Inversion Pendulum Vibration Integration for Three-Dimensional Stimulation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing inversion benches lack additional stimulation options beyond positional changes.

Innovation Solution

An inversion stimulation device with an adjustable inversion pendulum and a stimulation device generating three-dimensional oscillations, featuring a drive mechanism and load compensation, allowing for various user positions and therapeutic applications.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If inversion benches are designed to support users for positional changes only, then the device structure remains simple, but stimulation options are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestimulation optionsVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines an inversion bench with a vibration stimulation device into a single integrated system. The vibration generator is mounted on the inversion bench frame, and the vibration transmission elements are integrated into the existing support structure, allowing both inversion and vibration stimulation functions to be performed by one device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The inversion bench is transformed into a multi-functional device that provides both positional inversion support and vibration stimulation capabilities. The same structural elements serve dual purposes: the frame supports inversion while also mounting the vibration generator, and the support elements transmit both gravitational and vibrational forces to the user.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a vibration device is added to the inversion bench, then stimulation capabilities are enhanced, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestimulation capabilitiesVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The vibration stimulation system is segmented into distinct functional modules: a vibration generator mounted on the frame, vibration transmission elements integrated into the support structure, and attachment points for the user. This modular approach allows the vibration functionality to be added without completely redesigning the inversion bench.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

Enhances user stimulation through three-dimensional oscillations and therapeutic benefits, with load compensation ensuring durability and user safety.

Implementation Method 1

The drive device is designed as an eccentric drive device and is connected to the support plate in such a way that a two-dimensional oscillation is initially formed in the plane of the plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectEccentric motion: Eccentric

Implementation Method 2

When driven by the drive device, these are temporarily in contact with a side of the support plate assigned to the base body. This creates a three-dimensional oscillation due to the temporary contact between the attachment element(s) and the support plate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical vibration transmission: Vibration

Implementation Method 3

an inversion stimulation device for transmitting an oscillation frequency to a user, comprising an adjustable inversion pendulum device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPendulum motion: Pendulum

Data Source

PatentEP4578434A1Inversion stimulation device
Publication Date: 2025.07.02 STRLEK KRESIMIR
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AI summary

The subject matter of the present invention relates to an inversion stimulation device (10), in particular an inversion stimulation device (10) for transmitting an oscillation frequency to a user, comprising an adjustable inversion pendulum device (20), inversion stimulation device (10), in particular an inversion stimulation device (10) for transmitting an oscillation frequency to a user, comprising an adjustable inversion pendulum device (20), wherein a stimulation device (30) for generating and/or transmitting an oscillation, in particular a three-dimensional oscillation, is arranged on the inversion pendulum device (20), such that the stimulation device (30) can be brought into different positions by adjusting the inversion pendulum device (20).