Triple Flexion Quick Disconnect for Fast Wrap Switching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Switching between shoe wraps and foot wraps in triple flexion devices is time-consuming and requires critical adjustments of connecting straps for proper support, complicating the process.
Innovation Solution
A quick disconnect system with interchangeable shoe and foot wrap extensions using hook and loop fasteners and quick release buckles allows for easy switching without re-adjusting strap lengths.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional connecting straps are used to attach shoe wraps and foot wraps, then the device can provide support, but switching between wraps requires time-consuming disconnection and reconnection with strap length adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting straps are divided into separate adjustable segments with quick release buckles, allowing the shoe wrap and foot wrap to be independently attached and detached without affecting the other. This segmentation enables rapid switching by simply releasing one wrap while keeping the other attached, eliminating the need to re-adjust strap lengths during switching operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting straps incorporate dynamic quick release buckle mechanisms that allow for rapid attachment and detachment. The buckles can be easily released with a simple action and quickly resecured, providing dynamic adaptability when switching between different wrap configurations without requiring time-consuming adjustments.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed length connecting straps are used, then the structure is simple, but proper support cannot be maintained when switching between different wrap types
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting straps feature adjustable lengths that can be dynamically modified through quick release buckles. Users can adjust the strap length to accommodate different wrap types (shoe wrap or foot wrap) and ensure proper support for each configuration, while the overall system remains relatively simple through the use of standard buckle mechanisms.
3Reliability
If multiple connection points are required for proper support, then the device provides adequate functionality, but the switching process becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The connection system is segmented into multiple independent connection points with quick release buckles, allowing users to maintain proper support through multiple attachment points while enabling easy switching. Each connection point can be independently released and reattached, providing reliable support without complicating the switching process.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting straps are pre-configured with quick release buckles and adjustable mechanisms that are ready for rapid deployment. The preliminary setup of these mechanisms allows for quick switching between wrap types without requiring complex adjustment procedures during the switching operation itself.
Data Source
AI summary
A system includes a knee cuff including a quick release attachment mechanism, a shoe wrap extension comprising a shoe wrap, and a foot wrap extension comprising a foot wrap. The shoe wrap extension is configured to be removably attachable to the quick release attachment mechanism of the knee cuff, and the foot wrap extension is configured to be removably attachable to the quick release attachment mechanism of the knee cuff.