Wearable Pouch for Lower Torso Circulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current wearable medical devices are inadequate in enhancing blood circulation around the lower torso effectively, particularly in promoting faster healing and maintaining hygiene during treatment.
Innovation Solution
A unisex wearable device comprising a pouch assembly with multiple layers and a strap assembly, featuring a semi-sealed design with adjustable buckles and clips, which secures warm water against the body to enhance circulation and hygiene, using durable and water-resistant materials for comfort and effectiveness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a wearable device is designed to enhance blood circulation in the lower torso, then circulation improvement is achieved, but device comfort and ease of operation deteriorate due to complex strap and pouch assembly requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional components: a pouch assembly containing fluid circulation elements and a strap assembly for securement. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the pouch for circulation effectiveness and the strap for comfort and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap assembly incorporates adjustable buckles and clips that allow dynamic adaptation to different body sizes and shapes. This adjustability ensures the device maintains proper positioning for effective circulation enhancement while accommodating user comfort requirements.
2Reliability
If the pouch assembly is made durable and water-resistant, then device longevity is improved, but device weight and manufacturing cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch assembly utilizes composite material construction combining water-resistant outer layers with breathable or flexible inner layers. This composite approach provides the necessary durability and water resistance for longevity while managing weight through selective material properties in different zones of the pouch.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the strap assembly is designed to provide secure fastening, then device stability is improved, but device complexity and difficulty of adjustment increase
Solution Approach 1:
The strap assembly is segmented into multiple independent adjustment points including buckles at ends and clips along the length. This segmentation distributes the fastening function across multiple simple mechanisms rather than one complex system, achieving stability through cumulative securement points.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap assembly incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through movable clips and adjustable buckles that can be easily repositioned. This allows the device to adapt to different body sizes and shapes while maintaining stable securement, reducing complexity through standardized adjustment mechanisms.
4Reliability
If the device is designed to allow constant water exchange, then hygiene and circulation effectiveness are improved, but device complexity and water resistance requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The pouch assembly is designed with self-draining capabilities through strategic placement of openings and utilization of gravity when the device is positioned on the lower torso. This self-service water exchange system maintains hygiene and circulation effectiveness without requiring complex pumps or valves.
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AI summary
A wearable device for treatments to enhance circulation in a lower torso. The device has a pouch assembly and a strap assembly with a waist belt and lateral straps. The strap assembly is secured around a body. The lateral straps, waist belt, and body create semi-sealed interfaces, forming a functional pocket between the pouch assembly and the body. The pouch assembly can be worn on the front or back of the body. The pouch assembly captures and retains fluids against the body, and allows physical access to the treatment area. With a continuous source of water, the semi-sealed nature of the pouch allows for water to circulate the treatment area. The materials are resistant to temperature, water, suds, human biowaste, and pharmaceutical solutions. The design's practicality and effectiveness in improving lower torso circulation are underscored by the strap assembly's secure fit and standing treatment orientation.