Massage device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a massage device which comprises a massage module which provides a massage function for at least one part of the body of a user, and the massage module comprises a massage ball frame capable of rotating by taking a shaft extending leftwards and rightwards as a reference, a massage ball arranged on the massage ball frame, and a pulse electromagnetic field generator arranged on the massage ball frame and used for generating a pulse electromagnetic field on the massage ball frame. And generate a pulsed electromagnetic field in the body of the user as a function of the applied power source.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a massage device, and more particularly to a massage device for providing a pulse electromagnetic field to a user. Background Art

[0002] Massage refers to a medical auxiliary therapy that adjusts the body changes of the massage object, helps blood circulation and relieves fatigue of the massage object by applying various forms of mechanical stimulation to the body part of the massage object, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, patting or moving part of the body.

[0003] Due to economic and time reasons, there is an increasing demand for massage devices or massagers that provide manual massage functions. That is, as the demand for relieving stiff muscles and eliminating fatigue or stress through massage increases, various massage devices with good time and cost effectiveness have been introduced. Any form of equipment, device or device that performs massage by mechanical means without the need for a separate masseur is called a massage device.

[0004] Recently, a massage device is a comprehensive health management device that not only provides kneading, acupressure, and patting massage, but also provides multiple functions. For example, a massage device can provide a pulsed electromagnetic field to a user so as to provide a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy. However, since the pulsed electromagnetic field generator included in the massage device cannot be sufficiently close to the user, or the electromagnetic field generated by the pulsed electromagnetic field generator is insufficient, there is a problem that the PEMF therapy cannot be effectively performed. In addition, since the electromagnet of the prior art is fixed to the massage device and cannot be moved, it is impossible to provide a pulsed electromagnetic field massage to various parts of the user, and it is impossible to move to get close to the user according to the user's body structure, so there is a limitation that the electromagnetic field cannot be effectively transmitted to the user. Utility Model Content

[0005] The massage device according to the utility model can provide PEMF therapy to the user without significantly changing the structure of the existing massage device. In addition, additional PEMF therapy can be provided while providing the existing massage function.

[0006] However, the technical problems are not limited to the above-mentioned technical problems, and there may be other technical problems.

[0007] The massage device according to the utility model includes a massage module, which can provide a massage function to at least a part of the user's body while moving up and down, and the massage module includes: a massage ball frame, which can rotate based on an axis extending to the left and right, a massage ball, which is arranged on the massage ball frame, and a pulse electromagnetic field (PEMF) generator, which is arranged on the massage ball frame and generates a pulse electromagnetic field to the user's body according to the applied power supply.

[0008] The massage ball frame of the massage device according to the utility model comprises two arms extending in different directions from each other, the massage ball is fixed to the first arm of the massage ball frame, and the pulse electromagnetic field generator is fixed to the second arm of the massage ball frame.

[0009] The pulse electromagnetic field generator of the massage device according to the utility model comprises: a base part, which includes a base surface and a coil fixing rod perpendicular to the base surface and is made of metal material; a coil, which is wound around the outside of the coil fixing rod included in the base part; and a generator shell, which surrounds the outer surface of the coil and is combined with the base surface of the base part.

[0010] A hole is formed at the center of the front surface of the generator housing of the massage device according to the utility model, and the coil fixing rod is inserted into the hole of the front surface of the generator housing.

[0011] According to the massage device of the utility model, the length from the base surface of the coil fixing rod to the front end is the same as the length from the base surface to the front surface of the generator housing, or is longer than the length from the base surface to the front surface of the generator housing.

[0012] The pulse electromagnetic field generator of the massage device according to the utility model further comprises a finger pressure massage shell, which is combined in front of the front surface of the generator shell, and the finger pressure massage shell is in the shape of a cone with the apex concave inward.

[0013] According to the utility model, the massage device includes a vibration attenuation part, which is located in front of the second arm of the massage ball frame and is used to reduce the vibration of the pulse electromagnetic field generator. The screw passes through the second arm of the massage ball frame and the vibration attenuation part, and is inserted and combined behind the base surface of the pulse electromagnetic field generator.

[0014] The pulse electromagnetic field generator of the massage device according to the utility model includes an auxiliary bracket, which includes a buckle located at the rear and used to fix the pulse electromagnetic field generator to the massage ball frame. The auxiliary screw passes through the auxiliary bracket and is inserted and combined at the rear of the base surface of the pulse electromagnetic field generator. When the buckle is inserted into the hole formed in the second arm of the massage ball frame, the pulse electromagnetic field generator rotates with the axis extending forward and backward as a reference, and the pulse electromagnetic field generator is fixed to the second arm of the massage ball frame.

[0015] The pulse electromagnetic field generator of the massage device according to the utility model comprises: a base surface, which is in the shape of a disk and is made of metal material; a base shell, which extends forward on the circumference of the base surface, is in the shape of a cylinder with an internal hollow and is made of metal material; a coil fixing rod, which extends forward from the center of the base surface and is made of metal material; a coil, which is wound around the outside of the coil fixing rod; and a shell cover, which is used to cover the front surface of the coil.

[0016] According to the utility model, the shell cover of the massage device is in a shape of protruding forward, and the length from the base surface to the coil fixing rod is longer than the length from the base surface to the base shell.

[0017] In addition, a program for realizing the operating method of the massage device as described above may be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium.

[0018] The massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention can provide PEMF therapy. It is well known that PEMF therapy is effective in treating inflammation, swelling and pain caused by injuries to soft tissues such as skin, muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc. caused by surgery, trauma and musculoskeletal diseases, as well as bone nonunion, delayed bone integration and bone growth after fractures. Recently, due to users sitting for a long time, problems with back muscles and tendons may occur, but when the massage device of the present invention provides PEMF therapy, such problems in the user's body can be alleviated. In addition, the massage device of the present invention can provide pulsed electromagnetic field massage to various parts of the user's body, and move the electromagnet closer to the user, thereby effectively transmitting the electromagnetic field to the user.

[0019] The effects that can be obtained by the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs can clearly understand other effects not mentioned from the following description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a diagram for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 It is a diagram for explaining a main frame of an embodiment of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 3 It is a figure which shows the massage device of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 1 is a diagram showing an external device capable of communicating with the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 A control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0025] Figure 6It is a diagram showing a massage module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 7 It is a diagram for explaining the connection relationship between the massage ball frame and the frame shell according to one embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 8 A cross section of a portion of a massage module according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0028] Fig. 9 It is a diagram for explaining a pulse electromagnetic field generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Fig.10 It is a diagram for explaining a pulse electromagnetic field generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Fig.11 It is a diagram for explaining a pulse electromagnetic field generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Fig. 12A , Fig. 12B , Fig. 12C It is a diagram for explaining a pulse electromagnetic field generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Fig.13 It is a diagram for explaining a pulse electromagnetic field generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Fig.14 It is a diagram showing the operation of the massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The advantages, features and implementation methods of the disclosed embodiments will become clear by referring to the accompanying drawings and the following embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, and can be implemented in various forms. The purpose of providing this embodiment is only to make the present invention complete and to fully inform the technical personnel in the field of the scope of the present invention.

[0035] The terms used in this specification are briefly explained, and the disclosed embodiments are described in detail.

[0036] The terms used in this specification are currently widely used common terms selected as much as possible based on the functions of the utility model, but these terms may be changed according to the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, or the emergence of new technologies. In addition, in certain cases, the applicant arbitrarily selects some terms. In this case, the meaning of the selected terms will be described in detail in the description of the utility model. Therefore, the terms used in the utility model should be defined based on the meaning of the terms and the overall content of the utility model, and cannot be defined based on the simple term name.

[0037] Unless clearly indicated as a singular, a singular form in this specification includes a plural form. In addition, unless clearly indicated as a plural, a plural form also includes a singular form.

[0038] Throughout the specification, when a part “comprises” a certain constituent element, it means that, unless there is a description contrary thereto, other constituent elements may also be included, rather than excluding other constituent elements.

[0039] In addition, the term "unit" used in the specification refers to a software or hardware component, and the "unit" performs certain functions. However, the "unit" is not limited to software or hardware. The "unit" can be constructed in a manner that exists in an addressable storage medium, or can be constructed in a manner that reproduces one or more processors. Therefore, as an example, the "unit" includes: components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, processes, functions, attributes, programs, subroutines, program code segments, drivers, firmware, microcodes, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functions provided by the components and the "unit" can be provided by combining fewer components and the "unit", or can be provided by further separating into more components and the "unit".

[0040] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the "unit" can be implemented with a processor and a memory. The term "processor" should be broadly interpreted as including a general-purpose processor, a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a controller, a microcontroller, a state machine, etc. In some cases, a "processor" may refer to an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (PLD), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc. The term "processor" may refer to a combination of processing devices, for example, a combination of a DSP (digital signal processor) and a microprocessor, a combination of multiple microprocessors, a combination of more than one microprocessor coupled to a DSP core, or a combination of any other such configurations.

[0041] The term "memory" should be interpreted broadly to include any electronic component capable of storing electronic information. The term memory may refer to various types of processor-readable media, such as random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic or optical data storage devices, registers, etc. A memory is said to be in electronic communication with a processor if the processor is able to read information from and / or record information to the memory. A memory that is integrated into a processor is in electronic communication with the processor.

[0042] The actuator in this specification refers to a structure that can provide driving force. For example, the actuator may include a motor, a linear motor, an electronic motor, a direct current (DC) motor, an alternating current (AC) motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0043] In this specification, according to one embodiment, the massage device may refer to a massage device including a body massage part and a leg massage part. In addition, according to another embodiment, the body massage part 2100 and the leg massage part 2300 may exist as separate independent devices (e.g., a body massage device and a leg massage device) separated from each other, and the massage device may refer to a body massage device or / and a leg massage device.

[0044] Hereinafter, the embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the embodiments. In addition, in the accompanying drawings, parts not related to the description are omitted in order to more clearly describe the present invention.

[0045] Figure 1 It is a diagram for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a body massage part 2100, which forms an area for accommodating at least a part of the user's body and massages the user's body; and a leg massage part 2300, which is used to massage the user's legs. For example, the leg massage part 2300 can be disposed on the lower side of the body massage part 2100 and massage the user's legs.

[0047] The body massage part 2100 can provide massage to at least a part of the user's body. The body massage part 2100 may include: a massage module 2170, which provides a massage function to at least a part of the user's body; an audio output module 2160, which provides any form of audio output to the user; a main frame 2110, which constitutes the frame of the body massage part 2100; and a user input part, which is used to receive any form of input from the user.

[0048] The above-mentioned structures of the body massage part 2100 are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the above-mentioned structures, the body massage part 2100 may include various structures.

[0049] In addition, if Figure 1 The shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown are merely examples. Without departing from the scope of rights defined in the claims of the present invention, massage devices 100 in various forms should also fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0050] The body massage part 2100 may form a space of any shape for accommodating the user. The body massage part 2100 may have a space of a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's body. Figure 1 As shown, the body massage part 2100 can be implemented in a seated type capable of accommodating the whole body or a part of the body of the user.

[0051] The portion of the body massaging part 2100 that contacts the ground may include any material or any member (eg, an anti-slip pad, etc.) for increasing friction, and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 100 .

[0052] At least a portion of the body massage part 2100 may slide. For example, when the body massage part 2100 starts massaging, at least a portion of the body massage part 2100 may slide forward. In addition, the body massage part 2100 may be tilted backward. As a result, the body massage part 2100 may provide massage while being tilted backward.

[0053] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include at least one air cell (or air bag) (not shown). The air cell may be located at the user's shoulder portion, pelvic portion, arm massage portion, leg massage portion 2300, etc., but is not limited thereto and may be provided at multiple portions of the massage device 100. The arm massage portion is provided at both sides of the leg massage portion 2100 and may provide massage to the user's arms.

[0054] The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit that can supply air to the airbags to inflate the airbags. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage part 2100 or the leg massage part 2300. In addition, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 100.

[0055] The leg massage part 2300 may provide leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage part 2300 may include a calf massage part for massaging the user's calf and / or a foot massage part for massaging the user's foot.

[0056] The length of the leg massage part 2300 can be adjusted according to the user's physical characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, the length of the leg massage part 2300 needs to be longer due to the long length of the calf. In addition, when a short user uses the massage device 100, the length of the leg massage part 2300 needs to be shorter due to the short length of the calf. Therefore, the leg massage part 2300 can provide leg massage that matches the height of the user.

[0057] The massage module 2170 may be disposed inside the body massage part 2100 so as to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage part 2100. Figure 1 As shown, the massage module 2170 may be movable along the main frame 2110 inside the body massage part 2100 .

[0058] For example, the main frame 2110 of the body massage part 2100 may include a rack gear, and the massage module 2170 provides mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack gear. The massage module 2170 may include a ball massage unit and / or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

[0059] The main frame 2110 is used to form the frame of the internal structure of the body massage part 2100, and can be implemented by metal materials and / or plastic materials, etc. For example, the main frame 2110 can be implemented by iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto, and can also be implemented by various hard materials.

[0060] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include an audio output module 2160. The audio output module 2160 may be set in a variety of positions. For example, the audio output module 2160 may include a plurality of output units, such as an upper audio output unit set at the upper end of the seat portion in contact with the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the arm massage portion on the left and right sides of the seat portion, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage portion, etc., but not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 2160 can provide stereo such as 5.1 channels, but not limited thereto. The arm massage portion is set on at least one of the two sides of the body massage portion 2100, and can provide massage to the user's arm.

[0061] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user can control the massage device 100 using the massage device control device 2200. The massage device control device 2200 can be connected to the massage device 100 through wired communication and / or wireless communication.

[0062] The massage device control device 2200 may include a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., but is not limited thereto, and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired communication or wireless communication.

[0063] Figure 2 It is a diagram for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0064] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the main frame 2110 may include an upper frame 2250 provided with the massage module 2170 and a base frame 2210 for supporting the upper frame 2250 .

[0065] A rack 2251 may be provided at least in a portion of the upper frame 2250. The rack 2251 is a member for guiding the body massage module 2170 to move up and down, and may include a plurality of valleys and a plurality of ridges.

[0066] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the racks 2251 may be disposed on two sides of the upper frame 2250 facing each other, and the massage module 2170 may be able to move along the racks 2251 .

[0067] exist Figure 2 In the embodiment, the rack 2251 is formed in the up-down direction, but is not limited thereto. The rack 2251 may include a rack in the front-to-back direction and a rack in the up-to-down direction. In the present invention, the front may refer to the direction from the body massage module 2170 toward the user, and the rear may refer to the direction from the user toward the body massage module 2170. The front-to-back direction may also be referred to as the Z-axis direction.

[0068] The massage module 2170 may include a gear meshed with the rack 2251. More specifically, the massage module 2170 may include gears meshed with the racks in the front-rear direction and the racks in the up-down direction, respectively. The gears are rotated by an actuator provided in the massage module 2170, so that the massage module 2170 can move forward, backward, upward or downward.

[0069] As the massage module 2170 moves forward, the massage intensity can be increased. In addition, as the massage module 2170 moves backward, the massage intensity can be weakened.

[0070] The rack 2251 may be made of metal material or plastic material. For example, the rack 2251 may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0071] The upper frame 2250 may be implemented in various shapes. For example, the upper frame 2250 may be divided into an S frame, an L frame, an S&L frame, and a double S&L frame according to the shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0072] The S frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2250 includes a shape bent like "S". The L frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2250 includes a shape bent like "L". The S&L frame refers to a frame including both a shape bent like "S" and a shape bent like "L". The double S&L frame refers to a frame including a shape bent like "L" and a shape bent like "S" in both parts.

[0073] The base frame 2210 refers to a portion of the main frame 2110 that supports the upper frame 2250 and is connected to the ground. The base frame 2210 may include a base upper frame 2211 and a base lower frame 2212.

[0074] The base upper frame 2211 may support the upper frame 2250, and the base lower frame 2212 may be connected to the ground. In addition, the base upper frame 2211 may be provided in a manner of being connected to the base lower frame 2212.

[0075] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the base upper frame 2211 can move along the base lower frame 2212. For example, the base upper frame 2211 can slide forward and / or backward along the base lower frame 2212. In this case, the upper frame 2250 is connected to the base upper frame 2211 so as to move along with the movement of the base upper frame 2211.

[0076] For example, when the base upper frame 2211 moves forward, the upper frame 2250 can also move forward together, and when the base upper frame 2211 moves backward, the upper frame 2250 can also move backward together. This allows the body massage part 2100 to slide.

[0077] Specifically, in order to allow the movement of the base upper frame 2211, a moving wheel may be provided at the lower portion of the base upper frame 2211. In addition, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel may be provided at the upper portion of the base lower frame 2212. The moving wheel provided on the base upper frame 2211 moves along the guide member provided on the base lower frame 2212, thereby allowing the base upper frame 2211 to move forward and / or backward.

[0078] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may not provide a sliding function, in which case the base frame 2210 may not be separated into an upper frame and a lower frame.

[0079] Figure 32 is a diagram showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0080] 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. The control unit 300 may include at least one processor and a memory. The at least one processor may execute instructions stored in the memory.

[0081] The control unit 300 can control the operation of the massage device 100. The control unit 300 may include one processor or multiple processors. When the control unit 300 includes multiple processors, at least a portion of the multiple processors may be located at locations physically separated from each other. In addition, without limitation thereto, the massage device 100 may be implemented in various ways.

[0082] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the massage device 100. For example, the massage device 100 may include a plurality of actuators, and the massage device 100 may control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators. For example, the massage device 100 may include a driving unit that moves the armrest frame support, a massage module moving actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and at least one of a sliding actuator, and the control unit 300 may control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling these actuators.

[0083] The massage module moving actuator is an actuator that can move the massage module 2170 up and down. Through the action of the massage module moving actuator, the massage module 2170 can move along the rack.

[0084] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of a portion of the massage device 100 that contacts the user's back. The back angle of the massage device 100 can be adjusted by the operation of the back angle actuator.

[0085] The leg angle actuator is an actuator for adjusting the angle of the leg massaging part 2300 of the massage device 100. The angle between the leg massaging part 2300 and the body massaging part 2100 can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator.

[0086] The foot massaging actuator is an actuator for operating a foot massaging module included in the leg massaging part 2300. By using the foot massaging actuator, the massage device 100 can provide foot massage to the user.

[0087] The massage module 2170 may include at least one actuator, and the control unit 300 may operate the at least one actuator to provide various massage operations. For example, the control unit 300 may operate the at least one actuator included in the massage module 2170 to provide patting massage, kneading massage, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may provide various massage operations.

[0088] The leg length adjustment actuator is an actuator for adjusting the length of the leg massage part 2300. For example, the control part 300 can use the leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage part 2300 to match the user, and as a result, the user can enjoy a massage that matches the body shape.

[0089] The slide actuator enables the massage device 100 to slide. For example, the horizontal base upper frame can be moved forward and / or backward by the operation of the slide actuator, so that the upper frame connected to the horizontal base upper frame can also move forward and / or backward.

[0090] The memory 330 may be included in the control unit 300 or located outside 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 and personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0091] The memory 330 may be implemented by a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing some data. For example, the memory 330 may include not only a magnetic disk, an optical disk, and a magneto-optical storage device, but also a storage device based on flash memory and / or a battery backup memory, but is not limited thereto.

[0092] The memory 330 may be a random access memory (RAM) such as a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or a static random access memory (SRAM), which is a main storage device directly accessed by the processor and a volatile storage device in which the stored information is instantly deleted when the power is cut off, but is not limited thereto. Such a memory 330 may be operated by the control unit 300.

[0093] The massage device 100 may include a sensor unit 310. The sensor unit 310 may obtain various information by using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 310 may be configured as a sensor using a measurement method such as pressure, electric potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a contact sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0094] In addition, the sensor unit 310 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire fingerprint information, face information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited thereto and may include a variety of biometric information.

[0095] According to another embodiment of the utility model, the massage device 100 can sense the contact area and / or contact position with the user through a sensor. In addition, the massage device 100 can provide personalized massage based on the information obtained through the sensor. In addition, the massage device 100 may include a communication unit. The communication unit of the massage device 100 receives a signal through an external device. The control unit 300 can obtain a result signal by processing the received signal. The communication unit can output the result signal to an external device.

[0096] The communication unit 320 communicates with the modules inside the massage device 100, the external massage device and / or the user terminal through any form of network. The communication unit may include a wired / wireless connection module for connecting to the network. As a wireless connection technology, for example, wireless local area network (Wireless LAN, WLAN) (Wi-Fi), wireless broadband (Wirelessbroadband, Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (World Interoperability for Microwave Access, Wimax), High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access, HSDPA), etc. can be used. As a wired connection technology, for example, digital subscriber line (Digital Subscriber Line, XDSL), fiber to the home (Fibers to the home, FTTH), power line communication (Power Line Communication, PLC), etc. are used. In addition, the network connection unit includes a short-range communication module, which can send and receive data with any device / terminal located in a short distance. For example, as short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. can be used, but are not limited to these.

[0097] In addition, the massage device 100 may further include an input unit 350 and / or an output unit. The massage device 100 may receive input from a user using the input unit 350. In addition, the massage device 100 may output the processing result of the control unit 300 to the output unit. The input unit 350 and the output unit may be integrated and implemented as one device. For example, the touch screen may output an image while receiving input from the user.

[0098] Specifically, the input unit 350 can receive instructions from the user regarding the operation control of the massage device 100, and the input unit 350 can be implemented in various ways. For example, the input unit 350 can be set in the body massage unit 2100, and can also be set in the leg massage unit 2300, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the input unit 350 may include a user input unit, a massage device control device 2200 and / or Figure 4 Various external devices described in.

[0099] The massage device 100 can obtain various instructions from the user through the input unit 350. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any instructions regarding the selection of a massage module, the selection of a massage type, the selection of a massage intensity, the selection of a massage time, the selection of a massage part, the selection of the position and operation of the body massage part 2100, the selection of turning on / off the power of the massage device 100, the selection of whether to start the heating function operation, the selection related to the sound source playback, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0100] The massage device 100 can provide an interface for selecting a massage mode. For example, the input unit 350 and / or the output unit may include a massage device control device 2200. The massage device control device 2200 may list a list of medical massages of various modes related to body improvement.

[0101] The medical massage mode may include at least one of a concentration mode, a meditation mode, a recovery mode, a stretching mode, a sleep mode, a vitality mode, a golf mode, a buttocks shaping mode, a test taker mode, a weightlessness mode, and a growth mode.

[0102] The massage mode may correspond to a massage pattern list. The massage pattern list may vary depending on the massage mode. Different massage pattern lists may be predetermined according to the massage mode. The massage pattern list may include multiple massage patterns. The massage pattern list may be a list of massage patterns to be performed by the massage device 100 in order. The massage device may first perform the massage pattern at the top of the massage pattern list. The massage device may provide massage to the user by sequentially performing multiple massage patterns included in the massage pattern list.

[0103] The massage mode may be defined according to the information on the massage mode. The information on the massage mode may represent a combination of at least one of information on a massage module to be used, airbags, massage type, massage time, massage intensity, massage position, temperature of the massage device, and massage posture.

[0104] The massage position may refer to a body part of the user that the massage device 100 massages. The massage device 100 may provide massage to the body part of the user by controlling the actuator of the corresponding part to move. The massage device may massage at least one part at the same time. For example, the massage device 100 may massage at least one of the arms, legs, feet, and / or back at the same time.

[0105] The massage type may include at least one of patting, kneading, hand knife patting, compound massage, finger pressure, swinging and / or swing patting. The massage device 100 may be controlled based on the information about the massage type to move the massage module and / or the airbag. The massage device 100 may provide at least one of patting, kneading, hand knife patting, compound massage, finger pressure, swinging and swing patting to the user based on the information about the massage type.

[0106] The massage time indicates the time for which the massage device 100 provides the massage pattern to the user. The massage device 100 may determine the time for providing the massage pattern to the user based on the information on the massage time.

[0107] The massage intensity indicates the intensity with which the massage device 100 presses, kneads, or taps the user. The massage device 100 can adjust the intensity of pressing, kneading, or tapping the user by controlling the actuator. The intensity of pressing, kneading, or tapping the user can vary according to the body part.

[0108] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the input unit 350 may have a hot key button and / or an option button for selecting, canceling, or inputting an execution direction according to a preset user setting function or a self-preset function.

[0109] The input unit 350 may be implemented by a touch screen, a keyboard, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / static electricity), a rotary wheel, a jog switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. Moreover, the input unit 350 may obtain instructions according to the user's voice based on voice recognition technology.

[0110] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the output unit may include a display for displaying the operating status of the massage device 100 and / or the current status of the user, etc. 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.

[0111] The output unit may include an audio output unit 340. The audio output unit 340 may include Figure 1 The audio output module 2160. The audio output unit 340 can provide the user with audio output in any form. For example, the audio output unit 340 outputs to the user the sound source and / or binaural beats that are optimal for the massage method provided by the massage device 100, thereby being able to provide brain stimulation to the user. The audio output unit 340 can output an audio signal received through a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output unit 340 can output an audio source based on the control of the user terminal through a user terminal and a network connection (for example, a Bluetooth connection, etc.). In addition, the audio output unit 340 can output any form of audio signal that occurs in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0112] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented by combining other program modules and / or by combining hardware and software.For example, the present invention can be implemented by a computer-readable medium.

[0113] The medium accessible by the computer can be any computer-readable medium, including volatile and non-volatile media, transient (transitory) and non-transitory (non-transitory) media, removable and non-removable media. As an example and not limitation, computer-readable media can include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

[0114] Computer-readable storage media include volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transient media, removable and non-removable media for storing information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules and / or other data and which may be embodied by some methods and / or technologies. Computer-readable storage media may include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory and / or other storage technologies, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) and / or other optical disk storage devices, cassettes, magnetic tapes, magnetic disk storage devices and / or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and can be used to store the required information, but is not limited to this.

[0115] Figure 4 1 is a diagram showing an external device capable of communicating with the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0116] The massage device 100 can communicate with an external device via wired and / or wireless communication to send and receive various data.

[0117] The external device may include a portable electronic device 410, such as at least one of an AI speaker, a tablet computer, or a smart phone. In the present utility model, the portable electronic device 410 may correspond to a user terminal. The portable electronic device 410 may be a dedicated or general portable electronic device for the massage device 100. In addition, the external device may include a wearable device 420 such as a smart watch and / or a smart bracelet. The external device may include other massage devices 430 other than the massage device 100 currently used by the user. The external device may include a hospital server 440. The external device may include a personal health record (PHR) server. In addition, the external device may include a cloud server 450. The external device may include a medical measuring device such as an electronic scale, a blood glucose meter, or a blood pressure meter.

[0118] Although some examples of external devices have been described in the present invention, it should be understood that any device that has wired or wireless communication with the massage device 100 and can send and receive information with each other can be included in the external device.

[0119] Figure 5 A control unit according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0120] The massage device may include a control unit 300. The control unit 300 may include at least one of a processor 510 and a memory 520. The memory 520 may be the same as the memory 330. The processor 510 may perform work based on instructions stored in the memory 520. The instructions stored in the memory 520 may be an application program set in the control unit 300. However, it is not limited to this, and the control unit 300 may only include the processor 510 without including the memory. The processor 510 may be configured to output a signal preset based on an input signal to an output line within a preset time. Each element of the control unit 300 may perform a preset work based on the signal. Below, the work of the control unit 300 is described in more detail.

[0121] Figure 6 It is a diagram showing a massage module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0122] The massage module 2170 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a Z-axis moving module and a massage ball frame 700, but is not limited thereto.

[0123] The massage module 2170 may include at least one massage ball frame 700. For example, the massage module 2170 may include two massage ball frames 700, one each on the left and right sides. The massage balls 710 and the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be disposed on the massage ball frames 700.

[0124] The massage ball frame 700 may include a plurality of arms extending in directions different from each other. More specifically, the massage ball frame 700 may include two arms extending in directions different from each other. For example, the massage ball frame 700 may include a first arm 701 and a second arm 702. In addition, the massage ball 710 may be combined in one of the plurality of arms of the massage ball frame 700. For example, the massage ball frame 700 may have a shape similar to the letter "V".

[0125] In addition, the massage ball frame 700 may be provided with at least one massage ball 710. In addition, the two massage ball frames 700 included in the massage module 2170 may each include at least one massage ball 710. The massage ball may be combined with one of the plurality of arms of the massage ball frame 700. That is, the massage ball 710 may be fixed to the first arm 701 of the massage ball frame 700. Figure 6 , the massage ball can be combined with the upper side arm of the massage ball frame 700.

[0126] In addition, the massage module 2170 may include a pulse electromagnetic field (PEMF) generator 720. The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be disposed toward the user. The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may provide PEMF therapy to the user. The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may generate a pulse electromagnetic field on the user's body according to the power applied based on the control signal of the control unit 300. The control unit 300 may adjust the intensity of the power applied to the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 according to the position of the massage module 2170 and the massage elapsed time, thereby changing the intensity of the pulse electromagnetic field generated by the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720.

[0127] The pulsed electromagnetic field generated by the pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720 provides more oxygen to cells by increasing the blood circulation around the user's body tissues and periods, thereby effectively helping the healing of damaged cells, and also provides the effects of activating cells, promoting metabolism, strengthening the immune system, etc. When the pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720 is set in the massage module 2170, it can provide pulsed electromagnetic field therapy to the muscles and nervous system around the spine while moving along the user's spine line. In addition, when the pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720 is set in the leg massage part 2300 or the arm massage part of the massage device 100, it can provide pulsed electromagnetic field therapy to the user's ankle joint, knee joint or wrist joint, etc. In addition, when the pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720 is set in the seat of the massage device 100, it can provide pulsed electromagnetic field therapy to the urogenital system such as the prostate or perineum.

[0128] The massage device 100 may include a pulse electromagnetic field generator actuator for moving the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. At least one pulse electromagnetic field generator actuator may be provided. The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be moved forward and backward or rotated with a left-right parallel axis as a reference by the pulse electromagnetic field generator actuator. Even if the position of the massage module 2170 relative to the user changes, the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be always disposed toward the user by means of the pulse electromagnetic field generator actuator.

[0129] Here, the front may refer to the front when the user sits on the massage device 100. In addition, since the massage device 100 is behind the user, the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 being set toward the user may refer to the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 being set toward the front. The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 can provide the user with a pulse electromagnetic field massage by being set toward the user. In addition, the front may be a variable direction. When the body massage part 2100 of the massage device 100 is upright and in a user sitting state, the front-back may be a direction substantially parallel to the ground. However, when the body massage part 2100 of the massage device 100 is leaning back and in a user lying state, the front-back may be a direction substantially perpendicular to the ground.

[0130] The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 can be incorporated into the massage module 2170 in a variety of ways. Figure 6 , the massage ball frame 700 can be combined with the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. More specifically, the two massage ball frames 700 provided in the massage module 2170 can include a first arm 701 and a second arm 702, respectively. The first arm 701 can be an upper arm, and the second arm 702 can be a lower arm. However, it is not limited thereto, and the first arm 701 can be a lower arm, and the second arm 702 can be an upper arm. At least one massage ball 710 can be fixed to the first arm 701 of the massage module 2170. Referring to Figure 6 , the massage ball 710 can be combined with the upper side arm of the massage ball frame 700.

[0131] The massage ball frame 700 may include two arms extending in different directions from each other. As described above, the massage ball 710 may be formed on one arm of the massage ball frame 700. In addition, the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be formed on the other arm of the massage ball frame 700. For example, the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be fixed to the second arm 702 of the massage ball frame 700. Figure 6 The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 can be fixed to the lower side arm of the massage ball frame 700.

[0132] The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 can communicate with the control part 300 by wire or wirelessly. The intensity of the pulse or the pattern of the pulse generated by the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 can be adjusted based on the control signal of the control part 300. The control part 300 can generate a control signal based on the massage method included in the massage mode and send it to the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720.

[0133] In addition, the massage module 2170 may include a kneading actuator for moving the massage ball frame 700 so that the movement trajectory of at least one of the massage ball 710 and the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 is elliptical. The kneading actuator may operate based on a signal received from the control part 300. In addition, the kneading actuator may rotate at least one of the massage ball 710 and the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction. Through such movement of at least one of the massage ball 710 and the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720, the user may receive a kneading massage from the massage device 100.

[0134] The massage ball frame 700 may be connected to the frame housing 800 at the V-shaped curved portion. As an embodiment, the massage ball frame 700 may be coupled to the frame housing 800 via a shaft (not shown) that passes through a portion of the curved portion. As described above, by being connected to the frame housing 800, the massage ball frame 700 may be connected to the Z-axis moving module.

[0135] Figure 7It is a diagram for explaining the connection relationship between the massage ball frame and the frame shell according to one embodiment of the utility model.

[0136] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The massage module 2170 may include a massage module frame 740 constituting a frame of the massage module. The massage module frame 740 may be combined with the massage ball frame 700. The massage module frame 740 may be a structure to which at least one of the shaft 810 or the frame housing 800 is fixed.

[0137] Reference Figure 7 , the massage ball frame 700 can be coupled to the frame housing 800 in a manner that it cannot rotate. For example, the massage ball frame 700 is coupled to the protruding portion of the frame housing 800 by means of an axis that passes through a portion of the V-shaped curved portion, and is supported and fixed by the recessed portion to prevent it from swinging up and down. However, it is not limited thereto, and the massage ball frame 700 can be rotatably coupled to the frame housing 800 with the rotation axis 730 as a reference.

[0138] The kneading actuator may move at least one of the massage ball 710 and the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 so that its movement trajectory is an ellipse that forms a predetermined angle with the ground. The predetermined angle may include a downward angle 892 or an upward angle 891. In addition, the predetermined angle may include 0 degrees. The massage ball 710 may perform an elliptical motion through the kneading actuator, thereby providing a kneading massage to the user.

[0139] The massage module 2170 may include at least one of a massage ball 710 and a pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. The massage device 100 may determine the position of the user's shoulder by measuring the load of the actuator while lowering the massage module 2170. However, it is not limited thereto, and various methods for measuring the user's shoulder may be used.

[0140] The massage device 100 can divide the user's body parts based on the obtained shoulder position and the predetermined position of the seat part. For example, after detecting the user's shoulder position, the massage device 100 can determine the positions of the back, waist, hips and neck based on the user's shoulder position. More specifically, the massage device 100 can divide the upper body distance from the determined user's shoulder position to the position of the seat part into n equal parts. Since the seat part is fixed, the massage device 100 can pre-store the position of the seat part. The position of the seat part or the position of the shoulder can be represented by an encoder value of at least one actuator that drives the massage module 2170.

[0141] The massage device 100 may determine the k / n point of the distance from the seat portion to the upper body as the buttocks. The massage device 100 may determine the k / n point to the (k+m) / n point of the upper body as the waist. In addition, the massage device 100 may determine the (k+m) / n point to the (k+m+l) / n point of the upper body as the back of the user. In addition, the massage device 100 may determine the position of the (k+m+l) / n point of the upper body to the shoulder as the shoulder portion of the user. The massage device 100 may re-divide the buttocks, waist, back, and shoulders into h parts.

[0142] Among them, h, k, l, m and n can be natural numbers. n can be greater than l, m and k. In addition, n can be greater than m+k+l. h can be greater than 2 and less than 3. The massage device 100 can accurately move the massage module 2170 to the corresponding part based on the massage part information contained in the massage method.

[0143] In addition, the massage module can determine that the neck is located at a prescribed distance above the user's shoulder position. In addition, the massage device 100 can move the massage module 2170 upward from the user's shoulder position by a prescribed distance to massage the user's back neck.

[0144] As described above, the massage module 2170 can control the upper and lower positions of the massage module 2170 after dividing the user's body so that the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 is located at a specific position of the user's body. For example, when the massage device 100 needs to release a pulse electromagnetic field to the upper waist according to the massage method, the massage module 2170 can be located at the upper waist and the pulse electromagnetic field can be generated by the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720.

[0145] Figure 8 A cross section of a portion of a massage module according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0146] The massage module 2170 may include a Z-axis moving module. The Z-axis moving module may move the massage ball frame 700 forward or backward. When the massage ball frame 700 moves forward or backward, the massage ball 710 or the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may also move forward or backward. Thus, the intensity of the massage using the massage ball 710 may be adjusted. In addition, the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be moved to a position close to the user or a position away from the user by the Z-axis moving module.

[0147] Reference Figure 6 The Z-axis moving module may include: a shaft 810 , at least one pinion 820 sleeved on the shaft 810 , and a rack 830 meshing with the pinion 820 ; and the frame housing 800 may be connected to the rack 830 .

[0148] When the shaft 810 rotates by means of the Z-axis moving module actuator, the pinion 820 can rotate, and the rack 830 meshed with the pinion 820 can move on the Z-axis. At this time, the rack 830 can move forward or backward on the Z-axis according to the direction in which the pinion 820 rotates. For example, referring to Figure 8 When the pinion 820 rotates clockwise, the rack 830 can move forward on the Z axis, or conversely, when the pinion 820 rotates counterclockwise, the rack 830 can move backward on the Z axis. As the rack 830 moves on the Z axis, the frame housing 800 connected to the rack 830 moves, and in conjunction with this, the massage ball frame 700 can move on the Z axis.

[0149] As described above, the massage ball frame 700 may have a "V" shape. The curved portion of the massage ball frame 700 may be coupled to the frame housing 800. In addition, the curved portion of the massage ball frame 700 may be coupled to the frame housing 800 via a rotation shaft 730. The rotation shaft 730 may be fixed to the massage module frame 740 and extend to the left and right. The massage ball frame 700 may rotate around the rotation shaft 730 of the frame housing 800. The rotation shaft 730 may extend to the left and right. Figure 7 , the massage ball frame 700 can rotate in a clockwise direction 732 or a counterclockwise direction 731 .

[0150] Reference Figure 7 As the massage ball frame 700 rotates, the massage ball 710 may be located at a position further forward than the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720, or the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be located at a position further forward than the massage ball 710. For example, when the massage ball frame 700 rotates in a clockwise direction 732, the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be located at a position further forward than the massage ball 710 by a certain distance 733. At this time, the massage device 100 may provide kneading, slapping, or acupressure massage to the user through the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720, or may provide pulse electromagnetic field therapy. In addition, when the massage ball frame 700 rotates in a counterclockwise direction 731, the massage ball 710 may be located at a position further forward than the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. At this time, the massage device 100 may provide kneading, slapping, or acupressure massage to the user by using the massage ball 710. The massage module 2170 may further include a rotation actuator for rotating the massage ball frame 700. The control part 300 may rotate the massage ball frame 700 by controlling the rotation actuator.

[0151] Fig. 9 It is a diagram for explaining a pulse electromagnetic field generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0152] The pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720 may include a base portion 910 , a coil 920 , and a generator housing 930 .

[0153] The base portion 910 may be a metal material. For example, the base portion 910 may be pure iron. The base portion 910 may include a base surface 911 and a coil fixing rod 912. The base surface 911 may be plate-shaped. The side of the base surface 911 may include a screw connection hole 913 for connecting with the generator housing 930. The base surface 911 is roughly circular. The side of the base surface 911 may include 3 to 4 recesses. The screw connection hole 913 may be formed in the recess on the side of the base surface 911.

[0154] The coil fixing rod 912 may be perpendicular to the base surface 911. The coil fixing rod 912 may extend from the center of the base surface 911 to the front (front side). Since the front (front side) has been described above, repeated descriptions will be omitted. The coil fixing rod 912 may be formed as one piece with the base surface 911.

[0155] The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may include a coil 920. The coil 920 may be wound around the outside of a coil fixing rod included in the base portion 910. The coil 920 may be fixed to the coil fixing rod 912. Therefore, when the massage device 100 provides massage to the user by using the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720, the coil 920 may not move inside the generator housing 930. The coil 920 is coated with an epoxy resin material, insulated from the coil fixing rod 912, and does not move inside the generator housing 930.

[0156] The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may include a generator housing 930. The generator housing 930 may be a non-conductive material. For example, the generator housing 930 may be made of at least one of plastic or silicon. When the generator housing 930 is a non-conductive material, the temperature of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be prevented from becoming too high when providing a pulse electromagnetic field massage to a user.

[0157] The side surface 931 of the generator housing 930 may be a cylindrical shape surrounding the side surface 921 of the coil 920. In addition, the front surface 932 of the generator housing 930 may be a disc shape for covering the front surface 922 of the coil 920, or may be a disc shape with a hole 933 formed in the center. As described above, the generator housing 930 may surround the front surface 922 and the side surface 921 of the coil. The rear surface of the coil may be shielded by the base surface 911. As described above, the coil 920 may be surrounded by the generator housing 930 and the base portion 910.

[0158] The generator housing 930 may be combined with the base portion 910. More specifically, the generator housing 930 may be combined with the base surface 911 of the base portion 910. Screws for combining the generator housing 930 and the base portion 910 may pass through the side surface 931 of the generator housing 930, be inserted into and fixed to the side surface of the base surface 911. Thus, the generator housing 930 and the base portion 910 may be fixed, and the coil 920 may be accommodated inside the generator housing 930 and the base portion 910.

[0159] A hole 933 may be formed at the center of the front surface 932 of the generator housing 930. The coil fixing rod 912 may be inserted into the hole of the front surface 932 of the generator housing 930. Thus, the front end 914 of the coil fixing rod 912 may be exposed to the outside of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. The pulse electromagnetic field of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be concentratedly and strongly generated from one end of the coil fixing rod 912.

[0160] The length from the base surface 911 of the coil fixing rod 912 to the front end 914 may be the same as the length from the base surface 911 to the front surface 932 of the generator housing 930. That is, the front end 914 of the coil fixing rod 912 may be located on the surface where the front surface 932 of the generator housing 930 is located. In addition, the length from the base surface 911 of the coil fixing rod 912 to the front end 914 may be longer than the length from the base surface 911 to the front surface 932 of the generator housing 930. Therefore, the front end 914 of the coil fixing rod 912 may protrude from the front surface 932 of the generator housing 930. The massage device 100 may provide a physical massage such as kneading, finger pressure or slapping massage by using the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. At this time, the massage is provided to the user through the protruding coil fixing rod 912, so that the massage can be effectively provided. In addition, while the massage device 100 effectively provides physical massage, it can effectively provide pulse electromagnetic field (PEMF) massage to the user. This is because the pulse electromagnetic field formed by the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 can be concentratedly generated at the front end 914 of the protruding coil fixing rod 912 .

[0161] Fig.10 It is a diagram for explaining a pulse electromagnetic field generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0162] The generator housing 930 of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be formed of an elastic material such as rubber, silicon, or polyurethane. However, without limitation thereto, the generator housing 930 may be formed of a hard material to protect the structure of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 to increase durability. For example, the generator housing 930 may be formed of metal or plastic. As described above, when the generator housing 930 is harder, the user may feel pain during the massage. For example, when the massage device 100 provides kneading, acupressure, or slapping massage by using the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720, the user may feel pain.

[0163] The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may further include acupressure massage housings 1010 , 1020 . Fig.10 An example of acupressure massage housings 1010 , 1020 is shown. The acupressure massage housings 1010 , 1020 may be incorporated in front of the front surface 932 of the generator housing 930 .

[0164] The acupressure massage housing 1010 may have a semicircular shape. In addition, the acupressure massage housing 1020 may be a cone with a concave vertex. The acupressure massage housings 1010 and 1020 may be combined with the front surface 932 of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. The acupressure massage housings 1010 and 1020 may be elastic materials such as rubber, silicon or porous plastic (polyurethane). According to the shape or material of the acupressure massage housings 1010 and 1020, the user may feel comfortable through the acupressure, slapping or kneading massage of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720.

[0165] In addition, the protruding coil fixing rod 912 can extend to the acupressure massage housing 1010 and be inserted into the interior of the acupressure massage housing 1010. Since the coil fixing rod 912 is a hard material, a strong pressure can be applied to the user. Therefore, the user can feel softness through the acupressure massage housing 1010 while receiving a strong massage through the coil fixing rod 912.

[0166] So far, refer to Fig. 9 and Fig.10 , a pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 according to an embodiment of the present invention is described. However, it is not limited thereto, and the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 can be implemented in various ways. Hereinafter, a pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 according to various embodiments of the present invention is described.

[0167] Fig.11 It is a diagram for explaining a pulse electromagnetic field generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0168] The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may include a base surface 1110 , a base housing 1120 , a coil fixing rod 1130 , a coil 1140 , and a housing cover 1150 .

[0169] The base surface 1110 may be in the shape of a disk and may be a metal material. For example, the base surface may be pure iron. In addition, the base shell 1120 extends forward from the circumference of the base surface and may be a cylindrical shape with an empty interior. The base shell 1120 may be a metal material. The base shell 1120 may be made of the same material as the base surface 1110 and may be formed as one body. However, this is not limited to this. The coil fixing rod 1130 extends forward from the center of the base surface 1110 and may be a metal material. The coil fixing rod 1130 may be made of the same material as the base shell 1120 and the base surface 1110 and may be formed as one body.

[0170] The coil 1140 may be wound around the outside of the coil fixing rod 1130. The coil 1140 may be fixed to the coil fixing rod 1130. Therefore, when the massage device 100 provides massage to the user using the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720, the coil 1140 may not move inside the base housing 1120. The coil 1140 is coated with an epoxy resin material, insulated from the coil fixing rod 1130, and does not move inside the base housing 1120.

[0171] The shell cover 1150 may be a structure for covering the front surface of the coil 1140. The shell cover 1150 may be made of materials such as rubber, silicon or plastic. The front surface of the shell cover 1150 may be a shape that protrudes forward. For example, the shape of the front surface of the shell cover 1150 may be a part of a sphere. Therefore, when the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 provides kneading, finger pressure or slapping massage to the user, the user may feel comfortable. This is because the possibility of the user being poked by the front edge of the base shell 1120 is reduced.

[0172] In addition, the length of the coil fixing rod 1130 from the base surface 1110 to the front can be longer than the length of the base shell 1120 from the base surface 1110 to the front. The front end of the coil fixing rod 1130 can be inserted into the shell cover 1150. The coil fixing rod 1130 serves as a support frame for the shell cover 1150, so that the shell cover 1150 can be firmly fixed. In addition, even if the shell cover 1150 is a material with elasticity, the user can feel comfortable while the user is massaged by the hard coil fixing rod 1130 applying pressure to the user. In addition, the pulse electromagnetic field of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 is strongly transmitted to the user through the protruding coil fixing rod 1130.

[0173] In addition, the length of the coil fixing rod 1130 from the base surface 1110 to the front may be longer than the length of the coil 1140 from the base surface 1110 to the front. Therefore, when assembling the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720, the situation where the coil 1140 is separated from the coil fixing rod 1130 can be reduced. Therefore, the assembly process becomes easy and productivity can be increased.

[0174] In addition, Fig.11 The upper surface of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 shown in the figure can also be combined with a finger pressure massage housing 1010. More specifically, the finger pressure massage housing 1010 can be combined in front of the housing cover 1150 of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. Fig.10 The acupressure massage housing 1010 is described in detail in the above description, so repeated description will be omitted.

[0175] The following describes the structure for reducing the vibration of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 and the structure for fixing the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 to the massage ball frame 700. Fig. 9 The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 shown in FIG. 1 is described with reference to FIG. 7 , but is not limited thereto. The same description can also be applied to Fig.11 A pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720 is shown.

[0176] Fig. 12A , Fig. 12B , Fig. 12C It is a diagram for explaining a pulse electromagnetic field generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0177] Reference Fig. 12A , the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 can be combined with the massage ball frame 700 and the screw 1210. More specifically, the screw 1210 passes through the hole formed in the massage ball frame 700 and is inserted into the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720, so that the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 can be fixed to the massage ball frame 700. At this time, the screw 1210 can be inserted behind the base surface 911 of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 or behind the base surface 1110.

[0178] Fig. 12A Only one screw is shown, but the invention is not limited to this. Fig. 12B The screws penetrate through a plurality of screw holes 1220 formed on the massage ball frame 700 , so that the massage ball frame 700 can be combined with the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 .

[0179] Reference Fig. 12C, the massage device 100 may include a vibration damping part 1230. The vibration damping part 1230 may be a structure for reducing the vibration of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. The vibration damping part 1230 may have an elastic material. The vibration damping part 1230 may include at least one of a rubber damper and a spring. Fig. 12C Rubber dampers are shown, but are not limited to such.

[0180] The vibration attenuation part 1230 may be located between the massage ball frame 700 and the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. The vibration attenuation part 1230 may be located in front of the second arm 702 of the massage ball frame 700 and behind the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720.

[0181] The screw 1210 may pass through the second arm 702 of the massage ball frame 700 and the vibration attenuation part 1230. In addition, the screw may be inserted and combined behind the base surface 911, 1110 of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. The massage ball frame 700, the vibration attenuation part 1230 and the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be combined by the screw 1210.

[0182] Fig.13 It is a diagram for explaining a pulse electromagnetic field generator according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0183] The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may include an auxiliary bracket 1310. The auxiliary bracket 1310 may be a structure for fixing the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 to the massage ball frame 700. In addition, the auxiliary bracket 1310 may include a buckle 1311 at the rear. The buckle 1311 may have a hook shape and may protrude to the rear. The auxiliary bracket 1310 may include at least one buckle 1311.

[0184] The auxiliary screw 1312 can pass through the auxiliary bracket 1310, and be inserted into and combined behind the base surfaces 911, 1110 of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. The auxiliary bracket 1310 can be combined behind the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 through the auxiliary screw 1312.

[0185] The user can combine the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 with the massage ball frame 700 through the following process. The buckle 1311 of the auxiliary bracket 1310 can be inserted into the hole formed in the second arm 702 of the massage ball frame 700. Then, when the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 rotates with the shaft 1340 extending forward and backward as a reference, the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 can be fixed to the second arm 702 of the massage ball frame 700. More specifically, when the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 rotates with the shaft 1340 extending forward and backward as a reference, the protrusion 1350 formed on the buckle 1311 is caught in the buckle groove 1330 formed in the second arm 702, so that the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 can be fixed to the second arm 702 of the massage ball frame 700.

[0186] In addition, the screw 1210 also passes through the hole formed in the massage ball frame 700 and the hole formed in the auxiliary bracket 1310, and is inserted into the inside of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720, so that the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 can be more firmly fixed to the massage ball frame 700. In addition, a vibration attenuation part 1230 can be formed between the auxiliary bracket 1310 and the massage ball frame 700 to reduce the vibration of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720.

[0187] Since the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 is easily combined with the massage ball frame 700 in this way, the user or administrator of the massage device 100 can easily replace the massage ball frame 700 in question.

[0188] In addition, the user or administrator of the massage device 100 can install a modular massage ball with different functions in the massage module 2170 instead of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720, so that the massage device provides multiple functions. That is, the user does not need to replace the massage device 100, and only receives massages with different functions by replacing the massage ball. Therefore, the massage device 100 can provide customized massages to the user. In addition, the modular massage ball can be electrically connected to the control unit 300. The control unit 300 can confirm whether a new modular massage ball is installed in the massage device 100 by whether the sensor formed in the massage ball frame 700 recognizes the combination of the modular massage ball. More specifically, the massage ball frame 700 can be formed with two electrodes. When the modular massage ball is combined with the massage ball frame 700, the voltage or resistance between the two electrodes can change. The control unit 300 can determine that the new modular massage ball has been installed by measuring the voltage, current or resistance between the two electrodes. The modular massage ball can receive power based on the two electrodes. When the modular massage ball is installed in the massage device 100, the control unit 300 may send a signal requesting identification information of the modular massage ball to the modular massage ball. Thus, the modular massage ball may send identification information to the control unit 300. Alternatively, the modular massage ball does not send additional identification information to the control unit 300, and the control unit 300 may identify the modular massage ball based on the voltage, current, or resistance measured above. The control unit 300 may store a table that matches the size of the measured electrical signal (voltage, current, or resistance) and the type (identification information) of the modular massage ball. The control unit 300 may obtain identification information of the modular massage ball based on the measured electrical signal. In addition, the control unit 300 may activate at least one massage mode corresponding to the identification information based on a pre-stored table. The table may match the identification information of the modular massage ball and at least one massage mode. The massage device 100 may output the activated massage mode, and the user may select one of the activated massage modes to receive massage.

[0189] Fig.14It is a diagram showing the operation of the massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0190] The massage device 100 may perform a step of determining the massage mode as the PEMF mode based on the user's input or predetermined user's identification information (step 1410). The massage device 100 may perform a step of operating the massage module 2170 based on the massage mode (step 1420). For example, the massage device 100 may operate the massage module 2170 by using an actuator included in the massage module 2170. More specifically, the massage device 100 may operate at least one of an actuator for a pulsed electromagnetic field generator, a Z-axis moving module actuator, a kneading actuator, and a rotation actuator. The massage device 100 may perform a step of emitting a pulsed electromagnetic field after moving the pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720 included in the massage module 2170 close to the user based on the massage method included in the massage mode (step 1430). More specifically, the control unit 300 may rotate the massage ball frame 700 by using a rotation actuator. As shown in reference Figure 7 As described above, the massage ball frame 700 can be moved closer to or further away from the user by the operation of the rotary actuator. The control unit 300 can control the massage method based on the massage mode to move the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 toward the user (front). The control unit 300 can measure the load of the rotary actuator. When the load of the rotary actuator is above a predetermined critical load, the control unit 300 can control the emission of a pulse electromagnetic field. In addition, a pressure sensor can be provided on the front surface of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. When the pressure measured by the pressure sensor is above a predetermined critical pressure, the control unit 300 can control the emission of a pulse electromagnetic field. Through the above method, when the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 is close to the user or in contact with the user, the control unit 300 can control the emission of a pulse electromagnetic field.

[0191] As described above, at least one of the massage module 2170 or the massage ball frame 700 can move on the Z axis. Therefore, it may be difficult for the control unit 300 to confirm how much the pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720 needs to move in order to contact the user. In addition, when the user is far away from the pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720, no matter how much electromagnetic field the pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720 emits, it may not help improve the user's health. However, as described above, the massage device 100 of the present invention can only generate a pulsed electromagnetic field when the pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720 contacts or is close to the user. Therefore, the massage device 100 only emits a pulsed electromagnetic field when needed, thereby saving energy.

[0192] As described above, at least one of the massage module 2170 or the massage ball frame 700 can be moved on the Z axis by the Z axis moving module. For example, when at least one of the massage module 2170 or the massage ball frame 700 is close to the user, the user may feel that the massage intensity is large. Because the massage ball pokes deeper into the user. In addition, when at least one of the massage module 2170 or the massage ball frame 700 is away from the user, the user may feel that the massage intensity is weak. At this time, the control part 300 can control the output of the pulsed electromagnetic field generator so that it can be proportional to the information that the massage module 2170 or the massage ball frame 700 protrudes toward the user (front). For example, the control part 300 can increase the output of the pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720 when the massage module 2170 or the massage ball frame 700 is close to the user. However, it is not limited to this, and the control part 300 can weaken the output of the pulsed electromagnetic field generator 720 when the massage module 2170 or the massage ball frame 700 is close to the user. Therefore, the user can receive the pulsed electromagnetic field massage of the intensity required by himself.

[0193] The massage device 100 of the present invention can realize "pulsed electromagnetic field therapy" without significantly changing the existing massage device. In addition, the massage device 100 of the present invention has a bilaterally symmetrical electromagnet, which has the effect of stimulating the erector spinae and scapula, relieving muscle pain, and enhancing vitality. In addition, in the massage device 100 of the present invention, the electromagnet is located in the massage module 2170 and is close to the user according to the massage method, so that the electromagnetic field can be transmitted to the user, and at the same time, the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 in the shape of a finger pressure protrusion can provide the user with a finger pressure effect.

[0194] The control part 300 may enter the cleaning mode based on a predetermined cycle or a user's selection. Alternatively, when a signal from a dust sensor included in the massage device 100 indicates that there is a lot of dust, the control part 300 may enter the cleaning mode. When the size of the signal from the dust sensor is above a predetermined size, the control part 300 may determine that there is a lot of dust. When the massage device 100 enters the cleaning mode, the control part 300 may determine whether the user is sitting on the massage device 100. The control part 300 may determine whether the user is sitting on the massage device 100 based on whether the load of a pressure sensor of a seat or one of the actuators included in the massage device 100 is above a predetermined critical load. When the user is not sitting on the massage device 100, the control part 300 may move the massage module 2170 or the massage ball frame 700 to the front. In addition, the control part 300 may control so that the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 is located in front of the massage ball 710. The pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be turned off. The control part 300 may move the massage module 2170 to the uppermost end. That is, the massage module 2170 may be away from the ground. In addition, the control part 300 may increase the output of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 to the maximum. Therefore, the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may absorb dust. The control part 300 may move the massage module 2170 from the uppermost end to the lowermost end in the state of increasing the output of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 to the maximum. The control part 300 may turn off the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. The control part 300 may temporarily change the polarity of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 before turning off the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720. For example, when the front polarity of the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 when it descends from the upper end is the first polarity, the control part 300 may change the front polarity to the second polarity within a predetermined short time after descending to the lowermost end. Thus, the magnetic field retained in the core may be initialized. In addition, the dust generated by the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 may be accumulated at the lowermost end. In the state where the pulse electromagnetic field generator 720 is turned off, the control part 300 may move the massage module 2170 to the uppermost end again. The massage device 100 may repeat the process a predetermined number of times. When the cleaning mode ends, the massage device 100 may output information indicating that the seat of the massage device 100 is cleaned. The user may confirm the information and clean the seat of the massage device 100. By the above method, the massage device 100 can always maintain a clean state.

[0195] The above description is centered on a variety of embodiments. A person skilled in the art to which the utility model belongs will be able to understand that the utility model can be implemented in a deformed form without departing from the basic features of the utility model. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative perspective, rather than a restrictive perspective. The scope of the utility model is shown in the claims, not in the above description, and all differences within the equivalent range should be interpreted as included in the utility model.

[0196] In addition, the above-mentioned embodiments of the present invention can be written into a program that can be executed by a computer, and can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that runs the program using a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes storage media such as magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical reading media (e.g., CD-ROM, DVD, etc.).

Claims

1. A massage device, in, including a massage module capable of moving up and down while providing a massage function to at least a portion of a user's body; The massage module comprises: The massage ball frame rotates based on the axis extending to the left and right. a massage ball, arranged on the massage ball frame, and The pulse electromagnetic field generator is disposed on the massage ball frame and generates a pulse electromagnetic field in the user's body according to the applied power.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, in, The massage ball frame includes two arms extending in different directions from each other. The massage ball is fixed to the first arm of the massage ball frame. The pulse electromagnetic field generator is fixed to the second arm of the massage ball frame.

3. The massage device according to claim 2, in, The pulsed electromagnetic field generator comprises: The base part has a base surface and a coil fixing rod perpendicular to the base surface, and is made of a metal material; a coil wound around an outer side of the coil fixing rod included in the base portion; and The generator housing surrounds the outer surface of the coil and is combined with the base surface of the base portion.

4. The massage device according to claim 3, in, A hole is formed at the center of the front surface of the generator housing, and the coil fixing rod is inserted into the hole of the front surface of the generator housing.

5. The massage device according to claim 4, in, The length from the base surface to the front end of the coil fixing rod is the same as the length from the base surface to the front surface of the generator housing, or is longer than the length from the base surface to the front surface of the generator housing.

6. The massage device according to claim 3, in, The pulse electromagnetic field generator also includes: A finger pressure massage housing is combined in front of the front surface of the generator housing, The finger pressure massage housing is in a cone shape with the apex concave inward.

7. The massage device according to claim 3, in, comprising a vibration attenuation portion, located in front of the second arm of the massage ball frame and used to reduce the vibration of the pulse electromagnetic field generator, The screw passes through the second arm and the vibration attenuation part of the massage ball frame, and is inserted into and combined with the rear of the base surface of the pulse electromagnetic field generator.

8. The massage device according to claim 3, in, The pulse electromagnetic field generator includes an auxiliary bracket, and the auxiliary bracket includes a buckle located at the rear and used to fix the pulse electromagnetic field generator to the massage ball frame. The auxiliary screw passes through the auxiliary bracket and is inserted and combined behind the base surface of the pulse electromagnetic field generator. When the buckle is inserted into the hole formed in the second arm of the massage ball frame, the pulse electromagnetic field generator is fixed to the second arm of the massage ball frame when the pulse electromagnetic field generator rotates with the axis extending forward and backward as a reference.

9. The massage device according to claim 2, in, The pulsed electromagnetic field generator comprises: The base surface is in a disk shape and is made of metal material; A base shell extends forward on the circumference of the base surface, is in the shape of a hollow cylinder, and is made of metal material; A coil fixing rod extending forward from the center of the base surface and made of metal material; a coil wound around the outside of the coil fixing rod; and The housing cover is used to cover the front surface of the coil.

10. The massage device according to claim 9, in, The housing cover is shaped to protrude forward. The length from the base surface to the coil fixing rod is longer than the length from the base surface to the base housing.

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