Massage device providing a stretching mode and control method of massage device

Abstract

A massage device according to an embodiment of the present application. The massage device can include a body massage portion to massage at least a portion of a user's body, first and second leg massage portions disposed at a lower portion of the body massage portion and rotatable, first and second arm massage portions disposed at positions corresponding to the first and second leg massage portions and movable in a forward or rearward direction, and a control portion to control one or more of a first relative movement of the first and second arm massage portions and a second relative movement of the first and second leg massage portions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage device including a rotatable leg massage section, and more specifically, to a massage device capable of providing a stretching effect to a user by combining arm movement and leg rotation. Background Technology

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

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

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

[0005] However, this function added to the massage device is only for improving the user convenience of the massage device, such as the user interface, or to help users perform other activities other than massage more easily. It has nothing to do with the amount of direct stimulation or effect provided to the user's body, such as exercise or stretching.

[0006] Although massage devices that enable the driving of arm or leg massage units have been disclosed, such functions are only used for limited purposes, such as improving the convenience or stability of the user when sitting (or sitting) on ​​the massage device, or adjusting the length to fit the user's body size. Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem to be solved The present invention is proposed in the context described above, and its purpose is to provide a massage device that, by using the organic movement relationship of multiple massage parts provided in the massage device, guides a complex combination of movements or actions, including arm and leg twisting movements, such as arm movement and leg rotation, thereby providing a direct effect on the user's body.

[0008] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will be understood from the following description and will become more apparent through embodiments of the invention. Furthermore, the objects and advantages of the present invention can be achieved through the structures shown in the claims and combinations thereof.

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

[0010] means for solving problems A massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the stated purpose may include: a body massage unit for massaging at least a portion of a user's body; a first leg massage unit and a second leg massage unit disposed below the body massage unit and capable of rotation; a first arm massage unit disposed at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit and capable of moving forward or backward; a second arm massage unit disposed at a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit and capable of moving forward or backward; and a control unit for controlling one or more actions of a first relative action of the first arm massage unit and the second arm massage unit and a second relative action of the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit.

[0011] Specifically, the control unit of the present invention controls the movement of the first arm massage part to be linked with the length adjustment or rotation of the first leg massage part, and the movement of the second arm massage part to be linked with the length adjustment or rotation of the second leg massage part.

[0012] In addition, the control unit of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit to be linked with the rotation of the second leg massage unit, and the movement of the second arm massage unit to be linked with the rotation of the first leg massage unit.

[0013] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to perform one or more actions, namely, a first action in which the leg massager of the first leg massager and the second leg massager, positioned at a position corresponding to the arm massager that moves forward, rotates downward, and a second action in which the leg massager of the first leg massager and the second leg massager, positioned at a position corresponding to the arm massager that moves backward, rotates upward.

[0014] Furthermore, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to perform one or more actions, namely, a first action in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates downward, and a second action in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates downward.

[0015] In addition, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to perform one or more actions, namely, a first action in which the first arm massage unit moves backward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward, and a second action in which the second arm massage unit moves backward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward.

[0016] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to perform one or more actions, namely, a first action in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward, and a second action in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward.

[0017] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to perform one or more actions, namely, a first action in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward, and a second action in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward.

[0018] In addition, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to perform one or more of the following actions: a first action including forward movement of the first arm massage unit, upward rotation of the first leg massage unit, and downward rotation of the second leg massage unit; and a second action including forward movement of the second arm massage unit, upward rotation of the second leg massage unit, and downward rotation of the first leg massage unit.

[0019] In addition, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to perform one or more actions, including a first action of forward movement of the first arm massage unit and the second arm massage unit and upward rotation of the first leg massage unit, and a second action of forward movement of the first arm massage unit and the second arm massage unit and upward rotation of the second leg massage unit.

[0020] Here, the first action may also include downward rotation of the second leg massage part, and the second action may also include downward rotation of the first leg massage part.

[0021] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to perform a third action in which the first arm massage unit and the second arm massage unit move forward and the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit rotate upward.

[0022] Preferably, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to alternate between the first action and the second action, thereby alternating between the first action and the second action. In this case, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to generate counting information using the number of times the first action and the second action alternate, and output corresponding guidance information when the counting information corresponds to the number of times the user inputs the count information.

[0023] Specifically, the first arm massage portion or the second arm massage portion of the present invention may include: a support portion, including a rearwardly lowered inclined shape; and an arm massage providing portion, which uses the support portion as a relatively fixed body and moves forward or backward in a direction corresponding to the inclined shape.

[0024] Specifically, the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part of the present invention can be configured to have a length that is extendable. In this case, the control part of the present invention can control the length of the leg massage part that rotates upward in the first leg massage part and the length of the leg massage part that rotates downward in the second leg massage part to decrease.

[0025] A massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a body drive unit for changing the position or posture of the body massage portion. In this case, the control unit of the present invention can control the body drive unit such that a tilting action of the body massage portion tilting backward is performed before the first relative action or the second relative action.

[0026] Specifically, the body massage unit of the present invention may include a seat and a backrest, and the body drive unit of the present invention may include a seat drive unit to change the position or posture of the seat and a back drive unit to change the position or posture of the backrest.

[0027] In this case, the control unit of the present invention can perform the tilting action by controlling one or more of the seat drive unit and the back drive unit.

[0028] Specifically, a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include: a first arm drive unit for moving the first arm massage unit; a second arm drive unit for moving the second arm massage unit; a first leg drive unit for driving one or more of the rotation and extension / retraction of the first leg massage unit; and a second leg drive unit for driving one or more of the rotation and extension / retraction of the second leg massage unit.

[0029] The massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include one or more of a first arm airbag disposed in the first arm massage portion and a second arm airbag disposed in the second arm massage portion. In this case, the control unit of the present invention may control the airbags of the arm massage portions disposed in the first arm massage portion and the second arm massage portion to inflate.

[0030] The massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include one or more of a first leg airbag disposed in the first leg massage portion and a second leg airbag disposed in the second leg massage portion. In this case, the control unit of the present invention may control the airbags disposed in the arm massage portions that rotate downwards in the first leg massage portion and the second leg massage portion to inflate.

[0031] According to another aspect of the present invention, a control method for a massage device includes: a body massage section for massaging at least a portion of a user's body; first and second leg massage sections disposed below the body massage section and rotatable; a first arm massage section disposed at a position corresponding to the first leg massage section and movable forward or backward; a second arm massage section disposed at a position corresponding to the second leg massage section and movable forward or backward; and a control section; wherein the control section controls the massage device, and the control method includes: a control step of controlling one or more actions of performing a first relative movement of the first arm massage section and the second arm massage section and a second relative movement of the first leg massage section and the second leg massage section.

[0032] The effects of the invention According to one embodiment of the present invention, the combined action of the leg massage section and / or arm massage section can further effectively guide movements or activities such as twisting of the arms and legs, thus not only activating bodily functions but also further enhancing the stretching effect.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in addition to providing the inherent function of massage, the massage device can also provide actual effects such as rehabilitation and stretching for objects such as arms and legs, thus further improving the usability and effectiveness of the massage device.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the present invention, by combining the dual actions of linear moving of the arm and rotational moving of the leg, the stretching effect of the arm and leg can be enhanced in particular.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the expansion and contraction of the airbags provided in the arm massager or leg massager are adaptively controlled according to the movement of the arm massager or leg massager, so as to firmly support the user's body or release the support. Therefore, not only can the stretching effect be further concentrated, but also the injury can be effectively prevented. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The following figures accompanying this specification illustrate preferred embodiments of the invention and serve to more effectively understand the detailed description of the invention and the technical concept of the invention described below. Therefore, the invention should not be limited to the matters described in these figures.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0039] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing an exploded view of a portion of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the main framework of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the connection relationship of actuators for adjusting the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle in a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of posture changes in the massage device of the present invention.

[0043] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating the structure and operation of the independent movement of the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the inner surface of the arm massage providing part of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 9 yes Figure 7 The image shows a partial exploded 3D view of the arm massage area.

[0046] Figure 10 This is a component diagram of the arm massage section drive module of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating the sensor section of the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating the connection between the arm massage section and the body massage section in the massage device of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 13 It is used for explanation Figure 12 The diagram shows the joint structure and assembly method of the joint.

[0050] Figures 14 to 16This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 17 This is a flowchart of the overall processing procedure of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 18 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figures 19 to 24 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedures of the first to sixth modes of embodiments of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 25 This is a diagram illustrating the process of controlling an airbag according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Figures 26 to 31 This is a diagram illustrating the operational relationships of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0056] To achieve the above objectives, a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a body massage unit for massaging at least a portion of a user's body; a first leg massage unit and a second leg massage unit disposed below the body massage unit and capable of rotation; a first arm massage unit disposed at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit and capable of moving forward or backward; a second arm massage unit disposed at a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit and capable of moving forward or backward; and a control unit for controlling one or more actions of a first relative action between the first arm massage unit and the second arm massage unit and a second relative action between the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit.

[0057] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, the terms and words used in this specification and claims are not limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted as meanings and concepts consistent with the technical idea of ​​the present invention, based on the principle that inventors can define terms and concepts to best interpret their inventions.

[0058] Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the structures shown in the accompanying drawings are only the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent the technical concept of the present invention. It should be understood that various equivalents and modifications can be used to replace them when this application is submitted.

[0059] When a constituent element is "connected" or "combined" to another constituent element, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or combined to another constituent element, and there may be other constituent elements between the two.

[0060] Conversely, when a constituent element is "directly connected" or "directly combined" with another constituent element, it should be understood that there are no other constituent elements between them. Other statements used to explain the relationships between constituent elements should also be interpreted in the same way.

[0061] 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.

[0062] The terms "comprising" or "having" used in this specification are used to specify the presence of the described features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof. Therefore, these terms do not preclude the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0063] 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. Terms as defined in common dictionaries 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.

[0064] In this specification, an actuator refers to a structure capable of providing driving force. For example, an actuator may include, but is not limited to, a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a direct current (DC) motor, an alternating current (AC) motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc.

[0065] The following is for reference Figures 1 to 13 First, the basic embodiments and driving mechanisms of the present invention will be described in detail, while embodiments of the present invention that provide stretching modes will be described later.

[0066] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0067] A massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes at least some or all of the following: a body massage section 1000, which forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of a user's body and massages the user's body; a leg massage section 2000 for massaging the user's legs; and an arm massage section 3000 for massaging the user's arms.

[0068] The body massage unit 1000 is capable of providing massage to at least a part of a user's body. To this end, the body massage unit 1000 may include a main frame 1100 constituting the skeleton of the body massage unit 1000 and a massage module 1700 that provides massage function to at least a part of the user's body. Additionally, the body massage unit 1000 may include: an audio output module 1500 providing audio output of any form to the user; and an input unit 350 for receiving input of any form from the user.

[0069] The structures of the body massage unit 1000 described above are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the aforementioned structures, the body massage unit 1000 may also include various other structures.

[0070] In addition, such as Figure 1 The shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown are merely examples. Various forms of massage devices 100 should also fall within the scope of this disclosure without departing from the scope of the claims.

[0071] 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 form that can accommodate the user's whole body or part of the body. The body massage unit 1000 includes a backrest 1000a that accommodates the user's upper body, including the user's back, and a seat 1000b that supports the user's buttocks.

[0072] 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.

[0073] At least a portion of the body massage unit 1000 is slidable. For example, when the body massage unit 1000 begins to massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit 1000 can slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit 1000 can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage unit 1000 can provide massage while tilted backward.

[0074] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the massage device 100 may include at least one airbag. The airbag may be located in the user's shoulder area, pelvic area, leg massage area 2000, arm massage area 3000, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may be configured in multiple parts of the massage device 100.

[0075] The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit, which may supply air to an air bladder to inflate the air bladder. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 1000, or may be located in the leg massage unit 2000. Alternatively, the air supply unit may also be located outside the massage device 100.

[0076] An arm massage unit 3000 provided on both sides of the body massage unit 1000 is provided with an arm receiving groove 3110 in the form of a C-shaped groove, so that a user can comfortably place arms therein in a sitting posture and receive massage. Air bladders may be provided on the upper side and the lower side of the arm receiving groove, and massage is performed by applying downward and / or upward pressure to the user's arms.

[0077] The arm massage unit 3000 may include a support part 3200 disposed at a lower side, and an arm massage providing part 3100 disposed at an upper side of the support part 3200.

[0078] The leg massage unit 2000 can provide leg massage for a user. For example, the leg massage unit 2000 may include a lower leg massage unit for massaging the user's lower leg and / or a foot massage unit for massaging the user's foot.

[0079] The length of the leg massage unit 2000 can be adjusted according to the user's physical characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, since the user has a longer lower leg length, the length of the leg massage unit 2000 needs to be extended. When a short user uses the massage device 100, since the user has a shorter lower leg length, the length of the leg massage unit 2000 needs to be shortened. Therefore, the leg massage unit 2000 can provide leg massage that matches the user's height.

[0080] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the leg massage unit 2000 may include a physically separated first leg massage unit 2000a and a second leg massage unit 2000b. For example, the first leg massage unit 2000a located on one side may correspond to the user's right leg, and the second leg massage unit 2000b located on the other side may correspond to the user's left leg.

[0081] The first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b each include a lower leg massage unit and a foot massage unit. Therefore, the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b can adjust the length of the leg massage unit individually, and can provide foot massage. For this purpose, the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b are each provided with a leg length actuator and a foot massage module.

[0082] The first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b can independently adjust the leg angle and move. The first leg massage unit 2000a is adjusted by a first leg angle actuator, and the second leg massage unit 2000b is adjusted by a second leg angle actuator. Therefore, for example, while the first leg massage unit 2000a is raised, the second leg massage unit 2000b can remain in contact with the ground. Furthermore, when the leg length and / or leg angle of the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b are adjusted differently from each other, movements such as a walking mode can be achieved.

[0083] Hereinafter, "leg massage unit 2000" may refer to the first leg massage unit 2000a, the second leg massage unit 2000b, or both leg massage units, and may also refer to an integrated leg massage unit 2000 in which the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b are connected as one unit. Unless it is necessary to distinguish between the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b, it will be referred to as "leg massage unit 2000".

[0084] The massage module 1700 can be disposed inside the body massage unit 1000 to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 1000. The massage module 1700 can move along the main frame 1100 disposed inside the body massage unit 1000.

[0085] For example, the main frame 1100 of the body massage unit 1000 may be equipped with a rack gear, and the massage module 1700 provides mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack gear. The massage module 1700 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited to these.

[0086] The main frame 1100 forms the internal structure of the body massage part 1000 and can be made of materials such as metal or plastic. For example, the main frame 1100 can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to these, and can also be made of various sturdy materials.

[0087] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the audio output module 1500 of the massage device 100 can be disposed in various locations. For example, the audio output module 1500 may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit disposed on the upper end of the seat portion that contacts the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage portions 3000 of the seat portion, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage portions, etc., but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 1500 can provide stereo sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

[0088] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, a user can control a massage device 100 using a massage device control device 4000. The massage device control device 4000 can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired and / or wireless communication.

[0089] The massage device control device 4000 may include, but is not limited to, a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired or wireless communication.

[0090] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0091] The massage device 100 may include at least one of a control unit 300, a sensor unit 310, a communication unit 320, a memory 330, an audio output unit 340, and an input unit 350.

[0092] The control unit 300 may include at least one processor and a memory. When the control unit 300 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at physically spaced distances from each other. Furthermore, the massage device 100 may be implemented in various ways, without limitation.

[0093] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the massage device 100. For example, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling the operation of a plurality of actuators of the massage device 100.

[0094] For example, the control unit 300 controls the movement of the actuator in the massage module 1700, enabling the massage module 1700 to move along a rack. The massage module 1700 may include at least one actuator, and the control unit 300 can provide various massage actions by activating at least one actuator. For example, the control unit 300 can provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc., by activating at least one actuator in the massage module 1700, and is not limited to this; various massage actions can be provided.

[0095] Alternatively, for example, a foot massage can be provided to the user by controlling a foot massage actuator that actuates the foot massage module in the leg massage unit 2000.

[0096] In addition, the length of the leg massage unit 2000 can be adjusted to match the user by moving the leg length adjustment actuator, so that the user can enjoy a massage that matches their body shape.

[0097] The memory 330 may be located within the control unit 300 or external to the control unit 300. The memory 330 may store various information related to the massage device 100. For example, the memory 330 may include massage control information, personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0098] The memory 330 can be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, the memory 330 may include, but is not limited to, disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery-backed storage.

[0099] The memory 330 can be a main storage device directly accessed by the processor, such as a random access memory (RAM) like dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM), or a volatile storage device whose stored information is instantly deleted when the power is cut off, but it is not limited to these. This memory 330 can be operated by the control unit 300.

[0100] The massage device 100 may include a sensor unit 310. The sensor unit 310 can acquire various types of information by using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 310 may be configured to use sensors that employ measurement units such as pressure, potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a touch sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0101] Additionally, the sensor unit 310 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited to these, and may include various types of biological information.

[0102] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the massage device 100 can sense the contact area and / or contact position with the user via the sensor unit 310. Additionally, the massage device 100 can acquire the user's shoulder position information via the sensor unit 310. Shoulder position sensing can acquire body information such as the user's sitting height. Furthermore, the massage device 100 can provide personalized massage based on the acquired information. For example, when the massage device 100 provides a shoulder massage, it identifies the user's shoulder position based on the information acquired via the sensor unit 310 and can provide a shoulder massage to the user based on the identification result.

[0103] The communication unit 320 communicates with modules inside the massage device 100, external massage devices, and / or user terminals via any type of network. The communication unit may include a wired / wireless connection module for connecting to the network.

[0104] Wireless connectivity technologies include, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), and High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA).

[0105] Wired connection technologies include, for example, Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), Fiber to the Home (FTTH), and Power Line Communication (PLC). Additionally, the network connection unit includes a short-range communication module, enabling the sending and receiving of data with any device / terminal located in close proximity. Examples of short-range communication technologies include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), and ZigBee.

[0106] Additionally, the massage device 100 may include an input unit 350 or an output unit. The massage device 100 can receive input from the user using the input unit 350. Furthermore, the massage device 100 can output the processing results of the control unit 300 to the output unit.

[0107] Specifically, the input unit 350 can receive commands related to the motion control of the massage device 100 from the user. The input unit 350 can be implemented in various forms. For example, the input unit 350 can be provided in the body massage unit 1000, or in the leg massage unit 2000, but is not limited thereto. Furthermore, the input unit 350 may include... Figure 1The massage device 100 can be controlled by a massage device control unit 4000 or various external devices. The massage device 100 can receive various commands from the user via the input unit 350. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any command regarding the selection of massage module, massage type, massage intensity, massage time, massage area, position and operation of the body massage unit 1000, on / off power supply of the massage device 100, whether to activate the heating function, and audio playback, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0108] The massage device 100 can provide an interface for selecting massage modes. For example, the input unit 350 or the output unit may include a massage device control device 4000. The massage device control device 4000 can list a variety of medical massage modes related to physical improvement.

[0109] Medical massage modes may include at least one of the following: concentration mode, meditation mode, recovery mode, stretching mode, sleep mode, vitality mode, golf mode, hip shaping mode, exam mode, weightlessness mode, and growth mode.

[0110] Stretching modes may include PNF stretching mode, rolling stretching mode, etc.

[0111] According to another embodiment of this disclosure, the input unit 350 may have buttons in the form of hot keys and / or option buttons for selecting, canceling, or inputting the direction of execution, based on preset user settings or self-preset functions. The input unit 350 may be implemented as a touchscreen, keyboard, dome switch, touchpad (static / electrostatic), rotary wheel, momentary switch, etc., but is not limited to these. Furthermore, the input unit 350 may be based on voice recognition technology to obtain commands based on the user's voice.

[0112] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the output unit may include a display for showing the operating status of the massage device 100 or the current state of the user. In this case, the display may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, and a 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

[0113] The output unit may include an audio output unit 340. The audio output unit 340 can provide audio output of any form to the user via the audio output module 1500. The audio output unit 340 may include the audio output module 1500. For example, the audio output unit 340 can output to the user, via the audio output module 1500, the optimal sound source and / or binaural beats for the massage method provided by the massage device 100, thereby providing brain stimulation to the user. The audio output unit 340 can output audio signals received via a network (not shown) or stored in internal / external storage media (not shown). For example, the audio output unit 340 can output sound sources controlled by the user terminal via a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection, etc.). Additionally, the audio output unit 340 can output audio signals of any form that occur in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0114] Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be implemented in combination with other program modules and / or through a combination of hardware and software. For example, the present invention can be implemented by a computer-readable medium.

[0115] Computer-accessible media can be any computer-readable medium, including volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transitory media, and mobile and non-mobile media. By way of example and not limitation, computer-readable media can include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

[0116] Computer-readable storage media include volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transient media, and removable and non-removable media used for storing computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data, which can be embodied by some method or technique. Computer-readable storage media may include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other storage technologies, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disc storage devices, cassette tape, magnetic tape, disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium accessible by a computer and used to store the required information.

[0117] Figure 3 This is an exploded view illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the main framework of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0118] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the main frame 1100 can form the skeleton of the body massage part 1000. The main frame 1100 includes a body frame 1200 and a base frame 1300 that supports the body frame 1200.

[0119] The body frame 1200 includes: a back frame 1210 for forming the skeleton of the back 1000a that accommodates the user's upper body; and a seat frame 1250 for forming the skeleton of the seat portion 1000b.

[0120] The base frame 1300 is positioned on the ground and supports the body frame 1200. The base frame 1300 is positioned under the seat frame 1250.

[0121] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the main frame 1100 may further include a bottom base frame 1380 that slidably supports the base frame 1300. Thus, the base frame 1300 can be configured to support the body frame 1200 and be able to move forward or backward relative to the ground.

[0122] The bottom base frame 1380 is configured to contact the ground and support the base frame 1300. A sliding unit 1330 may be provided at the lower end of the base frame 1300, which allows the base frame 1300 to slide relative to the bottom base frame 1380.

[0123] For example, the sliding unit may include a slide rod, a slide rail, and a pulley. The slide rod may be attached to the lower surface of the base frame 1300. The slide rail may be attached to the upper surface of the bottom base frame 1380. The pulley may be disposed inside the slide rail. When the base frame 1300 moves, the slide rod moves forward or backward under the guidance of the slide rail, and the pulley assists the slide rod in moving linearly along the slide rail.

[0124] In this disclosure, the base frame 1300 may include a bottom base frame 1380. Therefore, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the base frame 1300 and the bottom base frame 1380, the base frame 1300 may be referred to as the entirety including the bottom frame.

[0125] The base frame 1300 may have a support shaft frame 1320 extending along its upper end. The support shaft frame 1320 is connected to the seat frame 1250 by means of pins or the like, thereby serving as a support shaft for the seat frame 1250 to rotate forward or backward relative to the base frame 1300.

[0126] Additionally, the support shaft frame 1320 can be used as a joint where the arm massage part 3000 is attached to the base frame 1300.

[0127] The leg massage unit 2000 is rotatably connected to the front of the base frame 1300 in the up-down direction.

[0128] The body frame 1200 is supported by the base frame 1300.

[0129] At least a portion of the body frame 1200 may be provided with a rack 1211. The rack 1211 is a component for guiding the up-and-down movement of the massage module and may include multiple valleys and multiple spines.

[0130] The rack 1211 can be arranged in an opposing manner on the body frame 1200. The massage module can move along the rack 1211. For example, the massage module may include a gear meshing with the rack 1211, the gear being rotated by an actuator disposed on the massage module, thereby enabling the massage module to move up or down.

[0131] The rack 1211 may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack 1211 may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0132] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the seat frame 1250 and the backrest frame 1210 are formed by separate frames and can be configured such that one end of each is adjacent to the other. The seat frame 1250 and the backrest frame 1210 are formed by separate frames and are movably coupled to each other, thereby facilitating adjustment of the angle between the seat frame 1250 and the backrest frame 1210. Movement of the backrest frame 1210 corresponds to movement of the backrest 1000a, and movement of the seat frame 1250 corresponds to movement of the seat portion 1000b.

[0133] The back frame 1210 may include a skeleton forming the back 1000a and a rack support frame 1220 supporting the rack 1211 and extending along the length direction.

[0134] The seat frame 1250 supports the backrest frame 1210 and is disposed on the upper part of the base frame 1300. The seat frame 1250 forms the skeleton of the seat portion 1000b, which is the part where the user sits. The seat frame 1250 is connected to and disposed on the backrest frame 1210.

[0135] The back frame 1210 can be rotatably connected relative to the base frame 1300 and / or the seat frame 1250. The back frame 1210 can be switched so that the massage device 100 can be in a sitting or reclining position.

[0136] Additionally, the seat frame 1250 can be rotatably connected relative to the base frame 1300 and / or the back frame 1210. Therefore, when the massage device 100 switches positions between a sitting mode and a reclining mode, the angle between the back frame 1210 and the seat frame 1250 can be adjusted.

[0137] An arm massage unit 3000 is disposed on the side of a body massage unit 1000. The arm massage unit 3000 includes a first arm massage unit 3000a disposed on one side of the body massage unit 1000, such as the right side, and a second arm massage unit 3000b disposed on the other side, such as the left side.

[0138] The first arm massage unit 3000a may include a first support unit 3200a disposed on the lower side and a first arm massage providing unit 3100a disposed on the upper side of the first support unit 3200a and movable independently. The second arm massage unit 3000b may include a second support unit 3200b disposed on the second support unit 3200b and a second arm massage providing unit 3100b disposed on the upper side of the second support unit 3200b and movable independently.

[0139] Hereinafter, arm massage unit 3000 may refer to each or all of the first arm massage unit 3000a and the second arm massage unit 3000b. Additionally, support unit 3200 may refer to each or all of the first support unit 3200a and the second support unit 3200b, and arm massage providing unit 3100 may refer to each or all of the first arm massage providing unit 3100a and the second arm massage providing unit 3100b.

[0140] Hereinafter, unless it is necessary to distinguish between the first arm massage unit 3000a and the second arm massage unit 3000b, the structure will be described using terms such as arm massage unit 3000, support unit 3200 and arm massage providing unit 3100.

[0141] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the connection relationship of actuators for adjusting the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle in a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0142] The seat angle can be defined as the angle formed by the seat frame relative to the ground, the back angle can be defined as the angle formed by the back frame relative to the ground, and the leg angle can be defined as the angle formed by the leg massage area relative to the ground.

[0143] Figure 5 Parts (a), (b), and (c) show the seat angle actuator, back angle actuator, and leg angle actuator, respectively.

[0144] A massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of actuators to provide a variety of massage modes and / or stretching modes.

[0145] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a massage device 100 may include a sliding actuator 1610 for adjusting the sliding of the massage device 100 (see reference 1610). Figure 4 ).

[0146] A sliding actuator 1610 is disposed between the base frame 1300 and the bottom base frame 1380 to adjust the forward and backward movement of the body massage unit. One end of the sliding actuator 1610 is connected to the base frame 1300, and the other end is connected to the bottom base frame 1380.

[0147] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a massage device 100 may include a seat angle actuator 1620 to adjust the angle of the seat portion 1000b.

[0148] Reference Figure 5 In part (a), the seat angle actuator 1620 can be connected between the base frame 1300 and the seat frame 1250. One end of the seat angle actuator 1620 is connected through the base frame 1300, and the other end is connected to the seat frame 1250. The seat angle actuator 1620 causes the seat frame 1250 to move relative to the base frame 1300 in the fore-and-aft direction, thereby adjusting the tilt angle of the seat frame 1250 and the seat portion 1000b supported on the seat frame 1250.

[0149] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a massage device 100 may include a back angle actuator 1630 to adjust the angle of the back 1000a.

[0150] Reference Figure 5 In part (b), the backrest angle actuator 1630 can be connected between the seat frame 1250 and the backrest frame 1210. One end of the backrest angle actuator 1630 is connected through the seat frame 1250, and the other end is connected to the backrest frame 1210. The backrest angle actuator 1630 causes the backrest frame 1210 to move relative to the seat frame 1250 in the fore-and-aft direction, thereby adjusting the angle between the backrest frame 1210 and the backrest 1000a supported on the backrest frame 1210.

[0151] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a massage device 100 may include a leg angle actuator 1640 to adjust the angle of a leg massage unit 2000.

[0152] Reference Figure 5 In part (c), the leg angle actuator 1640 may be disposed between the seat frame 1250 and the leg massage unit 2000.

[0153] One end of the leg angle actuator 1640 is connected via the seat frame 1250, and the other end is connected to the leg angle adjustment unit 2110. The leg angle adjustment unit 2110 may be provided with a wheel, the upper end of which is hinged to the base frame 1300 and the other end of which contacts the rear surface of the leg massage unit 2000.

[0154] When the leg angle actuator 1640 extends, the leg angle adjustment part 2110 rotates upward around the hinge connection part, and the wheel at the other end pushes the leg massage part 2000 upward. When the leg angle actuator 1640 retracts, the leg angle adjustment part 2110 rotates downward, and the leg massage part 2000 descends while in contact with the leg angle adjustment part 2110. As described above, the leg angle actuator 1640 adjusts the angle of the leg massage part 2000 by moving the leg angle adjustment part 2110 to rotate the leg massage part 2000 in the vertical direction.

[0155] According to the massage device of the present invention, it is not excluded that one end of the leg angle actuator 1640 is connected to the base frame 1300. However, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the leg angle actuator 1640 is disposed between the seat frame 1250 and the leg angle adjustment part 2110, since the adjustment angle of the seat frame 1250 and the angle adjusted by driving the leg angle adjustment part 2110 are added together, thereby adjusting the angle of the leg massage part 2000, it is easy to increase the angle of raising the leg massage part 2000 when the posture is switched to the tilt mode.

[0156] In an embodiment where the leg massage unit 2000 includes a first leg massage unit 2000a and a second leg massage unit 2000b that are physically separate and operate independently, the leg angle actuator 1640 is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b, and is controlled individually.

[0157] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, each actuator, including a sliding actuator 1610, a seat angle actuator 1620, a back angle actuator 1630, and a leg angle actuator 1640, is controlled by a control unit 300. For example, the control unit 300 can control the sliding, seat angle, back angle, and leg angle of the massage device by controlling the actuators.

[0158] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, each actuator is equipped with an encoder capable of detecting the rotational speed and rotational speed of the motor. The extension / contraction length, speed, etc. of the actuator can be controlled by the control unit 300 to suit various modes of the massage device 100 and the user's body.

[0159] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of posture changes in the massage device of the present invention.

[0160] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 can change its posture to achieve a sitting mode (left side) and a tilting mode (right side).

[0161] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can individually adjust the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle to set angles in order to perform a specific massage mode and a specific stretching mode.

[0162] For example, the massage device 100 can slide forward. Before the massage device 100 changes its posture to a tilted mode, it can slide forward to prevent the massage device 100 from colliding with structures behind it.

[0163] In addition, in order to perform a specific stretching mode, the massage device 100 can simultaneously, sequentially, or with a delay in adjusting the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle.

[0164] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the massage device 100 changes from a seated posture to a tilted posture, the back frame 1210 supports the back 1000a and lays flat towards the ground, the seat frame 1250 supports the seat part 1000b and is raised relative to the ground, and the leg massage part 2000 is raised relative to the ground.

[0165] In addition, in the arm massage unit 3000, the arm massage providing unit 3100 is tilted backward relative to the support unit 3200.

[0166] In this disclosure, the forward or backward direction is... Figure 6 The direction shown is the reference.

[0167] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating the structure and operation of the independent movement of the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 This is a diagram of the inner surface of the arm massager. Figure 9 yes Figure 7 The image shown is a partial exploded 3D view of the arm massage area. Figure 10 This is a component diagram of the arm massage unit drive module.

[0168] An arm massage unit 3000 is provided on the side of the body massage unit 1000. The arm massage unit 3000 is provided for fixing the user's arm and / or providing massage to the user's arm.

[0169] The arm massage unit 3000 includes a support unit 3200, an arm massage providing unit 3100, and an arm massage unit drive module 3300.

[0170] The arm massage providing part 3100 is disposed on the upper side of the support part 3200 and is movably supported.

[0171] The arm massage unit drive module 3300 provides a moving force that allows the arm massage unit 3100 to move independently relative to the support unit 3200.

[0172] Reference Figure 6 , in the sitting mode (left side) of the massage apparatus 100, the position of the arm massage providing unit 3100 is referred to as a first position, and in the reclining mode (right side) of the massage apparatus 100, the position of the arm massage providing unit 3100 is referred to as a second position. The second position is a position where the arm massage providing unit 3100 moves rearward compared with the first position and is moved obliquely so that the position of the arm massage providing unit 3100 is lowered. As described above, the arm massage providing unit 3100 can be obliquely moved downward from the first position to the second position relative to the support unit 3200.

[0173] An arm accommodating groove 3110 for inserting a user's arm is formed in the arm massage providing unit 3100 (see Figure 8 ). An air bag for fixing the arm accommodated therein of the user is provided in the arm accommodating groove 3110. The arm accommodating groove 3110 is formed as a "匚"-shaped groove that opens toward the inner surface 3103 of the arm massage providing unit 3100. The air bag 3112 can be inflated by an air bag supply unit to fix the user's arm, or repeatedly inflated and deflated to provide massage.

[0174] An interference preventing groove 3101 can be formed on the rear side of the inner surface 3103 of the arm massage providing unit 3100. The interference preventing groove 3101 is formed to prevent interference between the arm massage providing unit 3100 and the backrest 1000a when the posture of the massage apparatus 100 is switched to the reclining mode, the backrest 1000a is laid flat, and / or when the arm massage providing unit 3100 moves relative to the support unit 3200.

[0175] The support unit 3200 can be fixed to a side surface of the base frame 1300.

[0176] The upper surface 3210 of the support unit 3200 is formed as a downward inclined surface that inclines and lowers toward the rear side, and the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing unit 3100 is formed to be inclined corresponding to the downward inclined upper surface 3210. The arm massage providing unit 3100 moves obliquely along the downward inclined upper surface 3210 of the support unit.

[0177] The arm massage unit driving module 3300 is configured to movably support the arm massage providing unit 3100 relative to the support unit 3200 and provide moving force.

[0178] The arm massage unit driving module 3300 can include at least a part or all of an arm massage unit actuator 3320, a support plate 3310, a guide rail 3330 and a guide block 3340 (see Figure 10 )

[0179] According to this disclosure, one side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the support portion 3200, and the other side is connected to the arm massage providing portion 3100. When the arm massage actuator 3320 extends or retracts, the arm massage providing portion 3100 can move relative to the support portion 3200. The arm massage actuator 3320 provides a moving force that causes the arm massage providing portion 3100 to move directly relative to the support portion 3200.

[0180] The arm massage actuator 3320 can be connected parallel to the movement direction of the arm massage providing part 3100, for example, by tilting the movement direction, so that the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 is performed along a movement path parallel to the extension and retraction direction of the arm massage actuator 3320.

[0181] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an arm massage actuator 3320 is disposed inside an arm massage providing part 3100.

[0182] An arm massage actuator 3320 is disposed inside one of the arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200, and the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the other arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200 via a support plate 3310. Thus, the arm massage actuator 3320 can be connected to both the arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200.

[0183] The support plate 3310 physically connects the arm massage actuator 3320, which is disposed inside one of the arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200, to the other of the arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200, which are separated from each other, thereby supporting the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 relative to the support part 3200.

[0184] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate 3310 may include a lower portion 3311 fixed to the support portion 3200 and an upper portion 3312 extending upward from the lower portion 3311 and disposed inside the arm massage providing portion 3100.

[0185] An arm massage actuator 3320 is disposed adjacent to the lower surface 3107 inside the arm massage providing part 3100, and is connected to the support plate 3310 on one side. The other side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the arm massage providing part 3100.

[0186] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the lower portion 3311 of the support plate 3310 is exemplified as being fixed inside the support portion 3200, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be a portion fixed to the upper surface 3210 of the support portion 3200.

[0187] The support plate 3310 extends through the second through hole 3212 formed on the upper surface 3210 of the support portion 3200 and the first through hole 3107a formed on the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing portion 3100. Since the first through hole 3107a formed on the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing portion 3100 forms a path for relative movement of the arm massage providing portion 3100 relative to the support plate 3310, the support plate 3310 has sufficient length and extends along the length direction so as not to interfere with the arm massage providing portion 3100.

[0188] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the lower portion 3311 of the support plate 3310 can extend into and be fixed within the support portion 3200. A lower frame 3204 is fixed to the main body 3202 of the support portion 3200, which is formed from injection molding material, and the lower portion 3311 of the support plate 3310 is fixed to the lower frame 3204. This structure facilitates the assembly of the arm massage portion 3000, including the assembly of the support plate 3310, and the support plate 3310 supports the load of the arm massage providing portion 3100.

[0189] The upper portion 3312 of the support plate 3310 can be supported to be relatively movable relative to the arm massage providing portion 3100. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate 3310 can relatively movably support the arm massage providing portion 3100, specifically, the guide rail 3330.

[0190] One end of the arm massage actuator 3320 can be fixed to the support plate 3310. A first bracket 3315 is provided on one side of the upper portion 3312 of the support plate 3310, which is connected to one side of the arm massage actuator 3320.

[0191] The arm massage actuator 3320 is obliquely configured and extends parallel to the movement path of the arm massage providing part 3100, and the other side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is fixed to the arm massage providing part 3100. The arm massage providing part 3100 has a main body formed by injection molding, namely an upper frame 3104 fixed to the upper main body 3102, and the other side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is fixed to the upper frame 3104. A second bracket 3105 is provided on the upper frame 3104 to connect to the other end of the arm massage actuator 3320.

[0192] When the arm massage actuator 3320 is activated, the lever 3323 is pulled out, and the arm massage actuator 3320 extends with reference to the support plate 3310 fixed at one end. The other end of the arm massage actuator 3320, which is fixed to the second bracket 3105, pulls the arm massage providing part 3100. Therefore, a tilting force is provided to the arm massage providing part 3000. Thus, the arm massage providing part 3100 can tilt and move along the extension direction of the arm massage actuator 3320. Since the support plate 3310 is fixed to the support part 3200, the arm massage providing part 3100 can move relative to the support part 3200.

[0193] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, a guide rail 3330 is disposed on the arm massage providing part 3100 and is movably connected to one side of the arm massage part actuator 3320. The guide rail 3330 guides the arm massage providing part 3100 to move relative to the support part 3200.

[0194] The guide rail 3330 extends and is fixed inside the arm massage providing part 3100 adjacent to and on the lower surface 3107 through hole 3107a. The guide rail 3330 is configured to be parallel to the extension direction of the arm massage part actuator 3320 and the movement direction of the arm massage providing part 3100.

[0195] The second bracket 3105, which is coupled to the other end of the arm massage actuator 3320, is configured to be spaced apart from the guide rail 3330 on the rear side of the guide rail 3330.

[0196] One side of the arm massage actuator is movably connected to the guide rail 3330. For example, when the arm massage actuator 3320 extends, the other side of the arm massage actuator 3320 moves in the direction of increasing length relative to one side, and the arm massage providing part 3100 moves together with the guide rail 3330 relative to one side of the arm massage actuator 3320.

[0197] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, one side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the guide rail 3330 via a support plate 3310. However, it is not limited to this; for example, the support plate 3310 is fixed to the main body located on one side of the arm massage actuator 3320, and the other end of the arm massage actuator 3320 can be directly connected to the guide rail 3330 in a relatively movable manner.

[0198] Referring to the accompanying drawings, an embodiment in which one side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the guide rail 3330 via a support plate 3310 will be described.

[0199] One side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is disposed on one surface of the upper portion 3312 of the support plate 3310, and one end of the actuator is connected by a first bracket 3315. The guide rail 3330 is disposed on the other surface of the support plate 3310.

[0200] A guide block 3340 is attached to the other surface of the support plate 3310 opposite to the guide rail 3330.

[0201] The guide block 3340 attached to the support plate 3310 guides the movement of the guide rail 3330. For this purpose, the guide block 3340 is inserted to allow relative movement of the guide rail 3330. Therefore, the guide rail 3330 can move while supported by the guide block 3340.

[0202] The guide block 3340 is formed to fit into the track protrusions 3331 that protrude from the upper and lower parts of the guide rail 3330 toward the support plate 3310. In the guide block 3340, the upper guide block and the lower guide block form a guide block unit.

[0203] The guide block 3340 can be formed in the shape of an upper guide block and a lower guide block connected to the upper and lower parts of the guide rail 3330. In this case, one guide block 3340 forms a guide block unit.

[0204] When the guide block is formed separately to form the upper and lower guide blocks, it is advantageous to configure the guide block 3340 according to the design of the guide rail 3330 and to facilitate assembly. The guide block 3340 can be fixed to the other side surface of the support plate 3310 by fastening members.

[0205] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one or more guide block units are disposed on a guide rail and spaced apart along the length of the guide rail.

[0206] Reference Figure 10 As can be seen, the four guide blocks 3340 form two guide block units and are spaced apart along the length of the guide rail 3330. When at least two guide block units are provided, even if a lateral load is generated on the arm massage providing part 3100, the support plate 3310 and the guide rail 3330 remain parallel to each other, thereby helping to prevent wobbling.

[0207] In addition, since the guide block 3340 is fitted into the guide rail 3330, the arm massage providing part 3100 that is combined with the guide rail 3330 can be stably supported by the support plate 3310 and the support part 3200 that fixes the support plate 3310.

[0208] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, when the arm massage actuator 3320 is driven by a motor to pull the rod 3323 outward, thereby extending the arm massage actuator 3320, the guide rail 3330 moves while supporting the arm massage providing part 3100. The guide rail 3330 is supported and moves by the guide block 3340 of the support plate 3310. That is, when the arm massage actuator 3320 extends, the guide rail 3330 moves, thereby guiding the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100.

[0209] The arm massage actuator 3320 is controlled by the control unit 300. Furthermore, an encoder for detecting the rotation of the motor can be installed in the arm massage actuator 3320. Therefore, the control unit 300 can control the arm massage actuator 3320 simultaneously by detecting its extension and retraction length, speed, etc.

[0210] The movement of the arm massage provider 3100 is determined by the extension direction of the arm massage actuator 3320 and the extension direction of the guide rail 3330, and the arm massage provider 3100 can be supported by the connection between the guide rail 3330 and the support plate 3310. Since the support plate 3310 supports the load of the arm massage provider 3100, the load can be distributed even if the support portion 3200 is not in direct contact with the arm massage provider 3100 or is in direct contact with it. Therefore, the entire load of the arm massage provider 3100 is applied between the upper surface 3210 of the support portion 3200 and the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage provider 3100, and noise and appearance damage can be minimized compared to the case where movement is guided by direct contact.

[0211] The arm massage unit 3000 according to the present invention includes a first arm massage unit 3000a disposed on one side of the body massage unit and a second arm massage unit 3000b disposed on the other side of the body massage unit (see reference). Figure 3 ).

[0212] Since the movement of the first arm massage providing part 3100a in the first arm massage part 3000a relative to the first support part 3200a and the movement of the second arm massage providing part 3100b in the second arm massage part 3000b relative to the second support part 3200b are performed by arm massage part drive modules, such as arm massage part actuators, respectively provided in the first arm massage part 3000a and the second arm massage part 3000b, they move independently of each other. Therefore, the first arm massage providing part 3100a and the second arm massage providing part 3100b move in opposite directions or move by different distances, thereby performing specific actions in stretching mode or massage mode.

[0213] The independent movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 according to the invention, i.e., the movement control, enables the execution of various massage modes or stretching modes.

[0214] The movement of the arm massage providing unit 3100 relative to the support unit 3200 is performed independently by an arm massage driving module 3300, such as an arm massage actuator 3320, which movably connects the support unit 3200 and the arm massage providing unit 3100. Furthermore, the movement between the arm massage providing unit 3100 and the backrest 1000a, seat 1000b, and leg massage unit 2000 is constrained and not mechanically connected. For example, the arm massage providing unit 3100 can be movably connected relative to the support unit 3200, and can be configured not to be directly connected to the backrest 1000a, seat 1000b, or leg massage unit 2000. Therefore, in the arm massage unit 3000, the movement of the arm massage providing unit 3100 is independent of the angle adjustment of the back 1000a via the back angle actuator 1630 (i.e., back angle adjustment), the angle adjustment of the seat 1000b via the seat angle actuator 1620 (i.e., seat angle adjustment), and the leg angle adjustment via the leg angle actuator 1640, and can be performed independently.

[0215] Therefore, taking a stretching motion as an example, the airbag 3112 of the arm receiving groove 3110 can inflate and fix the user's arm. In this state, when the posture changes to a tilting mode, causing the back 1000a to rotate backward and downward, the arm receiving groove 3110 can remain in a state where the user's arm is fixed. Thus, the user's back is separated from the back 1000a, and the arm is in a pulled state. This allows for arm stretching movements.

[0216] After performing the predetermined arm stretching action, when the arm massage providing part 3100 moves backward and downward relative to the support part 3200, that is, when the arm massage providing part 3100 moves from the first position to the second position, the user's back can rest against the backrest 1000a again. As the user's shoulders descend in the tilt mode of the backrest 1000a, the user's arms move backward and to a lower position, thus achieving an overall comfortable position.

[0217] According to the present invention, since the arm massage actuator 3320 moves independently without being mechanically constrained by the adjustment of the leg angle, the back seat angle and / or the seat angle, the above-mentioned actions can be performed.

[0218] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of this disclosure, the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 relative to the support part 3200 is associated with the length and angle adjustment movement of the first leg massage part 2000a and the second leg massage part 2000b, and can operate independently to achieve various movement modes. For example, when the first leg massage part 2000a and the second leg massage part 2000b of the leg massage part 2000 are adjusted to different lengths and different leg angles in a walking mode, the first arm massage providing part 3100a and the second arm massage providing part 3100b are associated with the movement of the first leg massage part 2000a and the second leg massage part 2000b and move independently, thereby achieving a movement more suitable for the walking mode.

[0219] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating the sensor section of the arm massage section of the massage device of the present invention.

[0220] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the arm massage providing part 3100 of the arm massage part 3000 may be provided with sensors 3401, 3402, 3403 for preventing safety accidents caused by the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 or other parts of the massage device 100, such as the body massage part 1000.

[0221] When the arm massage providing part 3100 moves relative to the body massage part 1000 and / or the support part 3200, a jamming accident may occur between the arm massage providing part 3100 and the body massage part 1000 and / or the support part 3200. The jamming accident may occur because the user's body, clothing or other objects get stuck between the arm massage providing part 3100 and other parts.

[0222] In addition, when the arm massage unit 3000 moves backward, a collision may occur with the arm massage unit 3100.

[0223] To detect this, at least one or all of the rear surface 3106, lower surface 3107 and front surface 3108 of the arm massage providing part 3100 are equipped with sensors.

[0224] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the sensor may be an electrostatic sensor.

[0225] A first sensor 3401 is disposed on the rear surface 3106 of the arm massage providing part 3100 facing inward toward the upper body 3102. The first sensor 3401 may be a contact detection sensor that detects object contact to prevent collision accidents, and it is formed as an electrostatic sensor.

[0226] The first sensor 3401 extends in a partially curved shape corresponding to the ribs used to reinforce the upper body 3102 so as not to interfere with the ribs, and can be configured inside the upper body 3102 in a manner that contacts the rear surface 3106 of the arm massage providing part 3100. Although ribs are formed to reinforce the arm massage providing part 3100, the first sensor 3401 can be configured to contact the inner side of the rear surface 3106.

[0227] The first sensor 3401 detects contact with an object on the rear surface 3106 of the arm massage providing part 3100, thereby preventing accidents caused by collisions. When an object is present in the arm massage providing part 3100 while it is tilted downward relative to the support part 3200, the first sensor 3401 detects the static electricity of the object, and the massage device 100 can stop operating and output a warning sound.

[0228] The second sensor 3402 is configured to detect an object stuck between the inclined surface forming the lower surface 3107 and the inclined surface forming the upper surface of the support portion 3200 on the lower side of the arm massage providing portion 3100. The second sensor 3402 can be formed as an electrostatic sensor. The second sensor 3402 is configured to contact the lower surface 3107 on the inner side of the upper body 3102 of the arm massage providing portion 3100. The second sensor 3402 can be configured on the rear portion of the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing portion 3100. When the arm massage providing portion 3100 moves downward relative to the support portion 3200, an object is detected stuck between the inclined surfaces of the arm massage providing portion 3100 and the support portion 3200 along the movement path of the arm massage providing portion 3100. Similar to the first sensor 3401, the second sensor 3402 can extend in a shape that partially bends to correspond to the ribs used to reinforce the upper body 3102 so as not to interfere with the ribs. Therefore, although a rib for reinforcement is formed on the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing part 3100, the second sensor 3402 can be configured to contact the inside of the rear surface 3106.

[0229] The third sensor 3403 is configured to detect an object stuck between the inclined surface forming the lower surface 3107 and the inclined surface forming the upper surface of the support portion 3200 on the front side of the arm massage providing portion 3100. The third sensor 3403 can be configured as an electrostatic sensor. The third sensor 3403 is disposed inside the upper body 3102 of the arm massage providing portion 3100 and contacts the lower end of the front surface 3108. When the arm massage providing portion 3100 tilts upward relative to the support portion 3200, an object is detected stuck between the inclined surfaces of the arm massage providing portion 3100 and the support portion 3200 along the movement path of the arm massage providing portion 3100.

[0230] Figure 12This diagram illustrates the connection between the arm massage section and the body massage section in the massage device of the present invention. Figure 13 It is used for explanation Figure 12 The diagram shows the joint structure and assembly method of the joint. Figure 12 Part A shows the front joint. Figure 12 Part B shows the intermediate joint. Figure 12 Section C shows the rear joint.

[0231] According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the arm massage unit 3000 is disposed on the side of the body massage unit 1000 such that a support unit 3200 is attached to the side of the frame of the body massage unit 1000. The frame of the body massage unit 1000 may be a base frame 1300.

[0232] The joint between the support 3200 and the body massage part 1000, such as the base frame 1300, includes front joints P1 and P2, middle joints P3 and rear joints P4.

[0233] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 In part (a), the front joints P1 and P2 are formed on the front side of the base frame 1300.

[0234] The base frame 1300 has a connecting frame 1302 on its front side, and the connecting frame 1302 extends upward. The connecting frame 1302 can form the side of the frame of the body massage part 1000.

[0235] The first fastener 1303 and the second fastener 1304 protrude toward the front side of the frame of the body massage part 1000, such as the base frame 1300. The first fastener 1303 forms a front joint portion P1 and is formed to protrude forward from the upper part of the joint frame 1302. The second fastener 1304 forms a front joint portion P2 and is formed to be spaced apart from the first fastener 1303 and protrude forward.

[0236] A fastening hole for fastening a bolt is formed on the inner surface 3203 of the support portion 3200, corresponding to the positions of the first fastener 1303 and the second fastener 1304. The bolt is fastened with the first fastener 1303 and the second fastener 1304 aligned with the fastening hole, thereby performing the assembly of the front joint portions P1 and P2.

[0237] Since the front joints P1 and P2 are shaped to be exposed to the outside from the front side of the massage device 100, bolt tightening can be easily performed.

[0238] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13In part (b), the intermediate joint P3 can be formed in the frame of the body massage part 1000, such as the middle part of the side of the base frame 1300.

[0239] A first insertion bracket 1310 is provided on the support shaft frame 1320 formed on the side of the frame of the body massage part 1000, such as the middle part of the side of the base frame 1300, facing the inner surface 3203 of the support part 3200. Correspondingly, a connecting protrusion 3205 protrudes from the middle part of the inner surface 3203 of the support part 3200.

[0240] The first insertion bracket 1310, provided in the support shaft frame 1320, has a first engaging groove 1311 that opens at its upper end. The opening of the first engaging groove 1311 is tapered, widening upwards. The two sides of the first insertion bracket 1310 are curved toward the support shaft frame 1320 of the base frame 1300. Therefore, the first insertion bracket 1310 is formed in the shape of a pocket in which the outer end of the engaging protrusion 3205 formed in the middle of the inner surface of the support portion 3200 is received.

[0241] The protrusion 3205 is formed on the middle part of the inner surface of the support 3200 corresponding to the first insertion bracket 1310, and is inserted into the first engagement groove 1311.

[0242] The protrusion 3205 forms a recess 3205a that is partially recessed into the first engagement groove 1311. Therefore, when the protrusion 3205 is placed in the opening of the first engagement groove 1311 of the first insertion bracket 1310, the protrusion 3205 is guided to the first engagement groove 1311, and the recess 3205a engages with the inside of the first engagement groove 1311.

[0243] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 In part (c), the rear joint P4 is adjacent to the middle joint P3 and is formed on the rear side below the middle joint P3.

[0244] The rear joint P4 is formed from the middle of the base frame 1300 and the inner surface 3203 of the support 3200 of the body massage part 1000, and a tool is inserted from the rear of the massage device 100 to achieve final fixation, and is called the rear joint P4.

[0245] The rear joint P4 includes a fastening member 1315 and a second insertion bracket 3206 that engages with the fastening member 1315.

[0246] A rear surface fastening hole 1322 is formed on the lower rear surface of the support shaft frame 1320 of the frame of the body massage part 1000, such as the base frame 1300, and a fastening member 1315 is engaged in the rear surface fastening hole 1322.

[0247] The fastening member 1315 may include a fastening part 1315a, an enlarged diameter part 1315b, and a head 1315c. The fastening part 1315a is threaded onto a fastening hole 1322 on the rear surface.

[0248] The fastening member 1315 has a first fastening depth in which the fastening part 1315a is loosely fixed to the fastening hole 1322 on the rear surface and a second fastening depth in which the fastening part 1315a is tightly fixed to the fastening hole 1322 on the rear surface.

[0249] The second insertion bracket 3206 protrudes from the middle of the inner surface 3203 of the support portion 3200 toward the rearward and lower part of the engagement protrusion 3205. The second insertion bracket 3206 protrudes to extend intersecting the inner surface 3203 of the support portion 3200 and has a second engagement groove 3206a for the fastening member 1315 to be inserted.

[0250] Compared to the first engagement groove 1311 of the first insertion bracket 1310, the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 is formed with a different opening direction. The first engagement groove 1311 of the first insertion bracket 1310 opens upward, while the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 opens downward.

[0251] The opening of the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 is formed to guide the fastening portion 1315a of the fastening member 1315 to the inside of the second engagement groove 3206a. The inner groove of the second engagement groove 3206a is formed to correspond to the enlarged diameter portion 1315b of the fastening member 1315.

[0252] With the fastening member 1315 loosely assembled at the first fastening depth, the fastening part 1315a is inserted into the inner groove of the second mating groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206, thus maintaining a loosely assembled state. Subsequently, when the fastening member 1315 is tightly fastened at the second fastening depth, the enlarged diameter part 1315b of the fastening member 1315 can penetrate deep into the inner groove of the second mating groove 3206a and be securely fixed.

[0253] Therefore, a chamfer can be formed between the enlarged diameter portion 1315b and the fastening portion 1315a of the fastening member 1315, so that the diameter gradually increases. Therefore, when the fastening member 1315 is fastened in the first fastening depth state where it is loosely assembled, it is in the second fastening depth state, and the rear joint P4 can be firmly fastened and shaking is prevented.

[0254] The following describes the assembly method of the support part 3200 and the base frame 1300 of the arm massage part 3000.

[0255] In the massage device 100, the arm massage unit 3000 is fixed to the side of the body massage unit 1000. With the seat unit 1000b and the backrest 1000a assembled on the upper part of the base frame 1300, the support unit 3200 can be fixed to the base frame 1300.

[0256] Because the rear joint P4 is located behind the support 3200 and the body massage unit 1000, it is difficult to assemble using simple bolt fastening. The fastening positions are difficult to visually confirm and not easy to align, thus increasing the difficulty of assembly.

[0257] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, firstly, at the position of the rear joint P4, the fastening member 1315 is loosely assembled into the fastening hole 1322 on the rear surface of the support shaft frame 1320.

[0258] Subsequently, the insertion and assembly of the first insertion bracket 1310 and the coupling protrusion 3205 are performed at the intermediate joint P3 position, and the insertion and assembly of the second insertion bracket 3206 and the fastening member 1315 are performed at the rear joint P4 position.

[0259] At the rear joint P4 position, the fastening member 1315 is inserted into the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 and aligned by hooking it in place. Then, using a longer tool on the rear side of the massage device 100, the fastening member 1315 is tightened to secure it at position P4. At this time, the enlarged diameter portion 1315b of the fastening member 1315 can be pressed into the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 and securely engaged.

[0260] Since the head 1315c of the fastening member 1315 of the rear joint faces the rear of the massage device 100, the assembly of the rear joint P4 can be completed by a simple action of tightening with a longer tool.

[0261] Subsequently, at the front joints P1 and P2, the support 3200 and the front of the base frame 1300 are fixed by fastening bolts of the first fastener 1303 and the second fastener 1304 of the base frame 1300.

[0262] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, since the assembly of the second insertion bracket 3206 and the fastening member 1315 at the rear joint P4 is performed by the insertion guidance of the first insertion bracket 1310 and the coupling protrusion 3205 at the intermediate joint P3, the fastening position at the rear joint P4 is provided, that is, the engagement of the fastening member 1315 and the second insertion bracket 3206 is relatively easy.

[0263] In addition, at the rear joint P4 position, which is difficult to assemble, the fastening member 1315 can be tightened in a state where the load of the support 3200 is not concentrated on the fastening member 1315 but distributed, so tightening with tools can be performed relatively easily.

[0264] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the combined structure of the base frame and the arm massage part, the structure of the arm massage providing part that moves obliquely relative to the support part is not limited, and can be applied to an arm massage part in which the arm massage providing part and the support part are fixed relative to each other.

[0265] The following is for reference Figures 14 to 27 The specific structure, processing, and functions of the massage device 200 according to the embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the "second embodiment") will be described in detail. The embodiment provides stretching modes based on the relative or combined movements of the leg massage section and the arm massage section.

[0266] Of course, the massage device 200 described below can use one or more of the structures of the massage device 100 described above in combination or selectively.

[0267] Furthermore, some of the terms and / or reference numerals relating to the massage device 200 and its subordinate structures in the second embodiment described below may differ from the terms and / or reference numerals of the massage device, etc., in the above embodiments.

[0268] This is because of the need for tools to effectively illustrate the embodiments. Therefore, as long as the corresponding technical ideas can be implemented at the level of a person skilled in the art, one or more of the structures in the following embodiments should be understood as the same as or equivalent to one or more of the structures described above.

[0269] For example, the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B and the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B described in the second embodiment below are structures corresponding to the arm massage units 3000a and 3000b and the leg massage units 2000a and 2000b described in the above embodiments, respectively. The control unit 270 of the second embodiment is a structure corresponding to the control unit 300 of the above embodiments.

[0270] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the arm drive units 260A and 260B used to drive the movement of the arm massage units 250A and 250B can correspond to the arm massage unit drive module 3300 or arm massage unit actuator 3320 in the above embodiment. The leg drive units 240A and 240B in the second embodiment can correspond to the leg angle actuator 1640 or / and leg length actuator (leg length adjustment actuator) in the above embodiment. The body drive unit 240 used to change the angle, posture, position, etc. of the body massage unit 210 can correspond to the sliding actuator 1610, seat angle actuator 1620 or / and back angle actuator 1630, etc.

[0271] As described above, since the leg massage unit can be composed of a pair of leg massage units 230A and 230B, the leg drive unit used to adjust the length and / or angle of the leg massage unit can also be composed of a pair of leg drive units 240A and 240B. The arm drive units 260A and 260B are the same.

[0272] The first leg drive unit 240A is connected to the first leg massage unit 230A and its length can be adjusted. For example, the first leg drive unit 240A can be configured between one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit 230A to connect them. The first leg drive unit 240A adjusts the length of the first leg massage unit 230A by providing a driving force to the first leg massage unit 230A for adjusting the length between its two ends. The second leg drive unit 240B is similar.

[0273] The first leg drive unit 240A is connected to the first leg massage unit 230A and its angle can be adjusted. For example, the first leg drive unit 240A is disposed between the rear of the first leg massage unit 230A and the body massage unit 210, thereby connecting the first leg massage unit 230A and the body massage unit 210. The first leg drive unit 240A pushes or pulls the first leg massage unit 230A from the rear, causing the first leg massage unit 230A to rotate (or tilt) in a clockwise and / or counterclockwise direction, thus adjusting the angle of the first leg massage unit 230A.

[0274] As described above, the first leg drive unit 240A is disposed behind the first leg massage unit 230A and between the body massage unit 210 and connects the leg massage unit 230A and the body massage unit 210, but is not limited thereto.

[0275] For example, the first leg drive unit 240A can be configured in various positions (e.g., on the side of the first leg massage unit 230A, at the rotation hinge axis of the first leg massage unit 230A, between the first leg massage unit 230A and the main frame 1100, at the rear of the first leg massage unit 230A, etc.) to enable the first leg massage unit 230A to rotate clockwise and / or counterclockwise. Of course, the same applies to the second leg drive unit 240B as described above regarding the first leg drive unit 240A.

[0276] The terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "vertical," and "horizontal" used in the following description are only used to present a relative standard for illustrating the embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to specify any direction or position by an absolute standard. Of course, they can vary relative to the position of the target object, the position or direction of the view, etc.

[0277] The following is based on the Z-axis direction (refer to...). Figure 26 and Figure 27 The embodiments of the present invention will be described using the vertical or up-down reference direction as the reference direction, and the embodiments of the present invention will be described using the X-axis direction as the reference direction for the front-back direction and the Y-axis direction as the reference direction for the left or right side. For example, a positive Z-axis direction corresponds to the upward direction, upper side, above, or a corresponding directionality, and a negative Z-axis direction corresponds to the downward direction, lower side, below, or a corresponding directionality.

[0278] Figures 14 to 16 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 17 This is a flowchart illustrating the overall processing procedure of the present invention.

[0279] like Figure 14 As shown, the massage device 200 of the present invention may include one or more of the following: a body massage unit 210, a body drive unit 220, first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, first and second leg drive units 240A and 240B, first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, first and second arm drive units 260A and 260B, and a control unit 270.

[0280] Figures 14 to 16 This is a block diagram used to highlight the massage device 200 of the second embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, it is natural that the massage device 200 of the present invention, in addition to... Figures 14 to 16 In addition to the structure shown, other structures described in the above embodiments may be further included depending on the implementation.

[0281] Figure 14The components of the massage device 200 shown can be physically distinct components, or they can be functionally or logically distinct components.

[0282] That is, each constituent element shown in the accompanying drawings corresponds to a constituent element used to effectively illustrate the technical concept of the present invention. Even if each constituent element is integrated or separate, as long as it can realize the function performed by the structure of the present invention, it should be interpreted as being within the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, as long as the constituent elements perform the same or similar functions, they should be interpreted as being within the scope of the present invention, regardless of the consistency of the name.

[0283] Furthermore, since the control method of the massage device according to the present invention can be implemented as a collection or algorithm of processes related to the processing, control, calculation, input and output of overall data, it can be implemented in the form of software installed in and driven by a device, computer (or equivalent device), module or its subordinate structure.

[0284] According to the present invention, a first leg massage unit 230A of the massage device 200 can be disposed at the lower part of a body massage unit 210 that massages at least a part of the user's body. A second leg massage unit 230B can also be disposed at the lower part of the body massage unit 210 and can be configured to be substantially parallel to the first leg massage unit 230A to conform to the human body structure.

[0285] According to the present invention, a first arm massage unit 250A of the massage device 200 can be disposed on the side of the body massage unit 210 and disposed at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit 230A. The first arm massage unit 250A can be configured to accommodate the user's arm (left arm or right arm) and perform various types and methods of massage actions on the accommodated arm.

[0286] The second arm massage unit 250B is disposed on the side of the body massage unit 210, specifically, opposite to the first arm massage unit 250A, and disposed in a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit 230B, in order to conform to the human body structure.

[0287] If the first arm massage unit 250A and the first leg massage unit 230A are structures that massage the user's left arm and left leg respectively, then the second arm massage unit 250B and the second leg massage unit 230B can be structures that massage the user's right arm and leg respectively.

[0288] The first leg drive unit 240A of the present invention can be configured to perform the function of rotating or moving or stretching (extending and contracting) the first leg massage unit 230A in two or more directions based on the user input signal, the internal algorithm for determining whether preset conditions are met, or the specifications and functions of the first leg massage unit 230A.

[0289] In other words, the first leg massage unit 230A can rotate in two or more directions via the first leg drive unit 240A, and can move in two or more directions.

[0290] For example, the first leg massage unit 230A can be rotated (or tilted) by the first leg drive unit 240A toward the massage device 200 or the first leg massage unit 230A in the upper (or front, clockwise) and / or lower (or rear, counterclockwise) direction, thereby adjusting its angle.

[0291] Furthermore, the first leg massage unit 230A can be moved along its length (e.g., in the upper (or one end) and / or lower (or the other end) direction) via the first leg drive unit 240A. Therefore, the first leg massage unit 230A can adjust its length by adjusting its vertical length via the first leg drive unit 240A.

[0292] Since the functions, actions, and controls of the second leg drive unit 240B can correspond to those of the first leg drive unit 240A, the information about the first leg drive unit 240A can also be applied to the second leg drive unit 240B.

[0293] The first arm drive unit 260a of the present invention can be configured to perform the function of moving the first arm massage unit 250A forward and backward based on an internal algorithm that determines whether preset conditions are met, or the specifications and functions of the first arm massage unit 250A. The second arm drive unit 260B is the same.

[0294] Since the detailed structures of the first and second leg massage units 230A, 230B and the first and second arm massage units 250A, 250B in this embodiment correspond to those of the arm massage units 3000a, 3000b and the leg massage units 2000a, 2000b described in the above embodiment, detailed descriptions of their structures, actions, controls, etc., are provided above instead of the above description. The first and second leg drive units 240A, 240B and the first and second arm drive units 260A, 260B in this embodiment are also the same.

[0295] The body drive unit 220 of the present invention can be configured to adjust or change the position, posture, or angle of the body massage unit 210 based on an internal algorithm that determines whether preset conditions are met, or the specifications and functions of the body massage unit 210.

[0296] Depending on the implementation, the body drive unit 220 can change the position and posture of the body massage unit 210, so that the body massage unit 210 tilts forward, thereby improving the convenience and safety of the user's process of disengaging from the massage device 200.

[0297] In addition, in order to provide users with a more comfortable posture or to ensure sufficient space for the movement and rotation of the leg massage units 230A and 230B and to prevent safety accidents, the body drive unit 220 can change the position and posture of the body massage unit 210, so that the body massage unit 210 tilts backward (tilt mode, recline mode).

[0298] As described above, the body drive unit 220 of the present invention can, of course, slide the body massage unit 210 forward or backward, and can, of course, be designed to be controlled by the control unit 270 of the present invention.

[0299] Specifically, the body drive unit 220 of the present invention may include a seat drive unit 220A and / or a back drive unit 220B. The seat drive unit 220A may be configured to change the angle, position, posture, etc. of the seat unit 210A, which is a structure of the body massage unit 210, by means of user input signals or by drive according to an algorithm based on a massage mode, and the back drive unit 220B may be configured to change the angle, position, posture, etc. of the back 210B, which is a structure of the body massage unit 210.

[0300] In this case, the tilting motion of the body massage unit 210 to tilt backward can be achieved by combining one or more of the seat drive unit 220A and the back drive unit 220B to achieve various postures, positions, etc.

[0301] The control unit 270 of the present invention controls one or more of the following: relative action between the first arm massage unit 250A and the second arm massage unit 250B (hereinafter referred to as "first relative action") and relative action between the first leg massage unit 230A and the second leg massage unit 230B (hereinafter referred to as "second relative action").

[0302] The relative motion described in this invention refers to the motion relationship between the first leg massage unit 230A and the second leg massage unit 230B, or the motion relationship between the first arm massage unit 250A and the second arm massage unit 250B. It encompasses various motion relationships, including relative motion, independent motion, linked motion, and / or semi-linked motion, based on their structures. Here, "motion" can include movements and / or angle-related rotations (or tilting, turning), etc.

[0303] The present invention includes first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B that perform one or more of length adjustment (or length direction movement) and angle (or rotation, turning) adjustment respectively, and first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B that perform forward and backward movement respectively. Therefore, by combining their length or angle adjustment and movement or position adjustment, various forms and methods of stretching and other action modes (hereinafter referred to as "stretching mode") can be provided to the user.

[0304] In particular, by combining this structure, the massage device 200 according to the present invention can drive the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B and the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B in a form corresponding to the structural changes of the human body as the arms and legs twist relative to each other.

[0305] Since the user's legs and arms are respectively housed in the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B and the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, the drive of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B and the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B can guide the user's arms and legs in the form of actual twisting body movements.

[0306] In the following description, the term "mode" is a tool concept term used for the purpose of explanation and understanding efficiency, and may belong to the term used to relatively distinguish between various actions (or series of actions) provided to the user by the control of the massage device 200 according to the invention or the control unit 270, which is a structure of the massage device 200, and other actions (or series of actions).

[0307] When a user or other user inputs a start signal for a stretching mode or the set conditions for starting a stretching mode are met (S100), the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the massage device 200 to perform a premode before starting a stretching mode, in order to relieve tension, relax muscles, expand range of motion, promote stability, and enhance joint flexibility. The premode performs a light massage on the arms, legs, body, neck, spine, etc. (S110).

[0308] When in the preparatory action mode or when the preparatory action mode ends, the massage device 200 can change from the basic posture (standby posture) to a tilted posture that is tilted backward.

[0309] In the preparatory action mode, massage or acupressure stimulation massage can be performed focusing on the erector spinae muscles from the cervical spine to the coccyx. In addition, in this mode, massage can be performed sequentially or randomly on the shoulders, arms, and calves using airbags, or rolling massage can be performed on the soles of the feet.

[0310] When the preparatory action mode ends, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the massage device 200 to perform a stretching mode, etc., by driving at least one of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, and the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B (S120). Specific details of the stretching mode, etc., according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described later.

[0311] The control unit 270 of the present invention can be controlled to output corresponding guidance information at the time point when the preparatory action mode ends, so as to improve user convenience, predictability, etc.

[0312] Depending on the implementation, when the number of stretching modes exceeds a reference number or a stop signal is input by the user (S130), the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the massage device 200 to end the stretching mode and provide a light massage or perform a post mode (S140) where the first and second arm massage units 250A, 250B and the first and second leg massage units 230A, 230B move or rotate gently (within a small angle and a small range of movement) in the up, down, or forward and backward directions.

[0313] For example, in the finishing motion mode, acupressure stimulation massage based on a massage module focusing on the erector spinae muscles from the cervical spine to the coccyx can be provided, or airbag massage through sequential or random expansion and / or contraction of airbags in the shoulders, arms, and calves, as well as foot rolling massage.

[0314] In addition, in the finishing action mode, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the posture of the massage device 200 to return from the tilted posture or switch to the standby posture or the default posture, etc.

[0315] like Figure 15As shown, the massage device 200 of the present invention may include one or more airbags, including a first leg airbag 231A disposed in the first leg massage part 230A, a second leg airbag 231B disposed in the second leg massage part 230B, a first arm airbag 251A disposed in the first arm massage part 250A, a second arm airbag 251B disposed in the second arm massage part 250B, and an additional airbag 211 disposed in the shoulder or pelvic region of the massage device 200.

[0316] The control unit 270 can activate one or more of the aforementioned airbags during at least one of the preparatory action mode, stretching mode, and closing action mode to further enhance or concentrate the effects of rehabilitation or stretching, or to prevent safety accidents or injuries. For example, the control unit 270 can control the selective or time-sequential expansion or contraction of one or more of the airbags based on the movement or rotation of the first and second arm massage units 250A, 250B and / or the first and second leg massage units 230A, 230B. Specific embodiments of this will be described later.

[0317] Figure 18 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of an embodiment of the present invention. The control unit 270 of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit 250A and the rotation (whether to rotate, direction of rotation, etc.) of the first leg massage unit 230A (e.g., left arm and left leg or right arm and right leg) positioned corresponding to the first arm massage unit 250A to link (S220A).

[0318] According to the embodiment, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit 250A and the length adjustment (length extension or length contraction, etc.) and / or rotation linkage of the first leg massage unit 230A (e.g., left arm and left leg or right arm and right leg) configured at a position corresponding to the first arm massage unit 250A.

[0319] From the corresponding viewpoint, the control unit 270 of the present invention can be controlled to move the second arm massage unit 250B and adjust the length and / or rotate the second leg massage unit 230B (S240A).

[0320] To illustrate and understand efficiency, the drive (S220A, S240A) using the control method described above will be referred to as "synchronous mode".

[0321] The synchronization mode is a mode in which the arm massager and leg massager configured in corresponding positions are driven in pairs. For example, it corresponds to a mode in which the movement of the user's left leg (right leg) and left arm (right arm) is coordinated.

[0322] Depending on the implementation method, such as Figure 18 As shown, it can be set so that the movement of the first arm massage unit 250A and the rotation of the first leg massage unit 230A are linked (first linkage) (S220A), and then the movement of the second arm massage unit 250B and the rotation of the second leg massage unit 230B are linked (second linkage) (S240A). It can also be set so that when the first and / or second linkages are performed, the length adjustment of each leg massage unit is linked.

[0323] Preferably, the time required for the first arm massage unit 250A to move via the first linkage corresponds to the time required for the first leg massage unit 230A to rotate via the first linkage. This time correspondence includes not only a start time and an end time, but also, depending on the implementation, either one being executed an appropriate time earlier or either one ending earlier. The second linkage and the third and fourth linkages described later are similarly handled in this way.

[0324] As described above, when the control unit 270 of the present invention controls the movement time of the first arm massage unit 250A and the rotation time of the first leg massage unit 230A to be approximately the same through the first linkage, the mutual compound movement of the arm and leg can be realized more precisely. Therefore, it can prevent injury and further improve the stretching and other effects.

[0325] Of course, the control unit 270 of the present invention can be controlled to perform another linkage action after one linkage action is completed, or it can be controlled to have one linkage action and another linkage action overlap in time.

[0326] However, in order to improve the effects of stretching, rehabilitation, and / or exercise, and to prevent injuries, such as Figure 18 As shown, preferably, after the first linkage is performed, a restoration action (S230A) is performed to return the first arm massage unit 250A and the first leg massage unit 230A to their reference positions. After the second linkage is performed, a restoration action (S250A) can also be performed to return the second arm massage unit 250B and the second leg massage unit 230B to their reference positions.

[0327] According to the embodiment, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit 250A and the rotation (whether to rotate, direction of rotation, etc.) and / or length adjustment linkage (S220B) of the second leg massage unit 230B (e.g., left arm and right leg or right arm and left leg) arranged at a position intersecting with the first arm massage unit 250A.

[0328] From the corresponding viewpoint, the control unit 270 of the present invention can be controlled to link the movement of the second arm massage unit 250B with the rotation and / or length adjustment of the first leg massage unit 230A (S240B).

[0329] To illustrate and understand efficiency, the drive (S220B, 240B) using the control method described above will be referred to as "Cross mode" to distinguish it from the synchronous mode described above.

[0330] The cross mode is a mode in which the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit are driven in pairs at the cross position. For example, it corresponds to a mode in which the movement of the user's left leg (right leg) and right arm (left arm) is controlled in conjunction.

[0331] Depending on the implementation method, such as Figure 18 As shown, it can be set to move the first arm massage unit 250A and rotate the second leg massage unit 230B in a coordinated manner (third coordination) (S220B), and then move the second arm massage unit 250B and rotate the first leg massage unit 230A in a coordinated manner (fourth coordination) (S240B). It can also be set to adjust the length of each leg massage unit in a coordinated manner when the third and / or fourth coordination is performed.

[0332] As described in the synchronous mode, in the cross mode, it can be controlled to perform another linkage action (fourth linkage) after the completion of one linkage action (third linkage), or to control one linkage action and another linkage action to overlap in time.

[0333] To improve the stretching effect and prevent injury, such as Figure 18 As shown, after the third linkage is performed, a restoration action (S230B) is performed to return the first arm massage unit 250A and the second leg massage unit 230B to the reference position. After the fourth linkage is performed, a restoration action (S250B) can also be performed to return the second arm massage unit 250B and the first leg massage unit 230A to the reference position.

[0334] Preferably, the speed and range (distance) of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B moving forward or backward are set so that they can be automatically set by using the physical specifications of the massage device 200, DB-readable user information, measured user body information, etc., or selected by the user through an interface device (such as the input unit 350 mentioned above), thereby achieving variable settings. The rotation speed, direction, and range (angle) of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 203B are also set in the same way.

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

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

[0337] Depending on the implementation, the input unit 350, etc., provides input buttons that allow selection of multiple distance and / or angle ranges via a GUI environment, and the range of movement distance and / or rotation angle can be variably set by the user selecting the provided interface environment. Multiple selectable ranges can be guided by the audio output module 1500, and a method for selecting the range by voice recognition can be applied.

[0338] The massage device 200 according to the present invention can stimulate shortened muscles by stimulating joints through the above-described synchronous mode and / or cross mode, provide various types of upper and lower limb stretching by separating and / or driving the upper and lower limbs (arms / legs), and can also expand the range of motion of the muscles that can be stimulated, such as the arms and legs, thereby improving joint flexibility. Therefore, it can provide upper and lower limb rehabilitation and / or exercise.

[0339] Preferably, the times for performing the first (third) and second (fourth) linkages correspond to each other, and preferably, the time required to return to the reference position after the first (third) linkage and the time required to return to the reference position after the second (fourth) linkage also correspond to each other. However, depending on the user's physical characteristics, injured parts, etc., the times for performing the first (third) and second (fourth) linkages may differ within an appropriate range.

[0340] The first arm massage unit 250A according to the present invention can be configured to include: a support portion 3200, including a rearwardly lowered inclined shape; and an arm massage providing portion 3100, which moves forward or backward in a direction corresponding to the inclined shape with the support portion 3200 as a relatively fixed body. The second arm massage unit 250B is the same.

[0341] Therefore, when the arm massage units 250A and 250B, specifically the arm massage providing units 3100 of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, move forward, their positions rise and move forward; when they move backward, their positions fall and move backward. This allows for a more three-dimensional movement of the user's arms, and further guides movement that can be organically combined with the rotation of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, thus further enhancing stretching and other effects.

[0342] As described above, the arm massage section is formed in an inclined shape that slopes downwards at the rear of the arm massage section, but it is not limited to this. For example, the arm massage section can be formed in various shapes that allow the arm massage section to move forward and backward, such as an inclined shape that slopes upwards at the rear of the arm massage section, or a straight shape that is flat in front and behind the arm massage section, etc.

[0343] The above processing for synchronous mode and / or cross mode can be designed to be applied cyclically when preset termination conditions such as logout, forced termination, system failure, or emergency event are not met (S260A, S260B).

[0344] The control unit 270 of the present invention can be configured to generate count information for stretching modes (synchronous mode and / or cross mode) by using information such as the number of times the first linkage (S220) and the second linkage (S240) alternate when the reference position restoration action (S230A, S240A) is between the first linkage (S220A) and the second linkage (S240) and between the second linkage (S240) and the first linkage (S220A).

[0345] When the counting information is generated as described above, the control unit 270 of the present invention can be controlled to display the counting information to the user using visual media and / or auditory media. Furthermore, the control unit 270 of the present invention can be controlled to output corresponding guidance information when the counting information is a count input by the user.

[0346] Depending on the implementation, it may also include a detection sensor to detect the force applied through the legs or / and arms of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B.

[0347] In this case, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the execution of the above-described synchronization mode or cross mode, only when the magnitude of the force (active force) detected by the detection sensor is above a reference value. When configured as described above, a more realistic stretching effect can be provided.

[0348] The control unit 270 of the present invention can control the start and end times of the stretching mode (synchronous mode / cross mode), and store interconnected motion information such as the time series magnitude of the activity force detected from the detection sensor during the stretching mode, and the energy consumption in a storage unit or memory, so that it can be used as raw data about the stretching history. Depending on the embodiment, the motion information can be set to be output to a graphical user interface (GUI) environment or transmitted to a user terminal through the control unit 270 of the present invention.

[0349] like Figure 18 As shown, the process according to an embodiment of the present invention may be supplemented with a step of determining the mode by user selection or input (S200).

[0350] When the mode is determined by the user as described above, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the processing corresponding to the mode determined in the drive and synchronization mode or the cross mode (S210A, S210B).

[0351] Depending on the implementation, the control unit 270 of the present invention can be controlled to drive synchronization mode and cross mode based on a combination of random method, sequential method or user-selected combination.

[0352] When configured as described above, the muscle sites stimulated can be further varied over time, thus achieving rehabilitation, stretching, and other effects in a more three-dimensional manner.

[0353] Figures 19 to 21 These are flowcharts illustrating the processing procedures of the first to third modes of embodiments of the present invention. The processes shown in these figures correspond to those described in the reference drawings. Figure 18 Specific embodiments of the aforementioned synchronization mode.

[0354] The control unit 270 of the present invention controls the first and second arm drive units 260A and 260B and the first and second leg drive units 240A and 240B to perform one or more actions, namely, action A and action B.

[0355] The first action corresponds to the downward rotation of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, which are positioned in positions corresponding to the forward-moving first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B. The second action corresponds to the upward rotation of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, which are positioned in positions corresponding to the rearward-moving first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B.

[0356] Figure 19 The processing of the first mode shown corresponds to the processing that specifically implements action A. The control unit 270 of the present invention controls the first arm drive unit 260A and the first leg drive unit 240A (S310) (see reference). Figure 26 (b) so that the first arm massage unit 250A moves forward and the first leg massage unit 230A moves downward (to) Figure 26 The first action of rotation (based on the counterclockwise direction).

[0357] When the first action is performed, the control unit 270 of the present invention controls the second arm drive unit 260B and the second leg drive unit 240B (S330) (see reference). Figure 26 (d) so as to perform a second action in which the second arm massage unit 250B moves forward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates downward.

[0358] The control unit 270 controls one or more of the first and second leg rotation units 240A and 240B and the body drive unit 220 (S300, etc.) to perform a pre-execution of a pre-set reference angle rotation of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B away from the ground and / or a pre-set reference angle tilting action of the body massage unit 210 backward before starting the first mode according to the invention or before driving the aforementioned first or second relative action, so as to prevent safety accidents, ensure sufficient space for the movement and rotation of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, and prevent the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B from colliding with the ground.

[0359] As described above, after the first action, an action can be performed to restore the first arm massage unit 250A and the first leg massage unit 230A to their reference positions (refer to S320 and...). Figure 26 (c) When the first and second actions are set to alternate or cycle repeatedly, the action of restoring the second arm massage unit 250B and the second leg massage unit 230B to the reference position can be performed after the second action (refer to S340 and...). Figure 26(a)).

[0360] According to the first pattern, repeated movements can be performed, including on the left arm (with... Figure 26 The first movement (based on the reference) involves a forward movement and a downward rotation of the left leg, and the second movement includes a forward movement of the right arm and a downward rotation of the right leg.

[0361] According to an embodiment, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit 260A and the first leg drive unit 240A (see reference). Figure 30 (b) so as to perform a first action in which the first arm massage unit 250A moves forward and the length of the first leg massage unit 230A extends.

[0362] When the first action is performed, the control unit 270 of the present invention controls the second arm drive unit 260B and the second leg drive unit 240B (see reference). Figure 30 (d) so that the second arm massage part 250B moves forward and the length of the second leg massage part 230B extends in the second action.

[0363] In this embodiment, after the first action, an action can be performed to restore the first arm massage unit 250A and the first leg massage unit 230A to their reference positions (see reference). Figure 30 (c) When the setting is configured to alternate or cycle between the first and second actions, an action can be performed after the second action to restore the second arm massage unit 250B and the second leg massage unit 230B to the reference position (see reference). Figure 30 (a)).

[0364] As described above, the first action of the first mode is that the first arm massage unit 250A moves forward and the first leg massage unit 230A rotates downward or the length of the first leg massage unit 230A increases, but it is not limited to this. For example, the first action could be that the first arm massage unit 250A moves forward and the first leg massage unit 230A rotates downward and the length of the first leg massage unit 230A increases or decreases.

[0365] Furthermore, the second action of the first mode is an action in which the second arm massage unit 250B moves forward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates downward or extends in length, but is not limited to this. For example, the second action could be an action in which the second arm massage unit 250B moves forward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates downward and the length of the second leg massage unit 230B increases or decreases.

[0366] Figure 20 The processing of the second mode shown corresponds to the processing of the specific implementation of the B action.

[0367] like Figure 26 As shown, when the first mode described above is performed in a posture where the massage device 200 or body massage unit 210 is lying back (tilted), the second mode described below can be performed in a basic posture (chair posture, etc.) where the massage device 200 or body massage unit 210 is not tilted.

[0368] The control unit 270 of the present invention controls the first and second arm drive units 260A and 260B, and the first and second leg drive units 240A and 240B to perform one or more of the first and second actions. The first and second actions in the second mode are actions used to distinguish them from those performed in the second mode, and may be actions different from the first and second actions described in the first mode above. The same applies to the first and second actions described in the third mode and the like, which will be described later.

[0369] For the second mode of driving, the control unit 270 of the present invention controls the first arm drive unit 260A and the first leg drive unit 240A (S420) to perform a first action in which the first arm massage unit 250A moves backward and the first leg massage unit 230A rotates upward (see reference). Figure 27 (b)

[0370] When the first action is performed, the control unit 270 of the present invention controls the second arm drive unit 260B and the second leg drive unit 240B (S440) to perform a second action in which the second arm massage unit 250B moves backward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates upward (see reference). Figure 27 (d)

[0371] In the second mode, after performing the first action, the first arm massage unit 250A and the first leg massage unit 230A can be restored to their reference positions (see reference). Figure 27 (c) (S430), when the first and second actions are set to repeat cyclically, after the second action is performed, an action can be performed to restore the second arm massage unit 250B and the second leg massage unit 230B to the reference position (see reference). Figure 27 (a) (S450).

[0372] When the massage device 200 or body massage unit 210 is in a reclining (tilted) position, the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B can be moved backward to achieve a comfortable posture for the user's body structure. Therefore, in this state, moving the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B backward may cause safety accidents, malfunctions, or damage to the device.

[0373] To solve this problem, the control unit 270 of the present invention can be controlled to confirm the position or posture of one or more of the massage device 200, body massage unit 210 and first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B when a start signal of the second mode is input (S400), and output guidance information such as that the second mode cannot be executed when the massage device 200 or body massage unit 210 is in a tilted state or the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B are in a state of moving backward (S410) (S415).

[0374] The control unit 270 of the present invention may be configured to execute the second mode described above only when the massage device 200 or the body massage unit 210 is not in a tilted state (lying down state, etc.) (S410), but is not limited thereto, and may be configured to execute the second mode after controlling the massage device 200 to be in a state corresponding to the lying down state.

[0375] In the second mode, the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B are controlled to rotate upward. Therefore, unlike the first mode, which requires the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B to rotate downward to avoid collision with the ground, in the second mode, it is not necessary to perform a tilting mode in advance to ensure rotational space for the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B.

[0376] As described above, the first action of the second mode is the movement of the first arm massage unit 250A backward and the movement of the first leg massage unit 230A upward, but it is not limited to this. For example, the first action of the second mode may be the movement of the first arm massage unit 250A backward and the movement of the first leg massage unit 230A upward, and / or the movement of the length of the first leg massage unit 230A increasing or decreasing.

[0377] Additionally, the second action of the second mode is the movement of the second arm massage unit 250B backward and the movement of the second leg massage unit 230B upward, but it is not limited to this. For example, the second action could be the movement of the second arm massage unit 250B backward and the movement of the second leg massage unit 230B upward, and / or the movement of the length of the second leg massage unit 230B increasing or decreasing.

[0378] Figure 21 The third mode shown corresponds to the synchronization mode, which is the mode in which the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B and the leg massage units 230A and 230B configured in the corresponding positions are linked together.

[0379] like Figure 21As shown, the control unit 270 of the present invention controls the first action (S510) to move the first arm massage unit 250A forward and rotate the first leg massage unit 230A upward (see reference). Figure 28 (b) and the second action (S530) in which the second arm massage unit 250B moves forward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates upward (see reference). Figure 28 (d)

[0380] As described in the above embodiments, the third mode may also include actions to restore the first and second arm massage units 250A, 250B that have moved forward or rotated upward to the reference position (S520, S540) (see reference). Figure 28 (c) and (a)), and set to alternate the first and second actions in a time sequence.

[0381] Since the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B are controlled to move forward in the third mode, it can be set to advance the body massage unit 210 and other tilting modes to improve the stretching effect (S500).

[0382] like Figure 21 As shown, between the first action (S510) and the second action (S530) of the third mode, control (S520) can be performed to restore the first arm massage unit 250A and the first leg massage unit 230A to the reference position (see reference). Figure 28 (c)).

[0383] When set to the third cyclic application mode, control can be performed between the second action (S530) and the first action (S510) to restore the second arm massage unit 250B, which moved forward in the second action (S530), and the second leg massage unit 230B, which rotated upward, to the reference position (S540) (see reference). Figure 28 (a)).

[0384] As described above, the first action of the third mode is to move the first arm massage unit 250A forward and rotate the first leg massage unit 230A upward, but it is not limited to this. For example, the first action of the third mode may be to move the first arm massage unit 250A forward and rotate the first leg massage unit 230A upward, and / or to increase or decrease the length of the first leg massage unit 230A.

[0385] Additionally, the second action in the third mode is the movement of the second arm massage unit 250B forward and the movement of the second leg massage unit 230B upward, but it is not limited to this. For example, the second action could be the movement of the second arm massage unit 250B forward and the movement of the second leg massage unit 230B upward, and / or the movement of the length of the second leg massage unit 230B increasing or decreasing.

[0386] Figures 22 to 24 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedures of the fourth to sixth modes of embodiments of the present invention.

[0387] Figure 22 The illustrated embodiment (fourth mode) corresponds to a cross mode in which the arm massage unit and leg massage unit configured in an intersecting position are driven in pairs. For example, it is an embodiment of a mode in which the movement of the user's left leg (right leg) and right arm (left arm) is controlled in a coordinated manner.

[0388] The control unit 270 of the present invention controls one or more of the following actions: a first action (S610) in which the first arm massage unit 250A moves forward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates upward, and a second action (S630) in which the second arm massage unit 250B moves forward and the first leg massage unit 230A rotates upward.

[0389] Specifically, such as Figure 22 As shown, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit 260A and the second leg drive unit 240B (S610) (see reference). Figure 29 (b) so that the first arm massage unit 250A moves forward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates upward.

[0390] Subsequently, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the second arm drive unit 260B and the first leg drive unit 240A (S630) (see reference). Figure 29 (d) so that the second arm massage part 250B moves forward and the first leg massage part 230A rotates upward.

[0391] As described above, in order to allow the stimulated muscles to relax within an appropriate range, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit 260A and the second leg drive unit 240B (S620) (see reference). Figure 29 (c) so that after the first action (S610) of the fourth mode, the first arm massage unit 250A and the second leg massage unit 230B are restored to the reference position.

[0392] From a corresponding perspective, after performing the second action (S630) of the fourth mode, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the second arm drive unit 260B and the first leg drive unit 240A to restore the second arm massage unit 250B and the first leg massage unit 230A to the reference position (S640) (see reference). Figure 29 (a)).

[0393] Since the fourth mode includes the forward movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, it can be set to perform the tilt mode of the body massage unit 210 tilting backward in advance to maximize the stretching effect (S600).

[0394] As described above, the first action of the fourth mode is the movement of the first arm massage unit 250A forward and the movement of the second leg massage unit 230B upward, but it is not limited to this. For example, the first action of the fourth mode may be the movement of the first arm massage unit 250A forward and the movement of the second leg massage unit 230B upward, and / or the movement of the length of the second leg massage unit 230B increasing or decreasing.

[0395] Additionally, the second action of the fourth mode is the movement of the second arm massage unit 250B forward and the movement of the first leg massage unit 230A upward, but it is not limited to this. For example, the second action of the fourth mode could be the movement of the second arm massage unit 250B forward and the movement of the first leg massage unit 230A upward, and / or the movement of the length of the first leg massage unit 230A increasing or decreasing.

[0396] Figure 23 The illustrated embodiment (fifth mode) corresponds to an embodiment that provides a three-dimensional effect of stretching the arms and legs by guiding the movement of the arms and legs through a guided compound.

[0397] The control unit 270 of the present invention can be controlled to perform one or more of the following actions: the first arm massage unit 250A moves forward, the first leg massage unit 230A rotates upward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates downward (first action); and the second arm massage unit 250B moves forward, the second leg massage unit 230B rotates upward and the first leg massage unit 230A rotates downward (second action).

[0398] Specifically, such as Figure 23 As shown, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit 260A, the first leg drive unit 240A and the second leg drive unit 240B (S710), so that the first arm massage unit 250A moves forward, the first leg massage unit 230A rotates upward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates downward.

[0399] Subsequently, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the second arm drive unit 260B, the second leg drive unit 240B and the first leg drive unit 240A, so that the second arm massage unit 250B moves forward, the second leg massage unit 230B rotates upward and the first leg massage unit 230A rotates downward (S730).

[0400] According to the fifth mode, the left arm (right arm) moves forward, the left leg (right leg) at the position corresponding to the left arm (right arm) rotates upward, and the right leg (left leg) at the position crossing the left arm (right arm) rotates downward. That is, according to the fifth mode, when one arm moves forward, the two legs rotate in opposite directions.

[0401] In order to properly coordinate the tension and relaxation of muscles, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit 260A, the first leg drive unit 240A and the second leg drive unit 240B (S720) so that after performing the first action (S710), the first arm massage unit 250A that moves forward, the first leg massage unit 230A that rotates upward and the second leg massage unit 230B that rotates downward are restored to the reference position.

[0402] From a corresponding viewpoint, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the second arm drive unit 260B, the second leg drive unit 240B and the first leg drive unit 240A (S740), so that after performing the second action (S730), the forward-moving second arm massage unit 250B, the upward-rotating second leg massage unit 230B and the downward-rotating first leg massage unit 230A are restored to the reference position.

[0403] According to the fifth mode, since the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate upward and downward in combination, in the fifth mode, the reference position of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B can be set to the middle part of the angle range or rotation range that the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B can rotate, based on the physical specifications of the massage device 200 or the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B.

[0404] Since the fifth mode includes the forward movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, it can be set to perform the tilt mode of the body massage unit 210 tilting backward in advance to maximize the stretching effect (S700).

[0405] As described above, the first action of the fifth mode is the movement of the first arm massage unit 250A forward, the rotation of the first leg massage unit 230A upward, and the rotation of the second leg massage unit 230B downward, but it is not limited to this. For example, the first action of the fifth mode could be the movement of the first arm massage unit 250A forward, the rotation of the first leg massage unit 230A upward, and the rotation of the second leg massage unit 230B downward, and / or the increase or decrease in the length of the first leg massage unit 230A and / or the increase or decrease in the length of the second leg massage unit 230B. Preferably, the length of the first leg massage unit 230A can be increased and / or the length of the second leg massage unit 230B can be decreased. In this case, the first action of the fifth mode could be the movement of the first arm massage unit 250A forward and the movement of the second arm massage unit 250B backward.

[0406] Furthermore, the second action of the fifth mode is an action in which the second arm massage unit 250B moves forward, the second leg massage unit 230B rotates upward, and the first leg massage unit 230A rotates downward, but it is not limited to this. For example, the second action of the fifth mode could be an action in which the second arm massage unit 250B moves forward, the second leg massage unit 230B rotates upward, and the first leg massage unit 230A rotates downward, and / or the length of the second leg massage unit 230B increases or decreases, and / or the length of the first leg massage unit 230A increases or decreases. Preferably, the length of the second leg massage unit 230B can increase and / or the length of the first leg massage unit 230A can decrease. In this case, the second action of the fifth mode could be an action in which the second arm massage unit 250B moves forward and the first arm massage unit 250A moves backward.

[0407] Similar to the fifth mode, Figure 24 The illustrated embodiment (sixth mode) corresponds to an embodiment that provides a three-dimensional effect of stretching the arms and legs by guiding the movement of the arms and legs through a guided compound.

[0408] The control unit 270 of the present invention can be controlled to perform one or more of the following actions: the first action is when the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward and the first leg massage unit 230A rotates upward; and the second action is when the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates upward.

[0409] Specifically, such as Figure 24 As shown, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit 260A, the second arm drive unit 260B and the first leg drive unit 240A (S810), so that the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward and the first leg massage unit 230A rotates upward.

[0410] Subsequently, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit 260A, the second arm drive unit 260B and the second leg drive unit 240B (S830), so that the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates upward.

[0411] According to the sixth mode, both arms move forward and one leg rotates upward.

[0412] According to the embodiment, regarding the first action of the sixth mode, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first and second arm drive units 260A and 260B and the first and second leg drive units 240A and 240B, so that the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward and the first leg massage unit 230A rotates upward (S810), and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates downward (S815).

[0413] Furthermore, regarding the second action of the sixth mode, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first and second arm drive units 260A and 260B and the first and second leg drive units 240A and 240B, so that the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates upward (S830), and the first leg massage unit 230A rotates downward (S835).

[0414] According to another embodiment of the sixth mode (including steps S815 and S835), it is configured such that both arms move forward and the two legs rotate in different directions.

[0415] In order to properly coordinate muscle tension and relaxation, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first and second arm drive units 260A and 260B, the first leg drive unit 240A and / or the second leg drive unit 240B (S820, S825) so that after performing the first action of the sixth mode (S810, S815), the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B that moved forward, the first leg massage unit 230A that rotated upward, and the second leg massage unit 230B that rotated downward are restored to the reference position.

[0416] From a corresponding viewpoint, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the arm drive units 260A, 260B, the second leg drive unit 240B and / or the first leg drive unit 240A (S840, S845) so that after performing the second action of the sixth mode (S830), the first and second arm massage units 250A, 250B that moved forward, the second leg massage unit 230B that rotated upward and / or the first leg massage unit 230A that rotated downward are restored to the reference position.

[0417] According to the sixth mode, since the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate upward or downward in combination, in the sixth mode, as in the fifth mode, the reference position of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B can be set to the middle part of the angle range or rotation range that the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B can rotate.

[0418] Since the sixth mode also includes the forward movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, it can be set to perform the tilt mode of the body massage unit 210 tilting backward in advance to maximize the stretching effect (S800).

[0419] In addition, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first and second arm drive units 260A and 260B and the first and second leg drive units 240A and 240B to perform a third action in which the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward and the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate upward.

[0420] The control unit 270 of the present invention can be controlled to perform a fourth action after the third action, in which the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, which move forward, move backward and rotate upward, and the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, which rotate downward.

[0421] Of course, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first and second arm drive units 260A and 260B and the first and second leg drive units 240A and 240B, so that the third and fourth actions are repeated cyclically.

[0422] According to this embodiment, such as Figure 31 As shown, because both arms are set to move forward and both legs to rotate upward, the arms and legs can be guided to come together, thus providing an effect that stretches both arms and legs at the same time.

[0423] As described above, the first action of the sixth mode is the movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B forward, and the first leg massage unit 230A rotating upward or the first leg massage unit 230A rotating upward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotating downward, but it is not limited to this.

[0424] For example, in the first action of the sixth mode, the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B can move forward, the first leg massage unit 230A can rotate upward, and / or the length of the first leg massage unit 230A can be increased or decreased.

[0425] The first action of the sixth mode is that the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward, the first leg massage unit 230A rotates upward and the second leg massage unit 230B rotates downward, and / or the length of the first leg massage unit 230A increases or decreases and / or the length of the second leg massage unit 230B increases or decreases.

[0426] In addition, the second action of the sixth mode is the movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B forward, and the second leg massage unit 230B rotating upward or the second leg massage unit 230B rotating upward and the first leg massage unit 230A rotating downward, but it is not limited to this.

[0427] For example, in the second action of the sixth mode, the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B can move forward, the second leg massage unit 230B can rotate upward, and / or the length of the second leg massage unit 230B can be increased or decreased.

[0428] The second action of the sixth mode may be the movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B forward, the rotation of the second leg massage unit 230B upward and the rotation of the first leg massage unit 230A downward, and / or the increase or decrease of the length of the second leg massage unit 230B and / or the increase or decrease of the length of the first leg massage unit 230A.

[0429] Additionally, the third action of the sixth mode is the movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B forward and the movement of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B upward, but it is not limited to this. For example, in the third action of the sixth mode, the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B may move forward, the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B may rotate upward, and / or the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B may be increased or decreased.

[0430] Additionally, the fourth action of the sixth mode is the movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B backward and the movement of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B downward, but it is not limited to this. For example, in the fourth action of the sixth mode, the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B may move backward, the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B may rotate downward, and / or the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B may be increased or decreased.

[0431] As described above, according to the embodiments, the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B of the first to sixth modes of the present invention can be configured to extend and contract in length via the first leg drive unit 240A and the second leg drive unit 240B.

[0432] Preferably, in order to prevent injury and further improve the stretching effect of the legs, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first and second leg drive units 2130A and 240B to increase the length of the upwardly rotating leg massage unit in the first or second leg massage unit 230A and 230B, and can control the first and second leg drive units 2130A and 240B to decrease the length of the downwardly rotating leg massage unit in the first or second leg massage unit 230A and 230B.

[0433] Figure 25 This is a diagram illustrating the process of controlling an airbag according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0434] As described above, the massage device 200 of the present invention may include one or more of a first arm airbag 251A disposed in the first arm massage portion 250A and a second arm airbag 251B disposed in the second arm massage portion 250B.

[0435] The control unit 270 of the present invention can be controlled to inflate the first and second arm airbags 251A and 251B provided in the corresponding first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B when the moving direction (first direction) of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B is forward (S900, S910) (S920).

[0436] When the airbag inflates, it suppresses the gap, thereby guiding and firmly supporting the body parts in contact with the airbag. When the airbag deflates, it releases the support, thereby relatively increasing the freedom of movement of the body parts.

[0437] In the above embodiment, the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward to guide the user's arm, which is accommodated in the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, to move forward to stretch the arm.

[0438] Therefore, in order to more effectively guide the actual user's arm to move forward by the forward movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the inflation of the airbags in the first arm airbag 251A and the second arm airbag 251B that are disposed in the arm massage units 250A and 250B that move forward.

[0439] If the technical concept of the present invention can be realized to move the user's arm forward more effectively, the inflation of the airbag can be performed before the arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward, or simultaneously with the arm massage units 250A and 250B moving forward, or after the arm massage units 250A and 250B begin to move forward.

[0440] Depending on the implementation, when the forward movement of the arm massage units 250A and 250B stops, the inflated airbags can be controlled to contract in order to eliminate inconvenience to the user.

[0441] When the movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B is not forward movement (S910), the airbags provided in the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B are preferably controlled to contract for user convenience, to prevent injury, to expand the usable range, etc., but depending on the implementation, they can be controlled in various selective ways such as expansion, partial expansion, contraction, partial contraction, expansion followed by contraction, and contraction followed by expansion (S925).

[0442] As described above, the massage device 200 of the present invention may include one or more of a first leg airbag 231A disposed in the first leg massage portion 230A and a second leg airbag 231B disposed in the second leg massage portion 230B.

[0443] Similar to the control of the first and second arm airbags 251A and 251B described above, the control unit 270 of the present invention can control the first and second leg airbags 231A and 231B provided in the corresponding leg massage units 230A and 230B to inflate (S910) when the rotation direction (second direction) of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B is downward (S900, S910).

[0444] As described above, when the first and second leg airbags 231A and 231B of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B that rotate downwards inflat, they can guide the user's legs to rotate (move) downwards more effectively.

[0445] The first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B are typically formed in an open upper configuration to facilitate the accommodation of the user's legs / feet. As described above, when the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B are provided with a structure that physically supports the feet / legs from the rear, the user's legs can also rotate and move naturally when the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate or move upwards.

[0446] Conversely, when the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate or move downwards, the feet / legs can not only detach from the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B through the upper open space, but also create gaps.

[0447] Therefore, when the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate downwards, as described above, if the first and second leg airbags 231A and 231B are controlled to inflate, the legs can be guided to rotate or move more effectively when the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate or move downwards.

[0448] When the rotation direction of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B is not downward (S910), the control of the first and second leg airbags 231A and 231B can be performed in the same selective manner as the control of the first and second arm airbags 251A and 251B described above.

[0449] As described above, since the movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B and / or the rotation of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B can be repeated, the above-described process can be applied cyclically (S900 to S920) (S930).

[0450] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains can make various modifications and variations within the equivalent scope of the technical concept and the claims set forth in the present invention.

[0451] In the above description of the present invention, the first and second modifiers are only used as terms of tool concepts applicable to distinguish the constituent elements relative to each other, and therefore should be interpreted as not being used to indicate a specific order, priority, etc.

[0452] The accompanying drawings, which illustrate the invention and its embodiments, may be shown in a slightly exaggerated manner to emphasize or highlight the technical content of the invention. However, in view of the foregoing and the matters shown in the drawings, it should be understood that various types of modifications and application examples are possible to those skilled in the art.

[0453] The control method of the massage device according to the present invention can be implemented as computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all types of recording devices that store computer-readable data (optical disk read-only memory, random access memory, read-only memory, floppy disk, magnetic disk, hard disk, optical disk, etc.), and may also include servers for wired and wireless internet transmission.

[0454] Furthermore, the structure and function of the massage device described in this manual can be extended and applied to various (wearable) health care devices that provide health care functions (e.g., massage function, biosignal measurement function, etc.). Therefore, the term "massage device" in this manual can be replaced with "(wearable) health care device" for further explanation.

[0455] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 200: Massage device 210: Body massage section 210A: Seating section 210B: Back 220: Body Drive Unit 220A: Seat drive unit; 220B: Rear seat drive unit 230A: First leg massage section; 230B: Second leg massage section 240A: First leg drive unit; 240B: Second leg drive unit 250A: First arm massage section; 250B: Second arm massage section 260A: First arm drive unit; 260B: Second arm drive unit 270: Control Department 231A: First leg airbag 231B: First leg airbag 251A: First arm airbag 251B: First arm airbag 211: Additional airbag.

Claims

1. A massage device, characterized in that, include: The body massage section massages at least a part of the user's body; The first leg massage section and the second leg massage section are disposed at the lower part of the body massage section and are rotatable; The first arm massage unit is positioned corresponding to the first leg massage unit and can move forward or backward; The second arm massage unit is positioned corresponding to the second leg massage unit and can move forward or backward; as well as The control unit controls one or more actions of performing a first relative action between the first arm massage unit and the second arm massage unit and a second relative action between the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit controls the movement of the first arm massage unit to be linked with the length adjustment or rotation of the first leg massage unit, and the movement of the second arm massage unit to be linked with the length adjustment or rotation of the second leg massage unit.

3. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit controls the movement of the first arm massage unit to be linked with the length adjustment or rotation of the second leg massage unit, and the movement of the second arm massage unit to be linked with the length adjustment or rotation of the first leg massage unit.

4. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit controls one or more actions, namely, a first action in which the leg massager of the first leg massager and the second leg massager, positioned at a position corresponding to the arm massager that moves forward, rotates downward, and a second action in which the leg massager of the first leg massager and the second leg massager, positioned at a position corresponding to the arm massager that moves backward, rotates upward.

5. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit controls one or more actions, namely, a first action in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates downward, and a second action in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates downward.

6. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit controls one or more actions, namely, a first action in which the first arm massage unit moves backward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward, and a second action in which the second arm massage unit moves backward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward.

7. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit controls one or more actions, namely, a first action in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward, and a second action in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward.

8. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control unit controls one or more actions, namely, a first action in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward, and a second action in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward.

9. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit controls the execution of one or more actions, including a first action of moving the first arm massage unit forward, rotating the first leg massage unit upward, and rotating the second leg massage unit downward, and a second action of moving the second arm massage unit forward, rotating the second leg massage unit upward, and rotating the first leg massage unit downward.

10. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit controls the execution of one or more actions, including a first action of forward movement of the first arm massager and the second arm massager and upward rotation of the first leg massager, and a second action of forward movement of the first arm massager and the second arm massager and upward rotation of the second leg massager.

11. The massage device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first action also includes the downward rotation of the second leg massager. The second action also includes the downward rotation of the first leg massager.

12. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit controls a third action in which the first arm massage unit and the second arm massage unit move forward and the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit rotate upward.

13. The massage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The control unit controls the reference position restoration action to occur between the first action and the second action, so that the first action and the second action alternate.

14. The massage device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The control unit controls the generation of counting information by alternating the first action and the second action a certain number of times, and outputs corresponding guidance information when the counting information corresponds to the number of times the user inputs.

15. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first arm massage unit or the second arm massage unit includes: The support includes a sloping shape that lowers at the rear; and The arm massage unit moves forward or backward in a direction corresponding to the inclined shape, with the support unit as a relatively fixed body.

16. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first leg massage section and the second leg massage section are designed to be extendable. The control unit controls the length of the upward-rotating leg massager in the first leg massager and the second leg massager to increase, and the length of the downward-rotating leg massager to decrease.

17. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a body drive unit for changing the position or posture of the body massage unit. The control unit controls the body drive unit to perform a tilting action of the body massage unit tilting backward before the first relative action or the second relative action.

18. The massage device according to claim 17, characterized in that, The body massage unit includes a seat and a backrest; The body drive unit includes: The seat drive unit changes the position or posture of the seat, and A back drive unit that changes the position or posture of the back; The control unit performs the tilting action by controlling one or more of the seat drive unit and the backrest drive unit.

19. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The first arm drive unit moves the first arm massage unit; The second arm drive unit moves the second arm massage unit; The first leg drive unit drives one or more of the rotation and length extension / retraction of the first leg massage unit; as well as The second leg drive unit drives one or more of the rotation and length extension / retraction of the second leg massage unit.

20. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes one or more of a first arm airbag disposed in the first arm massage portion and a second arm airbag disposed in the second arm massage portion. The control unit controls the airbags in the arm massagers, which are positioned in the first and second arm massagers and move forward, to inflate.

21. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes one or more of a first leg airbag disposed in the first leg massage unit and a second leg airbag disposed in the second leg massage unit. The control unit controls the airbags in the leg massagers, which are installed in the first and second leg massagers and rotate downwards, to inflate.

22. A method for controlling a massage device, characterized in that, The massage device includes: The body massage section massages at least a part of the user's body. The first and second leg massage sections are located below the body massage section and are rotatable. The first arm massage unit is positioned corresponding to the first leg massage unit and can move forward or backward. The second arm massage unit is positioned corresponding to the second leg massage unit and is movable forward or backward. Control Department; The control method includes: The control step is to control one or more of the following: performing a first relative movement between the first arm massager and the second arm massager, and a second relative movement between the first leg massager and the second leg massager.

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