Massage device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a massage device which comprises a body massage part, a leg massage part and a control part for controlling the body massage part and the leg massage part. The body massage part comprises a pelvis air bag for massaging pelvis in a plurality of parts of the body of a user, the leg massage part comprises a first leg massage part and a second leg massage part for accommodating lower limbs on one side and lower limbs on the other side of lower limb parts of the plurality of parts respectively, the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part respectively comprise a plurality of leg air bags, and the control part is connected with the body massage part and the leg massage part. And a control unit that recognizes the body shape of the user housed in the massage device and divides the body of the user into a plurality of parts on the basis of the recognition result, controls the leg massage unit to promote blood circulation in the lower limbs and stimulate a plurality of acupuncture points in the lower limbs, and controls the leg massage unit to induce the user to perform a predetermined action on the lower limbs. The leg massage portions are controlled to move the lower limb portion in a predetermined direction and position, and the length and angle of each of the first and second leg massage portions are individually controlled to independently control the first and second leg massage portions.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a massage method and a device which are helpful in improving sleep disorders. Background Art

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

[0003] Due to economic and time constraints, there is an increasing demand for massage devices or appliances that provide manual massage functions. Specifically, as the desire to relieve stiff muscles and relieve fatigue and stress through massage increases, various massage devices with good time and cost-effectiveness have been introduced, and research into massage methods using these devices is also ongoing.

[0004] Recently, people's concern for health has increased, and massage devices have evolved from simply providing a massage function to electronic devices providing various additional functions and / or medical functions, and thus, research on methods for effectively controlling massage devices continues. Utility Model Content

[0005] Technical problems to be solved

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a massage method and device that can help improve sleep disorders. Furthermore, the present invention aims to provide a computer-readable recording medium containing a program for executing the method on a computer. The technical problems to be solved are not limited to those described above; other technical problems may also exist.

[0007] Means used to solve problems

[0008] According to one aspect of the present invention, a massage method that helps improve sleep disorders can be provided, comprising the following steps: identifying the body shape of a user accommodated in a massage device, and dividing the user's body into multiple parts based on the identification result; controlling a leg massage part included in the massage device to promote blood circulation in the lower limbs among the multiple parts and stimulate multiple acupuncture points included in the lower limbs; controlling the leg massage part to induce the user to perform predetermined actions on the lower limbs; and controlling the leg massage part to move the lower limbs to a predetermined direction and position.

[0009] In addition, according to another aspect of the present invention, a massage device includes: a body massage part, a leg massage part, and a control part for controlling the body massage part and the leg massage part; the body massage part includes a pelvic airbag for massaging the pelvis of a user's body, the leg massage part includes a first leg massage part for accommodating one lower limb of the multiple lower limbs and a second leg massage part for accommodating the other lower limb of the lower limbs, the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part respectively include a plurality of leg airbags, the control part identifies the user accommodated in the massage device The massage device is configured to identify the user's body shape and divide the user's body into the plurality of parts based on the recognition result, control the leg massage part included in the massage device to promote blood circulation in the lower limbs among the plurality of parts and stimulate the plurality of acupuncture points included in the lower limbs, control the leg massage part to induce the user to perform predetermined actions on the lower limbs, control the leg massage part to move the lower limbs to a predetermined direction and position, and individually control the length and angle of each of the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part to independently control the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part.

[0010] Furthermore, the control unit can tilt the body massage unit toward the rear of the massage device and rotate the leg massage unit toward the upper side of the massage device, and control the body massage unit and the leg massage unit to massage at least any one of the plurality of parts.

[0011] In addition, the control unit can inflate multiple leg airbags in sequence to promote the user's blood circulation, relax the user's lower limbs by simultaneously contracting the inflated multiple leg airbags, and stimulate at least one of the multiple acupuncture points included in the lower limbs by inflating and contracting at least one of the contracted multiple leg airbags.

[0012] In addition, the control unit can inflate the pelvic airbag to fix the pelvis and increase the length of the leg massage section, fix the lower limbs by inflating two or more of the multiple leg airbags of the leg massage section with increased length, tilt either the first leg massage section or the second leg massage section downward while the multiple leg airbags are inflated, and shrink the inflated multiple airbags while tilting the downward-tilted leg massage section upward.

[0013] In addition, the control unit inflates the pelvic airbag to fix the pelvis and reduces the length of the leg massage part, fixes the lower limbs by inflating two or more of the multiple leg airbags of the leg massage part with reduced length, further reduces the length of either the first leg massage part or the second leg massage part while the multiple leg airbags are inflated, and deflates the inflated multiple airbags while increasing the length of the leg massage part with further reduced length.

[0014] In addition, the control part may reduce the length of the second leg massage part while increasing the length of the first leg massage part, tilt the second leg massage part with a reduced length upward while tilting the first leg massage part with an increased length downward, increase the length of the second leg massage part with an upward tilt while reducing the length of the first leg massage part with a downward tilt, and tilt the second leg massage part with an upward tilt and an increased length downward while tilting the first leg massage part with a downward tilt and a reduced length upward.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present invention, a massage device may include: a body massage part that accommodates at least a part of the user's body and massages at least the accommodated part, a leg massage part that is arranged at one end of the body massage part and accommodates the user's lower limbs respectively and massages the accommodated lower limbs, an arm massage part that is arranged on both sides of the body massage part and accommodates the user's upper limbs respectively and massages the accommodated upper limbs, and at least one processor that controls the actions of one or more of the body massage part, the leg massage part and the arm massage part; at least one processor that identifies the body shape of the user accommodated in the massage device and divides the user's body into multiple parts based on the identification result, controls the leg massage part included in the massage device to promote blood circulation in the lower limbs among the multiple parts and stimulates multiple acupoints included in the lower limbs, controls the leg massage part to induce the user to perform predetermined actions on the lower limbs, and controls the leg massage part to move the lower limbs to a predetermined direction and position.

[0016] In addition, the body massage section may include a pelvic airbag that provides massage to the pelvis in multiple parts, the leg massage section may include a first leg massage section that accommodates one of the lower limbs and a second leg massage section that accommodates the other of the lower limbs, the first leg massage section and the second leg massage section may respectively include multiple leg airbags, and the first leg massage section and the second leg massage section may be independently controlled by individually controlling the length and angle of each of the first leg massage section and the second leg massage section.

[0017] A computer-readable recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention includes a recording medium having recorded thereon a program for causing a computer to execute the above method.

[0018] Utility model effect

[0019] The invention can help the user of the massage device to fall asleep and can improve the sleep quality of the user of the massage device.

[0020] In addition, the user's lower limbs on both sides can be stimulated differently by independently driving the leg massage parts.

[0021] In addition, sleep disorders such as restless leg syndrome or periodic limb movements in sleep can be improved.

[0022] The effects of the embodiments are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and those skilled in the art can clearly understand other effects not mentioned from the description of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is a figure for demonstrating the massage apparatus of one Example.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a diagram for explaining the main framework of one embodiment.

[0025] Figure 3 It is a diagram for explaining the specific structure of a massage device according to one embodiment.

[0026] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with a massage device according to an embodiment.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a diagram for explaining the independent rotation of the leg massage part in the massage device according to one embodiment.

[0028] Figures 6A to 6B It is used to illustrate an embodiment Figure 5 The diagram shows the principle of rotation of the leg massage part. Specifically, Figure 6A Is used to illustrate Figure 5 The diagram of the leg massage part and the leg angle adjustment module, Figure 6B Is used to illustrate Figure 6A Figure 2 shows a diagram of the leg angle adjustment module.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing a state in which a leg massage part according to an embodiment is connected to a leg connection frame.

[0030] Figure 8 This is an embodiment of the Figure 7 A cross-sectional view along the line A-A'.

[0031] Figure 9 This is an embodiment of the Figure 7 Cross-sectional view along line BB'.

[0032] Figure 10A FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which a shaft is connected to a center support bracket and a side support bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10B This is a diagram showing a state in which a central rotating member according to one embodiment rotates.

[0033] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing an embodiment Figure 10A Schematic top view of .

[0034] Figure 12A This is an embodiment of the Figure 10A The cross-sectional view of the C-C' line, Figure 12B Another embodiment is along Figure 10A Cross-sectional view along the C-C' line.

[0035] Figure 13A is a diagram showing a center support bracket of another embodiment, Figure 13B FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a center support bracket according to still another embodiment.

[0036] Figure 14A and Figure 14B 1 is a diagram showing a process of fastening a center bushing to a center support bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 14C and Figure 14D 2 is a diagram illustrating a process of fastening a side bushing to a side support bracket.

[0037] Figure 15 This is a diagram schematically showing a leg length adjustment module of the leg massage part 2000 according to one embodiment.

[0038] Figure 16 This is a diagram for explaining the length adjustment principle of the leg massage part 2000 according to one embodiment.

[0039] Figure 17 This is an enlarged embodiment Figure 15 Figure 2.

[0040] Figure 18 This is an enlarged embodiment Figure 15 Figure 2.

[0041] Figure 19 This is a diagram showing a foot massage part according to an embodiment.

[0042] Figure 20 This is a diagram showing a sensor of a leg massage part according to one embodiment.

[0043] Figure 21 This is an enlarged embodiment Figure 20 Figure of D.

[0044] Figure 22 A flowchart for explaining a motion mode according to an embodiment is shown.

[0045] Figure 23 An example of the tilting operation of the control unit according to one embodiment is shown.

[0046] Figure 24A diagram illustrating body airbags and leg airbags included in a body massage part according to an embodiment is shown.

[0047] Figure 25 This is a flowchart for explaining a massage method for improving sleep disorders according to an embodiment.

[0048] Figure 26 This is a flowchart for explaining a method of controlling a leg massage portion included in a massage device according to an embodiment to promote blood circulation in a lower limb among a plurality of parts and stimulate acupuncture points included in the lower limb.

[0049] Figure 27 This is a flow chart for explaining a method for achieving a muscle pump effect by a massage device according to an embodiment.

[0050] Figure 28 This is a flowchart for explaining a method of controlling a leg massage part to induce a user to perform a predetermined action on a lower limb according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 29 This is a diagram for explaining a leg massage unit controlled to induce a user's predetermined motion on the lower limbs and the induced predetermined motion of the user according to one embodiment.

[0052] Figure 30 This is a flowchart for explaining a method of controlling a leg massage part to induce a user to perform a predetermined action on a lower limb according to another embodiment.

[0053] Figure 31 This is a diagram for explaining a leg massage part controlled to induce a user to perform a predetermined action on the lower limbs and the induced predetermined action of the user according to another embodiment.

[0054] Figure 32 This is a flowchart for explaining a method of controlling a leg massage part to move a lower limb to a predetermined direction and position according to one embodiment.

[0055] Figure 33 This is a diagram for explaining a leg massage part that is controlled so as to move the lower limbs in a predetermined direction and position according to one embodiment.

[0056] Figure 34 This is a diagram for specifically explaining a leg massage part that is controlled so as to move the lower limbs in a predetermined direction and position according to one embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0057] The terms used in the examples are generally and widely used. However, these terms may be modified based on the intentions of those skilled in the art, precedents, or the emergence of new technologies. In certain cases, the applicant may arbitrarily select certain terms. In such cases, the meanings of the selected terms will be detailed in the description. Therefore, the terms used in the specification should be defined based on their meanings and the overall content of the specification, rather than simply by their names.

[0058] Throughout this specification, unless otherwise stated, when a section "includes" a certain component, it means that other components are also included, rather than excluding other components. Furthermore, terms such as "unit" and "module" used in this specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, and this may be implemented as hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software.

[0059] In addition, although the terms including ordinal numbers such as "first" and / or "second" used in the specification 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 other components.

[0060] In addition, the term "unit" used in the specification refers to a software or hardware component, and a "unit" performs certain functions. However, a "unit" is not limited to software or hardware. A "unit" can be constructed in a manner that exists in an addressable recording medium, or can be constructed in a manner that reproduces one or more processors. Therefore, as an example, a "unit" includes: components such as software components, object-oriented software components, table components, and task components, processes, functions, attributes, programs, subroutines, program code segments, drivers, firmware, microcodes, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functions provided by the components and "units" can be provided by combining fewer components and "units", or can be provided by further separating into more components and "units".

[0061] According to one embodiment, the "unit" can be implemented as a processor and a memory. The term "processor" should be broadly interpreted to include a general-purpose processor, a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a controller, a microcontroller, a state machine, etc. In some cases, a "processor" may refer to an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (PLD), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), etc. The term "processor" may refer to a combination of processing devices, for example, a combination of a DSP (digital signal processor) and a microprocessor, a combination of multiple microprocessors, a combination of more than one microprocessor coupled with a DSP core, or any other such combination.

[0062] The term "memory" should be interpreted broadly to include any electronic component capable of storing electronic information. The term memory can refer to various types of processor-readable media, such as random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic or optical data storage devices, registers, and the like. A memory is said to be in electronic communication with a processor if the processor can read information from it and / or write information to it. Memory that is integrated into a processor is said to be in electronic communication with the processor.

[0063] In the present invention, an actuator refers to a structure capable of providing driving force. For example, an 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.

[0064] In the present invention, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device including a massage portion that massages a portion of a user's body. In this case, the massage portion may include at least one of a body massage portion, an arm massage portion, and a leg massage portion. Furthermore, according to another embodiment, the body massage portion, the arm massage portion, and the leg massage portion may exist as separate, independent devices (e.g., a body massage device, an arm massage device, and a leg massage device), and the massage device may refer to at least one of the body massage device, the arm massage device, and the leg massage device.

[0065] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the embodiments can be embodied in many different forms and are not limited to the examples described here.

[0066] First, refer to Figures 1 to 24 , the massage device is described.

[0067] Figure 1 This is a diagram showing a massage device according to an embodiment.

[0068] Reference Figure 1 The massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a massage portion forming an area for accommodating at least a portion of a user's body, supporting the user's body (eg, torso), and massaging a portion of the user's body.

[0069] The massage part may include at least one of a body massage part 1100 for massaging at least a portion of the user's body, an arm massage part 1200 for massaging the user's arms, and a leg massage part 1300 for massaging the user's legs.

[0070] The body massaging part 1100 can massage at least a portion of the user's body. For example, the body massaging part 1100 can massage at least a portion of at least one of the user's upper body and lower body.

[0071] Specifically, the body massage part 1100 may include: a massage module 1110, which provides a massage function to at least a part of the user's body; an audio output module 1120, which is used to provide any form of audio output to the user; a main frame 1130, which constitutes the frame of the body massage part 1100 and supports the user's body; and a user input part 1140, which is used to receive any form of input from the user.

[0072] The various structures of the body massage part 1100 described above are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the aforementioned structures, the body massage part 1100 may further include various structures.

[0073] In addition, if Figure 1 The shape and structure of the massage device 1000 shown are merely examples. Without departing from the scope defined by the claims of the present invention, various forms of massage devices 1000 should also fall within the scope of the present invention.

[0074] The body massage part 1100 may be formed into a space of any shape for accommodating the user. The body massage part 1100 may have a space of a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, Figure 1 As shown, the body massage part 1100 can be implemented in a seated manner that can accommodate the entire body or a portion of the user's body, thereby supporting at least a portion of the user's body. For example, the body massage part 1100 may include: a backrest portion for supporting at least a portion of the user's upper body; and a seat portion for supporting at least a portion of the user's lower body.

[0075] The portion of the body massaging part 1100 that contacts the ground may include any material or any member for increasing friction (eg, a non-slip pad, etc.), and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 1000 .

[0076] At least a portion of the body massage part 1100 can slide. For example, when the body massage part 1100 starts massaging (or when the body massage part 1100 is driven), at least a portion of the body massage part 1100 can slide forward. Alternatively, the body massage part 1100 can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage part 1100 can provide massage while tilted backward.

[0077] For example, the massage device 1000 may include an actuator to tilt the massage device 1000 (or the body massage portion 1100) toward the rear of the massage device 1000 (or the body massage portion 1100). The massage device 1000 can tilt the body massage portion 1100 or restore it to its original position by driving the actuator. In this case, the actuator may be provided on at least a portion of the massage device (e.g., the base frame).

[0078] For example, the massage device 1000 may include at least one airbag (not shown). The airbag may be located in at least a portion of the body massage portion 1100 (for example, at least one of the area corresponding to the user's shoulders, the area corresponding to the pelvis, and the area corresponding to the waist of the entire body massage portion 1100), at least a portion of the arm massage portion 1200, and at least a portion of the leg massage portion 1300, but the present invention is not limited thereto and may be provided in multiple portions of the massage device 1000.

[0079] The massage device 1000 may include an air supply unit that supplies air to the airbags to inflate them. Specifically, the air supply unit supplies air to the airbags to inflate them. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 1100 or the leg massage unit 1300. Alternatively, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 1000.

[0080] The massage module 1110 may be disposed inside the body massage portion 1100 so as to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage portion 1100. Figure 1 As shown, the massage module 1110 may move along the main frame 1130 inside the body massage part 1100. The massage module 1110 may massage at least a portion of the user's body while moving along the main frame 1130.

[0081] The main frame 1130 of the body massage unit 1100 may include a rack 1131a. The massage module 1110 can provide mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack. For example, the massage module 1110 can massage the user's back and shoulders, waist, buttocks, or thighs by patting or kneading them. The massage module 1110 may include, but is not limited to, at least one of a ball massage unit and a roller massage unit.

[0082] The main frame 1130 is used to form the frame of the internal structure of the body massage part 1100, and can be implemented by metal materials or plastic materials, etc. For example, the main frame 1130 can be implemented by iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto, and can also be implemented by various hard materials.

[0083] The audio output module 1120 can be positioned in a variety of locations. For example, the audio output module 1120 may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit located at the upper end of the seat portion that contacts the user, front audio output units attached to the front ends of the arm massage sections 1200 on the left and right sides of the seat portion, and / or rear audio output units attached to the rear ends of the arm massage sections 1200, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 1120 can provide, for example, 5.1-channel stereo sound, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0084] The arm massage part 1200 may be disposed on at least one of one side and the other side of the body massage part 1100. For example, the arm massage part 1200 may include at least one of the following arm massage parts: a first arm massage part 1210 disposed on one side of the body massage part 1100 to massage one arm of the user; and a second arm massage part 1230 disposed on the other side of the body massage part 1100 to massage the other arm of the user.

[0085] As an example, the first arm massage part 1210 may be provided on one side of at least one of the seat part and the backrest part of the body massage part 1100. As another example, the second arm massage part 1230 may be provided on the other side of at least one of the seat part and the backrest part of the body massage part 1100. For example, the first and second arm massage parts 1210 and 1230 may be controlled based on the control part 1400 (see FIG. 140) of the massage device 1000. Figure 3 ) controls, working independently of each other.

[0086] The leg massage part 1300 may be disposed at the lower portion of the body massage part 1100 and / or at the lower front portion of the massage device 1000. The leg massage part 1300 may include at least one of the following leg massage parts: a first leg massage part 1310 disposed at one side of the leg massage part 1300 to massage one leg of the user; and a second leg massage part 1330 disposed at the other side of the leg massage part 1300 to massage the other leg of the user.

[0087] The leg massage part 1300 includes a receiving space for receiving the user's legs and can provide a leg massage to the user by massaging at least a portion of the user's legs. For example, the leg massage part 1300 may include a calf massage part for massaging the user's calves and / or a foot massage part for massaging the user's feet.

[0088] The length of the leg massage section 1300 can be adjusted based on the user's physical characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 1000, the leg massage section 1300 may need to be longer due to the longer calves. For another example, when a shorter user uses the massage device 1000, the leg massage section 1300 may need to be shorter due to the shorter calves. Thus, the leg massage section 1300 can provide a customized leg massage for the user's height.

[0089] For example, the user can use the massage device control device CD to control the massage device 1000. The massage device control device CD can be connected to the massage device 1000 through wired communication and / or wireless communication.

[0090] The massage device control device CD may include at least one of a remote controller, a mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and other user devices (personal devices), but is not limited thereto and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device 1000 via wired communication or wireless communication.

[0091] Figure 2 This is a diagram for explaining the main framework of one embodiment.

[0092] Reference Figure 2 , the main frame 1130 may include an upper frame 1131 provided with the massage module 1110 and a base frame 1132 for supporting the upper frame 1131 .

[0093] A rack 1131a may be provided at least at a portion of the upper frame 1131. The rack 1131a is a member for guiding the massage module 1110 to move up and down, and may include a plurality of valleys and a plurality of ridges.

[0094] For example, the racks 1131 a may be disposed on opposite sides of the upper frame 1131 , and the massage module 1110 may be able to move along the racks 1131 a .

[0095] exist Figure 2 In the embodiment, the rack 1131a is formed in the up-down direction, but is not limited thereto. The rack 1131a may include a rack in the front-to-back direction and a rack in the up-to-down direction. In the present invention, the front-to-back direction may refer to a direction from the massage module 1110 toward the user or from the user toward the massage module 1110, so as to Figure 2 As a reference, it can refer to the X-axis direction.

[0096] The massage module 1110 may include a gear meshed with the rack 1131a. Specifically, the massage module 1110 may include gears meshed with the rack in the front-rear direction and the rack in the up-down direction.

[0097] The gear is rotated by an actuator provided in the massage module 1110, thereby enabling the massage module 1110 to move forward, backward, upward, or downward. For example, as the massage module 1110 moves forward, the massage intensity may increase. For another example, as the massage module 1110 moves backward, the massage intensity may decrease.

[0098] The rack 1131a may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack 1131a may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0099] The upper frame 1131 may be implemented in various shapes. For example, the upper frame 1131 may be classified into an S frame, an L frame, an S&L frame, or a double S&L frame according to the shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0100] An S-frame is a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 1131 includes an S-shaped curved shape. An L-frame is a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 1131 includes an L-shaped curved shape. An S&L frame is a frame that includes both an S-shaped curved shape and an L-shaped curved shape. A double S&L frame is a frame that includes an L-shaped curved shape and two portions of an S-shaped curved shape.

[0101] The base frame 1132 supports the upper frame 1131 and connects to the ground. The base frame 1132 may include an upper base frame 1132a and a lower base frame 1132b. The upper base frame 1132a supports the upper frame 1131, while the lower base frame 1132b connects to the ground. Furthermore, the upper base frame 1132a may be connected to the lower base frame 1132b.

[0102] For example, the base upper frame 1132a can move along the base lower frame 1132b. In other words, the base upper frame 1132a can slide forward or backward along the base lower frame 1132b.

[0103] For example, the upper frame 1131 is connected to the base upper frame 1132a so that it can move along with the movement of the base upper frame 1132a. For example, when the base upper frame 1132a moves forward, the upper frame 1131 can also move forward. For another example, when the base upper frame 1132a moves backward, the upper frame 1131 can also move backward. This allows the body massage part 1100 to slide.

[0104] To allow the upper base frame 1132a to move, movable wheels may be provided at the bottom of the upper base frame 1132a. Furthermore, a guide member capable of guiding the movable wheels may be provided at the top of the lower base frame 1132b. The movable wheels provided on the upper base frame 1132a move along the guide members provided on the lower base frame 1132b, thereby allowing the upper base frame 1132a to move forward or backward.

[0105] Furthermore, the massage device 1000 may not provide a sliding function, in which case the base frame 1132 may not be separated into the upper frame and the lower frame.

[0106] Figure 3 It is a diagram for explaining the specific structure of a massage device according to one embodiment.

[0107] Reference Figure 3 The massage device 1000 may include at least one of a control unit 1400, a sensor unit 1410, a communication unit 1420, a memory 1430, an audio output unit 1440, and an interface unit 1450. The control unit 1400 may include at least one processor and a memory. The at least one processor may execute commands stored in the memory.

[0108] The control unit 1400 can control the massage device 1000. For example, the control unit 1400 can control at least one of the body massage unit 1100, the arm massage unit 1200, the leg massage unit 1300, the sensor unit 1410, the communication unit 1420, the memory 1430, the audio output unit 1440, the interface unit 1450, and the output unit. Furthermore, the control unit 1400 can control various specific components required to operate the massage device 1000, not described above.

[0109] The control unit 1400 may include one processor or multiple processors. When the control unit 1400 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at locations physically separated from each other. Furthermore, without limitation, the massage device 1000 may be implemented in various ways.

[0110] For example, the control unit 1400 may control the operation of the massage device 1000. For example, the massage device 1000 may include a plurality of actuators, and the control unit 1400 may control the operation of the plurality of actuators to control the operation of the massage device 1000.

[0111] For example, the massage device 1000 may include a driving unit that moves the armrest frame support, at least one actuator included in the massage module 1110, a back angle actuator, a leg angle adjustment module, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment module, and at least one sliding actuator. In this case, the leg angle adjustment module may be a leg angle actuator, and the leg length adjustment module may be a leg length adjustment actuator.

[0112] The back angle actuator is an actuator for adjusting the angle of the portion of the massage device 1000 that contacts the user's back. The back angle of the massage device 1000 can be adjusted by operating the back angle actuator.

[0113] The leg angle adjustment module is an actuator for adjusting the angle of the leg massage part 1300 of the massage device 1000 . The angle between the leg massage part 1300 and the body massage part 1100 can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle adjustment module.

[0114] The leg length adjustment module is an actuator for adjusting the length of the leg massage part 1300. For example, the control part 1400 can use the leg length adjustment module to adjust the length of the leg massage part 1300 to match the user, and as a result, the user can enjoy a massage that matches his or her body shape.

[0115] The foot massage actuator is an actuator for operating the foot massage module included in the leg massage part 1300. For example, the control part 1400 may provide foot massage to the user by using the foot massage actuator.

[0116] The at least one actuator included in the massage module 1110 may be various actuators such as a movement actuator, a forward / backward actuator, and a massage actuator.

[0117] For example, the movable actuator is an actuator capable of moving the massage module 1110 up and down, and can move the massage module 1110 along the main frame 1130 in at least one of the upper and lower directions of the massage device 1000. In addition, the massage module 1110 can be moved along the rack by the operation of the movable actuator.

[0118] For example, the forward / backward actuator can move the massage module 1110 forward / backward (or tilt) in at least one direction of the front and rear of the massage module 1110. In addition, the massage module 1110 can be tilted in at least one direction of the front and rear of the massage module 1110 by the forward / backward actuator.

[0119] For example, the massage actuator may cause the massage module 1110 to perform a variety of movements to provide a variety of massage actions to the user.

[0120] The control unit 1400 can control the operation of the massage device 1000 by controlling the specific structure of the massage device 1000. For example, the control unit 1400 can operate at least one actuator in the massage device 1000 to provide various massage actions. For example, the control unit 1400 can operate at least one actuator in the massage module 1110 to provide patting massage, kneading massage, etc., but is not limited to this, and can provide various massage actions.

[0121] Memory 1430 may be included in control unit 1400 or provided externally thereto. Memory 1430 may store various information related to massage device 1000. For example, memory 1430 may include massage control information and user-related information, but is not limited thereto. User-related information may include, but is not limited to, personal authentication information, user biometric information (e.g., age, height, weight, blood pressure, body composition, heart rate, electrocardiogram, etc.), and other user-related information.

[0122] The memory 1430 may be implemented as a non-volatile storage medium that can persistently store arbitrary data. For example, the memory 1430 may include not only magnetic disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, but also storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery-backed memory, but is not limited thereto.

[0123] Memory 1430 may be a main storage device directly accessed by the processor, such as a random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM), or a volatile storage device that instantly deletes stored information when power is turned off, but is not limited thereto. Furthermore, such memory 1430 may be operated by control unit 1400.

[0124] Massage device 1000 may include a sensor unit 1410. Sensor unit 1410 may acquire various information using at least one sensor. Sensor unit 1410 may be configured as a sensor utilizing pressure, electric potential, or optical measurement methods. For example, the sensor may include, but is not limited to, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a contact sensor, an electrode sensor, or an air pressure sensor.

[0125] Furthermore, the sensor unit 1410 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire at least one of fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, blood pressure information, heart rate (or heartbeat) information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited thereto and may include a variety of biometric information.

[0126] The massage device 1000 can provide a customized massage based on information obtained by the sensor. The massage device 1000 can sense the contact area and / or contact position with the user through the sensor. In addition, the massage device 1000 can provide a customized massage based on the information obtained by the sensor.

[0127] The sensor unit 1410 may include a safety sensor module 1500. The safety sensor module 1500 may control the driving of the leg massage unit 1300 or send an alarm to the user when pressure is applied by the user's body or other objects. The safety sensor module 1500 will be described in detail later.

[0128] The communication part 1420 may receive a signal transmitted from an external device or transmit a signal regarding the massage device 1000 to the external device.

[0129] For example, the control part 1400 acquires a result signal by processing a signal received via the communication part 1420, and may transfer the result signal to the communication part 1420. The communication part 1420 may transmit (or output) the result signal to an external device.

[0130] The control unit 1400 may acquire information related to various structures included in the massage device 1000 (e.g., information related to the massage module 1110, information related to the arm massage unit 1200, etc.) and transmit the information to the communication unit 1420. The communication unit 1420 may transmit the information related to the massage device 1000 to an external device.

[0131] The communication unit 1420 communicates with modules within the massage device 1000, external massage devices, and / or user terminals via any network. The communication unit may include a wired / wireless connection module for connecting to a network. Examples of wireless connection technologies include Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), and High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA).

[0132] For example, as a wired connection technology, a digital subscriber line (XDSL), fiber to the home (FTTH), power line communication (PLC), etc. are used. In addition, the network connection unit includes a short-range communication module that can send and receive data with any device / terminal located in a short distance. For example, as a short-range communication technology, Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra-wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. can be used, but are not limited to these.

[0133] The massage device 1000 may further include an interface portion 1450. For example, the interface portion 1450 may be disposed on at least a portion of the massage device 1000. For example, the interface portion 1450 may be disposed on the outside of the arm massage portion 1200.

[0134] For example, the interface unit 1450 may further include an input unit and / or an output unit. The input unit may receive user input and transmit it to the control unit 1400. The output unit may display information related to the massage device 1000. For example, the output unit may output various information, such as processing results of the control unit 1400, operating information of at least one of the body massage unit 1100, the arm massage unit 1200, and the leg massage unit 1300, and information about the massage mode being executed.

[0135] Specifically, the input unit can receive commands from the user regarding the operation control of the massage device 1000, and the input unit can be implemented in various ways. For example, the input unit can be set in the body massage unit 1100, and can also be set in the leg massage unit 1300, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the input unit may include Figure 1 The user input unit 1140, the massage device control device CD or the Figure 4 Various external devices are described.

[0136] The massage device 1000 can receive various commands from the user via the input unit. For example, the massage device 1000 can receive commands related to selecting a massage module, selecting a massage type, selecting a massage intensity, selecting a massage time, selecting a massage area, selecting the position and operation of the body massage unit 1100, selecting whether to turn on / off the power of the massage device 1000, selecting whether to activate the heating function, selecting a sound source, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0137] The massage device 1000 may provide an interface for selecting a massage mode through the interface unit 1450. For example, the input unit and / or the output unit may include a massage device control device CD. The massage device control device CD may list various medical massage modes related to body improvement.

[0138] The medical massage mode may include at least one of a concentration mode, a meditation mode, a recovery mode, a stretching mode, a sleep mode, a nap mode, a cycle mode, a vitality mode, a golf mode, a buttocks shaping mode, a test taker mode, a weightlessness mode, and a growth mode.

[0139] For example, interface unit 1450 may include hotkey buttons and / or option buttons for selecting, canceling, and entering directions, based on preset user-defined functions or custom functions. Interface unit 1450 may be implemented, for example, as a touch screen, keyboard, dome switch, touchpad (static pressure / electrostatic), jog wheel, or inching switch, but is not limited thereto. Furthermore, interface unit 1450 may utilize voice recognition technology to receive commands from the user's voice.

[0140] The output unit may include a display for displaying the operating status of the massage device 1000 or the current status of the user. 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.

[0141] The output portion may include an audio output portion 1440 . Figure 3 The audio output unit 1440 may include Figure 1 For example, as described above, the audio output module 1120 can be configured at various locations of the massage device 1000. Figure 1 As shown, the audio output module 1120 can be configured in an area corresponding to the user's head in the entire area of ​​the body massage part 1100 of the massage device 1000. The area corresponding to the user's head can be an area corresponding to at least one of the upper and lower sides of the entire area of ​​the body massage part 1100.

[0142] The audio output unit 1440 can provide the user with any form of audio output. For example, the audio output unit 1440 outputs to the user a sound source and / or binaural beats that are optimal for the massage method provided by the massage device 1000, thereby providing brain stimulation to the user. The audio output unit 1440 can output an audio signal received via a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output unit 1440 can output an audio source based on the control of the user terminal through a user terminal and a network connection (e.g., a Bluetooth connection, etc.). In addition, the audio output unit 1440 can output any form of audio signal generated in association with the operation of the massage device 1000.

[0143] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in combination with other program modules and / or by combining hardware and software. For example, the present invention can be implemented by a computer-readable medium.

[0144] The medium accessible by the computer can be any computer-readable medium, including volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transitory media, removable and non-removable media. In addition, the computer-readable medium can include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

[0145] Computer-readable storage media include volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transient media, removable and non-removable media for storing information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data, and may be implemented by some method or technology. Computer-readable storage media may include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other storage technology, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage devices, cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and used to store the required information.

[0146] Figure 4 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an external device that can communicate with the massage device 1000 according to an embodiment.

[0147] Reference Figure 4 The massage device 1000 can communicate with the external device 3000 via wired and / or wireless communication through the communication unit 1420 to send and receive various data.

[0148] For example, the external device 3000 may include a portable electronic device 3100, such as an AI speaker, a tablet computer, or a smartphone. The portable electronic device 3100 may be a dedicated or general portable electronic device for the massage device 1000. In addition, the external device 3000 may include a wearable device 3200 such as a smart watch and / or a smart bracelet. In addition, the external device 3000 may include other massage devices 3300 in addition to the massage device 1000 currently used by the user. In addition, the external device 3000 may include a hospital server 3400. In addition, the external device 3000 may include a personal health record (PHR) server. In addition, the external device 3000 may include a cloud server 3500. In addition, the external device 3000 may include a medical measuring device such as an electronic scale, a blood glucose meter, or a blood pressure meter.

[0149] Although some examples of the external device 3000 have been described in the present invention, it should be understood that any device that can communicate with the massage device 1000 by wire or wirelessly and can send and receive information with the massage device 1000 can be included in the external device.

[0150] Figure 5This is a diagram for explaining the independent rotation of the leg massage part in the massage device according to one embodiment.

[0151] Reference Figure 5 The leg massage part 1300 can be set to correspond to both sides of the user's legs.

[0152] For example, the leg massage part 1300 may include a first leg massage part 1310 corresponding to one leg of the user and a second leg massage part 1330 corresponding to the other leg of the user.

[0153] For example, the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 can be independently controlled. In addition, the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 can independently provide massage functions to the user. In addition, the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 can rotate independently.

[0154] Therefore, can provide different massage or provide massage to both sides legs alternately for user's both sides legs according to demand.In addition, can provide stretching or massage according to rotation for user's both sides legs.

[0155] The first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 can rotate the user's legs simultaneously or independently. That is, the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 can move independently of each other. For example, the first length and first angle of the first leg massage part 1310 and the second length and second angle of the second leg massage part 1330 can be independently controlled.

[0156] For example, the first length may be the length between one end and the other end of the first leg massage part 1310. The first angle may be the angle between the first leg massage part 1310 and the body massage part 1100. In addition, the first angle may refer to the degree to which the first leg massage part 1310 is tilted relative to a direction perpendicular to the base frame 1132.

[0157] As another example, the second length may be the length between one end and the other end of the second leg massage part 1330. The second angle may be the angle between the second leg massage part 1330 and the body massage part 1100. In addition, the second angle may refer to the degree to which the second leg massage part 1330 is tilted relative to a direction perpendicular to the base frame 1132.

[0158] Figure 6A and Figure 6B Is used to illustrate Figure 5 The diagram shows the principle of rotation of the leg massage part. Specifically, Figure 6A Is used to illustrate Figure 5The diagram of the leg massage part and the leg angle adjustment module, Figure 6B Is used to illustrate Figure 6A Figure 2 shows a diagram of the leg angle adjustment module.

[0159] Reference Figure 6A and Figure 6B , the massage device 1000 may include a leg angle adjustment module 1350 for rotating the leg massage part 1300 .

[0160] The leg angle adjustment module 1350 may be disposed inside the body massage part 1100. For example, the leg angle adjustment module 1350 may be connected to the main frame 1130.

[0161] The leg angle adjustment module 1350 can be driven to extend in one direction, and the leg massage part 1300 can rotate as the leg angle adjustment module extends.

[0162] The leg angle adjustment module 1350 may include a link member 1351 at one end. The link member 1351 may provide rotational power to the leg massaging part 1300 by contacting the leg massaging part 1300. A wheel 1351a may be provided at an end of the link member 1351 on the leg massaging part 1300 side.

[0163] The leg angle adjustment modules 1350 can be provided to correspond to the first leg massage section 1310 and the second leg massage section 1330, respectively. For example, two leg angle adjustment modules 1350 can be connected to the first leg massage section 1310 and the second leg massage section 1330, respectively, so that the first leg massage section 1310 and the second leg massage section 1330 can rotate independently. For example, the leg angle adjustment modules 1350 can include a first leg angle adjustment module 1350a and a second leg angle adjustment module 1350b.

[0164] As an example, the first leg angle adjustment module 1350 a may be disposed in an area (or position) corresponding to the first leg massage part 1310 in the entire area of ​​the massage device 1000 .

[0165] For example, the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a can be positioned on one side of the lower portion of the body massage section 1100 and / or behind the first leg massage section 1310. For example, the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a can adjust the angle of the first leg massage section 1310 by tilting (or rotating) the first leg massage section 1310 in at least one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction. For example, the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a can be an actuator capable of changing the length of the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a. Furthermore, the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a can tilt the first leg massage section 1310 by pushing or pulling the rear portion of the first leg massage section 1310 by changing the length of the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a.

[0166] As another example, the second leg angle adjustment module 1350 b may be disposed in an area (or position) corresponding to the second leg massage part 1330 of the entire area of ​​the massage device 1000 .

[0167] For example, the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b can be located on the other side of the lower portion of the body massage section 1100 and / or behind the second leg massage section 1330. For example, the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b can adjust the angle of the second leg massage section 1330 by tilting (or rotating) the second leg massage section 1330 in at least one of a clockwise and counterclockwise direction. For example, the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b can be an actuator capable of changing the length of the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b. Furthermore, the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b can tilt the second leg massage section 1330 by pushing or pulling the rear portion of the second leg massage section 1330 by changing the length of the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b.

[0168] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing a state in which a leg massage part according to an embodiment is connected to a leg connection frame.

[0169] Reference Figure 7 , the leg massaging part 1300 may be rotatably connected to the leg connecting frame 1131b.

[0170] For example, the leg connection frame 1131b is disposed at one end (or lower end) of the body massage part 1100 and can connect the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 to be rotatable relative to the leg connection frame 1131b.

[0171] The upper frame 1131 may include a leg connecting frame 1131b. For example, the leg connecting frame 1131b may be provided at the front end of the upper frame 1131. For example, the leg connecting frame 1131b may be manufactured as a separate component and coupled to the upper frame 1131, or may be manufactured integrally with the upper frame 1131. When the leg connecting frame 1131b is manufactured integrally with the upper frame 1131, the leg connecting frame 1131b may refer to a component of the upper frame 1131.

[0172] The central support bracket 1530 and the side support bracket 1550 may be connected to the leg connection frame 1131b. For example, the central support bracket 1530 and the side support bracket 1550 may be welded to the leg connection frame 1131b, or may be coupled via fastening members such as bolts, rivets, etc. However, the method of coupling the central support bracket 1530 and the side support bracket 1550 to the leg connection frame 1131b may be replaced by various methods commonly used in the technical field to which the present invention belongs.

[0173] For example, the central supporting bracket 1530 and the side supporting bracket 1550 may rotatably fix the leg massaging part 1300 .

[0174] The first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 can be arranged in front of the leg connection frame 1131b. For example, the first leg massage part 1310 can be arranged in the front right side of the leg connection frame 1131b, and the second leg massage part 1330 can be arranged in the front left side of the leg connection frame 1131b.

[0175] Figure 8 It is along Figure 7 A-A' line cross-sectional view, Figure 9 It is along Figure 7 Cross-sectional view along line BB'.

[0176] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 9 The first leg massaging part 1310 may include a first center bushing 1311 , a first side bushing 1312 , a first shaft 1313 , and a first leg frame 1314 .

[0177] The first shaft 1313 may pass through the first leg frame 1314 and be coupled to the first leg frame 1314. For example, a first shaft sleeve 1314a may be provided inside the first leg frame 1314, and the first shaft 1313 passes through the first shaft sleeve 1314a and is coupled.

[0178] The first shaft 1313 can be fixed to the first sleeve 1314a. For example, the first shaft 1313 can be welded to the first sleeve 1314a or can be coupled via a separate fastening member. The method of coupling the first shaft 1313 to the first sleeve 1314a is not limited to the above embodiment and can be replaced by various methods commonly used in the technical field of the present invention.

[0179] Both side ends of the first shaft 1313 may be exposed to the outside of the first leg frame 1314. Therefore, the first center bushing 1311 and the first side bushings 1312 may be coupled to both side ends of the first shaft 1313 exposed to the outside of the first leg frame 1314. For example, one side end of the first shaft 1313 may be inserted into and coupled to the first center bushing 1311, and the other side end may be inserted into and coupled to the first side bushing 1312.

[0180] The first center bushing 1311 and the first side bushing 1312 may include a resin material.

[0181] For example, the first center bushing 1311 and the first side bushing 1312 may include a synthetic resin, such as polyacetal (POM). The synthetic resin may improve wear resistance and fatigue resistance.

[0182] As another example, the first center bushing 1311 and the first side bushing 1312 may include glass fiber. Since the first center bushing 1311 and the first side bushing 1312 include glass fiber, corrosion resistance and insulation properties may be improved.

[0183] Alternatively, the first center bushing 1311, the first side bushing 1312, and the first shaft 1313 may be integrally manufactured. Here, the first center bushing 1311, the first side bushing 1312, and the first shaft 1313 may be made of the same material. For example, the first center bushing 1311, the first side bushing 1312, and the first shaft 1313 may be made of a metal material.

[0184] The first center bushing 1311 and the first side bushing 1312 may be rotatably fixed to the center support bracket 1530 and the side support bracket 1550 , respectively.

[0185] For example, a first center support rib 1311a may be protruding from the outer circumferential surface of the first center bushing 1311 to prevent separation from the center support bracket 1530. The first center support rib 1311a may protrude radially outward. Furthermore, the bearing 1533 may be coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the first center bushing 1311, where the first center support rib 1311a is not formed. Thus, the bearing 1533 may be supported by the center support bracket 1530.

[0186] For example, a first side support rib 1312a may be protruding from the outer circumferential surface of the first side bushing 1312 to prevent separation from the side support bracket 1550. The first side support rib 1312a may protrude radially outward. Furthermore, the bearing 1533 may be coupled to the outer circumferential surface of the first side bushing 1312 where the first side support rib 1312a is not formed. Thus, the bearing 1533 may be supported by the side support bracket 1550.

[0187] Refer again Figure 8 and Figure 9 The second leg massage part 1330 may include a second center bushing 1321 , a second side bushing 1322 , a second shaft 1323 , and a second leg frame 1324 .

[0188] The second shaft 1323 may extend through the second leg frame 1324 and be coupled to the second leg frame 1324. For example, the second shaft sleeve 1324a may be disposed within the second leg frame 1324, and the second shaft 1323 may extend through the second shaft sleeve 1324a and be coupled to the second shaft sleeve 1324a. For example, the second center support rib 1321a may be disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the second center bushing 1321, and the bearing 1533 may be coupled to the outer circumferential surface where the second center support rib 1321a is not formed. Furthermore, the second side support rib 1322a may be disposed on the outer circumferential surface of the second side bushing 1322, and the bearing 1533 may be coupled to the outer circumferential surface where the second side support rib 1322a is not formed.

[0189] The second leg massage unit 1330 includes components corresponding to the first center bushing 1311, first side bushing 1312, first shaft 1313, and first leg frame 1314 of the first leg massage unit 1310, respectively, and has the same functions and structures (bilaterally symmetrical). Therefore, a repetitive description of the components of the second leg massage unit 1330 will be omitted and replaced with the description of the components of the first leg massage unit 1310.

[0190] Figure 10A FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which a shaft is connected to a center support bracket and a side support bracket according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10B It is a diagram showing a state in which the central rotating member rotates.

[0191] in addition, Figure 11 It shows Figure 10A A schematic floor plan of Figure 12A It is along Figure 10A The cross-sectional view of the C-C' line, Figure 12B Another embodiment is along Figure 10A Cross-sectional view along the C-C' line.

[0192] Reference 10A to 12B , the center support bracket 1530 and the side support bracket 1550 may be coupled to the leg connection frame 1131b.

[0193] The central support bracket 1530 may be provided at the central portion of the leg connection frame 1131 b and may rotatably fix the first central bushing 1311 of the first leg massage part 1310 and the second central bushing 1321 of the second leg massage part 1330 .

[0194] For example, a bearing 1533 may be provided between the central support bracket 1530 and the central bushings 1311 and 1321 (see FIG. Figure 12B ) for smooth rotation. Among them, the bearing 1533 can include a variety of bearings used in the technical field of the present invention, such as ball bearings, thrust bearings, needle bearings, cylindrical bearings, and spherical roller bearings.

[0195] For example, the central supporting bracket 1530 may include a central fixing member 1531 and a central rotating member 1532 .

[0196] For example, the central fixing member 1531 may be welded to the leg connection frame 1131b or may be coupled via a separate fastening member. For example, one side of the central rotating member 1532 may be rotatably hinged to the central fixing member 1531. In addition, when the central rotating member 1532 rotates so that its end contacts the central fixing member 1531, the fastening member may be connected.

[0197] For example, the central fixing member 1531 may include a first central fixing member 1531a and a second central fixing member 1531b, wherein the first central fixing member 1531a and the second central fixing member 1531b may be provided in corresponding shapes.

[0198] For example, the central rotating member 1532 may include a first central rotating member 1532a and a second central rotating member 1532b, wherein the first central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 1532b may be configured in corresponding shapes.

[0199] For example, the first central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 1532b can be rotatably coupled to the first central fixing member 1531a and the second central fixing member 1531b, respectively. As one example, the first central fixing member 1531a and the first central rotating member 1532a can rotatably fix the first central bushing 1311. As another example, the second central fixing member 1531b and the second central rotating member 1532b can rotatably fix the second central bushing 1321.

[0200] Figure 13A is a diagram showing a center support bracket of another embodiment, Figure 13B FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a center support bracket according to still another embodiment.

[0201] Reference Figure 13A , the first central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 1532b may be connected by a central rotating member cover 1532c.

[0202] For example, one side of the central rotating member cover 1532c can be connected to the inner side of the first central rotating member 1532a, and the other side can be connected to the inner side of the second central rotating member 1532b. For example, the central rotating member cover 1532c can be welded to the first and second central rotating members 1532a, 1532b, or can be connected via separate fastening members. However, the first and second central rotating members 1532a, 1532b, and central rotating member cover 1532c can also be provided as a single body. In other words, the first and second central rotating members 1532a, 1532b, and central rotating member cover 1532c can be provided as a single body by bending and cutting a single member multiple times.

[0203] Reference Figure 13B , the central rotating member cover 1532c may be connected to the outer sides of the first central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 1532b.

[0204] The central rotating member cover 1532c may be welded to the first central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 1532b, or may be connected by a separate fastening member. Here, the central rotating member cover 1532c may be provided to entirely cover the upper portions of the first central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 1532b.

[0205] Furthermore, the central rotating member cover 1532c may be connected to the first central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 1532b via a mechanical structure such as a sliding connection or a hook connection. As long as the central rotating member cover 1532c corresponds to a structure configured to cover at least a portion of the upper portions of the first and second central rotating members 1532a, 1532b, the structure for connecting the central rotating member cover 1532c may be replaced by various methods commonly used in the technical field to which the present invention belongs.

[0206] The central support bracket 1530 may correspond to a component of the safety sensor module 1500 described later. The specific structure of the central support bracket 1530 will be described in detail later.

[0207] The side support brackets 1550 may be provided on both sides of the leg connecting frame 1131b. For example, the side support brackets 1550 may include a first side support bracket 1550a provided at the right end of the leg connecting frame 1131b and a second side support bracket 1550b provided at the left end. For example, the first side support bracket 1550a and the second side support bracket 1550b may be provided in corresponding shapes.

[0208] As an example, the first side support bracket 1550a can rotatably fix the first side bushing 1312. As another example, the second side support bracket 1550b can rotatably fix the second side bushing 1322. Bearings can be provided to ensure smooth rotation between the side support bracket 1550 and the side bushings 1312 and 1322.

[0209] The side support bracket 1550 may include a side fixing member 1551 and a side rotating member 1552. For example, the side fixing member 1551 may be welded to the leg connecting frame 1131b or may be coupled via a separate fastening member. For example, the side fixing member 1551 may be rotatably coupled to one side of the side rotating member 1552. Furthermore, when the side rotating member 1552 rotates so that its end contacts the side fixing member 1551, the fastening member may connect the side fixing member 1551.

[0210] Figure 14A and Figure 14B is a diagram showing a process of fastening the center bushing to the center support bracket, Figure 14C and Figure 14D 2 is a diagram illustrating a process of fastening a side bushing to a side support bracket.

[0211] Below, refer to Figure 14A and Figure 14B , a process of fastening the first center bushing 1311 to the center support bracket 1530 is described.

[0212] The first central fixing member 1531a may be coupled to the leg connecting frame 1131b. For example, the first central fixing member 1531a may be welded to the leg connecting frame 1131b in a state where the leg connecting frame 1131b is inserted into the leg connecting frame insertion groove 1531d-1 formed on one side of the first central fixing member 1531a, or may be coupled via a separate fastening member.

[0213] Furthermore, when the first central fixing member 1531a is coupled to the leg connecting frame 1131b, the first central rotating member 1532a can rotate upward. For example, the first central rotating member 1532a can be rotatably hinged to the first central fixing member 1531a via a central rotating shaft 1532a-1 and can rotate upward about the central rotating shaft 1532a-1. Here, the central rotating shaft 1532a-1 can refer to a separate rotating shaft that rotatably connects the first central fixing member 1531a and the first central rotating member 1532a. However, the central rotating shaft 1532a-1 can also be integrally provided with either the first central fixing member 1531a or the first central rotating member 1532a.

[0214] The first center bushing 1311 can be seated in the center bushing receiving groove 1531d-5 of the first center fixing member 1531a. Furthermore, when the first center bushing 1311 is seated, the first center rotating member 1532a can rotate downward. At least a portion of the upper outer circumferential surface of the first center bushing 1311 can be received in the center bushing fixing groove 1532d of the first center rotating member 1532a. Therefore, the center bushing receiving groove 1531d-5 and the center bushing fixing groove 1532d can rotatably support the first center bushing 1311. Furthermore, when the first center rotating member 1532a rotates downward and its end contacts the fixing piece 1531d-4 of the first center fixing member, the first center rotating member 1532a can be connected to the fixing piece 1531d-4 via a fastening member.

[0215] The process of fastening the second center bushing 1321 to the center support bracket 1530 is the same as the process of fastening the first center bushing 1311 to the center support bracket 1530 described above.

[0216] Below, refer to Figure 14B and Figure 14C , a process of fastening the first side bushing 1312 to the first side support bracket 1550a is described.

[0217] The side fixing member 1551 can be coupled to the leg connecting frame 1131b. For example, the side fixing member 1551 can be welded to the leg connecting frame 1131b or can be coupled via a separate fastening member. Therefore, when the side fixing member 1551 is coupled to the leg connecting frame 1131b, the side rotating member 1552 can rotate upward.

[0218] For example, the side rotation member 1552 may be rotatably hinged to the side fixed member 1551 via a side rotation shaft 1552b and may be rotated upward based on the side rotation shaft 1552b. Here, the side rotation shaft 1552b may refer to a separate rotation shaft that rotatably connects the side fixed member 1551 and the side rotation member 1552. However, the side rotation shaft 1552b may be integrally provided with either the side fixed member 1551 or the side rotation member 1552.

[0219] The first side bushing 1312 may be seated in the side bushing receiving groove 1551 a of the side fixing member 1551 .

[0220] For example, when the first side bushing 1312 is installed, the side rotation member 1552 can rotate downward. At least a portion of the upper outer peripheral surface of the first side bushing 1312 can be accommodated in the side bushing fixing groove 1552a of the side rotation member 1552. Furthermore, the side bushing receiving groove 1551a and the side bushing fixing groove 1552a can rotatably support the first side bushing 1312. For example, when the side rotation member 1552 rotates downward and its end contacts the side fixing member 1551, the side rotation member 1552 can be connected to the side fixing member 1551 via a fastening member.

[0221] The process of fastening the second side bushing 1322 to the second side support bracket 1550b is the same as the process of fastening the first side bushing 1312 to the first side support bracket 1550a described above.

[0222] As described above, since the center bushing and the side bushings can be fixed by being seated on the center support bracket 1530 and the side support bracket 1550 and fastened, the leg massage part 1300 can be easily connected to the body massage part 1100 .

[0223] Figure 15 1 is a diagram schematically showing a leg length adjustment module of a leg massage part 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 16 This is a diagram for explaining the length adjustment principle of the leg massage part 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0224] Figure 17 It is magnified Figure 15 Figure B of the diagram, Figure 18 It is magnified Figure 15Figure 2.

[0225] Reference Figure 15 The massage device 1000 may include a leg length adjustment module 2500 for adjusting the length of the leg massage part 2000 . The leg length adjustment module 2500 may adjust the length of the leg massage part 2000 based on the control of the control part 1400 .

[0226] The leg length adjustment module 2500 may include a first leg length adjustment module 2500a and a second leg length adjustment module 2500b. For example, the first leg length adjustment module 2500a may be disposed on the first leg massage part 2000a. In addition, the first leg length adjustment module 2500a may be disposed behind the first leg massage part 2000a.

[0227] Specifically, the first leg length adjustment module 2500a can be disposed between the rear of the first leg massage part 2000a and the front of the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a. Specifically, the first leg length adjustment module 2500a can be disposed at the inner rear of the first leg massage part 2000a.

[0228] For example, the first leg length adjustment module 2500a can adjust the length of the first leg massage part 2000a by moving the position of the first leg massage part 2000a. At this time, the first leg length adjustment module 2500a can adjust the length of the first leg massage part 2000a based on the length of one leg of the user.

[0229] For example, the first leg length adjustment module 2500a can adjust the length of the first leg massage part 2000a by moving the first leg massage part 2000a in at least one of the upper side (or upper direction) and the lower side (or lower direction) of the first leg massage part 2000a. The upper side of the first leg massage part 2000a can be a direction from the lower side of the first leg massage part 2000a toward the upper side of the first leg massage part 2000a, and the lower side of the first leg massage part 2000a can be a direction from the upper side of the first leg massage part 2000a toward the lower side of the first leg massage part 2000a.

[0230] As another example, the first leg length adjustment module 2500a can move at least one of the first upper leg massage part 2000aa and the first lower leg massage part 2000ab of the first leg massage part 2000a in at least one direction of the upper side and the lower side of the first leg massage part 2000a and adjust (or regulate) the distance between the first upper leg massage part 2000aa and the first lower leg massage part 2000ab, thereby adjusting the length of the first leg massage part 2000a.

[0231] The first upper leg massage part 2000aa can massage the upper part of one leg (e.g., the calf) of the user. For example, the first upper leg massage part 2000aa can include a massage module such as an air bag and a roller for massaging the upper part of the leg in at least a portion of the entire area of ​​the first upper leg massage part 2000aa.

[0232] The second lower leg massage part 2000ab can massage the lower part of the other leg (e.g., the foot) of the user. For example, the second lower leg massage part 2000ab can include a massage module such as an air bag and a roller for massaging the lower part of the leg in at least a portion of the entire area of ​​the second lower leg massage part 2000ab.

[0233] The second leg length adjustment module 2500b can be included in the second leg massage part 2000b. For example, the second leg length adjustment module 2500b can be disposed behind the second leg massage part 2000b. Specifically, the second leg length adjustment module 2500b can be disposed between the rear of the second leg massage part 2000b and the front of the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b. Specifically, the second leg length adjustment module 2500b can be disposed inside and at the rear of the second leg massage part 2000b.

[0234] In addition, the second leg length adjustment module 2500b can adjust the length of the second leg massage part 2000b by moving the position of the second leg massage part 2000b. The second leg length adjustment module 2500b can adjust the length of the second leg massage part 2000b based on the length of the other leg of the user.

[0235] For example, the second leg length adjustment module 2500b can adjust the length of the second leg massage part 2000b by moving the second leg massage part 2000b in at least one of the upper side (or upper direction) and the lower side (or lower direction) of the second leg massage part 2000b. In this case, the upper side of the second leg massage part 2000b can be a direction from the lower side of the second leg massage part 2000b toward the upper side of the second leg massage part 2000b, and the lower side of the second leg massage part 2000b can be a direction from the upper side of the second leg massage part 2000b toward the lower side of the second leg massage part 2000b.

[0236] As another example, the second leg length adjustment module 2500b can adjust (regulate) the distance between the second upper leg massage part 2000ba and the second lower leg massage part 2000bb of the second leg massage part 2000b by moving at least one of the second upper leg massage part 2000ba and the second lower leg massage part 2000bb of the second leg massage part 2000b in at least one direction of the upper side direction and the lower side direction of the second leg massage part 2000b, thereby adjusting the length of the second leg massage part 2000b.

[0237] The contents of the first upper leg massage part 2000aa can be applied to the second upper leg massage part 2000ba, and the contents of the first lower leg massage part 2000ab can be applied to the second lower leg massage part 2000bb. In other words, the length of each leg massage part 2000a, 2000b can be adjusted based on the length of each leg by the adjustment module of each leg massage part.

[0238] Specifically, refer to Figure 15 and Figure 16 The adjustment modules 2500a and 2500b may include lead screws 2510a and 2510b for adjusting the distance between the upper leg massage parts 2000aa and 2000ba and the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb, and leg length adjustment actuators 2520a and 2520b for providing power to the lead screws 2510a and 2510b. For example, the lead screws 2510a and 2510b may have a spiral formed along their outer surfaces, and the inner surfaces of the leg frames 2210a and 2210b may be formed to correspond to the lead screws 2510a and 2510b, and may include a fixing member through which the lead screws 2510a and 2510b pass. Also, the leg frames 2210a, 2210b may be provided at the upper leg massaging parts 2000aa, 2000ba, and the lead screws 2510a, 2510b and the leg length adjusting actuators 2520a, 2520b may be provided at the lower leg massaging parts 2000ab, 2000bb.

[0239] The lead screws 2510a and 2510b can be rotated by the leg length adjustment actuators 2520a and 2520b. As the lead screws 2510a and 2510b rotate, they spirally pass through the fixed member and can move up and down. As a result, the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb can move closer to or further away from the upper leg massage parts 2000aa and 2000ba as the lead screws 2510a and 2510b rotate. This allows the distance between the upper leg massage parts 2000aa and 2000ba and the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb to be adjusted, resulting in the lengths of the first and second leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b to be adjusted.

[0240] Reference Figure 17 , guide rails 2211a and 2211b may be formed on the inner sides of the leg frames 2210a and 2210b.

[0241] For example, the first leg massage part 2000a and the second leg massage part 2000b may include guide rollers 2540a and 2540b that move along guide rails 2211a and 2211b, and guide rods 2530a and 2530b that support the guide rollers 2540a and 2540b. One end of the guide rods 2530a and 2530b may be connected to the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb. Therefore, as the lead screws 2510a and 2510b rotate, the guide rods 2530a and 2530b and the guide wheels 2551a and 2551b may move in the same direction as the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb.

[0242] The guide rollers 2540a and 2540b can move along the guide rails 2211a and 2211b. For example, the guide rollers 2540a and 2540b can guide the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb so that they move in the appropriate direction. Therefore, while the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb move, the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b on both sides can remain stable.

[0243] In addition, the guide rails 2211a, 2211b may be formed at a portion of the inner side of the leg frames 2210a, 2210b.

[0244] Refer again Figure 17The guide rails 2211a and 2211b are formed only on a portion of the inner side of the leg frames 2210a and 2210b, while the remaining portion is provided with claws to prevent the movement of the guide rollers 2540a and 2540b. This prevents the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb from moving beyond their limit and prevents them from completely separating from the upper leg massage parts 2000aa and 2000ba.

[0245] Furthermore, in order to more appropriately guide the movement of the guide rods 2530a and 2530b, the leg massage part 2000 may further include guide wheels 2551a and 2551b and guide wheel brackets 2552a and 2552b that accommodate and support the guide wheels 2551a and 2551b.

[0246] Reference Figure 18 At least one guide wheel 2551a, 2551b may be disposed inside the guide wheel brackets 2552a, 2552b. The outer surfaces of the guide wheels 2551a, 2551b may be formed to be inwardly concave, and the guide rods 2530a, 2530b may be inserted and positioned corresponding to the concave areas. Therefore, when the guide rods 2530a, 2530b move up and down, the guide wheels 2551a, 2551b may support the guide rods 2530a, 2530b so that they do not deviate from the movement path.

[0247] The guide wheels 2551a and 2551b support the guide rods 2530a and 2530b, preventing them from shaking during movement and guiding them in the appropriate direction. Therefore, the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb can also move in the appropriate direction via the guide rods 2530a and 2530b without shaking.

[0248] Figure 19 This is a diagram showing a leg massage part 2600 according to an embodiment.

[0249] Reference Figure 19 , the lower leg massage part 2000ab, 2000bb may include a foot massage part 2610, 2630 on one side. Preferably, the foot massage part 2610, 2630 may be provided at the lower end or the bottom of the lower leg massage part 2000ab, 2000bb.

[0250] For example, the foot massage units 2610 and 2630 may include at least one foot massage module (or a massage unit for massaging the foot) and a foot massage actuator (or a foot drive unit) for driving the at least one foot massage module. For example, the first leg massage unit 2000a may include a first foot massage unit 2610 positioned in an area corresponding to the foot (or sole) of one leg of the user. For another example, the second leg massage unit 2000b may include a second foot massage unit 2630 positioned in an area corresponding to the foot (or sole) of the other leg of the user.

[0251] The first foot massage section 2610 may include at least one of a first foot massage module 2612 and a second foot massage module 2613. For example, the first foot massage module 2612 and the second foot massage module 2613 may be arranged (or configured) in front of and behind the first foot massage section 2610, respectively, and massage the entire sole of one leg of the user. Furthermore, the first foot massage section 2610 may include a first foot massage actuator 2611 for driving the at least one foot massage module. The first foot massage actuator 2611 may be arranged in front of the first foot massage section 2610 and in front of the first foot massage module 2612, and drive the at least one foot massage module. The front of the first foot massage section 2610 and in front of the first foot massage module 2612 may be the entire area of ​​the first foot massage section 2610 corresponding to the toes of one leg.

[0252] Furthermore, the second foot massage section 2630 may include at least one of a third foot massage module 2632 and a fourth foot massage module 2633. For example, the third foot massage module 2632 and the fourth foot massage module 2633 may be arranged (or configured) in front of and behind the second foot massage section 2630, respectively, and massage the entire sole of the user's other leg. Furthermore, the second foot massage section 2630 may include a second foot massage actuator 2631 for driving the at least one foot massage module. The second foot massage actuator 2631 may be arranged in front of the second foot massage section 2630 and in front of the third foot massage module 2632, and drives the at least one foot massage module. The front of the second foot massage section 2630 and the front of the third foot massage module 2632 may be the area of ​​the entire second foot massage section 2630 corresponding to the toes of the other leg.

[0253] As described above, the first foot massage part 2610 and the second foot massage part 2630 include two foot massage modules and one foot massage actuator, but are not limited thereto. Therefore, each of the first foot massage part and the second foot massage part may include a plurality of foot massage modules (eg, three or more).

[0254] In addition, as reference Figure 23 As described later, each foot massage module can be arranged in a straight line. The straight line can be a line that passes through the sole of the foot. Each of the first and second foot massage units can include a single foot massage actuator to drive all of the multiple foot massage modules.

[0255] The surface of the foot massage module may be formed with at least one protrusion. For example, the foot massage module can provide a massage to the sole of the user's foot by rotating. Furthermore, the foot massage module may be a roller with an arc-shaped surface. Thus, the foot massage module can provide a massage to the sole of the user's foot by rotating.

[0256] As an alternative embodiment, the foot massage actuator can be equipped with a cam. Thus, the foot massage unit can use the cam to provide acupressure massage to the user's toes without rolling massage. Furthermore, by installing the cam in the foot massage actuator, space efficiency can be improved compared to using a separate foot massage actuator.

[0257] Figure 20 This is a sensor for the leg massage part showing an embodiment. Figure 21 It is magnified Figure 20 Figure 4 shows the diagram of part D of the PD graph.

[0258] Reference Figure 20 and Figure 21 The leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b may further include a measurement sensor part for measuring the length of the user's legs.

[0259] The measurement sensor unit may include at least one of a first measurement sensor and a second measurement sensor. For example, the first leg massage unit 2000a may include a first measurement sensor for measuring the length of one leg, and the second leg massage unit 2000b may include a second measurement sensor for measuring the length of the other leg.

[0260] In addition, each measurement sensor may include at least one sensor (or sub-measurement sensor) of a first sensor (or a first sub-measurement sensor) and a second sensor (or a second sub-measurement sensor) to measure the length of the user's legs.

[0261] For example, the first sensor may be a capacitive touch sensor. The first sensor may roughly measure the length of the user's legs. Therefore, the length of the user's legs may be measured by the first sensor, and the length of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b may be adjusted accordingly.

[0262] Furthermore, the first sensor can measure the leg length by recognizing contact with the user's body. Therefore, the first sensor can measure the user's leg length based on whether or not it is in contact with the user's body, and based on this, the massage device 1000 can adjust the length of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b. Although accuracy may be reduced, the length of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b can be adjusted quickly and roughly.

[0263] For example, the second sensor may be a photoelectric sensor PS or a load sensor. The second sensor can be used to accurately measure the length of the user's legs. Therefore, after roughly measuring the length of the user's legs using the first sensor and adjusting the lengths of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b accordingly, the massage device 1000 can then accurately measure the length of the user's legs using the second sensor and adjust the lengths of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b accordingly.

[0264] As an example, the second sensor may be a photosensor PS. For example, it may be a mechanical photosensor. Furthermore, as described above, using the photosensor PS allows for more accurate measurement of the user's leg length compared to using only the first sensor. Furthermore, by placing the photosensors PS on both sides of the leg massage area, the length of each leg can be more accurately measured.

[0265] In addition, the photoelectric sensor PS may be located on the lower side of the leg massaging parts 2000a and 2000b. Therefore, the photoelectric sensor PS can measure the length of the user's legs more accurately.

[0266] Refer again Figure 21 When the photoelectric sensors PS are located on the undersides of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b on either side and the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b move, the disc member rotates due to this movement. By measuring the degree of received light that changes with the rotation of the disc member, the user's leg length can be accurately measured. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Of course, the user's leg length can be measured by using different types of photoelectric sensors PS or by using the principle of driving existing photoelectric sensors PS.

[0267] As another example, the second sensor can measure the leg length by measuring the load applied to the user's leg. For example, the control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 can identify the length of the leg massage parts 2000a, 2000b when a predetermined load is applied to the second sensor while adjusting the distance between the upper leg massage parts 2000aa, 2000ba and the lower leg massage parts 2000ab, 2000bb as the user's leg length. Therefore, the massage device 1000 can identify the distance between the leg massage parts 2000a, 2000b when a predetermined load is applied to the second sensor while finely adjusting the distance between the upper leg massage parts 2000aa, 2000ba and the lower leg massage parts 2000ab, 2000bb as the user's leg length, and in this case, can adjust the length of the leg massage parts 2000a, 2000b in a manner corresponding to the user's leg length.

[0268] The first and second sensors can be located on the lower surfaces of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b. For example, they can be located at positions corresponding to the soles of the user's feet. Therefore, the user's leg length can be accurately measured based on the length changes of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b.

[0269] Hereinafter, the operation method of the massage device 1000 will be described in detail.

[0270] Figure 22 FIG. 1 is a flowchart illustrating a motion mode according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 23 An example for explaining the tilting operation according to one embodiment is shown.

[0271] The massage device 1000 can provide an exercise mode for exercising the user's body. Here, the exercise mode can be a mode for exercising the user's legs. For example, the control unit 1400 can execute or automatically execute the exercise mode based on user input. Here, the user input can be an input (or signal) for executing the exercise mode.

[0272] For example, the control unit 1400 controls the movements of the massage device 1000 based on a massage pattern, thereby providing the user with a movement pattern. The massage pattern can be preset and stored in the memory 1430 based on various subjects. These subjects can be a variety of individuals, such as users of the massage device, managers, and / or practitioners and doctors working at various companies, such as the massage device manufacturer, sales companies, distribution companies, and development companies. Furthermore, the movements of the massage device 1000 can be the movements of various components of the massage device 1000, including at least one of the massage modules 1110, the body massage unit 1100, the arm massage unit 1200, and the leg massage unit 2000.

[0273] Specifically, if Figure 23 As shown, the control unit 1400 tilts the massage device 1000 (step S2210), and can control the movement of the massage device 1000 according to the massage pattern of the exercise pattern in the state where the massage device 1000 is tilted to provide the user with the exercise pattern (step S2230).

[0274] For example, the control unit 1400 controls the back angle actuator to tilt the body massage unit 1100 toward the rear of the massage device 1000 and tilt (or rotate) the leg massage unit toward the upper side of the massage device 1000, thereby tilting the massage device 1000. The tilted massage device 1000 may be in a state where the body massage unit 1100 is tilted toward the rear of the massage device 1000 and the leg massage unit 2000 is rotated toward the upper side of the massage device 1000.

[0275] For example, the control unit 1400 tilts the body massage unit 1100 toward the rear of the body massage unit 1100 based on a preset angle and tilts the leg massage unit 2000 upward, thereby adjusting the angle of the leg massage unit 2000. The preset angle can be preset by various objects and stored in the memory 1430 as an angle for adjusting the angle of the body massage unit 1100 and the angle of each leg massage unit.

[0276] For example, the control unit 1400 can adjust the length of each leg massage part based on the length of each leg during (or after) the tilting of each leg massage part. Furthermore, the control unit 1400 can measure the length of each leg. Since the actions of adjusting the length of each leg massage part and measuring the length of each leg are the same as described above, detailed descriptions thereof will be omitted.

[0277] For example, the control unit 1400 can control the movement of the massage device 1000 according to the massage pattern of the exercise mode while the massage device 1000 is tilted, thereby providing the user with the exercise mode. In other words, the control unit 1400 can provide the user with the exercise mode while the massage device 1000 is tilted. Thus, the control unit 1400 tilts the massage device 1000 to ensure space for exercising the user's legs, thereby increasing the leg exercise effect by eliminating space restrictions for exercising the user's legs.

[0278] As described above, the control unit 1400 provides the user with the exercise mode when the massage device 1000 is tilted, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the control unit 1400 may control the massage device 1000 to provide a relaxing massage for the user's body while the massage device 1000 is tilted, and then provide the exercise mode. In this case, the control unit 1400 may simultaneously perform the relaxing massage and the leg length measurement.

[0279] The relaxation massage may be a massage at a preset intensity and speed. For example, the relaxation massage may be provided at an average intensity and speed, or at the lowest intensity and speed, of the available massage intensities and speeds of the massage device 1000, but is not limited thereto. Thus, the control unit 1400 can prevent injuries caused by exercise mode and enhance the effectiveness of exercise by relaxing the user before providing the exercise mode.

[0280] As described above, the control unit 1400 provides the user with the exercise mode after tilting the massage device 1000 and providing a relaxing massage, but is not limited thereto. For example, the control unit 1400 may provide the exercise mode while performing at least one of tilting the massage device 1000 and providing a relaxing massage.

[0281] Figure 24 FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating an embodiment of a body airbag and a leg airbag included in a body massage part.

[0282] An image of the body and leg airbags included in the body massage section.

[0283] The body massage part 1100 may include body airbags 1600 for massaging (or applying pressure) the user's body. For example, the body airbags 1600 may include at least one of shoulder airbags arranged at positions corresponding to the user's shoulders, back airbags arranged at positions corresponding to the user's back, pelvic airbags arranged at positions corresponding to the user's pelvis, thigh airbags arranged at positions corresponding to the user's thighs, and perineum airbags arranged at positions corresponding to the user's perineum.

[0284] Specifically, the body airbags 1600 may include a first body airbag 1610 disposed on one side of the body massage part 1100 and massaging one side of the user's body, a second body airbag 1630 disposed on the other side of the body massage part 1100 and massaging the other side of the user's body, and a third body airbag 1650 disposed between the one side and the other side of the body massage part 1100 and massaging the portion between the one side and the other side of the user's body. The first body airbag 1610 may be an airbag corresponding to the first leg massage part 2000a, and the second body airbag 1630 may be an airbag corresponding to the second leg massage part 2000b.

[0285] For example, the first body airbag 1610 may include at least one of a first shoulder airbag 1611, a first back airbag 1613, a first pelvic airbag 1615, and a first thigh airbag 1617. In addition, the second body airbag 1630 may include at least one of a second shoulder airbag 1631, a second back airbag 1633, a second pelvic airbag 1635, and a second thigh airbag 1637.

[0286] For example, the first shoulder airbag 1611 can be arranged in an area corresponding to one side of the user's shoulder (e.g., an upper end area on one side of the body massage part 1100) within the entire area of ​​one side of the body massage part 1100, and massage the user's shoulder on that side. Furthermore, the second shoulder airbag 1631 can be arranged in an area corresponding to the other side of the user's shoulder (e.g., an upper end area on the other side of the body massage part 1100) within the entire area of ​​the other side of the body massage part 1100, and massage the user's shoulder on that side. The first shoulder airbag 1611 and the second shoulder airbag 1631 can massage (or fix) the user's shoulders by applying pressure to both sides of the user's shoulders (or the upper surfaces on both sides of the shoulders).

[0287] For example, the first back airbag 1613 can be positioned in an area corresponding to one side of the user's back (e.g., the area between the upper end and the lower end of the body massage part 1100) across the entire area of ​​one side of the body massage part 1100, thereby massaging the user's back. Furthermore, the second back airbag 1633 can be positioned in an area corresponding to the other side of the user's back (e.g., the area between the upper end and the lower end of the other side of the body massage part 1100), thereby massaging the other side of the user's back. The first and second back airbags 1613 and 1633 massage the user's back by applying pressure to the rear surface of the user's back, thereby pushing (or moving) the user's back forward of the body massage part 1100.

[0288] For example, the first pelvic airbag 1615 can be arranged in an area corresponding to one side of the user's pelvis (e.g., the lower end area of ​​one side of the body massage part 1100) across the entire area of ​​one side of the body massage part 1100, thereby massaging the user's pelvis. Furthermore, the second pelvic airbag 1635 can be arranged in an area corresponding to the other side of the user's pelvis (e.g., the lower end area of ​​the other side of the body massage part 1100) across the entire area of ​​the other side of the body massage part 1100, thereby massaging the other side of the user's pelvis. The first pelvic airbag 1615 and the second pelvic airbag 1635 can apply pressure to both sides of the user's pelvis to massage (or fix) the user's pelvis.

[0289] For example, the first thigh airbag 1617 can be positioned in an area corresponding to the thigh of the user's leg on one side of the entire area of ​​the body massage part 1100 (or in the central area on the lower end of the body massage part 1100), and massage the thigh of the user's leg on one side. Furthermore, the second thigh airbag 1637 can be positioned in an area corresponding to the thigh of the user's leg on the other side of the entire area of ​​the body massage part 1100 (or in the central area on the lower end of the body massage part 1100), and massage the thigh of the user's leg on the other side. The first thigh airbag 1617 and the second thigh airbag 1637 can massage the user's thigh by applying pressure to the back surface of the user's thigh and pushing both thighs toward the upper side of the body massage part 1100.

[0290] For example, the third body airbag 1650 is disposed in an area corresponding to the user's perineum (e.g., the front center area of ​​the body massage part 1100) across the entire area between one side and the other side of the body massage part 1100, and massages the user's perineum. The perineum airbag, serving as the third body airbag 1650, applies pressure to the user's perineum, pushing or lifting it upwards toward the body massage part 1100, thereby massaging the user's body.

[0291] For example, the leg massage section 2000 may include leg airbags 1700 for massaging a user's legs. In other words, the leg airbags 1700 may include a first leg airbag 1710 corresponding to the first leg massage section 2000a (or one leg of the user) and a second leg airbag 1730 corresponding to the second leg massage section 2000b (or the other leg of the user). Each leg airbag 1710, 1730 can massage the user's legs by expanding and contracting. For example, the first leg massage section 2000a may include the first leg airbag 1710 disposed in at least a portion of the first leg massage section 2000a. For another example, the second leg massage section 2000b may include the second leg airbag 1730 disposed in at least a portion of the second leg massage section 2000b.

[0292] For example, each leg airbag 1710, 1730 may include at least one of a calf airbag located at a position corresponding to the user's calf and a foot airbag located at a position corresponding to the user's foot. As one example, first leg airbag 1710 may include at least one of first calf airbag 1711 and first foot airbag 1713. As another example, second leg airbag 1730 may include at least one of second calf airbag 1731 and second foot airbag 1733.

[0293] For example, the first calf airbag 1711 may be disposed in an area of ​​the first leg massage part 2000a corresponding to the calf of one leg of the user (eg, the upper end area of ​​the first leg massage part 2000a) to massage the calf of the user.

[0294] For example, first calf airbag 1711 may include at least one of first sub-calf airbag 1711a and second sub-calf airbag 1711b. First sub-calf airbag 1711a may be positioned in an area corresponding to the side of the calf of one leg and massage (or apply pressure to) the side of the calf, thereby massaging (or immobilizing) the user's calf by applying pressure to both sides of the calf of one leg. Furthermore, second sub-calf airbag 1711b may be positioned in an area corresponding to the rear of the calf of one leg and massage the rear of the calf.

[0295] As another example, the second calf airbag 1731 may include at least one of the third sub-calf airbag 1731a and the fourth sub-calf airbag 1731b. Here, the third sub-calf airbag 1731a is similar to the first sub-calf airbag 1711a in the second leg massage section 2000b, and therefore, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Furthermore, the fourth sub-calf airbag 1731b is similar to the second sub-calf airbag 1711b in the second leg massage section 2000b, and therefore, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0296] For example, the first foot airbag 1713 can be arranged in the entire area of ​​the second leg massage part 2000a and in an area corresponding to the foot of one leg of the user (for example, the lower end area of ​​the first leg massage part 2000a) and massage the user's foot. For example, the first foot airbag 1713 can include at least one sub-foot airbag of the first sub-foot airbag 1713a and the second sub-foot airbag 1713b. In addition, the first sub-foot airbag 1713a can be arranged in an area corresponding to the side of the foot (or foot, etc.) of one leg and massage (or pressurize) the side of the foot (or foot, etc.). In addition, the second sub-foot airbag 1713b can be arranged in an area corresponding to the back of the foot (or heel, Achilles tendon) of one leg and massage (or pressurize) the back of the foot (or heel, Achilles tendon). The first sub-foot airbag 1713a can massage (or fix) the user's foot by applying pressure to both sides of the foot of one leg.

[0297] For example, the second foot airbag 1733 may include at least one of a third sub-foot airbag 1733a and a fourth sub-foot airbag 1733b. Furthermore, the third sub-foot airbag 1733a is similar to the first sub-foot airbag 1713a in the example of being applied to the second leg massage part 2000b, and therefore, a detailed description thereof will be omitted. Furthermore, the fourth sub-foot airbag 1733b is similar to the second sub-foot airbag 1713b in the example of being applied to the second leg massage part 2000b, and therefore, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0298] For example, the arm massage unit 1200 may include arm airbags for massaging the user's arms. Furthermore, the arm airbags may include a first arm airbag corresponding to the first arm massage unit 1210 (or one side of the user's arm) and a second arm airbag corresponding to the second arm massage unit 1230 (or the other side of the user's arm). The first arm airbag may massage one side of the user's arm, while the second arm airbag may massage the other side of the user's arm.

[0299] Below, refer to Figures 1 to 24 , the massage method performed by the above-mentioned massage device to help improve sleep disorders is described.

[0300] The control unit 1400 can control the operation of the massage device 1000 by executing the program stored in the memory 1430. For example, the control unit 1400 can execute the program with reference to Figures 25 to 33 At least a portion of the massage method described herein is useful in improving sleep disorders.

[0301] In other words, the control unit 1400 can identify the body shape of the user accommodated in the massage device, divide the user's body into multiple parts based on the identification result, control the leg massage unit included in the massage device to promote blood circulation in the lower limbs among the multiple parts and stimulate the acupoints included in the lower limbs, control the leg massage unit to induce the user's predetermined actions on the lower limbs, and control the leg massage unit to move the lower limbs to a predetermined direction and position.

[0302] Here, the massage device includes a body massage section including pelvic airbags for massaging the pelvis, one of multiple body parts; a leg massage section including a first leg massage section for accommodating one lower limb and a second leg massage section for accommodating the other lower limb, and each of the first and second leg massage sections may include multiple leg airbags. Furthermore, the control section 1400 can independently control the first and second leg massage sections by individually controlling the length and angle of each of the first and second leg massage sections.

[0303] For example, the control unit 1400 can tilt the body massage unit toward the rear of the massage device, rotate the leg massage unit toward the massage device, and control the body and leg massage units to massage at least one of multiple body parts. Furthermore, the control unit 1400 can sequentially inflate multiple airbags to promote blood circulation in the user, and simultaneously deflate the inflated airbags to relax the user's lower limbs. Furthermore, the control unit 1400 can stimulate at least one of multiple acupuncture points in the lower limbs by inflating and defusing at least one of the deflated airbags.

[0304] For example, the control unit 1400 can inflate the pelvic airbag to stabilize the pelvis, increase the length of the leg massage section, and inflate two or more of the multiple leg airbags in the increased leg massage section to stabilize the lower limbs. Furthermore, the control unit 1400 can tilt either the first leg massage section or the second leg massage section downward while the multiple leg airbags are inflated, and simultaneously tilt the downwardly tilted leg massage section upward while deflating the inflated multiple airbags.

[0305] For example, the control unit 1400 can inflate the pelvic airbag to stabilize the pelvis, reduce the length of the leg massage section, and then inflate two or more of the plurality of leg airbags in the leg massage section with reduced length to stabilize the lower limbs. Alternatively, the control unit 1400 can further reduce the length of either the first leg massage section or the second leg massage section while the plurality of leg airbags are inflated, and simultaneously increase the length of the further reduced leg massage section while deflating the inflated plurality of airbags.

[0306] For example, the control unit 1400 may increase the length of the first leg massage part while decreasing the length of the second leg massage part, and may tilt the first leg massage part with an increased length downward while tilting the second leg massage part with a decreased length upward. Alternatively, the control unit 1400 may decrease the length of the first leg massage part moving downward while increasing the length of the second leg massage part moving upward, and may tilt the first leg massage part moving downward and decreasing in length upward while tilting the second leg massage part moving upward and increasing in length downward.

[0307] Figure 25 This is a flowchart for explaining a massage method for improving sleep disorders according to an embodiment.

[0308] Reference Figure 25 , the massage method for improving sleep disorders may include steps 4000 to 4300. However, it is not limited thereto, Figure 25 Other general steps beyond those shown may be included in massage techniques that may be helpful in improving sleep disorders. Figure 25At least any one of the steps of the flowchart shown can be processed by the control unit 1400 .

[0309] In step 4000 , the control unit 1400 may identify the body shape of the user accommodated in the massage device, and divide the user's body into a plurality of parts based on the identification result.

[0310] For example, the control unit 1400 can determine the starting position of the massage provided to the user by the body massage unit by identifying the body shape of the user accommodated in the massage device. In addition, the control unit 1400 can adjust the length of the leg massage unit to be longer or shorter based on the length of the user's legs by identifying the body shape of the user accommodated in the massage device.

[0311] For example, the control unit 1400 may divide the user's body into the parts to be massaged by the body massage unit, the arm massage unit, the leg massage unit, and the foot massage unit included in the massage device 1000. That is, the control unit 1400 may divide the user's body into the neck and shoulders, the abdomen and back, the upper limbs, the lower limbs, and the soles of the feet.

[0312] Here, the term "neck and shoulder" may be used to collectively refer to the user's neck and shoulders. Furthermore, "abdomen and back" may be used to collectively refer to the user's back and waist. Furthermore, "upper limbs" may be used to collectively refer to the user's arms and hands. Furthermore, "lower limbs" may be used to collectively refer to the user's entire lower body. Furthermore, "sole of the foot" may be used to collectively refer to the user's entire foot.

[0313] In addition, for the sake of convenience, in the present invention, as described above, specific parts of the body (e.g., the neck and shoulders) are described as a general term (e.g., the neck and shoulders), but the present invention is not limited thereto. As an example, the control unit 1400 providing massage to the lower limbs can be understood as the control unit 1400 providing massage to at least one of the feet, legs, and buttocks included in the lower limbs. As another example, the control unit 1400 providing massage to the upper limbs can be understood as the control unit 1400 providing massage to at least one of the hands and arms included in the upper limbs.

[0314] In addition, the control unit 1400 massaging the legs or providing massage to the legs can be understood as the control unit 1400 massaging the legs included in the lower limbs or providing massage to the legs included in the lower limbs.

[0315] Refer again Figure 25 In step 4100, the control unit 1400 may control the leg massage unit included in the massage device to promote blood circulation in the lower limbs among multiple parts and stimulate multiple acupuncture points included in the lower limbs.

[0316] Here, "acupoints" are a term primarily used in Korean and Chinese medicine to refer to areas on the body's surface where energy and blood from the meridian system gather and pass through. In Korean and Chinese medicine, acupuncture or moxibustion at acupoints transmits stimulation to internal organs, and acupoints can also reflect the condition of these organs.

[0317] For example, the control unit 1400 can tilt the body massage unit toward the rear of the massage device 1000 and rotate the leg massage unit toward the upper side of the massage device. In addition, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to at least any one of multiple parts by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit.

[0318] In other words, the control part 1400 tilts the massage device 1000 and can provide massage to the user in a state where the massage device 1000 is tilted.

[0319] In addition, the control unit 1400 can relieve tension in the user's body by utilizing a heating function before providing massage, and can also promote blood circulation.

[0320] For example, when the massage device 1000 is tilted, the control unit 1400 controls the body massage unit and the leg massage unit to provide a massage to the user. Specifically, the control unit 1400 can use the multiple airbags included in the body massage unit to massage at least one of the user's neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs, and soles of the feet. Furthermore, the control unit 1400 can use the rollers included in the leg massage unit to massage the user's soles of the feet.

[0321] For example, the control unit 1400 sequentially inflates the multiple leg airbags to promote the user's blood circulation, and simultaneously deflates the inflated multiple leg airbags to relax the user's lower limbs. Furthermore, the control unit 1400 can stimulate at least one of the multiple acupuncture points included in the lower limbs by inflating and defusing at least one of the deflated multiple leg airbags.

[0322] Below, refer to Figure 26 , an example of a method in which the control unit 1400 provides massage to the lower limbs among multiple parts is described.

[0323] Figure 26 This is a flowchart for explaining a method of controlling a leg massage portion included in a massage device according to an embodiment to promote blood circulation in a lower limb among multiple sites and stimulate multiple acupuncture points included in the lower limb.

[0324] First, refer to Figure 26 In step 4110, the control unit 1400 may inflate the plurality of leg airbags in sequence to promote the user's blood circulation.

[0325] For example, the control part 1400 may sequentially inflate a plurality of air bags included in the leg massage part to promote blood circulation of the user.

[0326] Specifically, the control unit 1400 can provide a massage from the lower part (e.g., foot) to the upper part (e.g., calf) of the user's lower limbs by sequentially inflating the multiple air cells included in the leg massage unit. Here, the order of inflating the multiple air cells included in the lower leg massage unit may be, but is not limited to, inflating the multiple air cells included in the upper leg massage unit after inflating the multiple air cells included in the lower leg massage unit.

[0327] Refer again Figure 26 In step 4120, the control unit 1400 may relax the user's lower limbs by simultaneously defusing the inflated plurality of leg airbags.

[0328] That is, the control unit 1400 may inflate the plurality of leg airbags sequentially from the lower to the upper portion of the user's lower limbs to pump blood upward in step 4110, and may simultaneously deflate the plurality of inflated leg airbags to circulate blood in the user's lower limbs in step 4120. The control unit 1400 may maintain the deflated state of the plurality of airbags for a predetermined period of time to sufficiently collect and circulate blood.

[0329] Therefore, as described above, the control unit 1400 can promote blood circulation in the user's legs by controlling the massage device.

[0330] Refer again Figure 26 In step 4130, the control unit 1400 may stimulate at least one of the plurality of acupuncture points included in the lower limb by inflating and deflating at least one of the plurality of deflated leg airbags.

[0331] For example, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to multiple muscles included in the user's legs by expanding and contracting at least one of the multiple air bags included in the leg massage unit. Here, the muscles provided with massage may include the gastrocnemius muscle, the soleus muscle, and the plantar muscle, but are not limited thereto.

[0332] In addition, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to the user's Achilles tendon by inflating and contracting at least one of the multiple airbags included in the leg massage unit, and stimulate at least one of the Weizhong point, Chengjin point and Chengshan point included in the user's legs by massaging the Achilles tendon, thereby promoting blood circulation.

[0333] More specifically, the control unit 1400 can perform acupressure on the user's heels and calves by inflating the heel airbags and calf airbags included in the leg massage unit. Here, the control unit 1400 can provide a strong acupressure effect by maintaining the inflated state of the heel airbags and calf airbags for a predetermined time.

[0334] Alternatively, the control unit 1400 can perform acupressure on the gastrocnemius muscle in the calf by deflating only the heel airbag of the inflated heel airbag and the calf airbag. In this case, the control unit 1400 maintains the inflated calf airbag for a predetermined period of time, thereby providing a strong acupressure effect on the gastrocnemius muscle.

[0335] Below, refer to Figure 27 , an example of a method in which the control unit 1400 controls the massage device to achieve a muscle pump effect on the user is described.

[0336] Figure 27 This is a flow chart for explaining a method for achieving a muscle pump effect by a massage device according to an embodiment.

[0337] First, refer to Figures 25 to 26 The control unit 1400 controls the massage device to provide massage to the user to promote blood circulation, which may be a method of achieving a muscle pump effect (milking action). Here, the muscle pump effect refers to an action that pumps blood from the user's lower limbs toward the heart, thereby promoting blood circulation and relieving sleep disorders.

[0338] Therefore, refer to Figure 27 , summarized in Figures 25 to 26 The above method of achieving the muscle pump effect.

[0339] Reference Figure 27 In step 4101, the control unit 1400 may operate the heating function while the user is in the massage device.

[0340] Here, the user can be accommodated in a posture of sitting on the massage device, and the posture can be a posture of sitting in a state where the massage device is tilted toward the rear side, or a posture of sitting in a state where the massage device is not tilted.

[0341] In addition, the control unit 1400 may increase the user's body temperature and promote blood circulation by operating the heating function of the massage device.

[0342] Refer again Figure 27 In step 4102, the control unit 1400 may provide a relaxing massage to the user by driving at least one of the body massage unit, the leg massage unit, the arm massage unit, and the foot massage unit.

[0343] First, the control unit 1400 can control the body massage unit to massage the user's neck, shoulders, back, waist, pelvis, etc., thereby relaxing the user's body as a whole. Furthermore, the control unit 1400 can control the foot massage unit (e.g., rollers) to apply pressure to the soles of the user's feet, thereby increasing the user's peripheral blood circulation and raising peripheral body temperature.

[0344] However, the method of providing massage by the control unit 1400 is not limited thereto, and massage may be provided to the user's lower limbs and upper limbs by additionally controlling the leg massage unit and the arm massage unit.

[0345] Refer again Figure 27 In step 4103, the control unit 1400 may drive the plurality of actuators to tilt the body massage unit toward the rear side and rotate the leg massage unit toward the upper side of the massage device.

[0346] For example, as referenced Figures 1 to 3 As described above, the control unit 1400 can drive multiple actuators to tilt the massage device or tilt it backward. Specifically, the control unit 1400 can control the back angle actuator to tilt the body massage unit backward. In addition, the control unit 1400 can control the leg angle actuator to adjust the angle of the leg massage unit, and the angle can be adjusted to rotate the leg massage unit toward the upper side of the massage device.

[0347] Therefore, the control unit 1400 drives the back angle actuator and the leg angle actuator to adjust the angles of the body massage unit and the leg massage unit, thereby positioning the user's lower limbs higher than the heart. This helps pump blood from the user's lower limbs toward the heart, allowing the control unit 1400 to more effectively achieve a muscle pump effect.

[0348] Refer again Figure 27 In step 4104, the control unit 1400 may inflate the multiple airbags included in the leg massage part in sequence from the lower part toward the upper part of the user's lower limbs, and simultaneously deflate the inflated multiple airbags, thereby achieving a muscle pump effect.

[0349] For example, the control unit 1400 preferentially inflates the lower airbags of the multiple airbags included in the leg massage unit, located in the user's lower limbs, and then sequentially inflates the upper airbags, thereby pumping blood from the user's lower limbs toward the heart. Alternatively, the control unit 1400 may simultaneously deflate the multiple, sequentially inflated airbags, thereby resupplying blood to the user's lower limbs. The control unit 1400 may maintain the deflated state of the airbags for a predetermined period of time to ensure sufficient blood flow to the user's lower limbs.

[0350] The control unit 1400 effectively realizes the muscle pump effect of the user's lower limbs by repeatedly executing at least one of the above steps 4101 to 4104, thereby promoting blood circulation and helping to relieve sleep disorders.

[0351] Below, refer to Figures 28 to 29 , an example of a method in which the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage unit to induce a predetermined action of the user is described.

[0352] Figure 28 This is a flowchart for explaining a method of controlling a leg massage part to induce a user to perform predetermined movements on a lower limb according to one embodiment.

[0353] Figure 29 This is a diagram for explaining a leg massage unit controlled to induce a user to perform a predetermined motion on a lower limb and the induced predetermined motion of the user according to one embodiment.

[0354] First, refer to Figure 28 In step 4210, the control unit 1400 may inflate the pelvis airbag to fix the pelvis and increase the length of the leg massage part.

[0355] For example, the control unit 1400 can inflate the pelvic airbag to fix the user's pelvis and waist. Therefore, when the user's pelvis and waist are fixed, even if the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage part, the user's pelvis and waist will not move, so the user can be accurately guided to perform a predetermined action.

[0356] In addition, the control unit 1400 can increase the length of the leg massage part by using the length adjustment module of the leg massage part while inflating the pelvic airbag. Therefore, the control unit 1400 can induce the user to spread his knees by increasing the length of the leg massage part.

[0357] Reference Figure 28 In step 4220, the control unit 1400 may inflate two or more of the plurality of leg airbags of the leg massage part with increased length to fix the lower limb.

[0358] For example, the control unit 1400 can inflate multiple leg airbags in the leg massage unit to immobilize the user's lower limbs while ensuring space for inducing predetermined movements. Specifically, the control unit 1400 can inflate two or more of the foot airbags, heel airbags, and calf airbags included in the leg massage unit to immobilize the user's lower limbs. Furthermore, the control unit 1400 can de-inflate the instep airbags included in the leg massage unit to ensure space for the user's toes to move.

[0359] Reference Figure 28In step 4230, the control unit 1400 may tilt any one of the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit downward in a state in which the plurality of leg airbags are inflated.

[0360] For example, the control unit 1400 can tilt either the first or second leg massage unit downward while inflating the multiple airbags included in the leg massage unit to secure the user's lower limb, thereby inducing the user to perform a predetermined action. Here, the predetermined action can be an action in which the user applies an upward force to the downwardly tilted lower limb. In other words, the user applies an upward force to the downwardly tilted lower limb to stimulate the user's gastrocnemius muscle.

[0361] In other words, the user can perform stretching by applying force in the direction opposite to the direction in which the leg massaging part is controlled to the lower limb portion tilted downward.

[0362] For example, the control unit 1400 tilts the first leg massage part downward while the user's lower limbs are fixed, and the user moves one lower limb accommodated in the first leg massage part upward, thereby inducing stretching of the user's lower limb.

[0363] Here, refer to Figure 29 , the control unit 1400 tilts the first leg massage unit 4231 downward 4232, and the user moves one side of the lower limb accommodated in the first leg massage unit 4231 upward 4233, thereby inducing stretching of the user's lower limb. For the convenience of explanation, Figure 29 Only the first leg massage part is shown in FIG. 1 , but the second leg massage part can also be controlled in the same manner as the first leg massage part.

[0364] Here, the control unit 1400 may control the audio output unit 1440 to output audio that induces the user to breathe and to induce movement of the lower limbs.

[0365] Refer again Figure 28 In step 4240, the control unit 1400 tilts the downwardly inclined leg massage part upward and simultaneously deflates the inflated plurality of airbags.

[0366] For example, the control unit 1400 can restore the leg massage unit to the state before executing step 4230 by tilting the downwardly tilted leg massage unit upward and deflating the inflated air cells. Therefore, the control unit 1400 can execute steps 4230 to 4240 by controlling the second leg massage unit after executing steps 4230 to 4240 by controlling the first leg massage unit. However, the order in which the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage units is not limited to this order; the second leg massage unit can be controlled first.

[0367] Below, refer to Figures 30 to 31, another example of a method in which the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage unit to induce a predetermined action of the user will be described.

[0368] Figure 30 This is a flowchart for explaining a method of controlling a leg massage part to induce a user to perform predetermined movements on a lower limb according to another embodiment.

[0369] Figure 31 This is a diagram for explaining another embodiment of a leg massage unit controlled to induce a user to perform a predetermined motion on a lower limb and the induced predetermined motion of the user.

[0370] First, refer to Figure 30 In step 4250, the control unit 1400 may inflate the pelvis airbag to fix the pelvis and reduce the length of the leg massage part.

[0371] For example, the control unit 1400 can inflate the pelvic airbag to fix the user's pelvis and waist. Therefore, when the user's pelvis and waist are fixed, even if the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage part, the user's pelvis and waist will not move, so the user can be accurately guided to perform a predetermined action.

[0372] In addition, the control unit 1400 can reduce the length of the leg massage part by using the length adjustment module of the leg massage part while inflating the pelvic airbag. Therefore, the control unit 1400 can induce the user's knees to not fully extend by reducing the length of the leg massage part.

[0373] Reference Figure 30 In step 4260, the control unit 1400 may inflate two or more of the plurality of leg airbags of the leg massage part with reduced length to fix the lower limb.

[0374] For example, the control unit 1400 can inflate the multiple leg airbags in the leg massage section to immobilize the user's lower limbs while ensuring space for inducing a predetermined movement. Specifically, the control unit 1400 can inflate two or more of the foot airbags, heel airbags, and calf airbags in the multiple leg airbags included in the leg massage section to immobilize the user's lower limbs. Furthermore, the control unit 1400 can de-inflate the instep airbags in the leg massage section to ensure space for the user's toes to move.

[0375] Reference Figure 30 In step 4270, the control unit 1400 may further reduce the length of any one of the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit while the plurality of leg airbags are inflated.

[0376] For example, while the user's lower limb is being fixed by inflating the multiple airbags included in the leg massage section, the control unit 1400 can further reduce the length of either the first leg massage section or the second leg massage section, thereby inducing the user to perform a predetermined action. Here, the predetermined action can be an action in which the user applies a force in a direction that increases the length of the lower limb on the side whose length is further reduced. In other words, the user applies a force in a direction that increases the length of the lower limb on the side whose length is further reduced, thereby stimulating the user's soleus muscle.

[0377] In other words, the user can stretch the lower limb on the side where the length is further reduced by applying force in the direction opposite to the direction in which the leg massage part is controlled.

[0378] For example, the control unit 1400 further reduces the length of the first leg massage part when the user's lower limbs on both sides are reduced and fixed, and the user moves one side of the lower limb accommodated in the first leg massage part in the direction of increasing the length of the leg massage part, thereby inducing stretching of one side of the user's lower limb.

[0379] Here, refer to Figure 31 , the control unit 1400 controls the first leg massage unit 4271 in the direction 4272 of decreasing length, and the user moves one side of the lower limb accommodated in the first leg massage unit 4271 in the direction 4273 of increasing length, thereby inducing stretching of one side of the user's lower limb. For the convenience of explanation, Figure 31 Only the first leg massage part is shown in FIG. 1 , but the second leg massage part can also be controlled in the same manner as the first leg massage part.

[0380] Here, the control unit 1400 may control the audio output unit 1440 to output audio that induces the user to breathe and to induce movement of the lower limbs.

[0381] Refer again Figure 30 In step 4280, the control unit 1400 increases the length of the leg massage part whose length is further reduced, and simultaneously deflates the inflated plurality of airbags.

[0382] For example, the control unit 1400 increases the length of the leg massage part, which has been further reduced, and deflates the inflated air cells, thereby restoring the leg massage part to the state before executing step 4270. Therefore, the control unit 1400 may execute steps 4270 to 4280 by controlling the first leg massage part and then by controlling the second leg massage part. However, the order in which the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage parts is not limited to this order; the second leg massage part may be controlled first.

[0383] Below, refer to Figure 32, an example of a method in which the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage unit to induce the user's lower limbs to move to a predetermined direction and position is described.

[0384] Figure 32 This is a flowchart for explaining a method of controlling a leg massage part to move a lower limb to a predetermined direction and position according to one embodiment.

[0385] Reference Figure 32 In step 4310, the control unit 1400 may increase the length of the first leg massage unit while decreasing the length of the second leg massage unit.

[0386] For example, the control unit 1400 can increase the length of the first leg massage part by using the first leg length adjustment module, and simultaneously decrease the length of the second leg massage part by using the second leg length adjustment module. Thus, one lower limb of the user accommodated in the first leg massage part can be in a fully extended state, while the other lower limb of the user accommodated in the second leg massage part can be in a bent state.

[0387] Reference Figure 32 In step 4320, the control part 1400 may tilt the first leg massage part having an increased length downward while tilting the second leg massage part having a decreased length upward.

[0388] For example, the control unit 1400 can tilt the first leg massage part downward when the length of the first leg massage part is increased, so that one side of the lower limb of the user accommodated in the first leg massage part moves downward, and can tilt the second leg massage part upward when the length of the second leg massage part is reduced, so that the other side of the lower limb of the user accommodated in the second leg massage part moves upward.

[0389] Reference Figure 32 In step 4330, the control unit 1400 may increase the length of the second leg massage part that is inclined upward while reducing the length of the first leg massage part that is inclined downward.

[0390] For example, the control unit 1400 can use the first leg length adjustment module to reduce the length of the first leg massage part, while using the second leg length adjustment module to increase the length of the second leg massage part. Therefore, one lower limb of the user accommodated in the first leg massage part can be bent while being moved downward, while the other lower limb of the user accommodated in the second leg massage part can be fully extended while being moved upward.

[0391] Reference Figure 32In step 4340, the control part 1400 may tilt the second leg massage part that is tilted upward and has an increased length downward while tilting the first leg massage part that is tilted downward and has a decreased length upward.

[0392] For example, the control unit 1400 can tilt the first leg massage part upward when the length of the first leg massage part is reduced, so that one side of the user's lower limb accommodated in the first leg massage part moves upward, and can tilt the second leg massage part downward when the length of the second leg massage part is increased, so that the other side of the user's lower limb accommodated in the second leg massage part moves downward.

[0393] The control unit 1400 can control the leg massage unit to move the user's lower limbs to a predetermined direction and position by executing steps 4310 to 4340. That is, the control unit 1400 can perform leg exercise actions (or bicycle riding actions) by executing steps 4310 to 4340.

[0394] Below, refer to Figures 33 to 34 , an example in which the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage unit to move the lower limbs to a predetermined direction and position is described.

[0395] Figure 33 This is a diagram for explaining a leg massage part that is controlled so as to move the lower limbs in a predetermined direction and position according to one embodiment.

[0396] Reference Figure 33 , the control unit 1400 can control the leg massage unit to move the user's lower limbs to a predetermined direction and position.

[0397] For example, the control unit 1400 can independently control the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit to move the user's lower limbs in different directions and positions. That is, the control unit 1400 can adjust the angle and length of the first leg massage unit by controlling the first leg angle adjustment module and the first leg length adjustment module, and simultaneously adjust the angle and length of the second leg massage unit by controlling the second leg angle adjustment module and the second leg length adjustment module.

[0398] For example, the control unit 1400 may perform the reference massage by controlling the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit. Figure 34 The leg movements described below. Figure 34 The leg exercise actions (eg, the first to fourth leg exercise actions) described later may be performed by the control unit 1400 with reference to Figure 32 At least one of the steps 4310 to 4340 is performed. That is, the control unit 1400 can control the leg massage unit to induce the user to perform a predetermined action on the lower limbs. The predetermined action here can be a reference to Figure 34 The leg movements described below.

[0399] Figure 34 This figure is used to specifically explain how the leg massage unit is controlled to move the lower limbs in a predetermined direction and position according to one embodiment. In other words, this figure is used to explain an example of how the control unit executes leg exercise actions.

[0400] The control unit 1400 may execute a first leg movement action (action B) of pulling and pushing the user's lower limbs when the massage device 1000 is tilted (action A).

[0401] For example, the control unit 1400 performs a first leg exercise motion of pulling one lower limb of the user while pushing the other lower limb through each leg massage unit, thereby exercising the lower limbs of the user.

[0402] Specifically, the control unit 1400 increases the first length of the first leg massage part and reduces the second length of the second leg massage part through the first leg length adjustment module and the second leg length adjustment module, thereby adjusting the first length of the first leg massage part and the second length of the second leg massage part.

[0403] After performing action B, the control unit 1400 may perform a second leg movement action (action C) of lifting and lowering the user's lower limbs.

[0404] For example, the control unit 1400 performs the second leg exercise action of lifting one lower limb of the user while lowering the other lower limb through each leg massage unit, thereby exercising the lower limbs of the user.

[0405] Specifically, the control unit 1400 tilts the first leg massage part downward and tilts the second leg massage part upward through the first leg angle adjustment module and the second leg angle adjustment module, thereby adjusting the first angle of the first leg massage part and the second angle of the second leg massage part.

[0406] After executing action C, the control unit 1400 may execute a third leg movement action (action D) of pulling and pushing the user's lower limbs.

[0407] For example, the control unit 1400 performs a third leg exercise motion of pulling one lower limb of the user while pushing the other lower limb through each leg massage unit, thereby exercising the lower limbs of the user.

[0408] Specifically, the control unit 1400 adjusts the first length of the first leg massage part and the second length of the second leg massage part again by reducing the first length increased in action B and increasing the second length decreased in action B through the first leg length adjustment module and the second leg length adjustment module. In other words, the control unit 1400 can reduce the increased first length and increase the decreased second length.

[0409] After performing motion D, the control unit 1400 may perform a fourth leg movement motion (motion E) of lifting and lowering the user's lower limbs.

[0410] For example, the control unit 1400 can perform a fourth leg exercise action by lifting one lower limb of the user while lowering the other lower limb through each leg massage unit, thereby exercising the user's lower limbs. Specifically, the control unit 1400 uses the first leg angle adjustment module and the second leg angle adjustment module to tilt the downward-tilted first leg massage unit upward and tilt the upward-tilted second leg massage unit downward, thereby further adjusting the first angle of the first leg massage unit and the second angle of the second leg massage unit.

[0411] Thus, the control unit 1400 can evenly exercise both lower limbs of the user.

[0412] Hereinafter, the length adjustment operation for each length and the angle adjustment operation for each angle will be described in detail.

[0413] The control part 1400 may control each leg massaging part based on each leg length of the user, thereby adjusting each length and each angle.

[0414] For example, the control unit 1400 may determine a length adjustment value for adjusting each length and an angle adjustment value for adjusting each angle based on each leg length. In addition, the control unit 1400 may control the first and second leg length adjustment modules and the first and second leg angle adjustment modules based on the length adjustment values ​​and the angle adjustment values, thereby adjusting each length and each angle.

[0415] As the length of each leg increases, the length adjustment value and the angle adjustment value may be determined to be larger values. When the lengths of each leg are different, the length adjustment value for adjusting the first length and the length adjustment value for adjusting the second length may be different from each other, and the angle adjustment value for adjusting the first angle and the angle adjustment value for adjusting the second angle may be different from each other.

[0416] Specifically, the above-mentioned method for determining the length and angle adjustment values ​​can be described as follows.

[0417] For example, a leg length table and a leg angle table may be stored in memory 1430. The leg length table may include a plurality of arbitrary leg lengths and a length adjustment value corresponding to each arbitrary leg length. Furthermore, a leg angle table may include a plurality of arbitrary leg lengths and an angle adjustment value corresponding to each arbitrary leg length. Furthermore, the leg length table and the leg angle table may be preset by various objects and stored in memory 1430.

[0418] The control unit 1400 may obtain an arbitrary leg length corresponding to each leg length from the plurality of arbitrary leg lengths in the leg length table and the leg angle table, wherein the obtained arbitrary leg length may be the same as or similar to each leg length.

[0419] The control unit 1400 may extract a length adjustment value and an angle adjustment value matching the acquired arbitrary leg length, and determine the extracted length adjustment value and the extracted angle adjustment value as a length adjustment value for adjusting each length and an angle adjustment value for adjusting each angle.

[0420] For example, the length adjustment value that matches any leg length in the leg length table may be a plurality of length adjustment values.

[0421] The control unit 1400 may extract multiple length adjustment values ​​corresponding to each leg length from the leg length table. The multiple length adjustment values ​​may include a maximum length adjustment value for adjusting each length to a maximum, a minimum length adjustment value for adjusting each length to a minimum, and a length adjustment value intermediate between the maximum and minimum length adjustment values. The intermediate length adjustment value may be an average of the maximum and minimum length adjustment values, or a value between the maximum and minimum length adjustment values.

[0422] The control unit 1400 may determine at least one of the extracted multiple length adjustment values ​​as the length adjustment value used to adjust each length. In other words, the length adjustment value used to adjust each length may be determined as at least one of a maximum length adjustment value, a minimum length adjustment value, and an intermediate length adjustment value. The angle adjustment value that matches any leg length in the leg angle table may be a plurality of angle adjustment values.

[0423] The control unit 1400 may extract multiple angle adjustment values ​​corresponding to each leg length from the leg angle table. The multiple angle adjustment values ​​may include a maximum angle adjustment value for adjusting each angle to a maximum value, a minimum angle adjustment value for adjusting each angle to a minimum value, and an intermediate angle adjustment value between the maximum angle adjustment value and the minimum angle adjustment value. The intermediate angle adjustment value may be an average of the maximum angle adjustment value and the minimum angle adjustment value, or a value between the maximum angle adjustment value and the minimum angle adjustment value.

[0424] Control unit 1400 may determine at least one of the extracted multiple angle adjustment values ​​as the angle adjustment value used to adjust each angle. In other words, the angle adjustment value used to adjust each angle may be determined as at least one of a maximum angle adjustment value, a minimum angle adjustment value, and an intermediate angle adjustment value. As described above, when a defined cycle is repeated, control unit 1400 may change the length adjustment value and the angle adjustment value for each predetermined number of repetitions of the cycle.

[0425] For example, when the length adjustment value is any one of the maximum length adjustment value, the minimum length adjustment value, and the intermediate length adjustment value, the control unit 1400 may change the length adjustment value to a length adjustment value different from any one of the maximum length adjustment value, the minimum length adjustment value, and the intermediate length adjustment value. In addition, when the angle adjustment value is any one of the maximum angle adjustment value, the minimum angle adjustment value, and the intermediate angle adjustment value, the control unit 1400 may change the angle adjustment value to an angle adjustment value different from any one of the maximum angle adjustment value, the minimum angle adjustment value, and the intermediate angle adjustment value.

[0426] Control unit 1400 may inflate the first leg airbag while the second leg airbag is not inflated, before, during, or during the process of increasing (or decreasing) the first length as in action B, thereby adjusting the first length while securing one leg of the user. In this case, control unit 1400 may inflate at least one of the first calf airbag and the first foot airbag.

[0427] In other words, the control unit 1400 may inflate only the first leg airbag before increasing (or decreasing) the first length, while increasing (or decreasing) the first length, or during the process of increasing (or decreasing) the first length. Preferably, the control unit 1400 may inflate only the first foot airbag when the first calf airbag is not inflated, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0428] For example, the control unit 1400 may inflate each airbag in various combinations, such as first inflating the first foot airbag and then inflating the first calf airbag, or simultaneously inflating the first calf airbag and the first foot airbag.

[0429] For example, the control unit 1400 may inflate the second leg airbag while the first leg airbag is not inflated before, during, or during the process of increasing (or decreasing) the reduced second length as in action D, thereby adjusting the second length while securing the user's other leg. Here, the control unit 1400 may inflate at least one of the second calf airbag and the second foot airbag.

[0430] In other words, the control unit 1400 may inflate only the second leg airbag before increasing (or decreasing) the second length, while increasing (or decreasing) the second length, or during the process of increasing (or decreasing) the second length. Preferably, the control unit 1400 may inflate only the second foot airbag when the second calf airbag is not inflated, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0431] For example, the control unit 1400 may inflate each airbag in various combinations, such as first inflating the second foot airbag and then inflating the second calf airbag, or simultaneously inflating the second calf airbag and the second foot airbag.

[0432] Thus, when increasing (or decreasing) each length, the control unit 1400 can accurately exercise the user's legs by accurately pulling the user's legs. In addition, the control unit 1400 only inflates the leg airbags corresponding to the increased (or decreased) leg massage part, thereby preventing unnecessary power waste on the airbags.

[0433] The control unit 1400 can drive at least one of the first and second foot massage units during each length and angle adjustment. For example, the control unit 1400 can alternately provide foot massages to both sides of the user's feet by cross-driving the first and second foot massage units. Thus, the control unit 1400 can massage the user's feet and provide leg exercise guidance by cross-driving the first and second foot massage units. This can provide the user with a sense of psychological security, relieve tension to prevent leg injuries, and enhance exercise effectiveness.

[0434] The control unit 1400 can inflate the back airbags of the body massage unit simultaneously with each length adjustment. For example, the control unit 1400 can inflate the first back airbag when the first length increases (e.g., action B), and inflate the second back airbag when the second length increases (e.g., action D). Thus, the control unit 1400 links each length adjustment action with the back airbag inflation action, pulling the user's legs tighter than when the back airbags are not inflated, thereby enhancing the leg exercise effect.

[0435] As described above, the length adjustment operation for each length and the angle adjustment operation for each angle are performed independently of each other, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, after a predetermined time has passed since the start of the length adjustment operation for each length, the control unit may perform the length adjustment operation and the angle adjustment operation for each angle together.

[0436] When the control unit 1400 executes each angle adjustment action after a predetermined time has passed since each length adjustment action began, the control unit 1400 may inflate the arm airbag corresponding to the leg massage portion whose length is being reduced only during each length adjustment action. For example, the control unit 1400 may inflate the second arm airbag when the second length is reduced (such as in action B), and inflate the first arm airbag when the first length is reduced (such as in action D). Thus, the control unit 1400 links each length adjustment action with the arm airbag inflation action, thereby more safely pulling the user's legs compared to when the arm airbags are not inflated, thereby improving the user's leg exercise effect.

[0437] During the simultaneous execution of each length adjustment action and each angle adjustment action, the control unit 1400 may deflate the back airbags and arm airbags that were inflated during each length adjustment action. Furthermore, during each leg movement action, the control unit 1400 may provide a massage to the user via the massage module 1110. For example, the control unit 1400 may provide at least one of acupressure, kneading, tapping, and combined massage to at least a portion of the user's multiple body parts via the massage module 1110. A combined massage may be a combination of two or more of the following: acupressure, kneading, and tapping.

[0438] Thus, the control unit 1400 assists the user's leg movement by exercising the user's legs while massaging multiple parts of the user's body, thereby effectively preventing leg injuries that occur during exercise by relaxing the user's body compared to a case where no massage is provided.

[0439] In addition, the control unit 1400 can promote blood circulation in the user's body, especially in the lower limbs, by performing leg exercise movements, and help improve the user's sleep disorders.

[0440] In addition, the above method can be written into a program that can be executed by a computer, and a computer-readable recording medium can be used to implement it in a general-purpose digital computer running the program. In addition, the data structure used in the above method can be recorded in a computer-readable recording medium by various means. The computer-readable recording medium includes storage media such as magnetic storage media (e.g., ROM, RAM, USB, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical reading media (e.g., CD-ROM, DVD, etc.).

[0441] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in various forms without departing from the basic features described above. Therefore, the disclosed method should be considered from an illustrative rather than a restrictive perspective. The scope of rights is shown in the claims, not in the above description, and all different technologies within the scope of equivalents should be interpreted as included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A massage device, characterized in that: include: Body massage department, Leg massage, and A control unit, used for controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit; The body massage part includes a pelvic air bag that provides massage to a pelvis among a plurality of parts of a user's body, The leg massage part includes a first leg massage part for accommodating one lower limb among the plurality of parts and a second leg massage part for accommodating the other lower limb among the plurality of parts. The first leg massage part and the second leg massage part respectively include a plurality of leg airbags. The control unit, recognizing a body type of a user accommodated in the massage device, and dividing the user's body into the plurality of parts based on the recognition result, controlling the leg massage part included in the massage device to promote blood circulation in the lower limbs among the plurality of parts and stimulate a plurality of acupuncture points included in the lower limbs, controlling the leg massage part to induce the user to perform a predetermined action on the lower limb, controlling the leg massage part to move the lower limb part to a predetermined direction and position, and The length and angle of each of the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part are individually controlled to independently control the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit, The body massage part is tilted toward the rear side of the massage device, and the leg massage part is rotated toward the upper side of the massage device, and The body massage part and the leg massage part are controlled to provide massage to at least any one of the plurality of parts.

3. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit, sequentially inflating the plurality of leg airbags to promote blood circulation of the user, relaxing the user's lower limbs by simultaneously defusing the inflated plurality of leg airbags, and At least one of the plurality of acupuncture points included in the lower limb is stimulated by inflating and deflating at least one of the plurality of contracted leg airbags.

4. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit, Inflating the pelvic airbag to fix the pelvis and increase the length of the leg massage part, The lower limb is fixed by inflating two or more of the plurality of leg airbags of the leg massaging part having increased length, in a state where the plurality of leg airbags are inflated, tilting any one of the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part downward, and The plurality of inflated air cells are deflated while the downwardly inclined leg massaging part is tilted upward.

5. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit, Inflating the pelvic airbag to fix the pelvis and reduce the length of the leg massage part, The lower limb is fixed by inflating two or more of the plurality of leg airbags of the leg massaging part having a reduced length, In a state where the plurality of leg airbags are inflated, the length of any one of the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part is further reduced, and The inflated plurality of air cells are deflated while the length of the leg massaging part, whose length is further reduced, is increased.

6. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control unit, While increasing the length of the first leg massage part, reducing the length of the second leg massage part, While the first leg massaging part having an increased length is tilted downward, the second leg massaging part having a decreased length is tilted upward, while reducing the length of the first leg massaging part inclined downward, increasing the length of the second leg massaging part inclined upward, and While the first leg massaging part tilted downward and reduced in length is tilted upward, the second leg massaging part tilted upward and increased in length is tilted downward.

7. A massage device, characterized in that: include: a body massaging part that receives at least a portion of a user's body and massages the received at least a portion, The leg massage part is arranged at one end of the body massage part and accommodates the lower limbs of the user and massages the accommodated lower limbs. an arm massage part, which is disposed on both sides of the body massage part and respectively accommodates the upper limbs of the user and massages the accommodated upper limbs; and at least one processor for controlling the movement of one or more of the body massage part, the leg massage part, and the arm massage part; the at least one processor, recognizing a body type of a user accommodated in the massage device, and dividing the user's body into a plurality of parts based on the recognition result, controlling the leg massage part included in the massage device to promote blood circulation in the lower limbs among the plurality of parts and stimulate the plurality of acupuncture points included in the lower limbs, controlling the leg massage part to induce the user to perform a predetermined action on the lower limb, and The leg massage part is controlled to move the lower limb part to a predetermined direction and position.

8. The massage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The body massage part includes a pelvic air bag for massaging a pelvis among the plurality of parts. The leg massage part includes a first leg massage part for accommodating one lower limb of the lower limb part and a second leg massage part for accommodating the other lower limb of the lower limb part. The first leg massage part and the second leg massage part respectively include a plurality of leg airbags. The first leg massaging part and the second leg massaging part are independently controlled by individually controlling the length and angle of each of the first leg massaging part and the second leg massaging part.

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