Sacral Support Device for Neutral Spine Positioning in Seating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Common seating products fail to provide adequate long-term comfort and support for the lower back, leading to fatigue and pain due to insufficient support in the sacral region, which is exacerbated by the lack of adjustable solutions tailored to individual users and seating environments.
Innovation Solution
A molded thermoplastic spinal support device with a vented center relief portion, relief arms, and a support frame that adjusts to properly position the sacrum, redistributing pressure and providing resistance to maintain neutral spine equilibrium, designed to be either portable or integrated into various types of seats.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If lumbar support devices are added to the seat back, then lower back comfort is improved in the short term, but long term comfort and pain relief are not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the support function from the traditional lumbar region and relocates it to the sacral region. By removing the support device from the lumbar area and placing it at the sacrum, the patent addresses the root cause of spinal misalignment rather than merely treating lumbar discomfort, thereby achieving both short-term comfort and long-term pain relief.
Solution Approach 2:
The sacral support device performs preliminary action by correctly positioning the sacrum and pelvis before the spine can be properly supported. By establishing proper pelvic alignment first, the device creates a foundation that enables the spine to maintain neutral equilibrium, preventing both short-term discomfort and long-term pain.
2Ease of manufacture
If fixed shape support devices are used, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to individual users and seating environments is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support device incorporates adjustable elements that allow it to dynamically adapt to different users and seating environments. The device can be customized in terms of support firmness, positioning, and configuration, enabling it to maintain effectiveness across various applications while remaining manufacturable through standardized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The device applies different levels of support and pressure to specific regions of the sacral and pelvic area. By providing localized quality variations in the support mechanism, the device can accommodate individual anatomical differences and varying seating conditions without requiring complete redesign for each user.
3Area of stationary object
If support devices extend across the whole lumbar region, then coverage is maximized, but precision in positioning the sacrum is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the support function from the broad lumbar region and concentrates it precisely at the sacral region. By removing support elements from the upper lumbar area and focusing them at the sacrum, the device achieves accurate sacral positioning while maintaining adequate coverage of the pelvic and lower spinal regions through targeted support geometry.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a spine orienting device for integration into a variety of types of seats, for example, automotive seats or office type seating, in order to properly position the sacrum of the individual using the seat, which in turn will properly pivot the pelvis to assist in maintaining the spine in equilibrium.