Cushion with massage function

Abstract

The present invention relates to a pad, and more particularly, to a pad having a massage function. A pad having a massage function according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a body having a hollow part and an opening and closing part for opening and closing the hollow part; the massage module is arranged in the hollow part; the control part is used for controlling the actions of the opening and closing part and the massage module; when the massage module is used, the control part controls the opening and closing part so that the hollow part can be opened, and when the massage module is not used, the control part controls the opening and closing part so that the hollow part can be closed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a pad, and more specifically, to a pad with a massage function. Background Technology

[0002] In traditional techniques, a spinal thermotherapy massage device is widely used to relieve acute or chronic pain in the muscles and nerve tissues of the spine caused by prolonged work in poor posture or due to habitual posture, and to improve blood circulation or eliminate momentary muscle stiffness. This device moves along the body and applies warm stimulation to the painful area to improve blood flow.

[0003] This spinal heating massage device is also conveniently installed in mattresses provided with beds. The massage device, integrated into the mattress, has acupressure units inside the mattress that support the user's body. These acupressure units are positioned on both sides of the user's spine along its width. That is, when the user is lying on the mattress, the acupressure units move along the length of the mattress, rising and falling according to the shape of the user's spine, thus providing a more accurate and precise therapeutic effect on the user's spinal area.

[0004] The aforementioned mattress has a hollow section formed so that acupressure units arranged on both sides along the width direction centered on the user's spine can rise above or fall below the upper surface of the mattress as they move along the length direction of the mattress. Since the hollow section, which is wide enough for the acupressure units arranged on both sides along the width direction to pass through, extends along the length direction of the mattress, even when the user is lying on the mattress to rest or sleep without using the massage device, part of the user's body will sink into the hollow section, resulting in a problem of not being able to rest comfortably.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to develop technologies that can solve this problem. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem that the invention aims to solve The present invention aims to solve the above problems and its purpose is to provide a pad with a massage function, wherein the hollow part with the massage module can be opened and closed depending on whether the massage module is used.

[0007] The subject matter of this invention is not limited to the subject matter described above, and other subject matters not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

[0008] means for solving problems According to one aspect of the present invention, a massage pad includes: a body having a hollow portion and an opening / closing portion for opening and closing the hollow portion; a massage module disposed in the hollow portion; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the opening / closing portion and the massage module; wherein, when the massage module is in use, the control unit controls the opening / closing portion to open the hollow portion, and when the massage module is not in use, the control unit controls the opening / closing portion to close the hollow portion.

[0009] At this time, the hollow part has an exposed surface that exposes the massage module, and the opening and closing member may be an integral opening and closing member disposed on the exposed surface and for opening and closing the hollow part.

[0010] At this time, the integrated opening and closing component may include a cover that can be filled with air or elastic material.

[0011] At this time, the integrated opening and closing component can rotate around the hinge point provided on the exposed surface to open and close the hollow part.

[0012] At this time, the integrated opening and closing component has a first supporting surface, a first opposing surface, and a first buffer layer. The first supporting surface is disposed on the same plane as the upper surface of the body when the hollow part is closed. The first opposing surface is disposed facing the first supporting surface. The first buffer layer is formed at a predetermined height along the height direction between the first supporting surface and the first opposing surface. The hinge point can be disposed at the lower end of the exposed surface in the height direction so that the integrated opening and closing component can rotate about one end of the width direction of the first opposing surface as the center.

[0013] At this time, the integrated opening and closing member may have a chamfered surface to prevent interference during the rotation of the integrated opening and closing member around the hinge point.

[0014] At this time, the integrated opening and closing member has a second support surface, a second opposing surface, and a second buffer layer. The second support surface is disposed on the same plane as the upper surface of the body when the hollow part is closed. The second opposing surface is disposed facing the second support surface. The second buffer layer is disposed telescopically between the second support surface and the second opposing surface. The hinge point can be disposed at the upper end of the height direction of the exposed surface so that the integrated opening and closing member can rotate about one end of the width direction of the second support surface as the center.

[0015] At this time, the hollow part has an exposed surface that exposes the massage module, and the opening and closing part may have a separable opening and closing member, which separates from the exposed surface when the hollow part is open and engages with the exposed surface when the hollow part is closed.

[0016] At this time, the split opening and closing member can move vertically down from the exposed surface along the height direction when the hollow part is open, and then move to the opening and closing member standby position that is not overlapped with the exposed surface in the height direction. When the hollow part is closed, it moves from the opening and closing member standby position to a position vertically below the exposed surface, and then rises vertically along the height direction to combine with the exposed surface.

[0017] At this time, the main body has a guide rail portion, which is arranged along the length direction to allow the massage module to move along the user's body. The guide rail portion includes a pair of guide rail members, which are spaced apart from each other along the width direction to support one side and the other side of the massage module in the width direction, respectively. The split opening and closing member can be configured to have a width smaller than the spacing between the pair of guide rail members so that it can pass between the pair of guide rail members.

[0018] At this time, the exposed surface has a predetermined length along the length direction so that the massage module can move along the user's body, and the split opening and closing member can be configured to have a length less than or equal to the length of the exposed surface.

[0019] At this time, the split opening and closing member can be separated from the exposed surface when the hollow part is open and is positioned at the lower part of the exposed surface in the height direction.

[0020] At this time, the body may have an opening / closing member standby space for configuring the separable opening / closing member that is separated from the exposed surface.

[0021] At this time, the main body has a guide rail section, which is arranged along the length direction to allow the massage module to move along the user's body. The split opening and closing member can descend along the height direction to a position lower than the guide rail section when the hollow part is open.

[0022] At this time, the body has a massage module standby space that allows the massage module to be moved to a position that does not overlap with the hollow part in the height direction. The massage module standby space can be located at at least one position on the upper side or the lower side of the body in the length direction.

[0023] At this time, the massage module has a pressure-applying part that applies pressure to the user's body, and a lifting part that raises or lowers the pressure-applying part in the height direction. The control part can control the pressure-applying part to lower to a position where it will not interfere with the opening and closing part when it is in motion, and then control the opening and closing part to be in motion.

[0024] At this time, the width length of the hollow part can correspond to the width length of the massage module, or to the width length of the pressure part of the massage module.

[0025] At this time, the control unit can control the opening and closing unit according to the user's input so that the opening and closing of the hollow part can be carried out automatically.

[0026] At this time, the control unit can control the opening and closing part. If the user is lying on the upper surface of the body, the control unit will automatically open the hollow part according to the user's input. If the user is separated from the upper surface of the body, the control unit will automatically close the hollow part.

[0027] The effects of the invention According to the above configuration, in the massage function pad according to an embodiment of the present invention, when the massage module is disposed in the hollow part of the main body, when the user uses the massage module, the opening and closing part is activated to open the hollow part, and when the user does not use the massage module and lies down to rest, the opening and closing part is activated to close the hollow part. Therefore, effective warm massage can be performed when the massage module is used, and the hollow part is closed when the massage module is not used, thereby preventing the user's body from sinking into the hollow part, allowing the user to lie on the pad to rest or sleep comfortably.

[0028] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those described herein, but should be understood to include all effects that can be deduced from the inventive structure described in the detailed description or claims of the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 A perspective view of a massage pad according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided.

[0030] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A sectional view of part I-I.

[0031] Figure 3 To show in magnified form Figure 2 A sectional view of the opening and closing parts.

[0032] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the opening and closing portion provided in a massage function pad according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown in an enlarged view.

[0033] Figure 5 and Figure 6 To show an enlarged cross-sectional view of the (one-piece) opening and closing portion provided in a massage function pad according to another embodiment of the present invention, wherein, Figure 5 To illustrate the hollow section in a closed state, Figure 6 This diagram illustrates the hollow section in an open state.

[0034] Figure 7 and Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of a (detachable) opening and closing portion provided in a massage function pad according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown in an enlarged view, wherein... Figure 7 To illustrate the hollow section in a closed state, Figure 8 This diagram illustrates the hollow section in an open state.

[0035] Figure 9 A cross-sectional view showing a comparison between a (separate) opening / closing portion and a guide rail portion provided in a massage function pad according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view showing the standby space of a massage module disposed in a massage function pad according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 11 This is a side view showing a cross-sectional view of a massage module disposed in a pad with a massage function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view showing a massage module disposed in a massage function pad according to another embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can readily implement the present invention. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. For the purpose of clearly illustrating the present invention, parts unrelated to the description have been omitted from the drawings, and the same or similar reference numerals are used throughout the specification to denote the same or similar constituent elements.

[0040] The words and terms used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted in their ordinary or dictionary sense, but rather in accordance with the principle that the inventors should define terms and concepts in order to best illustrate their invention, and should be interpreted in the sense and in the sense that they are consistent with the technical concept of the invention.

[0041] Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the accompanying drawings are preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent the entirety of the technical concept of the present invention. Thus, at the time of application of the present invention, these configurations may have various equivalents and modifications.

[0042] In this specification, terms such as "comprising" or "having" are used to describe the presence of features, quantities, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, quantities, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0043] Figure 1 To illustrate a perspective view of a pad with a massage function according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view of part I-I, Figure 3 To show in magnified form Figure 2 A sectional view of the opening and closing section. The X direction represents the length (the same direction as the user's spine alignment), the Y direction represents the width, and the Z direction represents the height.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a massage pad according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a body 100 having a hollow portion 110 and an opening / closing portion 120 for opening and closing the hollow portion 110; a massage module 200 disposed in the hollow portion 110; and a control unit 300 for controlling the operation of the opening / closing portion 120 and the massage module 200. The upper surface of the body 100 may have a support surface for supporting the user's body, and the massage module 200 provides a warm massage to the user's body lying on the upper surface of the body 100.

[0045] At this time, the control unit 300 controls the opening and closing part 120 to open the hollow part 110 when the massage module 200 is in use, and controls the opening and closing part 120 to close the hollow part 110 when the massage module 200 is not in use. When the massage module 200 is installed in the hollow part 110 of the main body 100, if the user uses the massage module 200, the opening and closing part 120 is activated to open the hollow part 110; if the user is not using the massage module 200 and is lying down to rest, the opening and closing part 120 is activated to close the hollow part 110.

[0046] With such an opening and closing part 120, the hollow part 110 opens only when the massage module 200 is used, so that effective warm massage can be performed; when the massage module 200 is not used, the hollow part 110 closes, so as to prevent the user's body from sinking into the hollow part 110, so that the user can lie on the mat to rest or sleep comfortably.

[0047] like Figure 2 As shown, the hollow portion 110 has an exposed surface 111 that exposes the massage module 200, and the opening and closing portion 120 may have an integral opening and closing member 121 disposed on the exposed surface 111 and used to open and close the hollow portion 110.

[0048] This exposed surface 111 can be positioned along the height direction Z from the upper surface of the main body 100 and can extend into the space where the massage module 200 is located. When the massage module 200 is working, the massage module 200 is exposed along the exposed surface 111 to the upper surface of the main body 100, thereby providing a warm massage to the user's body. At this time, the massage module 200 can be exposed to the upper surface of the main body 100 only in a certain range according to the user's body shape, and not exposed to the upper surface of the main body 100 in the remaining range.

[0049] Furthermore, the exposed surface 111 may include a pair of first unit exposed surfaces arranged opposite each other along the width direction Y and a pair of second unit exposed surfaces arranged opposite each other along the length direction X, and the space enclosed by such first unit exposed surfaces and second unit exposed surfaces may be a hollow portion 110. However, the hollow portion 110 does not necessarily refer only to the space enclosed by the first unit exposed surfaces and the second unit exposed surfaces; it may be a space of any shape that allows the massage module 200 to be exposed to the upper surface of the body 100.

[0050] At this time, the opening / closing part 120 has an integrated opening / closing member 121 disposed on the exposed surface 111. If the hollow part 110 is open, the integrated opening / closing member 121 moves outward from the hollow part 110 to expose the user's body above the massage module 200. If the hollow part 110 is closed, the integrated opening / closing member 121 moves inward from the hollow part 110 and supports the user's body to prevent the user's body from sinking into the hollow part 110. Thus, if the integrated opening / closing member 121 is disposed on the exposed surface 111, the hollow part 110 can be opened and closed quickly.

[0051] like Figure 3 As shown, the integrated opening and closing member 121 may include a cover CV that can be filled with air or elastic material. That is, the integrated opening and closing member 121 can open and close the hollow portion 110 by filling or deflating the cover CV with air. Alternatively, the integrated opening and closing member 121 can also open and close the hollow portion 110 by rotating with the exposed surface 111 as a reference when the cover CV is filled with elastic material. For example, the elastic material filled inside the cover CV may be a mattress foam-like elastic material, but it can be any material if it is a material that can effectively support the user's body and provide sufficient cushioning.

[0052] like Figure 3 As shown, the integrated opening and closing member 121 can rotate around the hinge point hp provided on the exposed surface 111, thereby opening and closing the hollow portion 110. With this configuration, the hollow portion 110 can be opened and closed quickly.

[0053] like Figure 3As shown, the integrated opening and closing member 121 may have a first support surface 121a, a first opposing surface 121b, and a first buffer layer 121c. When the hollow portion 110 is closed, the first support surface 121a is disposed on the same plane as the upper surface of the body 100. The first opposing surface 121b is disposed opposite to the first support surface 121a. The first buffer layer 121c is formed at a predetermined height along the height direction Z between the first support surface 121a and the first opposing surface 121b.

[0054] That is, when the hollow part 110 is closed, the first support surface 121a is arranged on the same plane as the upper surface of the body 100, thereby supporting the user's body. And because the first support surface 121a is arranged on the same plane as the upper surface of the body 100, the feeling of foreign objects that the user can feel can be minimized.

[0055] Furthermore, the integrated opening and closing member 121 may have a first opposing surface 121b arranged opposite to the first supporting surface 121a, and a first buffer layer 121c formed between the first supporting surface 121a and the first opposing surface 121b. That is, because the first buffer layer 121c is provided between the first supporting surface 121a and the first opposing surface 121b, the integrated opening and closing member 121 is configured to have sufficient thickness along the height direction Z, so that the user can feel sufficient cushioning.

[0056] At this time, the hinge point hp can be located at the lower end of the exposed surface 111 in the height direction Z, so that the integral opening and closing member 121 can rotate around the end of the first opposing surface 121b in the width direction Y. As described above, when the hollow part 110 is closed, the first support surface 121a is disposed on the same plane as the upper surface of the body 100, and the first support surface 121a, the first buffer layer 121c, and the first opposing surface 121b are arranged sequentially along the height direction Z.

[0057] Furthermore, in order to open the hollow portion 110, the integrated opening and closing member 121 rotates around one end of the width direction Y of the first opposing surface 121b as the center, and when it rotates to the state where the first opposing surface 121b, the first buffer layer 121c and the first support surface 121a are arranged sequentially along the height direction Z, the hollow portion 110 is fully opened, thereby enabling effective warm massage through the massage module 200.

[0058] In addition, for example, Figure 3As shown, a pair of integral opening and closing members 121 can be provided along the width direction Y. That is, when the hollow portion 110 is closed, one side of the first buffer layer 121c in the width direction Y is configured to contact the exposed surface 111, and the other side of the first buffer layer 121c in the width direction Y is in contact with the side of the first buffer layer 121c in the width direction Y provided on the other integral opening and closing member 121.

[0059] As another example, there may be only one integral opening and closing member 121 along the width direction Y. That is, when the hollow part 110 is closed, one side of the first buffer layer 121c in the width direction Y can be configured to contact the exposed surface 111 disposed on one side of the width direction Y, and the other side of the first buffer layer 121c in the width direction Y can be configured to contact the exposed surface 111 disposed on the other side of the width direction Y.

[0060] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the opening and closing portion provided in a massage function pad according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown in an enlarged view.

[0061] like Figure 4 As shown, the integral opening and closing member 121 may have a chamfered surface 121d to prevent interference during the rotation of the integral opening and closing member 121 around the hinge point hp.

[0062] That is, such as Figure 3 As shown, if the side of the first buffer layer 121c formed between the first support surface 121a and the first opposing surface 121b is arranged perpendicularly along the height direction Z, then when the hollow portion 110 is closed, the area in contact with the exposed surface 111 or with the side of the first buffer layer 121c provided on another integral opening and closing member 121 in the width direction Y increases, thereby stably supporting the user's body when the hollow portion 110 is closed. Furthermore, even with this configuration, depending on the material properties of the first buffer layer 121c, the integral opening and closing member 121 can perform normal rotational movements while undergoing elastic deformation.

[0063] At this time, if the integrated opening and closing member 121 has a chamfered surface 121d, as mentioned above, the interference problem that may occur during the rotation of the integrated opening and closing member 121 around the hinge point hp can be solved, thereby allowing the integrated opening and closing member 121 to rotate smoothly. However, with the chamfered surface 121d provided, a gap space may be formed between the exposed surface 111 or the side of the first buffer layer 121c provided on the width direction Y of another integrated opening and closing member 121. However, by configuring the outer skin disposed on the upper surface of the body 100, the user's body can also be supported in this gap space, thereby minimizing the foreign body sensation felt by the user.

[0064] Figure 5 and Figure 6 To show an enlarged cross-sectional view of the (one-piece) opening and closing portion provided in a massage function pad according to another embodiment of the present invention, wherein, Figure 5 To illustrate the hollow section in a closed state, Figure 6 This diagram illustrates the hollow section in an open state.

[0065] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the integrated opening and closing member 121 may have a second support surface 121e, a second opposing surface 121f, and a second buffer layer 121g. The second support surface 121e is disposed on the same plane as the upper surface of the body 100 when the hollow portion 110 is closed. The second opposing surface 121f is disposed opposite to the second support surface 121e. The second buffer layer 121g is retractably disposed between the second support surface 121e and the second opposing surface 121f.

[0066] That is, when the hollow part 110 is closed, the second support surface 121e is arranged on the same plane as the upper surface of the body 100 and supports the user's body. Since the second support surface 121e is arranged on the same plane as the upper surface of the body 100, the feeling of foreign objects that the user can feel can be minimized.

[0067] Furthermore, the integrated opening and closing member 121 may have a second opposing surface 121f arranged opposite to the second support surface 121e, and a second buffer layer 121g that is retractably arranged between the second support surface 121e and the second opposing surface 121f. That is, because there is a second buffer layer 121g between the second support surface 121e and the second opposing surface 121f, the user can feel a sufficient cushioning sensation.

[0068] At this time, the hinge point hp can be set at the upper end of the height direction Z of the exposed surface 111, so that the integral opening and closing member 121 can rotate around the end of the width direction Y of the second support surface 121e.

[0069] As previously described, when the hollow portion 110 is closed, with the second opposing surface 121f in contact with the exposed surface 111, air or other fluid is injected into the interior of the second buffer layer 121g, causing it to elongate. This elongation of the second buffer layer 121g continues until the second support surface 121e is positioned on the same plane as the upper surface of the body 100. Furthermore, when the hollow portion 110 is open, the air or other fluid inside the second buffer layer 121g is expelled, causing it to contract. This contraction continues until the second support surface 121e reaches a position closest to the second opposing surface 121f, thereby fully opening the hollow portion 110, allowing for effective warm massage via the massage module 200.

[0070] In addition, for example, Figure 5 As shown, the integrated opening and closing member 121 may have a pair of integrated opening and closing members 121 along the width direction Y. That is, when the hollow portion 110 is closed, the second opposing surface 121f disposed on one integrated opening and closing member 121 is configured to contact the exposed surface 111 disposed on one side of the width direction Y, and the second support surface 121e is configured to be on the same plane as the second support surface 121e disposed on the other integrated opening and closing member 121.

[0071] As another example, there may be only one integral opening and closing member 121 along the width direction Y. That is, when the hollow part 110 is closed, the second opposing surface 121f may be configured to contact the exposed surface 111 disposed on one side of the width direction Y, and the second support surface 121e may be configured to be disposed on the same plane as the upper surface of the body 100.

[0072] Figure 7 and Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of a (detachable) opening and closing portion provided in a massage function pad according to another embodiment of the present invention is shown in an enlarged view, wherein... Figure 7 To illustrate the hollow section in a closed state, Figure 8 This diagram illustrates the hollow section in an open state.

[0073] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the hollow portion 110 may have an exposed surface 111 for exposing the massage module 200, and the opening and closing portion 120 has a separable opening and closing member 122, which separates from the exposed surface 111 when the hollow portion 110 is open, and engages with the exposed surface 111 when the hollow portion 110 is closed.

[0074] As previously described, the exposed surface 111 can be configured along the height direction Z from the upper surface of the body 100 and can extend into the space where the massage module 200 is located. In this case, the opening / closing portion 120 can have a separable opening / closing member 122. This separable opening / closing member 122 separates from the exposed surface 111 when the hollow portion 110 is open, simultaneously exposing the user's body above the height direction Z of the massage module 200. When the hollow portion 110 is closed, it engages with the exposed surface 111, simultaneously supporting the user's body to prevent the user's body from sinking into the hollow portion 110. Thus, by providing the separable opening / closing member 122, stable support for the hollow portion 110 can be achieved.

[0075] For example, the interior of the split opening and closing component 122 may contain an elastic material in the form of mattress foam, but it is not limited to this. Any material can be used as long as it can effectively support the user's body and provide the user with sufficient cushioning.

[0076] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, when the hollow portion 110 is open, the split opening and closing member 122 descends vertically from the exposed surface 111 along the height direction Z, moves to the opening and closing member standby position P1 which is not overlapped with the exposed surface 111 in the height direction Z, and when the hollow portion 110 is closed, it moves from the opening and closing member standby position P1 to a position vertically below the exposed surface 111, rises vertically along the height direction Z, and can engage with the exposed surface 111.

[0077] That is, when the hollow part 110 is open, the split opening and closing member 122 extends and descends from the exposed surface 111 along the height direction Z, so that the hollow part 110 can be opened quickly. Furthermore, the split opening and closing member 122, which is thus separated, is moved to the standby position P1 of the opening and closing member, which is not overlapped with the exposed surface 111 in the height direction Z, thereby preventing interference with the massage module 200 during operation and enabling the massage module 200 to operate stably.

[0078] Furthermore, when the hollow part 110 is closed, it moves from the standby position P1 of the opening and closing member to a position vertically below the exposed surface 111, and then rises vertically along the height direction Z and combines with the exposed surface 111, thereby achieving rapid and stable closure of the hollow part 110.

[0079] Figure 9 A cross-sectional view showing a comparison between a (separate) opening / closing portion and a guide rail portion provided in a massage function pad according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] like Figure 9 As shown, the main body 100 has a guide rail portion 130 arranged along the length direction X to allow the massage module 200 to move along the user's body. The guide rail portion 130 includes a pair of guide rail members 131 arranged at intervals along the width direction Y to support one side and the other side of the massage module 200 in the width direction Y, respectively. The split opening and closing member 122 can be configured to have a width smaller than the interval between the pair of guide rail members 131 so that the split opening and closing member 122 passes between the pair of guide rail members 131.

[0081] That is, by making the width D1 of the split opening / closing member 122 smaller than the width D2 of the pair of guide rail members 131, the split opening / closing member 122 can pass between the pair of guide rail members 131 when the hollow portion 110 is open. Furthermore, with this configuration, even if the massage module 200 is arranged adjacent to the upper surface of the body 100 along the height direction Z, the split opening / closing member 122 can move smoothly. In addition, since the massage module 200 can be arranged adjacent to the upper surface of the body 100 along the height direction Z, effective warm massage can be performed.

[0082] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view showing the standby space of a massage module disposed in a massage function pad according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0083] like Figure 10 As shown, the exposed surface 111 has a predetermined length along the length direction X so that the massage module 200 can move along the user's body, and the split opening and closing member 122 can be configured to have a length less than or equal to the length of the exposed surface 111.

[0084] That is, by making the length L1 of the separable opening and closing member 122 less than or equal to the length L2 between the exposed surfaces 111 arranged opposite each other along the length direction X, the stable separation and connection of the separable opening and closing member 122 can be achieved.

[0085] like Figure 9 As shown, the detachable opening and closing member 122 can be separated from the exposed surface 111 when the hollow portion 110 is open, and is positioned at the lower part of the exposed surface 111 in the height direction Z. This allows for quick opening of the hollow portion 110.

[0086] like Figure 8 As shown, the main body 100 may have a standby space 140 for the opening and closing member, and the separable opening and closing member 122 is disposed in the standby space 140 after being separated from the exposed surface 111. This prevents interference of the separable opening and closing member 122 during the operation of the massage module 200, thereby enabling the massage module 200 to operate stably.

[0087] like Figure 9 As shown, the main body 100 has a guide rail portion 130 arranged along the length direction X to allow the massage module 200 to move along the user's body, and the split-type opening and closing member 122 can descend to a position below the guide rail portion 130 along the height direction Z when the hollow portion 110 is open. That is, since the split-type opening and closing member 122 can pass through the guide rail portion 130 and descend to a position below the guide rail portion 130, the split-type opening and closing member 122 can move smoothly even if the massage module 200 is arranged adjacent to the upper surface of the main body 100 along the height direction Z. Furthermore, since the massage module 200 can be arranged adjacent to the upper surface of the main body 100 along the height direction Z, effective warm massage can be performed.

[0088] like Figure 10As shown, the main body 100 is provided with a massage module standby space 150, which allows the massage module 200 to be moved to a position where it does not overlap with the hollow portion 110 along the height direction Z. The massage module standby space 150 can be located at at least one position on the upper side or the lower side of the main body 100 in the length direction X. The massage module standby space 150 can be a massage module standby position P2 where the massage module 200 is configured when it is not in use.

[0089] That is, when the massage module 200 is not in use, it moves to the massage module standby space 150, and when the massage module 200 moves to the massage module standby space 150, the detachable opening and closing member 122 separates from the exposed surface 111 or moves toward the exposed surface 111, thereby preventing interference with the massage module 200 when the detachable opening and closing member 122 moves.

[0090] Figure 11 This is a side view showing a cross-sectional view of a massage module disposed in a pad with a massage function according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] like Figure 2 and Figure 11 As shown, the massage module 200 may have a pressure-applying section 210 for applying pressure to the user's body, and a lifting section 220 for raising or lowering the pressure-applying section 210 in the height direction Z. That is, by adjusting the height of the pressure-applying section 210 via the lifting section 220, a suitable warm massage corresponding to the user's body shape (spinal curvature) can be performed. The pressure-applying section 210 may have a heating element to provide a warm sensation to the user. Furthermore, the massage module 200 may have a support section 230 for arranging the pressure-applying section 210 on its upper surface, and with one side of the support section 230 hinged, the lifting section 220 adjusts the height of the pressure-applying section 210 by raising or lowering the other side of the support section 230. Additionally, a conveying section 240 may be provided to move the pressure-applying section 210 in the length direction X.

[0092] At this time, the control unit 300 can control the pressurizing unit 210 to descend to a position where there is no interference when the opening and closing unit 120 operates, so as to realize the stable opening and closing operation of the opening and closing unit 120.

[0093] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view showing a massage module disposed in a massage function pad according to another embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front.

[0094] like Figure 12 As shown, the width Y length W1 of the hollow part 110 can correspond to the width Y length W2 of the massage module 200, or to the width Y length W3 of the pressure part 210 provided in the massage module 200.

[0095] That is, when the width Y length W1 of the hollow portion 110 corresponds to the width Y length W2 of the massage module 200, the massage module 200 can be arranged along the height Z adjacent to the upper surface of the main body 100, thereby achieving miniaturization of the main body 100 and enabling effective warm massage. Furthermore, when the width Y length W1 of the hollow portion 110 corresponds to the width Y length W3 of the pressure section 210 provided in the massage module 200, the width Y length W1 of the hollow portion 110 is formed to be a shorter length that only allows the pressure section 210 to pass through, thereby minimizing the possibility of the user's body falling into the hollow portion 110.

[0096] At this time, the control unit 300 can control the opening and closing unit 120 according to the user's input, so that the opening and closing of the hollow part 110 is performed automatically. That is, since the hollow part 110 is opened and closed according to the user's input, the user can use the massage module 200 or lie on the upper surface of the main body 100 to rest according to their own intention.

[0097] At this time, the control unit 300 can control the opening and closing unit 120 so that when the user is lying on the upper surface of the main body 100, the opening of the hollow part 110 is automatically performed according to the user's input, and the closing of the hollow part 110 is automatically performed when the user leaves the upper surface of the main body 100. That is, when the user lies on the upper surface of the main body 100 to use the massage module 200, the hollow part 110 automatically opens to perform warm massage, and after the warm massage ends, when the user leaves the upper surface of the main body 100, the hollow part 110 automatically closes, thereby improving user convenience.

[0098] As described above, in a massage function mat according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the massage module 200 disposed in the hollow portion 110 of the main body 100, when the user uses the massage module 200, the opening and closing portion 120 is activated to open the hollow portion 110, and when the user does not use the massage module 200 and lies down to rest, the opening and closing portion 120 is activated to close the hollow portion 110. Therefore, effective warm massage can be performed when the massage module 200 is used, and the hollow portion 110 is closed when the massage module 200 is not used, thereby preventing the user's body from sinking into the hollow portion 110, allowing the user to lie on the mat to rest or sleep comfortably.

[0099] Although the present invention has been described above in conjunction with one embodiment, the concept of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment shown in this specification. Those skilled in the art, based on their understanding of the concept of the present invention, can easily propose other embodiments by adding, changing, deleting or adding constituent elements within the same scope of the concept, and these embodiments also fall within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cushion with a massage function, comprising: a body having a hollow portion and an opening and closing portion for opening and closing the hollow portion; a massage module provided in the hollow portion; and a control portion that controls the opening and closing portion and the massage module, wherein the control portion controls the opening and closing portion to open the hollow portion when the massage module is used, and controls the opening and closing portion to close the hollow portion when the massage module is not used.

2. The cushion with a massage function according to claim 1, wherein the hollow portion has an exposed surface that exposes the massage module, the opening and closing portion has an integrated opening and closing member provided on the exposed surface and opening and closing the hollow portion.

3. The cushion with a massage function according to claim 2, wherein the integrated opening and closing member includes a cover that can be filled with air or an elastic material.

4. The cushion with a massage function according to claim 2, wherein the integrated opening and closing member rotates about a hinge point provided on the exposed surface to open and close the hollow portion.

5. The cushion with a massage function according to claim 4, wherein the integrated opening and closing member has a first support surface, a first opposite surface, and a first cushioning layer, the first support surface is disposed on the same plane as the upper surface of the body when the hollow portion is closed, the first opposite surface is disposed opposite the first support surface, and the first cushioning layer is formed at a predetermined height in the height direction between the first support surface and the first opposite surface, the hinge point is provided at the lower end of the height direction of the exposed surface so that the integrated opening and closing member rotates about the one end of the width direction of the first opposite surface.

6. The cushion with a massage function according to claim 5, wherein the integrated opening and closing member has a chamfered surface that prevents interference during rotation of the integrated opening and closing member about the hinge point.

7. The cushion with a massage function according to claim 4, wherein the integrated opening and closing member has a second support surface, a second opposite surface, and a second cushioning layer, the second support surface is disposed on the same plane as the upper surface of the body when the hollow portion is closed, the second opposite surface is disposed opposite the second support surface, and the second cushioning layer is disposed so as to be stretchable between the second support surface and the second opposite surface, the hinge point is provided at the upper end of the height direction of the exposed surface so that the integrated opening and closing member rotates about the one end of the width direction of the second support surface.

8. The cushion with a massage function according to claim 1, wherein the hollow portion has an exposed surface that exposes the massage module, the opening and closing portion has a separate opening and closing member that separates from the exposed surface when the hollow portion is opened and combines with the exposed surface when the hollow portion is closed.

9. The cushion with a massage function according to claim 8, wherein ​ The separate opening and closing member is vertically lowered from the exposed surface in the height direction when the hollow portion is opened, moves to an opening and closing member standby position not overlapping the exposed surface in the height direction, and is vertically raised from vertically below the exposed surface when the hollow portion is closed.

10. The pad with a massage function according to claim 8, wherein The body has a guide rail portion arranged in the length direction to move the massage module along the user's body, The guide rail portion includes a pair of guide rail members arranged apart from each other in the width direction to support one side and the other side of the massage module in the width direction, respectively, The separate opening and closing member has a width smaller than the interval distance between the pair of guide rail members to pass between the pair of guide rail members.

11. The pad with a massage function according to claim 8, wherein The exposed surface has a predetermined length in the length direction to move the massage module along the user's body, The separate opening and closing member has a length smaller than or equal to the length of the exposed surface.

12. The pad with a massage function according to claim 8, wherein The separate opening and closing member is separated from the exposed surface and arranged in the lower portion in the height direction of the exposed surface when the hollow portion is opened.

13. The pad with a massage function according to claim 8, wherein The body has an opening and closing member standby space portion for arranging the separate opening and closing member separated from the exposed surface.

14. The pad with a massage function according to claim 8, wherein The body has a guide rail portion arranged in the length direction to move the massage module along the user's body, The separate opening and closing member is lowered to a position lower than the guide rail portion in the height direction when the hollow portion is opened.

15. The pad with a massage function according to claim 1, wherein The body has a massage module standby space portion to move the massage module to a position not overlapping the hollow portion in the height direction, The massage module standby space portion is arranged at least one of the upper side in the length direction or the lower side in the length direction of the body.

16. The pad with a massage function according to claim 1, wherein The massage module has a pressing portion to press the user's body, and a lifting portion to raise or lower the pressing portion in the height direction, The control portion controls the opening and closing portion to act after the pressing portion is in a position not interfering with the act of the opening and closing portion.

17. The pad with a massage function according to claim 1, wherein The width direction length of the hollow portion corresponds to the width direction length of the massage module, or to the width direction length of a pressing portion the massage module has.

18. The pad with a massage function according to claim 1, wherein The control portion controls the opening and closing portion based on the user's input to automatically perform the opening and closing of the hollow portion.

19. The pad with a massage function according to claim 1, wherein The control portion controls the opening / closing portion, and if a user is in a state of lying on the upper surface of the main body, the control portion automatically performs opening of the hollow portion according to input of the user, and if the user is spaced from the upper surface of the main body, the control portion automatically performs closing of the hollow portion.

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