Remote control footrest
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing footrests do not effectively address the need for adjustable height without requiring manual adjustment, especially for users with injured feet who need varying elevations depending on their seating position.
Innovation Solution
A remote-controlled footrest system with a base, adjustable support pole, and lift mechanism that allows wireless height adjustment using a remote control, enabling users to elevate their feet without getting up, accommodating different seating heights and obstacles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual adjustment mechanism is used, then device complexity is reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates for users with injured feet
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the purely mechanical manual adjustment system with an automated motorized lift mechanism controlled by a remote control device. The motorized system eliminates the need for users to manually adjust the footrest height, which is particularly beneficial for users with injured feet who cannot perform manual adjustments. The remote control transmits signals wirelessly to the motor driver, which controls the motor to raise or lower the footrest pole.
Solution Approach 2:
The footrest system performs self-adjustment through the automated motorized mechanism. When the user presses a button on the remote control, the system automatically adjusts the footrest height without requiring the user to physically manipulate any mechanical adjustment components. This self-service capability allows users with limited mobility or injured feet to independently adjust the footrest to their desired position.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed height footrest is used, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability deteriorates for different seating positions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the footrest from a static fixed-height design to a dynamic adjustable-height design. The motorized lift mechanism enables the footrest pole to move vertically to different positions, allowing the footrest to adapt to various seating heights and user preferences. The system can be adjusted to different elevations to accommodate different obstacles and seating positions, providing versatility while maintaining relatively simple overall device structure.
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AI summary
A remote control footrest for elevating an injured foot includes a base having a top side, a bottom side, a front side, a back side, a right side, a left side, and a cavity. The top side has a pole aperture extending through to the cavity. A lift means is coupled to the base within the cavity. An adjustable support pole is coupled to the base through the pole aperture and is in operational communication with the lift means. The lift means adjusts a length of the adjustable support pole. A footrest is coupled to the adjustable support pole and is configured to support a foot or a leg of a user. A remote control is in wireless communication with the lift means to adjust the length of the adjustable support pole and thus a height of the footrest.