WO2020233875A1 - Dispositif de massage destiné à être tenu interdigitalement - Google Patents

Dispositif de massage destiné à être tenu interdigitalement Download PDF

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WO2020233875A1
WO2020233875A1 PCT/EP2020/058935 EP2020058935W WO2020233875A1 WO 2020233875 A1 WO2020233875 A1 WO 2020233875A1 EP 2020058935 W EP2020058935 W EP 2020058935W WO 2020233875 A1 WO2020233875 A1 WO 2020233875A1
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  • the invention relates to a massage device for massage, comprising a grip section, with a proximal end and distal end, which lie in a curved or non-curved grip plane, for interdigital holding between the proximal ends of two adjacent fingers of a user, such that the proximal end of the grip section rests against a transition area of the fingers, a massage section, and a drive device for driving the massage device.
  • the invention also relates to a use of such a device.
  • massage devices are used that have drive devices for generating vibrations.
  • a finger vibrator Fin from the manufacturer Dame Products LLC, based in New York, USA, or the product Ava from the Australian manufacturer Downunder Toys are known.
  • These are massage devices which, during operation, can be held interdigitally between two adjacent fingers, preferably the index finger and middle finger, by a user.
  • the interdigital handle enables ergonomic use, since, for example, massaging the pubic can be done without bending the wrist.
  • the grip sections of the mentioned massage devices have lateral grooves in which the fingers of a user can be brought to rest.
  • the product fin is designed to be held in the area of the fingertips.
  • the Fin product Since the holding force is limited in the area of the fingertips, the Fin product has a removable grip loop that surrounds the user's fingers and increases the holding force.
  • the massage takes place via an essentially flat massage section which, when held between two fingers, protrudes several centimeters above their underside.
  • the product Ava can be brought to rest in the transition area between the index and middle finger, which results in increased grip.
  • the Ava product is encircled with the entire hand, similar to holding a computer mouse.
  • the massage takes place via a massage section, which is connected to an underside of the handle section and extends to the front, beyond the fingertips.
  • the massage section of the Ava product is significantly larger and more voluminous than the handle section.
  • the massage section essentially adjoins the underside of the grip section and thus there is a large overhang between the underside of the user's finger and the massage area during the interdigital holding. This is intended to achieve a natural hand position and intuitive operation. This is perceived as rather annoying when using the massage device, since immediate and direct handling is often desired.
  • the massage device In massage devices for the above purposes, it is generally desirable that, on the one hand, the massage device be held securely between two adjacent fingers and, on the other hand, the device can be handled with one hand if possible. It is desirable here that the massager fits well into the hand of a user.
  • the massage device is preferably used to stimulate erogenous zones.
  • Massage devices for such an application are often referred to as toys. This creates a conflict of objectives between the size of the toy and its handling, since on the one hand small toys are preferred, and on the other hand a certain volume for a sufficient massage effect and a firm grip are seen as essential. This is mainly because reaction forces are usually supported by the handle. Small toys are particularly desirable for use as partner toys, since they can also be used during sexual intercourse due to their small size.
  • the invention achieves the object in a massage device of the type mentioned at the outset in that the massage section has an elongated, curved massage finger which extends from the distal end of the handle section at least partially along the handle plane.
  • the invention is based on the knowledge that an interdigital grip is particularly secure if the holding takes place between the proximal ends of two adjacent fingers and the massage device is brought into contact with the transition area of the fingers.
  • the greatest holding force can be generated in the area of the finger base, which is why there is no need for additional grip force support, for example by means of a rubber loop.
  • the claimed invention can be put on and taken off with just one hand.
  • the fingers of a user lie laterally on the grip section and the user applies a holding force transverse to the longitudinal axis of the finger.
  • a gripping plane is defined by the longitudinal axis of the finger in the area of the grip section and the direction of force of the holding force.
  • the curvature of the massage finger allows the massage section to protrude beyond the undersides of the natural fingers and the massage device can be brought into contact with a part of the body to be massaged.
  • the curvature of the massage finger roughly corresponds to that of a natural finger for self-massage.
  • the end of the massage finger can be in the fingertip area. Due to the high motor and sensory abilities in the fingertip area, this is mostly perceived as natural. Handling that is perceived as particularly natural is also supported by a slight protrusion of the massage device from the underside of the hand. As a result, almost the entire underside of the user's hand can be placed on the part of the body to be massaged.
  • Elongated also means that a body has a greater extent in a longitudinal direction than in two directions perpendicular to the longitudinal direction and to one another.
  • the proximal end of the grip section is brought into contact with the transition area of the natural fingers during interdigital holding by a user.
  • the dis- The valley end is preferably formed opposite the proximal end.
  • a central axis of the massage finger connects to the distal end of the grip section.
  • a plane that includes both the distal end and the proximal end of the handle section is defined as the handle plane.
  • the gripping plane is preferably curved. It is also preferred that the central axis of the massage finger continuously adjoins the gripping plane, or that the gripping plane at least partially contains the central axis.
  • the massage section has a support area which adjoins the grip section and extends from the proximal end of the grip section transversely to the grip plane.
  • the support area preferably adjoins the grip section in a direction of curvature of the massage finger which runs transversely to the grip plane. This allows several body regions to be stimulated at the same time.
  • the massage section preferably has a contiguous surface, whereby the massage of a contiguous, curved body region is made possible. Due to its elongated shape, the massage finger can also be used for internal massage, for example the vagina, while at the same time the support area is used to stimulate an outer body region, such as the clitoris.
  • the support area is a flattened, convex elevation or has such an elevation.
  • a height of the elevation, transverse to that side of the handle section to which the support area adjoins, is preferably less than at least an extent transverse to this direction.
  • the elevation is preferably convex in both spatial directions transversely to the height.
  • the elevation preferably has a maximum height in a range from 0.1 mm to 20 mm, preferably 0.1 mm to 10 mm, more preferably 1 mm to 10 mm, 1 mm to 5 mm, 2 mm to 5 mm, preferably about 3 mm.
  • the height is determined as a direction transverse to that side of the handle section to which the support area adjoins.
  • a maximum height of the elevation is preferably in the region of a plane of symmetry of the massage device, which is oriented along a connecting line from the distal and proximal ends transversely to the gripping plane. Furthermore, it is preferred that the maximum height is aligned essentially transversely to the grip plane.
  • the maximum height is determined as a distance between a tangential plane on the support area, which is essentially parallel to the grip plane, and a tangential delimitation plane of the grip portion, which extends in the same direction from the massage plane as the tangential plane on the Support area, and which is also essentially parallel to the grip plane. If the massage device is held interdigitally by a user, the maximum height defines a protrusion of the support area from the grip section and thus from the underside of the hand.
  • the support area has a reinforcing element made of hard material in the interior.
  • the hard material which preferably has a greater strength than the material of the massage section, can prevent a direct punctiform transmission of movements of the output of the first motor to the body area to be massaged from occurring.
  • the reinforcement can improve indirect vibration excitation of the entire support area. Furthermore, damage to the drive can be prevented.
  • the reinforcement element can be rigidly connected to the housing.
  • the massage device has a first chamber with an opening leading to the outside, the first chamber having a first chamber wall with an actuation section.
  • the opening is preferably formed in the support area.
  • the support area preferably surrounds the opening.
  • the support area preferably defines an edge of the opening.
  • the chamber is intended for massage by means of pressure fields, the opening being placed on a part of the body of a user to be massaged.
  • a pressure field is, for example, a time-changing field of media pressures, which preferably has temporary overpressures and temporary negative pressures, a negative pressure being a media pressure that is below the reference pressure and an overpressure being a media pressure that is above the reference pressure.
  • a particularly suitable medium is a gaseous and / or liquid medium, such as, for example, air or water.
  • the massage device can thus be used advantageously when taking a bath in the bathtub or even under the shower.
  • the volume of the chamber can be changed via the actuation section.
  • the actuating section can be a part of the chamber wall, such as a flexibly designed section.
  • the chamber wall can also be made entirely of a flexible material.
  • a diameter of the opening is particularly preferably selected so that it can be placed comfortably on the female reproductive organ, in particular on the clitoris.
  • the actuating section is preferably designed as a membrane which is resiliently connected to the chamber wall.
  • the membrane itself can be made essentially rigid and is coupled to the rest of the chamber wall of the first chamber via an, for example, annular spring section.
  • the chamber wall of the first chamber can be made essentially rigid overall, for example from a plastic material.
  • the second chamber preferably has an essentially funnel-shaped shape and widens towards the opening. Such a funnel-shaped configuration serves in particular to amplify the pressure waves, as is also known with horns. As a result, the pressure wave is expanded and can be used for massage in a larger area.
  • the handle section has a first side and a second side which are perpendicular to the handle plane, and wherein the first side has a first groove and the second side has a second groove, the first groove and the second groove being mirror-symmetrical .
  • the first and second sides preferably extend from the proximal to the distal end of the handle section.
  • a guide curve of the first groove and a guide curve of the second groove are preferably in the grip plane.
  • the first and second grooves preferably have a substantially U-shaped profile.
  • the first groove and the second groove represent a constriction of the grip section, which is designed for the fingers of a user to rest against.
  • the constriction or the grooves jointly define the grip level.
  • a length of the grip section, between the proximal and distal end, preferably has a range from 1 cm to 7 cm, particularly preferably from 2 cm to 5 cm. In this way it can be achieved that the massage finger is arranged in a region of the fingertips. Furthermore, it is desired that the proximal end of the handle section is essentially concave and merges ergonomically into the first and second grooves. Such a shaped proximal end of the handle section forms a handle section that is as ergonomic as possible without edges. It is particularly preferred that the first groove and the second groove extend completely between the distal and the proximal end of the handle section. It can thus be achieved that the fingertips of a user can protrude beyond the distal end of the grip section, whereby a massage in the area of the fingertips is made possible.
  • the drive device has a first motor and a second motor, the first motor being arranged at least partially within the grip section and the second motor being arranged at least partially within the massage finger.
  • the motors are preferably designed as electric motors with a rotating unbalanced mass which is arranged on an output shaft of the electric motor.
  • all designs of motors such as pendulum drives, voice coil drives, magnetic linear motors or linear motors, with at least one coil and a magnetic core that can be moved parallel to the coil axis, or electroactive polymers are desired.
  • the first motor and the second motor of the drive device can preferably assume different forms of embodiment from one another.
  • an embodiment with an electric motor, with a rotating unbalanced mass, in the massage finger and a linear motor in the handle section is preferred.
  • an embodiment with two linear motors is preferred.
  • An embodiment with an electroactive polymer in the massage finger and a linear motor in the handle section is also preferred.
  • Another preferred embodiment of the drive device has a voice coil drive in the handle section and an electric motor or a linear motor in the massage finger.
  • an output of the first motor is provided for changing the volume of the first chamber and an output of the second motor is oriented essentially in the direction of a fingertip of the massage finger. If only one motor is provided, this is preferably provided for changing the volume of the first chamber.
  • the second motor is preferably designed as an electric motor with an unbalanced mass for generating vibrations or as a pulsation drive for generating pulsations. Pulsations act preferably along a straight axis of the motor, while vibrations are preferably multiaxial oscillations. If the opening of the massage device is placed on an area of the body to be massaged, pressure waves are generated by a change in volume of the chamber.
  • the first motor has at least one coil element and at least one displaceably guided magnetic core arranged parallel to the coil element, the output of the first motor being coupled to the magnetic core.
  • the output of the first motor is preferably coupled to the actuation section of the chamber, particularly preferably to the membrane. If an electric current is applied to the coil element, a magnetic field is formed which interacts with the magnetic core in such a way that it is moved parallel, preferably coaxially, to the central axis of the coil element.
  • the to-and-fro movement that is to say an oscillation, can be influenced both in frequency and in amplitude by appropriate excitation of the coil element.
  • a great variety of vibrations can thus be generated, with the volume of the first chamber being varied in accordance with the movement of the magnetic core due to the action of the magnetic core on the first chamber. This results in a fluid flow from and into the first chamber and consequently a fluid flow from the opening or into the opening, which corresponds to the excitation of the coil element.
  • a pressure field is consequently formed in the chamber due to the change in volume.
  • a direction of movement of the magnetic core is preferably oriented essentially perpendicular to the actuation section of the first chamber.
  • the magnetic core has at least two permanent magnets which are arranged with opposite poles. As a result, the magnetic field of the magnetic core is overall symmetrical.
  • two coil elements are also preferably provided, which are preferably supplied with current in opposite directions.
  • the magnetic core can be held in a central position in a simple manner and can be moved out of this both in one and in the other direction.
  • two coil elements can also be used for a magnetic core with only one permanent magnet, or any other combination, such as three coil elements with two permanent magnets, or four permanent magnets with one coil or the like.
  • crankshaft drives, connecting rod-cylinder drives, oscillating drives and the like can also be used.
  • an output of the first motor is oriented essentially in the direction of the proximal end of the handle section, and an output of the second motor is oriented essentially in the direction of a fingertip of the massage finger.
  • the downforce is to be understood as the origin of the vibration.
  • a first center of vibration is close to the fingertip of the massage finger and a further center of vibration is close to the support area.
  • the first motor generates vibrations in a first vibration plane and the second motor generates vibrations in a second vibration plane, the first and second vibration planes preferably enclosing an angle different from 0 ° or 180 ° to one another.
  • the planes of vibration preferably enclose an angle of 45 ° to 160 °.
  • the vibration planes are preferably defined as those planes in which maximum amplitudes of the vibrations occur, for example the plane perpendicular to an axis of rotation in the case of an unbalance drive.
  • the massage device has a control which is designed to control the first and the second motor in a coordinated manner, wherein the first and the second motor can have mutually different vibration patterns. It is preferred that the first and second motors generate vibrations that vibrate with the same phase and different amplitudes, or with different phase and different amplitude, or with different phase and the same amplitude.
  • Various combinations of frequency patterns of the first and second motors, which are used to control the motors are particularly preferably stored in the controller.
  • an energy source in the form of a rechargeable battery is preferably provided, by means of which the motors can be provided with electrical current.
  • the stored combinations of frequency patterns and / or the activation of the massage device are preferably selected using an operating element.
  • the operating element is preferably designed as an operating button.
  • the operating element can also be designed as a touch-sensitive screen and / or in the form of a sensor system.
  • a preferred sensor system can react to gestures by a user.
  • the massage device particularly preferably has a receiving unit which is connected to the control and is designed to receive user inputs from a remote control so that the massage device can be remotely controlled.
  • the control is mounted on a circuit board holder and / or within the massage device.
  • the massage section is formed from a thermoplastic elastomer and / or silicone, preferably medical silicone.
  • the handle section is made of a hard material, particularly preferably polyamide, preferably PA 6.
  • a grip section made of hard material enables a secure hold, while a massage section made of a thermoplastic elastomer, silicone and / or a medical silicone enables a pleasant massage.
  • the massage section is particularly preferably designed in one piece, preferably seamless. In this way, massage impressions perceived as annoying can be avoided. Furthermore, it is desirable that the handle section is designed in one piece.
  • the massage finger has a substantially concave side and a convex side opposite the concave side, the concave side of the massage finger being substantially curved and a Angle between a first limiting radius of curvature and a second limiting radius of curvature has a range of 60 ° to 1 10 °.
  • the first radius of curvature represents the connecting line between a center point and a first end point of a curvature of the concave side of the massage finger, the radius of curvature being perpendicular to a tangent to the curvature.
  • the second radius of curvature represents the connecting line between the center point and a second end point of the curvature of the concave side of the massage finger, the second radius of curvature being perpendicular to a second tangent to the curvature.
  • the angle is defined as the angle between the first and second radius of curvature that is spanned by the arc. It has been found that such an angle is particularly suitable for massaging the pubic area.
  • the concave side of the massage finger is convex in a second direction which runs transversely to the concave direction.
  • the massage area is particularly preferably designed in such a way that the massage finger can be inserted into the vaginal opening of a user while the support area rests on the clitoris of the user.
  • the massage device can be held by the labia of the user. Such a configuration of the massage device can also be used during sexual intercourse with a partner.
  • the concave side of the massage finger particularly preferably adjoins the contact area of the massage section. Furthermore, it is preferred that a transition between the massage finger and the support area is designed in such a way that a curve of the massage section changes between concave and convex. Furthermore, a steady transition from the massage finger to the support area is preferred.
  • a cross section of the massage finger is essentially oval.
  • the cross section is viewed transversely to a central axis of the massage finger which extends from the distal end of the grip section to the fingertip of the massage finger.
  • Oval refers to a flat, rounded, convex shape that is egg-shaped in profile. Ellipses and circles are included as special cases.
  • An oval cross section can have one or two axes of symmetry. Particularly preferred is an egg-shaped cross section with exactly one axis of symmetry, which is also preferably perpendicular to the central axis of the massage finger and / or points in the direction of curvature of the massage finger.
  • teardrop-shaped cross-sections are preferred.
  • the massage finger has a length, along its curved central axis, in a range from 10 mm to 70 mm, preferably 10 mm to 60 mm, more preferably 10 mm to 40 mm, particularly preferably 20 to 40 mm.
  • the length is measured along the central axis from the distal end of the grip section to a fingertip of the massage finger.
  • the central axis continuously adjoins a connecting line between the proximal and distal ends of the handle section.
  • the connecting line between the proximal end and the distal end of the handle section, which lies in the handle plane, preferably has a length in a range from 10 mm to 70 mm, preferably 10 mm to 55 mm, preferably 15 mm to 40 mm.
  • a length of the grip section in the named area can ensure that the massage finger is at least partially arranged between the fingertips of a user during use.
  • a cross-sectional width of the massage finger over the entire length is preferably less than a corresponding width of the constriction of the handle section, which is formed by the first and second grooves. This prevents the holding fingers from spreading and the associated loss of grip strength.
  • the massage device has a maximum overall length (L1), from the proximal end of the grip section to the distal end of the massage finger, in a range from 20 mm to 120 mm, preferably 50 mm to 70 mm.
  • the total length is measured as a maximum distance between a first tangential surface at the proximal end of the grip section and a second tangential surface at the tip of the massage finger, the second tangential surface being parallel to the first tangential surface.
  • the overall length of the massage device in the area mentioned results in a compact design which is preferred by many users.
  • the massage device has a center of gravity which is arranged in the handle section.
  • the massage device can preferably be designed to be mirror-symmetrical and have a center of gravity in a plane of symmetry. Furthermore, it is desirable if the massage device has a center of gravity in a range of 35% to 70%, preferably 35% to 60%, of the total length, measured from the proximal end. Since the greatest grip force can be applied in the area of the finger base, a centrally located center of gravity in the area of the grip section or in a transition area between the grip section and the massage finger enables a secure hold.
  • the massage device has a total weight in a range from 10 g to 150 g, preferably 25 g to 100 g, particularly preferably 60 g to 100 g.
  • Light and smaller massage devices are often preferred by users and perceived as natural.
  • An operating section of the massage device and / or the handle section preferably has a covering made of a soft, velvety material.
  • the soft, velvety material is preferably a soft-touch material.
  • the grip section preferably extends transversely to the grip plane from the grip section and is arranged essentially opposite the support area.
  • at least one control button can be arranged on the control section, which can be used for switching the massage device on and off and / or for selecting the vibration profiles.
  • the operating section can have at least one charging point.
  • the charging point is arranged protruding from a surface of the operating section.
  • the charging point can be used to improve grip stability.
  • the upper side of the massage finger preferably adjoins the operating section. A constant transition between the operating section and the massage finger is particularly desirable. In this way, hard edges are avoided in the transition area between the operating section and the massage section, which can lead to disruptive effects when massaging sensitive body regions.
  • the operating section is made of hard material, preferably polyamide, preferably PA6.
  • the massage device is waterproof. For this purpose, all of the components that form a surface of the massage device can be materially and / or sealingly connected.
  • the above-mentioned object is achieved in that the massage section of a massage device of the type mentioned has a support area that adjoins the handle section, extends from the proximal end of the handle section transversely to the handle plane, and a is or has a flattened, convex elevation, the elevation having a maximum height in a range from 1 mm to 20 mm, preferably 1 mm to 10 mm.
  • the object mentioned at the outset is also achieved in that the massage section has a support area which adjoins the grip section, extending from the proximal end of the grip section transversely to the grip plane extends, and is formed at least partially by a first chamber with an opening leading to the outside, wherein the drive device is designed to vary the volume of the first chamber.
  • the massage device preferably has a one-piece base body which forms the grip section and the massage section, the base body having an internal mounting cavity with exactly one mounting opening leading to the outside, and the mounting opening being closed by an operating panel of the massage device.
  • a one-piece base body can be manufactured particularly cost-effectively. Furthermore, joints between components of the massage device that are perceived as annoying by users are avoided, in particular in the area used by a user to hold the massage device.
  • the assembly cavity is used to accommodate components of the massage device, in particular to accommodate the drive unit, an accumulator and / or a circuit board.
  • the components of the assembly device received in the assembly cavity are preferably used for the function of the massage device and, in the assembled state, should be hidden from a later user.
  • the control panel preferably has at least one control element which is provided for controlling the massage device by a user.
  • the control panel preferably forms the control section. It can also be provided that the massage device has several control panels.
  • the control panel is preferably designed to be essentially flat, in particular in the form of a curved surface.
  • the internal assembly cavity has a first undercut, which is designed to hold a first motor of the drive device in a form-fitting manner.
  • the first undercut is preferably designed to fix the first motor without tools.
  • the base body is preferably made of a flexible material and is preferably reversibly deformable.
  • the undercut can, for example, be reversibly deformed, the motor can then be inserted and the deformation can then be reversed, the first motor being held in a form-fitting manner by the undercut.
  • the first motor and a recess for the first motor are preferably substantially cylindrical, the cylindrical surface of the recess being separated by a parting line. Thieves- Sections of the cylinder surface lying adjacent to the parting line then form the undercut.
  • the first undercut for holding the first motor interacts with a further structural element, in particular a clamping device and / or a locking device.
  • the first undercut is preferably opposite the assembly opening leading to the outside.
  • the internal assembly cavity preferably has a second undercut, which is arranged between the first undercut and the outwardly leading assembly opening of the assembly cavity.
  • the second undercut is preferably designed for the form-fitting fixing of a further component of the massage device.
  • an accumulator, a controller and / or a circuit board holder can be fixed by means of the second undercut.
  • a second clear width of the second undercut is preferably greater than a corresponding first clear width of the first undercut.
  • the simplest possible assembly of the first motor can thus be achieved, since preferably no deformation of the second undercut is necessary to assemble the first motor. It should be understood that the second undercut for fixing internal components of the massage device can also interact with other construction elements.
  • the internal assembly cavity preferably has a third undercut for holding a second motor of the drive device in a form-fitting manner, the third undercut being essentially transverse to the central axis of the massage finger.
  • the third undercut is preferably designed to fix the second motor in a recess that extends in the massage finger. This recess preferably extends essentially along the central axis of the massage finger.
  • the third undercut is preferably reversibly deformed.
  • a third undercut which is essentially transverse to the central axis of the finger, a second motor which extends along the central axis can be held particularly securely.
  • further fastening elements can be dispensed with, which allows particularly simple assembly and a pleasant feel for a user. For example, it can be avoided that a user perceives an internal fastening element by pressing on the base body.
  • the first motor has a first central longitudinal axis and the second motor has a second central longitudinal axis, with a motor angle, measured between the first central longitudinal axis and the second central longitudinal axis, has a value in a range from 90 ° to 130 °, preferably 90 ° to 120 °, preferably 95 ° to 120 °, particularly preferably 95 ° to 115 °.
  • the motors are designed to produce a massage effect of the massage device.
  • the motor angle defines an orientation of a massage effect caused by the first motor relative to a massage effect caused by the second motor. If the first motor and the second motor are designed as vibration drives, then the oscillation planes of the vibrations caused by the motors are also arranged with the motor angle to one another.
  • a motor angle in the preferred range is particularly adapted to the body shape in the pubic area of female users.
  • a preferably ergonomic design of the massage device can thus be achieved through the motor angle.
  • inertia effects caused by the motors are essentially perpendicular to one another for a motor angle in the claimed range. As a result, a possible interaction between the massage effects caused by the two motors can be avoided particularly efficiently, whereby a particularly individual control of the massage effect can be achieved.
  • a first average material thickness of the base body measured transversely to the first central longitudinal axis between the first motor and the support area, is preferably essentially constant.
  • the average material thickness of the base body is determined in a flat cross-sectional area of the massage device. The material thickness is essentially constant when a ratio between a minimum material thickness and a maximum material thickness has a value in a range from 0.6 to 1.
  • a minimum material thickness of the base body, measured transversely to the first central longitudinal axis between the first motor and the support area, preferably has a value in a range from 0.5 mm to 30 mm, preferably 1 mm to 20 mm, preferably 1 mm to 10 mm, preferably 2 mm to 8 mm, particularly preferably 5 mm.
  • the first average material thickness is preferably smaller than a minimum distance, measured perpendicular to the first central longitudinal axis between the first motor and the mounting opening. It is thus achieved that the first motor is arranged adjacent to the support area, whereby a particularly intensive massage effect can be achieved. Furthermore, vibrations on the control panel which make the operation of the massage device more difficult can be avoided.
  • the massage device preferably has a control for the drive device, the control being arranged on a side of the grip plane opposite the support area.
  • a control for the drive device By arranging the control on a side opposite the support area, particularly ergonomic handling can be achieved.
  • An operating element of the massage device is preferably also arranged on a side of the grip plane opposite the support area.
  • an electrical connection between the control and the operating element can be implemented particularly advantageously. For example, a direct electrical connection in the form of a soldering point is possible between the operating element and the control.
  • a connecting line, in particular a cable, between the controller and the operating element can be made comparatively short.
  • the connecting line between the control and the operating element also does not run through the handle level. This offers advantages in particular when the massage device is deformed by gripping forces acting in the gripping plane. Damage or bridging of connecting lines, which are mostly thin between the operating element and the control, are avoided.
  • the massage device has an energy source for supplying the drive device with electrical energy, the energy source being arranged essentially on the side of the grip plane opposite the support area.
  • the energy source is then arranged essentially on the side of the grip plane opposite the support area when the center of mass of the energy source is arranged on the opposite side.
  • the energy source is also arranged essentially on the side opposite the support area when a section of the energy source touches or penetrates the gripping plane.
  • a particularly ergonomic mass distribution of the massage device can be achieved through the preferred embodiment. In particular if at least one motor of the drive device and the support area are arranged on the same side of the grip plane, the preferred arrangement ensures ergonomic mixed mass distribution achieved.
  • the energy source and the motor are components that are particularly heavy in terms of weight and have a great influence on the position of the center of gravity of the massage device. A large distance between a center of mass of the massage device and the grip plane is avoided, as a result of which inertia effects occurring when moving the massage device can be reduced and handling that is perceived as particularly pleasant can be achieved.
  • the base body is made from a silicone material, in particular medical silicone material, and has a contact surface formed from the silicone material, which is designed to be placed directly on the transition area of the fingers during interdigital holding.
  • the contact surface formed from the silicone material enables particularly pleasant handling to be achieved.
  • transition areas in regions of the massage device which are in contact with the fingers of a user during interdigital holding are avoided and particularly pleasant handling is achieved.
  • a contact surface formed from a silicone material enables secure gripping, in particular when the user's hands are damp or moistened with lubricant.
  • the one-piece design reduces a number of the components forming the massage device, so that production costs and / or assembly costs can be saved.
  • the control panel preferably has a main body which is sealingly connected, in particular glued, to the base body.
  • the main body can preferably have recesses for arranging and / or passing through operating elements and / or charging connections.
  • the main body is preferably designed as a cover. It should be understood, however, that a cover does not necessarily have to rest on an edge of the main body, but can also be partially integrated into the main body.
  • the cover preferably has a continuous transition to the base body.
  • both the massage device according to the first aspect of the invention, the massage device according to the second aspect of the invention and the massage device according to the third aspect of the invention have the same and similar embodiments as are particularly laid down in the subclaims .
  • the aforementioned object is further achieved by using a massage device according to one of the preferred embodiments described above of a massage device according to the first, second aspect and / or third aspect for massage, the massage device between the proximal ends see two adjacent fingers is held.
  • FIG. 1 shows a side view of the massage device according to a first embodiment
  • FIG. 2 shows a side view with a stylized hand of a user according to a first exemplary embodiment of the invention
  • 3 shows a cross-sectional view of the massage finger according to one of the preferred embodiments of the invention
  • FIG. 4 shows a top view of the massage device according to one of the preferred
  • Embodiments; 5 shows a rear view of the massage device according to the first embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 7 shows a longitudinal section of the massage device according to the first embodiment
  • FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional view of the massage device according to the first exemplary embodiment in the area of the handle section
  • FIG. 9 shows a longitudinal section of the massage device according to the second embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 10 shows a side view of the massage device according to a third embodiment;
  • FIG. 12 shows a cross section of the massage device according to the third embodiment.
  • a massage device 1 has a handle section 2, a massage section 3 and an operating section 4 (FIG. 1).
  • the handle section 2 has a proximal end 5 and a distal end 6 which lie in a handle plane 7. From the distal end 6 of the grip section 2, an elongated, curved massage finger 8 extends at least partially along the grip plane 7.
  • the support area 9 represents a further part of the massage section 3. The support area 9 extends from the proximal end 5 of the handle section 2 transversely to the handle plane 7 with reference to Figure 1 to the right.
  • a total length L1 of the massage device is measured as Distance between a tangential plane T1 on the surface of the grip section and a tangential plane T2 on a fingertip 10 of the massage finger 8, the tangential plane T1 and the tangential plane T2 being parallel to one another.
  • a center of gravity SP is arranged inside the handle section 2.
  • the center of gravity SP is at a distance of 50% from the proximal end 5 of the grip section 2 in relation to the total length L1.
  • the center of gravity SP can lie both inside and outside the grip plane 7.
  • the operating section 4 extends from the proximal end 5 of the handle section 2 to the left with reference to FIG. 1 and is arranged on a side 60 of the handle section 2 opposite the support area 9.
  • the operating section 4 also has an operating button 50 which is used to select different drive profiles of the massage device 1.
  • the massage device 1 is preferably held between an index finger 25 and an adjacent middle finger 26 of a user, in the area of the first phalanx 27 (FIG. 2).
  • the massage device 1 can also be held in a pincer-like grip using a thumb of the same hand.
  • the thumb lies on the support area 9, while the index finger 25 and the middle finger 26 rest at least partially on loading points 51 of the grip section 2.
  • the charging points 51 which are formed protruding, can increase grip security.
  • the massage finger 8 is curved in a direction of curvature KR transversely to the grip plane 7.
  • an extension of the massage finger 8 in the direction of curvature KR is approximately as large as an extension transversely to this direction of curvature KR.
  • the massage finger 8 has an essentially concave side 11 and an essentially convex side 12.
  • the convex side 12 of the massage finger 8 is flush with the operating section 4.
  • the concave side 11 of the massage finger 8 is essentially curved and continuously merges into the support area 9.
  • An angle ⁇ between a first delimiting radius of curvature R1 and a second delimiting radius of curvature R2 of the concave underside 11 is approximately 95 ° in the exemplary embodiment described.
  • Both the first delimiting radius of curvature R1 and the second delimiting radius of curvature R2 are perpendicular to an associated tangent on a surface of the concave side 11 of the massage finger 8.
  • a fingertip 10 of the massage finger 8 adjoins the concave side 11. The fingertip 10 also merges continuously into the convex side 12 of the massage finger 8.
  • a length L2 of the massage finger 8 is determined along a central axis Z of the massage finger 8 between the distal end 6 of the grip section 2 and the fingertip 10.
  • a cross section 15 of the massage finger 8 is essentially oval (FIG. 3). The cross section is viewed perpendicular to the section line S1 indicated in FIG. 1, in the direction of the arrow A. In the embodiment described, the cross section 15 is egg-shaped, with a tip 16 of the egg in the direction of the concave side 11 of the massage finger 8 points.
  • the cross-section 15 is mirror-symmetrical with respect to an axis of symmetry S2.
  • an extension of the massage finger 8 in a longitudinal direction, along a central axis Z, is significantly greater than the extension transversely to the central axis.
  • the cross section 15 is essentially constant, but widens in a transition area 13 to the grip section 2, so that a transition of the massage finger 8 into the grip section 2 and into the operating section 4 is continuous (FIG. 4).
  • the support area 9 is a flattened, convex elevation 17 or has such an elevation 17.
  • a height H1 of the elevation 17 can be measured between a tangential plane T3 on the support area 9, which is essentially parallel to the grip plane 7, and a lower delimitation plane BE of the grip section 2, which is essentially a tangential plane T3.
  • the height H1 of the elevation 17 is less than an extension of the elevation 17 in a direction transverse to the height H1 (FIG. 1).
  • the support area 9 also extends convexly from the grip section 2 in a second direction.
  • the transition area 18 is rounded into a first side 19 and a second side 20 of the handle section 2 (FIG. 4).
  • the first side 19 and the second side 20 of the handle section 2 are essentially perpendicular to the handle plane 7 and lie opposite one another.
  • the first side 19 has a first groove 21.
  • a second groove 22 is arranged in the second side 20 and, with respect to a plane of symmetry S3, is mirror-symmetrical to the first groove 21.
  • the first groove 21 and the second groove 22 essentially have a U-shaped profile 61 and form a lateral constriction in the handle section 2.
  • a cross-section of the handle section 2 resembles the shape of an hourglass.
  • the transition 14 between handle section 2 and operating section 4 is rounded.
  • the first groove 21 extends along a first guide curve 23, which can lie in the gripping plane 7.
  • the first groove 21 extends through the entire handle section 2, ie from the proximal end 5 of the handle section to the distal end 6.
  • the length L3 of the handle section 2 is measured along the handle plane 7 between the proximal end 5 and distal end 6.
  • the grip section 2 has a third groove 24 in the region of the proximal end 5.
  • This third groove 24 also has a U-shaped profile 62 and continuously merges into the first groove 21 and the second groove 22, resulting in a particularly ergonomic shape of the handle section 2, which is adapted to the transition area between two adjacent fingers is.
  • the user's fingers can be brought to rest in the first groove 21 and the second groove 22 (FIG. 2).
  • a transition area between an index finger 25 and a middle finger 26 of a user can rest on the third groove 24.
  • the first finger members 27 extend essentially parallel to the grip plane 7.
  • the massage finger 8 extends between the index finger 25 and middle finger 26 of the user forwards, that is, away from a wrist. Due to the curvature of the massage finger 8, the fingertip 10 protrudes on the inside of the hand 63 of the index finger 25 and middle finger 26.
  • the support area 9 also protrudes at least partially from the inside of the hand 63 of the index finger 25 and middle finger 26.
  • the height H1 of the elevation 17 is decisive for the part of the support area 9 protruding beyond the fingers 25, 26.
  • the fingertip 10 of the massage finger 8 lies in the area of the natural fingertips of a user.
  • the cross section 15 of the massage finger 8 in the described embodiment has a maximum width B1, which is arranged transversely to the axis of symmetry S2.
  • the width B1 is less than a corresponding width B2 of the constriction in the grip section 2, which is formed by the first groove 21 and the second groove 22, over the entire extension of the massage finger 8, along its central axis Z.
  • both the massage finger 8 and the support area 9 are part of a base body 28 (FIG. 6).
  • the handle section 2 is formed by a handle shell 29 which is placed on the base body 28.
  • the grip shell 29 is formed in one piece and has one or more ribs 30 on a side facing the base body 28.
  • the ribs 30 serve here as a holder for a circuit board holder 42.
  • ribs 30 can also serve as stiffening of the handle shell 29, so that the resistance of the handle shell 29 to mechanical loads is increased.
  • the grip shell 29 preferably has a projection 70 which is inserted into a slot 69 of the base body 28 (FIG. 8).
  • a drive device 31 which has a first motor 32 and a second motor 33, is arranged within the massage devices 1.
  • the first motor 32 is arranged in the grip section 2, while the second motor 33 is arranged in the massage finger 8.
  • the first motor 32 and the second motor 33 are shown as conventional electric motors 34 with a rotating output 35, 36.
  • a substantially cylindrical recess 37 is arranged in the base body 28, the inner diameter D1 of which is larger than a corresponding diameter D2 of the output 35. It can also be preferred that an inner diameter D1 of the cylindrical recess 37 before assembly of the first motor 32 is less than an outer diameter D5 of the first motor 32.
  • the first motor 32 can be pressed into the cylindrical recess 37, the material forming the cylindrical recess 27 preferably being expandable.
  • the inner diameter D1 of the cylindrical recess 37 and the outer diameter D5 of the first motor 32 correspond.
  • a non-positive connection of the first motor 32 to the base body 28 can thus preferably be achieved.
  • a second cylindrical recess 38 is arranged in the massage finger 8 for the assembly of the second motor 33, the inner diameter D3 of which is larger than a corresponding diameter D4 of the output 35 (FIG. 7).
  • an inner diameter D3 of the second cylindrical recess 38 before assembly of the second motor 33 can be smaller than an outer diameter D6 of the second motor 33.
  • the first motor 32 and / or the second motor 33 can be positively, non-positively or materially connected to the Board holder 42 and / or the base body 28 can be connected.
  • the output 35 of the first motor 32 and the output 36 of the second motor 33 face away from each other and at least partially point in the direction of the support area 9 or in the direction of the fingertip 10 of the massage finger 8.
  • the central longitudinal axes (ZL1, ZL2) of the first motor 32 and the second motor 33 are arranged in the described embodiment at an angle ⁇ of approximately 120 °.
  • a reinforcing element 40 is attached between the output 35 of the first motor 32 and the surface 39 of the support area 9. This reinforcing element 40 preferably has a greater strength than the material of the base body 28 and is inserted into it.
  • the reinforcement element 40 is of flat design, but can also assume other shapes such as completely or partially cylindrical, conical, spherical or multi-axially curved.
  • the reinforcement element 40 can be connected to the base body 28 in a force-locking, material-locking and / or form-locking manner.
  • the reinforcing element 40 preferably has a latching section 67 which is in engagement with a corresponding latching unit 68 of the base body 28 (FIG. 8).
  • the reinforcement element 40 is inserted into the base body 28 during assembly.
  • the reinforcing element 40 is encapsulated by the material of the base body 28 and integrated in a form-fitting manner within the framework of the manufacture of the base body 28.
  • the reinforcing element 40 is made of ABS plastic, which has a greater strength than the material forming the base body 28, preferably medical silicone.
  • any other material combinations such as a reinforcing element 40 made of aluminum in conjunction with a base body 28 made of silicone, are also possible.
  • the first motor 32 and / or the second motor 33 are particularly preferably decoupled from the other components of the massage device 1 by the material of the base body 28. For example, direct contact between the first motor 32 and the reinforcement element 40, which can cause undesirable noise development, can be avoided.
  • An end of the second motor 33 opposite the output 36 is arranged in a tube-like projection 41 of the blank holder 42.
  • An end of the first motor 32 opposite the output 35 is also at least partially arranged in the blank holder 42.
  • Clamp-like projections 43 of the main body 28 serve to fasten the circuit board holder 42.
  • the tubular projection 41 of the circuit board holder 42 extends partially into the massage finger 8.
  • the circuit board holder 42 has a recess 44 for receiving a control 45 and another recess 46 for receiving it a rechargeable energy source 47.
  • the rechargeable energy source 47 is designed here as an accumulator and, on the side 48 of the circuit board holder 42 opposite the recess 44, is mounted in the recess 46 (FIG. 7).
  • both the control 45 and the energy source 47 are arranged on a side 71 of the massage device 1 opposite the support area 9.
  • An operating device in the form of an operating button 50 arranged on a key pad 49 is attached to the control 45.
  • the operating button 50, the charging points 51 and a cover 52 form the operating section 4 in the embodiment described.
  • the operating section 4 can be omitted or it can only be formed by the cover 52. This is preferred if the operating element and / or the system for charging the rechargeable energy source 47 are wireless.
  • the cover 52 has it Via a recess 65 for the operating button 50 and two essentially tubular projections 66 for the charging points 51.
  • the cover 52 has a circumferential shoulder 53 which can be placed on or in a fastening groove 54 of the handle shell 29.
  • the massage section 3, the handle section 2 and the operating section 4 are connected to one another in a materially bonded manner.
  • a sealing ring 55 is provided on each of the charging points 51.
  • the operating button 50 is sealed by means of the key mat 49.
  • the key mat 49 has a circumferential groove 57 on a side 56 facing the cover 52, the side walls 58 of which act as a sealing lip 59 in the assembled state.
  • the charging points 51 are designed in such a way that they protrude from the cover 52.
  • a charging device can be attached and, on the other hand, the charging points 51 can serve as a grip support when the massage device 1 is held in a claw grip.
  • the first motor 32 and the second motor 33 of the drive device 31 can be controlled by means of the controller 45, which can be designed, for example, as a printed circuit board with corresponding electronic elements.
  • the drive unit 31 is supplied with electrical power by the rechargeable energy source 47, which is designed as a lithium ion battery.
  • the rechargeable energy source 47 can be charged by means of an external plug attached to the charging points 51.
  • the operating button 50 is connected to the control 45 via the key mat 49, and is used both to switch the massage device 1 on and off and to select a drive profile that has been pre-stored in the control 45.
  • a plurality of drive profiles can be pre-stored in the controller 45, which can be switched through sequentially by the operating button 50. Possible variants for drive profiles include the operation of only the first motor 32, the operation of only the second motor 33 and the simultaneous operation of the first
  • the controller 45 outputs predetermined operating signals to the first motor 32 and the second motor 33 of the drive device 31.
  • the output 35 of the first motor 32 and / or the output 36 of the second motor 33 which in the exemplary embodiment shown are designed as unbalanced masses 64, generate vibrations transversely to their central longitudinal axes ZL1, ZL2.
  • the drives 35, 36 it is also possible for the drives 35, 36 to generate vibrations that act in all three spatial directions.
  • the vibrations generated by the output 35 of the first motor 32 are mainly directed to the support area 9 via the reinforcement element 40.
  • the The output 36 of the second motor 33 essentially transmits the vibrations generated to the massage finger 8. If the massage device 1 is brought into contact with a part of the user's body to be massaged, the vibrations can produce a massage effect. It should be understood that the output 35 is also part of the first motor 32.
  • One possible embodiment for an integrated output 35 is, for example, a displaceably guided magnetic core which oscillates within one or more energized coils.
  • the output 36 can also be a component of the second motor 33.
  • the massage device 1 has a support area 9 in which an opening 82 is arranged.
  • the massage device has a first chamber 80 for this purpose.
  • the first chamber 80 has the opening 82 leading to the outside.
  • the opening 12 is delimited by a lip 84 which is formed from a soft and supple material.
  • the entire support area 9 of the massage device 1 is preferably formed from a soft and pliable material, such as medical silicone.
  • a diameter D7 of the opening 82 is selected so that it can be placed comfortably on the part of the body to be massaged, in particular the female sexual organ, in particular on the clitoris.
  • the opening 82 can also have an elongated and / or oval shape and does not necessarily have to be circular.
  • the first chamber 80 has a chamber wall 86 with an actuation section 88, the output 35 of the first motor 32 being connected to the actuation section 88.
  • the first motor 32 has a coil element 90 and a displaceably guided magnetic core 92.
  • the magnetic core 92 is received in a guide 96 of the first motor 32 via a guide element 94.
  • the guide 96 has a guide bore 98, the guide element 94 being of cylindrical design and extending through the guide bore 98.
  • the guide element 94 can preferably be a plastic bush 95.
  • the magnetic core 92 is connected to the actuating section 88 and the guide element 94 via a screw 100.
  • the screw 100 extends through the actuating section 88 and the magnetic core 92 into a corresponding internal thread 101 of the guide element 94.
  • the first chamber 80 is preferably closed in a fluid-tight manner by the screw 100. Furthermore, the first chamber 80 and the first motor 32 are in one Housing 102 arranged.
  • the housing 102 is preferably materially and / or positively connected to the base body 28. In a particularly preferred development, the housing 102 and the base body 28 are formed in one piece.
  • the magnetic core 92 can also be guided through the coil element 90, so that the guide element 94 and / or the guide 96 can be omitted. It should be understood that a to-and-fro movement of the first motor 32 is not hindered by further components of the massage device 1, in particular that the magnetic core 92 and / or the guide element 94 do not touch the rechargeable energy source 47.
  • the coil element 90 can be supplied with electrical current via the rechargeable energy source 47. If an electric current flows through the coil element 90, a magnetic field is induced which acts on the magnetic core 92.
  • the magnetic core 92 moves along a central axis Z2 of the coil element 90 to the right with reference to FIG. 9 and a volume V1 of the chamber 80 is reduced. Fluid in chamber 80 is compressed, and if it is non-compressible, such as water, is forced toward opening 82.
  • the shaft emerges from the opening 82 and, when appropriately positioned, strikes a body part of an operator. This creates a massage effect. If the magnetic core 92 is now moved accordingly to the left, the volume V1 of the chamber 80 is increased again, and a reverse pulse results.
  • the coil element 90 can be energized in reverse, so that a current flow is reversed and an opposing magnetic field is induced in the coil element 90.
  • the controller 45 is preferably designed to supply the first coil element 90 with alternating current with variable amplitudes and / or variable frequencies via the rechargeable energy source 47.
  • both the grip section 2 and the massage section 3 are formed by the base body 28.
  • a control panel 110 opposite the support area 9 defines the control section 4 here.
  • the control button 50 and the charging points 51 extend through a main body 111 of the control panel 110.
  • the main body 111 of the control panel 110 is designed as a cover 52 according to this exemplary embodiment.
  • a transition 113 between the main body 11 1 of the control panel 110 and the base body 28 is continuous, sharp edges being avoided.
  • a contact surface 112 of the base body 28 is designed for direct contact with the transition area of the fingers during interdigital holding.
  • the massage device 1 according to the third exemplary embodiment does not have a separate housing shell 29. The surface that comes into contact with the fingers of a user The surface of the base body 28 does not have any sharp-edged projections and is essentially continuously shaped, as a result of which the massage device 1 is particularly pleasant to handle.
  • FIG. 11 shows a longitudinal section through the massage device 1 according to the third exemplary embodiment, the sectional plane being parallel to the image plane in FIG.
  • the base body 28 has a mounting cavity 114.
  • the first motor 32 and the second motor 33 of the drive devices 31 are received in the mounting cavity 114.
  • the accumulator 47, the circuit board holder 42, the key mat 49 and the controller 45 are accommodated in the mounting cavity 114.
  • the base body has an outwardly leading assembly opening 116 through which these internal components can be introduced into the assembly cavity 114. It should be understood that further components can also be introduced into the assembly cavity 114 through the assembly opening 116 leading to the outside.
  • the mounting opening 116 is then closed by the main body 111 of the control panel 110.
  • the assembly cavity 114 is sealed off by the control panel 110, with sealing being achieved by sealing rings 55 (not shown in FIG. 11) and the key mat 49 arranged around the charging points 51.
  • the main body 111 and the base body 28 are glued along a circumferential edge 117.
  • the main body 111 has a circumferential frame which is inserted in a sealing groove in the base body 28 in a sealing manner.
  • the first motor 32 is arranged adjacent to the support area 9 and is fixed in the assembly cavity 114 by means of a first undercut 118.
  • the second motor 33 extends essentially along the central axis Z in the massage finger 8, the second motor 33 being fixed positively in the massage finger 8 by means of a third undercut 120.
  • a second undercut 119 is arranged between the outwardly leading assembly opening 116 and the first undercut 118.
  • the second undercut 119 fixes the accumulator 47 and the circuit board holder 42 in a form-fitting manner in the base body.
  • the form-fitting holding of the first motor 32, the accumulator 47 and the circuit board holder 42 is particularly evident from the cross-sectional view of the massage device 1 shown in FIG.
  • the recess 37 for the first motor 32 is in Essentially cylindrical, the oval cross-sectional view of the recess 37 being due to the oblique arrangement to the line of intersection S3.
  • the first recess 37 has a slot 122 in its cylinder jacket surface, through which the first motor 32 can be inserted. To insert the first motor 32, the slot 122 is widened and the base body 28 is elastically deformed in the process. Then the first
  • Motor 32 can be inserted into recess 37 through slot 122.
  • the deformation of the base body 28 is reversed and the first motor 32 is fixed in a form-fitting manner by the first undercut 118.
  • the first motor 32 can therefore not be moved in the direction of the assembly opening 116 (upward in FIG. 12).
  • the second undercut 119 is formed essentially transversely to a depth direction TR of the assembly cavity 114 and is arranged between the first undercut 118 and the assembly opening 116.
  • the accumulator 47 and the circuit board holder 42 can also be fixed positively in the assembly cavity 114 by means of the second undercut 119.
  • the accumulator 47 and the circuit board holder 42 preferably rest against one another.
  • a clear width W1 of the first undercut 118 which in this case corresponds to a width of the slot 122, is smaller than a clear width W2 of the second undercut 119 the first motor 32 and the slot 122, they are fixed in the depth direction TR (downward in FIG. 12).
  • the base body 28 is preferably also reversibly deformed and the clear width W2 of the second undercut 119 is enlarged.
  • a particularly simple and tool-free assembly of the massage device 1 can thus be achieved through the undercuts 118, 119, 120.
  • the control 45 is preferably fastened, in particular screwed, to the circuit board holder 42, so that the control 45 is fixed in the mounting cavity 114 by means of the circuit board holder 42.
  • the central longitudinal axis ZR1 of the first motor 32 and the central longitudinal axis ZR2 of the second motor 34 together enclose the motor angle y, which here has a value of approximately 110 °.
  • the motors 32, 33 are of an encapsulated design, the first output 35 of the first motor 32 and the second output 36 of the second motor 33 with the respectively associated motor 32, 33 being arranged in common housings 124.
  • blocking of the motor output drives 35, 36 and / or the motors 32, 33 can be avoided if the base body 28 is deformed during operation.
  • the base body 28 has a material thickness MS transversely to the central longitudinal axis ZR1 of the first motor 32.
  • the material thickness MS is essentially constant, the minimum material thickness MSMi being arranged at an end of the first motor 32 facing the proximal end 5 of the massage device 1.
  • a maximum material thickness MSMa is arranged approximately centrally on the first motor 32.
  • the minimum material thickness MSMi has a value of approximately 62% of the maximum material thickness MSMa.
  • the material thickness MS is therefore essentially constant.
  • a massage effect can be produced on the entire support area 9 by the first motor 32 and its output 35.
  • the second motor 33 extends essentially along the central axis Z of the massage finger 8, the latter is approximately uniformly surrounded by the material of the base body 28 along its central longitudinal axis ZR 2.
  • the output 35 of the first motor 32 is particularly preferably facing the proximal end 5.
  • the output 36 of the second motor 33 is preferably facing the distal end 6 of the massage device 1.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de massage (1) destiné au massage, comprenant une partie de préhension (2) dotée d'une extrémité proximale (5) et d'une extrémité distale (6) situées dans un plan de préhension incurvé ou non incurvé (7). Le dispositif de massage (1) peut ainsi être tenu interdigitalement entre les extrémités proximales de deux doigts adjacents d'un utilisateur, de telle façon que l'extrémité proximale (5) de la partie de préhension (2) repose contre une zone de transition des doigts. Le dispositif de massage (1) comprend en outre une partie de massage (3) et un moyen d'entraînement (31) destiné à produire une stimulation. L'invention concerne en outre l'utilisation d'un tel dispositif.
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