Gluteal Support Apparatus for Seating Transition Region Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional support devices fail to provide optimal support to the mid-region of the body, specifically the ischial tuberosity and gluteal area, when a user is seated, leading to discomfort and pressure issues, and often displace the user from their intended seating position.
Innovation Solution
A support apparatus designed to be assembled with seating apparatuses, providing targeted support to the ischial tuberosity, gluteal region, and coccyx through a cushioning member or rigid frame, which can be removably attached, ensuring contact with both the seating and back support surfaces without displacement, and includes features like adjustable thickness and material properties for comfort and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional supports are used to support the mid-region, then support is provided, but user displacement occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus provides localized support precisely where needed in the mid-region (between the seat and backrest) without extending support to areas that would cause displacement. The second support portion is specifically designed to support the ischial tuberosity, gluteal region, and coccyx while maintaining the user's natural seating position, avoiding material displacement to the head or upper body.
Solution Approach 2:
The support apparatus utilizes the vertical dimension between the seat surface and backrest to provide mid-region support. By positioning the second support portion in this intermediate space, the apparatus supports the mid-region without requiring horizontal displacement of the user, thus maintaining stable seating position while providing necessary support.
2Ease of operation
If conventional supports are used, then general comfort is provided, but pressure on internal organs increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus provides comfort through localized support at the mid-region (ischial tuberosity, gluteal region, and coccyx) rather than through general cushioning that would compress the entire seating area. By concentrating support where anatomically appropriate, the apparatus distributes pressure away from internal organs while maintaining overall comfort.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to support apparatus for supporting at least a portion of a gluteal region of a user while the user is seated in a seating apparatus comprising a seating surface, a back support surface and a transition region at the intersection of the seating surface and the back support surface. The support apparatus a support member structured to support at least a portion of the gluteal region of the user. The support apparatus further comprises a support element structured to position the support member at the transition region of seating apparatus such that the support member extends between the seating surface and the back support surface of the seating apparatus.