Tapping device and massager

Abstract

Tapping apparatus and massage apparatus A tapping apparatus comprises a linear DC motor (1), a connecting member comprising a first end and a second end, and an elongated oscillating member. The motor (1) comprises a movable part (101) which moves along a longitudinal axis (X1), the movable part (101) being connected to the first end of the connecting member, and the second end of the connecting member being connected to the elongated oscillating member. When the movable part (101) moves linearly back and forth, the elongated oscillating member rotates about a pivot axis emanating from the connecting member. A massage apparatus comprising the tapping apparatus is also provided.

Description

Title of the invention: Tapping apparatus and massage apparatus Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of massage products for health care, and specifically particularly to a tapping apparatus and massage apparatus.

[0002] Context

[0003] With the acceleration of the pace of life in modern society, more and more people are suffering from emotional stress and physical discomfort, and are eager to find ways to relieve and relax their bodies.

[0004] Therefore, various massage devices for health care are increasingly entering people's lives. Using massage devices to massage the body can promote muscle relaxation and blood circulation, reduce muscle spasms, and relieve pain and fatigue.

[0005] Existing products of this type generally use rotary motors as the driving force, with the rotor of the motor connected to a swing arm to produce a rocking motion. The movement stroke of this type of device is fixed, making it impossible to adjust the swing amplitude of the product during operation, thus limiting the user experience.

[0006] There is a need to develop a new structure for massage devices to improve the user experience. Summary of the invention

[0007] In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a tapping apparatus, which comprises: a linear motor, a connecting member comprising a first end and a second end, and an elongated oscillating member, the linear motor comprising a movable portion that moves along a longitudinal axis, the movable portion being connected to the first end of the connecting member, and the second end of the connecting member being connected to the elongated oscillating member, wherein, when the movable portion moves linearly back and forth, the elongated oscillating member rotates about a pivot axis emanating from the connecting member. The pivot axis may be perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.

[0008] In some embodiments, the connecting element comprises a first connecting component and a second connecting component in movable connection with the first connecting component, and wherein the second connecting component comprises a pivoting shaft extending in the direction of the pivot axis, and wherein, when the moving part moves linearly back and forth, the elongated swinging element rotates around the pivot shaft.

[0009] In some embodiments, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are connected by a hinge. In some of these embodiments, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are connected by a hinge, and the second connecting member are slidably connected.

[0010] In some of these embodiments, the first connecting component and the second connecting component are slidably connected.

[0011] In some embodiments, the tapping apparatus further includes a barrier disposed along a first side of the elongated oscillating member, such that rotation of the elongated oscillating member is limited by the barrier along the first side.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first connecting member comprises a first portion and a second portion, the second portion forming a curved configuration relative to the first portion. In some of these embodiments, the second portion of the first connecting member comprises a sliding slot.

[0013] In some embodiments, the elongated oscillating member is made of a flexible material.

[0014] The present disclosure also provides a massage apparatus comprising the tapping apparatus described herein.

[0015] In some embodiments, the massager comprises a housing having an inner wall, wherein the pivoting shaft is mounted on the inner wall of the housing.

[0016] In some embodiments, the massager further comprises a distal portion in which a vibration motor is positioned. Brief description of the drawings

[0017] [Fig.l] is a schematic three-dimensional view of a partial structure of a tapping apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0018] [Fig.2] is a partial schematic cross-sectional view of a tapping apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0019] [Fig.3] is a schematic exploded view of a massage apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0020] [Fig.4] is a schematic cross-sectional structural view of the massage apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0021] [Fig.5] is a schematic perspective view of a massage apparatus according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0022] Detailed description of certain embodiments

[0023] Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Elements and features depicted in one figure or embodiment of the invention may be combined with elements and features illustrated in one or more other figures or embodiments. It should be noted that, for the sake of clarity, the representation and description of structures / components or methods not relevant to the present invention and known to those skilled in the art have been omitted from the drawings and description herein.

[0024] The figures are schematic representations and the configuration of the various structures and their relative dimensions are given for illustration purposes only. When terms such as "upper" and "lower", "above" and "below", "top" and "bottom", "right" and "left", or similar relative expressions are used, they refer only to the arrangement of the elements or structures in the accompanying figures and not necessarily to an actual use situation. It is obvious that "bottom" can become "top" if an object is turned upside down or simply viewed from a different perspective.

[0025] Referring to Figures 1-2, a tapping apparatus 100 of the present invention comprises a direct current (DC) linear motor 1, a connecting member 2, and an elongated oscillating member (or tapping member) 3. The linear motor 1 is provided with a movable portion 101 that reciprocates along a longitudinal axis XL. The movable portion 101 is connected to a first end of the connecting member 2 via a protruding portion 212 of the connecting member 2. The second end 22b2 of the connecting member 2 is connected to the elongated oscillating member 3.

[0026] The direct current linear motor 1 can convert electrical energy into mechanical energy and use the action of electromagnetic force to make the motor produce linear motion. The linear motor comprises a stator (not shown) and a moving part 101. The stator may comprise a set of coils and the moving part 101 may comprise a set of permanent magnets. After power-up, the current generated in the stator coil may generate a magnetic field that interacts with the permanent magnets to generate an electromagnetic force, driving the moving part 101 to move linearly back and forth along the longitudinal axis XL

[0027] As illustrated, the connecting element 2 comprises two parts: a first connecting element 21 and a second connecting element 22 which are movably connected to each other. The first connecting element 21 may comprise a first part 21a and a second part 21b. The first part 21a may take a cylindrical configuration having a cylindrical axis substantially aligned with the longitudinal axis XI, and may partially penetrate into an interior space of the linear motor 4. The second portion 21b may form a curved configuration relative to the first portion 21a and may comprise two "U"-shaped side branches at the cross-section. A slot (through window) 211 is provided on each of the side branches. A first end of the first connecting component 21 (and the connecting element 2) may comprise, or take the configuration of, a protruding portion 212 with a narrowed cross-section which may be frictionally coupled to the movable portion 101 of the linear motor (e.g., embedded therein). Of course, these two components may be connected in other ways, generally known in the art.

[0028] The second connecting element 22 also comprises two parts: a first part 22a and a second part 22b. The first part 22a comprises a central plate which extends generally at an angle (for example, an obtuse angle as illustrated) from the second portion 22b. The second portion 22b may take a substantially cylindrical shape and its distal end 22b2 may be partially inserted and embedded in the elongated oscillating element 3.

[0029] The first end 22a 1 of the second connecting element 22 is provided with a rod protruding 222 on both sides respectively. The protruding rod 222 is placed and engaged in the slots 211 of the first connecting element 21, and can slide along the slots 211. Thus, the first connecting element 21 and the second connecting element 22 are coupled in a slide-hinge connection in this example (they can slide against each other while being able to pivot relative to each other). Alternatively, the first connecting element 21 and the second connecting element 22 can be hingedly connected to each other without being able to slide against each other (e.g., no sliding slot is provided). The hinged connection between the two components can also be achieved by using a spherical structure at the proximal end of the second connecting component (replacing the protruding rod 222) or a universal joint structure or the like.

[0030] A pivoting shaft 221 is provided on the second connecting member 22, as shown, near the middle of the first portion 22a. The pivoting shaft 221 may have a cylindrical cross-section and extends from the second connecting member 22 in a direction along a pivoting or rotational axis Y1 that is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis XL. When the first connecting member 21 moves forward and backward with the movable portion of the linear motor, the second connecting member 22 rotates about the pivoting shaft 221 (or the pivoting axis Yl) along the path W, causing the elongated swinging member 3 to rotate accordingly. As a result, the elongated swinging member 3 can move up and down as a whole when the movable portion 101 moves back and forth. rear. The position of the pivot shaft 221 can be adjusted as required to enable the second connecting member 22 to achieve the desired oscillation range.

[0031] An elongated chamber 35 enclosing the elongated oscillating member 3 comprises a side wall 32 having an upper edge 321 and an opposing side wall 33 having an upper edge 331, and a lower barrier 31 (substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis XI) fixedly disposed adjacent and below the entire elongated oscillating member 3. When raised, the distal end 3a of the elongated oscillating member 3 can move to a position above and beyond / outside the upper edge of the chamber, the top of the chamber being open and communicating with the exterior space.

[0032] However, the downward oscillation of the elongated oscillating element 3 is blocked by the lower barrier 31.

[0033] The first connecting element 21 may be made of a soft material, such as soft EVA, rubber and other materials. It may also be made of a hard or rigid material, such as plastic.

[0034] The elongated oscillating member 3 may have a general rod shape and may be made of a resilient material, such as silicone or rubber, etc. As illustrated, the elongated oscillating member 3 may be integrated with the lower barrier 31, which extends from the proximal portion to the lower portion of the barrier of the pivoting member 3 at the distal end of the elongated chamber.

[0035] The tapping apparatus may also include a battery (not shown) to power the linear motor.

[0036] Referring to Figures 3-5, a massage apparatus 500 of the present invention may comprise the apparatus having the structure described above and a housing 4. The housing 4 comprises a first housing portion 41 and a second housing portion 42. The first housing portion 41 and the second housing portion 42 may be closed (by screws, friction, or other means generally known in the art) to provide a space or opening for accommodating the components of the tapping apparatus such as the connecting member 2 and the elongated oscillating member 3. The pivoting shaft 221 of the tapping apparatus as described herein may be fixedly mounted on an inner wall 4w of the housing 4.

[0037] The massager 500 also includes a vibration motor 5, which generates vibrations through the movement of the vibration motor, thereby further massaging the user's body part to relax or stimulate the muscles. The vibration motor 5 is located in the distal portion 7 of the massager, the distal portion 7 may be made of an elastic material. For example, the massager may be configured and sized such that the distal end 7 of The massager can be inserted into a vagina to produce vibration inside the vagina, and the elongated oscillating member 3 moves around and taps a female erogenous zone near the opening of the vagina, such as the clitoris, to provide multiple modes of stimulation.

[0038] An elastic sleeve 6 may be used to surround the housing 4. The elastic sleeve 6 may be made of an elastic material, such as silicone or other soft and elastic materials. The elastic sleeve 6 may be integrated with the elongated oscillating element 3 (as illustrated in Figures 1, 2 and 4). The side wall 32, as described herein, surrounding the elongated chamber 35 (in which the elongated oscillating element moves) may be formed by a portion of the sleeve 6 enveloping a portion of the housing 4 surrounding the elongated oscillating element.

[0039] In this embodiment, the proximal end of the massager may be provided with a silicone cord 8 for the user to carry.

[0040] The linear motor and the vibration motor of the massager can be powered by an internal or external power source, and the internal power source is a rechargeable battery or a disposable battery. The stroke distance and reciprocating frequency of the linear motor can be adjusted to control the movement of the elongated oscillating member, thereby achieving different intensity, pressure and tapping experiences.

[0041] The side wall of the housing may be provided with a charging socket corresponding to the rechargeable battery and may be connected to an external power source for charging the rechargeable battery.

[0042] The massager may also include a control circuit board equipped with control switches that are connected to the power supply and the motor respectively. The control circuit board may be fixed on the inner wall of the housing, and the control switch may be exposed outside the housing to facilitate control by the user.

[0043] To improve the user experience, the shape of the elastic sleeve may be generally in accordance with the shape of the housing. The shape may be any, as long as it is convenient and comfortable to be held by the user. The elastic sleeve may be made from elastic materials such as rubber or silicone, EVA and other elastic materials. Silicone is preferred because it is skin-friendly, has good flexibility and elasticity, high mechanical strength and is resistant to wear and tear.

[0044] The stroke of a conventional rotary motor using a crankshaft drive mode is limited by design factors such as the crankshaft structure. In contrast, the range of motion of a linear motor used in the present invention can be easily adjusted according to the user's needs. Therefore, the tapping stroke distance, as well as the tapping force and pressure of the tapping apparatus of the present invention can vary within a wide range, according to the user's wishes.

[0045] Although the present invention and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions, and modifications may be made without departing from the basic principles of the invention and the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims. Furthermore, the scope of the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments of the apparatus, structure, processes, means, methods, and steps described in the specification. Persons of ordinary skill in the art will readily understand from the disclosure of the present invention that existing devices that perform substantially the same functions or achieve substantially the same results

[0046] that the corresponding embodiments described herein may be used in accordance with the present invention. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such methods, apparatuses, structures, means, methods or steps.

Claims

Claims

1. A tapping apparatus comprising a linear motor (1), a connecting member comprising a first end and a second end, and an elongated oscillating member, the linear motor (1) comprising a movable part (101) which moves along a longitudinal axis (XI), the movable part (101) being connected to the first end of the connecting member, and the second end of the connecting member being connected to the elongated oscillating member, wherein, when the movable part (101) moves linearly back and forth, the elongated oscillating member rotates about a pivot axis emanating from the connecting member.

2. The tapping apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the connecting member comprises a first connecting component and a second connecting component in movable connection with the first connecting component, and wherein the second connecting component comprises a pivoting shaft extending in the direction of the pivoting axis, and wherein when the movable part (101) of the motor (1) moves linearly back and forth, the elongated oscillating member rotates around the pivoting shaft.

3. The tapping apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first connecting component and the second connecting component are connected by a hinge.

4. The tapping apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the first connecting component and the second connecting component are slidably connected.

5. The tapping apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a barrier fixedly disposed along a first side of the elongated oscillating member, such that rotation of the elongated oscillating member is limited on the first side by the barrier.

6. The tapping apparatus of claim 2, wherein the first connecting member comprises a first portion and a second portion, the second portion forming a curved configuration relative to the first portion.

7. A tapping apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the second portion of the first connecting member comprises a sliding slot.

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14. The tapping apparatus of claim 1, wherein the elongated oscillating member is made of a flexible material. A tapping apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the pivot axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (XI). A tapping apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the pivot axis is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (XI). A massage apparatus comprising the tapping apparatus of claim 1. A massage apparatus comprising the tapping apparatus of claim 2. The massage apparatus of claim 12, further comprising a housing with an inner wall, wherein the pivoting shaft of the tapping apparatus is mounted on the inner wall of the housing. The massage apparatus of claim 13, further comprising a distal portion in which a vibration motor is positioned.

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