Apparatus and system for dynamically correcting posture

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional seating devices fail to effectively improve posture and prevent repetitive stress injuries associated with prolonged sitting, as they do not adequately support the pelvic area to maintain a lordotic curve, leading to gluteal spreading and incorrect posture.

Innovation Solution

A seating apparatus with a foundation member featuring a front portion for upper legs and a bowl portion for the lower pelvic area, comprising central and lateral sections of varying flexibility, which applies an upward and inward compressive force to rotate the pelvic area into a forward lordotic position, thereby correcting posture and restricting gluteal spreading.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional fixed-shape seating assemblies are used, then manufacturing simplicity is maintained, but they cannot dynamically adapt to body movement causing repetitive stress injuries

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to body movementVSAvoidseating assembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by replacing fixed-shape seating assemblies with a dynamic foundation member comprising multiple sections (front, central, lateral, rear) that can independently move and rotate. These sections are connected through joints allowing relative movement, enabling the seating surface to dynamically adapt to body movements while maintaining structural integrity, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the foundation member into multiple independent sections (front section, central sections, lateral sections, rear section) that can move and rotate relative to each other. This segmentation allows each section to independently respond to body movements, providing adaptive support without requiring an overly complex monolithic structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Stability of the object's composition

If uniform thickness members are used for pelvic support, then manufacturing is simplified, but they cannot prevent gluteal spreading and maintain lordotic curve

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepelvic stabilityVSAvoidseating device structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by making different sections of the foundation member have different thicknesses and flexibility characteristics. The central sections have different thickness profiles than the lateral sections, allowing each region to provide specific support functions - the central sections support the pelvic area to prevent gluteal spreading while the lateral sections provide lateral stability, thus achieving pelvic stability without excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The foundation member is segmented into multiple sections with varying thicknesses and flexibility. The central sections are configured with specific thickness profiles to support the pelvic area and maintain the lordotic curve, while lateral sections provide different support characteristics. This segmentation allows targeted support functions without requiring a uniformly complex structure throughout.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If contoured seating surfaces are used, then comfort is improved through body conformation, but they create high pressure points under ischial tuberosities

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveseating comfortVSAvoidpressure points under ischial tuberosities
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the seating surface dynamic rather than statically contoured. The foundation member sections can move and rotate to distribute pressure dynamically across the seating surface, preventing concentrated high pressure points under the ischial tuberosities while maintaining comfort through continuous adaptation to body shape.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the parameter of surface geometry from fixed contoured shapes to dynamically variable surfaces. The foundation member sections can alter their relative positions and orientations, changing the contact surface geometry in real-time to distribute pressure evenly and prevent harmful pressure concentrations under the ischial tuberosities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 apparatus maintains a correct lordotic curve and reduces gluteal spreading by dynamically supporting the pelvis, distributing pressure evenly, and preventing the buildup of high pressure points under the ischial tuberosities, thus enhancing comfort and reducing the risk of repetitive stress injuries.

Implementation Method 1

The central portion has plural regions of varying flexibility and the lateral portion has plural regions of varying flexibility

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS10849428B2Apparatus and system for dynamically correcting posture
Publication Date: 2020.12.01 BACKJOY ORTHOTICS LLC
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AI summary

An orthopedic device for improving posture while sitting, having a foundation member including a front portion for upper legs and a bowl portion for lower pelvic area. The bowl portion has a central portion and an upwardly inclined lateral portion. The lateral portion and the front portion collectively surround the central portion. A channel attachment is connected with one or more pelvic crest portions. The channel attachment portion connects over a concave recessed portion. The central portion has plural regions of varying flexibility and the lateral portion has plural regions of varying flexibility.