Portable Massage Device Shape-Changing Contact Segment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable massage devices are limited in replicating human-like massage movements, particularly kneading, tapping, and pressing, which are essential for achieving a comfortable and effective massage experience.
Innovation Solution
A portable massage device with a shape-changing contact segment, featuring rotating and tapping massage heads, a drive motor, rotary shaft, eccentric wheels, and vibration arms, allowing for precise movement and pressure distribution, mimicking human finger movements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If portable massage devices use simple oscillating or hammering movements, then the device structure remains simple and portable, but the massage effect cannot replicate human finger movements such as kneading, pressing, or tapping
Solution Approach 1:
The device divides the massage function into multiple independent massage heads, each capable of performing different massage movements (kneading, pressing, tapping). This segmentation allows each head to be optimized for specific movements while maintaining overall device portability and simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The massage heads are designed with dynamic movement capabilities, transitioning from static oscillating movements to multi-directional dynamic movements that replicate human finger techniques. The heads can perform complex trajectories including circular kneading motions and rhythmic tapping patterns.
2Adaptability or versatility
If portable massage devices add multiple massage functions to replicate human movements, then the massage effect improves, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple massage heads are integrated into a single portable device, allowing one device to perform multiple massage functions (kneading, pressing, tapping) simultaneously or sequentially. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple separate devices while managing complexity through unified control.
Solution Approach 2:
The massage heads are arranged in a compact nested configuration within the device housing, with each head positioned to access different body areas. This nesting approach maximizes space utilization and maintains portability despite the addition of multiple functional components.
3Device complexity
If the contact segment remains static during massage, then the device structure is simple, but the massage comfort and effectiveness are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The contact segment transitions from a static surface to a dynamic, shape-changing interface that adapts to body contours. The massage heads create varying pressure distributions and movement patterns on the contact segment, enhancing comfort and effectiveness.
Solution Approach 2:
The contact segment's physical parameters (shape, pressure distribution, contact area) are dynamically changed during operation through the action of multiple massage heads. This allows the device to adapt to different body areas and massage requirements, significantly improving comfort.
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 effectively replicates human-like massage movements, providing a high massage effect and comfort by enabling kneading, tapping, and pressing actions, surpassing the limitations of existing portable massagers.
Implementation Method 1
an eccentric wheel (18a, 18b) and a vibration arm (19a, 19b), wherein the drive motor (16) is drivingly connected to the rotary shaft (17) in order to drive the rotary shaft (17) for rotation, and wherein the eccentric wheel (18a, 18b) is fixedly mounted on the rotary shaft (17)
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AI summary
The invention relates to a portable massage device with a cover, comprising a deformable contact segment to be placed on a body region to be massaged, a rotating massage head and a percussion massage head, the rotating massage head and the percussion massage head being arranged inside the cover and being designed to cause the contact segment to change shape during operation.