Attachable Exercise Device with Fixed Nipple for Deep Tissue Stretching
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing exercise devices fail to allow users to effectively stretch and exercise all three structures of muscles, fascia, and joints without assistance, particularly lacking in enabling deep penetration and twisting motions, and often require a healthcare professional for proper use.
Innovation Solution
An exercise device with a base member and a distal nipple that rigidly attaches to a stationary structure, allowing for fixed-point turning motions and vertical movements without moving parts, providing clearance for deep tissue exercises and enabling self-directed stretching and exercising of various body parts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a rolling ball is used for massage treatment, then users can massage muscles, but deep penetration exercises and twisting motions are impossible
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of having the contact surface rotate (rolling ball), the invention inverts the approach by using a fixed contact point (nipple) that does not rotate. The user's body moves around the fixed point, enabling twisting motions and deep penetration exercises while maintaining massage capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention segments the exercise device into distinct functional components: a fixed base member for stability, a transition portion for structural connection, and a distal nipple for contact. This segmentation allows the contact point to remain fixed while the user's body performs complex movements, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and exercise versatility.
2Ease of operation
If a wall-mounted device is used, then massage is provided, but clearance rear of the device is insufficient for limb positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The invention attaches to a door jamb structure that utilizes the vertical dimension and lateral clearance behind the door, rather than consuming horizontal wall space. This dimensional approach provides sufficient clearance for limb positioning while maintaining the massage function, resolving the space constraint contradiction.
3Adaptability or versatility
If long lever stretching techniques are used, then some muscles can be stretched, but access to all muscles, fascia and joints requires medical professional assistance
Solution Approach 1:
The invention enables self-service exercise by providing a stable, fixed contact point that allows users to independently perform stretching and massage exercises on all muscles, fascia and joints without requiring medical professional assistance. The fixed nipple provides the necessary stability for users to safely explore and treat their own bodies.
4Weight of moving object
If handheld exercise devices are used, then portability is achieved, but deep penetration and controlled exercises are difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The invention uses the stationary door jamb structure as a counterweight and stable base, eliminating the need for the device itself to be heavy or portable. The fixed attachment provides reaction force that enables deep penetration exercises, while the simple nipple design keeps the active components lightweight.
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AI summary
An exercise device for stretching muscles, fascia and joints includes a rear base that transitions to a front nipple made from a solid and firm material. The device is attachable rigidly to a stationary structure such as a door jam in numerous different positions for use in a variety of exercises. The device may be attachable via a clamp unit that can be tightened laterally or other attachment means to attach to the door jam. The exercise device may be modular in form made from a plurality of pieces that are attachable to one another to form the device in a solid unitary structure.