Massage device including arm massage section

Abstract

The present invention relates to a massage device including an arm massage section, comprising: a frame connecting part that connects a hip frame included in a main frame and a back frame included in the main frame, and rotates about a frame rotation axis based on the movement of the back frame; a drive shaft that passes through the frame connecting part and moves along an arc-shaped drive shaft groove based on the movement of the back frame; and an arm massage section frame retainer that moves along a slide rail based on the movement of a plurality of links that transmit the movement of the drive shaft.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a massage device including an arm massage section. Background Technology

[0002] Massage refers to a medical adjunct therapy that uses various forms of mechanical stimulation, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, patting, or moving a part of the body, to correct the posture of the person being massaged, improve blood circulation, and relieve fatigue.

[0003] Due to economic and time constraints, the demand for massage devices or equipment that provide manual massage functions has increased. Specifically, as the need to relieve stiff muscles and eliminate fatigue or stress through massage has grown, various massage devices that offer good time and cost-effectiveness have emerged. A massage device is any instrument, apparatus, or device that provides massage through mechanical means without the need for a separate masseur.

[0004] Recently, massage chairs with fully reclining backrests have begun to appear. Since the position of the user's arms inevitably differs when sitting and lying down, a problem exists: fixed arm massage units cannot effectively provide massage for both reclining and seated users. Therefore, active research has been conducted to address this issue. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0006] The present invention addresses the aforementioned background technology, and its technical objective is to provide a massage device including an arm massage section and a method for its operation.

[0007] means for solving problems

[0008] A massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a frame connecting portion connecting a hip frame included in a main frame and a back frame included in the main frame, and rotating about a frame rotation axis based on the movement of the back frame; a drive shaft passing through the frame connecting portion and moving along an arc-shaped drive shaft groove based on the movement of the back frame; a third link transmitting the movement of the drive shaft; a second link rotating about a link rotation axis based on the movement of the third link; a first link transmitting the movement of the second link to an arm massage part frame holder; and an arm massage part frame holder moving along a slide rail based on the movement of the first link; the drive shaft is connected to one end of the third link, the other end of the third link is connected to one end of the second link, the other end of the second link is connected to one end of the first link, and the other end of the first link is connected to the arm massage part frame holder.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device includes a first link, a second link, a third link, an arm massage part frame retainer, a drive shaft groove, an arm massage part fastening groove, and a slide rail, all contained in a side cover, which is detachable from the massage device.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the main frame is separable from the side cover, the main frame protrusion of the main frame is inserted into the arm massage part fastening groove of the side cover, and the drive shaft is inserted into the drive shaft groove of the side cover, thereby the side cover is engaged with the massage device.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the massage device, the device further includes a drive shaft plug that connects the drive shaft and the third link, wherein the drive shaft is inserted into the groove of the drive shaft plug and the drive shaft plug is fastened to the third link.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the length from one end of the connecting rod rotation axis to the second connecting rod is less than the length from the other end of the connecting rod rotation axis to the second connecting rod.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the back frame of the massage device is laid back, the frame connecting part rotates about the frame rotation axis, the drive shaft passing through the other end of the frame connecting part moves forward along the drive shaft groove, the third link connected to the drive shaft causes one end of the second link to move forward, thereby causing the second link to rotate about the link rotation axis, and the other end of the second link moves backward by the rotation of the second link, and the first link connected to the other end of the second link moves backward along the slide rail together with the arm massage part frame holder.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the side cover includes a lower cover and an upper cover. The lower cover has a rearwardly downward inclined surface. The lower cover is fixed to the main frame and does not move. A slide rail is provided along the inclined surface of the lower cover.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the upper cover of the massage device includes an arm massage frame, and the arm massage frame, which is engaged with the arm massage frame retainer, descends backward based on a slide rail disposed on an inclined surface.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the frame rotation axis of the frame connecting part extends through the buttock frame from left to right. When the frame connecting part rotates about the frame rotation axis by the back frame being laid back or raised forward, the buttock frame does not move.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the frame rotation axis of the frame connecting part extends through the rear side of the buttock frame. When the frame connecting part and the back frame are not moved, the front side of the buttock frame can move upward or downward about the frame rotation axis.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the drive shaft groove is an arc shape protruding in the direction of the ground.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the drive shaft is capable of rotating along an arc-shaped drive shaft groove with the frame rotation axis of the frame connection portion as the center.

[0020] In addition, the program for implementing the operation method of the massage device as described above can be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

[0021] The effects of the invention

[0022] Even if the massage chair backrest changes from an upright position to a reclining position, the relative position of the user's arms changes, and the arm massage area can move to the appropriate position, so that the user can receive a massage without any inconvenience.

[0023] The effects achievable by this invention are not limited to those described above; other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the main framework of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the main framework of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating a side cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating a side cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating the process of the side cover being attached to the body of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 11 The operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0035] Figure 12 The operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0036] Figure 13 The operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0037] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating the posture of a user based on the posture of the massage device, which is used to explain an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 16 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0040] A massage device includes: a frame connecting portion connecting a hip frame included in a main frame and a back frame included in the main frame, and rotating about a frame rotation axis based on movement of the back frame; a drive shaft passing through the frame connecting portion and moving along an arc-shaped drive shaft groove based on movement of the back frame; a third link transmitting the movement of the drive shaft; a second link rotating about a link rotation axis based on movement of the third link; a first link transmitting the movement of the second link to an arm massage part frame holder; and the arm massage part frame holder moving along a slide rail based on movement of the first link; the drive shaft is connected to one end of the third link, the other end of the third link is connected to one end of the second link, the other end of the second link is connected to one end of the first link, and the other end of the first link is connected to the arm massage part frame holder.

[0041] The advantages, features, and methods of implementation of the disclosed embodiments will become clear upon reference to the accompanying drawings and the following embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and can be implemented in various different forms. The purpose of providing these embodiments is solely to complete the invention and to fully inform those skilled in the art of its scope.

[0042] The terminology used in this specification is briefly described, and the disclosed embodiments are described in detail.

[0043] The terminology used in this specification has been selected as widely used and common terms as possible, taking into account the functionality of this invention. However, these terms may be changed based on the intent of those skilled in the art, precedents, or the emergence of new technologies. Furthermore, in certain cases, the applicant has arbitrarily selected certain terms; in such cases, the meanings of the selected terms will be detailed in the descriptive section of this invention. Therefore, the terminology used in this invention should be defined based on its meaning and the overall content of the invention, and not merely on its name.

[0044] Unless explicitly stated otherwise, the singular form in this specification includes the plural form. Conversely, unless explicitly stated otherwise, the plural form also includes the singular form.

[0045] Throughout the specification, when a section “includes” a certain component, it means that other components may be included unless otherwise described, rather than excluding other components.

[0046] Furthermore, the term "part" used in this specification refers to a software or hardware component, and a "part" performs certain functions. However, a "part" is not limited to software or hardware. A "part" can be configured to exist in addressable storage media or to reproduce one or more processors. Thus, as an example, a "part" includes: components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components; procedures; functions; properties; programs; subroutines; program code segments; drivers; firmware; microcode; circuits; data; databases; data structures; tables; arrays; and variables. The functionality provided by components and "parts" can be provided by combining them into fewer components and "parts," or by further separating them into more components and "parts."

[0047] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a "part" may be implemented as a processor and memory. The term "processor" should be interpreted broadly to include general-purpose processors, central processing units (CPUs), microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), controllers, microcontrollers, state machines, etc. In some cases, "processor" may refer to application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), programmable logic devices (PLDs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), etc. The term "processor" may refer to a combination of processing devices, such as a combination of a DSP (digital signal processor) and a microprocessor, a combination of multiple microprocessors, a combination of one or more microprocessors coupled to a DSP core, or any other combination of such configurations.

[0048] The term "memory" should be broadly interpreted to include any electronic component capable of storing electronic information. The term memory can refer to various types of processor-readable media, such as Random Access Memory (RAM), Read-Only Memory (ROM), Non-Volatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM), Programmable Read-Only Memory (PROM), Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EPROM), Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic or optical data storage devices, registers, etc. If a processor can read information from memory and / or record information in memory, then the memory can be said to be in a state of electronic communication with the processor. Memory integrated into the processor is in a state of electronic communication with the processor.

[0049] In this specification, an actuator refers to a structure capable of providing driving force. For example, an actuator may include, but is not limited to, a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc.

[0050] In this specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device including a body massage section and a leg massage section. Alternatively, according to another embodiment, the body massage section 2100 and the leg massage section 2300 may exist as separate, independent devices (e.g., a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device may refer to either a body massage device or a leg massage device.

[0051] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings to enable those skilled in the art to readily implement the invention. Furthermore, in the drawings, parts unrelated to the description will be omitted for the purpose of more clearly illustrating the invention.

[0052] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 includes: a body massage section 2100, which forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of a user's body and massaging the user's body; and a leg massage section 2300, which massages the user's legs.

[0054] The body massage unit 2100 is capable of providing massage to at least a part of a user's body. The body massage unit 2100 may include: a massage module 2170 for providing massage function to at least a part of a user's body; an audio output module 2160 for providing audio output to the user in any form; a main frame 2110 for forming the frame of the body massage unit 2100; and a user input unit 2180 for receiving input in any form from the user.

[0055] The structures of the body massage unit 2100 described above are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the aforementioned structures, the body massage unit 2100 may also include a variety of other structures.

[0056] In addition, such as Figure 1 The shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown are merely examples. Various forms of massage devices 100 should also fall within the scope of this invention without departing from the scope of the claims.

[0057] The body massage unit 2100 can be formed into a space of any shape to accommodate the user. The body massage unit 2100 can have a space with a shape corresponding to the user's body. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, the body massage unit 2100 can be implemented in a seated form that can accommodate the user's whole body or part of the body.

[0058] The portion of the body massage unit 2100 that contacts the ground may include any material or component for increasing friction (e.g., an anti-slip mat, etc.) and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 100.

[0059] At least a portion of the body massage unit 2100 is slidable. For example, when the body massage unit 2100 begins to massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit 2100 can slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit 2100 can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage unit 2100 can provide massage while tilted backward.

[0060] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include at least one airbag (not shown). The airbag may be located in the user's shoulder area, pelvic area, arm massage area, leg massage area 2300, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may be configured in multiple parts of the massage device 100.

[0061] The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit capable of inflating an airbag by supplying air to it. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 2100 or in the leg massage unit 2300. Alternatively, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 100.

[0062] The leg massage unit 2300 can provide leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit 2300 may include a calf massage unit for massaging the user's lower legs and / or a foot massage unit for massaging the user's feet.

[0063] The leg massage unit 2300 can be adjusted in length according to the user's body characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be longer because of the longer calves. Conversely, when a short user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be shorter because of the shorter calves. Therefore, the leg massage unit 2300 can provide leg massage tailored to the user's height.

[0064] The massage module 2170 can be disposed inside the body massage unit 2100 to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 2100. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the massage module 2170 can move along the main frame 2110 inside the body massage unit 2100.

[0065] For example, the main frame 2110 of the body massage unit 2100 may include a rack gear, and the massage module 2170 provides mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack. The massage module 2170 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited to these.

[0066] The main frame 2110 is used to form the internal structure of the body massage part 2100, and can be made of metal or plastic materials. For example, the main frame 2110 can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to these, and can also be made of various hard materials.

[0067] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include an audio output module 2160. The audio output module 2160 may be disposed in various locations. For example, the audio output module 2160 may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit disposed on the upper end of the seat portion in contact with the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage portions of the seat portion, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage portions, etc., but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 2160 can provide stereo sound, such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

[0068] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a user can control the massage device 100 using the massage device control device 2200. The massage device control device 2200 can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired and / or wireless communication.

[0069] The massage device control device 2200 may include, but is not limited to, a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired or wireless communication.

[0070] Figure 2 and Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the main framework of an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the change in the angle of the back frame 2232.

[0071] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main frame 2110 may include at least one of a base frame 2210, a lower frame 2220, and an upper frame 2230. Additionally, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a frame actuator 2250 and a massage module 2170 may be disposed on the main frame 2110.

[0072] The base frame 2210 is disposed on the ground, thereby providing stable support for the massage device 100. The base frame 2210 is supported by the ground and is capable of supporting the lower frame 2220 and the upper frame 2230. According to one example, the base frame 2210 may be configured to be relatively wide to maintain the center of gravity of the massage device 100, but is not limited thereto.

[0073] The lower frame 2220 can support the upper frame 2230. In one example, the lower frame 2220 can directly support the hip frame 2231 of the upper frame 2230. In one example, the lower frame 2220 can support the upper frame 2230 by being vertically disposed on one side and the other side of the base frame 2210, but is not limited thereto.

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the lower frame 2220 is movable along the base frame 2210. For example, the lower frame 2220 can slide forward or backward along the base frame 2210. This allows the body massage part 2100 to slide.

[0075] Specifically, to allow the lower frame 2220 to move, casters can be provided at the bottom of the lower frame 2220. Additionally, guide members that guide the casters can be provided at the top of the base frame 2210. The casters on the lower frame 2220 move along the guide members on the base frame 2210, thereby allowing forward or backward movement.

[0076] According to another embodiment of the invention, the lower frame 2220 and the base frame 2210 are not separate and are composed of one unit, and the lower frame 2220 can be fixed without moving along the base frame 2210. For example, the lower frame 2220 can be fixed without sliding forward or backward.

[0077] Specifically, the movable wheels are not located at the lower part of the lower frame 2220, and a fixing member can be provided between the lower frame 2220 and the base frame 2210 to fix the lower frame 2220 and the base frame 2210. In addition, the lower frame 2220 and the base frame 2210 can be formed as one piece.

[0078] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the lower frame 2220 may include at least one of a sliding frame 2221, a support shaft frame 2222, a swing bracket 2223, and an upper and lower joint frame 2224.

[0079] The sliding frame 2221 can slide forward or backward along the base frame 2210. The sliding frame 2221 is disposed on the base frame 2210, thereby supporting the support shaft frame 2222.

[0080] The support shaft frame 2222 can be used as a support shaft to support the upper frame 2230. Additionally, according to an embodiment of the main frame 2110, the entire upper frame 2230 can move back and forth; in this case, the support shaft frame 2222 can be used as a central shaft. One end of this support shaft frame 2222 can engage with the sliding frame 2221, and the other end can engage with the swing bracket 2223.

[0081] The swing bracket 2223 can support the upper frame 2230 and allow the upper frame 2230 to rotate about the support shaft frame 2222. The upper and lower joint frame 2224 engages with the upper surface of the swing bracket 2223. When one end and the other end of the upper and lower joint frame 2224 move, the swing bracket 2223 can be used to keep the center of the upper and lower joint frame 2224.

[0082] According to one example, the cross-section of the swing bracket 2223 can be triangular, but is not limited to this. According to one example, when the cross-section of the swing bracket 2223 is triangular, the support shaft frame 2222 can be inserted into the first apex portion of the swing bracket 2223. Furthermore, the connecting member passes through both the first apex portion of the swing bracket 2223 and the support shaft frame 2222, allowing the swing bracket 2223 to engage with the support shaft frame 2222, but the engagement method is not limited to this. In this case, the first bottom edge portion (the upper surface of the swing bracket 2223) opposite the first apex of the swing bracket 2223 can engage with the upper and lower connecting frames 2224.

[0083] The upper and lower connecting frame 2224 can connect the lower frame 2220 and the upper frame 2230. According to one example, a portion of the bottom surface of the upper and lower connecting frame 2224 can connect with the swing bracket 2223. Additionally, according to one example, one end and the other end of the upper and lower connecting frame 2224 can connect with the upper frame 2230. More specifically, according to one example, one end and the other end of the upper and lower connecting frame 2224 can connect with the side connecting frame 2234 of the upper frame 2230. The upper and lower connecting frame 2224 can move according to the movement of the side connecting frame 2234.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a frame actuator 2250 may be provided in the lower frame 2220.

[0085] The frame actuator 2250 can provide driving force for moving at least one of the rear connecting frame 2236, the lower frame 2220, the upper frame 2230, and the leg frame (not shown) disposed in the leg massage section. According to one embodiment of the invention, the frame actuator 2250 may include at least one of the following: a back angle actuator 2251, a swing actuator 2252, a sliding actuator (not shown), and a leg angle actuator (not shown).

[0086] The back angle actuator 2251 can adjust the angle of the back frame 2232. In one example, one side of the back angle actuator 2251 can be fixed to the lower frame 2220, and the other side can be fixed to the rear connecting frame 2236. The back angle actuator 2251 can adjust the angle of the back frame 2232 by moving the rear connecting frame 2236 in the front-back direction.

[0087] The oscillating actuator 2252 can adjust the angle of the upper frame 2230. In one example, one side of the oscillating actuator 2252 can be fixed to the upper frame 2230, and the other side can be fixed to the lower frame 2220. The oscillating actuator 2252 can adjust the angle of the entire upper frame 2230 by moving the upper frame 2230 in the back-and-forth direction.

[0088] A sliding actuator (not shown) enables the body massage unit 2100 to slide. In one example, one side of the sliding actuator (not shown) can be fixed to the base frame 2210, and the other side can be fixed to the lower frame 2220. The sliding actuator (not shown) moves the lower frame 2220 in the front-back direction, causing the lower frame 2220 to slide forward or backward along the base frame 2210, thereby allowing the body massage unit 2100 to slide.

[0089] A leg angle actuator (not shown) can adjust the angle of the leg massage section. In one example, one side of the leg angle actuator (not shown) can be fixed to the upper frame 2230, and the other side can be fixed to the leg frame (not shown). The leg angle actuator (not shown) can adjust the angle of the leg massage section by moving the leg frame (not shown) in the forward-backward direction.

[0090] The upper frame 2230 can be used as a frame to support the user's body. For example, the upper frame 2230 can support the user's hips and back. The lower frame 2220 can support the upper frame 2230. A massage module 2170 can be disposed on the upper frame 2230, thereby enabling massage of the user's body.

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the upper frame 2230 may include at least one of the following: hip frame 2231, back frame 2232, deformation prevention frame 2233, side connecting frame 2234, connecting bracket 2235, rear connecting frame 2236, and front connecting frame 2237.

[0092] The hip frame 2231 supports the user's hips. Multiple hip frames 2231 can be constructed and arranged in opposite shapes on both sides of the lower frame 2220. In one example, the hip frame 2231 can be formed from a frame separate from the back frame 2232. A hip rack can be provided in this hip frame 2231.

[0093] The hip rack, used to guide the movement of the massage module 2170, may include multiple rack protrusions and multiple rack slots. The hip rack may be arranged in opposing shapes on both sides of the hip frame 2231, and the massage module 2170 may move along the hip rack. The hip rack may be provided as a separate component of the hip frame 2231, or it may be formed as a patterned part of the hip frame 2231.

[0094] The back frame 2232 supports the user's back. The back frame 2232 is disposed adjacent to the hip frame 2231 and can be arranged in opposite shapes on both sides of the lower frame 2220. To allow for changes in the angle with the hip frame 2231, the back frame 2232 can be detached from the hip frame 2231 and moved as a separate frame.

[0095] According to one example, the back frame 2232 can be implemented in various shapes. For example, the back frame 2232 can be classified as an I-frame, an S-frame, etc., depending on its shape, but is not limited to these.

[0096] The I-frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the back frame 2232 is formed in an "I" shape. The S-frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the back frame 2232 includes a shape that is curved like an "S". When the massage module 2170 is positioned on the I-frame, the massage module 2170 can move linearly along the I-frame.

[0097] A back rack can be provided on this back frame 2232. The back rack is used to guide the movement of the massage module 2170 and may include multiple rack protrusions and multiple rack grooves. The back rack can be arranged in opposing shapes on both sides of the back frame 2232, and the massage module 2170 can move along the back rack. The back rack can be provided as a separate component of the back frame 2232, or it can be formed as a patterned part of the back frame 2232.

[0098] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232 are formed by separate frames and can be configured such that one end of each is adjacent to the other. According to another embodiment of the present invention, an angle adjustment protrusion is provided at the lower part of one end of the hip frame 2231 or the back frame 2232, and an angle adjustment guide with a protrusion insertion groove can be provided at the lower part of the end of the hip frame 2231 or the back frame 2232 that does not have an angle adjustment protrusion. When the angle adjustment protrusion is inserted into the protrusion insertion groove of the angle adjustment guide, the angle between the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232 can be adjusted while maintaining a distance without separating them by more than a certain distance.

[0099] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232 may be made of plastic or metal materials, but are not limited thereto. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the hip rack may be formed in a patterned shape on the hip frame 2231, and the back rack may be formed in a patterned shape on the back frame 2232. In this case, the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232 may be made of plastic materials.

[0100] When the back frame 2232 is made of plastic material, in order to prevent the back frame 2232 from deforming or wobbling, a deformation prevention frame 2233 can be provided on the side of the back frame 2232 and support the back frame 2232. For example, the deformation prevention frame 2233 can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to these, and can also be made of various rigid materials.

[0101] The side connecting frame 2234 can secure the hip frame 2231 to the lower frame 2220. According to one example, one side of the side connecting frame 2234 can engage with the hip frame 2231, and the other side can engage with the lower frame 2220. More specifically, according to one example, the side connecting frame 2234 can engage with the upper and lower connecting frames 2224 of the lower frame 2220.

[0102] The connecting bracket 2235 can connect the deformation prevention frame 2233 and the side connecting frame 2234. According to one example, the connecting bracket 2235 is formed in the shape of a triangular thin plate, with a first apex portion engaging with the deformation prevention frame 2233, a second apex portion engaging with the side connecting frame 2234, and a third apex portion engaging with the rear connecting frame 2236, but is not limited thereto. This connecting bracket 2235 may include a first connecting bracket and a second connecting bracket, which are disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the lower frame 2220.

[0103] On the other hand, the connecting bracket 2235 can be separately provided and joined with the deformation prevention frame 2233, or it can extend from the deformation prevention frame 2233 and be formed as one piece.

[0104] The rear connecting frame 2236 can connect to the back frame 2232 and the back angle actuator 2251. The rear connecting frame 2236 can be connected to the back frame 2232 via a connecting bracket 2235 and a deformation prevention frame 2233. Therefore, the angle of the back frame 2232 can be adjusted by moving the rear connecting frame 2236. This rear connecting frame 2236 is connected to the back angle actuator 2251, and the back angle actuator 2251 moves the rear connecting frame 2236 in the front-back direction to adjust the angle of the back frame 2232. This rear connecting frame 2236 can engage with the first triangular apex portion of the connecting bracket 2235, and can engage between the first connecting bracket and the second connecting bracket.

[0105] The front connecting frame 2237 can connect to the upper frame 2230 and the oscillating actuator 2252. In one example, the front connecting frame 2237 can engage with the side connecting frame 2234 of the upper frame 2230. Therefore, the angle of the entire upper frame 2230 can be adjusted by moving the front connecting frame 2237.

[0106] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage module 2170 may be disposed on the upper frame 2230.

[0107] The massage module 2170 can provide mechanical stimulation to at least a portion of the user's head, back, and buttocks. The massage module 2170 can move upward or downward along the buttock frame 2231 and back frame 2232.

[0108] On the other hand, since the hip and back frames of existing massage devices are formed by a single frame, the angle between the hip and back frames cannot be adjusted, resulting in the inconvenience that the user must maintain the same posture to receive the massage. Furthermore, existing massage devices have the following problem: even when the angle between the hip and back frames is adjusted, the massage module 2170 is difficult to move between the hip and back frames.

[0109] In a massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232 are separated, thereby allowing adjustment of the angle between the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232. Furthermore, in a massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a guide module is provided in the massage module 2170 to prevent the massage module 2170 from detaching from the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232.

[0110] The hip rack or back rack may include racks in the front-to-back direction and racks in the up-and-down direction. In this invention, the front-to-back direction refers to the direction from the massage module 2170 toward the user or from the user toward the massage module 2170, which may also be referred to as the Z-axis direction.

[0111] The massage module 2170 may include gears that mesh with a hip rack or a back rack. More specifically, the massage module 2170 may include gears that mesh with racks in the forward-backward direction and racks in the up-down direction, respectively. The gears are rotated by an actuator disposed in the massage module 2170, thereby allowing the massage module 2170 to move forward, backward, up, or down.

[0112] As the massage module 2170 moves forward, the massage intensity can be increased. Conversely, as the massage module 2170 moves backward, the massage intensity can be decreased.

[0113] Racks can be made of metal or plastic materials. For example, racks can be made of iron, steel, alloys, reinforced plastics, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but are not limited to these.

[0114] Although Figure 2 and Figure 3 The illustration shows the case where the upper frame 2230 is a completely flat frame, but it is not limited to this. The upper frame 2230 can be implemented in various shapes. For example, the upper frame 2230 can be classified as an S-frame, L-frame, S&L-frame, or double S&L-frame, depending on its shape, but it is not limited to these.

[0115] An S-frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2230 includes a shape curved like an "S". An L-frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2230 includes a shape curved like an "L". An S&L frame refers to a frame in which both shapes are curved like an "S" and curved like an "L". A double S&L frame refers to a frame in which both shapes are curved like an "L" and both parts are curved like an "S".

[0116] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0117] The massage device 100 may include at least one of a control unit 300, a sensor unit 310, a communication unit 320, a memory 330, an audio output module 2160, and an input unit 350. The control unit 300 may include at least one processor and a memory. The at least one processor can execute instructions stored in the memory.

[0118] The control unit 300 is capable of controlling the operation of the massage device 100. The control unit 300 may include one processor or multiple processors. When the control unit 300 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at physically spaced distances from each other. Furthermore, the massage device 100 may be implemented in various ways, without limitation.

[0119] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 300 is capable of controlling the operation of the massage device 100. For example, the massage device 100 may include a plurality of actuators, and the operation of the massage device 100 can be controlled by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators. For example, the massage device 100 may include at least one of the following: a drive unit for moving the armrest frame support, a massage module 2170 movement actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a sliding actuator; the control unit 300 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling these actuators.

[0120] The massage module movement actuator is an actuator that enables the massage module 2170 to move up and down. Through the action of the massage module 2170 movement actuator, the massage module 2170 can move along the rack.

[0121] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the massage device 100 that contacts the user's back. The back angle of the massage device 100 can be adjusted by operating the back angle actuator.

[0122] The leg angle actuator is an actuator used to adjust the angle of the leg massage section 2300 of the massage device 100. The angle between the leg massage section 2300 and the body massage section 2100 can be adjusted by operating the leg angle actuator.

[0123] The foot massage actuator is an actuator used to operate the foot massage module included in the leg massage unit 2300. By using the foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 can provide foot massage to the user.

[0124] The massage module 2170 may include at least one actuator, and the control unit 300 may operate the at least one actuator to provide various massage operations. For example, the control unit 300 may operate the at least one actuator included in the massage module 2170 to provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc., but is not limited to this, and may provide various massage operations.

[0125] The leg length adjustment actuator is an actuator used to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2300. For example, the control unit 300 can use the leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2300 to fit the user, so that the user can enjoy a massage that matches their body shape.

[0126] The sliding actuator enables the massage device 100 to slide. For example, the upper frame of the horizontal base can be moved forward or backward by the operation of the sliding actuator, so that the upper frame connected to the upper frame of the horizontal base can also be moved forward or backward.

[0127] The memory 330 may be included in the control unit 300 or located outside the control unit 300. The memory 330 may store various types of information related to the massage device 100. For example, the memory 330 may include massage control information, personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0128] The memory 330 can be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing some data. For example, the memory 330 may include, but is not limited to, disks, optical discs, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery-backed storage.

[0129] The memory 330 can be a random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM), serving as the primary storage device directly accessed by the processor. It is a volatile storage device whose stored information is instantly deleted when the power is cut off, but it is not limited to this. This memory 330 can be operated by the control unit 300.

[0130] The massage device 100 may include a sensor unit 310. The sensor unit 310 can acquire various types of information by using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 310 may be configured as a sensor utilizing measurement means such as pressure, potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a contact sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0131] Additionally, the sensor unit 310 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. This biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited to these, and may include a variety of biometric information.

[0132] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 can sense the contact area and / or contact position with the user via a sensor. Furthermore, the massage device 100 can provide personalized massage based on information acquired by the sensor. Additionally, the massage device 100 may include a communication unit. The communication unit of the massage device 100 receives signals via an external device. The control unit 300 can obtain a result signal by processing the received signals. The communication unit can output the result signal to the external device.

[0133] The communication unit 320 communicates with modules inside the massage device 100, external massage devices, and / or user terminals via any type of network. The communication unit may include wired / wireless connection modules for network connectivity. Wireless connection technologies may include, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), etc. Wired connection technologies may include, for example, Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), Fiber to the Home (FTTH), Power Line Communication (PLC), etc. Furthermore, the network connection unit includes a short-range communication module capable of sending and receiving data with any device / terminal located in close proximity. For example, as a short-range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. can be used, but are not limited to these.

[0134] Additionally, the massage device 100 may include an input unit 350 or an output unit. The massage device 100 can receive input from the user using the input unit 350. Furthermore, the massage device 100 can output the processing results of the control unit 300 to the output unit.

[0135] Specifically, the input unit 350 can receive commands from the user regarding the operation and control of the massage device 100. The input unit 350 can be implemented in various ways. For example, the input unit 350 can be located in the body massage unit 2100, or in the leg massage unit 2300, but is not limited thereto. Furthermore, the input unit 350 may include... Figure 1 User input unit 2180, massage device control device 2200 or Figure 4 The various external devices described herein.

[0136] The massage device 100 can receive various commands from the user via the input unit 350. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any command regarding the selection of the massage module, massage type, massage intensity, massage time, massage area, position and operation of the body massage unit 2100, on / off power supply of the massage device 100, whether to activate the heating function, sound source playback, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0137] The massage device 100 can provide an interface for selecting massage modes. For example, the input section 350 or the output section may include a massage device control device 2200. The massage device control device 2200 can list a variety of medical massage modes related to physical improvement.

[0138] Medical massage modes may include at least one of the following: concentration mode, meditation mode, recovery mode, stretching mode, sleep mode, vitality mode, golf mode, hip shaping mode, exam mode, weightlessness mode, and growth mode.

[0139] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 350 may have a button in the form of a hot key and / or an option button for selecting, canceling, or inputting the execution direction, according to a preset user setting function or a self-preset function.

[0140] The input unit 350 can be implemented using a keyboard, dome switch, touchpad (static / electrostatic), rotary dial, momentary switch, etc., but is not limited to these. Moreover, the input unit 350 can be based on voice recognition technology to obtain commands based on the user's voice.

[0141] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit may include a display for displaying the operating status of the massage device 100 or the current state of the user. In this case, the display may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, and a 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

[0142] The output section may include an audio output module 2160. The audio output module 2160 is capable of providing audio output to the user in any manner. For example, the audio output module 2160 outputs to the user a sound source and / or binaural beats optimal for the massage method provided by the massage device 100, thereby providing brain stimulation to the user. The audio output module 2160 can output sound signals received via a network (not shown) or stored in internal / external storage media (not shown). For example, the audio output module 2160 can output sound sources controlled by the user terminal via a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection, etc.). Additionally, the audio output module 2160 can output sound signals of any form that occur in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0143] Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in conjunction with other program modules and / or by combining hardware and software. For example, the present invention can be implemented by a computer-readable medium.

[0144] The computer-accessible medium can be any computer-readable medium, including volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transitory media, and removable and non-removable media. By way of example and not limitation, computer-readable media can include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

[0145] Computer-readable storage media include volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transient media, and removable and non-removable media used for storing computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data, which can be embodied by some method or technique. Computer-readable storage media may include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other storage technologies, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disc storage devices, cassette tape, magnetic tape, disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium accessible by a computer and used to store the required information.

[0146] Figure 5 This is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with a massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0147] The massage device 100 can communicate with external devices via wired or wireless means, sending and receiving various types of data.

[0148] External devices may include portable electronic devices 410, such as AI speakers, tablets, or smartphones. Portable electronic devices 410 may be dedicated to or universally applicable to the massage device 100. Additionally, external devices may include wearable devices 420 such as smartwatches or smart bands. External devices may include other massage devices 430 besides the massage device 100 currently being used by the user. External devices may include a hospital server 440. External devices may include a Personal Health Record (PHR) server. Additionally, external devices may include a cloud server 450. External devices may include medical measurement devices such as electronic scales, blood glucose meters, or blood pressure monitors.

[0149] Although some examples of external devices have been described in this invention, it should be understood that any device that is wired or wirelessly connected to the massage device 100 and capable of sending and receiving information to and from the other device can be included as an external device.

[0150] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0151] The massage device 100 according to the present invention may include a massage device body 610 and a side cover 620. (See reference...) Figure 6 As shown in the left-hand image, when the user is seated, the massage device 100 can provide massage to the user's legs, arms, and torso. Additionally, refer to... Figure 6 As shown in the right-hand diagram, the massage device 100 allows the back frame 2232 to tilt backward. When the back frame 2232 is tilted backward, the user can be in a lying position. At this time, the side cover 620, including the arm massage section, can move backward and downward relative to the massage device 100. Because the side cover 620 moves backward and downward, the massage device 100 can provide massage to the user's arms even when the user is lying down. In addition, the user can receive the massage without feeling uncomfortable.

[0152] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0153] The massage device 100 can be separated into a massage device body 610 and a side cover 620. As described above, since the massage device 100 is separated, it can be conveniently delivered from the store to the user. In addition, even if there is a door that the massage device 100 cannot pass through when assembled, it can pass through when separated into the massage device body 610 and the side cover 620.

[0154] The side cover 620 may include an upper cover 710 and a lower cover 720. The upper cover 710 may include an arm massage portion 715. The upper cover 710 may move backward and downward along the inclined surface 730 of the lower cover 720, or it may move forward and upward. That is, the inclined surface 730 may be the boundary surface that distinguishes the upper cover 710 and the lower cover 720.

[0155] Figure 8 This is a diagram illustrating a side cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0156] For ease of explanation, Figure 8 This shows the state where a portion of the housing of the side cover 620 has been removed.

[0157] The massage device 100 may include a frame connecting portion 810. The frame connecting portion 810 can connect the hip frame 2231 included in the main frame 2110 and the back frame 2232 included in the main frame 2110. The frame connecting portion 810 can rotate about the frame rotation axis 815 based on the movement of the back frame 2232. Here, the movement of the back frame 2232 refers to the movement of the back frame 2232 backward or forward.

[0158] The frame rotation axis 815 can be connected to the hip frame 2231. One end of the frame connecting part 810 can be connected to the back frame 2232.

[0159] The massage device 100 may include a drive shaft 820. The drive shaft 820 may extend through the frame connection portion 810. More specifically, the drive shaft 820 may extend through the other end of the frame connection portion 810. The drive shaft 820 may move along an arc-shaped or elliptical drive shaft groove 825 based on the movement of the back frame 2232. The drive shaft 820 may be a cylindrical rod.

[0160] The massage device 100 may include a third link 830. One end of the third link 830 may engage with one end of the drive shaft 820. The third link 830 may be a structure for transmitting movement of the drive shaft 820.

[0161] The massage device 100 may include a second link 840. The other end of a third link 830 may be connected to one end of the second link 840. The second link 840 may rotate about a link rotation axis 845 based on the movement of the third link 830. The length from the link rotation axis 845 to one end of the second link 840 (hereinafter, the first length) may be less than the length from the link rotation axis 845 to the other end of the second link 840 (hereinafter, the second length). Here, one end of the second link 840 is the portion connected to the third link 830, and the other end of the second link 840 is the portion connected to the first link 850. As described above, since the first length is less than the second length, even if one end of the second link 840 moves slightly due to the movement of the third link 830, the other end of the second link 840 may move relatively much. Furthermore, even if the drive shaft 820 moves slightly along the drive shaft groove 825, the arm massage part frame retainer 860, the arm massage part frame 880, or the top cover 710 can move relatively much. The movement of the second link 840 will be explained in more detail below.

[0162] The massage device 100 may include a first link 850. The other end of a second link 840 may be connected to one end of the first link 850. The first link 850 may transmit movement of the second link 840 to the arm massage part frame retainer 860.

[0163] The massage device 100 may include an arm massager frame holder 860. The other end of the first link 850 may be connected to the arm massager frame holder 860. The arm massager frame holder 860 may include a protrusion. The protrusion of the arm massager frame holder 860 may insert into a track groove of a slide rail 870. The arm massager frame holder 860 may move along the slide rail 870 based on the movement of the first link 850.

[0164] As described above, the side cover 620 may include a lower cover 720 and an upper cover 710. The lower cover 720 may have an inclined surface 865 that descends rearward at a angle of 890 degrees. Figure 8 The inclined surface 865 can be with Figure 7 The inclined surface 730 is the same. The lower cover 720 can be fixed to the main frame 2110 and does not move. The slide rail 870 can be set to be parallel to the inclined surface 865 of the lower cover 720.

[0165] The massage device 100 may include an arm massage unit frame 880. An arm massage unit frame retainer 860 may be connected to the arm massage unit frame 880. The arm massage unit frame 880 may be included in the top cover 710. The arm massage unit frame 880 may move parallel to the slide rail 870 together with the arm massage unit frame retainer 860.

[0166] The side cover 620 may include a first link 850, a second link 840, a third link 830, an arm massage unit frame retainer 860, a drive shaft groove 825, an arm massage unit fastening groove, and a slide rail 870. Additionally, the lower cover 720 included in the side cover 620 may include the first link 850, the second link 840, the third link 830, the drive shaft groove 825, the arm massage unit fastening groove, and the slide rail 870. Furthermore, the upper cover 710 included in the side cover 620 may include the arm massage unit frame retainer 860 and the arm massage unit frame 880. The arm massage unit frame 880 may be a frame forming the skeleton of the arm massage unit. The upper cover 710 may include the arm massage unit. The arm massage unit includes multiple airbags, which can provide massage by applying pressure to the user.

[0167] Figure 9 This is a diagram illustrating a side cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0168] As described above, the side cover 620 can be separated from the massage device 100. Separation of the side cover 620 from the massage device 100 means that the side cover 620 is separated from the main frame 2110 of the massage device 100. When the side cover 620 is separated from the massage device 100, the massage device 100 can move by component, and thus can easily pass through narrow passages.

[0169] exist Figure 9 The diagram illustrates a method for attaching a separate side cover 620 to a massage device body 610. The massage device body 610 may include a main frame 2110. Since the main frame 2110 is a structure forming the skeleton of the massage device body 610, the side cover 620 is attached to the massage device body 610 by structurally engaging with the main frame 2110. The method for attaching the massage device body 610 and the side cover 620 will be described below.

[0170] The main frame protrusion 910 of the main frame 2110 can be inserted into the arm massage part fastening groove 920 of the side cover 620. The arm massage part fastening groove 920 can be included in the lower cover 720 of the side cover 620. Since the main frame protrusion 910 engages with the arm massage part fastening groove 920, the lower cover 720 of the side cover 620 can be fixed to the main frame. That is, the lower cover 720 can remain stationary. The main frame protrusion 910 and the arm massage part fastening groove 920 can be fastened by a connecting member passing through the main frame protrusion 910 and the arm massage part fastening groove 920. The drive shaft 820 can be inserted into the drive shaft groove 825 of the side cover 620. As described above, the side cover 620 can be engaged with the massage device 100. (Refer to...) Figure 10 The process of fastening the side cover 620 to the massage device body 610 will be explained.

[0171] Figure 10 This is a diagram illustrating the process of the side cover being attached to the body of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0172] For ease of explanation, Figure 10 This is a diagram showing a portion of the housing with the side cover 620 removed. The assembler can remove the housing of the side cover 620 to attach the side cover 620 to the main body of the massage device 100. Figure 10 This can be a view taken from the right side of the massage device 100. For example... Figure 9 The drive shaft 820 can be inserted into the drive shaft groove 825 contained in the side cover 620.

[0173] Reference Figure 10 As shown in Figure 1010, the inserted drive shaft 820 can protrude through the drive shaft groove 825 of the side cover 620. The drive shaft groove 825 can be an arc shape protruding in the ground direction 1036. The ground direction can be a downward direction.

[0174] Reference Figure 10As shown in Figure 1020, the massage device 100 may further include a drive shaft plug 1025 connecting the drive shaft 820 and the third link 830. The drive shaft 820 can be inserted into a slot in the drive shaft plug 1025. The drive shaft 820 can rotate within the drive shaft plug 1025.

[0175] Reference Figure 10 As shown in Figure 1030, the drive shaft plug 1025 can be fastened to the third link 830. That is, the drive shaft plug 1025 can be fixed to the third link 830. The drive shaft plug 1025 is fastened to the third link 830 so that it does not detach from the drive shaft 820. The drive shaft plug 1025 is fastened to the third link 830 so that it does not move in the length direction 1035 of the drive shaft 820. Here, the length direction 1035 can refer to the left-right direction when the user is sitting in the massage device 100. In addition, the length direction 1035 can be almost perpendicular to the ground direction 1036 and the rear direction 1037.

[0176] in addition, Figure 10 Figures 1010 to 1030 show the arm massage part fastening groove 920. Figure 10 The arm massage part fastening groove 920 is shown. Figure 9 On the other side of the arm massage section fastening groove 920. Insert a screw-like engaging component. Figure 10 The arm massage part fastening groove 920 of the side cover 620 is inserted into the hole 925, so that the arm massage part fastening groove 920 of the side cover 620 can engage with the main frame protrusion 910. Through the process described above, the side cover 620 can be engaged with the massage device body 610. After the side cover 620 is assembled, the user re-engages the housing of the side cover 620 with the side cover 620, thereby completing the assembly of the massage device 100. In addition, the first link 850 to the third link 830 included in the side cover 620 are not exposed to the user through the housing.

[0177] Figure 11 The operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 12 The operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown. Figure 13 The operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0178] For ease of explanation, Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13 This is a diagram of a portion of the housing with the side cover 620 removed. Figure 12 Shown from different angles Figure 11 The image. Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the massage device 100 at an angle according to the back frame 2232. Hereinafter, refer to... Figure 11 , Figure 12 and Figure 13The operation of the massage device 100 will be explained.

[0179] Figure 11 Figure 1110 and Figure 12 Figure 1210 and Figure 13 This corresponds to Figure 1310. (Refer to...) Figure 11 Figure 1110 Figure 12 Figure 1210 and Figure 13 As shown in Figure 1310, the back frame 2232 is in a non-folding-back position. The positions of the drive shaft 820, first link 850, second link 840, third link 830, and arm massage part frame retainer 860 can be adjusted. Figure 11 The same as in Figure 1110.

[0180] Figure 11 Figure 1120 and Figure 13 This corresponds to Figure 1320. (Refer to...) Figure 11 As shown in Figure 1120, the back frame 2232 gradually folds back 1112. When the back frame 2232 folds back 1112, the frame connecting part 810 can rotate about the frame rotation axis 815. Based on Figure 1120, the frame connecting part 810 can rotate clockwise about the frame rotation axis 815.

[0181] When the back frame 2232 is folded back 1112, the drive shaft 820, which passes through the other end of the frame connecting part 810, can move forward along the drive shaft groove 825. That is, the drive shaft 820 can rotate about the frame rotation axis 815 of the frame connecting part 810 along the arc-shaped drive shaft groove 825. The third link 830 connected to the drive shaft 820 can move one end of the second link 840 forward. Therefore, the second link 840 can rotate about the link rotation axis 845. Figure 11 Based on the diagram 1120, the second link 840 can rotate clockwise around the link rotation axis 845.

[0182] The other end of the second link can be moved rearward 1112 by rotating the second link 840. In addition, the first link 850, which is connected to the other end of the second link 840, can move rearward 1112 along the slide rail 870 together with the arm massage part frame retainer 860.

[0183] As described above, the side cover 620 includes a lower cover 720 and an upper cover 710. The lower cover 720 may have a rearwardly downward inclined surface. The inclined surface may be inclined at approximately 15 to 35 degrees relative to the ground. The lower cover 720 is fixed to the main frame 2110 and does not move. The slide rail 870 may be configured to be parallel to the inclined surface of the lower cover 720. Therefore, the arm massager frame holder 860 can move backward 1112 along the slide rail 870 in a rearward and downward direction 1111.

[0184] The length from the connecting rod rotation axis 845 to one end of the second connecting rod 840 (hereinafter, the first length) can be less than the length from the connecting rod rotation axis 845 to the other end of the second connecting rod 840 (hereinafter, the second length). Here, one end of the second connecting rod 840 is the part connected to the third connecting rod 830, and the other end of the second connecting rod 840 is the part connected to the first connecting rod 850. As described above, since the first length is less than the second length, even if one end of the second connecting rod 840 moves slightly due to the movement of the third connecting rod 830, the arm massage part frame holder 860, the arm massage part frame 880, or the top cover 710 can move relatively a great deal.

[0185] Figure 11 Figure 1130 and Figure 12 Figure 1220 and Figure 13 This corresponds to Figure 1330. (Refer to...) Figure 11 Figure 1130 Figure 12 Figure 1220 and Figure 13 As shown in Figure 1330, the back frame 2232 can be fully reclined 1112. When the back frame 2232 is reclined 1112, the frame connecting part 810 can be further rotated about the frame rotation axis 815. Based on Figure 1120, the frame connecting part 810 can rotate clockwise about the frame rotation axis 815.

[0186] When the back frame 2232 is folded back 1112, the drive shaft 820, which passes through the other end of the frame connection 810, can move forward along the drive shaft groove 825. The third link 830, connected to the drive shaft 820, can move one end of the second link 840 forward. Therefore, the second link 840 can rotate about the link rotation axis 845. Figure 11 Based on the diagram 1130, the second link 840 can rotate clockwise around the link rotation axis 845.

[0187] The other end of the second link can move rearward 1112 by rotating the second link 840. Additionally, the first link 850, connected to the other end of the second link 840, can move rearward 1112 downward 1111 along the slide rail 870 together with the arm massager frame holder 860. Furthermore, the arm massager frame holder 860 can be connected to the arm massager frame 880. The upper cover 710 includes the arm massager frame 880, which can form the skeleton of the upper cover 710. Based on the slide rail 870 on the inclined surface, the arm massager frame 880, which engages with the arm massager frame holder 860, can descend further rearward. That is, the arm massager frame 880 can move rearward 1112 and downward 1111 along the slide rail 870 via the arm massager frame holder 860.

[0188] So far, with Figure 11 The process of lowering the back frame 2232 has been described. The process of raising the back frame 2232 can be the reverse of the above process. When the back frame 2232 rises forward, the arm massager frame retainer 860 moves forward and upward along the slide rail 870 via the first link 850, the second link 840, the third link 830, the drive shaft 820, and the frame connecting part 810. Furthermore, the arm massager frame 880, which engages with the arm massager frame retainer 860, can rise further forward.

[0189] According to the present invention, even if the back frame 2232 is lowered backward 1112 or raised forward, the hip frame 2231 may remain stationary. (See reference...) Figure 11 When the back frame 2232 is reclined 1112, the massage device 100 can change from Figure 1110 to Figure 1130. Conversely, when the back frame 2232 is raised forward, the massage device 100 can change from Figure 1130 to Figure 1110. (See reference...) Figure 11 As shown in Figures 1110 to 1130, even if the back frame 2232 moves, the hip frame 2231 may remain stationary.

[0190] The frame rotation axis 815 of the frame connecting part 810 can extend through the hip frame 2231 from left to right. Here, "left and right" can refer to the direction of entering or exiting through the figure. That is, "left and right" can be a direction perpendicular to the figure. That is, it can be a direction perpendicular to the rear side 1112 and the lower side 1111. When the back frame 2232 is lowered backward 1112 or raised forward, the frame connecting part 810 can rotate around the frame rotation axis 815. Since the hip frame 2231 includes the rotation axis 815 of the frame connecting part 810, the hip frame may not move even if the frame connecting part 810 rotates. However, it is not limited to this. If needed, the control part 300 of the massage device 100 can control the hip frame 2231 to move together with the back frame 2232. The hip frame 2231 can be controlled and moved independently of the back frame 2232.

[0191] Figure 14 This is a diagram illustrating the posture of a user based on the posture of the massage device, which is used to explain an embodiment of the present invention.

[0192] When the back frame 2232 is raised forward, the user's posture can be the same as in the first posture 1410. Similarly, when the back frame 2232 is lowered backward, the user's posture can be the same as in the second posture 1420. When the user is in the first posture 1410, which is a sitting posture, the position of the user's arms can be the same as in the first position 1415. Furthermore, when the user is in the second posture 1420, which is a supine posture, the position of the user's arms can be the same as in the second position 1425. That is, when the user's posture changes from the first posture 1410 to the second posture 1420, the user's arms can move backward and downward simultaneously. When the back frame 2232 is lowered, the massage device 100 according to the invention can lower the upper cover 710, which includes the arm massage section, backward and downward. Therefore, even when the user is in a lying posture, the massage device 100 can effectively provide massage to the arms.

[0193] Figure 15 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0194] Figure 15 Figure 1510 shows the back frame 2232 in the raised state. Figure 15 The illustration 1510 can be compared with Figure 13 This corresponds to Figure 1310. Figure 15 It can be from Figure 13 A diagram showing the removal of a portion of the housing of the massage device 100. Figure 15 Figure 1520 shows the state in which the front side 1512 of the hip frame 2231 is lifted upward 1511 and the back frame 2232 is laid back.

[0195] As described above, the movement of the hip frame 2231 can be controlled independently of the movement of the back frame 2232. That is, the actuator for moving the hip frame 2231 can be provided separately from the actuator for moving the back frame 2232. The control unit 300 of the massage device 100 can control the front side 1512 of the hip frame 2231 to lift upward 1511. In addition, lifting the front side 1512 of the hip frame 2231 upward 1511 means that the hip frame 2231 rotates about the frame rotation axis 815. As described above, the frame rotation axis 815 of the frame connecting part 810 can extend laterally through the rear side of the hip frame 2231. Although not in Figure 15 As shown in Figure 1520, with the frame connector 810 and the back frame 2232 stationary, the front side of the hip frame 2231 can move upwards or downwards about the frame rotation axis 815. Furthermore, upward movement of the front side of the hip frame 2231 can refer to the hip frame 2231 rotating clockwise about the frame rotation axis 815. Here, based on... Figure 15 Indicate the clockwise direction.

[0196] Figure 15 Figure 1520 shows the movement of the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232. The massage device 100 can control the movement of the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232 via separate actuators. The movement of the various components included in the massage device 100 has already been described based on the movement of the back frame 2232 and the hip frame 2231, therefore, a repeated description is omitted. Hereinafter, with Figure 16 Together, we will explain the other operations of the massage device.

[0197] Figure 16 This is a diagram illustrating the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0198] The frame rotation axis 815 of the frame connecting part 810 can rotate 1610 around the drive shaft 820. Since the hip frame 2231 is connected to the back frame 2232 through the frame connecting part 810, the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232 can move simultaneously when the frame rotation axis 815 of the frame connecting part 810 rotates around the drive shaft 820.

[0199] Figure 16 The diagram shows the initial state of the drive shaft 820 in the drive shaft groove 825. However, regardless of where the drive shaft 820 is located in the drive shaft groove 825, the frame rotation shaft 815 can rotate 1610 around the drive shaft 820. Thus, the hip frame 2231 and back frame 2232 of the massage device 100 can move with a high degree of freedom. Therefore, various postures can be provided to the user, thereby improving the user's massage satisfaction.

[0200] The foregoing has focused on various embodiments. Those skilled in the art will understand that the invention can be implemented in modified forms without departing from its essential characteristics. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative perspective, not a limiting one. The scope of the invention is shown in the claims, but not in the foregoing description, and all differences within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as included in the invention.

[0201] Furthermore, the embodiments of the present invention described above can be programmed to be executed by a computer and can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer running the program using a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes storage media such as magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical reading media (e.g., CD-ROM, DVD, etc.).

Claims

1. A massage device, characterized in that, include: Side cover, including arm massage area; The frame connection connects the hip frame included in the main frame and the back frame included in the main frame, and rotates about the frame rotation axis connected to the hip frame based on the movement of the back frame. A drive shaft passes through the frame connection and moves along the ground direction in an arc-shaped drive shaft groove based on the movement of the back frame; The third link transmits the movement of the drive shaft; The second link rotates about the link rotation axis based on the movement of the third link; The first link transmits the movement of the second link to the arm massage section frame retainer; as well as The arm massage part frame retainer moves along a slide rail included in the side cover based on the movement of the first link; The drive shaft is connected to one end of the third link, the other end of the third link is connected to one end of the second link, the other end of the second link is connected to one end of the first link, and the other end of the first link is connected to the arm massage part frame retainer. The drive shaft groove is contained in the side cover of the massage device, the drive shaft is inserted into the drive shaft groove contained in the side cover, and the side cover is engaged with the body of the massage device. The side cover includes a lower cover and an upper cover, the lower cover having a rearwardly sloping surface, and the lower cover being fixed to the main frame and not moving. The slide rail is arranged along the inclined surface of the lower cover.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting rod, the second connecting rod, the third connecting rod, the arm massage part frame retainer, the arm massage part fastening groove, and the slide rail are included in the side cover. The side cover can be detached from the massage device.

3. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The main frame can be separated from the side cover. The main frame protrusion of the main frame is inserted into the fastening groove of the arm massage part of the side cover, thereby engaging the side cover with the massage device.

4. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a drive shaft plug, connecting the drive shaft and the third link. The drive shaft is inserted into the slot of the drive shaft plug. The drive shaft plug is fastened to the third link.

5. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The length from the rotation axis of the connecting rod to one end of the second connecting rod is less than the length from the rotation axis of the connecting rod to the other end of the second connecting rod.

6. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the back frame is folded back, the frame connecting part rotates about the frame rotation axis. The drive shaft, which passes through the other end of the frame connection, moves forward along the drive shaft groove. The third link connected to the drive shaft moves one end of the second link forward, thereby causing the second link to rotate about the link rotation axis. The other end of the second link moves backward due to the rotation of the second link. The first link, connected to the other end of the second link, moves backward along the slide rail together with the arm massage part frame retainer.

7. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper cover includes an arm massage frame, and the arm massage frame, which is engaged with the arm massage frame retainer, descends backward based on the slide rail disposed on the inclined surface.

8. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame rotation axis of the frame connecting part extends through the hip frame from left to right. When the frame connecting part rotates about the frame rotation axis by the back frame being lowered backward or raised forward, the hip frame does not move.

9. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame rotation axis of the frame connecting part extends through the rear side of the hip frame. With the frame connection and the back frame stationary, the front side of the hip frame can move upward or downward about the frame rotation axis.

10. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive shaft is capable of rotating along the arc-shaped drive shaft groove with the frame rotation axis of the frame connection part as the center.

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