A flexible massage device with waist self-adaptive support and a massage bed

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of massage equipment technology, and particularly to a flexible massage device and massage bed with adaptive lumbar support. It includes a support base, a massage mechanism, and a lumbar support component. The massage mechanism is located inside the support base and moves along a preset trajectory to perform massage actions. The lumbar support component is located within the support base corresponding to the lumbar region of the human body, and is situated on the side of the massage mechanism furthest from the human body. By designing the lumbar support component on the side of the massage mechanism furthest from the human body, the lumbar support component supports the massage mechanism upwards in the lumbar region, filling the unsupported area of ​​the lumbar region. This ensures that the massage mechanism can effectively massage the lumbar region. Furthermore, a double-layer airbag design is employed, with a three-dimensional air column in the central area of ​​the lower airbag. This restricts the bulging deformation of the central area of ​​the lower airbag during inflation, improving stability during or after inflation, preventing swaying of the massage mechanism, and enhancing massage comfort.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of massage equipment technology, and in particular to a flexible massage device and massage bed with adaptive lumbar support. Background Technology

[0002] Conventional back massage devices typically use a fixed housing as the movement carrier and track for the massage mechanism. When the body is being massaged or not, the area outside the massage mechanism can create a foreign body sensation in contact with the body, affecting comfort. Therefore, the inventors have proposed a limiting mechanism for a flexible massage device (publication number CN118021592A). This mechanism uses a guide fitting seat and a probe PCB board to ensure the meshing and stable transmission between the flexible rack and the walking gear set, guaranteeing stable movement of the massage mechanism.

[0003] However, as the inventors used the device, they discovered that it still had flaws. When the flexible massage device was applied to reclining massage equipment such as massage beds and massage sofas, the natural forward curve of the lumbar spine would cause the waist to be suspended, which could easily lead to a sudden drop in the contact pressure between the massage mechanism and the body when it reached the waist, or even cause them to detach from each other. This would prevent the massage from effectively pressing and kneading the waist, thus affecting the comfort of the experience.

[0004] It should be noted that the information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of the present invention, and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the technical problem of poor pressing and kneading massage effects on massage beds and other similar devices, this invention provides a flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support, comprising: Supporting substrate; A massage mechanism, located inside the support base, is used to move along a preset trajectory and perform massage actions; A lumbar support component is disposed within the support base and corresponds to the lumbar region of the human body. The lumbar support component is located on the side of the massage mechanism away from the human body. The lumbar support assembly includes an upper airbag and a lower airbag that are interconnected. The upper airbag is located on the side of the lower airbag that is closer to the massage mechanism. The lower airbag has a three-dimensional air column in its central area to limit the bulging deformation of the central area of ​​the lower airbag when it is inflated.

[0006] On the other hand, the present invention also provides a massage bed that employs the above-mentioned flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support to improve the massage comfort of the massage bed.

[0007] Based on the above, the present invention provides a flexible massage device and massage bed with adaptive lumbar support. Compared with the prior art, by designing a lumbar support component on the side of the massage mechanism away from the human body, the lumbar support component supports the massage mechanism upward in the lumbar region of the human body, filling the suspended area of ​​the human waist, ensuring that the massage core can effectively press and knead the lumbar region. In addition, it adopts a double-layer airbag design, with a three-dimensional air column designed in the central area of ​​the lower airbag, which restricts the bulging deformation of the central area of ​​the lower airbag in the inflation state, improves the stability during or after inflation, avoids the massage mechanism from swaying, and improves massage comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0008] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort. Unless otherwise specified, the positional relationships in the drawings described below are based on the direction in which the components are drawn in the figures.

[0009] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 An exploded view of a flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the massage mechanism and the lumbar support component provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a top view of a lumbar support assembly provided in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a waist support component provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0010] Reference numerals: 10-Supporting base, 20-Massage mechanism, 21-Flexible rack assembly, 211-First flexible rack, 212-Second flexible rack, 22-Massage mechanism, 30-Lumbar support assembly, 31-Upper airbag, 311-First airbag, 312-Second airbag, 32-Lower airbag, 321-Three-dimensional air column, 40-Air channel, 50-Supporting layer, 60-Limiting belt, 70-Shoulder and neck massage mechanism Detailed Implementation To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0011] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more. Additionally, the term "comprising" and any variations thereof mean "at least comprising."

[0012] To address the technical problem of poor pressing and kneading massage effects on massage beds and other similar devices, or to achieve at least one or more of the aforementioned advantages, an embodiment of the present invention provides a flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support, as shown in the figure. The massage device includes: Supporting substrate; A massage mechanism, located inside the support base, is used to move along a preset trajectory and perform massage actions; A lumbar support component is disposed within the support base and corresponds to the lumbar region of the human body. The lumbar support component is located on the side of the massage mechanism away from the human body. The lumbar support assembly includes an upper airbag and a lower airbag that are interconnected. The upper airbag is located on the side of the lower airbag that is closer to the massage mechanism. The lower airbag has a three-dimensional air column in its central area to limit the bulging deformation of the central area of ​​the lower airbag when it is inflated.

[0013] Furthermore, the upper airbag includes a first airbag and a second airbag that are independent of each other, and the first airbag and the second airbag are each connected to the lower airbag through an air guide channel.

[0014] Furthermore, the air guiding channel is a flow-limiting air guiding channel, which can limit the rate at which gas is introduced into the first airbag and the second airbag when gas is introduced into the waist support assembly.

[0015] Furthermore, it also includes a support layer disposed between the lumbar support assembly and the massage mechanism.

[0016] Furthermore, the massage mechanism includes a flexible rack assembly and a massage core. The flexible rack assembly is disposed inside the support base along the preset trajectory, and the massage core is connected to the flexible rack assembly in a driving connection, so that the massage core can move along the preset trajectory and perform massage actions.

[0017] Furthermore, the flexible rack assembly includes a first flexible rack and a second flexible rack, which are spaced apart from each other and have their tooth surfaces facing each other. The massage mechanism is connected to the first flexible rack and the second flexible rack respectively, so that the massage mechanism can move along the preset trajectory and perform massage actions.

[0018] Furthermore, the number of massage mechanisms is two.

[0019] Furthermore, it also includes a limiting band, which is disposed between the first flexible rack and the second flexible rack along the preset trajectory, and the limiting band passes through the massage mechanism and forms a sliding engagement with the massage mechanism.

[0020] Furthermore, it also includes a shoulder and neck massage mechanism, which is mounted on the support base and is used to perform massage actions on the shoulder and neck area of ​​the human body.

[0021] Furthermore, the present invention also provides a massage bed that employs the above-mentioned flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support.

[0022] The technical solution of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of this application and through various specific implementation methods.

[0023] Example 1 Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 , Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of a flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support, provided as an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] As shown in the figure, the massage device includes a support base 10 and a massage mechanism 20. The support base 10 serves as the mounting carrier and support foundation for the entire device and can be made of engineering plastics, ABS, or other materials, possessing good plasticity and structural stability.

[0025] Optionally, the support base 10 can be shaped like a bed, a sofa, or other shapes, all of which are within the scope of protection of this application. This embodiment is preferably shaped like a bed and includes a headrest designed according to the human body's curves.

[0026] Preferably, the support base 10 may also be covered with a soft outer cover (not shown), which has better softness and improves the comfort of use.

[0027] The massage mechanism 20 is located inside the support base 10 and is used to perform massage actions such as kneading and pressing. When the user lies on the support base 10, the massage mechanism 20 can move along a preset trajectory and perform massage actions such as kneading and pressing during the movement.

[0028] Please combine Figure 1 See Figure 3 In specific implementation, the massage mechanism 20 includes a flexible rack assembly 21 and a massage core 22. The flexible rack assembly 21 includes a first flexible rack 211 and a second flexible rack 212. Taking the illustration as an example, the first flexible rack 211 and the second flexible rack 212 are arranged at intervals on the left and right sides of the support base 10 according to a preset trajectory, and the tooth surfaces of the first flexible rack 211 and the second flexible rack 212 are arranged opposite to each other. The massage core 22 has a drive unit and a gear set (not shown in conventional configuration). The gear set meshes with the first flexible rack 211 and the second flexible rack 212 to drive the massage core 22 to move along the setting direction of the flexible rack assembly 21.

[0029] Optionally, the specific structure of the massage mechanism 22 can be selected according to actual needs, such as equipping it with massage claws, massage wheels, etc. In this embodiment, the massage mechanism 22 is preferably equipped with two rotating massage heads. During the process of the massage mechanism 22 moving along a preset trajectory, the two rotating massage heads rotate continuously to perform kneading and pressing actions on the human body.

[0030] Preferably, there can be two massage mechanisms 22. Both massage mechanisms 22 are connected to the flexible rack and pinion group 21 and move along different sections of the preset trajectory to perform massage actions, thereby realizing zoned massage. Furthermore, different pressure levels can be adjusted for different zones according to actual needs (conventional solution), which can adapt to different needs and enrich the massage experience.

[0031] Of course, it should be noted that the "preset trajectory" described in this embodiment is the massage trajectory designed for the product, which can be adjusted according to actual needs, and this case does not impose any restrictions on it.

[0032] Please combine Figure 2 See Figures 3-5 The core improvement of this embodiment is that a waist support component 30 is designed in the corresponding waist area of ​​the human body. The waist support component 30 is used to support the massage mechanism 20 upward in the waist area of ​​the human body, fill the suspended area of ​​the waist, and ensure that the massage core 22 can effectively press and knead the waist area of ​​the human body.

[0033] The lumbar support component 30 is located on the side of the massage mechanism 20 away from the human body. In a specific implementation, the lumbar support component 30 includes an upper airbag 31 and a lower airbag 32 that are interconnected. Taking the figure as an example, the upper airbag 31 is located on the side of the lower airbag 32 closer to the massage mechanism 20, and a three-dimensional air column 321 is provided in the central area of ​​the lower airbag 32.

[0034] Specifically, the three-dimensional air column 321 can be formed by three-dimensional column technology, spatial braiding / elastic wire technology, etc. to form a vertical braid structure, so as to limit the bulging deformation of the central area of ​​the lower airbag 32 when it is inflated. This can not only balance the inflation height and throttling of the airbags on both sides of the three-dimensional air column 321, but also prevent the central area of ​​the lower airbag 32 from bulging excessively, which would cause the massage mechanism 22 to become unstable or wobble when it moves to the waist area.

[0035] Preferably, the three-dimensional air column section 321 does not divide the lower airbag 32 into multiple airbags from the inside. That is, the interior of the lower airbag 32 is still a whole space. The three-dimensional air column section 321 is designed only in the central area, which facilitates inflation through an inflation tube and simplifies the structure.

[0036] The upper airbag 31 includes a first airbag 311 and a second airbag 312 that are independent of each other. Taking the figure as an example, the first airbag 311 and the second airbag 312 can be arranged in the left-right direction, and each is connected to the lower airbag 32 through an air guide channel 40, which facilitates inflation through an inflation tube and simplifies the structure.

[0037] Furthermore, the air guiding channel 40 can be a flow-limiting air guiding channel. Specifically, the air guiding channel 40 with flow-limiting characteristics can be formed by designing throttling orifices and reducing the inner diameter of the channel. When gas is introduced into the waist support component 30, due to the flow-limiting effect of the air guiding channel 40, the lower airbag 32 will inflate first, while the first airbag 311 and the second airbag 312 will inflate slowly.

[0038] This inflation sequence ensures that the lower airbag 32 inflates first, while the three-dimensional air column 321 restricts the bulge in the central area of ​​the lower airbag 32, allowing the lower airbag 32 to form a stable support base. Subsequently, air enters the upper airbag 31 and slowly inflates to conform to the curve of the human waist. This avoids instability in support or swaying of the massage mechanism 20 caused by excessive inflation speed. At the same time, the first airbag 311 and the second airbag 312 can also conform more closely to the curve of the human waist, improving the stability of the entire device and the massage comfort.

[0039] Building upon the above, the massage device also includes a support layer 50. The support layer 50 is located between the lumbar support assembly 30 and the massage mechanism 20. In specific implementations, the support layer 50 can be made of high-density sponge, memory foam, or elastic polymer material, providing good cushioning performance and support strength.

[0040] The function of the support layer 50 is to provide a flat moving surface for the massage mechanism 20, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the massage core 22 moving along the preset trajectory, and preventing the flexible rack assembly 21 from swaying during the inflation process of the waist support component 30, which could cause the massage core 22 to get stuck.

[0041] In another embodiment not specifically shown, the three-dimensional air column 321 can divide the lower airbag 32 into two independent airbags, and their positions correspond to the first airbag 311 and the second airbag 312. That is, both the upper airbag 31 and the lower airbag 32 are divided into left and right parts. At this time, two inflation tubes are used to inflate them separately, which allows the user to control the left and right support height independently according to their own needs, adapting to different body shape requirements. In addition, with the support layer 50, even if the left and right heights are different, the smooth movement of the massage core 22 can still be guaranteed to perform massage actions.

[0042] In some preferred embodiments, the massage device may further include a limiting band 60. In specific implementation, the limiting band 60 may be an elastic limiting band, and is also disposed along a preset trajectory between the first flexible rack 211 and the second flexible rack 212, so that the limiting band 60 passes through the massage mechanism 22 and forms a sliding engagement with the massage mechanism 22.

[0043] Taking the illustration as an example, the limiting band 60 is used to limit the vertical displacement of the massage mechanism 22, ensuring that the massage mechanism 22 always moves precisely along the preset trajectory, thereby improving the accuracy and comfort of the massage.

[0044] Furthermore, it also includes a shoulder and neck massage mechanism 70. The shoulder and neck massage mechanism 70 is mounted on the support base 10 and is used to perform massage movements on the shoulder and neck area of ​​the human body. It is understood that the structure of the shoulder and neck massage mechanism 70 can directly use existing conventional structures, and will not be described in detail here.

[0045] Example 2 This embodiment provides a massage bed that uses the flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support provided in the above embodiment to improve the massage comfort and user experience of the massage bed.

[0046] In summary, the flexible massage device and massage bed with adaptive lumbar support provided by this invention, compared with the prior art, designs a lumbar support component on the side of the massage mechanism away from the human body. The lumbar support component supports the massage mechanism upward in the lumbar region of the human body, filling the unsupported area of ​​the lumbar region. This ensures that the massage mechanism can effectively press and knead the lumbar region. Furthermore, it adopts a double-layer airbag design, with a three-dimensional air column in the central area of ​​the lower airbag. This restricts the bulging deformation of the central area of ​​the lower airbag when inflated, improving the stability during or after inflation, preventing the massage mechanism from swaying, and improving massage comfort.

[0047] Although this document frequently uses terms such as massage mechanism and lumbar support component, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. These terms are used merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of the invention; interpreting them as any additional limitation would contradict the spirit of the invention.

[0048] Furthermore, those skilled in the art should understand that although many problems exist in the prior art, each embodiment or technical solution of the present invention can be improved in only one or a few aspects, without necessarily solving all the technical problems listed in the prior art or the background art simultaneously. Those skilled in the art should understand that any content not mentioned in a claim should not be construed as a limitation on that claim.

[0049] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them; although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features; and these modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support, characterized in that: include Supporting substrate; A massage mechanism, located inside the support base, is used to move along a preset trajectory and perform massage actions; A lumbar support component is disposed within the support base and corresponds to the lumbar region of the human body. The lumbar support component is located on the side of the massage mechanism away from the human body. The lumbar support assembly includes an upper airbag and a lower airbag that are interconnected. The upper airbag is located on the side of the lower airbag that is closer to the massage mechanism. The lower airbag has a three-dimensional air column in its central area to limit the bulging deformation of the central area of ​​the lower airbag when it is inflated.

2. The flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper airbag includes a first airbag and a second airbag that are independent of each other, and the first airbag and the second airbag are each connected to the lower airbag through an air guide channel.

3. The flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air guiding channel is a flow-limiting air guiding channel. When gas is introduced into the waist support assembly, the air guiding channel can limit the gas flow rate into the first airbag and the second airbag.

4. The flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support layer disposed between the lumbar support assembly and the massage mechanism.

5. The flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support according to claim 1, characterized in that: The massage mechanism includes a flexible rack assembly and a massage core. The flexible rack assembly is disposed inside the support base along the preset trajectory. The massage core is connected to the flexible rack assembly in a transmission manner, so that the massage core can move along the preset trajectory and perform massage actions.

6. The flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support according to claim 5, characterized in that: The flexible rack assembly includes a first flexible rack and a second flexible rack, which are spaced apart from each other and have their tooth surfaces facing each other. The massage mechanism is connected to the first flexible rack and the second flexible rack respectively, so that the massage mechanism can move along the preset trajectory and perform massage actions.

7. The flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support according to claim 6, characterized in that: The number of massage mechanisms is two.

8. The flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support according to claim 6, characterized in that: It also includes a limiting band, which is disposed between the first flexible rack and the second flexible rack along the preset trajectory. The limiting band passes through the massage mechanism and forms a sliding engagement with the massage mechanism.

9. The flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a shoulder and neck massage mechanism, which is mounted on the support base and is used to perform massage actions on the shoulder and neck area of ​​the human body.

10. A massage bed, characterized in that: The invention includes a flexible massage device with adaptive lumbar support as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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