Vibrating Massage Roller Utilizing a Plurality of Supports and Eccentric Weights

• US 20100113992A1
• Filed: 11/06/2009
• Published: 05/06/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 11/06/2008
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Health E Vibrations, LLC
• Original Assignee: Brian P. Godfrey
• Inventors: Godfrey, Brian P., Warner, Vince
• Granted Patent: US 8,500,663 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 601/70
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 15/0078 power-driven
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2015/0014 cylinder-like, i.e. rollers
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2015/0071 with balls or rollers having built-in vibrating means
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2023/0272 multiple masses each rotated by an individual motor
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2023/0281 multiple masses driven by the same motor
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 2201/5043 Displays

Abstract

The present invention is a vibrational roller utilizing a motorized vibrational drive using a plurality of eccentric weights and associated supports. The weights are positioned along the axis of rotation in a manner to synchronize them and minimize vibrational dissipation throughout the roller. Each weight has at least one associated support. The supports then transmit vibrational forces to the surface of the roller in an evenly distributed manner. A second co-operational motor may be used to extend motor life and aid in initiating vibrations. A control panel and associated circuitry are utilized to alter vibrational characteristics. The roller may be battery powered or powered through a standard wall outlet. The roller itself is manufactured of a durable yet deformable material, such as foam rubber, and may be inserted into selectable sleeves of varying physical properties for desired effect.

Claims

1. A vibrational motor comprising:

a. a drive mechanism comprising at least one motor;

b. a central axle projecting from said drive mechanism, upon which the drive mechanism will impart rotational movement;

c. a plurality of eccentric weights, positioned at different points along an axle; and

d. a plurality of axle supports, at least one associated with and proximate to each eccentric weight;

wherein the plurality of eccentric weights will cause vibrational movement of the axle and are synchronized for maximum co-operative efficiency while the plurality of supports transmits vibrational forces in an evenly distributed manner to a surface of a massager apparatus.

2. The vibrational motor of claim 1, the axle extending through the motor such that two portions of the axle are disposed on opposite sides of the motor.

3. The vibrational motor of claim 2, further comprising a control mechanism for selectably varying characteristics of the vibrational movement.

4. A massage roller comprising:

a. the motor of claim 3;

b. a durable casing, having an inner rigid wall containing the motor and leaving the control mechanism exposed for access; and

c. a power supply for the motor;

wherein vibrational forces are distributed by the plurality of supports to the durable casing.

5. The massage roller of claim 4, the casing further comprising an outer wall of durable compressible material.

6. The massage roller of claim 4, further comprising at least one selectable outer sleeve capable of encompassing the durable casing of the massage roller.

7. The massage roller of claim 4, further comprising a plurality of detents along an interior of the casing such that at least one support resides within at least one detent.

8. A massage roller comprising:

a. the motor of claim 2;

b. a durable casing, having an inner rigid wall containing the motor and leaving the control mechanism exposed for access; and

c. a power supply for the motor

wherein vibrational forces are distributed by the plurality of supports to the durable casing.

9. The massage roller of claim 8, the casing further comprising an outer wall of durable compressible material.

10. The massage roller of claim 8, further comprising at least one selectable outer sleeve capable of encompassing the durable casing of the massage roller.

11. The massage roller of claim 8, further comprising a plurality of detents along an interior of the casing such that at least one support resides within at least one detent.

12. A massage roller comprising:

a. the motor of claim 1;

b. a durable casing, having an inner rigid wall containing the motor and leaving the control mechanism exposed for access; and

c. a power supply for the motor

wherein vibrational forces are distributed by the plurality of supports to the durable casing.

13. The massage roller of claim 12, the casing further comprising an outer wall of durable compressible material.

14. The massage roller of claim 12, further comprising at least one selectable outer sleeve capable of encompassing the outer wall of the massage roller.

15. The massage roller of claim 12, further comprising a plurality of detents along an interior of the casing such that at least one support resides within at least one detent.

16. A vibrational motor comprising:

a. a drive mechanism comprising at least one motor;

b. a plurality of axles projecting from said drive mechanism, upon which the drive mechanism will impart rotational movement;

c. a plurality of eccentric weights, positioned at different points along the axles such that a least two weights have a different distance from the motor; and

d. a plurality of supports, at least one support individually associated with and proximate to each of the eccentric weights;

wherein the plurality of eccentric weights will cause vibrational movement of the axles and are synchronized for maximum co-operative efficiency while the plurality of supports transmits vibrational forces in an evenly distributed manner to a surface of a massager apparatus.

17. The vibrational roller of claim 16, comprising two axles, projecting out opposite sides of the motor along a common axis and each having at least one eccentric weight positioned thereon.

18. The vibrational motor of claim 17, further comprising a control mechanism for selectably varying characteristics of the vibrational movement.

19. The vibrational motor of claim 17, the drive mechanism further comprising a plurality of cooperating motors.

20. A massage roller comprising:

a. the motor of claim 17;

b. a durable casing, having an inner rigid wall containing the motor and leaving the control mechanism exposed for access; and

c. a power supply for the motor.