Shoulder Stabilizing System with Quadrant Tensioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shoulder stabilizing devices fail to provide 360 degrees of support and control over all shoulder movements, including internal and external rotation, horizontal abduction, and adduction, due to limitations in design and material, making them impractical for various athletes and not suitable for all types of shoulder injuries.
Innovation Solution
A shoulder stabilizing system featuring four adjustable tensioning systems, each responsible for a quadrant of the shoulder, working together to provide 360 degrees of support and control over all shoulder movements, utilizing a flexible garment with non-stretchable rubber support members and adjustable straps to resist movement effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If tape is used to immobilize or stabilize the shoulder joint, then support and pain reduction are improved, but mobility restriction and difficulty of application worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The shoulder stabilizing system divides the shoulder support into four quadrants, with each tensioning system independently adjustable and responsible for a specific quadrant. This segmentation allows targeted support while maintaining overall mobility, resolving the contradiction between providing reliable support and preserving ease of movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs four adjustable tensioning systems that can be dynamically modified to control different degrees of shoulder movement. The adjustability allows the device to adapt between providing strong support and allowing mobility, depending on the athlete's needs and the injury level.
2Reliability
If restrictive shoulder braces are used to prevent abduction, then support is improved, but adaptability to different athletes and injuries worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The brace is segmented into four independent tensioning systems, each adjustable to control specific movements. This allows the same device to be customized for different athletes and injury types, providing reliable support while maintaining high adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The shoulder stabilizing system is designed to treat multiple types of shoulder injuries and suit different athletic activities through its four adjustable tensioning systems. The device can be configured for various degrees of support and movement control, making it universally applicable across different athletes and injury scenarios.
3Ease of operation
If four adjustable tensioning systems are implemented to provide 360 degrees of support, then control over shoulder movements is improved, but device complexity worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The complex control function is segmented into four independent tensioning systems, each handling a specific quadrant and movement pattern. This segmentation makes the overall system more manageable and easier to adjust, as each component can be independently configured without affecting the others.
Solution Approach 2:
Each tensioning system is designed with specific local characteristics tailored to its designated quadrant, allowing precise control of movements in that area. This local customization provides comprehensive control over all shoulder movements while keeping each individual component relatively simple.
Data Source
AI summary
A shoulder stabilizing system is provided which provides 360 degrees of support utilizing four adjustable tensioning systems that are each responsible for a quadrant of the shoulder. The four tensioning systems work together to give the user the ability to control all movements of the shoulder including internal and external rotation, horizontal abduction and adduction, while offering 360 degrees support to the shoulder capsule.