Resistive Electric Transfer High-Frequency Massager with Suction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing skin massagers, particularly those using capacitive electric transfer, fail to deeply penetrate the skin and effectively stimulate the deep tissue, limiting their ability to treat obesity and enhance skin elasticity.

Innovation Solution

A resistive electric transfer (RET)-based high-frequency massaging device with a suction function that combines high-frequency stimulation with skin suction to decompose fat layers through heat generation, enhancing massage efficacy and skin care effects.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If capacitive electric transfer (CET) method is used for skin massaging, then the device structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but it is difficult to deeply penetrate the skin and stimulate the skin epidermis

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structure simplicityVSAvoidskin penetration depth
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the conventional capacitive electric transfer (CET) method with a resistive electric transfer (RET) based high-frequency current system. This substitution enables deep skin penetration by using high-frequency current that can effectively stimulate the skin epidermis and underlying tissues, overcoming the limitation of CET while maintaining device feasibility through standardized electrical components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the electrical parameters by using high-frequency current (typically 27.12 MHz or similar frequencies) instead of conventional low-frequency or direct current. This parameter change allows the energy to penetrate deeper into the skin layers, stimulating the epidermis and dermis effectively, while the device structure remains relatively simple through the use of standard high-frequency generation circuits

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If high-frequency stimulation is applied to decompose fat layer, then the fat decomposition effect is enhanced, but the device complexity and energy consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefat decomposition efficiencyVSAvoiddevice structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the high-frequency fat decomposition function with a suction function into a single integrated device. The high-frequency current stimulates fat layer decomposition through heat generation, while the suction system simultaneously removes decomposed fat and excess skin, creating a combined therapy that enhances productivity without proportionally increasing device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The device is designed with multi-functionality, combining high-frequency fat decomposition, skin suction, and massage capabilities in one unit. This universal design allows the device to perform multiple functions (fat reduction, skin tightening, cellulite treatment) using a single apparatus, thereby managing device complexity while maintaining high productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If high-frequency stimulation is applied to decompose fat layer, then the fat decomposition effect is enhanced, but the energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefat decomposition efficiencyVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs continuous high-frequency stimulation to maintain constant fat decomposition activity during treatment sessions. The high-frequency current continuously generates heat in the fat layers, ensuring sustained decomposition efficiency. The suction system operates continuously or intermittently to remove decomposed material, maintaining the effectiveness of the energy input without significant energy waste

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

4Productivity

If suction function is combined with high-frequency massaging, then the massage effect and skin elasticity enhancement are maximized, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemassage effect efficiencyVSAvoiddevice structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the suction mechanism with the high-frequency massaging head into an integrated unit. The suction openings are positioned within or near the electrode contacts, allowing simultaneous high-frequency stimulation and suction action. This merging enables the device to maximize massage effect and skin elasticity enhancement through coordinated action of both functions while managing structural complexity through integrated design

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 device effectively decomposes and removes deep fat layers by simultaneous high-frequency and suction action, improving skin elasticity and body management, while being pain-free and capable of deep skin penetration.

Implementation Method 1

stimulating of the deep part of the skin using high-frequency may lead to the decomposition of the fat layer by heat generation

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectJoule heating: Joule Heating

Implementation Method 2

maximizing the massage effect by suctioning the skin

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSuction: Suction

Data Source

PatentUS10918859B2Resistive electric transfer based high frequency massage device with suction function
Publication Date: 2021.02.16 SHENB CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure provides a resistive electric transfer (RET)-based high-frequency massaging device with a suction function, the device comprising: a main body including an upper cover and a lower cover having a suction hole defined in a bottom center thereof; a plurality of electrode pads arranged on a bottom outer face of the lower cover in a circumferentially; a high-frequency generator mounted on the lower cover; a suction channel assembly communicating with the suction-hole defined in the lower cover; a suction motor operatively connected to the suction channel assembly; and a controller configured to control the high frequency output from the high-frequency generator and suction-drive of the suction motor, wherein the plurality of electrode pads is configured such that adjacent electrode pads have alternating polarities.