Automatic Muscle Roller With Synchronized Wheel Pressing Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing muscle relaxation devices, such as massage guns and foam rollers, require manual effort and are laborious, while massage chairs are large and ineffective for deep muscle relaxation, making it difficult to relax multiple body parts efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A device with an actuating mechanism, rotating wheel sets, and a driving mechanism that automatically rolls and presses muscles, using a decelerator, connecting shaft, and driving motor to synchronize wheel sets for synchronized motion, and incorporates position sensors and a control method to adjust speed and direction based on user-specific massage areas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual massage devices (massage guns, foam rollers) are used, then portability is improved, but labor intensity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static manual rolling action into a dynamic automated oscillating rolling action. The massage device automatically oscillates and rolls along the muscle tissue through a mechanical transmission system comprising a driving motor, transmission mechanism, and rolling components, eliminating the need for manual back-and-forth movement while maintaining portability.
Solution Approach 2:
The massage device performs self-service by automatically executing the massage function without requiring continuous manual operation. Once activated, the device autonomously moves along the target muscle area through its self-contained driving mechanism, allowing the user to simply position the device and let it complete the massage cycle independently.
2Reliability
If massage chairs are used, then deep muscle relaxation is improved, but device size and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the massage function from the bulky chair structure, creating a standalone handheld device that delivers deep tissue massage through concentrated rolling pressure. The segmentation allows the deep massage capability to be extracted into a compact form factor without requiring the full chair infrastructure.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from the two-dimensional surface contact of traditional massage devices to three-dimensional deep tissue penetration through the rolling action. The cylindrical rolling components penetrate deeper into muscle layers while maintaining a compact device size, achieving deep relaxation without the bulk of chair-based systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple body parts need relaxation, then comprehensive coverage is improved, but time consumption and labor intensity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The massage device is designed with universal applicability to massage multiple body parts including limbs, back, neck, and shoulders. The adjustable rolling components and ergonomic design allow the same device to effectively treat various muscle groups, eliminating the need for multiple specialized devices and reducing total massage time.
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a device for relaxing muscles by automatically rolling and pressing muscles, a control method and a sliding control method. The device for relaxing muscles comprises an actuating mechanism, a rotating wheel set and a driving mechanism. A first wheel set and a second wheel set are respectively arranged at both ends of the actuating mechanism. The driving mechanism is connected to the first wheel set, the second wheel set and the actuating mechanism, and is used for driving the actuating mechanism to roll automatically. Compared with traditional foam rollers, the present invention provides automated operation, reducing a user's learning effort, physical exertion, and difficulty of use. The present invention enables efficient and deep relaxation of muscles throughout the body, allowing the user to rest or use a mobile phone in a relaxation process. Overall relaxation effect is improved by enhanced muscle relaxation.