Modular Rigid Tube Structure for Stable Hands-Free Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing devices for hands-free use often lack stability and ergonomic design, failing to effectively engage pleasurable nerve centers and maintain user confidence and comfort during use.

Innovation Solution

A rigid tube with adjustable length and mount points, capable of transforming into various forms, including a drying rack and simulated body orifice, providing stability and ergonomic support while allowing hands-free use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a rigid tube structure is used for hands-free positioning, then stability and structural integrity are improved, but adaptability and versatility are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovestabilityVSAvoidadaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The rigid tube is divided into multiple sections with adjustable mount points, allowing the structure to be segmented and reconfigured for different applications while maintaining overall stability through the rigid tube framework

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The rigid tube structure is designed as a universal platform that can serve multiple functions including positioning devices, creating simulated body orifices, and providing ergonomic support, thereby achieving versatility without compromising structural stability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If the device is designed for hands-free use with ergonomic positioning, then user comfort and confidence are improved, but device complexity is worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of operationVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Weighted bases are incorporated into the device to counterbalance the complexity of the positioning mechanism, providing inherent stability that simplifies operation by eliminating the need for active balancing or adjustment during use

Inventive Principle:

Principle #8Anti-weight (Counterweight)

Solution Approach 2:

The device is designed to create equipotential positioning where the center of gravity and support points are optimally aligned, allowing hands-free operation with minimal user intervention while maintaining simplicity through gravitational equilibrium

Inventive Principle:

Principle #12Equipotentiality

3Adaptability or versatility

If the rigid tube is made adjustable in length and configuration, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements are worsened

Engineering Contradiction:

ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidmanufacturing precision

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The rigid tube incorporates adjustable length mechanisms with standardized connection interfaces, allowing dynamic reconfiguration while maintaining manufacturing precision through modular components with tolerance-compensating design features

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250237329A1Rigid Tube for Inserts

Publication Date: 2025.07.24 SMITH MARK R

AI summary

A rigid tube with elements for quick connection, retention, alignment and motion control system for connecting, aligning and controlling insertion hands-free.