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] The invention relates to a stimulation device for stimulating at least one part of the body, particularly in connection with a sexual act, comprising at least one vibration generation device which is configured to generate vibrations.

[0002] Stimulation devices for stimulating at least one part of the body, particularly in connection with sexual acts, are known in principle from the prior art in various embodiments. Conventional vibrators are mentioned here only as examples.

[0003] Document US2015141748 discloses a stimulation device that is attached circumferentially to the male genitalia for use during sexual intercourse and comprises a variety of vibrating elements that produce a vibration sensation during sexual acts.

[0004] Nevertheless, there is a need for an improved stimulation device which, especially during sexual intercourse, enables more intense and / or targeted stimulation of a sexual partner, resulting in increased pleasure. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present invention relates to a stimulation device according to claim 1. Further features and embodiments of the invention are defined in the dependent claims. SUMMARY OF THE REVELATION

[0006] The invention is therefore based on the objective of providing a stimulation device for stimulating at least one part of the body, particularly in connection with sexual acts, i.e., especially sexual intercourse.

[0007] The problem is solved by a stimulation device for stimulating at least one part of the body, particularly 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 part of the body, particularly in connection with sexual acts, i.e., especially penetration during sexual intercourse. The stimulation device is therefore generally designed to stimulate at least one part of the body, particularly in connection with sexual acts, i.e., especially penetration during sexual intercourse.

[0009] The stimulation device comprises at least one vibration generation unit configured to produce vibrations. The at least one vibration generation unit can be formed, or comprise at least one, in a manner known per se, for example, by an electric motor configured to generate vibrations, i.e., generally mechanical oscillations. The at least one vibration generation unit can optionally be operated in one or more operating modes in which different vibrations can be generated, particularly with regard to their amplitude, frequency, intensity, etc. As will be explained below, the operation of the at least one vibration generation unit can optionally be controlled by a hardware- and / or software-implemented control unit associated with it.

[0010] The stimulation device is characterized by a vibration transmission device associated with at least one vibration generating device. The at least one vibration transmission device is configured, particularly during penetration in the context of sexual intercourse, to transmit vibrations to at least one body part to be stimulated. The at least one vibration transmission device is coupled to the at least one vibration generating device, such that vibrations generated by the at least one vibration generating device can be coupled to or into the at least one vibration transmission device. Corresponding vibrations coupled into the at least one vibration transmission device cause at least partial, and optionally complete, vibration of the at least one vibration transmission device in one or more spatial directions.The vibrations emanating from the vibrating vibration transmission device can be transferred to a body part upon contact with that part, thus causing stimulation of that body part.

[0011] A key feature of the at least one vibration transmission device is that it has a hollow cylindrical or cylindrical vibration transmission structure which defines a receiving space designed to at least partially enclose an elongated body part, in particular a penis. The receiving space, which is also hollow cylindrical or cylindrical due to the hollow cylindrical or cylindrical geometric form of the vibration transmission structure, 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 therefore be arranged on or around an elongated body part, in particular a finger or an (erect) penis (shaft), surrounding or enclosing this body part, at least partially, and optionally completely.The at least one vibration transmission device, or possibly the entire stimulation device, can therefore be described or considered as a finger or penis attachment.

[0012] The recording of an elongated body part can be achieved, for example, by inserting it into the recording space. As indicated, the elongated body part inserted into the recording space is surrounded or enclosed by the recording space, at least partially, and possibly completely, in the longitudinal and / or circumferential direction. The elongated body part inserted into the recording space can be surrounded or enclosed by the recording space, particularly in the circumferential direction, at least partially, and possibly completely, resulting in a stable, i.e., particularly captive, recording of the elongated body part within the recording space. A stable, i.e., particularly captive, recording of the elongated body part within the recording space can be achieved or supported by the vibration transmission structure clamping the elongated body part, at least partially, and possibly completely.

[0013] The recording 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.

[0014] In the circumferential direction, the receiving space, which, due to the hollow cylindrical or cylindrical basic shape of the vibration transmission structure, is typically ring-shaped or ring-shaped in cross-section, can have an angular extent of at least 180°, in particular at least 200°, further in particular at least 220°, further in particular at least 240°, further in particular at least 260°, further in particular at least 280°, further in particular at least 300°, further in particular at least 320°, further in particular at least 340°, and further in particular at 360°. An angular extent of 360° means that the vibration transmission structure completely surrounds or encloses an elongated body part received in the receiving space.

[0015] 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 persons, i.e., in particular during the performance of sexual intercourse, e.g., anal or vaginal. In particular, the possibility of inserting the at least one vibration transmission device, arranged as mentioned above on a body part such as a finger or (erect) penis (shaft), into a body orifice of a sexual partner opens up new and special stimulation possibilities for both the penetrated and the penetrating body part. This is because the stimulation device combines the stimulation possibilities of conventional penetration, e.g., by a penis, with those of a conventional vibrator.

[0016] Overall, this represents an improved stimulation device for stimulating at least one part of the body.

[0017] The following are examples of possible embodiments of the stimulation device, which can be combined in any way: In one embodiment, the vibration transmission structure can be formed by, or comprise at least one vibration transmission element shaped in one or more spatial directions, particularly a curved one. By forming the vibration transmission structure from one or more vibration transmission elements shaped in one or more spatial directions, a particularly advantageous design of the vibration transmission structure is achieved, which enables the propagation and transmission of vibrations in one or more spatial directions and thus special stimulation possibilities. A corresponding vibration transmission element can be a braided or...A vibration transmission structure can form a three-dimensional spatial structure that defines a corresponding receiving space for an elongated body part. Such a structure can include curved areas, such as bending areas, and non-curved areas, such as non-bending areas, in a regular and / or irregular arrangement. Specifically, a vibration transmission structure can, for example, have a three-dimensional helical, meandering, or spiral structure that defines a corresponding hollow cylindrical or cylindrical receiving space. Such a helical, meandering, or spiral structure can be manufactured using processes such as forming, bending, or primary forming, such as casting, 3D printing, etc.

[0018] In an alternative or supplementary embodiment, the vibration transmission structure can comprise at least one vibration transmission element that is elastic and / or flexible in one or more spatial directions. The elastic or flexible design of the at least one vibration transmission element allows the receiving space defined by the vibration transmission structure to be adapted not only to elongated body parts of different dimensions to be received within it, but also 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 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 e.g. helix-, meander- or spiral-shaped in one or more spatial directions.

[0019] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the at least one vibration transmission structural element can be made of a wire-like or wire-shaped material, in particular a metal such as stainless steel, or a plastic, or of a wire-like or wire-shaped material structure, in particular a metal such as stainless steel, or 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.

[0020] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, at least one vibration transmission structure element can be at least partially, and optionally completely, surrounded or enclosed by a soft-elastic material, in particular a rubber or a silicone. The vibration transmission structure can further comprise a braided or woven, i.e., in particular a helical, meandering, or spiral, three-dimensional spatial structure that limits or defines the hollow cylindrical or cylindrical receiving space for the elongated body part. It is also conceivable that the entire vibration transmission structure is at least partially, and optionally completely, surrounded or enclosed by a soft-elastic material, in particular a rubber or a silicone. The vibration transmission structure can form a tube-like or tubular spatial structure that defines the hollow cylindrical or cylindrical receiving space for the elongated body part.The shaped receiving space for the elongated body part is limited or defined. 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. This also offers advantages, for example, with regard to skin compatibility, hygiene, and cleaning. Alternatively or additionally to rubber or silicone, thermoplastic elastomers can also be used.

[0021] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the vibration generation device and the vibration transmission device, in particular the vibration transmission structure belonging to the vibration transmission device, can be arranged on or formed on a base component. The base component can have a ring-shaped or segment-like basic form, which delimits or defines a ring-shaped or segment-like 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 typically aligns with the hollow cylindrical receiving space delimited or defined by the vibration transmission structure, so that the two receiving spaces can merge into one another.The vibration transmission structure can be arranged or designed as a component projecting axially from the base component with respect to its central axis. In the intended use of the stimulation device, the base component can be located at or near the proximal end of a penile shaft. The base component can have a reinforcing structure, allowing it to be used as a so-called penis ring.

[0022] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the base component can be made, at least partially, or optionally completely, 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, even in the area of ​​the base component. Likewise, advantages arise, for example, with regard to skin compatibility, hygiene, and cleaning.

[0023] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, at least one (additional) vibration transmission section associated with at least one vibration generation device can be arranged or formed on the base component. This section is designed to transmit vibrations to at least one body part to be stimulated, in particular to stimulate the clitoris. Such a vibration transmission section can be designed as a projection extending from the base component in the direction of the vibration transmission structure. This projection can, for example, be dome-shaped, which can increase the stimulation effect. It is conceivable that the vibration transmission section has 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).

[0024] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the stimulation device can comprise an electrical energy storage device associated with at least one vibration generation unit, in particular in the form of an electric battery, and more specifically in the form of a rechargeable electric battery. The energy supply to, for example, the at least one vibration generation unit can be ensured by the at least one electrical energy storage device. The at least one electrical energy storage device can, for example, be arranged or formed on or in the base component. In particular, the at least one electrical energy storage device can be arranged or formed within the base component in a way that is inaccessible from the outside, for example, for reasons of hygiene and safety.

[0025] Electrical energy storage devices that can be charged wirelessly, particularly for hygiene reasons, are suitable for this purpose. In this context, inductively charged electrical energy storage devices are a good example. Each electrical energy storage device can be associated with an inductive element, i.e., an inductive coil (receiver or secondary coil), which is configured to supply the at least one electrical energy storage device with electrical energy via inductive interaction with at least one other inductive element, i.e., another inductive coil (transmitter or primary coil).

[0026] A corresponding additional inductive element can be arranged or configured in a storage device designed for the stimulation device, such that the at least one electrical energy storage device can be inductively charged when the stimulation device is stored in such a storage device. The interaction of corresponding inductive elements can form a charging arrangement comprising the stimulation device, the at least one electrical energy storage device and inductive elements, and a storage device equipped with corresponding additional inductive elements.

[0027] It was mentioned above that the stimulation device can be stored in a storage unit. In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the stimulation device can therefore comprise a housing- or shell-like storage unit – which can, for example, have a practical and equally attractive shell-like shape – designed to store at least the vibration transmission unit, and optionally the vibration transmission unit together with its base component (if present). In this embodiment, the vibration transmission unit can be transferred into a storage configuration in at least one spatial direction, particularly in the longitudinal direction, for example, by applying pressure ("compressing"), in which it can be received in a storage compartment of the storage unit, accessible, for example, by opening at least one cover element of the storage unit.Therefore, the elastic or flexible properties of the at least one vibration transmission structural element mentioned above can also be advantageous insofar as the vibration transmission device can be converted into a corresponding stow configuration as needed or temporarily by compression.

[0028] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the stimulation device can include a temperature control unit configured for actively controlling the temperature of the vibration transmission device, in particular the vibration transmission structure. Thus, stimulation of at least one body part can also be achieved by targeted, optionally dynamically variable, temperature control of the vibration transmission device, in particular the vibration transmission structure. A corresponding temperature control unit can optionally be formed by the vibration transmission structure itself. This can be the case, in particular, if the vibration transmission structure is, for example,The vibration transmission structure can be actively heated or cooled by supplying electrical energy, by flowing a temperature control medium through it (which typically requires a flow channel structure, and therefore the vibration transmission structure can also be designed with a flow channel structure), or by an exothermic or endothermic reaction of exothermically or endothermically reacting substances in a reaction chamber (which typically requires a reaction chamber for an exothermic or endothermic reaction of corresponding substances, and therefore 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 specific areas via a suitable temperature control device. Thus, the vibration transmission structure can be selectively heated and / or cooled to different temperatures in specific areas via a temperature control device.

[0029] In a further alternative or supplementary embodiment, the stimulation device can include a control unit implemented in hardware and / or software, which is configured to regulate or control the operation of the at least one vibration generation unit and / or the temperature control unit (if present). Such a control unit can communicate with the at least one vibration generation unit and / or the temperature control unit via a wired connection or, preferably, wirelessly to transmit relevant control information. Wireless communication can be implemented using a communication standard for wireless data transmission, such as Bluetooth®. In this case, suitable data transmission units, i.e.,Antenna units, be assigned.

[0030] For control devices that can be implemented or are implemented via software, this means that they can be installed as a so-called "app" on a mobile device, such as a smartphone, tablet, 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 that the control unit stores one or more predefined programs for regulating the operation of at least one vibration generation device and / or the temperature control device. Such predefined programs could, for example, include predefined spatial and / or temporal intensity and / or temperature profiles of the vibration transmission structure. These intensity and / or temperature profiles of the vibration transmission structure could be predefined, in particular, to generate the most individualized and thus optimal stimulation result possible, thereby maximizing 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. These show: Fig. 1 - 3 a schematic representation of a stimulation device according to an exemplary embodiment; and Fig. 4 A schematic representation of a storage device according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0033] The Fig. 1 - 3 show a schematic representation of a stimulation device 1 according to an exemplary embodiment in different views, namely in Fig. 1 in a side view, in Fig. 2 under supervision and in Fig. 3 in a front view of the left free end in Fig. 1 .

[0034] The stimulation device 1 is generally designed to stimulate at least one part of the body, particularly in connection with sexual acts, i.e., in particular penetration during sexual intercourse.

[0035] The stimulation device 1 comprises, in principle, at least one vibration generation unit 2, which is configured to generate vibrations. Although the embodiment shown in the figures illustrates two vibration generation units 2 by way of example, in the following, only one vibration generation unit 2 will be referred to. The vibration generation unit 2 can be formed, or at least comprise, an electric motor configured to generate vibrations, i.e., generally mechanical oscillations, in a manner known per se. The vibration generation unit 2 can optionally be operated in one or more operating modes in which different vibrations can be generated, particularly with regard to their amplitude, frequency, intensity, etc.As will be shown below, the operation of the vibration generation device 2 may be controlled by a hardware and / or software-implemented control device 3 associated with it.

[0036] 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 designed, particularly during penetration in the context of sexual intercourse, to transmit vibrations to at least one body part to be stimulated. 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 to or into the vibration transmission device 4. Corresponding vibrations coupled into the vibration transmission device 4 cause at least partial, and possibly complete, vibration of the vibration transmission device 4 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 that part, thus causing stimulation of the body part.

[0037] A key feature of the vibration transmission device 4 is that, as shown in the figures, it has a hollow cylindrical or cylindrical vibration transmission structure 5, which defines a receiving space 6 designed to at least partially enclose an elongated body part, in particular a penis. The receiving space 6, which is also hollow cylindrical or cylindrical due to the hollow cylindrical or cylindrical geometric shape of the vibration transmission structure 4, is thus designed to receive an elongated body part, such as a finger or an (erect) penis (shaft). The vibration transmission structure 5 can therefore be arranged on or around an elongated body part, in particular a finger or an (erect) penis (shaft), at least partially, and optionally completely.The vibration transmission device 4, or optionally the entire stimulation device 1, may therefore be referred to or considered as a finger or penis attachment.

[0038] The recording of an elongated body part can be achieved by inserting it into recording chamber 6. As indicated and based on the Fig. 1 - 3 It is evident that the elongated body part inserted into the receiving chamber 6 is surrounded or enclosed by the receiving chamber 6, at least partially, in the longitudinal direction (see longitudinal axis L1) and / or in the circumferential direction. The elongated body part inserted into the receiving chamber 6 is surrounded or enclosed by the receiving chamber 6 in such a way that a stable, i.e., in particular, loss-proof, reception of the elongated body part in the receiving chamber 6 is achieved or supported by the vibration transmission structure 5 clamping the elongated body part, at least partially.

[0039] The receiving chamber 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.

[0040] In the circumferential direction, the receiving space, which in the exemplary embodiment has a ring-segment-like or ring-shaped basic form due to the hollow cylindrical or cylindrical basic shape of the vibration transmission structure 5, can have an angular extent in an angular range of at least 180°, in particular at least 200°, further in particular at least 220°, further in particular at least 240°, further in particular at least 260°, further in particular at least 280°, further in particular at least 300°, further in particular at least 320°, further in particular at least 340°, and further in particular at 360°. An angular extent of 360° means that the vibration transmission structure 5 completely surrounds or encloses an elongated body part received in the receiving space 6.

[0041] 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 the act of sexual intercourse, e.g., anal or vaginal. The possibility of inserting the vibration transmission device 4, which, as mentioned, is mounted on a body part such as a finger or (erect) penis (shaft), into a body orifice of a sexual partner opens up new and special stimulation possibilities for both the penetrated and the penetrating body part. This is because the stimulation device 1 combines the stimulation possibilities of conventional penetration, e.g., by a penis, with those of a conventional vibrator.

[0042] In the exemplary embodiment, the vibration transmission structure 5 is formed by a vibration transmission structure element 5.1 shaped in several spatial directions, in particular a curved one. The formation of the vibration transmission structure 5 from the vibration transmission structure element 5.1 shaped in several spatial directions results in a particularly advantageous design of the vibration transmission structure 5, which enables the propagation and transmission of vibrations in one or more spatial directions and thus provides special stimulation possibilities. It is evident that the vibration transmission structure element 5.1 can form a woven or mesh-like three-dimensional spatial structure, which limits or defines the receiving space 6 for an elongated body part. As can be seen in particular from the Fig. 1 und 2 As shown, the vibration transmission structural element 5.1 can comprise curved areas, such as bending areas, and non-curved areas, such as non-bending areas, in a regular and / or irregular arrangement. Specifically, in the exemplary embodiment, the vibration transmission structural element 5.1 is represented as a three-dimensional helical, meandering, or spiral structure that bounds or defines the receiving space 6. Such a helical, meandering, or spiral structure can be manufactured, for example, by forming processes such as bending processes, or primary forming processes such as casting processes, 3D printing processes, etc.

[0043] 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, defined by the vibration transmission structure 5, can be adapted not only to elongated body parts of varying dimensions to be received within it, but also 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 helical, meandering, or spiral in one or more spatial directions.

[0044] The vibration transmission structural element 5.1 can be made, 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, e.g., with regard to its easy hygienic cleaning, can also be met.

[0045] The vibration transmission structure element 5.1 is typically surrounded or enclosed, at least partially, and optionally completely, by a soft-elastic material (not shown separately), in particular a rubber or a silicone. The vibration transmission structure 5 can further have a braided or -shaped, i.e., in particular a helical, meandering, or spiral-shaped, three-dimensional spatial structure, which limits or defines the hollow cylindrical or -shaped receiving space 6 for the elongated body part. It is also conceivable that the entire vibration transmission structure 5 is surrounded or enclosed, at least partially, and optionally completely, by a soft-elastic material, in particular a rubber or a silicone. The vibration transmission structure 5 can here form a tube-like or -shaped spatial structure, which defines the hollow cylindrical or -shaped receiving space 6 for the elongated body part.The -shaped receiving space 6 for the elongated body part is limited or defined. 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. This also offers advantages, for example, with regard to skin compatibility, hygiene, and cleaning. Alternatively or additionally to rubber or silicone, thermoplastic elastomers can also be used.

[0046] In the exemplary embodiment, the vibration generation device 2 and the vibration transmission device 4, i.e., in particular the vibration transmission 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 form, 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 receiving space 6 delimited or defined by the vibration transmission structure 5, so that the two receiving spaces 6, 8 can merge into one another. Based on the Fig. 1, 2 It is evident that the vibration transmission structure 5 can be arranged or designed as a structure projecting axially from the base component 7 with respect to a central axis of the base component 7. The base component 7, when worn as intended by the stimulation device 1, can be located 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.

[0047] The base component 7 can be made, at least partially, or optionally completely, 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, including in the area of ​​the base component 7. This also offers advantages, for example, with regard to skin compatibility, hygiene, and cleaning.

[0048] In the exemplary embodiment, an additional vibration transmission section 9 (generally optional) associated with the vibration generation device 2 is arranged or formed on the base component 7. This section is designed to transmit vibrations to at least one body part to be stimulated, in particular to stimulate the clitoris. The vibration transmission section 9 can be designed as a projection extending from the base component 7 in the direction of the vibration transmission structure 5, for example, in a dome-like or -shaped form. It is conceivable that the vibration transmission section 9 has its own vibration generation device 2, so that the vibration transmission section 9 can be set into vibration separately from the vibration transmission structure 5 (and vice versa).

[0049] The figure also shows an electrical energy storage device 10 in the form of an electric battery associated with the vibration generation device 2, which ensures the energy supply of, for example, the vibration generation 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 and is not accessible from the outside, for example, for reasons of hygiene and safety.

[0050] The electrical energy storage device 10 can be charged wirelessly, i.e., inductively, particularly for hygiene reasons. The electrical energy storage device 10 can therefore be associated with an inductive element (not shown), i.e., an inductive coil (receiver or secondary coil), 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), i.e., another inductive coil (transmitter or primary coil).

[0051] A corresponding additional inductive element can be provided in a storage device 11 designed for storing the stimulation device 1 (see below). Fig. 4 The electrical energy storage device 10 can be inductively charged in the state of the stimulation device 1 being stored in a corresponding storage 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 storage device 11 equipped with corresponding further inductive elements.

[0052] Although not shown in the figures, the stimulation device 1 can include a temperature control unit configured for actively controlling the temperature of the vibration transmission structure 5. Thus, stimulation of at least one body part can also be achieved by targeted, optionally dynamically variable, temperature control of the vibration transmission structure 5. A corresponding temperature control unit can optionally be formed by the vibration transmission structure 5 itself. This can be the case, in particular, if the vibration transmission structure 5 is, for example,The vibration transmission structure 5 can be actively heated or cooled by supplying it with electrical energy, by flowing a temperature control medium through it (which typically requires a flow channel structure, and therefore the vibration transmission structure 5 can also be designed with a flow channel structure), or by an exothermic or endothermic reaction of exothermically or endothermically reacting substances in a reaction chamber (which typically requires a reaction chamber for an exothermic or endothermic reaction of corresponding substances, and therefore 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 specific areas via a suitable temperature control device. The vibration transmission structure 5 can thus be selectively heated and / or cooled to different temperatures in specific areas via a temperature control device.

[0053] As already mentioned, the stimulation device 1 can include a control unit 3 implemented in hardware and / or software, which is configured to regulate or control the operation of the vibration generation device 2 and / or the temperature control device (if present). The control unit can communicate with the vibration generation device 2 and / or the temperature control device via a wired connection or, preferably, wirelessly to transmit relevant control information. Wireless communication can be implemented using a wireless data transmission communication standard, such as Bluetooth®. In this case, suitable data transmission units (not shown), i.e., antenna units, are assigned to the vibration generation device 2 and / or the temperature control device.

[0054] For control devices 3 that can be implemented or are implemented by software, it is the case that 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.

[0055] It is also conceivable that the control unit 3 stores one or more predefinable or predefined programs for regulating or controlling the operation of the vibration generation unit 2 and / or the temperature control unit. Such predefinable or predefined programs could, for example, include predefined spatial and / or temporal intensity and / or temperature profiles of the vibration transmission structure 5. These intensity and / or temperature profiles of the vibration transmission structure 5 could be predefined, in particular, to generate the most individualized and thus optimal stimulation result possible, thereby maximizing pleasure for the users of the stimulation device 1.

[0056] It was mentioned above that the stimulation device 1 can be stored in a housing- or shell-like storage device 11. An embodiment of such a storage device 11 is shown in Fig. 4 shown in a top view. The stimulation device 1 can thus be a housing- or shell-like storage device 11 - this can, as shown in Fig. 4As illustrated by way of example, the storage device 11 has a practical and equally attractive shell-like shape, which is designed to house the vibration transmission device 4 and its base component 7. To be stowed in the storage device 11, the vibration transmission device 4 can be transferred longitudinally, e.g., by applying pressure ("compression"), into a storage configuration in which it can be accommodated in a storage space (not shown) of the storage device 11, accessible, for example, by opening a cover element (not shown). Thus, the elastic or flexible properties of the vibration transmission structural element 5.1 mentioned above can also be advantageous insofar as they allow the vibration transmission device 4 to be transferred into a suitable storage configuration as needed or temporarily by compression.

Claims

1. Stimulation device (1) for stimulating at least one part of the body, comprising at least one vibration generating device (2), which is arranged for generating vibrations, comprising one of the at least one vibration generating means (2) associated vibration transmission means (4), which is arranged for the transmission of vibrations to at least one part of the body to be stimulated, wherein the vibration transmission means (4) has a hollow cylinder-like or -shaped basic shape, which limits a for at least sectionally enclosing receiving of an elongated part of the body, namely a penis, arranged receiving space (6), wherein the vibration transmission means is formed by a vibration transmission structure (5) comprising at least one vibration transmission structure element (5.1) formed in several spatial directions, wherein the at least one vibration transfer structure element (5.1) is formed of a wire-like or -shaped material and is surrounded at least in sections with a soft-elastic material, wherein the at least one vibration generating device (2) and the vibration transmission device (4) are arranged or formed on a base component (7), wherein the base component (7) has a ring-like basic shape or a ring-segment-like basic shape, which limits a receptacle (8) arranged for the sectionally enclosing receptacle of a penis, wherein the receiving space (6) is formed cross-sectionally in the circumferential direction ring segment-like and has an angular extension in an angular range of at least 180 °, wherein the vibration transmission structure (5) is arranged to encircle the elongated body part in portions clamping.

2. Stimulation device according to claim 1, wherein said at least one vibration transmission structural element (5.1) is elastic and / or flexible in one or more spatial directions.

3. Stimulation device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one of the at least one vibration generating device (2) associated vibration transmission portion (9) is arranged or formed on the base component (7), which is arranged for transmitting vibrations to at least one body part to be stimulated.

4. Stimulation device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the base component (7) is formed at least in sections from a soft-elastic material or is surrounded by such a material.

5. Stimulation device according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising one of the at least one vibration generating device (2) associated electrical energy storage (10).

6. Stimulation device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least the vibration transmission device (4) is reversibly compressible in at least one spatial direction in a stowage configuration, in which it is receptive in a stowage space of one of the stimulation device (1) associated stowage device (11).

7. Stimulation device according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a temperature control device for active temperature control of the vibration transmission device (4).

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

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

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