Peltier Massager With Pulse Electrodes for Alternating Thermal Massage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing massagers have single functions, leading to a low massage effect and inadequate muscle relaxation and fat discharge.
Innovation Solution
A massager equipped with semiconductor refrigeration sheets for temperature control and electrode plates for electrical stimulation, allowing for cold compress, hot compress, and alternating cold and hot massage, along with adjustable pulse modes to enhance muscle exercise and fat discharge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single-function massager design is used, then the device complexity is low, but the massage effectiveness and functionality are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The massager integrates multiple massage functions including cold compress, hot compress, and electrical stimulation into a single device. The semiconductor refrigeration sheet enables temperature control for cold and hot compress functions, while the electrode plates provide electrical stimulation for muscle exercise, allowing one device to perform multiple massage effects simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the semiconductor refrigeration sheet with electrode plates on the same contact side plate, merging temperature control and electrical stimulation functions into a unified massage system. This integration allows both cold/hot compress and muscle stimulation to be applied together, enhancing overall massage effectiveness
2Reliability
If semiconductor refrigeration sheets and electrode plates are integrated, then the massage effectiveness is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The massager is divided into distinct functional modules: the semiconductor refrigeration sheet for temperature control, the electrode plates for electrical stimulation, and the control device for coordinating operations. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while working together as a unified system, managing complexity through modular design
3Adaptability or versatility
If dual-temperature massage modes are implemented, then the massage effectiveness is enhanced, but the energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control device enables periodic switching between cold and hot compress modes using the semiconductor refrigeration sheet. The system can alternate between cooling and heating cycles, providing dual-temperature massage effects while managing energy consumption through controlled, periodic operation rather than continuous operation at maximum capacity
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 massager effectively dissolves and discharges fat particles, exercises muscles, and enhances massage efficacy through temperature and electrical stimulation, improving muscle relaxation and fat-losing effects.
Implementation Method 1
a semiconductor refrigeration sheet, wherein the semiconductor refrigeration sheet is provided in the shell component, and the first working surface of the semiconductor refrigeration sheet is attached to the contact side plate; a control device, wherein the control device is electrically connected with the semiconductor refrigeration sheet... and the control device is capable of controlling the first working surface of the semiconductor refrigeration sheet to cool or heat
Implementation Method 2
at least two electrode plates, wherein all of the electrode plates are provided on the contact side plate, and the polarities of the at least two electrode plates are opposite; the control device is capable of controlling the electrode plates to discharge
Implementation Method 3
The shell component is provided with an air inlet and an air outlet, an airflow channel is provided in the shell component, the airflow channel is communicated with the air inlet and the air outlet, the semiconductor refrigeration sheet is provided with a second working surface opposite to the first working surface, and the gas in the airflow channel flows through the second working surface
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AI summary
A massager includes a shell component provided with a contact side plate; a semiconductor refrigeration sheet, wherein the semiconductor refrigeration sheet is provided in the shell component, and the first working surface of the semiconductor refrigeration sheet is attached to the contact side plate; at least two electrode plates, wherein all of the electrode plates are provided on the contact side plate, and the polarities of the at least two electrode plates are opposite. The massager and the control method thereof according to the present disclosure use the semiconductor refrigeration sheet to cool or heat, so that the massager can realize various massage functions of cold compress, hot compress and alternating cold and hot massage, and achieve the effect of dissolving fat particles and discharging the fat particles out of the body. Moreover, an electrode plate is provided to release pulses, so that muscles can exercise passively.