the support members.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The design effectively supports the head, maintains proper alignment, and allows for breathing space, enhancing comfort and usability by providing adjustable tension and secure attachment options.
Implementation Method 1
one or more flexible members connected by the respective flexible member first ends to the first support member and the flexible member second ends to the second support member
Data Source
AI summary
Generally, a face hammock, and a method of making and using a face hammock to support the head of an individual. Embodiments can include a first support member disposed in opposed spaced apart relation to a second support member and one or more flexible members connected by the respective flexible member ends to the first support member and the second support member can be positioned to supportingly engage the head of an individual.