Adjustable Spherical Roller for Multi-Group Muscle Therapy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing therapeutic devices do not provide an efficient and cost-effective means for effectively massaging and treating sore or traumatized muscle groups in the upper and lower body, nor do they address issues like fat tissue and cellulite removal.
Innovation Solution
A body roller apparatus with a frame structure, adjustable roller, and collapsible design, featuring a rotatable spherical roller element that can engage muscles from various angles, providing pressure for relief and incorporating features for adjustable positioning and smooth movement to aid in muscle therapy and fat tissue breakdown.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed roller structure is used, then the device is simple and inexpensive, but it cannot effectively treat multiple muscle groups or provide adjustable therapy angles
Solution Approach 1:
The roller structure is made adjustable and movable rather than fixed. The roller can be positioned at different heights along the frame and adjusted to various angles, allowing it to effectively treat multiple muscle groups including upper and lower body areas while maintaining a relatively simple overall device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is divided into separate functional components: a frame structure, an adjustable roller structure, and a support structure. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the roller can be adjusted for different positions and angles while the frame provides stable support, resolving the contradiction between versatility and simplicity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the roller is fixed in position, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot provide therapy at various angles or for different body areas
Solution Approach 1:
The roller structure incorporates adjustable positioning mechanisms that allow it to be moved to different heights and angles along the frame. This dynamic adjustability enables therapy at various angles for different body areas without requiring a complex multi-component adjustment system, as the roller can be repositioned along predefined guide paths on the frame.
3Ease of operation
If the frame is non-collapsible, then the device is structurally stable, but it is difficult to transport and store
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure incorporates collapsible sections that allow it to be disassembled or folded into a compact configuration for easy transport and storage. When assembled, the frame maintains sufficient structural stability to support the user and roller during therapy sessions, achieving both portability and operational stability through its dynamic collapsible design.
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 apparatus offers a flexible and effective means for muscle therapy, providing relief from soreness and aiding in fat tissue and cellulite removal, while being easy to use and transport.
Implementation Method 1
The roller engagement means will produce force or pressure against those muscles groups which are engaging the roller engagement means
Data Source
AI summary
A body roller apparatus is provided which enables therapy routines to be performed on various body muscle groups. A frame structure is part of the apparatus and includes a base frame with a generally horizontal user support member having an opening being mounted thereon. The upper end of a roller structure rotatably supports a spherical roller, while its lower end mounts to the base frame so that at least a portion of the spherical roller extends through the opening of the user support member. The user operates the apparatus by positioning themselves upon the user support member and engaging with their body the portion of the spherical roller which extends through the opening. The vertical position of the spherical roller may be adjusted, and the frame structure itself may be collapsible for storage.