Multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage

Abstract

The invention relates to a shoe, in particular to a multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage, which comprises a shoe body and a plurality of massage pieces installed in the shoe body, each massage piece comprises a fixed tube, and a spring is arranged in the fixed tube along the vertical direction. By arranging the massage piece system comprising the adjustable spring pre-tightening force, the threaded lifting massage balls and the modular mounting holes, a user can freely set the initial elastic force of the massage piece, and switching is conducted from gentle and soft relieving to deep stimulation according to needs; different heights can be set for the massage beads in different areas, so that the fit stimulation on the undulating anatomical structure of the sole is realized; according to the traditional Chinese medicine reflecting area theory or personal pain points, the number and positions of the massage pieces can be selectively installed, invalid or excessive stimulation is avoided, accurate acupuncture point intervention is achieved, the health care pertinence is improved, and therefore the technical bottleneck that existing massage shoes are poor in adjustability and adaptability is effectively solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a shoe, and more particularly to a multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage. Background Technology

[0002] Foot massage, a traditional health practice, is believed to regulate organ function, promote blood circulation, and relieve fatigue by stimulating reflex zones in the feet. Various massage shoes are available on the market, typically featuring fixed, raised massage rollers or balls embedded in the insole or sole, providing passive stimulation to the user while walking.

[0003] However, existing massage shoes generally suffer from the following technical defects: First, the massage intensity is fixed and cannot be adjusted according to the user's age, physical condition, or tolerance; too strong an intensity can easily cause pain, while too weak an intensity is ineffective. Second, the massage height is not adjustable, making it difficult to adapt to the curvature differences in different areas of the sole, resulting in some acupoints not being effectively reached. Third, the massage points are distributed globally, making it impossible to target specific acupoints and lacking personalized configuration capabilities. Although some products have attempted to introduce spring cushioning, they only offer a single soft-hardness option.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a foot massage shoe that can simultaneously achieve multi-dimensional adaptive adjustment of massage intensity, height, position, and quantity, and ensure long-term structural stability, so as to truly meet individualized health needs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to overcome the shortcomings of existing massage shoes, such as poor adjustability and weak adaptability, the present invention provides a multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage.

[0006] A multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage includes a shoe body and multiple massage components installed therein. Each massage component includes a fixing tube with a first connecting ring at its bottom. A spring is placed vertically inside the fixing tube, and a lifting rod is placed inside the fixing tube. One end of the spring contacts the lifting rod, and a massage bead is threaded onto the lifting rod. A second connecting ring for limiting the lifting rod is threaded onto the fixing tube. Both the fixing tube and the lifting rod are in contact with the limiting end of the second connecting ring. A pre-tension adjustment component for adjusting the pre-tension force of the spring is provided inside the first connecting ring.

[0007] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the shoe body includes a sole, an upper is fixedly attached to the sole, an insole is placed on top of the sole, the insole has at least six through holes, and the sole has mounting holes corresponding to the through holes.

[0008] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the diameter of the through hole is not greater than the diameter of the mounting hole.

[0009] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the massage beads have circumferentially distributed grooves on their outer surface.

[0010] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the top of the second connecting ring has circumferentially distributed screw grooves.

[0011] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the preload adjustment assembly includes a threaded frame, the first connecting ring is rotatably connected to the fixed tube, and the first connecting ring has an internal thread. The first connecting ring is threadedly connected to the threaded frame through the internal thread. The other end of the spring contacts the bottom of the threaded frame. The fixed tube is provided with a limiting part symmetrically distributed along the fixed tube. A sliding ring is fixedly connected to the threaded frame, and the sliding ring slides up and down along the limiting part.

[0012] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the lifting rod is threadedly connected to a screw, the screw is threadedly connected to a fixing block, the fixing block is located inside the lifting rod, the fixing block is fixedly connected to an elastic first limiting ring, and the massage bead is fixedly connected to an elastic second limiting ring, the second limiting ring being in a limiting engagement with the first limiting ring.

[0013] Furthermore, it is particularly preferred that the outer surface of the first limiting ring and the inner surface of the second limiting ring are both configured as arc-shaped spring pieces distributed at equal intervals along the circumference.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This invention utilizes a massage component system comprising adjustable spring preload, threaded lifting massage beads, and modular mounting holes. This allows users to freely set the initial elasticity of the massage beads, switching between gentle soothing and deep stimulation as needed. Different heights of the massage beads can be set in different areas to achieve targeted stimulation of the anatomical structures of the soles of the feet. The number and placement of massage beads can be selectively installed based on Traditional Chinese Medicine reflexology or individual pain points, avoiding ineffective or excessive stimulation and achieving "precise acupoint intervention," thus enhancing the targeted nature of health care. In this way, it effectively solves the technical bottlenecks of existing massage shoes, such as poor adjustability and weak adaptability.

[0015] The massage component system of this invention features a double-restriction ring anti-loosening structure, which allows relative rotation during adjustment and automatic reset and locking when stationary, forming a reliable mechanical anti-loosening mechanism that significantly improves product durability and safety.

[0016] All adjustment actions of this invention can be completed by simply rotating your fingers. The twisting groove at the top of the second connecting ring and the outer contour groove of the massage bead are easy to apply force, making it easy for the elderly to operate and improving the ease of use of the product. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of part of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural cross-sectional view of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components of the present invention, such as the fixing tube, connecting ring, and massage beads.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the spring, lifting rod, and massage beads of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the threaded bracket and sliding ring of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the massage beads and screw components of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the fixing block and screw components of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the components such as the first limiting ring, the screw, and the second limiting ring of the present invention.

[0026] In the diagram: 101, sole; 102, upper; 103, insole; 104, through hole; 105, mounting hole; 106, fixing tube; 107, first connecting ring; 108, spring; 109, lifting rod; 110, massage bead; 111, second connecting ring; 1111, limiting end; 112, strip groove; 201, threaded bracket; 202, internal thread; 203, limiting part; 204, sliding ring; 301, fixing block; 302, first limiting ring; 303, screw; 304, second limiting ring. Detailed Implementation

[0027] 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. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] Example 1: This invention relates to a multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage, aiming to solve the technical problems commonly found in existing massage shoes, such as non-adjustable massage intensity, fixed massage height, and inability to personalize the configuration according to individual differences in the distribution of acupoints on the soles of the feet. This massage shoe, through an innovatively designed modular massage component structure, achieves multi-dimensional adaptive adjustment of massage intensity (pre-tension), massage height, massage position, and number of massage points. This allows users to receive precise, comfortable, and efficient stimulation of the foot reflex zones during daily walking, significantly improving health benefits and user experience.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the massage shoe mainly includes a shoe body and multiple detachable massage components. The shoe body consists of a sole 101, an upper 102, and an insole 103. The sole 101 is made of high-elasticity EVA or rubber material, providing good cushioning and support. The upper 102 is fixed to the periphery of the sole 101, forming a complete shoe cavity structure. A soft and breathable insole 103 is placed on top of the sole 101. The insole 103 has six through holes 104, but this is not a limitation; the number of through holes can be increased or decreased according to massage needs. The sole 101 has corresponding mounting holes 105 that match the through holes 104 for embedding the massage components. To ensure that the massage beads 110 can pass through smoothly without getting stuck, the diameter of the through holes 104 is designed not to be larger than the diameter of the mounting holes 105, thus maintaining the flatness of the insole 103 surface visually and tactilely, while ensuring the normal operation of the massage function. Furthermore, when the diameter of the through hole 104 is designed to be smaller than the diameter of the mounting hole 105, it can be ensured that the entire massage component is pressed down by the insole 103 and will not come out of the mounting hole 105, thus ensuring the limiting performance of the massage component for secure installation.

[0030] like Figures 4 to 6 As shown, each massage component independently constitutes a miniature adjustment unit, the core structure of which includes a fixing tube 106, a first connecting ring 107, a spring 108, a lifting rod 109, massage beads 110, and a second connecting ring 111. The fixing tube 106 is a hollow cylindrical structure, vertically embedded in the mounting hole 105 of the shoe sole 101. The bottom of the fixing tube 106 is connected to the first connecting ring 107, which is rotatably connected to the fixing tube 106 and has internal threads 202 machined on its inner wall. The first connecting ring 107 is internally threaded to a threaded bracket 201, the inner bottom of which contacts the lower end of the spring 108. The inner wall of the fixed tube 106 is provided with a limiting part 203 symmetrically distributed along the fixed tube 106. A sliding ring 204 is fixedly connected to the top of the threaded frame 201. The sliding ring 204 slides up and down along the limiting part 203 to ensure that the threaded frame 201 can only move axially and cannot rotate, thereby converting the rotational motion of the first connecting ring 107 into the linear displacement of the threaded frame 201.

[0031] A spring 108 is placed vertically inside the fixed tube 106, and a lifting rod 109 is placed inside the fixed tube 106. The upper end of the spring 108 contacts the bottom of the lifting rod 109. The lifting rod 109 is a cylindrical rod with internal threads, and massage beads 110 are connected to its internal threads. The massage beads 110 have circumferentially distributed grooves 112 on their outer surface. This structure increases the coefficient of friction with the skin of the hand and prevents the hand from slipping when rotating. To prevent the lifting rod 109 and its components from popping out under the elastic force of the spring 108, a second connecting ring 111 is threaded to the upper inner wall of the fixed tube 106. The top of the second connecting ring 111 has circumferentially distributed turning grooves, which facilitate rotation with the help of tools or fingers; its lower end has a limiting end 1111, which contacts both the fixed tube 106 and the lifting rod 109 to form an effective limit, ensuring that the lifting rod 109 can only float up and down within a limited stroke and will not detach from the fixed tube 106.

[0032] like Figure 4 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, to further improve the connection reliability of the massage beads 110 during long-term use, an auxiliary locking mechanism is also provided inside the lifting rod 109: a screw 303 is threaded onto the lifting rod 109, and a fixing block 301 is threaded onto the screw 303, located in the internal cavity of the lifting rod 109. A first elastic limiting ring 302 is fixedly connected to the outer periphery of the fixing block 301, and a second elastic limiting ring 304 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the massage beads 110. The outer surface of the first limiting ring 302 and the inner surface of the second limiting ring 304 are both configured with arc-shaped spring pieces evenly distributed circumferentially. When the massage beads 110 are screwed into the lifting rod 109, the second limiting ring 304 and the first limiting ring 302 nest together and elastically abut against each other. When adjusting the height of the massage beads 110, the two spring pieces undergo elastic deformation with relative rotation; once adjustment stops, the spring pieces quickly reset and engage with each other, forming a mechanical locking structure to prevent loosening, effectively preventing the massage beads 110 from loosening on their own due to walking impact.

[0033] The installation process of this massage shoe is as follows: First, screw the screw 303 into the lifting rod 109, then tighten the fixing block 301 with the first limiting ring 302 onto the screw 303; then screw the massage bead 110 with the second limiting ring 304 into the upper end of the lifting rod 109, so that the second limiting ring 304 and the first limiting ring 302 complete the limiting engagement. Next, place the spring 108 into the fixing tube 106, with the bottom end of the spring 108 contacting the inner bottom surface of the sliding ring 204; then insert the assembled lifting rod 109 assembly into the fixing tube 106, so that the top end of the spring 108 abuts against the bottom of the lifting rod 109. Finally, screw the second connecting ring 111 into the upper part of the fixing tube 106 until its limiting end 1111 presses against the lifting rod 109, completing the overall assembly. The entire massage component has a compact structure and a high degree of modularity, facilitating mass production and subsequent maintenance and replacement.

[0034] Before actual use, users can make dual adjustments according to their own tolerance and health needs. Pre-tightness adjustment is achieved by rotating the first connecting ring 107: clockwise rotation moves the threaded frame 201 upwards, compressing the spring 108 and increasing the initial elasticity, making the massage piece "firmer" and providing stronger feedback during pressure, suitable for those with high tolerance or requiring deep stimulation; counter-clockwise rotation releases the pre-compression of the spring 108, reducing the elasticity and making the massage gentler, suitable for the elderly or first-time users. Height adjustment is achieved by directly rotating the massage bead 110: clockwise rotation lowers the height of the massage bead 110 protruding from the insole 103, reducing the stimulation intensity; counter-clockwise rotation increases the protrusion height, enhancing the pressure sensation. During adjustment, the elastic locking mechanism of the first limiting ring 302 and the second limiting ring 304 ensures stability after adjustment, with no risk of loosening.

[0035] After adjusting individual massage pieces, users can selectively insert them into the mounting holes 105 corresponding to acupoints based on the theory of foot reflexology in Traditional Chinese Medicine. For example, a higher and tighter massage piece can be installed at the Yongquan acupoint (the depression in the anterior 1 / 3 of the sole of the foot) to tonify the kidneys and strengthen the body; fewer or no massage pieces can be installed at the Taichong acupoint (the area in front of the junction of the first and second metatarsal bones on the dorsum of the foot) to avoid overstimulation. This method of on-demand placement and flexible combination breaks through the limitations of traditional massage shoes that "press evenly across the entire foot," truly achieving personalized acupoint intervention.

[0036] In summary, this invention integrates four major functions: pre-tension adjustment, height fine-tuning, anti-loosening locking, and modular layout, to construct a highly customizable foot massage system. Users can finely adjust the intensity and height without tools simply by rotating the device. This allows for adaptive adjustment of the number, position, height, and intensity of the massage components based on individual health conditions, dynamically optimizing the massage program and naturally transforming daily walking into an efficient, safe, and comfortable foot massage experience.

[0037] The above are merely embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. All equivalent substitutions made within the principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Contents not described in detail in this invention are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage, characterized in that: The shoe includes a shoe body and multiple massage components installed therein. Each massage component includes a fixed tube (106), the bottom of which is connected to a first connecting ring (107). A spring (108) is placed vertically inside the fixed tube (106), and a lifting rod (109) is placed inside the fixed tube (106). One end of the spring (108) is in contact with the lifting rod (109). A massage bead (110) is threaded onto the lifting rod (109). A second connecting ring (111) for limiting the lifting rod (109) is threaded (202) inside the fixed tube (106). Both the fixed tube (106) and the lifting rod (109) are in contact with the limiting end (1111) of the second connecting ring (111). A pre-tensioning adjustment component for adjusting the pre-tension of the spring (108) is provided inside the first connecting ring (107).

2. The multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The shoe body includes a sole (101), an upper (102) is fixedly attached to the sole (101), an insole (103) is placed on the top of the sole (101), the insole (103) has at least six through holes (104), and the sole (101) has mounting holes (105) that correspond one-to-one with the through holes (104).

3. The multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The diameter of the through hole (104) is not greater than the diameter of the mounting hole (105).

4. The multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The massage bead (110) has circumferentially distributed grooves (112) on its outside.

5. A multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the second connecting ring (111) has circumferentially distributed screw grooves.

6. The multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The preload adjustment assembly includes a threaded bracket (201), a first connecting ring (107) rotatably connected to the fixed tube (106), and an internal thread (202) is provided in the first connecting ring (107). The first connecting ring (107) is threadedly connected to the threaded bracket (201) through the internal thread (202). The other end of the spring (108) contacts the bottom of the threaded bracket (201). A limiting part (203) is provided in the fixed tube (106) and is symmetrically distributed along the fixed tube (106). A sliding ring (204) is fixedly connected to the threaded bracket (201), and the sliding ring (204) slides up and down along the limiting part (203).

7. A multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage as described in claim 6, characterized in that: A screw (303) is threaded onto the lifting rod (109), and a fixing block (301) is threaded onto the screw (303). The fixing block (301) is located inside the lifting rod (109). An elastic first limiting ring (302) is fixedly connected to the fixing block (301), and an elastic second limiting ring (304) is fixedly connected to the massage bead (110). The second limiting ring (304) is in a limiting fit with the first limiting ring (302).

8. A multi-acupoint massage shoe for foot massage as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The outer surface of the first limiting ring (302) and the inner surface of the second limiting ring (304) are both configured as arc-shaped spring pieces distributed at equal intervals along the circumference.

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