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So far, the entries are on the right track, however, I believe some things need to be clarified:
1. It's very important the unit can be made with adjustable resistance. The adjustments should be able to be "set" to be reused at that resistance in future from (possibly 5 stops?) low-to-high options. So, a single spring connector is not the answer.
2. The unit will require flexible connection between end-caps to allow for full wrist range of motion. It won't be necessary for this portion of flexibility to be very high resistance, NOR will this part need to be adjustable. Think of it as if one was polishing a bowling ball with either/both hands.
3. A major requirement is the extensor finger grip hand grip as it should have a great ability to extend the fingers while engaging the twisting motion. So a solid finger hole shape is one acceptable option, but there will need to be another one that allows full finger extensions as well. Think of it like a thick rubber band wrapped around the fingernails.
4. The soft grip option (ball shaped?) should be form-fitting to a firm grip - perhaps it's a soft foam permanently glued to a solid round plastic base attached to the resistance rod.
I hope this helps us all get a clearer understanding.
You all are doing a fantastic job so far. Your creativity is critical and very helpful.
Hi, Mr. Davidd how are you? I came to this conclusion after reading your all information, you want one device which has two features like hand and wrist strengthening, dumbbells with variable resistance rod and hand griper with 5 flexible rubber holes for finger inserting respectively on single device. Please reply quickly did I understand correctly or not. I am waiting your answer because I want to design it with in time.
And people might be more eager to submit if you make it a prepaid contest. It shows the website you are serious, and then hides everyone's designs from eachother, so there's no copying or stealing of ideas. People who are very protective of their work might not want to submit until you do.
A few questions about the intentions of your design.
1. Those t shaped pieces on the ends of the bar you drew. Is that an extending piece that you want to use to connect to the grips? If it's just that, I'm worried it might slip off easily during the twisting motions. Your manufacturer might have an idea to help prevent that, such as an extremely high friction rubber coating, or something to that end. Otherwise, I can put a slip-in-pin on the handle and bar that should keep it a bit more locked in place.
2. I see you have space for 5 resistance rods on the device. Should the bars be visible so that a patient and/or therapist can see what their resistance is, or do you want the resistance pars to fit internally so they cannot be seen?
3. Should the entire connecting rod be made of the one flexible material, the same as those small connecting pieces at the ends? Or would you rather have those connecting pieces be made of a harder material and later inserted into the connecting rod?
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