Telescoping Extender Handle for Percussion Massage Device Reach
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Solution Overview
Problem
Massage devices have handles that are too short for self-induced therapy, making it difficult to reach and apply pressure to critical body areas, such as the back, without straining the user and compromising the effectiveness of the therapy.
Innovation Solution
An extendable handle mechanism with a sleeve that securely grips the massage device handle, featuring a rotating locking member for adjustable angles and a telescoping mechanism, allowing the handle to be extended and angled for greater leverage and ease of use, compatible with various massage devices.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the handle of a massage device is extended to reach hard-to-access body areas, then the accessibility to critical body parts is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is divided into multiple telescoping sections that can be independently extended or retracted. Each section contains internal ribs that engage with corresponding grooves in adjacent sections, allowing the handle to be segmented into manageable parts while maintaining structural integrity during extension.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle transitions from a static fixed-length structure to a dynamic telescoping mechanism. The internal ribs and grooves enable the handle sections to move relative to each other, allowing the user to adjust the handle length dynamically based on the specific massage area being treated.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the handle is made telescoping to adjust length, then the adaptability to different body areas is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The telescoping mechanism is segmented into discrete sections with standardized internal ribs and grooves. This segmentation allows each section to be manufactured independently with consistent tolerances, reducing the cumulative precision requirements compared to a continuous adjustment mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle provides discrete length adjustments by extending or retracting specific sections. Rather than requiring continuous precision adjustment, the mechanism changes the handle length in predetermined increments defined by the section dimensions, simplifying manufacturing tolerances.
3Ease of operation
If the user extends their arm to reach the back with a fixed-length handle, then the therapy coverage is improved, but the user strain increases
Solution Approach 1:
The telescoping handle dynamically adjusts to provide optimal reach for different body areas. When treating distant areas like the back, the user can extend the handle sections to reduce arm extension, thereby decreasing the strain on shoulder and arm muscles while maintaining effective therapy coverage.
Solution Approach 2:
The extendable handle sections act as an intermediary between the user's hand and the massage applicator head. By extending this intermediary structure, the user can maintain a more relaxed arm position while still reaching distant body areas, reducing the physical strain on the user's muscles.
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AI summary
An extender for a massage device handle has an adjustable and pivotal sleeve to be removably attached to different sized massage device handles via a hinge assembly. A first longitudinal extender section is removably attached to the hinge assembly. A first laterally extending handle is removably attached to the first longitudinal extender section. The first longitudinal extender section has one end adapted to removably receive another extender section to extend the length of the extender.