Massage Device Adjustable Handle Vibration Isolation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing massage devices with fixed handles often interfere with the placement of the massage head on hard-to-reach areas, making it difficult to apply adequate pressure, and the vibration mechanism is not effectively decoupled from the cane support, leading to unwanted vibration transmission.
Innovation Solution
A massage device with an adjustable handle that can be slid and fixed along the cane support, combined with a vibration device isolated by a vibration dampening material like elastomeric material, allowing for precise placement and pressure application, and decoupling the vibration mechanism from the cane support to prevent vibration transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed handle is provided on the massage device, then the device structure is simple, but the handle interferes with locating the massage head against hard-to-reach areas of the body
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is made adjustable and movable along the cane support rather than being fixed, allowing the user to reposition it as needed. This dynamic configuration enables the massage head to be placed on hard-to-reach areas without handle interference, while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is separated from the main cane support structure and can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows the handle to be moved out of the way when needed, resolving the conflict between having a simple structure and being able to access hard-to-reach body areas.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the vibration device is directly attached to the cane support, then the structure is simple, but vibration is transmitted to the user's hand
Solution Approach 1:
A vibration dampening material is introduced as an intermediary between the vibration device and the cane support. This intermediary layer isolates the vibration device from the support structure, preventing harmful vibrations from reaching the user's hand, while adding minimal structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The physical properties of the material between the vibration device and cane support are changed to provide vibration dampening. By selecting materials with specific damping characteristics, the system reduces vibration transmission without requiring complex isolation mechanisms.
3Force
If the handle is positioned to allow adequate pressure application, then pressure application is effective, but the handle interferes with locating the massage head on the body
Solution Approach 1:
The handle's position along the cane support is made variable rather than fixed. Users can adjust the handle position to optimize both pressure application and massage head accessibility, allowing effective force application without interfering with body contact.
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
Enables effective targeting of hard-to-reach areas with adjustable pressure and reduces unwanted vibration, providing a more comfortable and effective massage experience by isolating the vibration device from the cane support.
Implementation Method 1
a vibration device that is isolated from the cane support by a vibration dampening material, such as an elastomeric material
Implementation Method 2
A hollow extension or channel may extend the entire length of the cane support. A hollow cane support may be an effective heat sink for the heat generated by the vibrating device. The heat may be transferred through to the cane support directly or through an elastomeric material configured around the vibrating device. A hollow cane support will have a larger surface area for dissipation of heat.
Data Source
AI summary
A massage device has a position adjustable handle along a handle slot that extends along a portion of the cane support. The cane support has a support extension portion, or the long substantially linear portion, an arc portion that extends from the support extension in an arc or cure and a head portion. The handle slot may extend a portion of the length of the cane support and along the support extension to the head portion. A vibration device is coupled to the head end of the cane support and may be decoupled from the cane support by a vibration dampening material that extends around the vibration device within a chamber. The vibration dampening material extend out to form a locking ring between the vibration assembly and the massage head. A user can comfortably hold the massage head against their body without excessive vibration in the cane support or handle.