Multifunctional Fascia Ball with Segmented Massage Core
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing spherical massage devices have limited functionality, failing to provide comprehensive muscle massage, are not user-friendly, and often offer insufficient muscle stimulation.
Innovation Solution
A multifunctional fascia ball design featuring a divided body with scraping massage blocks at the bottom and acupressure blocks at the top, along with a connecting base and locking mechanisms, allowing for various massage functions including acupressure, meridian scraping, and cervical spine massage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a spherical massage device is used, then it can provide basic massage function, but it has limited functionality and can only massage a few specific muscle points
Solution Approach 1:
The massage ball is divided into an upper ball body and a lower ball body that can separate from each other. The lower ball body contains multiple massage blocks with different shapes and functions (acupressure blocks, scraping massage blocks, cervical spine massage blocks) that can be selectively used, thereby expanding massage coverage without requiring multiple separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The massage device is designed to perform multiple massage functions including acupressure massage, meridian scraping, and cervical spine massage using a single integrated device. The lower ball body serves as both a containment structure and an active massage element with cervical spine massage blocks, achieving multi-functionality while maintaining relatively simple device structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple massage devices with different functions are purchased, then comprehensive muscle massage can be achieved, but it increases device complexity and portability issues
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple massage functions (acupressure, scraping, cervical massage) that would traditionally require separate devices are merged into a single massage ball system. The lower ball body integrates multiple massage blocks and can function independently as a cervical massager or be combined with the upper ball body for full functionality, eliminating the need to carry multiple separate massage devices.
3Force
If traditional spherical fascia ball is used, then it provides basic massage, but it offers insufficient muscle stimulation
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the massage device have different massage characteristics tailored to specific needs: acupressure blocks with pointed protrusions for deep point stimulation, scraping massage blocks with ridged surfaces for meridian scraping, and cervical spine massage blocks with specific contours for neck muscles. This localized differentiation enhances muscle stimulation effectiveness without requiring complex external mechanisms.
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AI summary
This patent application discloses a multifunctional fascia ball, comprising a fascia ball body with a massage core located inside, the fascia ball body is divided into an upper fascia ball cover and a lower fascia ball cover, and there are scraping and massaging blocks located at the bottom of the massage core, and acupressure blocks at the top of the massage core. This device achieves multiple massage purposes using a single fascia ball, such as acupressure massage, meridian scraping, neck and fascia ball pressing, and so on. Additionally, this device is compact and easy to carry, effectively addressing the need for muscle massages in various body parts, avoiding consumers from having to repeatedly purchase different types of massage devices. Moreover, this device is cost-effective, suitable for massaging muscles throughout the body, and is convenient to carry and use.