Compression Sleeve Massage Rollers Control Circuit

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current medical devices for massage and vibration therapy lack a comprehensive solution for providing adjustable compressive pressure and kneading action that is both flexible and effective in treating various appendages, with limited integration of control circuits for precise operation.

Innovation Solution

A compression sleeve with integrated massage rollers and a control circuit that uses a combination of textile and polychloroprene structures, hook and loop fasteners, and thermal pockets, along with belt drive mechanisms and vibration motors to apply adjustable pressure and kneading motions, allowing for customizable massage therapy.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If a compression sleeve is used to apply compressive pressure, then the support and stabilization are improved, but the flexibility and comfort may deteriorate due to rigid structure

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovestabilityVSAvoidflexibility

Core Design Contradiction:

Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The compression sleeve is constructed from flexible materials including neoprene or spandex fabric that can conform to and move with the body contours, providing compressive pressure while maintaining flexibility and comfort during movement

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Solution Approach 2:

The sleeve combines multiple materials with different properties - neoprene or spandex for flexibility and compression, paired with rigid massage rollers for structural support, creating a composite structure that delivers both stability and flexibility simultaneously

Inventive Principle:

Principle #40Composite materials

2Reliability

If fixed massage rollers are integrated into the compression sleeve, then the massage function is improved, but the adaptability to different body parts and user preferences deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemassage functionVSAvoidadaptability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The massage rollers are divided into multiple separate, removable components that can be independently positioned and adjusted along the sleeve, allowing customization for different body parts and massage preferences rather than a single fixed configuration

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The massage rollers are designed to be movable and repositionable within the sleeve structure, enabling dynamic adjustment of their positions to adapt to different anatomical areas and user needs rather than being statically fixed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Reliability

If multiple massage rollers are integrated into the compression sleeve, then the massage effectiveness is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemassage effectivenessVSAvoidcomplexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The massage rollers are designed to be automatically positioned and secured through the sleeve's existing elastic compression force and fabric structure, eliminating the need for complex mounting mechanisms, motors, or electronic controls while still achieving effective massage

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

4Ease of operation

If adjustable compressive pressure is implemented, then the comfort and effectiveness are improved, but the control mechanism complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

ImprovecomfortVSAvoidcontrol mechanism

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The compressive pressure is adjusted by changing the physical parameters of the sleeve itself - such as the tightness of the elastic material, the number of layers, or the compression ratio - rather than through electronic controls, allowing comfort adjustment without adding complex control mechanisms

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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 device provides a flexible and adjustable massage solution that effectively applies compressive pressure and kneading actions, enhancing therapeutic outcomes by allowing for precise control of pressure and vibration, thus improving patient comfort and treatment efficacy.

Implementation Method 1

The compression sleeve with massage rollers generates a kneading action that massages the appendage of the patient

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS11666504B1Compression sleeve with massage rollers

Publication Date: 2023.06.06 DAVIS MARLON

AI summary

The compression sleeve with massage rollers is a medical device. The compression sleeve with massage rollers applies a compressive pressure to an appendage of a patient. The compression sleeve with massage rollers is a mechanical device. The compression sleeve with massage rollers generates a kneading action that massages the appendage of the patient. The compression sleeve with massage rollers comprises a compression structure, a plurality of massage mechanisms, and a control circuit. The plurality of massage mechanisms and the control circuit attach to the compression structure. The control circuit electrically connects to the plurality of massage mechanisms. The control circuit controls the operation of the plurality of massage mechanisms.