Negative-Pressure Cup With Integrated Light Therapy Module
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing negative-pressure cups for medical therapy lack functional diversity, relying solely on negative pressure for therapeutic effects, which limits their application and user experience.
Innovation Solution
Integration of a light therapy module within the negative-pressure cup structure, featuring a circuit board with LEDs and a condenser system for concentrated light emission, enhancing therapeutic efficacy through additional skin care and light therapy functions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a light therapy module is integrated into the negative-pressure cup, then the therapeutic function and skin care capability are enhanced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the light therapy module with the negative-pressure cup structure by integrating LEDs, circuit boards, and condensers into the cup body. The light therapy module is received within the cup, merging two therapeutic functions (negative pressure and light therapy) into a single device, thereby enhancing versatility while managing complexity through unified design.
Solution Approach 2:
The negative-pressure cup is transformed into a multi-functional device that simultaneously provides negative pressure therapy and light therapy. The light therapy module with multiple LEDs of different wavelengths (red, green, blue, purple) enables the cup to perform multiple skin care and therapeutic functions, making the device universal for various skin conditions and muscle relaxation needs.
2Productivity
If multiple LEDs and a condenser system are added to concentrate light emission, then the light therapy efficiency is enhanced, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The condenser acts as an intermediary component between the LEDs and the skin surface. It concentrates and directs the light emitted by multiple LEDs through its optical structure with reflecting surfaces and light-transmitting portions, thereby enhancing light therapy efficiency while simplifying the overall optical system design and manufacturing process.
Solution Approach 2:
The condenser is designed with different portions having different optical properties: reflecting surfaces to redirect light, light-transmitting portions to allow light passage, and light-blocking portions to control light distribution. This local differentiation of optical qualities enables precise light concentration and direction while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through modular design.
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 incorporation of a light therapy module expands the therapeutic capabilities of the negative-pressure cup, providing enhanced skin care and muscle relaxation effects while maintaining the benefits of negative pressure, thus improving user experience and treatment outcomes.
Implementation Method 1
multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted on the circuit board and irradiating corresponding to the rim
Implementation Method 2
The reflecting annular wall possesses a great effect of reflection so as to make the lights from the LEDs be concentrated to irradiate out from the via holes
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AI summary
A negative-pressure cup structure includes a negative-pressure cup body and a light therapy module. The negative-pressure cup body has a rim. The light therapy module is received in the negative-pressure cup body and includes a circuit board and multiple light-emitting diodes (LEDs) mounted on the circuit board and irradiating corresponding to the rim. Therefore, the negative-pressure cup structure further has functions of light therapy and skin care.