Acoustic Wave Tip Mechanism With Cam-Spring Energy Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional acoustic wave treatment devices are costly, fragile, and suffer from mechanical interference and inefficient energy transfer, making them unsuitable for widespread consumer use.

Innovation Solution

A low-cost, robust device design utilizing a helical cam mechanism and a reciprocating driveshaft with a compression spring to efficiently transfer kinetic energy to a moveable tip, eliminating mechanical interference and optimizing energy transfer.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional acoustic wave treatment devices are used, then treatment effectiveness is achieved, but device cost is high and device fragility increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice robustnessVSAvoiddevice cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional complex mechanical acoustic wave generation systems with a simplified mechanism consisting of a cam, follower, and spring assembly. This substitution reduces manufacturing complexity and cost while maintaining device robustness for home use applications.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention employs inexpensive mechanical components (cam, follower, spring) that can be manufactured at low cost, making the overall device affordable for consumer markets while maintaining sufficient durability for repeated use.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #27Cheap short-living objects (Disposable)

2Use of energy by moving object

If conventional mechanical mechanisms are used, then acoustic wave generation is achieved, but mechanical interference and energy transfer efficiency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenergy transfer efficiencyVSAvoidmechanical interference

Core Design Contradiction:

Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and eliminates unnecessary intermediate mechanical components from the acoustic wave generation system. By directly coupling the cam-follower-spring mechanism to the treatment tip, the design removes sources of mechanical interference and improves energy transfer efficiency.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The spring element serves as an effective intermediary that transfers energy from the cam-follower mechanism to the treatment tip while isolating mechanical interference. The spring acts as a mediator that smooths out mechanical irregularities and optimizes energy delivery.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables affordable, self-administered low intensity acoustic wave treatments for soft tissue injuries, cellulite reduction, and erectile dysfunction, with efficient energy transfer and reduced mechanical stress on components.

Implementation Method 1

a reciprocating driveshaft with a compression spring to efficiently transfer kinetic energy to a moveable tip

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElastic potential energy storage and release: Spring

Implementation Method 2

A low-cost, robust device design utilizing a helical cam mechanism and a reciprocating driveshaft

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectCam mechanism motion conversion: Cam

Implementation Method 3

Personal Use Extracorporeal Low Intensity Acoustic Or Shock Wave Mechanical Tip

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAcoustic wave generation: Acoustic Radiation Pressure

Data Source

PatentUS20250360047A1Personal Use Extracorporeal Low Intensity Acoustic Or Shock Wave Mechanical Tip And Methods Of Use

Publication Date: 2025.11.27 MOON POOL LLC

AI summary

A treatment device includes a housing having a longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end, a striking element disposed within the housing and moveable along the longitudinal axis, a tip disposed adjacent the distal end, and a nose cone disposed about at least a portion of the tip, the tip being moveable within the nose cone.