Vibrating massage roller utilizing a plurality of supports and eccentric weights
First Claim
1. A massage roller comprising:
- a motor;
a central axle projecting from said motor;
a plurality of eccentric weights, positioned at different points along said central axle;
a plurality of axle supports surrounding said axle and positioned along said axle,each of said plurality of axle supports having a bearing around said central axle;
tubular casing formed of complimentary casing portions, said tubular casing containing said motor and vibrationally linked to said axle by said plurality of axle supports, said plurality of axle supports are in circumferential contact with said tubular casing;
a power supply for said motor; and
wherein each of said plurality of eccentric weights is distal to said motor with respect to an adjacent axle support from said plurality of axle supports.
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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.
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15 Claims
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1. A massage roller comprising:
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a motor; a central axle projecting from said motor; a plurality of eccentric weights, positioned at different points along said central axle; a plurality of axle supports surrounding said axle and positioned along said axle, each of said plurality of axle supports having a bearing around said central axle; tubular casing formed of complimentary casing portions, said tubular casing containing said motor and vibrationally linked to said axle by said plurality of axle supports, said plurality of axle supports are in circumferential contact with said tubular casing; a power supply for said motor; and wherein each of said plurality of eccentric weights is distal to said motor with respect to an adjacent axle support from said plurality of axle supports. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 14, 15)
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5. A massage roller comprising:
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a motor; a central axle projecting from said motor; a plurality of eccentric weights, positioned at different points along said central axle; a plurality of axle supports surrounding said axle and positioned along said axle, each of said plurality of axle supports having a bearing around said central axle; a tubular casing, containing said motor and vibrationally linked to said axle by said plurality of axle supports, said plurality of axle supports are in circumferential contact with said tubular casing; a control unit with different switches to alter the vibrational characteristics of said massage roller by adjusting the rotational characteristics of said motor; a power supply for said motor; and wherein each of said plurality of eccentric weights is distal to said motor with respect to an adjacent axle support from said plurality of axle supports. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13)
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