Wearable Pressure Chamber for Circulation During Exercise
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing training devices for improving blood circulation and slimming are expensive, limited in application, require personal care, and lack simplicity, ease of use, and mobility, failing to meet the needs of a cost-effective, space-saving, and user-friendly solution for home, outdoor, and travel use.
Innovation Solution
A device with a simple, cylindrical structure featuring interlocking, independently pressurizable chambers for rapid air distribution, allowing high-frequency pressure application, using a single pump and a mobile power supply, and a flexible, water-impermeable design for easy use and cleaning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple independent chambers are used with separate supply lines for alternating pressure, then blood circulation improvement is achieved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple independent chambers into a single integrated chamber structure with one common supply line. The chamber system includes a first chamber with first and second branch sections, and a second chamber with third and fourth branch sections, all connected to a single pump via one supply line. This merging approach maintains the ability to provide alternating pressure to different body regions while significantly reducing device complexity and eliminating the need for multiple separate supply lines.
Solution Approach 2:
The single chamber is segmented into multiple independent sections (first chamber with branch sections, second chamber with branch sections) that can be independently controlled. Each branch section can be selectively pressurized or depressurized through valves, allowing independent pressure control in different anatomical regions while using a unified chamber structure and single supply line.
2Reliability
If a rigid housing with vacuum chamber is used, then training device functionality is achieved, but portability and ease of use deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces rigid housing with flexible wearable components including a compressible garment and inflatable cuff. The chamber system is integrated into these flexible elements, allowing the device to conform to body contours and be easily worn during exercise. This flexible construction maintains the pressure chamber functionality while dramatically improving portability and ease of use for home and travel applications.
3Adaptability or versatility
If separate supply lines are used for each chamber, then independent pressure control is achieved, but manufacturing cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple supply lines into a single common supply line that serves all chamber sections. The single supply line connects the pump to the first chamber and second chamber through a manifold system, eliminating the need for multiple separate supply lines. This reduces manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining independent pressure control capability through valve mechanisms at each chamber section.
4Productivity
If high working frequency is achieved, then slimming efficiency is improved, but device complexity and service requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements periodic alternating pressure cycles that automatically switch between inflating and deflating the chamber sections. The system uses timed valve activation to create rhythmic pressure waves that promote lymphatic drainage and blood circulation. This periodic action achieves high working frequencies for improved slimming efficiency while automating the pressure control process, reducing service requirements and simplifying operation.
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
The device achieves a high therapeutic effect by enhancing blood circulation and slimming through efficient pressure application during endurance training, offering a cost-effective, space-saving, and user-friendly solution for home, outdoor, and travel use.
Implementation Method 1
a pump (16) which can be switched over to the different chamber systems or automatically regulated
Implementation Method 2
large flow cross sections are available for distribution within the chambers, which ensure uniform and rapid compressed air distribution
Implementation Method 3
large flow cross sections are available for distribution within the chambers, which ensure uniform and rapid compressed air distribution
Implementation Method 4
By applying pressure to the belt, the underlying tissue is stimulated at practically the same time, so that a high therapeutic effect is achieved
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AI summary
The invention relates to a slimming device that operates by improving cutaneous circulation during activity in the fat burning pulse range carried out on endurance training equipment. Said device comprises a main body (1) with a fastening element in the form of a sleeve (2) which has at least two chambers (4, 5) that are independent of one another and that can be supplied with a fluid independently of one another. The device can be applied to different body parts and comprises a belt (1) which is designed with at least two separate chambers, at least one pump (16) for producing the alternating pressure load and a fastening sleeve (2) which press the main body (1) onto the human body in order to start the operation of the pressure chamber.