Massage device
By designing a linearly movable massage device, the problem of large size and inconvenience in traditional bed massage devices is solved, and efficient use in non-bed spaces and user-safe massage effects are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202323631960.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2023-10-12
- Filing Date
- 2023-12-29
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2033-12-29
AI Technical Summary
Traditional bed massage devices are large in size and inconvenient to use, and have low space utilization when used in non-bed spaces, which poses a potential risk of harm to the user's body.
A massage device including a frame part, a massage part and a driving part is designed. The massage part can be moved linearly along the frame part, and automatically driven through the guide groove and gear system, reducing the device's space and improving the convenience of use.
The space of the massage device is minimized and convenient to use, avoid potential harm to the user's body, and improve the effectiveness of massage.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to a massage device, in particular to a massage device which can be accommodated and arranged on furniture such as a bed and a sofa, and when a user wants to receive a massage, the massage device can be pulled out to the outside, thereby improving the convenience of use. 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 parts of the massage object, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, patting or body movements.
[0003] Due to economic and time reasons, there is an increasing demand for massage devices or massage apparatuses 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 that are both time- and cost-effective have been developed and launched.
[0004] Recently, a massage device can be manufactured in a bed type, and a user can receive a massage while lying down. This bed type massage device provides massage by moving with a massage module and stimulating the waist and back of a lying user.
[0005] On the other hand, since the conventional bed-type massage device must have a length at least equal to the height of the user, it has the disadvantage of being bulky. However, in order to solve this problem, the conventional massage device includes a structure in which the portion corresponding to the leg can be manually folded, but there is the inconvenience of manually operating the leg each time a massage is provided.
[0006] In addition, since the massage module that directly provides massage moves and provides massage in a state of direct or indirect contact with the user's body, it may get stuck in the user's body when moving. If the massage module is also forced to move in this case, there is a risk of causing harm to the user's body.
[0007] In addition, there is a problem that the bed-type massage device needs to be arranged in a space such as a living room or a bedroom other than the bed where the user sleeps, so the space utilization rate is low.
[0008] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a massage device that does not require a separate space for a bed-type massage device, can reduce the volume, and can safely massage the user's body, thereby providing a more effective massage to the user's body.
[0009] The background technology of the utility model is disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2022-0147492 (applied on November 3, 2022, invention name: Massage module with improved freedom). Utility Model Content
[0010] The problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a massage device, wherein a driving part enables the massage part to move linearly along a preset direction on a frame part, so that when a user wants to receive a massage, the massage part can be pulled out from furniture such as a bed or a sofa without requiring an additional massage device setting location.
[0011] However, the problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned problems, but also include other problems that can be easily grasped by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the present invention belongs based on this specification and drawings.
[0012] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, according to one embodiment of the utility model, a massage device is provided, which includes: a frame part; and a massage part that can be accommodated inside the frame part, the massage part including an upper surface that can be contacted by a user and a massage module for massaging the user's body; the massage part is pulled out from the inside of the frame part to the outside, or inserted into the inside from the outside of the frame part.
[0013] Furthermore, the massage device further includes a driving unit that is disposed between the frame unit and the massage unit and moves the massage unit on the frame unit in a predetermined direction.
[0014] In addition, the massage part further includes a handle part, which is combined with the massage part. A user can hold the handle part to pull the massage part out of the frame part, or insert the massage part into the frame part from the outside.
[0015] In addition, the massage part includes a main body part that can move relative to the frame part, and the massage module is arranged on the main body part and can move up and down and forward and backward.
[0016] Furthermore, the massage part further includes a roller part rotatably coupled to the main body part.
[0017] Furthermore, the frame portion forms a housing space in a manner of housing the massage portion therein, and at least one side of the frame portion is opened with respect to a width direction so that the massage portion can be exposed to the outside through the housing space.
[0018] Furthermore, the invention further includes a cover part connected to the frame part and capable of opening and closing the accommodation space.
[0019] In addition, the massage part further includes: a guide part coupled to an inner surface of the frame part facing the massage part and forming a guide groove along a preset direction; the massage part is movable along the guide groove.
[0020] Furthermore, the massage part includes a moving part that can be mounted on at least one of an inner side and an outer side of the guide part and can move along the guide part.
[0021] In addition, the driving part includes: a driving source, which is arranged in the frame part and generates power by receiving power from the outside; a pinion gear, which can receive power from the driving source to rotate; and a rack part, which is combined with the massage part and fixed in position and can move linearly through the rotation of the pinion gear.
[0022] Furthermore, a plurality of the pinion gears are provided and spaced apart from each other, and a spacing distance between the plurality of pinion gears is relatively smaller than a length of the rack portion.
[0023] Furthermore, the length of the rack portion corresponds to the width of the massage portion.
[0024] In addition, the pinion gear includes: a first gear connected to the driving source; a shaft portion, forming a rotation center axis of the first gear and capable of being combined with the first gear; and a second gear, combined with the shaft portion, capable of rotating in conjunction with the rotation of the first gear, capable of contacting the rack portion and being arranged on the moving path of the rack portion.
[0025] In addition, the second gear and the shaft portion are provided in plurality and are spaced apart from each other, and the pinion gear further includes: a power transmission portion capable of being combined with the shaft portion to transmit the rotational force of any one of the plurality of shaft portions to another shaft portion.
[0026] In addition, one side of the driving part is fastened to the massage part, and the other side is fastened to the frame part to be fixed in position, thereby providing power for the massage part to move relative to the frame part.
[0027] In addition to the foregoing, other aspects, features, and advantages will become apparent from the following drawings, claims, and detailed description of the invention.
[0028] According to the utility model, since the driving part transmits power to the massage part accommodated inside the frame part, so that the massage part moves linearly along a preset direction on the frame part, it has the effect of minimizing the space occupied by the massage device and improving the convenience of use.
[0029] However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, but also include effects that can be easily grasped by ordinary technicians in the technical field to which the present invention belongs based on this specification and the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0030] Figure 1 It is a figure for demonstrating the structural elements of the massage part of the Example of this utility model.
[0031] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional view showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0032] Figure 3 It is shown from Figure 2 Figure 2 shows the state where the base parts are separated.
[0033] Figure 4 It is shown from Figure 3 This figure shows a state where the frame portion is removed.
[0034] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Side view of.
[0035] Figure 6 It is a partial perspective view showing a state where the massage part moves on the guide part.
[0036] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing a driving unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0037] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing a massage device in use according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0038] Fig. 9 It is a three-dimensional diagram showing a massage device according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0039] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Rear stereogram of .
[0040] Fig.11 It is a partial enlarged view showing a state where a driving part and a massage part according to another embodiment of the utility model are combined.
[0041] Fig.12 It is a perspective view showing a driving unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0042] Fig.13 It is shown Fig.12 A top cross-sectional view of a state in which a driving part and a massage part are combined in another embodiment of the present invention.
[0043] Fig.14 It is shown Fig.12 Magnified view of part A.
[0044] Fig.15A and Fig. 15B 1 is a perspective view showing a first fixing body portion according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0045] Fig.16 It is a diagram showing a massage device in use according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0046] Fig.17 It is a three-dimensional view showing a massage device according to another embodiment of the present utility model.
[0047] Description of Reference Numerals
[0048] 1, 2, 3: Massage device 10: Base component
[0049] 100: frame part 200: massage part
[0050] 210: Main body 211: Opening
[0051] 215: Leg support 230: Massage module
[0052] 270: Roller part 290: Moving part
[0053] 300: 400: driving unit 310: driving source
[0054] 330: Small gear 331: First gear
[0055] 333: shaft 335: second gear
[0056] 350: rack part 370: power transmission part
[0057] 371: transfer body 375: belt part
[0058] 410: first fastening portion 430: second fastening portion
[0059] 450: driving body 451: first driving body
[0060] 453: Second driving body 455: Bridge part
[0061] 455a: Bridge body 455b: Bridge roller
[0062] 500: guide portion 501: guide groove
[0063] 610: first fixing portion 611: first fixing main body
[0064] 612: First housing 613: First pin
[0065] 614: first elastic member 615: first pushing portion
[0066] 616, 656: inclined portion 650: second fixing portion
[0067] 651: Second fixed body 652: Second housing
[0068] 653: second pin 655: second pusher
[0069] 700: cover DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0070] The purpose, features and advantages of the present invention described above are further clarified by the following embodiments related to the accompanying drawings. The following specific structures and functional descriptions are only used to illustrate the embodiments based on the concept of the present invention. The embodiments based on the concept of the present invention can be implemented in various ways and should not be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments described in this specification or application.
[0071] Based on the embodiments of the concept of the utility model, various changes can be applied and various modes can be provided, so specific embodiments are shown in the drawings and described in detail in this specification or application. However, this does not limit the embodiments of the concept of the utility model to specific disclosed modes, but should be understood to include all changes, equivalents and substitutes included in the concept and technical scope of the utility model.
[0072] Although the terms "first" and "second" can be used to describe various components, the components are not limited to the terms. The terms are only used to distinguish one component from another component. For example, without departing from the protection scope of the concept of the utility model, the first component can be named as the second component, and similarly, the second component can also be named as the first component.
[0073] When it comes to a certain component being “connected” or “coupled” to another component, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or coupled to the other component, and other components may exist between the two. On the contrary, when it comes to a certain component being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components between the two. Other expressions used to explain the relationship between the components, such as “located between” and “between” or “adjacent to” and “directly adjacent to”, should also be interpreted in the same way.
[0074] The terms used in this specification are only used to illustrate specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the content of the utility model. Unless the context clearly stipulates otherwise, singular expressions include plural expressions. The terms "including" or "having" in this specification are used to specify the existence of the described features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, parts or their combinations, and do not preclude the existence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, parts or their combinations.
[0075] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical terms and scientific terms, have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art in the field of the present invention. Pre-defined terms commonly used should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with those in the context of the relevant technology and should not be interpreted as ideal or overly formal meanings unless clearly defined in this specification.
[0076] 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.
[0077] In this specification, binaural beats may refer to audio information that can regulate a specific form of brain waves.
[0078] In this specification, according to an embodiment, a massage device (hereinafter, referred to as a 'massage device') may refer to a massage device including a body massage part.
[0079] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail.
[0080] Figure 1 It is a figure for demonstrating the structural elements of the massage part of the Example of this utility model. Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional view showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 It is shown from Figure 2 Figure 2 shows the state where the base parts are separated. Figure 4 It is shown from Figure 3 This figure shows a state where the frame portion is removed. Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Side view of. Figure 6 It is a partial perspective view showing a state where the massage part moves on the guide part. Figure 7 This is a diagram showing a driving unit according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 This is a diagram showing a massage device in use according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[0081] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 1 may include a frame portion 100, a massage portion 200, a driving portion 300, and a guide portion 500. The massage device 1 can be massaged by a user lying on the massage portion 200.
[0082] The frame part 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a base member 10 , and may have an accommodation space formed therein for accommodating a massage part 200 to be described later.
[0083] In one embodiment of the utility model, the frame portion 100 corresponds to a bed, and a base component 10 such as a mattress can be configured on its upper side, but it is not limited to this. When the user wants to receive a massage, the massage part 200 can be pulled out from the inside of the frame portion 100 and used in various deformation implementations within the technical concept, for example, furniture such as a sofa.
[0084] In this specification, the "base component 10" is different from the frame part 100 and is formed as a separate structure, which means that it can directly contact the user. The base component 10 can be formed by a mattress, a cushion, etc. However, it is not limited to this, and various deformation implementations can be performed, such as a component that contacts the user and can be elastically deformed and provides comfort to the user.
[0085] The following description will be given on the premise that the frame portion 100 forms a bed frame on which a base member 10 such as a mattress can be placed.
[0086] Reference Figure 3 According to an embodiment of the present invention, at least one side of the frame portion 100 may be open in a width direction perpendicular to the length direction. Therefore, the massage portion 200 may be accommodated in the accommodation space formed inside the frame portion 100 and exposed to the outside through the open area.
[0087] In this specification, the longitudinal direction of the frame portion 100 refers to the height direction of a user lying on the base member 10 that can be placed on the frame portion 100 .
[0088] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to an embodiment of the present invention, both sides of the frame portion 100 are open, but the present invention is not limited thereto and various modifications may be made. For example, only one side of the two sides based on the width direction of the frame portion 100 is open.
[0089] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the side of the frame portion 100 is open, but the invention is not limited thereto, and various deformations can be performed. For example, based on the length direction of the frame portion 100, that is, the height direction of the user, an open area is formed in the direction from the head of the user toward the legs, and the massage part 200 described later can be pulled out from the inside of the frame portion 100 to the outside through the open area, and can be inserted into the inside of the frame portion 100 from the outside, etc.
[0090] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4The frame part 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a driving part 300 and a guide part 500 described below. The guide part 500 may be combined with an inner surface of the frame part 100 facing the massage part 200, and the massage part 200 may specifically provide a moving path for the moving part 290.
[0091] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 8 The driving part 300 is provided on the frame part 100 in a manner that it can be connected to the massage part 200, and has the effect that the massage part 200 can move linearly along a preset direction on the frame part 100 by the power generated by the driving part 300. The driving part 300 will be described in detail later.
[0092] Reference Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 8 The massage part 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be accommodated inside the frame part 100 and may provide massage to the user. The massage part 200 may include a body part 210 , a massage module 230 , a roller part 270 , and a moving part 290 .
[0093] The massage part 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be pulled out from the interior of the frame part 100 to the outside, and can be reinserted into the interior of the frame part 100 in a state of being pulled out to the outside.
[0094] The massage part 200 may be automatically or manually moved from the outside to the inside of the frame part 100 and inserted, and may be pulled out from the inside to the outside of the frame part 100. The massage part 200 may receive power from a driving part 300 described later and automatically move.
[0095] However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications may be performed. For example, the guide portion 500 described later provides a moving path for the massage portion 200. The user can manually move and insert the massage portion 200 from the outside to the inside of the frame portion 100, and can also pull the massage portion 200 out from the inside of the frame portion 100 by holding a handle portion (not shown in the drawings). The handle portion can be connected to the massage portion 200, specifically to the main body portion 210, by being held.
[0096] The massage part 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention may form an area for accommodating at least a portion of the user's body. Specifically, the massage part 200 may have an upper surface (with a Figure 4 as a benchmark).
[0097] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4According to an embodiment of the present invention, the main body 210 is provided with a massage module 230, and a space for accommodating the massage module 230 may be provided inside. The main body 210 has an upper surface that can be contacted by a user, and the massage module 230 may be arranged inside a predetermined area.
[0098] A leg support portion 215 is formed at one side of the main body portion 210 , and a portion of the upper body and lower body of the user may be located on the main body portion 210 , specifically, the other area of the lower body may be located on the leg support portion 215 .
[0099] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the main body 210 can be made of metal material or plastic material, etc. For example, the main body 210 can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto, and can also be made of various solid materials.
[0100] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage module 230 can provide a massage function to at least a part of the user's body. The massage module 230 can be disposed inside the main body 210 to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated on the upper surface of the main body 210.
[0101] The massage module 230 may be accommodated inside the main body 210 . Specifically, the massage module 230 may be accommodated inside the main body 210 through an opening 211 formed in a predetermined region of the main body 210 .
[0102] In this specification, the “opening 211 ” may refer to an entry area of the massage module 230 from the outside to the inside of the main body 210 . In addition, it may refer to an area on the main body 210 where the massage module 230 moves up and down and forward and backward (advance and retreat).
[0103] The massage module 230 may provide a massage function to the user by directly or indirectly contacting the user's body.
[0104] In this specification, the massage module 230 directly contacts the user's body and provides massage means that massage is provided in a state where the massage module 230 directly contacts the user's body without a separate component covering the massage module 230 .
[0105] On the other hand, the massage module 230 indirectly contacts the user's body and provides massage refers to a case where the massage module 230 is covered by a separate member.
[0106] Specifically, it refers to the case where a separate component covering the massage module 230 is arranged between the massage module 230 and the user's body. Therefore, the massage module 230 can perform finger pressure on the separate component or apply vibration to the component, and the finger pressure or vibration can be transmitted to the user's body.
[0107] At this time, the separate member may be cloth, leather, synthetic resin, synthetic leather, etc., but is not limited thereto.
[0108] The massage module 230 can provide a massage function by applying acupressure to the user's body or applying vibration to the user's body. For example, the massage module 230 can move in contact with the user's body and apply acupressure to the user's body to provide acupressure massage.
[0109] As an optional embodiment, the massage module 230 includes a vibration motor (not shown in the drawings) to apply vibration to the user's body, thereby providing a massage function. In addition, the massage module 230 can move upward and downward toward the user at a predetermined position to provide a slapping massage.
[0110] However, the type of massage provided by the massage module 230 is not limited thereto.
[0111] The massage module 230 may include at least one roller (not shown in the drawings) which may be moved along a predetermined direction on the main body 210, specifically, along the length direction of the main body 210 (in Figure 5 Move in the left and right direction based on the reference.
[0112] In this specification, the "length direction" of the main body 210 refers to the direction from the head to the feet (or from the feet to the head) when the user lies down. The massage module 230 can move forward and backward along the length direction and provide massage to the user.
[0113] As the massage module 230 moves, it can move from the part adjacent to the user's neck to the user's waist along the height direction of the user lying on the main body 210 to provide a massage function. For example, the main body 210 can be provided with a rack gear along the length direction of the main body 210, and the massage module 230 provides mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body through a roller while moving along the rack gear. The massage assembly 230 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.
[0114] The control unit 2200 according to an embodiment of the present invention can control the operation of the massage device 230 .
[0115] For example, the control unit 2200 may control the movement of the massage module 230. Specifically, the control unit may control the massage module 230 to move in the direction of the height of the user, and may control and adjust the height of the massage module 230.
[0116] In addition, as described later, the control unit may control the massage intensity and heating temperature, etc., provided to the user through the massage module 230 .
[0117] The massage module 230 according to an embodiment of the present invention can move forward and backward along the front-rear direction of the massage module 230. For example, the massage module 230 can move forward of the massage module 230 to provide a strong massage to the user. The massage module 230 can move backward of the massage module 230 to provide a weak massage to the user.
[0118] The detailed structure of the massage module 230 other than this will be omitted.
[0119] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 8 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the leg support portion 215 is formed on the main body 210 and may refer to an area on the main body 210 that supports the legs of the user.
[0120] In an area of the main body 210 where the leg support portion 215 is formed, the movable portion 290 described later is combined so that the movable portion 290 can move in a predetermined direction along a guide groove 501 formed in a guide portion 500 that is combined on a surface of the frame portion 100 opposite to the leg support portion 215 .
[0121] Therefore, the main body portion 210 combined with the moving portion 290 may move in a preset direction, specifically, in the width direction of the frame portion 100 .
[0122] In one area of the body part 210 where the leg supporting part 215 is formed, at least one of an air bag, a calf massaging module, and a foot massaging part may be included.
[0123] The airbag may be a structure for fixing at least a part of the user's body. The airbag disposed in the main body 210 may be a structure for fixing at least a part of the user's body by receiving air from a separately provided air supply unit and expanding.
[0124] Although not shown in the drawings, the calf massage module (not shown in the drawings) may be a structure for massaging the calf portion of the user's legs, which is disposed on the body portion 210 forming the leg support portion 215. At this time, as described above, the calf massage module may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.
[0125] The foot massage part (not shown in the drawings) may be a structure for massaging the user's feet. The foot massage part may include a module for massaging the user's feet. At this time, the foot massage module may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.
[0126] Reference Figure 5 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the roller portion 270 is rotatably coupled to the main body 210 and can be in contact with the ground on which the massage device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is disposed.
[0127] This has the following effect: when the roller portion 270 according to an embodiment of the present invention rotates, the main body 210 combined with the roller portion 270 can be easily pulled out from the accommodation space formed inside the frame portion 100 along the width direction of the frame portion 100 .
[0128] In addition, since the roller 270 is rotatably coupled to the main body 210 , the floor on which the massage device 1 is installed and the main body 210 are spaced apart from each other, and the friction between the main body 210 and the floor can be reduced.
[0129] Reference Figure 5 , a plurality of rollers 270 are provided, and can be combined with a surface (with Figure 5 as the lower surface of the reference).
[0130] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 8 According to one embodiment of the utility model, the movable part 290 is combined with the main body 210, specifically, combined with the leg support part 215 which serves as the area for supporting the user's legs. The movable part 290 can be installed on the inner side of the guide groove 501 formed in the guide part 500, and can move along the guide groove 501.
[0131] The moving portion 290 may be formed in a bar shape, and may be disposed inside the guide groove 501 .
[0132] However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and various deformations may be performed. For example, the movable portion 290 has a groove shape, and a guide portion 500 is disposed inside the groove, etc. The massage portion 200 and the guide portion 500 combined with the frame portion 100 move relative to each other in a predetermined direction, specifically in the width direction of the frame portion 100 and the massage portion 200.
[0133] Although not shown in the drawings, a contact roller is provided on one side of the moving portion 290 opposite to the inner peripheral surface of the guide groove 501 formed in the guide portion 500. Therefore, it is possible to have an effect of reducing friction that may occur between the moving portion 290 and the guide portion 500 when the moving portion 290 moves along the guide groove 501 formed in the guide portion 500.
[0134] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 8 , which has the following effect: due to the guide groove 501 formed in the guide portion 500, the moving portion 290 and the main body portion 210 combined with the moving portion 290 can stably move in a preset direction.
[0135] Reference Figure 8 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the moving part 290 is combined with the leg supporting part 215, which is the area on the main body 210 that supports the user's legs, but is not limited to this. Various deformations can be implemented within the technical idea of stably providing a moving path of the massage part 200 when the massage part 200 receives power from the driving part 300 described later to move linearly. For example, the moving part 290 is combined with the area on the main body 210 that supports the user's upper body.
[0136] Reference Figure 1 The massage part 200 may include: an audio output module 2500 for providing an audio output in any form to a user; and a user input part 2400 for receiving an input in any form from a user.
[0137] The above-mentioned structures of the massage module 230 are merely exemplary embodiments, and the massage module 230 may include various other structures in addition to the above-mentioned structures. In addition, without departing from the scope of rights defined in the claims of the present utility model, various forms of the massage module 230 should also fall within the scope of the present utility model.
[0138] As an optional embodiment, the length of the main body 210 can be adjusted according to the user's physical characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 1, the length of the main body 210 needs to be lengthened due to the user's long calves.
[0139] In addition, if a short user uses the massage device 1, the body 210 needs to be shortened because the user's calves are short. Therefore, the massage part 200 can provide leg massage that matches the height of the user.
[0140] Reference Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage part 200 may include an audio output module 2500. The audio output module 2500 may be disposed in various positions.
[0141] For example, the audio output module 2500 may include multiple output units arranged in the left and right areas of the user, such as an upper audio output unit located on the upper surface in contact with the user lying on the massage device 1, specifically lying on the massage part 200, but is not limited thereto.
[0142] In this case, the audio output module 2500 can provide stereo sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.
[0143] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user can use the massage device control device CD to control the massage device 1. The massage device control device CD can be connected to the massage device 1 through wired communication and / or wireless communication.
[0144] The massage device control device CD 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 1 via wired communication or wireless communication.
[0145] Reference Figure 1 , the control unit 2200 can control the action of the massage unit 200. The control unit 2200 may include one processor or multiple processors. When the control unit 2200 includes multiple processors, at least a portion of the multiple processors may be located at locations physically separated from each other. In addition, the control unit 2200 is not limited thereto and may be implemented in various ways.
[0146] For example, the control unit 2200 may correspond to one or more processors. The processor may be implemented by an array of multiple logic gates, or may be implemented by a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that can be executed in the microprocessor. In addition, those skilled in the art of the present embodiment may understand that other types of hardware may be used to implement the present invention.
[0147] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 2200 can control the massage device 1, specifically the action of the massage unit 200. For example, the massage unit 200, specifically the massage module 230, may include a plurality of actuators, and the control unit 2200 can control the operation of the plurality of actuators to control the action of the massage unit 200, specifically the massage module 230.
[0148] For example, the massage part 200 may include at least one actuator included in the massage module 230 , and the control part 2200 may control them to control the motion of the massage device 1 .
[0149] The control unit 2200 can provide various massage actions by operating at least one actuator. For example, the control unit 2200 can provide slapping massage, kneading massage, etc. by operating at least one actuator in the massage module 230, but is not limited thereto, and can provide various massage actions.
[0150] The slide actuator enables the massage module 230 to perform a sliding motion. For example, the massage module 230 can move forward or backward in a horizontal direction by the action of the slide actuator.
[0151] The control unit 2200 can provide massage by controlling the movement of the massage module 230 to apply mechanical stimulation to the user. The control unit 2200 can move the massage module 230 along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. The control unit 2200 can make the massage ball move forward or backward on the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. Alternatively, the control unit 2200 can rotate the massage ball around the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.
[0152] The control unit 2200 according to an embodiment of the present invention can control the driving of the driving unit 300 described below. Specifically, an electrical signal is provided to the driving unit 300 to generate power, and the generated power is transmitted to the massage unit 200, so that the massage unit 200 can move relative to the frame unit 100.
[0153] In addition, the control unit 2200 can control the driving of the first fixing unit 610 and the second fixing unit 650 of another embodiment of the present invention described later. Specifically, the control unit 2200 can control the driving of the first pushing unit 615 provided on the first fixing unit 610 and the second pushing unit 655 provided on the second fixing unit 650.
[0154] Therefore, the massage part 200 accommodated in the frame part 100 can be linearly moved in a predetermined direction and thus drawn out of the frame part 100. The driving part 300 will be described in detail later.
[0155] Reference Figure 1 The storage unit 2300 can store various information related to the massage unit 200. For example, the storage unit 2300 may include massage control information and personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.
[0156] The storage unit 2300 may be implemented by a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing some data. For example, the storage unit 2300 may include a magnetic disk, an optical disk, and a magneto-optical storage device, as well as a storage device based on a flash memory and / or a battery backup memory, but is not limited thereto.
[0157] In addition, the storage unit 2300 may include a memory. The memory 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 is a volatile storage device in which the stored information is instantly deleted when the power is disconnected, but is not limited thereto. Such a memory can be operated by the control unit 2200.
[0158] The user input unit 2400 may receive commands related to the motion control of the massage unit 200 from the user, and the user input unit 2400 may be implemented in various ways. For example, the user input unit 2400 may be provided on the main body 210, but is not limited thereto.
[0159] The massage part 200 can obtain various instructions from the user through the user input part 2400. For example, the massage part 200 can receive arbitrary commands such as selection of a massage module, selection of a massage mode, selection of a massage intensity, selection of a massage time, selection of a massage part, selection of a position and operation of the massage module 230, selection of turning on / off the power of the massage part 200, selection of whether to start a heating function, selection related to sound source playback, etc., but is not limited thereto.
[0160] As an optional embodiment, the user input unit 2400 may have various buttons in the form of hot keys and / or option buttons for selecting, canceling, and inputting execution directions according to preset user settings or preset functions.
[0161] The user input unit 2400 may be implemented by a keypad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / static electricity), a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. In addition, the user input unit 2400 may obtain instructions according to the user's voice based on voice recognition technology.
[0162] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user input unit 2400 may include a display for displaying the operation status of the massage unit 200 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 three-dimensional display (3D display), but is not limited thereto.
[0163] The audio output module 2500 can provide the user with any form of audio output. For example, the audio output module 2500 outputs to the user the sound source and / or binaural beats that are optimal for the massage method provided by the massage unit 200, thereby providing brain stimulation to the user. The audio output unit 2500 can output an audio signal received through a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown).
[0164] For example, the audio output module 2500 can output a sound source based on the control of the user terminal through a network connection with the user terminal (eg, Bluetooth connection, etc.) In addition, the audio output module 2500 can output any form of sound signal generated in association with the operation of the massage part 200.
[0165] The massage part 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a network connection part 2600. The network connection part 2600 may communicate with the modules inside the massage part 200, the driving part 300 and / or the user terminal through any form of network.
[0166] The network connection unit 2600 may include a wired / wireless connection component for connecting to a network. As wireless connection technologies, for example, wireless local area network (Wireless LAN, WLAN) (Wi-Fi), wireless broadband access (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. may be used.
[0167] As a wired connection technology, for example, a digital subscriber line (Digital Subscriber Line, XDSL), fiber to the home (Fibers to the home, FTTH), power line communication (Power Line Communication, PLC), etc. can be used. In addition, the network connection unit 2600 may include a short-range communication module, which can send and receive data with some devices or terminals at a short distance. For example, as a short-range communication technology, Bluetooth (Bluetooth), radio frequency identification technology (Radio Frequency Identification, RFID), infrared communication (infrared Data Association, IrDA), ultra-wideband (Ultra Wideband, UWB), ZigBee (ZigBee), etc. can be used, but it is not limited to this.
[0168] Reference Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage part 200 may include a sensor part 2800. At this time, the sensor part 2800 may include at least one sensor. For example, the sensor part 2800 may include a touch sensor, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a light sensor, a Hall sensor, an electrostatic sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.
[0169] The sensor part 2800 can be used to obtain various information. For example, the sensor part 2800 can be used to identify the user. That is, information about whether the user lies on the massage part 200, the body shape of the user, whether the user has any abnormality in the body, etc. can be obtained.
[0170] As another example, the sensor unit 2800 may be used to obtain biometric information, that is, fingerprint information, facial 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.
[0171] As an optional embodiment, the massage part 200 may detect a contact area and / or a contact position with the user through the sensor part 2800 .
[0172] In addition, the massage part 200 can provide personalized massage based on the acquired information. For example, when the massage part 200 provides back massage, the massage part 200 recognizes the back position of the user according to the information acquired by the sensor part 2800, and can provide back massage to the user according to the recognition result.
[0173] Reference Figures 2 to 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the driving part 300 is disposed on the frame part 100 and connected to the massage part 200 , so that the massage part 200 can move linearly along a preset direction on the frame part 100 .
[0174] The driving part 300 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be connected to the front side or the rear side of the massage part 200 .
[0175] Reference Figure 4 The driving unit 300 is connected to the massage unit 200, specifically to the area on the main body 210 that supports the upper body of the user, but is not limited thereto, and various deformation implementations may be performed, for example, connected to the leg support unit 215 that supports the lower body and legs of the user.
[0176] The driving part 300 is connected to one side of the massage part 200, and the above-mentioned moving part 290 is provided on the other side of the massage part 200 opposite to the one side. The moving part 290 and the main body part 210 connected to the moving part 290 can move linearly along the guide groove 501 formed in the guide part 500 combined with the frame part 100.
[0177] Reference Figures 3 to 5 and Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the driving unit 300 may include a driving source 310 , a pinion gear 330 , a rack unit 350 and a power transmission unit 370 .
[0178] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the driving source 310 is disposed on the frame portion 100 and generates power by receiving power from the outside, and may be a motor. When the driving source 310 is driven, a rotational force may be generated in a preset direction.
[0179] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The pinion gear 330 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be rotated by receiving power from the driving source 310 , and may include a first gear 331 , a shaft portion 333 , and a second gear 335 .
[0180] A plurality of pinions 330 may be provided, and the plurality of pinions 330 may be spaced apart from each other. Specifically, the spaced distance between the plurality of pinions 330 may be formed to be relatively shorter than the length of the rack portion 350 .
[0181] Therefore, when the rack part 350 and the pinion gear 330 are relatively moved, the meshed state is maintained, so that any pinion gear 330 can be prevented from being disengaged from the rack part 350, and the massage part 200 is disengaged on the preset movement path.
[0182] The first gear 331 may be directly connected to the driving source 310 , and may receive power, specifically, rotational force, generated from the driving source 310 to rotate.
[0183] The driving source 310 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a spur gear, and the first gear 331 may receive power from the spur gear. The rotation center axis of the first gear 331 may be perpendicular to the rotation center axis of the spur gear.
[0184] However, not limited to this, various deformation implementations can be made within the technical concept that the power generated from the driving source 310 can be transmitted to the first gear 331 to generate a rotational force, for example, the rotation center axis of the rotational force generated from the driving source 310 coincides with the rotation center axis of the first gear 331, etc.
[0185] Reference Figure 7 In the present invention, the first gear 331 and the driving source 310 are formed as a single one, but are not limited thereto, and may be provided in plurality, and the plurality of first gears 331 and the driving source 310 may have a predetermined interval and be spaced apart.
[0186] A plurality of driving sources 310 are provided to generate power at a plurality of locations, and the plurality of first gears 331 receive power from the plurality of driving sources 310 and transmit it to the second gear 335 , thereby achieving an effect that the massage part 200 can move smoothly.
[0187] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the shaft portion 333 forms the rotation center axis of the first gear 331 and can be combined with the first gear 331. The shaft portion 333 can be combined with the second gear 335 and the transmission body 371 described later, and can be linked with the rotation of the first gear 331, and can rotate together with the second gear 335 and the transmission body 371.
[0188] As described above, the shaft portion 333 may be combined with the first gear 331, the second gear 335 and the transmission body 371, but is not limited thereto. For example, the shaft portion 333 may be integrated with at least one of the first gear 331, the second gear 335 and the transmission body 371.
[0189] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 7 and Figure 8According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second gear 335 is coupled to the shaft portion 333 , is linked to the rotation of the first gear 331 and is rotatable, and can be configured to mesh with the rack portion 350 described later.
[0190] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of second gears 335 may be provided, and a plurality of shaft portions 333 may also be provided to correspond to the plurality of second gears 335 .
[0191] Multiple second gears 335 can be arranged at predetermined intervals, and at least one second gear 335 engages with the rack portion 350 described later. The power generated by the driving source 310 can be transmitted to the rack portion 350 via the first gear 331, the shaft portion 333 and the second gear 335.
[0192] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rack part 350 is combined and fixed with the massage part 200, and can be linearly moved by the rotation of the pinion 330. That is, the rotational motion generated by the pinion 330 can be converted into a linear motion.
[0193] The rack portion 350 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be fixed to a side of the massage portion 200 facing the driving portion 300 , specifically, may be fixed to the main body 210 .
[0194] As an alternative embodiment, when the leg supporting portion 215 formed at the main body portion 210 is disposed opposite to the driving portion 300 , the rack portion 350 may be fixed to the leg supporting portion 215 .
[0195] The rack part 350 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a tooth part meshing with the pinion 330 , specifically the second gear 335 , and the gear is rotated by a driving source 310 such as an actuator, so that the massage part 200 can move in the width direction of the frame part 100 .
[0196] The rack part 350 according to an embodiment of the present invention can be made of metal material or plastic material, etc. For example, the rack part 350 can be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited thereto.
[0197] Reference Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rack portion 350 may contact at least one of the plurality of second gears 335. The power generated by the driving source 310 is transmitted through the pinion 330, and the rack portion 350 and the massage part 200 fixed with the rack portion 350 may move linearly along a preset direction through the rotation of the pinion 330, specifically the second gear 335.
[0198] As an alternative embodiment, the rack part 350 may simultaneously mesh with a plurality of second gears 335 spaced apart from each other. Therefore, the massage part 200 stably receives power from the pinion 330, thereby having the effect of not deviating from the path and stably moving linearly.
[0199] The rack portion 350 may be formed to have a length relatively longer than the spacing distance between the plurality of second gears 335 spaced apart from each other. Therefore, the rack portion 350 can move linearly while being in contact with the plurality of second gears 335 at the same time.
[0200] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the power transmission part 370 can be combined with the shaft part 333 , and can transmit the rotational force of any one shaft part 333 among the plurality of shaft parts 333 to another shaft part 333 .
[0201] The power transmission part 370 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a transmission body 371 and a belt part 375 .
[0202] The transmission body 371 is coupled to the shaft 333 , and the power generated by the driving source 310 is transmitted to the shaft 333 through the first gear 331 . As the shaft 333 rotates, the transmission body 371 may rotate together. A plurality of transmission bodies 371 may be provided to correspond to a plurality of shafts 333 .
[0203] The belt portion 375 according to an embodiment of the present invention surrounds the plurality of transmission bodies 371, and can transmit the rotational force of any transmission body 371 to the other transmission bodies 371. The belt portion 375 can be formed by a closed loop.
[0204] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the transmission body 371 may be provided with teeth along the periphery thereof, and teeth may be formed on the inner periphery of the belt portion 375 surrounding the outer periphery of the transmission body 371 , and the teeth may mesh with the teeth formed on the transmission body 371 .
[0205] However, not limited to this, the outer peripheral surface of the transmission body 371 and the inner peripheral surface of the belt portion 375 can be formed by materials that can be in close contact. By generating friction due to the close contact between the outer peripheral surface of the transmission body 371 and the inner peripheral surface of the belt portion 375, the rotational force of any one of the multiple transmission bodies 371 can be transmitted to other transmission bodies 371.
[0206] Therefore, the rotation of any one shaft portion 333 is transmitted to the other shaft portions 333 , and the other shaft portions 333 and the second gear 335 coupled to the shaft portion 333 rotate, and the rack portion 350 meshing with the second gear 335 can move linearly in a preset direction.
[0207] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the guide portion 500 is combined with the inner surface of the frame portion 100 opposite to the massage portion 200, and the guide groove 501 can be formed by extending along a preset direction.
[0208] The guide groove 501 is formed to extend along the length direction of the guide portion 500 and may be formed in a groove shape. The massage portion 200 , specifically the moving portion 290 , is disposed inside the guide groove 501 so as to be in contact with the massage portion 200 .
[0209] The moving part 290 may be installed inside the guide groove 501, and the moving part 290 and the leg support part 215 coupled to the moving part 290, that is, the massage part 200 may move linearly along the length direction of the guide groove 501. The moving part 290 provided in the massage part 200 may be formed in a strip shape and may be arranged inside the guide groove 501.
[0210] In the present invention, the guide groove 501 in the guide part 500 has a groove shape, but is not limited to this. For example, it can be deformed and implemented so that the moving part 290 has the shape of a groove, and the inner side of the groove is provided with the guide part 500, etc., and various deformations are implemented in the technical idea that the guide part 500 combined with the massage part 200 and the frame part 100 moves relatively along a predetermined direction, specifically, along the width direction of the frame part 100 and the massage part 200.
[0211] Although not shown in the drawings, a contact roller is provided on one side of the moving portion 290 opposite to the inner peripheral surface of the guide groove 501 formed in the guide portion 500 .
[0212] Therefore, there may be an effect of reducing friction that may occur between the moving portion 290 and the guide portion 500 when the moving portion 290 moves along the guide groove 501 formed in the guide portion 500 .
[0213] As an optional embodiment, the guide portion 500 may further include a stopper portion (not shown in the drawings). The stopper portion may be disposed on the moving path of the moving portion 290 on the guide groove 501, and since the end of the moving portion 290 contacts the stopper portion disposed on the guide groove 501, the moving distance of the moving portion 290 may be limited.
[0214] The stopper portion has an effect of preventing the moving portion 290 and the main body 210 moving along the guide groove 501 formed in the guide portion 500 from being separated from the guide groove 501 .
[0215] The operating principle and effect of the massage device 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention as described above are described.
[0216] Reference Figures 1 to 8 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 1 may include a frame portion 100 , a massage portion 200 , a driving portion 300 and a guide portion 500 .
[0217] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the frame part 100 contains the massage part 200 therein and may be formed by furniture such as a bed. When forming the frame of the bed, the frame part 100 may be provided with a base component 10 .
[0218] Both sides of the frame portion 100 are open in the width direction, and the massage portion 200 can receive power from the driving portion 300 to massage the frame portion 100 in a predetermined direction, specifically, in the width direction (in degrees). Figure 8 The left and right direction of the reference.
[0219] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the driving unit 300 may include a driving source 310 , a pinion gear 330 and a power transmission unit 370 .
[0220] When the driving source 310 is driven by receiving power from the outside, power may be generated and transmitted to the pinion 330 connected to the driving source 310. The pinion 330 may include a plurality of gears, specifically a first gear 331, a second gear 335, and a shaft 333.
[0221] The first gear 331 , the second gear 335 and the shaft 333 are combined, and the power received from the driving source 310 , specifically the rotational force, may be transmitted to the shaft 333 and the second gear 335 through the first gear 331 .
[0222] Reference Figure 7 The second gear 335 can mesh with the rack part 350 of the massage part 200, which is fixed on a surface of the main body 210 facing the driving part 300. The rack part 350 can convert the rotational motion of the pinion 330 receiving the power generated by the driving source 310 into a linear motion, and the massage part 200 combined with the rack part 350 can move linearly in a preset direction.
[0223] Reference Figure 5 and Figure 7According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of second gears 335 and shaft portions 333 may be provided, and the plurality of second gears 335 may be spaced apart at a preset distance.
[0224] Reference Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the power transmission part 370 is connected to the plurality of shafts 333 , and can transmit the rotational force of any shaft 333 rotated by the power generated by the driving source 310 to the other shafts 333 .
[0225] Therefore, there is an effect that the plurality of second gears 335 and the shaft portion 333 that are spaced apart from each other can rotate.
[0226] In addition, there is an effect that the rack portion 350 and the massage portion 200 coupled to the rack portion 350 can move a relatively long distance by the rotational force of the plurality of second gears 335 .
[0227] In addition, the rack part 350 can contact the plurality of second gears 335 at the same time, and thus the rack part 350 receives power from the pinion gears 330 at a plurality of locations, thereby stably linearly moving the massage part 200 relative to the frame part 100 .
[0228] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 6 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the guide portion 500 is combined with the frame portion 100 , and the moving portion 290 disposed in the massage portion 200 can move along the guide groove 501 formed in the guide portion 500 .
[0229] Therefore, the massage part 200 moves by receiving power from the driving part 300 on one side of the massage part 200, and the massage part 200, specifically the moving part 290, moves along the guide part 500 on the other side opposite to the one side, and the moving path of the massage part 200 can be stably provided.
[0230] Reference Figure 8 Since the width direction (in Figure 8 The massage part 200 can be opened in the first direction (with the left and right direction as the reference) along the direction of the power generated by the driving part 300, specifically the direction of the rotational force. Figure 8 as a reference, from the left to the right) or a second direction (based on Figure 8 As a reference, move from the right to the left).
[0231] The user may draw out the massage part 200 in a desired direction on both sides of the frame part 100 in consideration of the position of the frame part 100 , and may receive massage through the massage module 230 provided in the massage part 200 .
[0232] According to the massage device 1 of one embodiment of the present invention, since the driving part 300 transmits power to the massage part 200 accommodated inside the frame part 100, so that the massage part 200 moves linearly along a preset direction on the frame part 100, it has the effect of minimizing the space occupied by the massage device 1 and improving the convenience of use.
[0233] Hereinafter, the structure, operating principle and effect of a massage device according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described.
[0234] Fig. 9 It is a three-dimensional diagram showing a massage device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 Rear stereogram of . Fig.11 It is a partial enlarged view showing a state where a driving part and a massage part according to another embodiment of the utility model are combined. Fig.12 It is a perspective view showing a driving unit according to another embodiment of the present invention. Fig.13 It is shown Fig.12 A top cross-sectional view of a state in which a driving part and a massage part are combined in another embodiment of the present invention. Fig.14 It is shown Fig.12 FIG15 is an enlarged view of the A portion of FIG15. FIG15 is a perspective view showing the first fixed body portion of another embodiment of the present utility model. Fig.16 It is a diagram showing a massage device in use according to another embodiment of the present invention.
[0235] Reference Figures 9 to 16 According to another embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 2 may include a frame portion 100 , a massage portion 200 , a driving portion 400 , a guide portion 500 , a first fixing portion 610 , and a second fixing portion 650 .
[0236] Compared with the massage device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 2 according to another embodiment of the present invention has differences in the driving part 400, the first fixing part 610 and the second fixing part 650, so the following detailed description focuses on the driving part 400, the first fixing part 610 and the second fixing part 650.
[0237] Reference Figures 9 to 12 According to another embodiment of the present invention, the driving part 400 is disposed on the frame part 100 and connected to the massage part 200, and can make the massage part 200 move linearly along a preset direction on the frame part 100 by receiving power from the outside.
[0238] Reference Fig. 9 and Fig.13The driving part 400 may be disposed between the massage part 200 and the frame part 100. One side of the driving part 400 is fastened to the massage part 200, and the other side opposite to the one side is fastened and fixed to the frame part 100, so as to provide power for the massage part 200 to move relative to the frame part 100.
[0239] Reference Fig.12 and Fig.13 According to another embodiment of the present invention, the driving part 400 may include a first fastening part 410, a second fastening part 430, and a driving body part 450. The first fastening part 410 may be fastened to any one of the massage part 200 and the frame part 100, and may be fastened to the frame part 100 through a first fixing part 610 described later, and may be fastened to the massage part 200 through a second fixing part 650.
[0240] Reference Fig.12 and Fig.13 The second fastening portion 430 and the first fastening portion 410 are disposed opposite and spaced apart from each other. Specifically, they may be disposed opposite and spaced apart from each other along a width direction of the driving portion 400 , and the width direction of the driving portion 400 is formed to be the same as the width direction of the frame portion 100 .
[0241] Similar to the first fastening portion 410 , the second fastening portion 430 may be fastened to any one of the massage portion 200 and the frame portion 100 , and more specifically, may be fastened to the other of the massage portion 200 and the frame portion 100 that is not fastened to the first fastening portion 410 .
[0242] Reference Fig.12 In the first fastening portion 410, a first fixing hole 410h1 may be formed so that a first pin 613 provided in a later-described first fixing portion 610 of the frame portion 100 may pass therethrough, and a second fixing hole 410h2 may be formed so that a second pin 653 provided in a later-described second fixing portion 650 of the massage portion 200 may pass therethrough.
[0243] Similarly, in the second fastening portion 430 disposed opposite to and spaced apart from the first fastening portion 410 in the width direction with respect to the center portion of the driving portion 400, a first fixing hole 430h1 may be formed so that the first pin 613 provided in the first fixing portion 610 of the frame portion 100 may pass therethrough, and a second fixing hole 430h2 may be formed so that the second pin 653 provided in the second fixing portion 650 of the massage portion 200 may pass therethrough.
[0244] Reference Fig.13 When the first fastening portion 410 is fastened to the frame portion 100 through the first fixing portion 610 , the first fastening portion 410 is not fastened to the massage portion 200 , and at the same time, the second fastening portion 430 may be fastened to the massage portion 200 but not to the frame portion 100 .
[0245] Therefore, the massage part 200 can move from the side of the frame part 100 where the first fastening part 410 is fixed to the side of the second fastening part 430. On the contrary, when the second fastening part 430 is fixed to the frame part 100, the massage part 200 can move from the side of the frame part 100 where the second fastening part 430 is fixed to the side of the first fastening part 410.
[0246] Reference Fig.12 According to another embodiment of the present invention, the driving body portion 450 is disposed between the first fastening portion 410 and the second fastening portion 430, and is connected to the first fastening portion 410 and the second fastening portion 430, and the length between the first fastening portion 410 and the second fastening portion 430 can be adjusted.
[0247] That is, the first fastening part 410 and the second fastening part 430 are driven by receiving power from the outside, and the interval between the first fastening part 410 and the second fastening part 430 arranged to be spaced apart in the width direction of the frame part 100 and the massage part 200 can be adjusted.
[0248] The driving body portion 450 according to another embodiment of the present invention may include a first driving body 451 and a second driving body 453 .
[0249] Reference Figures 11 to 13 The first driving body 451 is connected to the first fastening part 410 and can adjust the length. An actuator can be provided in the first driving body 451.
[0250] In the present invention, the first driving body 451 is formed by a cylinder-type actuator, but various modifications can be made within the technical concept of adjustable length. When the first driving body 451 is driven, the first fastening portion 410 can move in a direction away from one end of the first driving body 451.
[0251] At this time, when the first fastening part 410 and the massage part 200 are fastened by the second fixing part 650, the massage part 200 moves and can move in the first direction (in Fig.16 As a reference, it moves from the left side to the right side) so as to be exposed to the outside from the accommodation space formed inside the frame part 100.
[0252] Reference Figures 11 to 13 The second driving body 453 is connected to the second fastening portion 430 and can adjust the length. Similar to the first driving body 451, the second driving body 453 can be provided with an actuator.
[0253] In the present invention, the second driving body 453 is formed by a cylinder-type actuator, but various modifications can be made within the technical concept of adjustable length. When the second driving body 453 is driven, the second fastening portion 430 can move in a direction away from one end of the second driving body 453.
[0254] At this time, when the second fastening part 430 and the massage part 200 are fastened by the second fixing part 650, the massage part 200 moves and can move in the second direction (in Fig.16 As a reference, the frame portion 100 moves in a direction from the right side to the left side so as to be exposed to the outside from the accommodation space formed inside the frame portion 100.
[0255] Reference Figures 11 to 13 According to another embodiment of the present invention, the bridging portion 455 is disposed between the first fastening portion 410 and the second fastening portion 430 , which connects the first driving body 451 and the second driving body 453 , and may include a bridging body 455a and a bridging roller 455b .
[0256] Reference Fig.12 The bridging body 455a can be connected to the first driving body 451 and the second driving body 453 , one side can be connected to the first driving body 451 , and the other side opposite to the one side can be connected to the second driving body 453 .
[0257] One end of the first driving body 451 and the second driving body 453 is fixed on the bridging body 455a. By driving the first driving body 451 and the second driving body 453, the first fastening part 410 and the second fastening part 430 respectively connected to the first driving body 451 and the second driving body 453 can be moved in a direction away from the fixed one end.
[0258] Reference Fig.12 The ends of the bridge body 455a are connected in the height direction (in Fig.12 The first driving body 451 and the second driving body 453 extend in opposite directions to each other, and the first driving body 451 and the second driving body 453 can be respectively connected to the respective ends of the bridging body 455a.
[0259] Therefore, the first driving body 451 and the second driving body 453 may be arranged to overlap in the height direction in a predetermined section.
[0260] Reference Fig.11 and Fig.12 The bridging roller 455b is rotatably connected to the bridging body 455a and may be connected to a central portion of the bridging body 455a.
[0261] Although not shown in the drawings, a bridge rail (not shown) capable of contacting the bridge roller 455b may be formed in the frame portion 100, and the bridge roller 455b and the bridge body 455a coupled to the bridge roller 455b may stably move on the bridge rail.
[0262] A plurality of bridge rollers 455b may be provided, and the plurality of bridge rollers 455b may be arranged along the height direction (in degrees) of the bridge body 455a. Fig.12 As a plurality of bridge rollers 455b are provided, a plurality of bridge rails are provided on the frame portion 100, thereby having an effect that the bridge portion 455 can stably move on the bridge rails.
[0263] Reference Fig.12 Since one end of the first driving body 451 and the second driving body 453 is fixed to the bridging portion 455, specifically the bridging body 455a, the extended lengths of the first driving body 451 and the second driving body 453 whose lengths are adjusted in different directions are added together, and the moving distance of the massage part 200 relative to the frame part 100 can be increased.
[0264] Reference Fig.10 , Fig.11 , Figures 13 to 15B According to another embodiment of the present invention, the first fixing portion 610 is disposed on the frame portion 100 and can selectively fasten the frame portion 100 and the driving portion 400 .
[0265] The first fixing portion 610 may include a first fixing body portion 611 and a first pushing portion 615. The first fixing body portion 611 can be combined with the frame portion 100, and a plurality of first fixing bodies 611 may be provided. The plurality of first fixing bodies 611 may fasten the frame portion 100 and the first fastening portion 410, or may fasten the frame portion 100 and the second fastening portion 430.
[0266] Reference Fig.15A and Fig. 15B The first fixing body portion 611 may include a first housing 612, a first pin 613, and a first elastic member 614. The first housing 612 may be combined with the frame portion 100, and may be hollow inside.
[0267] The first pin 613 can be inserted through the first housing 612 and can move along the longitudinal central axis of the first pin 613. The first pin 613 penetrates the frame portion 100 and is inserted into the first fixing holes 410h1 and 430h1 formed in the first fastening portion 410 or the second fastening portion 430, respectively.
[0268] When the first pin 613 is inserted into the first fixing hole 410h1, 430h1, the first fastening part 410 or the second fastening part 430 can be fixed at a predetermined position on the frame part 100, and as the driving part 400 generates power, either the first fastening part 410 or the second fastening part 430 moves in a direction separated from another fixed position in the first fastening part 410 or the second fastening part 430.
[0269] The first elastic member 614 is disposed on the first housing 612 and can elastically support the first pin 613. Fig.15A The first elastic component 614 can wrap the first pin 613 and be configured inside the first housing 612.
[0270] One end of the first elastic member 614 is coupled to the first pin 613 and can be compressed by the first pin 613 moving inside the first housing 612. Fig. 15B When external force is applied to the first pin 613 and it moves inside the first housing 612, the first elastic component 614 can be compressed, and when the external force applied to the first pin 613 is removed, the first pin 613 can be restored to its original position by the elastic restoring force of the first elastic component 614.
[0271] Reference Fig.13 and Fig.14 The first pushing portion 615 may contact the first fixed body portion 611, and may contact and pressurize the first fixed body portion 611, specifically the first pin 613. An actuator may be provided at the first pushing portion 615, and when the actuator is driven, the first pin 613 may be contact and pressurized.
[0272] Inclined portions 616 may be formed at both ends of the first pushing portion 615. Specifically, the inclined portions 616 may be formed to be inclined downward toward the first fixed body portion 611. Therefore, when the first pushing portion 615 is driven, the first fixed body portion 611, specifically the first pin 613, may be stably contacted and pressed along the inclined portions 616.
[0273] In addition, when the contact between the inclined portion 616 provided in the first pushing portion 615 and the first pin 613 is released, the first pin 613 is restored to its original position by the elastic restoring force of the first elastic component 614, thereby releasing the fastening of the frame portion 100 and the driving portion 400, specifically the first fastening portion 410 or the second fastening portion 430.
[0274] The first pushing portion 615 can contact any one of the multiple first fixed body portions 611, so it has the following effect: the frame portion 100 and the driving portion 400 are not fastened in the area where the other first fixed body portions 611 are not in contact, and the driving portion 400 and the frame portion 100 are fastened by the driving of the driving portion 400, and the massage portion 200 can move in a direction away from the side where the position is fixed.
[0275] Reference Fig.13 According to another embodiment of the present invention, the second fixing portion 650 is disposed on the massage portion 200 and can selectively fasten the massage portion 200 and the driving portion 400 .
[0276] The second fixing part 650 may include a second fixing body part 651 and a second pushing part 655. The second fixing body part 651 can be combined with the massage part 200, and a plurality of second fixing bodies 651 may be provided. The plurality of second fixing bodies 651 may fasten the massage part 200 and the first fastening part 410, or may fasten the massage part 200 and the second fastening part 430.
[0277] The second fixing body 651 may include a second housing 652, a second pin 653, and a second elastic member. Since the structure, operation principle, and effect of the second fixing body 651 are the same as those of the first fixing body, detailed description is omitted within the scope of repetition.
[0278] The second housing 652 is coupled to the massage part 200, specifically to the main body 210, and may be hollow inside. The second pin 653 may be inserted through the second housing 652 and may move along the longitudinal central axis of the second pin 653. The second pin 653 penetrates the massage part 200 and is inserted into the second fixing holes 410h2, 430h2 formed in the first fastening part 410 or the second fastening part 430, respectively.
[0279] When the second pin 653 is inserted into the second fixing holes 410h2, 430h2, the first fastening portion 410 or the second fastening portion 430 can be fixed at a predetermined position on the massage portion 200, and as the driving portion 400 generates power, either the first fastening portion 410 or the second fastening portion 430 moves in a direction spaced apart from the other fixed position of the first fastening portion 410 or the second fastening portion 430.
[0280] The second elastic component (not shown in the drawings) is disposed on the second housing 652 and can elastically support the second pin 653. Fig.15A and Fig. 15B The first resilient members 614 shown are identical.
[0281] One end of the second elastic member is coupled to the second pin 653 and can be compressed by the second pin 653 moving inside the second housing 652. Fig. 15B When external force is applied to the second pin 653 and it moves inside the second housing 652, the second elastic component can be compressed, and when the external force applied to the second pin 653 is removed, the second pin 653 can be restored to its original position by the elastic restoring force of the second elastic component.
[0282] Reference Fig.13 The second pushing portion 655 can contact the second fixed body portion 651, and can contact and pressurize the second fixed body portion 651, specifically the second pin 653. An actuator can be provided in the second pushing portion 655, and when the actuator is driven, the second pin 653 can be contacted and pressurized.
[0283] Inclined portions 656 may be formed at both ends of the second pushing portion 655. Specifically, the inclined portions 656 may be formed to be inclined downward toward the second fixed body portion 651. Therefore, when the second pushing portion 655 is driven, the second fixed body portion 651, specifically the second pin 653, may be stably contacted and pressed along the inclined portions 656.
[0284] In addition, when the contact between the inclined portion 656 provided on the second pushing portion 655 and the second pin 653 is released, the second pin 653 is restored to the original position by the elastic restoring force of the second elastic member 654, so that the fastening between the massage portion 200 and the driving portion 400, specifically the first fastening portion 410 or the second fastening portion 430, can be released.
[0285] The second pushing portion 655 can contact any one of the plurality of second fixed body portions 651 , and therefore has the following effect: the massage portion 200 and the driving portion 400 are not fastened in the area where the other second fixed body portions 651 that are not in contact are located, and the massage portion 200 fastened to the driving portion 400 can be linearly moved relative to the frame portion 100 in a preset direction by the driving of the driving portion 400 .
[0286] Reference Fig.13 and Fig.16 The driving part 400 , specifically the first fastening part 410 and the second fastening part 430 , may be fastened to one of the frame part 100 and the massage part 200 .
[0287] That is, according to the driving of the first fixing part 610 and the second fixing part 650 , the first fastening part 410 is fastened to the frame part 100 but not to the massage part 200 , and the second fastening part 430 is fastened to the massage part 200 but not to the frame part 100 .
[0288] Reference Fig.13 Therefore, through the first fixing portion 610 , the frame portion 100 and the driving portion 400 , specifically the second fastening portion 430 , are in a fastened state, and the second fastening portion 430 is not fastened to the massage portion 200 .
[0289] On the other hand, in a state where the frame part 100 and the second fastening part 430 are fastened, the frame part 100 and the first fastening part 410 are not fastened, and the first fastening part 410 may be fastened to the massage part 200 by the second fixing part 650 .
[0290] Therefore, the position where the frame part 100 and the driving part 400 are fastened may be fixed by the first fixing part 610 , and the massage part 200 moves in a direction spaced apart from the position and may be drawn out from the inside of the frame part 100 to the outside.
[0291] In contrast, when the first fastening portion 410 is fastened to the frame portion 100 by the first fixing portion 610 , the second fastening portion 430 is not fastened to the frame portion 100 and may be fastened to the massage portion 200 by the second fixing portion 650 .
[0292] Therefore, the position where the frame part 100 and the driving part 400 are fastened may be fixed by the first fixing part 610 , and the massage part 200 moves in a direction spaced apart from the position and may be drawn out from the inside of the frame part 100 to the outside.
[0293] The massage device 2 according to another embodiment of the present invention has the following effect: by the driving of the driving part 400, on one side, the driving part 400 and the frame part 100 are fastened and fixed, and on the other side, by the driving part 400 and the massage part 200 being fastened, the massage part 200 moves in a direction separated from the position fastened to the frame part 100, and the massage part 200 can be stably pulled out from the inside of the frame part 100 to the outside.
[0294] Except for the driving part 400, the first fixing part 610 and the second fixing part 650, the frame part 100, the massage part 200 and the guide part 500 of the massage device 2 according to another embodiment of the present invention are the same as the massage device 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention, so the detailed description is omitted within the scope of repetition.
[0295] Hereinafter, the structure, operation principle and effect of a massage device 3 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described. Fig.17 It is a three-dimensional view showing a massage device according to another embodiment of the present utility model.
[0296] Reference Fig.17 According to another embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 3 may include a frame portion 100 , a massage portion 200 , a driving portion, a guide portion, a first fixing portion, a second fixing portion and a cover portion 700 .
[0297] Since the difference between the massage device 3 according to another embodiment of the present invention and the massage devices 1 and 2 according to another embodiment of the present invention lies in the structure of the cover 700 , the following will focus on the structure of the cover 700 in detail.
[0298] Reference Fig.17 The cover part 700 is connected to the frame part 100 , and can open and close the accommodation space formed inside the frame part 100 to accommodate the massage part 200 .
[0299] Reference Fig.17 The cover portion 700 is connected to a side portion of the frame portion 100, i.e., a side portion based on a user positioned on the frame portion 100, and can cover a storage space formed on the frame portion 100, but is not limited thereto, and can be implemented in various deformations. For example, the cover portion 700 can be connected to the lower side of the frame portion 100 so as to open and close the storage space so as to cover a path for withdrawing or inserting the massage portion 200 from the lower side facing the leg side of the user.
[0300] Reference Fig.17 The cover 700 can rotate (or tilt) in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction based on a preset rotation center axis AX1.
[0301] From another perspective, the cover 700 may rotate toward the accommodation space formed inside the frame 100 or may rotate in a direction from the accommodation space toward the outside of the frame 100 with reference to the rotation center axis AX1.
[0302] Specifically, when the cover 700 rotates toward the inside of the frame 100, the massage part 200 can move to the end of the frame 100 connected with the cover 700, and when the cover 700 rotates toward the outside of the frame 100, the massage part 200 can move to the end of the cover 700 rotated and unfolded toward the outside of the frame 100.
[0303] Reference Fig.17 In the massage device 3 according to another embodiment of the present invention, the driving unit 300 according to one embodiment of the present invention is shown, but of course the driving unit 400 according to other embodiments can be applied.
[0304] Reference Fig.17 , except that the cover part 700 is connected to the frame part 100 and opens and closes the accommodating space accommodating the massage part 200, the massage device 3 according to another embodiment of the present invention has the same structure, operation principle and effect as the massage device 1, 2 according to another embodiment of the present invention, including the frame part 100, the massage part 200, the driving part 300, 400, the guide part 500, the first fixing part 610, and the second fixing part 650, so the detailed description is omitted within the scope of repetition.
[0305] Although the embodiments of the utility model are described in more detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the utility model is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be implemented without departing from the technical idea of the utility model. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the utility model are not intended to limit the technical idea of the utility model, but are used for illustration, and the scope of the technical idea of the utility model is not limited by these embodiments. Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments described above are exemplary in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of protection of the utility model should be interpreted by the claims, and it should be interpreted that all technical features within the scope equivalent to the claims are included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.
Claims
1. A massage device, characterized in that: include: Framework Department, a massage part that can be accommodated inside the frame part, the massage part including an upper surface that can be contacted by a user and a massage module that massages the user's body, and a driving part, disposed between the frame part and the massage part, and causing the massage part to move along a preset direction on the frame part; The massage part is pulled out from the inside of the frame part to the outside, or inserted into the inside of the frame part from the outside.
2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: A handle is combined with the massage part, and a user can hold the handle to pull the massage part out of the frame part, or insert the massage part into the frame part from the outside.
3. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The massage part includes a main body part that can move relative to the frame part. The massage module is disposed on the main body and can move up and down and forward and backward.
4. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The massage part further includes a roller part rotatably coupled to the main body part.
5. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame portion forms a housing space in a manner of housing the massage portion therein, and at least one side of the frame portion is opened based on a width direction so that the massage portion can be exposed to the outside through the housing space.
6. The massage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: The cover part is connected to the frame part and can open and close the accommodation space.
7. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a guide portion, coupled to an inner surface of the frame portion facing the massage portion, and forming a guide groove along a preset direction; The massage part is movable along the guide groove.
8. The massage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The massage part comprises: The moving part can be mounted on at least one of the inner side and the outer side of the guide part, and can move along the guide part.
9. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving unit comprises: A driving source is provided in the frame portion and generates power by receiving power from the outside. a pinion gear capable of receiving power from the driving source to rotate, and The rack part is coupled to the massage part to be fixed in position and can be linearly moved by the rotation of the pinion gear.
10. The massage device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A plurality of the pinion gears are provided and spaced apart from each other, and a spacing distance between the plurality of pinion gears is relatively smaller than a length of the rack portion.
11. The massage device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The length of the rack portion corresponds to the width of the massage portion.
12. The massage device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The pinion gear comprises: A first gear connected to the driving source, a shaft portion, forming a rotation center axis of the first gear, capable of being coupled to the first gear, and The second gear is coupled to the shaft portion, can rotate in conjunction with the rotation of the first gear, can contact the rack portion, and is disposed on a moving path of the rack portion.
13. The massage device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The second gear and the shaft portion are provided in plurality and are spaced apart from each other. The pinion gear also includes: The power transmission part can be coupled to the shaft part to transmit the rotational force of any one of the plurality of shaft parts to another shaft part.
14. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the driving part is fastened to the massage part, and the other side is fastened to the frame part to be fixed in position, so as to provide power for the massage part to move relative to the frame part.
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Massage module with improved degree of freedom
KR1020220147492A
