Massage Vest Controller Integrating Vibration and Heating Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing massage vests are often bulky, heavy, and poorly designed, failing to provide effective massage to the neck and back, and are not convenient for travel due to their design and lack of proper power connection mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A massage vest with a controller that manages vibrating and heating modules, allowing for selective control of massage intensity and type, along with multiple body zone switches for targeted massage, and designed for a snug fit with adjustable hook-and-loop closure, compatible with various power sources including USB and car adaptors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing massage vests include controllers to control speed, local massage functions, and temperature, then massage functionality is improved, but the vest becomes bulky and heavy
Solution Approach 1:
The controller is integrated into the vest design to perform multiple functions (speed control, local massage selection, temperature control) through a single unified device, reducing the need for separate control mechanisms and minimizing overall weight while maintaining comprehensive massage functionality
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing massage vests focus primarily on massage functionality, then massage effectiveness is improved, but the design becomes unappealing and bulky
Solution Approach 1:
The controller and power source are seamlessly integrated into the vest structure, combining the functional elements with the wearable design. This merging approach maintains appealing aesthetics while incorporating comprehensive massage functionality, avoiding the bulky appearance of separate components
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing massage vests are designed for massage functionality, then massage capability is improved, but they are not convenient for travel and lack proper power connection mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The power connection mechanism is designed to accept multiple power source types (USB connections, car adaptors, batteries) through a universal interface, enabling the vest to be used in various settings including travel, without compromising massage capability or requiring multiple different connection mechanisms
4Ease of manufacture
If existing massage vests do not include snug fit design, then manufacturing simplicity is improved, but the vest shifts or loosens during use and does not provide effective massage contact
Solution Approach 1:
The vest incorporates an adjustable closure system with multiple fastening positions that can be dynamically adjusted to achieve a snug fit for different body types and sizes. This dynamic adjustment capability ensures reliable contact with the user's body for effective massage while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through standardized components
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 vest provides a convenient, effective, and comfortable massage experience for the neck, back, and shoulders, promoting good posture and muscle recovery, while being portable and easy to use on the go.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of heating elements positioned on the vest... the controller provides the intensity control of the vibration and heating
Implementation Method 2
a plurality of vibrating modules positioned on the vest... the massage vibrating modules may be configured to vibrate and/or oscillate in various controlled directional and rotational movements
Data Source
AI summary
A unique and innovative vest provides vibrating and heating massage. A controller is used to control vibrating modules and heating elements positioned on the vest. Through a vibration button and a heat button, the controller allows a user to selectively control vibrating and vibrating/heating massages. Using increase/decrease intensity buttons the vest facilitates optimal massage effects per the user's desire. The vibrating modules is configured to vibrate and/or oscillate in various controlled directional and rotational movements, providing a therapeutic massage. Multiple body zone switches corresponding to various massage zones of the user's body offer the user efficient control of any specific local area for achieving effective massage, thus substantially facilitating the recovery of muscles/tissues injury, alleviation of body pain, stress relief of neck, back, shoulders, etc. Further, the massage vest includes a design that promotes good posture while the user is seated.