Interactive massage device and massage throw pillow

Abstract

The invention provides an interactive massage device. The interactive massage device is characterized by comprising a massage module, a control module and a feedback module, the control module is used for driving the massage module and the feedback module; the feedback module is provided with a first input unit capable of interacting with the outside and a first response unit; the first input unit receives a first interaction instruction and then generates a first response signal or sends the first interaction instruction to the control module in a data form, so that the control module drives the first response unit to generate first feedback for the first interaction instruction. The invention further provides an interactive massage throw pillow which is provided with the massage device.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to personal care devices, and particularly to massage devices. Background Art

[0002] Traditional massage devices generally have relatively single functions and only have a simple massage function, lacking the function of mobilizing and infecting the user's emotions to quickly enter a relaxed and pleasant state. The applicant found that existing massage devices all appear in the form of mechanical equipment; users only experience them as a tool; it is difficult to provide emotional value for users, so they cannot quickly enter a relaxed and pleasant state; however, massage often requires users to be in a relatively relaxed and soothing state to achieve a better massage effect. Therefore, existing massage devices are difficult to achieve an ideal massage effect. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is how to provide an interactive massage device with a certain degree of fun, so as to be able to mobilize the user's emotions and enable the user to quickly enter a relaxed and pleasant emotional state.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides an interactive massage device, including: a massage module, a control module, and a feedback module; the control module is used to drive the massage module and the feedback module; the feedback module has a first input unit and a first response unit for interaction; after receiving a first interaction instruction, the first input unit generates a first response signal or sends the first interaction instruction to the control module in the form of data, so that the control module drives the first response unit to generate a first feedback to the first interaction instruction.

[0005] In a preferred embodiment: when the control module drives the massage module to act, the control module also drives the feedback module to generate a second feedback on the action of the massage module.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment: the feedback module further includes a second response unit. When the control module drives the massage module to act, the control module also drives the second response unit to generate a second feedback on the action of the massage module.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment: the feedback module further includes a second input unit. When the first response unit generates a first feedback, the second input unit is activated; after receiving a second interaction instruction output by the user, the second input unit generates a second response signal, so that the control module drives the massage module to act.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment: the second interaction instruction and the first interaction instruction are interaction instructions of the same type with different effective conditions, or the second interaction instruction and the first interaction instruction are interaction instructions of different types.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment: the first feedback and the second feedback are of the same type of feedback or the first feedback and the second feedback are of different types of feedback;

[0010] Alternatively, the first feedback and the second feedback are respectively combinations of at least two different types of feedback, and the feedback types constituting the first feedback and the second feedback partially overlap.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment: when the control module drives the massage module to generate different actions, the control module also drives the second response unit to generate different second feedbacks for the actions of the massage module.

[0012] The present invention also provides an interactive massage pillow equipped with the massage device as described above.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment: the first response unit of the massage device includes a swinging mechanism, and the swinging mechanism includes a driving motor, an eccentric mechanism, and a swinging body; the eccentric mechanism is fixedly connected to the output rotating shaft of the driving motor to convert the rotation of the output rotating shaft of the driving motor into the swing of the swinging body.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment: the swinging body is a rigid tail body or a flexible tail body.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] The present invention provides an interactive massage device. By setting a feedback module and a massage module, a feedback function can be added in addition to the conventional massage function. The feedback module can enable the user to enter a relaxed and soothing state, thereby improving the massage effect of the massage module. In addition to outputting feedback to the user, the feedback module can also provide feedback to the massage module, so that the feedback module and the massage module work together to generate a multi-source and scenario-based massage and relaxation experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a module schematic diagram of the interactive massage device in Preferred Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a flow schematic diagram of the interactive massage pillow in Preferred Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a flow schematic diagram of the interactive massage pillow in Preferred Embodiment 3 of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a flow schematic diagram of the interactive massage pillow in Preferred Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 It is the exploded view of the tail motion module in the fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 6 It is the three-dimensional view of the tail motion module in the fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 7 It is the sectional view of the tail motion module in the fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 8 It is the exploded view of the tail motion module in the sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 9 It is the three-dimensional view of the tail motion module in the sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 10 It is the sectional view of the tail motion module in the sixth preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 11 It is the exploded view of the tail motion module in the seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 12 The three-dimensional view of the tail motion module in the seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 13 It is the sectional view of the tail motion module in the seventh preferred embodiment of the present invention; Detailed implementation manners

[0030] In order to make the technical solutions and features of the present invention clearer, the following further describes the present invention in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific examples. It should be understood that these examples are only used to illustrate the present invention and not to limit the scope of the present invention. After reading the present invention, various equivalent modifications made by those skilled in the art fall within the scope defined by the appended claims of this application.

[0031] Embodiment 1

[0032] Reference Figure 1, this embodiment provides an interactive massage device, including: a massage module, a control module, and a feedback module; the control module is used to drive the massage module and the feedback module; the feedback module has a first input unit and a first response unit for interacting with the external environment; after the first input unit receives the first interaction instruction, a first response signal is generated, so that the control module drives the first response unit to generate a first feedback to the user's first interaction instruction. Wherein the first feedback is a feedback form independent of the massage module. Here, the external environment can be the interaction actions of the user. The first interaction instruction can use one or a combination of interaction methods widely existing in the prior art, such as voice instructions, gesture instructions, pressure sensing instructions, and touch instructions. Although the interaction instructions in this specification come from the user, it is not limited. The interaction instructions can also come from other triggering sources, such as mobile phone signals, ambient light sources, etc. After the above-mentioned first response unit receives the first interaction instruction, a first response signal will be generated. That is, the judgment of whether to generate the first feedback is completed inside the first input unit. As a simple replacement, the first interaction instruction can also be sent to the control module in the form of data. For example, the first response unit is a pressure sensor, and the user pressing the pressure sensor is the first interaction instruction. The pressure sensor sends the pressure value of the user to the control module in the form of data. After the control module compares the magnitude of the pressure value with a preset value, if the preset condition is met, it drives the first response unit to generate a first feedback to the user's first interaction instruction. That is, whether to generate the first feedback is determined by the control module, and the first input unit only undertakes the task of collecting data.

[0033] For example, the above-mentioned massage device is set in a pillow, and the pillow is a pillow with an animal-like appearance. Then the first response unit can be a tail movement module, and the corresponding first feedback is that the first response unit drives the tail part of the pillow to swing in a posture that simulates the animal's tail swinging. In this scenario, if the first interactive instruction is a touch instruction; to implement the touch instruction, the first input unit can be set as a tactile sensor; the tactile sensor can be set in the skin of the corresponding pillow (in the cloth cover or other places where the sensor can be set), or the fabric tactile sensor can be directly used as the skin (cloth cover) of the pillow. In addition, the first input unit can also use a traditional pressure sensor, and the first input unit can be set on the head, back, abdomen, tail, etc. of the animal pillow, for example, without limitation here. In this way, when the user touches the pillow, the tail of the pillow can swing, such as swinging left and right, swinging in circles, etc.; thereby completely simulating the bionic scene of the user touching the pet and the pet shaking its tail in response, improving the fun of the massage device, and thus bringing a pleasant and relaxing experience to the user. In addition, the first feedback process can be independent of the operation of the massage module, that is, even if the massage module of the pillow is not in operation, the tail of the pillow will swing accordingly when the user touches the pillow. When the massage module of the pillow is in operation, the user touches the pillow, which not only causes the tail of the pillow to swing, but also triggers the operation of the massage module; thus, the user can obtain the above-mentioned first feedback to relieve and relax the body and mind, which can maximize the massage effect of the massage module.

[0034] In this embodiment, the massage module can be an airbag; when the control module drives the massage module to move, the airbag is inflated and deflated at a preset frequency to imitate the human body's breathing frequency and sound effects. When the user uses a pillow, the pillow can be placed on the chest to feel the frequency of the airbag's inflation and deflation, thereby affecting one's own breathing frequency to be synchronized, and then falling asleep faster. In this breathing adjustment process, the user touches the pillow so that the pillow's tail can swing back and forth, thereby further relaxing the user, making the user feel happy and more likely to fall asleep quickly. In addition, the massage module can also be a combination of one or more kneading mechanisms, hot compress modules, scraping mechanisms, etc.; this is not limited here.

[0035] Of course, in addition to touch commands, the first interactive command can also be voice commands, gesture commands, pressure sensing commands, etc. For example, the first feedback can be triggered by calling out the name of the pillow, gently patting the pillow, etc. The first response unit can be a movement module that drives other parts of the pillow to move in addition to the tail movement module. The first response unit in this embodiment can also be an ear movement module.

[0036] Example 2

[0037] In Embodiment 1, the process of the first feedback is independent of the operation of the massage module. In this embodiment, a second feedback that cooperates with the massage module is added.

[0038] As Figure 2 shown, similar to Embodiment 1, it is still assumed that the above-mentioned massage device is set in a pillow, and the pillow is a pillow with an animal-like shape. The first response unit can be a tail movement module or a limb movement module, and the corresponding first feedback is that the first response unit drives the tail part of the pillow to swing like an animal's tail or drives the limbs of the pillow to move.

[0039] Different from Embodiment 1, in this embodiment, in addition to setting the first input unit, a second input unit and a second response unit are added. Moreover, the second input unit is activated only when the first response unit works. After the second input unit becomes effective, when the second input unit receives a second interaction instruction output by the user, it generates a second response signal, so that the control module drives the massage module to act. After the massage module acts, the control module then drives the second response unit to generate a second feedback. In this way, a second feedback can be given to the user during the regular massage process, and the second feedback is closely related to the massage process. The user can obtain more positive feedback during the massage process, enhancing the user experience and pleasing the body and mind. In this embodiment, the second input unit is a pressure sensor set on the limbs of the pillow, and the second response unit is a sensory module that can output effects such as sound and light. The following is a detailed introduction to the entire usage process of this embodiment:

[0040] SP1: When the sensor (i.e., the first input unit) set on the massager receives the first interaction instruction from the user, such as stroking, patting, sound, etc.; the control module gives an action instruction to the first response unit according to the first interaction instruction, and controls the first response unit to generate a first feedback, such as: tail swinging, limb swinging (imitating the effect of an animal seeking comfort);

[0041] SP2: Since the second input unit becomes effective when the first response unit generates the first feedback. At this time, if the pressure sensor (i.e., the second input unit) set on the limbs receives a pressure change and recognizes that the user picks up the pillow and issues a second interaction instruction to want to receive a massage, the second input unit generates a second response signal and feeds the second response signal back to the control module; of course, when the user picks up the pillow, it can also be considered that the user wants to interact with the pet pillow (such as wanting a massage), and at this time, it is still the second input unit that generates a second response signal and feeds the second response signal back to the control module;

[0042] SP3: The control module controls the massage module to drive the limb swing arms of the pillow to output massage actions in a kneading manner; alternatively, the control module controls the massage module to drive the limb swing arms of the pillow to move to provide feedback on the user's action of picking up the pillow, simulating the reaction of a pet when being picked up.

[0043] SP4: The control module collects the rhythm or direction of the massage actions of the massage module, or the control module directly identifies the currently adopted massage program of the massage module to obtain the rhythm or direction of the massage actions of the massage module.

[0044] SP5: The control module outputs a synchronization signal to the sensory module, i.e., the second response unit, according to the rhythm or direction of the massage actions of the massage module, so that the sensory module outputs a sensory response based on the rhythm or direction of the massage actions. For example, when the limb swing arms of the pillow move in opposite directions, the sensory module outputs an exhalation sound effect, simulates an animal's cry, and increases the brightness; when the limb swing arms of the pillow move in the same direction, it outputs an inhalation sound effect and decreases the brightness.

[0045] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the second response unit and the first response unit are two different response units, and the forms of the first feedback and the second feedback they output are also different. As a simple replacement for this embodiment, the second response unit and the first response unit can also be the same response unit, and the forms of feedback they output can also be the same. For example, the first feedback in step SP1 can also be a sound effect or brightness. Moreover, the first feedback and the second feedback can also partially overlap. For example, the first feedback in step SP1 is a sound effect + brightness, and the second feedback in step SP5 is only a sound effect. As a simple replacement for this embodiment, the second input unit can also be cancelled. Instead, after the first input unit receives the first interaction instruction, the control module will drive the first response unit and the second response unit to generate the first feedback and the second feedback respectively.

[0046] Embodiment 3

[0047] Reference Figure 3 , in Embodiment 2, after the control module receives the second interaction signal output by the second input unit, it controls the massage module to generate an action; and then drives the second response unit to generate the second feedback according to the action of the massage module. In this embodiment, however, the control module directly drives the massage module to act, and then drives the second response unit to generate the second feedback according to the action of the massage module. That is to say, the second input unit in Embodiment 2 can be cancelled.

[0048] The following details the entire usage process of this embodiment:

[0049] SP1: The user drives the limb swing arms of the pillow through the first input unit to output massage actions in a kneading manner by the massage module.

[0050] SP2: The control module collects the massage action rhythm or direction of the massage module, or the control module directly identifies the massage program currently adopted by the massage module to obtain the massage action rhythm or direction of the massage module;

[0051] SP3: The control module outputs a first response signal to the first response unit according to the massage action rhythm or direction of the massage module, so that the first response unit outputs a first feedback based on the massage action rhythm or direction. For example, when the limbs of the pillow move in the opposite direction, the first response unit drives the tail part of the pillow to swing at a first speed; when the limbs of the pillow move in the same direction, the first response unit drives the tail part of the pillow to swing at a second speed.

[0052] SP5: The control module further outputs a second response signal to the sensory module, that is, the second response unit, according to the action of the first response unit, so that the sensory module outputs a sensory response based on the massage action rhythm or direction. For example, when the limbs of the pillow move in the opposite direction, the sensory module outputs an exhalation sound effect, an animal call simulation, and the brightness is turned up; when the limbs of the pillow move in the same direction, it outputs an inhalation sound effect and the brightness is turned down.

[0053] It can be seen that in Embodiment 3, only one input unit is required to complete the linkage of the massage module, the first response unit, and the second response unit. The disadvantage is that the first response unit and the second response unit must take effect simultaneously, that is, the first feedback and the second feedback must be generated together. In Embodiment 2, as long as the user does not trigger the second interaction instruction, only the first response unit generates the first feedback alone.

[0054] Embodiment 4

[0055] Reference Figure 4 , in Embodiments 2 and 3, the generation of the massage module action, the first feedback, and the second feedback has a specific sequence. In this embodiment, when the user outputs a first interaction instruction to the first input unit, the control module outputs a set of continuous instructions to drive the massage module to act, drive the motion module and the sensory module to generate the first feedback and the second feedback. At this time, the generation of the massage module action, the first feedback, and the second feedback has no strict sequence, and completely depends on the sequence of the instructions preset in the control module, and the user can adjust it by himself. Of course, it is also possible that when the user outputs a first interaction instruction to the first input unit, the control module outputs instructions respectively to drive the massage module to act, drive the motion module and the sensory module to generate the first feedback and the second feedback. At this time, the massage module action, the driving of the motion module, and the generation of the first feedback and the second feedback by the sensory module are no longer necessarily present, and the massage module can be made to act alone or the first feedback and / or the second feedback can be generated alone through a preset program.

[0056] Embodiment 5

[0057] Reference Figures 5 - 7 In this embodiment, the structure of the first response unit in the above embodiment, that is, the tail movement module, is described in detail. The tail movement module includes a swinging mechanism, and the swinging mechanism includes a driving motor 1, an eccentric wheel 2 serving as an eccentric mechanism, and a flexible tail body 3. The eccentric wheel 2 is fixedly connected to the output rotating shaft 11 of the driving motor 1, and one side of the flexible tail body 3 is fixedly connected to the eccentric rotating shaft 21 of the eccentric wheel 2.

[0058] Embodiment 6

[0059] Reference Figures 8 - 10 In this embodiment, the tail movement module includes a swinging mechanism, and the swinging mechanism includes a driving motor 4, an eccentric wheel 5 serving as an eccentric mechanism, a connecting seat 6, and a swinging body 7. The eccentric wheel 5 is fixedly connected to the output rotating shaft 41 of the driving motor 4. One side of the connecting seat 6 is fixedly connected to the eccentric rotating shaft 41 of the eccentric wheel 4, and the other side of the connecting seat 6 is hinged to the swinging body 7.

[0060] Embodiment 7

[0061] Reference Figures 10 - 12 In this embodiment, the tail movement module includes a swinging mechanism, and the swinging mechanism includes a driving motor 8, an eccentric wheel 9 serving as an eccentric mechanism, and a tail body 10. The eccentric wheel 9 is fixedly connected to the output rotating shaft 81 of the driving motor 8. A chute 101 for installing the eccentric rotating shaft 91 of the eccentric wheel 9 is provided on one side of the tail body 10, and the chute 101 extends along the length direction of the tail body 10.

[0062] In this embodiment, the tail body 10 is a chain structure formed by hinging multiple sub-tails. As a simple replacement of this embodiment, the tail body 10 can also be a flexible tail made of flexible material. In addition, in Embodiments 5 - 7, the eccentric wheel is taken as an example of the eccentric mechanism. As a simple replacement, the eccentric mechanism can also be an eccentric member, not limited to the cylindrical wheel structure.

[0063] The above is only a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the design concept of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any non-substantive modification made to the present invention using this concept belongs to the act of infringing the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An interactive massage device, characterized in that Including: A massage module, a control module, and a feedback module; The control module is used to drive the massage module and the feedback module; The feedback module has a first input unit and a first response unit for interaction; After receiving a first interaction instruction, the first input unit generates a first response signal or sends the first interaction instruction to the control module in the form of data, so that the control module drives the first response unit to generate a first feedback to the first interaction instruction.

2. The interactive massage device according to claim 1, wherein: When the control module drives the massage module to act, the control module also drives the feedback module to generate a second feedback to the action of the massage module.

3. The interactive massage device according to claim 1, wherein: The feedback module further includes a second response unit. When the control module drives the massage module to act, the control module also drives the second response unit to generate a second feedback to the action of the massage module.

4. The interactive massage device according to claim 1, wherein: The feedback module further includes a second input unit. When the first response unit generates a first feedback, the second input unit is activated; after receiving a second interaction instruction output by the user, the second input unit generates a second response signal, so that the control module drives the massage module to act.

5. The interactive massage device according to claim 4, wherein: The second interaction instruction and the first interaction instruction are interaction instructions of the same type with different effective conditions, or the second interaction instruction and the first interaction instruction are interaction instructions of different types.

6. An interactive massage device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The first feedback and the second feedback are feedback of the same type or the first feedback and the second feedback are feedback of different types; Or, the first feedback and the second feedback are respectively combinations of at least two different types of feedback, and the feedback types constituting the first feedback and the second feedback partially overlap.

7. An interactive massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the control module drives the massage module to generate different actions, the control module also drives the second response unit to generate different second feedbacks to the actions of the massage module.

8. An interactive massage pillow, characterized in that, Assembled with the massage device according to any one of claims 1-7.

9. The interactive massage pillow according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first response unit of the massage device includes a swinging mechanism, and the swinging mechanism includes a driving motor, an eccentric mechanism, and a swinging body; the eccentric mechanism is fixedly connected to the output rotating shaft of the driving motor to convert the rotation of the output rotating shaft of the driving motor into the swing of the swinging body.

10. The interactive massage pillow according to claim 9, characterized in that, The swinging body is a rigid tail body or a flexible tail body.

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