Vibrating Tissue Treatment Stick With Edge Geometry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional massage sticks lack the ability to effectively treat deep tissue and muscle areas, as they primarily rely on rollers that do not generate sufficient pressure or penetrate deeply into connective tissue, muscle fasciae, and tendons.
Innovation Solution
A tissue treatment stick with a vibration-generating treatment section, featuring at least one edge, that vibrates at frequencies below 100 Hz, preferably less than 60 Hz, and oscillates radially from a center point, allowing for deeper tissue penetration and relaxation, including the use of electrically driven vibration motors, adjustable frequencies, and exchangeable edges for varying hardness and material options.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If rollers are used in the treatment section, then the device is easy to operate, but the pressure and depth of tissue penetration are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The treatment section is equipped with a vibration motor that generates oscillations at frequencies between 20-100 Hz. These mechanical vibrations enable the treatment section to penetrate deep into connective tissue, muscle fasciae, and tendons, achieving effective deep tissue treatment while maintaining ease of operation through automated vibration.
2Reliability
If high frequency vibrations are used, then the treatment effect is enhanced, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration frequency is optimized to a specific range of 20-100 Hz, which has been determined to be most effective for deep tissue treatment. This parameter optimization achieves reliable treatment results while minimizing energy consumption, as lower frequencies require less power than higher frequencies would demand.
3Force
If the treatment section has a distinct edge, then deep tissue penetration is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The treatment section is designed with a distinct edge that segments the contact surface, concentrating force at the edge to achieve high local pressure for deep tissue penetration. This simple geometric segmentation provides effective deep tissue treatment without adding complex mechanical structures.
4Use of energy by moving object
If vibration frequency is kept low (below 100 Hz), then energy consumption is reduced and deep tissue penetration is achieved, but the treatment intensity may be perceived as lower
Solution Approach 1:
The vibration frequency is set within the optimal range of 20-100 Hz, with particular emphasis on frequencies below 100 Hz. This parameter selection achieves deep tissue penetration and relaxed treatment while consuming minimal energy. The distinct edge geometry compensates for lower frequency by concentrating force, maintaining effective treatment intensity.
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
The stick provides a more intense and relaxing effect on tissues, effectively reducing muscle tone and addressing deep tissue adhesions and trigger points with minimal energy input, while being gentle on the skin and durable for extended use.
Implementation Method 1
means for generating vibrations, wherein said means for generating vibrations cause the treatment section to vibrate
Implementation Method 2
the low frequency vibrations penetrate deeper into the connective tissue and the muscle tissue
Implementation Method 3
electrically driven vibration motor equipped with an unbalance
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AI summary
A tissue treatment stick is disclosed. In an embodiment, the tissue treatment stick includes a treatment section including a vibration generating device, wherein the vibrating generating device is configured to vibrate the treatment section, and wherein the treatment section has at least one edge, the at least one edge extending parallel to a longitudinal axis of the tissue treatment stick.