EP3773954B1 - Installation de remorquage pour sports aquatiques - Google Patents

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EP3773954B1
EP3773954B1 EP19717425.3A EP19717425A EP3773954B1 EP 3773954 B1 EP3773954 B1 EP 3773954B1 EP 19717425 A EP19717425 A EP 19717425A EP 3773954 B1 EP3773954 B1 EP 3773954B1
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  • the erogenous zones of the human body can be stimulated using a variety of aids.
  • vibrators are used to stimulate a specific area of skin through direct touch.
  • direct stimulation of the clitoris is problematic.
  • the clitoris is usually the most sensitive erogenous zone in women.
  • the entire clitoris is heavily equipped with nerve endings, making it particularly sensitive to touch and receptive to sexual stimuli.
  • What is particularly noteworthy here is the clitoral glans, where the nerve cords of the two thighs meet.
  • frequent use of a lay-on vibrator for direct stimulation leads to habituation effects or conditioning of the stimulated erogenous zone, while on the other hand, the first-time use of such a device requires a certain amount of practice or getting used to.
  • the sensitivity of the human erogenous zones varies greatly from person to person.
  • the person may be so sensitive that direct stimulation is only possible after a long period of foreplay, and even then only very gently or not at all.
  • the sensitivity of the corresponding zone can change significantly from situation to situation or even during a sexual act.
  • This device for sexual stimulation has a massage rod that can be moved axially back and forth and is connected to a rotary drive unit via a transmission device.
  • the transmission device has at least one traction means, such as a chain or a belt, which rotates via deflection elements and is in drive connection with the rotary drive unit.
  • a driver is arranged on the traction device and is connected to the massage rod or to an abutment point.
  • the oscillation amplitude is fixed, while the oscillation generated only has a single frequency, ie it is monofrequency.
  • this device only has a limited frequency range.
  • the device of WO 2012 152297A1 is designed as a hand-held device in which the massage stick is arranged on a handle, although this hand-held device still appears to be quite large and unwieldy.
  • the massage stick further has an internal cavity into which the above-mentioned transmission device is integrated, which is disadvantageously mechanically complex.
  • a skin care device which is capable of realizing various skin care modes using an oscillator that oscillates up and down in the form of a magnetic coil, performing the galvanic massage and the iontophoresis massage based on the oscillator, and the magnetic color-sound therapy to carry out.
  • the skin care device includes a housing having a predetermined shape and a vibration unit installed in the housing and having an oscillator.
  • the oscillator oscillates in the form of a magnetic coil while receiving energy from a power supply unit.
  • An external electrode is charged with a polarity opposite to the polarity of the oscillator and is attached to the housing.
  • EP 3 031 438 A1 discloses a vibration device for generating vibrations using sound pressure and a device for stimulating the human body provided with this device.
  • the vibration device includes a cone paper damper, which generates vibrations, and a bobbin which guides a voice coil so that it can be provided stably.
  • a connecting member and a vibration probe are coupled in the center of the upper surface of the cone paper damper and the bobbin.
  • the vibration device directly receives the vibration generated by the cone paper damper and transmits the vibration to the vibration probe.
  • the human body stimulation device includes the vibration device with a cone paper damper for generating vibration and a bobbin for guiding a voice coil so that the voice coil can be stably provided.
  • the human body stimulation device receives a sound source using various forms of interfaces to store or provide the sound source.
  • WO 2008/107902 A1 relates to devices and systems for facilitating menstrual flow through the cervix and shortening the duration of menstruation include a pressure vibration generating device that can be inserted into a vagina and is configured to generate pressure vibrations and/or acoustic worlds and/or shock waves to the vagina and cervix to change the flow properties of menstrual fluid.
  • the pressure oscillation generating unit may include one or more vibrating or movable pressure oscillation generating elements, which may be powered by an internal or external energy source.
  • US 2016/022533 A1 discloses devices, systems and methods for promoting female sexual well-being and function. The devices, systems and methods promote clitoral arousal through suction over the clitoris in combination with vibrating stimulation.
  • US 2016/022533 A1 discloses a clitoral stimulation device which is a portable handheld device having voice coils, wherein the oscillation amplitude and at least one oscillation frequency of the voice coils can be controlled independently of one another by means of a control device; a battery for powering the control device; and a housing that includes the controller and the battery.
  • CN 2 765 609 Y discloses an electronic therapeutic massager including a housing, a massage head, electromagnetic coils, a permanent magnet, and circuits.
  • the device is characterized in that the permanent magnet is an Nd-Fe-B cylinder, where the Nd-Fe-B permanent magnet is used as the base body, and the magnetic field strength of the Nd-Fe-B permanent magnet is several times larger than the magnetic field strength of barium magnetism and strontium magnetism of ordinary ferrite.
  • the massager is able to provide heat treatment at the same time by coating the head with a special "far infrared paint" to transfer the heat from the heating element underneath.
  • US 2013/237751 A1 discloses a linear actuator including a stator containing more than one coil, a rotor containing more than one magnet, each magnet separated from the adjacent magnet by a spacer, a power supply operable to provide the Coils of the stator are powered, at least one magnetic flux sensor and a controller operable to control the relative movement between the stator and the rotor, the controller comprising a module that measures the magnetic flux observed by the sensor and this used as feedback to control the movement of the rotor relative to the stator.
  • this linear actuator is used in a sexual device with user control via the movement profiles of the linear actuator.
  • WO 2013/134388 A1 describes vibration arrangements or arrays for various applications with usually several linear actuators arranged offset or pointing in different directions, for example for a game controller for haptic feedback on a user's hands.
  • Such arrays of actuators can operate in both spatial and temporal modes, allowing the creation of haptic effects that relate to the user via their position and orientation in space.
  • a stimulation device having a drive assembly and a flexible sleeve, the drive assembly including a drive mechanism and a retractable connecting rod mechanism; the drive mechanism is provided with a swing arm for outputting a swing arm movement and the swing arm swings about a support point.
  • the mechanism for the retractable connecting rod is attached to the swing arm; and the retractable connecting rod mechanism is driven to perform retractable movement by swinging the swing arm.
  • the retractable connecting rod mechanism includes at least one crossed connecting rod group; each crossed connecting rod group includes two connecting rods; and the two connecting rods are arranged crosswise and hinged at a crossed point.
  • a linear drive device has the advantage that its strokes or deflections can be carried out with greater dynamics and a larger bandwidth. This means that the great sensitivity of the clitoris is taken into account and there are more options when designing the stimulus to the clitoris.
  • a linear drive also has the advantage that it works in a more targeted manner, since essentially only vibrations are generated whose direction of deflection is along a straight line.
  • the linear drive can advantageously avoid a counterweight in the stimulation device according to the invention.
  • the stimulation device according to the invention therefore has no counterweight.
  • the linear drive device can be provided in such a way that the vibrations of the stimulation head in a direction of deflections affect a front end of the stimulation head, that is placed on the clitoris. Consequently, deflections of the stimulation head towards and away from the clitoris are advantageously generated, with which the vibrations spread from the clitoral glans towards the inside of the body in order to bring about effective stimulation there.
  • vibration occurs in one plane in all directions, which can be undesirable and inefficient, for example due to disturbing vibrations of the handle, as explained in more detail above.
  • the linear drive device can be provided in such a way that directions of movement of the vibrations of the stimulation head correspond to the directions of movement of the deflections of the drive device.
  • Such a structure or such a coupling between the drive device and the stimulation head is efficient, especially since direction-changing transmission members for the mechanical movement between the drive device and the stimulation head are eliminated.
  • the linear drive device can further have an electromagnetic linear actuator which has at least one stationary permanent magnet and at least one conductor which is movably arranged in the magnetic field of the permanent magnet, wherein the movably arranged conductor can be moved in accordance with the control of the control device to generate oscillations.
  • an electromagnetic linear actuator which has at least one stationary permanent magnet and at least one conductor which is movably arranged in the magnetic field of the permanent magnet, wherein the movably arranged conductor can be moved in accordance with the control of the control device to generate oscillations.
  • the Lorentz force acts on a current-carrying conductor in the magnetic field.
  • the movably arranged conductor which is directly or indirectly coupled to the stimulation head, to be subjected to a force in a simple manner, which depends on the size of the current flow, the flux density of the magnetic field, the length of the conductor in the magnetic field and the orientation of the current flow depends on the direction of the magnetic field.
  • the advantage here is that the movable conductor (compared to the eccentric weights of the prior art) has a low weight, which means that the moving mass can be kept low. This significantly reduces disturbing natural vibrations. Likewise, a smaller mass can be moved more effectively and with greater dynamics. Overall, the use of the Lorenz force according to the invention results in completely different possibilities for generating vibrations than with unbalanced stimulation devices.
  • the control device of the stimulation device is preferably set up in such a way that it can adjust a control current that flows through the movably arranged conductor. This can be done, for example, using an A/D converter and a downstream driver stage, or also using an electronic one Current control circuit.
  • the control device can, for example, be hard-wired or have a microcontroller with a memory and a program for control.
  • the movement of the conductor is at least largely linear, i.e. that is, the movement of the conductor takes place at least largely parallel or along an imaginary straight line. In other words, an at least largely straight translational work movement is generated.
  • the conductor is, for example, a straight metallic wire. Alternatively, this can also be provided in a meandering shape in one plane.
  • the conductor can also be provided in the form of a coil which, for example, has more than 5, preferably more than 10, turns.
  • stimulation pattern in the meaning used here refers to the time course of the deflection of the stimulation head.
  • An electrical control pattern of the control device is converted into a mechanical stimulation pattern by the drive device.
  • the stimulation pattern causes a specific stimulation on the clitoris, and the inventors have discovered during experiments that the user can certainly distinguish between different stimulation patterns based on their stimulation.
  • the stimulation device can be used to create different stimulations, which can be selected or adjusted depending on the user's individual preferences.
  • a stimulation pattern also has repetitions in the course of the deflections.
  • multi-frequency vibrations have a special stimulating effect.
  • the user is stimulated by the fundamental frequency on the one hand, while there is also a periodically increasing and decreasing amplitude of the oscillations, which complements the excitation.
  • a beat is the result of the additive superposition of two oscillations that only differ slightly in frequency and have a periodically increasing and decreasing amplitude.
  • the drive device can be set up to generate the multi-frequency oscillations.
  • the drive device can be set up to generate oscillations in a frequency range from 40 Hz to 170 Hz, preferably in a frequency range from 20 Hz to 1.1 kHz, and even more preferably in a frequency range from 16 Hz to 15 kHz. Consequently, the oscillations of the stimulation device according to the invention can be generated in a large frequency range, which means that the stimulation can advantageously be carried out very variably.
  • the frequency range of the drive device can preferably be determined by means of an FFT frequency spectrum, so that the drive device can generate frequencies in one of the aforementioned frequency ranges which have an amplitude in the FFT frequency spectrum which is not more than 9, preferably 6 dB, smaller than that Frequency with the largest amplitude in the frequency range.
  • the 6 dB limit frequencies of the drive device are each on or outside 40 and 170 Hz. It has been shown that stimulation with frequencies between 40 and 170 Hz is perceived particularly effectively.
  • the capacitive sensor can also have a (preferably adjustable or programmable) control logic that generates or calculates the activation signal from a measured value obtained from the measuring electrode.
  • a reference measuring electrode can be provided to improve the measurement accuracy. The difference measurement carried out in this way can, for example, be used to compensate for fluctuations in environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, etc.) that influence the capacity.
  • a shield electrode can be provided to avoid disruptive effects. Such shielding can serve to reduce parasitic capacitances or to improve the directivity of the capacitive measurement.
  • the capacitive sensor In one embodiment of the capacitive sensor, several measuring electrodes, for example two measuring electrodes, of the capacitive sensor can be provided, wherein the capacitive sensor can be designed in such a way that it only emits the activation signal if a change in capacitance and/or capacitance is measured at both measuring electrodes at the same time , which is above a predetermined threshold. This improves the reliability of the sensor device.
  • the UWB sensor unit is designed to be operated at a medium frequency that varies in a discrete manner in a predetermined frequency range.
  • the UWB sensor unit is excited discretely in the form of a pulse-like excitation, with the center frequency successively assuming different discrete values in the predetermined frequency range.
  • Frequency spacings between two successive excitation frequencies preferably take on different values in order to take into account regulations from regulatory authorities in a particularly effective manner.
  • a “center frequency” of the UWB sensor unit should be understood to mean, in particular, a frequency that represents an arithmetic mean of two frequencies at which a spectral power density relative to a maximum spectral power density of the UWB sensor system is around 6 dB, preferably 10 dB , has sunk.
  • the center frequency of the UWB sensor unit By varying the center frequency of the UWB sensor unit, the information content regarding the characterizing physical size or proximity of the clitoris can be increased through measurements in different frequency ranges, making the sensor device more reliable.
  • the UWB sensor unit is intended to be operated at a center frequency that varies periodically in a predetermined frequency range.
  • the frequency range can be sampled by continuously varying the center frequency.
  • the UWB sensor unit is excited in an excitation sequence starting from a lower limit of the frequency range with discrete values of the center frequency, the center frequency being increased step by step until an upper limit of the frequency range is reached, and this excitation sequence is repeated periodically.
  • the sensor device has a coplanar antenna.
  • a “coplanar antenna” is intended to mean, in particular, an antenna be understood, which is formed by strip conductor elements known per se, which are arranged in a plane on a dielectric carrier.
  • the coplanar antenna can preferably be designed as a patch antenna or spiral antenna. In principle, however, the use of other designs that appear sensible to a person skilled in the art is also conceivable.
  • Such an antenna can advantageously and easily be attached inside the housing near the stimulation head. By equipping the sensor device with a coplanar antenna, it is also possible to advantageously concentrate a sensitivity range of the sensor device on a specific measuring area in front of the stimulation head.
  • such a coplanar antenna can also be designed in a ring shape and, for example, can be arranged around the moving coil arrangement according to the invention.
  • such a coplanar antenna can also be used as a measuring electrode with a capacitive sensor.
  • the sensor device can be set up in such a way that it can generate and detect an electromagnetic (or acoustic) field, this field being provided in the vicinity of the stimulation head and preferably in front of the stimulation head, as explained in more detail above.
  • electromagnetic (or acoustic) field this field being provided in the vicinity of the stimulation head and preferably in front of the stimulation head, as explained in more detail above.
  • Such sensor technology is cost-effective and reliable.
  • the sensor device or unit can be set up in such a way that, as an alternative or in addition to what has been stated above, it can detect contact between a wall, which is part of the stimulation head, and the skin of the clitoris. This can be done, for example, by means of a conductivity measurement between two electrodes which are provided in the wall.
  • Such a sensor can also be implemented using a capacitive measuring principle, especially if the measuring range is set to be very small. This has the advantage that with a simple solution contact of the body with the stimulation device can be detected in such a way that only contact of the skin with the wall leads to activation of the drive device. This in turn saves battery life and reduces noise.
  • the housing and the exchange coil device can be set up in such a way that they are waterproof so that the stimulation device can be used underwater.
  • Such a configuration advantageously means that the device can also be used under water, for example in the bathtub, and that it is easier to clean.
  • the control device can have a random generator, which can generate a substantially random control pattern, with which the drive device can be controlled by the control device in such a way that the vibrations of the stimulation head provide corresponding random stimulation patterns. This stimulates the clitoris in a way that the user cannot predict, which increases the reuse value of the device. Adjustment effects are also avoided.
  • a random generator according to the invention can, for example, be part of a program of the control device which generates the patterns “pseudo” randomly.
  • the random generator can also be hard-wired, for example, which is available as a one-chip solution from various manufacturers.
  • the control device can have at least one predefined control pattern with which the drive device can be controlled by the control device in such a way that the vibrations of the stimulation head provide at least one corresponding predefined stimulation pattern.
  • a control pattern can be in the form of digital data, for example as a file in a common audio format such as MP3 or WAV (waveform file format).
  • the control patterns can also be available as PCM raw data, i.e. a discrete time and value representation of the temporal progression of the control pattern signal.
  • a suitable control pattern can also be generated using a signal generator, which, for example, generates a square wave signal shape with a frequency that can be selected by the user and a predefined amplitude.
  • the control pattern can have a sinusoidal shape whose frequency or frequencies are predefined in the stimulation device.
  • the extension serves to directly stimulate the affected part of the body. This complements the further direct stimulation effect of the stimulation head on the clitoris.
  • Direct stimulation of several erogenous zones can therefore take place simultaneously or alternately.
  • the extension can be inserted into the female vagina, while at the same time or alternately the clitoris can be stimulated using a special lay-on stimulation.
  • the principle according to the invention of combined direct stimulation of two erogenous zones can also be modified.
  • the extension can be placed on the clitoris of a woman while the stimulation head stimulates the clitoris of another or the same woman.
  • the extension can be a stimulation agent which is shaped in such a way that the extension can be inserted into the human body, for example into the vagina, for direct stimulation.
  • the extension is preferably designed in the shape of a dildo. Sharp edges in particular are avoided.
  • the extension is preferably designed in such a way that it can be easily inserted into body openings and/or remains inserted therein.
  • the stimulation device can be designed in such a way that the extension can be inserted into the vagina while the stimulation head can rest on the clitoris, preferably at the same time
  • the vibration device of the extension can be a linear drive device, as described in detail above.
  • the stimulation device has at least two linear drive devices, one generating the vibrations that stimulate the clitoris and the other generating the vibrations that stimulate the vagina.
  • the stimulation device is preferably designed in such a way that the directions of the deflections of both linear drive devices into the interior of the body point into the same region of the body when the stimulation device is used. In this way, the stimulable body region between the clitoral glans and the inside of the vagina is advantageously subjected to vibrations on both sides.
  • the stimulation device can have a heating element or a heating device for heating the stimulation head; wherein the heating element is preferably arranged in the wall or is arranged in the housing in close proximity to the wall.
  • the part of the housing i.e., the wall that forms the head for placement over the clitoris
  • the temperature of the housing part can be adjusted or approximated to the temperature of the skin, which means that placing the housing part on it is perceived as less disruptive.
  • the clitoral area in particular is sensitive to temperature differences.
  • the heating element can be arranged in the wall or arranged in the housing in close proximity to the wall. In order to reduce the energy required for heating and the necessary warm-up time, the heating element can be directed in the direction of undesired heat conduction, i.e. H. towards the interior of the stimulation device, be thermally insulated.
  • This thermal barrier can be realized, for example, with glass or mineral wool or a suitable plastic material.
  • a charging station or a case for the stimulation device can be provided with a heating element of a negative form of the stimulation device in order to heat the stimulation device from the outside before it is operated.
  • the stimulation head can be arranged interchangeably.
  • the head can be removed for easier cleaning.
  • Differently shaped heads can also be used. This advantageously improves the hygiene and application flexibility of the stimulation device.
  • a wall or a wall section of the stimulation head can also form part of the outer wall of the housing, wherein the wall can be designed to be interchangeable with respect to the stimulation device.
  • the stimulation device is a, preferably portable, handheld device. Such a device is more compact and easier to handle.
  • the drive device can be an electromagnetic linear transducer that does not have a moving permanent magnet. This avoids undesirable natural oscillations of the stimulation device, since a moving permanent magnet (in contrast to a moving conductor or a moving coil) has a considerable mass, which requires correspondingly larger counterforces when accelerating and decelerating.
  • the detection device can be coupled to the control device in such a way that a control system is provided which is set up to at least partially compensate for any dampening of the oscillation amplitude and/or a reduction in the oscillation frequency of the stimulation head when the stimulation head is placed on the skin.
  • a control system is provided which is set up to at least partially compensate for any dampening of the oscillation amplitude and/or a reduction in the oscillation frequency of the stimulation head when the stimulation head is placed on the skin.
  • this can dampen the vibrations that are generated by the drive device and/or this can also reduce the vibration frequency at which the stimulation head vibrates.
  • the tighter the head is placed the more the vibrations can be dampened in amplitude or frequency, which can have a disturbing effect.
  • the user places the stimulation device more firmly on the clitoris it should have the opposite effect, i.e.
  • different stimulation patterns which are preferably displayed graphically in signal form, can be selected for stimulation using the operating device. You can also select, for example, a special piece of music or a provided stimulation pattern for stimulation. These stimulation patterns could be made available for download by the manufacturer, whereby the stimulation patterns may contain special stimulation effects. Likewise, the stimulation patterns can preferably be downloaded from the operating device into the control device of the stimulation device so that they can be set independently of the operating device. Furthermore, a possibility can be provided for the user to define the signal shape, for example by drawing or by setting it via a menu. Likewise, different signal forms that are provided or stored in the software can preferably be put together in a modular manner.
  • coil elements of the coil device or voice coil which are formed separately from one another can be operable with different electrical currents during operation. If different electrical currents flow through coil elements formed separately from one another, this makes it possible to individually design the repeated displacement of the respective coil element during operation, for example with regard to a deflection amplitude and / or a deflection frequency.
  • a cross section of a drive device 6 of the stimulation device 1 is shown.
  • the drive device 6 has a moving coil arrangement 60, which has a pole core 61, a coil or voice coil 62, a voice coil carrier 63 (carrier), an air gap 64 between a permanent magnet 66 and the voice coil 62, and a suspension 65, preferably a centering spider or centering membrane , having.
  • the air gap 64 is preferably made as small as possible in order to provide high field strengths in it.
  • the voice coil 62 is movably suspended by the suspension 65 in such a way that it can swing back and forth along an imaginary straight line, ie the voice coil 62 can carry out a linear movement with its voice coil carrier 63, like that in Fig.
  • the suspension 65 is preferably made of a soaked fabric or of an elastic material and supports the coil carrier 63 and thus the voice coil 62.
  • the suspension 65 can, when viewed in a plan view, preferably be circular with a central recess.
  • a front pole plate 68a and a rear pole plate 68b are preferably made of steel.
  • the movably suspended voice coil 62 is immersed in the magnetic field of the at least one permanent magnet 66.
  • the voice coil 62 can be controlled in such a way that it oscillates back and forth in the magnetic field of the exchange coil arrangement 60.
  • An advantage of the drive device 6 is that the vibrations generated can be generated very flexibly and with great dynamics.
  • the vibrations generated can have complex stimulation patterns, which, for example, have at least two frequency components or predetermined waveforms.
  • the drive device 6 shown can also be used to generate forces that are sufficient to stimulate the clitoris 12.
  • a sensor device 783 is further provided, which has a measuring range 781 (specified here only as an example), which is provided at or in front of the stimulation head 4 of the stimulation device 1a.
  • a measuring range 781 (specified here only as an example), which is provided at or in front of the stimulation head 4 of the stimulation device 1a.
  • an approach or the existence of a surface or a body part can be determined (positively).
  • the clitoris 12 and the surrounding skin areas are preferably captured.
  • the stimulation device 1 After switching on, the stimulation device 1 is in a “standby mode”. In this standby mode, the stimulation device 1 is in operation, that is, for example, the control device 7 is working because the user has switched on the stimulation device 1, but the drive device 6 is de-energized, which means that the stimulation device 1 does not generate any vibrations.
  • the sensor device 783 is in operation in standby mode and carries out measurements or estimates at regular intervals.
  • the stimulation device 1a is now removed again from the clitoris 12 and the clitoris 12 consequently leaves the measuring area 781, this information is also transmitted from the sensor device 783 to the control device 7.
  • the sensor device 783 can generate a deactivation signal and transmit it to the control device 7, or the transmission of the activation signal described above from the sensor device 783 to the control device 7 can be set.
  • the stimulation device then changes its operating mode from active mode to standby mode. For example, it can happen that the user repeatedly puts the stimulation device 1 down during operation, for example to briefly relax, and then puts the stimulation device 1 back on the clitoris 12.
  • the stimulation device 1 is advantageously switched silently during such breaks in operation, since it is then in the Standby mode is in which the drive device 6 is not active. Energy from the battery 76 is also saved.
  • the measuring electrode 782 can be set up in such a way that the resulting measuring area 781 of the sensor device 783 is arranged in front of the stimulation head 4 at the location intended for placement on the clitoris 12.
  • the measuring range 781 can be directly (as in Fig. 3 shown) in front of the stimulation head 4 in such a way that an approach of the clitoris 12 is sensed when it enters the measuring area 781 (or into the measuring window).
  • Fig. 3 the device is still shown in a state before the clitoris 12 and the surrounding skin enters the measuring area 781, in which the clitoris can preferably be detected positively.
  • the stimulation device is advantageously started gently.
  • the above functionality can also be used when deactivating, so that the stimulation device can be switched off gently in the same way.
  • other parameters of the vibration can also be controlled or regulated accordingly, for example the frequency can be controlled in addition to or as an alternative to the amplitude.
  • a predetermined control curve can be stored in the control device 7, which has at least one predefined parameter of the vibration as a function of the transmitted measured value of the sensor device.
  • the proximity of the body to the stimulation head 4 as a whole can also be determined, for example using a capacitive or acoustic measuring principle. If the user now presses the stimulation device 1 more firmly onto the clitoral glans 12, the stimulation head 4 is pressed into the skin to a certain extent, which means that the stimulation head 4 is on its front section is (partially) surrounded by tissue. This can also be detected with a sensor, for example the capacity of a capacitive sensor, which has a measuring range around the stimulation head 4, is changed. Based on these considerations, according to a further aspect of the invention, the amplitude, the frequency or also a frequency composition can be set or regulated depending on a further measuring range.
  • This measuring area can surround the stimulation head 4 in a ring, for example, with the center axis of this ring preferably coinciding with the alignment axis 81.
  • a measuring area can be provided on the side next to the stimulation head 4. This can, for example, extend in a section parallel to the side surface of the stimulation head 4.
  • the measuring electrode 782 according to the invention can also be arranged in the immediate vicinity of the drive device 6 or adjacent to it.
  • the measuring electrode 782 according to the invention can in particular be arranged in a ring or semicircle around the moving coil arrangement 60, thereby creating a measuring configuration which has a high measuring sensitivity in the sensor device 783 in the direction of the alignment axis 81 of the stimulation device.
  • an imaginary surface of the annular measuring electrode 782 is perpendicular to the alignment axis 81 and is advantageously arranged approximately parallel to an imaginary skin surface of the clitoris 12.
  • a sensor device 783 can be provided such that contact of the clitoris 12 with the wall 41 is detected.
  • the measuring range 781 can be provided such that the extent of the measuring range 781 in the direction of the alignment axis 81 is very small, for example 0.5 mm.
  • a contact sensor can also be provided in the wall 41 as a sensor device 783.
  • Such a sensor for example a button or a conductivity sensor with two measuring electrodes, can detect direct contact of the skin with the wall 41.
  • the stimulation device 1 can have a heating element 79, which is arranged in the wall 41, for example in the form of a spiral-shaped conductor.
  • a heating element 79 can be activated by the user, for example using a control element 71.
  • the heating element 79 can be automatically energized after the stimulation device 1 is switched on, for example in standby mode.
  • a temperature measuring unit (not shown in detail) for regulating and in particular limiting the temperature to the usual skin temperature of the clitoris 12 is preferably provided on or in the stimulation head 4.
  • Fig. 4 shows a detailed representation of the drive device 6 according to the invention of a further embodiment with a moving coil arrangement 60.
  • Same reference numbers in Fig. 4 like in the Figures 1 to 3 denote the same or similar features with the same or similar functional properties. Therefore, the differences between the drive device 6 are described below Fig. 4 explained in more detail about the first embodiment.
  • the moving coil arrangement 60 is attached to the inside of the housing 8, which is made of ABS, for example. This attachment can be done, for example, by means of a screw connection, as shown, or also by means of an adhesive connection (not shown). Furthermore, at least one front stop element 69a (69c) is provided on the voice coil carrier 63 to limit the freedom of movement of the voice coil 62. For example, if you press the stimulation head 4 towards the inside of the housing (ie in Fig. 4 downward), the front stop element 69a abuts the rear stop element 69b. Conversely, if you pull the stimulation head 4 in a direction away from the interior of the stimulation device 1 (ie in Fig. 4 upwards), the front stop element 69a abuts the front pole plate 68a.
  • the membrane 65 can consist of a material with normal (and not increased) strength, since potentially overstressing forces are prevented by the stop elements (69a, 69b, 69c).
  • At least one holder 8a for example in the form of a web or a fastening section, is provided on the housing 8, on which the suspension 65 is provided.
  • the suspension 65 can advantageously be attached to the housing 8, which can absorb the forces that can act on the suspension 65.
  • a head element 45 is provided on the plate-shaped oscillating element 3, which has a projecting shape or a convexly curved shape.
  • This head element 45 preferably consists of a rigid plastic, for example ABS or PC, and optionally has at least one heating element 79, which serves to heat the stimulation head 4.
  • the stimulation device 1 is advantageously designed to be sealed, at least at this point, and penetration of dust or water into the interior of the drive device 6 is avoided.
  • the measuring electrode 782 is provided adjacent to the exchange coil arrangement 60, whereby the measuring area 781 can advantageously be provided in front of the stimulation head 4.
  • the measuring electrode is an at least largely ring-shaped capacitive measuring electrode 782.
  • the stimulation head 4 can also be provided in one piece, for example made of silicone.
  • an impedance control ring 61a can preferably be provided on or on the pole core 61 in order to further improve the electrodynamic properties of the moving coil arrangement 60.
  • the inductance of the voice coil causes its impedance to increase as the frequency of the control signal increases.
  • the impedance control ring can reduce or compensate for this effect.
  • Fig. 5 shows a detailed representation of the drive device 6 according to the invention of a further embodiment with a moving coil arrangement 60.
  • Same reference numbers in Fig. 5 like in the Figures 1 to 3 denote the same or similar features with the same or similar functional properties. Therefore, the differences in the drive device 6 will be discussed below in particular Fig. 5 explained in more detail about the first embodiment.
  • the stimulation head 4 Fig. 5 is arranged interchangeably (preferably by means of a clamp fit), and is also divided into a front section 42 and a rear section 43.
  • the rear section 43 is made of silicone, which can be engaged with a side engagement 31 of the oscillating element 3 in order to attach the stimulation head 4 to the oscillating element 3.
  • the front section 42 is made of a very soft material, for example with a compressive elastic modulus of less than 0.1 N/mm 2 , preferably less than 0.05 N/mm 2 , in particular less than 0.01 N/mm 2 , and has the heating element 79. This improves the haptic properties of the stimulation head 4.
  • a one-piece, replaceable stimulation head 4 preferably made of silicone, can also be provided.
  • FIGS. 6 a) to e show detailed representation of drive devices according to the invention 6 further aspects, each with a moving coil arrangement 60.
  • Same reference numbers as in Figures 1 to 3 denote the same or similar features with the same or similar functional properties. Therefore, the differences in the drive device 6 will be discussed below in particular Figures 6 a) to e ) explained in more detail about the first embodiment.
  • the stimulation head 4 is again designed to be replaceable, and can be made in one piece, for example from rubber. Furthermore, a stop element 69c is provided, which is mounted on a rod or pin which extends from the pole core 61 along the alignment axis 81. Furthermore, an oscillating element 3 is provided, which has a cavity in which the stop element 69c is provided. The oscillating element 3 has a freedom of movement that is determined by the length of the cavity. If the stimulation head 4 is pulled or pressed too hard, the stop element 69c hits one of the sides of the cavity at.
  • a guide 69d is provided to prevent the voice coil carrier from tilting too much in the moving coil arrangement, and a through opening, for example a bore with a circular cross section, can be provided in the oscillating element 3 for the rod.
  • the guide 69d can be set up in such a way that it can slidably accommodate the rod (connected to the pole core 61).
  • a lubricant can be provided in the guide, for example silicone oil.
  • the guide can also be provided in such a way that the friction losses are as low as possible; for example, self-lubricating and/or low-friction loss materials can be used.
  • the oscillating element 3 can have a mushroom-like shape, which has a circumferential engagement 31 for the stimulation head 4, with which the stimulation head 4 can be easily attached to or removed from the oscillating element 3.
  • the Fig. 6 b) shows a variation of the aspect of Fig. 6 a) .
  • an exchangeable stimulation head 46 is provided, which can be easily attached to and removed from the stimulation device 1 by means of a shape adapted to an intervention 3 (for example a projection).
  • exchangeable stimulation heads 4, 46 can be provided that are adapted to the anatomy of the user or to the user's condition.
  • a guide 69d can optionally be provided to increase the mechanical robustness of the arrangement.
  • stop elements 69e1 and 69e2 are provided.
  • the stop element 69e1 is provided on the voice coil support 63 and is preferably made of a plastic material (for example a material with a low density so as not to affect the dynamics of the moving coil arrangement).
  • a further stop element 69e2 is provided, which is arranged at a distance from the stop element 69e1 via a gap.
  • the stop element 69e2 can also be made of a plastic material.
  • the stop elements 69e1 and 69e2 made of a soft and/or elastic material, such as foam or rubber.
  • a material with self-lubricating properties can also be used as the material of the stop elements 69e1 and 69e2, which reduces the possibility of the arrangement jamming.
  • the stop elements 69e1 and 69e2 can be set up in such a way that their opposing end faces are arranged parallel to one another, while the edges of at least the stop element 69e1 are chamfered or rounded in order to reduce possible abrasion or the formation of grinding marks.
  • the stop elements 69e1 and 69e2 can be provided as rings that run completely around the pole core, which is easy to manufacture, or the stop elements 69e1 and 69e2 can also only be provided in sections in order to save weight.
  • the voice coil support 63 can tilt laterally with respect to the pole core 61 and possibly tilt, which is undesirable since the mechanics and in particular the suspension 65 can be damaged.
  • the voice coil support 63 can tilt laterally with respect to the pole core 61 and possibly tilt, which is undesirable since the mechanics and in particular the suspension 65 can be damaged.
  • the stimulation head 4 can also, under certain circumstances, exert a disadvantageous leverage effect on the moving coil arrangement 60.
  • such a deflection can be limited with the two complementary stop elements 69e1 and 69e2, thereby preventing damage.
  • the stop element 69e1 also counteracts the stimulation head 4 being pressed in too firmly, since in this case it abuts against the lower pole plate 68b.
  • the Fig. 6 c) shows a further aspect of a moving coil device 60, with which the risk of damage (as already explained above) can be reduced. This is particularly due to forces acting laterally on the stimulation head 4.
  • a further suspension 65a is provided, which (like or similar to the suspension 65 described above) provides further storage for the voice coil carrier 63.
  • the further suspension 65a can in particular consist of a non-magnetic material, for example an elastomer, in order not to impair the magnetic field and thus the function of the drive.
  • an impregnated fabric or a membrane made of a fluoroelastomer can be used.
  • FIG. 6d shows in particular the pole plate 68b, extensions 63a of the coil carrier 63, a suspension 65, a further suspension 65b and a housing receptacle 8b in a side view (cf. II in the circle with arrow in Fig. 6 e) direction of view).
  • the Fig.6 e) shows a bottom view (cf. "I" in the circle with arrow in Fig. 6d) to the direction of view) only the lower pole plate 68 b) and the extensions 63a, with the other elements of Fig. 6d) , for example the suspension 65b and the housing receptacle 8b, have been omitted for reasons of clarity.
  • the lower pole plate 68b Fig. 6d) and 6e is provided with two openings 68c so that two extensions 63a of the voice coil former 63 can pass through them.
  • the suspension 65b is attached to these extensions 63a.
  • more than two extensions 63a and corresponding openings 68c can also be provided, for example four or eight. This can further improve the mechanical robustness.
  • the lower pole plate 68b can, for example, also differ from that Fig. 6 e) be square or oval shaped. Likewise, only a single opening 68c can be provided in the lower pole plate 68b for the passage of a single extension 63a.
  • the precise determination of the number of openings 68c (and corresponding extensions 63a) is a trade-off between the mechanical stability brought about by increasing the number of extensions 63a and the obstruction of the magnetic flux in the lower pole plate 68b through the openings 68c . Two or three openings 68c are preferred.
  • Fig. 7 a a simple (co-)sinusoidal oscillation, which can be generated, for example, by controlling the drive device 6 with a (co-)sinusoidal excitation current as a control pattern.
  • Fig. 7 b shows a sawtooth-shaped stimulation pattern, which is a special variant of a triangular stimulation pattern.
  • the stimulation head 4 is moved away from the clitoris 12 at an approximately constant speed and then abruptly moved towards it. This leads to a more intense stimulation experience, which can potentially create a tingling feeling.
  • One reason for this is the sudden (abrupt) change in speed of the stimulation head 4, which is not present, for example, in a sinusoidal stimulation pattern.
  • the mechanoreceptors of the Vater-Pacini corpuscles of the clitoris 12 can be stimulated with trained stimulation patterns, which can convey a vibration sensation to the user particularly well.
  • the Vater-Pacini corpuscle is one of the rapidly adapting receptors. It reacts to (positive and negative) accelerations and is therefore suitable as a vibration or oscillation detector. According to medical knowledge, the highest sensitivity of these cells is a vibration of around 300 Hz, where a deformation of a few micrometers is enough to excite the receptors.
  • clitoral stimulation experiments by the present inventor have shown that there is a good stimulation effect with frequencies up to approximately 170 Hz.
  • stimulation patterns with frequency mixtures can lead to different stimulation experiences for the user, which is advantageous. With the stimulation device according to the invention, it is now possible to create an improved stimulation experience.
  • a sawtooth-shaped stimulation pattern leads to further frequency components in the stimulating vibrations that can be felt.
  • Fig. 7 c shows oscillations or deflections of the stimulation head 4, which resulted from the addition of two fundamental oscillations with different amplitudes and frequencies. It is preferably the first harmonic harmonic that is added to a fundamental vibration. Such a multi-frequency oscillation can provide an alternative, improved stimulation experience.
  • a basic frequency suitable for clitoral stimulation can be, for example, approximately 80 Hz.
  • Fig. 7d shows a stimulation pattern that has a complex sequence of oscillations. Similar to a piece of music, according to the invention, a stimulation pattern can be "composed" which can offer a varied stimulation experience. Such a stimulation pattern can, for example, be stored in the control device 7 in the form of an audio file and can be called up by the user as desired.
  • Fig. 7 e shows an (idealized) square wave, which has a lot of frequency components. With such stimulation, a stimulating effect can be achieved with multi-frequency stimulation of the clitoris 12.
  • oscillations are referred to as repeated temporal changes of at least one state variable of the stimulation device 1. For example and preferably, this is the recurring deflection of the stimulation head 4 of the device 1 according to the invention.
  • Fig. 8 shows a block diagram of an example of a functional structure of an embodiment of the present invention with a control device 7, a drive device 6, a lighting 9, an on/off switch 74, at least one control element 71, a battery 76 and an external power supply 73.
  • This basic structure The control device 7 can in principle be applied to all disclosed aspects and embodiments.
  • an antenna 78 (or an alternative communication device) is provided in order to be able to communicate with a remote control device 2.
  • the control device 7 which for example has a microcontroller or is hard-wired, initially controls the power supply of all consumers of the stimulation device 1, as well as optionally a charging and discharging process of the battery 76 and/or battery management.
  • the control device 7 controls the excitation of the drive device 6, for example the size of the deflection, the frequency, the modulation, etc.
  • control device 7 can optionally have a memory in which at least one modulation or stimulation pattern (these are used in connection with the Fig. 7 a) to 7 e ) explained in more detail) is saved.
  • the drive device 6 can now be controlled according to the user's choice of the stimulation device 1 via the control elements 71 in accordance with these pre-stored stimulation patterns.
  • the stimulation patterns can optionally also be created and saved individually by the user via the control elements 71 or via the remote control device 2.
  • the remote control device 2 can have a program for creating its own stimulation patterns (or waveforms).
  • the Figures 9 and 10 show a second embodiment of the stimulation device 1 according to the invention.
  • the stimulation device 1 has an extension 140, which is intended for insertion into the vagina and is designed, for example, in the shape of a dildo.
  • the extension 140 is preferably connected to the main body of the stimulation device 1 via a flexible connection 141, for example an elastic joint made of silicone. This allows the stimulation device 1 to be bent apart in the direction of the double arrow E.
  • a front visible edge of the stimulation device 1 is indicated with a dashed line.
  • the stimulation device 1 is preferably provided with an outer (for example silicone) layer 10.
  • At least one control element 71 and a display 72 are provided on one side of the main body.
  • Fig. 9 shows the stimulation device 1 in a state in which it is not used on the body.
  • Fig. 10 shows the stimulation device 1 in a state in which it is inserted vaginally with the extension 140, and the main body located outside the human body with the stimulation head 4 rests on the clitoris 12.
  • the stimulation device 1 is dimensioned such that the main body with its stimulation head 4 can rest on the outside of the clitoris 12, while the extension 140 can rest at the same time inserted vaginally.
  • the vaginal entrance is located at the location of the, preferably flexible, connection 141.
  • the stimulation device 1 of the second embodiment is preferably set up in such a way that after the stimulation device 1 has been bent apart and inserted, forces F1 and F2 act, as with the corresponding arrows in Fig. 10 is indicated. This ensures that the stimulation heads 4 and 4a rest well on the skin. With the clamping effect shown, the stimulation device 1 can also hold itself in place under certain circumstances without having to be held with your hands.
  • the connection 141 is preferably tapered relative to the extension 140 and the main body so that the use of the stimulation device 1 during sexual intercourse (penetration) is possible.
  • the stimulation device 1 has (at least) two linear drive devices 6 according to the invention (not shown in detail) for stimulation, which have already been described in detail above. Furthermore, the stimulation heads 4 and 4a are integrated into the surface of the stimulation device 1. For this purpose, for example, the oscillating element 3 can be provided directly under the (outer) silicone layer 10.
  • Two alignment axes 81 and 81a are provided such that they point to the same body region when inserted.
  • the clitoris 12 is an organ that also takes up considerable space under the clitoral glans. Accordingly, the second embodiment of the stimulation device 1 can exert a stimulation effect on the clitoris 12 from two sides, since the vibrations generated spread into the clitoral area from two sides and thus improve the stimulation effect.
  • the vagina is also stimulated with the vibrations according to the invention.
  • this embodiment can also be modified in such a way that it only has one linear drive device 6. In this case, further unbalanced vibration generation can also be provided.
  • FIG. 11 a a side view of a stimulation device 1 according to the invention of a third embodiment and referring to Fig. 11 b) a sectional view of a stimulation device according to the invention of the third embodiment is shown.
  • Same reference numbers in the Figures 11 a) and 11 b ) as in other figures, especially the Figures 1 to 3 denote the same or similar characteristics with the same or similar functional properties. Therefore, the differences between the drive device 6 are described below Fig. 11 a) and 11 b ) to that of the first embodiment explained in more detail.
  • An elongated pin-shaped (or rod-shaped) housing 8 which in the present case Fig. 11 a) is shown standing, extends along a longitudinal axis 80 and has the stimulation head 4 at the front end 90.
  • a housing shape has advantages in terms of handling when stimulating the clitoris 12.
  • the stimulation head 4 is at the front end 90 of the stimulation device 1 intended.
  • the longitudinal axis 80 and the alignment axis 81 coincide, which makes operation easier because the users are used to guiding a pen.
  • a head element 45 for example made of silicone, has a coating 44 which improves the surface quality of the stimulation head 4 of the stimulation device 1.
  • a moving coil arrangement 60 is provided as the drive device 6, which in terms of its components and its function is one of the moving coil arrangements 60 of the Figures 3 to 6 resembles.
  • the moving coil arrangement 60 has a voice coil, pole plates, an air gap, etc.
  • the same reference numbers designate the same or similar components here, which is why a more detailed description of these can be omitted here.
  • the longitudinal axis of the housing of the stimulation device is an imaginary axis which extends from a front end of the elongated housing to a rear end of the elongated housing (spaced axially from this front end).
  • the longitudinal axis preferably runs parallel to the length of the housing.
  • the longitudinal axis can be an axis running in the longitudinal direction of the longest extent of the stimulation device.
  • the longitudinal axis corresponds, for example, to the direction of the greatest overall expansion of the housing.
  • snap locks 862 are provided, which snap into place when the cap 85 is pushed over the front end 90 and over the middle section 88 of the housing 8 until the stop edges 861 and 851 come into mutual contact.
  • the cap 85 is in Fig. 11 a) only shown standing next to the housing 8 for convenience.
  • the center of mass MA of the stimulation device 1 is located in the rear section 86, which makes it easier to handle. Furthermore, the center of mass MA is preferably set up in such a way that it is located on the longitudinal axis 80. This also improves the manageability of the stimulation device 1, since lateral tilting moments are reduced or avoided. In addition, the position of the center of mass MA explained above could also be balanced or adjusted with additional (small) weight elements inside the housing 8.
  • the longitudinal axis 80 represents an axis of symmetry for the cap 85, for the rear section 86 and for the middle section 88.
  • the housing 8 is, for example, about 4 cm wide (reference number C) and about 12 cm long (reference number A). Alternatively, the housing 8 is, for example, approximately 3 cm wide (reference symbol C) and approximately 12.5 cm long (reference symbol A).
  • the resulting internal volume of the housing 8, with the above alternative dimensions of the housing 8, has just enough space to accommodate the components (motor, battery, control device, etc.) of the stimulation device 1.
  • Fig. 11 b which is a sectional view of the stimulation device 1 (or on the left side of the Fig. 11 b) the housing 8 and on the right side the Fig. 12 b) the cap 85) shows from the front, the outer contour of the middle section 88 and the stimulation head 4 of the stimulation device 1 can be seen.
  • the cap 85 according to the invention preferably has a square basic cross section, which is slightly bulged.
  • an on/off switch 74 with an associated light ring 72 is provided as a display in the middle of a recessed or recessed end surface 863.
  • a socket 75 is also provided for connecting a power supply. This socket 75 can be closed with a correspondingly sealing plug.
  • the Fig. 12 a) and 12 b ) show an elongated and rod-shaped stimulation device 1 with a housing 8 (for example made of ABS plastic), and a front end 90, a rear end 91, the stimulation device 1 being circular in its cross section or in the outer contour in its cross-sectional plane.
  • An on/off switch 74 is provided in the rear end, which optionally has a lighting element to indicate the switch-on state.
  • An optional display 72 can reflect the current setting of the modulation pattern or the strength of the stimulation.
  • a middle section 88 is optionally coated with silicone, while a grip surface 89 (and a further grip surface 89 on the opposite side, which is not shown in detail) in the form of an elongated oval surface (for example as a lamé oval) indicate the preferred position for the fingers and ensure a good grip for the fingers.
  • These grip surfaces 89 can, for example, be marked in color, or an additional rubber coating can be applied to the surface of the middle section 88.
  • a cup-shaped cap 85 that is complementary to the front end 90 or has a matching shape is designed in such a way that it can be placed on the front end 90 - similar to a cap of a writing pen.
  • the cap 85 covers (and protects) the front stimulation head 4 of the stimulation device 1 and extends in the longitudinal direction to the transition 5 or the interface of the wall 41 at the front end 90 to the middle section 88.
  • the outer diameter of the cap 85 in the transverse direction is equal to the outer diameter of the housing 8 in the transverse direction.
  • the stimulation head 4 of the stimulation device 1 is arranged in the front end 90, with the longitudinal axis 80 passing through the stimulation head 4.
  • the directions “Front” and “Back” are indicated accordingly in the figure with the arrows.
  • the front end 90 is the “active" end, which is used for stimulation.
  • the on/off switch 74 can preferably be designed to be recessed in the housing 8 so that it does not protrude from the housing 8.
  • the longitudinal axis 80 is an imaginary line between the front end 90 and the rear end 91, which in the present case Fig. 7 a) and the Fig. 7 b) at the same time represents the axis of symmetry for the basic shape of the housing 8.
  • Symmetry considerations for example on/off switches 74, displays 72 or grip surfaces 89, which represent only minor adjustments to the basic shape of the housing 8.
  • An alignment axis 81 can also preferably intersect the longitudinal axis 80 at an angle of approximately 30 degrees, which further improves manageability.
  • the stimulation device 1 thus has a compact, elongated, slim structure. This leads to weight savings and ergonomic operability of the stimulation device 1.
  • the stimulation device 1 is preferably the Fig. 12 a) and 12 b ) waterproof (IP67). For this reason and due to the simple external shape of the stimulation device 1, it is easy to clean.
  • FIG. 13 a is a side view of a stimulation device according to the invention and with reference to Fig. 13 b) is a view of the stimulation device according to the invention Fig. 13 a) explained in more detail from behind.
  • the second embodiment has a regular, hexagonal housing 8 which has a flat rear end 91. This means that this housing 8 can advantageously be placed or laid down without it rolling away. The shape of the housing therefore serves as a roll stop.
  • the on/off switch 74 and the display 72 are arranged adjacent the front end 90.
  • the cap 85 is designed analogously to the first embodiment and fits the housing shape of the housing 8 of the second embodiment.
  • FIG. 14 a is a side view of a stimulation device according to the invention of a third embodiment and with reference to Fig. 14 b) is a view of the stimulation device according to the invention Fig. 14 a) explained in more detail from behind.
  • the housing 8 of this embodiment is designed to be waisted approximately in the middle and tapers accordingly towards the middle.
  • the two thickenings or bulges to the left and right of the central taper - viewed in the longitudinal direction of the housing 8 - preferably both have the same maximum radius in the transverse direction.
  • the housing 8 thus has a shape similar to a dog bone.
  • the cross-sectional shape of the housing 8 is approximately oval, and is preferably maintained with the same width/height ratio over the entire length of the housing 8. This means that the housing 8 lies comfortably in the hand and does not easily roll away if the stimulation device 1 is put down.
  • the middle section 88 also forms the grip surface 89 over its entire surface, which preferably provides a rubber-like or latex-like coating 44. This coating 44 can improve the haptic feeling of the stimulation head 4.
  • the middle section 88 is formed over large parts of the housing 8 in the longitudinal direction. In synergy with the waisted design of the housing 8, this leads to an ergonomic handling of the housing 8, since the housing 8 comes to rest in the slim area in the middle on or on the hand when the housing 8 is guided like a writing instrument. In addition, in this grip position, the thumb and index finger rest against the front thickening of the housing 8, which is more ergonomic.
  • the stimulation device 1 has the thickening or knob-like cross-sectional enlargement at the rear end 91. This advantageously results in the stimulation device 1 having a type of "knob” or “button” at the rear end 91, on which the stimulation device 1 can be comfortably held in the closed hand (for example in a fist position), which also represents an ergonomic hand position.
  • the thickening of the housing 8 at the rear end 91 can have a larger maximum radius in the transverse direction, like the front thickening.
  • the cap 85 is designed analogously to the first embodiment and fits accordingly to the housing shape of the housing 8 of the third embodiment.
  • the intersection angle between the alignment axis 81 and the longitudinal axis 80 can preferably be an acute angle. This is preferably around 3 to 12 degrees, which, according to experiments, has generally proven to be a comfortable angle range for the user to use.
  • Fig. 15 a a side view of a stimulation device according to the invention is explained in more detail and with reference to Fig. 15 b) is a view of the stimulation device according to the invention Fig. 15 a) explained in more detail from behind.
  • Fig. 15 a shows a housing 8 which is triangular in cross section and is elongated.
  • the outer shape is of the same thickness in the cross-sectional direction to save material and weight.
  • a very light and compact housing can be realized, while on the other hand, a triangular-shaped housing of the same thickness fits well with the anatomy of holding the housing 8 with the thumb and index finger in the manner of a writing instrument, and is therefore ergonomic.
  • the on/off switch 74 is again recessed in the rear end 91 of the housing 8 so that the stimulation device 1 can be placed upright with the flat rear end 91, for example on a table.
  • the gripping surfaces 89 are elongated oval and arranged in such a way that they represent the contact surface of the fingers on the housing 8 when the housing 8 moves type of writing instrument.
  • the two grip surfaces 89 are thus arranged asymmetrically.
  • shown grip surface 89 is intended for the thumb of a left-handed person.
  • the grip surface not shown in more detail, would be arranged in an elongated oval shape more in the direction of the longitudinal axis 80 of the housing 8, corresponding to the (imaginary) position of an index finger on the other side of the triangle.
  • the surface arrangement of the grip surfaces can basically be adapted to the anatomy of the hand and fingers of the user (particularly preferably according to the specification of whether they are right-handed or left-handed).
  • the grip surfaces 89 can also be designed as trough-shaped depressions in the middle section 88.
  • the grip surfaces 89 can have corresponding rubber coatings in order to improve the grip of the device.
  • the cap 85 according to the invention is designed analogously to the first embodiment, and fits accordingly to the housing shape of the housing 8 of the third embodiment and continues the housing shape in the direction of the longitudinal axis 80.
  • FIG. 16 a is a side view of a stimulation device according to the invention of a fifth embodiment and with reference to Fig. 16 b) is a view of the stimulation device according to the invention Fig. 16 a) explained in more detail from behind.
  • the outer contour of the cross section changes at the transition 5 between the middle section 88 to a rear section 86.
  • the middle section 88 is preferably triangular in cross section with rounded corners or edges (in particular of the same thickness; alternatively, the middle section can 88 of this embodiment can also be designed round or oval).
  • the rear section 86 is preferably cuboid or square in cross section (alternatively, it can be square or spherical; the latter leads to the formation of a spherical or button-shaped holding knob at the rear end 91 of the stimulation device 1).
  • Those parts that are heavy or have a high weight, for example the battery 76, are preferably arranged in the rear section 86 of the housing 8. This means that the center of mass MA of the housing 8 of the stimulation device can be placed further back in the direction of the rear end 91 , which leads to better manageability.
  • the ratio of length A to width B (which is equal to height C) of the housing 8 is preferably ⁇ 3.5 (three point five), in particular ⁇ 3.9 (three point nine). Due to this elongated design, the housing 8 is easier to handle and more ergonomic.
  • the display 72 is at the rear end 91 of the housing 8 in the form of an LED display surrounding the on/off switch 74. The user thus intuitively associates the display of the switch-on state with the associated on/off switch 74 and vice versa.
  • the fifth embodiment is preferably characterized in that the outer contour of the housing 8 changes from the middle section 88 to the rear section 86.
  • this aspect is preferably characterized in that the middle section 88 has a different outer contour than the rear section 86.
  • the cap 85 of the fifth embodiment is designed to be longer compared to the caps 85 of the first to fourth embodiments.
  • the cap 85 of the fifth embodiment is attached to the housing 8, not only the front end 90 is encompassed by the wall 41, but also the middle section 88.
  • the stop 851 of the cap 85 hits the stop 861 of the rear section 86 when the cap 85 is attached to the housing 8. If this cap 85 is completely attached, the stimulation device 1 creates a uniform, elongated cuboid impression, in which one cannot immediately recognize the purpose of the stimulation device 1 contained therein.
  • the stimulation device 1 can be carried discreetly and hygienically in your handbag, for example.
  • the alignment axis 81 may preferably coincide with the longitudinal axis 80 in this aspect of the third embodiment, i.e. H. these are preferably arranged coaxially to one another.
  • the Fig. 17 shows a system with one of the embodiments of the stimulation device 1 according to the invention. It is noted that the system set out below can also be combined with the first or second embodiment.
  • a holder 110 has at least two fork-shaped holding arms 111 into which the stimulation device 1 is placed.
  • the holding arms 111 are connected via holding legs 114 to a holding foot 115, which is preferably designed to be flat and flat.
  • a charging coil or inductance 112 on the holder side.
  • the stimulation device 1 according to the invention has a charging coil or inductance 113 on the stimulation device side.
  • a (known) inductive coupling can take place between the stimulation device and an electronic power device (not shown in detail) via the (preferably paired) coils.
  • an electronic power device not shown in detail
  • the Fig. 18 shows an alternative system with a holder 110 for charging the stimulation device 1 according to the invention.
  • the stimulation device-side charging coil or inductor 113 can advantageously be accommodated in the rear end 91 of the stimulation device 1. This facilitates suitable weight distribution and adjustment of the center of mass MA of the stimulation device 1.
  • (cheap) coils are preferably circular in shape, which means that they are advantageously compact with the central axis of the coil in a coaxial (or alternatively parallel) orientation with respect to the longitudinal axis 80 in the Allow housing 8 to be accommodated.
  • a cup-shaped device for example a water glass, is provided as a holder 110, into which the pen-shaped stimulation device 1 is simply placed. This has the advantage that the holder 110 can be easily cleaned.
  • the plate-shaped or plate-shaped mounting base 115 accommodates the charging coil or inductor 112 on the mounting side, onto which the mounting 110 is placed. If the stimulation device 1 is placed in the holder 110, the (preferably paired) The above-mentioned coils provide an inductive coupling between the stimulation device 1 and an electronic power device (not shown). Accordingly, the battery 76 of the simulation device 1 can also be supplied with energy and charged wirelessly or wirelessly using this holder 110.
  • the stimulation head 4 is shown with a smooth wall 41, it can also have projections, knobs or even indentations.
  • the exchange coil arrangement 60 can Fig. 6 be used in the third embodiment.
  • the sensor device 78 and the control device 7 can be designed as separate circuits or as a common circuit. If these are designed as a common circuit, they can be housed on a common circuit board, for example.
  • the sensor device 78 and the control device 7 can also be parts of a software program that are executed in a computing unit.
  • the described heating unit, the proximity sensor and also the control patterns with all their associated features can also be used in a stimulation device without the described linear drive device with an electromagnetic linear actuator which has at least one stationary permanent magnet and at least one conductor which is movably arranged in the magnetic field of the permanent magnet, whereby the movably arranged conductor can be moved in accordance with the control of the control device for generating vibrations.
  • the heating unit described, the proximity sensor and also the control patterns with all their associated features can also be used in a stimulation device according to the invention, which has a moving permanent magnet and a fixed coil.
  • the drive device can have a (very light moving, for example less than 10 grams) permanent magnet, and a permanently installed coil in the manner of a lifting magnet, whereby other developments of the invention described above can be combined with this drive device.
  • the heating unit described, the proximity sensor and also the control patterns can also be provided as a further development of the prior art.
  • the sensor device 783 can have signal preprocessing or signal conditioning.
  • threshold values or the at least one measuring range can be provided in the sensor device 783, or the raw signals from the sensor device 783 can also be processed in the control device 7.
  • the openings are also 68c Fig. 6 e) shown kidney-shaped, these openings 68c being adapted to the shape of the extensions 63a of the coil carrier 63.
  • the coil carrier 63 can preferably be circular in cross section, with the extensions 63a then being able to be shaped according to a circular section, which in turn results in the kidney shape of the openings 68c.
  • the coil support 63 can be made from a tube during manufacture, with the extensions 63a being formed by removing sections of the tube.
  • the shape of the openings 68c and the extensions 63a is not limited to these particular shapes.
  • the openings 68c can be circular and the extensions 63a can be pin-shaped.
  • the measures to increase the mechanical robustness of the moving coil arrangement 60 can also be taken Fig. 6 a) to 6 e ) can also be used with other stimulation heads 4 or other shapes, layers or other forms of a head element 45. This is the case, for example, in the Fig. 3 , 4 and 5 shown.
  • the various measures to increase the mechanical robustness can in principle also be used with other moving coil arrangements 60, for example the feature of a further suspension 65a, 65b can also be used with other stimulation heads 4 (in particular the Fig. 4 ) be combined.
  • the voice coil 62 can be provided overhanging or underhanging or with other dimensions, as long as it is energized in the magnetic field of the moving coil arrangement 60 can swing.
  • the voice coil 62 can be single-wound, double-wound, or have different winding heights, as long as it can oscillate in the magnetic field of the moving coil arrangement 60 when excited.
  • the moving coil arrangement 60 with the stimulation head 4 can be dimensioned such that the resonance frequency of the arrangement is approximately 80 Hz (+- 5 Hz), preferably the 6 dB limit of the corresponding frequency response of the arrangement in the range between 60 Hz and 100 Hz, which means there is an optimal working range in this range. According to the inventors' experiments, this frequency range has proven to be particularly effective at stimulating the clitoris.
  • the total mass of the at least one suspension 65, 65a, 65b (centering spider), the voice coil 62, the stimulation head 4, as well as the magnetic flux density of the moving coil arrangement 60 and the spring force of the suspension(s) can be dimensioned such that the resonance frequency of the arrangement is at approx. 80 Hz (+- 5 Hz).
  • the measuring area can also have a different shape than that shown in the figures. For example, this can be ring-shaped or conical.
  • Fig. 19 to 25 show further exemplary embodiments of an arrangement for a stimulation device 1 or arrangements for the drive unit or device 6.
  • coil elements of an electromagnetic linear drive are arranged to be movable or displaceable in a stationary permanent magnetic field.
  • the same reference numerals as in the previous figures are used for the same features.
  • the suspension or holder 65 which acts as a positioning or centering device for the carrier 63 with the (oscillating) coil 62 and is optionally formed with a membrane, shown in a neutral initial state in which no deflection has occurred.
  • Fig. 26 and 27 an embodiment in which the carrier 63 with the voice coil 62 from the neutral starting or zero position (cf. Fig. 19 to 25 ) shifted downwards into the stationary permanent magnetic field.
  • the displaceable head element 45 is displaced downwards.
  • the carrier 63 with the voice coil 2 and the displaceable head element 45 then oscillate, starting from the one in the Fig.
  • Fig. 26 and 27 it is possible to apply an electrical current of non-changing polarity to the voice coil 62 for operation.
  • a current of alternating polarity is provided in other embodiments, for example in one or more of the embodiments in the Fig. 19 to 25 .
  • Embodiments shown can be operated during operation around a deflected position that differs from the neutral rest or starting position.
  • the voice coil 62 has an upper partial coil 62a and a lower partial coil 62b with separate coil windings.
  • the upper and lower partial coils 62a, 62b each pole plates 68a, 68b are arranged opposite each other, with the permanent magnets 66 on the outside ( Fig. 19 ) or inside ( Fig. 20 ) are arranged with respect to the coil 62.
  • the internal design supports the formation of optimized magnetic induction.
  • the permanent magnets 66 are arranged externally with respect to the voice coil 62.
  • the arrangement of the permanent magnets 66 shown there, which is compared to the design in the Fig. 19 are arranged instead of the upper pole cap 68a or the lower pole cap 68b, supports a flat design.
  • the permanent magnets 66 also here in relation to the coil 62 according to Fig. 23 and 24 can be arranged inside and outside. When executed in Fig. 25 the permanent magnets 66 are arranged below the voice coil 62.
  • Upper and lower pole caps 9a, 9b are provided, which are arranged above and below the permanent magnets 66.
  • the upper and lower pole caps 68a, 68b are arranged above and below a middle pole cap 68c and in contact therewith.
  • a spring 150 is provided, which provides a spring preload against the deflected position of the carrier 63 with the voice coil 62 shown.
  • Fig. 27 shows an alternative embodiment in which the spring 150 is omitted.
  • a preload can be provided here by means of the suspension/holder 65.

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  1. Dispositif de stimulation (1) du clitoris (12), lequel est un appareil manuel portable, comprenant
    - une tête de stimulation (4), destinée à être posée sur le clitoris (12) ;
    - un système d'entraînement (6) linéaire, lequel est connecté avec la tête de stimulation (4) et configuré pour faire vibrer la tête de stimulation (4), le système d'entraînement (6) linéaire comportant un ensemble de bobine mobile (60) comprenant une bobine vibrante (62) et un élément vibrant (3) ;
    - un système de commande (7), lequel est configuré pour actionner le système d'entraînement (6) linéaire, au moyen du système de commande (7), l'amplitude de vibration de la tête de stimulation (4) et au moins une fréquence vibratoire de la tête de stimulation (4) étant susceptibles d'être commandées, indépendamment l'une de l'autre ;
    - une batterie (76) pour l'alimentation électrique du système de commande (7) et
    - un boîtier (8), qui inclut le système de commande (7) et la batterie (76).
  2. Dispositif de stimulation (1) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le système d'entraînement (6) linéaire comporte un actionneur linéaire électromagnétique, qui comporte au moins un aimant permanent (66) immobile et au moins un conducteur placé en étant mobile dans le champ magnétique de l'aimant permanent (66), le conducteur placé en étant mobile étant mobile en fonction de l'actionnement du système de commande (7) pour la génération de vibrations.
  3. Dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le système d'entraînement (6) linéaire est configuré pour générer des vibrations multifréquences.
  4. Dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le système d'entraînement (6) linéaire est configuré pour générer une amplitude de vibration d'un maximum de 0,1 mm ; et / ou en ce que le système d'entraînement (6) linéaire est configuré pour mettre à disposition les vibrations de la tête de stimulation (4) sous forme modulée en amplitude et / ou modulée en fréquence.
  5. Dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que
    - le système d'entraînement (6) linéaire comporte une membrane (65) en tant que suspension de la bobine vibrante (62), la membrane (65) étant conçue de préférence de sorte à assurer l'étanchéité de la bobine vibrante (62) par rapport à l'extérieur du dispositif de stimulation (1) ; et
    - la bobine vibrante (62) peut être mise en mouvement dans un champ magnétique d'un aimant permanent (60) de l'ensemble de bobine mobile (60) au moyen d'une introduction d'un courant de commande par le système de commande (7) dans la bobine vibrante (62).
  6. Dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu au moins un élément de butée (69a, 69b), destiné à protéger le système d'entraînement (6) linéaire contre des détériorations.
  7. Dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la tête de stimulation (4) est connectée de manière interchangeable avec l'élément vibrant (3) de l'ensemble de bobine mobile (60).
  8. Dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que
    - le système de commande (7) comporte un générateur de signaux, qui est configuré pour générer des vibrations sensiblement rectangulaires, triangulaires, ou en dents de scie ;
    - le générateur de signaux est configuré pour générer les vibrations triangulaires dans une gamme de fréquences d'environ 20 à 170 Hz ; et / ou
    - le générateur de signaux est configuré pour générer les vibrations à bande étroite sur une gamme de fréquences continue d'au moins 20 Hz.
  9. Dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par un système de capteur (78), qui est configuré pour détecter un rapprochement du dispositif de stimulation (1) du clitoris (12) ou un contact du dispositif de stimulation (1) avec le clitoris (12) et lors de la détection d'un rapprochement ou d'un contact, pour délivrer un signal d'activation à l'attention du système de commande (7), le système de commande (7) étant configuré pour activer le système d'entraînement (6) linéaire, en présence d'un signal d'activation, le système de capteur (78) étant configuré de préférence pour générer et détecter un champ électromagnétique, le champ électromagnétique étant prévu à proximité de la tête de stimulation (4) et notamment à l'avant de la tête de stimulation (4).
  10. Dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le boîtier (8) et l'ensemble de bobine mobile (60) sont réalisés de manière étanche à l'eau, de sorte que le dispositif de stimulation (1) puisse être utilisé sous l'eau.
  11. Dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que
    - le système de commande (7) comporte un générateur aléatoire, qui est susceptible de générer sensiblement un modèle d'actionnement, à l'aide duquel le système d'entraînement (6) peut être actionné par le système de commande (7) pour prévoir les modèles de simulation aléatoires correspondant aux vibrations de la tête de stimulation (4) ; et / ou
    - le système de commande (7) comporte au moins un modèle d'actionnement prédéfini, à l'aide duquel le système d'entraînement (6) peut être actionné par le système de commande (7), de telle sorte que les vibrations de la tête de stimulation (4) prévoient au moins un modèle de stimulation prédéfini correspondant.
  12. Dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que
    - la tête de stimulation (4) est placée de manière interchangeable ; et / ou
    - le système d'entraînement (6) linéaire est un transducteur électromagnétique linéaire, exempt d'aimants permanents mobiles.
  13. Dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé par un système détecteur, destiné à détecter l'amplitude des vibrations de la tête de stimulation (4), le système de détection étant connecté de préférence avec le système de commande (7), de telle sorte qu'il soit prévu une régulation, laquelle est configurée pour compenser au moins partiellement l'atténuation de l'amplitude de vibration de la tête de stimulation (4), lors de la pose de la tête de stimulation (4) sur la peau.
  14. Procédé de stimulation du clitoris (12) pour le plaisir sexuel et non pas à des fins médicales ou thérapeutiques, comprenant un dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, pour la stimulation du clitoris étant générées des vibrations sensiblement rectangulaires ou triangulaires ou en dents de scie.
  15. Procédé de stimulation du clitoris (12) pour le plaisir sexuel et non pas à des fins médicales ou thérapeutiques, comprenant un dispositif de stimulation (1) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, des vibrations de la tête de stimulation (4) étant générées qui présentent au moins deux fréquences de vibration se produisant simultanément.
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