Massage device

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the utility model, the massage device comprises a leg massage part which is provided with a leg massage body into which the legs of a user can be inserted, and the leg massage part comprises a fixed frame part, a fixed frame part and a leg massage part, a movable frame portion coupled to the leg massage body and movable relative to the fixed frame portion; a drive unit that moves the movable frame unit and the fixed frame unit relative to each other; and a length sensor unit that measures a relative movement length between the movable frame unit and the fixed frame unit, in which the length sensor unit includes: a sensor plate that is disposed so as to extend along a central axis in a longitudinal direction, and one side position of which is fixed to the movable frame unit or the fixed frame unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a massage device, and more specifically, to a massage device that can accurately identify the position change of a leg massage part adjusted according to the leg length. Background Art

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

[0003] Due to economic circumstances and time reasons, the demand for massage devices or massagers that provide manual massage functions has increased. That is, as the demand for relaxing tense muscles and eliminating fatigue or stress through massage has increased, various massage devices with good time and cost benefits have been introduced.

[0004] Recently, people's attention to health has been increasing, and massage devices have changed from simply providing massage functions to electronic devices that provide various additional functions and / or medical functions.

[0005] In addition, since the leg lengths of users of massage devices are different, when identifying the leg positions of users sitting on the massage device, the leg massage part moves up and down to identify the position.

[0006] In the past, when identifying the position change according to the leg length, a Hall sensor using a magnet was usually used. The sensor is activated as the magnet approaches the Hall sensor to identify the position change. However, in this case, there are problems that the up and down position of the leg massage part cannot be accurately detected and how much the leg length has increased. Summary of the Utility Model

[0007] Problems to be Solved by the Utility Model

[0008] The problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a massage device that, when the leg massage part is driven, can accurately identify the position of the leg massage body according to the relative movement length because the length sensor part accurately measures the relative movement length between the fixed frame part and the moving frame part.

[0009] However, the problems to be solved by the utility model are not limited to the above problems, and also include problems that can be easily grasped by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the utility model belongs according to this specification and the drawings.

[0010] Means for Solving the Problems

[0011] To achieve the above object, according to an embodiment of the present utility model, there is provided a massage device including a leg massage part provided with a leg massage body into which a user's leg can be inserted, wherein the leg massage part includes: a fixed frame part; a moving frame part, which is combined with the leg massage body and can move relative to the fixed frame part; a driving part, which makes the moving frame part move relative to the fixed frame part; and a length sensor, which measures the relative moving length between the moving frame part and the fixed frame part, wherein the length sensor includes: a sensor plate, which is arranged to extend along the central axis in the length direction, and one side position of the sensor plate is fixed on the moving frame part or the fixed frame part.

[0012] A fastening hole part is arranged on the one side of the sensor plate fixed on the moving frame part or the fixed frame part so that a fastening member can pass through and be fastened to the moving frame part or the fixed frame part.

[0013] The length sensor part further includes a sensor body that irradiates a light source.

[0014] A through hole part is arranged on the sensor plate, and the through hole part is arranged on the irradiation path of the light source and enables the light source to pass through.

[0015] A plurality of the through hole parts are provided, and the plurality of through hole parts are arranged at preset intervals along the central axis in the length direction of the sensor plate.

[0016] A plurality of virtual axes are arranged on the sensor plate, the plurality of virtual axes are parallel to the central axis in the length direction of the sensor plate, and the through hole parts are arranged on the virtual axes, and the plurality of virtual axes are arranged at intervals along the width direction of the sensor plate.

[0017] The sensor body includes: a light emitting part that irradiates a light source; a light receiving part that receives the light source irradiated by the light emitting part.

[0018] The light emitting part and the light receiving part are arranged opposite to each other with the sensor plate therebetween.

[0019] The sensor body can move on the sensor plate.

[0020] The length sensor part further includes: a sensor cover that covers the sensor body, is fixed in position on the moving frame part, and the sensor plate is fixed in position on the fixed frame part.

[0021] A cover slit through which the sensor plate can pass is formed through the sensor cover.

[0022] The sensor plate is made of a plastic material.

[0023] The sensor board is connected to the side part based on the central part of the fixed frame part.

[0024] The moving frame part includes: a moving frame body to which the leg massage body is connected, and a guiding part combined with a surface of the moving frame body opposite to the fixed frame part to guide the moving path of the moving frame body.

[0025] The driving part includes: a driving source part that receives electric power to generate power; a guide rod part disposed in the moving frame part and capable of receiving power from the driving source part to rotate; and a block part combined with the fixed frame part and capable of moving on the guide rod part.

[0026] A plurality of the leg massage parts are provided and independently driven.

[0027] Utility Model Effects

[0028] According to the present utility model, the following effects are achieved. The length sensor part can accurately identify the change in leg length by measuring the relative movement length between the moving frame part connected to the leg massage body and the fixed frame part.

[0029] In addition, the following effects are also achieved. The sensor body can accurately identify the positions of the moving frame part moving relative to the fixed frame part and the leg massage body combined with the moving frame part by sensing the light source passing through the plurality of through hole parts disposed on the sensor board, and can accurately adjust the leg length based on the position information.

[0030] In addition, the following effects are also achieved. One side of the sensor board is connected and fixed in position on the fixed frame part, and the other side opposite thereto is separated from the fixed frame part and has increased freedom, thereby preventing damage caused by friction between the sensor body and the sensor board.

[0031] However, the effects of the present utility model are not limited to the above effects, and also include the effects that can be easily grasped by those of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present utility model belongs based on this specification and the drawings. Description of the Drawings

[0032] Figure 1 It is a view showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0033] Figure 2 It is a view for explaining the main frame according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0034] Figure 3 It is a view for explaining the components of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0035] Figure 4It is a front perspective view showing a leg massage part according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 5 It is a rear perspective view showing a leg massage part according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 6 It is a perspective view showing a fixed frame part and a length sensor part according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 7 It is a view of Figure 6 enlarging part A.

[0039] Figure 8 It is a front view showing a sensor board according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 9 It is an exploded perspective view showing a sensor body and a sensor cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 10 It is a view of Figure 9 sectioning the sensor body based on the X-X` line of

[0042] Figure 11 It is a view showing a state where a moving frame part and a fixed frame part move relative to each other according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] Explanation of reference numerals

[0044] 100: Massage device; 1000: Body massage part; 2000: Leg massage part; 2100, 2100A, 2100B: Leg massage body; 2200: Moving frame part; 2210: Moving frame body; 2230: Guide part; 2300: Fixed frame part; 2310: Hinge shaft; 2330: Guide insertion part; 2400: Driving part; 2410: Driving source part; 2430: Guide rod part; 2431: Thread; 2450: Block part; 2500: Length sensor part; 2510: Sensor body; 2511: Light emitting part; 2530: Sensor board; 2531a, 2531b: Fastening hole part; 2532: Protrusion part; 2533, 2533a, 2533b, 2533c: Through hole part; 2550: Sensor cover; 2551: Cover slit; 3000: Arm massage part; 3100: Placing part Detailed description of the invention

[0045] The above objects, features, and advantages of the present utility model will become more apparent from the following embodiments related to the accompanying drawings. The following specific structures and functional descriptions are only shown for illustrative purposes of embodiments based on the concept of the present utility model. The embodiments based on the concept of the present utility model can be implemented in various ways and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described in this specification or the application.

[0046] For embodiments based on the concept of the present utility model, various changes can be made and various forms can be adopted. Therefore, specific embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings and described in detail in this specification or the application. However, this does not limit the embodiments based on the concept of the present utility model to a specific disclosure form, but should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and alternatives included in the spirit and technical scope of the present utility model.

[0047] Although terms such as first and / or second can be used to describe various components, the components are not limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one component from another. For example, without departing from the scope of the claims of the concept of the present utility model, the first component can be named the second component, and similarly, the second component can also be named the first component.

[0048] When it comes to a certain component being "connected" or "coupled" to another component, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or coupled to the other component, and there may also be other components between them. On the contrary, when it comes to a certain component being "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components between them. Other expressions used to describe the relationship between components, such as "between ~" and "in terms of ~ between" or "adjacent to ~" and "directly adjacent to ~", should also be interpreted in the same way.

[0049] The terms used in this specification are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not used to limit the content of the present utility model. Unless otherwise clearly indicated in the context, the singular form of the expression includes the plural form of the expression. Terms such as "including" or "having" in this specification are used to specify the existence of the described features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, and do not preclude the existence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0050] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this technology belongs. Terms that are commonly used and pre-defined shall be interpreted to have a meaning consistent with the context of the relevant technology. Unless explicitly defined in this specification, they shall not be construed in an ideal or overly formal sense.

[0051] In this specification, an actuator refers to a structure that can provide driving force. For example, an actuator may include a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a direct current (DC) motor, an alternating current (AC) motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0052] In this specification, binaural beats may refer to a specific type of audio information that can control brain waves.

[0053] In this specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device including a body massage part and a leg massage part. Additionally, according to another embodiment, the body massage part and the leg massage part may exist as separate and independent devices (for example, a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device may refer to a body massage device or a leg massage device.

[0054] Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, embodiments of the present utility model will be described in more detail.

[0055] Figure 1 FIG. is a diagram showing an embodiment of a massage device 100 according to the present utility model.

[0056] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, a massage device 100 includes: a body massage part 1000 that forms an area for accommodating at least a part of a user's body and massages the user's body; and a leg massage part 2000 that massages the user's legs.

[0057] The body massage part 1000 can provide massage to at least a part of the user's body. The body massage part 1000 may include: a massage module 1700 that provides a massage function to at least a part of the user's body; an audio output module 1500 that provides audio output in any form to the user; a frame part 1100 that constitutes the frame of the body massage part 1000; and a user input part 1400 that receives input in any form from the user.

[0058] The structures included in the above body massage part 1000 are only exemplary embodiments. In addition to the aforementioned structures, the body massage part 1000 may further include various structures.

[0059] In addition, as Figure 1The shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown are merely examples. Without departing from the scope defined by the claims of the present utility model, various forms of the massage device 100 may also fall within the scope of the present utility model.

[0060] The body massage part 1000 may form a space of any shape for accommodating the user. The body massage part 1000 may have a space in a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as Figure 1 shown, the body massage part 1000 may be implemented in a seated type capable of accommodating the whole body or a part of the body of the user 10.

[0061] The part of the body massage part 1000 in contact with the ground may include any material or any component for increasing friction (for example, an anti-slip mat, etc.), and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 100.

[0062] At least a part of the body massage part 1000 can slide. For example, when the body massage part 1000 starts massaging, at least a part of the body massage part 1000 can slide forward. In addition, the body massage part 1000 can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage part 1000 can provide massage in a state of tilting backward.

[0063] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the massage device 100 may include at least one airbag. The airbag may be located at the shoulder part, pelvis part, arm massage part 3000, leg massage part 2000, etc. of the user, but is not limited thereto, and may be arranged in multiple parts of the massage device 100.

[0064] The massage device 100 may include an air supply part, and the air supply part can inflate the airbag by supplying air to the airbag. The air supply part may be located inside the body massage part 1000, or may be located in the leg massage part 2000. In addition, the air supply part may also be located outside the massage device 100.

[0065] The leg massage part 2000 can provide leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage part 2000 may include a calf massage part for massaging the calf of the user and / or a foot massage part for massaging the foot of the user.

[0066] The leg massage part 2000 can adjust its length according to the body characteristics of the user.

[0067] For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, since the length of the calf is long, the length of the leg massage part 2000 needs to be increased. In addition, when a short user uses the massage device 100, since the length of the calf is short, the leg massage part 2000 needs to be shortened. Therefore, the leg massage part 2000 can provide leg massage that matches the user's height.

[0068] Referring to Figure 1 , a plurality of leg massage parts 2000 can be provided, and the left and right feet of the user 10 can respectively enter the plurality of leg massage parts 2000. The plurality of leg massage parts 2000 can be independently driven.

[0069] Referring to Figure 1 , the leg massage part 2000 can include a leg massage body 2100, and the user's foot and calf can be inserted and placed in the leg massage body 2100.

[0070] Details related to the leg massage part 2000 will be described in detail later.

[0071] The massage module 1700 can be provided inside the body massage part 1000 to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage part 1000. The massage module 1700 can move along the frame part 1100 provided inside the body massage part 1000 shown in Figure 1 .

[0072] For example, a rack 1112 (rack gear) can be provided on the frame part 1100 of the body massage part 1000, and the massage module 1700 can provide mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack 1112. The massage component 1700 can include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

[0073] The frame part 1100 is used to form the frame of the internal structure of the body massage part 1000 and can be implemented by a metal material, a plastic material, or the like. For example, the frame part 1100 can be implemented by iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto and can be implemented by various strong materials.

[0074] Referring to Figure 3 , according to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 can include an audio output module 1500.

[0075] The audio output module 1500 can be set in various positions. For example, the audio output module 1500 may include a plurality of output units, such as an upper audio output unit provided at the upper end of the seat portion 1000a in contact with the user sitting on the massage device 100, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right side arm massage portions 3000 of the seat portion 1000a, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage portion 3000, etc., but not limited thereto.

[0076] The seat portion 1000a provided on the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: an upper body support portion for supporting the upper body of the user; a lower body support portion for supporting the lower body of the user.

[0077] The upper body support portion contacts the upper body of the user (specifically, from the head to the waist, etc.) and supports the user's body, and the lower body support portion contacts the lower side area of the upper body support portion (such as the buttocks, thighs, etc.) and supports the user's body.

[0078] In this case, the audio output module 1500 can provide stereo such as 5.1 channels, but not limited thereto.

[0079] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user can use a massage device control device CD to control the massage device 100. The massage device control device CD can be connected to the massage device 100 through wired communication and / or wireless communication.

[0080] The massage device control device CD may include a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., but not limited thereto, and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device 100 through wired communication or wireless communication.

[0081] Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining Figure 1 the frame portion 1100, Figure 3 is a diagram for explaining the components of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0082] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include at least one of a main frame 1100, a control unit 1200, a storage unit 1300, a user input unit 1400, an audio output module 1500, a network connection unit 1600, and a massage module 1700.

[0083] The frame portion 1100 may be a member forming the skeleton of the body massage portion 1000.

[0084] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the frame part 1100 may include: a body frame (not labeled in the drawings), provided with a massage module 1700; and a base frame 1130, supporting the body frame.

[0085] The body frame may include: a back frame 1110, forming the skeleton of the upper body accommodation part of the user; and a seat frame 1120, forming the skeleton of the seat part.

[0086] A rack 1112 may be provided on at least a part of the body frame. The rack 1112 is a member for guiding the up-and-down movement (based on Figure 2 ) of the body massage module and may include a plurality of valleys and a plurality of ridges.

[0087] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the rack 1112 may be provided in a relative form on both side portions of the body frame (specifically, the back frame 1110 and the seat frame 1120), and the body massage module may move along the rack 1112.

[0088] For example, the body massage module may include a gear meshing with the rack 1112, and the gear rotates due to an actuator provided in the body massage module, so that the body massage module can move upward or downward.

[0089] The rack 1112 may be made of a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the rack 1112 may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but not limited thereto.

[0090] The body frame may be implemented in various shapes. For example, according to the shape, the body frame may be classified into an S frame, an L frame, an S&L frame, a double S&L frame, but not limited thereto.

[0091] The S frame refers to a frame in which at least a part of the body frame includes a shape curved like an "S". The L frame refers to a frame in which at least a part of the body frame includes a shape curved like an "L"; the S&L frame refers to a frame that includes both a shape curved like an "S" and a shape curved like an "L"; the double S&L frame refers to a frame that includes a shape curved like an "L" and two parts shaped like an "S".

[0092] The base frame 1130 refers to the part of the frame part 1100 that supports the body frame and contacts the ground. The base frame 1130 may include a base upper frame 1131 and a base lower frame 1132.

[0093] The base upper frame 1131 may support the body frame, and the base lower frame 1132 may contact the ground. In addition, the base upper frame 1131 may be provided in a manner of being connected to the base lower frame 1132.

[0094] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the upper base frame 1131 can move along the lower base frame 1132. For example, the upper base frame 1131 can slide forward and / or backward along the lower base frame 1132. In this case, the body frame is connected to the upper base frame 1131 and can move along with the movement of the upper base frame 1131.

[0095] For example, when the upper base frame 1131 moves forward, the body frame can also move forward together, and when the upper base frame 1131 moves backward, the body frame can also move backward together. Thus, the sliding of the body massage unit 1000 can be allowed.

[0096] The control unit 1200 can control the operation of the massage device 100. The control unit 1200 can include one processor or multiple processors. When the control unit 1200 includes multiple processors, at least a part of the multiple processors can be located at positions physically separated from each other by a distance. In addition, the control unit 1200 is not limited thereto and can be implemented in various ways.

[0097] For example, the control unit 1200 can correspond to one or more processors. The processor can be implemented by an array of multiple logic gates or can be implemented by a combination of a general microprocessor and a memory storing a program executable in the microprocessor. In addition, those of ordinary skill in the art to which this embodiment pertains can understand that it can also be implemented by other forms of hardware.

[0098] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the control unit 1200 can control the operation of the massage device 100.

[0099] For example, the massage device 100 can include multiple actuators, and the massage device 100 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling the operations of the multiple actuators. For example, the massage device 100 can include at least one of a massage module moving actuator, at least one actuator of the massage module 1700, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a sliding actuator. The control unit 1200 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling these actuators.

[0100] In this specification, the "leg length adjustment actuator" can refer to the driving unit 2400 provided on the leg massage unit 2000. A detailed description of the structure connecting the driving unit 2400 will be provided later.

[0101] The massage module moving actuator, as an actuator capable of moving the massage module 1700 up and down, enables the massage module 1700 to move along the rack 1112 through the operation of the massage module moving actuator.

[0102] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part in the massage device 100 that contacts the user's back. The back angle of the massage device 100 can be adjusted by the operation of the back angle actuator.

[0103] The leg angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the leg massage part 2000 of the massage device 100. The angle between the leg massage part 2000 and the body massage part 1000 can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator.

[0104] The foot massage actuator is an actuator that operates the foot massage module in the leg massage part 2000. By using the foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 can provide foot massage to the user.

[0105] The massage module 1700 may include at least one actuator, and the control unit 1200 provides various massage actions by operating at least one actuator. For example, the control unit 1200 can provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc. by operating at least one actuator in the massage module 1700. Without limitation, various massage actions can be provided.

[0106] The leg length adjustment actuator (i.e., the driving unit 2400) is an actuator for adjusting the length of the leg massage part 2000. For example, the control unit 1200 can adjust the length of the leg massage part 2000 by using the leg length adjustment actuator to match the user. As a result, the user can receive a massage that suits their body type.

[0107] The sliding actuator enables the massage device 100 to perform a sliding action. For example, by the operation of the sliding actuator, the upper frame 1131 of the horizontal base can move forward or backward. As a result, the body frame connected to the upper frame 1131 of the horizontal base can also move forward or backward.

[0108] The storage unit 1300 can store various information related to the massage device 100. For example, the storage unit 1300 may include massage control information and may also include personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0109] The storage unit 1300 can be implemented by a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, the storage unit 1300 may include not only magnetic disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, but also storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery backup memories, but is not limited thereto.

[0110] In addition, the storage unit 1300 may include a memory. The memory may be a main storage device directly accessible by a processor, such as a random access memory (RAM) like a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or a static random access memory (SRAM). It is a volatile storage device in which the stored information is instantaneously erased when the power is turned off, but is not limited thereto. Such a memory can be operated by the control unit 1200.

[0111] The user input unit 1400 may receive commands related to the operation control of the massage device 100 from the user, and the user input unit 1400 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the user input unit 1400 may be provided in the body massage unit 1000, may be provided in the leg massage unit 2000, or the arm massage unit 3000, but is not limited thereto.

[0112] The massage device 100 may obtain various commands from the user through the user input unit 1400. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any commands such as the selection of the massage module, the selection of the massage mode, the selection of the massage intensity, the selection of the massage time, the selection of the massage area, the selection of the position and operation of the body massage unit 1000, the selection of turning on / off (On-Off) the power of the massage device 100, the selection of whether to activate the heating function, the selection related to sound source playback, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0113] As an alternative embodiment, the user input unit 1400 may have various buttons in the form of hot keys and / or option buttons for performing direction selection, cancellation, input, etc., according to a preset user setting function or its own preset function.

[0114] The user input unit 1400 may be implemented as a keyboard, a dome switch, a touchpad (static pressure / electrostatic), a rotary wheel, a momentary switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. Moreover, the user input unit 1400 may obtain commands based on voice recognition technology according to the user's voice.

[0115] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the user input unit 1400 may include a display for displaying the operation status of the massage device 100, the current status of the user, etc. In this case, the display may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, and a three-dimensional display (3D display), but is not limited thereto.

[0116] The audio output module 1500 can provide audio output in any form to the user. For example, the audio output module 1500 can provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting the best sound source and / or binaural beats for the massage mode provided by the massage device 100 to the user. The audio output module 1500 can output an audio signal received through a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown).

[0117] For example, the audio output module 1500 can output an audio source based on the control of the user terminal through a network connection (such as a Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal. In addition, the audio output module 1500 can output any form of audio signal generated in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0118] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model may include a network connection unit 1600. The network connection unit 1600 can communicate with the modules inside the massage device 100, an external massage device, and / or a user terminal through any form of network.

[0119] The network connection unit 1600 may include a wired / wireless connection module for connecting to the network. As a wireless connection technology, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), etc. can be used.

[0120] As a wired connection technology, for example, Digital Subscriber Line (XDSL), Fibers to the home (FTTH), Power Line Communication (PLC), etc. can be used. Additionally, the network connection unit 1600 includes a short-range communication module capable of transmitting and receiving data with any device / terminal located in the short range. For example, as a short-range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. can be utilized, but it is not limited thereto.

[0121] As described above, the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a massage module 1700. That is, the massage module 1700 is a structure that provides a mechanical stimulus to the user, and the massage module 1700 may move along the frame unit 1100.

[0122] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a frame unit 1100. As described Figures 1 to 3 above, the frame unit 1100 may provide a path along which the massage module 1700 can move.

[0123] The control unit 1200 may apply a mechanical stimulus to the user and provide a massage by controlling the operation of the massage module 1700.

[0124] The control unit 1200 may move the massage module 1700 in directions such as the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. The control unit 1200 may move the massage ball forward or backward on the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. Alternatively, the control unit 1200 may rotate the massage ball around the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.

[0125] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a sensor unit 1800. At this time, the sensor unit 1800 may include at least one or more sensors. For example, the sensor unit 1800 may include a touch sensor, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a light sensor, a Hall sensor, an electrostatic sensor, etc., but it is not limited thereto.

[0126] The sensor unit 1800 can be used to obtain various types of information. For example, the sensor unit 1800 can be used to identify a user. That is, information such as whether the user is seated, the user's body shape, and whether there are any abnormalities in the user's body can be obtained. As another example, the sensor unit 1800 can be used to obtain biometric information. That is, fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc. can be obtained, but it is not limited thereto and can include various biometric information.

[0127] As an alternative embodiment, the massage device 100 can detect the contact area and / or contact position with the user through the sensor unit 1800.

[0128] In addition, the massage device 100 can obtain the shoulder position information of the user through the sensor unit 1800.

[0129] In addition, the massage device 100 can provide customized massage based on the obtained information. For example, when the massage device 100 provides shoulder massage, the massage device 100 can identify the shoulder position of the user based on the information obtained through the sensor unit 1800, and can provide shoulder massage to the user according to the identification result.

[0130] The leg massage unit 2000 can be a structure for massaging the user's legs. A leg accommodation space for accommodating the user's legs can be formed on the leg massage unit 2000. Referring to Figure 1 , multiple leg massage units 2000 can be provided, and the multiple leg massage units 2000 can respectively accommodate the user's left foot and right foot.

[0131] Specifically, the multiple leg massage units 2000 can respectively include leg massage bodies 2100, and the left foot and right foot of the user 10 can be respectively inserted, placed, and accommodated in the multiple leg massage bodies 2100.

[0132] The multiple leg massage units 2000 can receive electrical signals from the control unit 1200 to be independently driven.

[0133] The leg massage unit 2000 can include at least one of an airbag, a calf massage module (not shown), and a foot massage unit (not shown).

[0134] The airbag can be a structure suitable for fixing at least a part of the user's body. The airbag in the leg massage unit 2000 can be a structure that receives air from a separately provided air supply unit and expands to fix at least a part of the user's body.

[0135] The calf massage module (not shown) may be a structure for massaging the calf portion in the user's leg accommodated therein. At this time, as described above, the calf massage module 1700 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

[0136] The foot massage part (not shown) may be a structure for massaging the user's foot. The foot massage part may include a foot massage module for massaging the user's foot. At this time, the foot massage module may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

[0137] Figure 4 FIG. is a front perspective view of a leg massage part according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0138] Figure 5 FIG. is a rear perspective view of a leg massage part according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 6 FIG. is a perspective view of a fixing frame part and a length sensor part according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 is for Figure 6 an enlarged view of part A of Figure 8 FIG. is a front view of a sensor board according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 FIG. is an exploded perspective view of a sensor body and a sensor cover according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 is taken along Figure 9 a sectional view of the sensor body taken along line X-X' of Figure 11 FIG. is a view showing a state in which a moving frame part and a fixing frame part relatively move according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0139] Refer to Figures 4 to 8 , a leg massage part 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a leg massage body 2100 into which a user's leg can be inserted, and the leg massage part 2000 may include: a moving frame part 2200, a fixing frame part 2300, a driving part 2400, and a length sensor part 2500.

[0140] Refer to Figure 1 , a plurality of leg massage parts 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided. The plurality of leg massage parts 2000 may each include: a leg massage body 2100, a moving frame part 2200, a fixing frame part 2300, a driving part 2400, and a length sensor part 2500.

[0141] Any one of the plurality of leg massage parts 2000 may accommodate the user's left foot, and another leg massage part 2000 may accommodate the user's right foot.

[0142] Refer to Figure 4, which shows the leg massage part 2000 that houses the user's left foot among the multiple leg massage parts 2000, is a diagram showing the state after omitting the leg massage main body 2100 shown in Figure 1 .

[0143] The leg massage main body 2100 of the present utility model may include: a foot massage part (not shown in the drawings), which places the user's foot and provides a massage function to the user's foot; a calf massage part (not shown in the drawings), which places and inserts the user's calf and provides a massage function to the user's calf.

[0144] The leg massage main body 2100 according to an embodiment of the present utility model can be combined with the moving frame part 2200 to be described later.

[0145] The leg massage main body 2100 (specifically, the foot massage part and the calf massage part) according to an embodiment of the present utility model is fixed in position on the moving frame main body 2210 provided on the moving frame part 2200 and can move relative to the fixed frame part 2300.

[0146] That is, the foot massage part and the calf massage part can move relative to the fixed frame part 2300 integrally.

[0147] As an alternative embodiment, a plurality of moving frame parts 2200 (specifically, the moving frame main bodies 2210) are provided. Any one of the plurality of moving frame main bodies is combined with the calf massage part, and another one of the plurality of moving frame main bodies is combined with the foot massage part.

[0148] Therefore, the plurality of moving frame main bodies respectively combined with the foot massage part and the calf massage part can move in the same direction as each other, or in opposite directions to each other, or move closer to each other, or move away from each other independently on the fixed frame part 2300.

[0149] In addition, the foot massage part for inserting and placing the user's foot and the calf massage part for inserting and placing the user's calf can be separated from each other and move independently on the fixed frame part 2300, so that the leg length of the leg massage part 2000 can be adjusted differently.

[0150] Referring to Figure 4 , a plurality of leg massage parts 2000 according to an embodiment of the present utility model can receive an electrical signal from the control part 1200 to be independently driven.

[0151] Specifically, the plurality of leg massage parts 2000 can independently rotate with respect to a preset rotation axis AX2, or receive power from a driving part 2400 to be described later, so as to be able to independently adjust the length.

[0152] Referring toFigure 4 、 Figure 5 shows a leg massage part 2000 that accommodates the user's left foot among a plurality of leg massage parts 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Except for the difference that another leg massage part accommodates the user's right foot, the structures, working principles, and effects of the moving frame part 2200, the fixed frame part 2300, the driving part 2400, and the length sensor part 2500 are the same. Therefore, the following description will be based on the leg massage part 2000 that can accommodate the user's left foot.

[0153] Referring to Figure 1 , the leg massage body 2100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a leg massage body shell (not provided with reference numerals), which can be inserted by the user's leg and forms an appearance.

[0154] Referring to Figure 1 , a receiving space for accommodating the user's leg may be formed in the leg massage body shell according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0155] The leg massage body 2100 is combined with the moving frame part 2200 to be described later, and may be configured with a massage module (not provided with reference numerals) to be able to provide massage to the user's foot accommodated in the leg massage body shell.

[0156] Since the leg massage body 2100 is combined with the moving frame part 2200, as the fixed frame part 2300 and the moving frame part 2200 move relative to each other, the leg massage body 2100 may move together with the moving frame part 2200.

[0157] As the leg massage body 2100 moves, the length of the user's leg area that receives massage (hereinafter referred to as "leg length") can be adjusted.

[0158] Referring to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 11 , the moving frame part 2200 according to an embodiment of the present invention is combined with the leg massage body 2100 and can move relative to the fixed frame part 2300 to be described later.

[0159] Referring to Figure 11 , as the moving frame part 2200 and the fixed frame part 2300 move relative to each other, the leg massage body 2100 that is combined with the moving frame part 2200 and accommodates the user's leg can move along a preset moving central axis.

[0160] As the leg massage body 2100 moves, the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention can adjust the leg length. That is, as the leg length is adjusted, the length between the user's knees and feet can be elongated or shortened, and a stretching function can be provided.

[0161] Referring to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 11 , the moving frame part 2200 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a moving frame body 2210 and a guiding part 2230.

[0162] Referring to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 11 , the moving frame body 2210 according to an embodiment of the present invention is connected to the leg massage body 2100 and can be combined with the leg massage body 2100 by fastening members such as bolts (not shown in the drawings). The moving frame part 2200 can be made of a plastic material or a metal material.

[0163] Referring to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 11 , the moving frame body 2210 can be disposed opposite to the fixed frame part 2300 and can reciprocate along a preset moving central axis AX1.

[0164] Referring to Figure 4 , the guiding part 2230 according to an embodiment of the present invention is combined on the side of the moving frame body 2210 opposite to the fixed frame part 2300 and can guide the moving path of the moving frame body 2210.

[0165] The guiding part 2230 according to an embodiment of the present invention may extend and be disposed along a preset length direction (the up-down direction with Figure 4 as a reference). The central axis of the length direction in which the guiding part 2230 extends can be disposed parallel to the moving central axis AX1 of the moving frame part 2200.

[0166] Referring to Figure 4 , a plurality of guiding parts 2230 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided. Specifically, a pair may be provided. The pair of guiding parts 2230 may be combined on both sides of the moving frame body 2210.

[0167] Therefore, when the moving frame part 2200 (specifically, the moving frame body 2210) moves relative to the fixed frame part 2300, the guiding part 2230 has the effect of stably providing the moving path of the moving frame body 2210.

[0168] Referring to Figure 4, the guiding portion 2230 can be inserted into the guiding insertion portion 2330 provided on the fixed frame portion 2300 which will be described later. As the guiding portion 2230 moves on the guiding insertion portion 2330, the moving frame body 2210 can move relative to the fixed frame portion 2300.

[0169] The guiding portion 2230 passes through the guiding insertion portion 2330 provided on the fixed frame portion 2300 and makes surface contact with one surface of the guiding insertion portion 2330. Since the guiding portion 2230 makes surface contact with the guiding insertion portion 2330, there is an effect that the moving frame body 2210 can move stably on the fixed frame portion 2300.

[0170] Refer to Figures 4 to 7 , Figure 11 , one side of the fixed frame portion 2300 according to an embodiment of the present utility model can be hinged, so one side of the fixed frame portion 2300 (the upper side with Figure 4 as a reference) is hinged and fixed to the body massage portion 1000 (specifically, the frame portion 1100).

[0171] Refer to Figure 11 , in this specification, being "hinged and fixed" means rotating along a preset rotation central axis AX2 and being capable of being hinged, and the position of the rotation central axis AX2 is fixed.

[0172] Refer to Figure 4 , Figure 11 , the fixed frame portion 2300 according to an embodiment of the present utility model can be connected to the moving frame portion 2200. One side of the fixed frame portion 2300 (the upper side with Figure 4 as a reference) is hinged and fixed to the body massage portion 1000, and this side can rotate in the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction.

[0173] Refer to Figures 4 to 6 , a hinge shaft 2310 can be arranged on the fixed frame portion 2300.

[0174] The hinge shaft 2310 can be arranged to extend along the preset rotation central axis AX2 and can be hung on the body massage portion 1000 (specifically, the frame portion 1100).

[0175] Although not shown, a groove portion can be formed on the frame portion 1100 to place the hinge shaft 2310 arranged on the fixed frame portion 2300.

[0176] Although not shown, a hinge cover (not shown in the drawings) covering the hinge shaft 2310 placed on the groove portion can be provided on the frame portion 1100. Since the hinge cover covers the hinge shaft 2310, there is an effect that the rotation central axis AX2 of the hinge shaft 2310 arranged on the fixed frame portion 2300 can be stably maintained.

[0177] Refer to Figure 6 Figure 6 , on one side of the fixed frame part 2300 according to an embodiment of the present utility model, which faces the moving frame part 2200 (specifically, the moving frame body 2210), a guiding insertion part 2330 is arranged. The guiding part 2230 combined with the moving frame body 2210 can be inserted into the guiding insertion part 2330, and the guiding insertion part 2330 can provide a moving path for the guiding part 2230.

[0178] Refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 6 Figure 6 , according to an embodiment of the present utility model, a plurality of guiding insertion parts 2330 can be provided to correspond to a plurality of guiding parts 2230, and based on the moving central axis AX1 of the moving frame part 2200, they can be arranged on both sides of the fixed frame part 2300.

[0179] Since a plurality of guiding insertion parts 2330 are arranged on the fixed frame part 2300, when the moving frame part 2200 moves relative to the fixed frame part 2300, a plurality of moving paths can be provided for the moving frame part 2200 (specifically, the guiding part 2230), and it has the effect of enabling the moving frame part 2200 to move stably.

[0180] Refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 11 Figure 11 , according to an embodiment of the present utility model, the driving part 2400 can make the moving frame part 2200 and the fixed frame part 2300 move relative to each other. Specifically, the driving part 2400 can make the moving frame part 2200 move relative to the fixed frame part 2300 which is hinged and has a fixed position on one side by transmitting power to the moving frame part 2200 or the fixed frame part 2300.

[0181] Refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 11 Figure 11 , according to an embodiment of the present utility model, the driving part 2400 can include: a driving source part 2410, a guide rod part 2430, a thread 2431, and a block part 2450.

[0182] Refer to Figure 4 Figure 4 , according to an embodiment of the present utility model, the driving source part 2410 receives electric power to generate power and can be combined with the moving frame part 2200. However, it is not limited thereto, and various deformations can be made, such as being combined on the leg massage body 2100 connected to the moving frame part 2200, etc.

[0183] Refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 11, the guide rod part 2430 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is disposed on the moving frame part 2200 and can receive power from the driving source part 2410 to rotate.

[0184] The guide rod part 2430 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is disposed to extend along the central axis in the length direction, and can rotate in the clockwise direction or the counterclockwise direction with the central axis in the length direction as the rotation central axis.

[0185] The central axis in the length direction of the guide rod part 2430 according to an embodiment of the present utility model can be disposed to be the same as the moving central axis AX1 of the moving frame part 2200 of the relatively fixed frame part 2300. However, it is not limited thereto, and various deformations can be made, such as being disposed parallel to the moving central axis AX1 of the moving frame part 2200 of the relatively fixed frame part 2300, etc.

[0186] Refer to Figure 4 , Figure 5 , a thread 2431 is formed circumferentially along the outer peripheral surface of the guide rod part 2430 according to an embodiment of the present utility model, and a thread groove part (not shown in the drawing) is formed circumferentially along the inner peripheral surface of a block part 24503 to be described later opposite to the outer peripheral surface of the guide rod part 2430.

[0187] Therefore, when the guide rod part 2430 receives power from the driving part 2400 and rotates with the central axis in the length direction as the rotation central axis, since the rotation of the block part 2450 is blocked and its position is fixed on the fixed frame part 2300, and a thread groove part is formed circumferentially along the inner peripheral surface opposite to the guide rod part 2430, the guide rod part 2430 and the block part 2450 can move relatively.

[0188] That is, the guide rod part 2430 penetrates through the block part 2450 and is connected thereto, but with the rotation of the guide rod part 2430 formed with the thread 2431, the guide rod part 2430 can linearly move in the inner side of the block part 2450 with a fixed position and a thread groove part formed on the inner surface in a preset direction (in the up and down direction with Figure 11 as a reference).

[0189] Therefore, the guide rod part 2430 and the moving frame part 2200 combined with the guide rod part 2430 can move relative to the fixed frame part 2300.

[0190] Refer to Figure 5 , Figure 11 , the block part 2450 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is combined with the fixed frame part 2300 and can move on the guide rod part 2430.

[0191] That is, the block portion 2450 can move relative to the guide rod portion 2430. The block portion 2450 can be connected to the fixed frame portion 2300 in a manner that wraps around the guide rod portion 2430. A threaded groove portion can be disposed on the inner circumferential surface of the block portion 2450 to correspond to the shape of the thread 2431 disposed circumferentially on the outer circumferential surface of the guide rod portion 2430. The guide rod portion 2430 can penetrate through the block portion 2450 and be connected to the block portion 2450.

[0192] Referring to Figure 4 , Figure 8 , the block portion 2450 can be fixedly positioned and connected to the fixed frame portion 2300. Therefore, although the guide rod portion 2430 receives power from the drive source portion 2410 and rotates in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, since the block portion 2450 is in a non-rotatable state and fixedly positioned on the fixed frame portion 2300 at this time, the guide rod portion 2430 moves relative to the block portion 2450.

[0193] That is, as the guide rod portion 2430 and the block portion 2450 move relative to each other, the moving frame portion 2200 can move relative to the fixed frame portion 2300 along the moving central axis AX1.

[0194] The drive portion 2400 according to an embodiment of the present utility model receives the power generated from the drive source portion 2410 to convert the rotational motion of the guide rod portion 2430 into a linear motion, but is not limited thereto. Various deformations can be made within the technical idea of the moving frame portion 2200 combined with the leg massage body 2100 moving relative to the fixed frame portion 2300, such as transmitting power using a rack and pinion drive method, etc.

[0195] Referring to Figures 4 to 11 , the length sensor portion 2500 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is disposed on the moving frame portion 2200 and the fixed frame portion 2300, and can measure the relative movement length according to the relative movement between the moving frame portion 2200 and the fixed frame portion 2300.

[0196] In the present utility model, "measuring the relative movement length" means that when the moving frame portion 2200 moves relative to the fixed frame portion 2300, the change in the leg length is measured. The moving frame portion 2200 is combined with the leg massage body 2100 for accommodating the user's leg, and a rotation central axis AX2 is fixedly positioned on one side (the upper side with respect to Figure 11 as a reference) of the fixed frame portion 2300.

[0197] That is, the length from the hinge shaft 2310 disposed on the fixed frame portion 2300 to the bottom of the leg massage body 2100 for accommodating the user's foot can be regarded as the leg length, and the leg length can change as the moving frame portion 2200 combined with the leg massage body 2100 moves relative to the fixed frame portion 2300.

[0198] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the length sensor unit 2500 can accurately identify changes in leg length by measuring the relative movement length according to the relative movement of the moving frame unit 2200 and the fixed frame unit 2300.

[0199] In addition, since changes in leg length can be accurately identified, there is an effect that the position of the user's foot accommodated in the leg massage body 2100 combined with the moving frame unit 2200 can also be accurately identified.

[0200] Refer to Figures 4 to 6 According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the length sensor unit 2500 may include: a sensor body 2510, a sensor board 2530, and a sensor cover 2550.

[0201] Refer to Figure 6 , Figure 9 , Figure 10 According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the sensor body 2510 irradiates a light source and may be fixedly positioned on the moving frame unit 2200. The sensor body 2510 is disposed outside the sensor board 2530 to be described later and may move on the sensor board 2530.

[0202] Specifically, as the moving frame unit 2200 and the fixed frame unit 2300 relatively move, the sensor body 2510 fixedly positioned on the moving frame unit 2200 may move on the sensor board 2530 fixedly positioned on the fixed frame unit 2300.

[0203] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the sensor body 2510 may be configured to be spaced apart from the sensor board 2530 by a preset distance.

[0204] Therefore, there is an effect of reducing the friction between the sensor body 2510 and the sensor board 2530 and preventing damage to the sensor body 2510 and the sensor board 2530 caused by friction.

[0205] However, it is not limited thereto, and various deformations can be made. For example, the sensor body 2510 and the sensor board 2530 are in surface contact and may relatively move, etc.

[0206] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the sensor body 2510 is disposed and fixedly positioned on the moving frame unit 2200, and the sensor board 2530 is disposed and fixedly positioned on the fixed frame unit 2300. However, it is not limited thereto, and various deformations can be made. For example, the sensor body 2510 is disposed on the fixed frame unit 2300, and the sensor board 2530 is disposed on the moving frame unit 2200, etc.

[0207] Hereinafter, an explanation will be given based on the premise that the sensor body 2510 is provided on the moving frame part 2200 and the sensor board 2530 is provided on the fixed frame part 2300.

[0208] Referring to Figure 7 , according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor body 2510 can be accommodated inside the sensor cover 2550 which will be described later.

[0209] Referring to Figure 10 , according to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor body 2510 can include: a light emitting part 2511, a light receiving part (not provided with a reference numeral). The light emitting part 2511 irradiates a light source, and the light receiving part receives the light source irradiated by the light emitting part 2511.

[0210] Referring to Figure 6 , Figure 10 , according to an embodiment of the present invention, the light emitting part 2511 and the light receiving part can be arranged opposite to each other with the sensor board 2530 disposed in the middle inside the sensor body 2510.

[0211] The light emitting part 2511 can be arranged relatively closer to the moving frame part 2200 than the light receiving part. However, it is not limited thereto, and various deformations can be made, for example, the light receiving part can be arranged relatively closer to the moving frame part 2200 than the light emitting part 2511, etc.

[0212] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of light emitting parts 2511 can be provided, and a plurality of light receiving parts can also be provided to correspond to the plurality of light emitting parts 2511a, 2511b, 2511c.

[0213] According to an embodiment of the present invention, three light emitting parts 2511a, 2511b, 2511c and three light receiving parts are respectively provided, but it is not limited thereto, and various deformations can be made, for example, four or more are provided, etc.

[0214] As an alternative embodiment, only one light emitting part 2511 and one light receiving part can be provided, and the moving length of the sensor board 2530 can be measured by sensing the light source received by the light receiving part from the light emitting part 2511.

[0215] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the light source irradiated by the light emitting part 2511 can be transmitted to the light receiving part through the through hole part 2533 disposed on the sensor board 2530 which will be described later.

[0216] Whether the light sources irradiated by the multiple light emitting parts 2511a, 2511b, and 2511c are transmitted to the multiple light receiving parts varies depending on the through hole part 2533 arranged on the sensor board 2530. When the light receiving part receives the light source, it transmits information related thereto to the control part 1200, thereby having the effect of accurately identifying the position of the moving frame part 2200 when the moving frame part 2200 moves relative to the fixed frame part 2300.

[0217] In addition, accurately identifying the position of the moving frame part 2200 means that the position of the leg massage body 2100 combined with the moving frame part 2200 can be identified, and the change in the leg length of the user accommodated in the leg massage body 2100 can be accurately measured.

[0218] Refer to Figures 4 to 8 , according to an embodiment of the present utility model, the sensor board 2530 can be provided with a through hole part 2533, and the through hole part 2533 is arranged on the irradiation path of the light source irradiated by the sensor body 2510 so that the light source can pass through.

[0219] The sensor board 2530 according to an embodiment of the present utility model can be made of a plastic material. Specifically, it can be made of a polypropylene (PP) material.

[0220] However, it is not limited thereto, and various deformations can be made. For example, the sensor board 2530 is made of a metal material, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polycarbonate (PC) material, etc.

[0221] Refer to Figures 4 to 7 , according to an embodiment of the present utility model, the sensor board 2530 can be combined with the fixed frame part 2300. Although not shown, the sensor board 2530 can be fixed in position on the fixed frame part 2300 through fastening members such as bolts.

[0222] Refer to Figures 5 to 7 , according to an embodiment of the present utility model, the sensor board 2530 is arranged to extend along the central axis in the length direction, and one side (the upper side based on Figure 6 ) can be fixed in position on the fixed frame part 2300.

[0223] One side (the upper side based on Figure 6 ) of the sensor board 2530 according to an embodiment of the present utility model is fixed in position on the fixed frame part 2300, and the other side opposite thereto (the lower side based on Figure 6 ) can be spaced apart from the fixed frame part 2300.

[0224] Therefore, as the sensor body 2510 moves on the sensor plate 2530, the fixing frame portion 2300 and the side of the fixing frame portion 2300 fixed at the sensor plate 2530 (in Figure 6 The other side (based on the upper side) Figure 6 The position of the reference lower side) can be flexibly changed.

[0225] In addition, since the sensor board 2530 has only one side (with Figure 6 The position of the sensor body 2510 (the upper side) is fixed on the fixed frame part 2300, and the freedom of the position of the other side is increased. Therefore, when the sensor body 2510 moves on the sensor plate 2530 and contacts it, the position of the sensor plate 2530 can be adjusted corresponding to the position change of the sensor body 2510.

[0226] That is, the friction between the sensor body 2510 and the sensor plate 2530 can be reduced, and damage to the sensor body 2510 and the sensor plate 2530 due to the friction can be prevented.

[0227] Reference Figures 4 to 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor plate 2530 may be connected to a side portion based on the central portion of the fixing frame portion 2300 .

[0228] Therefore, there is an effect that the driving part 2400 (specifically, the guide rod part 2430 and the block part 2450 ) located in the central part of the fixed frame part 2300 can be prevented from being disturbed by the sensor plate 2530 during the relative movement.

[0229] Reference Figure 6 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor plate 2530 is arranged along the length direction (in Figure 6 The configuration is extended in the vertical direction and one side (based on Figure 6 The upper side as a reference) can be fixed in position on the fixed frame part 2300.

[0230] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 A fastening hole portion 2531 is provided on one side of the sensor plate 2530 which is fixed on the fixing frame portion 2300 so that a fastening member (not shown in the drawings) can pass through and be fastened to the fixing frame portion 2300 .

[0231] In the present utility model, the sensor plate 2530 is fixed on the fixed frame portion 2300 and is provided with a fastening hole portion 2531 so that the fastening member can pass through one side of the sensor plate 2530 and be fastened to the fixed frame portion 2300, but is not limited to this, and various modifications can be made, for example, the sensor plate 2530 is fixed on the mobile frame portion 2200 and is provided with a fastening hole portion 2531 so that the fastening member can pass through one side of the sensor plate 2530 and be fastened to the mobile frame portion 2200, etc.

[0232] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor plate 2530 is fixed on one side of the fixed frame portion 2300 (with Figure 6 The upper side as a reference) can be in contact with the fixed frame portion 2300 at multiple contact points.

[0233] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor plate 2530 has only one side (with Figure 6 The upper side is fixed on the fixed frame part 2300, and the other side (with Figure 6 The lower side of the sensor plate 2530 can be separated from the fixed frame portion 2300 and improve the degree of freedom, and the one side of the sensor plate 2530 (with the lower side as the reference) can be separated from the fixed frame portion 2300 and improve the degree of freedom. Figure 6 The upper side as a reference) can be in contact with the fixed frame part 2300 at multiple contact points.

[0234] That is, one side of the sensor plate 2530 (with Figure 7 A plurality of fastening holes 2531a, 2531b may be provided on the upper side (with the sensor plate 2530 as a reference), and a plurality of fastening members may penetrate the plurality of fastening holes 2531a, 2531b to be fastened to the fixed frame portion 2300, so that the sensor plate 2530 may be fixed in position on the fixed frame portion 2300.

[0235] Since one side of the sensor board 2530 (with Figure 7 A plurality of fastening hole portions 2531a, 2531b are provided (based on the upper side) and are positionally fixed on the fixing frame portion 2300 at a plurality of contact points, so that the sensor plate 2530 can be prevented from rotating on the fixing frame portion 2300 in a clockwise direction or a counterclockwise direction.

[0236] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 7 The sensor plate 2530 fixed on the fixed frame 2300 may protrude outwards on one side to form a protrusion 2532. The protrusion 2532 may be provided with a fastening hole 2531b. Figure 7The plurality of fastening members may pass through the plurality of fastening hole portions 2531 a and 2531 b and be fastened to the fixed frame portion 2300 .

[0237] Reference Figure 7 , the plurality of fastening holes 2531a, 2531b may be formed side by side along the width direction of the sensor plate 2530. However, the invention is not limited thereto, and within the technical concept of preventing the sensor plate 2530 from rotating on the fixing frame part 2300, the plurality of fastening holes 2531a, 2531b may be spaced apart along the length direction of the sensor plate 2530.

[0238] Reference Figures 5 to 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor plate 2530 may be provided with a through hole 2533 so that the light source irradiated in the sensor body 2510 can pass through.

[0239] The sensor plate 2530 may pass through the sensor body 2510 and be disposed on the inner side of the sensor body 2510 , and specifically, may be disposed between the light emitting portion 2511 and the light receiving portion provided in the sensor body 2510 .

[0240] Since the sensor plate 2530 is provided with the through hole portion 2533 , in the area where the through hole portion 2533 is provided on the sensor plate 2530 , the light source irradiated by the light emitting portion 2511 can pass through the through hole portion 2533 and be transmitted to the light receiving portion.

[0241] If the light receiving unit receives the light source, the related information can be transmitted to the control unit 1200, and based on the information, it can be understood where the sensor body 2510 is located on the sensor plate 2530.

[0242] From another perspective, the mobile frame part 2200 with the sensor body 2510 fixed in position moves relative to the fixed frame part 2300 with the sensor plate 2530 fixed in position, and the position of the mobile frame part 2200 moving relative to the fixed frame part 2300 can be identified.

[0243] From another perspective, the movable frame part 2200 is combined with the leg massage body 2100 that accommodates the user's legs, and the position of the leg massage body 2100 combined with the movable frame part 2200 that moves relative to the fixed frame part 2300 can be identified.

[0244] Therefore, there is an effect that a change in the leg length can be accurately recognized by measuring the relative movement length according to the relative movement of the moving frame part 2200 and the fixed frame part 2300 .

[0245] In addition, since the change in the leg length can be accurately recognized, there is an effect that the position of the user's foot accommodated in the leg massage body 2100 combined with the moving frame part 2200 can also be accurately recognized.

[0246] Reference Figure 8 The sensor plate 2530 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be provided with a plurality of through holes 2533. The plurality of through holes 2533a, 2533b, and 2533c may be provided along the width direction of the sensor plate 2530 (in Figure 8 The configuration is based on the left and right directions.

[0247] Reference Figure 8 The multiple through-hole portions 2533a, 2533b, and 2533c can correspond to the multiple light-emitting portions 2511a, 2511b, and 2511c and light-receiving portions arranged along the width direction of the sensor body 2510.

[0248] Therefore, when any one of the multiple light-emitting parts 2511a, 2511b, 2511c irradiates light to the light-receiving part opposite to the light-emitting part 2511, the light source can be transmitted to the light-receiving part through the through hole part 2533 located between the light-emitting part 2511 and the light-receiving part.

[0249] Reference Figure 8 , multiple through-hole portions 2533a, 2533b, and 2533c can be arranged along the width direction of the sensor plate 2530.

[0250] Specifically, the plurality of through holes 2533a, 2533b, and 2533c disposed on the sensor plate 2530 may be arranged along the length direction (in the order of Figure 8 Virtual axes VL1, VL2, and VL3 are arranged side by side based on the central axis (in the up and down direction).

[0251] The plurality of virtual axes VL1 , VL2 , and VL3 may be arranged to be spaced apart from each other in parallel in the width direction of the sensor plate 2530 .

[0252] The through holes 2533 a , 2533 b , and 2533 c disposed on the sensor plate 2530 may be disposed along at least one of the virtual axes VL1 , VL2 , and VL3 .

[0253] Reference Figure 8 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the through hole portion 2533 may be arranged along virtual axes VL1 , VL2 , and VL3 arranged side by side with the central axis in the longitudinal direction of the sensor plate 2530 .

[0254] At least one through hole portion 2533 may be arranged on any one of the plurality of virtual axes VL1 , VL2 , and VL3 .

[0255] Reference Figure 8 On a virtual axis VL2 of any one of the multiple virtual axes VL1, VL2, and VL3, a plurality of through-hole portions 2533b may be arranged along the direction of the virtual axis VL2.

[0256] The plurality of through holes 2533b arranged along any one of the virtual axes VL2 may be arranged along the length direction (in Figure 8 The central axes are arranged at preset intervals (with the vertical direction as the reference).

[0257] Reference Figure 8 , through the hole portion 2533, in a preset interval along the length direction of the sensor plate 2530, it is only configured on any one of the multiple virtual axes VL1, VL2, and VL3.

[0258] Specifically, in the first section P1 located at the upper end of the sensor plate 2530, only the first virtual axis VL1 among the multiple virtual axes VL1, VL2, and VL3 is provided with a through hole portion 2533a, and in the third section P2 located at the lower end of the sensor plate 2530, only the third virtual axis VL3 among the multiple virtual axes VL1, VL2, and VL3 is provided with a through hole portion 2533c.

[0259] Reference Figure 8 , along the length direction of the sensor plate 2530, in the section between the first section P1 and the third section P2, only the second virtual axis VL2 among the multiple virtual axes VL1, VL2, and VL3 is provided with a through hole portion 2533b.

[0260] A plurality of through hole portions 2533 b arranged along the second virtual axis VL2 may be provided, and the plurality of through hole portions 2533 b may be arranged spaced apart in a row.

[0261] Therefore, the following effect is achieved: when the sensor body 2510 moves on the sensor plate 2530, the light source irradiated by the light-emitting portion 2511 can pass through the through-hole portions 2533 respectively arranged in the first interval P1, the third interval P2 and the second interval arranged between the first interval P1 and the third interval P2, and the light source selectively passing through can be transmitted to the light receiving portion and accurately identify the position change of the movable frame portion 2200 moving relative to the fixed frame portion 2300.

[0262] Reference Figure 8 A plurality of through-hole portions 2533 b may be disposed along a second virtual axis VL2 among the plurality of virtual axes VL1 , VL2 , and VL3 .

[0263] That is, between the first section P1 and the third section P2, when the sensor body 2510 moves on the sensor plate 2530, the light emitted by the light emitting portion 2511b can be transmitted to the light receiving portion multiple times due to the multiple through holes 2533b.

[0264] As the control unit 1200 receives the electrical signal from the light receiving unit to pass through the plurality of through-hole portions 2533 b , the relative movement length of the moving frame portion 2200 relative to the fixed frame portion 2300 can be measured.

[0265] Reference Figure 8 In the first section P1, only the first virtual axis VL1 among the plurality of virtual axes VL1, VL2, and VL3 is provided with the through hole portion 2533a, so that the initial position of the movable frame portion 2200 relative to the fixed frame portion 2300 can be identified.

[0266] Reference Figure 8 In the third section P2, only the third virtual axis VL3 among the multiple virtual axes VL1, VL2, and VL3 is provided with a through hole portion 2533c, so that the maximum movement position of the movable frame portion 2200 relative to the fixed frame portion 2300 can be identified.

[0267] That is, there is an effect that the relative movement length according to the relative movement of the movable frame part 2200 and the fixed frame part 2300 can be measured.

[0268] In addition, there is an effect that a change in the leg length can be accurately recognized by measuring the relative movement length according to the relative movement of the moving frame part 2200 and the fixed frame part 2300 .

[0269] In addition, since the change in the leg length can be accurately identified, there is also an effect that the position of the user's foot accommodated in the leg massage body 2100 combined with the moving frame part 2200 can also be accurately identified.

[0270] Reference Figures 5 to 7 , Figure 9 , Figure 11 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the sensor cover 2550 is used to cover the sensor body 2510 , and a receiving space capable of receiving the sensor body 2510 may be configured therein.

[0271] The sensor cover 2550 is fixed on the moving frame portion 2200 and has the effect of preventing the sensor body 2510 from being damaged by external foreign matter.

[0272] The sensor cover 2550 has a cover slit 2551 formed therethrough through which the sensor plate 2530 can pass.

[0273] Therefore, the sensor cover 2550 accommodating the sensor body 2510 is disposed on the outer side of the sensor plate 2530. When the movable frame portion 2200 moves relative to the fixed frame portion 2300, the sensor body 2510 and the sensor cover 2550 covering the sensor body 2510 can move on the sensor plate 2530 in a preset direction (in degrees). Figure 11 Move in the up and down direction).

[0274] The working principle and effect of the massage device according to one embodiment of the utility model as described above will be described.

[0275] Reference Figures 1 to 11 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device may include: a body massage part 1000, a leg massage part 2000, and an arm massage part 3000. A plurality of leg massage parts 2000 may be provided, and the plurality of leg massage parts 2000 may respectively accommodate the left foot and the right foot of the user.

[0276] Specifically, the plurality of leg massage parts 2000 may include leg massage bodies 2100 , respectively, and the left and right feet of the user 10 may be respectively inserted, placed and accommodated in the plurality of leg massage bodies 2100 .

[0277] The plurality of leg massaging parts 2000 may receive an electrical signal from the control part 1200 to be independently driven.

[0278] The leg massage part 2000 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a leg massage body 2100, a moving frame part 2200, a fixed frame part 2300, a driving part 2400, and a length sensor part 2500. The fixed frame part 2300 is provided with a hinge shaft 2310, and the hinge shaft 2310 can be hingedly connected to the body massage part 1000 (specifically, the frame part 1100) along the rotation center axis AX2.

[0279] Although the fixed frame portion 2300 can rotate in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction based on the rotation center axis AX2 because the rotation center axis AX2 is fixed, the linear movement of the center axis AX1 along the length direction of the fixed frame portion 2300 is restricted.

[0280] The movable frame part 2200 is combined with the leg massage body 2100 and can move relative to the fixed frame part 2300. The movable frame part 2200 may include: a movable frame body 2210 and a guide part 2230.

[0281] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the moving frame body 2210 is connected to the leg massage body 2100, and the guide part 2230 can be combined with the moving frame body 2210. The guide part 2230 can be inserted into the guide insertion part 2330 configured on the fixed frame part 2300 and can move along the guide insertion part 2330.

[0282] As the guide portion 2230 provided on the moving frame portion 2200 is inserted into the guide insertion portion 2330 disposed on the fixed frame portion 2300 , the moving frame portion 2200 can move relative to the fixed frame portion 2300 along the moving center axis AX1 .

[0283] As the movable frame part 2200 moves relative to the fixed frame part 2300 , the leg massage body 2100 connected to the movable frame part 2200 can move relative to the fixed frame part 2300 , thereby adjusting the leg length of the user 10 .

[0284] That is, as the moving frame part 2200 and the fixed frame part 2300 move relative to each other, the length from the hinge shaft 2310 disposed on the fixed frame part 2300 to the bottom of the leg massage body 2100 connected to the moving frame part 2200 can be adjusted.

[0285] Reference Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 11 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the driving part 2400 may include: a driving source part 2410 , a guide rod part 2430 , and a block part 2450 . The guide rod part 2430 rotates due to the power generated in the driving source part 2410 .

[0286] Reference Figure 11 The guide rod portion 2430 is disposed on the moving frame portion 2200 and receives power from the driving source portion 2410 to be able to rotate.

[0287] The block portion 2450 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be combined with the fixed frame portion 2300 and fixed thereon, and may be movable on the guide rod portion 2430 .

[0288] The guide rod portion 2430 and the block portion 2450 are connected in a screw manner, and a thread groove portion may be arranged along the inner circumference of the block portion 2450 to correspond to the thread 2431 arranged along the outer circumference of the guide rod portion 2430 .

[0289] Since the block portion 2450 is fixed on the fixed frame portion 2300 , when the guide rod portion 2430 receives power from the driving source portion 2410 to rotate, the guide rod portion 2430 can move on the block portion 2450 along the moving center axis AX1 .

[0290] Therefore, the moving frame part 2200 can move relative to the fixed frame part 2300, and as the leg massage body 2100 combined with the moving frame part 2200 moves relative to the fixed frame part 2300, the leg length can be adjusted.

[0291] Reference Figures 4 to 11 The length sensor part 2500 is set on the moving frame part 2200 and the fixed frame part 2300, and is used to measure the relative movement length as the moving frame part 2200 and the fixed frame part 2300 move relative to each other. It may include: a sensor body 2510, a sensor plate 2530, and a sensor cover 2550.

[0292] Reference Figure 8 The sensor plate 2530 is provided with a through hole portion 2533 , and a plurality of through hole portions 2533 may be provided.

[0293] The plurality of through holes 2533a, 2533b, 2533c may be spaced apart in the width direction of the sensor plate 2530, and each of the through holes 2533a, 2533b, 2533c may be configured with at least one along a virtual axis VL1, VL2, VL3 along the length direction (in degrees) of the sensor plate 2530. Figure 8 Configuration based on the up and down directions.

[0294] Reference Figure 8 In a preset section along the length direction of the sensor plate 2530, the plurality of through-hole portions 2533a, 2533b, 2533c are arranged only on any one of the plurality of virtual axes VL1, VL2, VL3.

[0295] Therefore, the light source irradiated by the multiple light-emitting portions 2511a, 2511b, and 2511c arranged on the sensor body 2510 in a manner corresponding to the positions of the multiple virtual axes VL1, VL2, and VL3 is transmitted to the light receiving portion through the hole portion 2533 arranged along the width direction of the sensor plate 2530, so that the position of the movable frame portion 2200 moving relative to the fixed frame portion 2300 can be accurately identified.

[0296] That is, since the position of the sensor body 2510 is fixed on the moving frame portion 2200 , it is possible to recognize the position of the moving frame portion 2200 that moves relative to the fixed frame portion 2300 to which the sensor plate 2530 is fixed.

[0297] Identifying the position of the movable frame portion 2200 relative to the fixed frame portion 2300 means that the position of the leg massage body 2100 combined with the movable frame portion 2200 can be identified, and as the movable frame portion 2200 moves relative to the fixed frame portion 2300, the position change of the leg massage body 2100 can be identified.

[0298] In addition to this, changes in the leg length of the user accommodated in the leg massage body 2100 can also be accurately recognized.

[0299] In addition, since the change in the leg length can be accurately identified, there is also an effect that the position of the user's foot accommodated in the leg massage body 2100 combined with the moving frame part 2200 can also be accurately identified.

[0300] As an optional embodiment, various modifications can be made. For example, in a preset interval along the length direction of the sensor plate 2530, the hole portion 2533 can be configured along two or more virtual axes of multiple virtual axes VL1, VL2, and VL3 respectively, and a light receiving portion that receives the light source passing through the hole portion 2533 can identify the position of the movable frame portion 2200 relative to the fixed frame portion 2300 by transmitting an electrical signal to the control portion 1200.

[0301] The massage device according to one embodiment of the utility model has the following effects: when the leg massage part 2000 is driven, since the length sensor part 2500 accurately measures the relative movement length between the fixed frame part 2300 and the movable frame part 2200, the position of the leg massage body 2100 according to the relative movement length can be accurately identified.

[0302] That is, it has the following effect: the sensor body 2510 can accurately identify the positions of the movable frame part 2200 moving along the movable center axis AX1 relative to the fixed frame part 2300 and the leg massage body 2100 combined with the movable frame part 2200 by sensing the light sources passing through the multiple through-hole parts 2533a, 2533b, and 2533c configured on the sensor plate 2530, and can accurately adjust the leg length based on the position information.

[0303] Although the embodiments of the present invention are described in more detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments and various modifications can be made without departing from the technical idea of ​​the present invention.

[0304] Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of ​​the present invention but are used to interpret the scope, and the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention is not limited by the embodiments.

[0305] Therefore, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive.

[0306] The protection scope of the present utility model shall be interpreted by the claims, and shall be interpreted that all technical features within the scope equivalent to the claims are included in the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A massage device, comprising a leg massage part provided with a leg massage body capable of being inserted by a user's legs, characterized in that: The leg massage part comprises: Fixed frame part, The movable frame part is combined with the leg massage body and can move relative to the fixed frame part. a driving part for causing the movable frame part and the fixed frame part to move relative to each other, and A length sensor portion, for measuring a relative movement length between the movable frame portion and the fixed frame portion; The length sensor portion includes a sensor plate extending along a central axis in a length direction, and one side of the sensor plate is fixed to the moving frame portion or the fixed frame portion.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The one side of the sensor plate fixed at a position on the moving frame portion or the fixed frame portion is provided with a fastening hole portion so that a fastening member can pass through and be fastened to the moving frame portion or the fixed frame portion.

3. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The length sensor unit further includes a sensor body irradiating a light source, The sensor plate is provided with a through hole portion, which is arranged on an irradiation path of the light source and allows the light source to pass therethrough.

4. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of through holes are provided, The plurality of through holes are arranged at predetermined intervals along a central axis in a longitudinal direction of the sensor plate.

5. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of virtual axes are arranged on the sensor plate, the plurality of virtual axes are parallel to the longitudinal center axis of the sensor plate, and the through hole portion is arranged on the virtual axes. The plurality of virtual axes are arranged at intervals along a width direction of the sensor plate.

6. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sensor body comprises: The light emitting part, the light source, The light receiving part receives the light source irradiated by the light emitting part.

7. The massage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The light emitting unit and the light receiving unit are arranged to face each other with the sensor board interposed therebetween.

8. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sensor body is movable on the sensor plate.

9. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The length sensor unit further includes: a sensor cover, covering the sensor body, and fixed at a position on the moving frame unit, The sensor plate is fixed in position on the fixing frame portion.

10. The massage device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The sensor cover has a cover slit formed therethrough, through which the sensor plate can pass.

11. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sensor plate is made of plastic material.

12. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sensor board is connected to a side portion with respect to a central portion of the fixing frame portion.

13. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mobile frame portion comprises: A mobile frame body connected to the leg massage body, and The guide part is combined with a surface of the movable frame body opposite to the fixed frame part to guide the moving path of the movable frame body.

14. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving unit comprises: The driving source receives electricity to generate power. a guide rod portion, arranged on the moving frame portion, capable of receiving power from the driving source portion to rotate, and The block part is coupled to the fixed frame part and is movable on the guide rod part.

15. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A plurality of leg massage parts are provided, The plurality of leg massage parts are driven independently.

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