EP3705106A1 - Dispositif de stimulation pouvant être inséré - Google Patents

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EP3705106A1
EP3705106A1 EP19161328.0A EP19161328A EP3705106A1 EP 3705106 A1 EP3705106 A1 EP 3705106A1 EP 19161328 A EP19161328 A EP 19161328A EP 3705106 A1 EP3705106 A1 EP 3705106A1
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Enrico Kirsten
Mark Tobias Zegenhagen
Árpád KÖRMENDY
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  • the invention relates to a stimulation device for an area inside a human body.
  • the stimulation device can be introduced into a human body, in particular into a vagina or a rectum, and has a pressure field generating device in order to stimulate an area to be stimulated inside the human body by means of a pneumatic pressure alternating field.
  • Introductory stimulation devices are known which can be at least partially introduced into the interior of a human body for stimulation.
  • such devices are known which can be inserted into a natural body opening, such as a vagina or a rectum, and are dimensioned and shaped according to the respective anatomy.
  • the stimulation of different areas inside the female or male body can lead to sexual arousal up to and including sexual climax.
  • Various devices are therefore known for reaching the desired areas and for stimulating them by manual movement of the device or, for example, by electrically generated tactile stimulation, such as vibration.
  • Possible erogenous zones of the female body include areas inside the vagina, which are colloquially known as G-spot or G-zone (zone on the front vaginal wall), A-zone (zone in the abdominal area of the notch in the cervix) or O-zone (Zone in the back of the notch in the cervix in the direction of the rectum).
  • Vaginal erogenous zones are riddled with numerous nerve endings and can be stimulated for sexual arousal, although the sensitivity can vary greatly from woman to woman.
  • the pelvic floor muscles and the cervix, along with the inner clitoris, are also among the erogenous zones of the female body, which can be stimulated via the inside of the vagina.
  • the prostate is one of the strongest erogenous zones in the male body.
  • the prostate can be reached through the rectum and palpated and stimulated through the intestinal wall.
  • a sexual climax can be achieved which differs in type and intensity from the phallically stimulated sexual climax.
  • the object of the present invention is to create an insertable stimulation device which offers an improved type of stimulation of an area to be stimulated inside a human body.
  • a stimulation device for stimulating an area inside a human body comprises at least a first part which is set up to be at least partially introduced into a human body.
  • the stimulation device further comprises a pressure field generating device which is set up to generate a pneumatic alternating pressure field.
  • at least one pressure chamber is provided which is coupled to the pressure field generation device and is set up to receive an alternating pressure field generated by the pressure field generation device.
  • the pressure chamber is arranged in the first part of the stimulation device and has at least one opening which is also formed in the first part. The first part, the pressure space and the opening are set up so that an alternating pressure field in the pressure space can be applied via the opening to an area inside the human body to be stimulated.
  • the stimulation device can thus be referred to as an insertable stimulation device and the first part as an insertable part or "insertable part", the first part being set up in particular to be inserted into a natural body opening such as a vagina or an rectum.
  • the shape and size of the first part are selected to enable or also to facilitate insertion and, conversely, not to make it more difficult or at least not to prevent it, for example by avoiding large projections, corners or even sharp edges.
  • the stimulation device, in particular the insertion part is designed and dimensioned in such a way that it can be inserted into the vagina or rectum without risk of injury and used to reach and stimulate the corresponding erogenous zones.
  • an at least partial insertion within the meaning of the present disclosure therefore includes a sufficiently deep insertion to reach a desired area, ie to place the opening over the desired area so that it is at least partially covered by the opening and can receive the alternating pressure field.
  • the stimulating excitation takes place by means of the alternating pressure field by contactless transmission of a stimulation force.
  • parts of the pressure field generating device for example a flexible wall or membrane of the pressure field generating device, which is appropriately deflected to generate pressure alternating fields, do not come into contact with the body, in particular in no phase of operation. This is particularly beneficial for stimulating the delicate mucous membranes inside the body.
  • a special stimulation effect can thus be created that differs from the effect of conventional tactile stimulation devices, for example vibrators.
  • the device Since the stimulation takes place via a pressure field applied directly to the erogenous zone from a constant alternation of positive and negative pressures, the device is designed in such a way that the dimensions of the pressure space to be positioned on the desired erogenous zone including the opening to the vaginal or anal Anatomy are adapted, so that a sufficient volume of air can form in the pressure chamber for targeted stimulation.
  • sufficient means that the air volume is not limited by the vaginal wall or the wall of the rectum, which can be drawn into the pressure chamber in particular in the negative pressure phases of the alternating pressure field, in such a way that the build-up of the pressure field is completely prevented or in its geometric form It is limited in size and therefore inefficient for sexual stimulation.
  • the first part can be elongated, straight or optionally curved along an insertion direction. It can extend from a first end of the stimulation device at the front in the insertion direction to an opposite second end, which can also be positioned inside the body or also remain outside the body.
  • the first part can be designed accordingly and have a suitable cross-section, and the pressure space and the opening can be positioned and dimensioned accordingly, for example in a side wall of the insertion part, around a desired Area, for example a front (abdominal) wall of a vagina or an intestinal wall of the rectum adjacent to the prostate.
  • the stimulation device can have a sealing device comprise, which is formed on the first part and set up to seal the pressure space from the environment.
  • the sealing device can be formed circumferentially around the opening of the pressure chamber, for example circular, oval or the like, corresponding to the shape of the opening.
  • the sealing device can for example have at least one projection or bead which forms a circumferential seal for sealing off the pressure space from the environment.
  • the sealing device is advantageously designed in such a way that it rests against the inside of the vagina or the rectum after the introduction of the first part of the device. In this way, the sealing of the pressure space and thus the structure of an alternating pressure field can be improved. This is advantageous in order to stimulate the area to be stimulated inside the body, that is to say in particular that area which is located in the area of the opening of the pressure space directly adjacent to the pressure space, by means of the pressure alternating field.
  • a pressure alternating field is generally understood in the context of the present disclosure as such a varying pressure field which has both negative and positive pressures with respect to the ambient pressure, for example alternating negative pressure phases and positive pressure phases or in another predetermined pattern of possibly identical or different negative and positive pressures.
  • This alternating pressure field prevails in the pressure space, especially in the area of the opening of the pressure space, i.e. Parameters such as frequency and amplitude of the alternating pressure field are to be measured at the opening.
  • the term pressure field or pressure change field is therefore used to designate such a pressure change field.
  • the pressure chamber is thus sealed off or approximately sealed off from the surroundings, in particular with regard to both negative pressures and positive pressures relative to an ambient pressure of the environment.
  • currents especially air currents, are generated in both directions, i.e. prevented or at least approximately prevented from the pressure chamber in the environment and from the environment in the pressure chamber.
  • the environment includes, in particular, areas outside the pressure chamber.
  • the pressure can change at a frequency of 1 Hz to 150 Hz, preferably 1 Hz to 125 Hz, more preferably 1 Hz to 100 Hz, for example 60 Hz.
  • the pressure difference can be 20 mbar to 600 mbar, preferably 20 mbar to 400 mbar, more preferably 20 mbar to 300 mbar, for example 200 mbar, the pressure difference being exists between the highest overpressure and the lowest negative pressure and is preferably designed symmetrically about an ambient pressure.
  • the alternating pressure field can, for example, lead to a pressure of 0.7 bar to 1.3 bar in the pressure space, which corresponds to a pressure difference of 600 mbar.
  • the stimulation device can comprise a control device, such as a microcontroller, in which the modulation of the pressure field, in particular the frequencies or frequency ranges and / or certain patterns of the pressure field, can be pre-stored. Furthermore, at least one control element can be provided which can be actuated by a user in order to select and / or change a modulation of the pressure field.
  • a control device such as a microcontroller, in which the modulation of the pressure field, in particular the frequencies or frequency ranges and / or certain patterns of the pressure field, can be pre-stored.
  • at least one control element can be provided which can be actuated by a user in order to select and / or change a modulation of the pressure field.
  • the alternating pressure field is in particular a pneumatic alternating pressure field, i. H.
  • the pressure medium is in particular air.
  • the alternating pressure field is transmitted via another medium, for example via a fluid such as water, gel or also body fluid, which reaches or is introduced into the pressure space.
  • the above-mentioned parameters of the alternating pressure field are preferred for a comfortable and targeted for the corresponding erogenous zone, i.e. Suitable and preferred stimulation leading to sexual climax. While lower values are not sufficient for sexual stimulation, higher values can be perceived as uncomfortable or even pose a risk of injury to the sensitive mucous membranes.
  • the opening advantageously has a diameter of greater than or equal to 5 mm, preferably greater than or equal to 7 mm.
  • the diameter of the opening is preferably less than or equal to 40 mm, more preferably less than or equal to 30 mm.
  • Other cross-sectional dimensions of non-circular openings can also be understood by diameter.
  • the stated values apply both to a circular opening and, for example, to an oval or elliptical opening.
  • Corresponding values are then assumed for the semi-major axis of the ellipse.
  • the size of an opening generally being preferably selected such that the area of the opening corresponds to the area of a circular opening in the range of the dimensions mentioned above.
  • the pressure chamber advantageously has a minimum depth of greater than or equal to 3 mm, preferably greater than or equal to 5 mm, more preferably greater than or equal to 7 mm.
  • the minimum depth is the length of the mean flow thread from the opening of the pressure chamber (or a virtual plane defined by the opening of the pressure space) in the direction of and up to the pressure field generating device. Since this distance is not necessarily constant, for example due to a movable wall, the minimum depth is understood to mean the length of the flow thread from the opening of the pressure chamber in the direction of the pressure field generating device in a position of the movable wall with a minimal volume of the pressure chamber.
  • the stated dimensions of the pressure space and its opening are advantageous so that a pressure field required for stimulation can be built up to a sufficient extent after the device has been inserted.
  • a sufficient volume of air can be formed in the interior of the vagina or the rectum at the erogenous zone at which the stimulation is aimed, which is not excessively limited by the vaginal wall or the wall of the rectum.
  • the opening of the pressure space can have the same cross section as the pressure space, so that the pressure alternating field can be applied to the area to be stimulated over the largest possible area.
  • the pressure space can expand towards the opening.
  • the pressure chamber can have a constant cross-section and can, for example, be cylindrical.
  • the cross section of the pressure chamber decreases in size towards the opening.
  • a cross section of a channel leading to the pressure chamber can also be larger than a cross section of the pressure chamber and / or the opening. In this way, the pressure in the area of the opening can be increased.
  • the opening can also have a smaller cross-sectional area than the area of the pressure space adjoining the opening.
  • the pressure field generating device can have an element which is movable for generating a pressure field, such as a movable wall or membrane, and a drive unit for causing the movable element to move.
  • a pressure field such as a movable wall or membrane
  • a drive unit for causing the movable element to move.
  • the drive unit and the movable element can each be arranged at least partially or completely in the first part, that is to say in that part of the device which is set up for insertion.
  • the movable element can be a movable wall which directly delimits the pressure space, so that changes in volume in the pressure space directly produce a pressure alternating field.
  • the stimulation device can comprise a second part which is set up to be arranged at least partially outside the human body when the first part is at least partially inserted into the human body.
  • This can be, for example, a handle part, an operating part or another part with or without further functionality.
  • the second part in contrast to the first part, can be dimensioned and shaped in such a way that it can preferably not be introduced into a human body, or at least only partially.
  • a remote control connected to the stimulation device in a wired or wireless manner can be provided in order to control the generation of the alternating pressure field.
  • the drive unit and the movable element can each be arranged at least partially in the second part, wherein the pressure field generating device and the pressure chamber can be fluidically coupled to a cavity via a connecting part.
  • the connecting part can, for example, comprise a hose, a tube, a channel or some other suitable structure which has a corresponding cavity or a fluid-carrying lumen for transmitting the pressure alternating field from the pressure generating device to the pressure chamber.
  • a coupling device can be provided which is set up to transmit the pneumatic pressure alternating field and to prevent a fluid flow, in particular a fluid flow from the Opening of the pressure space to the pressure field generating device. This can prevent fluids such as body fluids, particles or other contaminants from getting from the opening of the pressure chamber via the pressure chamber and possibly via a connecting part into the pressure field generating device, in particular the drive unit, which could be caused in particular by capillary forces and with difficulty or not at all to be cleaned.
  • the coupling device thus serves as a backflow stop.
  • the coupling device is set up to allow the pressure alternating field to be transmitted in the opposite direction from the pressure generating device to the pressure chamber.
  • the coupling device can have a flexible and fluid-impermeable membrane.
  • the membrane can be impermeable to fluids of any viscosity.
  • a semi-permeable membrane and / or another filter device can be provided which at least holds solids.
  • the membrane can form a separation between two chambers in the coupling device, one of the chambers being on the side of the membrane facing the pressure field generating device and the other of the chambers being on the side of the membrane facing the pressure space.
  • the chambers allow the flexible membrane to be deflected in order to transmit the alternating pressure field.
  • the device can have at least one further device in the second part for stimulating an area on the outside of the human body.
  • the first part is introduced into the body for stimulating a desired area inside, an increase in sexual arousal can be achieved by simultaneous stimulation of an external area.
  • a further device for stimulating a further area inside the body can be provided.
  • the stimulation device can have at least one second pressure chamber, which can have all or at least some of the features of the pressure chamber described above.
  • it can be set up to receive a pneumatic pressure alternating field from the pressure field generation device or, if necessary, from another pressure field generation device.
  • the second pressure chamber is preferably arranged in the second part with an opening, which is also formed in the second part, so that an alternating pressure field can be applied via this opening to an area to be stimulated on the outside of the human body, while the first part is at least partially in the human body Body is introduced and preferably the first pressure chamber is placed with its opening over an area to be stimulated inside the body.
  • the first and second pressure chambers are preferably arranged relative to one another in such a way that simultaneous stimulation of an area inside and an area on the outside of the body can be stimulated.
  • the second pressure chamber can be designed to stimulate the clitoris or the dam, that is to say the region between the anus and the external genital organs (also referred to as the perineum), as will be described in more detail below for various exemplary embodiments.
  • simultaneous stimulation or, alternatively, separate stimulation of the respective areas inside the body and on the outside of the body can take place by means of the first and second pressure chambers.
  • the stimulation device can comprise a device for tactile stimulation, such as a vibration unit, which is set up to generate a tactilely perceptible stimulation, such as a vibration of at least part of the stimulation device.
  • a vibration unit which is set up to generate a tactilely perceptible stimulation, such as a vibration of at least part of the stimulation device.
  • This unit is preferably arranged in the second part, that is to say in the outer part of the stimulation device. For example, a vibration of at least part of the second part can be generated in this way.
  • the first and second parts can be connected to one another in such a way that a relative position of the first and second part to one another can be adjusted.
  • the first and second parts can be movable relative to one another, so that an angle between the first part and the second part can be adjusted.
  • the first part and the second part can be connected to one another via an intermediate part, which offers a corresponding function for adjusting the relative position of the first and second part.
  • the intermediate part can be flexible or have one or more joints or hinges.
  • the device can be adapted by a user and the various areas to be stimulated can thereby be better reached.
  • the first part can be arranged vaginally, i. to be inserted at least partially into a vagina to stimulate an area inside a vagina.
  • the first part can be arranged anal, i. to be inserted at least partially into a rectum or rectum in order to stimulate an area inside the rectum.
  • the device can be suitably dimensioned and shaped, the opening in particular being positioned and dimensioned in such a way that the pressure alternating field is applied via the opening to an area of an inner wall of the vagina, preferably to an area of an abdominal inner wall of the vagina, or an area of a Intestinal wall is applicable.
  • the opening of the pressure chamber is preferably arranged in a side wall of the first part, preferably in an end region of the first part, the position being able to differ depending on the type of device.
  • the first part and the second part can be formed essentially coaxially, so that overall an elongated, phallic shape can result.
  • an angling of the first and second parts relative to one another for example at an obtuse angle or possibly a curvature of the entire device or at least a part thereof, can be desired.
  • the first part and the second part can be connected to one another via a possibly curved intermediate part, so that the first part and the second part at least partially run next to one another in order to form a C, V or U shape overall.
  • the opening of the pressure chamber in the first part advantageously points towards the second part, so that it can be positioned on a front wall inside the vagina, while the second part is positioned on the abdomen on the outside in the area of the clitoris.
  • a clamping effect can be achieved so that the device can optionally also be used without the use of hands after the introduction of the first part.
  • the first part can be designed to be compact, in particular relatively flat, in order to permit simultaneous sexual intercourse with a male partner.
  • the device can also remain in the inserted position by a clamping effect, or it can also be held by hand or by the partner.
  • the opening can be positioned and dimensioned in such a way that the alternating pressure field can be applied via the opening to an area of an intestinal wall of the rectum or rectum which is arranged adjacent to the prostate, so that the Alternating pressure field can be applied at least partially to the prostate via the intestinal wall.
  • the first part can extend essentially perpendicularly from the second part in order to form a T-shape. The second part prevents the device from being inserted too deeply into the rectum, and the device can be held in position by the user sitting down.
  • the first part can have a curvature in order to be able to position the opening of the pressure space close to the prostate.
  • FIG. 1 a first embodiment of a stimulation device 11 is shown, which is set up for sexual stimulation of an area inside a vagina for at least partial introduction into a vagina.
  • the device 11 has a first part 11a for insertion and a second part 11b which remains outside the body and is used, for example, to hold and operate the device 11.
  • the first part 11a has to be inserted at least so far into the vagina that the opening 3 is placed completely inside the vagina in order to seal the pressure space 2 and thus to build up a corresponding pressure alternating field to guarantee.
  • the insertable device 11 shown is designed to stimulate erogenous zones on the anterior vaginal wall V.
  • FIG. 2 is a variant of the device from FIG. 1 shown schematically in section.
  • the first part 11a extends from a front end 51a in the insertion direction, the opening 3 being arranged in a side wall 51 of the housing 4.
  • the second part 11b extends from a rear end 51b.
  • the stimulation takes place by means of an alternating pressure field consisting of negative and positive pressures, which is generated by a pressure field generating device 1 and applied directly to the desired area via the pressure chamber 2 and the opening 3.
  • the pressure field generating device 1 is coupled to a cavity, referred to below as pressure space 2, which has an outwardly facing opening 3 which is designed such that a pressure field in pressure space 2 can be applied specifically to an erogenous zone on the front vaginal wall V.
  • pressure space 2 a cavity, referred to below as pressure space 2
  • the stimulation device 11 in particular the front part 11a
  • the vaginal walls V nestle against the opening 3 of the pressure field generating device 1, forming a largely closed flow system.
  • media flows are generated which are directed alternately in time to the erogenous zone on the anterior vaginal wall V and away from the erogenous zone on the anterior vaginal wall V.
  • this closed flow system a removal of body fluid from the pressure field generating device 1 is largely avoided.
  • the pressure field generating device 1 has a movable or flexible wall 5 which is deflected to generate the alternating pressure field.
  • a corresponding drive unit 6 is provided, which is described in more detail below with reference to FIG FIG. 31 to 33 is described.
  • At least the wall 5 of the pressure field generating device consists of one elastic material, for example silicone or rubber, the flexible wall 5 being deflected by means of the drive 6 in order to bring about a positive and negative volume change dV in the pressure space to generate the pressure field.
  • a sealing device 30 is advantageously provided which runs around the opening 3 of the pressure chamber 2 in the form of a bead. In this way, the depth of the pressure chamber 2 can also be increased without enlarging the entire housing 4. It has been shown that, due to the clinging mucous membranes, a minimum size of the opening 3 and the pressure space 2 is advantageous in order to ensure a sufficient volume of air to build up the pressure alternating field when the adjacent vaginal wall V is drawn into the pressure space 2, especially in the negative pressure phases .
  • the opening 3 is preferably circular or elliptical for generating the pressure field, although other shapes can also be conceivable.
  • the opening 3 should also be large enough to cover the area to be stimulated.
  • a diameter should, for example, not be smaller than 5 mm, preferably not smaller than 7 mm.
  • the opening 3 should not be too large, so that the vaginal wall V is not drawn too far into the pressure space 2 and possibly impaired the build-up of the pressure field.
  • the diameter should therefore not be larger than 40 mm, preferably not larger than 30 mm, more preferably not larger than 20 mm.
  • the major semiaxis of the ellipse should not be smaller than 5 mm, preferably not smaller than 7 mm.
  • the major semi-axis of the ellipse should also not be larger than 40 mm, preferably not larger than 30 mm, more preferably not larger than 20 mm.
  • the depth of the pressure space 2, i.e. the distance between the opening 3 and the flexible wall 5 at top dead center or with the minimum volume of the pressure chamber 2 should not be less than 3 mm, preferably not less than 5 mm, more preferably not less than 7 mm.
  • An alternating frequency between 1 Hz and 150 Hz preferably, has proven to be a suitable sexual stimulation of the erogenous zones on the anterior vaginal wall, at best up to orgasm between 1 Hz and 125 Hz, more preferably between 1 Hz and 100 Hz. Users perceive higher frequencies as an unpleasant pull.
  • the pressure differences should be 20 mbar to 600 mbar, preferably 20 mbar to 400 mbar, more preferably 20 mbar to 300 mbar around the ambient pressure, the pressure difference being between the highest overpressure and the lowest negative pressure and preferably symmetrically around an ambient pressure ( usually about 1 bar) is arranged.
  • Pressure differences less than the specified are unsuitable for stimulating erogenous zones on the anterior vaginal wall V. Pressure differences greater than the specified can lead to injury and bleeding inside the vagina and should therefore be avoided.
  • the stimulation device 11 contains a control device 9 in order to control the drive unit 6, and in which the modulation of the pressure field is preferably pre-stored.
  • at least one control element 10 is provided in the second part 11b, with the respective modulation of the pressure field being able to be changed by means of the control element 10.
  • the first part 11a does not have any operating elements to be operated manually by a user. These would be covered anyway if the first part 11a of the stimulation device 11 is inserted into the vagina.
  • the hygienic use of the device can be improved if no operating elements are arranged in the insertable part 11a of the device 11.
  • the stimulation device 11 has a housing 4 suitable for insertion into the vagina, which comprises the control device 9, the drive unit 6, the pressure field generating device 1 and an internal battery 12, the stimulation device 11 being designed as a portable hand-held device.
  • the control device 9 enables a stimulation pattern to be set from the stimulation patterns of the control device 9 by means of an operating element 10, the drive unit 6 being controlled in accordance with the set stimulation pattern.
  • the opening 3 of the pressure field generating device 1 is approximately sealed or approximately sealed by the snuggling of the vaginal walls when the device 11 is inserted sufficiently deep and thus an at least largely closed flow system is formed, there is virtually no air exchange with the environment, which is why the removal of body fluid from the pressure field generating device 1 is avoided and the stimulation does not lead to the mucous membranes drying out.
  • the temperature of the volume of air enclosed in the closed system quickly adjusts to body temperature due to the volumes that are to be kept as small as possible.
  • a heating device can optionally be provided.
  • the stimulation device does not have any valves, which facilitates hygienic use.
  • the pressure chamber 2 can have a change in cross section in the direction of flow or be configured unchanged.
  • the pressure chamber 2 can be connected to a short connecting piece 2a with a reduced cross-section as in FIG FIG. 3 shown.
  • a longer connecting part with a reduced cross section can also be provided between the pressure chamber 2 and the drive unit 6, either as a rigid tube or channel 7 as in FIG FIG. 4th shown, or in the form of a flexible hose 8 as in FIG FIG. 5 shown. Otherwise the in FIG. 3 to 5 variants of the in FIG. 2 shown variant.
  • a change in cross-section of pressure chamber 2, or pressure chamber 2 with an adjoining connecting part 2a, 7, 8, has a corresponding effect on the flow velocity of the medium, ie a cross-sectional narrowing means a flow acceleration and a cross-sectional expansion means a flow delay.
  • the version with a flexible connecting part 8, as in FIG. 5 shown, allows a high degree of flexibility in the arrangement of the components in the housing 4, whereby the device 11 can be designed particularly favorably for insertion into the vagina without loss of efficiency in the stimulation.
  • FIG. 6th FIG. 11 shows an embodiment of an insertable stimulation device 11, which is essentially the same as in FIG. 2 to 5 the variants shown.
  • a somewhat longer tube 8 is provided so that the drive unit 6 lies in the second part 11b of the device 11, which is not or essentially not introduced into the vagina.
  • a coupling device 40 with a membrane 41 is provided, which couples the hose 8 to the pressure chamber 2 so that no contaminants get into the hose 8 and onto the movable wall 5, to make cleaning easier.
  • the pressure field generated in the hose 8 by the movement of the wall 5 is transmitted into the pressure space 2 via the membrane 41.
  • the coupling device 40 is described in greater detail below with reference to FIG FIG. 34 described.
  • FIG. 7th shows a further variant of the insertable device 11, which is essentially the same as in FIG FIG. 2 to 6 the variants shown.
  • the flexible wall 5 of the pressure field generating device 1 is integrated into the wall of the housing 4 of the stimulation device 11.
  • the mechanical power of the stimulation device 11 can be kept low, since instead of (as in FIG. 2 to 6 ) a closed volume on the back, ie the side of the flexible wall 5 facing away from the pressure chamber 2, which requires a corresponding compression or expansion of the enclosed volume in the corresponding phases of the deflection of the wall 5, the environment as a volume for the back of the flexible Wall 5 is used.
  • the position of the flexible wall 5 should advantageously be selected such that the wall 5 is essentially free during operation or is at least not restricted in its mobility by mucous membranes or in some other way by the user.
  • FIG. 8th shows a further variant of the insertable device 11, which is essentially the same as in FIG. 2 to 7 the variants shown. While the in FIG. 8th The arrangement of the components shown in the figure FIG. 2 it is understood that all of the above with reference to FIG. 2 to 7 described variants are possible.
  • the stimulation device 11 has a sensor device 70 which comprises proximity sensors 71, 72 in order to enable automatic or semi-automatic control of the device 11.
  • the sensor device 70 can comprise at least one proximity sensor 71, 72 which is set up to detect a proximity to a part of the human body. Proximity is understood to mean both a very short distance of at most a few millimeters from a part of the body and contact with a part of the body.
  • the proximity sensor 71, 72 can be coupled to the control unit 9 and the control unit 9 can be configured to start the generation of the pneumatic pressure alternating field when a proximity to a part of the human body is detected and to stop the generation of the pneumatic pressure alternating field if it is not near to a part of the human body is detected.
  • Appropriate electrical control signals are sent from the sensor device 70 to the control unit 9 and from the control unit 9 to the drive unit 6.
  • two (or more) proximity sensors 71, 72 can be provided.
  • they are advantageously arranged at a distance from one another along the insertion direction of the first part 11a, preferably in front of or behind the opening 3 of the pressure chamber 2.
  • the control unit 9 is then preferably set up to start generating the pneumatic pressure alternating field when all of the proximity sensors 71, 72 detect proximity to a part of the human body, and to stop the generation of the pneumatic pressure alternating field when at least one of the proximity sensors 71, 72 detects no proximity to a part of the human body. In this way it is ensured that the generation of the alternating pressure field is only activated when the opening 3 is located completely inside the vagina.
  • the proximity sensor or proximity sensors 71, 72 can be capacitive sensors, optical sensors or acoustic sensors which are suitable for detecting proximity to a part of a human body.
  • the proximity sensor 71, 72 is advantageously arranged in the first part 11a of the stimulation device 11, so that it is positioned inside the human body when the device 11 is in operation.
  • Preferably all of the proximity sensors 71, 72 are arranged in this way in the first part 11a.
  • at least one of the sensors is arranged in the second part 11b of the stimulation device 11, which remains outside the body and detects proximity to an outer part of the human body, for example even when the second part 11b is grasped with the hand or is enclosed.
  • Automatic switching on and off of the device 11 can be achieved through the control by means of proximity sensors 71, 72. This can be desirable, for example, to reduce noise and / or to reduce energy consumption.
  • the device 11 when the device 11 is switched on, it can be put into a “standby mode” by the user actuating an operating element 10. The generation of the alternating pressure field can then be controlled by means of the proximity sensors 71, 72, so that the device 11 is only active when it is inserted deep enough into the body. In this standby mode, the stimulation device 11 is in operation because the user has switched it on, but the drive unit 6 is de-energized, which means the stimulation device 11 no pressure field generated.
  • the sensor device 70 is in operation in the standby mode and carries out measurements or estimates at regular intervals.
  • FIG. 9 shows a further variant of the insertable device 11.
  • a further pressure chamber 62 with an opening 63 is also provided in the insertable part 11a, which, for example, can serve for the simultaneous stimulation of a further area inside the vagina.
  • a sealing device 64 is arranged around the opening 63 in order to seal off the second pressure chamber 62 from the environment.
  • the first pressure chamber 2 and second pressure chamber 62 are independent of one another, since the movable wall 5 separates two volumes, one volume being connected to the first pressure chamber 2 in order to generate a corresponding first pressure alternating field in the first pressure chamber 2, and the other volume is connected to the second pressure chamber 62 in order to generate a corresponding second alternating pressure field in the second pressure chamber 62.
  • the additional stimulation by means of the second pressure chamber 62 can thus be used optionally.
  • the rear side of the movable wall 5, that is to say the side of the wall 5 facing away from the pressure chamber 2 can be viewed as "vented”, i.e. open to the environment, as in the variant according to FIG. 7th So that there are corresponding advantages with regard to a reduced power of the drive unit 6.
  • FIG. 10 shows an embodiment of an insertable device 21 for dual stimulation of erogenous zones on the anterior vaginal wall V by means of a pressure field generating device 1 with simultaneous clitoral stimulation.
  • FIG. 11 a first variant of the device 21 is shown schematically in section.
  • the device 21 has a first part 21a for insertion into the vagina with a front end 52a in the direction of insertion and a side wall 52 for contacting the vaginal wall V and a second part 21b with a rear end 52b which is dimensioned after the insertion of the first Part 21a to contact the glans of the clitoris.
  • the first part 21a and the second part 21b are connected to one another by a curved intermediate part 21c, so that the first part 21a and the second part 21b run at least partially next to one another, so that the device 21 as a whole is viewed as C-, V- or U-shaped can be, wherein a relative position of the first part 21a and the second part 21b can be adjustable, for example by a corresponding flexibility of the intermediate part 21c or by providing one or more joints or hinges (not shown). Therefore, due to a clamping effect after the introduction of the first part 21a, the device 21 can optionally also be used without using the hands.
  • the first part 21a can be made relatively flat to allow simultaneous sexual intercourse with a male partner.
  • the device 21 is inserted into the vagina with the first part 21a up to the intermediate part 21c.
  • the clitoral stimulation is located in part 21b which is not inserted into the vagina during use.
  • the clitoral stimulation can be generated tactilely by means of a vibration or alternatively likewise by means of a pressure field acting on the glans of the clitoris, as will be described in more detail below.
  • the opening 3 of the pressure chamber 2 in the first part 21a faces the second part 21b, so that the opening 3 is directed against a front inner wall V of the vagina.
  • FIG. 12 to 20 The variants shown are matched by the variants of the FIG. 3 to 9 .
  • FIGS FIG. 2 and 11 , the FIG. 3 and 12 , the FIG. 4th and 13 , the FIG. 5 and 14th and the FIG. 6th and 15th are matched by the variants of the FIG. 3 to 9 .
  • the clitoral stimulation is as in FIG. 14th and 15th shown by a vibration unit 60 generated tactilely by means of a vibration by an electric motor with an imbalance.
  • the electric motor can be that of the drive unit 6 and have two shaft ends, one shaft end being the flexible wall 5 of the pressure field generating device 1 for changing the volume for the pressure field for vaginal stimulation and the other end of the shaft generates the unbalance for generating the mechanical vibration of the outer part 21b.
  • two electric motors 6 and 6a can also be used, for example back-to-back, as in FIG. 16 shown.
  • FIG. 17th The embodiment shown corresponds to the basic structure of the pressure field generating device 1 that in FIG. 7th embodiment shown.
  • the flexible wall 5 in this variant is integrated directly into the housing 4 of the stimulation device 21.
  • the environment is used as a volume for the back of the flexible wall 5 by integrating the flexible wall 5 into the outer part 21b outside the vagina.
  • FIG. 18th shows an embodiment of a stimulation device 21 with proximity sensors 71, 72. Correspondingly, reference is made to the above description FIG. 8th Referenced.
  • FIG. 19th shows an embodiment of an insertable device 21, which is essentially the same as in FIG. 17th embodiment shown is the same.
  • a further pressure space 62 with an opening 63 and corresponding seal 64 is provided in the second part 21b for simultaneous clitoral stimulation by means of a further pressure field.
  • the pressure field generating device 1 of the dual stimulation device 21 is used to generate two pressure fields that are applied clitorally and vaginally. By using a single pressure field generating device 1, the two pressure fields are not independent of one another in terms of amplitude and frequency, but the device 21 can be made compact.
  • both pressure spaces 2, 62 must be sealed off or approximately sealed off from the environment in order to enable the build-up of an alternating pressure field in pressure spaces 2, 62.
  • no corresponding pressure alternating field can be built up in the other pressure chamber either.
  • a second pressure field generating device with the corresponding components for generating an independent pressure field for the second pressure chamber 62 can be provided, or as in FIG FIG. 9 the movable wall 5 can be used to separate the two pressure spaces 2, 62.
  • FIG. 20th shows a further variant of an insertable device 21 for stimulating erogenous zones on the front vaginal wall V by means of a pressure field generating device 1.
  • the structure otherwise corresponds to that of FIG. 12 embodiment shown. It goes without saying that a combination with any other variant of the pressure field generating device 1 is possible.
  • a cavity 50 is provided, for example by means of a hollow element guided through the intermediate part 21c, to increase the volume on the rear side of the flexible wall 5. Similar to the in FIG.
  • the necessary mechanical power for compression and expansion of the air volume on the back, ie the side of the wall 5 facing away from the pressure chamber 2 can thereby be compared to the mechanical power for generating the pressure field without Such a volume expansion can be reduced, so that the inner part 21a is designed to be compact and compact and lightweight components (for example the electric motor) of the drive unit 6 can be used to generate the pressure field.
  • the first part 21c can be designed so compactly as to enable or facilitate the use of the device 21 during simultaneous sexual intercourse with a male partner.
  • FIG. 21st FIG. 11 shows an embodiment of a device 31 that can be inserted into a rectum, in particular for use by a male user for stimulating the prostate P by means of a pressure field generating device 1.
  • FIG. 22nd shows a variant of the device 31 schematically in section. The device 31 off FIG. 22nd corresponds to the generation of a pressure alternating field in FIG. 2 shown device 11. In this respect, reference is also made to the above description.
  • the device 31 has a first part 31a with a front end 53a in the direction of insertion for insertion into the rectum and for stimulating the prostate P through the adjacent intestinal wall and a second part 31b that can be positioned outside the rectum on the perineum between the rectum and scrotum and prevents the sphincter A from pulling the device 31 too far into the rectum.
  • the first part 31a extends substantially perpendicularly, for example to form a T-shape, wherein a relative position of the first part 31a and the second part 31b can be adjustable, for example by providing appropriate flexibility or one or more joints or hinges (not shown).
  • an intermediate part 31c which connects the first part 31a and the second part 31b, can offer a corresponding functionality.
  • the intermediate part 31c can furthermore have a smaller diameter than the first part 31a and the second part 31b, in order to enable the device 31 to be held by the sphincter A.
  • the insertable part 31a should be appropriately dimensioned and, if necessary, designed to be flexible.
  • the insertable part 31a can for example be designed to be adjustable in its length and its orientation relative to the second part 31b so that the pressure field can act optimally on the prostate P in accordance with the respective user anatomy.
  • the length and / or the orientation can be adjustable either manually or by means of a remote control. After insertion, the device 31 can be used without the use of the hands, for example by the user sitting down.
  • FIG. 22 to 28 The variants shown are matched by the variants of the FIG. 2 to 8 .
  • FIGS FIG. 2 and 22nd , the FIG. 3 and 23 , the FIG. 4th and 24 , the FIG. 5 and 25th , the FIG. 6th and 26th , the FIG. 7th and 27 and the FIG. 8th and 28 are analogous to the insertable device 11 for stimulating erogenous zones on the anterior vaginal wall.
  • FIG. 22 to 28 The variants shown are matched by the variants of the FIG. 2 to 8 .
  • the device 31 for insertion into the rectum can also be provided with a vibration unit 60 in order to accordingly provide tactile stimulation of the perineum or the anus by means of vibration, as in FIG FIG. 29 shown.
  • FIG. 9 and 19th In the exemplary embodiments of the device 11 and 21 shown, further stimulation by means of a further pressure field can also be provided in the device 31, as in FIG. 30th shown.
  • a further pressure chamber 63 is formed in the second part 31b.
  • a corresponding sealing device can be used 64, which is pressed against the skin of the dam.
  • the second pressure chamber 62 can also be sealed here in particular by the user sitting down.
  • a drive unit 6 of the pressure field generating device 1 is described by way of example, which in each of the above-described exemplary embodiments of FIG. 1 to 30 Can apply.
  • the mechanical power required to generate the pressure field is determined by the volume of the pressure space 2 of the pressure field generation device 1, the volume change dV and the frequency of this change, as long as the volume on the back of the flexible wall 5 in the housing 4 of the pressure field generation device 1 is sufficiently large.
  • the mechanical power required to compress and expand the air volume on the rear side, i.e. the side of the wall 5 in the housing 4 facing away from the pressure chamber 2 is negligible to a good approximation compared to the mechanical power to generate the pressure field in the pressure field generating device itself.
  • the flexible wall 5 can be integrated directly into the housing 4 of the stimulation device in order to use the surroundings as a volume for the back of the flexible wall 5.
  • the flexible wall part 5 must preferably lie outside the body. So that the movement of the wall 5 is not disturbed by the user, the wall 5 can, for example, be covered by an air-permeable element.
  • the drive unit 6 coupled to the flexible wall 5 of the pressure field generating device 1 can consist, for example, of a rotating electric motor 13 with mechanical transmission.
  • the mechanical translation of the rotation of the electric motor 13 into a translational movement of the flexible wall 5 of the pressure field generating device 1 can take place, for example, by means of an eccentric 14, as shown schematically in FIG FIG. 31 shown.
  • the control current in the form of direct current supplied to the rotating electric motor 13 varies or controls the speed of the electric motor and thus ultimately the frequency of the flexible wall 5.
  • the flexible wall 5 can have a bead which mechanically follows the strokes of the flexible wall as far as possible without mechanical stresses.
  • the stroke of the flexible wall 5 is determined by the defined eccentric travel.
  • the fixed piston stroke means a fixed decrease and increase of the chamber volume dV and thus a fixed pressure increase or pressure decrease, i.e. an approximately fixed amplitude of the alternating positive and negative pressure. Different amplitudes of the alternating positive and negative pressure cannot be set with the described drive unit on the erogenous zone.
  • the minimum frequency is limited, since the frictional torque of the crank drive and the rotating electric motor (i.e. bearing and brush friction of the permanent magnet excited direct current motor) must be exceeded.
  • the drive unit 6 coupled to the flexible wall 5 of the pressure field generating device 1 can consist of a linear electric motor 15, as in FIG. 32 and 33 shown.
  • the flexible wall 5 is connected to a carrier 16 and moved back and forth in the air gap 18 by means of the control current in the air gap 18 by means of at least one oscillating or plunging coil 17 attached to it, in accordance with the coil feed.
  • the flexible wall 5 of the pressure field generating device 1 is attached to a carrier 16.
  • the flexible wall 5 can have a bead which mechanically follows the strokes of the flexible wall as far as possible without mechanical stresses.
  • a voice coil 17 is wound around the carrier 16 and is fed during operation by the control current from a control unit.
  • the voice coil 17 consists of electrical conductors made of a material that is as electrically conductive as possible (preferably copper), which are insulated from one another and from the carrier 16 with an electrically insulating lacquer.
  • the magnetic field is preferred by at least one permanent magnet 19 as in FIG FIG. 32 and 33 generated in ring shape.
  • the magnetic flux is generated, for example, by means of a rear pole plate 20 (preferably as in FIG. 32 and 33 in cylinder shape) over the upper pole plate 21 (preferably as in FIG. 32 and 33 in ring shape) to the cylindrical pole core 22 via the preferably ring-shaped air gap.
  • the rear 20 and upper pole plate 21, like the pole core 22, are magnetic highly permeable material (preferably a soft magnetic material alloy).
  • a cylindrical permanent magnet can be used instead of the pole core 22 and, accordingly, a ring pole instead of the permanent magnet 19.
  • the carrier 16 with the voice coil 17 is structurally centered and guided in the air gap 18 by at least one holder or suspension 23 (preferably made of plastic, textile fabric or paper) in order to prevent wobbling movements of the voice coil 17.
  • the bracket or suspension 23 is attached to a frame.
  • the voice coil 17 is fed with an alternating control current from a control unit.
  • the voice coil 17 is moved upwards or downwards by the Lorentz force, depending on the current direction or current polarity in the magnetic field of the air gap 18.
  • the stroke of the displacement of the voice coil is determined by the amplitude of the control current.
  • the frequency of the alternating current corresponds to the frequency of the voice coil movement and thus the frequency of the piston or diaphragm movement.
  • the frequency and the stroke of the voice coil and thus the movement of the flexible wall 5 can thus be controlled relatively easily independently of one another by the current frequency and current amplitude. Due to the direct transmission, an extended frequency range from less than 1 Hz to several hundred Hz is possible with this principle.
  • the direct current from the accumulator may have to be converted into an alternating current signal.
  • the coil can be fed with any signal form (e.g. sine, triangle, square, sawtooth signal or with any form of an analog signal) of one polarity, provided the linear drive is mechanically set up accordingly.
  • the coil can also be fed with a sine pulse width modulation.
  • FIG. 34 shows a coupling device 40, as it is, for example, in the exemplary embodiments of FIG FIG. 6th , 15th , 16 , 26th and 27 is included.
  • the coupling device 40 has a membrane 41 which divides a cavity of the coupling device 40 into two chambers 42, 43, so that no fluid or, in general, impurities can get from the chamber 43 into the chamber 42.
  • a change in pressure in particular due to the alternating pressure field generated by the pressure field generating device 1, causes a deflection of the membrane 41, so that the alternating pressure field is transmitted despite the prevention of a fluid flow.
  • a pressure alternating field in a connecting part such as a Hose 8 via the membrane 41 into the pressure chamber 2, while the membrane 41 at the same time prevents, for example, body fluids or contaminants from getting from the pressure chamber 2 into the connecting part 8 in the direction of the movable wall 5.
  • the coupling device 40 allows the implementation of an extended and flexible connecting element, for example a hose 8, with a hygienic design at the same time, ie cavities that are difficult to access and therefore difficult to clean, in which body fluid can collect, are avoided.
  • the chamber 42 borders on the one hand on the membrane 41 and on the other hand (possibly via a connecting part 8) against the movable wall 5, the chamber (and possibly the connecting part 8) can also use a fluid, in particular a fluid, instead of a gas such as air Liquid, such as water, gel or the like, in order to provide a hydraulic transmission instead of a pneumatic transmission of the alternating pressure field to the membrane 41.
  • a fluid in particular a fluid, instead of a gas such as air Liquid, such as water, gel or the like, in order to provide a hydraulic transmission instead of a pneumatic transmission of the alternating pressure field to the membrane 41.
  • pneumatic transmission is preferred.
  • any desired aspects of the preferred exemplary embodiments described above can be combined with one another in a suitable manner.
  • the preferred exemplary embodiments are only exemplary.
  • various aspects, such as the pressure space, the opening or the pressure field generating device can be combined in any desired manner in order to create a stimulation device according to the invention for stimulating an area inside the human body.
  • features of the different stimulation devices for the female body for insertion into a vagina and for the male body for insertion into a rectum can be combined in a suitable manner in order to reach and stimulate a desired area to be stimulated inside the body.

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