Diamond Back Massaging Frame With Curved Handles

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing massaging devices do not effectively target and massage pre-determined pressure points on the back, nor do they provide a comfortable and efficient way for users to apply pressure without assistance.

Innovation Solution

A diamond-shaped frame with strategically positioned knobs and extendable, curved handles that allow users to position the device against their back, enabling self-massage by compressing knobs against pressure points and allowing for various massage directions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If existing massaging devices use a variety of appendages and balls attached to members, then the device can cover a broader area of the back, but the device cannot effectively target and massage pre-determined pressure points

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecoverage area of backVSAvoidprecision of pressure point targeting

Core Design Contradiction:

Area of stationary objectVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The frame is equipped with multiple knobs positioned at specific locations corresponding to predetermined pressure points on the back. Each knob can be independently adjusted to apply pressure to specific points, providing localized massaging action while the overall frame structure maintains coverage of the entire back area.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

2Ease of operation

If existing massaging devices are designed for assisted use, then the user can receive massage, but the user cannot apply pressure independently without assistance

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of receiving massageVSAvoidindependence of use

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The device includes a handle coupled to the frame that extends over the user's shoulder, allowing the user to support their own weight and apply pressure independently. The downward curve in the handle positions it along the user's chest, enabling self-massage without requiring another person to hold or operate the device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Shape

If a diamond shaped frame is positioned against the back, then the device can conform to back curvature, but the handles must extend over shoulders requiring specific geometric configuration

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconformity to back curvatureVSAvoidhandle configuration complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ShapeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The frame is configured in a diamond shape that tapers to points at opposite ends, allowing it to conform to the natural curvature of the human back. The handles incorporate downward curves that follow the contour of the shoulders and chest, enabling the device to adapt to the user's anatomy while maintaining structural integrity and functionality.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Data Source

PatentUS11779507B2Back massaging assembly

Publication Date: 2023.10.10 MABREY JOSEPH

AI summary

A back massaging assembly includes a frame that tapers to a pair of points on opposite ends of the frame such that the frame has a diamond shape. A plurality of knobs is each disposed on the frame and each of the knobs is strategically positioned on the frame for massaging pre-determined pressure points when the frame is positioned against a user's back. A pair of handles is each coupled to and extends away from the frame and extends over a respective one of the user's shoulders when the frame is positioned against the user's back. Each of the handles has a downward curve integrated therein such that each of the handles extends downwardly along the user's chest when the frame is positioned on the user's back.