Vibrating Device With Interference Fit Side Members

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vibrating electromechanical devices for clitoral stimulation often obstruct the vaginal opening and require manual adjustment, limiting their use during sexual intercourse and compatibility with various anatomies.

Innovation Solution

A vibrating device with side members that compress and engage in an interference fit with the labia, providing a secure and adjustable fit without obstructing the vaginal opening, featuring a controller, transceiver, and pancake motor for customizable stimulation, compatible with Bluetooth communication and designed for anatomical variations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If existing vibrating devices are used for clitoral stimulation, then stimulation is provided, but the vaginal opening is obstructed and manual adjustment is required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehands-free operationVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The device is divided into distinct functional components: a body portion containing the vibrator mechanism, and separate first and second side portions that engage with the labia. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, enabling hands-free operation while maintaining a manageable overall structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The vibrator mechanism is nested within the body portion, which itself is positioned between the side portions that engage with the labia. This nested arrangement allows the device to be compact while maintaining all necessary functional elements, achieving hands-free operation without excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

If existing devices are designed for fixed anatomy, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to various anatomies is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveanatomical compatibilityVSAvoiddevice manufacturing
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The side portions are designed with specific geometric characteristics that allow them to conform to different labial anatomies. By optimizing the local geometry of these contact surfaces, the device achieves adaptability to various anatomies while maintaining a relatively simple overall manufacturing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The side portions are designed to be movable and adjustable, allowing them to adapt dynamically to different anatomical configurations. This dynamic design enables the device to accommodate various labial sizes and shapes without requiring multiple fixed-size models, balancing adaptability with manufacturing simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If the device is held in place through interference fit with labia, then hands-free operation is enabled, but the fit must accommodate anatomical variations

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvehands-free operationVSAvoidinterference fit precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The interference fit mechanism utilizes material properties and geometric parameters that can be adjusted to accommodate anatomical variations. By carefully selecting materials with appropriate elasticity and designing side portions with optimized dimensions, the device achieves reliable hands-free operation while maintaining manufacturing precision across different user anatomies.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 hands-free, interference fit-based clitoral stimulation during sexual intercourse without obstructing the vaginal opening, accommodating various anatomies and allowing for adjustable and customizable vibration patterns, enhancing user experience and convenience.

Implementation Method 1

The first side member and second side member are configured to, in use, compress towards the center of the device due to a force exerted on the first side member and second side member by labia of the user and to exert a reactionary force on the labia and engage in an interference fit with labia of the user

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

the device includes at least one vibration motor. In some implementations, the vibration motor is a pancake motor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic force: Lorentz Force

Data Source

PatentEP3142622B1Vibrating electromechanical device for female stimulation
Publication Date: 2020.09.23 MATING COMPONENTS
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  • EP3142622B1 patent drawingFigure 3A~3B

AI summary

This disclosure relates to devices and method for producing stimulation to the clitoris of a user. In certain aspects, the vibrator device includes a vibrator mechanism and a body enclosing the vibrator mechanism. The body includes a first side member and a second side member. During use, the first side member and second side member are configured to engage in an interference fit with labia such that the body is in contact with a clitoris without obstructing the vaginal opening.