Cantilevered Leaf Spring Massage Apparatus for Constant Pressure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing massaging apparatuses are ineffective in treating repetitive stress injuries and muscle and tendon pain due to lack of constant pressure and non-reproducible pressure adjustments.
Innovation Solution
A massaging apparatus with a minimal number of parts, featuring a cantilevered leaf spring design and adjustable roller wheels that allow for variable spacing and pressure application, enabling effective treatment of muscle tension and pain by inducing collagen and elastin remodeling and increasing blood flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If prior art massaging apparatuses are used, then massaging function is provided, but they fail to provide constant pressure and reproducible pressure adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the physical parameters of the massaging apparatus by introducing adjustable pressure mechanisms and constant pressure maintenance features, allowing the device to provide reproducible pressure adjustments while maintaining reasonable structural complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamic pressure adjustment capabilities where the massaging elements can adapt their pressure output, transitioning from static to dynamic pressure application to achieve constant and reproducible massaging pressure
2Reliability
If massaging apparatus provides effective treatment for repetitive stress injuries, then treatment outcomes improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the massaging apparatus into segmented functional modules, allowing effective treatment through targeted pressure application on specific body areas while keeping each module relatively simple in design
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs a universal massaging apparatus that can treat multiple conditions including repetitive stress injuries, muscle tension, and tendon pain through a single device configuration, reducing the need for multiple specialized devices
3Ease of manufacture
If massaging apparatus is easy to manufacture and assemble, then manufacturing cost decreases, but adjustment versatility may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms that allow pressure and positioning versatility through simple mechanical adjustments, maintaining ease of manufacture while providing adaptable massaging parameters for different treatment needs
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 effectively reduces muscle tension, promotes healing of tendon and ligament strains, and is easy to manufacture, assemble, and use, providing improved treatment outcomes for repetitive stress injuries in various settings.
Implementation Method 1
the compression rolling effect of the roller wheels induces collagen and elastin remodeling and fibroblast production
Implementation Method 2
the apparatus increases blood flow to muscles having restricted range of motion
Data Source
AI summary
A massage apparatus includes a base plate, a first tension plate affixed to a first end to the base plate, a second tension plate affixed at a second end of the base plate opposite the first tension plate, a first massaging element coupled to the first tension plate remote from the base plate; a second massage element coupled to the second tension plate remote from the base plate facing the first massaging element, and a variable adjuster configured to vary at least one of a distance between the first and the second massage elements and a pressure applied by the massage elements. The variable adjuster is configured so that the pressure applied by the massage elements is adjustable given any distance between the first and the second massage elements.