Self-Propelling Limb Massaging Device with Rotational Connectors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable massaging devices require frequent user intervention to target different body areas, disrupting relaxation and requiring manual effort, while automated solutions are often large and non-portable.
Innovation Solution
A self-propelling massaging device with rotational connectors attached to motors, allowing the massage element to move automatically along a body limb, with user-controlled direction and speed, and a detachable massage element that adjusts to varying limb diameters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a portable massaging device is designed to be manually operated, then it remains compact and portable, but the user must frequently move or reposition the device to target different body areas, which disrupts relaxation and requires manual effort
Solution Approach 1:
The massaging device propels itself along the body limb using rotational connectors that rotate the massage element, eliminating the need for manual repositioning by the user. The device serves itself by automatically moving to different areas through the self-propelling mechanism driven by the motor.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is divided into functional segments: a motor section, rotational connectors, and a massage element section. This segmentation allows the complex automated functions to be isolated in specific components while maintaining overall portability and modularity.
2Extent of automation
If automated massaging devices are designed to continuously move through a pre-selected range on the body, then they can automate the massage process, but they tend to be relatively large, expensive, and not particularly portable
Solution Approach 1:
The device uses its own massage element rotation to propel itself along the body limb, eliminating the need for heavy external propulsion mechanisms. This self-propelling approach significantly reduces device weight while maintaining automated movement capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The massage element serves dual functions: it provides the massaging action and simultaneously acts as the propelling mechanism by rotating against the body surface. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate movement and massage components, reducing overall device weight.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the massage element is designed to accommodate varying limb diameters, then it can work on different body areas, but the structure must be flexible and adjustable
Solution Approach 1:
The massage element is designed with dynamic characteristics, allowing it to flex and adapt its shape as it rotates along body limbs of varying diameters. This dynamic design enables the same structure to accommodate different body areas without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The massage element incorporates flexible materials and structures that can conform to different limb circumferences. This flexibility allows the device to adapt to varying body diameters while maintaining effective contact and massage pressure.
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 continuous, automated massage without user intervention, accommodating different body areas and diameters, and allowing for customizable massage sessions, enhancing relaxation and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The one or more rotational connectors are connected to one or more motors. The one or more motors provide a rotational movement to the one or more rotational connectors.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a self-propelling, portable massaging device which can move back and forth along an arm, leg, or other body part of a user while providing a massage to the user. In an embodiment, the massaging device comprises a massage element having ends, wherein the ends are attached to one or more rotational connectors forming a limb opening, wherein the limb opening is at least partially surrounded by the massage element, wherein a user inserts a body part into the limb opening for contact with and massaging by the massage element; the one or more rotational connectors connected to one or more motors, wherein the one or more rotational connectors cause a rotation of the ends when the one or more rotational connectors are rotated by the one or more motors.