Adjustable Spinal Therapy Device with Inflatable Lumbar Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing orthopedic spinal injury therapy devices have limited functionality and cannot accommodate various therapeutic schedules, failing to provide comprehensive support for spinal injuries.
Innovation Solution
An orthopedic spinal injury therapy device featuring a lying plate with an inflatable bag for lumbar support, a sliding mechanism for adjustable positioning, and integrated components for fumigation therapy and acupuncture observation, allowing for versatile therapeutic approaches.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-function therapy device is used, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot meet various therapeutic schedules
Solution Approach 1:
The therapy device integrates multiple therapeutic functions including lumbar support through inflatable bags, positioning adjustment via sliding mechanisms, fumigation therapy through heated liquid containers, and acupuncture observation through mirror systems. This multi-functional integration allows a single device to accommodate various therapeutic schedules while maintaining structural coherence
2Adaptability or versatility
If the mounting plate position is fixed, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot meet various positioning requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is transformed from a fixed structure to a dynamically adjustable one through the integration of sliding blocks on guiding rods and threaded rod mechanisms. This allows the mounting plate to move vertically and horizontally to meet various positioning requirements while maintaining structural stability through the supporting plates and lying plate framework
3Reliability
If no lumbar support is provided, then the device structure is simple, but lumbar vertebra injury risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
An inflatable bag is integrated into the lying plate structure to provide lumbar support. The inflatable bag can be adjusted to different firmness levels by controlling air pressure, offering reliable lumbar vertebra protection while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure through the use of pneumatic technology
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
The device provides comprehensive support for spinal injuries by allowing for adjustable positioning, facilitating various therapeutic schedules, including fumigation and acupuncture, while minimizing the risk of lumbar vertebra injury.
Implementation Method 1
an inflatable bag is provided in the middle of the lying plate... the inflatable bag is provided at the lumbar vertebra position for supporting
Implementation Method 2
a threaded rod is vertically connected into the nut block by threads... the providing of the threaded rod and the fixed rod can enable the sliding rod to move up and down through the corresponding nut block
Implementation Method 3
The pull rod between the fixed block and the chuck is sleeved with a spring
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AI summary
An orthopedic spinal injury therapy device. The device comprises a lying plate, an inflatable bag is provided in the middle of the lying plate, a straight slot is formed in one side of the inflatable bag, supporting plates are vertically connected to both sides of the bottom end of the lying plate, a sliding rod is horizontally arranged between the supporting plates, a nut block and a movable block are connected to both ends of the sliding rod respectively, a threaded rod is vertically connected into the nut block, a fixed rod vertically penetrates through the movable block; the upper ends and the lower ends of the threaded rod and the fixed rod are fixed to side walls of the corresponding supporting plates by mounting blocks, a hollow-square sliding block is slidingly provided on the sliding rod, and a mounting plate is connected to the top of the sliding block.