Myofascial Roller Wrap With Interchangeable Textured Covers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current massage rollers lack variety in surface texture, density, and size, making them inadequate for treating a range of muscle problems with a single device.
Innovation Solution
A myofascial roller wrap with a textured surface and adjustable density, configured for myofascial release, which can be secured to an exercise device using a fabric hook and loop fastener, allowing for progressive treatment options by varying the thickness, texture, and material between multiple wraps.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single massage roller device is used, then device simplicity is maintained, but variety in surface texture, density, and size is insufficient for treating different muscle problems
Solution Approach 1:
The massage roller system is segmented into a base roller and multiple interchangeable wrap covers. Each wrap can be independently selected and attached to the base roller, allowing users to change surface texture, density, and size characteristics without replacing the entire device. This segmentation enables variety in treatment options while maintaining a simple base device structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The base roller is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple types of wrap covers with different properties. The standardized interface allows a single base roller to perform multiple functions by simply changing the wrap cover, thereby providing adaptability for treating various muscle problems without increasing base device complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple massage rollers with different properties are purchased, then treatment variety is improved, but cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple wrap covers with different surface textures, densities, and sizes are merged into a single massage roller system through a standardized attachment interface. Instead of purchasing and managing multiple separate rollers, users can attach different wraps to one base roller, reducing the total number of devices needed while maintaining treatment variety.
Solution Approach 2:
The base roller serves as a universal carrier that can hold multiple types of wrap covers. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace multiple specialized rollers, as each wrap can be attached and detached to provide different treatment properties without requiring separate devices for each function.
3Reliability
If wrap thickness and density are increased for myofascial release, then treatment effectiveness is improved, but the device becomes less adaptable to different treatment needs
Solution Approach 1:
The wrap system is designed with segmented thickness and density options across different wrap covers. Users can select wraps with varying thicknesses and densities based on specific treatment needs, allowing the system to provide both effective myofascial release (when thicker/denser wraps are used) and treatment customization (by selecting from multiple wrap varieties).
Solution Approach 2:
The wrap system enables dynamic adjustment of treatment properties by allowing users to change wraps during different treatment sessions or even during a single session. This dynamic adaptability ensures that the device can provide appropriate thickness and density for effective myofascial release when needed, while also being easily adjustable to different treatment requirements.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables effective treatment of various muscle issues with a single device, providing customizable myofascial release through interchangeable wraps with different densities and textures, enhancing rehabilitation and athletic performance.
Implementation Method 1
The tubular structure can be formed by wrapping the cover around the exercise device, and the tubular structure can be secured after wrapping by using a fabric hook and loop fastener.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention provides in some embodiments, a cover for an exercise roller. The cover can include an elongate tubular structure defining a generally cylindrical elongate lumen extending through the length of the elongate tubular structure. A wall of the cover can have an inner face surrounding the generally cylindrical elongate lumen, which is configured to surround an outer surface of the exercise roller. The outer face of the elongate tubular structure can have a textured surface, and the elongate tubular structure has a density configured for myofascial release. Additionally, the inner face of the wall and the outer face of the wall define a thickness of the cover for an exercise device.