Flexible Neck Massager Structure for Fit and Rigidity Balance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing neck massagers made of rigid materials fail to adapt to different neck shapes, leading to discomfort and limited effectiveness in providing a comfortable and effective massage.
Innovation Solution
A flexible neck massager with a support body made of flexible materials, embedded metal strips for structural rigidity, and independently designed holding arms for component assembly, featuring adjustable massage heads and control circuitry for varied massage modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If rigid materials like plastics are used for the housing, then structural strength is improved, but flexibility and adaptability to different neck shapes deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The housing uses a composite structure combining rigid plastic material for the outer shell (providing strength and protection) with a flexible support body made of elastic material (providing adaptability to different neck shapes). This composite approach resolves the contradiction by allowing each material to fulfill its optimal function.
Solution Approach 2:
The support body is designed as a flexible component made of elastic material that can deform and adapt to different neck contours. This flexible element is integrated within the rigid housing structure, enabling the overall device to maintain structural strength while achieving adaptability to various user anatomies.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the support body is made of flexible materials, then adaptability to different neck shapes is improved, but structural rigidity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The housing uses a composite structure combining rigid plastic material for the outer shell (providing strength and protection) with a flexible support body made of elastic material (providing adaptability to different neck shapes). This composite approach resolves the contradiction by allowing each material to fulfill its optimal function.
3Strength
If massage heads are fixed to the support body using screws, then connection strength is improved, but device complexity and ease of repair deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The massage head is designed as a separable module that can be independently removed and replaced. The connection structure allows for tool-free assembly and disassembly, enabling users to swap massage heads based on different needs without requiring technical expertise or special tools.
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
The flexible design enhances comfort by adapting to individual neck shapes, maintains structural rigidity, and provides effective massage through pulse, vibration, and heat functions, improving user experience.
Implementation Method 1
the support body is a flexible support body made of flexible materials, and at least one metal strip is arranged in the flexible support body
Implementation Method 2
a heating component is arranged in the massage head accommodating cavity of the massage head housing; the first control circuit board comprises a heating drive circuit, which is electrically connected to the heating components of the plurality of massage heads; the heating components heat up according to the heating control instructions of the heating drive circuit
Implementation Method 3
a vibrating motor is arranged in the massage head accommodating cavity of the massage head housing; the first control circuit board comprises a motor drive circuit, which is electrically connected to the vibrating motors of the plurality of massage heads, and the vibrating motors vibrate according to the vibration control instructions of the motor drive circuit
Implementation Method 4
the first control circuit board comprises a pulse drive circuit, which is electrically connected to the electrodes of the plurality of massage heads, and the electrodes output pulse current according to the pulse control instructions of the pulse drive circuit
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AI summary
The utility model provides a flexible neck massager, which comprises a housing and a plurality of massage heads, wherein the housing comprises a support body and two holding arms; the support body is a flexible support body made of flexible materials, at least one metal strip is arranged in the flexible support body, and the two holding arms are respectively arranged at both ends of the flexible support body; the plurality of massage heads are fixed on the inner side of the flexible support body; a first accommodating cavity is arranged in the flexible support body, a first control circuit board is arranged in the first accommodating cavity, and the plurality of massage heads are electrically connected to the first control circuit board. The flexible materials can adapt to different neck shapes of the human bodies; moreover, the independently designed holding arms facilitate the assembly and disassembly of components.