Toe Orthotic with Segmented Protrusions for Body Distortion Correction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for correcting body distortion, such as support rings and toe bands, are either cumbersome, require constant attention, or need to be attached to multiple toes, making them difficult to wear for extended periods and maintain effectively.
Innovation Solution
A cylindrical correction device with triangular prism-like protrusions on the inner periphery, made of elastic material, designed to be worn on one or more toes to stabilize the center of gravity, improve flexibility, and correct body distortions like bow legs and spine issues, by allowing asymmetric bending and distributing pressure evenly across the sole.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a support ring is attached only to the thumb of the foot to correct body distortion, then the center of gravity can be stabilized, but the device becomes complicated in shape and requires constant attention to maintain posture
Solution Approach 1:
The support ring is divided into multiple independent protrusions (first, second, third protrusions) with different shapes and functions. Each protrusion targets specific toes (thumb, index, and other toes respectively) to provide segmented correction forces, simplifying the overall device structure while maintaining effective body distortion correction
Solution Approach 2:
Different portions of the support ring have different properties: the first protrusion has a different shape than the second and third protrusions, and each is positioned to apply pressure to specific toes. This local differentiation allows the device to correct various body distortions (bow legs, spine distortion, pelvis distortion) through targeted local pressure application
2Reliability
If a toe band is attached to a plurality of toes to correct body distortion, then the center of gravity can be stabilized, but the number of attachment points increases making it difficult to wear for long periods
Solution Approach 1:
The support ring applies pressure to multiple toes through segmented protrusions rather than requiring multiple separate bands. This single integrated device with multiple functional protrusions achieves the same corrective effect as multiple bands while being easier to wear for extended periods
Solution Approach 2:
A single support ring structure performs multiple functions by incorporating different protrusions that target different toes. The device simultaneously corrects various body distortions (bow legs, spine distortion, pelvis distortion) through one unified structure, eliminating the need for multiple separate attachments
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device effectively improves flexibility and corrects body distortions by stabilizing the center of gravity, allowing for comfortable, long-term wear and providing quick relief from symptoms like knee and hip pain, as well as buttocks lift, with adjustable pressure distribution and applicability to both humans and animals.
Implementation Method 1
a cylindrical elastic material having a diameter of 7 to 20 mm, a width of 5 to 10 mm, a thickness of 1 to 3 mm and a hardness of 4 to 6
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AI summary
Provided is an device for stabilizing the center of gravity and/or correcting distortion of the body simply through wearing of the appliance on a toe and conducting normal activities. The following invention is provided by the present invention. A cylindrical correction device that corrects distortion of the body, wherein: the correction device has inward-facing triangular-prism-shaped protrusions on the inner circumference; the triangles are inclined in one direction with respect to the circumference; and the correction device comprises a cylindrical elastic material having a diameter of 7-20 mm, a width of 5-10 mm, a thickness of 1-3 mm, and a hardness of 4-6.