Silicone Massage Head Assembly With Hollow Buffer for Flexible Comfort
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing massagers have massage heads made of hard plastic, leading to an uncomfortable massage experience due to their rigid texture.
Innovation Solution
A massage head assembly with a silicone massage head that is detachably attached to a holder, featuring a hollow structure with a buffer space for elastic deformation, and optionally includes a heating member and light board for enhanced comfort and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a massage head is made of hard plastic material, then the structural strength is improved, but the massage comfort deteriorates due to overly hard texture
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter from hard plastic to soft silicone, fundamentally altering the texture and flexibility characteristics to improve massage comfort while maintaining adequate structural strength through the hollow buffer structure design
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a silicone massage head with a hollow buffer space structure, creating a flexible shell that can elastically deform during massage operations, providing comfortable contact with the human body while maintaining structural integrity
2Ease of operation
If a silicone massage head with hollow buffer space is used, then the massage comfort is improved through elastic deformation, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the massage head into distinct functional segments: the silicone massage head layer, the hollow buffer space, and the holder structure, allowing each part to be optimized independently while simplifying the overall assembly and manufacturing process
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where the silicone massage head is disposed over the holder, with the hollow buffer space nested within the silicone head structure, creating a compact multi-functional assembly that reduces overall complexity
3Reliability
If positioning columns and positioning holes are added to secure the silicone massage head, then the reliability is improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent separates the positioning function into distinct elements (positioning columns and positioning holes) that are integrated into the molding process, allowing for reliable attachment while maintaining manufacturability through standard molding capabilities
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 silicone massage head provides a comfortable and flexible massage experience with improved elasticity, enhanced by a buffer space and optional heating/light features, ensuring a smooth and effective massage.
Implementation Method 1
a buffer space is formed between the inner wall and the massage head holder... the elasticity of the silicone massage head is increased, so that when the present invention is used to massage a human body, the silicone massage head can elastically deform to a larger degree
Implementation Method 2
EP2022460A1 discloses a heatable massage head configured for mechanical and electrical connection with a massage device; the heatable massage head has a massage-head shell, a heating means having a circuit board and a heating element electrically connecting to the circuit board
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AI summary
A massage head assembly, comprising: a massage head base disc (1), a massage head support (2), and silicone massage heads (3). The silicone massage heads (3) are fixed on the massage head support (2), the massage head support (2) is detachably fixed on the massage head base disc (1), the silicone massage heads (3) are hollow, and a buffer space (31) is formed between inner walls of the silicone massage heads (3) and the massage head support (2). The overall structure of the massage head assembly is simple, and when used for massaging the human body, the massage head assembly provides a comfortable massage.