Bathtub Music Transfer Pipe for Water-Safe Massage Audio
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Solution Overview
Problem
Users face challenges in receiving an effective massage while listening to music in a bathtub due to the limitations of existing bath massage devices, which often result in noise interference and water contact with music players, leading to suboptimal relaxation experiences.
Innovation Solution
A massage apparatus with a music player and transfer pipe system, where the music player is kept water-resistant by embedding it in a bathtub with massagers, using solenoid valves and sensors to control water spray intensity based on music tone, and a drain pipe setup to prevent water contact, allowing for synchronized massage and music experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If speakers and music players are installed far from the bathtub to avoid water contact, then device safety is improved, but sound quality deteriorates due to noise interference and distance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses transfer pipes as an intermediary to convey sound from the music player (located outside the bathtub) to the user's ear (inside the bathtub area). The transfer pipe acts as a sound transmission channel that allows the music player to be positioned away from water while still delivering clear sound directly to the user, eliminating the need for distant speakers and reducing noise interference from surrounding environment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If water massage nozzles are installed on the cell to provide massage effect, then massage coverage is improved, but water splashing increases causing inconvenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent embeds massagers with nozzles in the lower portion of the bathtub bottom, positioning them specifically at the lower body area. This localized placement provides massage to the lower portion of the user's body while containing water flow within the bathtub structure, preventing water from splashing out. The massagers are integrated into the bathtub bottom rather than being separate handheld devices, which confines water movement.
3Adaptability or versatility
If massagers are embedded in the bathtub bottom to massage the entire lower body, then massage effectiveness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates multiple functions into the bathtub structure: the bathtub bottom serves as both the container for water and the mounting surface for embedded massagers. The massagers themselves perform dual functions of water flow generation for massage and structural integration into the bathtub. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate massage devices and simplifies the overall system while providing comprehensive lower body massage coverage.
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
This solution ensures the music player remains water-free, enhancing the quality of life by allowing users to enjoy a more effective massage and improved relaxation with clear music, preventing noise interference and water splashing issues.
Implementation Method 1
solenoid valves disposed in the nozzles of the massagers
Implementation Method 2
a sensor detecting the intensity of sound generated from the music player
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a massage apparatus with a music player for use in the bathroom. More particularly, the present invention relates to a massage apparatus for use in the bathroom which is equipped with a massager that sprays water through a plurality of nozzles to provide a massage effect, said massage apparatus comprising: a bathtub with the massager installed in the lower portion thereof, having a bottom surface tilted upwards; a transfer pipe, one end of which is arranged vertically to the bottom surface of the bathtub and the other end of which is bent toward the ears of a user; a music box having an interior into which the transfer pipe is inserted, and in which a music player is embedded, and a lower portion with an outlet hole; and a drain pipe, one end of which communicates with the outlet hole and the other end of which is connected to a drain. The massage apparatus prevents the music player installed in the bathtub from contacting water, thereby preventing the failure or erroneous operation of the music player, and improves the quality of life of a user by enabling the user to enjoy massages while listening to music.