Foldable Muscle Roller Rack for Independent Stretching
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for an improved muscle stretching and rolling device that allows individuals to stretch and roll their limbs and muscles without the assistance of another person, particularly for calf, tibia, and foot muscles.
Innovation Solution
A muscle stretching and rolling device comprising feet components, a rack component with octagonal notches, and rollers with octagonal ends, which can be unfolded, locked into place using spring pin knobs, and used to stretch and roll muscles independently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional muscle stretching device requires assistance from another person, then the stretching and rolling function can be performed, but the ease of operation deteriorates because it cannot be used independently
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed to enable users to stretch and roll their own muscles without requiring another person's assistance. The self-service mechanism allows the user to independently position the roller, adjust the support surface, and perform the stretching action on their own body parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The device introduces an intermediary structure (the roller and support surface) that mediates between the user and their muscles. This intermediary allows the user to apply controlled pressure and perform stretching actions without needing direct human assistance.
2Reliability
If the device structure is made complex to provide adjustable height and secure support, then the reliability improves, but the device complexity increases making it harder to store and transport
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate components including the roller, support surface, and frame structure. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining overall simplicity. The modular design facilitates easy assembly, disassembly, and storage.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates adjustable elements that allow the support surface height to be dynamically changed according to user needs. This dynamic adjustment capability provides reliability for different body types and stretching positions without requiring a completely complex fixed structure.
3Ease of operation
If the device is designed to be portable and foldable for easy storage, then the ease of operation improves, but the structural stability may deteriorate during use
Solution Approach 1:
The device includes pre-assembled components with pre-configured connection points and support structures. This preliminary arrangement ensures that when the device is unfolded and deployed, it automatically achieves the correct stable configuration without requiring complex assembly steps or risking instability during use.
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AI summary
A muscle stretching and rolling device is disclosed. The device is an improved muscle stretching and rolling device that enables athletes and individuals that work out to stretch and roll their limbs and/or muscles thereover without the assistance of another person. The muscle stretching and rolling device comprises feet components, a rack component, and various rollers. The feet components and rack components are able to fully fold together for storage and are connected and adjustable via a spring pin knob on either side. The rack component features polygonal notches at different heights in which the rollers are placed. The rollers feature polygonal ends to provide a sturdy setup. Thus, once the device is unfolded and locked into place, and a roller(s) is placed in a pair of notches, a user can stretch and roll their limbs and/or muscles thereover.