Pivotable Wall-Mounted Massage Element for Targeted Pressure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current massage devices lack the ability to effectively target specific areas of the body for self-administered massage, particularly in areas that are difficult to reach, and do not allow for customizable pressure application.
Innovation Solution
The development of a wall-mountable massage device with a pivotable massage element that can be attached to a bracket, allowing users to pivot the massage element relative to the wall surface for targeted massage and adjustable pressure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a fixed massage device is mounted on the wall, then it provides stable support and easy installation, but it cannot effectively target specific areas of the body or provide customizable pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the massage element pivotable relative to the wall surface through a bracket mechanism. This allows the massage element to move between fixed and angled positions, enabling users to target specific body areas and adjust pressure angles dynamically while maintaining simple wall mounting support
2Adaptability or versatility
If a movable massage element is added to allow positioning adjustments, then it can target specific body areas, but it increases device complexity and potential instability
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotable bracket creates a dynamic mounting system that maintains reliability through controlled movement. The mechanism allows angular adjustment for positioning flexibility while the bracket structure itself provides stable wall attachment, preventing excessive movement and ensuring secure mounting
3Ease of operation
If the massage device allows multiple angles of attack, then it can provide customizable pressure, but it requires a more complex mechanism
Solution Approach 1:
The single-pivot bracket mechanism provides pressure customization through angular adjustment without requiring complex multi-axis mechanisms. Users can adjust the massage element's angle to achieve different pressure directions and intensities, maintaining simplicity while enabling effective pressure control
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AI summary
A massage device that includes a bracket and one or more massage elements. The bracket includes a connection member and a pivotable member that is pivotably attached to the connection member. The connection member is configured to attach to a wall surface. The one or more massage elements are configured to attach to the pivotable member of the bracket such that the one or more massage elements can pivot relative to the wall surface when the connection member is attached to the wall surface.