Compact Wearable Massage Cushion With Integrated Suction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing breast pumping and massaging technologies are often incompatible or require complex and space-consuming peripherals, limiting their convenience and user-friendliness for simultaneous use.
Innovation Solution
A compact wearable system that integrates massaging and suction functionalities, featuring a cushion device with interconnected chambers and a controller device for synchronized inflation and deflation, compatible with various breast pump systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate breast pumping and massaging systems are used, then each system can be optimized for its specific function, but the overall system complexity increases and requires multiple devices
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines breast pumping and massaging functions into a single integrated device. The massaging assembly with inflatable chambers is integrated with the breast pump system, allowing both functions to be performed simultaneously or sequentially through a single device rather than requiring separate systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The breast pump device is designed to perform multiple functions: both breast milk extraction (suction) and breast massaging (compression through inflatable chambers). This multi-functional design eliminates the need for separate dedicated devices while maintaining optimization for each specific function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If compatibility peripherals are added to enable simultaneous breast pumping and massaging, then functional versatility is improved, but device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of adding separate compatibility peripherals, the patent integrates the massaging functionality directly into the breast pump device structure. The inflatable chambers are incorporated as part of the breast pump assembly, eliminating the need for additional external components or adapters.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated design creates a universal device that can perform both pumping and massaging functions without requiring separate compatibility accessories. The single device structure inherently supports both functions through its multi-functional components.
3Device complexity
If a compact integrated system is designed, then device complexity is reduced and user convenience is improved, but the challenge of coordinating multiple functions within a single system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control mechanisms for both pumping and massaging functions are merged into a single control system. The processor coordinates the operation of the suction pump and the inflation pump, allowing centralized control of both functions through a unified interface rather than requiring separate controls for each function.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a seamless, user-friendly experience for simultaneous breast pumping and massaging, enhancing comfort and health benefits such as mastitis relief, lymphatic drainage, and overall breast health.
Implementation Method 1
The plurality of chambers are inflated and deflated through the one or more outlets... a first pump configured to inflate the plurality of chambers through the one or more outlets to facilitate massaging operations
Implementation Method 2
a flange provides an interface for suction operations
Data Source
AI summary
Massaging and suction systems are provided. In an embodiment, the massaging and suction system includes a cushion device and a controller device. The cushion device includes a plurality of chambers that are interconnected by one or more channels, one or more outlets placed on the cushion device, and a flange insert. The plurality of chambers are inflated and deflated through the one or more outlets. The flange insert provides an interface for suction operations. The controller device includes a pump configured to inflate the plurality of chambers through the one or more outlets to facilitate massaging operations. In another embodiment, the massaging and suction system includes the cushion device and a controller device that includes a first pump for massaging operations and a second pump for suction operations.