C-Shaped Lower Leg Guard With Ventilated Support Fit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Athletes are prone to injuries from lower leg muscle strains or collisions during high-intensity sports training, which adversely affects their training effectiveness.
Innovation Solution
A lower leg guard featuring a C-shaped sheath with a contraction zone, support part, and elastic band secured by fasteners, along with ventilation holes and a reflective layer, providing stability, protection, and improved air permeability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a simple sheath structure is used, then the device complexity is low, but the protective effect and support stability are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The sheath is divided into multiple functional zones: a contraction zone at the opening for secure fitting, a support part in the middle area for structural reinforcement, and different material layers (inner layer, interlayer, outer layer) for distinct protective functions. This segmentation allows each zone to specialize in specific protective tasks, enhancing overall reliability without requiring a completely redesign of the entire structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The sheath employs composite material construction with an inner layer, interlayer, and outer layer made of different materials. The inner layer provides comfort and moisture management, the interlayer adds structural stability, and the outer layer offers abrasion resistance and impact protection. This multi-layer composite structure significantly improves protective effect while maintaining reasonable device complexity.
2Reliability
If a tight-fitting sheath is used to prevent injury, then the protective effect is improved, but the air permeability and comfort are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The sheath applies local quality differentiation by concentrating ventilation holes specifically in the elastic band region where they are most needed for air circulation, while maintaining structural integrity in other areas. The contraction zone uses dense material for secure fitting, while the support part has strategic openings for breathability. This localized approach to quality enhancement allows the sheath to provide tight protection where needed while maintaining air permeability in critical areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic band incorporates multiple sets of ventilation holes formed in a penetrating manner, creating a porous structure that significantly improves air permeability. This porous design allows air to flow through the elastic band, preventing heat buildup and moisture accumulation, thereby maintaining comfort even when the sheath fits tightly on the lower leg.
3Strength
If a rigid support structure is added to enhance protection, then the toughness is improved, but the flexibility and comfort are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support part uses a flexible strip structure embedded inside the fixed surface, rather than a rigid external framework. This flexible strip provides necessary structural reinforcement and toughness to protect against impacts and collisions, while its flexible nature allows the sheath to bend and move with the athlete's leg during exercise. The flexible shell approach maintains comfort and range of motion while delivering adequate protective strength.
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
The guard effectively reduces stress on lower leg muscles and ligaments, preventing injuries and enhancing training effectiveness by stable support and protection.
Implementation Method 1
an elastic band is fixedly connected between the two connecting surfaces
Implementation Method 2
a reflective layer is arranged on an outer surface of the fixed surface, and the reflective layer is made of reflective fibers
Implementation Method 3
a plurality of sets of ventilation holes are formed on the elastic band in a penetrating manner
Implementation Method 4
the plurality of sets of ventilation holes are linearly arranged on the surface of the elastic band
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a lower leg guard for sports training, and belongs to the technical field of sports protectors. The lower leg guard for sports training includes a sheath, and the sheath is axially C-shaped. The lower leg guard for sports training further includes a contraction zone arranged on the sheath, the contraction zone is mounted at an opening of the sheath, and a conical tubular space is enclosed between the sheath and the contraction zone. The lower leg guard for sports training further includes a support part arranged on the sheath, the support part is mounted in a middle area of a surface of the sheath. Through the sheath, the connecting surfaces, the elastic band, and the fasteners that match each other, the present disclosure improves the training effect of the athlete.