Deep Tissue Massage Lever Roller Single-Hand Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional self-massage devices are ineffective in reaching and massaging tight or sore muscles, such as the trapezius, pectoral, forearms, and biceps, without requiring assistance from a second person.
Innovation Solution
A deep tissue massager with a support structure and extendable pad poles with roller pads that can be adjusted and rotated for single-hand operation, allowing users to target hard-to-reach muscles by rolling the pads against the muscle to release tension and knots.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional self-massage devices are used, then the device structure is simple, but the device cannot effectively reach hard-to-access muscle groups
Solution Approach 1:
The massager is divided into multiple independent components: a support structure, multiple extendable poles with different lengths and angles, and roller pads. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted to reach different muscle groups, solving the problem of limited accessibility while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The poles are designed to be extendable and adjustable in length and angle, allowing dynamic reconfiguration of the device structure. This enables the massager to adapt to various body positions and target different muscle groups effectively, transforming a static simple structure into a dynamic versatile tool.
2Ease of operation
If a second person assists with massage, then effective massage of hard-to-reach muscles can be achieved, but the device loses self-service capability
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed as a self-service system where the user independently operates the adjustable poles and roller pads to massage their own muscles. The support structure provides stable positioning, and the user can extend and rotate the poles to reach difficult areas without requiring assistance from another person, maintaining both self-service capability and effectiveness.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed-length poles are used, then the device structure is simple, but the device cannot adapt to different body positions and muscle groups
Solution Approach 1:
The poles incorporate extendable mechanisms with adjustable lengths and rotation capabilities, allowing dynamic adaptation to different body positions and muscle groups. The support structure provides stable positioning while the poles can be extended and rotated as needed, enabling versatile application without excessive complexity.
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AI summary
Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a deep tissue massager for single-hand operation. The deep tissue massager may include a support structure, at least one extendable pad pole adjustably and rotatably attached to and extending from the support structure, and a roller pad covering at least a portion the extendable pad pole, wherein the extendable pad pole and the roller pad are configured to be rolled against a user's muscle, releasing tension or knots in the muscle and returning the muscle closer to a relaxed state. The support structure may be, for example, a base platform with a support tower and main tower extending therefrom, a wall mountable rail, a portable rail, or a j-cup.