Massage practitioner stabilizing device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional massage tables lack structural support and stability for massage practitioners using foot-based techniques, leading to instability, balance issues, and ergonomic discomfort, which can result in practitioner fatigue, musculoskeletal problems, and hygiene concerns.
Innovation Solution
A base member with anchors and an aperture is designed to removably secure a flexible member to a massage table, providing stability and balance for practitioners by restricting table movement, allowing secure attachment of a flexible loop that prevents detachment during use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If conventional massage tables are used for foot-based massage techniques, then the table structure remains simple and portable, but the table lacks stability and structural support for practitioners standing on it
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilization system is divided into separate components: a base member with anchors that attaches to the table, and a flexible member that provides the stabilizing function. This segmentation allows the table to remain simple while adding stability through attachable components.
Solution Approach 2:
The base member acts as an intermediary between the table and the flexible member, providing a stable attachment point. The anchors extend from the base to engage with the table frame, creating a mediator structure that transfers and distributes practitioner weight.
2Stability of the object's composition
If overhead bars or ceiling-mounted apparatus are used to provide stability, then practitioner balance is improved, but the equipment becomes bulky and lacks portability
Solution Approach 1:
The stabilization system is designed to be universally applicable to various massage table types through the use of adjustable anchors and a flexible member that can accommodate different table configurations. The system serves multiple functions: stabilizing the table, supporting practitioner weight, and maintaining portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible member provides dynamic adjustment capabilities, allowing practitioners to modify the tension and positioning according to their body type and massage technique requirements. This dynamic adaptability replaces the need for fixed, bulky overhead structures.
3Reliability
If the flexible member is securely attached to prevent detachment, then safety is improved, but the attachment mechanism becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The anchors are pre-configured on the base member to engage with the table frame before the flexible member is attached. This preliminary action ensures that the attachment points are established and secure, allowing the flexible member to be reliably fastened without requiring complex multi-step attachment mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A base member for removably securing a flexible member coupled to a table having a frame element, the base member including a base, at least three anchors configured to extend from at least three different locations on the base to delineate an area, and an aperture through which the flexible member is disposed to removably secure the flexible member, the aperture is disposed in the base, wherein the table is positioned with the frame element disposed upon the area to restrict movement of the table relative to the base member.