Handheld Fluidic Massage Device With Bladder Nozzles

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing massage devices are often large, uncomfortable, and ineffective for providing targeted relief from joint pain and muscle aches, as they rely on mechanical energy that can cause physical harm and are not adaptable to different body parts or user needs.

Innovation Solution

A handheld device with fluidic channels, pumps, and adjustable nozzles that deliver fluidic massage, allowing for ergonomic, portable, and adjustable therapy with optional electromagnetic radiation for enhanced relief.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If mechanical energy is used to rotate or move the massage head, then massage therapy can be provided, but physical harm and muscle spasms may occur

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesafety of massage therapyVSAvoidphysical harm and muscle spasms

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the traditional mechanical rotation system with a fluidic injection system. Instead of using a motor to rotate the massage head mechanically, the invention uses a fluid injection device to deliver pressurized fluid through nozzles onto the massage head, creating a fluid-driven massage mechanism that eliminates mechanical rotation hazards

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention employs hydraulic principles by using pressurized fluid (water or other liquids) delivered through channels and nozzles to generate the massage effect. The fluid pressure and flow rate control the intensity and pattern of the massage, replacing mechanical force with fluid dynamics

Inventive Principle:

Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

2Reliability

If water massage beds are used for whole-body massage, then massage therapy is provided, but the devices are huge in size and not convenient

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemassage therapy effectivenessVSAvoiddevice size and portability

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The invention divides the massage system into portable, modular components: a handheld fluid injection device, separate massage heads for different body areas, and a storage container for fluid. This segmentation allows the massage function to be delivered in a compact, transportable format rather than requiring a large fixed bed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The handheld device is designed to be versatile and adaptable to different body parts through interchangeable massage heads and adjustable fluid delivery parameters. A single device can provide massage for various areas (face, neck, back, limbs) replacing the need for multiple specialized large devices

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If mechanical massage devices are used, then massage therapy is provided, but the devices are not adaptable to different body parts or user needs

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemassage therapy effectivenessVSAvoidadaptability to different body parts and intensities

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The invention introduces dynamic controllability through adjustable fluid pressure, flow rate, and injection patterns. Users can modify these parameters in real-time to adapt the massage intensity and characteristics to different body parts and personal preferences, creating a dynamically adaptable system rather than a fixed mechanical mechanism

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

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 device provides a comfortable, portable, and adjustable means of fluidic massage that can be tailored to specific body areas and intensities, reducing discomfort and improving mobility without the risks associated with mechanical devices.

Implementation Method 1

one or more pumps in fluidic communication with the storage container through the one or more fluidic channels

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPressure differential: Pressure Gradient

Implementation Method 2

one or more nozzles provided at the one or more second ends of the fluidic channels

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFluid jet: Jet

Data Source

PatentUS20240091095A1Handheld device for providing fluidic massage

Publication Date: 2024.03.21 SHENZHEN KAIYAN MEDICAL EQUIP CO LTD

AI summary

A handheld device for providing fluidic massage comprises a storage container adapted to store a fluid, one or more fluidic channels extending into the storage container, the one or more fluidic channels including one or more respective first ends and one or more respective second ends, wherein the one or more first ends are within the storage container, one or more pumps in fluidic communication with the storage container through the one or more fluidic channels, one or more nozzles provided at the one or more second ends of the fluidic channels, and a bladder encapsulating the one or more nozzles, wherein the bladder is adapted to be in contact with a user at an outer surface of the bladder, and receive fluid flow from the one or more nozzles, at an inner surface of the bladder.