Penile Traction Device with Pivotable and Adjustable Segments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current treatments for Peyronie's disease, such as penile curvature and shortening, lack effective methods for applying concurrent longitudinal and lateral traction forces, limiting the ability to induce gradual penile lengthening and curvature reduction, and often require multiple therapies.
Innovation Solution
A penile traction device with a base, longitudinally-adjustable portion, and pivotable portion that applies adjustable traction forces, allowing for dynamic loading and progressive mechanical traction, enabling concurrent longitudinal and lateral force application for penile lengthening and curvature correction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If a penile traction device applies longitudinal traction force to induce gradual penile lengthening, then the penile length increases, but the device structure becomes complex requiring multiple adjustable components
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into distinct functional segments: a base portion, a longitudinally-adjustable portion with first and second stages of adjustability, and a pivotable portion. Each segment handles specific adjustment requirements, allowing independent control of longitudinal length and angular position to reduce overall structural complexity while achieving penile lengthening
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through spring-loaded mechanisms that allow the longitudinally-adjustable portion to be adjusted in length through two stages: a first stage adjustable independent of the second stage, and a second stage that is spring-loaded and can be releasably latched. This dynamic structure enables progressive mechanical traction while managing device complexity
2Reliability
If the device applies concurrent longitudinal and lateral traction forces for curvature reduction, then the treatment effectiveness improves, but the device requires multiple force application mechanisms increasing complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable portion is selectively pivotable in relation to the longitudinally-adjustable portion along a range of adjustment of 120 degrees and can be detainable in three or more differing angular relationships. This dynamic pivoting mechanism enables the device to apply both longitudinal traction force and lateral force components concurrently, improving treatment effectiveness for curvature reduction while using a single integrated mechanism rather than multiple separate force application devices
Solution Approach 2:
The single penile traction device is designed to perform multiple functions: applying longitudinal traction force through the spring-loaded longitudinally-adjustable portion, applying lateral traction force through the pivotable portion's angular adjustment, and providing progressive mechanical traction through two-stage length adjustability. This multi-functionality consolidates what would otherwise require multiple separate therapies into one device
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 device effectively reduces penile curvature and increases length, providing a comfortable and discreet treatment option that can be used alone or in conjunction with pharmacological agents, offering measurable anatomical improvements and enhanced patient compliance.
Implementation Method 1
The longitudinally-adjustable portion is spring-loaded for applying a longitudinal traction force to the penis
Data Source
AI summary
Devices and methods for treating penile aberrations include the use of traction devices. For example, this document describes devices and methods for applying longitudinal and/or contralateral penile traction forces to treat anatomical aberrations related to Peyronie's disease and other conditions.