Magnetic Insole Kit with Adjustable Magnet Positioning for Stirrup Grip

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Solution Overview

Problem

Determining the optimal position of a rider's boot in relation to a stirrup is challenging due to individual variations in weight distribution, gait, and personal preferences, and existing magnetic stirrups often require trial-and-error to match the rider's preferred positioning, posing safety risks if not correctly aligned.

Innovation Solution

A magnetic insole kit with interchangeable positioning units that adjust the magnet positioning space, allowing users to customize the magnetic member's position and orientation for better compatibility with stirrups, ensuring secure and ergonomic boot placement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a magnetic stirrup is used to secure the rider's boot, then the grip between the boot and stirrup is increased, but the difficulty in finding the correct boot position increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegrip between boot and stirrupVSAvoidfinding correct boot position

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic insole arrangement allows dynamic adjustment of the magnetic member's position within the insole. The magnetic member can be relocated to different positions along the longitudinal axis of the insole, enabling the rider to optimize boot positioning based on their specific needs, weight distribution, and gait characteristics.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention enables changing the positional parameter of the magnetic member within the insole. By adjusting the location of the magnetic member along the longitudinal axis, the rider can modify the magnetic attraction point, thereby optimizing the boot-stirrup interface for different riding conditions and personal preferences.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple magnetic stirrup/insole arrangements are bought to match preferred positioning, then the correct boot position can be found, but the cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvematching preferred boot positioningVSAvoidnumber of stirrup/insole arrangements

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic insole arrangement is designed to be multi-functional by incorporating a movable magnetic member that can assume multiple positions within a single insole. This eliminates the need for multiple separate insoles or stirrups, as one adaptable insole can serve various positioning needs, reducing the quantity of equipment required.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The insole is segmented into different functional zones along its longitudinal axis, with the magnetic member capable of occupying different segments or positions. This segmentation allows the single insole to provide multiple positioning options, replacing the need for multiple complete insole-stirrup arrangements.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

3Reliability

If the boot position is incorrect, then the rider may experience safety issues, but adjusting the position requires trial-and-error

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesafety of riderVSAvoidtime for trial-and-error adjustment

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic member's ability to move and be repositioned dynamically within the insole allows the rider to quickly adjust boot positioning without extensive trial-and-error. The magnetic attraction can be optimized by simply relocating the magnetic member to the appropriate position, reducing the time and effort required to achieve safe and correct boot placement.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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 magnetic insole kit provides user flexibility and comfort by allowing quick adaptation of the magnetic member's position, enhancing safety and reducing the risk of boot slippage, as users can find a suitable configuration without needing multiple stirrup/insole arrangements.

Implementation Method 1

magnetic stirrups are commonly available, as these allow safe positioning of the rider's boots on the stirrups while simultaneously increasing the grip between the rider's boots and the stirrup

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentEP3704985B1Magnetic insole arrangement

Publication Date: 2021.09.08 OPHENA AB

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AI summary

The present invention relates to a magnetic insole kit comprising an insole member, at least one magnetic member, a first positioning unit, and a second positioning unit, wherein said insole member and said first positioning unit jointly defines a first magnet positioning space, wherein said insole member and said second positioning unit jointly defines a second magnet positioning space that is different from said first magnet positioning space, wherein said first magnet positioning space and said second magnet positioning space are arranged to receive said at least one magnetic member.