Handheld Relaxation Device Integrating Music Player

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current relaxation devices do not effectively combine physical movement with music to alleviate stress and anxiety, particularly for individuals with concentration disorders or those experiencing prolonged computer use-related discomfort.

Innovation Solution

A handheld relaxation device comprising a nut and bolt configuration that allows rotational movement, designed to fit in the user's hand, which can be used with lo-fi music to enhance relaxation, relieve stress, and improve focus, constructed from materials like ABS, PETG, and PVA, and manufactured through 3D printing or injection molding.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fidget toy or stress ball is used to expel nervous energy, then stress and anxiety are relieved, but the device lacks integration with music to enhance relaxation

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveintegration with musicVSAvoiddevice structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a fidget device with a music player into a single integrated unit. The music player is housed within the fidget device structure, allowing users to simultaneously engage in tactile manipulation while listening to music, thereby enhancing the relaxation effect without requiring separate devices.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the music player is integrated into the fidget device, then relaxation experience is enhanced, but the device size increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverelaxation enhancementVSAvoiddevice size

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The music player is nested within the fidget device structure. The housing of the fidget device serves as the container for the music player components, with the music player strategically positioned to fit within the available space while maintaining the overall compact form factor of the original fidget device.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the music player components are added, then relaxation experience is enhanced, but the device weight increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improverelaxation enhancementVSAvoiddevice weight

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes thin-walled construction for the device housing and lightweight materials to minimize the weight added by the music player components. The housing is designed with optimized wall thickness that provides sufficient structural integrity while keeping the overall device weight manageable for comfortable handheld use during extended periods.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #30Flexible shells and thin films

Data Source

PatentUS20230191074A1Handheld Relaxation Device

Publication Date: 2023.06.22 DIAZ MARTINEZ NELSON

AI summary

A handheld relaxation device includes a nut and bolt that is configured to fit in a user's hand and help relieve stress in adults and children.