Heating structure for massager

Abstract

The invention provides a heating structure for a massager, the heating structure is mounted on the massager, the heating structure comprises an outer shell, a heating device and a light-emitting device, and a mounting cavity is formed in the outer shell; the heating device is arranged in the mounting cavity and is used for generating heat; the light-emitting device is arranged in the mounting cavity and is used for emitting light; and the heating device is closer to the opening of the mounting cavity relative to the light-emitting device. According to the graphene heating structure, the outer shell is arranged to protect the heating device, the arranged heating device can generate heat and transmit the heat to a massage position in the massage process, the skin surface temperature is increased, blood circulation is improved, meanwhile, the light-emitting device is further arranged, and the massage effect is improved. The whole graphene heating structure is more attractive in the using process, the whole graphene heating structure is modularized, the graphene heating structure can be suitable for different massagers, the adaptability is high, and only the appearance needs to be matched.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of massager accessories, and in particular to a heating structure for a massager. Background Technology

[0002] Massagers integrate principles of physics, bionics, bioelectricity, and traditional Chinese medicine, simulating manual massage techniques (such as kneading, percussion, and acupuncture) through mechanical vibration, electrical pulses, or air pressure. Core functions of massagers include: relaxing muscles, promoting blood circulation, relieving chronic pain (shoulder, neck, and lower back pain), and improving sleep quality. Some models also offer slimming and immune-regulating benefits.

[0003] With the improvement of living standards, massagers have gradually become an important tool in modern life. Most existing massagers only have a massage function and do not have a heating function. Especially in the cold winter, when people sit for a long time to work, study or play, their hands, feet or legs are prone to getting cold, and the massage effect is not good. Although some existing massagers have a heating structure, they use heating elements (such as graphene heating elements) plus aluminum foil and other media. However, they are not aesthetically pleasing and need to be covered with an outer shell or fabric cover.

[0004] In view of this, the inventors specifically designed a heating structure for a massager, which led to this invention. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a heating structure for a massager, which protects the heating device with an outer shell. During the massage process, the heating device generates heat and transfers it to the massage position, thereby increasing the skin surface temperature and improving blood circulation, overcoming the shortcomings of current massagers that do not have a heating function.

[0006] The present invention also proposes a massager.

[0007] A heating structure for a massager according to the present invention includes: An outer casing, wherein an installation cavity is provided inside the outer casing; A heating device, wherein the heating device is disposed within the mounting cavity and is used to generate heat; A light-emitting device, wherein the light-emitting device is disposed within the mounting cavity and is used to emit light; The heating device is located closer to the opening of the mounting cavity than the light-emitting device.

[0008] The graphene heating structure of the present invention protects the heating device with an outer shell. During the massage process, the heating device generates heat and transfers it to the massage position, thereby improving blood circulation by increasing the skin surface temperature. It also includes a light-emitting device, making the overall graphene heating structure more aesthetically pleasing during use.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the outer shell is made of a heat-conducting component, which may be a metal material, such as stainless steel, or a plastic component, with a coating on the outer surface of the plastic component. Stainless steel is preferred as it has better heat conduction. The heat generated by the heating device is transferred to the outer surface of the outer shell through the side wall of the outer shell, so that the outer surface of the outer shell has heat.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the heating device includes a substrate and a heating layer disposed on the substrate, wherein the heating layer is located between the heating layer and the heating device; wherein the substrate is completely separated from the outer shell, or one side of the substrate is connected to the outer shell, that is, the substrate and the outer shell are an integral structure, which is directly formed by stamping process.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the substrate is a metal plate. The outer shell and the substrate of the present invention can both be made of stainless steel. After the heating layer generates heat, it is conducted to the side wall of the outer shell through the substrate, and then to the outer surface of the outer shell through the side wall of the outer shell. The heat is then applied to the desired parts, such as the soles of the feet, the calves, or the arms.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the heating layer is any one of graphene layer, heating wire, heating element, mica sheet, silicone heating element, carbon fiber heating element, and ceramic heating element. Preferably, a graphene layer is used, as it can generate not only heat but also a certain amount of infrared radiation, which then penetrates the light-emitting device and the outer casing to act on the desired area, such as the sole of the foot, lower leg, or arm.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting device includes a light guide plate and a light-emitting element disposed on the light guide plate; or the light-emitting device uses a lamp board, such as an LED lamp board, which may have at least one LED bead disposed on a circuit board. A light guide plate combined with a light-emitting element structure is preferred. Using a light guide plate can prevent light from shining directly into the eyes. The light guide plate can be made of a transparent material, such as a plastic transparent plate or a transparent glass plate, for example, an acrylic plate or a PC plate. The shape of the upper surface can be adapted to the structure of the outer casing surface. The light generated by the light-emitting element is transmitted through the light guide plate and then shines through the light-transmitting hole. The light color can be set to any one of red, green, or blue, or can be arbitrarily switched among several colors.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the light-emitting element is a light strip that surrounds the outside of the light guide plate and emits light through the light guide plate, thus avoiding the naked eye seeing the light beads and causing glare.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, a first through hole is provided on the substrate, or a clearance is provided on the side wall of the housing, so that the first wire of the heating layer and the second battery of the light-emitting element can pass through, and the heating layer and the light-emitting element are powered by the first wire and the second wire respectively.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, the outer casing is further provided with several fixing buckles for confining the light-emitting device and the heat-generating device within the mounting cavity. These fixing buckles are T-shaped to better confine the light-emitting device and the heat-generating device within the mounting cavity, thus making the overall heating structure modular.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the outer surface of the outer shell is further provided with a plurality of light-transmitting holes communicating with the mounting cavity.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the outer casing includes a main body for heating and an annular portion disposed on the outer edge of the main body. The main body and the annular portion form a mounting cavity for housing the heating device and the light-emitting device. Specifically, the heating device and the light-emitting device are located inside the annular portion, and the main body, the light-emitting device, and the heating device are arranged sequentially. A plurality of light-transmitting holes are disposed in the main body, and the fixing buckle is disposed below the annular portion. Heat generated by the heating device is conducted to the outer surface of the main body through the annular portion.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, the massager is provided with a mounting groove, and the heating device is embedded in the mounting groove. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The accompanying drawings, which are provided to further illustrate the invention and constitute a part of this invention, are illustrative embodiments of the invention and their descriptions are used to explain the invention and do not constitute an undue limitation of the invention.

[0021] in: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the graphene heating structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the graphene heating structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ; Figure 3 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the graphene heating structure of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-emitting device of the present invention; Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the heating device of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the massager of the present invention.

[0022] Label Explanation: 10. Outer shell; 101. Main body; 102. Annular part; 11. Mounting cavity; 12. Fixing buckle; 13. Light transmission hole; 20. Heating device; 21. Substrate; 211. First through hole; 22. Heating layer; 30. Light-emitting device; 31. Light guide plate; 32. Light-emitting component. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the technical problems, solutions, and beneficial effects of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of the invention.

[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 6 This invention provides a heating structure for a massager, comprising a housing 10, a heating device 20, and a light-emitting device 30. The housing 10 has an internal mounting cavity 11. The heating device 20 is disposed within the mounting cavity 11 and generates heat. The light-emitting device 30 is also disposed within the mounting cavity 11. The heating device 20 is closer to the opening of the mounting cavity 11 than the light-emitting device 30. This graphene heating structure protects the heating device 20 with the housing 10. During massage, the heating device 20 generates heat and transfers it to the massage area, increasing skin surface temperature and improving blood circulation for a better massage effect. The addition of the light-emitting device 30 enhances the overall aesthetics of the graphene heating structure. Furthermore, the modular design of this invention allows it to be adapted to different massagers, offering high compatibility; only the external shape needs to be adjusted for fit.

[0025] Please refer to details. Figure 1 , 4The outer casing 10 is made of a heat-conducting component, which can be a metal material, such as stainless steel, aluminum, or copper, or a plastic component with a metal plating on the outer surface. Stainless steel is preferred because it not only has better heat conduction but also serves as an aesthetic component, making the overall appearance more attractive and eliminating the need for a cloth cover. The heat generated by the heating device 20 is transferred to the outer surface of the outer casing 10 through the side wall, so that the outer surface of the outer casing 10 is heated. The outer surface of the outer casing 10 is also provided with several light-transmitting holes 13 that communicate with the mounting cavity 11. The shape of the light-transmitting holes 13 can be any one or any combination of round, elongated, or arc-shaped shapes, selected according to actual needs. The outer shell 10 has a structure similar to a metal mesh cover and has the following functions: First, it provides protection or shielding; second, it has light-transmitting holes 13, which are hollowed out, allowing not only the far-infrared light of the heating device 20 (i.e., the graphene heating layer 22) to pass through, but also the light of the light-emitting device 30 (i.e., the light-emitting element 32 similar to a light strip) to pass through; third, it is used to conduct the heat generated by the graphene heating layer 22.

[0026] Please refer to details. Figure 3 , 6 The heating device 20 includes a substrate 21 and a heating layer 22 disposed on the substrate 21, with the heating layer 22 located between the heating layer 22 and the heating device 20. The substrate 21 is made of a metal plate, such as stainless steel, and together with the outer shell 10, it forms a protective and shielding effect. Simultaneously, it can conduct the heat generated by the heating layer 22 to the outer shell 10 through the substrate 21. That is, both the outer shell 10 and the substrate 21 of this invention can be made of stainless steel. After the heating layer 22 generates heat, it is conducted through the substrate 21 to the side wall of the outer shell 10, and then through the side wall of the outer shell 10 to the outer surface of the outer shell 10, achieving rapid heat conduction. Finally, the heat is applied to the desired area, such as the sole of the foot, the calf, or the arm. Further configuration: the heating layer 22 is any one of graphene layer, heating wire, heating element, mica sheet, silicone heating element, carbon fiber heating element, or ceramic heating element. Preferably, a graphene layer is used. The graphene layer can generate not only heat but also a certain amount of infrared radiation, which then penetrates the light-emitting device 30 and the outer shell 10 and acts on the desired part, such as the sole of the foot, the calf, or the arm. In this invention, the substrate 21 is completely separated from the outer shell 10, or one side of the substrate 21 is connected to the outer shell 10, that is, the substrate 21 and the outer shell 10 are an integral structure, directly formed by stamping. If an integral structure is adopted, both the substrate 21 and the outer shell 10 are made of stainless steel. When the substrate 21 and the outer shell 10 are connected on one side, the heat conduction efficiency can be improved. During installation, after the light-emitting device 30 is placed in, the substrate 21 with the heating layer 22 and the outer shell 10 are rotated and then fastened together by several fixing buckles.

[0027] Please refer to details. Figure 3 , 5 The light-emitting device 30 of the present invention adopts the following two methods: First, the light-emitting device 30 includes a light guide plate 31 and a light-emitting element 32 disposed on the light guide plate 31; Second, the light-emitting device 30 adopts a lamp board, such as an LED lamp board. The lamp board can be a circuit board with at least one LED bead, such as an LED bead. It is preferred to use a structure of light guide plate 31 combined with light-emitting element 32. Using light guide plate 31 can avoid direct light shining into the eyes. Light guide plate 31 can be made of transparent material, such as plastic transparent plate or transparent glass plate, such as acrylic plate or PC plate. The shape of the upper surface can be adapted to the structure of the surface of the outer shell 10. The light generated by the light-emitting element 32 is transmitted through the light guide plate 31 and then shines out from the light-transmitting hole 13. The light color can be set to any one of red, green or blue, or can be switched arbitrarily among several colors. The light-emitting element 32 is a light strip (i.e., an LED light strip) that wraps around the outside of the light guide plate 31 and emits light through the light guide plate, avoiding the naked eye seeing the LED beads and causing glare. When the light-emitting device 30 is installed in place, the light-emitting element is located inside the outer shell. The light-emitting device 30 of this invention allows users to better understand the far-infrared light waves of graphene and feel the temperature with the naked eye. A hole is made in the middle of the outer shell 10 (i.e., a light-transmitting hole is provided), and a transparent light guide plate 31 is placed between it and the graphene. LED light strips (preferably red light, for example, red light wavelength 625-630nm, which has a whitening effect) are installed around the light guide plate 31. The red light emitted by the LED light strip will be emitted when the graphene heating layer 20 is powered on.

[0028] A first through hole 211 is provided on the substrate 21, or a clearance is provided on the side wall of the housing 10, so that the first wire of the heating layer 22 and the second battery of the light-emitting element 32 can pass through, and the heating layer 22 and the light-emitting element 32 can be powered through the first wire and the second wire respectively.

[0029] Please refer to details. Figure 2 , 4The outer casing 10 is also provided with several fixing buckles 12 to confine the light-emitting device 30 and the heat-generating device 20 within the mounting cavity 11. When the outer casing 10 is completely separated from the substrate 21, multiple fixing buckles 12 are provided along the opening of the mounting cavity 11. When one side of the substrate 21 is connected to the outer casing 10 (which can be understood as a rotatable connection), fixing buckles 12 are provided at the three edges of the opening of the mounting cavity 11 that are not connected to the substrate 21. The fixing buckles 12 are T-shaped, or other shapes are also acceptable, such as rectangles, so as to better confine the light-emitting device 30 and the heat-generating device 20 within the mounting cavity 11, making the overall heating structure modular. Before fastening, the fixing buckle 12 is an extension of the outer shell 10. After the light-emitting device 30 and the heat-generating device 20 are installed in place, the fixing buckle 12 is folded inward. After fastening, it is folded inward by 90 degrees or close to 90 degrees compared to before fastening. In this embodiment, six fixing buckles 12 are provided, two on each side of the long side and one on each side of the short side. The six fixing buckles 12 can effectively confine the heat-generating device 20 and the light-emitting device 30 within the mounting cavity 11 of the outer shell 10. The fixing buckles 12 can also play a role in heat transfer. The heat generated by the heat-generating device 30 is quickly transferred to the outer shell 10 through multiple fixing buckles 12, improving the heat transfer efficiency. Multiple fixing buckles 12 can be provided to further improve the heat conduction efficiency. At the same time, when the fixing buckles 12 are fastened, thermal conductive adhesive can be applied. After the fixing buckles 12 are fastened, the thermal conductive adhesive is located between the fixing buckles 12 and the substrate 21, further improving the heat conduction efficiency.

[0030] Please refer to details. Figure 4 The outer casing 10 includes a main body 101 for heating and an annular portion 102 disposed on the outer edge of the main body 101. The main body 101 and the annular portion 102 form a mounting cavity 11 for housing a heating device 20 and a light-emitting device 30. Specifically, the heating device 20 and the light-emitting device 30 are located inside the annular portion 102, and the main body 101, the light-emitting device 30, and the heating device 20 are arranged sequentially. A plurality of light-transmitting holes 13 are disposed in the main body 101, and a fixing buckle 12 is disposed below the annular portion 102. Heat generated by the heating device 20 is conducted to the outer surface of the main body 101 through the annular portion 102. The fixing buckle 12, the annular portion 102, and the main body 101 are not integral structures and can be formed by stamping sheet metal.

[0031] Please refer to details. Figure 7 The massager has a mounting slot, and the heating device 20 is embedded in the mounting slot. The number of heating structures is set according to actual needs. Furthermore, it is set that: an adhesive is set on the back of the graphene heating structure (i.e. the back of the substrate 21) and it can be attached to the mounting slot. At the same time, a hole is set at the bottom of the mounting slot for the first wire and the second wire to pass through, and then they can be electrically connected to the control board of the massager. The connection method is not existing technology and will not be described in detail.

[0032] In summary, the graphene heating structure of the present invention protects the heating device with an outer shell. During massage, the heating device generates heat and transfers it to the massage position, improving blood circulation by raising the skin surface temperature, thus enhancing the massage effect. It also includes a light-emitting device, making the overall graphene heating structure more aesthetically pleasing during use. The graphene heating structure of the present invention is modular and adaptable to different massagers, requiring only external shape adjustments. Furthermore, the overall aesthetic appeal of the graphene heating structure makes it suitable for direct use as an exterior component.

[0033] The present invention has been described above by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvements made using the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention to other occasions without modification, are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A heating structure for a massager, the heating structure being mounted on the massager, characterized in that, The heating structure includes: The outer shell (10) has an installation cavity (11) inside. A heating device (20) is disposed in the mounting cavity (11) and is used to generate heat; A light-emitting device (30) is disposed in the mounting cavity (11) and is used to emit light; The heating device (20) is closer to the opening of the mounting cavity (11) than the light-emitting device (30).

2. The heating structure for a massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer casing (10) is made of a heat-conducting component.

3. The heating structure for a massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heating device (20) includes a substrate (21) and a heating layer (22) disposed on the substrate (21), wherein the heating layer (22) is located between the heating layer (22) and the heating device (20).

4. The heating structure for a massager according to claim 3, characterized in that, The heating layer (22) is any one of graphene layer, heating wire, heating element, mica sheet, silicone heating element, carbon fiber heating element, and ceramic heating element.

5. The heating structure for a massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-emitting device (30) includes a light guide plate (31) and a light-emitting element (32) disposed on the light guide plate (31); or the light-emitting device (30) adopts an LED light panel.

6. The heating structure for a massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-emitting element (32) is a light strip and is wrapped around the outside of the light guide plate (31).

7. The heating structure for a massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell (10) is also provided with several fixing buckles (12) for confining the light-emitting device (30) and the heating device (20) within the mounting cavity (11).

8. The heating structure for a massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer surface of the outer shell (10) is also provided with several light-transmitting holes (13) that communicate with the mounting cavity (11).

9. The heating structure for a massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell (10) includes a main body (101) for heating and an annular portion (102) disposed on the outer edge of the main body (101).

10. A heating structure for a massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massager is provided with a mounting slot, and the heating device (20) is embedded in the mounting slot.

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