Rail-Mounted Massage Gun Holder for Hard-to-Reach Use
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Solution Overview
Problem
Massage guns are difficult to maneuver to reach all areas of the body due to their design and weight, leading to user fatigue during prolonged use.
Innovation Solution
A massage gun holder with an elongated rail and shuttle mechanism that attaches to a mounting surface, allowing the gun to be secured and positioned for easy access to hard-to-reach areas, reducing user fatigue by supporting the weight of the gun.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the user holds the massage gun manually, then the user can control the massage gun, but the user becomes fatigued due to the weight of the gun and cannot reach some areas of the body
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the massage gun usage into two independent parts: the heavy massage gun body that remains stationary on the wall, and the lightweight remote control that the user holds. This segmentation allows the user to control the massage gun without bearing its weight, eliminating fatigue while maintaining full control capability
Solution Approach 2:
A remote control device acts as an intermediary between the user and the massage gun. The remote control transmits control signals wirelessly to the massage gun, allowing the user to operate the heavy device without physical contact or weight bearing. This intermediary enables ease of use while eliminating the burden of the gun's weight
2Duration of action of moving object
If the user holds the massage gun for extended periods, then the user can perform massage therapy, but the user experiences fatigue from supporting the gun's weight
Solution Approach 1:
By separating the massage gun from the control interface, the system allows the heavy gun to remain stationary on the wall for extended periods while the user holds only the lightweight remote control. This enables prolonged massage therapy sessions without user fatigue, as the user does not need to support the gun's weight over time
Solution Approach 2:
The massage gun is mounted on a wall holder that supports its own weight, making the system self-supporting. The gun remains stationary and ready for use without requiring the user to hold or support it, enabling extended duration usage without fatigue
3Force
If the massage gun is held manually, then the user can apply pressure to the body, but the user cannot push hard enough for forceful massage on hard-to-reach areas
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the force generation function (massage gun) from the control function (remote). The massage gun can be mounted in positions that allow application of force to hard-to-reach areas, while the user controls it remotely without physical limitations. This enables forceful massage on difficult-to-reach areas that would be impossible with manual holding
Solution Approach 2:
The system adds the spatial dimension of wall mounting to the traditional handheld operation. By mounting the massage gun on the wall at various heights and positions, the system enables force application to areas that are inaccessible when holding the gun manually, while the remote control maintains full operational capability
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 application of massage to hard-to-reach areas and reduces user fatigue by stabilizing the gun and allowing for more forceful massage without manual effort.
Implementation Method 1
A levered cam mechanism causes the rail clamp to reciprocate
Implementation Method 2
A levered cam mechanism causes the rail clamp to reciprocate
Implementation Method 3
A threaded rod extends through holes in the rail clamp and the shuttle body. The threaded rod is turned into a cylindrical nut that anchors the threaded rod in the shuttle body
Implementation Method 4
one or more springs push the rail clamp away from the rail to the disengaged position
Implementation Method 5
The apex is cut into a series of teeth that forms a linear gear extending nearly the full length of the rail
Implementation Method 6
The shape of the fixed groove mirrors the linear gear
Data Source
AI summary
A massage gun holder with an elongated rail that attaches to a mounting surface and a shuttle that holds the gun and that can move longitudinally on the rail. At least one side edge of the rail has a linear gear. The shuttle has a body with a curved depression in the front surface for the gun handle. A handle clamp pivots to secure the handle of the massage gun in the depression. The shuttle slides on the rail in a vertical rail slot on the back of the shuttle body and is secured to the rail by a rail clamp. A cam mechanism moves the rail clamp between an engaged position, where studs in the side wall of the rail slot engage the linear gear, and an unengaged position, where the studs are disengaged from the linear gear.