Portable Lumbar Decompression Apparatus with Adjustable Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing lumbar spine decompression devices are large, heavy, immobile, and expensive, making them impractical for home use and unsuitable for use on soft or uneven surfaces, which can cause discomfort and injury.
Innovation Solution
A lightweight and portable apparatus with a base frame, adjustable rest support shafts, a stability shaft for rigidity, and adjustable leg rests, supported by multiple feet for stability on various surfaces, allowing for compact folding and enhanced portability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional lumbar spine decompression devices are used, then decompression effectiveness is improved, but device weight and size increase making them immobile and impractical for home use
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional components: a base frame with feet for stability, an adjustable rest support shaft for positioning, a stability shaft for structural rigidity, and leg rests for user comfort. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently while maintaining overall effectiveness, and enables the device to be disassembled for easy storage and transport.
2Reliability
If traditional lumbar spine decompression devices are used, then decompression functionality is maintained, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms allowing users to modify the height and positioning of the rest support shaft and leg rests according to their specific needs. This dynamic adaptability simplifies the design by using universal components that can be adjusted rather than requiring multiple fixed configurations, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining functionality.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional lumbar spine decompression devices are used, then structural stability is improved, but adaptability to different surfaces deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The base frame is equipped with multiple feet having different characteristics: non-slip feet for stable surfaces and pivot feet for soft or uneven surfaces. This local differentiation allows the device to adapt to various surface conditions while maintaining overall structural stability during lumbar spine decompression operations.
4Reliability
If traditional lumbar spine decompression devices are used, then decompression performance is maintained, but ease of operation deteriorates due to difficulty in moving and positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates preliminary positioning features including adjustable rest support shafts and leg rests that can be configured before use. This allows users to prepare the device in advance for their specific needs, making operation easier while maintaining decompression performance. The device can be set up quickly on different surfaces without requiring complex adjustments during use.
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AI summary
A lightweight and portable apparatus that decompresses lumbar spine with localized traction is provided. The apparatus includes a base frame. A rest support shaft has first and second ends. The rest support shaft is coupled to the base frame by the first end. A stability shaft for providing rigidity to the apparatus is coupled to the rest support shaft and the base frame. First and second leg rests are supported by the second end of the rest support shaft. The first and second leg rests are supported such that the height of the leg rests can be adjustable. A plurality of feet are coupled to the base frame. The plurality of feet support the base frame by three points of contact.