Electronic scratching vest with automatic back scratching function
The electronic vest addresses the need for automated back scratching by offering itch relief and health benefits through integrated, motor-controlled scratching elements, enhancing comfort and mobility for those who cannot reach their back effectively.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE202025002236
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-05
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-04
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-08-31
AI Technical Summary
There is a lack of wearable, electronically operated solutions for automated back scratching, particularly for individuals who cannot reach their own back effectively, which is necessary for itch relief and health benefits such as improved blood circulation and relaxation.
An electronic vest with integrated, electrically powered scratching elements and a built-in motor, offering three modes of operation: vertical, horizontal, and circular movements, powered by a rechargeable battery or direct connection, for automated back scratching.
Provides itch relief, promotes blood circulation, releases muscle tension, and enhances relaxation through automated back scratching, suitable for individuals with limited mobility or those who sit for long periods.
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Abstract
Description
Technical description:
[0001] The product is designed to help people automatically scratch their own backs when they are alone and their hands aren't sufficient. My idea is an electronic vest with an integrated scratching function. Many people often experience back itching but can't reach that area with their hands. This vest takes over the scratching automatically – without physical movement and without assistance.
[0002] As far as I know, there is no vest on the market specifically designed for automated back scratching. There are only simple back scratchers with handles or mechanical versions, but no electronically operated solution in the form of a wearable vest.
[0003] The product looks like a normal vest that can be worn comfortably over clothing. On the back are several electrically powered scratching elements or movable massage heads, controlled by a small built-in motor. Power is supplied either via an integrated rechargeable battery (via USB) or by direct connection to a power source (with a cable).
[0004] The electronic scratching vest has four push buttons on the front for operation and offers three different scratching modes to achieve maximum comfort: 1. Vertical movement: The scratching elements move one after the other from top to bottom. 2. Horizontal movement: The scratching elements move from right to left. 3. Circular movement: The scratching elements perform a gentle, circular movement to create a particularly pleasant sensation. Health benefits:
[0005] These scratching motions not only offer pleasant relief from itching, but also have health benefits. The mechanical stimulation of the back can promote blood circulation, release muscle tension, and contribute to overall relaxation and improved well-being. This is particularly helpful for people with limited mobility, the elderly, or those who sit for long periods in their daily lives.
Claims
[1] Electronic scratching vest with automatic back scratching function, characterized by that the vest includes an integrated scratching module with motorized forward and backward movement. [2] Electronic scratch vest according to claim 1, characterized by that the scratching module is flexibly designed and adapts to the user's body shape. [3] Electronic scratch vest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by The intensity and speed of the scratching motion can be controlled by a control unit. In this case, a control unit would be a remote control or an integrated operating unit. [4] Electronic scratch vest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least six rotatably mounted hemispheres, which are operated in a predetermined path of motion, are set into rotating or oscillating motion by a drive. [5] Electronic scratch vest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the energy supply is provided by a rechargeable battery. [6] Electronic scratch vest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that a safety sensor is integrated which automatically stops the movement if excessive pressure is applied. [7] Electronic scratch vest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that the vest is ergonomically shaped and adjustable in different sizes. [8] Electronic scratch vest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the wiring of the hemispheres is connected to each other by cables using a closed mechanism. [9] Electronic scratch vest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized byThis mechanism is mounted on a rigid mounting plate integrated into the vest and surrounded by a housing or padding. The vest includes an inner lining made of mesh material and a zipper to allow access to the hemispheres and the drive mechanism. [10] Electronic scratch vest according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by that completely encloses the mechanical parts and allows for comfortable wearing.