EP3042643B1 - Massage device - Google Patents

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EP3042643B1
EP3042643B1 EP15150679.7A EP15150679A EP3042643B1 EP 3042643 B1 EP3042643 B1 EP 3042643B1 EP 15150679 A EP15150679 A EP 15150679A EP 3042643 B1 EP3042643 B1 EP 3042643B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H19/00—Massage for the genitals; Devices for improving sexual intercourse
    • A61H19/40—Devices insertable in the genitals
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H19/00—Massage for the genitals; Devices for improving sexual intercourse
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H21/00—Massage devices for cavities of the body, e.g. nose, ears and anus ; Vibration or percussion related aspects A61H23/00
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A61H23/0254—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with rotary motor
    • A61H23/0263—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with rotary motor using rotating unbalanced masses
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01Q—ANTENNAS, i.e. RADIO AERIALS
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    • H01Q1/38—Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella; Particular materials used therewith formed by a conductive layer on an insulating support
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    • H01Q1/44—Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas using equipment having another main function to serve additionally as an antenna, e.g. means for giving an antenna an aesthetic aspect
    • H01Q1/46—Electric supply lines or communication lines
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
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    • A61H2201/5007—Control means thereof computer controlled
    • A61H2201/501—Control means thereof computer controlled connected to external computer devices or networks
    • A61H2201/5015—Control means thereof computer controlled connected to external computer devices or networks using specific interfaces or standards, e.g. USB, serial, parallel
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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  • the invention relates to a massage device for the massage of body parts, in particular the genitals.
  • Massage devices of the type mentioned are also known as love balls. However, they are not only used as an erotic toy, but also as an intravaginal use in the therapeutic treatment of the pelvic floor muscles, such as in the EP 0 955 024 A2 described.
  • a disadvantage of the known massage device is, inter alia, that the bush at the free end of the return cord is not formed liquid-resistant, since liquid can penetrate into the opening of the bush, leading to corrosion and thus can lead to malfunction of the device.
  • the design of the charging cable as an antenna is limited by the dimensions of the cable to certain radio frequencies and types of antennas. In particular, it is thus not possible, current standards of mobile data communication such.
  • the object of the present invention to at least partially overcome the abovementioned disadvantages and to provide a massaging device which enables a reliable liquid-proof function, a simple charging of the energy stores and the use of current wireless data transmission technologies.
  • a massage device suitable for massaging body parts comprising a massage part having in a housing a vibration generating device, an energy storage, a control device and a wireless data communication device, a cable connected at one end to the massage part, and a male member disposed at the other end of the cable, having two charging electrodes and for connection to a charger
  • the plug element has a printed circuit board, is flat and the charging electrodes are designed as USB compatible, so that the plug element can be plugged into a USB socket for charging
  • the plug element further comprises a printed circuit board antenna for transmitting and receiving radio signals from the wireless Data communication device, wherein the charging electrodes and the printed circuit board antenna are arranged on this circuit board.
  • the arrangement of the printed circuit board antenna in the plug-in element, the data transfer between the wireless data communication device in the massage part and a remote control device can be significantly improved. This technical solution eliminates the need for additional components, which saves space and additional costs.
  • the flat plug-in element has a similar configuration to that of a USB-A plug, which can be inserted into a corresponding USB socket in the manner of a USB stick.
  • Such sockets are available on a variety of devices, such as PCs, laptops, notebooks, tablet computers, power supplies and the like, and provide according to USB standard sufficient charging current available (up to 500 mA at 5V to USB 2.0).
  • the charging electrodes are arranged on one side and the printed circuit board antenna on the other side of the printed circuit board.
  • the printed circuit board antenna also called a printed antenna, can be inexpensively applied in any form as a copper layer on a conventional printed circuit board. This makes it possible to achieve a compact component, which saves space and thus costs.
  • the charging electrodes and the printed circuit board antenna may be arranged on the same side of the printed circuit board. This results in an even simpler construction of the plug element. It is also possible to arrange the charging electrodes on both sides of the board, so that the plug-in element can be plugged in a user-friendly in all (two) orientations in a USB socket or other equivalent charging socket. This requires a logic that detects positive and negative poles accordingly.
  • the printed circuit board antenna is suitable for the transmission and reception of radio signals according to Bluetooth (according to IEEE 802.15.1), NFC (Near Field Communication), WLAN (according to IEEE 802.11), GSM, UMTS, LTE or another mobile data transmission standard.
  • the cable and the plug element are formed liquid-resistant.
  • the return cord or the cable and the plug element satisfy the hygiene regulations which apply to such devices, e.g. IP67 (DIN EN 60528). Cable and plug element can thus be cleaned with simple means and do not provide openings in the liquid could penetrate such that the function of the massage device is impaired.
  • the cable has two strands.
  • at least one cable harness is designed as a coaxial cable. This ensures that the high-frequency antenna signal is exposed as little as possible interference signals and can be transmitted sufficiently shielded to the wireless data communication device inside the housing of the massage part. The influence of the current flow due to the USB charging voltage source (DC voltage) is thus as low as possible.
  • the plug element has two recesses for receiving one strand end each.
  • the overall structure of the plug element can be kept flat.
  • the connection of the strand ends with the charging electrodes or the connections of the printed circuit board antenna is easily possible by soldering or another suitable connection.
  • the plug-in element preferably has a grip area on its surface.
  • the grip area is formed in the vicinity of the end of the plug element, to which the cable or the strand ends are connected to the plug element. This is a simple plugging in and out of the charging socket possible.
  • the grip area may be formed by a corrugation or a bulge on the surface of the plug element. Other useful embodiments that do not affect the function of the plug and the circuit board antenna are possible.
  • plug-in element and / or cable at least partially on a biocompatible plastic sheath.
  • a biocompatible plastic sheath As a result, the components such as circuit board, antenna and the joints to the cable strands are protected, for example against corrosion.
  • the biocompatible plastic casing It is particularly preferred to apply the biocompatible plastic casing by means of injection molding. This results in an integrally formed plug-in element that offers as little as possible attack surface from impairment or machining from the outside.
  • the material for the plastic wrap is preferably a thermoplastic such as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) or a comparable plastic with similar properties. These thermoplastics are insensitive to commercial lubricants and detergents and tasteless and odorless.
  • the material of the massage device is preferably UV-resistant, odorless and tasteless, whereby different colors can be used.
  • the charging contacts of the plug-in element advantageously have a coating with a metal or a metal alloy, e.g. in the form of a gold or gold alloy gilding or in the form of a gilding with another metal or metal alloy.
  • Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of the massage device according to the invention.
  • the massaging device 1 has a substantially spherical massage part 3 which has the following components (not shown) in a housing 5: a vibration generating device, an energy store, a control device and a wireless data communication device.
  • a vibration generating device supplied by the energy store, for example an electric motor with an unbalance eccentrically mounted on a shaft, ensures that the massage part 3 is set into vibration and vibrates.
  • the control device within the housing 5 receives its control commands via a wireless data communication device, which is also powered by the energy storage and powered by a remote control device, such as a smartphone, a PC or similar mobile control platform with suitable radio signals for control.
  • the control device may have a data storage device for storing program sequences, whereby it is possible to program the massage device with internally or externally created vibration sequences. Direct control via the remote operating device is also possible.
  • the massage part is connected to a plug-in element 9 via a cable 7, which has two strands or wires in the illustrated embodiment .
  • the plug-in element 9 is designed as a flat plug and has on its upper side two charging electrodes 11, which are arranged parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction and are compatible with a USB-A connection. Except for the exposed charging electrodes 11, the plug-in element 9 is encapsulated with a sheath 15, which is made of a thermoplastic plastic material, for example acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS).
  • ABS acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene
  • the envelope 15 has on the top 13 on the the cable 7 side facing a handle portion 17, which is formed in the illustrated embodiment as a bulge.
  • the handle portion 17 serves to handle the plug-in element 9 better when plugged into a corresponding USB socket or when removing it.
  • an elongated recess 16 is visible, which is due to the fact that in the present embodiment, the plug-in element 9 is made by injection molding and the component must be held in accordance with a tool.
  • the elongated recess 16 is not important for the vibration function, charging or controlling the massage device, but only for the production.
  • Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the first preferred embodiment of the massage device according to the invention, wherein the outlets from the housing 5 of the massage part 3 for the cable 7 and the underside of the plug element 9 is visible.
  • the two strands of the cable 7 are sufficiently dimensioned that they can be used as a return cord. D. h., Can be pulled on them, also by means of the plug element 9, to pull the massage part 3 from a body opening.
  • two parallel elongated recesses 16 are arranged, which, similar to those on the upper side 13, only identify the holding points for the encapsulation of the inner elements of the plug-in element 9.
  • a further grip region 17 is formed, which is formed in the illustrated embodiment as a survey or bulge whose thickness increases towards the edge of the plug element 9.
  • Fig. 3 shows in perspective view a second preferred embodiment of the massage device according to the invention of the present invention. Since the second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, only the differences between the two embodiments will be discussed here.
  • the massage part 3 has, on the side opposite to the location of the connection of the cables 7, a second massage element 4 which is connected to the housing 5 via a connecting element 6 and which is substantially spherical.
  • the outer dimensions and the shape of the second massage element 4 and the housing 5 are substantially identical.
  • a cavity is arranged in which a ball is freely movably arranged, which has a weight which is suitable to generate mechanical impulses when the second massage part 4 moves becomes.
  • the construction of the second massage element 4 is substantially similar to the construction of a conventional mechanical love ball, in which the movement of the ball by the movement of the ball inside the ball creates a mechanical impulse which is felt on the surface of the ball.
  • the housing 5 is fixedly connected to the second massage element 4 via the connecting element 6. This connection can be made detachable in order to be able to remove the second massage element 4. All others in Fig. 3 Elements shown are with those from Fig. 1 identical. The same applies to the elements Fig. 4 that are the same as in Fig. 2 with the exception of the second massage element 4.
  • Fig. 5 shows a section of the elements Fig. 1 , wherein only the plug-in element 9 and the cable or cables 7 are shown visible. It is therefore to the description given above Fig. 1 directed.
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 show in plan view the top and bottom of the circuit board 21 with the two charging electrodes 11 and the printed circuit board antenna 23, which form the core of the plug-in element 9. It should be noted that the printed circuit board 21 is still encapsulated after application of the material for the charging electrodes 11 and the printed circuit board antenna 23 and after connecting the cable strands by injection molding of a plastic sheath and thus the complete plug-in element 9 is formed first.
  • Fig. 6 is the top of the circuit board shown, on the longitudinal direction parallel to each other two charging electrodes are applied.
  • the dimensions, ie in particular the distance and the length of the two charging electrodes 11, are dimensioned so that the plug-in element 9 can be plugged into a corresponding USB socket for charging.
  • the contacting of the charging electrodes 11 with the terminals of the two cable strands takes place in the first recess 22 and the second recess 25.
  • the cable 7 is formed in two strands, wherein the first strand is a simple cable with a strand whose end connected to the plus charging electrode, in Fig. 6 the upper charging electrode 11.
  • the second strand of the cable 7 is formed as a coaxial cable, wherein the outer conductor is connected in the second recess 25 with the charging electrode 11 defined as the ground.
  • the white dots in the left portion of the ground electrode identify the vias on the bottom of the board as discussed below with reference to FIG Fig. 7 described.
  • Fig. 7 shows the bottom of the circuit board 21, to which the circuit board antenna 23 is applied as a conductive layer in a known technique.
  • a printed circuit board antenna is characterized by a compact design.
  • the printed circuit board antenna in the plug element 9 is located away from the printed circuit and the components of the wireless data communication device in the massage part 3, because so secondary excitations and thus interference due to the high frequency characteristics of the printed circuit board antenna are significantly reduced.
  • the shape of the printed antenna tracks is optimized for good radiation characteristics, high reception and transmission efficiency and sufficient bandwidth.
  • the printed circuit board antenna 23 is connected in the second recess 25 with a strand of the cable 7, with the coaxial strand.
  • the inner conductor of the coaxial cable also called the soul, is electrically connected, ie soldered, to the front side of the second recess 25 with the contact region 24 of the printed circuit board antenna 23.
  • the outer conductor of the coaxial cable is electrically connected to the longitudinal sides of the second recess 25 with contact regions 26 of the printed circuit board antenna 23, that is soldered. It is also possible to make the connection by gluing or by another suitable contacting technique. As in Fig. 7 it can be seen in the first recess 22 of the circuit board 21 no connection between the strand of the cable 7 is provided to a printed on the underside of the conductor track.
  • the received or to be sent Bluetooth signal in the 2.4 GHz band to the wireless data communication device or be transported away.
  • the characteristic impedance of the coaxial cable is dimensioned to ensure optimum transmission and reception characteristics.
  • a massaging device which enables a reliable liquid-proof function, a simple charging of the energy storage and the use of current wireless data transmission technologies.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Massagevorrichtung für die Massage von Körperteilen, insbesondere der Geschlechtsteile.The invention relates to a massage device for the massage of body parts, in particular the genitals.

Massagevorrichtungen der eingangs genannten Art sind auch unter der Bezeichnung Liebeskugeln bekannt. Sie werden allerdings nicht nur als Erotikspielzeug verwendet, sondern auch als intravaginaler Einsatz bei der therapeutischen Behandlung der Beckenbodenmuskulatur, wie beispielsweise in der EP 0 955 024 A2 beschrieben.Massage devices of the type mentioned are also known as love balls. However, they are not only used as an erotic toy, but also as an intravaginal use in the therapeutic treatment of the pelvic floor muscles, such as in the EP 0 955 024 A2 described.

Die WO 02/38100 A2 beschreibt eine Massagevorrichtung mit den Merkmalen des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1. Nachteilig an der bekannten Massagevorrichtung ist jedoch unter anderem, dass die Buchse am freien Ende der Rückholschnur nicht flüssigkeitsfest ausgebildet ist, da in die Öffnung der Buchse Flüssigkeit eindringen kann, die zu Korrosion und damit zur Fehlfunktion der Vorrichtung führen kann. Zudem ist die Ausbildung des Ladekabels als Antenne durch die Abmessungen des Kabels auf bestimmte Funkfrequenzen und Antennentypen begrenzt. Insbesondere ist es damit nicht möglich, aktuelle Standards der mobilen Datenkommunikation wie z. B. Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 (WLAN), GSM, UMTS und dergleichen zur drahtlosen Datenübertragung zwischen einer entfernten Bedieneinrichtung wie einem Smartphone und der Massagevorrichtung zu verwenden.The WO 02/38100 A2 However, a disadvantage of the known massage device is, inter alia, that the bush at the free end of the return cord is not formed liquid-resistant, since liquid can penetrate into the opening of the bush, leading to corrosion and thus can lead to malfunction of the device. In addition, the design of the charging cable as an antenna is limited by the dimensions of the cable to certain radio frequencies and types of antennas. In particular, it is thus not possible, current standards of mobile data communication such. B. Bluetooth, IEEE 802.11 (WLAN), GSM, UMTS and the like for wireless data transmission between a remote control device such as a smartphone and the massage device to use.

Es ist daher die Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung, die oben genannten Nachteile zumindest teilweise zu überwinden und eine Massagevorrichtung bereitzustellen, die ein zuverlässige flüssigkeitsfeste Funktion, ein einfaches Aufladen der Energiespeicher und die Verwendung von aktuellen drahtlosen Datenübertragungstechnologien ermöglicht.It is therefore the object of the present invention to at least partially overcome the abovementioned disadvantages and to provide a massaging device which enables a reliable liquid-proof function, a simple charging of the energy stores and the use of current wireless data transmission technologies.

Diese Aufgabe wird durch den Gegenstand mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by the subject matter with the features of claim 1.

Erfindungsgemäß bereitgestellt wird eine Massagevorrichtung, die zur Massage von Körperteilen geeignet ist, mit einem Massageteil, das in einem Gehäuse eine Schwingungserzeugungsvorrichtung, einen Energiespeicher, eine Steuereinrichtung und eine drahtlose Datenkommunikationseinrichtung aufweist, einem Kabel, das an seinem einen Ende mit dem Massageteil verbunden ist, und einem Steckelement, das an dem anderen Ende des Kabels angeordnet ist, zwei Ladeelektroden aufweist und zur Verbindung mit einem Ladegerät geeignet ist, wobei das Steckelement eine Leiterplatte aufweist, flach ist und die Ladeelektroden als USB kompatibel ausgebildet sind, so dass das Steckelement in eine USB-Buchse zum Laden einsteckbar ist, wobei das Steckelement ferner eine Leiterplattenantenne zum Senden und Empfangen von Funksignalen von der drahtlosen Datenkommunikationseinrichtung aufweist, wobei die Ladeelektroden und die Leiterplattenantenne auf dieser Leiterplatte angeordnet sind. Durch die Anordnung der Leiterplattenantenne im Steckelement kann der Datentransfer zwischen der drahtlosen Datenkommunikationseinrichtung im Massageteil und einer entfernten Bedieneinrichtung erheblich verbessert werden. Diese technische Lösung kommt ohne zusätzliche Bauelemente aus, wodurch Platz und zusätzliche Kosten eingespart werden.According to the invention, there is provided a massage device suitable for massaging body parts comprising a massage part having in a housing a vibration generating device, an energy storage, a control device and a wireless data communication device, a cable connected at one end to the massage part, and a male member disposed at the other end of the cable, having two charging electrodes and for connection to a charger is suitable, wherein the plug element has a printed circuit board, is flat and the charging electrodes are designed as USB compatible, so that the plug element can be plugged into a USB socket for charging, wherein the plug element further comprises a printed circuit board antenna for transmitting and receiving radio signals from the wireless Data communication device, wherein the charging electrodes and the printed circuit board antenna are arranged on this circuit board. The arrangement of the printed circuit board antenna in the plug-in element, the data transfer between the wireless data communication device in the massage part and a remote control device can be significantly improved. This technical solution eliminates the need for additional components, which saves space and additional costs.

Mit der USB Technologie kann ein sehr weit verbreitetes Verfahren zum Aufladen des Energiespeichers oder auch zur Datenübertragung verwendet werden. Das flache Steckelement weist dabei eine ähnliche Konfiguration wie die eines USB-A Steckers auf, der in eine entsprechende USB Buchse nach Art eines USB-Sticks eingeführt werden kann. Derartige Anschlussbuchsen sind an einer Vielzahl von Geräten vorhanden, beispielsweise an PCs, Laptops, Notebooks, Tabletcomputern, Stromnetzgeräten und dergleichen, und stellen gemäß USB Standard einen ausreichenden Ladestrom zur Verfügung (bis zu 500 mA bei 5V nach USB 2.0).With the USB technology, a very common method for charging the energy storage device or for data transmission can be used. The flat plug-in element has a similar configuration to that of a USB-A plug, which can be inserted into a corresponding USB socket in the manner of a USB stick. Such sockets are available on a variety of devices, such as PCs, laptops, notebooks, tablet computers, power supplies and the like, and provide according to USB standard sufficient charging current available (up to 500 mA at 5V to USB 2.0).

Es ist weiterhin vorteilhaft, wenn die Ladeelektroden auf der einen Seite und die Leiterplattenantenne auf der anderen Seite der Leiterplatte angeordnet sind. Die Leiterplattenantenne, auch gedruckte Antenne genannt, lässt sich in beliebiger Form preisgünstig als Kupferschicht auf einer herkömmlichen Leiterplatte aufbringen. Dadurch lässt sich ein kompaktes Bauteil erzielen, wodurch Platz und damit Kosten eingespart werden können. Alternativ können die Ladeelektroden und die Leiterplattenantenne auf derselben Seite der Leiterplatte angeordnet sein. Dadurch ergibt sich ein noch einfacherer Aufbau des Steckelements. Es ist ebenfalls möglich, die Ladeelektroden auf beiden Seiten der Platine anzuordnen, so dass das Steckelement benutzerfreundlich in allen (beiden) Orientierungen in eine USB-Buchse oder entsprechende andere Ladebuchse eingesteckt werden kann. Dazu ist eine Logik erforderlich, die Pluspol und Minuspol entsprechend erkennt.It is also advantageous if the charging electrodes are arranged on one side and the printed circuit board antenna on the other side of the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board antenna, also called a printed antenna, can be inexpensively applied in any form as a copper layer on a conventional printed circuit board. This makes it possible to achieve a compact component, which saves space and thus costs. Alternatively, the charging electrodes and the printed circuit board antenna may be arranged on the same side of the printed circuit board. This results in an even simpler construction of the plug element. It is also possible to arrange the charging electrodes on both sides of the board, so that the plug-in element can be plugged in a user-friendly in all (two) orientations in a USB socket or other equivalent charging socket. This requires a logic that detects positive and negative poles accordingly.

Mit weiterem Vorteil ist die Leiterplattenantenne für das Senden und Empfangen von Funksignalen nach Bluetooth (nach IEEE 802.15.1), NFC (Near Field Communication), WLAN (nach IEEE 802.11), GSM, UMTS, LTE oder einem anderen mobilen Datenübertragungsstandard geeignet.With further advantage the printed circuit board antenna is suitable for the transmission and reception of radio signals according to Bluetooth (according to IEEE 802.15.1), NFC (Near Field Communication), WLAN (according to IEEE 802.11), GSM, UMTS, LTE or another mobile data transmission standard.

Vorteilhafter Weise sind das Kabel und das Steckelement flüssigkeitsfest ausgebildet. Damit genügen nicht nur das Massageteil, das in eine Körperöffnung eingeführt wird, sondern auch die Rückholschnur bzw. das Kabel sowie das Steckelement den Hygienevorschriften, die für derartige Vorrichtungen gelten, z.B. IP67 (DIN EN 60528). Kabel und Steckelement sind damit mit einfachen Mitteln reinigbar und bieten keine Öffnungen, in die Flüssigkeit derart eindringen könnte, so dass die Funktion der Massagevorrichtung beeinträchtigt ist.Advantageously, the cable and the plug element are formed liquid-resistant. Thus, not only the massage part which is inserted into a body opening, but also the return cord or the cable and the plug element satisfy the hygiene regulations which apply to such devices, e.g. IP67 (DIN EN 60528). Cable and plug element can thus be cleaned with simple means and do not provide openings in the liquid could penetrate such that the function of the massage device is impaired.

Es ist bevorzugt, dass das Kabel zwei Stränge aufweist. Insbesondere ist es von Vorteil, dass mindestens ein Kabelstrang als Koaxialkabel ausgebildet ist. Damit ist gewährleistet, dass das hochfrequente Antennensignal möglichst wenig Störsignalen ausgesetzt ist und ausreichend abgeschirmt zur drahtlosen Datenkommunikationseinrichtung im Inneren des Gehäuses des Massageteils übertragen werden kann. Die Beeinflussung durch den Stromfluss aufgrund der USB Ladespannungsquelle (Gleichspannung) ist damit so gering wie möglich.It is preferred that the cable has two strands. In particular, it is advantageous that at least one cable harness is designed as a coaxial cable. This ensures that the high-frequency antenna signal is exposed as little as possible interference signals and can be transmitted sufficiently shielded to the wireless data communication device inside the housing of the massage part. The influence of the current flow due to the USB charging voltage source (DC voltage) is thus as low as possible.

Mit weiterem Vorteil weist das Steckelement zwei Ausnehmungen zur Aufnahme von jeweils einem Strangende auf. Dadurch kann der Gesamtaufbau des Steckelements flach gehalten werden. Das Verbinden der Strangenden mit den Ladeelektroden bzw. den Anschlüssen der Leiterplattenantenne ist durch Löten oder eine andere geeignete Verbindungsart auf einfache Weise möglich.With further advantage, the plug element has two recesses for receiving one strand end each. Thereby, the overall structure of the plug element can be kept flat. The connection of the strand ends with the charging electrodes or the connections of the printed circuit board antenna is easily possible by soldering or another suitable connection.

Bevorzugt weist das Steckelement auf seiner Oberfläche einen Griffbereich auf. Der Griffbereich ist dabei in der Nähe des Endes des Steckelements ausgebildet, an dem das Kabel bzw. die Strangenden mit dem Steckelement verbunden sind. Damit ist ein einfaches Einstecken und Herausziehen in bzw. aus der Ladebuchse möglich. Der Griffbereich kann durch eine Riffelung oder auch eine Ausbuchtung auf der Oberfläche des Steckelements gebildet sein. Auch andere zweckmäßige Ausgestaltungen, die die Funktion des Steckelements und der Leiterplattenantenne nicht beeinflussen, sind möglich.The plug-in element preferably has a grip area on its surface. The grip area is formed in the vicinity of the end of the plug element, to which the cable or the strand ends are connected to the plug element. This is a simple plugging in and out of the charging socket possible. The grip area may be formed by a corrugation or a bulge on the surface of the plug element. Other useful embodiments that do not affect the function of the plug and the circuit board antenna are possible.

Besonders bevorzugt weisen Steckelement und/oder Kabel zumindest teilweise eine biokompatible Kunststoffumhüllung auf. Dadurch werden die Bauteile wie Leiterplatte, Antenne sowie die Verbindungsstellen zu den Kabelsträngen geschützt, z.B. vor Korrosion. Besonders bevorzugt ist es, die biokompatible Kunststoffumhüllung mittels Spritzguss aufzubringen. Dadurch entsteht ein integral ausgebildetes Steckelement, das einer Beeinträchtigung oder Bearbeitung von außen möglichst wenig Angriffsfläche bietet. Das Material für die Kunststoffumhüllung ist vorzugsweise ein thermoplastischer Kunststoff wie z.B. AcrylnitrilButadien-Styrol-Copolymerisat (ABS) oder ein vergleichbarer Kunststoff mit ähnlichen Eigenschaften. Diese thermoplastischen Kunststoffe sind unempfindlich gegenüber handelsüblichen Gleit- und Reinigungsmitteln sowie geschmacks- und geruchsneutral.Particularly preferably, plug-in element and / or cable at least partially on a biocompatible plastic sheath. As a result, the components such as circuit board, antenna and the joints to the cable strands are protected, for example against corrosion. It is particularly preferred to apply the biocompatible plastic casing by means of injection molding. This results in an integrally formed plug-in element that offers as little as possible attack surface from impairment or machining from the outside. The material for the plastic wrap is preferably a thermoplastic such as acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer (ABS) or a comparable plastic with similar properties. These thermoplastics are insensitive to commercial lubricants and detergents and tasteless and odorless.

Das Material der Massagevorrichtung ist vorzugsweise UV-fest, geruchs- und geschmacksneutral, wobei auch unterschiedliche Farben verwendet werden können.The material of the massage device is preferably UV-resistant, odorless and tasteless, whereby different colors can be used.

Die Ladekontakte des Steckelements weisen vorteilhafterweise eine Beschichtung mit einem Metall oder einer Metalllegierung auf, z.B. in Form einer Vergoldung mit Gold oder einer Goldlegierung oder in Form einer Veredelung mit einem anderen Metall oder einer Metalllegierung.The charging contacts of the plug-in element advantageously have a coating with a metal or a metal alloy, e.g. in the form of a gold or gold alloy gilding or in the form of a gilding with another metal or metal alloy.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend ausführlich unter Bezugnahme auf in den Zeichnungen dargestellte Ausführungsformen beschrieben. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Darstellung einer ersten bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Massagevorrichtung;
Fig. 2
eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung der ersten bevorzugten Ausführungsform;
Fig. 3
eine perspektivische Darstellung einer zweiten bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Massagevorrichtung;
Fig. 4
eine weitere perspektivische Darstellung der zweiten bevorzugten Ausführungsform;
Fig. 5
eine perspektivische Darstellung eines Steckelements mit daran angebrachtem Kabel der bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Massagevorrichtung;
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eine Draufsicht auf die Oberseite einer Leiterplatte des Steckelements einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Massagevorrichtung; und
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eine Draufsicht auf die Unterseite der Leiterplatte des Steckelements der bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Massagevorrichtung.
The invention will now be described in detail with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings. Show it:
Fig. 1
a perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of the massage device according to the invention;
Fig. 2
a further perspective view of the first preferred embodiment;
Fig. 3
a perspective view of a second preferred embodiment of the massage device according to the invention;
Fig. 4
another perspective view of the second preferred embodiment;
Fig. 5
a perspective view of a plug element with attached cable of the preferred embodiment of the massage device according to the invention;
Fig. 6
a plan view of the top of a circuit board of the plug element of a preferred embodiment of the massage device according to the invention; and
Fig. 7
a plan view of the underside of the circuit board of the plug-in element of the preferred embodiment of the massage device according to the invention.

Fig. 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Darstellung einer ersten bevorzugten Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Massagevorrichtung. Die Massagevorrichtung 1 weist ein im Wesentlichen kugelförmiges Massageteil 3 auf, das in einem Gehäuse 5 folgende (nicht dargestellte) Bauelemente aufweist: eine Schwingungserzeugungsvorrichtung, einen Energiespeicher, eine Steuereinrichtung sowie eine drahtlose Datenkommunikationseinrichtung. Diese dem Fachmann bekannten Bauelemente sind im Inneren des Gehäuses 5 entsprechend funktional gekoppelt bzw. elektrisch verbunden, wie dem Fachmann grundsätzlich geläufig ist. Im Betrieb sorgt die vom Energiespeicher versorgte Schwingungserzeugungsvorrichtung, beispielsweise ein Elektromotor mit einer auf einer Welle exzentrisch sitzenden Unwucht, dafür, dass das Massageteil 3 in Schwingungen versetzt wird und vibriert. Die Steuereinrichtung innerhalb des Gehäuses 5 erhält ihre Steuerbefehle über eine drahtlose Datenkommunikationseinrichtung, die ebenfalls vom Energiespeicher mit Leistung versorgt wird und von einer entfernten Bedieneinrichtung, beispielsweise einem Smartphone, einem PC oder einer ähnlichen mobilen Bedienplattform mit geeigneten Funksignalen zur Steuerung versorgt wird. Die Steuereinrichtung kann über eine Datenspeichervorrichtung zur Speicherung von Programmabläufen verfügen, wodurch es möglich ist, die Massagevorrichtung mit intern oder extern erstellten Vibrationsabläufen zu programmieren. Auch eine direkte Steuerung über die entfernte Bedieneinrichtung ist möglich. Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a first preferred embodiment of the massage device according to the invention. The massaging device 1 has a substantially spherical massage part 3 which has the following components (not shown) in a housing 5: a vibration generating device, an energy store, a control device and a wireless data communication device. These components known to those skilled in the art are correspondingly functionally coupled or electrically connected in the interior of the housing 5, as is generally known to the person skilled in the art. During operation, the vibration generating device supplied by the energy store, for example an electric motor with an unbalance eccentrically mounted on a shaft, ensures that the massage part 3 is set into vibration and vibrates. The control device within the housing 5 receives its control commands via a wireless data communication device, which is also powered by the energy storage and powered by a remote control device, such as a smartphone, a PC or similar mobile control platform with suitable radio signals for control. The control device may have a data storage device for storing program sequences, whereby it is possible to program the massage device with internally or externally created vibration sequences. Direct control via the remote operating device is also possible.

Damit die Bauelemente im Inneren des Massageteils 3 mit Strom bzw. mit einem Antennensignal versorgt und auch ein Signal nach außen senden können, ist das Massageteil über ein Kabel 7, das in der dargestellten Ausführungsform zwei Stränge bzw. Adern aufweist, mit einem Steckelement 9 verbunden. Das Steckelement 9 ist als Flachstecker ausgebildet und weist auf seiner Oberseite zwei in Längsrichtung parallel zueinander angeordnete Ladeelektroden 11 auf, die kompatibel zu einem USB-A Anschluss ausgebildet sind. Bis auf die frei liegenden Ladeelektroden 11 ist das Steckelement 9 mit einer Umhüllung 15 umspritzt, die aus einem thermoplastischen Kunststoffmaterial, beispielsweise AcrylnitrilButadien-Styrol (ABS), ausgebildet ist. Die Umhüllung 15 weist auf der Oberseite 13 auf der dem Kabel 7 zugewandten Seite einen Griffbereich 17 auf, der in der dargestellten Ausführungsform als Ausbuchtung ausgebildet ist. Der Griffbereich 17 dient dazu, das Steckelement 9 beim Einstecken in eine entsprechende USB-Buchse bzw. beim Herausnehmen daraus besser handhaben zu können. Etwa in der Mitte der Oberseite 13 des Steckelements 9 ist eine längliche Ausnehmung 16 sichtbar, die daher rührt, dass in der vorliegenden Ausführungsform das Steckelement 9 durch Spritzguss hergestellt ist und das Bauteil entsprechend von einem Werkzeug gehalten werden muss. Die längliche Ausnehmung 16 ist für die Vibrationsfunktion, das Laden oder das Steuern der Massagevorrichtung nicht von Bedeutung, sondern nur für die Herstellung.So that the components in the interior of the massage part 3 can be supplied with current or with an antenna signal and can also send a signal to the outside, the massage part is connected to a plug-in element 9 via a cable 7, which has two strands or wires in the illustrated embodiment , The plug-in element 9 is designed as a flat plug and has on its upper side two charging electrodes 11, which are arranged parallel to each other in the longitudinal direction and are compatible with a USB-A connection. Except for the exposed charging electrodes 11, the plug-in element 9 is encapsulated with a sheath 15, which is made of a thermoplastic plastic material, for example acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS). The envelope 15 has on the top 13 on the the cable 7 side facing a handle portion 17, which is formed in the illustrated embodiment as a bulge. The handle portion 17 serves to handle the plug-in element 9 better when plugged into a corresponding USB socket or when removing it. Approximately in the middle of the upper side 13 of the plug element 9, an elongated recess 16 is visible, which is due to the fact that in the present embodiment, the plug-in element 9 is made by injection molding and the component must be held in accordance with a tool. The elongated recess 16 is not important for the vibration function, charging or controlling the massage device, but only for the production.

Fig. 2 zeigt in perspektivischer Ansicht die erste bevorzugte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Massagevorrichtung, wobei die Auslässe aus dem Gehäuse 5 des Massageteils 3 für das Kabel 7 sowie die Unterseite des Steckelements 9 sichtbar ist. Es ist anzumerken, dass die beiden Stränge des Kabels 7 ausreichend dimensioniert sind, dass sie als Rückholschnur verwendet werden können. D. h., an ihnen kann, auch mithilfe des Steckelements 9, gezogen werden, um das Massageteil 3 aus einer Körperöffnung zu ziehen. Auf der Unterseite 14 des Steckelements 9 sind zwei parallele längliche Ausnehmungen 16 angeordnet, die ähnlich wie auf der Oberseite 13 lediglich die Haltepunkte für die Umspritzung der innen liegenden Elemente des Steckelements 9 kennzeichnen. Ebenfalls ist auf der Unterseite 14 des Steckelements 9 in dem dem Kabel zugewandten Bereich ein weiterer Griffbereich 17 ausgebildet, der in der dargestellten Ausführungsform als Erhebung bzw. Ausbuchtung ausgebildet ist, deren Dicke zum Rand des Steckelements 9 hin ansteigt. Fig. 2 shows a perspective view of the first preferred embodiment of the massage device according to the invention, wherein the outlets from the housing 5 of the massage part 3 for the cable 7 and the underside of the plug element 9 is visible. It should be noted that the two strands of the cable 7 are sufficiently dimensioned that they can be used as a return cord. D. h., Can be pulled on them, also by means of the plug element 9, to pull the massage part 3 from a body opening. On the underside 14 of the plug-in element 9, two parallel elongated recesses 16 are arranged, which, similar to those on the upper side 13, only identify the holding points for the encapsulation of the inner elements of the plug-in element 9. Also, on the underside 14 of the plug element 9 in the region facing the cable, a further grip region 17 is formed, which is formed in the illustrated embodiment as a survey or bulge whose thickness increases towards the edge of the plug element 9.

Fig. 3 zeigt in perspektivischer Ansicht eine zweite bevorzugte Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Massagevorrichtung der vorliegenden Erfindung. Da die zweite Ausführungsform ähnlich zur ersten Ausführungsform ist, wird an dieser Stelle lediglich auf die Unterschiede der beiden Ausführungsformen eingegangen. Das Massageteil 3 weist in der zweiten Ausführungsform auf der Seite, die dem Ort des Anschlusses der Kabel 7 gegenüber liegt, ein über ein Verbindungselement 6 mit dem Gehäuse 5 verbundenes zweites Massageelement 4 auf, das im Wesentlichen kugelförmig ausgebildet ist. Die äußeren Abmessungen und die Form des zweiten Massageelements 4 und des Gehäuses 5 sind im Wesentlichen identisch. Allerdings ist im Inneren des zweiten Massageelements 4 ein Hohlraum angeordnet, in dem frei beweglich ein Ball angeordnet ist, der ein Gewicht besitzt, das geeignet ist, mechanische Impulse zu erzeugen, wenn das zweite Massageteil 4 bewegt wird. Der Aufbau des zweiten Massageelements 4 ähnelt im Wesentlichen dem Aufbau einer herkömmlichen, mechanischen Liebeskugel, bei der die Bewegung der Kugel durch die Bewegung des Balls im Inneren der Kugel einen mechanischen Impuls erzeugt, der auf der Oberfläche der Kugel spürbar ist. Das Gehäuse 5 ist mit dem zweiten Massageelement 4 fest über das Verbindungselement 6 verbunden. Diese Verbindung kann lösbar ausgebildet sein, um das zweite Massageelement 4 abnehmen zu können. Alle weiteren in Fig. 3 dargestellten Elemente sind mit denen aus Fig. 1 identisch. Gleiches gilt für die Elemente aus Fig. 4, die dieselben sind wie in Fig. 2, mit Ausnahme des zweiten Massageelements 4. Fig. 3 shows in perspective view a second preferred embodiment of the massage device according to the invention of the present invention. Since the second embodiment is similar to the first embodiment, only the differences between the two embodiments will be discussed here. In the second embodiment, the massage part 3 has, on the side opposite to the location of the connection of the cables 7, a second massage element 4 which is connected to the housing 5 via a connecting element 6 and which is substantially spherical. The outer dimensions and the shape of the second massage element 4 and the housing 5 are substantially identical. However, inside the second massage element 4, a cavity is arranged in which a ball is freely movably arranged, which has a weight which is suitable to generate mechanical impulses when the second massage part 4 moves becomes. The construction of the second massage element 4 is substantially similar to the construction of a conventional mechanical love ball, in which the movement of the ball by the movement of the ball inside the ball creates a mechanical impulse which is felt on the surface of the ball. The housing 5 is fixedly connected to the second massage element 4 via the connecting element 6. This connection can be made detachable in order to be able to remove the second massage element 4. All others in Fig. 3 Elements shown are with those from Fig. 1 identical. The same applies to the elements Fig. 4 that are the same as in Fig. 2 with the exception of the second massage element 4.

Fig. 5 zeigt einen Ausschnitt der Elemente aus Fig. 1, wobei lediglich das Steckelement 9 und das bzw. die Kabel 7 sichtbar dargestellt sind. Es wird daher auf die oben angegebene Beschreibung zu Fig. 1 verwiesen. Fig. 5 shows a section of the elements Fig. 1 , wherein only the plug-in element 9 and the cable or cables 7 are shown visible. It is therefore to the description given above Fig. 1 directed.

Die Figuren 6 und 7 zeigen in Draufsicht die Ober- bzw. Unterseite der Leiterplatte 21 mit den beiden Ladeelektroden 11 bzw. der Leiterplattenantenne 23, die den Kern des Steckelements 9 bilden. Man beachte, dass die Leiterplatte 21 nach Aufbringen des Material für die Ladeelektroden 11 und die Leiterplattenantenne 23 und nach dem Anschließen der Kabelstränge noch mittels Spritzgussverfahren von einer Kunststoffhülle umspritzt wird und damit das vollständige Steckelement 9 erst gebildet wird.The FIGS. 6 and 7 show in plan view the top and bottom of the circuit board 21 with the two charging electrodes 11 and the printed circuit board antenna 23, which form the core of the plug-in element 9. It should be noted that the printed circuit board 21 is still encapsulated after application of the material for the charging electrodes 11 and the printed circuit board antenna 23 and after connecting the cable strands by injection molding of a plastic sheath and thus the complete plug-in element 9 is formed first.

In Fig. 6 ist die Oberseite der Leiterplatte dargestellt, auf der in Längsrichtung parallel zueinander zwei Ladeelektroden aufgebracht sind. Die Dimensionen, d. h. insbesondere der Abstand und die Länge der beiden Ladeelektroden 11, sind so bemessen, dass das Steckelement 9 in eine entsprechende USB Buchse zum Laden eingesteckt werden kann. Die Kontaktierung der Ladeelektroden 11 mit den Anschlüssen der beiden Kabelstränge erfolgt in der ersten Ausnehmung 22 und der zweiten Ausnehmung 25. In der bevorzugten Ausführungsform ist das Kabel 7 in zwei Strängen ausgebildet, wobei der erste Strang ein einfaches Kabel mit einer Litze ist, deren Ende mit der Plus-Ladeelektrode verbunden ist, in Fig. 6 der oberen Ladeelektrode 11. Der zweite Strang des Kabels 7 ist als Koaxialkabel ausgebildet, wobei der Außenleiter in der zweiten Ausnehmung 25 mit der als Massepol definierten Ladeelektrode 11 verbunden ist. Die weißen Punkte im linken Abschnitt der Masseelektrode kennzeichnen die Durchkontaktierungen auf die Unterseite der Leiterplatte, wie auch unten unter Bezugnahme auf Fig. 7 beschrieben.In Fig. 6 is the top of the circuit board shown, on the longitudinal direction parallel to each other two charging electrodes are applied. The dimensions, ie in particular the distance and the length of the two charging electrodes 11, are dimensioned so that the plug-in element 9 can be plugged into a corresponding USB socket for charging. The contacting of the charging electrodes 11 with the terminals of the two cable strands takes place in the first recess 22 and the second recess 25. In the preferred embodiment, the cable 7 is formed in two strands, wherein the first strand is a simple cable with a strand whose end connected to the plus charging electrode, in Fig. 6 the upper charging electrode 11. The second strand of the cable 7 is formed as a coaxial cable, wherein the outer conductor is connected in the second recess 25 with the charging electrode 11 defined as the ground. The white dots in the left portion of the ground electrode identify the vias on the bottom of the board as discussed below with reference to FIG Fig. 7 described.

Fig. 7 zeigt die Unterseite der Leiterplatte 21, auf die die Leiterplattenantenne 23 als leitende Schicht in bekannter Technik aufgebracht ist. Eine derartige Leiterplattenantenne zeichnet sich durch eine kompakte Bauform aus. Bei der Erfindung ist es vorteilhaft, dass die Leiterplattenantenne im Steckelement 9 sich entfernt von der gedruckten Schaltung und den Bauelementen der drahtlosen Datenkommunikationseinrichtung im Massageteil 3 befindet, weil so sekundäre Erregungen und damit Störungen aufgrund der Hochfrequenzeigenschaften der Leiterplattenantenne erheblich reduziert werden. Fig. 7 shows the bottom of the circuit board 21, to which the circuit board antenna 23 is applied as a conductive layer in a known technique. Such a printed circuit board antenna is characterized by a compact design. In the invention, it is advantageous that the printed circuit board antenna in the plug element 9 is located away from the printed circuit and the components of the wireless data communication device in the massage part 3, because so secondary excitations and thus interference due to the high frequency characteristics of the printed circuit board antenna are significantly reduced.

Die Form der aufgedruckten Antennenbahnen ist auf eine gute Abstrahlcharakteristik, einen hohen Wirkungsgrad beim Empfangen und Senden sowie auf eine ausreichende Bandbreite optimiert. Die Leiterplattenantenne 23 ist in der zweiten Ausnehmung 25 mit einem Strang des Kabels 7 verbunden, und zwar mit dem Koaxialstrang. Dabei ist der Innenleiter des Koaxialkabels, auch Seele genannt, an der Stirnseite der zweiten Ausnehmung 25 mit dem Kontaktbereich 24 der Leiterplattenantenne 23 elektrisch verbunden, d.h. verlötet. Der Außenleiter des Koaxialkabels ist auf den Längsseiten der zweiten Ausnehmung 25 mit Kontaktbereichen 26 der Leiterplattenantenne 23 elektrisch verbunden, d.h. verlötet. Es ist auch möglich, die Verbindung durch Kleben oder durch eine andere geeignete Kontaktiertechnik herzustellen. Wie in Fig. 7 ersichtlich ist in der ersten Ausnehmung 22 der Leiterplatte 21 keine Verbindung zwischen der Litze des Kabels 7 zu einer auf der Unterseite aufgedruckten Leiterbahn vorgesehen.The shape of the printed antenna tracks is optimized for good radiation characteristics, high reception and transmission efficiency and sufficient bandwidth. The printed circuit board antenna 23 is connected in the second recess 25 with a strand of the cable 7, with the coaxial strand. In this case, the inner conductor of the coaxial cable, also called the soul, is electrically connected, ie soldered, to the front side of the second recess 25 with the contact region 24 of the printed circuit board antenna 23. The outer conductor of the coaxial cable is electrically connected to the longitudinal sides of the second recess 25 with contact regions 26 of the printed circuit board antenna 23, that is soldered. It is also possible to make the connection by gluing or by another suitable contacting technique. As in Fig. 7 it can be seen in the first recess 22 of the circuit board 21 no connection between the strand of the cable 7 is provided to a printed on the underside of the conductor track.

Mithilfe des Koaxialkabels kann beispielsweise das empfangene oder zu sendende Bluetoothsignal im 2,4-GHz-Band zu der drahtlosen Datenkommunikationseinrichtung oder von ihr weg transportiert werden. Der Wellenwiderstand des Koaxialkabels ist so dimensioniert, dass optimale Sende- und Empfangseigenschaften gewährleistet sind.Using the coaxial cable, for example, the received or to be sent Bluetooth signal in the 2.4 GHz band to the wireless data communication device or be transported away. The characteristic impedance of the coaxial cable is dimensioned to ensure optimum transmission and reception characteristics.

Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Gegenstand wird eine Massagevorrichtung bereitgestellt, die ein zuverlässige flüssigkeitsfeste Funktion, ein einfaches Aufladen der Energiespeicher und die Verwendung von aktuellen drahtlosen Datenübertragungstechnologien ermöglicht.With the subject invention, a massaging device is provided which enables a reliable liquid-proof function, a simple charging of the energy storage and the use of current wireless data transmission technologies.

Claims (12)

  1. Massage device (1) suitable for massaging parts of the body, comprising a massage part (3) which has in a housing (5) a vibration generating device, an energy reservoir, a control device and a wireless data communication device,
    a cable (7), which is connected at one end to the massage part (3),
    and
    a plug element (9), which is arranged at the other end of the cable (7) and has two charging electrodes (11) and is suitable for connecting to a charging appliance,
    characterised in that the plug element
    comprises a conductor plate (21),
    is flat and the charging electrodes (11) are designed as USB-compatible, so that the plug element can be inserted for charging into a USB socket, wherein the plug element further
    comprises a conductor plate antenna (23) for sending and receiving radio signals from a wireless data communication device,
    wherein the charging electrodes (11) and the conductor plate antenna (23) are arranged on this conductor plate (21).
  2. Massage device (1) according to claim 1 characterised in that the charging electrodes (11) are arranged on one side of the conductor plate (21), and the conductor plate antenna (23) is arranged on the other side thereof.
  3. Massage device (1) according to claim 1 characterised in that the charging electrodes (11) and the conductor plate antenna (23) are arranged on the same side of the conductor plate (21).
  4. Massage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims characterised in that the conductor plate antenna (23) is suitable for sending and receiving radio signals according to a mobile data transmission standard such as for example Bluetooth according to IEEE 802.15.1, NFC, WLAN according to IEEE 802.11, GSM, UMTS or LTE.
  5. Massage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims characterised in that the cable (7) and the plug element (9) are designed fluid-tight.
  6. Massage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims characterised in that the cable (7) comprises two strands.
  7. Massage device (1) according to claim 6, characterised in that at least one cable strand is designed as a coaxial cable.
  8. Massage device (1) according to one of claims 6 and 7 characterised in that the plug element (9) has two recesses (22, 25) for receiving one strand end each.
  9. Massage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims characterised in that the plug element (9) has a grip area (17) on its surface.
  10. Massage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims characterised in that the plug element (9) and/or the cable (7) have at least in part a bio-compatible plastic covering.
  11. Massage device (1) according to claim 10, characterised in that the bio-compatible plastic covering is applied by means of injection moulding.
  12. Massage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims characterised in that the charging electrodes (11) of the plug element (9) have a coating of metal or a metal alloy.
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