Footwear Sole Map for Proprioceptive Element Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing footwear technologies for enhancing proprioceptive and kinesthetic skills lack efficient mounting provisions for proprioceptive elements, which hinders precise orientation and positioning, limiting the effectiveness of proprioceptive and kinesthetic training.
Innovation Solution
A footwear assembly with a map formed on the sole, featuring an orderly set of hexagons subdivided into triangles, and proprioceptive elements with specific markings that align with the map to define their unique orientation and position, allowing for precise mounting and adjustment of the elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If proprioceptive elements are mounted on footwear without a map system, then mounting is simpler, but positioning precision and orientation accuracy deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The map serves as an intermediary between the proprioceptive elements and the footwear sole, providing a reference framework that enables precise positioning without complex mounting mechanisms. The map's geometric patterns act as a mediator that translates arbitrary element placement into precise orientation and position through alignment procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The map is pre-formed on the footwear sole with specific geometric patterns (hexagons subdivided into triangles) before mounting the proprioceptive elements. This preliminary preparation establishes a reference system that guides subsequent element placement, eliminating the need for complex real-time measurement and positioning tools.
2Manufacturing precision
If proprietary elements are mounted without alignment markings, then mounting process is faster, but alignment accuracy and orientation precision deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The map employs geometric patterns with distinct visual characteristics (hexagons subdivided into triangles) that create clear visual references for alignment. The structured pattern provides immediate visual feedback during mounting, enabling rapid alignment without time-consuming measurement procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The map divides the footwear sole surface into discrete geometric units (hexagons subdivided into six triangles each), creating a grid-like reference system. This segmentation allows for precise positioning by aligning proprioceptive elements with specific triangular segments, making the alignment process both accurate and efficient.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple proprioceptive elements are mounted without a reference system, then device complexity is reduced, but orientation control and position definition deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The map serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides a reference framework for positioning, an orientation guide for alignment, and a consistent reference system for mounting multiple elements. This multi-functionality enables precise control of multiple proprioceptive elements without proportionally increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The map employs asymmetric geometric patterns (hexagons with triangular subdivisions) that provide unique orientation references. The asymmetric design ensures that each position on the map has a distinct orientation signature, enabling precise angular positioning of proprioceptive elements relative to the footwear structure.
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AI summary
A footwear assembly including footwear composed of (a) an upper surface adapted to a foot, (b) two protuberances, (c) a sole, and (d) a map formed on the sole. The map includes markings that define an orientation and position for mounting two protuberances on a bottom surface of the sole.