Foot care device

Abstract

This invention relates to a foot care device. The foot care device includes: a base; a positioning element; the positioning element disposed on the base; and a housing rotatably disposed on the base, with a guide element provided on the housing. The positioning element is adapted to slide and engage with the guide element to limit the movement direction of the guide element. In this foot care device, the housing can move relative to the base, thereby allowing for adjustable angles of the area supporting the foot within the housing. This enables the product to meet the needs of different users and improves user comfort. Simultaneously, the positioning element guides and limits the rotation of the guide element, improving its stability, reducing the risk of loosening or wobbling, ensuring reliable installation of the guide element, and consequently reducing the risk of overall housing loosening or wobbling, ensuring overall housing stability, and further enhancing the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of foot care, and in particular to a foot care device. Background Technology

[0002] As people's living standards improve, more and more people are paying attention to their health. As a result, all kinds of health care products are constantly being launched on the market, including foot care devices that are easy to use and have good health benefits.

[0003] Most existing foot care devices have fixed, non-adjustable angles. However, based on human anatomy, placing the feet at a certain angle is more comfortable than laying them flat when seated. Different people have different sensitivities to different angles, and fixed-angle foot care devices cannot meet the needs of different users, affecting the user experience. Therefore, how to achieve foot placement angle adjustment and how to improve the stability of the adjustment process are urgent problems to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present invention proposes a foot care device to address the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0005] The above objective is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A foot care device includes: a base; a positioning member disposed on the base; and a housing rotatably disposed on the base, the housing having a guide member disposed thereon, the positioning member being adapted to slide with the guide member to restrict the movement direction of the guide member.

[0007] In some technical solutions, the positioning element includes multiple limiting protrusions, which are slidably engaged with the guide element, and one or more limiting protrusions are respectively provided on opposite sides of the guide element.

[0008] In some technical solutions, multiple limiting protrusions are arranged at intervals along the rotation direction of the guide member; and / or

[0009] The limiting protrusion is columnar.

[0010] In some technical solutions, multiple limiting protrusions are respectively provided on opposite sides of the guide member; the limiting protrusion on one side of the guide member is positioned corresponding to the limiting protrusion on the other side of the guide member.

[0011] In some technical solutions, the guide member includes a guide rail, one side of which is provided with a groove that is slidably connected to the base, and the other side is provided with a slide channel, which is slidably engaged with one or more of the limiting protrusions.

[0012] In some technical solutions, the slide has an end wall and a side wall, one end of the end wall is connected to the side wall, and the other end extends away from the slide groove. There is a gap between the end wall and the limiting protrusion, and the side wall slides in conjunction with the limiting protrusion.

[0013] In some technical solutions, the guide member includes two guide rails, the base is located between the two guide rails, and the grooves of the two guide rails are respectively oriented towards the base;

[0014] The base is rotatably provided with two bearings opposite to the two sliding grooves, and the bearings and the opposite sliding grooves are in rolling connection.

[0015] In some technical solutions, the foot care device further includes a control device disposed on the base, the control device having the positioning element.

[0016] In some technical solutions, the base includes: a base, and the housing is rotatably disposed on the base;

[0017] An assembly structure is disposed on the base, the guide member is slidably connected to the assembly structure and can slide along the assembly structure; the control device is disposed on the assembly structure.

[0018] In some technical solutions, the housing has a mounting cavity and an opening communicating with the mounting cavity, the assembly structure is located in the mounting cavity and is disposed on the base through the opening; the edge of the assembly structure covers the movement path of the opening to block the opening.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0020] The foot care device of this invention features a housing that can rotate relative to a base, thereby allowing for adjustable angles in the area supporting the foot within the housing. This enables the product to meet the needs of different users and enhances user comfort. Simultaneously, positioning components guide and limit the rotation of the guide components, improving their stability, reducing the risk of loosening or wobbling, and ensuring secure installation. This, in turn, reduces the risk of overall housing loosening or wobbling, ensuring overall housing stability and further enhancing the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a foot care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 2This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a foot care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion of the foot care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion of the foot care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 The enlarged structural diagram of part A is shown in the figure.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion of the foot care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion of the foot care device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 The diagram shows an enlarged view of part B.

[0029] The correspondence between the reference numerals and the component names is as follows:

[0030] 10 Foot care device, 100 Base, 101 Limiting protrusion, 102 Bearing, 111 Base, 112 Assembly structure, 120 Control device, 200 Housing, 201 Mounting cavity, 210 Guide component, 211 Guide slide rail, 2111 Slide track, 21111 End wall, 21112 Side wall, 2112 Slide groove, 2113 Locking position, 300 Elastic component, 400 Foot pedal. Detailed Implementation

[0031] To better understand the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in these embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0032] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the invention. However, the invention may also be practiced in other ways different from those described herein, and therefore the scope of protection of the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0033] The foot care device 10 of some embodiments of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0034] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 and Figure 2 These are three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of a foot care device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein... Figure 2 Foot care device 10 compared to Figure 1 For the foot care device 10, an additional foot pedal 400 for supporting the foot is provided. The foot pedal 400 can be fixed inside the housing 200 of the foot care device 10, or it can be designed as a detachable part, so as to facilitate cleaning of the foot pedal 400 and the inside of the housing 200.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a portion of the structure of a foot care device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specifically, a portion of the outer shell of the housing 200 is omitted, exposing the mounting cavity of the housing 200, so as to view the connection between the housing 200 and the base 100.

[0036] Please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 These are three-dimensional structural schematic diagrams of a portion of the structure of a foot care device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from different perspectives.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 5 It indicates Figure 4 A magnified view of part A in the middle.

[0038] Please refer to Figure 8 , Figure 8 It indicates Figure 7 A magnified view of part B in the middle.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The present invention provides a foot care device 10. For example, the foot care device 10 is a foot bath that can hold water, a foot steamer that can spray steam, a foot bath that can hold water and spray steam, or a foot massager with massage function, etc., and will not be listed one by one here.

[0040] The foot care device 10 includes a base 100 and a housing 200. The housing 200 has space to accommodate the foot, allowing the user to place their feet inside for foot treatments such as washing, soaking, steaming, and massage. The housing 200 rests on the base 100, which provides support and improves the overall stability of the product, reducing the risk of tipping over.

[0041] More in detail, such as Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the housing 200 is rotatably mounted on the base 100. More specifically, the housing 200 is provided with a guide 210, which can move synchronously with the housing relative to the base 100. Preferably, the housing 200 is designed to move relative to the base 100 along... Figure 1 and Figure 2 The indicated forward and backward rotation direction is the extension direction of the foot, so that the housing 200 can move relative to the base 100, thereby realizing the angle adjustment of the area supporting the foot (such as the foot pedal 400) inside the housing 200, so that the product can meet the usage needs of different users and improve the comfort of the product.

[0042] Regarding the guide component 210, for example, the guide component 210 can be a rotating shaft, track, gear, rack, etc., and will not be listed in detail here. Those skilled in the art can design the guide component 210 according to specific usage requirements.

[0043] Foot care devices also include positioning elements (see reference for positioning elements). Figure 3 (Illustrated with the limiting protrusion 101) The positioning element is set on the base 100 and is adapted to slide with the guide 210 to limit the rotation direction of the guide 210. The positioning element includes any structure such as a baffle or a groove that can limit the rotation direction of the guide 210. The positioning element guides and limits the rotation of the guide 210. More specifically, it limits the guide 210 from swaying in a direction deviating from its rotation direction (such as left or right), thus improving the stability of the guide 210, reducing the risk of loosening or swaying, ensuring the reliable installation of the guide 210, and further reducing the risk of loosening or swaying of the housing 200 as a whole, ensuring the overall stability of the housing 200, and further improving the user experience.

[0044] It should be noted that the rotational movement of the housing 200 relative to the base 100 is related to the rotational movement of the guide member 210 relative to the base 100. Specifically, the guide member 210 is fixed to the housing 200 and rotatably connected to the base 100. Thus, the rotation of the housing 200 relative to the base 100 is linked to the rotation of the guide member 210 relative to the base 100, and the rotation of the guide member 210 relative to the base 100 is linked to the rotation of the housing 200 relative to the base 100. In some specific embodiments, the rotation of the housing 200 can be designed to be manually controlled. For example, after the user's foot is inserted into the housing 200, force can be applied to the housing 200. Driven by the foot, the housing 200 rotates relative to the base 100. At the same time, the guide 210 also rotates relative to the base 100 under the influence of the housing 200. This allows the user to adjust the angle of their foot while feeling their own comfort, making the angle adjustment more precise and convenient, and reducing the cost of the product. In other specific embodiments, the foot care device 10 can also be designed to include a driving component, such as a drive motor. The driving component is connected to the guide 210 and can drive the guide 210 to rotate, thereby achieving automatic angle adjustment, which is more labor-saving and intelligent than manual adjustment.

[0045] Furthermore, one of the guide member 210 and the base 100 is equipped with a locking structure. The locking structure cooperates with the other to lock the housing 200, keeping the rotation angle of the housing 200 fixed. For example, the locking structure includes a locking structure or an electromagnetic lock. Specifically, the base 100 is provided with multiple locking positions 2113. The locking structure can engage with each locking position 2113 to achieve the step-by-step rotation of the housing 200, or to release and lock the housing 200 by controlling the on and off of the electromagnetic lock.

[0046] Furthermore, an elastic element 300 can be designed between the guide member 210 and the base 100 to drive the guide member 210 to rotate unidirectionally relative to the base 100. At the same time, the elastic element 300 is compressed or released, and the elastic force of the elastic element 300 is used to drive the guide member 210 to reset.

[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the positioning component includes multiple limiting protrusions 101. For example, the shape of the limiting protrusions 101 can be columnar, plate-shaped, block-shaped, etc., and will not be listed in detail here. The limiting protrusions 101 have a simple structure and are easy to process and manufacture, which helps to reduce the production cost of the product. At the same time, the contact surface between each limiting protrusion 101 and the guide 210 is relatively small, which helps to reduce the friction between the two, thereby reducing the rotational resistance of the guide 210, thus reducing the driving force required to drive the housing 200 to rotate, making the driving housing 200 more effortless.

[0048] Multiple limiting protrusions 101 are slidably engaged with the guide member 210, and one or more limiting protrusions 101 are respectively provided on opposite sides of the guide member 210. For example, it is possible to design one limiting protrusion 101 on one side of the guide member 210 and multiple limiting protrusions 101 on the other side; or it is possible to design multiple limiting protrusions 101 on both sides of the guide member 210.

[0049] Multiple limiting protrusions 101 are distributed on opposite sides of the guide member 210. In this way, the guide member 210 is limited by the limiting protrusions 101 on both sides. The limiting protrusions 101 constitute a limit on both sides of the rotation direction of the guide member 210, thereby reducing the risk of the guide member 210 swaying in a direction deviating from its rotation direction and ensuring the rotation direction of the guide member 210.

[0050] Furthermore, multiple limiting protrusions 101 are arranged at intervals along the rotation direction of the guide member 210. The arrangement of multiple limiting protrusions 101 on the same side of the guide member 210 at intervals helps to balance the number of limiting protrusions 101 with the limiting range. Fewer limiting protrusions 101 result in a smaller contact area between the positioning member and the guide member 210, and less frictional resistance. Conversely, more limiting protrusions 101 extend the limiting range of the positioning member. Therefore, by reasonably setting the number of limiting protrusions 101 and the spacing between them, it is possible to reduce the number of limiting protrusions 101 while extending the limiting range of the positioning member, ensuring that the guide member 210 can be limited by the positioning member throughout its rotation path.

[0051] Of course, it should be noted that this embodiment does not limit the specific number of limiting protrusions 101. The number of limiting protrusions 101 can be 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or more, and will not be listed here.

[0052] Furthermore, multiple limiting protrusions 101 are provided on opposite sides of the guide member 210, with the limiting protrusions 101 on one side of the guide member 210 corresponding to the limiting protrusions 101 on the other side. In this way, the guide member 210 is jointly limited by the limiting protrusions 101 on both sides, and the limiting protrusions 101 constitute a limit on both sides of the rotation direction of the guide member 210, thereby further reducing the risk of the guide member 210 swaying in a direction deviating from its rotation direction and ensuring the rotation direction of the guide member 210.

[0053] In one specific embodiment, the positioning element includes four limiting protrusions 101, which are distributed in pairs on both sides of the guide element 210.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4As shown, the guide member 210 includes a guide rail 211. One side of the guide rail 211 has a groove 2112 that slidably connects with the base 100, and the other side has a slide channel 2111. The slide channel 2111 slidably engages with one or more limiting protrusions 101. The slide channel 2111 has the advantage of being continuous and uninterrupted. Thus, during the rotation of the guide rail 211, the slide channel 2111 can contact and be limited by multiple limiting protrusions 101, which helps ensure the reliability of the limiting protrusions 101 in limiting the rotation of the guide rail 211. Furthermore, the groove 2112 and the slide channel 2111 are located on opposite sides of the guide rail 211. This means that one side of the guide rail 211 is limited by the limiting protrusions 101, preventing the groove 2112 from disengaging from the base 100, further ensuring the reliability of the rotational connection between the guide rail 211 and the base 100.

[0055] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the slide 2111 has an end wall 21111 and a side wall 21112. One end of the end wall 21111 is connected to the side wall 21112, and the other end extends away from the slide groove 2112. There is a gap between the end wall 21111 and the limiting protrusion 101, and the side wall 21112 is slidably engaged with the limiting protrusion 101. In this way, the slide groove 2112 has a relatively open shape, which facilitates the assembly between the positioning component and the slide 2111. At the same time, the blocking structure and the side wall 21112 cooperate to prevent the guide slide rail 211 from shifting in a direction away from the base 100. There is a gap between the blocking structure and the end wall 21111, which reduces the friction between the slide 2111 and the limiting protrusion 101, and also prevents the guide slide rail 211 from jumping in the direction of gravity, further ensuring the stability of the guide slide rail 211, and thus ensuring the stability of the housing 200 during rotation.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the guide member 210 includes two guide rails 211, the base 100 is located between the two guide rails 211, and the grooves 2112 of the two guide rails 211 face the base 100 respectively.

[0057] The base 100 is provided with two bearings 102 opposite to the two sliding grooves 2112, and the bearings 102 and the corresponding sliding grooves 2112 are slidably connected. The design of the two guide rails 211 makes the rotation of the housing 200 more stable. The sliding grooves 2112 on the inner side of the two guide rails 211 are slidably connected to the bearings 102, so the sliding resistance of the guide rails 211 is small and the sliding is smooth. Multiple limiting protrusions 101 are distributed on the outer side of the two guide rails 211, and the multiple limiting protrusions 101 limit the two guide rails 211 to prevent the two guide rails 211 from shaking in a direction deviating from their rotation direction, thereby improving the overall stability of the housing 200.

[0058] Furthermore, the bearing 102 is rotatably mounted on the base 100, so that the bearing 102 and the corresponding slide groove 2112 are in rolling connection. This releases the rotational freedom of the bearing 102, realizes the rolling fit between the bearing 102 and the slide groove 2112, reduces the friction between the guide rail 211 and the base 100, and thus reduces the rotational resistance of the housing 200.

[0059] In some embodiments, the foot care device 10 further includes a control device 120, which is disposed on the base 100 and has a positioning element. Mounting the control device 120 on the relatively fixed base 100 avoids the control device 120 rotating with the housing 200, making the installation of the control device 120 more stable and reliable, reducing the risk of damage to internal components (such as circuit boards), and extending the service life of the control device 120.

[0060] Furthermore, in the aforementioned embodiment where the guide member 210 has two guide rails 211, the two guide rails 211 are spaced apart to provide clearance for the control device 120, so that the control device 120 can be connected to the base 100 through the position between the two guide rails 211, resulting in a more compact product layout.

[0061] The control device 120 is equipped with a positioning element. More specifically, the control device 120 includes a mounting box and a circuit board mounted inside the mounting box. The outer surface of the mounting box has a protrusion forming a positioning element. This makes full use of the control device 120, so that the control device 120 also has the function of limiting and guiding the guide 210, realizing multiple uses of one device.

[0062] It should be noted that in other embodiments, other components may also be designed to be mounted on the base 100. Examples include a drive motor, a steam generator, a heating device, etc., which will not be listed here. Furthermore, positioning elements may also be formed by other components mounted on the base 100.

[0063] In some embodiments, the base 100 includes a base 111 and an assembly structure 112. The housing 200 is rotatably disposed on the base 111, the assembly structure 112 is disposed on the base 111, the guide member 210 is slidably connected to the assembly structure 112 and can slide along the assembly structure 112, and the control device 120 is disposed on the assembly structure 112. The base 111 supports the housing 200, and the assembly structure 112 is slidably connected to the housing 200 and provides an installation position for the control device 120.

[0064] The assembly structure 112 enables a rotatable connection between the guide member 210 and the base 100. The housing 200 is mounted on the base 111, which shares some of the weight of the housing 200, reducing the stress between the guide member 210 and the assembly structure 112 and thus reducing the rotational resistance of the guide member 210. Furthermore, the assembly structure 112 provides a mounting position for the control device 120, further enhancing the installation stability of the control device 120 and making its installation more secure.

[0065] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the positioning element may also be designed to be located in the assembly structure 112.

[0066] In further conjunction with the aforementioned embodiment of setting two guide rails 211, the assembly structure 112 is located between the two guide rails 211. Bearings 102 are provided on opposite sides of the assembly structure 112. The bearings 102 and the corresponding guide rails 2112 are slidably connected. In this way, the assembly structure 112 achieves sliding cooperation with the two guide rails 211, the movement synchronization between the two rails is better, and the rotation of the housing 200 as a whole is more stable.

[0067] Furthermore, the housing 200 has a mounting cavity 201 and an open opening (not shown in the figure) communicating with the mounting cavity 201. The assembly structure 112 is located inside the mounting cavity 201 and is mounted on the base 111 through the open opening. This makes the product more aesthetically pleasing and easier to clean. At the same time, by housing all the rotating parts inside the housing 200, it is also beneficial to use the housing 200 to protect the parts, reduce the risk of damage or loss of parts, and extend the service life of the product.

[0068] Furthermore, the edge of the assembly structure 112 covers the movement path of the open opening to block it. The open opening is located on the housing 200, and as the housing 200 rotates, the open opening also has its own range of motion. In this embodiment, the edge of the assembly structure 112 is designed to cover the movement path that the open opening may pass through, thereby achieving the sealing of the housing 200 by using the assembly structure 112 to block the open opening. This makes the product more aesthetically pleasing and easier to clean, while also helping to protect the components, reducing the risk of component damage or loss, and extending the product's service life.

[0069] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0070] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of the present invention, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A foot care device, characterized in that, include: Base (100); A positioning element is disposed on the base (100); A housing (200) is rotatably disposed on the base (100). A guide (210) is provided on the housing (200). The positioning member is adapted to slide with the guide (210) to limit the movement direction of the guide. The positioning member includes multiple limiting protrusions (101), and the multiple limiting protrusions (101) are respectively slidably engaged with the guide member (210). One or more limiting protrusions (101) are respectively provided on opposite sides of the guide member (210). The plurality of the limiting protrusions (101) are arranged at intervals along the rotation direction of the guide (210); The guide member (210) includes a guide slide rail (211), one side of which is provided with a slide groove (2112) that is slidably connected to the base (100), and the other side is provided with a slide channel (2111), which is slidably engaged with one or more of the limiting protrusions (101); The slide (2111) has an end wall (21111) and a side wall (21112). One end of the end wall (21111) is connected to the side wall (21112), and the other end extends away from the slide groove (2112). There is a gap between the end wall (21111) and the limiting protrusion (101), and the side wall (21112) is slidably engaged with the limiting protrusion (101). The guide member (210) includes two guide rails (211), the base (100) is located between the two guide rails (211), and the grooves (2112) of the two guide rails (211) face the base (100) respectively; the base (100) is rotatably provided with two bearings (102) opposite to the two grooves (2112), and the bearings (102) and the opposite grooves (2112) are in rolling connection; A control device (120) is disposed on the base (100), and the control device (120) is configured with the positioning element.

2. The foot care device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting protrusion (101) is columnar.

3. The foot care device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide member (210) has multiple limiting protrusions (101) on its opposite sides. The limiting protrusion (101) on one side of the guide (210) is positioned corresponding to the limiting protrusion (101) on the other side of the guide (210).

4. The foot care device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the base (100) comprises: The base (111) and the housing (200) are rotatably mounted on the base (111); An assembly structure (112) is disposed on the base (111), and the guide (210) is slidably connected to the assembly structure (112) and can slide along the assembly structure (112); The control device (120) is disposed on the assembly structure (112).

5. The foot care device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The housing (200) has a mounting cavity (201) and an opening communicating with the mounting cavity (201), and the assembly structure (112) is located in the mounting cavity (201) and is disposed on the base (111) through the opening; The edge of the assembly structure (112) covers the movement path of the opening to conceal the opening.

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