Integrated Lumbar Traction and Massage Device with Gear-Rack Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current lumbar herniated disc treatment devices are limited by their single-function capabilities, requiring separate traction and massage beds that increase treatment time, reduce efficiency, and are costly and space-intensive, with manual massage therapies being expensive and risky due to human error.
Innovation Solution
A compact lumbar herniated disc treatment device that integrates traction, torsion, and massage therapies on a single upright post, utilizing a gear-rack mechanism for motor-driven adjustments and electromagnetic massagers for targeted therapy, allowing for simultaneous application of pulling forces, twisting motions, and massage treatments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate traction bed and massage bed are used, then treatment functions are complete, but treatment time increases and efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines traction device and massage device into a single integrated treatment device. The traction component includes a traction board with rolling elements for lumbar traction, while the massage component includes a massage board with massaging elements. Both functions share common structural elements such as the base plate, support legs, and control system, enabling simultaneous or sequential traction and massage treatments without requiring separate equipment and time.
Solution Approach 2:
The treatment device is designed with multi-functionality to perform both traction and massage therapies through a single machine. The universal design allows the same device to accommodate different treatment modes by adjusting the configuration of the traction board and massage board, eliminating the need for multiple separate devices and reducing overall treatment time.
2Ease of operation
If manual tuina manipulation is used, then treatment can be applied, but treatment cost increases and treatment risk increases due to human factors
Solution Approach 1:
The massage board is equipped with automated massaging elements that perform tuina manipulation functions without requiring manual intervention. The massaging elements can be controlled through a control system to provide consistent, repeatable massage treatments, eliminating the variability and risks associated with manual manipulation by different therapists while maintaining the effectiveness of the treatment.
3Ease of manufacture
If fixed position massage instruments are mounted on bed, then treatment can be provided, but alignment with patient's waist is difficult due to different heights, affecting treatment effect
Solution Approach 1:
The massage board and traction board are designed with adjustable positioning mechanisms that allow dynamic adjustment of their locations on the base plate. The boards can be moved along the base plate to different positions and orientations, enabling precise alignment with the patient's lumbar region regardless of the patient's height or body proportions. This dynamic adjustability ensures optimal treatment alignment for all patients.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This integrated device enhances treatment efficiency and effectiveness for lumbar herniated disc diseases, reduces costs, and occupies less space, making it suitable for both home and medical settings while minimizing human error and risk.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing a gear-rack mechanism for motor-driven adjustments
Implementation Method 2
utilizing a gear-rack mechanism for motor-driven adjustments
Implementation Method 3
electromagnetic massagers for targeted therapy
Data Source
AI summary
A lumbar herniated disc treatment device includes an upright post, a rail vertically mounted on the upright post, a chest fixing device up-and-down, slidably mounted on the rail, a lumbar traction and torsion device up-and-down slidably mounted on the rail and positioned below the chest fixing device, and a waist massage device up-and-down slidably mounted on the rail and positioned between the chest fixing device and the lumbar traction and torsion device.