Supplemental Exercise Mat With Strap for Pose Support and Carrying
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional yoga mats provide insufficient comfort and support for certain poses, leading to discomfort and pain, and existing accessories like towels or straps are cumbersome or ineffective in alleviating these issues, while yoga bags are bulky and do not allow mats to breathe or dry properly.
Innovation Solution
A supplemental mat with a detachable strap that serves as both a cushion for support during poses and a carrier for the traditional yoga mat, constructed from flexible, wear-resistant material to prevent sliding and provide comfort, and can be used as a three-in-one yoga kit with the mat and strap.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional yoga mat is used, then the mat provides basic support and stability, but it provides insufficient comfort and cushioning for certain poses
Solution Approach 1:
The invention combines the cushion portion and strap into a single integrated supplemental mat unit that attaches to the traditional yoga mat. This merging eliminates the need to carry separate cushion and strap accessories, resolving the contradiction by providing enhanced comfort while reducing overall device complexity through consolidation.
Solution Approach 2:
The supplemental mat serves multiple functions: it provides cushioning for comfort during poses and includes an integrated strap for support during poses requiring leg elevation. This multi-functionality allows a single accessory to address multiple comfort needs, improving ease of operation without requiring multiple separate items.
2Ease of operation
If towels or blankets are used to provide cushioning, then comfort is improved, but they are cumbersome and time-consuming to fold
Solution Approach 1:
The supplemental mat is constructed as a thin, flexible mat-like structure rather than a bulky textile item. This allows it to provide adequate cushioning while being easy to unroll and position quickly during practice, eliminating the time-consuming folding required for blankets and towels.
3Ease of operation
If a yoga bag is used to carry the mat, then portability is provided, but the bag is bulky and does not allow the mat to breathe or dry properly
Solution Approach 1:
The supplemental mat is made from porous foam material that allows air circulation throughout its structure. When attached to the traditional mat during transport, this porous construction enables both mats to breathe and dry properly, maintaining reliability of the drying function while still providing portability.
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AI summary
Provided is a mat supplemental to an exercise mat including a cushion portion for assisting in execution and/or maintaining of a select body position (e.g., a stretch, yoga pose, or Pilates pose). The supplemental mat may include a strap detachable from the cushion portion. The strap may further assist in the execution and/or maintaining of a select body position (e.g., a stretch, yoga pose, or Pilates pose). The strap may further serve to secure the cushion portion to the traditional exercise mat, thereby causing the supplemental mat to also serve as a carrier for the traditional exercise mat.