Stimulation device for stimulating at least one body part

Abstract

The invention relates to a stimulation device (1) for stimulating at least one body part, in particular in connection with sexual activity, comprising at least one vibration-generating apparatus (2) which is designed to generate vibrations, and a vibration-transmitting apparatus (4), associated with the at least one vibration-generating apparatus (2), which is designed to transmit vibrations to at least one body part to be stimulated, wherein the vibration-transmitting apparatus (4) has a hollow-cylinder-like or hollow-cylinder-shaped basic shape which delimits a receiving space (6) designed to at least partially enclose an elongate body part.

Description

[0001] Title: Stimulation device for stimulating at least one body part

[0002] DESCRIPTION

[0003] The invention relates to a stimulation device for stimulating at least one body part, in particular in connection with a sexual act, comprising at least one vibration generating device which is designed to generate vibrations.

[0004] Corresponding stimulation devices for stimulating at least one body part, particularly in connection with sexual acts, are known in various embodiments from the prior art. Reference is made in this context to conventional vibrators merely by way of example.

[0005] Nevertheless, there is a need for an improved stimulation device which enables more intensive and / or targeted stimulation of a sexual partner, particularly during sexual intercourse, which should result in increased pleasure.

[0006] The invention is therefore based on the object of specifying a stimulation device for stimulating at least one body part, in particular in connection with sexual acts, ie in particular sexual intercourse.

[0007] The object is achieved by a stimulation device for stimulating at least one body part, in particular in connection with sexual acts, according to independent claim 1. The dependent claims relate to possible embodiments of the stimulation device.

[0008] A first aspect of the invention relates to a stimulation device for stimulating at least one body part, in particular in connection with sexual acts, ie, in particular, penetration during sexual intercourse. The stimulation device is thus generally designed for stimulating at least one body part, in particular in connection with sexual acts, ie, in particular, penetration during sexual intercourse.

[0009] The stimulation device comprises at least one vibration generating device configured to generate vibrations. The at least one vibration generating device can be formed in a manner known per se, for example by an electric motor configured to generate vibrations, i.e., generally mechanical oscillations, or at least comprise such an electric motor. The at least one vibration generating device can, if appropriate, be operable in one or more operating modes in which different vibrations can be generated, in particular with regard to their amplitude, frequency, intensity, etc. The operation of the at least one vibration generating device can, as will become apparent below, be controlled by a control device implemented in hardware and / or software and assigned to it.

[0010] The stimulation device is characterized by a vibration transmission device associated with the at least one vibration generation device. The at least one vibration transmission device is configured to transmit vibrations to at least one body part to be stimulated, particularly during penetration during sexual intercourse. The at least one vibration transmission device is coupled to the at least one vibration generation device, so that vibrations generated by the at least one vibration generation device can be coupled onto or into the at least one vibration transmission device. Corresponding vibrations coupled into the at least one vibration transmission device cause the at least one vibration transmission device to vibrate at least partially, and optionally completely, in one or more spatial directions.The vibrations emitted by the vibrating vibration transmission device can be transmitted to a body part upon contact with it and thus cause stimulation of the body part.

[0011] What is essential about the at least one vibration transmission device is that it has a hollow-cylindrical or -shaped vibration transmission structure, which delimits or defines a receiving space designed to at least partially enclose an elongated body part, in particular a penis. Due to the hollow-cylindrical or -shaped geometric-constructive basic shape of the vibration transmission structure, the receiving space, which is also hollow-cylindrical or -shaped, is thus designed to receive an elongated body part, such as a finger or an (erect) penis (shaft). The at least one vibration transmission structure can thus be arranged on or around an elongated body part, in particular a finger or an (erect) penis (shaft), at least partially, if necessary completely, surrounding or enclosing it.The at least one vibration transmission device, if appropriate the entire stimulation device, can therefore be referred to or considered as a finger or penis attachment. The accommodation of an elongated body part can, for example, take place by inserting it into the accommodation space. As indicated, the elongated body part inserted into the accommodation space is or will be surrounded or enclosed by the accommodation space at least in sections, if appropriate completely, in the longitudinal direction and / or in the circumferential direction. The elongated body part inserted into the accommodation space can be surrounded or enclosed by the accommodation space, in particular in the circumferential direction, at least in sections, if appropriate completely, so that a stable, i.e. in particular captively, accommodation of the elongated body part in the accommodation space results. A stable, i.e.In particular, the captive reception of the elongated body part in the receiving space can be achieved or supported by the vibration transmission structure clampingly surrounding the elongated body part at least in sections, if necessary completely.

[0012] The receiving space and thus the vibration transmission structure can, for example, have length dimensions between 5 and 35 cm, in particular between 10 and 25 cm, further in particular between 10 and 20 cm, further in particular between 10 and 15 cm, and / or, for example, a diameter between 2 and 8 cm, in particular between 2 and 6 cm, further in particular between 2 and 4 cm.

[0013] In the circumferential direction, the receiving space, which is typically ring-shaped or ring-segment-shaped when viewed cross-sectionally due to the hollow cylindrical or hollow cylindrical basic shape of the vibration transmission structure, can have an angular extension in an angular range of at least 180°, in particular of at least 200°, further in particular of at least 220°, further in particular of at least 240°, further in particular of at least 260°, further in particular of at least 280°, further in particular of at least 300°, further in particular of at least 320°, further in particular of at least 340°, further in particular of 360°. An angular extension of 360° means that the vibration transmission structure completely surrounds or encloses an elongated body part received in the receiving space.

[0014] The at least one vibration transmission device can form an insertion section of the stimulation device, which can be inserted into a body orifice of a female or male sexual partner during a sexual act between two people, i.e. in particular during sexual intercourse, e.g. anally or vaginally. In particular, the possibility of inserting the at least one vibration transmission device into a body orifice of a sexual partner, as mentioned, arranged on a body part, such as a finger or (erect) penis (shaft), opens up new and special stimulation possibilities for the penetrated body part as well as for the penetrating body part. This is due to the fact that the stimulation device combines the stimulation possibilities of conventional penetration, e.g. by a penis, with those of a conventional vibrator.

[0015] Overall, this provides an improved stimulation device for stimulating at least one part of the body.

[0016] In the following, possible embodiments of the stimulation device are described as examples, which can be combined with each other in any way:

[0017] In one embodiment, the vibration transmission structure can be formed by or comprise at least one vibration transmission structure element shaped, in particular curved, in one or more spatial directions. The formation of the vibration transmission structure from one or more vibration transmission structure elements shaped in one or more spatial directions provides a particularly expedient design of the vibration transmission structure, which realizes the propagation and transmission of vibrations in one or more spatial directions and thus special stimulation possibilities. A corresponding

[0018] A vibration transmission structural element can form a mesh-like or -shaped three-dimensional spatial structure that delimits or defines a corresponding receiving space for an elongated body part. For this purpose, a corresponding vibration transmission structural element can comprise curved regions, such as bending regions, and non-curved regions, such as non-bending regions, in a regular and / or irregular arrangement. A corresponding vibration transmission structural element can specifically comprise, for example, a three-dimensional helix, meander, or spiral structure that delimits or defines a corresponding hollow-cylindrical or -shaped receiving space. A corresponding helix, meander, or spiral structure can be realized in manufacturing technology, for example, through forming processes, such as bending processes, or primary forming processes, such as casting processes, 3D printing processes, etc.

[0019] In an alternative or supplementary embodiment, the vibration transmission structure can comprise at least one vibration transmission structure element that is elastic and / or flexible in one or more spatial directions. Due to the elastic or flexible design of the at least one vibration transmission structure element, the receiving space delimited or defined by the vibration transmission structure can be adapted not only to differently dimensioned elongated body parts to be received therein, but equally to different body openings into which the vibration transmission device can be inserted as intended. The elastic and / or flexible properties of the at least one vibration transmission structure element can, for example,from the material properties of the material forming the at least one vibration transmission structure element and / or from the spatial shape of the at least one vibration transmission structure element, which, as mentioned, can be shaped, for example, in a helical, meandering or spiral manner or in one or more spatial directions.

[0020] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the at least one vibration transmission structure element can be formed from a wire-like or wire-shaped material, in particular from a metal, such as stainless steel, or from a plastic, or from a wire-like or wire-shaped material structure, in particular from a metal, such as stainless steel, or from a plastic. In this way, in addition to the described elastic or flexible, yet mechanically stable properties, desired hygienic requirements for the stimulation device, e.g., with regard to its easy hygienic cleaning, can also be met.

[0021] In a further alternative or additional embodiment, at least one vibration transmission structure element can be surrounded or enclosed at least in sections, if necessary completely, with a soft-elastic material, in particular a rubber or a silicone. The vibration transmission structure can furthermore have a braid-like or -shaped, i.e. in particular a helical, meandering or spiral-like or -shaped, three-dimensional spatial structure which delimits or defines the hollow cylindrical or -shaped receiving space for the elongated body part. It is also conceivable for the entire vibration transmission structure to be surrounded or enclosed at least in sections, if necessary completely, with a soft-elastic material, in particular a rubber or a silicone. The vibration transmission structure can form a hose-like or -shaped spatial structure which delimits the hollow cylindrical or-shaped receiving space for the elongated body part. In all cases, the wearing properties of the stimulation device can be improved by surrounding or enclosing the at least one vibration transmission structural element with a soft-elastic material, in particular rubber or silicone. Likewise, advantages arise, for example, with regard to skin compatibility, hygiene, and cleaning. Thermoplastic elastomers can also be used as an alternative or in addition to rubber or silicone.

[0022] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the vibration generating device and the vibration transmitting device, in particular the vibration transmitting structure or a vibration transmitting structure associated with the vibration transmitting device, can be arranged or formed on a base component. The base component can have a ring-like or ring-shaped basic shape, which delimits or defines a ring-like or ring-shaped receiving space designed to at least partially enclose an elongated body part, in particular a penis (shaft). The receiving space delimited or defined by the base component is typically aligned with the hollow cylindrical or hollow cylindrical receiving space delimited or defined by the vibration transmitting structure, so that the two receiving spaces can merge into one another.The vibration transmission structure can be arranged or formed on the base component as a structure that protrudes axially from the base component relative to a central axis of the base component. When the stimulation device is worn as intended, the base component can be arranged on or in the region of a proximal end of a penile shaft. The base component can have a reinforcing structure that allows the base component to be used as a so-called penis ring.

[0023] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the base component can be formed at least partially, possibly entirely, from or surrounded by a soft-elastic material, such as a thermoplastic elastomer, rubber, or silicone. This, in turn, can improve the wearing properties of the stimulation device in the area of ​​the base component as well. Likewise, advantages arise, for example, with regard to skin compatibility, hygiene, and cleaning.

[0024] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, at least one (additional) vibration transmission section associated with the at least one vibration generation device can be arranged or formed on the base component, which is configured to transmit vibrations to at least one body part to be stimulated, in particular to stimulate the clitoris. A corresponding vibration transmission section can be designed as a projection protruding from the base component in the direction of the vibration transmission structure. Such a projection can, for example, be dome-like or dome-shaped, which can increase the stimulation effect. It is conceivable for the vibration transmission section to be assigned its own vibration generation device, so that the vibration transmission section can be set into vibration separately from the vibration transmission structure (and vice versa).

[0025] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the stimulation device can comprise an electrical energy store assigned to the at least one vibration-generating device, in particular in the form of an electrical battery, further in particular in the form of a rechargeable electrical battery. The at least one electrical energy store can ensure the energy supply, for example, of the at least one vibration-generating device. The at least one electrical energy store can be arranged or formed, for example, on or in the base component. In particular, the at least one electrical energy store can be arranged or formed within the base component so that it is not accessible from the outside, e.g. for reasons of hygiene and safety.

[0026] Electrical energy storage devices that can be charged wirelessly, particularly for reasons of hygiene, are advantageous. In this context, reference should be made, for example, to electrical energy storage devices that can be charged inductively. An inductive element, such as an inductive coil (receiver or secondary coil), can thus be associated with the at least one electrical energy storage device, which is configured to supply the at least one electrical energy storage device with electrical energy via inductive interaction with at least one further inductive element, such as a further inductive coil (transmitter or primary coil).

[0027] A corresponding further inductive element can be arranged or formed in a stowage device designed for stowing the stimulation device, so that the at least one electrical energy store can be inductively charged when the stimulation device is stowed in a corresponding stowage device. Through the interaction of corresponding inductive elements, a charging arrangement can be formed which comprises the stimulation device together with the at least one electrical energy store and inductive elements as well as a stowage device equipped with corresponding further inductive elements. It was mentioned above that the stimulation device can be stowed in a stowage device. In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the stimulation device can therefore have a housing- or shell-like stowage device - this can be, for example,have a practical and equally attractive shell shape - which is designed for stowing at least the vibration transmission device, optionally the vibration transmission device together with the base component (if present). In this embodiment, the vibration transmission device can be converted into a stowed configuration in at least one spatial direction, in particular in the longitudinal direction, e.g., by applying pressure ("compression"), in which it can be accommodated in a stowage space of the stowage device, accessible, e.g., by opening at least one cover element of the stowage device. Thus, the elastic or flexible properties of the at least one vibration transmission structure element mentioned above can also be advantageous in that it can be converted into a corresponding stowage configuration by compression as needed or temporarily.

[0028] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the stimulation device can comprise a temperature control device which is configured for the active temperature control of the vibration transmission device, in particular the vibration transmission structure. Thus, stimulation of the at least one body part can also be realized by a targeted, possibly dynamically variable, temperature control of the vibration transmission device, in particular the vibration transmission structure. A corresponding temperature control device can optionally be formed by the vibration transmission structure itself. This can be the case, in particular, if the vibration transmission structure, for example,by supplying electrical energy, by flowing through a temperature control medium (which typically requires a flow channel structure, which is why the vibration transmission structure can also be designed with a flow channel structure), by exothermic or endothermic reaction of exothermic or endothermic reacting substances in a reaction chamber (which typically requires a reaction chamber for an exothermic or endothermic reaction of corresponding substances, which is why the vibration transmission structure can also be equipped with a reaction chamber). It is conceivable that the vibration transmission structure can also be actively heated and / or cooled in certain areas using a corresponding temperature control device. The vibration transmission structure can therefore be or be specifically heated and / or cooled in certain areas to different temperatures using a temperature control device.

[0029] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the stimulation device can comprise a control device implemented in hardware and / or software, which is designed to regulate or control the operation of the at least one vibration generating device and / or the temperature control device (if present). A corresponding control device can communicate with the at least one vibration generating device and / or the temperature control device via a cable or, preferably, wirelessly in order to transmit corresponding regulation or control information to the at least one vibration generating device and / or to the temperature control device. Wireless communication can be realized via a communication standard for wireless data transmission, such as Bluetooth®. In this case, suitable data transmission units, i.e.antenna units.

[0030] For control devices that can be implemented or are implemented using software, this can be installed as a so-called "app" on a mobile device, such as a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop, etc., so that a user can regulate or control the operation of the vibration generation device and / or the temperature control device via corresponding inputs on the mobile device.

[0031] It is also conceivable for one or more predefinable or predefined programs to be stored in the control device for regulating or controlling the operation of the at least one vibration generating device and / or the temperature control device. Such predefinable or predefined programs can, for example, include predefined spatial and / or temporal intensity and / or temperature profiles of the vibration transmission structure. Such intensity and / or temperature profiles of the vibration transmission structure can, in particular, be predefinable or predefined in order to generate the most individual and thus optimal stimulation result possible, and thus a corresponding increase in pleasure for the users of the stimulation device.

[0032] The invention is explained in more detail with reference to exemplary embodiments in the following figures. Figures 1 - 3 show a schematic diagram of a stimulation device according to an exemplary embodiment; and

[0033] Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of a stowage device according to an embodiment.

[0034] Fig. 1 - 3 show a schematic diagram of a stimulation device 1 according to an embodiment in different views, namely in Fig. 1 in a side view, in Fig. 2 in a top view and in Fig. 3 in a front view of the left free end in Fig. 1.

[0035] The stimulation device 1 is generally designed to stimulate at least one body part, in particular in connection with sexual acts, ie in particular penetration during sexual intercourse.

[0036] The stimulation device 1 basically comprises at least one vibration generating device 2, which is designed to generate vibrations. Although in the exemplary embodiment shown in the figures, two vibration generating devices 2 are shown by way of example, in the following reference will be made to one vibration generating device 2. The vibration generating device 2 can be formed in a manner known per se, for example by an electric motor designed to generate vibrations, i.e. generally mechanical oscillations, or at least comprise such a motor. The vibration generating device 2 can, if necessary, be operable in one or more operating modes in which different vibrations can be generated, in particular with regard to their amplitude, frequency, intensity, etc.The operation of the vibration generating device 2 can, as will become apparent below, be controlled by a control device 3 implemented in hardware and / or software and associated therewith.

[0037] The stimulation device 1 is characterized by a vibration transmission device 4 associated with the vibration generation device 2. The vibration transmission device 4 is configured to transmit vibrations to at least one body part to be stimulated, particularly during penetration during sexual intercourse. The vibration transmission device 4 is coupled to the vibration generation device 2, so that vibrations generated by the vibration generation device 2 can be coupled onto or into the vibration transmission device 4. Corresponding vibrations coupled into the vibration transmission device 4 cause the vibration transmission device 4 to vibrate at least partially, and possibly completely, in one or more spatial directions.The vibrations emanating from the vibrating vibration transmission device 4 can be transmitted to a body part upon contact with it and thus cause stimulation of the body part.

[0038] A key feature of the vibration transmission device 4 is that, as can be seen in the figures, it has a hollow-cylindrical or hollow-cylindrical-shaped vibration transmission structure 5, which delimits or defines a receiving space 6 configured to at least partially enclose an elongated body part, in particular a penis. Due to the hollow-cylindrical or hollow-cylindrical basic geometric shape of the vibration transmission structure 4, the receiving space 6, which is also hollow-cylindrical or hollow-cylindrical in shape, is thus configured to receive an elongated body part, such as a finger or an (erect) penis (shaft). The vibration transmission structure 5 can thus be arranged on or around an elongated body part, in particular a finger or an (erect) penis (shaft), at least partially, if necessary completely, surrounding or enclosing it.The vibration transmission device 4, if applicable the entire stimulation device 1, can therefore be referred to or regarded as a finger or penis attachment.

[0039] An elongated body part can be accommodated by inserting it into the receiving space 6. As indicated and as can be seen from Fig. 1 - 3, the elongated body part inserted into the receiving space 6 is or will be surrounded or enclosed by the receiving space 6 at least in sections in the longitudinal direction (cf. longitudinal axis L1) and / or in the circumferential direction. The elongated body part inserted into the receiving space 6 is surrounded or enclosed by the receiving space 6 in the circumferential direction in such a way that a stable, i.e. in particular captive, reception of the elongated body part in the receiving space 6 results. A stable, i.e. in particular captive, reception of the elongated body part in the receiving space 6 can be achieved or supported in that the vibration transmission structure 5 surrounds the elongated body part in a clamping manner at least in sections.

[0040] The receiving space 6 and thus the vibration transmission structure 5 can, for example, have length dimensions between 5 and 35 cm, in particular between 10 and 25 cm, further in particular between 10 and 20 cm, further in particular between 10 and 15 cm, and / or, for example, a diameter between 2 and 8 cm, in particular between 2 and 6 cm, further in particular between 2 and 4 cm.

[0041] In the circumferential direction, the ring-segment-like or ring-shaped receiving space, which is viewed cross-sectionally in the exemplary embodiment due to the hollow cylindrical or hollow cylindrical basic shape of the vibration transmission structure 5, can have an angular extension in an angular range of at least 180°, in particular of at least

[0042] 200°, further in particular of at least 220°, further in particular of at least

[0043] 240°, further in particular of at least 260°, further in particular of at least

[0044] 280°, further in particular of at least 300°, further in particular of at least

[0045] 320°, more particularly of at least 340°, more particularly of 360°. An angular extension of 360° means that the vibration transmission structure 5 completely surrounds or encloses an elongated body part accommodated in the receiving space 6.

[0046] The vibration transmission device 4 forms an insertion section of the stimulation device 1, which can be inserted into a body orifice of a female or male sexual partner during a sexual act between two people, i.e. in particular during sexual intercourse, e.g. anally or vaginally. The possibility of inserting the vibration transmission device 4 into a body orifice of a sexual partner, as mentioned, arranged on a body part, such as a finger or (erect) penis (shaft), opens up new and special stimulation possibilities for the penetrated body part as well as for the penetrating body part. This is due to the fact that the stimulation device 1 combines the stimulation possibilities of conventional penetration, e.g. by a penis, with those of a conventional vibrator.

[0047] In the embodiment, the vibration transmission structure 5 is formed by a, in particular curved,

[0048] Vibration transmission structure element 5.1 is formed. The formation of the vibration transmission structure 5 from the vibration transmission structure element 5.1 formed in multiple spatial directions provides a particularly expedient design of the vibration transmission structure 5, which realizes the propagation and transmission of vibrations in one or more spatial directions and thus special stimulation possibilities. As can be seen, the vibration transmission structure element 5.1 can form a braid-like or braid-shaped three-dimensional spatial structure that delimits or defines the receiving space 6 for an elongated body part. As shown in particular with reference to Figs. 1 and 2, the vibration transmission structure element 5.1 can comprise curved regions, such as bending regions, and non-curved regions, such as non-bending regions, in a regular and / or irregular arrangement. Specifically, the vibration transmission structure element 5.1, in the exemplary embodiment, is illustrated by way of example as a three-dimensional helix, meander, or spiral structure that delimits or defines the receiving space 6. A corresponding helix, meander, or spiral structure can be realized in manufacturing technology, for example, through forming processes, such as bending processes, or primary forming processes, such as casting processes, 3D printing processes, etc.

[0049] The vibration transmission structure element 5.1 can be elastic and / or flexible in one or more spatial directions. Due to the elastic or flexible design of the vibration transmission structure element 5.1, the receiving space 6 delimited or defined by the vibration transmission structure 5 can be adapted not only to differently dimensioned elongated body parts to be accommodated therein, but equally to different body openings into which the vibration transmission device 4 can be inserted as intended. The elastic and / or flexible properties of the vibration transmission structure element 5.1 can result, for example, from the material properties of the material forming the vibration transmission structure element 5.1 and / or from the spatial shape of the vibration transmission structure element 5.1, which, as shown, can be shaped, for example, helically, meanderingly, or spirally in one or more spatial directions.

[0050] The vibration transmission structure element 5.1 can be formed, for example, from a wire-like or wire-shaped material, in particular from a metal, such as stainless steel, or from a plastic, or from a wire-like or wire-shaped material structure, in particular from a metal, such as stainless steel, or from a plastic. In this way, in addition to the described elastic or flexible, yet mechanically stable properties, desired hygienic requirements for the stimulation device 1, for example with regard to its easy hygienic cleaning, can also be met.

[0051] The vibration transmission structure element 5.1 is typically surrounded or enclosed at least in sections, if necessary completely, with a soft-elastic material (not shown separately), in particular a rubber or a silicone. The vibration transmission structure 5 can furthermore have a braid-like or -shaped, i.e. in particular a helical, meandering or spiral-like or -shaped, three-dimensional spatial structure which delimits or defines the hollow cylindrical or -shaped receiving space 6 for the elongated body part. It is also conceivable for the entire vibration transmission structure 5 to be surrounded or enclosed at least in sections, if necessary completely, with a soft-elastic material, in particular a rubber or a silicone. The vibration transmission structure 5 can form a hose-like or -shaped spatial structure which delimits the hollow cylindrical or-shaped receiving space 6 for the elongated body part. In all cases, the wearing properties of the stimulation device 1 can be improved by surrounding or enclosing the vibration transmission structural element 5.1 with a soft, elastic material. Likewise, advantages arise, for example, with regard to skin compatibility, hygiene, and cleaning. Thermoplastic elastomers can also be used as an alternative or in addition to rubber or silicone.

[0052] In the exemplary embodiment, the vibration generating device 2 and the vibration transmitting device 4, i.e. in particular the vibration transmitting structure 5, are arranged or formed on a base component 7. In the exemplary embodiment, the base component 7 has a ring-segment-like or -shaped basic shape, which delimits or defines a ring-segment-like or -shaped receiving space 8 designed to at least partially enclose an elongated body part, in particular a penis (shaft). The receiving space 8 delimited or defined by the base component 7 is aligned with the hollow cylindrical or -shaped receiving space 6 delimited or defined by the vibration transmitting structure 5, so that the two receiving spaces 6, 8 can merge into one another.1, 2, it can be seen that the vibration transmission structure 5 can be arranged or formed on the base component 7, protruding from the base component 7 in the axial direction relative to a central axis of the base component 7. When the stimulation device 1 is worn as intended, the base component 7 can be arranged on or in the region of a proximal end of a penile shaft. The base component 1 can have a reinforcing structure (not shown), which allows the base component 7 to be used as a so-called penis ring.

[0053] The base component 7 can be formed at least partially, optionally entirely, from or surrounded by a soft-elastic material, such as a thermoplastic elastomer, rubber, or silicone. This, in turn, can improve the wearing properties of the stimulation device 1 in the area of ​​the base component 7. Likewise, advantages arise, for example, with regard to skin compatibility, hygiene, and cleaning.

[0054] In the exemplary embodiment, an additional vibration generating device 2 is assigned to the base component 7.

[0055] A vibration transmission section 9 (basically optional) is arranged or formed, which is designed to transmit vibrations to at least one body part to be stimulated, in particular for stimulating the clitoris. As can be seen, the vibration transmission section 9 can be designed as a projection, e.g., a dome-like or cap-shaped projection, protruding from the base component 7 in the direction of the vibration transmission structure 5. It is conceivable that the vibration transmission section 9 is assigned its own vibration generating device 2, so that the vibration transmission section 9 can be set into vibration separately from the vibration transmission structure 5 (and vice versa).

[0056] The figure also shows an electrical energy storage device 10 in the form of an electric battery, which is assigned to the vibration generating device 2 and can be used to ensure the energy supply, for example, to the vibration generating device 2. In the exemplary embodiment, the electrical energy storage device 10 is arranged or formed on or in the base component 7. Specifically, the electrical energy storage device 10 is arranged or formed within the base component 7 in a manner that is not accessible from the outside, e.g., for reasons of hygiene and safety.

[0057] The electrical energy storage device 10 can be charged wirelessly, namely inductively, particularly for reasons of hygiene. An inductive element (not shown), e.g., an inductive coil (receiver or secondary coil), can thus be assigned to the electrical energy storage device 10, which is configured to supply the electrical energy storage device 10 with electrical energy via inductive interaction with at least one further inductive element (also not shown), e.g., a further inductive coil (transmitter or primary coil).

[0058] A corresponding further inductive element can be arranged or formed in a stowage device 11 (see Fig. 4) designed for stowing the stimulation device 1, so that the electrical energy storage device 10 can be inductively charged when the stimulation device 1 is stowed in a corresponding stowage device 11. Through the interaction of corresponding inductive elements, a charging arrangement can be formed, which comprises the stimulation device 1 together with the electrical energy storage device 10 and inductive elements, as well as a stowage device 11 equipped with corresponding further inductive elements.

[0059] Although not shown in the figures, the stimulation device 1 can comprise a temperature control device which is configured for the active temperature control of the vibration transmission structure 5. Thus, stimulation of the at least one body part can also be realized by a targeted, possibly dynamically variable, temperature control of the vibration transmission structure 5. A corresponding temperature control device can optionally be formed by the vibration transmission structure 5 itself. This can be the case in particular if the vibration transmission structure 5, for example,by supplying electrical energy, by flowing through a temperature control medium (which typically requires a flow channel structure, which is why the vibration transmission structure 5 can also be designed with a flow channel structure), by exothermic or endothermic reaction of exothermic or endothermic reacting substances in a reaction chamber (which typically requires a reaction chamber for an exothermic or endothermic reaction of corresponding substances, which is why the vibration transmission structure 5 can also be equipped with a reaction chamber). It is conceivable that the vibration transmission structure 5 can also be actively heated and / or cooled in certain areas via a corresponding temperature control device. The vibration transmission structure 5 can therefore be or can be specifically heated and / or cooled in certain areas to different temperatures via a temperature control device.

[0060] As already mentioned, the stimulation device 1 can comprise a control device 3 implemented in hardware and / or software, which is designed to regulate or control the operation of the vibration generating device 2 and / or the temperature control device (if present). The control device can communicate with the vibration generating device 2 and / or the temperature control device via a cable or, preferably, wirelessly, to transmit corresponding regulation or control information to the vibration generating device 2 and / or the temperature control device. Wireless communication can be realized via a communication standard for wireless data transmission, such as Bluetooth®. In this case, suitable data transmission units (not shown), e.g., antenna units, are assigned to the vibration generating device 2 and / or the temperature control device.For control devices 3 that can be implemented or are implemented in software, these can be installed as a so-called “app” on a mobile device, such as a smartphone, a tablet, a laptop, etc., so that a user can regulate or control the operation of the vibration generation device 4 and / or the temperature control device via corresponding inputs on the mobile device.

[0061] It is also conceivable that one or more predefinable or predefined programs for regulating or controlling the operation of the vibration generation device 2 and / or the temperature control device are stored in the control device 3. Such predefinable or predefined programs can, for example, include predefined spatial and / or temporal intensity and / or temperature profiles of the vibration transmission structure 5. Such intensity and / or temperature profiles of the vibration transmission structure 5 can, in particular, be predefinable or predefined in order to generate the most individual and thus optimal stimulation result possible, and thus a corresponding increase in pleasure for the users of the stimulation device 1.

[0062] It was mentioned above that the stimulation device 1 can be stowed in a housing- or sleeve-like storage device 11. An exemplary embodiment of a corresponding storage device 11 is shown in a plan view in Fig. 4. The stimulation device 1 can thus comprise a housing- or sleeve-like storage device 11—this can, as shown by way of example in Fig. 4, have a practical and equally attractive shell-like shape—which is designed to stow the vibration transmission device 4 together with the base component 7. In order to be stowed in the storage device 11, the vibration transmission device 4 can be converted in the longitudinal direction, e.g., by applying pressure (“compression”), into a stowed configuration in which it can be accommodated in a stowage space (not shown) of the storage device 11, which is accessible, e.g., by opening a cover element (not shown) of the storage device 11.Therefore, the elastic or flexible properties of the vibration transmission structure element 5.1 mentioned above can also be advantageous in that the vibration transmission device 4 can be converted into a corresponding stowage configuration by compression as needed or temporarily.

Claims

PATENT SP SAYINGS 1. Stimulation device (1) for stimulating at least one body part, in particular in connection with a sexual act, comprising at least one vibration generating device (2) which is configured to generate vibrations, characterized by a vibration transmission device (4) associated with the at least one vibration generating device (2) which is configured to transmit vibrations to at least one body part to be stimulated, wherein the vibration transmission device (4) has a hollow cylindrical or -shaped basic form which defines a receiving space (6) configured to receive at least partially enclosing an elongated body part, in particular a penis.

2. Stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein the vibration transmission device is formed by a vibration transmission structure (5) comprising at least one vibration transmission structure element (5.1) shaped in one or more spatial directions.

3. Stimulation device according to claim 2, wherein the at least one vibration transmission structure element (5.1 ) is elastic and / or flexible in one or more spatial directions.

4. Stimulation device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the at least one vibration transmission structure element (5.1) comprises a wire-like or wire-shaped material structure.

5. Stimulation device according to one of claims 2 - 4, wherein the at least one vibration transmission structure element (5.1) is surrounded at least partially, optionally completely, by a soft-elastic material, in particular a silicone material.

6. Stimulation device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one vibration generation device (2) and the vibration transmission device (4), in particular the vibration transmission structure (5) belonging to the vibration transmission device (4), are arranged or formed on a base component (7), wherein the base component (7) has a ring-shaped or ring-segment-like basic form which provides at least The recording space (8) is set up to partially enclose an elongated body part, in particular a penis.

7. Stimulation device according to claim 5, wherein at least one vibration transmission section (9) associated with at least one vibration generation device (2) is arranged or formed on the base component (7), which is configured to transmit vibrations to at least one body part to be stimulated, in particular to stimulate the clitoris.

8. Stimulation device according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the base component (7) is formed at least partially, optionally completely, from or surrounded by a soft elastic material.

9. Stimulation device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising one of the at least one vibration generating device (2) associated with an electrical energy storage device (10), in particular in the form of an electric battery, further in particular in the form of a rechargeable electric battery, further in particular in the form of an inductively rechargeable electric battery.

10. Stimulation device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least the vibration transmission device (4) is compressible in at least one spatial direction, in particular reversibly, into a stowable configuration in which it can be accommodated in a stowable space of a stowable device (11) belonging to the stimulation device (1).

11. Stimulation device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a temperature control device for active temperature control of the vibration transmission device (4), in particular the vibration transmission structure (5).

12. Stimulation device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a control device (3) which is configured to regulate or control the operation of the at least one vibration generating device (2) and / or the temperature control device.

13. Stimulation device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving chamber (6) has a length dimension between 5 and 35 cm.

14. Stimulation device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving space (6) is formed in a ring segment-like or ring-shaped cross-section in the circumferential direction and has an angular extension in an angular range of at least 180°.

15. Stimulation device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the vibration transmission structure (5) is configured to clamp around the elongated body part section by section.

16. Stimulation device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the vibration transmission device (4) has a hollow cylindrical basic shape which defines a receiving space (6) designed for the partial enclosing reception of an elongated body part, in particular a penis, wherein the vibration transmission device is formed by a vibration transmission structure (5) which comprises at least one vibration transmission structure element (5.1) shaped in several spatial directions, wherein the at least one vibration transmission structure element (5.1) is formed by or comprises a wire-like or wire-shaped material structure and is surrounded at least partially, optionally completely, by a soft-elastic material, in particular a silicone material, wherein the receiving space (6) has a length dimension between 5 and 35 cm, wherein the receiving space (6) is formed in cross-section in the circumferential direction in a ring-segment-like or ring-shaped manner and has an angular extension in an angular range of at least 180°, wherein the vibration transmission structure (5) is arranged to clamp the elongated body part in sections.

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