Dual Rigid Clamp Plates With Adjustable Ultrasonic Massage Heads
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ultrasonic massage garments have fixed vibration positions, complex wiring, high energy consumption, and limited suitability for different body types, leading to inflexibility and inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
A massage device with dual rigid clamp plates that allows adjustable and detachable massage heads, powered by a single ultrasonic vibrator, reducing wiring and energy use, and accommodating various body types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple ultrasonic transducers are used to provide high-frequency vibrations at multiple positions, then the massage coverage is improved, but the wiring complexity and energy consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is divided into multiple rigid clamp plates that can be independently positioned and adjusted. Each clamp plate can hold multiple massage protrusions, allowing the system to cover multiple body positions simultaneously while maintaining a manageable number of ultrasonic transducers (one per clamp plate rather than one per massage position).
Solution Approach 2:
Each rigid clamp plate serves multiple functions: it holds multiple massage protrusions, can be adjusted to different positions, and can accommodate different body types. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each massage position, thereby reducing overall wiring complexity and energy consumption.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple ultrasonic transducers are used to provide high-frequency vibrations at multiple positions, then the massage coverage is improved, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the massage function across multiple clamp plates that can be selectively activated. Instead of running multiple ultrasonic transducers continuously at all positions, users can activate only the clamp plates corresponding to the body parts needing massage, thereby reducing overall energy consumption while maintaining comprehensive coverage capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The ultrasonic vibrations are applied periodically and selectively to different clamp plates based on user needs. The system allows users to activate specific clamp plates for specific body parts, creating a periodic rather than continuous operation pattern that reduces energy consumption while maintaining effective massage coverage.
3Reliability
If the garment size and dimensions are fixed to accommodate massage protrusions tightly against the human body, then the massage effectiveness is improved, but the suitability for different body types decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The rigid clamp plates are designed to be adjustable and repositionable on the garment. Users can move the clamp plates to different locations and adjust their positioning to fit various body types and sizes. This dynamic adjustability ensures that the massage protrusions can be tightly pressed against the body for effective massage while accommodating different body shapes and dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The system allows users to pre-position and adjust the rigid clamp plates before use to match their specific body type and massage needs. This preliminary adjustment ensures optimal positioning for both effectiveness and comfort, making the garment suitable for different body types while maintaining reliable massage performance.
4Device complexity
If the vibration positions are fixed on the garment, then the structure is simplified, but the flexibility and adjustability for different user needs decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The rigid clamp plates are designed with adjustable and repositionable features that allow users to move them to different locations on the garment. This dynamic positioning capability provides flexibility and adjustability for different user needs while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure compared to having multiple fixed transducer positions.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device provides flexible, energy-efficient, and versatile high-frequency vibration massage adaptable to different body parts and types, with simplified structure and manufacturing.
Implementation Method 1
each of the two rigid clamp plates is provided with one of the two ultrasonic vibrators, and when powered on, the two ultrasonic vibrators synchronously drive all the massage heads to perform high-frequency vibration massage
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AI summary
A massage device, including two rigid clamp plates, binding straps, ultrasonic vibrators and massage heads; shoulder straps are connected to the two rigid clamp plates; the binding straps are on two sides of the two rigid clamp plates respectively; the massage heads are detachably and adjustably installed on the rigid clamp plates; each of the two rigid clamp plates is provided with one of the two ultrasonic vibrators, and when powered on, the two ultrasonic vibrators synchronously drive all the massage heads to perform high-frequency vibration massage.