Flexible massage mechanism and massage equipment

Abstract

The invention provides a flexible massage mechanism and massage equipment, and relates to the technical field of massage equipment. The massage equipment comprises a flexible massage mechanism, the flexible massage mechanism comprises a flexible guide rail, a massage machine core and a power supply mechanism, the massage machine core is movably connected to the flexible guide rail, the power supply mechanism comprises a winder and a cable, a wire groove is formed in the side portion of the flexible guide rail, and the cable extends out of the winder and is connected to the massage machine core along the wire groove. The massaging machine core comprises a wire guide groove, at least one elastic buckle is arranged on the opening side of the wire guide groove, the massaging machine core comprises a wire pressing fastener, the wire pressing fastener comprises a wire guide pipe extending into the wire guide groove, and a cable penetrates through the wire guide pipe to be connected to the massaging machine core. And the wire conduit can extrude the elastic buckle to generate elastic deformation so as to allow the wire conduit to pass through the elastic buckle. The power supply stability in the deformation process of the flexible guide rail can be guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of massage equipment technology, and in particular to a flexible massage mechanism and massage equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In massage equipment, the massage mechanism is the component used for massage. It includes massage heads and a drive mechanism for driving the massage heads. Some massage equipment also features a moving mechanism to reposition the massage mechanism, allowing it to target different areas of the user's body for a better massage experience. In this case, the massage mechanism also needs a power supply structure to continuously power it during movement. A common power supply method involves conductive components on the massage mechanism and conductive plates on the moving mechanism (e.g., guide rails). The conductive plates continuously contact the conductive components during movement, thus supplying power. Alternatively, a cable can be used to power the massage mechanism, with the cable moving synchronously with the massage mechanism.

[0003] Because the human back has a curved structure, some massage devices, such as car massage seats, ergonomic massage chairs, and massage sofas, also adopt curved backrests. Correspondingly, the walking mechanism's trajectory is also curved. In this case, the guide rail of the walking mechanism is generally designed as a flexible guide rail to adapt to the different curved designs of various massage devices. Since the guide rail is flexible, its shape can change and bend during actual use. This means that when using cables to power the massage mechanism, the cables can easily detach from the guide rail. Once the cables detach, they can easily get stuck between the massage mechanism and the guide rail, leading to accidental damage. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a flexible massage mechanism, including a flexible guide rail, a massage mechanism, and a power supply mechanism. The massage mechanism is movably connected to the flexible guide rail. The power supply mechanism includes a cable reel and a cable. A cable groove is provided on the side of the flexible guide rail. The cable extends from the cable reel and connects to the massage mechanism along the cable groove. At least one elastic buckle is provided on the open side of the cable groove to prevent the cable from coming out of the open side of the cable groove. The massage mechanism includes a wire clamping fastener, which includes a cable tube extending into the cable groove. The cable passes through the cable tube and connects to the massage mechanism. The cable tube is configured such that when the massage mechanism moves the cable tube within the cable groove, the cable tube can squeeze the elastic buckle to cause it to elastically deform and allow itself to pass through the elastic buckle.

[0005] In an optional embodiment, the wire channel is provided with at least two resilient clips along its length.

[0006] In an optional implementation, the elastic clip and the wire channel are integrally formed.

[0007] In an optional embodiment, the elastic buckle protrudes from the bottom wall to the top wall of the wire groove.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, the bottom wall of the wire channel is further provided with a slot on the inner side of the elastic buckle.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the wire fastener is further provided with a conduit through which the cable is connected to the massage mechanism.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the cable reel includes a housing and a rotating base, the rotating base being rotatably disposed within the housing, and the cable being wound around the rotating base.

[0011] In an optional embodiment, the rotating base is provided with a first conductive post and a second conductive post, and the outer shell is provided with a first conductive spring and a second conductive spring. The first conductive post and the first conductive spring are electrically connected, and the second conductive post and the second conductive spring are electrically connected.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, both the first conductive spring and the second conductive spring are annular, the outer diameter of the first conductive spring is smaller than the inner diameter of the second conductive spring, and the first conductive spring is disposed in the inner ring of the second conductive spring.

[0013] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a massage device, including a flexible massage mechanism according to any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0014] The massage device and flexible massage mechanism provided by this invention have the following beneficial effects: 1. A cable reel is used to power the massage mechanism. When the flexible guide rail deforms, the cable can deform accordingly, which can ensure the stability of the power supply during the deformation process of the flexible guide rail. 2. The cable reel, in conjunction with the cable, ensures that the cable remains relatively taut within the cable tray, preventing it from tangling or curling. At the same time, the elastic clip prevents the taut cable from slipping out of the opening side of the cable tray, thus avoiding interference with the operation of the massage mechanism. 3. The wire tube on the pressure fastener of the massage mechanism extends into the wire groove. When the massage mechanism moves, when the wire tube passes through the elastic buckle, the wire tube squeezes the elastic buckle, causing it to deform elastically. The wire tube can then pass through the elastic buckle. After the guide tube passes through, the elastic buckle can restore its shape through its own elasticity, thus maintaining the anti-detachment effect on the cable. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the flexible massage mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of the flexible massage mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure wire fastener in the flexible massage mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the flexible massage mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is an exploded structural diagram of the coiler in the flexible massage mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Icons: 100-Flexible guide rail; 110-Wire groove; 120-Elastic buckle; 130-Slot; 140-Bottom wall; 150-Top wall; 200-Massage mechanism; 210-Wire clamping fastener; 211-Wire conduit; 212-Wire routing conduit; 300-Cable reel; 310-Housing shell; 311-First conductive spring; 312-Second conductive spring; 320-Rotating seat; 321-First conductive post; 322-Second conductive post; 400-Cable. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0019] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0020] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0021] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0023] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0024] The following detailed description of some embodiments of the present invention is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the following embodiments and features can be combined with each other.

[0025] This invention provides a massage device, which includes a flexible massage mechanism, such as... Figures 1 to 6As shown, the flexible massage mechanism includes a flexible guide rail 100, a massage core 200, and a power supply mechanism. The massage core 200 is movably connected to the flexible guide rail 100. The power supply mechanism includes a cable reel 300 and a cable 400. The flexible guide rail 100 has a cable groove 110 on its side. The cable 400 extends from the cable reel 300 and connects to the massage core 200 along the cable groove 110. At least one elastic buckle 120 is provided on the open side of the cable groove 110 to prevent… The cable 400 exits from the open side of the wire channel 110. The massage mechanism 200 includes a wire clamp 210, which includes a wire tube 211 extending into the wire channel 110. The cable 400 passes through the wire tube 211 and connects to the massage mechanism 200. The wire tube 211 is configured such that when the massage mechanism 200 moves the wire tube 211 within the wire channel 110, the wire tube 211 can compress the elastic buckle 120 to cause it to elastically deform and allow itself to pass through the elastic buckle 120.

[0026] in, Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the flexible massage mechanism provided in the embodiments of the present invention. Figure 1 In the middle, the flexible guide rail 100 is in its original straight state; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified view of a portion of point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a second schematic diagram of the flexible massage mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 In the diagram, one of the flexible guide rails 100 is in a bent state to illustrate the possible form of the flexible guide rail 100 in actual use. Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of a portion of point B in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wire-pressing fastener 210 in the flexible massage mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the flexible massage mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 Only the flexible guide rail 100, the wire fastener 210, and part of the massage mechanism 200 are retained, and the flexible guide rail 100 is disconnected to fully demonstrate the mating structure of the wire fastener 210 and the flexible guide rail 100.

[0027] Under normal circumstances, such as Figure 1 As shown, the flexible guide rail 100 is in a straight state. In this state, the cable reel 300, in conjunction with the cable 400, ensures that the cable 400 remains relatively taut within the cable groove 110, preventing it from tangling or coiling and also making it less likely to come out of the cable groove 110. However, when the flexible guide rail 100 deforms, such as... Figure 3As shown, at this point, the taut cable 400 is at risk of coming loose from the opening side of the wire guide groove 110, especially during the deformation of the flexible guide rail 100 and the movement of the massage mechanism 200 along the deformed flexible guide rail 100. The cable 400 is taut between the cable reel 300 and the massage mechanism 200, and this taut state makes it easy for the cable 400 to come loose from the opening side of the wire guide groove 110. For example... Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the elastic buckle 120 located on the opening side of the wire channel 110 can effectively prevent the cable 400 from coming out of the opening side of the wire channel 110. The wire tube 211 can carry the cable 400 through the elastic buckle 120. The wire tube 211 on the wire clamp 210 of the massage mechanism 200 extends into the wire channel 110. When the massage mechanism 200 moves, when the wire tube 211 passes through the elastic buckle 120, the wire tube 211 squeezes the elastic buckle 120 to make it elastically deformed, and the wire tube 211 can pass through the elastic buckle 120. Since the cable 400 passes through the wire tube 211, when the wire tube 211 passes through the elastic buckle 120, it can drive the cable 400 to pass through the elastic buckle 120 at the same time. After the wire tube 211 passes through, the elastic buckle 120 can also restore its shape through its own elasticity, thereby maintaining the anti-detachment effect on the cable 400.

[0028] In this embodiment, the cable tray 110 is provided with at least two elastic clips 120 along its length. For cable trays 110 that are relatively long or have multiple bends, providing multiple elastic clips 120 along the length of the cable tray 110 can effectively prevent the cable 400 from coming out of the cable tray 110. In other embodiments, for cable trays 110 that are relatively short or have fewer bends, a single elastic clip 120 may also be provided.

[0029] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the elastic buckle 120 and the wire groove 110 are integrally formed. The elastic buckle 120 protrudes from the bottom wall 140 to the top wall 150 of the wire groove 110. A slot 130 is also formed inside the elastic buckle 120 on the bottom wall 140 of the wire groove 110. Since the material of the flexible guide rail 100 generally has inherent elasticity, the elastic buckle 120 and the wire groove 110 can be integrally formed, and the wire groove 110 and the flexible guide rail 100 can also be integrally formed, thereby improving production efficiency and fully utilizing the material properties of the flexible guide rail 100 itself. Specifically, in this embodiment, the elastic buckle 120 can protrude from the bottom wall 140 to the top wall 150 of the wire groove 110, such as... Figure 6As shown. In other embodiments, the elastic buckle 120 may also protrude from the top wall 150 to the bottom wall 140 of the wire groove 110, or, when multiple elastic buckles 120 are provided, the orientation of the multiple elastic buckles 120 may be different. In this embodiment, as... Figure 6 As shown, the bottom wall 140 of the wire groove 110 also has a slot 130 on the inner side of the elastic buckle 120. The slot 130 provides additional deformation space, making the elastic buckle 120 easier to bend when under pressure, reducing stress concentration, preventing plastic deformation or breakage, which extends the life of the elastic buckle 120 and ensures that the wire tube 211 passes through smoothly.

[0030] In this embodiment, the specific structure of the wire clamp 210 is as follows: Figure 5 As shown, the conduit 211 is partially open. In this case, the cable 400 can enter the conduit 211 from above within the cable groove 110, and the depth of the cable groove 110 can be designed to be relatively shallow. In other embodiments, the conduit 211 is a complete conduit, and the cable 400 extends from the port of the conduit 211. In this case, the depth of the cable groove 110 needs to be deeper to allow the cable 400 to bend within the cable groove 110 after extending from the port of the conduit 211.

[0031] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the wire clamp 210 is also provided with a cable routing tube 212, through which the cable 400 is connected to the massage mechanism 200. The cable routing tube 212 facilitates the installation of the wire clamp 210. The wire clamp 210 can be threaded onto the cable 400 first, connected to the massage mechanism 200, and then the wire clamp 210 can be connected to the massage mechanism 200.

[0032] Figure 7 This is an exploded structural diagram of the coiler 300 in the flexible massage mechanism provided in an embodiment of the present invention, as shown below. Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the cable reel 300 includes a housing 310 and a rotating base 320. The rotating base 320 is rotatably disposed within the housing 310, and the cable 400 is wound around the rotating base 320. Specifically, the rotating base 320 may be equipped with a spiral spring. When the massage mechanism 200 moves the cable 400 away from the cable reel 300, the rotating base 320 rotates, causing the spiral spring to store energy. When the massage mechanism 200 moves the cable 400 closer to the cable reel 300, the spiral spring resets, causing the rotating base 320 to rotate, thereby ensuring that the cable 400 remains taut between the massage mechanism 200 and the cable reel 300. In other embodiments, other power components may be provided to drive the rotating base 320 to rotate.

[0033] like Figure 7As shown, the rotating base 320 is provided with a first conductive post 321 and a second conductive post 322, and the outer casing 310 is provided with a first conductive spring 311 and a second conductive spring 312. The first conductive post 321 and the first conductive spring 311 are electrically connected, and the second conductive post 322 and the second conductive spring 312 are electrically connected. Both the first conductive spring 311 and the second conductive spring 312 are annular. The outer diameter of the first conductive spring 311 is smaller than the inner diameter of the second conductive spring 312. The first conductive spring 311 is located in the inner ring of the second conductive spring 312. Correspondingly, the first conductive post 321 is located closer to the center of the rotating base 320, and the second conductive post 322 is located further away from the center of the rotating base 320. Therefore, during the rotation of the rotating base 320, the first conductive post 321 can always maintain an electrical connection with the first conductive spring 311, and the second conductive post 322 can always maintain an electrical connection with the second conductive spring 312. The first conductive post 321 and the second conductive post 322 are respectively connected to the positive and negative wires of the cable 400, while the first conductive spring 311 and the second conductive spring 312 are fixedly set and can be connected to an external power supply.

[0034] Beneficial effects: The slot 130 provides additional deformation space, making the elastic buckle 120 more flexible under pressure, reducing stress concentration and preventing plastic deformation or breakage. This extends the buckle's lifespan and ensures smooth passage of the conduit 211. The principle is that the slot 130 increases the flexibility at the base of the buckle, allowing for a greater range of deformation, reducing the risk of fatigue, and thus maintaining the continuity of the anti-loosening effect.

[0035] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible massage mechanism, characterized in that, The device includes a flexible guide rail (100), a massage mechanism (200), and a power supply mechanism. The massage mechanism (200) is movably connected to the flexible guide rail (100). The power supply mechanism includes a cable reel (300) and a cable (400). The flexible guide rail (100) has a wire groove (110) on its side. The cable (400) extends from the cable reel (300) and connects to the massage mechanism (200) along the wire groove (110). At least one elastic buckle (120) is provided on the open side of the wire groove (110) to prevent the cable (400) from slipping out of the guide rail. The opening side of the wire groove (110) is disengaged. The massage mechanism (200) includes a wire clamp (210). The wire clamp (210) includes a wire tube (211) extending into the wire groove (110). The cable (400) passes through the wire tube (211) and is connected to the massage mechanism (200). The wire tube (211) is configured such that when the massage mechanism (200) moves the wire tube (211) within the wire groove (110), the wire tube (211) can squeeze the elastic buckle (120) to cause it to elastically deform and allow itself to pass through the elastic buckle (120).

2. The flexible massage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire groove (110) is provided with at least two elastic buckles (120) along its length.

3. The flexible massage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic buckle (120) and the wire groove (110) are integrally formed.

4. The flexible massage mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, The elastic buckle (120) protrudes from the bottom wall (140) to the top wall (150) of the wire groove (110).

5. The flexible massage mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom wall (140) of the wire groove (110) is also provided with a slot (130) inside the elastic buckle (120).

6. The flexible massage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wire fastener (210) is also provided with a cable conduit (212), through which the cable (400) is connected to the massage mechanism (200).

7. The flexible massage mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cable reel (300) includes a housing (310) and a rotating base (320), the rotating base (320) being rotatably disposed within the housing (310), and the cable (400) being wound around the rotating base (320).

8. The flexible massage mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rotating base (320) is provided with a first conductive post (321) and a second conductive post (322). The outer shell (310) is provided with a first conductive spring (311) and a second conductive spring (312). The first conductive post (321) and the first conductive spring (311) are electrically connected, and the second conductive post (322) and the second conductive spring (312) are electrically connected.

9. The flexible massage mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that, The first conductive spring (311) and the second conductive spring (312) are both annular. The outer diameter of the first conductive spring (311) is smaller than the inner diameter of the second conductive spring (312). The first conductive spring (311) is located in the inner ring of the second conductive spring (312).

10. A massage device, characterized in that, Includes the flexible massage mechanism according to any one of claims 1-9.

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