Orthosis Thread-Guiding Structure Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional orthosis devices with thread-guiding structures are complex, prone to assembly difficulties, and costly due to numerous components that can easily get lost.
Innovation Solution
A simplified thread-guiding structure for orthosis devices featuring a base with a recess and a guiding member integrally formed with a guiding groove and restriction structures, allowing for smooth wire passage and stable positioning, reducing the need for multiple components and facilitating assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a conventional thread-guiding structure with multiple elements (bearing, spindle, upper cover) is used, then the orthosis device can achieve adjustable tightness functionality, but the device complexity increases and assembly becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple elements (bearing, spindle, upper cover) into a single integrated thread-guiding structure. The guiding member is formed as one piece with the base, eliminating the need for separate components and simplifying the overall structure while maintaining the adjustable tightness functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated thread-guiding structure serves multiple functions: it guides the thread, provides structural support, and enables adjustment mechanisms all within a single component design, reducing the need for multiple specialized parts.
2Ease of operation
If a conventional thread-guiding structure with many elements is used, then the orthosis device can achieve adjustable tightness functionality, but assembly time increases and components may get lost
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating multiple components into a single thread-guiding structure, the patent reduces the number of assembly steps required. The guiding member is formed as one piece with the base, eliminating the need to assemble separate bearings, spindles, and covers, thereby significantly reducing assembly time.
3Ease of operation
If a conventional thread-guiding structure with many elements is used, then the orthosis device can achieve adjustable tightness functionality, but manufacturing cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent consolidates multiple components into a single integrated thread-guiding structure that can be manufactured as one piece. This reduces material costs, eliminates the need for multiple manufacturing processes, and simplifies quality control, thereby reducing overall manufacturing costs while maintaining the adjustable tightness functionality.
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AI summary
An orthosis device includes thread-guiding structures, two board portions spacingly arranged and at least one rope body. The thread-guiding structure includes: a base having a recess, the inner wall of the recess having a first restriction structure; a guiding member, including a guiding groove arcuately extending and a second restriction structure, received in the recess and positionably restricted with blocking of the first and second restriction structures, the guiding groove and the inner wall defining a thread-penetrating passage therebetween. Each of the two board portions has at least one base. Each of the at least one rope body is disposed through the thread-penetrating passage and arranged in two of the guiding grooves, wherein an axial movement of the at least one rope body operates to drive the two board portions close to or away from each other.