Programmable Multi-Therapy Inversion Table with Automated Sequences
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inversion tables for spinal decompression lack integration of multiple therapies such as traction, massage, and heat, and often require manual user input for settings adjustments.
Innovation Solution
A programmable multi-therapy inversion table that incorporates multiple therapeutic elements, including moving back and neck massage elements, traction actuators, heating pads, and a processor to programmatically control these elements, allowing for automated sequences of therapies.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple therapeutic elements are integrated into a single inversion table, then therapeutic effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple therapeutic elements (inversion mechanism, massage elements, heating pads, traction mechanisms) into a single integrated inversion table system. The frame structure serves as a common platform that accommodates all these elements, allowing them to work together synergistically for comprehensive spinal therapy.
Solution Approach 2:
The inversion table is designed as a multi-functional device that can provide inversion, massage, heating, and traction therapies simultaneously or independently. The processor controls all elements to deliver programmed sequences of therapies, making the device universally applicable to various therapeutic needs.
2Ease of operation
If automated programmable control is implemented, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The processor automatically controls the massage elements, heating pads, and inversion table without requiring manual user input for each setting. The system executes pre-programmed sequences that automatically adjust parameters like massage intensity, heat temperature, and inversion angle over time, allowing the device to serve itself.
Solution Approach 2:
Therapy sequences are pre-programmed with specific time-varying settings before use. The processor retrieves and executes these pre-configured programs, automatically adjusting all parameters in advance so the user simply needs to initiate the desired therapy sequence without manual intervention.
3Adaptability or versatility
If time-varying settings are implemented, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements time-varying settings where therapy parameters dynamically change during execution. The processor modifies massage element positions, heating pad temperatures, and inversion table angles at different time points according to the programmed sequence, allowing the system to adapt to varying therapeutic requirements throughout the treatment cycle.
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
Enables a comprehensive and automated delivery of various therapies, improving user experience and therapeutic effectiveness by allowing for time-varying settings and sequences of treatments.
Implementation Method 1
a back vibrating element that applies vibration to the user's back
Implementation Method 2
a heating pad coupled to the back rest
Data Source
AI summary
An inversion table that incorporates additional therapies, such as massage, traction, and heat. Therapeutic elements of the inversion table may be programmable, so that settings are cycled automatically through preprogrammed patterns. Illustrative programs may include: (1) dynamic inversion that gradually increases the range of negative (inverted) and positive (upright) tilt angles; (2) dynamic massage that successively activates massage elements for different body parts in conjunction with changes in tilt angles; (3) dynamic traction, that gradually increases traction tension in conjunction with increased range of inversion angles; (4) dynamic heating and traction, that gradually increases heating pad temperature in conjunction with cycling traction tension; and (5) dynamic infrared heating and inversion, that gradually increases infrared heating temperature in conjunction with increasing the amount of inversion.