Massage device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a massage device. According to one aspect, a massage device includes a body massage unit that accommodates at least a portion of a user's body and massages the accommodated at least a portion, a leg massage unit that is provided below the body massage unit and accommodates and massages the lower limbs of the user, and an arm massage unit that is provided below the body massage unit and accommodates and massages the lower limbs of the user. The leg massage parts are arranged on the side parts of the body massage part and used for accommodating and massaging the upper limbs of the user respectively, and the control part is used for controlling the actions of one or more of the body massage part, the leg massage parts and the arm massage parts; the control part provides massage to at least one of a plurality of body parts of the user by controlling at least one of the body massage part, the arm massage part and the leg massage part based on a sleep specific massage mode; the sleep-specific massage mode includes a first massage mode in which massage is provided independently to each body part and a second massage mode in which massage is provided in parallel to two or more parts of the plurality of body parts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a method and a device for providing massage for inducing sleep of a user. Background Art

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

[0003] Due to economic and time reasons, there is an increasing demand for massage devices or massage appliances that provide manual massage functions. That is, as the demand for relieving stiff muscles and eliminating fatigue or stress through massage increases, various massage devices with good time and cost effectiveness have been introduced, and methods of using massage devices for massage have also been continuously studied.

[0004] Recently, people's concern for health has increased, and massage devices have changed from simply providing a massage function to electronic devices that provide a variety of additional functions and / or medical functions, and thus, research on methods of effectively controlling massage devices is still ongoing. Utility Model Content

[0005] Problems to be solved by utility models

[0006] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a method and device for providing massage for inducing sleep of a user. In addition, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a computer-readable recording medium having a program for executing the method on a computer. The technical problems to be solved are not limited to the technical problems described above, and there may be other technical problems.

[0007] Means used to solve problems

[0008] According to one aspect of the utility model, a method for providing massage for inducing sleep in a user can be provided, comprising the following steps: utilizing at least one sensor included in a massage device to identify the body of the user accommodated in the massage device, and dividing the identified body into multiple body parts; and controlling at least one of the body massage section, the arm massage section, and the leg massage section included in the massage device based on a sleep-specific massage mode, thereby providing massage to at least one of the multiple body parts; the sleep-specific massage mode comprises a first massage mode for independently providing massage to the multiple body parts and a second massage mode for providing massage to two or more of the multiple body parts in parallel.

[0009] According to another aspect of the utility model, a device for inducing sleep of a user is provided, comprising: a body massage part, which accommodates at least a part of the user's body and massages the accommodated at least part, a leg massage part, which 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 arranged on both sides of the body massage part and accommodates the upper limbs of the user and massages the accommodated upper limbs, and at least one control part, which controls the action of one or more of the body massage part, the leg massage part and the arm massage part; the at least one control part identifies the body of the user accommodated in the massage device by using at least one sensor included in the massage device, and divides the identified body into multiple body parts, and controls at least one of the body massage part, the arm massage part and the leg massage part included in the massage device based on a sleep-specific massage mode, thereby providing massage to at least one of the multiple body parts; the sleep-specific massage mode includes a first massage mode for independently providing massage to the multiple body parts and a second massage mode for providing massage to two or more of the multiple body parts in parallel.

[0010] A computer-readable recording medium according to another aspect of the present invention includes a recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the above method in a computer.

[0011] According to another aspect of the massage device of the present invention, a body massage part accommodates at least a part of the user's body and massages the at least a part accommodated therein, a leg massage part is arranged at the lower part of the body massage part and accommodates the lower limbs of the user respectively and massages the lower limbs, an arm massage part is arranged at the side of the body massage part and accommodates the upper limbs of the user respectively and massages the upper limbs, and a control part controls the actions of one or more of the body massage part, the leg massage part and the arm massage part; the control part provides massage to at least one of the multiple body parts of the user by controlling at least one of the body massage part, the arm massage part and the leg massage part based on a sleep-specific massage mode; the sleep-specific massage mode includes a first massage mode for independently providing massage to each of the body parts and a second massage mode for providing massage to two or more of the multiple body parts in parallel.

[0012] In addition, the multiple body parts may include the neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the feet. The first massage mode can independently massage the neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the feet, and the second massage mode can massage two or more parts of the abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the feet in parallel.

[0013] In addition, the first massage mode can be a massage mode that independently stimulates the acupoints included in the neck and shoulders, the abdomen and back, the upper limbs, the lower limbs and the soles of the feet, and the second massage mode can be a massage mode that stimulates two or more acupoints included in the abdomen and back, the upper limbs, the lower limbs and the soles of the feet in parallel.

[0014] In addition, the neck and shoulders may include at least one acupoint of Fengchi, Anmian and Jianjing, the abdomen and back may include at least one acupoint of bladder meridian, Xinshu, Gallbladdershu, Pishu, Shenshu, Tianzhu, Feishu, Ganshu, Bladdershu and Weishu, the upper limbs may include at least one acupoint of Shenmen, Neiguan, Daling, Lingdao, Tongli, Yinxi, Shaofu and Shaochong, the lower limbs may include at least one acupoint of Sanyinjiao, Taixi, Taichong, Yinbai, Dadu, Taibai, Gongsun, Shangqiu, Lougu, Diji and Yinlingquan, and the soles of the feet may include Yongquan.

[0015] Furthermore, the control section may sequentially or non-sequentially stimulate acupuncture points included in the neck and shoulder portion, the abdomen and back portion, the upper limb portion, the lower limb portion, and the sole of the foot based on the first massage mode.

[0016] In addition, the control unit can stimulate the acupoints included in the neck and shoulders by controlling the body massage unit based on the first method in the first massage mode, stimulate the acupoints included in the abdomen and back by controlling the body massage unit based on the second method in the first massage mode, stimulate the acupoints included in the upper limbs by controlling the arm massage unit based on the third method in the first massage mode, and stimulate the acupoints included in the lower limbs and the soles of the feet by controlling the leg massage unit based on the fourth method in the first massage mode.

[0017] In addition, the neck and shoulders may include at least one acupoint among Fengchi, Anmian and Jianjing, the abdomen and back may include at least one acupoint among bladder meridian, Xinshu, Gallbladdershu, Pishu and Shenshu, the upper limbs may include at least one acupoint among Shenmen, Neiguan and Daling, the lower limbs may include at least one acupoint among Sanyinjiao, Taixi and Taichong, and the soles of the feet may include Yongquan.

[0018] In addition, the control unit can control at least two of the body massage unit, the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit in parallel based on the second massage mode, thereby stimulating acupuncture points included in at least two parts of the abdomen and back, the upper limbs, the lower limbs and the soles of the feet in parallel.

[0019] In addition, the control unit can stimulate the acupuncture points included in each of the abdomen and back and the soles of the feet by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the first method in the second massage mode, stimulate the acupuncture points included in each of the abdomen and back and the upper limbs by controlling the body massage unit and the arm massage unit based on the second method in the second massage mode, stimulate the acupuncture points included in each of the abdomen and back and the lower limbs by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the third method in the second massage mode, stimulate the acupuncture points included in each of the abdomen and back and the soles of the feet by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the fourth method in the second massage mode, and stimulate the acupuncture points included in each of the abdomen and back, the upper limbs and the lower limbs by controlling the body massage unit, the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the fifth method in the second massage mode.

[0020] In addition, the abdomen and back may include at least one acupoint of Tianzhu, Feishu, Ganshu, Gallbladdershu, Shenshu, Bladdershu, Heartshu, Pishu and Weishu; the upper limbs may include at least one acupoint of Lingdao, Tongli, Yinxi, Shenmen, Shaofu and Shaochong; the lower limbs may include at least one acupoint of Yinbai, Dadu, Taibai, Gongsun, Shangqiu, Sanyinjiao, Lougu, Diji and Yinlingquan; and the soles of the feet may include Yongquan.

[0021] Furthermore, the control part may determine the area corresponding to the neck and shoulder area and the abdomen and back area in the entire area of ​​the massage device based on the shoulder position of the user.

[0022] In addition, the control unit can determine the areas corresponding to the acupoints included in the neck and shoulder part, the acupoints included in the abdomen and back part, the acupoints included in the upper limbs, the acupoints included in the lower limbs, and the acupoints included in the soles of the feet in the entire area of ​​the body massage part, the entire area of ​​the arm massage part, and the entire area of ​​the leg massage part based on at least one of the shoulder position of the user and the leg length of the user.

[0023] Furthermore, the control portion may determine an area corresponding to acupuncture points included in the neck and shoulder portion and the abdomen and back portion in the entire area of ​​the main frame of the massage device based on the shoulder position.

[0024] In addition, the leg massage part may include a first leg massage part for providing massage to one side of the lower limbs and a second leg massage part for providing massage to the other side of the lower limbs, the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part may be arranged to be physically separated from each other and controlled independently of each other, and the control part may control the length and angle of the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part during the execution of the sleep-specific massage mode, thereby performing a cyclic action for exercising the user's legs.

[0025] According to another aspect of the present invention, a massage device includes: a body massage part that accommodates at least a part of a user's body and massages the accommodated at least a part, a leg massage part that is arranged at the lower part of the body massage part and accommodates the lower limbs of the user and massages the lower limbs, an arm massage part that is arranged at the side of the body massage part and accommodates the upper limbs of the user and massages the upper limbs, and a control part that controls the actions of one or more of the body massage part, the leg massage part and the arm massage part; the control part provides massage to at least one of the multiple body parts of the user by controlling at least one of the body massage part, the arm massage part and the leg massage part based on a sleep-specific massage mode; the sleep-specific massage mode includes at least one massage mode of a first massage mode that independently provides massage to each of the multiple body parts and a second massage mode that provides massage to two or more of the multiple body parts in parallel, and the first massage mode independently and sequentially stimulates each of the multiple acupuncture points included in the neck and shoulder, abdomen and back, the upper limbs, the lower limbs and the soles of the feet of the multiple body parts of the user.

[0026] Utility Model Effect

[0027] 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.

[0028] In addition, the lower limbs on both sides of the user can be stimulated differently by independently driving the leg massage parts.

[0029] 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

[0030] Figure 1 It is a figure for demonstrating the massage device of one Example.

[0031] Figure 2 It is a diagram for explaining the main framework of one embodiment.

[0032] Figure 3It is a diagram for explaining the specific structure of a massage device according to an embodiment.

[0033] Figure 4 is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with a massage device according to an embodiment.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a diagram for explaining the independent rotation of the leg massage part in the massage device according to one embodiment.

[0035] FIG. 6A to FIG. 6B It is used to illustrate an embodiment Figure 5 The leg massage part of the figure is rotated. Specifically, Fig. 6A It is used to illustrate Figure 5 The diagram of the leg massage section and the leg angle adjustment module, Figure 6B It is used to illustrate Fig. 6A Figure 2 shows a diagram of the leg angle adjustment module.

[0036] Figure 7 1 is a diagram showing a state in which a leg massaging part according to an embodiment is connected to a leg connecting frame.

[0037] Figure 8 is an embodiment of the Figure 7 A cross-sectional view along the A-A' line.

[0038] Fig. 9 is an embodiment of the Figure 7 Cross-sectional view along line BB'.

[0039] Fig. 10A 1 is a diagram showing a state in which a shaft of an embodiment is connected to a center support bracket and a side support bracket, Fig. 10B It is a diagram showing a state in which a central rotating member according to an embodiment rotates.

[0040] Fig.11 This is a diagram showing an embodiment of Fig. 10A Schematic top view of .

[0041] Fig. 12A is an embodiment of the Fig. 10A The cross-sectional view of the C-C' line, Fig. 12B Another embodiment is along the Fig. 10A Cross-sectional view along line C-C'.

[0042] Fig.13A is a diagram showing a central support bracket of another embodiment, Fig. 13B FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a center support bracket according to still another embodiment.

[0043] Fig.14A and Fig. 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. Fig. 14C and Fig.14D 2 is a diagram showing a process of fastening a side bushing to a side support bracket.

[0044] Fig.15 1 is a diagram schematically showing a leg length adjustment module of the leg massage part 2000 according to an embodiment.

[0045] Fig.16 This is a diagram for explaining the length adjustment principle of the leg massage part 2000 according to one embodiment.

[0046] Fig.17 is to enlarge an embodiment Fig.15 FIG. 10A of Part B of FIG. 10B .

[0047] Fig.18 is to enlarge an embodiment Fig.15 Figure 2.

[0048] Fig.19 This is a diagram showing a foot massage part according to an embodiment.

[0049] Fig. 20 This is a diagram showing a sensor of a leg massage part according to an embodiment.

[0050] Fig.21 is to enlarge an embodiment Fig. 20 Figure 4.

[0051] Fig. 22 A flow chart for explaining a motion mode according to an embodiment is shown.

[0052] Fig.23 An example for explaining the tilting operation of the control unit according to one embodiment is shown.

[0053] Fig.24 A diagram showing a body airbag and a leg airbag included in a body massage part according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0054] Fig.25 is a flowchart for explaining a method of providing a massage for inducing sleep of a user according to an embodiment.

[0055] Fig.26 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a user's body divided into a plurality of body parts for explaining an embodiment.

[0056] Fig. 27 is a flow chart for explaining a method for providing massage by a massage device in a first massage mode according to an embodiment.

[0057] Fig.28 This is a flowchart for explaining the parts stimulated by the movement of the massage device in the first massage mode according to one embodiment.

[0058] Figure 29 to Figure 32 It is a diagram for explaining acupuncture points stimulated by the massage device based on the first mode to the fourth mode of the first massage mode when the sleep specific massage mode of one embodiment is the first massage mode.

[0059] Fig.33 It is a diagram for explaining each leg movement action according to an embodiment.

[0060] Fig.34 is a flow chart for explaining a method for providing massage by a massage device in a second massage mode according to an embodiment.

[0061] Fig.35 This is a flow chart for explaining the parts stimulated by the movement of the massage device in the second massage mode according to one embodiment.

[0062] Figure 36 to Figure 41 It is a diagram for explaining acupuncture points stimulated by the massage device based on the first to fifth modes of the second massage mode when the sleep specific massage mode of one embodiment is the second massage mode. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] The terms used in the embodiments are currently widely used common terms as much as possible, but these terms may be changed according to the intention of those skilled in the art, precedents or the emergence of new technologies. In addition, in certain cases, the applicant arbitrarily selects some terms, in which case the meaning of the selected terms will be described in detail in the description. Therefore, the terms used in the specification should be defined based on the meaning of the terms and the overall content of the specification, and cannot be defined based only on the simple term names.

[0064] Throughout the specification, unless otherwise described, a part "comprising" a certain constituent element means that other constituent elements are also included, rather than excluding other constituent elements. In addition, terms such as "...unit" and "...module" recorded in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which is implemented as hardware or software, or as a combination of hardware and software.

[0065] 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.

[0066] In addition, the term "unit" used in the specification refers to a software or hardware component, and the "unit" performs certain functions. However, the "unit" is not limited to software or hardware. The "unit" can be constituted in a manner that exists in an addressable recording medium, or can be constituted in a manner that reproduces one or more processors. Therefore, as an example, the "unit" includes: components such as software components, object-oriented software components, 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 the "unit" can be provided by combining fewer components and the "unit", or can be provided by further separating into more components and the "unit".

[0067] According to one embodiment, the "unit" can be implemented with 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 to a DSP core, or a combination of any other such configurations.

[0068] The term "memory" should be interpreted broadly to include any electronic component capable of storing electronic information. The term memory may refer to various types of processor-readable media, such as random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic or optical data storage devices, registers, etc. A memory is said to be in electronic communication with a processor if the processor is able to read information from and / or record information to the memory. A memory that is integrated into a processor is in electronic communication with the processor.

[0069] In the present invention, an actuator refers to a structure capable of providing a driving force. For example, the actuator may include a motor, a linear motor, an electronic motor, a direct current (DC) motor, an alternating current (AC) motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0070] In the present invention, according to one embodiment, the massage device may refer to a massage device including a massage part for massaging a part of a user's body. In this case, the massage part may include at least one of a body massage part, an arm massage part, and a leg massage part. In addition, according to another embodiment, the body massage part, the arm massage part, and the leg massage part may exist as independent devices separated from each other (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 a body massage device, an arm massage device, and a leg massage device.

[0071] 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.

[0072] Figure 1 It is a figure which shows the massage device of one Example.

[0073] Reference Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 1000 may include a massage portion that forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of a user's body, supports the user's body (eg, a torso), and massages a portion of the user's body.

[0074] The massage part may include at least one of the following massage parts: a body massage part 1100 for massaging at least a part 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.

[0075] The body massaging part 1100 may massage at least a portion of the user's body. For example, the body massaging part 1100 may massage at least a portion of at least one of the upper body and the lower body of the user.

[0076] 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.

[0077] The above-mentioned structures of the body massage part 1100 are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the above-mentioned structures, the body massage part 1100 may include various structures.

[0078] In addition, if Figure 1The 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.

[0079] The body massage part 1100 may form a space of any form for accommodating the user. The body massage part 1100 may have a space of a form corresponding to the shape of the user's body. Figure 1 As shown, the body massage part 1100 can be implemented in a seated manner that can accommodate the entire body or a part of the body of the user, thereby supporting at least a part of the body of the user. For example, the body massage part 1100 may include: a backrest portion for supporting at least a part of the upper body of the user; and a seat portion for supporting at least a part of the lower body of the user.

[0080] The portion of the body massaging part 1100 that contacts the ground may include any material or any member (eg, an anti-slip pad, etc.) for increasing friction, and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 1000 .

[0081] At least a portion of the body massage part 1100 may 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 may slide forward. In addition, the body massage part 1100 may be tilted backward. As a result, the body massage part 1100 can provide massage while being tilted backward.

[0082] For example, the massage device 1000 may include an actuator to tilt the massage device 1000 (or the body massage part 1100) toward the rear of the massage device 1000 (or the body massage part 1100). The massage device 1000 may tilt the body massage part 1100 or restore it to its original state by driving the actuator. At this time, the actuator may be provided at least in a portion of the massage device (e.g., a base frame).

[0083] 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 part 1100 (for example, in the entire area of ​​the body massage part 1100, 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), at least a portion of the arm massage part 1200, and at least a portion of the leg massage part 1300, but is not limited thereto and may be provided in multiple portions of the massage device 1000.

[0084] The massage device 1000 may include an air supply unit, and the air supply unit may supply air to the airbag to expand the airbag. That is, the air supply unit may supply air to the airbag to expand the airbag. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage part 1100 or may be located in the leg massage part 1300. In addition, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 1000.

[0085] The massage module 1110 may be disposed inside the body massage part 1100 so as to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage part 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.

[0086] The main frame 1130 of the body massage part 1100 may be provided with a rack 1131a, and the massage module 1110 may provide mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack. For example, the massage module 1110 may massage the user's back and shoulders, waist, buttocks, and thighs by patting or kneading at least one of the body parts. The massage module 1110 may include at least one of a ball massage unit and a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

[0087] 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.

[0088] The audio output module 1120 may be disposed in a variety of locations. For example, the audio output module 1120 may include a plurality of output units, such as an upper audio output unit disposed at the upper end of the seat portion in contact with the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front ends of the arm massage portion 1200 on the left and right sides of the seat portion, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage portion 1200, but not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 1120 may provide stereo sound such as 5.1 channels, but not limited thereto.

[0089] 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.

[0090] 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.

[0091] The leg massage part 1300 may be disposed at the lower part of the body massage part 1100 and / or the lower front part 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 side of the user's leg; and a second leg massage part 1330 disposed at the other side of the leg massage part 1300 to massage the other side of the user's leg.

[0092] The leg massage part 1300 includes a receiving space for receiving the user's legs, and can provide 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.

[0093] The length of the leg massage part 1300 can be adjusted according to the user's physical characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 1000, the length of the leg massage part 1300 needs to be longer due to the long length of the calf. For another example, when a short user uses the massage device 1000, the length of the leg massage part 1300 needs to be shorter due to the short length of the calf. Therefore, the leg massage part 1300 can provide a leg massage customized for the user's height.

[0094] For example, the user may use the massage device control device CD to control the massage device 1000. The massage device control device CD may be connected to the massage device 1000 through wired communication and / or wireless communication.

[0095] 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.

[0096] Figure 2It is a diagram for explaining the main framework of one embodiment.

[0097] 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 .

[0098] A rack 1131a may be provided at least in 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.

[0099] 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 .

[0100] 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 that Figure 2 As a reference, it can refer to the X-axis direction.

[0101] The massage module 1110 may include a gear meshed with the rack 1131a. Specifically, the massage module 1110 may include gears meshed with the racks in the front-rear direction and the racks in the up-down direction, respectively.

[0102] The gear is rotated by an actuator provided in the massage module 1110, so that the massage module 1110 can move forward, backward, upward or downward. As an example, as the massage module 1110 moves forward, the massage intensity can increase. As another example, as the massage module 1110 moves backward, the massage intensity can decrease.

[0103] The rack 1131a may be made of a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the rack 1131a may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0104] The upper frame 1131 may be implemented in various shapes. For example, the upper frame 1131 may be divided into an S frame, an L frame, an S&L frame, a double S&L frame according to the shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0105] The S frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 1131 includes a shape bent like "S". The L frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 1131 includes a shape bent like "L". The S&L frame refers to a frame including both a shape bent like "S" and a shape bent like "L". The double S&L frame refers to a frame including a shape bent like "L" and a shape bent like "S" in two portions.

[0106] The base frame 1132 refers to a part that supports the upper frame 1131 and is connected to the ground. The base frame 1132 may include a base upper frame 1132a and a base lower frame 1132b. The base upper frame 1132a may support the upper frame 1131, and the base lower frame 1132b may be connected to the ground. In addition, the base upper frame 1132a may be arranged in a manner connected to the base lower frame 1132b.

[0107] 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.

[0108] For example, the upper frame 1131 is connected to the base upper frame 1132a so as to be able to 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 together. For another example, when the base upper frame 1132a moves backward, the upper frame 1131 can also move backward together. This allows the body massage part 1100 to slide.

[0109] In order to allow the movement of the base upper frame 1132a, a moving wheel may be provided at the lower portion of the base upper frame 1132a. In addition, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel may be provided at the upper portion of the base lower frame 1132b. The moving wheel provided on the base upper frame 1132a moves along the guide member provided on the base lower frame 1132b, thereby allowing the base upper frame 1132a to move forward or backward.

[0110] 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.

[0111] Figure 3 It is a diagram for explaining the specific structure of a massage device according to an embodiment.

[0112] 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.

[0113] The control part 1400 may control the massage device 1000. For example, the control part 1400 may control at least one of the body massage part 1100, the arm massage part 1200, the leg massage part 1300, the sensor part 1410, the communication part 1420, the memory 1430, the audio output part 1440, the interface part 1450, and the output part. In addition, the control part 1400 may control various specific structures required to drive the massage device 1000 that are not described above.

[0114] The control unit 1400 may include one processor or multiple processors. When the control unit 1400 includes multiple processors, at least a portion of the multiple processors may be located at locations physically spaced apart from each other. In addition, without limitation thereto, the massage device 1000 may be implemented in a variety of ways.

[0115] For example, the control part 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 part 1400 may control the operation of the plurality of actuators to control the operation of the massage device 1000.

[0116] For example, the massage device 1000 may include a driving part that moves the armrest frame support part, 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 of a 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.

[0117] 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, and the back angle of the massage device 1000 can be adjusted by the operation of the back angle actuator.

[0118] The leg angle adjustment module is an actuator for adjusting the angle of the leg massage part 1300 of the massage device 1000 , and 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.

[0119] The leg length adjustment module is an actuator for adjusting the length of the leg massage part 1300. For example, the control part 1400 may adjust the length of the leg massage part 1300 to match the user using the leg length adjustment module, and as a result, the user may enjoy a massage that matches the body shape.

[0120] The foot massaging actuator is an actuator for operating a foot massaging module included in the leg massaging part 1300. For example, the control part 1400 may provide foot massage to the user by using the foot massaging actuator.

[0121] At least one actuator included in the massage module 1110 may be various actuators such as a moving actuator, a forward / backward actuator, and a massage actuator.

[0122] For example, the moving 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 move along the rack by the operation of the moving actuator.

[0123] For example, the forward / backward actuator may advance / backward (or tilt) the massage module 1110 in at least one direction of the front and rear of the massage module 1110. In addition, the massage module 1110 may be tilted in at least one direction of the front and rear of the massage module 1110 by the forward / backward actuator.

[0124] 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.

[0125] 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 provide various massage actions by operating at least one actuator in the massage device 1000. For example, the control unit 1400 can provide slapping massage, kneading massage, etc. by operating at least one actuator in the massage module 1110, but is not limited thereto, and can provide various massage actions.

[0126] The memory 1430 may be included in the control unit 1400 or provided outside the control unit 1400. The memory 1430 may store various information related to the massage device 1000. For example, the memory 1430 may include massage control information, and may include information related to the user, but is not limited thereto. The information related to the user may be various information related to the user, such as personal authentication information, biometric information of the user (e.g., age, height, weight, blood pressure, body composition, heart rate, electrocardiogram, etc.), but is not limited thereto.

[0127] The memory 1430 may be implemented by a non-volatile storage medium that can continuously store any data. For example, the memory 1430 may include not only a magnetic disk, an optical disk, and a magneto-optical storage device, but also a storage device based on flash memory and / or battery backup memory, but is not limited thereto.

[0128] The memory 1430 may be a main storage device directly accessed by the processor, such as a random access memory (RAM) such as a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or a static random access memory (SRAM), or a volatile storage device that instantly deletes stored information when the power is turned off, but is not limited thereto. In addition, such a memory 1430 may be operated by the control unit 1400.

[0129] The massage device 1000 may include a sensor unit 1410. The sensor unit 1410 may obtain various information by using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 1410 may be configured as a sensor using a measuring means such as pressure, electric potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a contact sensor, an electrode sensor, an air pressure measuring sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0130] In addition, 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.

[0131] The massage device 1000 can provide customized massage based on the 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 customized massage based on the information obtained by the sensor.

[0132] The sensor part 1410 may include a safety sensor module 1500. The safety sensor module 1500, when pressed by the user's body or by other objects, may control the driving of the leg massage part 1300 or send an alarm to the user. The safety sensor module 1500 will be described in detail later.

[0133] 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.

[0134] For example, the control part 1400 acquires a result signal by processing a signal received through 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.

[0135] 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 it to the communication unit 1420. The communication unit 1420 may transmit information related to the massage device 1000 to an external device.

[0136] The communication unit 1420 communicates with the modules inside the massage device 1000, the external massage device and / or the user terminal through any form of network. The communication unit may include a wired / wireless connection module for connecting to the network. As wireless connection technology, for example, wireless local area network (Wireless LAN, WLAN) (Wi-Fi), wireless broadband (Wirelessbroadband, Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (World Interoperability for Microwave Access, Wimax), High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access, HSDPA) and the like may be used.

[0137] For example, as a wired connection technology, a digital subscriber line (Digital Subscriber Line, XDSL), fiber to the home (Fibers to the home, FTTH), power line communication (Power Line Communication, PLC), etc. are used. In addition, the network connection unit includes a short-range communication module, which can send and receive data with any device / terminal located at a short distance. For example, as a short-range communication technology, Bluetooth (Bluetooth), radio frequency identification (Radio Frequency Identification, RFID), infrared data association (infrared Data Association, IrDA), ultra-wideband (Ultra-Wideband, UWB), ZigBee (ZigBee), etc. can be used, but are not limited to these.

[0138] 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.

[0139] For example, the interface unit 1450 may further include an input unit and / or an output unit. The input unit may receive the user's input and send it to the control unit 1400. The output unit may display information about the massage device 1000. For example, the output unit may output various information such as the processing result of the control unit 1400, the operation information of at least one of the body massage unit 1100, the arm massage unit 1200, and the leg massage unit 1300, and the information about the massage mode being performed.

[0140] 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.

[0141] The massage device 1000 can obtain various commands from the user through the input unit. For example, the massage device 1000 can receive arbitrary commands such as selection of a massage module, selection of a massage type, selection of a massage intensity, selection of a massage time, selection of a massage part, selection of a position and operation of the body massage part 1100, selection of turning on / off the power of the massage device 1000, selection of whether to start a heating function operation, selection related to sound source playback, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0142] The massage device 1000 may provide an interface that allows the selection of 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 modes of medical massage related to body improvement.

[0143] 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.

[0144] For example, the interface unit 1450 may have a hotkey button and / or an option button for selecting, canceling, or inputting a direction according to a preset user setting function or a preset function. For example, the interface unit 1450 may be implemented as a touch screen, a keyboard, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / static electricity), a wheel, a jog switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. Moreover, the interface unit 1450 may obtain a command according to the user's voice based on voice recognition technology.

[0145] The output unit may include a display for displaying the working status of the massage device 1000 or the current status of the user, etc. 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.

[0146] 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, in the entire area of ​​the body massage part 1100 of the massage device 1000, the audio output module 1120 can be configured in the area corresponding to the user's head. Among them, the area corresponding to the user's head can be an area corresponding to at least one of the upper and side parts of the entire area of ​​the body massage part 1100.

[0147] The audio output unit 1440 can provide any form of audio output to the user. 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 through 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 (for example, a Bluetooth connection, etc.). In addition, the audio output unit 1440 can output any form of audio signal that occurs in association with the operation of the massage device 1000.

[0148] 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.

[0149] The medium accessible by the computer can be any computer-readable medium, including volatile and nonvolatile media, transient (transitory) and non-transitory (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.

[0150] 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 which can be embodied by some methods or technologies. Computer-readable storage media may include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other storage technology, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage device, cassette tape, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage device or other magnetic storage device, or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and can be used to store the required information, but is not limited to this.

[0151] Figure 4 1 is a diagram showing an external device that can communicate with the massage device 1000 according to an embodiment.

[0152] Reference Figure 4 The massage device 1000 can communicate with the external device 3000 through the communication unit 1420 by wire and / or wirelessly to send and receive various data.

[0153] For example, the external device 3000 may include a portable electronic device 3100, such as an AI speaker, a tablet computer, or a smart phone. 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 other than 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.

[0154] 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 each other can be included in the external device.

[0155] Figure 5 This is a diagram for explaining the independent rotation of the leg massage part in the massage device according to one embodiment.

[0156] Reference Figure 5 The leg massage part 1300 can be set to correspond to both sides of the user's legs.

[0157] For example, the leg massage part 1300 may include a first leg massage part 1310 corresponding to one side of the user's leg and a second leg massage part 1330 corresponding to the other side of the user's leg.

[0158] For example, the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 may be independently controlled. In addition, the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 may individually provide a massage function to the user. In addition, the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 may rotate independently.

[0159] Therefore, different massages can be provided for the legs on both sides of the user according to demand or massages can be provided alternately to the legs on both sides. In addition, stretching or massages according to rotation can be provided for the legs on both sides of the user.

[0160] The first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 can simultaneously rotate or individually rotate both sides of the user's legs. That is, the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 can move independently of each other. For example, each of the first length and the first angle of the first leg massage part 1310 and each of the second length and the second angle of the second leg massage part 1330 can be independently controlled.

[0161] As an 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 inclined with respect to the direction perpendicular to the base frame 1132.

[0162] 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 inclined with respect to the direction perpendicular to the base frame 1132.

[0163] Fig. 6A and Figure 6B It is used to illustrate Figure 5 The leg massage part of the figure is rotated. Specifically, Fig. 6A It is used to illustrate Figure 5 The diagram of the leg massage section and the leg angle adjustment module, Figure 6B It is used to illustrate Fig. 6A Figure 2 shows a diagram of the leg angle adjustment module.

[0164] Reference Fig. 6A and Figure 6B , the massage device 1000 may include a leg angle adjustment module 1350 for rotating the leg massage part 1300 .

[0165] 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.

[0166] 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.

[0167] 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 massage part 1300 by contacting the leg massage part 1300. A wheel 1351a may be provided at an end of the link member 1351 on the leg massage part 1300 side.

[0168] The leg angle adjustment module 1350 may be provided to correspond to the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330, respectively. For example, two leg angle adjustment modules 1350 are respectively connected to the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330, so that the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 can rotate separately. For example, the leg angle adjustment module 1350 may include a first leg angle adjustment module 1350a and a second leg angle adjustment module 1350b.

[0169] 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 .

[0170] For example, the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a may be disposed on one side of the lower portion of the body massage part 1100 and / or the rear of the first leg massage part 1310. For example, the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a may adjust the angle of the first leg massage part 1310 by tilting (or rotating) the first leg massage part 1310 in at least one direction of the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction. For example, the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a may be an actuator capable of changing the length of the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a. In addition, the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a may push or pull the rear of the first leg massage part 1310 by changing the length of the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a, thereby tilting the first leg massage part 1310.

[0171] 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 in the entire area of ​​the massage device 1000 .

[0172] For example, the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b may be disposed at the other side of the lower portion of the body massage part 1100 and / or at the rear of the second leg massage part 1330. For example, the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b may adjust the angle of the second leg massage part 1330 by tilting (or rotating) the second leg massage part 1330 in at least one direction of the clockwise direction and the counterclockwise direction. For example, the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b may be an actuator capable of changing the length of the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b. In addition, the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b may push or pull the rear of the second leg massage part 1330 by changing the length of the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b, thereby tilting the second leg massage part 1330.

[0173] Figure 7 1 is a diagram showing a state in which a leg massage part according to an embodiment is connected to a leg connection frame.

[0174] Reference Figure 7 , the leg massaging part 1300 may be rotatably connected to the leg connecting frame 1131b.

[0175] For example, the leg connection frame 1131b is disposed at one end (or lower end) of the body massage part 1100, and the first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 may be connected in a manner rotatable relative to the leg connection frame 1131b.

[0176] The upper frame 1131 may include a leg connection frame 1131b. For example, the leg connection frame 1131b may be provided at the front end of the upper frame 1131. For example, the leg connection 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 connection frame 1131b is manufactured integrally with the upper frame 1131, the leg connection frame 1131b may refer to a constituent element of the upper frame 1131.

[0177] The leg connection frame 1131b may be connected to a central support bracket 1530 and a side support bracket 1550. 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 combined by fastening members such as bolts, rivets, etc. However, the method of combining 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 utility model belongs.

[0178] For example, the central supporting bracket 1530 and the side supporting bracket 1550 may rotatably fix the leg massaging part 1300 .

[0179] The first leg massage part 1310 and the second leg massage part 1330 may be arranged in front of the leg connection frame 1131b. For example, the first leg massage part 1310 may be arranged in the front right side of the leg connection frame 1131b, and the second leg massage part 1330 may be arranged in the front left side of the leg connection frame 1131b.

[0180] Figure 8 is along Figure 7 A-A' line cross-sectional view, Fig. 9 is along Figure 7 Cross-sectional view along line BB'.

[0181] Reference Figure 8 and Fig. 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 .

[0182] The first shaft 1313 may penetrate the first leg frame 1314 and be coupled to the first leg frame 1314. For example, a first sleeve 1314a may be provided inside the first leg frame 1314, and the first shaft 1313 penetrates the first sleeve 1314a and is coupled.

[0183] The first shaft 1313 may be fixed to the first sleeve 1314a. For example, the first shaft 1313 may be welded to the first sleeve 1314a or may 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-described embodiment, and may be replaced by various methods commonly used in the technical field of the present invention.

[0184] 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 bushing 1312 may be combined with 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 is inserted and combined to the first center bushing 1311, and the other side end may be inserted and combined to the first side bushing 1312.

[0185] The first center bushing 1311 and the first side bushing 1312 may include a resin material.

[0186] As an example, the first center bushing 1311 and the first side bushing 1312 may include synthetic resin. The synthetic resin may include polyacetal (POM). Since the first center bushing 1311 and the first side bushing 1312 include synthetic resin, wear resistance and fatigue resistance may be improved.

[0187] 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.

[0188] The first center bushing 1311, the first side bushing 1312 and the first shaft 1313 may also be manufactured in one piece. 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.

[0189] 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.

[0190] For example, a first central support rib 1311a for preventing the first central bushing 1311 from being separated from the central support bracket 1530 may be protrudingly provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first central bushing 1311. The first central support rib 1311a may be protrudingly provided radially outward. In addition, the bearing 1533 may be coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the first central bushing 1311 where the first central support rib 1311a is not formed. Therefore, the bearing 1533 may be supported by the central support bracket 1530.

[0191] For example, a first side support rib 1312a for preventing the first side bushing 1312 from being separated from the side support bracket 1550 may be protrudingly provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first side bushing 1312. The first side support rib 1312a may be protrudingly provided radially outward. In addition, the bearing 1533 may be coupled to the outer peripheral surface of the first side bushing 1312 where the first side support rib 1312a is not formed. Therefore, the bearing 1533 may be supported by the side support bracket 1550.

[0192] Refer again Figure 8 and Fig. 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 .

[0193] The second shaft 1323 may penetrate the second leg frame 1324 and be coupled to the second leg frame 1324. For example, the second sleeve 1324a may be disposed inside the second leg frame 1324, and the second shaft 1323 may penetrate the second sleeve 1324a and be coupled to the second sleeve 1324a. For example, the second center support rib 1321a may be disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the second center bushing 1321, and the bearing 1533 may be coupled to the outer peripheral surface where the second center support rib 1321a is not formed. In addition, the second side support rib 1322a may be disposed on the outer peripheral surface of the second side bushing 1322, and the bearing 1533 may be coupled to the outer peripheral surface where the second side support rib 1322a is not formed.

[0194] The structures included in the second leg massage part 1330 are components corresponding to the first center bushing 1311, the first side bushing 1312, the first shaft 1313 and the first leg frame 1314 of the first leg massage part 1310, respectively, and have the same functions and structures (left-right symmetry). Therefore, the repeated description of the structures included in the second leg massage part 1330 will be omitted and replaced with the description of the structures included in the first leg massage part 1310.

[0195] Fig. 10A 1 is a diagram showing a state in which a shaft of an embodiment is connected to a center support bracket and a side support bracket, Fig. 10B It is a diagram showing a state in which the central rotating member rotates.

[0196] in addition, Fig.11 It is shown Fig. 10A A rough plan of Fig. 12A is along Fig. 10A The cross-sectional view of the C-C' line, Fig. 12B Another embodiment is along the Fig. 10A Cross-sectional view along line C-C'.

[0197] Reference FIG. 10A to FIG. 12B , the central supporting bracket 1530 and the side supporting bracket 1550 may be coupled to the leg connecting frame 1131b.

[0198] The central support bracket 1530 may be disposed at a central portion of the leg connection frame 1131 b . The central support bracket 1530 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 .

[0199] For example, a bearing 1533 may be provided between the central support bracket 1530 and the central bushings 1311 and 1321 (see Fig. 12B ) for smooth rotation. Among them, the bearing 1533 may include a variety of bearings used in the technical field of the utility model, such as a ball bearing, a thrust bearing, a needle bearing, a cylindrical bearing, and a spherical roller bearing.

[0200] For example, the central supporting bracket 1530 may include a central fixing member 1531 and a central rotating member 1532 .

[0201] 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 hingedly coupled 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, it may be connected via a fastening member.

[0202] 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.

[0203] 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.

[0204] For example, the first central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 1532b may 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 may rotatably fix the first central bushing 1311. As another example, the second central fixing member 1531b and the second central rotating member 1532b may rotatably fix the second central bushing 1321.

[0205] Fig.13A is a diagram showing a central support bracket of another embodiment, Fig. 13B FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a center support bracket according to still another embodiment.

[0206] Reference Fig.13A , the first central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 1532b may be connected via a central rotating member cover 1532c.

[0207] 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 central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 1532b or can be connected by a separate fastening member. However, the first central rotating member 1532a, the second central rotating member 1532b and the central rotating member cover 1532c can also be set as one. In other words, the first central rotating member 1532a, the second central rotating member 1532b and the central rotating member cover 1532c can be set as one by bending and cutting one member multiple times.

[0208] Reference Fig. 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.

[0209] 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 integrally cover the upper portions of the first central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 1532b.

[0210] In addition, the central rotating member cover 1532c may be connected to the first central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 1532b by 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 provided to cover at least a portion of the upper portions of the first central rotating member 1532a and the second central rotating member 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 utility model belongs.

[0211] 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.

[0212] The side support bracket 1550 may be disposed on both sides of the leg connection frame 1131b. For example, the side support bracket 1550 may include a first side support bracket 1550a disposed at the right end of the leg connection frame 1131b and a second side support bracket 1550b disposed at the left end. For example, the first side support bracket 1550a and the second side support bracket 1550b may be disposed in corresponding shapes.

[0213] 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. In order to ensure smooth rotation between the side support bracket 1550 and the side bushings 1312 and 1322, a bearing can be provided.

[0214] 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 by a separate fastening member. For example, the side fixing member 1551 may be rotatably coupled to one side of the side rotating member 1552. In addition, when the side rotating member 1552 rotates so that its end contacts the side fixing member 1551, it may be connected by the fastening member.

[0215] Fig.14A and Fig. 14B is a diagram showing a process of fastening a center bushing to a center support bracket, Fig. 14C and Fig.14D 2 is a diagram showing a process of fastening a side bushing to a side support bracket.

[0216] Below, refer to Fig.14A and Fig. 14B , a process of fastening the first center bushing 1311 to the center support bracket 1530 is described.

[0217] The first central fixing member 1531a may be combined with the leg connection frame 1131b. For example, the first central fixing member 1531a may be welded to the leg connection frame 1131b in a state where the leg connection frame 1131b is inserted into the leg connection frame insertion groove 1531d-1 formed at one side of the first central fixing member 1531a or may be combined by a separate fastening member.

[0218] In addition, when the first central fixing member 1531a is combined with the leg connecting frame 1131b, the first central rotating member 1532a can be rotated upward. For example, the first central rotating member 1532a can be rotatably hinged to the first central fixing member 1531a through the central rotating shaft 1532a-1, and can be rotated upward based on 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 set as one with either the first central fixing member 1531a or the first central rotating member 1532a.

[0219] The first center bushing 1311 may be placed in the center bushing receiving groove 1531d-5 of the first center fixing member 1531a. In addition, when the first center bushing 1311 is placed, the first center rotating member 1532a may be rotated downward. Among them, at least a portion of the upper peripheral surface of the first center bushing 1311 may 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 may rotatably support the first center bushing 1311. In addition, when the first center rotating member 1532a is rotated downward and the end portion contacts the fixing piece 1531d-4 of the first center fixing member, the first center rotating member 1532a may be connected to the fixing piece 1531d-4 by a fastening member.

[0220] 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.

[0221] Below, refer to Fig. 14B and Fig. 14C , a process of fastening the first side bushing 1312 to the first side support bracket 1550a is described.

[0222] The side fixing member 1551 may be combined with the leg connection frame 1131b. For example, the side fixing member 1551 may be welded to the leg connection frame 1131b or may be combined by a separate fastening member. Therefore, when the side fixing member 1551 is combined with the leg connection frame 1131b, the side rotation member 1552 may be rotated upward.

[0223] For example, the side rotation member 1552 may be rotatably hinged to the side fixed member 1551 by 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 rotatably connecting the side fixed member 1551 and the side rotation member 1552. However, the side rotation shaft 1552b may be provided integrally with either the side fixed member 1551 or the side rotation member 1552.

[0224] The first side bushing 1312 may be seated in the side bushing receiving groove 1551 a of the side fixing member 1551 .

[0225] For example, when the first side bushing 1312 is installed, the side rotating member 1552 can be rotated downward. Among them, at least a portion of the upper peripheral surface of the first side bushing 1312 can be accommodated in the side bushing fixing groove 1552a of the side rotating member 1552. In addition, the side bushing accommodating groove 1551a and the side bushing fixing groove 1552a can rotatably support the first side bushing 1312. For example, when the side rotating member 1552 is rotated downward and the end portion contacts the side fixing member 1551, the side rotating member 1552 can be connected to the side fixing member 1551 by a fastening member.

[0226] 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.

[0227] As described above, since the central bushing and the side bushings may be fixed by being seated on the central support bracket 1530 and the side support bracket 1550 and fastened, the leg massage part 1300 may be easily connected to the body massage part 1100 .

[0228] Fig.15 2 is a diagram schematically showing a leg length adjustment module of a leg massage part 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.16 It is a diagram for explaining the length adjustment principle of the leg massage part 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0229] Fig.17 Is magnification Fig.15 Figure 2. Fig.18 Is magnification Fig.15Figure 2.

[0230] Reference Fig.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.

[0231] 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 at 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.

[0232] 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. The first leg length adjustment module 2500a can be disposed at the inner rear of the first leg massage part 2000a.

[0233] 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.

[0234] As an 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 direction of the upper side (or the upper side direction) and the lower side (or the lower side direction) of the first leg massage part 2000a. The upper side direction 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 direction 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.

[0235] 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.

[0236] The first upper leg massage part 2000aa can massage the upper part of one leg of the user (e.g., the calf). 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 part of the entire area of ​​the first upper leg massage part 2000aa.

[0237] The second lower leg massage part 2000ab can massage the lower part of the other leg of the user (e.g., the foot). 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 part of the entire area of ​​the second lower leg massage part 2000ab.

[0238] The second leg length adjustment module 2500b may be included in the second leg massage part 2000b. For example, the second leg length adjustment module 2500b may be arranged at the rear of the second leg massage part 2000b. Specifically, the second leg length adjustment module 2500b may be arranged between the rear of the second leg massage part 2000b and the front of the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b. Among them, the second leg length adjustment module 2500b may be arranged at the inner rear of the second leg massage part 2000b.

[0239] 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.

[0240] As an 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 direction of the upper side (or the upper side direction) and the lower side (or the lower side direction) of the second leg massage part 2000b. At this time, the upper side direction 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 direction 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.

[0241] 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 direction and the lower direction of the second leg massage part 2000b, thereby adjusting the length of the second leg massage part 2000b.

[0242] The content of the first upper leg massage part 2000aa can be applied to the second upper leg massage part 2000ba, and the content 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 by the adjustment module of each leg massage part based on the length of each leg.

[0243] Specifically, refer to Fig.15 and Fig.16 The adjustment modules 2500a, 2500b may include lead screws 2510a, 2510b for adjusting the distance between the upper leg massage parts 2000aa, 2000ba and the lower leg massage parts 2000ab, 2000bb and leg length adjustment actuators 2520a, 2520b for providing power to the lead screws 2510a, 2510b. For example, the lead screws 2510a, 2510b may have a spiral formed along the outer surface, and the inner surface of the leg frame 2210a, 2210b is formed to correspond to the lead screws 2510a, 2510b, and may include a fixing member through which the lead screws 2510a, 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.

[0244] The lead screws 2510a and 2510b can be rotated by the leg length adjustment actuators 2520a and 2520b, and the lead screws 2510a and 2510b can be rotated while passing through the fixing member in a spiral manner and can move up and down. As a result, the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb can approach or move away from the upper leg massage parts 2000aa and 2000ba as the lead screws 2510a and 2510b rotate, so that the distance between the upper leg massage parts 2000aa and 2000ba and the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb can be adjusted, and as a result, the lengths of the first leg massage part 2000a and the second leg massage part 2000b can be adjusted.

[0245] Reference Fig.17 , guide rails 2211a and 2211b may be formed on the inner sides of the leg frames 2210a and 2210b.

[0246] For example, the first leg massage part 2000a and the second leg massage part 2000b may include guide rollers 2540a, 2540b moving along the guide rails 2211a, 2211b and guide rods 2530a, 2530b for supporting the guide rollers 2540a, 2540b. One end of the guide rods 2530a, 2530b may be connected to the lower leg massage parts 2000ab, 2000bb. Therefore, as the lead screws 2510a, 2510b rotate, the guide rods 2530a, 2530b and the guide rollers 2540a, 2540b may move in the same direction as the lower leg massage parts 2000ab, 2000bb.

[0247] 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 to move in the appropriate direction. Therefore, during the movement of the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb, the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b on both sides can be kept from shaking.

[0248] In addition, the guide rails 2211a, 2211b may be formed at a portion of the inner side of the leg frames 2210a, 2210b.

[0249] Refer again Fig.17The guide rails 2211a and 2211b are formed only on a part of the inner side of the leg frames 2210a and 2210b, and the claws are formed on the remaining part to block the movement of the guide rollers 2540a and 2540b. Therefore, the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb can be blocked from moving beyond the limit point, and the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb can be prevented from being completely separated from the upper leg massage parts 2000aa and 2000ba.

[0250] In addition, 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.

[0251] Reference Fig.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 recessed inwardly, and the guide rods 2530a, 2530b may be inserted and positioned to correspond to the recessed 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 as not to deviate from the moving path.

[0252] The guide wheels 2551a and 2551b support the guide rods 2530a and 2530b so that the guide rods 2530a and 2530b do not shake when moving, and can guide the moving path so that the guide rods 2530a and 2530b move in an appropriate direction. Therefore, the lower leg massage parts 2000ab and 2000bb can also move in an appropriate direction through the guide rods 2530a and 2530b without shaking.

[0253] Fig.19 1 is a diagram showing a leg massage part 2600 according to an embodiment.

[0254] Reference Fig.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 disposed at the lowermost end or the bottom of the lower leg massage part 2000ab, 2000bb.

[0255] For example, the foot massage part 2610, 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 driving unit) for driving at least one foot massage module. As an example, the first leg massage part 2000a may include a first foot massage part 2610 disposed in an area corresponding to the foot (or sole) of one leg of the user. As another example, the second leg massage part 2000b may include a second foot massage part 2630 disposed in an area corresponding to the foot (or sole) of the other leg of the user.

[0256] The first foot massage part 2610 may include at least one of the first foot massage module 2612 and the second foot massage module 2613. For example, the first foot massage module 2612 and the second foot massage module 2613 are respectively arranged (or configured) in front and in the rear of the first foot massage part 2610, and provide massage to the entire sole of one leg of the user. In addition, the first foot massage part 2610 may include a first foot massage actuator 2611 for driving at least one foot massage module. The first foot massage actuator 2611 may be configured in front of the first foot massage part 2610 and in front of the first foot massage module 2612 and drive at least one foot massage module. The front of the first foot massage part 2610 and the front of the first foot massage module 2612 may be an area corresponding to the toes of one leg in the entire area of ​​the first foot massage part 2610.

[0257] In addition, the second foot massage part 2630 may include at least one of the third foot massage module 2632 and the fourth foot massage module 2633. For example, the third foot massage module 2632 and the fourth foot massage module 2633 are respectively arranged (or configured) in front and rear of the second foot massage part 2630, and provide massage to the entire sole of the other leg of the user. In addition, the second foot massage part 2630 may include a second foot massage actuator 2631 for driving at least one foot massage module. The second foot massage actuator 2631 may be configured in front of the second foot massage part 2630 and in front of the third foot massage module 2632 and drive at least one foot massage module. Among them, the front of the second foot massage part 2630 and the front of the third foot massage module 2632 may be an area corresponding to the toes of the other leg in the entire area of ​​the second foot massage part 2630.

[0258] 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).

[0259] In addition, as referenced Fig.23 As described later, each foot massage module may be arranged on a straight line. The straight line may be a line crossing the sole of the foot. Each of the first foot massage unit and the second foot massage unit may include a single foot massage actuator to drive all of the plurality of foot massage modules through the single foot massage actuator.

[0260] The surface of the foot massage module may be formed with at least one protrusion. For example, the foot massage module may provide massage to the sole of the user's foot by rotating. In addition, the foot massage module may be a roller whose surface is formed in an arc shape. Therefore, the foot massage module may provide massage to the sole of the user's foot by rotating.

[0261] As an optional embodiment, the foot massage actuator may be equipped with a cam. Therefore, the foot massage part can provide acupressure massage to the toe portion of the user using the cam without rolling massage. And, by installing the cam on the foot massage actuator, space efficiency can be improved compared to the case where the foot massage actuator is separately provided.

[0262] Fig. 20 1 is a sensor for a leg massage part showing an embodiment of the present invention. Fig.21 Is magnification Fig. 20 FIG. 4 is a diagram of part D of FIG.

[0263] Reference Fig. 20 and Fig.21 The leg massage parts 2000a, 2000b may further include a measurement sensor part for measuring the leg length of the user.

[0264] The measuring sensor part may include at least one of a first measuring sensor and a second measuring sensor. For example, the first leg massage part 2000a may include a first measuring sensor for measuring the length of one leg, and the second leg massage part 2000b may include a second measuring sensor for measuring the length of the other leg.

[0265] 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.

[0266] 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, 2000b may be adjusted accordingly.

[0267] In addition, the first sensor can measure the leg length by recognizing the user's body contact. Therefore, the first sensor can measure the user's leg length according to whether 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, 2000b, so the accuracy may be reduced, but the length of the leg massage parts 2000a, 2000b can be adjusted quickly and roughly.

[0268] For example, the second sensor may be a photoelectric sensor PS or a load sensor. The second sensor may be used to accurately measure the length of the user's legs. Therefore, after the massage device 1000 roughly measures the length of the user's legs using the first sensor and adjusts the length of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b accordingly, it may accurately measure the length of the user's legs using the second sensor and adjust the length of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b accordingly.

[0269] As an example, the second sensor may be a photoelectric sensor PS. For example, it may be a mechanical photoelectric sensor. In addition, as described above, when the photoelectric sensor PS is used, the length of the user's leg can be measured more accurately than when only the first sensor is used. In addition, the photoelectric sensors PS are respectively provided at the leg massage parts on both sides, so that the length of the user's legs on both sides can be measured more accurately.

[0270] In addition, the photoelectric sensor PS may be located at the lower side of the leg massaging parts 2000a, 2000b. Therefore, the photoelectric sensor PS may measure the leg length of the user more accurately.

[0271] Refer again Fig.21 When the photoelectric sensors PS are respectively located at the lower sides of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b on both sides and the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b move, the disc member rotates due to the movement, and the degree of received light that changes with the rotation of the disc member can be measured, thereby accurately measuring the length of the user's legs. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and of course the length of the user's legs can be measured by using different types of photoelectric sensors PS or by driving the principle of existing photoelectric sensors PS.

[0272] As another example, the second sensor may 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 may recognize the length of the leg massage parts 2000a, 2000b when a preset 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 may recognize the distance of the leg massage parts 2000a, 2000b when a preset 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, the length of the leg massage parts 2000a, 2000b may be adjusted in a manner corresponding to the user's leg length.

[0273] The first sensor and the second sensor may be located on the lower surface of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b. For example, they may be located at a position corresponding to the sole of the user's foot. Therefore, the user's leg length may be accurately measured according to the length change of the leg massage parts 2000a and 2000b.

[0274] Hereinafter, the operation method of the massage device 1000 will be described in detail.

[0275] Fig. 22 A flowchart for explaining a motion mode according to an embodiment is shown. Fig.23 An example for explaining the tilting operation according to one embodiment is shown.

[0276] The massage device 1000 may provide a motion mode for exercising the user's body. Here, the motion mode may be a mode for exercising the user's legs. For example, the control unit 1400 may execute or automatically execute the motion mode based on the user input. Here, the user input may be an input (or signal) for executing the motion mode.

[0277] For example, the control unit 1400 controls the movement of the massage device 1000 according to the massage map of the movement mode, so that the movement mode can be provided to the user. Here, the massage map can be preset according to various objects and stored in the memory 1430. The objects can be many, for example, users, managers and / or practitioners and doctors of various enterprises such as manufacturers, sales companies, distribution companies, and development companies of the massage device who use the massage device. In addition, the movement of the massage device 1000 can be the movement of various components of the massage device 1000, such as the massage module 1110, at least one of the body massage part 1100, the arm massage part 1200, and the leg massage part 2000.

[0278] Specifically, Fig.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 map of the exercise mode in the state where the massage device 1000 is tilted to provide the exercise mode to the user (step S2230).

[0279] 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 a state in which 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.

[0280] For example, the control unit 1400 tilts the body massage unit 1100 toward the rear of the body massage unit 1100 based on the preset angle and tilts the leg massage unit 2000 upward, thereby adjusting the angle of the leg massage unit 2000. The preset angle may be preset by a variety of 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.

[0281] For example, the control unit 1400 may 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. The control unit 1400 may measure the length of each leg. Since the action of adjusting the length of each leg massage part and the action of measuring the length of each leg are the same as described above, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0282] For example, the control unit 1400 controls the motion of the massage device 1000 according to the massage pattern of the motion pattern in a state where the massage device 1000 is tilted, thereby providing the motion pattern to the user. In other words, the control unit 1400 can provide the motion pattern to the user in a state where the massage device 1000 is tilted. Therefore, 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.

[0283] As described above, the control unit 1400 provides the user with the motion mode in a state where the massage device 1000 is tilted, but is not limited thereto. For example, the control unit 1400 may provide the motion mode after controlling the massage device 1000 to provide a relaxing massage for relaxing the user's body in a state where the massage device 1000 is tilted. At this time, the control unit 1400 may simultaneously perform the motion of providing the relaxing massage and the motion of measuring the length of each leg.

[0284] Among them, the relaxing massage may be a massage according to a preset massage intensity and speed. For example, the relaxing massage may be provided as an average massage intensity and an average massage speed among the massage intensity and speed that the massage device 1000 can provide, or provided as a minimum massage intensity and a minimum massage speed, but is not limited thereto. Therefore, the control unit 1400 can prevent injuries caused by the exercise mode and increase the exercise effect by relaxing the user's body before providing the exercise mode.

[0285] 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 the actions of tilting the massage device 1000 and providing a relaxing massage.

[0286] Fig.24 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a body airbag and a leg airbag included in a body massage part according to an embodiment.

[0287] The body massage part 1100 may include a body airbag 1600 for massaging (or pressurizing) the user's body. For example, the body airbag 1600 may include at least one of a shoulder airbag arranged at a position corresponding to the user's shoulder, a back airbag arranged at a position corresponding to the user's back, a pelvic airbag arranged at a position corresponding to the user's pelvis, a thigh airbag arranged at a position corresponding to the user's thigh, and a perineum airbag arranged at a position corresponding to the user's perineum.

[0288] Specifically, the body airbag 1600 may include a first body airbag 1610 disposed at one side of the body massage part 1100 and massaging one side of the user's body, a second body airbag 1630 disposed at 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.

[0289] For example, the first body airbag 1610 may include at least one of the first shoulder airbag 1611, the first back airbag 1613, the first pelvic airbag 1615, and the first thigh airbag 1617. In addition, the second body airbag 1630 may include at least one of the second shoulder airbag 1631, the second back airbag 1633, the second pelvic airbag 1635, and the second thigh airbag 1637.

[0290] 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) in the entire area on one side of the body massage part 1100 and massage one side of the user's shoulder. In addition, 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) in the entire area on the other side of the body massage part 1100 and massage the other side of the user's shoulder. The first shoulder airbag 1611 and the second shoulder airbag 1631 can massage (or fix) the user's shoulders by pressurizing the surfaces on both sides of the user's shoulders (or the upper surfaces on both sides of the shoulders).

[0291] For example, the first back airbag 1613 may be arranged in an area corresponding to one side of the user's back (e.g., an area between an upper end of one side and a lower end of one side of the body massage part 1100) in the entire area of ​​one side of the body massage part 1100 and massage one side of the user's back. In addition, the second back airbag 1633 may be arranged in an area corresponding to the other side of the user's back (e.g., an area between an upper end of the other side and a lower end of the other side of the body massage part 1100) in the entire area of ​​the other side of the body massage part 1100 and massage the other side of the user's back. The first back airbag 1613 and the second back airbag 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 toward the front direction of the body massage part 1100.

[0292] For example, the first pelvic airbag 1615 can be arranged in the entire area of ​​one side of the body massage part 1100 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) and massage one side of the user's pelvis. In addition, the second pelvic airbag 1635 can be arranged in the entire area of ​​the other side of the body massage part 1100 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) and massage the other side of the user's pelvis. The first pelvic airbag 1615 and the second pelvic airbag 1635 can pressurize the surfaces on both sides of the user's pelvis to massage (or fix) the user's pelvis.

[0293] For example, the first thigh airbag 1617 can be arranged in the entire area of ​​one side of the body massage part 1100 corresponding to the thigh of the user's leg on one side (or the central one side area in the lower end central area of ​​the body massage part 1100) and massage the thigh of the user's leg on one side. In addition, the second thigh airbag 1637 can be arranged in the entire area of ​​the other side of the body massage part 1100 corresponding to the thigh of the user's leg on the other side (or the central other side area in the lower end central area 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 in a manner of pressurizing the rear surface of the user's thigh and pushing the two thighs of the user toward the upper side of the body massage part 1100.

[0294] For example, the third body airbag 1650 is arranged in an area corresponding to the user's perineum (for example, the front center area of ​​the body massage part 1100) in 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 as the third body airbag 1650 applies pressure to the user's perineum in a manner of pushing / lifting the user toward the upper side of the body massage part 1100, so as to massage the user's body.

[0295] For example, the leg massage part 2000 may include a leg airbag 1700 for massaging the user's legs. In other words, the leg airbag 1700 may include a first leg airbag 1710 corresponding to the first leg massage part 2000a (or one leg of the user) and a second leg airbag 1730 corresponding to the second leg massage part 2000b (or the other leg of the user). Each leg airbag 1710, 1730 may massage the user's legs by expanding and contracting. As an example, the first leg massage part 2000a may include the first leg airbag 1710 disposed in at least a portion of the first leg massage part 2000a. As another example, the second leg massage part 2000b may include the second leg airbag 1730 disposed in at least a portion of the second leg massage part 2000b.

[0296] For example, each leg airbag 1710, 1730 may include a calf airbag configured at a position corresponding to the user's calf and at least one of a foot airbag configured at a position corresponding to the user's foot. As one example, the first leg airbag 1710 may include at least one of the first calf airbag 1711 and the first foot airbag 1713. As another example, the second leg airbag 1730 may include at least one of the second calf airbag 1731 and the second foot airbag 1733.

[0297] 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) and massage the calf of the user.

[0298] As an example, the first calf airbag 1711 may include at least one of the first sub-calf airbag 1711a and the second sub-calf airbag 1711b. Here, the first sub-calf airbag 1711a may be arranged in an area corresponding to the side of the calf of one leg and massage (or pressurize) the side of the calf, and the user's calf may be massaged (or fixed) by pressurizing both sides of the calf of one leg. In addition, the second sub-calf airbag 1711b may be arranged in an area corresponding to the rear of the calf of one leg and massage the rear of the calf.

[0299] 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 the same as the first sub-calf airbag 1711a applied to the second leg massage part 2000b, so its detailed description will be omitted. In addition, the fourth sub-calf airbag 1731b is the same as the second sub-calf airbag 1711b applied to the second leg massage part 2000b, so its detailed description will be omitted.

[0300] For example, the first foot airbag 1713 can be arranged in the entire area of ​​the second leg massage part 2000a 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 foot of the user. For example, the first foot airbag 1713 may include at least one 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 the foot, etc.) of one leg and massage (or pressurize) the side of the foot (or the foot, etc.). In addition, the second sub-foot airbag 1713b can be arranged in an area corresponding to the back of the foot (or the heel, the Achilles tendon) of one leg and massage (or pressurize) the back of the foot (or the heel, the 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.

[0301] For example, the second foot airbag 1733 may include at least one of the third sub-foot airbag 1733a and the fourth sub-foot airbag 1733b. In addition, the third sub-foot airbag 1733a is the same as the example in which the first sub-foot airbag 1713a is applied to the second leg massage part 2000b, so its detailed description will be omitted. In addition, the fourth sub-foot airbag 1733b is the same as the case in which the second sub-foot airbag 1713b is applied to the second leg massage part 2000b, so its detailed description will be omitted.

[0302] For example, the arm massage part 1200 may include an arm airbag for massaging the user's arm. In addition, the arm airbag may include a first arm airbag corresponding to the first arm massage part 1210 (or one side of the user's arm) and a second arm airbag corresponding to the second arm massage part 1230 (or the other side of the user's arm). The first arm airbag may massage one side of the user's arm, and the second arm airbag may massage the other side of the user's arm.

[0303] The control unit 1400 can control the operation of the massage device 1000 by executing a program stored in the memory 1430. For example, the control unit 1400 can execute a program referring to Figures 25 to 30 At least a portion of a method of providing a massage for inducing sleep in a user.

[0304] In other words, the control unit 1400 identifies the body of the user accommodated in the massage device by utilizing at least one sensor included in the massage device, divides the identified body into multiple body parts, and controls at least one of the body massage unit, arm massage unit and leg massage unit included in the massage device based on a sleep-specific massage mode, thereby providing massage to at least one of the multiple body parts.

[0305] Here, multiple body parts may include the neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the feet, the body massage part may include a massage module for providing massage to the neck and shoulders and abdomen and back, the arm massage part may include a first arm massage part for providing massage to one upper limb of the upper limbs and a second arm massage part for providing massage to the other upper limb of the upper limbs, and the leg massage part may include a first leg massage part for providing massage to one lower limb of the lower limbs and a second leg massage part for providing massage to the other lower limb of the lower limbs.

[0306] In addition, the first arm massage part and the second arm massage part include a first arm airbag and a second arm airbag, respectively, and the first arm airbag and the second arm airbag may include a plurality of sub-airbags, respectively.

[0307] In addition, the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part respectively include a first foot massage part and the second foot massage part, the first foot massage part and the second foot massage part respectively include a plurality of air bags and rollers, and the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part can be independently controlled.

[0308] In addition, the control unit 1400 can tilt the body massage unit toward the rear of the massage device, rotate the leg massage unit toward the upper side of the massage device, and adjust the length of the rotating leg massage unit based on the leg length of the user.

[0309] Here, the sleep specific massage mode may include a first massage mode that independently provides massage to a plurality of body parts and a second massage mode that provides massage to two or more of the plurality of body parts in parallel.

[0310] As an example, in the first massage mode, the control unit 1400 may control the body massage unit to promote blood circulation in the neck and shoulders and the abdomen and back, may control the arm massage unit to promote blood circulation in the upper limbs, and may control the leg massage unit to promote blood circulation in the lower limbs and soles of the feet. For example, the control unit 1400 may provide stimulation to the neck and shoulders and the abdomen and back by controlling at least one of the driving direction, driving speed, and driving range of the massage module, and independently provide stimulation to multiple areas including the upper limbs by independently inflating multiple sub-airbags.

[0311] In addition, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to the neck and shoulders by controlling the body massage unit based on the first method, can provide massage to the abdomen and back by controlling the body massage unit based on the second method, can provide massage to the upper limbs by controlling the arm massage unit based on the third method, and can provide massage to the lower limbs and soles of the feet by controlling the leg massage unit based on the fourth method.

[0312] In addition, the control unit 1400 independently controls the length and angle of the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit to rotate the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit, and inflates the leg airbags of the leg massage unit whose length is reduced while rotating in the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit to provide stimulation to the lower limbs. In addition, the control unit 1400 provides massage to the sole of the foot accommodated in the first foot massage unit and the second foot massage unit by inflating the first foot airbag and the second foot airbag while fixing the sole of the foot, and can provide stimulation to the fixed sole of the foot by controlling the first foot roller and the second foot roller.

[0313] As another example, in the second massage mode, the control unit 1400 can provide stimulation to two or more of the multiple body parts in parallel by controlling two or more of the body massage unit, the arm massage unit, and the leg massage unit at the same time. For example, the control unit 1400 can provide stimulation to the abdomen and back and the sole of the foot in parallel by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit at the same time. In other words, the control unit 1400 can inflate the first foot airbag and the second foot airbag, and control the first foot roller and the second foot roller while controlling the driving direction, driving speed, or driving range of the massage module.

[0314] In addition, the control unit 1440 can provide massage to the abdomen and back and soles of the feet respectively by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the fifth mode, can provide massage to the abdomen and back and upper limbs respectively by controlling the body massage unit and the arm massage unit based on the sixth mode, can provide massage to the abdomen and back and lower limbs respectively by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the seventh mode, can provide massage to the abdomen and back and soles of the feet respectively by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the eighth mode, and can provide massage to the abdomen and back, upper limbs and lower limbs respectively by controlling the body massage unit, the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the ninth mode.

[0315] In addition, the control unit 1400 can provide stimulation to the abdomen, back and upper limbs in parallel by controlling the body massage unit and the arm massage unit at the same time. In other words, the control unit 1400 can inflate the first arm airbag and the second arm airbag while controlling the driving direction, driving speed or driving range of the massage module.

[0316] In addition, the control unit 1400 can provide stimulation to the abdomen, back and lower limbs in parallel by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit at the same time. In other words, the control unit 1400 can inflate the first leg airbag and the second leg airbag while controlling the driving direction, driving speed or driving range of the massage module.

[0317] In addition, the control unit 1400 can provide stimulation to the abdomen and back, upper limbs and lower limbs in parallel by controlling the body massage unit, the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit at the same time. In other words, the control unit 1400 can inflate the first leg airbag and the second leg airbag while controlling the driving direction, driving speed or driving range of the massage module and inflating the first arm airbag and the second arm airbag. Here, the control unit 1400 independently controls the length and angle of the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit to rotate the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit, and inflates the leg airbag of the leg massage unit whose length is reduced while rotating in the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit to provide stimulation to the lower limbs.

[0318] In addition, the massage device 1000 may include: a leg connecting frame, which is arranged at one end of the body massage part and rotatably connects the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part; a central supporting bracket, which is arranged on the leg connecting frame and rotatably supports the inner sides of the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part; and a side supporting bracket, which is arranged on the leg connecting frame and rotatably supports the outer sides of the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part.

[0319] Here, the first leg massage part may include: a first center bushing rotatably inserted into and coupled to the center support bracket, and a first side bushing rotatably inserted into and coupled to the side support bracket; the second leg massage part may include: a second center bushing rotatably inserted into and coupled to the center support bracket, and a second side bushing rotatably inserted into and coupled to the side support bracket.

[0320] In addition, the center support bracket may include: a center fixing member, which is connected to the leg connecting frame and is provided with a center bushing accommodating groove, and a center rotating member, which is rotatably arranged on the center fixing member and is provided with a center bushing fixing groove at a portion corresponding to the center bushing accommodating groove; the side support bracket may include: a side fixing member, which is connected to the leg connecting frame and is provided with a side bushing accommodating groove, and a side rotating member, which is rotatably arranged on the side fixing member and is provided with a side bushing fixing groove at a portion corresponding to the side bushing accommodating groove.

[0321] Here, the first center bushing and the second center bushing may be rotatably disposed in a space formed by the center bushing receiving groove and the center bushing fixing groove, and the first side bushing and the second side bushing may be rotatably disposed in a space formed by the side bushing receiving groove and the side bushing fixing groove.

[0322] Below, refer to Figures 25 to 30 , a method for controlling a massage device by receiving a user input selecting a massage mode, thereby providing a massage to a user is described.

[0323] Fig.25 is a flowchart for explaining a method of providing a massage for inducing sleep of a user according to an embodiment.

[0324] Reference Fig.25 , the method for providing a massage for inducing sleep of a user may include steps 4000 to 5000. But not limited thereto, except Fig.25 In addition to the steps shown, the method for providing a massage for inducing sleep in a user may also include other common steps. Figures 1 to 24 As stated, Fig.25 At least one of the steps of the flowchart shown may be processed by the massage device 1000 or the control unit 1400 .

[0325] In step 4000, the massage device 1000 may identify the body of the user accommodated in the massage device and divide the identified body into a plurality of body parts. Specifically, the massage device 1000 may control at least one of the body massage part, the arm massage part, and the leg massage part based on the sleep-specific massage mode, thereby providing massage to at least one of the plurality of body parts of the user. Here, the sleep-specific massage mode may include a first massage mode that independently provides massage to the plurality of body parts and a second massage mode that provides massage to two or more of the plurality of body parts in parallel.

[0326] The control unit 1400 can recognize the user's body and divide the recognized body into a plurality of body parts, and control the massage device 1000 differently for each user. That is, since each user has a different body shape, the massage device 1000 can provide different massages for each user.

[0327] For example, since the body shapes of users are different, the massage device 1000 may determine the starting position of the massage module 1110 differently according to the users. For example, the starting position may be determined based on the position of the user's shoulders.

[0328] The massage device 1000 may variously determine the starting position of the massage module 1110 through the following process.

[0329] The massage device 1000 may perform the step of determining the position of the current user's shoulder while moving the massage module 1110 from the uppermost end to the lower end of the body massage part 1100. The massage module 1110 may be moved from the upper end to the lower end along the gear of the main frame 1130 by an actuator. When the massage module 1110 moves from the upper end to the lower end and contacts the user's shoulder, the load of the massage module moving actuator that moves the massage module 1110 up and down may increase. The massage device 1000 may determine the position of the user's shoulder based on the load of the massage module moving actuator.

[0330] However, the massage device 1000 is not limited thereto, and may determine the predetermined position as the position of the user's shoulder. In addition, the massage device 1000 may determine the position of the user's shoulder differently based on the user's input.

[0331] For example, the user can move the massage module up-down or down-up so that the massage balls of the massage module 1110 contact their shoulders. In addition, the massage device 1000 can estimate the position of the user's shoulders based on the user's height or sitting height. For example, the massage device 1000 stores a table in which the user's height or sitting height corresponds to the position of the user's shoulders. When the user's height or sitting height is input, the massage device 1000 can obtain the position of the user's shoulders based on the table.

[0332] The massage device 1000 can obtain the current position of the massage module 1110 according to the encoder included in the moving actuator. Here, the current position of the massage module 1110 may refer to the position of the massage module 1110 on the rack of the main frame. In addition, the massage device 1000 can determine the encoder value when the load of the massage module moving actuator increases as the position of the user's shoulder.

[0333] The massage device 1000 may provide a massage to the user based on the determined position of the user's shoulders. For example, the massage module may determine that the neck is located above a predetermined distance from the position of the user's shoulders. Therefore, the massage device 1000 may move the massage module 1110 above the determined position of the user's shoulders to massage the back of the user's neck. In addition, the massage device 1000 may store the position of the seat portion in a memory.

[0334] The massage device 1000 may divide the upper body length from the determined position of the user's shoulder to the lowest position of the main frame into n equal parts. For example, the massage device 1000 may determine the k / n point of the upper body length from the lowest position of the back frame as the buttocks. In addition, the massage device 1000 may determine the waist from the k / n point to the (k+m) / n point of the upper body length. In addition, the massage device 1000 may determine the back of the user from the (k+m) / n point to the (k+m+l) / n point of the upper body length. In addition, the massage device 1000 may determine the position from the (k+m+l) / n point of the upper body length to the shoulder as the shoulder of the user. In addition, the massage device 1000 may divide the buttocks, waist, back and shoulders into h parts again.

[0335] Specifically, the massage device 1000 may determine the waist part from the k / n point to the (k+m) / n point of the upper body length as the waist. In addition, the massage device 1000 may divide the waist part into h parts. Here, h may be 3, and the waist part may include the upper waist part, the middle waist part, and the lower waist part. For example, when the massage module 1110 is located at the upper waist part, the massage ball may be located near the lumbar vertebra L1 of the user's waist. Here, h, k, l, m, and n may be natural numbers. n may be greater than l, m, and k. In addition, n may be greater than m+k+l, and h may be greater than 2 and less than 3.

[0336] In addition, the massage device 1000 may divide the recognized body into a plurality of body parts.

[0337] For example, the massage device 1000 groups adjacent parts of each identified body part (e.g., neck, shoulder, back, waist, arm, hand, buttocks, thigh, calf, foot, etc.) into one part. For example, the massage device 1000 may group the neck and shoulder into one part (e.g., neck and shoulder). In addition, the massage device 1000 may group the back and waist into one part (e.g., abdomen and back). In addition, the massage device 1000 may group the arms and hands into one part (e.g., upper limbs). In addition, the massage device 1000 may group the buttocks, thigh, calf, and foot into one part (e.g., lower limbs). However, this is for ease of explanation and is not limited to this.

[0338] In addition, the massage device 1000 may include: a body massage part, which accommodates at least a part of the user's body and massages at least the accommodated part; a leg massage part, which is arranged at the lower part of the body massage part, respectively accommodates the user's lower limbs and massages the lower limbs; an arm massage part, which is arranged at the side of the body massage part, respectively accommodates the user's upper limbs and massages the upper limbs; and a control part, which controls the action of one or more of the body massage part, the leg massage part and the arm massage part; the control part may control at least one of the body massage part, the arm massage part and the leg massage part based on a sleep-specific massage mode, thereby providing massage to at least one of the user's multiple body parts; the sleep-specific massage mode may include: a first massage mode, which provides massage to each body part independently; and a second massage mode, which provides massage to at least two of the multiple body parts in parallel.

[0339] Below, refer to Fig.26 , an example of multiple body parts of a user divided by the massage device 1000 is described.

[0340] Fig.26 FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a user's body divided into a plurality of body parts for explaining an embodiment.

[0341] Reference Fig.26 , the massage device 200 can divide the user's body into 4 or 5 parts.

[0342] For example, the massage device 1000 may divide the user's body based on the body parts including the acupuncture points stimulated by the control unit 1400 controlling the massage device 1000. For example, the massage device 1000 may divide the user's body into the neck and shoulder 5110, the abdomen and back 5120, the upper limbs 5130, the lower limbs 5140, and the soles 5150.

[0343] For example, the neck and shoulder part 5110 may be used to collectively refer to the neck and shoulders of the user. In addition, the abdomen and back part 5120 may be used to collectively refer to the back and waist of the user. In addition, the upper limb part 5130 may be used to collectively refer to the arms and hands of the user. In addition, the lower limb part 5140 may be used to collectively refer to the entire lower body of the user. In addition, the sole of the foot 5150 may be used to collectively refer to the entire foot of the user.

[0344] Refer again Fig.25 In step 5000, the massage device 1000 may provide massage to at least one of a plurality of body parts of a user accommodated in the massage device based on a sleep-specific massage mode. Here, the sleep-specific massage mode may include a first massage mode that independently provides massage to the plurality of body parts and a second massage mode that provides massage to two or more of the plurality of body parts in parallel.

[0345] For example, the first massage mode may be a massage mode that provides massage to multiple body parts independently or individually. That is, the first massage mode may be a massage mode that provides massage to multiple body parts in sequence. Therefore, the massage device 1000 can promote the user's blood circulation by providing massage to multiple body parts in sequence. As an example, massage can be provided in the order of neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs, and soles of feet. As another example, massage can be provided in the order of soles of feet, lower limbs, upper limbs, abdomen and back, neck and shoulders. However, the order of providing massage is not limited to this.

[0346] In addition, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to the neck and shoulders by controlling the body massage unit based on the first method in the first massage mode, can provide massage to the abdomen and back by controlling the body massage unit based on the second method in the first massage mode, can provide massage to the upper limbs by controlling the arm massage unit based on the third method in the first massage mode, and can provide massage to the lower limbs and soles of the feet by controlling the leg massage unit based on the fourth method in the first massage mode.

[0347] For example, the second massage mode may be a mode for providing massage to two or more of the plurality of body parts in parallel. That is, the second massage mode may be a mode for providing massage to two or more of the plurality of body parts at the same time. Therefore, the massage device 1000 may promote blood circulation of the user by providing massage to two or more of the plurality of body parts at the same time.

[0348] In addition, the control unit 1440 can provide massage to the abdomen and back and soles of the feet respectively by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the first mode in the second massage mode, can provide massage to the abdomen and back and upper limbs respectively by controlling the body massage unit and the arm massage unit based on the second mode in the second massage mode, can provide massage to the abdomen and back and lower limbs respectively by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the third mode in the second massage mode, can provide massage to the abdomen and back and soles of the feet respectively by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the fourth mode in the second massage mode, and can provide massage to the abdomen and back, upper limbs and lower limbs respectively by controlling the body massage unit, the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the fifth mode in the second massage mode.

[0349] In other words, multiple body parts may include the neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the feet. The first massage mode can massage the neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the feet independently, and the second massage mode can massage two or more parts of the abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the feet in parallel.

[0350] That is, the first massage mode can be a massage mode that independently stimulates the acupoints included in the neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the feet, and the second massage mode can be a massage mode that stimulates two or more acupoints included in the abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the feet in parallel.

[0351] For example, the neck and shoulder may include at least one of Fengchi, Anmian and Jianjing. In addition, the abdomen and back may include at least one of the bladder meridian, Xinshu, Gallbladder, Pishu, Shenshu, Tianzhu, Feishu, Ganshu, Bladder and Weishu. In addition, the upper limb may include at least one of Shenmen, Neiguan, Daling, Lingdao, Tongli, Yinxi, Shaofu and Shaochong. In addition, the lower limb may include at least one of Sanyinjiao, Taixi, Taichong, Yinbai, Dadu, Taibai, Gongsun, Shangqiu, Lougu, Diji and Yinlingquan. In addition, the sole of the foot may include Yongquan.

[0352] Here, pattern generally refers to a certain form, shape or type. The pattern in the utility model can be used to mean massage time, massage intensity, massage method (or massage type, which can be various massages, such as patting massage, kneading massage, acupressure massage, compound massage, etc.), massage parts (such as neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of feet, etc.) of the massage device.

[0353] That is, the massage device can provide massage to the user based on a predetermined manner. The first to fourth manners in the first massage mode and the first to fifth manners in the second massage mode are as described above, but are not limited thereto. For example, the first to fourth manners in the first massage mode and the first to fifth manners in the second massage mode can be composed of various manners, such as different or the same as each other, or two or more manners are the same or different from each other, etc.

[0354] As an example, the control unit 1400 can stimulate the acupuncture points included in the neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the feet sequentially or non-sequentially based on the first massage mode. Specifically, the control unit 1400 can stimulate the acupuncture points included in the neck and shoulders by controlling the body massage unit based on the first mode in the first massage mode, can stimulate the acupuncture points included in the abdomen and back by controlling the body massage unit based on the second mode in the first massage mode, can stimulate the acupuncture points included in the upper limbs by controlling the arm massage unit based on the third mode in the first massage mode, and can stimulate the acupuncture points included in the lower limbs and soles of the feet by controlling the leg massage unit based on the fourth mode in the first massage mode.

[0355] Here, the neck and shoulders may include at least one acupoint among Fengchi, Anmian and Jianjing points, the abdomen and back may include at least one acupoint among bladder meridian, Xinshu, Gallbladdershu, Pishu and Shenshu points, the upper limbs may include at least one acupoint among Shenmen, Neiguan and Daling points, the lower limbs may include at least one acupoint among Sanyinjiao, Taixi and Taichong points, and the soles of the feet may include Yongquan points.

[0356] As another example, the control unit 1400 can control at least two of the body massage unit, the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit in parallel based on the second massage mode, so that the acupoints included in at least two parts of the abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the feet can be stimulated in parallel. Specifically, the control unit 1400 can stimulate the acupoints included in each of the abdomen, back and soles of the feet by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the first mode in the second massage mode, can stimulate the acupoints included in each of the abdomen, back and upper limbs by controlling the body massage unit and the arm massage unit based on the second mode in the second massage mode, can stimulate the acupoints included in each of the abdomen, back and lower limbs by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the third mode in the second massage mode, can stimulate the acupoints included in each of the abdomen, back and soles of the feet by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the fourth mode in the second massage mode, and can stimulate the acupoints included in each of the abdomen, back, upper limbs and lower limbs by controlling the body massage unit, the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the fifth mode in the second massage mode.

[0357] Here, the abdomen and back may include at least one acupoint among Tianzhu, Feishu, Ganshu, Gallbladdershu, Shenshu, Bladdershu, Heartshu, Pishu and Weishu; the upper limbs may include at least one acupoint among Lingdao, Tongli, Yinxi, Shenmen, Shaofu and Shaochong; the lower limbs may include at least one acupoint among Yinbai, Dadu, Taibai, Gongsun, Shangqiu, Sanyinjiao, Lougu, Diji and Yinlingquan; and the soles of the feet may include Yongquan.

[0358] In addition, the control unit 1400 can provide massage (or stimulation) to the user at a preset intensity. Here, intensity can refer to the intensity of pressure, and the preset intensity can include the first intensity to the fourth intensity. However, this is arbitrarily formulated in the present invention for the convenience of explanation, and is not limited to this, and can also include the zeroth intensity or the fifth intensity, etc.

[0359] For example, a strong pressure massage may be provided in the order of first intensity, second intensity, third intensity, and fourth intensity. That is, the fourth intensity may be a stronger pressure than the third intensity, the third intensity may be a stronger pressure than the second intensity, and the second intensity may be a stronger pressure than the first intensity.

[0360] In addition, the control unit 1400 receives a user input for selecting various types of massage modes including the above-mentioned sports mode (or bicycle mode) and the sleep-specific massage mode, and controls the massage device 1000 so that various massages can be provided to the user. In addition, even if no user input is received, the control unit 1400 can automatically provide massage to the user based on the massage mode.

[0361] For example, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to the user's neck and shoulders or abdomen and back by controlling the body massage unit. Specifically, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to the user by controlling a plurality of air bags or massage modules included in the body massage unit. Here, the control unit 1400 pressurizes the user's neck and shoulders or abdomen and back by inflating at least one of the plurality of air bags, thereby providing massage to the user. In addition, the control unit 1400 stimulates the user's neck and shoulders or abdomen and back by controlling at least one of the driving direction, driving speed, and driving range of the massage module, thereby providing massage to the user.

[0362] Here, as reference Figure 3As described above, the driving direction of the massage module may be at least one of the upper side, the lower side, the front and the rear. As an example, the control unit 1400 may provide various massages to the user by controlling the massage module in the upper or lower direction when the massage module is tilted forward. As another example, the control unit 1400 may provide various massages to the user by repeatedly advancing / retracting the massage module only in the front or rear direction and controlling the driving speed (e.g., the forward / retracting speed), for example, providing a patting massage when the driving speed is fast and providing acupressure massage when the driving speed is slow.

[0363] In addition, the larger the driving range of the forward / backward massage module is, the stronger the massage that can be provided to the user is, and the smaller the driving range is, the weaker the massage that can be provided to the user is.

[0364] For example, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to the upper limbs of the user by controlling the arm massage unit. Specifically, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to the user by controlling the airbag or multiple sub-airbags included in the arm massage unit. Here, the control unit 1400 applies pressure to the upper limbs of the user by inflating the airbag or multiple sub-airbags, thereby providing massage to the user. In addition, the control unit 1400 can provide various massages to the user by inflating multiple sub-airbags sequentially or in parallel. Here, the sub-airbag refers to an airbag included in the arm massage unit that is segmented into multiple airbags, and one arm airbag can be segmented into three arm sub-airbags, but is not limited to this.

[0365] For example, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to the user's lower limbs by controlling the leg massage unit. Specifically, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to the user by controlling the roller or airbag included in the leg massage unit. Here, the control unit 1400 pressurizes the user's lower limbs by inflating the airbag, thereby providing massage to the user.

[0366] For example, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to the sole of the user's foot by controlling the foot massage unit. Specifically, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to the user by controlling the foot massage module included in the foot massage unit, that is, by rotating the foot massage module in the form of a roller.

[0367] For example, as described above, when the massage device 1000 is controlled by the control unit 1400, a plurality of acupoints included in the user's body can be stimulated. In other words, based on the action of the body massage unit, a plurality of acupoints included in the user's neck and shoulders and abdomen and back can be stimulated independently or in parallel. In addition, based on the action of the arm massage unit, a plurality of acupoints included in the user's upper limbs can be stimulated independently or in parallel. In addition, based on the action of the leg massage unit, a plurality of acupoints included in the user's lower limbs can be stimulated independently or in parallel. In addition, based on the action of the foot massage unit, a plurality of acupoints included in the soles of the user's feet can be stimulated independently or in parallel.

[0368] Here, acupoints are a term mainly used in Korean medicine and Chinese medicine, and refer to the places where the energy and blood of the meridian system gather and pass through the body surface. In addition, in Korean medicine and Chinese medicine, acupoints are used to transmit stimulation to internal organs through acupuncture or moxibustion, and acupoints can also reflect the status of internal organs.

[0369] For example, before executing the selected massage mode, the control unit 1400 may tilt the body massage unit toward the rear of the massage device, rotate the leg massage unit toward the upper side of the massage device, and adjust the length of the rotating leg massage unit based on the leg length of the user.

[0370] Additionally, the control unit 1400 may drive the heating function of the massage device 1000. As one example, when starting massage, the control unit 1400 may operate the heating function even without a separate user input. As another example, the control unit 1400 may start massage and receive a separate user input to operate the heating function.

[0371] For example, the control unit 1400 may determine whether to operate the heating function by detecting the temperature change of each body part of the user accommodated in the massage device 1000. As one example, when the temperature of at least a part of the body part of the user accommodated in the massage device 1000 is above a preset critical temperature, the control unit 1400 may stop operating the heating function. As another example, when the temperature of at least a part of the body part of the user accommodated in the massage device 1000 is below a preset critical temperature, the control unit 1400 may start operating the heating function. Here, the preset critical temperature may be 40°C, but is not limited thereto.

[0372] The control unit 1400 can determine the above-mentioned multiple body parts (neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs and lower limbs, etc.) in the entire area of ​​the massage device 1000 and the acupoints included in each body part based on at least one of the user's shoulder position and leg length.

[0373] For example, the control unit 1400 may determine the area corresponding to the neck and shoulder, abdomen and back, upper limbs, and lower limbs in the entire area of ​​the massage device 1000 based on the user's shoulder position or leg length. At this time, the entire area of ​​the massage device 1000 may include the entire area of ​​the body massage part 1100, the entire area of ​​the arm massage part 1200, and the entire area of ​​the leg massage part 1300. However, not limited to this, the control unit 1400 may determine the area corresponding to each body part by various methods, for example, determining the area corresponding to each body part based on both the user's shoulder position and leg length, etc.

[0374] In addition, the control unit 1400 may determine the area corresponding to the acupuncture points included in the neck and shoulder, the acupuncture points included in the abdomen and back, the acupuncture points included in the upper limbs, the acupuncture points included in the lower limbs, and the acupuncture points included in the sole of the foot in the entire area of ​​the body massage unit 1100, the entire area of ​​the arm massage unit 1200, and the entire area of ​​the leg massage unit 1300 based on at least one of the user's shoulder position and the user's leg length. For example, the control unit 1400 may determine the acupuncture points by various methods, such as determining the area corresponding to the acupuncture points included in the neck and shoulder and the abdomen and back in the entire area of ​​the main frame 1130 of the massage device 1000 based on the shoulder position, etc.

[0375] In other words, the control unit 1400 determines the respective areas of the main frame, the body massage unit, the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit corresponding to at least one acupoint respectively included in the neck and shoulder, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the feet of the user accommodated in the massage device by utilizing at least one sensor included in the massage device.

[0376] Below, refer to Figures 27 to 33 , describing a method in which a massage device provides massage in a first massage mode.

[0377] Fig. 27 is a flow chart for explaining a method for providing massage by a massage device in a first massage mode according to an embodiment.

[0378] Fig.28 This is a flow chart for explaining the parts stimulated by the movement of the massage device in the first massage mode according to one embodiment.

[0379] First, refer to Fig. 27 In step 6100, the control unit 1400 can control at least one of the body massage unit, the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit based on multiple methods in the first massage mode, and in step 6200, the acupoints included in at least one of the neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the user accommodated in the massage device can be independently stimulated.

[0380] For example, as described above, the control unit 1400 can stimulate multiple acupoints included in the neck and shoulders and the abdomen and back by controlling the body massage unit, can stimulate multiple acupoints included in the upper limbs by controlling the arm massage unit, can stimulate multiple acupoints included in the lower limbs by controlling the leg massage unit, and can stimulate multiple acupoints included in the soles of the feet by controlling the foot massage unit.

[0381] For example, the user's neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles can be stimulated in the order of, but not limited to, the control order of the massage device 1000. Therefore, the user's neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles can be stimulated non-sequentially.

[0382] In addition, the control unit 1400 can provide massage to the neck and shoulders by controlling the body massage unit based on the first method in the first massage mode, can provide massage to the abdomen and back by controlling the body massage unit based on the second method in the first massage mode, can provide massage to the upper limbs by controlling the arm massage unit based on the third method in the first massage mode, and can provide massage to the lower limbs and soles of the feet by controlling the leg massage unit based on the fourth method in the first massage mode.

[0383] For example, the massage device 1000 can stimulate at least one acupuncture point included in the neck and shoulder region based on the first method in the first massage mode. In other words, the massage device 1000 can massage the Fengchi acupuncture point included in the neck and shoulder region with the first to fourth intensities, massage the Anmian acupuncture point included in the neck and shoulder region with the second intensity, and massage the Jianjing acupuncture point included in the neck and shoulder region with the first to fourth intensities. Here, the first method in the first massage mode may refer to a massage method in which the following massage is performed sequentially: the massage device performs finger pressure on the Fengchi acupuncture point with the first to fourth intensities for a preset time, performs finger pressure on the Anmian acupuncture point with the second intensity for a preset time, and then performs finger pressure on the Jianjing acupuncture point with the first to fourth intensities for a preset time.

[0384] For example, the massage device 1000 can stimulate at least one acupuncture point included in the abdomen and back based on the second mode in the first massage mode. In other words, the massage device 1000 can massage the bladder meridian included in the abdomen and back with the first intensity, massage the heart point, liver point, gallbladder point, spleen point and kidney point included in the abdomen and back in sequence with the first intensity to the third intensity, and massage the bladder meridian included in the abdomen and back with the third intensity. Here, the second mode in the first massage mode can refer to a massage mode in which the following massage is performed in sequence: the massage device performs a patting massage on the bladder meridian with the first intensity for a preset time, performs finger pressure on the heart point with the first intensity for a preset time, performs finger pressure on the liver point with the first intensity for a preset time, performs finger pressure on the gallbladder point with the first intensity for a preset time, performs finger pressure on the spleen point with the first intensity for a preset time, performs finger pressure on the kidney point with the first intensity for a preset time, and performs kneading massage on the bladder meridian with the third intensity again for a preset time.

[0385] For example, the massage device 1000 can stimulate at least one acupuncture point included in the upper limb based on the third method in the first massage mode. In other words, the massage device 1000 can massage the Shenmen acupoint, the Neiguan acupoint and the Daling acupoint located on the upper limb in sequence with the second intensity. Here, the third method in the first massage mode may refer to a massage method in which the massage device performs acupressure massage on the Daling acupoint, the Shenmen acupoint and the Neiguan acupoint for a preset time with the fourth intensity.

[0386] For example, the massage device 1000 can stimulate at least one acupuncture point included in the lower limbs and the sole of the foot based on the fourth method in the first massage mode. In other words, the massage device 1000 can massage the Sanyinjiao acupoint, Taixi acupoint, Taichong acupoint and Yongquan acupoint located in the lower limbs in sequence with the fourth intensity. Here, the fourth method in the first massage mode may refer to the following massage method: the massage device 1000 performs finger pressure on the Sanyinjiao acupoint for a preset time with the third intensity, and after performing finger pressure on the Taixi acupoint for a preset time with the third intensity, performs finger pressure on the Taichong acupoint for a preset time with the third intensity, and performs finger pressure on the Yongquan acupoint for a preset time with the fourth intensity.

[0387] Reference Fig.28 The massage device 1000 massages the neck and shoulders 6110, the abdomen and back 6120, the upper limbs 6210, the lower limbs 6310 and the soles 6320 in sequence.

[0388] For example, the neck and shoulder part 6110 may include Fengchi acupoint, Anmian acupoint and Jianjing acupoint. In addition, the abdomen and back part 6120 may include the bladder meridian, Xinshu acupoint, Ganshu acupoint, Gallbladder acupoint, Pishu acupoint and Shenshu acupoint. In addition, the upper limb part 6210 may include Shenmen acupoint, Daling acupoint and Neiguan acupoint. In addition, the lower limb part 6310 may include Sanyinjiao acupoint, Taixi acupoint and Taichong acupoint. In addition, the sole of the foot 6320 may include Yongquan acupoint.

[0389] Therefore, in the first massage mode, after stimulating the Fengchi point, Anmian point and Jianjing point included in the neck and shoulder part 6110 in sequence based on the action of the massage device 1000, the bladder meridian, Xinshu point, Ganshu point, Gallbladdershu point, Pishu point, Shenshu point and bladder meridian included in the abdomen and back part 6120 can be stimulated in sequence. In addition, after stimulating the acupoints included in the neck and shoulder part 6110 and the abdomen and back part 6120 based on the action of the massage device 1000, the Shenmen point, Daling point and Neiguan point included in the upper limb part 6210 can be stimulated in sequence, the Sanyinjiao point, Taixi point and Taichong point included in the lower limb part 6310 can be stimulated in sequence, and the Yongquan point included in the sole 6320 can be stimulated.

[0390] Below, refer to Figure 29 to Figure 32 , an example of acupoints included in the neck and shoulder, abdomen and back, upper limbs, and lower limbs stimulated in the first massage mode will be described.

[0391] Figure 29 to Figure 32 1 is a diagram for explaining acupuncture points stimulated by the massage device 1000 based on the first to fourth modes in the first massage mode when the sleep specific massage mode is the first massage mode according to one embodiment.

[0392] First, refer to Fig.29 The neck and shoulders of the user stimulated by the massage device 1000 in the first manner in the first massage mode include the Anmian point 6111, the Fengchi point 6112 and the Jianjing point 6113.

[0393] Anmian point 6111 refers to the sunken area behind the earlobes on both sides. In addition, Fengchi point 6112 refers to the sunken area below the occipital bone. In addition, Jianjing point 6113 is located at the midpoint of the line connecting the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra and the end of the acromion of the scapula.

[0394] Reference Fig.30 The user's abdomen and back parts stimulated by the massage device 1000 based on the second method in the first massage mode include the heart point 6121, the liver point 6122, the gallbladder point 6123, the spleen point 6124 and the kidney point 6125.

[0395] Xinshu point 6121 is located about 4 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra. In addition, livershu point 6122 is located about 4 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra. In addition, gallbladdershu point 6123 is located about 4 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra. In addition, spleenshu point 6124 is located about 4 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra. In addition, kidneyshu point 6125 is located about 4 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra. In addition, the bladder meridian (not shown) can refer to the entire abdomen and back of the user.

[0396] Reference Fig.31The upper limbs of the user stimulated by the massage device 1000 based on the third method in the first massage mode include Daling acupoint 6211, Shenmen acupoint 6212 and Neiguan acupoint 6213.

[0397] Daling acupoint 6211 is located between the palmaris longus tendon and the radial flexor carpi tendon of the wrist. In addition, Shenmen acupoint 6212 is located on the ulnar flexor carpi and the palmar transverse line of the wrist. In addition, Neiguan acupoint 6213 is located between the palmaris longus tendon and the radial flexor carpi tendon, about 5 cm from the palmar transverse line of the wrist to the elbow.

[0398] Reference Fig.32 The lower limbs of the user stimulated by the massage device 1000 based on the fourth method in the first massage mode include Sanyinjiao acupoint 6311, Taixi acupoint 6312, Taichong acupoint 6313 and Yongquan acupoint 6321.

[0399] Sanyinjiao acupoint 6311 is located on the inner side of the tibia, that is, about 10 cm from the inner ankle to the knee. In addition, Taixi acupoint 6312 refers to the depression on the inner side of the posterior ankle, that is, the depression between the inner ankle and the Achilles tendon. In addition, Taichong acupoint 6313 is located on the instep, between the first metatarsal and the second metatarsal. In addition, Yongquan acupoint 6321 is located at the most depressed part of the sole when the foot is curled up.

[0400] For example, the control part 1400 may provide stimulation to the neck and shoulders and the abdomen and back by controlling at least one of the driving direction, the driving speed, and the driving range of the massage module.

[0401] In addition, the control part 1400 can independently provide stimulation to a plurality of areas included in the upper limb by independently inflating a plurality of sub-airbags.

[0402] In addition, the control unit 1400 independently controls the length and angle of the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit to rotate the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit, and provides stimulation to the lower limbs by inflating the leg airbags of the leg massage unit whose length is reduced while rotating in the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit.

[0403] Here, the control unit 1400 provides massage to the soles of the feet accommodated in the first and second foot massage parts while fixing the soles of the feet by inflating the first and second foot airbags, and can provide stimulation to the fixed soles of the feet by controlling the first and second foot rollers.

[0404] In addition, the above-mentioned operation of the control unit 1400 independently controlling and rotating the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit may correspond to a cycle (or cycle operation) described later. That is, the rotation may refer to the operations A to E described later.

[0405] For example, when the control unit 1400 provides stimulation to the lower limbs and the soles of the feet, the exercise mode can be executed in parallel. That is, the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage unit and the foot massage unit while executing the exercise mode, thereby stimulating the acupuncture points included in the lower limbs and the soles of the feet.

[0406] Here, the exercise mode may include a leg exercise motion (or a bicycle motion) in which the user crosses and pushes the legs on both sides of the user to exercise the user's legs, similar to when the user rides a bicycle.

[0407] Hereinafter, an example in which the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage unit to perform an exercise pattern, that is, a leg exercise motion will be described.

[0408] The control unit 1400 can control the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b when the massage device 1000 is tilted, so as to perform a leg exercise action to exercise the user's legs in a manner similar to the action of the user riding a bicycle.

[0409] At least one of the leg length adjustment module 2500 and the leg angle adjustment module 1350 is used to control each leg massage part 2000a, 2000b.

[0410] For example, the control unit 1400 can perform a bicycle riding action by controlling at least one of the first length of the first leg massage unit 2000a, the first angle of the first leg massage unit 2000a, the second length of the second leg massage unit 2000b, and the second angle of the second leg massage unit 2000b. Here, the control unit 1400 can inflate the leg airbags of each leg massage unit while adjusting the first length and the second length, the first angle and the second angle, respectively.

[0411] Thus, the massage device 1000 exercises the muscles around the user's legs and pelvis through leg exercise motions, thereby preventing possible injuries to the user's legs and improving or maintaining the user's physical health.

[0412] The leg movement action may include at least one of a first leg movement action, a second leg movement action, a third leg movement action, and a fourth leg movement action. The first leg movement action and the third leg movement action may be actions of pulling any one of the legs on both sides of the user and pushing the other leg. The second leg movement action and the fourth leg movement action may be actions of lifting any one of the legs on both sides of the user and putting down the other leg.

[0413] The control unit 1400 may perform a first leg exercise action, a second leg exercise action, a third leg exercise action, and then a fourth leg exercise action. At this time, the control unit 1400 may repeatedly perform the first leg exercise action to the fourth leg exercise action in sequence. Specifically, the control unit 1400 may repeatedly perform the first leg exercise action to the fourth leg exercise action based on a preset number of repetitions. The number of repetitions may be preset by various objects and stored in the memory 1430.

[0414] As described above, the control unit 1400 sequentially performs the first to fourth leg exercise movements, but is not limited thereto.

[0415] For example, the control unit 1400 may define the first leg movement action and the third leg movement action (or the action of adjusting the first length and the second length) and the second leg movement action and the fourth leg movement action (or the action of adjusting the first angle and the second angle) as one cycle (cycle, or cycle action). If one cycle is defined, the control unit 1400 may repeat the cycle to execute.

[0416] Specifically, the control unit 1400 can define any one of the first leg movement action and the third leg movement action and any one of the second leg movement action and the fourth leg movement action as the first cycle. The control unit 1400 can define the remaining leg movement actions in the first leg movement action and the third leg movement action and the remaining leg movement actions in the second leg movement action and the fourth leg movement action as the second cycle. The control unit 1400 can execute in a manner that repeats the defined first cycle and second cycle. At this time, the control unit 1400 can execute the first cycle first and then the second cycle, or execute the second cycle first and then the first cycle. Below, for the convenience of explanation, it is assumed that the control unit 1400 executes the first leg movement action to the fourth leg movement action in sequence.

[0417] Below, refer to Fig.33 , an example in which the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage unit to perform each leg exercise action is described.

[0418] Fig.33 It is a diagram for explaining each leg movement action according to an embodiment.

[0419] The control part 1400 may perform a first leg movement action (action B) of pulling and pushing the user's legs in a state where the massage device 1000 is tilted (action A).

[0420] For example, the control unit 1400 performs a first leg exercise action of pulling one leg of the user while pushing the other leg through each leg massaging unit, thereby exercising the user's legs.

[0421] Specifically, the control unit 1400 increases the first length of the first leg massage part 2000a and reduces the second length of the second leg massage part 2000b through the first leg length adjustment module 2500a and the second leg length adjustment module 2500b, thereby adjusting the first length of the first leg massage part 2000a and the second length of the second leg massage part 2000b.

[0422] The control unit 1400 may perform a second leg movement motion (motion C) of lifting and lowering the user's legs after performing motion B.

[0423] For example, the control unit 1400 performs the second leg exercise action of lifting one leg of the user and lowering the other leg through each leg massaging unit, thereby exercising the user's legs.

[0424] Specifically, the control unit 1400 tilts the first leg massage unit 2000a downward and tilts the second leg massage unit 2000b upward through the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a and the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b, thereby adjusting the first angle of the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second angle of the second leg massage unit 2000b.

[0425] The control unit 1400 may perform a third leg movement action (action D) of pulling and pushing the user's legs after performing action C.

[0426] For example, the control unit 1400 performs the third leg exercise action of pulling one leg of the user and pushing the other leg through each leg massaging unit, thereby exercising the user's legs.

[0427] Specifically, the control part 1400 can adjust the first length of the first leg massage part 2000a and the second length of the second leg massage part 2000b again by reducing the first length increased in action B and increasing the second length reduced in action B through the first leg length adjustment module 2500a and the second leg length adjustment module 2500b. In other words, the control part 1400 can reduce the increased first length and increase the reduced second length.

[0428] The control unit 1400 may perform a fourth leg movement motion (motion E) of lifting and lowering the user's legs after performing motion D.

[0429] For example, the control unit 1400 performs a fourth leg exercise action of lifting one leg of the user while lowering the other leg through each leg massage unit, thereby exercising the user's legs. Specifically, the control unit 1400 tilts the downwardly tilted first leg massage unit 2000a upwards and tilts the upwardly tilted second leg massage unit 2000b downwards through the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a and the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b, thereby adjusting the first angle of the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second angle of the second leg massage unit 2000b again.

[0430] Thus, the control unit 1400 can exercise both legs of the user in a balanced manner.

[0431] Hereinafter, the length adjustment operation for each length and the angle adjustment operation for each angle will be described in detail.

[0432] 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.

[0433] 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 leg length adjustment module 2500a and the second leg length adjustment module 2500b and the first leg angle adjustment module 1350a and the second leg angle adjustment module 1350b based on the length adjustment value and the angle adjustment value, thereby adjusting each length and each angle.

[0434] As each leg length increases, the length adjustment value and the angle adjustment value can be determined as a larger value. When each leg length is different, the length adjustment value for adjusting the first length and the length adjustment value for adjusting the second length can 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 can be different from each other.

[0435] Specifically, the above-mentioned method for determining the length and angle adjustment values ​​can be described as follows.

[0436] For example, a leg length table and a leg angle table may be stored in the memory 1430. The leg length table may include a plurality of arbitrary leg lengths and a length adjustment value matching each arbitrary leg length. In addition, the leg angle table may include a plurality of arbitrary leg lengths and an angle adjustment value matching each arbitrary leg length. In addition, the leg length table and the leg angle table may be preset by various objects and stored in the memory 1430.

[0437] The control unit 1400 may obtain an arbitrary leg length corresponding to each leg length from among 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.

[0438] 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.

[0439] For example, the length adjustment value that matches any leg length in the leg length table may be a plurality of length adjustment values.

[0440] The control section 1400 may extract a plurality of length adjustment values ​​corresponding to each leg length from the leg length table.

[0441] The plurality of 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 an intermediate length adjustment value between the maximum length adjustment value and the minimum length adjustment value. The intermediate length adjustment value may be an average value of the maximum length adjustment value and the minimum length adjustment value or a value between the maximum length adjustment value and the minimum length adjustment value.

[0442] The control unit 1400 may determine at least one of the extracted multiple length adjustment values ​​as the length adjustment value for adjusting each length. In other words, the length adjustment value for adjusting each length may be determined as at least one of the maximum length adjustment value, the minimum length adjustment value, and the 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.

[0443] The control unit 1400 may extract a plurality of angle adjustment values ​​corresponding to each leg length from the leg angle table. The plurality of angle adjustment values ​​may include a maximum angle adjustment value for adjusting each angle to the maximum, a minimum angle adjustment value for adjusting each angle to the minimum, 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 value 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.

[0444] The control unit 1400 may determine at least one of the extracted multiple angle adjustment values ​​as the angle adjustment value for adjusting each angle. In other words, the angle adjustment value for adjusting each angle may be determined as at least one of the maximum angle adjustment value, the minimum angle adjustment value, and the intermediate angle adjustment value. As described above, when a defined cycle is repeated, the control unit 1400 may change the length adjustment value and the angle adjustment value for each preset number of repetitions of the cycle.

[0445] 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.

[0446] The control unit 1400 can inflate the first leg airbag 1710 when the second leg airbag 1730 is not inflated before, during, or during the increase (or decrease) of the first length in action B, so that the first length can be adjusted while fixing one leg of the user. At this time, the control unit 1400 can inflate at least one of the first calf airbag 1711 and the first foot airbag 1713.

[0447] In other words, the control unit 1400 may inflate only the first leg airbag 1710 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 1713 when the first calf airbag 1711 is not inflated, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0448] For example, the control unit 1400 may inflate each airbag in various combinations, such as inflating the first foot airbag 1713 first and then inflating the first calf airbag 1711, or inflating the first calf airbag 1711 and the first foot airbag 1713 simultaneously.

[0449] For example, the control unit 1400 may inflate the second leg airbag 1730 when the first leg airbag 1710 is not inflated before, during, or during the increase (or decrease) of the reduced second length as in action D, thereby adjusting the second length while fixing the other leg of the user. Here, the control unit 1400 may inflate at least one of the second calf airbag 1731 and the second foot airbag 1733.

[0450] In other words, the control unit 1400 may inflate only the second leg airbag 1730 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 1733 when the second calf airbag 1731 is not inflated, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0451] For example, the control unit 1400 may inflate each airbag in various combinations, such as inflating the second foot airbag 1733 first and then inflating the second calf airbag 1731, or inflating the second calf airbag 1731 and the second foot airbag 1733 simultaneously.

[0452] 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.

[0453] The control unit 1400 may drive at least one of the first foot massage unit 2610 and the second foot massage unit 2630 during the process of adjusting each length and each angle. For example, the control unit 1400 may alternately provide foot massage to both sides of the user's feet by cross-driving the first foot massage unit 2610 and the second foot massage unit 2630. Thus, the control unit 1400 may massage the user's feet and provide leg exercise guidance by cross-driving the first foot massage unit 2610 and the second foot massage unit 2630, thereby providing the user with a psychological sense of security, relieving the user's tension to prevent the user's leg from being injured, and improving the exercise effect.

[0454] The control unit 1400 can inflate the back airbags of the body massage part while adjusting each length. For example, the control unit 1400 can inflate the first back airbag 1613 when the first length increases (such as action B), and inflate the second back airbag 1633 when the second length increases (such as action D). Thus, the control unit 1400 links each length adjustment action with the back airbag inflation action, and pulls the user's legs tighter than when the back airbags are not inflated, thereby improving the user's leg exercise effect.

[0455] As described above, the length adjustment action of each length and the angle adjustment action of each angle are performed independently of each other, but it is not limited thereto. For example, after a specified time has passed after starting the length adjustment action of each length, the control unit can perform the length adjustment action and the angle adjustment action of each angle together.

[0456] When the control unit 1400 starts each length adjustment action and then performs each angle adjustment action after a specified time, the control unit 1400 can inflate the arm airbag corresponding to the leg massage part whose length is reduced only during the execution of each length adjustment action. For example, the control unit 1400 can inflate the second arm airbag when the second length is reduced (such as action B), and inflate the first arm airbag when the first length is reduced (such as action D). Thus, the control unit 1400 links each length adjustment action with the arm airbag expansion action, and pulls the user's legs more safely than when the arm airbag is not inflated, thereby improving the user's leg exercise effect.

[0457] The control unit 1400 may shrink the back airbag and the arm airbag expanded in each length adjustment action during the simultaneous execution of each length adjustment action and each angle adjustment action. In addition, the control unit 1400 may provide massage to the user through the massage module 1110 during the execution of each leg movement action. For example, the control unit 1400 may provide at least one of acupressure massage, kneading massage, slapping massage, and composite massage to at least a portion of the user's multiple body parts through the massage module 1110. The composite massage may be a combination of two or more of acupressure massage, kneading massage, and slapping massage.

[0458] Thus, the control unit 1400 assists the user's leg movement by massaging multiple parts of the user's body while exercising the user's legs, thereby effectively preventing leg injuries that occur during exercise by relaxing the user's body compared to a case where no massage is provided.

[0459] Below, refer to Figures 34 to 41 , a method for the massage device to provide massage when the second massage mode is selected is described.

[0460] Fig.34 is a flow chart for explaining a method for providing massage by a massage device in a second massage mode according to an embodiment.

[0461] Fig.35 This is a flowchart for explaining the parts stimulated by the movement of the massage device in the second massage mode according to one embodiment.

[0462] First, refer to Fig.34 In step 6400, the control unit 1400 can control two or more of the body massage unit, the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit based on multiple methods in the second massage mode, and in step 6500, the acupoints included in two or more of the neck and shoulders, abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs and soles of the user accommodated in the massage device can be stimulated in parallel.

[0463] For example, the control unit 1400 can stimulate the user's abdomen, back, upper limbs, lower limbs, and soles of the feet by controlling at least one of the body massage unit, the arm massage unit, the leg massage unit, and the foot massage unit. In addition, since the control unit 1400 simultaneously controls two or more of the body massage unit, the arm massage unit, the leg massage unit, and the foot massage unit, two or more of the multiple acupoints included in the user's abdomen, back, upper limbs, lower limbs, or soles of the feet can be stimulated in parallel.

[0464] Reference Fig.35 The massage device 1000 can massage two or more of the abdomen and back 5120, the upper limbs 5130, the lower limbs 5140 and the soles 5150 at the same time.

[0465] For example, in the case of the second massage mode, the massage device 1000 may perform the first massage on the acupuncture points 6410 included in the abdomen and back 5120 and the acupuncture points 6420 included in the sole 5150 in parallel. In addition, the massage device 1000 may perform the second massage on the acupuncture points 6510 included in the abdomen and back 5120 and the acupuncture points 6520 included in the upper limb 5130 in parallel. In addition, the massage device 1000 may perform the third massage on the acupuncture points 6610 included in the abdomen and back 5120 and the acupuncture points 6620 included in the lower limb 5140 in parallel. In addition, the massage device 1000 may perform the fourth massage on the acupuncture points 6410 included in the abdomen and back 5120 and the acupuncture points 6420 included in the sole 5150 in parallel. In addition, the massage device 1000 may perform the last massage on the acupuncture points 6710 included in the abdomen and back 5120, the acupuncture points 6720 included in the upper limb 5130, and the acupuncture points 6730 included in the lower limb 5140 in parallel. However, the order in which the massage device 1000 performs massage is not limited thereto.

[0466] In addition, the control unit 1440 can provide massage to the abdomen and back and soles of the feet respectively by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the first mode in the second massage mode, can provide massage to the abdomen and back and upper limbs respectively by controlling the body massage unit and the arm massage unit based on the second mode in the second massage mode, can provide massage to the abdomen and back and lower limbs respectively by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the third mode in the second massage mode, can provide massage to the abdomen and back and soles of the feet respectively by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the fourth mode in the second massage mode, and can provide massage to the abdomen and back, upper limbs and lower limbs respectively by controlling the body massage unit, the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit based on the fifth mode in the second massage mode.

[0467] For example, the massage device 1000 can stimulate at least one acupuncture point included in each of the abdomen and back and the sole of the foot based on the first method in the second massage mode. In other words, the massage device 1000 can massage the Tianzhu acupoint, the Feishu acupoint, the Ganshu acupoint, the Gallbladder acupoint, the Shenshu acupoint, the Bladder acupoint included in the abdomen and back and the Yongquan acupoint included in the sole of the foot in parallel with the first intensity to the third intensity. Here, the first method in the second massage mode may refer to the following massage method: the massage device 1000 performs a patting massage on the Tianzhu acupoint, the Feishu acupoint, the Ganshu acupoint, the Gallbladder acupoint, the Shenshu acupoint and the Bladder acupoint included in the abdomen and back for a preset time with the first intensity, and then performs a finger pressure for a preset time with the second intensity to the third intensity, and in parallel, performs a finger pressure for a preset time on the Yongquan acupoint included in the sole of the foot with the third intensity.

[0468] For example, the massage device 1000 can stimulate at least one acupuncture point included in each of the abdomen and back and the upper limbs based on the second method in the second massage mode. In other words, the massage device 1000 can massage the Xinshu acupoint included in the abdomen and back and the Lingdao acupoint, Tongli acupoint, Yinxi acupoint, Shenmen acupoint, Shaofu acupoint and Shaochong acupoint included in the upper limbs in parallel with the second intensity to the fourth intensity. Here, the second method in the second massage mode may refer to the following massage method: the massage device 1000 performs finger pressure on the Xinshu acupoint included in the abdomen and back for a preset time with the third intensity, and in parallel, performs finger pressure on the Lingdao acupoint, Tongli acupoint, Yinxi acupoint, Shenmen acupoint, Shaofu acupoint and Shaochong acupoint included in the upper limbs for a preset time with the second intensity to the fourth intensity.

[0469] For example, the massage device 1000 can stimulate at least one acupoint included in each of the abdomen and back and the lower limbs based on the third mode in the second massage mode. In other words, the massage device 1000 can massage the spleen point, stomach point included in the abdomen and back and Yinbai point, Dadu point, Taibai point, Gongsun point, Shangqiu point, Sanyinjiao point, Lougu point, Diji point, and Yinlingquan point included in the lower limbs in parallel with the second intensity to the fourth intensity. Here, the third mode in the second massage mode may refer to the following massage mode: the massage device 1000 performs finger pressure on the spleen point and stomach point included in the abdomen and back for a preset time with the third intensity, and in parallel, applies pressure on the Yinbai point, Dadu point, Taibai point, Gongsun point, Shangqiu point, Sanyinjiao point, Lougu point, Diji point, and Yinlingquan point included in the lower limbs for a preset time with the second intensity to the fourth intensity.

[0470] For example, the massage device 1000 can stimulate at least one acupuncture point included in each of the abdomen and back and the sole of the foot based on the fourth mode in the second massage mode. In other words, the massage device 1000 can massage the Tianzhu acupoint, the Feishu acupoint, the Ganshu acupoint, the Gallbladder acupoint, the Shenshu acupoint, the Bladder acupoint and the Yongquan acupoint included in the abdomen and back in parallel with the second intensity to the third intensity. Here, the fourth mode in the second massage mode may refer to the following massage mode: the massage device 1000 performs kneading massage on the Tianzhu acupoint, the Feishu acupoint, the Ganshu acupoint, the Gallbladder acupoint, the Shenshu acupoint and the Bladder acupoint included in the abdomen and back and the sole of the foot for a preset time with the second intensity to the third intensity, and in parallel, performs finger pressure on the Yongquan acupoint included in the sole of the foot for a preset time with the third intensity.

[0471] For example, the massage device 1000 can stimulate at least one acupoint included in each of the abdomen and back, upper limbs, and lower limbs based on the fifth mode in the second massage mode. In other words, the massage device 1000 massages the Xinshu acupoint included in the abdomen and back, the Lingdao acupoint, Tongli acupoint, Yinxi acupoint, Shenmen acupoint, Shaofu acupoint, Shaochong acupoint included in the upper limbs, and the Yinbai acupoint, Dadu acupoint, Taibai acupoint, Gongsun acupoint, Shangqiu acupoint, Sanyinjiao acupoint, Lougu acupoint, Diji acupoint, and Yinlingquan acupoint included in the lower limbs in parallel with the second intensity to the fourth intensity. Here, the fifth method in the second massage mode may refer to the following massage method: the massage device 1000 performs kneading massage on the Xinshu point included in the abdomen and back with the third intensity for a preset time, applies pressure on the Lingdao point, Tongli point, Yinxi point, Shenmen point, Shaofu point and Shaochong point included in the upper limbs with the second to fourth intensities for a preset time, and in parallel, applies pressure on the Yinbai point, Dadu point, Taibai point, Gongsun point, Shangqiu point, Sanyinjiao point, Lougu point, Diji point and Yinlingquan point included in the lower limbs with the second to fourth intensities for a preset time.

[0472] Below, refer to Figure 36 to Figure 41, an example of acupoints included in the abdomen and back, upper limbs, lower limbs, and soles of the feet that are stimulated in the second massage mode will be described.

[0473] Figure 36 to Figure 41 1 is a diagram for explaining acupuncture points stimulated by the massage device 1000 based on the first to fifth modes in the second massage mode when the sleep specific massage mode is the second massage mode according to one embodiment.

[0474] Reference Fig.36 The user's abdomen and back parts stimulated by the massage device 1000 based on the first and fourth modes in the second massage mode include Tianzhu point 6411, Feishu point 6412, Ganshu point 6413, Gallbladder point 6414, Shenshu point 6415 and Bladder point 6416.

[0475] Tianzhu point 6411 is located about 4 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the second cervical vertebra. In addition, Feishu point 6412 is located about 4 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra. In addition, Ganshu point 6413 is located about 4 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra. In addition, Gallbladder point 6414 is located about 4 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra. In addition, Shenshu point 6415 is located about 4 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra. In addition, Bladder point 6416 is located on the sacrum at the tail end of the spine.

[0476] Reference Fig.37 The sole of the user's foot stimulated by the massage device 1000 based on the first and fourth modes in the second massage mode includes the Yongquan acupoint 6421, which is located at the most concave part of the sole when the foot is curled up.

[0477] Reference Fig.38 The user's abdomen and back stimulated by the massage device 1000 based on the second and fifth modes in the second massage mode include the Xinshu point 6511, which is located about 2 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra.

[0478] Reference Fig.39 The upper limbs of the user stimulated by the massage device 1000 based on the second and fifth modes in the second massage mode include Lingdao acupoint 6521, Tongli acupoint 6522, Yinxi acupoint 6523, Shenmen acupoint 6524, Shaofu acupoint 6525 and Shaochong acupoint 6526.

[0479] Lingdao acupoint 6521 is located on the radial side of the radial edge of the flexor carpi ulnaris, about 4 cm from the palmar transverse line of the wrist to the body. In addition, Tongli acupoint 6522 is located on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris, about 2.5 cm from the palmar transverse line of the wrist to the body. In addition, Yinxi acupoint 6523 is located on the radial side of the flexor carpi ulnaris, about 1 cm from the palmar transverse line of the wrist to the body. In addition, Shenmen acupoint 6524 is located on the radial side of the radial edge of the flexor carpi ulnaris, on the palmar transverse line of the wrist. In addition, Shaofu acupoint 6525 is located between the fourth metacarpal bone and the fifth metacarpal bone. In addition, Shaochong acupoint 6526 is located on the radial side of the distal segment of the little finger.

[0480] Reference Fig.40 The user's abdomen and back parts stimulated by the massage device 1000 based on the third method in the second massage mode include the spleen point 6611 and the stomach point 6612.

[0481] The spleen point 6611 is located about 4 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra. In addition, the stomach point 6612 is located about 4 cm on both sides below the spinous process of the twelfth thoracic vertebra.

[0482] Reference Fig.41 The lower limbs of the user stimulated by the massage device 1000 based on the third and fifth modes in the second massage mode include Yinbai acupoint 6621, Dadu acupoint 6622, Taibai acupoint 6623, Gongsun acupoint 6624, Shangqiu acupoint 6625, Sanyinjiao acupoint 6626, Lougu acupoint 6627, Diji acupoint 6628 and Yinlingquan acupoint 6629.

[0483] Yinbai point 6621 is located on the inner side of the distal segment of the big toe. In addition, Dadu point 6622 is located in the depression distal to the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. In addition, Taibai point 6623 is located in the depression on the body side of the first metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe. In addition, Gongsun point 6624 is located on the inner side of the foot, in the depression between the inner front and lower side of the first metatarsal base and the flexor hallucis brevis. In addition, Shangqiu point 6625 is located on the lower side of the medial malleolus. In addition, Sanyinjiao point 6626 is located behind the medial edge of the tibia. In addition, Lougu point 6627 is located about 15 cm above the medial malleolus. In addition, Diji point 6628 is located about 20 cm above the medial malleolus. In addition, Yinlingquan point 6629 is located about 25 cm above the medial malleolus.

[0484] Here, the preset time of the first to fourth modes in the first massage mode and the first to fifth modes in the second massage mode can be 0 seconds to 600 seconds, and can be set differently, and the examples of the preset time are not limited to this. In addition, the examples of the acupoints stimulated by the control unit 1400 by controlling the massage device 1000 are not limited to the above, and more acupoints can be stimulated.

[0485] For example, the control unit 1400 can provide stimulation to the abdomen, back and soles of the feet in parallel by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit at the same time. Here, the control unit 1400 can inflate the first foot airbag and the second foot airbag and control the first foot roller and the second foot roller while controlling the driving direction, driving speed or driving range of the massage module.

[0486] For example, the control unit 1400 can provide stimulation to the abdomen, back and upper limbs in parallel by controlling the body massage unit and the arm massage unit at the same time. Here, the control unit 1400 can inflate the first arm airbag and the second arm airbag while controlling the driving direction, driving speed or driving range of the massage module.

[0487] For example, the control unit 1400 can provide stimulation to the abdomen, back and lower limbs in parallel by controlling the body massage unit and the leg massage unit at the same time. Here, the control unit 1400 can inflate the first leg airbag and the second leg airbag while controlling the driving direction, driving speed or driving range of the massage module.

[0488] For example, the control unit 1400 can provide stimulation to the abdomen and back, upper limbs and lower limbs in parallel by controlling the body massage unit, the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit at the same time. Here, the control unit 1400 can control the driving direction, driving speed or driving range of the massage module and inflate the first arm airbag and the second arm airbag while inflating the first leg airbag and the second leg airbag. In addition, the control unit 1400 independently controls the length and angle of the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit to rotate the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit, and provides stimulation to the lower limbs by inflating the leg airbag of the leg massage unit whose length is reduced while rotating the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit.

[0489] For example, when providing stimulation to the lower limbs and the soles of the feet, the control unit 1400 can execute the exercise mode in parallel. That is, the control unit 1400 controls the leg massage unit and the foot massage unit while executing the exercise mode, so that the acupuncture points included in the lower limbs and the soles of the feet can be stimulated. Since the description of the exercise mode is as described above, it is omitted below.

[0490] In addition, as described above, the leg massage part may include a first leg massage part for massaging one side of the lower limbs and a second leg massage part for massaging the other side of the lower limbs, and the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part may be provided to be physically separated from each other and controlled independently of each other. Here, the control part 1400 controls the length and angle of the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part during the execution of the sleep-specific massage mode, so that a cycling action for exercising the user's legs can be performed.

[0491] 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.).

[0492] Those skilled in the art of the present invention will understand that the present invention can be realized in a modified form without departing from the basic features described above. Therefore, the disclosed method should be considered from an explanatory perspective rather than a restrictive perspective, the scope of rights is shown in the claims, not in the above description, and all distinguishing technologies within the equivalent scope should be interpreted as included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A massage device, characterized in that: include: a body massaging portion 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 the lower part of the body massage part and respectively accommodates the lower limbs of the user and massages the lower limbs. an arm massage part, which is disposed on the side of the body massage part and respectively accommodates and massages the upper limbs of the user, and a control unit that controls the operation of at least one of the body massage unit, the leg massage unit, and the arm massage unit; the control section provides massage to at least one of the plurality of body parts of the user by controlling at least one of the body massage section, the arm massage section, and the leg massage section based on a sleep specific massage mode; The sleep-specific massage mode includes at least one of a first massage mode for independently providing massage to each of the body parts and a second massage mode for concurrently providing massage to two or more of the plurality of body parts, The first massage mode independently and sequentially stimulates each of a plurality of acupuncture points included in a neck and shoulder portion, an abdomen and back portion, an upper limb portion, a lower limb portion, and a sole of a foot included in a plurality of body parts of the user.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first massage mode independently massages the neck and shoulders, the abdomen and back, the upper limbs, the lower limbs and the soles of the feet. The second massage mode massages two or more of the abdomen and back, the upper limbs, the lower limbs, and the soles of the feet in parallel.

3. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second massage mode is a massage mode for stimulating two or more acupuncture points among acupuncture points included in the abdomen and back, the upper limbs, the lower limbs, and the soles of the feet in parallel.

4. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The neck and shoulder region includes at least one of Fengchi acupoint, Anmian acupoint and Jianjing acupoint. The abdomen and back part include at least one acupoint of the bladder meridian, the heart point, the gallbladder point, the spleen point, the kidney point, the Tianzhu point, the lung point, the liver point, the bladder point and the stomach point. The upper limb includes at least one acupoint of Shenmen, Neiguan, Daling, Lingdao, Tongli, Yinxi, Shaofu and Shaochong. The lower limb part includes at least one acupuncture point selected from the group consisting of Sanyinjiao, Taixi, Taichong, Yinbai, Dadu, Taibai, Gongsun, Shangqiu, Lougu, Diji and Yinlingquan. The sole of the foot includes the Yongquan acupoint.

5. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control unit, Stimulating acupuncture points included in the neck and shoulder region by controlling the body massage part based on a first manner in the first massage mode, Stimulating acupuncture points included in the abdomen and back by controlling the body massaging part based on a second manner in the first massage mode, Stimulating acupuncture points included in the upper limb by controlling the arm massage part based on a third manner in the first massage mode, Acupuncture points included in the lower limb and the sole of the foot are stimulated by controlling the leg massaging part based on a fourth pattern in the first massage mode.

6. The massage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The neck and shoulder region includes at least one of Fengchi acupoint, Anmian acupoint and Jianjing acupoint. The abdomen and back part include at least one acupoint of the bladder meridian, the heart point, the gallbladder point, the spleen point and the kidney point. The upper limb part includes at least one acupoint among Shenmen acupoint, Neiguan acupoint and Daling acupoint, The lower limb part includes at least one acupoint among Sanyinjiao acupoint, Taixi acupoint and Taichong acupoint, The sole of the foot includes the Yongquan acupoint.

7. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control unit, Based on the second massage mode, at least two of the body massage part, the arm massage part and the leg massage part are controlled in parallel, thereby stimulating acupuncture points included in at least two parts of the abdomen and back, the upper limbs, the lower limbs and the soles of the feet in parallel.

8. The massage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control unit, stimulating acupuncture points included in each of the abdominal back and the sole of the foot by controlling the body massage part and the leg massage part based on the first manner in the second massage mode, acupuncture points included in each of the abdominal back and the upper limb part are stimulated by controlling the body massage part and the arm massage part based on a second manner in the second massage mode, acupuncture points included in each of the abdominal back and the lower limb part are stimulated by controlling the body massage part and the leg massage part based on a third manner in the second massage mode, stimulating acupuncture points included in each of the abdominal back and the sole of the foot by controlling the body massage part and the leg massage part based on a fourth pattern in the second massage mode, Acupuncture points included in each of the abdominal back, the upper limbs, and the lower limbs are stimulated by controlling the body massaging part, the arm massaging part, and the leg massaging part based on a fifth pattern in the second massage mode.

9. The massage device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The abdomen and back part include at least one acupoint of Tianzhu acupoint, Feishu acupoint, Ganshu acupoint, Gallbladdershu acupoint, Shenshu acupoint, Bladdershu acupoint, Xinshu acupoint, Pishu acupoint and Weishu acupoint. The upper limb includes at least one acupoint selected from Lingdao, Tongli, Yinxi, Shenmen, Shaofu and Shaochong. The lower limb part includes at least one acupoint selected from Yinbai, Dadu, Taibai, Gongsun, Shangqiu, Sanyinjiao, Lougu, Diji and Yinlingquan. The sole of the foot includes the Yongquan acupoint.

10. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control unit determines an area corresponding to the neck and shoulder area and the abdomen and back area in the entire area of ​​the massage device based on the shoulder position of the user.

11. The massage device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control unit determines areas corresponding to the acupoints included in the neck and shoulder part, the acupoints included in the abdomen and back part, the acupoints included in the upper limbs, the acupoints included in the lower limbs, and the acupoints included in the soles of the feet in the entire area of ​​the body massage part, the entire area of ​​the arm massage part, and the entire area of ​​the leg massage part based on at least one of the shoulder position of the user and the leg length of the user.

12. The massage device according to claim 11, characterized in that: The control part determines an area corresponding to acupuncture points included in the neck and shoulder part and the abdomen and back part in the entire area of ​​the main frame of the massage device based on the shoulder position.

13. The massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that: The leg massage part includes a first leg massage part for massaging one side of the lower limbs and a second leg massage part for massaging the other side of the lower limbs. The first leg massage part and the second leg massage part are arranged to be physically separated from each other and to be controlled independently of each other, The control part controls the lengths and angles of the first leg massaging part and the second leg massaging part during the execution of the sleep specific massage mode, thereby performing a cycle motion for exercising the user's legs.

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