Neck Exercise Device with Adjustable Headband and Straps
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional neck exercise devices are cumbersome and offer limited exercise options due to their design, which restricts effective neck strengthening, conditioning, and rehabilitation.
Innovation Solution
A neck exercise device featuring an adjustable headband with multiple cranial and chin straps, along with attachment members like D-rings and hook-and-loop fasteners, allows for various resistance configurations using resistance bands, enabling a range of exercises by adjusting the attachment points and straps for optimal neck muscle engagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional neck exercise devices use a simple chain attachment design, then the device structure is simple, but the exercise options are limited and the device is cumbersome to use
Solution Approach 1:
The headband is divided into multiple segments with separate attachment points for different straps (first cranial strap, second cranial strap, chin strap). This segmentation allows each strap to be independently adjusted and configured, enabling multiple exercise options without requiring a completely different device for each exercise type.
Solution Approach 2:
The headband serves multiple functions by incorporating multiple attachment members that can connect to various resistance bands and weights. The same headband structure supports different exercise configurations (cranial straps for lateral flexion, chin strap for extension, etc.), making the device versatile without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Ease of operation
If conventional neck exercise devices have fixed attachment points, then the device structure is simple, but the ability to adjust for optimal neck muscle engagement is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment members are designed to be dynamically adjustable rather than fixed. The first and second cranial straps can be attached at different locations on the headband, and the chin strap can be adjusted independently. This dynamic adjustability allows users to optimize the exercise configuration for different neck muscle groups without requiring complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The multiple attachment members are designed to be easily configured by the user themselves without requiring specialized tools or complex procedures. Each strap can be independently attached and adjusted, allowing users to self-customize the exercise setup for their specific needs and anatomical variations.
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AI summary
A neck exercise device and system are disclosed. An implementation of the device can include a head harness having an adjustable headband and a first cranial strap having each end attached to the headband. The device can also include a second cranial strap having each end attached to the headband and an adjustable chin strap. The device can further include a plurality of attachment members.