Peristaltic Lamination Assembly for Simpler Massage Motion
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional peristaltic structures in toys and massage devices require complex mechanical designs and are costly.
Innovation Solution
A peristaltic structure and massage device utilizing a detachable actuator, connecting shaft, connecting member, and peristaltic lamination assembly with eccentric lamination structures, along with a vibration assembly, to achieve peristaltic motion without complex mechanical modifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If conventional mechanical structures are used to achieve peristaltic effect, then the peristaltic motion effect is achieved, but the structure becomes complex and cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical structures with a magnetic field-based actuation system. Magnets are embedded in the peristaltic lamination assembly, and electromagnetic actuators generate magnetic fields to drive the peristaltic motion without direct mechanical linkages, thereby simplifying the mechanical structure while achieving the desired peristaltic effect
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the actuation mechanism from mechanical force transmission to magnetic field interaction. By controlling the magnetic field parameters (strength, frequency, distribution), the peristaltic motion is achieved with a simpler structure that avoids complex mechanical joints and linkages
2Ease of operation
If detachable mounting is implemented for peristaltic lamination assembly, then ease of installation and maintenance is improved, but additional connecting components are required
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting shaft is designed with universal functionality to serve multiple purposes: it transmits actuation force, provides detachable mounting for the peristaltic lamination assembly, and integrates magnetic coupling mechanisms. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components for each function
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the mounting function with the actuation transmission function in the connecting shaft assembly. The connecting member integrates both the mechanical connection features and the magnetic coupling features, combining multiple functions into a single integrated component rather than using separate 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
Simplifies the design, facilitates easy installation, and enhances massage performance with triple-action functionality of peristalsis, rotation, and vibration.
Implementation Method 1
an actuator, a connecting shaft, a connecting member, and a peristaltic lamination assembly; the connecting shaft is detachably mounted to an output end of the actuator
Implementation Method 2
peristaltic lamination assembly with eccentric lamination structures
Data Source
AI summary
A peristaltic structure and a massage device comprising an actuator, a connecting shaft, a connecting member, and a peristaltic lamination assembly. Advantages of the invention lies in that: the peristaltic lamination assembly of the invention is detachably mounted to the connecting shaft via the connecting member, offering a simple structure and ease of operation; the invention employs a plurality of peristaltic laminations and shaping laminations with eccentric structures to form a peristaltic lamination assembly, which eliminates the need for complex mechanical structures to solve the problem or making modifications to the connecting shaft's shape to achieve peristaltic motion, simplifying the design and facilitating installation; the connecting member is equipped with rotating beads, enabling combined peristaltic and rotational massage effects through rotating beads to enhance the massage performance.