Massage device

Abstract

An embodiment of the present application provides a massage device, the massage device comprising: an arm massage part rotatably arranged at a side of a body massage part and accommodating arms of a user respectively and massaging the arms of the user, the arm massage part comprising: an arm housing part accommodating the arms of the user; and a safety sensor part connected with the arm housing part and detecting a foreign object between the arm massage part and the body massage part.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a massage device including an arm massage section, and to a massage device including an arm massage section that can prevent safety accidents by detecting whether a foreign object is stuck between the arm massage section and the body massage section. Background Technology

[0002] Massage refers to a medical adjunct therapy that involves applying various forms of mechanical stimulation to specific parts of the body, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, patting, or inducing physical activity, to adjust changes in the body, promote blood circulation, and relieve fatigue.

[0003] Due to economic and time constraints, there is an increasing demand for massage devices or massage equipment that provide manual massage functions. Specifically, as the need to relieve stiff muscles and eliminate fatigue or stress through massage increases, various massage devices that offer good time and cost-effectiveness have been introduced.

[0004] Recently, people have been paying more attention to health, and massage devices have evolved from simply providing massage functions to electronic devices that offer a variety of additional functions and / or medical functions. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a massage device including an arm massage unit that can prevent safety accidents by detecting foreign objects located between the arm massage unit and the side panel provided in the body massage unit through a safety sensor unit.

[0006] However, the problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to those described above, but also include other problems that can be easily grasped by those skilled in the art based on this specification and the accompanying drawings.

[0007] Technical solutions for solving the problem To achieve the above objectives, according to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device is provided, comprising an arm massage unit rotatably disposed on the side of a body massage unit and respectively accommodating a user's arm and massaging the user's arm; the arm massage unit includes: an arm housing portion accommodating the user's arm; and a safety sensor portion connected to the arm housing portion and detecting foreign objects located between the arm massage unit and the body massage unit.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the safety sensor part includes: a contact part disposed on the arm housing part and capable of contacting the body massage part; and a contact locking sensor capable of being electrically connected to the contact part.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the contact portion includes: a contact body configured to contact the arm housing portion; and a sensor plate housed inside the contact body and electrically connected to the contact-locking sensor.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the contact body and the sensor plate are manufactured by an embedded injection molding method.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the massage device, the contact portion is connected to the arm housing portion in such a way that it protrudes outward from a surface of the arm housing portion facing the body massage portion.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the safety sensor part further includes a lower locking sensor, which is configured separately from the contact locking sensor and disposed inside the arm housing part.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the lower locking sensor is located more inwardly than the contact portion, with reference to the width direction of the arm housing portion.

[0014] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the arm massage part further includes a rotating part, the rotating part connecting the arm housing part and the body massage part and transmitting power to the arm housing part so that the arm housing part rotates relative to the body massage part.

[0015] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the safety sensor part further includes a shaft locking sensor, which is disposed in a preset area of ​​the arm housing part disposed adjacent to the rotating part, and detects foreign objects located between the arm housing part and the body massage part.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the massage device further includes a fastening part for fastening the arm housing part and the contact part.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the fastening part includes: a first fastening main body part, which is coupled to the arm housing part, and a second fastening main body part, which is coupled to the contact part; the first fastening main body part and the second fastening main body part are connected in a detachable manner.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the massage device, a second fastening protrusion is formed in the second fastening main body portion facing the arm housing portion, and a fastening groove portion is formed in the first fastening main body portion facing the contact portion, wherein the second fastening protrusion can be inserted into the fastening groove portion.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the second fastening protrusion and the fastening groove are fastened by snap-fit.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device further includes a pair of leg massage units, which are rotatably connected to the body massage unit and massage the user's legs.

[0021] According to an embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, the pair of leg massage portions are driven independently of each other.

[0022] Beneficial effects According to one embodiment of the present invention, a massage device including an arm massage unit is provided, which can prevent safety accidents by detecting foreign objects located between an arm housing portion and a body massage unit that are rotatably connected to a body massage unit through a safety sensor portion.

[0023] However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described above, but also include effects that can be easily grasped by those skilled in the art based on this specification and the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the main framework of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the constituent elements of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a driving method for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the state of rotation of the arm massage section in a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the arm massage part of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 8 This is a bottom view showing an embodiment of the arm housing portion of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 9 and Figure 10 This is a partial view showing the arm massage section of an embodiment of the present invention positioned on the side panel.

[0032] Figure 11This is a diagram showing the state in which the contact portion of an embodiment of the present invention is separated from the arm housing portion.

[0033] Figure 12 This is a partial view showing the state of the arm massage section relative to the body massage section in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 13 Yes Figure 7 The diagram shows region A being sectioned along the XY plane.

[0035] Figure 14A This is an exploded view showing the arm housing portion and the first fastening body portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 14B This is an exploded view showing the contact portion and the second fastening body portion according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 15 yes Figure 13 A magnified view of region B.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 100: Massage device; 1000: Body massage unit 1010: Side panel; 1011: Raised groove 1100: Main frame; 1112: Rack and pinion 2000, 2000A, 2000B: Leg massage section 3000, 3000A, 3000B: Arm Massage Section 3100: Arm housing section 3110: Arm receiving part; 3120: Protrusion. 3121: Connecting groove 3123: Setting groove 3200: Arm massage main body 3210: Arm massage main body 3230: Arm movement guide unit; 3300: Safety sensor unit 3310: Contact part; 3311: Contact body 3311a: Installation tank; 3311b: Receiving tank 3311c: Setting hole portion; 3315: Sensor plate 3320: Sensor is stuck due to contact. 3330: Sensor is stuck at the bottom. 3340: The shaft is jamming the sensor. 3400: Fastening part. 3410: First fastening main body 3411: First fastening main body 3412: Fastening groove; 3413: First fastening protrusion 3415: First fastening component; 3450: Second fastening main body. 3451: Second fastening body; 3452: Second fastening protrusion 3455: Second fastening component; 3500: Rotating part Detailed Implementation The objectives, features, and advantages of the invention described above become clearer through the following embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The specific structures and functional descriptions below are merely illustrative of embodiments based on the concepts of the invention. These embodiments can be implemented in various ways and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described in this specification or application.

[0039] Based on embodiments of the concept of the present invention, various modifications and methods can be applied, therefore specific embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings and described in detail in this specification or application. However, this is not to limit the embodiments of the concept of the present invention to the specific disclosed manner, but should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions contained within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0040] While terms such as "first" and "second" can be used to describe various constituent elements, the constituent elements are not limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one constituent element from another; for example, without departing from the scope of the invention, a first constituent element may be named a second constituent element, and similarly, a second constituent element may be named a first constituent element.

[0041] 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 the other constituent element, and other constituent elements may exist between them. Conversely, when a constituent element is "directly connected" or "directly combined" to another constituent element, it should be understood that no other constituent elements exist between them. Other expressions used to describe the relationship between constituent elements, such as "located between" and "between" or "adjacent to" and "directly adjacent to," should also be interpreted in the same way.

[0042] 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. Terms such as "comprising" or "having" in this specification are used to specify the presence of the described features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof, and do not presuppose the presence or additional possibilities of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0043] 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.

[0044] 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, an electric motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a direct current (DC) motor, an alternating current (AC) motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc.

[0045] In this specification, binaural beats may refer to a specific type of audio information that can control brainwaves.

[0046] In this specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device that includes a body massage section and a leg massage section. Alternatively, according to another embodiment, the body massage section and the leg massage section may exist as separate, independent devices (e.g., a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device may refer to either a body massage device or a leg massage device.

[0047] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating one embodiment of the massage device of the present invention.

[0049] A massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a body massage section 1000, forming an area for accommodating at least a portion of the body of a user 10 and massaging the user's body; a leg massage section 2000 for massaging the user's legs; and an arm massage section 3000.

[0050] The body massage unit 1000 is capable of providing massage to at least a part of a user's body. The body massage unit 1000 may include: a massage module 1700 for providing massage function to at least a part of the user's body; an audio output module 1500 for providing audio output to the user in any form; a main frame 1100 for forming the frame of the body massage unit 1000; and a user input unit 1400 for receiving input in any form from the user.

[0051] 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 a variety of other structures.

[0052] In addition, such as Figure 1The shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown are merely examples. Various forms of massage devices should also fall within the scope of this invention without departing from the scope of the claims.

[0053] The body massage unit 1000 can be formed into a space of any shape to accommodate a user. The body massage unit 1000 can be configured with a space whose shape corresponds to the user's body form. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, the body massage unit 1000 can be implemented in a seated type that can accommodate the whole body or part of the body of the user 10.

[0054] 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.

[0055] At least a portion of the body massage unit 1000 can slide. 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.

[0056] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include at least one airbag. The airbag may be located in the user's shoulder area, pelvic area, arm massage area 3000, leg massage area 2000, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may be configured in multiple parts of the massage device 100.

[0057] The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit (not shown in the accompanying drawings) that supplies air to an airbag to inflate it. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 1000 or in the leg massage unit 2000. Alternatively, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 100.

[0058] The leg massage unit 2000 can provide leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit 2000 may include a calf massage unit for massaging the user's calves and / or a foot massage unit for massaging the user's feet.

[0059] The leg massage unit 2000 can be adjusted in length according to the user's body characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2000 needs to be longer because the user's calves are longer. Conversely, when a short user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2000 needs to be shorter because the user's calves are shorter. Therefore, the leg massage unit 2000 can provide a leg massage that is tailored to the user's height.

[0060] Reference Figure 1 Multiple leg massagers 2000 can be installed, and multiple leg massagers 2000A and 2000B can be inserted into the right and left feet of user 10 respectively. Specifically, a pair of leg massagers 2000A and 2000B can be driven independently. The leg massagers 2000 will be described in detail later.

[0061] The massage module 1700 can be disposed inside the body massage unit 1000 to provide mechanical stimulation of any form to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 1000. The massage module 1700 can be disposed along... Figure 1 The main frame 1100 inside the body massage unit 1000 shown moves.

[0062] For example, the main frame 1100 of the body massage unit 1000 may include a rack gear 1112, and the massage module 1700 provides mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack gear 1112. The massage module 1700 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited to these.

[0063] The main frame 1100 forms the internal structure of the body massage unit 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.

[0064] Reference Figure 3 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include an audio output module 1500.

[0065] The audio output module 1500 can be located in various positions. For example, the audio output module 1500 may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit located on the upper end of the seat part 1000a that is in contact with the user sitting on the massage device 100, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage parts 3000 of the seat part 1000a, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage parts 3000, etc., but not limited to these.

[0066] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the seat portion 1000a of the massage device 100 may include: an upper body support portion for supporting the upper body of the user; and a lower body support portion for supporting the lower body of the user.

[0067] The upper body support unit contacts and supports the user's upper body, specifically, from the head to the back. The lower body support unit contacts and supports the user's body in the area below the upper body support unit, such as the buttocks and thighs.

[0068] In this case, the audio output module 1500 can provide stereo sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited to this.

[0069] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a user can control the massage device 100 using a massage device control device CD. The massage device control device CD can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired and / or wireless communication.

[0070] The massage device control device CD may include, but is not limited to, a remote controller, a mobile 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.

[0071] Figure 2 It is used for explanation Figure 1 The main frame diagram of 1100, Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the constituent elements of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0072] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include at least one of the following: a main frame 1100, a control unit 1200, a storage unit 1300, a user input unit 1400, an audio output module 1500, a network connection unit 1600, and a massage module 1700.

[0073] The main frame 1100 can be a structure that forms the skeleton of the body massage part 1000.

[0074] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main frame 1100 may include: a body frame (not specified in the reference numerals) having a massage module 1700; and a base frame 1130 for supporting the body frame.

[0075] The body frame may include: a back frame 1110 for forming the skeleton of the user's upper body; and a seat frame 1120 for forming the skeleton of the seat.

[0076] At least a portion of the body frame may be provided with a rack 1112. The rack 1112 is used to guide the body massage module in the up-down direction (towards...). Figure 2 The movable component (based on) may include multiple valleys and multiple ridges.

[0077] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rack 1112 can be arranged facing each other on both sides of the main frame, specifically on the back frame 1110 and the seat frame 1120, and the body massage module can move along the rack 1112.

[0078] For example, the body massage module may include a gear that meshes with the rack 1112, the gear being rotated by an actuator disposed on the body massage module, thereby enabling the body massage module to move up or down.

[0079] The rack 1112 can be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack 1112 can be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0080] The body frame can be realized in various shapes. For example, the main frame can be classified into S-frame, L-frame, S&L-frame, and double S&L-frame according to its shape, but it is not limited to these.

[0081] An S-frame is a frame in which at least a portion of the main frame has an S-shaped bend. An L-frame is a frame in which at least a portion of the body frame includes an L-shaped bend. An S&L frame is a frame in which both S-shaped and L-shaped bends are included. A double S&L frame is a frame in which both L-shaped and two S-shaped bends are included.

[0082] The base frame 1130 refers to the part of the main frame 1100 that supports the body frame and is in contact with the ground. The base frame 1130 may include an upper base frame 1131 and a lower base frame 1132.

[0083] The upper base frame 1131 can support the main frame, and the lower base frame 1132 can contact the ground. In addition, the upper base frame 1131 can be arranged in contact with the lower base frame 1132.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the upper base frame 1131 is movable along the lower base frame 1132. For example, the upper base frame 1131 is slidably moved forward and / or backward along the lower base frame 1132. In this case, since the body frame is connected to the upper base frame 1131, it is able to move with the movement of the upper base frame 1131.

[0085] For example, when the upper base frame 1131 moves forward, the main frame can also move forward together; when the upper base frame 1131 moves backward, the main frame can also move backward together. This allows the body massage unit 1000 to slide.

[0086] The control unit 1200 is capable of controlling the operation of the massage device 100. The control unit 1200 may include one or more processors. When the control unit 1200 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at physically spaced distances from each other. Furthermore, the control unit 1200 is not limited to this and may be implemented in various ways.

[0087] For example, the control unit 1200 may be equivalent to one or more processors. The processor may be implemented by an array of multiple logic gates, or by a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program executable in the microprocessor. Furthermore, those skilled in the art will understand that other types of hardware can be used to implement it.

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 1200 can control the operation of the massage device 100.

[0089] For example, the massage device 100 may include a plurality of actuators, and the massage device 100 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators.

[0090] For example, the massage device 100 may include at least one of the following: a motion actuator of the massage module, at least one actuator included in the massage module 1700, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a sliding actuator. The control unit 1200 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling these actuators.

[0091] In this specification, "leg length adjustment actuator" may refer to the connection drive unit provided in the leg massage unit 2000. The massage module 1700 movement actuator is an actuator that enables the massage module 1700 to move up and down. Through the action of the massage module movement actuator, the massage module 1700 can move along the rack 1112.

[0092] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the user's back that contacts the massage device 100. The back angle of the massage device 100 can be adjusted by the movement of the back angle actuator.

[0093] The leg angle actuator is an actuator used to adjust the angle of the leg massage section 2000 of the massage device 100. The angle between the leg massage section 2000 and the body massage section 1000 can be adjusted by the action of the leg angle actuator.

[0094] The foot massage actuator is an actuator used to actuate the foot massage module included in the leg massage unit 2000, specifically the foot massage unit 2200. By using the foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 can provide foot massage to the user.

[0095] The massage module 1700 may include at least one actuator, and the control unit 1200 may provide a variety of massage actions by activating at least one actuator. For example, the control unit 1200 may provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc. by activating at least one actuator in the massage module 1700, and is not limited thereto, and may provide a variety of massage actions.

[0096] The leg length adjustment actuator, i.e., the connecting drive unit, is an actuator used to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2000. For example, the control unit 1200 can use the leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2000 to fit the user, so that the user can enjoy a massage that matches their body shape.

[0097] The sliding actuator enables the massage device 100 to perform a sliding motion. For example, by means of the sliding actuator, the upper frame 1131 of the horizontal base can move forward or backward, and as a result, the main frame connected to the upper frame 1131 of the horizontal base can also move forward or backward.

[0098] The control unit 1200 can control the drive of the rotating unit 3500 provided in the arm massage unit 3000. When the rotating unit 3500 is driven, the arm massage unit 3000 can rotate clockwise and / or counterclockwise relative to the body massage unit 1000.

[0099] The storage unit 1300 can store various information related to the massage device 100. For example, the storage unit 1300 may include massage control information, and may also include personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0100] The storage unit 1300 can be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, the storage unit 1300 may include not only disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, but also storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery backup memory, but is not limited to these.

[0101] Additionally, the storage unit 1300 may include a memory. The memory may be random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM), serving as the primary storage device directly accessed by the processor. It is a volatile storage device whose stored information is instantly deleted when the power is disconnected, but is not limited to this. This memory can be operated via the control unit 1200.

[0102] The user input unit 1400 can receive commands related to the operation and control of the massage device 100 from the user. The user input unit 1400 can be implemented in various forms. For example, the user input unit 1400 can be provided in the body massage unit 1000, the leg massage unit 2000, and the arm massage unit 3000, but is not limited thereto.

[0103] The massage device 100 can obtain various commands from the user through the user input unit 1400. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any commands, but is not limited to, regarding the selection of massage module, massage mode, massage intensity, massage time, massage area, position and movement of the body massage unit 1000, on / off power supply of the massage device 100, whether to activate the heating function, and audio source playback.

[0104] As an optional embodiment, the user input unit 1400 may have various buttons in the form of hot keys and / or option buttons for selecting, canceling, or inputting execution directions, according to preset user settings or its own preset functions.

[0105] The user input unit 1400 can be implemented using a keyboard, dome switch, touchpad (static / electrostatic), jog wheel, jog switch, etc., but is not limited to these. Alternatively, the user input unit 1400 can be based on voice recognition technology to obtain commands based on the user's voice.

[0106] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the user input unit 1400 may include a display for displaying the operation status of the massage device 100 or the current status of the user, etc.

[0107] In this case, the display may include at least one of liquid crystal display (LCD), thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), organic light-emitting diode (OLED), flexible display, and 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

[0108] The audio output module 1500 is capable of providing audio output to the user in any form. For example, the audio output module 1500 can output the optimal sound source and / or binaural beats for the massage method provided by the massage device 100 to the user, thereby providing brain stimulation to the user. The audio output module 1500 can output sound signals received via a network (not shown) or stored in internal / external storage media (not shown).

[0109] For example, the audio output module 1500 can output audio sources controlled by the user terminal via a connection to a user terminal and a network (e.g., Bluetooth connection). Additionally, the audio output module 1500 can output any form of sound signal generated in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0110] According to one embodiment of the invention, a massage device 100 may include a network connection unit 1600. The network connection unit 1600 can communicate with modules inside the massage device 100, external massage devices 100, and / or user terminals via any type of network.

[0111] The network connection unit 1600 may include a wired / wireless connection module for network connection. Wireless connection technologies may include, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), etc.

[0112] As for wired connection technologies, examples include Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), Fiber to the Home (FTTH), and Power Line Communication (PLC). Additionally, the network connection unit 1600 may include a short-range communication module capable of sending and receiving data with nearby devices or terminals. Examples of short-range communication technologies include Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), and ZigBee, but are not limited to these.

[0113] As described above, a massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the invention may include a massage module 1700. That is, the massage module 1700 is a structure that provides mechanical stimulation to the user, and the massage module 1700 can move along the main frame 1100.

[0114] A massage device 100 according to one embodiment of the invention may include a main frame 1100. (See below for details.) Figures 1 to 3 The main frame 1100 provides a movable path for the massage module 1700.

[0115] The control unit 1200 can apply mechanical stimulation to the user by controlling the movement of the massage module 1700, thereby providing a massage.

[0116] The control unit 1200 can move the massage module 1700 along the X, Y, and Z axes. The control unit 1200 can also move the massage ball forward or backward along the X, Y, and Z axes. Alternatively, the control unit 1200 can rotate the massage ball around the X, Y, and Z axes.

[0117] A massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the invention may include a sensor unit 1800. In this case, the sensor unit 1800 may include at least one sensor. For example, the sensor unit 1800 may include a touch sensor, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a light sensor, a Hall sensor, an electrostatic sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0118] The sensor unit 1800 can be used to acquire various types of information. For example, the sensor unit 1800 can be used to identify a user. That is, it can acquire information such as whether the user is seated, the user's body type, and whether the user has any physical abnormalities. As another example, the sensor unit 1800 can be used to acquire biometric information. That is, it can acquire fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited to these, and can include various types of biometric information.

[0119] As an optional embodiment, the massage device 100 can detect the contact area and / or contact position with the user through the sensor unit 1800.

[0120] In addition, the massage device 100 can obtain the user's shoulder position information through the sensor unit 1800.

[0121] 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 by the sensor unit 1800, and can provide a shoulder massage to the user based on the identification result.

[0122] The leg massage unit 2000 can be a structure for massaging the user's legs. A leg receiving space for accommodating the user's legs can be formed in the leg massage unit 2000.

[0123] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 Multiple leg massage units 2000 can be set up, and the user's right foot and left foot can be accommodated in multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B respectively.

[0124] Specifically, the multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B may include foot massage units and calf massage units, which can be inserted, installed and accommodate the user's right foot and left foot respectively.

[0125] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating a driving method for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0126] Reference Figure 4 Multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can be independently driven by receiving electrical signals from the control unit 1200.

[0127] Multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B are rotatably (or hinged) connected to the body massage unit 1000, specifically the main frame 1100.

[0128] Reference Figure 4 Due to the power generated by the hinge drive unit 2700 connected to the main frame 1100, the leg massage unit 2000 rotates (or hinges) clockwise or counterclockwise around the rotation (or hinge) center axis preset in the main frame 1100, and the leg angle can be adjusted.

[0129] Reference Figure 4 The hinge drive unit 2700 can be respectively installed in multiple leg massage units 2000A, 2000B.

[0130] Therefore, various modifications and implementations can be carried out, such as Figure 4 As shown, only one of the multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can rotate relative to the main frame 1100 and adjust the leg angle, or adjust the leg angle so that the multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B form the same angle relative to the main frame 1100.

[0131] Reference Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the arm massage unit 3000 can be inserted into the user's arm and can provide the user with arm massage function.

[0132] The arm massage unit 3000 is rotatably arranged on both sides of the body massage unit 1000, which can accommodate the user's two arms respectively and massage the user's arms.

[0133] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5 as well as Figure 6 Multiple arm massage units 3000 can be set up, and multiple arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can be inserted into the right and left arms of user 10 respectively. Multiple arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can be driven independently. The arm massage units 3000 will be described in detail later.

[0134] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the state of rotation of the arm massage section in a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 and Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the arm massage part of the present invention. Figure 8 This is a bottom view showing an embodiment of the arm housing portion of the present invention. Figure 9 and Figure 10 This is a partial view showing the arm massage section of an embodiment of the present invention positioned on the side panel. Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the state in which the contact portion of an embodiment of the present invention is separated from the arm housing portion. Figure 12 This is a partial view showing the state of the arm massage section relative to the body massage section in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 13 Yes Figure 7 The diagram shows region A being sectioned along the XY plane. Figure 14A This is an exploded view showing the arm housing portion and the first fastening body portion according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 14B This is an exploded view showing the contact portion and the second fastening body portion according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 15 yes Figure 13 A magnified view of region B.

[0135] Reference Figures 5 to 11 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the arm massage unit 3000 can be configured to rotate clockwise and / or counterclockwise based on a predetermined rotation center axis on both sides with the center of the body massage unit 1000 as a reference.

[0136] A pair of arm massage units 3000 can be provided to accommodate the right and left arms of user 10 respectively, and the pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can be driven independently.

[0137] Reference Figure 5 The pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can rotate clockwise and / or counterclockwise with their respective rotation center axes AX1a and AX1b as a reference.

[0138] In this invention, a pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B rotate about their respective rotation center axes AX1a and AX1b, and are positioned relative to the body massage unit 1000 in the vertical direction (with... Figure 5 The device can rotate (based on) the central axis AX1a and AX1b, but is not limited to this. Various modifications can be implemented, such as forming a preset angle with respect to the central axis AX1a and AX1b and moving in the left-right direction relative to the body massage unit 1000. Figure 5 Rotate based on (reference).

[0139] The arm massage unit 3000 can rotate relative to the body massage unit 1000 according to the power generated by the rotating unit 3500 (described later). Specifically, the power generated by the rotating unit 3500 is transmitted to the arm housing unit 3100, and the arm housing unit 3100, which houses the arm of the user 10, can rotate relative to the body massage unit 1000.

[0140] Reference Figure 1 , Figures 5 to 13 The arm massage unit 3000 may include an arm housing unit 3100, an arm massage main body unit 3200, a safety sensor unit 3300, a fastening unit 3400, and a rotating unit 3500.

[0141] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the arm housing portion 3100 is formed with an arm receiving portion 3110 for accommodating the arm of the user 10, and can be connected to the rotating portion 3500 described later.

[0142] The arm housing 3100 is connected to the body massage unit 1000 via the rotating part 3500. The arm housing 3100 can rotate relative to the body massage unit 1000 with a preset rotation center axis AX1a as a reference by the rotational power generated by the rotating part 3500.

[0143] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figures 9 to 12 The image shows an arm massage unit 3000A for accommodating the right arm of user 10. Since the structure, operating principle and effect are the same as those of the arm massage unit 3000B for accommodating the left arm of user 10, the following description is based on the arm massage unit 3000A for accommodating the right arm of user 10.

[0144] Reference Figure 6The arm housing 3100 forms the appearance of the arm massage part 3000, and the inner side can form the arm receiving part 3110, which is a space for accommodating the arm of the user 10.

[0145] From another perspective, such as Figure 5 As shown, the arm housing 3100 can be positioned relative to the body massage unit 1000 in the vertical direction (with the rotation center axis AX1a as a reference) along the rotation center axis AX1a. Figure 5 Rotate (based on the reference).

[0146] Specifically, the rotating part 3500 can be located on the side of the body massage part 1000 and generate power based on the rotation center axis AX1a, so that the arm housing part 3100 connected to the rotating part 3500 can rotate in a clockwise and / or counterclockwise direction.

[0147] In this invention, rotation is performed with reference to a single rotation center axis AX1a by the power generated by the rotating part 3500, but it is not limited to this. It can be performed with reference to multiple rotation center axes that are perpendicular to each other, forming a preset angle.

[0148] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 13 as well as Figure 14A On one side of the arm housing portion 3100 (with Figure 6 A protrusion 3120 protruding outward is formed on the lower side (based on the reference). For example... Figure 1 As shown, in the initial position of the massage device 100 where the user 10 is seated, the arm massage unit 3000 can be installed on the body massage unit 1000, specifically, on the side panel 1010.

[0149] At this time, on one surface of the arm shell portion 3100 mounted on the body massage unit 1000 (with) Figure 1 On the lower surface (based on the reference), the protrusion 3120 may be formed to extend along the length direction (e.g., the front-rear direction of the massage device 100).

[0150] The protrusion 3120 may be provided with a contact portion 3310, which will be described later. That is, when the arm massage portion 3000 is installed on the body massage portion 1000, the contact portion 3310 is located between the protrusion 3120 and the body massage portion 1000, and the contact portion 3310 can directly contact the body massage portion 1000.

[0151] A raised groove 1011 may be formed on a surface opposite to a surface of the arm housing portion 3100 of the body massage portion 1000 for configuring the contact portion 3310, the raised groove 1011 having a preset depth.

[0152] Specifically, the body massage unit 1000 is disposed in the rotation path of the arm housing portion 3100, and may include a part disposed on the lower side of the arm housing portion (to... Figure 1 The side panel 1010 (based on the reference).

[0153] Multiple side panels 1010 can be provided to correspond to multiple arm massage units 3000. On one surface of the side panel 1010 opposite to the arm massage unit 3000 (specifically, the arm housing part 3100)... Figure 1 The upper surface (based on the reference surface) can be formed with raised grooves 1011.

[0154] The raised groove 1011 can be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the contact portion 3310, which is provided on the protrusion 3120 formed on the arm housing portion 3100.

[0155] When the arm massage unit 3000 is installed on the side panel 1010 of the body massage unit 1000, specifically, the contact portion 3310 of the safety sensor portion 3300 is installed and inserted into the protrusion 1011 formed in the side panel 1010, so that the arm massage unit 3000 can be stably positioned on the body massage unit 1000 at a preset position, and the arm massage unit 3000 can be prevented from wobbling in the width direction.

[0156] In this invention, the contact portion 3310 is formed in the shape of a bar, but it is not limited to this. Various modifications can be made within the following technical concept. The contact portion 3310 is installed inside the raised groove portion 1011 and guides the installation position of the arm massage portion 3000. The raised groove portion 1011 is formed on the side panel 1010 of the body massage portion 1000.

[0157] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 The arm receiving portion 3110 serves as a receiving space for the arm of the user 10 to be inserted, and can be formed into a groove shape according to a preset depth. The arm receiving portion 3110 may be provided with an arm massage body 3210, which will be described later.

[0158] As an optional embodiment, a shoulder airbag may be disposed in the arm housing portion 3100. The shoulder airbag may be a structure for securing at least a portion of the user 10's arm. The shoulder airbag disposed in the arm housing portion 3100 may be a structure that secures at least a portion of the user 10's arm, such as the shoulder region, by receiving air from a separate air supply portion and inflating it. The shoulder airbag may be disposed in the region corresponding to the user 10's shoulder.

[0159] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 10 as well as Figure 11 The arm massage main body 3200 is disposed in the arm housing 3100 and can be configured inside the arm receiving part 3110. It can accommodate the arm of the user 10 and provide massage function for the arm of the user 10.

[0160] The arm massage main body 3200 may include an arm massage main body 3210 and an arm movement guide 3230. The arm massage main body 3210 is used to place the arm of the user 10 and can contact the arm of the user 10.

[0161] As an optional embodiment, the arm massage body 3210 may be equipped with an airbag. The airbag receives air from an air supply unit to inflate and / or contract, thereby applying pressure to the arm of the user 10 and providing a massage function.

[0162] As an optional embodiment, a massage module (not shown in the figures) may be provided in the arm massage body 3210. The massage module may include rollers that can contact the arm of the user 10 and provide massage function.

[0163] The arm massager body 3210 can be disposed inside the arm receiving portion 3110 in a preset direction, so as to be movable inside the arm receiving portion 3110. Specifically, the arm massager body 3210 can reciprocate on the arm movement guide portion 3230 in a preset direction, and its position can be adjusted.

[0164] The arm movement guide 3230 provides a movement path for the arm massage body 3210 inside the arm receiving part 3110, and may have a track structure.

[0165] When the arm massager body 3210 moves on the arm movement guide 3230, the position of the arm massager body 3210 can be adjusted according to the length of the user 10's arm. In addition, by adjusting the position of the arm massager body 3210, the user 10's arm can move towards the front of the massage device 100 or towards the user 10's shoulder, thereby providing a stretching effect.

[0166] In this instruction manual, the "forward and backward direction" of the arm massager body 3210 refers to the direction from the user 10's shoulder toward the fingers as forward and the direction from the user 10's fingers toward the shoulder as backward.

[0167] Although not shown in the accompanying drawings, the arm movement guide 3230 can be driven by receiving power from an external source. This has the effect that when the arm movement guide 3230 is driven, the arm massage body 3210 can move linearly forward and / or backward in a preset direction.

[0168] The arm movement guide 3230 can be powered by an electric motor, or by a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder.

[0169] As an optional embodiment, the arm movement guide 3230 may include a roller and has the effect that the arm massage body 3210 can move as the roller rotates.

[0170] As an optional embodiment, the arm movement guide 3230 may include a slidable block, and the arm massage body 3210 coupled with the block can move as the block moves.

[0171] The control unit 1200 can be electrically connected to the arm movement guide unit 3230, the arm massage body 3210, the safety sensor unit 3300, and the rotating unit 3500. Specifically, the arm massage unit 3000, the arm housing unit 3100, can rotate relative to the body massage unit 1000 by the rotational power generated by the rotating unit 3500, which is controlled and driven by the control unit 1200.

[0172] The control unit 1200 can control the amount of movement of the arm massage body 3210 on the arm movement guide 3230 based on the amount of rotation of the arm massage unit 3000 relative to the body massage unit 1000, and can correspond to the arm position of the user 10 that changes with the rotation of the arm massage unit 3000, so that the arm massage body 3210 moves linearly.

[0173] Reference Figure 11 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the safety sensor unit 3300 detects foreign objects located between the arm massage unit 3000 and the body massage unit 1000 (specifically the side panel 1010), and may include a contact unit 3310, a contact locking sensor 3320, a lower locking sensor 3330 and a shaft locking sensor 3340.

[0174] In this specification, a "foreign object" can be a part of a person's body located outside the massage device 100, or it can be any other separate object. A foreign object refers to an object located between the arm massage unit 3000 and the body massage unit 1000 (specifically, the side panel 1010) when the massage device 100 is driven and the arm massage unit 3000 rotates relative to the body massage unit 1000.

[0175] Reference Figures 6 to 11The contact portion 3310 is disposed on the arm housing portion 3100 and can contact the body massage portion 1000 (specifically the side panel 1010), and can be fixed to the arm housing portion 3100 by the fastening portion 3400 described later.

[0176] Specifically, the contact portion 3310 can be on a surface of the arm housing portion 3100 facing the side panel 1010 (with Figure 6 The lower surface (based on the reference surface) is connected to the arm housing portion 3100 in a manner that protrudes outward.

[0177] Specifically, the contact portion 3310 can be disposed on one side of the arm housing portion 3100 (to... Figure 6 The protrusion 3120 is formed by protruding outward from the lower side (based on the reference).

[0178] On one surface of the protrusion 3120 facing the contact portion 3310 (with) Figure 13 The lower surface (based on the reference) can be formed into a groove with a preset depth. Since the side of the contact portion 3310 that contacts the protrusion 3120 is disposed on the groove 3121, the position of the contact portion 3310 can be prevented from changing when the protrusion 3120 and the contact portion 3310 are in contact.

[0179] Furthermore, the groove 3121 provides a connection path for the contact portion 3310 disposed on the protrusion 3120, thereby having the effect that the contact portion 3310 can be easily configured in the groove 3121.

[0180] When the arm massage unit 3000 rotates relative to the body massage unit 1000 by the rotational power generated by the rotating unit 3500, the contact unit 3310 can contact and be placed with the raised groove 1011 formed on the body massage unit 1000, specifically on the side panel 1010, or it can be separated from the raised groove 1011.

[0181] The safety sensor unit 3300 can detect foreign objects stuck between the contact portion 3310 and the protruding groove 1011 formed on the side panel 1010 via the contact portion 3310 which is protrudingly connected to the arm housing portion 3100.

[0182] Reference Figure 1 At the initial position of the arm massage unit 3000, the contact portion 3310 disposed on the arm housing portion 3100 is in contact with the body massage unit 1000, such as... Figure 5 As shown, when the arm massage unit 3000 rotates relative to the body massage unit 1000 with reference to the rotation center axes AX1a and AX1b, the contact part 3310 can be separated from the protruding groove 1011 formed on the side panel 1010.

[0183] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 , Figure 13 as well as Figure 14B The contact portion 3310 may include a contact body 3311 and a sensor plate 3315. The contact body 3311 is configured to contact the arm housing portion 3100 and can contact the side panel 1010.

[0184] The contact body 3311 can directly contact the side panel 1010 and can be placed in the protrusion 1011 formed in the side panel 1010.

[0185] Reference Figure 9 Since the contact body 3311 is disposed in the raised groove 1011, it has the effect of preventing the arm massage part 3000 from moving along the length and width directions of the arm massage part 3000 when it is disposed on the side panel 1010, and can be stably fixed in position on the side panel 1010.

[0186] A sensor plate 3315, described later, may be configured inside the contact body 3311.

[0187] The contact body 3311 can be formed to extend to the same length as the protrusion 3120 formed in the arm housing portion 3100.

[0188] A mounting groove 3311a may be formed inside the contact body 3311 to allow the sensor plate 3315 to be inserted and mounted. The mounting groove 3311a may have a shape corresponding to the shape of the sensor plate 3315.

[0189] At least one fastening hole (not specified in the drawings) may be formed in the contact body 3311. A fastening part 3400, which will be described later, may be disposed in the fastening hole, specifically a second fastening body 3451 disposed in the second fastening body part 3450.

[0190] The second fastening member 3455 can pass through the second fastening body 3451 and the sensor plate 3315 and fasten the second fastening body 3451 and the sensor plate 3315. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the contact body 3311, the sensor plate 3315 and the second fastening body 3451 from being separated from each other.

[0191] The contact body 3311 can be formed of an elastically deformable material such as silicone. Therefore, when the contact body 3311 comes into contact with the body massage part 1000, the impact applied to the contact body 3311 can be mitigated.

[0192] In addition, it can prevent the body massage unit 1000 and the arm massage unit 3000 from being damaged by the impact generated when the contact body 3311 and the body massage unit 1000 come into contact.

[0193] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the contact body 3311 can be manufactured by insert molding with a sensor plate 3315 formed of a different material.

[0194] That is, a sensor plate 3315, formed of a material (e.g., metal) having relatively greater rigidity than the contact body 3311, can be manufactured inside the contact body 3311, formed of an elastically deformable material, using a single injection molding device.

[0195] Specifically, with the sensor plate 3315 positioned in a preset position inside the mold, the contact body 3311 is injection molded in a manner that encloses the sensor plate 3315.

[0196] By applying the embedded injection molding method, the contact body 3311 and the sensor plate 3315 made of different materials can be manufactured as one piece, instead of being manufactured and assembled separately. This reduces the manufacturing time of the contact part 3310 and simplifies the manufacturing process.

[0197] Reference Figure 13 and Figure 14B A receiving groove 3311b can be formed in the contact body 3311. The interior of the receiving groove 3311b is hollow and can accommodate one side of the second fastening member 3455 (described later). Figure 14B (Based on the lower side) and has a preset depth.

[0198] Multiple receiving slots 3311b can be provided to correspond to multiple second fastening body portions 3450. The receiving slots 3311b can accommodate one side of a second fastening member 3455 that passes through and fastens the second fastening body 3451 and the sensor plate 3315. Figure 14B (Based on the lower side).

[0199] In this invention, the inner surface of the receiving groove 3311b is separated from the second fastening member 3455, but it is not limited to this. The inner surface of the receiving groove 3311b is in contact with the second fastening member 3455 and may have a fastening structure.

[0200] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 13 , Figure 14B According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor plate 3315 is housed inside the contact body 3311 and can be electrically connected to the contact latching sensor 3320 described later.

[0201] The sensor plate 3315 can extend along a predetermined direction and be formed into a plate shape. The sensor plate 3315 can be fixed in position inside the contact body 3311. Specifically, the sensor plate 3315 can be placed in the mounting groove 3311a formed in the contact body 3311.

[0202] The sensor plate 3315 may be made of a different material than the contact body 3311. The sensor plate 3315 may be made of a material with relatively greater rigidity than the contact body 3311.

[0203] Therefore, when the contact body 3311 is made of an elastically deformable material, the sensor plate 3315 disposed inside it has the effect of maintaining the shape of the contact portion 3310.

[0204] The sensor board 3315 can be made of metal and can be electrically connected to the contact clip sensor 3320 via a wire W.

[0205] Since the sensor plate 3315 is electrically connected to the contact latching sensor 3320, the sensor plate 3315, which is disposed inside the contact portion 3310 (specifically the contact body 3311), acts as the sensor body, thereby having the effect of preventing safety accidents by detecting foreign objects located between the contact portion 3310 and the body massage portion 1000.

[0206] Furthermore, since the sensor plate 3315 acts as the sensor body, it has the effect of detecting the initial position of the arm massage part 3000, at which point the contact body 3311 is in contact with the protruding groove 1011 formed on the side panel 1010.

[0207] Reference Figure 13 The sensor board 3315 can be kept electrically connected to the wire W by fastening units such as bolts. That is, the fastening unit can fix the wire W to the sensor board 3315.

[0208] Reference Figure 13 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the contact jamming sensor 3320 is electrically connected to the contact portion 3310 and can detect foreign objects located between the contact portion 3310 and the body massage portion 1000.

[0209] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 12 The contact jamming sensor 3320 can detect foreign objects located between the contact portion 3310 disposed in the arm housing portion 3100 and the protrusion 1011 formed in the side panel 1010.

[0210] That is, when the arm massage unit 3000, which is connected to the body massage unit 1000 in a rotatable manner, rotates, the contact jamming sensor 3320 detects foreign objects, thereby preventing safety accidents such as jamming and damage that may be caused by foreign objects.

[0211] Reference Figure 13 The contact locking sensor 3320 can be configured inside the arm housing portion 3100. The contact locking sensor 3320 can be electrically connected to the contact portion 3310, specifically, the sensor plate 3315, via a wire W.

[0212] The contact jamming sensor 3320 can be a capacitive sensor. The sensor plate 3315, which is electrically connected to the contact jamming sensor 3320, is the sensor body. When a foreign object is located between the arm massage part 3000 and the body massage part 1000, it can detect the change in capacitance.

[0213] In this case, the following effect is achieved: the contact jamming sensor 3320 is located at a position separated from the contact portion 3310, specifically inside the arm housing portion 3100, and is electrically connected to the sensor plate 3315 housed inside the contact body 3311, and the sensor plate 3315 can accurately detect foreign objects as the sensor body.

[0214] Furthermore, since the contact locking sensor 3320 is disposed inside the arm housing portion 3100, rather than in contact with the body massage portion 1000, specifically in contact with the side panel 1010, the impact applied to the contact locking sensor 3320 can be relatively reduced when the arm massage portion 3000 and the body massage portion 1000 come into contact.

[0215] As an optional embodiment, the contact jamming sensor 3320 can be an infrared (IR) sensor, a ToF (time of flight) sensor, and can detect foreign objects between the arm massage unit 3000 and the body massage unit 1000.

[0216] When the contact sensor 3320 is an infrared sensor or a ToF sensor, it can be integrated with the arm massage unit 3000 that is configured opposite to it, specifically, it can be integrated with either the contact unit 3310 or the body massage unit 1000. The contact jamming sensor 3320 can be electrically connected to the control unit 1200 and can transmit information about foreign object detection or the initial position of the arm massage unit 3000 relative to the body massage unit 1000 to the control unit 1200.

[0217] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8According to an embodiment of the present invention, the lower locking sensor 3330 is configured separately from the contact locking sensor 3320 and can be configured inside the arm housing portion 3100.

[0218] The lower locking sensor 3330 is disposed on at least one of the two sides of the contact portion 3310 with reference to the length direction of the arm housing portion 3100, and can detect foreign objects located between the arm housing portion 3100 and the body massage portion 1000.

[0219] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 8 Multiple lower locking sensors 3330 are provided and can be spaced apart along the length of the arm housing portion 3100. That is, the multiple lower locking sensors 3330 can be respectively arranged at the front and rear of the arm housing portion 3100.

[0220] Reference Figure 8 The lower part that holds the sensor 3330 can be positioned in the width direction of the arm housing 3100 (within) Figure 8 Based on the left and right directions (referring to the reference), the position is fixed at a position that is relatively more inward than the contact part 3310.

[0221] Specifically, the lower locking sensor 3330 is disposed in the contact portion 3310, specifically inside the contact body 3311, and its position is fixed relative to the sensor plate 3315 which is electrically connected to the contact locking sensor 3320, based on the width direction of the arm housing portion 3100.

[0222] The term "inner side" refers to the side of the user sitting on the massage device 100, which can refer to the central side of the massage device 100 or the side of the seat 1000a.

[0223] Reference Figure 8 as well as Figure 10 Since the lower locking sensor 3330 is positioned further inward than the contact portion 3310, specifically, on the wall sensor plate 3315, it has the effect of detecting whether the arm or other body part of a user sitting on the massage device 100 is stuck between the arm massage portion 3000 and the body massage portion 1000 (specifically, the side panel 1010).

[0224] Reference Figure 7 The lower part that holds the sensor 3330 can be located in the internal space of the arm housing 3100, near the side panel 1010 (to... Figure 7 The lower part (based on the lower side) is positioned such that the sensor 3330 can be engaged with and positioned by the arm housing 3100 via a fastening unit (not specified in the attached drawing).

[0225] As an optional embodiment, a groove may be formed in the arm housing portion 3100 to allow the lower locking sensor 3330 to be inserted. In this case, the lower locking sensor 3330 can be slidably inserted into the groove.

[0226] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the lower locking sensor 3330 can be a capacitive sensor. The lower locking sensor 3330 receives power from an external source and can detect changes in capacitance when a foreign object is located between the arm massage part 3000 and the body massage part 1000.

[0227] As an optional embodiment, the lower jamming sensor 3330 can be an infrared sensor or a ToF sensor, and can detect foreign objects between the arm massage part 3000 and the body massage part 1000.

[0228] When the contact sensor 3320 is an infrared sensor or a ToF sensor, it can be integrated with the arm massage unit 3000 that is configured opposite to it. Specifically, it can be integrated with either the arm housing unit 3100 or the body massage unit 1000. The lower part of the sensor 3330 can be electrically connected to the control unit 1200, and can transmit information about foreign object detection to the control unit 1200.

[0229] As an optional embodiment, the lower locking sensor 3330 is made of metal and may have a bar shape. The lower locking sensor 3330 can be electrically connected to the contact locking sensor 3320, which is the sensor body, and is driven independently of the contact portion 3310 (specifically the sensor plate 3315) which is electrically connected to the contact locking sensor 3320. It can also detect foreign objects between the arm massage portion 3000 and the side panel 1010.

[0230] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 11 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the shaft jamming sensor 3340 is disposed in a preset area of ​​the arm housing portion 3100 adjacent to the rotating portion 3500, and is capable of detecting foreign objects located between the arm housing portion 3100 and the body massage portion 1000.

[0231] Unlike the contact jamming sensor 3320 and the lower jamming sensor 3330, which detect foreign objects located between the body massage unit 1000 (specifically the side panel 1010) with the raised groove 1011 and the arm massage unit 3000, the shaft jamming sensor 3340 can detect foreign objects located between the body massage unit 1000 and the arm massage unit 3000 in the area surrounding the rotation center axes AX1a and AX1b of the arm massage unit 3000 relative to the body massage unit 1000.

[0232] Reference Figure 12 The arm massage section 3000 can rotate clockwise or counterclockwise relative to the body massage section 1000 (within...). Figure 12 (Based on the reference) Rotation, the shaft part jamming sensor 3340 can detect foreign objects stuck between the upper region UA ​​of the upper body massage part 1000 and the lower region DA of the lower body massage part 1000, with the area connecting the rotating part 3500 and the arm housing part 3100 and the body massage part 1000 as the reference.

[0233] That is, during the process of the arm massage unit 3000 being raised relative to the body massage unit 1000, foreign objects located between the arm massage unit 3000 (specifically the arm housing unit 3100) and the body massage unit 1000 can be detected.

[0234] Furthermore, during the process of the arm massage unit 3000 being lowered relative to the body massage unit 1000 again, foreign objects located between the body massage unit 1000 and the arm massage unit 3000 can be detected in the area around the rotation center axis of the body massage unit 1000 before contacting the locking sensor 3320 and the lower locking sensor 3330.

[0235] Reference Figure 7 Multiple shaft-mounted sensors 3340 can be provided to correspond to multiple arm massage units 3000A and 3000B, and are configured in the area adjacent to the rotating part 3500 provided in each arm massage unit 3000A and 3000B.

[0236] The shaft portion holds the sensor 3340 inside the arm housing portion 3100, but it is not limited thereto and can be implemented in various ways, such as being exposed outside the arm housing portion 3100.

[0237] The shaft portion holds the sensor 3340 in place by engaging with and fixing it in position to the arm housing portion 3100 via a fastening unit (not specified in the attached drawing).

[0238] As an optional embodiment, a groove may be formed in the arm housing portion 3100 to allow the shaft portion to be inserted to hold the sensor 3340. In this case, the shaft portion holding the sensor 3340 can be slidably inserted into the groove.

[0239] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the shaft jamming sensor 3340 can be a capacitive sensor. The shaft jamming sensor 3340 receives power from an external source and can detect changes in capacitance when a foreign object is located between the arm massage part 3000 and the body massage part 1000.

[0240] As an optional embodiment, the shaft jamming sensor 3340 can be an infrared sensor or a ToF sensor, and can detect foreign objects between the arm massage part 3000 and the body massage part 1000.

[0241] When the shaft portion holds the sensor 3340, which is an infrared sensor or a ToF sensor, it can be combined with the arm massage portion 3000 that is configured opposite to it. Specifically, it can be combined with either the arm housing portion 3100 or the body massage portion 1000.

[0242] The shaft-mounted sensor 3340 can be electrically connected to the control unit 1200, and can transmit information about foreign object detection to the control unit 1200.

[0243] As an optional embodiment, the shaft locking sensor 3340 is made of a metal material and may have a rod shape. The shaft locking sensor 3340 can be electrically connected to the contact locking sensor 3320, which is the sensor body, and is driven independently of the contact portion 3310 (specifically the sensor plate 3315) which is electrically connected to the contact locking sensor 3320. It can also detect foreign objects between the arm massage portion 3000 and the body massage portion 1000.

[0244] Reference Figure 13 as well as Figure 15 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the fastening part 3400 fastens the arm housing part 3100 and the contact part 3310, and is able to maintain the arm housing part 3100 and the contact part 3310 in a coupled state.

[0245] Reference Figure 13 as well as Figure 15 The fastening part 3400 may include a first fastening body part 3410 and a second fastening body part 3450.

[0246] The first fastening body portion 3410 can be combined with the arm housing portion 3100, and the second fastening body portion 3450 can be combined with the contact portion 3310. The first fastening body portion 3410 and the second fastening body portion 3450 can be connected in a detachable manner.

[0247] That is, when the first fastening main body 3410 and the second fastening main body 3450 are respectively engaged with the arm housing part 3100 and the contact part 3310, the contact part 3310 can be fastened to the arm housing part 3100 by the engagement of the first fastening main body 3410 and the second fastening main body 3450.

[0248] Multiple first fastening body parts 3410 and multiple second fastening body parts 3450 can be provided respectively.

[0249] Multiple first fastening body portions 3410 can be arranged at preset intervals on the protrusions 3120 formed on the arm housing portion 3100. Similarly, multiple second fastening body portions 3450 can be arranged at preset intervals on the contact portion 3310, specifically, on the contact body 3311.

[0250] Reference Figure 13 , Figure 14A as well as Figure 15 The first fastening body 3410 may include a first fastening body 3411 and a first fastening member 3415.

[0251] The first fastening body 3411 can be combined with the second fastening body 3451 (described later) and can contact the arm housing portion 3100. Specifically, it can be inserted into the setting groove 3123 formed in the protrusion 3120 that protrudes from the arm housing portion 3100.

[0252] Multiple first fastening bodies 3411 can be provided, and multiple grooves 3123 can be provided to correspond to multiple first fastening bodies 3411.

[0253] Since the groove 3123 has a preset depth on the protrusion 3120 and is formed in the shape of a groove, the first fastening body 3411 can be stably positioned in a preset position.

[0254] A fastening groove 3412 may be formed in the first fastening body 3411. A first fastening protrusion 3413 protruding inward is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the fastening groove 3412. The first fastening protrusion 3413 and the second fastening protrusion 3452 protruding from the second fastening body 3451 (described later) can be fastened by snap-fit.

[0255] Specifically, the first fastening protrusion 3413 and the second fastening protrusion 3452 can be along the fastening direction of the first fastening body 3411 and the second fastening body 3451 (with... Figure 15 (Based on the vertical direction) overlap, and since the first fastening protrusion 3413 and the second fastening protrusion 3452 are fastened by snap-fit, the first fastening body 3411 and the second fastening body 3451 can be kept in a fastened state.

[0256] Reference Figure 13 , Figure 14A as well as Figure 15 The first fastening member 3415 passes through the first fastening body 3411 and the arm housing portion 3100 and fastens the first fastening body 3411 and the arm housing portion 3100. It can also pass through the first fastening body 3411 by means of threaded connection, thereby fastening to the engagement groove portion 3121 formed in the arm housing portion 3100 (specifically the protrusion 3120).

[0257] The first fastening body 3411 can be fixed to the mating groove 3121 by the position of the first fastening member 3415.

[0258] Reference Figure 13 , Figure 14B as well as Figure 15 The second fastening body 3450 may include a second fastening body 3451 and a second fastening member 3455.

[0259] The second fastening body 3451 can be combined with the first fastening body 3411 and can contact the contact portion 3310. Specifically, it can be inserted into and disposed in the setting hole portion 3311c formed on the contact body 3311 facing the arm housing portion 3100.

[0260] Multiple second fastening bodies 3451 can be provided, and multiple setting holes 3311c can be provided to correspond to multiple second fastening bodies 3451. Since the setting holes 3311c have a preset depth and are formed on the contact body 3311, the second fastening bodies 3451 can be stably configured in a preset position.

[0261] Reference Figure 15 In the second fastening body portion 3450 facing the arm housing portion 3100, specifically, a second fastening protrusion 3452 may be formed protruding from the second fastening body 3451.

[0262] The second fastening protrusion 3452 can be fastened to the first fastening protrusion 3413, which protrudes from the inner circumferential surface of the fastening groove 3412 formed in the first fastening body 3411.

[0263] The first fastening protrusion 3413 and the second fastening protrusion 3452 can be fastened by a snap-fit ​​mechanism. Specifically, the first fastening protrusion 3413 and the second fastening protrusion 3452 can be fastened along the fastening direction of the first fastening body 3411 and the second fastening body 3451 (within the fastening direction of the first fastening body 3411 and the second fastening body 3451). Figure 15 (Based on the vertical direction) overlap, and since the first fastening protrusion 3413 and the second fastening protrusion 3452 are fastened in a snap-fit ​​manner, the first fastening body 3411 and the second fastening body 3451 can be kept in a fastened state.

[0264] In this invention, when the second fastening protrusion 3452 protruding from the second fastening body portion 3450 (specifically the second fastening body 3451) which is combined with the contact portion 3310 is inserted into the inner side of the fastening groove portion 3412 formed in the first fastening body 3411, it can be fastened to the first fastening protrusion 3413 in a snap-fit ​​manner.

[0265] However, it is not limited to this and various modifications can be made. For example, a fastening groove is formed in the second fastening body 3451, and a first fastening protrusion formed in the first fastening body 3411 is inserted into the inner side of the fastening groove formed in the second fastening body 3451 and fastened to the second fastening protrusion by snap-fit.

[0266] Reference Figure 13 , Figure 14B as well as Figure 15 The second fastening member 3455 passes through the second fastening body 3451 and the contact portion 3310 and fastens the second fastening body 3451 and the contact portion 3310. It can also pass through the second fastening body 3451 and be connected to the contact portion 3310 by means of threaded connection. Specifically, it is connected to the sensor plate 3315.

[0267] Since the second fastening member 3455 is combined with the sensor plate 3315 fixed inside the contact body 3311, it has the effect of preventing the second fastening body 3451 from detaching from the contact body 3311 and stably maintaining the state in which the second fastening body part 3450 is combined with the contact part 3310.

[0268] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the fastening part 3400 specifically involves a first fastening main body part 3410 being combined with a protrusion 3120 formed in the arm housing part 3100, and a second fastening main body part 3450 being fastened to the contact part 3310, thereby allowing the arm housing part 3100 and the contact part 3310 to be detached and assembled, and having the effect that the contact part 3310 can be easily separated from the arm housing part 3100 when it is necessary to replace it.

[0269] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 11 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rotating part 3500 connects the arm housing part 3100 and the body massage part 1000, and transmits rotational power to the arm housing part 3100, so that the arm housing part 3100 can rotate relative to the body massage part 1000.

[0270] Rotating units 3500 are respectively provided in a pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B. Each rotating unit 3500 has multiple rotating central axes AX1a and AX1b, and can generate rotational power based on the multiple rotating central axes AX1a and AX1b.

[0271] The rotating units 3500 are configured as a pair to correspond to the pair of arm massage units 3000, and can be respectively arranged on both sides of the body massage unit 1000. The pair of rotating units 3500 can receive electrical signals from the control unit 1200 and be driven independently.

[0272] That is, with the arm of user 10 housed in the arm housing 3100, the rotating part 3500, which receives power from the outside, can rotate in the up and down direction, thereby providing arm massage function to user 10.

[0273] In this invention, a rotating part 3500 connected to either of a pair of arm massage parts 3000A and 3000B generates rotational power based on a single rotational central axis. However, it is not limited to this. A single rotating part 3500 may have multiple rotational central axes that form a preset angle with each other and generate rotational power.

[0274] In this case, such as Figure 5 As shown, the arm massage unit 3000 can not only move relative to the body massage unit 1000 in the vertical direction (with...) Figure 5 It can rotate (based on) and also rotate in the left and right directions (based on) Figure 5 Rotate based on (reference).

[0275] The rotating part 3500 can generate rotational power via an electric motor. However, it is not limited to this. Various modifications can be made within the technical concept of the arm massage part 3000 rotating relative to the body massage part 1000, such as generating rotational power via a rack and pinion or a worm gear.

[0276] In this invention, the rotating part 3500 that generates rotational power is provided in the arm massage part 3000, but it is not limited thereto. Various modifications can be made, for example, the drive unit that generates rotational power is provided in the body massage part 1000 and transmits rotational power to the rotating part 3500, thereby causing the arm massage part 3000 to rotate relative to the body massage part 1000.

[0277] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 including an arm massage unit 3000 is provided. A safety sensor unit 3300 connected to an arm housing unit 3100 can detect foreign objects located between the arm massage unit 3000 and the body massage unit 1000, thereby preventing safety accidents caused by foreign objects getting stuck.

[0278] Specifically, the contact portion 3310, which can contact the side panel 1010, and the contact jamming sensor 3320 can detect foreign objects located between the arm massage portion 3000 and the side panel 1010, thereby preventing safety accidents caused by foreign objects getting stuck.

[0279] In addition, since the contact jamming sensor 3320 is electrically connected to the contact portion 3310, in addition to detecting foreign objects located between the body massage portion 1000 and the arm massage portion 3000, it can also detect the contact between the contact portion 3310 and the body massage portion 1000, thereby having the effect of determining whether the arm massage portion 3000 has returned to the initial position of contact with the body massage portion 1000.

[0280] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in more detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the technical spirit of the present invention.

[0281] Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in this invention are not intended to limit the technical concept of the invention, but are for illustration, and the scope of the technical concept of the invention is not limited by these embodiments.

[0282] Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive.

[0283] The scope of protection of this invention should be interpreted by the claims, and should be interpreted as including all technical features within the scope equivalent to the claims within the scope of the claims of this invention.

Claims

1. A massage device, characterized in that, It includes an arm massage unit, which is rotatably disposed on the side of the body massage unit and accommodates the user's arm, and massages the user's arm. The arm massage section includes: Arm housing portion, accommodating the user's arm; and A safety sensor unit is connected to the arm housing unit and detects foreign objects located between the arm massage unit and the body massage unit.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The safety sensor unit includes: A contact portion, disposed on the arm housing portion and capable of contacting the body massage portion; and The sensor is held in place by a contact, allowing for electrical connection with the contact portion.

3. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The contact portion includes: The contact body is configured to contact the arm housing portion; and The sensor plate is housed inside the contact body and is electrically connected to the contact latching sensor.

4. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The contact body and the sensor plate are manufactured by an embedded injection molding method.

5. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The contact portion is connected to the arm housing portion in such a way that it protrudes outward from one surface of the arm housing portion facing the body massage portion.

6. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The safety sensor section also includes a lower locking sensor, which is configured separately from the contact locking sensor and is disposed inside the arm housing section.

7. The massage device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower locking sensor is located more inward than the contact portion, with the width direction of the arm housing as a reference.

8. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The arm massage unit also includes a rotating part, which connects the arm housing part and the body massage unit and transmits power to the arm housing part so that the arm housing part rotates relative to the body massage unit.

9. The massage device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The safety sensor unit also includes a shaft locking sensor, which is disposed in a preset area of ​​the arm housing unit adjacent to the rotating part, and detects foreign objects located between the arm housing unit and the body massage unit.

10. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The massage device also includes a fastening part for securing the arm housing and the contact part.

11. The massage device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The fastening part includes: The first fastening main body is combined with the arm housing part, and The second fastening body part is combined with the contact part; The first fastening body and the second fastening body are connected in a detachable manner.

12. The massage device according to claim 11, characterized in that, A second fastening protrusion is formed in the second fastening body portion facing the arm housing portion. A fastening groove is formed in the first fastening body portion facing the contact portion, and the second fastening protrusion can be inserted into the fastening groove.

13. The massage device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The second fastening protrusion and the fastening groove are fastened by a snap-fit ​​mechanism.

14. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage device also includes a pair of leg massage units, which are rotatably connected to the body massage unit and massage the user's legs.

15. The massage device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The pair of leg massage units are driven independently of each other.

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