Pneumatic Physiotherapy Wrap with Internal Component Housing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pneumatic physiotherapy apparatuses have bulky controllers that are not aesthetically pleasing and inconvenient to use, which hinders their appeal and usability.
Innovation Solution
A pneumatic physiotherapy apparatus with a unique structure featuring a wrap and an operating unit where the operating unit is external and connected to an internal component housing that contains an inflation motor, integrated control board, solenoid valve, and pressure detection valve, allowing for compact housing of components and a user-friendly interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If the controller is fixed to the wrap through a connecting bracket with all components housed in the controller, then the device structure is integrated, but the exposed controller becomes bulky and aesthetically unpleasing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the bulky controller from the visible exterior and relocates it to an internal component housing within the wrap. Only a minimal operating unit is exposed on the exterior, while the inflation motor, control board, solenoid valve, and pressure detection valve are housed internally. This extraction eliminates the aesthetic problem of a bulky exposed controller while maintaining functional integration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements nesting by placing the component housing inside the wrap structure. The operating unit is nested within the wrap, with the inflation motor, control board, and other components contained within the internal component housing. This nested arrangement allows the device to maintain a compact, aesthetically pleasing exterior while accommodating all necessary components internally.
2Reliability
If the controller is made bulky to house all components, then all components are protectively housed, but the device becomes inconvenient to use and less attractive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the device into two functional parts: a minimal operating unit exposed on the exterior for user interaction, and an internal component housing containing all protective components. This segmentation allows the operating unit to remain small and convenient for use, while the internal housing provides protection for the inflation motor, control board, solenoid valve, and pressure detection valve.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the protective housing function from the exterior controller and relocates it to an internal component housing. This extraction allows the exterior operating unit to be minimal and user-friendly, while the internal housing provides the necessary protection for all components, maintaining reliability without compromising ease of operation.
3Shape
If the operating unit is separated from the wrap, then the exposed operating unit becomes smaller and more attractive, but the connection between operating unit and component housing must be secure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the operating unit with the wrap structure through fixed connection, creating a stable integrated assembly. The operating unit is fixed to the wrap and connected to the component housing, ensuring stable communication and power transmission. This merging approach maintains a small, attractive operating unit while guaranteeing connection stability through the fixed attachment to the wrap.
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AI summary
A pneumatic physiotherapy apparatus with a unique structure comprising a wrap and an operating unit: wherein a wrap includes at least an outer wrap, an inner component housing, and an inner air bladder set; the operating unit is fixed to the outer wrap; the operating unit is also connected to the inner component housing; and the inner component housing is hidden inside the wrap. In addition, the apparatus can also have the operating unit operate an inflation motor and an integrated control board. The apparatus uses an inner air bladder set wherein each air bladder is inflatable. The apparatus can also contain a solenoid valve and a pressure detection valve. This design hides bulky components and eliminates connecting brackets. Therefore, this apparatus is a unique structure that allows a user to experience the extraordinary beauty of pneumatic physiotherapy apparatuses.