Provides a massage device with rowing mode and a method for controlling the massage device.

Abstract

A massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is characterized in that it comprises: a body massage unit for massaging at least a part of a user's body; a leg massage unit including a first leg massage unit and a second leg massage unit disposed at the lower part of the body massage unit; an arm massage unit including a first arm massage unit and a second arm massage unit disposed at the side of the body massage unit and capable of moving forward or backward; and a control unit for controlling one or more of the length extension and upward / downward rotation of the leg massage unit in conjunction with the forward / backward movement of the arm massage unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage device including an arm massage section that can move back and forth, and more specifically, to a massage device that can provide a massage effect to a user by linking the movement of the arm massage section and the movement of the leg massage section. Background Technology

[0002] Massage is a medical adjunctive therapy that uses various forms of mechanical stimulation, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, patting, or physical activity, to regulate the user's biorhythms, improve blood circulation, and relieve fatigue.

[0003] As dietary habits, lifestyles, activity areas, and other aspects of life change, and as attention increases to health and work-life balance, the demand for massage devices or equipment (hereinafter collectively referred to as "massage devices") that provide muscle relaxation, tension relief, fatigue recovery, and stress relief is also increasing.

[0004] Recently, massage devices have gone beyond simply providing massage to the user's body, and have also become electronic devices that offer a variety of additional functions, convenience features, and medical assistance functions.

[0005] However, these functions attached to a massage device may only be features such as interfaces to improve user convenience or to facilitate the execution of other activities besides massage. They are essentially unrelated to functions such as exercise or stretching that provide direct stimulation or effects to the user's body.

[0006] Although a massage device is disclosed that implements the function of driving the arm massage section or the leg massage section, these functions are only used for purposes such as improving the convenience or safety of the user when sitting on the massage device or adjusting the length to fit the user's body size. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem the invention aims to solve The present invention is proposed in the context described above, and its purpose is to provide a massage device that utilizes the organic movement relationship of multiple massage parts arranged in the massage device to induce and activate the movement of muscles throughout the body, as well as movements or actions that combine arm and leg movements, thereby providing direct and indirect exercise effects to the user's body.

[0008] Another object and advantage of the present invention can be understood from the following description and will become more apparent through embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, the objects and advantages of the present invention can be achieved through the structures shown within the scope of protection and combinations thereof.

[0009] The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those described above. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand other problems not mentioned based on the following description of the invention.

[0010] means for solving problems According to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned objectives, a massage device may include: a body massage unit for massaging at least a portion of a user's body; a leg massage unit including a first leg massage unit and a second leg massage unit disposed at the lower part of the body massage unit; an arm massage unit including a first arm massage unit and a second arm massage unit disposed on the side of the body massage unit and capable of moving forward or backward; and a control unit for controlling one or more of the length extension and vertical rotation of the leg massage unit in conjunction with the forward and backward movement of the arm massage unit.

[0011] Specifically, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to perform a first action in which the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit move closer to each other.

[0012] In addition, the first action of the present invention may include: the action of moving the arm massage part forward; and the action of shortening the length of the leg massage part, and may include the action of rotating the leg massage part upward.

[0013] Preferably, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled such that the forward rotation of the body massage unit is linked to the first action.

[0014] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to rotate the body massage unit, which has already rotated forward, backward by a first angle while maintaining the positions of the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit after completing the first action. In this case, the first angle of the present invention can be set to be changeable according to the intensity of the mode.

[0015] The massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include one or more airbags disposed in the leg massage section and the arm massage section. In this case, the control unit of the present invention may control the inflation of the airbags to be linked to the movement of the body massage section to rotate rearward by the first angle.

[0016] According to an embodiment, the leg massage unit of the present invention may include a foot massage unit for accommodating a user's foot. In this case, the airbag disposed in the leg massage unit of the present invention may be the same airbag disposed in the foot massage unit.

[0017] In addition, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to output prompting information for applying force to the upper body or abdomen.

[0018] Preferably, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to perform a second action after the first action, in which the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit move away from each other.

[0019] According to an embodiment, the second action of the present invention may include: the action of moving the arm massage part backward by a first distance; and the action of increasing the length of the leg massage part by a first length. Preferably, one or more of the first distance and the first length of the present invention are configured to be able to change according to the mode intensity.

[0020] Furthermore, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled such that the rearward rotation of the body massage unit is linked to the second action.

[0021] The massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include one or more airbags disposed in the leg massage section and the arm massage section. In this case, the control unit of the present invention may control the inflation of the airbags to be linked to the second action.

[0022] Preferably, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to output one or more of the prompting information for guiding the upper body to pull the arm and the prompting information for guiding the leg to push forward when the second action is performed.

[0023] Furthermore, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to repeatedly alternate between the first action and the second action.

[0024] According to an embodiment, the first arm massage portion or the second arm massage portion of the present invention may include: a support portion having an inclined shape that decreases in rearward; and an arm massage providing portion for moving the support portion forward or backward in a direction corresponding to the inclined shape, with the support portion as a relatively fixed body.

[0025] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device may further include: a first arm drive unit for moving the first arm massage unit; a second arm drive unit for moving the second arm massage unit; a first leg drive unit for driving one or more of the rotation and extension / retraction of the first leg massage unit; and a second leg drive unit for driving one or more of the rotation and extension / retraction of the second leg massage unit.

[0026] A control method for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a first control step, controlling the arm massage portion and the leg massage portion to move closer to each other; and a second control step, controlling the arm massage portion and the leg massage portion to move further apart from each other.

[0027] Invention Effects According to one embodiment of the present invention, the combined action of the arm massage section and the leg massage section can not only activate and strengthen all the muscles of the whole body, including all the upper and lower body, but also effectively improve postural balance.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide an overall exercise effect targeting upper body muscles such as the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, and abdominal muscles, as well as lower body muscles such as the glutes and quadriceps, and guide the muscles to repeatedly contract and relax, thereby increasing the flexibility of the body and further improving the operability and effectiveness of the massage device.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the present invention, by combining the movements of two arms and two legs, it is possible not only to guide a posture corresponding to rowing (or paddling) movements, but also to naturally guide the user to perform movements for strengthening the whole body.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the expansion and contraction of the airbags provided in the arm massager or leg massager are adaptively controlled according to the movement of the arm massager or leg massager, so as to firmly support the user's body or release the support. Therefore, it can not only further improve the effect of exercise, but also effectively prevent safety accidents or injuries.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, since prompts or guidance messages for each action are output during the execution of the mode, it not only improves user convenience but also effectively guides the user's active participation. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The following figures accompanying this specification illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and serve to more effectively understand the detailed description of the invention and the technical concept of the invention described below. Therefore, the invention should not be limited to the matters described in these figures.

[0033] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing an exploded view of a portion of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the main framework of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 5This diagram illustrates the connection relationship of actuators for adjusting the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle in a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of posture changes in the massage device of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating the structure and operation of the independent movement of the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the inner surface of the arm massage providing part of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 The image shows a partial exploded 3D view of the arm massage area.

[0042] Figure 10 This is a component diagram of the arm massage section drive module of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating the sensor section of the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating the connection between the arm massage section and the body massage section in the massage device of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 13 It is used for explanation Figure 12 The diagram shows the joint structure and assembly method of the joint.

[0046] Figures 14 to 16 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 17 This is a block diagram illustrating the structure of a leg massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 18 This is a flowchart illustrating the overall processing procedure of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 19 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 20 This is a diagram illustrating the preparatory actions of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 21 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 22 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that outputs prompts about various actions.

[0053] Figures 23 to 25 This is a diagram illustrating the operational relationship of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 200: Massage device 210: Body Massage Department 220: Body Drive Unit 230A: First Leg Massage Section 230B: Second Leg Massage Section 235A: First calf massage section 235B: Second calf massage area 237A: First Foot Massage Section 237B: Second Foot Massage Section 240A: First leg drive unit 240B: Second Leg Drive Unit 240AL: First leg length adjustment section 240BL: Second leg length adjustment section 240AR: First leg rotation section 240BR: Second leg rotation section 250A: First Arm Massage Section 250B: Second arm massage section 260A: First arm drive unit 260B: Second arm drive unit 270: Detection sensor 290: Control Department 231A: First leg airbag 231B: Second leg airbag 251A: First arm airbag 251B: Second arm airbag 211: Additional airbag Detailed Implementation Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, the terms and words used in this specification and claims are not limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted as meanings and concepts consistent with the technical concept of the present invention, in accordance with the principle that inventors can define terms and concepts to best interpret their invention.

[0055] Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the structures shown in the accompanying drawings are only the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent the technical concept of the present invention. It should be understood that various equivalents and modifications can be used to replace them when this application is submitted.

[0056] When a constituent element is "connected" or "combined" to another constituent element, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or combined to another constituent element, and there may be other constituent elements between the two.

[0057] Conversely, when a constituent element is "directly connected" or "directly combined" with another constituent element, it should be understood that there are no other constituent elements between them. Other statements used to explain the relationships between constituent elements should also be interpreted in the same way.

[0058] The terminology used in this specification is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, singular expressions include plural expressions.

[0059] The terms "comprising" or "having" used in this specification are used to specify the presence of the described features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof. Therefore, these terms do not preclude the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0060] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Commonly used, predefined terms shall be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art, and shall not be construed as having an ideal or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined herein.

[0061] In this specification, an actuator refers to a structure capable of providing driving force. For example, an actuator may include, but is not limited to, a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a direct current (DC) motor, an alternating current (AC) motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc.

[0062] The following is for reference Figures 1 to 13 First, the basic embodiments and driving mechanisms of the present invention will be described in detail, while embodiments of the present invention that provide a rowing mode will be described later.

[0063] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0064] A massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes at least some or all of the following: a body massage section 1000, which forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of a user's body and massages the user's body; a leg massage section 2000 for massaging the user's legs; and an arm massage section 3000 for massaging the user's arms.

[0065] The body massage unit 1000 is capable of providing massage to at least a part of a user's body. To this end, the body massage unit 1000 may include a main frame 1100 constituting the skeleton of the body massage unit 1000 and a massage module 1700 that provides massage function to at least a part of the user's body. Additionally, the body massage unit 1000 may include: an audio output module 1500 providing audio output of any form to the user; and an input unit 350 for receiving input of any form from the user.

[0066] The structures of the body massage unit 1000 described above are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the aforementioned structures, the body massage unit 1000 may also include various other structures.

[0067] In addition, such as Figure 1 The shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown are merely examples. Various forms of massage devices 100 should also fall within the scope of this disclosure without departing from the scope of the claims.

[0068] The body massage unit 1000 can be formed into a space of any shape to accommodate the user. The body massage unit 1000 can have a space that corresponds to the shape of the user's body. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, the body massage unit 1000 can be implemented in a seated form that can accommodate the user's whole body or part of the body. The body massage unit 1000 includes a backrest 1000a that accommodates the user's upper body, including the user's back, and a seat 1000b that supports the user's buttocks.

[0069] The part of the body massage unit 100 that contacts the ground may include any material or component for increasing friction (e.g., an anti-slip mat, etc.) and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 100.

[0070] At least a portion of the body massage unit 1000 is slidable. For example, when the body massage unit 1000 begins to massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit 1000 can slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit 1000 can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage unit 1000 can provide massage while tilted backward.

[0071] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include at least one airbag. The airbag may be located in the shoulder portion, pelvic portion, leg massage portion 2000, arm massage portion 3000, etc. of the user, but is not limited thereto, and may be arranged in multiple parts of the massage device 100.

[0072] The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit that supplies air to the airbag to inflate the airbag. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage portion 1000, or may be located in the leg massage portion 2000. Additionally, the air supply unit may also be located outside the massage device 100.

[0073] The arm massage portion 3000 located on both sides of the body massage portion 1000 is provided with an arm receiving groove 3110 in the form of a "匚" - shaped groove so that the user can comfortably place the arms in a sitting state and receive massage. Airbags may be provided on the upper and lower sides of the arm receiving groove to massage by applying downward and / or upward pressure to the user's arms.

[0074] The arm massage portion 3000 may include a support portion 3200 disposed on the lower side and an arm massage providing portion 3100 disposed on the upper side of the support portion 3200.

[0075] The leg massage portion 2000 can provide leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage portion 2000 may include a calf massage portion for massaging the user's calf and / or a foot massage portion for massaging the user's foot.

[0076] The leg massage portion 2000 can adjust its length according to the user's body characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, since the user's calf is long, the length of the leg massage portion 2000 needs to be lengthened. Additionally, when a short user uses the massage device 100, since the user's calf is short, the leg massage portion 2000 needs to be shortened. Therefore, the leg massage portion 2000 can provide leg massage matching the user's height.

[0077] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the leg massage portion 2000 may include physically separated first leg massage portion 2000a and second leg massage portion 2000b. For example, the first leg massage portion 2000a located on one side may correspond to the user's left leg, and the second leg massage portion 2000b located on the other side may correspond to the user's right leg.

[0078] The first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b each include a calf massage unit and a foot massage unit. Therefore, the length of the leg massage unit can be adjusted independently in both the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b, and foot massage can be provided. For this purpose, the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b each include a leg length actuator and a foot massage module.

[0079] The first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b can independently adjust the leg angle and move. The first leg massage unit 2000a is adjusted by a second leg angle actuator, and the second leg massage unit 2000b is adjusted by a second leg angle actuator. Therefore, for example, while the first leg massage unit 2000a is raised, the second leg massage unit 2000b can remain in contact with the ground. Furthermore, when the leg length and / or leg angle of the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b are adjusted differently from each other, movements such as a walking mode can be achieved.

[0080] Hereinafter, "leg massage unit 2000" may refer to the first leg massage unit 2000a, the second leg massage unit 2000b, or both leg massage units, and may also refer to an integrated leg massage unit 2000 in which the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b are connected as one unit. Unless it is necessary to distinguish between the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b, it will be referred to as "leg massage unit 2000".

[0081] The massage module 1700 can be disposed inside the body massage unit 1000 to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 1000. The massage module 1700 can move along the main frame 1100 disposed inside the body massage unit 1000.

[0082] For example, the main frame 1100 of the body massage unit 1000 may be equipped with a rack gear, and the massage module 1700 provides mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack gear. The massage module 1700 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited to these.

[0083] The main frame 1100 forms the internal structure of the body massage part 1000 and can be made of materials such as metal or plastic. For example, the main frame 1100 can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to these, and can also be made of various sturdy materials.

[0084] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the audio output module 1500 of the massage device 100 can be disposed in various locations. For example, the audio output module 1500 may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit disposed on the upper end of the seat portion that contacts the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage portions 3000 of the seat portion, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage portions, etc., but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 1500 can provide stereo sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

[0085] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, a user can control a massage device 100 using a massage device control device 4000. The massage device control device 4000 can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired and / or wireless communication.

[0086] The massage device control device 4000 may include, but is not limited to, a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired or wireless communication.

[0087] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0088] The massage device 100 may include at least one of a control unit 300, a sensor unit 310, a communication unit 320, a memory 330, an audio output unit 340, and an input unit 350.

[0089] The control unit 300 may include at least one processor and a memory. When the control unit 300 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at physically spaced distances from each other. Furthermore, the massage device 100 may be implemented in various ways, without limitation.

[0090] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the massage device 100. For example, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling the operation of a plurality of actuators of the massage device 100.

[0091] For example, the control unit 300 controls the movement of the actuator in the massage module 1700, enabling the massage module 1700 to move along a rack. The massage module 1700 may include at least one actuator, and the control unit 300 can provide various massage actions by activating at least one actuator. For example, the control unit 300 can provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc., by activating at least one actuator in the massage module 1700, and is not limited to this; various massage actions can be provided.

[0092] Alternatively, for example, a foot massage can be provided to the user by controlling a foot massage actuator that actuates the foot massage module in the leg massage unit 2000.

[0093] In addition, the length of the leg massage unit 2000 can be adjusted to match the user by moving the leg length adjustment actuator, so that the user can enjoy a massage that matches their body shape.

[0094] The memory 330 may be located within the control unit 300 or external to the control unit 300. The memory 330 may store various information related to the massage device 100. For example, the memory 330 may include massage control information, personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0095] The memory 330 can be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, the memory 330 may include, but is not limited to, disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery-backed storage.

[0096] The memory 330 can be a main storage device directly accessed by the processor, such as a random access memory (RAM) like dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM), or a volatile storage device whose stored information is instantly deleted when the power is cut off, but it is not limited to these. This memory 330 can be operated by the control unit 300.

[0097] The massage device 100 may include a sensor unit 310. The sensor unit 310 can acquire various types of information by using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 310 may be configured to use sensors that employ measurement units such as pressure, potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a touch sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0098] Additionally, the sensor unit 310 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited to these, and may include various types of biological information.

[0099] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the massage device 100 can sense the contact area and / or contact position with the user via the sensor unit 310. Additionally, the massage device 100 can acquire the user's shoulder position information via the sensor unit 310. Shoulder position sensing can acquire body information such as the user's sitting height. Furthermore, the massage device 100 can provide personalized massage based on the acquired information. For example, when the massage device 100 provides a shoulder massage, it identifies the user's shoulder position based on the information acquired via the sensor unit 310 and can provide a shoulder massage to the user based on the identification result.

[0100] The communication unit 320 communicates with modules inside the massage device 100, external massage devices, and / or user terminals via any type of network. The communication unit may include a wired / wireless connection module for connecting to the network.

[0101] Wireless connectivity technologies include, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), and High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA).

[0102] Wired connection technologies include, for example, Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), Fiber to the Home (FTTH), and Power Line Communication (PLC). Additionally, the network connection unit includes a short-range communication module, enabling the sending and receiving of data with any device / terminal located in close proximity. Examples of short-range communication technologies include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), and ZigBee.

[0103] Additionally, the massage device 100 may include an input unit 350 or an output unit. The massage device 100 can receive input from the user using the input unit 350. Furthermore, the massage device 100 can output the processing results of the control unit 300 to the output unit.

[0104] Specifically, the input unit 350 can receive commands related to the motion control of the massage device 100 from the user. The input unit 350 can be implemented in various forms. For example, the input unit 350 can be provided in the body massage unit 1000, or in the leg massage unit 2000, but is not limited thereto. Furthermore, the input unit 350 may include... Figure 1 The massage device 100 can be controlled by a massage device control unit 4000 or various external devices. The massage device 100 can receive various commands from the user via the input unit 350. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any command regarding the selection of massage module, massage type, massage intensity, massage time, massage area, position and operation of the body massage unit 1000, on / off power supply of the massage device 100, whether to activate the heating function, and audio playback, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0105] The massage device 100 can provide an interface for selecting massage modes. For example, the input unit 350 or the output unit may include a massage device control device 4000. The massage device control device 4000 can list a variety of medical massage modes related to physical improvement.

[0106] Medical massage modes may include at least one of the following: concentration mode, meditation mode, recovery mode, stretching mode, sleep mode, vitality mode, golf mode, hip shaping mode, exam mode, weightlessness mode, and growth mode.

[0107] Stretching modes may include PNF stretching mode, rolling stretching mode, etc.

[0108] According to another embodiment of this disclosure, the input unit 350 may have buttons in the form of hot keys and / or option buttons for selecting, canceling, or inputting the direction of execution, based on preset user settings or self-preset functions. The input unit 350 may be implemented as a touchscreen, keyboard, dome switch, touchpad (static / electrostatic), rotary wheel, momentary switch, etc., but is not limited to these. Furthermore, the input unit 350 may be based on voice recognition technology to obtain commands based on the user's voice.

[0109] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the output unit may include a display for showing the operating status of the massage device 100 or the current state of the user. In this case, the display may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, and a 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

[0110] The output unit may include an audio output unit 340. The audio output unit 340 can provide audio output of any form to the user via the audio output module 1500. The audio output unit 340 may include the audio output module 1500. For example, the audio output unit 340 can output to the user, via the audio output module 1500, the optimal sound source and / or binaural beats for the massage method provided by the massage device 100, thereby providing brain stimulation to the user. The audio output unit 340 can output audio signals received via a network (not shown) or stored in internal / external storage media (not shown). For example, the audio output unit 340 can output sound sources controlled by the user terminal via a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection, etc.). Additionally, the audio output unit 340 can output audio signals of any form that occur in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0111] Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in combination with other program modules and / or through a combination of hardware and software. For example, the present invention can be implemented by a computer-readable medium.

[0112] Computer-accessible media can be any computer-readable medium, including volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transitory media, and mobile and non-mobile media. By way of example and not limitation, computer-readable media can include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

[0113] Computer-readable storage media include volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transient media, and removable and non-removable media used for storing computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data, which can be embodied by some method or technique. Computer-readable storage media may include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other storage technologies, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disc storage devices, cassette tape, magnetic tape, disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium accessible by a computer and used to store the required information.

[0114] Figure 3 This is an exploded view illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the main framework of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0115] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the main frame 1100 can form the skeleton of the body massage part 1000. The main frame 1100 includes a body frame 1200 and a base frame 1300 that supports the body frame 1200.

[0116] The body frame 1200 includes: a back frame 1210 for forming the skeleton of the back 1000a that accommodates the user's upper body; and a seat frame 1250 for forming the skeleton of the seat portion 1000b.

[0117] The base frame 1300 is positioned on the ground and supports the body frame 1200. The base frame 1300 is positioned under the seat frame 1250.

[0118] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the main frame 1100 may further include a bottom base frame 1380 that slidably supports the base frame 1300. Thus, the base frame 1300 can be configured to support the body frame 1200 and be able to move forward or backward relative to the ground.

[0119] The bottom base frame 1380 is configured to contact the ground and support the base frame 1300. A sliding unit 1330 may be provided at the lower end of the base frame 1300, which allows the base frame 1300 to slide relative to the bottom base frame 1380.

[0120] For example, the sliding unit may include a slide rod, a slide rail, and a pulley. The slide rod may be attached to the lower surface of the base frame 1300. The slide rail may be attached to the upper surface of the bottom base frame 1380. The pulley may be disposed inside the slide rail. When the base frame 1300 moves, the slide rod moves forward or backward under the guidance of the slide rail, and the pulley assists the slide rod in moving linearly along the slide rail.

[0121] In this disclosure, the base frame 1300 may include a bottom base frame 1380. Therefore, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the base frame 1300 and the bottom base frame 1380, the base frame 1300 may be referred to as the entirety including the bottom frame 1300.

[0122] The base frame 1300 may have a support shaft frame 1320 extending along its upper end. The support shaft frame 1320 is connected to the seat frame 1250 by means of pins or the like, thereby serving as a support shaft for the seat frame 1250 to rotate forward or backward relative to the base frame 1300.

[0123] Additionally, the support shaft frame 1320 can be used as a joint where the arm massage part 3000 is attached to the base frame 1300.

[0124] The leg massage unit 2000 is rotatably connected to the front of the base frame 1300 in the up-down direction.

[0125] The body frame 1200 is supported by the base frame 1300.

[0126] At least a portion of the body frame 1200 may be provided with a rack 1211. The rack 1211 is a component for guiding the up-and-down movement of the massage module and may include multiple valleys and multiple spines.

[0127] The rack 1211 can be arranged in an opposing manner on the body frame 1200. The massage module can move along the rack 1211. For example, the massage module may include a gear meshing with the rack 1211, the gear being rotated by an actuator disposed on the massage module, thereby enabling the massage module to move up or down.

[0128] The rack 1211 may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack 1211 may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0129] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the seat frame 1250 and the backrest frame 1210 are formed by separate frames and can be configured such that one end of each is adjacent to the other. The seat frame 1250 and the backrest frame 1210 are formed by separate frames and are movably coupled to each other, thereby facilitating adjustment of the angle between the seat frame 1250 and the backrest frame 1210. Movement of the backrest frame 1210 corresponds to movement of the backrest 1000a, and movement of the seat frame 1250 corresponds to movement of the seat portion 1000b.

[0130] The back frame 1210 may include a skeleton forming the back 1000a and a rack support frame 1220 supporting the rack 1211 and extending along the length direction.

[0131] The seat frame 1250 supports the backrest frame 1210 and is disposed on the upper part of the base frame 1300. The seat frame 1250 forms the skeleton of the seat portion 1000b, which is the part where the user sits. The seat frame 1250 is connected to and disposed on the backrest frame 1210.

[0132] The back frame 1210 can be rotatably connected relative to the base frame 1300 and / or the seat frame 1250. The back frame 1210 can be switched so that the massage device 100 can be in a sitting or reclining position.

[0133] Additionally, the seat frame 1250 can be rotatably connected relative to the base frame 1300 and / or the back frame 1210. Therefore, when the massage device 100 switches positions between a sitting mode and a reclining mode, the angle between the back frame 1210 and the seat frame 1250 can be adjusted.

[0134] An arm massage unit 3000 is disposed on the side of a body massage unit 1000. The arm massage unit 3000 includes a first arm massage unit 3000a disposed on one side of the body massage unit 1000, such as the right side, and a second arm massage unit 3000b disposed on the other side, such as the left side.

[0135] The first arm massage unit 3000a may include a first support unit 3200a disposed on the lower side and a first arm massage providing unit 3100a disposed on the upper side of the first support unit 3200a and movable independently. The second arm massage unit 3000b may include a second support unit 3200b disposed on the second support unit 3200b and a second arm massage providing unit 3100b disposed on the upper side of the second support unit 3200b and movable independently.

[0136] Hereinafter, arm massage unit 3000 may refer to each or all of the first arm massage unit 3000a and the second arm massage unit 3000b. Additionally, support unit 3200 may refer to each or all of the first support unit 3200a and the second support unit 3200b, and arm massage providing unit 3100 may refer to each or all of the first arm massage providing unit 3100a and the second arm massage providing unit 3100b.

[0137] Hereinafter, unless it is necessary to distinguish between the first arm massage unit 3000a and the second arm massage unit 3000b, the structure will be described using terms such as arm massage unit 3000, support unit 3200 and arm massage providing unit 3100.

[0138] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the connection relationship of actuators for adjusting the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle in a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0139] The seat angle can be defined as the angle formed by the seat frame relative to the ground, the back angle can be defined as the angle formed by the back frame relative to the ground, and the leg angle can be defined as the angle formed by the leg massage area relative to the ground.

[0140] Figure 5 Parts (a), (b), and (c) show the seat angle actuator, back angle actuator, and leg angle actuator, respectively.

[0141] A massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of actuators to provide a variety of massage modes and / or stretching modes.

[0142] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a massage device 100 may include a sliding actuator 1610 for adjusting the sliding of the massage device 100 (see reference 1610). Figure 4 ).

[0143] A sliding actuator 1610 is disposed between the base frame 1300 and the bottom base frame 1380 to adjust the forward and backward movement of the body massage unit. One end of the sliding actuator 1610 is connected to the base frame 1300, and the other end is connected to the bottom base frame 1380.

[0144] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a massage device 100 may include a seat angle actuator 1620 to adjust the angle of the seat portion 1000b.

[0145] Reference Figure 5In part (a), the seat angle actuator 1620 can be connected between the base frame 1300 and the seat frame 1250. One end of the seat angle actuator 1620 is connected through the base frame 1300, and the other end is connected to the seat frame 1250. The seat angle actuator 1620 causes the seat frame 1250 to move relative to the base frame 1300 in the fore-and-aft direction, thereby adjusting the tilt angle of the seat frame 1250 and the seat portion 1000b supported on the seat frame 1250.

[0146] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a massage device 100 may include a back angle actuator 1630 to adjust the angle of the back 1000a.

[0147] Reference Figure 5 In part (b), the backrest angle actuator 1630 can be connected between the seat frame 1250 and the backrest frame 1210. One end of the backrest angle actuator 1630 is connected through the seat frame 1250, and the other end is connected to the backrest frame 1210. The backrest angle actuator 1630 causes the backrest frame 1210 to move relative to the seat frame 1250 in the fore-and-aft direction, thereby adjusting the angle between the backrest frame 1210 and the backrest 1000a supported on the backrest frame 1210.

[0148] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a massage device 100 may include a leg angle actuator 1640 to adjust the angle of a leg massage unit 2000.

[0149] Reference Figure 5 In part (c), the leg angle actuator 1640 can be disposed between the seat frame 1250 and the leg massage part 2000.

[0150] One end of the leg angle actuator 1640 is connected via the seat frame 1250, and the other end is connected to the leg angle adjustment unit 2110. The leg angle adjustment unit 2110 may be provided with a wheel, the upper end of which is hinged to the base frame 1300 and the other end of which contacts the rear surface of the leg massage unit 2000.

[0151] When the leg angle actuator 1640 extends, the leg angle adjustment part 2110 rotates upward around the hinge connection part, and the wheel at the other end pushes the leg massage part 2000 upward. When the leg angle actuator 1640 retracts, the leg angle adjustment part 2110 rotates downward, and the leg massage part 2000 descends while in contact with the leg angle adjustment part 2110. As described above, the leg angle actuator 1640 adjusts the angle of the leg massage part 2000 by moving the leg angle adjustment part 2110 to rotate the leg massage part 2000 in the vertical direction.

[0152] According to the massage device of the present invention, it is not excluded that one end of the leg angle actuator 1640 is connected to the base frame 1300. However, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when the leg angle actuator 1640 is disposed between the seat frame 1250 and the leg angle adjustment part 2110, since the adjustment angle of the seat frame 1250 and the angle adjusted by driving the leg angle adjustment part 2110 are added together, thereby adjusting the angle of the leg massage part 2000, it is easy to increase the angle of raising the leg massage part 2000 when the posture is switched to the tilt mode.

[0153] In an embodiment where the leg massage unit 2000 includes a first leg massage unit 2000a and a second leg massage unit 2000b that are physically separate and operate independently, the leg angle actuator 1640 is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b, and is controlled individually.

[0154] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, each actuator, including a sliding actuator 1610, a seat angle actuator 1620, a back angle actuator 1630, and a leg angle actuator 1640, is controlled by a control unit 300. For example, the control unit 300 can control the sliding, seat angle, back angle, and leg angle of the massage device by controlling the actuators.

[0155] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, each actuator is equipped with an encoder capable of detecting the rotational speed and rotational speed of the motor. The extension / contraction length, speed, etc. of the actuator can be controlled by the control unit 300 to suit various modes of the massage device 100 and the user's body.

[0156] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of posture changes in the massage device of the present invention.

[0157] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 can change its posture to achieve a sitting mode (left side) and a tilting mode (right side).

[0158] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can individually adjust the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle to set angles in order to perform a specific massage mode and a specific stretching mode.

[0159] For example, the massage device 100 can slide forward. Before the massage device 100 changes its posture to a tilted mode, it can slide forward to prevent the massage device 100 from colliding with structures behind it.

[0160] In addition, in order to perform a specific stretching mode, the massage device 100 can simultaneously, sequentially, or with a delay in adjusting the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle.

[0161] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the massage device 100 changes from a seated posture to a tilted posture, the back frame 1210 supports the back 1000a and lays flat towards the ground, the seat frame 1250 supports the seat part 1000b and is raised relative to the ground, and the leg massage part 2000 is raised relative to the ground.

[0162] In addition, in the arm massage unit 3000, the arm massage providing unit 3100 is tilted backward relative to the support unit 3200.

[0163] In this disclosure, the forward or backward direction is... Figure 6 The direction shown is the reference.

[0164] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating the structure and operation of the independent movement of the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the inner surface of the arm massager. Figure 9 yes Figure 7 The image shown is a partial exploded 3D view of the arm massage area. Figure 10 This is a component diagram of the arm massage unit drive module.

[0165] An arm massage unit 3000 is provided on the side of the body massage unit 1000. The arm massage unit 3000 is provided for fixing the user's arm and / or providing massage to the user's arm.

[0166] The arm massage unit 3000 includes a support unit 3200, an arm massage providing unit 3100, and an arm massage unit drive module 3300.

[0167] The arm massage providing part 3100 is disposed on the upper side of the support part 3200 and is movably supported.

[0168] The arm massage unit drive module 3300 provides a moving force that allows the arm massage unit 3100 to move independently relative to the support unit 3200.

[0169] Reference Figure 6 In the seated mode (left side) of the massage device 100, the position of the arm massage providing part 3100 is referred to as the first position, and in the tilted mode (right side) of the massage device 100, the position of the arm massage providing part 3100 is referred to as the second position. The second position is a position where the arm massage providing part 3100 is moved backward and tilted relative to the first position, causing the position of the arm massage providing part 3100 to decrease. As described above, the arm massage providing part 3100 can be tilted downward relative to the support part 3200 from the first position to the second position.

[0170] An arm massage providing unit 3100 forms an arm receiving groove 3110 (see Figure 8 ) for inserting a user's arm. An airbag 3112 for fixing the user's arm is provided in the arm receiving groove 3110. The arm receiving groove 3110 is formed as a "匚"-shaped groove that opens toward the inner surface 3103 of the arm massage providing unit 3100. The airbag 3112 can be inflated by an airbag supply unit to fix the user's arm or repeatedly inflated or deflated to provide massage.

[0171] A interference prevention groove 3101 may be formed on the rear side of the inner surface 3103 of the arm massage providing unit 3100. The interference prevention groove 3101 is formed to prevent interference between the arm massage providing unit 3100 and the back 1000a when the massage device 100 switches to the inclined mode and the back 1000a is laid flat and / or when the arm massage providing unit 3100 moves relative to the support unit 3200.

[0172] The support unit 3200 can be fixed to the side surface of the base frame 1300.

[0173] The upper surface 3210 of the support unit 3200 is formed as a downward inclined surface that slopes downward and backward, and the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing unit 3100 is formed to be inclined corresponding to the downward inclined upper surface 3210. The arm massage providing unit 3100 moves obliquely along the downward inclined upper surface of the support unit.

[0174] An arm massage unit driving module 3300 is configured to support the arm massage providing unit 3100 movably relative to the support unit 3200 and provide a moving force.

[0175] The arm massage unit driving module 3300 may include at least a part or all of an arm massage unit actuator 3320, a support plate 3310, a guide rail 3330, and a guide block 3340 (see Figure 10 ).

[0176] According to the present disclosure, one side of the arm massage unit actuator 3320 is connected to the support unit 3200, and the other side is connected to the arm massage providing unit 3100. When the arm massage unit actuator 3320 expands and contracts, the arm massage providing unit 3100 can move relative to the support unit 3200. The arm massage unit actuator 3320 provides a moving force that directly moves the arm massage providing unit 3100 relative to the support unit 3200.

[0177] The arm massage unit actuator 3320 may be connected parallel to the moving direction of the arm massage providing unit 3100, for example, the inclined moving direction, such that the movement of the arm massage providing unit 3100 is performed along a movement path parallel to the expansion and contraction direction of the arm massage unit actuator 3320.

[0178] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an arm massage actuator 3320 is disposed inside an arm massage providing part 3100.

[0179] An arm massage actuator 3320 is disposed inside one of the arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200, and the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the other arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200 via a support plate 3310. Thus, the arm massage actuator 3320 can be connected to both the arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200.

[0180] The support plate 3310 physically connects the arm massage actuator 3320, which is disposed inside one of the arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200, to the other of the arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200, which are separated from each other, thereby supporting the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 relative to the support part 3200.

[0181] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate 3310 may include: a lower portion 3311, which is fixed to the support portion 3200; and an upper portion 3312, which extends upward from the lower portion 3311 and is disposed inside the arm massage providing portion 3100.

[0182] An arm massage actuator 3320 is disposed adjacent to the lower surface 3107 inside the arm massage providing part 3100, and is connected to the support plate 3310 on one side. The other side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the arm massage providing part 3100.

[0183] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the lower portion 3311 of the support plate 3310 is exemplified by being fixed inside the support portion 3200, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be a portion fixed to the upper surface 3210 of the support portion 3200.

[0184] The support plate 3310 extends through the second through hole 3212 formed on the upper surface 3210 of the support portion 3200 and the first through hole 3107a formed on the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing portion 3100. Since the first through hole 3107a formed on the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing portion 3100 forms a path for relative movement of the arm massage providing portion 3100 relative to the support plate 3310, the support plate 3310 has sufficient length and extends along the length direction so as not to interfere with the arm massage providing portion 3100.

[0185] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the lower portion 3311 of the support plate 3310 can extend into and be fixed to the support portion 3200. A lower frame 3204 is fixed to the main body 3202 of the support portion 3200, which is formed from injection molding material, and the lower portion 3311 of the support plate 3310 is fixed to the lower frame 3204. This structure facilitates the assembly of the arm massage portion 3000, including the assembly of the support plate 3310, and helps the support plate 3310 support the load of the arm massage providing portion 3100.

[0186] The upper portion 3312 of the support plate 3310 can be supported so that it can move relative to the arm massage providing portion 3100. According to one embodiment of this specification, the support plate 3310 can relatively movably support the arm massage providing portion 3100, specifically, it can relatively movably support the guide rail 3330.

[0187] One end of the arm massage actuator 3320 can be fixed to the support plate 3310. A first bracket 3315 is provided on one side of the upper part 3312 of the support plate 3310, which is connected to one side of the arm massage actuator 3320.

[0188] The arm massage actuator 3320 is obliquely configured and extends parallel to the movement path of the arm massage providing part 3100, and the other side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is fixed to the arm massage providing part 3100. The arm massage providing part 3100 has a main body formed by injection molding, namely an upper frame 3104 fixed to the upper main body 3102, and the other side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is fixed to the upper frame 3104. A second bracket 3105 is provided on the upper frame 3104 to connect to the other end of the arm massage actuator 3320.

[0189] When the arm massage actuator 3320 is activated, the lever 3323 is pulled out, and the arm massage actuator 3320 extends with reference to the support plate 3310 fixed at one end. The other end of the arm massage actuator 3320, which is fixed to the second bracket 3105, pulls the arm massage providing part 3100. Therefore, a tilting force is provided to the arm massage providing part 3000. Thus, the arm massage providing part 3100 can tilt and move along the extension direction of the arm massage actuator 3320. Since the support plate 3310 is fixed to the support part 3200, the arm massage providing part 3100 can move relative to the support part 3200.

[0190] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, a guide rail 3330 is disposed on the arm massage providing part 3100 and is movably connected to one side of the arm massage part actuator 3320. The guide rail 3330 guides the arm massage providing part 3100 to move relative to the support part 3200.

[0191] The guide rail 3330 extends and is fixed inside the arm massage providing part 3100 adjacent to and on the lower surface 3107 through hole 3107a. The guide rail 3330 is configured to be parallel to the extension direction of the arm massage part actuator 3320 and the movement direction of the arm massage providing part 3100.

[0192] The second bracket 3105, which is coupled to the other end of the arm massage actuator 3320, is configured on the rear side of the guide rail 3330, spaced apart from the guide rail 3330.

[0193] One side of the arm massage actuator is movably connected to the guide rail 3330. For example, when the arm massage actuator 3320 extends, the other side of the arm massage actuator 3320 moves in the direction of increasing length relative to one side, and the arm massage providing part 3100 moves together with the guide rail 3330 relative to one side of the arm massage actuator 3320.

[0194] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, one side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the guide rail 3330 via a support plate 3310. However, it is not limited to this; for example, the support plate 3310 is fixed to the main body located on one side of the arm massage actuator 3320, and the other end of the arm massage actuator 3320 can be directly connected to the guide rail 3330 in a relatively movable manner.

[0195] Referring to the accompanying drawings, an embodiment in which one side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the guide rail 3330 via a support plate 3310 will be described.

[0196] One side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is disposed on one surface of the upper part 3312 of the support plate 3310, and one end of the support plate is connected by a first bracket 3315. The guide rail 3330 is disposed on the other surface of the support plate 3310.

[0197] A guide block 3340 is attached to the other surface of the support plate 3310 opposite to the guide rail 3330.

[0198] The guide block 3340 attached to the support plate 3310 guides the movement of the guide rail 3330. For this purpose, the guide block 3340 is inserted to allow relative movement of the guide rail 3330. Therefore, the guide rail 3330 can move while supported by the guide block 3340.

[0199] The guide block 3340 is formed to fit into the track protrusions 3331 that protrude from the upper and lower parts of the guide rail 3330 toward the support plate 3310. In the guide block 3340, the upper guide block and the lower guide block form a guide block unit.

[0200] The guide block 3340 can be formed in the shape of an upper guide block and a lower guide block connected to the upper and lower parts of the guide rail 3330. In this case, one guide block 3340 forms a guide block unit.

[0201] When the guide block is formed separately to form the upper and lower guide blocks, it is advantageous to configure the guide block 3340 according to the design of the guide rail 3330 and to facilitate assembly. The guide block 3340 can be fixed to the other side surface of the support plate 3310 by fastening members.

[0202] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one or more guide block units are disposed on a guide rail and spaced apart along the length of the guide rail.

[0203] Reference Figure 10 As can be seen, the four guide blocks 3340 form two guide block units and are spaced apart along the length of the guide rail 3330. When at least two guide block units are provided, even if a lateral load is generated on the arm massage providing part 3100, the support plate 3310 and the guide rail 3330 remain parallel to each other, thereby helping to prevent wobbling.

[0204] In addition, since the guide block 3340 is fitted into the guide rail 3330, the arm massage providing part 3100 that is combined with the guide rail 3330 can be stably supported by the support plate 3310 and the support part 3200 that fixes the support plate 3310.

[0205] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, when the arm massage actuator 3320 is driven by a motor to pull the rod 3323 outward, thereby extending the arm massage actuator 3320, the guide rail 3330 moves while supporting the arm massage providing part 3100. The guide rail 3330 is supported and moves by the guide block 3340 of the support plate 3310. That is, when the arm massage actuator 3320 extends, the guide rail 3330 moves, thereby guiding the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100.

[0206] The arm massage actuator 3320 is controlled by the control unit 300. Furthermore, an encoder for detecting the rotation of the motor can be installed in the arm massage actuator 3320. Therefore, the control unit 300 can control the arm massage actuator 3320 simultaneously by detecting its extension and retraction length, speed, etc.

[0207] The movement of the arm massage provider 3100 is determined by the extension direction of the arm massage actuator 3320 and the extension direction of the guide rail 3330, and the arm massage provider 3100 can be supported by the connection between the guide rail 3330 and the support plate 3310. Since the support plate 3310 supports the load of the arm massage provider 3100, the load can be distributed even if the support portion 3200 is not in direct contact with the arm massage provider 3100 or is in direct contact with it. Therefore, the entire load of the arm massage provider 3100 is applied between the upper surface 3210 of the support portion 3200 and the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage provider 3100, and noise and appearance damage can be minimized compared to the case where movement is guided by direct contact.

[0208] The arm massage unit 3000 according to the present invention includes a first arm massage unit 3000a disposed on one side of the body massage unit and a second arm massage unit 3000b disposed on the other side of the body massage unit (see reference). Figure 3 ).

[0209] Since the movement of the first arm massage providing part 3100a relative to the first support part 3200a in the first arm massage part 3000a and the movement of the second arm massage providing part 3100b relative to the second support part 3200b in the second arm massage part 3000b are respectively executed by arm massage part drive modules provided in the first arm massage part 3000a and the second arm massage part 3000b, for example, by arm massage part actuators, the first arm massage providing part 3100a and the second arm massage providing part 3100b can move independently of each other. Therefore, the first arm massage providing part 3100a and the second arm massage providing part 3100b can move in opposite directions or move different distances, so that specific actions are performed in stretching mode or massage mode.

[0210] The independent movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 according to the invention, i.e., the movement control, enables the execution of various massage modes or stretching modes.

[0211] The movement of the arm massage providing unit 3100 relative to the support unit 3200 is performed by the arm massage unit drive module 3300, which is movably connected to the support unit 3200 and the arm massage providing unit 3100, or, for example, by the arm massage unit actuator 3320 alone. Furthermore, the movement of the arm massage providing unit 3100 with the backrest 1000a, seat 1000b, and leg massage unit 2000 is restricted and not mechanically connected. For example, the arm massage providing unit 3100 can be movably connected relative to the support unit 3200, and can be configured not to be directly connected to the backrest 1000a, seat 1000b, or leg massage unit 2000. Therefore, in the arm massage unit 3000, the movement of the arm massage providing unit 3100 is independent of the angle adjustment of the back 1000a via the back angle actuator 1630 (i.e., back angle adjustment), the angle adjustment of the seat 1000b via the seat angle actuator 1620 (i.e., seat angle adjustment), and the leg angle adjustment via the leg angle actuator 1640, and can be performed independently.

[0212] Therefore, taking a stretching motion as an example, the airbag 3112 of the arm receiving groove 3110 can inflate and fix the user's arm. In this state, when the posture changes to a tilting mode, causing the back 1000a to rotate backward and downward, the arm receiving groove 3110 can remain in a state where the user's arm is fixed. Thus, the user's back is separated from the back 1000a, and the arm is in a pulled state. This allows for arm stretching movements.

[0213] After performing the predetermined arm stretching action, when the arm massage providing part 3100 moves backward and downward relative to the support part 3200, that is, when the arm massage providing part 3100 moves from the first position to the second position, the user's back can rest against the backrest 1000a again. As the user's shoulders descend in the tilt mode of the backrest 1000a, the user's arms move backward and to a lower position, thus achieving an overall comfortable position.

[0214] According to the present invention, since the arm massage actuator 3320 moves independently without being mechanically constrained by the adjustment of the leg angle, the backrest angle and / or the seat angle, the above-mentioned actions can be performed.

[0215] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of this disclosure, the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 relative to the support part 3200 is associated with the length and angle adjustment movement of the first leg massage part 2000a and the second leg massage part 2000b, and can operate independently to achieve various movement modes. For example, when the first leg massage part 2000a and the second leg massage part 2000b of the leg massage part 2000 are adjusted to different lengths and different leg angles in a walking mode, the first arm massage providing part 3100a and the second arm massage providing part 3100b are associated with the movement of the first leg massage part 2000a and the second leg massage part 2000b and move independently, thereby achieving a movement more suitable for the walking mode.

[0216] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating the sensor section of the arm massage section of the massage device of the present invention.

[0217] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the arm massage providing part 3100 of the arm massage part 3000 may be provided with sensors 3401, 3402, 3403 for preventing safety accidents caused by the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 or other parts of the massage device 100, such as the body massage part 1000.

[0218] When the arm massage providing part 3100 moves relative to the body massage part 1000 and / or the support part 3200, a jamming accident may occur between the arm massage providing part 3100 and the body massage part 1000 and / or the support part 3200. The jamming accident may occur because the user's body, clothing or other objects get stuck between the arm massage providing part 3100 and other parts.

[0219] In addition, when the arm massage unit 3000 moves backward, a collision may occur with the arm massage unit 3100.

[0220] To detect this, at least one or all of the rear surface 3106, lower surface 3107 and front surface 3108 of the arm massage providing part 3100 are equipped with sensors.

[0221] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the sensor may be an electrostatic sensor.

[0222] A first sensor 3401 is disposed on the rear surface 3106 of the arm massage providing part 3100 facing inward toward the upper body 3102. The first sensor 3401 may be a contact detection sensor that detects object contact to prevent collision accidents, and it is formed as an electrostatic sensor.

[0223] The first sensor 3401 extends in a partially curved shape corresponding to the ribs used to reinforce the upper body 3102 so as not to interfere with the ribs, and can be configured inside the upper body 3102 in a manner that contacts the rear surface 3106 of the arm massage providing part 3100. Although ribs are formed to reinforce the arm massage providing part 3100, the first sensor 3401 can be configured to contact the inner side of the rear surface 3106.

[0224] The first sensor 3401 detects contact with an object on the rear surface 3106 of the arm massage providing part 3100, thereby preventing accidents caused by collisions. When an object is present in the arm massage providing part 3100 while it is tilted downward relative to the support part 3200, the first sensor 3401 detects the static electricity of the object, and the massage device 100 can stop operating and output a warning sound.

[0225] The second sensor 3402 is configured to detect an object stuck between the inclined surface forming the lower surface 3107 and the inclined surface forming the upper surface of the support portion 3200 on the lower side of the arm massage providing portion 3100. The second sensor 3402 can be formed as an electrostatic sensor. The second sensor 3402 is configured to contact the lower surface 3107 on the inner side of the upper body 3102 of the arm massage providing portion 3100. The second sensor 3402 can be configured on the rear portion of the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing portion 3100. When the arm massage providing portion 3100 moves downward relative to the support portion 3200, an object is detected stuck between the inclined surfaces of the arm massage providing portion 3100 and the support portion 3200 along the movement path of the arm massage providing portion 3100. Similar to the first sensor 3401, the second sensor 3402 can extend in a shape that partially bends to correspond to the ribs used to reinforce the upper body 3102 so as not to interfere with the ribs. Therefore, although a rib for reinforcement is formed on the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing part 3100, the second sensor 3402 can be configured to contact the inside of the rear surface 3107.

[0226] The third sensor 3403 is configured to detect an object stuck between the inclined surface forming the lower surface 3107 and the inclined surface forming the upper surface of the support portion 3200 on the front side of the arm massage providing portion 3100. The third sensor 3403 can be configured as an electrostatic sensor. The third sensor 3403 is disposed inside the upper body 3102 of the arm massage providing portion 3100 and contacts the lower end of the front surface 3108. When the arm massage providing portion 3100 tilts upward relative to the support portion 3200, an object is detected stuck between the inclined surfaces of the arm massage providing portion 3100 and the support portion 3200 along the movement path of the arm massage providing portion 3100.

[0227] Figure 12This diagram illustrates the connection between the arm massage section and the body massage section in the massage device of the present invention. Figure 13 It is used for explanation Figure 12 The diagram shows the joint structure and assembly method of the joint. Figure 12 Part A shows the front joint. Figure 12 Part B shows the intermediate joint. Figure 12 Section C shows the rear joint.

[0228] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the arm massage unit 3000 is disposed on the side of the body massage unit 1000 such that a support unit 3200 is attached to the side of the frame of the body massage unit 1000. The frame of the body massage unit 1000 may be a base frame 1300.

[0229] The joint between the support 3200 and the body massage part 1000, such as the base frame 1300, includes front joints P1 and P2, middle joints P3 and rear joints P4.

[0230] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 In part (a), the front joints P1 and P2 are formed on the front side of the base frame 1300.

[0231] The base frame 1300 has a connecting frame 1302 on its front side, and the connecting frame 1302 extends upward. The connecting frame 1302 can form the side of the frame of the body massage part 1000.

[0232] The first fastening port 1303 and the second fastening port 1304 protrude toward the front side of the frame of the body massage part 1000, such as the base frame 1300. The first fastening port 1303 forms a front connecting portion P1 and is formed to protrude forward from the upper part of the connecting frame 1302. The second fastening port 1304 forms a front connecting portion P2 and is formed to be spaced apart from the first fastening portion 1303 and protrude forward.

[0233] A fastening hole for fastening a bolt is formed on the inner surface 3203 of the support portion 3200, corresponding to the positions of the first fastening port 1303 and the second fastening port 1304. The bolt is fastened with the first fastening port 1303 and the second fastening port 1304 aligned with the fastening hole, thereby performing the assembly of the front joint portions P1 and P2.

[0234] Since the front joints P1 and P2 are shaped to be exposed to the outside from the front side of the massage device 100, bolt tightening can be easily performed.

[0235] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13In part (b), the intermediate joint P3 can be formed in the frame of the body massage part 1000, such as the middle part of the side of the base frame 1300.

[0236] A first insertion bracket 1310 is provided on the support shaft frame 1320 formed on the side of the frame of the body massage part 1000, such as the middle part of the side of the base frame 1300, facing the inner surface 3203 of the support part 3200. Correspondingly, a connecting protrusion 3205 protrudes from the middle part of the inner surface 3203 of the support part 3200.

[0237] The first insertion bracket 1310, provided in the support shaft frame 1320, has a first engaging groove 1311 that opens at its upper end. The opening of the first engaging groove 1311 is tapered, widening upwards. The two sides of the first insertion bracket 1310 are curved toward the support shaft frame 1320 of the base frame 1300. Therefore, the first insertion bracket 1310 is formed in a pocket shape, such that the outer end of the engaging protrusion 3205 in the middle of the inner surface of the support portion 3200 is received inside the pocket.

[0238] The protrusion 3205 is formed in the middle of the inner surface of the support portion 3200 corresponding to the first insertion bracket 1310, and is inserted into the first engagement groove 1311.

[0239] The protrusion 3205 forms a recess 3205a that is partially recessed into the first engagement groove 1311. Therefore, when the protrusion 3205 is placed in the opening of the first engagement groove 1311 of the first insertion bracket 1310, the protrusion 3205 is guided to the first engagement groove 1311, and the recess 3205a engages with the inside of the first engagement groove 1311.

[0240] Participation Figure 12 and Figure 13 In part (c), the rear joint P4 is adjacent to the middle joint P3 and is formed on the rear side below the middle joint P3.

[0241] The rear joint P4 is formed from the middle of the base frame 1300 and the inner surface 3203 of the support 3200 of the body massage part 1000, and a tool is inserted from the rear of the massage device 100 to achieve final fixation, and is called the rear joint P4.

[0242] The rear joint P4 includes a fastening member 1315 and a second insertion bracket 3206 that engages with the fastening member 1315.

[0243] A rear surface fastening hole 1322 is formed on the lower rear surface of the support shaft frame 1320 of the frame of the body massage part 1000, such as the base frame 1300, and a fastening member 1315 is engaged in the rear surface fastening hole 1322.

[0244] The fastening member 1315 may include a fastening part 1315a, an enlarged diameter part 1315b, and a head 1315c. The fastening part 1315a is threaded onto a fastening hole 1322 on the rear surface.

[0245] The fastening member 1315 has a first fastening depth in which the fastening part 1315a is loosely fixed to the fastening hole 1322 on the rear surface and a second fastening depth in which the fastening part 1315a is tightly fixed to the fastening hole 1322 on the rear surface.

[0246] The second insertion bracket 3206 protrudes from the middle of the inner surface 3203 of the support portion 3200 toward the rearward and lower part of the engagement protrusion 3205. The second insertion bracket 3206 protrudes to extend intersecting the inner surface 3203 of the support portion 3200 and has a second engagement groove 3206a for the fastening member 1315 to be inserted.

[0247] Compared to the first engagement groove 1311 of the first insertion bracket 1310, the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 is formed with a different opening direction. The first engagement groove 1311 of the first insertion bracket 1310 opens upward, while the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 opens downward.

[0248] The opening of the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 is formed to guide the fastening portion 1315a of the fastening member 1315 to the inside of the second engagement groove 3206a. The inner groove of the second engagement groove 3206a is formed to correspond to the enlarged diameter portion 1315b of the fastening member 1315.

[0249] With the fastening member 1315 loosely assembled at the first fastening depth, the fastening part 1315a is inserted into the inner groove of the second mating groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206, thus maintaining a loosely assembled state. Subsequently, when the fastening member 1315 is tightly fastened at the second fastening depth, the enlarged diameter part 1315b of the fastening member 1315 can penetrate deep into the inner groove of the second mating groove 3206a and be securely fixed.

[0250] Therefore, a chamfer can be formed between the enlarged diameter portion 1315b and the fastening portion 1315a of the fastening member 1315, so that the diameter gradually increases. Therefore, when the fastening member 1315 is further tightened in the first fastening depth state of loose assembly, it becomes the second fastening depth state, and the rear joint P4 can be firmly tightened and shaking is prevented.

[0251] The following describes the assembly method of the support part 3200 and the base frame 1300 of the arm massage part 3000.

[0252] In the massage device 100, the arm massage unit 3000 is fixed to the side of the body massage unit 1000. With the seat unit 1000b and the backrest 1000a assembled on the upper part of the base frame 1300, the support unit 3200 can be fixed to the base frame 1300.

[0253] Because the rear joint P4 is located behind the support 3200 and the body massage unit 1000, it is difficult to assemble using simple bolt fastening. The fastening positions are difficult to visually confirm and not easy to align, thus increasing the difficulty of assembly.

[0254] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, firstly, at the position of the rear joint P4, the fastening member 1315 is loosely assembled into the fastening hole 1322 on the rear surface of the support shaft frame 1320.

[0255] Subsequently, the insertion and assembly of the first insertion bracket 1310 and the coupling protrusion 3205 are performed at the intermediate joint P3 position, and the insertion and assembly of the second insertion bracket 3206 and the fastening member 1315 are performed at the rear joint P4 position.

[0256] At the rear joint P4 position, the fastening member 1315 is aligned and fastened by inserting it into the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206. Then, using a longer tool on the rear side of the massage device 100, the fastening member 1315 is tightened at position P4. At this time, the enlarged diameter portion 1315b of the fastening member 1315 can be pressed into the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 and securely engaged.

[0257] Since the head 1315c of the fastening member 1315 of the rear joint faces the rear of the massage device 100, the assembly of the rear joint P4 can be completed by a simple action of tightening with a longer tool.

[0258] Subsequently, at the front joints P1 and P2, the support 3200 and the front of the base frame 1300 are fixed by fastening bolts through the first fastening port 1303 and the second fastening port 1304 of the base frame 1300.

[0259] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since the assembly of the second insertion bracket 3206 and the fastening member 1315 at the rear joint P4 is performed by the insertion guidance of the first insertion bracket 1310 and the coupling protrusion 3205 at the intermediate joint P3, the fastening position at the rear joint P4 is provided, that is, the engagement of the fastening member 1315 and the second insertion bracket 3206 is relatively easy.

[0260] In addition, at the rear joint P4 position, which is difficult to assemble, the fastening member 1315 can be tightened in a state where the load of the support 3200 is not concentrated on the fastening member 1315 but distributed, so tightening with tools can be performed relatively easily.

[0261] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the combined structure of the base frame and the arm massage part, the structure of the arm massage providing part that moves obliquely relative to the support part is not limited, and can be applied to an arm massage part in which the arm massage providing part and the support part are fixed relative to each other.

[0262] The following is for reference Figures 14 to 25 The specific structure, processing, and functions of the massage device 200 according to the embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the "second embodiment") will be described in detail. The embodiment provides a rowing mode, etc., based on the relative or combined movements of the arm massage units 250A, 250B and the leg massage units 230A, 230B.

[0263] Of course, one or more structures included in the massage device 100 described above can be combined or selectively applied to the massage device 200 described below.

[0264] Furthermore, some of the terms and / or reference numerals relating to the massage device 200 and its subordinate structures in the second embodiment described below may differ from the terms and / or reference numerals of the massage device, etc., according to the above embodiments.

[0265] This is a tool necessity for effectively illustrating the embodiments. Therefore, if a technical idea corresponding to the level of a person skilled in the art can be realized, one or more of the structures of the following embodiments can be understood as the same as or equivalent to one or more of the structures described above.

[0266] For example, the first arm massage unit 250A and the second arm massage unit 250B, as well as the first leg massage unit 230A and the second leg massage unit 230B described in the second embodiment below, are structures corresponding to the arm massage units 3000a and 3000b and the leg massage units 2000a and 2000b described in the above embodiments, respectively. The control unit 290 of the second embodiment is a structure corresponding to the control unit 300 of the above embodiments.

[0267] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the arm drive units 260A and 260B used to drive the movement of the arm massage units 250A and 250B can correspond to the arm massage unit drive module 3300 or arm massage unit actuator 3320 in the above embodiment. The leg drive units 240A and 240B in the second embodiment can correspond to the leg angle actuator 1640 or / and leg length actuator (leg length adjustment actuator) in the above embodiment. The body drive unit 220 used to change the angle, posture, position, etc. of the body massage unit 210 can correspond to the sliding actuator 1610, seat angle actuator 1620 or / and back angle actuator 1630, etc.

[0268] As described above, since the leg massage unit is composed of a pair of leg massage units 230A and 230B, the leg drive unit for adjusting the length and / or angle of the leg massage unit can also be composed of a pair of leg drive units 240A and 240B. The arm drive units 260A and 260B are the same.

[0269] The first leg drive unit 240A is connected to the first leg massage unit 230A and can adjust the length of the first leg massage unit 230A. For example, the first leg drive unit 240A is disposed between one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit 230A, connecting the two ends. The first leg drive unit 240A provides a length adjustment driving force to the first leg massage unit 230A for adjusting the length between the two ends, thereby allowing the length of the first leg massage unit 230A to be adjusted. The second leg drive unit 240B is similar.

[0270] The first leg drive unit 240A is connected to the first leg massage unit 230A and can adjust the angle of the first leg massage unit 230A. For example, the first leg drive unit 240A is disposed behind the first leg massage unit 230A and between the body massage unit 210, and can connect the first leg massage unit 230A and the body massage unit 210. The first leg drive unit 240A can adjust the angle of the first leg massage unit 230A by pushing or pulling the first leg massage unit 230A from the rear to rotate (or tilt) the first leg massage unit 230A in a clockwise and / or counterclockwise direction.

[0271] As described above, the first leg drive unit 240A is disposed behind the first leg massage unit 230A and between the body massage unit 210 to connect the first leg massage unit 230A and the body massage unit 210, but is not limited thereto.

[0272] For example, the first leg drive unit 240A can be positioned in various locations (e.g., on the side of the first leg massage unit 230A, at the rotation hinge axis of the first leg massage unit 230A, between the first leg massage unit 230A and the main frame 1100, at the rear of the first leg massage unit 230A, etc.) to enable the first leg massage unit 230A to rotate clockwise and / or counterclockwise. Of course, the same applies to the second leg drive unit 240B as described above regarding the first leg drive unit 240A.

[0273] The terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "vertical," and "horizontal" used in the following description are only used to indicate relative standards for describing embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to specify a certain direction or position from an absolute standard. Of course, they can vary depending on the position of the object, the position or direction of the view, etc.

[0274] The following is based on the Z-axis direction (refer to...). Figure 23 The embodiments of the present invention will be described using the vertical or top-bottom reference direction as the reference direction, and the X-axis direction as the reference direction for the front-back direction, and the Y-axis direction as the reference direction for the left or right side. For example, a positive Z-axis direction corresponds to the upward direction, upper side, above, or a direction corresponding to it, and a negative Z-axis direction corresponds to the downward direction, lower side, below, or a direction corresponding to it.

[0275] The terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "vertical," and "horizontal" used in the following description are only used to indicate relative standards for describing embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to specify a certain direction or position from an absolute standard. Of course, they can vary depending on the position of the object, the position or direction of the view, etc.

[0276] Figures 14 to 16 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 17 This is a block diagram illustrating the structure of leg massage units 230A and 230B according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 18 This is a flowchart illustrating the overall processing procedure of the present invention.

[0277] like Figure 14 As shown, the massage device 200 of the present invention may include one or more of the following: a body massage unit 210, a body drive unit 220, a leg massage unit 230A, 230B, a leg drive unit 240A, 240B, an arm massage unit 250A, 250B, an arm drive unit 260A, 260B, a detection sensor 270, and a control unit 290.

[0278] Figures 14 to 16 This is a block diagram used to highlight the massage device 200 of the second embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, depending on the embodiment, the massage device 200 of the present invention includes not only... Figures 14 to 16 The structure shown may also include other structures described in the above embodiments.

[0279] Figure 14 The components of the massage device 200 shown can be physically distinct components, or they can be functionally or logically distinct components.

[0280] That is, each of the constituent elements shown in the accompanying drawings corresponds to a constituent element used to effectively illustrate the technical concept according to the present invention. Therefore, even if each constituent element is integrated or separated, as long as it can realize the function of performing the structure of the present invention, it should be understood as being within the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, if it is a constituent element that performs the same or similar function, it should be interpreted as being within the scope of the present invention regardless of whether its name is consistent with the present invention.

[0281] Furthermore, the control method of the massage device according to the present invention can be implemented as a set of processing or algorithms related to the processing, handling, control, calculation and input / output of overall data, and therefore can of course be implemented in the form of software driven by a device, computer (or corresponding device), module or its subordinate structure.

[0282] As a structure of the massage device 200 according to the present invention, a first leg massage unit 230A may be provided at the lower part of a body massage unit 210, which is used to massage at least a part of the user's body. A second leg massage unit 230B may also be provided at the lower part of the body massage unit 210, and may be configured to be substantially parallel to the first leg massage unit 230A to conform to the human body structure.

[0283] As a structure of the massage device 200 according to the present invention, a first arm massage unit 250A may be provided on the side of the body massage unit 210 and at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit 230A. The first arm massage unit 250A may be configured to accommodate the user's arm (left arm or right arm) and perform various types and methods of massage actions on the accommodated arm.

[0284] The second arm massage unit 250B is located on the side of the body massage unit 210, specifically in the opposite position to the first arm massage unit 250A, to conform to the human body structure, and is located in a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit 230B.

[0285] If the first arm massage unit 250A and the first leg massage unit 230A are structures that respectively accommodate the user's left arm and left leg, the second arm massage unit 250B and the second leg massage unit 230B can be structures that respectively massage the user's right arm and right leg.

[0286] The first leg drive unit 240A of the present invention can be configured to perform the functions of rotating or moving the first leg massage unit 230A in two or more directions, or extending (stretching and contracting) the first leg massage unit 230A, based on an internal algorithm such as a user input signal or a determination of whether a preset condition is met, or the specifications and functions of the first leg massage unit 230A.

[0287] Therefore, specifically, such as Figure 15 As shown, the first leg drive unit 240A of the present invention may include a first leg length adjustment unit 240AL and a first leg rotation unit 240AR, and the second leg drive unit 240B of the present invention may include a second leg length adjustment unit 240BL and a second leg rotation unit 240BR.

[0288] That is, the length of the first leg massage unit 230A can be adjusted forward or backward by the first leg length adjustment unit 240AL, and can be configured to rotate in two or more directions by the first leg rotation unit 240AR.

[0289] Since the functions, actions, and controls of the second leg drive unit 240B correspond to those of the first leg drive unit 240A, the information regarding the first leg drive unit 240A can also be applied to the second leg drive unit 240B.

[0290] The first arm drive unit 260A of the present invention can be configured to perform the function of moving the first arm massage unit 250A forward or backward based on an internal algorithm that determines whether preset conditions are met, or the specifications and functions of the first arm massage unit 250A. The second arm drive unit 260B is the same.

[0291] Since the specific structures of the first leg massage unit 230A and the second leg massage unit 230B, as well as the first arm massage unit 250A and the second arm massage unit 250B in this embodiment, correspond to the arm massage units 3000a and 3000b and the leg massage units 2000a and 2000b described in the above embodiments, the above description is used instead of detailed descriptions of their structure, operation, control, etc. The first leg drive unit 240A and the second leg drive unit 240B, as well as the first arm drive unit 260A and the second arm drive unit 260B in this embodiment, are also the same.

[0292] The body drive unit 220 of the present invention can be configured to adjust or change the position, posture, or angle of the body massage unit 210 based on an internal algorithm that determines whether preset conditions are met, or the specifications and functions of the body massage unit 210.

[0293] Depending on the implementation, the body drive unit 220 can change the position and posture of the body massage unit 210, causing the body massage unit 210 to tilt forward, thereby improving the convenience and safety of the user's process of detaching from the massage device 200.

[0294] In addition, the body drive unit 220 can change the position and posture of the body massage unit 210, such as tilting the body massage unit 210 backward (tilt mode), to provide the user with a more comfortable posture or to ensure sufficient space for the movement and rotation of the leg massage units 230A and 230B, and to prevent safety accidents.

[0295] As described above, the body drive unit 220 of the present invention can, of course, make the body massage unit 210 slide forward or backward, or it can be designed to be controlled by the control unit 290 of the present invention.

[0296] A massage device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a first leg massage unit 230A and a second leg massage unit 230B that perform one or more of length adjustment (or length direction movement) and angle (or rotation, turning) adjustments, as well as a first arm massage unit 250A and a second arm massage unit 250B that perform forward and backward movement. Therefore, by combining their length or angle adjustment and movement or position adjustment, various forms and modes of motion can be provided to the user. Here, "motion" can include position movement, rotation (or tilting, turning), length change, etc.

[0297] In particular, the massage device 200 according to the invention, by combining this structure, drives the arm massage units 250A, 250B and the leg massage units 230A, 230B in a form corresponding to changes in body structure (hereinafter referred to as "rowing mode"), for example, the two arms and two legs are brought closer to or further apart from each other.

[0298] In the following description, the term "mode" is a structural concept used for the sake of efficiency in explanation and understanding, and may correspond to the various actions (or series of actions) provided to the user by the control relative distinction between the massage device 200 according to the invention or the control unit 290 which is the structure of the massage device 200 and another action (or series of actions).

[0299] When the user inputs a start signal for the rowing mode or the set conditions for starting the rowing mode are met (step S100), the control unit 290 of the present invention can control the massage device 200 (step S110) so that before starting the rowing mode, a pre-mode is performed for the arms, legs, body, neck and spine, etc., to relieve tension, relax muscles, expand range of motion, promote stability and enhance joint flexibility.

[0300] When the pre-action mode is executed, or when the pre-action mode ends, the massage device 200 can change from the basic posture (standby posture) to a reclining posture with the back tilted.

[0301] In the pre-movement mode, various forms of massage can be provided to prevent injury and enhance the effectiveness of exercise, such as muscle relaxation, improving blood circulation, and relieving tension.

[0302] When the pre-action mode ends, the control unit 290 of the present invention can control the massage device 200 to perform a rowing mode or the like by driving at least one of the leg massage units 230A, 230B, arm massage units 250A, 250B, and body massage unit 210 (step S120). The control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to output corresponding guidance information at the time point when the pre-action mode ends, so as to improve user convenience, predictability, etc.

[0303] In order to drive rowing mode, etc., the control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled such that one or more of the length extension and vertical rotation of the first leg massage unit 230A and the second leg massage unit 230B are linked to the forward and backward movement of the first arm massage unit 250A and the second arm massage unit 250B.

[0304] Specifically, the control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to allow the arm massage units 250A, 250B and the leg massage units 230A, 230B to be close to each other, or it can be controlled to allow the arm massage units 250A, 250B and the leg massage units 230A, 230B to be spaced apart from each other.

[0305] To improve the efficiency of explanation and understanding, the action of the arm massage units 250A, 250B and the leg massage units 230A, 230B moving closer to each other is referred to as the "first action," and the action of the arm massage units 250A, 250B and the leg massage units 230A, 230B moving further apart from each other, i.e., separating from each other, is referred to as the "second action." Of course, the first action and the second action can be used cyclically, and the control unit 290 of the present invention can control the execution of the second action after the first action to match the actual rowing action.

[0306] The specific details of the rowing modes of the present invention, including one or more of the first and second actions, will be described later.

[0307] According to the implementation, when the number of times the rowing mode or the like is executed reaches a reference number or the user inputs a stop signal or the like (step S130), the control unit 290 of the present invention controls the rowing mode or the like to end and performs the postmode (step S140).

[0308] In the finishing motion mode, various types of massage can be provided to reduce user fatigue and relieve tense muscles. The arm massage units 250A, 250B and / or the leg massage units 230A, 230B can be gently moved or rotated (within a small angle and a small range of movement) in the up, down, left, or right directions.

[0309] According to the embodiment, when performing the finishing action mode, the control unit 290 of the present invention can control the posture of the massage device 200 to return from the lying position or switch to the standby posture or the default posture, etc.

[0310] like Figure 16 As shown, the massage device 200 of the present invention may include one or more of the following airbags: a leg airbag 231, including a first leg airbag 231A disposed in the first leg massage part 230A and a second leg airbag 231B disposed in the second leg massage part 230B; an arm airbag 251, including a first arm airbag 251A disposed in the first arm massage part 250A and a second arm airbag 251B disposed in the second arm massage part 250B; and an additional airbag 211.

[0311] The additional airbags 211 can be placed on the user's shoulders, thighs, pelvis (hips), side waist, and back. They can be positioned on the left and right sides according to the user's body structure and configured on the massage device 200.

[0312] During the execution of at least one of the pre-action mode, rowing mode, and finishing action mode, the control unit 290 activates one or more of the aforementioned airbags to further enhance or concentrate the effects of movement, stretching, etc., or to prevent safety accidents or injuries.

[0313] For example, the control unit 290 can control one or more of the airbags to selectively or sequentially inflate or contract based on the movement, rotation, or length extension of the arm massage units 250A, 250B and / or the leg massage units 230A, 230B. Specific embodiments of this will be described later.

[0314] like Figure 17As shown, the first leg massage unit 230A of the present invention may be configured to include one or more of a first calf massage unit 235A for accommodating the user's calf and a first foot massage unit 237A for accommodating the user's foot.

[0315] In this case, the first leg airbag 231A provided in the first leg massage part 230A may be provided in one or more of the first calf massage part 235A and the first foot massage part 237A.

[0316] The structure of the second leg massage unit 230B and the second leg airbag 231B provided in the second leg massage unit 230B can be the same.

[0317] Figure 19 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 20 This is a diagram illustrating the preparatory actions of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0318] As mentioned above, since the first and second actions can be applied cyclically, it cannot be said that one executes before the other. However, in order to match the actual rowing motion, such as... Figure 19 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with the example of the first action being performed before the second action.

[0319] The control unit 290 of the present invention controls the first action to be performed, namely the action of the arm massage units 250A, 250B and the leg massage units 230A, 230B moving closer together (step S210). As an example of achieving the first action, such as Figure 23 As shown in part (a), the control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to link the forward movement of the arm massage units 250A and 250B with the shortening of the length of the leg massage units 230A and 230B.

[0320] In addition, in order to achieve the first action, such as Figure 24 As shown in part (a), the control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to link the forward movement of the arm massage units 250A and 250B with the upward rotation of the leg massage units 230A and 230B.

[0321] According to the embodiment, in order to achieve the mutual approach of the arm massage units 250A, 250B and the leg massage units 230A, 230B (first action), such as Figure 24 As shown in part (b), the control unit 290 of the present invention can control the movement of the arm massage units 250A and 250B forward, the movement of the leg massage units 230A and 230B shortening in length, and the movement of the leg massage units 230A and 230B rotating upward in conjunction with each other.

[0322] When the length of the leg massage units 230A and 230B is shortened and the leg massage units 230A and 230B are rotated upwards during the first action, the user's legs, which are accommodated in the leg massage units 230A and 230B, can be brought closer to the upper body, thus expanding the range of motion or range of movement.

[0323] As an example of achieving the second action, namely, moving the arm massage units 250A and 250B and the leg massage units 230A and 230B away from each other (separating them), such as Figure 23 As shown in part (c), the control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to link the action of the arm massage units 250A and 250B moving backward a first distance with the action of the leg massage units 230A and 230B increasing in length by a first length.

[0324] That is, the second action of moving the arm massage units 250A, 250B and the leg massage units 230A, 230B away from each other may include: the arm massage units 250A, 250B moving backward a first distance; and the leg massage units 230A, 230B increasing in length by a first length.

[0325] The first distance is a parameter used to set the movement range of the arm massage units 250A and 250B, and the first length is a parameter used to set the movement range of the leg massage units 230A and 230B. Therefore, in order to realize the rowing mode in a user-customizable manner, preferably, one or more of the first distance and the first length are set to be changeable according to mode intensity, exercise intensity, user selection, etc.

[0326] To achieve the second action, such as Figure 25 As shown in part (a), the control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to link the movement of the arm massage units 250A and 250B backward and the movement of the leg massage units 230A and 230B downward.

[0327] According to the embodiment, in order to achieve mutual separation between the arm massage units 250A, 250B and the leg massage units 230A, 230B, such as Figure 25 As shown in part (b), the control unit 290 of the present invention can control the movement of the arm massage units 250A and 250B moving backward, the movement of the leg massage units 230A and 230B increasing in length, and the movement of the leg massage units 230A and 230B rotating downward.

[0328] When the length of the leg massage units 230A and 230B increases and the downward rotation of the leg massage units 230A and 230B is included in the second action, the legs of the user housed in the leg massage units 230A and 230B can be moved further away from the upper body, thus expanding the range of motion or range of movement.

[0329] Of course, the aforementioned first distance or equivalent setting standard can be applied to the movement of the arm massage units 250A and 250B moving backward, and the aforementioned first length and other setting standards can also be applied to the movement of the leg massage units 230A and 230B increasing in length.

[0330] When the first arm massage unit 250A and the second arm massage unit 250B move forward, the left and right arm parts housed in the first arm massage unit 250A and the second arm massage unit 250B are pulled forward, thereby applying a stretching force generated by tension to the left and right arm parts, thus providing the effect of stretching the left and right arm parts.

[0331] When the first action is performed, because the arm massage units 250A and 250B and the leg massage units 230A and 230B are close to each other, the two arms of the user housed in the arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward, and the two legs of the user housed in the leg massage units 230A and 230B stretch towards the upper body. Since the user's two arms move forward through the first action, it naturally guides the user's upper body to also move forward.

[0332] It can be seen that the two arms of the user, which are contained in the arm massage units 250A and 250B, are passively moved due to the movement of the arm massage units 250A and 250B. However, since the user's upper body is not in a supported or contained state, the user can be guided to actively contract and squeeze the abdominal muscles. Through this process, the user's abdominal muscles can be exercised.

[0333] Preferably, to optimize the rowing mode for the user, the forward or backward movement speed, distance, and range of the arm massage units 250A and 250B are set to automatically adjust or utilize user selection information from the interface device (such as the user input unit 1400 mentioned above) based on the physical specifications of the massage device 200, database-readable user information, and measured user body information, thereby achieving variable settings. The rotation speed, rotation range (angle), extension distance (range), and extension speed of the leg massage units 230A and 203B are similarly configured.

[0334] In other words, one or more of the movement distance of the arm massage units 250A and 250B, the rotation range of the leg massage units 230A and 230B, and the extension range based on the first and second actions can be variably set according to one or more of the user's body information, ailment information, and user selection information.

[0335] Since the available range of the body or the location / angle of pain may vary depending on the user's characteristics, condition, injury site, etc., as mentioned above, when the range of movement and rotation is adjusted according to the user's selection, etc., it can have a higher degree of user orientation.

[0336] Here, user information refers to various types of data that can be database-generated, including one or more information such as the user's age, gender, medical conditions, and injured areas. Additionally, user body information can be pre-database-generated information, and can also include information about the user's body dimensions measured by a measuring device installed in the massage device 200.

[0337] According to the implementation, the input unit 350 and the like are provided with input buttons that allow selection of multiple distance and / or angle ranges through a GUI environment. Furthermore, the user can variably set the movement distance and / or rotation angle range by selecting the provided interface environment. Moreover, the multiple selectable ranges can be guided by the audio output module 1500, and the method of selecting variable parameters by voice recognition can also be applied.

[0338] In the description of this invention, multiple action linkage refers to the situation where multiple actions are executed in a manner with almost no time difference, and also includes the situation where the driving force of one action is used as a trigger to accompany the execution of another action.

[0339] Since the technical concept of this invention is to achieve further improved or new effects by organically executing multiple actions, the linkage of multiple actions should be interpreted as the multiple actions not being limited to having temporal simultaneity.

[0340] In this regard, even if one action is performed before another, or the time for performing one action is longer or shorter than the time for performing another action within an appropriate range, or the times for performing multiple actions overlap within a certain interval, as long as there is a relationship in which multiple actions can be performed organically, it should be interpreted as corresponding to the linkage of multiple actions as defined in this invention.

[0341] In this respect, multiple actions that are executed together in the form of sequential actions, time-series actions, or the intervention of a third action can also correspond to the linkage of multiple actions defined in this invention.

[0342] Furthermore, the target of linkage can be multiple actions or processes (rotation, movement, length adjustment, position change, etc.), and objects that move together with multiple massage sections (leg massage section, arm massage section, body massage section, etc.) can also be linkage objects.

[0343] To further improve exercise results, such as Figure 19As shown, the control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to perform a preparatory action (step S200) relative to one or more of the arm massage units 250A, 250B, leg massage units 230A, 230B and body massage unit 210 before the first action and / or the second action.

[0344] The preparatory action may include at least one of the following actions: a first preparatory action (step S200A), such as... Figure 20 As shown, the control is set so that the first arm massage unit 250A and the second arm massage unit 250B are located in a first reference position within the forward and backward movement range; the second preparatory action (step S200B) is set so that the posture of the body massage unit 210 is tilted backward; the third preparatory action (step S200C) is set so that the angle of the first leg massage unit 230A and the second leg massage unit 230B is set to a first reference angle; and the fourth preparatory action (step S200D) is set so that the length of the first leg massage unit 230A and the second leg massage unit 230B is set to a first reference length.

[0345] As described above, one or more of the following can be configured to automatically set or use the user selection information of the interface device (such as the user input unit 350, as described above) by utilizing the physical specifications of the massage device 200, etc., database-readable user information, measured user body information, etc., to achieve variable settings.

[0346] Preferably, in order to expand the physical range of motion, the first reference position can be set and shaped to be the rearmost position according to the physical specifications or movable specifications of the arm massage parts 250A and 250B.

[0347] Preferably, the first reference angle of the leg massage units 230A and 230B can be set and shaped into a middle angle according to the physical specifications of the leg massage units 230A and 230B, so as to effectively guide the leg massage units 230A and 230B to rotate upward or downward.

[0348] Since the length of the leg massage units 230A and 230B can be controlled to shorten or increase due to one or more of the first and second actions, it is preferable that the first reference length of the leg massage units 230A and 230B can be set and shaped to be about the middle length according to the physical specifications of the leg massage units 230A and 230B.

[0349] The first arm massage unit 250A according to the present invention can be configured to include: a support portion 3200, including an inclined shape that decreases in rearward; and an arm massage providing portion 3100, which moves forward or backward along a direction corresponding to the inclined shape, with the support portion 3200 as a relatively fixed body. The second arm massage unit 250B is the same.

[0350] Therefore, when the arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward, specifically when the arm massage providing part 3100 of the arm massage units 250A and 250B moves forward, they can be guided to rise and move forward. When they move backward, they can be guided to fall and move backward, thereby further realizing the movement of the user's arm in a three-dimensional way. This can further guide the movement to be organically combined with the movements of the leg massage units 230A and 230B, thus further improving the effects of exercise or stretching.

[0351] As described above, the arm massage section is formed in an inclined shape that slopes downwards towards the rear, but it is not limited to this. For example, the arm massage section can be formed in various shapes that allow it to move forward and backward, such as an inclined shape that slopes upwards towards the rear, or a straight shape that is flat in both the front and back.

[0352] If the first action is completed (step S220), then as described above, the control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to perform a second action (step S230) in which the arm massage units 250A, 250B and the leg massage units 230A, 230B move away from each other, and can be controlled to repeatedly alternate between the first action and the second action.

[0353] Of course, it can be set to perform the above process in a loop until the number of times the rowing mode is executed reaches the baseline number or a stop signal is input by the user or others (step S240).

[0354] Figure 21 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of another embodiment of the present invention.

[0355] As mentioned above, such as Figure 21 As shown, the first action (step S300) may include the action of the arm massage units 250A and 250B moving forward, and may include one or more of the actions of shortening the length of the leg massage units 230A and 230B and rotating the leg massage units 230A and 230B upward.

[0356] According to the embodiment, the control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled such that the forward rotation of the body massage unit 210 is linked to the first action so as to support the user's upper body to move forward (step S300, step S300A).

[0357] According to the above-described embodiment of the present invention, the arms and legs can be brought close together and the upper body can be tilted forward, thereby guiding the user's upper and lower body to a posture that is closer together.

[0358] From this perspective, the control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled such that the rearward rotation of the body massage unit 210 is linked to the second action (step S320, step S320A).

[0359] As described above, when the arm massage units 250A, 250B and leg massage units 230A, 230B move away (second action) and the body massage unit 210 rotates backward, the arms and legs can be separated and the upper body can be tilted backward, thereby guiding the user's upper and lower body to a posture that is further away.

[0360] As mentioned above, such as Figure 21 As shown, the second action (step S320) may include the action of the arm massage units 250A and 250B moving backward, and may include one or more of the actions of increasing the length of the leg massage units 230A and 230B and rotating the leg massage units 230A and 230B downward.

[0361] The control unit 290 of the present invention can control the body massage unit 210, which has been rotated forward (step S300A), to rotate backward by a first angle (hereinafter referred to as "support (holding) action") while maintaining the position (angle, length, etc.) of the arm massage units 250A, 250B and the leg massage units 230A, 230B that have completed the first action (step S300A) (step S310).

[0362] When the body massage unit 210 rotates backward at a first angle, the body massage unit 210 supporting the user's upper body separates from the user's back. Therefore, in order to maintain the current state (the state in which the body massage unit 210 is separated from the back), the user can be guided to actively apply force to the abdomen.

[0363] That is, according to the above-described embodiment of the present invention, since the user's upper body is in a state without physical support, the user can be guided to voluntarily apply stronger stimulation to the abdominal muscles, thereby maximizing the exercise effect. The control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to output information about the support action in advance (the content separated by the body massage unit 210 and the corresponding information guiding the application of stronger force to the abdomen, etc.).

[0364] Preferably, in order to differentiate the intensity of the exercise, the first angle is also set to be able to change according to the mode intensity, exercise intensity, user selection, etc. From a corresponding perspective, preferably, the time for maintaining the body massage unit 210 to rotate backward at the first angle, i.e., the support action (step S310), is also set to be able to change.

[0365] As described above, the massage device 200 of the present invention may include one or more of the following: a first arm airbag 251A disposed in the first arm massage portion 250A, a second arm airbag 251B disposed in the second arm massage portion 250B, a first leg airbag 231A disposed in the first leg massage portion 230A, and a second leg airbag 231B disposed in the second leg massage portion 230B.

[0366] According to the embodiment, the control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to inflate one or more of the airbags 231A, 231B, 251A, and 251B in conjunction with the support action (step S310) (step S310A).

[0367] When the airbag inflates, it reduces the gap between the body part and the massage area, thereby guiding and firmly supporting the body part in contact with the airbag. When the airbag deflates, it releases the support, thereby relatively increasing the freedom of movement of the body part.

[0368] Therefore, as described above, when the airbag inflation (step S310A) is linked to the support action (step S310), it can physically support the upper body or provide traction to the upper body, and can effectively prevent safety accidents such as the user falling backward.

[0369] As described above, when the arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward and backward, the leg massage units 230A and 230B extend and retract (increase and shorten) in length, and the leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate up and down, the body parts of the user housed in the massage units can be guided to move or change posture according to the movements of the massage units.

[0370] Therefore, when the airbags installed in the massage unit are controlled to inflate in conjunction with the movement of the massage unit, the movement of the user's body parts and changes in posture can be guided more reliably.

[0371] For example, when the arm massage units 250A and 250B move backward and the length of the leg massage units 230A and 230B increases by the second action, if the arm airbag 251 and / or the leg airbag 231 are controlled to inflate, the arms contained in the arm massage units 250A and 250B can be guided to move backward more reliably, and the legs contained in the leg massage units 230A and 230B can be extended forward more reliably.

[0372] According to the embodiment, when the airbags contract rapidly, a safety accident may occur, and the user's posture becomes unstable. Therefore, when the arm massage units 250A and 250B move or the leg massage units 230A and 230B move, preferably, the control unit 290 of the present invention can control the airbags 251 and 231 to remain in an inflated state, or control the airbags 251 and 231 to contract slowly.

[0373] When the leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate upwards and shorten in length, the user's corresponding leg is formed into a shape that bends above the user's core area (abdomen) with the knee as the reference, and the user's corresponding leg is closer to the user's upper body, so that stronger stimulation can be applied to the abdominal muscles.

[0374] The leg airbags 231, which naturally guide the user's legs to bend and adopt a knee-based shape and posture as the length of the leg massage units 230A and 230B shortens, are preferably located in the foot massage units 237A and 237B, in order to minimize user discomfort during this process. The leg airbags 231 that inflate during the support action (steps S310 and S310A) are also preferably located in the foot massage units 237A and 237B.

[0375] When the airbags installed in the calf massage section 235A and 235B inflate, they may not only interfere with and hinder changes in leg shape and posture caused by shortened leg length, but may also cause calf pain when the user's calf is pressed strongly by the airbags.

[0376] In contrast, since the user's feet move flexibly and change angles through the ankle joint, it is preferable to control the inflation of the airbags provided in the foot massage units 237A and 237B when the length of the leg massage units 230A and 230B is shortened.

[0377] As described in the above embodiments, in order to prevent safety accidents, the massage device 200 of the present invention may be equipped with sensors 3401, 3402, and 3403 for detecting physical contact, collision, and interference with external objects (e.g., objects, people, animals, and walls). When the sensors detect an external object and output a corresponding signal to the control unit 290 of the present invention, the control unit 290 of the present invention may control the massage unit equipped with the sensors to stop driving.

[0378] Additionally, the massage device 200 of the present invention may include a detection sensor 270 for detecting force (hereinafter referred to as "external force") applied by the user.

[0379] In this case, when a detection signal is input from the detection sensor 270 in the opposite direction to the direction of the current action (displacement, position change, rotation, etc.) during the execution of the first action or / and the second action, the control unit 290 of the present invention can control the execution of the first action or / and the second action to stop, or control the execution of the first action or / and the second action to slow down.

[0380] When pain occurs, users often exhibit behavioral characteristics that cause their bodies to move in the opposite direction of the current state, i.e., the direction of the currently performed action, in order to reject or avoid the current state.

[0381] The structure described in this invention is proposed in consideration of the common and prevalent user behavior characteristics described above, and uses the detection of external force in the opposite direction to the current action direction as an interface unit, thereby enabling faster and more flexible subsequent control, such as stopping the currently executing action.

[0382] Figure 22 This is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of the present invention that outputs prompts about various actions.

[0383] As described above, the rowing mode of the present invention is equivalent to a mode that guides the movement of the abdominal and whole-body muscles through the physical movement of the two arms and two legs.

[0384] The control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to output prompt information consisting of an overview of the rowing mode, precautions, breathing method, and the direction of movement of each massage part when the first action is performed (step S400) (step S405).

[0385] As mentioned above, when set to output prompts, it can guide and encourage users to participate actively. Furthermore, by providing advance prompts on action methods, directions, etc., it can not only effectively prevent safety accidents such as injuries, but also effectively prevent excessive actions.

[0386] Of course, such prompts can be displayed using a screen display device as a visual medium, but during rowing mode, the user's posture changes dynamically, making visual recognition difficult. Therefore, it is preferable that the prompts be output via an auditory medium, such as the audio output unit 340 in the above embodiment.

[0387] To improve user awareness beforehand, the prompt information is preferably displayed before the rowing mode is initiated. Of course, information about the remaining time of the movement or prompts about stimulating the movement can be displayed during the rowing mode.

[0388] The control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to output prompt information for guiding and pulling the upper body or applying force to the upper body or abdomen when performing support actions (step S410, step S310) (step S415).

[0389] In addition, the control unit 290 of the present invention can be controlled to provide one or more of the prompting information of guiding the arm to pull the upper body and the prompting information of guiding the leg to push forward when the second action is performed (step S420) (step S425).

[0390] By providing such prompts to users, we can motivate and guide their active participation, thereby further improving the actual effectiveness of exercise.

[0391] According to the embodiment, the control unit 290 of the present invention controls itself to output prompt information about the number of times the rowing mode was performed and the remaining number of times when the number of times the rowing mode was not reached (step S430), and controls itself to output prompt information about ending the rowing mode when the number of times the rowing mode was equal to the number of times the reference was reached (step S435).

[0392] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can make various modifications and variations within the equivalent scope of the technical concept and the claims.

[0393] In the above description of the present invention, the first and second modifiers are only used as terms of tool concepts applicable to distinguish the constituent elements relative to each other, and therefore should be interpreted as not being used to indicate a specific order, priority, etc.

[0394] The accompanying drawings, which illustrate the invention and its embodiments, may be shown in a slightly exaggerated manner to emphasize or highlight the technical content of the invention. However, in view of the foregoing and the matters shown in the drawings, it should be understood that various types of modifications and application examples are possible to those skilled in the art.

[0395] The control method of the massage device according to the present invention can be implemented as computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all types of recording devices that store computer-readable data (optical disk read-only memory, random access memory, read-only memory, floppy disk, magnetic disk, hard disk, optical disk, etc.), and may also include servers for wired and wireless internet transmission.

[0396] Furthermore, the structure and function of the massage device described in this manual can be extended and applied to various (wearable) health care devices that provide health care functions (e.g., massage function, biosignal measurement function, etc.). Therefore, the term "massage device" in this manual can be replaced with "(wearable) health care device" for further explanation.

Claims

1. A massaging device, characterized by include: The body massage section massages at least a part of the user's body; The leg massage unit includes a first leg massage unit and a second leg massage unit disposed at the lower part of the body massage unit; An arm massage unit includes a first arm massage unit and a second arm massage unit disposed on the side of the body massage unit and capable of moving forward or backward; and The control unit controls one or more of the length extension and vertical rotation of the leg massage unit in conjunction with the forward and backward movement of the arm massage unit.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit controls the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit to move closer to each other as a first action.

3. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first action includes: The arm massage section moves forward; and The leg massage section shortens in length.

4. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first action also includes the upward rotation of the leg massage unit.

5. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit controls the forward rotation of the body massage unit to be linked to the first action.

6. The massage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The control unit controls the body massage unit to rotate backward by a first angle while maintaining the positions of the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit after completing the first action.

7. The massage device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first angle is set to be able to change according to the intensity of the pattern.

8. The massage device according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes one or more airbags disposed in the leg massage section and the arm massage section. The control unit controls the expansion of the airbag in conjunction with the movement of the body massage unit to rotate backward by the first angle.

9. The massage device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The leg massage unit includes a foot massage section for accommodating the user's feet. The airbags installed in the leg massage area are the same as the airbags installed in the foot massage area.

10. The massage device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The control unit controls the output of prompting information to indicate the application of force to the upper body or abdomen.

11. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit controls the arm massager and the leg massager to move away from each other after the first action.

12. The massage device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second action includes: The arm massage section moves backward a first distance; and The length of the leg massage section is increased by a first length movement.

13. The massage device according to claim 12, characterized in that, One or more of the first distance and the first length are configured to change according to the pattern intensity.

14. The massage device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The control unit controls the body massage unit to rotate backward in conjunction with the second action.

15. The massage device according to claim 11, characterized in that, It also includes one or more airbags disposed in the leg massage section and the arm massage section. The control unit controls the inflation of the airbag to be linked to the second action.

16. The massage device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The control unit controls the output of one or more prompt messages, namely, prompt messages for guiding the upper body to pull the arm and prompt messages for guiding the leg to push forward, when the second action is performed.

17. The massage device according to claim 11, characterized in that, The control unit controls the first action and the second action to be executed alternately and repeatedly.

18. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first arm massage unit or the second arm massage unit includes: The support portion has an inclined shape that slopes downwards towards its rear; and The arm massage unit moves forward or backward in a direction corresponding to the inclined shape, with the support unit as a relatively fixed body.

19. The massaging device according to claim 1, wherein Also includes: The first arm drive unit is used to move the first arm massage unit; The second arm drive unit is used to move the second arm massage unit; The first leg drive unit is used to drive one or more of the rotation and length extension of the first leg massage unit; as well as The second leg drive unit is used to drive one or more of the rotation and length extension of the second leg massage unit.

20. A control method of a massage device, which is a method for controlling the massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 19, characterized by, include: The first control step is to control the execution of a first action in which the arm massage section and the leg massage section move closer to each other; as well as The second control step involves controlling the execution of a second action in which the arm massage section and the leg massage section move away from each other.

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