Pneumatic Massage Chamber for Quiet Continuous Force Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing massage appliances generate loud noise and lack continuous adjustability in tapping force, resulting in a poor massage experience.
Innovation Solution
A massage appliance with a chamber and air pump system that alters air pressure to adjust massage intensity continuously, combined with vibration and swing mechanisms for multiple massage types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If tapping massage method is used, then massage function is provided, but noise level increases and force adjustability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical tapping mechanism with a pneumatic system using an air pump and elastic chamber. The air pump inflates and deflates the elastic chamber to generate massage force, substituting mechanical impact with pneumatic pressure control. This eliminates the loud noise of mechanical tapping while enabling continuous force adjustment through variable air pressure control.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs pneumatic principles by using an air pump connected to an elastic chamber filled with air. The air pump controls the air pressure within the chamber, causing the chamber to expand and contract. This pneumatic system provides continuous and adjustable massage force while significantly reducing operational noise compared to mechanical tapping mechanisms.
2Ease of operation
If mechanical tapping is used, then massage action is achieved, but force adjustment is discrete rather than continuous
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the control parameter from discrete mechanical positions to continuous air pressure levels. By controlling the air pump's output pressure, the system can provide any desired massage force within the operating range. The elastic chamber translates pressure variations into corresponding deformation levels, enabling fine-grained force adjustment without complex mechanical linkages.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces dynamic control through the air pump system, which can continuously vary the air pressure in real-time. Unlike fixed mechanical tapping mechanisms, the pneumatic system allows dynamic adjustment of massage intensity during operation. The elastic chamber dynamically responds to pressure changes, providing adaptive and flexible force control.
3Adaptability or versatility
If air pressure control system is implemented, then continuous force adjustment is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses an elastic chamber made of flexible material that can expand and contract in response to air pressure changes. This flexible shell simplifies the overall system by eliminating the need for complex rigid mechanical adjustment mechanisms. The elastic chamber's inherent compliance allows it to naturally adapt to different pressure levels, providing continuous force control without additional complex components.
Solution Approach 2:
The air pump serves multiple functions: it controls massage force intensity, regulates chamber inflation, and can be integrated with control circuits for automated operation. The elastic chamber simultaneously provides structural support, force transmission, and adaptive deformation. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby managing device complexity while maintaining high adaptability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a gentle, continuous, and adjustable kneading massage experience with reduced noise and enhanced user comfort through air pressure and motor-driven mechanisms.
Implementation Method 1
under control of the control circuit board, the air pump causes a change in air pressure of the chamber cooperating with a massage site, thereby altering the air pressure and a size of the chamber
Implementation Method 2
the shifting tongue is an elastic or flexible shifting piece
Data Source
AI summary
The invention discloses a massage appliance, including a housing with rubber sleeve, a control assembly, and a first massage mechanism. The first massage mechanism includes a chamber with an opening, and the chamber is provided with an opening. The control assembly includes an air pump. An air inlet of the air pump is in communication with the chamber, by controlling the air pump, the chamber pressure that matches the massage area is changed, altering the chamber pressure and size. When in use, use an air pump to change the chamber pressure, causing the chamber opening to contract and compress the massage area, creating a massage effect.