Stance Forcing Device Inward Leg Motion Restriction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current exercise devices for leg muscles primarily restrict outward motion using elastic bands or springs, failing to provide continuous stress and improvement beyond this limitation.
Innovation Solution
A stance-forcing device with a resistance band threaded through a hollow tubular member, featuring cuff members with Velcro and metallic hoops for secure attachment, and padding devices to restrict inward lateral motion, ensuring continuous stress application and varied resistance levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If elastic bands or springs are used to restrict outward leg motion, then leg muscle exercise is provided, but continuous stress application and improved muscle engagement are not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of restricting outward leg motion as in conventional devices, this invention restricts inward leg motion. The hollow tubular member is positioned between the legs to prevent them from coming together, thereby forcing the user to maintain an outward stance and continuously engage the leg muscles against the restriction.
Solution Approach 2:
A hollow tubular member serves as an intermediary element positioned between the user's legs. This tubular member, combined with resistance bands and padding devices, acts as a mediator that restricts inward motion while allowing outward motion, providing continuous stress application to the leg muscles.
2Strength
If restriction devices are added to provide continuous stress, then muscle engagement improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional elements are merged into a single integrated device. The hollow tubular member combines the functions of motion restriction, structural support, and attachment point for resistance bands. Padding devices are integrated onto the tubular member to simultaneously provide comfort and enforce the restriction, reducing the need for separate components.
Solution Approach 2:
The hollow tubular member serves multiple functions: it restricts inward leg motion, provides attachment points for resistance bands, supports padding devices for comfort, and enables adjustment for different user sizes and athletic abilities. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed.
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 effectively restricts inward leg motion, providing continuous stress and improved muscle engagement, adaptable to different user sizes and athletic abilities, enhancing exercise efficacy.
Implementation Method 1
a resistance band threaded through a hollow tubular member
Implementation Method 2
a first cuff member that has Velcro material for attachment of the stance-forcing device to a leg of a user
Data Source
AI summary
A stance forcing device has a resistance band threaded through a hollow tubular member. Then a first cuff member has an end of the resistance band attached thereto. A second cuff member is attached to the other end of the resistance band. The system has a first padding device attached to the hollow tubular member as well as a second padding device attached to the hollow tubular member. The system has a first cuff member with Velcro material for attachment of the stance forcing device to a user's leg. The first cuff member has a metallic hoop attachment to thread a piece of material for leg attachment. The system has a second cuff member with Velcro material for attachment of the stance forcing device to a user's leg. The second cuff member has a metallic hoop attachment to thread a piece of material for a leg attachment.