Replaceable Massage Head Coupling for Stable Multi-Mode Massage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional massage devices have non-removable massage heads, limiting their versatility and functionality.
Innovation Solution
A massage device with a replaceable massage head design, featuring a detachable connection mechanism using magnets and a driving member to enable different massage functions through interchangeable heads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the massage head is made non-removable and integrated with the massage device, then the connection stability and structural simplicity are improved, but the adaptability and versatility of the device deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The massage device is divided into separate modular components: a base unit and interchangeable massage heads. The massage head can be detached and replaced independently, allowing users to switch between different massage functions while maintaining stable connection through the magnetic coupling mechanism between the male connection part on the base and the female connection part on the massage head
Solution Approach 2:
The base unit is designed with a universal connection interface that can accommodate multiple types of massage heads with different functions (e.g., vibration, percussion, rubbing). This allows a single base unit to perform multiple massage functions by simply changing the massage head, thereby improving versatility without compromising connection stability
2Adaptability or versatility
If the massage head is made detachable and interchangeable, then the adaptability and versatility are improved, but the device complexity and connection reliability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional mechanical coupling mechanism (screws, clips, or snap-fit connections) is replaced with a magnetic coupling system. The male connection part contains a magnet that magnetically attracts to the female connection part, enabling automatic alignment and secure attachment without complex mechanical components. This reduces structural complexity while maintaining connection reliability and enabling easy massage head replacement
3Ease of operation
If a magnetic connection mechanism is used for detachable connection, then the ease of operation and assembly are improved, but the connection strength and hermeticity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic connection mechanism is combined with a mechanical insertion structure. The male connection part is inserted into the female connection part, and the magnet within the male part provides magnetic attraction to secure the connection. This hybrid approach merges the ease of magnetic attachment with the mechanical strength of physical insertion, achieving both easy operation and sufficient connection strength
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
Enables users to customize massage experiences by swapping massage heads, providing varied massage effects such as negative pressure and pressing/tapping, enhancing user satisfaction and practicality.
Implementation Method 1
at least one first magnet arranged at a bottom of the connecting portion, at least one second magnet arranged on the connecting member, the connecting portion inserted into the receiving room, and the first magnet magnetically attracted to the second magnet
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a massage device with a replaceable massage head thereof, which includes a housing with an opening formed at least one end thereof; a seat arranged at the opening and including a hollow receiving room arranged thereon; a connecting member hermetically arranged at a bottom of the receiving room; a massage head detachably arranged on the seat and detachably connected with the connecting member; a driving member received in the housing and connected with the connecting member to drive the connecting member to partially reciprocate up and down. The massage head can be detachably installed on the seat, so that users can replace the massage heads in different modes according to the needs by disassembling the massage head, so that the massage device can provide different massage functions to meet different needs, with a strong practicality.