Massage Backpack Modular Structure for Self-Service Head Replacement

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing backpacks with massage functions require time-consuming and laborious replacement of damaged massage heads, necessitating whole backpack disassembly and costly after-sales service, leading to inconvenience and increased costs.

Innovation Solution

A double-layered backpack structure with flexible storage spaces and quick-disconnect connectors allows consumers to replace massage devices independently, without disassembling the main body, featuring a control circuit, fasteners, and noise-reducing materials for seamless operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of repair

If the massage head is damaged, then the massage function cannot be performed, but the whole backpack needs to be replaced which is time-consuming and laborious

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemassage head replacementVSAvoidreplacement time
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The backpack is divided into separate functional modules: the main backpack body and the massage apparatus are independently designed and connected through detachable fasteners. This segmentation allows the massage head to be replaced independently without affecting the main backpack structure, enabling quick repair without time-consuming disassembly of the entire backpack.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of repair

If the massage head is damaged, then the massage function cannot be performed, but replacing the whole backpack increases costs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemassage head replacementVSAvoidfinancial cost
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSLoss of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The backpack is divided into separate functional modules: the main backpack body and the massage apparatus are independently designed and connected through detachable fasteners. This segmentation allows the massage head to be replaced independently without affecting the main backpack structure, enabling quick repair without time-consuming disassembly of the entire backpack.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The design allows the massage head to be easily detached and replaced while keeping the main backpack body intact. Users can discard or replace only the damaged massage head component rather than the entire backpack, reducing financial loss and enabling cost-effective maintenance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Ease of repair

If the massage head needs replacement, then the stitching must be removed, but this requires professional service and increases complexity

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemassage head replacementVSAvoidreplacement procedure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of repairVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The backpack is divided into separate functional modules: the main backpack body and the massage apparatus are independently designed and connected through detachable fasteners. This segmentation allows the massage head to be replaced independently without affecting the main backpack structure, enabling quick repair without time-consuming disassembly of the entire backpack.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The connection between the massage apparatus and backpack is designed to be dynamic and adjustable through detachable fasteners rather than fixed stitching. This allows the massage head to be easily attached and detached by users without requiring professional sewing services, simplifying the replacement procedure significantly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12350223B2Massage apparatus system
Publication Date: 2025.07.08 ZHIJIAN LI
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AI summary

A massaging apparatus system with a body having at least one shoulder strap, and a back panel, both with first inner layer, a second inner layer, a first outer layer and a second outer layer; an opening on the body and an opening fastener; at least one massage head; a control circuit with at least one cable connected to the massage heads, a substantially closed storage space between the first inner layer and the second inner layer. The first outer layer communicates with the user when worn. The first inner layer having a small storage space fixed firmly on the first inner layer and configured to receive the at least one massage head and having a second opening for the at least one massage head and cable to go through.