Massage Apparatus Control Circuit Replacement via Segmented Storage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing massaging apparatus systems lack a convenient and efficient method for replacing control circuits, as their storage spaces with narrower exits hinder the easy removal and installation of massage heads and control circuits, compromising the replaceability of these components.

Innovation Solution

A massaging apparatus system with a body, at least one massage head, and a control circuit stored in a substantially closed storage space with an exit width of at least 10 mm, featuring a fast connector that connects and disconnects the control circuit and massage head, allowing for easy replacement and secure cable management through a second exit with a fastener, such as velcro or a zipper.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the storage space has a narrow exit, then the storage space is more compact and secure, but the replacement of control circuits and massage heads becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of replacementVSAvoidstorage space structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The storage space is segmented into a main storage chamber and an accessible compartment with a separate exit. This segmentation allows the exit to be optimized for component removal while the main storage space maintains its compact and secure structure, resolving the contradiction between ease of replacement and structural integrity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

An intermediary access mechanism (such as a removable panel or secondary opening) is introduced to provide a dedicated path for removing control circuits and massage heads. This intermediary structure allows narrow exits to remain secure while providing a specific route for easy component replacement without compromising the overall storage space design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If the exit width is increased to at least 10 mm, then the replacement of components becomes easy, but the storage space becomes less compact

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of replacementVSAvoidstorage space volume
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The storage space is divided into functional zones: a compact main storage area and a dedicated access zone with the widened exit. This segmentation allows the exit to be sufficiently wide (at least 10 mm) for easy component replacement while the majority of the storage space maintains its compact dimensions for portability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The exit is positioned or oriented in a different dimension or orientation within the storage space structure. By strategically locating the widened exit at an optimal position (such as on a less critical face or utilizing three-dimensional space efficiently), the compactness of the storage space in other dimensions is preserved while providing adequate access width where needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentUS20210137784A1Massage Apparatus
Publication Date: 2021.05.13 ZHIJIAN LI
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AI summary

A massaging apparatus system with a convenient replaceable control circuit, having a body; at least one massage head; a control circuit; and a substantially closed storage space having at least one exit with a width of at least 10 mm, wherein the control circuit is stored in the substantially closed storage space, wherein the control circuit has at least one cable connecting with the at least one massage head, wherein the cable goes through the at least one exit and has at least one fast connector which connects and disconnects the control circuit and massage head.