Therapy Pad Stand With Centralized Power And Adjustable Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional handheld therapy devices cover smaller areas, requiring longer treatment times and inconsistent application, and lack sufficient power for comprehensive therapy over larger body surfaces.
Innovation Solution
A stand for therapy pads that includes a control module with docking stations for energy storage units, a frame with telescopic members for adjustable positioning, and power supply terminals for multiple therapy pads, allowing simultaneous activation and orientation adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If handheld therapy devices are used, then portability and ease of use are improved, but treatment area coverage is reduced and treatment time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The therapy system is segmented into multiple independent therapy pads that can be individually mounted on the stand, each pad functioning as a separate treatment unit. This allows simultaneous treatment of multiple body areas, effectively increasing total treatment coverage while maintaining the simplicity of individual pad operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from single-handed portable devices to a multi-dimensional array of therapy pads mounted on an adjustable stand. The stand allows vertical and horizontal positioning of multiple pads at different heights and angles, creating a three-dimensional treatment configuration that covers larger body surfaces simultaneously.
2Ease of operation
If handheld therapy devices are used, then portability is improved, but treatment consistency deteriorates due to steady hand requirement
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the control function (centralized in the control module) from the treatment application (distributed across multiple stationary pads). This segmentation eliminates the need for manual positioning and pressure application, ensuring consistent treatment delivery while maintaining ease of operation through automated control.
Solution Approach 2:
The therapy pads are designed to self-position and self-adjust through the mechanical coupling system and telescopic members, eliminating the need for manual stabilization. The pads automatically maintain proper contact and positioning, ensuring treatment consistency without requiring operator skill or steady hands.
3Reliability
If high-quality handheld therapy devices are used, then therapy effectiveness is improved, but cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The control module serves as a universal power and control unit that can operate multiple therapy pads simultaneously. This multi-functionality allows a single investment to provide comprehensive therapy across multiple body areas, reducing the need for multiple expensive handheld devices while maintaining high therapy effectiveness through coordinated multi-pad operation.
4Productivity
If multiple therapy pads are mounted simultaneously, then productivity is improved, but power supply requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges multiple power supply functions into a single centralized control module that distributes electrical power to all therapy pads through the frame. This consolidation provides sufficient total power for simultaneous operation of multiple pads while simplifying the power supply infrastructure compared to providing separate power sources for each pad.
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
Enables comprehensive therapy over larger body surfaces with consistent treatment, providing sufficient power and ease of use without specialized knowledge.
Implementation Method 1
The control module is configured to supply electrical power to the one or more therapy pads through one or more power supply terminals included within the frame
Implementation Method 2
the one or more power supply terminals are configured to mechanically couple to the one or more respective power-receiving terminals through magnetic coupling
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments of the present invention provide a stand for therapy pads. The stand includes a control module including a plurality of docking stations configured to dock therewithin a plurality of respective energy storage units, the plurality of energy storage units configured to store electrical energy. Furthermore, the stand includes a frame mechanically coupled to the control module, the frame configured to fasten thereupon one or more therapy pads. Furthermore, the control module is configured to supply electrical power to the one or more therapy pads through one or more power supply terminals included within the frame, the one or more power supply terminals configured to contact one or more complementary power-receiving terminals of the one or more respective therapy pads.