Patent Application
20230116215
The present disclosure relates generally to devices for sexual pleasure and, more particularly to, suction devices for providing sexual pleasure to female genitalia (or vagina).
Masturbation is generally referred to as a natural and safe way to explore one's body i.e. stimulation of genital organs to obtain sexual pleasure and releasing built-up sexual tension or stress.
Conventionally, the sex toys such as dildos are used by female users for masturbating. Conventional sex toys are generally simple and can have a vibration feature for enhancing the sexual stimulation of the female genital organs. In conventional sex toys, a degree of sexual stimulation may be manually controlled, for example, the sex toys may be configured with an on/off switch. However, as these conventional sex toys are self-operated and configured with limited settings, the individual (i.e. the female users) may not always feel the same level of stimulation at every instance by using the conventional sex toys. Additionally, as a tendency of arousal for the individuals may change based on their mood and environment, the stimulation produced by the sex toys with the vibration feature may not always provide desired results.
Hence, there exists a need to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks associated with the conventional devices for the sexual pleasure of the female users.
Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide suction devices for providing sexual stimulation to female genitalia including but not limited to the vagina.
In an embodiment, a suction device is disclosed. The suction device includes a hollow body, an accumulator assembly and a drive mechanism. The accumulator assembly is housed within the hollow body. The accumulator assembly includes a first support structure and a second support structure, a plurality of connecting members and a flexible element. Each of the plurality of connecting members is mounted to the first and second support structures at regular intervals along circumference portions of the first and second support structures and oriented along a longitudinal axis of the accumulator assembly. Further, the flexible element includes a first end portion secured to the first support structure and a second end portion secured to the second support structure. The flexible element is disposed in a space defined by the first and second support structures and the plurality of connecting members. Further, the drive mechanism is operatively coupled to the accumulator assembly. The drive mechanism is configured to operate the flexible element to a compressed state and a retracted state by driving the second support structure between a first position and a second position relative to the first support structure, respectively.
In another embodiment, a suction device is disclosed. The suction device includes a hollow body, an accumulator assembly and a drive mechanism. The accumulator assembly is housed within the hollow body. The accumulator assembly includes a first support structure and a second support structure, a plurality of connecting members and a flexible element. Each of the plurality of connecting members is mounted to the first and second support structures at regular intervals along circumference portions of the first and second support structures and oriented along a longitudinal axis of the accumulator assembly. Further, the flexible element includes a first end portion secured to the first support structure and a second end portion secured to the second support structure. The flexible element is disposed in a space defined by the first and second support structures and the plurality of connecting members. Further, the drive mechanism is operatively coupled to the accumulator assembly. The drive mechanism includes a rotating cam. The rotating cam includes an inclined surface and a base surface. Further, the drive mechanism includes a reciprocating link including a primary end movably coupled to the inclined surface and a secondary end coupled to the second support structure. The drive mechanism further includes an actuator. The actuator includes a shaft connector operatively coupled to the base surface of the rotating cam. The actuator is configured to provide a rotary motion to the shaft connector and the rotating cam. Further, the drive mechanism is configured to operate the flexible element to a compressed state and a retracted state by driving the second support structure between a first position and a second position relative to the first support structure, respectively.
The following detailed description of illustrative embodiments is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the present disclosure, exemplary constructions of the disclosure are shown in the drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to a specific device or a tool and instrumentalities disclosed herein. Moreover, those in the art will understand that the drawings are not to scale. Wherever possible, like elements have been indicated by identical numbers:
The drawings referred to in this description are not to be understood as being drawn to scale except if specifically noted, and such drawings are only exemplary in nature.
In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present disclosure. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that the present disclosure can be practiced without these specific details. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
Reference in this specification to “one embodiment” or “an embodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present disclosure. The appearances of the phrase “in an embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various requirements are described which may be requirements for some embodiments but not for other embodiments.
Moreover, although the following description contains many specifics for the purposes of illustration, anyone skilled in the art will appreciate that many variations and/or alterations to said details are within the scope of the present disclosure. Similarly, although many of the features of the present disclosure are described in terms of each other, or in conjunction with each other, one skilled in the art will appreciate that many of these features can be provided independently of other features. Accordingly, this description of the present disclosure is set forth without any loss of generality to, and without imposing limitations upon, the present disclosure.
Various example embodiments of the present disclosure provide a suction device for providing sexual stimulation to female genitalia (e.g., vagina and surrounding areas) and other erogenous zones such as nipples. In at least one embodiment, the suction device includes a hollow body configured to encase one or more internal components of the suction device. The suction device further includes an accumulator assembly housed within the hollow body. The accumulator assembly includes a first support structure and a second support structure, a plurality of connecting members and a flexible element. The connecting members are mounted to the first and second support structures at regular intervals along circumference portions of the first and second support structures and oriented along a longitudinal axis of the accumulator assembly. Further, the flexible element is disposed in a space defined by the first and second support structures and the plurality of connecting members. The suction device further includes a drive mechanism that is operatively coupled to the accumulator assembly. The drive mechanism includes a rotating cam including an inclined surface and a base surface, a reciprocating link and an actuator. The actuator includes a shaft connector that is operatively coupled to the base surface of the rotating cam. The actuator is configured to provide a rotary motion to the shaft connector and the rotating cam. As such, the rotary motion of the rotating cam facilitates the reciprocating link to traverse between a first point and a second point on the inclined surface along a horizontal plane of the rotating cam which drives the second support structure to a first position and a second position relative to the first support structure, respectively. As a result, the flexible element is operated in a compressed state and a retracted state due to the second support structure being operated in the first position and the second position, respectively. The continuous operation of the flexible element in the compressed state and the retracted state facilitates sexual stimulation of the female genitalia (or vagina), thus enabling female users to feel enhanced sexual pleasure and a satisfying masturbating experience.
Various embodiments of the present invention are described hereinafter with reference to
As shown, the suction device 100 (hereinafter interchangeably referred to as ‘the device 100’) includes a hollow body 102 having a proximal portion 104a and a distal portion 104b. The hollow body 102 corresponds to a housing configured to encase and/or house one or more components of the device 100. The hollow body 102 is configured to be a hollow cylindrical structure. The hollow body 102 is made of a suitable material such as, but not limited to, plastic, metal, rubber, wood and any combination thereof. Further, the hollow body 102 may be made of a suitable manufacturing technique, for example, extrusion, molding and so forth.
The proximal portion 104a of the hollow body 102 is configured with a central opening 106. The central opening 106 is configured to allow passing of air therethrough. In other words, the proximal portion 104a of the device 100 is an open configuration of the proximal portion 104a. Further, the distal portion 104b is a closed configuration. In an embodiment, the hollow body 102 may be configured to resemble the human mouth.
In one embodiment, the device 100 may include a cap (not shown in Figures) for openably closing the proximal portion 104a after the use of the device 100. It should be understood that the distal portion 104b may also include the cap which may be integral or detachably coupled with the distal portion 104b for constituting the closed configuration thereof. In an embodiment, the hollow body 102 may be configured with indentations (not shown in Figures) on its outer surface for enhancing grip of the device 100 to a subject (or the female user) during use.
It is evident that the hollow body 102 is a unitary structure. Alternatively, the hollow body 102 may be configured with a plurality of elements (not shown in Figures). Specifically, the plurality of elements may be detachably coupled with each other using suitable coupling mechanism such as, but not limited to, screws, snap-fit arrangement, and so forth, to form the hollow body 102. In an example scenario, the plurality of elements may be configured to have a shape that is substantially similar to a shape of a longitudinal half-portion of a hollow cylindrical structure which may be detachably coupled with each other to form the hollow body 102. This configuration of detachable coupling of the plurality of elements to form the hollow body 102 allows in accessing one or more structural components encased and/or housed within the hollow body 102.
The accumulator assembly 202 includes a first support structure 206 and a second support structure 208. The first support structure 206 is mounted to the proximal portion 104a using suitable mounting means such as, but not limited to, adhesives or fixative, screws, snap-fit arrangement, and the like. The first and second support structures 206 and 208 are configured as a circular plate like structure. The dimensions (or the circumferences) of the first and second support structures 206 and 208 are configured in conformity with the dimension (for example, an inner diameter) of the hollow body 102 to ensure snug-fit of the accumulator assembly 202 within the hollow body 102. In an embodiment, the first and second support structures 206 and 208 may be configured with any other geometric shape as per design feasibility and requirement.
Further, the accumulator assembly 202 includes a flexible element 210 and a plurality of connecting members 214. The flexible element 210 includes a first end portion 212a and a second end portion 212b. The first end portion 212a is secured to the first support structure 206 and the second end portion 212b is secured to the second support structure 208. It should be noted that each of the connecting members 214 is mounted to the first and second support structures 206 and 208 at regular intervals along circumference portions of the first and second support structures 206 and 208. In other words, the connecting members 214 are arranged in a circular manner around the flexible element 210. The connecting members 214 are mounted to the first and second support structures 206 and 208 by using suitable mounting means. The connecting members 214 mounted to the first and second support structures are oriented along a longitudinal axis 218 of the accumulator assembly 202. It is evident that the flexible element 210 is disposed in a space defined by the first and second support structures 206 and 208 and the connecting members 214.
The flexible element 210 is configured with a bore 216. Specifically, the bore 216 is aligned coaxially with an orifice configured in the first support structure 206 and the central opening 106 configured at the proximal portion 104a of the hollow body 102 when the flexible element 210 is secured to the first and second support structures 206 and 208. In other words, the first support structure 206 is an open configuration (i.e. configured with the orifice) for facilitating inspiratory and expiratory effects when the flexible element 210 undergoes elastic deformation which is further explained in detail. Further, the second support structure 208 is a closed configuration. In one configuration, the flexible element 210 is made of silicone. Alternatively, the flexible element 210 can be made of other materials which possess flexibility or elasticity.
Thus, it should be understood that the flexible element 210 is configured to undergo elastic deformation. The elastic deformation of the flexible element 210 produces the inspiratory and expiratory effects for providing sexual stimulation to the vagina when the device 100 is positioned at vicinity of the vagina. Providing sexual stimulation to the female genitalia (or vagina) by operating the suction device 100 is further explained in detail with references to
Further, the drive mechanism 204 is operatively coupled to the accumulator assembly 202. The drive mechanism 204 is configured to operate the flexible element 210 to a compressed state (see, 306 of
More specifically, the drive mechanism 204 includes a reciprocating link 220, a rotating cam 222 and an actuator 224. The reciprocating link 220 includes a primary end 220a movably coupled to an inclined surface 226 of the rotating cam 222 and a secondary end 220b coupled to the second support structure 208. The inclined surface 226 of the rotating cam 222 may be configured with a groove structure (not shown in Figures) for enabling mounting of the reciprocating link 220. As such, the reciprocating link 220 reciprocates in the groove structure for operating the accumulator assembly 202 which will be explained further in detail. Further, the actuator 224 includes a shaft connector 228. The shaft connector 228 is operatively coupled to a base surface 230 of the rotating cam 222. The actuator 224 corresponds to a motion transmission mechanism (for example, a motor). The actuator 224 operatively coupled to the rotating cam 222 via the shaft connector 228 is configured to provide a rotary motion to the shaft connector 228 and the rotating cam 222. The rotary motion of the rotating cam 222 facilitates the reciprocating link 220 to reciprocate on the inclined surface 226 which will be explained with reference to
The device 100 further includes a power source 232. The power source 232 is configured to provide electrical power to one or more operating components (for example, the actuator 224) of the device 100. The power source 232 is arranged proximal to the distal portion 104b of the hollow body 102. The power source 232 may be configured to provide one of an alternating current output or a direct current output. In an embodiment, the power source 232 includes a direct current power source, such as a rechargeable battery (for example, a lithium-ion (Li-on) battery), operable to provide the required electrical power for the operation of the actuator 224. Further, the power source 232 may include electrical and/or electronic components or circuits for enabling use of wired or wireless charging. Alternatively, the power source 232 may include electrical and/or electronic components or circuits for enabling use of alternating current to provide the required electrical power for the operation of the actuator 224.
Further, the device 100 includes a control circuitry 234 (e.g., a printed circuit board (PCB)) housed within the hollow body 102 and communicably coupled to the operating components of the device 100. The control circuitry 234 may include one or more electrical and electronic components or circuits for operating the device 100. Specifically, the control circuitry 234 may be configured to detect user inputs provided on a user interface for example, a power button (see, 108) and intensity control buttons (see, 110) configured in the device 100. Based on detection of the inputs, the control circuitry 234 provides control signals to the operating components (for example, the actuator 224) for operating the device 100.
Referring to
As shown in
It is to be noted that the movement of the reciprocating link 220 to the first point 304 on the inclined surface 226 results in a first eccentric distance ‘D1’ between a first central axis A-A′ of the rotating cam 222 and a second central axis B-B′ of the reciprocating link 220 (see, a magnified portion 308, depicting a simplified diagram of the rotating cam 222). In an embodiment, the first central axis A-A′ may be the central axis of the actuator 224. As such, the rotating cam 222 rotates around the first central axis A-A′ due to rotary motion caused by the actuator 224. The reciprocating link 220 is traversed to the first point 304 due to half rotation of the rotating cam 222 around the first central axis A-A′, thereby causing the second support structure 208 to operate in the first position 302 which facilitates the flexible element 210 to be operated in the compressed state 306. It is obvious that the first point 304 refers to a squeeze point as the flexible element 210 is operated to the compressed state 306 to provide the expiratory effect.
As explained above, the first eccentric distance ‘D1’ refers to a horizontal distance between the first central axis A-A′ and the second central axis B-B′ caused due to the displacement of the reciprocating link 220 to the first point 304 on the inclined surface 226 along the horizontal plane ‘Z’. Further, the first eccentric distance ‘D1’ may be a radius ‘R’ of the rotating cam 222 (or may be in the range of [0, R], where R is the radius of the rotating cam 222). In this scenario, the displacement of the reciprocating link 220 to the first point 304 from a central point on the inclined surface 226 corresponds to half horizontal displacement. The half horizontal displacement on the inclined surface 226 of the rotating cam 222 can be computed using the following equation (Eq. 1):
Half horizontal displacement=(first eccentric distance (D1)/tan (α)) Eq. 1
Wherein,
Referring to
It is to be noted that the movement of the reciprocating link 220 to the second point 404 from the first point 304 on the inclined surface 226 results in a second eccentric distance ‘D2’ (see, a magnified portion 408). The reciprocating link 220 is traversed from the first point 304 to the second point 404 due to further rotation (or one complete rotation) of the rotating cam 222 around the first central axis A-A′, thereby causing the second support structure 208 to operate in the second position 402 which facilitates the flexible element 210 to be operated in the retracted state 406. It is obvious that the second point 404 refers to a stretch point as the flexible element 210 is operated to the retracted state 406 to provide the inspiratory effect.
As explained above, the second eccentric distance ‘D2’ refers to a horizontal distance between the first point 304 and the second point 404 which is caused due to the displacement of the reciprocating link 220 from the first point 304 to the second point 404 on the inclined surface 226 along the horizontal plane ‘Z’. Further, the second eccentric distance ‘D2’ may be twice the radius ‘R’ (or 2R) of the rotating cam 222. In this scenario, the displacement of the reciprocating link 220 from the first point 304 to the second point 404 corresponds to full horizontal displacement. The full horizontal displacement on the inclined surface 226 of the rotating cam 222 can be computed using the following equation (Eq. 2):
Horizontal displacement=2×(second eccentric distance (D2)/tan (β)) Eq. 2
Wherein,
Thus, it is understood that, when the rotating cam 222 is rotating, the reciprocating link 220 is operable between the first point 304 (i.e. a position where the flexible element 210 is squeezed most) and the second point 404 (i.e. a position where the flexible element 210 is stretched most). Further, the displacement of the second support structure 208 from the first position 302 to the second position 402 corresponds to a stroke length ‘L’ (as shown in
Furthermore, the movement of the second support structure 208 due to reciprocating motion of the reciprocating link 220 is caused due to the connecting members 214. As shown in
In use or operation of the suction device 100 of the present disclosure, the female user may operate the suction device 100 upon positioning the suction device 100 at the vicinity of the female genitalia (such as vagina). The suction device 100 is operated based on providing input on the power button 108 configured in the device 100. Based on providing the input, the control circuitry 234 provides the control signals to operate the actuator 224 for enabling the flexible element 210 to be operated in the compressed state 306 and the retracted state 406 as explained above. It is understood that the flexible element 210 operable between compressed state 306 and the retracted state 406 imitates or mimics the human's mouth and the actions of blowing (or the expiratory effect) and inhaling (or the inspiratory effect). The inspiratory and expiratory effects provided by the flexible element 210 provides sexual stimulation to the female genitalia when the suction device 100 is positioned at vicinity of the female genitalia (or vagina). In an embodiment, the suction device 100 may be used by the female users for experiencing nipples suction.
Additionally, the actuator 224 may be configured with a plurality of rotating speed (or intensity modes). The user can adjust the rotating speed of the actuator 224 by providing input on the intensity control buttons 110. The plurality of rotating speed of the actuator 224 allows the user to alter a reciprocating speed of the reciprocating link 220, so as to adjust the suction and blowing intensities (or control the inspiratory and expiratory effects) of the flexible element 210 based on the user's preference. In other words, the stroke length ‘L’ is altered based on the user preference by providing input on the intensity control buttons 110. Wherein, the suction and blowing intensities (i.e. rate of attaining the compressed state 306 and the retracted state 406) of the flexible element 210 are controlled by altering the stroke length ‘L’ at various points in time in the entire masturbating process. The feature of the multiple rotating speeds for adjusting the blowing and suction intensities provides enhanced sexual stimulation to the female genitalia.
In an example embodiment, the device 100 may be configured with one of a rotating knob, a slider knob or a plurality of press buttons to select and alter the rotary speed the actuator 224 for controlling the rate of attaining the compressed state 306 and the retracted state 406 of the flexible element 210.
In one embodiment, the device 100 may be operatively connected to an external vacuum generator (not shown in Figures) for operating the flexible element 210 in the compressed state 306 and the retracted state 406.
Various embodiments of the disclosure, as discussed above, may be practiced with steps and/or operations in a different order, and/or with hardware elements in configurations, which are different than those which are disclosed. Therefore, although the disclosure has been described based upon these exemplary embodiments, it is noted that certain modifications, variations, and alternative constructions may be apparent and well within the spirit and scope of the disclosure.
Although various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure are described herein in a language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or acts described above. Rather, the specific features and acts described above are disclosed as exemplary forms of implementing the claims.
