Light Irradiation Device with Slide Rail for Scalp and Facial Phototherapy

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing massage apparatuses lack the capability to perform phototherapy on the scalp and face while providing a sliding massage, limiting their therapeutic benefits for scalp and facial care.

Innovation Solution

A light irradiation device integrated with a massage apparatus, featuring a slide rail system and optical module that adjusts light intensity based on position, allowing for both scalp and facial care during sliding massage sessions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a massage apparatus provides only mechanical massage functions, then the device structure remains simple, but it cannot perform phototherapy on the scalp and face

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvephototherapy capabilityVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines mechanical massage functions with phototherapy capabilities into a single integrated device. The light irradiation device is mounted on the massage apparatus, allowing both massage and phototherapy to be performed by the same device, thereby improving versatility without excessively increasing complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The massage apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions: mechanical massage and phototherapy. The light irradiation device can be positioned to irradiate different body parts (scalp, face, etc.), making the apparatus universal for various therapeutic needs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed light irradiation device is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot provide phototherapy on different body parts during sliding massage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveirradiation coverageVSAvoidslide rail system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The light irradiation device is made movable through a slide rail system, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position along the massage apparatus. This enables the device to irradiate different body parts (scalp, face, etc.) while maintaining relative movement capability, thus improving irradiation coverage

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The light irradiation device is separated from the main body through a detachable connection bracket, allowing independent positioning and movement. This segmentation enables the light device to be adjusted to different positions on the slide rail for targeting different body areas

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Adaptability or versatility

If uniform light intensity is used, then the control system is simple, but it cannot optimize phototherapy effects for different body parts

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment optimizationVSAvoidcontrol system
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control system adjusts light intensity based on the irradiation target, providing different intensities for different body parts. The controller receives position information from sensors and adjusts the light output accordingly, optimizing treatment effects for each specific area (scalp, face, etc.)

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

Position sensors detect the location of the light irradiation device on the slide rail and provide feedback to the controller. The controller uses this feedback information to automatically adjust light intensity and other parameters, creating a closed-loop control system that optimizes phototherapy delivery

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

4Adaptability or versatility

If the light device is permanently fixed, then installation is simple, but it cannot be adjusted for different user heights and preferences

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadjustabilityVSAvoidassembly complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The connection bracket allows the light irradiation device to be dynamically adjusted to different positions and angles. Users can modify the device configuration according to their needs, transforming a static structure into an adaptable system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The detachable connection bracket divides the mounting system into separate components that can be independently adjusted and reconfigured. This segmentation enables easy adjustment for different user heights and preferences while maintaining relatively simple assembly through standardized interfaces

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

Enables effective phototherapy for scalp and facial care by adjusting light intensity and wavelength based on the position of the slide part, enhancing the therapeutic benefits of the massage apparatus.

Implementation Method 1

an optical module provided on one side of the slide part to irradiate light onto a user's body

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emission: Light Emitting Diode

Data Source

PatentUS20240189616A1Light irradiation device and massage apparatus including same
Publication Date: 2024.06.13 BODYFRIEND CO LTD
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AI summary

A light irradiation device includes: a mount part having a slide rail; a slide part connected to the mount part and configured to slide along the slide rail; and an optical module provided on one side of the slide part to irradiate light onto a user's body. The mount part includes: a body part; a connection bracket detachably coupled to the body part; a lower mount housing coupled to the connection bracket; and an upper mount housing coupled to the slide rail, and having a slide slit formed to expose the slide rail to the outside.