Orthotic Brace Clip Attachment for Child-Operated Quick Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clubfoot treatment devices require complex screw-based attachment mechanisms that are difficult for young children to manage, necessitating adult assistance for adjustments, which complicates the Dr. Ponseti technique.
Innovation Solution
A quick release member with a locking tab and button mechanism for attaching orthotic shoes to an orthotic bar, allowing easy attachment and detachment without tools, ensuring stability and preventing unauthorized removal by children.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If screw-based attachment mechanisms are used to attach orthotic shoes to an orthotic bar, then the attachment is secure and reliable, but the device becomes difficult for children to operate independently and requires adult assistance
Solution Approach 1:
The quick release mechanism allows the child to independently attach and detach the orthotic shoe from the bar by simply pressing a button or lever, eliminating the need for adult assistance with screw-based attachment mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the traditional screw-based mechanical attachment system with a quick release mechanism that uses a button or lever actuation system, transforming the complex multi-step screw operation into a simple single-action release mechanism
2Ease of operation
If a quick release mechanism is implemented to enable easy attachment and detachment, then ease of operation is improved, but the risk of unauthorized removal by children increases
Solution Approach 1:
The quick release mechanism incorporates a specific local feature (button or lever) that requires a deliberate action to activate, creating a controlled release point that prevents accidental or unauthorized removal while maintaining ease of legitimate attachment and detachment
Solution Approach 2:
The button or lever acts as an intermediary element between the user and the attachment mechanism, requiring a specific intentional action to trigger the release, thereby preventing casual or unauthorized removal while allowing controlled attachment and detachment
3Reliability
If complex screw-based attachment mechanisms are used, then attachment security is maintained, but device complexity increases and requires multiple components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate components (screws, nuts, washers, and mounting brackets) into a single integrated quick release mechanism, reducing the total number of parts while maintaining secure attachment through the unified button or lever actuation system
Data Source
AI summary
A sole attachment assembly for attachment to an orthotic bar having a sole to retain a shoe of a user and a quick release member to couple to an orthotic bar. The sole includes a sole body, a release member receiver, a platform on the receiver, guide wings, a centering projection, and a release button barrier spanning between the guide wings. The quick release member includes a release member body, wings extending laterally from the release member body to slide within the guide wings, a locking tab to keep the quick release member coupled to the shoe sole by interfacing with the quick release button barrier, a locating recess in a top potion of the body configured to provide enhanced stability by interfacing with the platform on the sole, and a centering notch at the front of the body configured to interface with the centering projection on the sole.