Section-Type Vibration Plates for Uniform Magnetic Shoe Vibration

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vibration modules in shoes fail to provide uniform and prolonged vibration, which can lead to fatigue and boredom during walking, as they do not effectively amplify vibration through multiple points of movement.

Innovation Solution

A vibration module with section-type vibration plates using magnetic force, where the plates are branched into multiple points and connected to a vibration frame, allowing for up and down amplitude movement via magnetic force, increasing the vibration period and uniformity.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of moving object

If a single vibration plate is used in existing vibration modules, then the structure is simple, but the vibration is not uniform and the vibration period is short

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration periodVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The vibration plate is divided into multiple sections (first vibration plate, second vibration plate, third vibration plate) that are branched from a common vibration frame. Each section can move independently, creating multiple vibration points that work simultaneously to extend the overall vibration period and provide more uniform vibration distribution.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If a single vibration plate is used, then the device is simple to manufacture, but the vibration uniformity is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration uniformityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The vibration system is segmented into multiple independent vibration plates (first, second, and third vibration plates) connected to a common vibration frame. This segmentation allows each plate to contribute to uniform vibration distribution, improving reliability while maintaining manufacturing feasibility through modular assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple vibration plates are merged with a common vibration frame structure, where each plate is connected at different points. This combining approach allows the system to achieve uniform vibration through multiple sources while maintaining a unified structural framework that simplifies manufacturing and assembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If multiple vibration plates are introduced, then vibration uniformity and period improve, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvevibration uniformityVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple vibration plates are merged with a common vibration frame that serves as a shared support structure. This merging approach allows multiple vibration sources to work together for improved uniformity while sharing common components (frame, mounting points), thereby limiting the increase in overall device complexity.

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 module effectively transmits uniform vibration over a longer period, enhancing user experience by stimulating acupuncture points and improving blood flow, making walking more enjoyable and promoting health.

Implementation Method 1

a vibration means configured to vibrate the first and second vibration plates up and down by means of magnetic force

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic force: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

a first floating magnet formed at one end of the first vibration plate and configured to generate repulsive force for the first fixed magnet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic repulsion: Ion Repulsion/Attraction

Data Source

PatentUS20240200630A1Vibration module equipped with section-type vibration plates using magnetic force
Publication Date: 2024.06.20 LEE CHEONGGEUN
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AI summary

Disclosed herein is a vibration module equipped with section-type vibration plates using magnetic force. The vibration module includes: a case configured such that top and bottom housings are coupled to each other to form an accommodation portion therein; a vibration frame interposed between the top and bottom housings of the case; a first vibration plate configured such that one end thereof is disposed in the accommodation portion and the other end thereof is connected to the vibration frame; a second vibration plate configured such that one end thereof is placed in the accommodation portion of the case and the other end thereof is connected to the vibration frame, disposed in parallel with the first vibration plate, and provided with a structure facing the first vibration plate; and a vibration means configured to vibrate the first and second vibration plates up and down by means of magnetic force.