GB2461010A

GB2461010A - Manually operated vibrator

Info

Publication number: GB2461010A
Application number: GB0720914A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Ronald Edward Morrison
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-10-25
Filing date: 2007-10-25
Publication date: 2009-12-23
Also published as: GB0720914D0

Abstract

A manually operated vibrator comprises a striking mechanism2to cause vibrations actuated by a plunger7, all contained within a cylindrical body1. Vibrations are caused in both directions of stroke of the plunger7. The striking mechanism2may be fitted with at least one striker10. The speed of pushing or pulling the plunger7controls the frequency of vibrations. The outer surface of a striker actuator3may have corrugations which when pushed through the striking mechanism2causes the at least one striker10to impact on the inside of the cylindrical body1. The striker actuator3may be returned to the rest position by means of a compression spring5. The at least one striker may cause vibrations from both the push and the return stroke. The plunger7may have dampening means in the form of a spring8.

Description

Manual vibrator This invention relates to a device that manually produces vibrations within a sex toy.

A vibrator sex toy is used to stimulate sensitive areas of the body in particular the genitals with the objective to induce a pleasurable result for the person it's being applied to.

Vibrators are generally electrically powered either from mains voltage stepped down through a transformer or by battery power cells. The disadvantage with these being that the user needs to be near a power source or have access to batteries. Using mains supply also means having cables attached to the device that could get tangled or get in the way and use of batteries has the disadvantage of a relatively short power life coupled with the expense of replacements. Vibrators taking power from the mains should not be used in submerged or wet environments for safety reasons and battery-powered devices should well insulate if to were used in water. The electric motors used in these electro-powered vibrators are often of low quality that gives a short service life. Care should be taken when disposing of batteries whereas a manually operated vibrator sex toy without batteries to dispose of poses a more environmentally friendly option.

The advantages of this manually powered vibrator sex toy are that it eliminates the disadvantages described in the previous paragraph. As it does not require a nearby power supply the device can be used almost anywhere and with no internal electronic or electrical connections means the possibility of the circuit failing rendering the device inoperable is removed. Without an electric motor so there is no possibility of the device becoming unusable due to motor failure and by not requiring electricity to power it means it is electrically safe. A minimal amount of parts made from conventional materials makes the design more environmentally friendly and recyclable. Most parts are produced by moulding to minimise the amount of material removed by machining this ensuring the carbon footprint is kept as small as possible.

The manual vibrator makes it more controllable because the operator uses the stroke speed to find the vibration frequency that is most pleasurable. The vibrator can be used in environments that would make an electrically powered device inoperable or even unsafe. It can never be left running unattended and is potentially healthier for users as it induces them into physical activity to experience stimulation.

The device is enclosed within a moulded plastic body and to induce stimulation it, is held against or inserted into the vagina. The operator pushes the plunger that slides within the vibrator case causing the internal mechanism to produce vibrations that transmit small rapid forced pulses though the case that stimulates the person it's being used on. The return stroke is by spring reaction and by the operator ceasing pushing and aiding with a light pull. The device causes vibrations in both directions of stroke and the speed of push I pull determines the frequency of vibrations and vibrations produced on the return stroke will feel similar to those of the forward stroke.

The invention will now be described solely by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows the device in the ready to use position.

Figure 2 shows the striker actuator and striking mechanism.

Figure 3 shows the striker actuator in mid-stroke.

Figure 4 shows the striker actuator in its fully extended position.

Figure 1 shows the device in its initial state, ready to use. The striking mechanism 2, is fixed within the vibrator body 1, while, the strike actuator assembly 3, is ready to slide in and out by the actuation of plunger 7. Sliding parts are kept inline by an aligned bore in the guide plate 4, and a similar bore within the end guide 6, in which the plunger rod 7, is supported. Spring 5 is the return spring and item 8, is the plunger damper spring. The plunger handle item 9 is shown in the ready to push position. It is intended that approximately the first 10cm of the vibrator body should be within the vagina.

Figure 2 shows the striker actuator 3, and striking mechanism 2, which comprises of strikers 10, which can pivot in the vertical plane by means of a pivot pin item 12, and in their initial position are held away from the vibrator body 1, and against a spigot on the striker actuator 3, by torsion springs 11.

Figure 3 Show the striker actuator 3, in mid-stroke passing through a hole in the striking mechanism 2, plate. A series of corrugations along the striker actuator 3, make rapid intermittent contact with the striker 10, causing the striker to be raised with force against the vibrator body 1. The striker is returned to position by torsion spring 11. This action is repeated until the striker actuator assembly reaches its fully extended position stop or the operator manually reverses direction of stroke.

Figure 4 Show the striker actuator 3, in its fully extended position. The plunger 6 is up against a stop on the guide plate 4, and return spring 5 is now in a near fully compressed state. The operator cannot push further and the release of spring energy together with a gentle pull from the operator returns the striker actuator assembly 3, back through the striker mechanism 2, again producing forced vibrations against the vibrator body I until the plunger 6, returns to its rest position against the end-stop guide 7, thus completing the cycle.

Claims

Claims I. A manually operated vibrator powered by the operator, without the use of batteries or electric motor that requires a nearby mains power, that operates a striking mechanism to cause vibrations actuated by a plunger within a striker actuator with damping effect and creates vibrations in both directions of stroke.
2. A manually operated vibrator according to claim 1, in which the striking mechanism is fitted with at least one striker and that each striker has a rest position on the striker actuator.
3. A manually operated vibrator according to claim 1, in which the speed of pushing or pulling the plunger by the operator controls the frequency of vibrations.
4. A manually operated vibrator according to claim 1, in which the corrugations along the outer diameter of the striker actuator when pushed through the striker mechanism propels the striker to impact the vibrator casing.
5. A manually operated vibrator according to claim I, in which the striker actuator is returned to its rest position by a compression spring.
6. A manually operated vibrator according to claim 1, in which the striker actuator is propelled by plunger through the striker mechanism by the operator pushing the plunger that contains a damping compression spring within the plunger tube.
7. A manually operated vibrator according to claim 1, in which the striker causes vibrations from the push stroke and the return stroke.
8. A manually operated vibrator according to claim 2, in which each striker is returned to its rest position by torsion spring.