Protective Cover for Inversion Table Pin-and-Slot Contact Zone
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current inversion therapy tables with a pin and slot mechanism for setting the maximum inversion angle lack a cover to protect the contact zone between the rotatable surface and the stop, which can lead to exposure and potential hazards.
Innovation Solution
A cover system comprising multiple portions (top, front, lateral, and back) that surrounds the contact zone, including an opening to hold the pin, providing protection and mounting options for the inversion therapy table.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a pin and slot mechanism is used to set the maximum inversion angle, then the inversion table provides adjustable inversion angles, but the contact zone between the rotatable surface and the stop is exposed causing user discomfort or injury
Solution Approach 1:
A cover is introduced as an intermediary component between the user and the pin-and-slot mechanism. The cover includes a contact zone portion that surrounds the area where the rotatable surface contacts the stop, and a pin reception portion that holds the pin, preventing direct user contact with the mechanical components while allowing the mechanism to function normally.
2Reliability
If the contact zone is covered to protect the user, then user safety is improved, but the mechanism for adjusting and accessing the pin may become more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The cover is segmented into distinct functional portions: a contact zone portion that surrounds the contact area between the rotatable surface and stop, and a pin reception portion that accommodates the pin. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity of the design.
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AI summary
A cover for a contact zone between a rotatable surface and a stop, the cover having a top portion and a front portion. The cover may also include a lateral portion and a back portion to further surround the contact zone. An example of a contact zone may be found on an inversion therapy table, such as inversion therapy tables having a pin and slot adjustment mechanism.