Foot massaging machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a foot massage machine which comprises a machine body, a massage mechanism and a supporting piece, the machine body is provided with at least two extending parts which are distributed in parallel at intervals, and a containing groove is formed between every two adjacent extending parts. The massage mechanism comprises a massage part and a driving part, the massage part is rotatably arranged on the inner wall of the containing groove, the massage part is provided with a massage convex part, the massage convex part extends into the containing groove, the driving part is arranged in the machine body and is in transmission connection with the massage part, and the driving part is used for driving the massage part to rotate so that the massage convex part can rotate in the containing groove. The supporting piece is connected with the machine body. Wherein the supporting piece and the massage piece are provided with a rotating guide groove and a rotating guide piece respectively, the rotating guide groove is arranged around the rotating axis of the massage piece, the rotating guide piece is supported in the rotating guide groove, and when the massage piece rotates relative to the bottom wall of the containing groove, the rotating guide piece slides in the rotating guide groove.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of massager technology, and more specifically, to a foot massager. Background Technology

[0002] Massage is a technique that applies pressure, friction, or vibration to specific parts of the body using manual techniques or mechanical devices to relieve muscle tension, promote blood circulation, reduce pain, and improve physical comfort. Massage can be applied to any part of the body, including the head, neck, back, arms, legs, and feet. A foot massager is a specially designed electric device that simulates manual massage techniques; it automatically massages the feet or legs to help improve blood circulation.

[0003] A leg massage mechanism is disclosed in the related technology, which includes a body and a kneading mechanism. The body is provided with a calf receiving cavity, and a massage groove is provided on the inner side wall of the calf receiving cavity. The massage groove is connected to the inside of the body. The kneading mechanism includes a driving member and a kneading unit. The driving member is located in the body, and the kneading unit is rotatably located in the massage groove. The driving member is used to drive the kneading unit to rotate so that the kneading unit acts on the user's legs, thereby massaging the legs.

[0004] However, in order for the kneading unit to rotate smoothly, there is a gap between the kneading unit and the massage groove. Due to the lack of other support and limiting, the kneading unit may shake or shift during rotation, making it impossible for the leg massage mechanism to work stably and safely. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a foot massager, which solves the technical problem of how to improve the stability and safety of the massage mechanism.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution.

[0007] This utility model provides a foot massager, comprising: a body having at least two spaced-apart extensions, with a receiving groove formed between adjacent extensions; a massage mechanism including a massage element and a drive element, the massage element being rotatably disposed on the inner wall of the receiving groove, the massage element having a massage protrusion extending into the receiving groove, the drive element being disposed within the body and connected to the massage element, the drive element being used to drive the massage element to rotate, thereby causing the massage protrusion to rotate within the receiving groove; and a support element connected to the body.

[0008] The support member and the massage member are respectively provided with a guide groove and a guide member. The guide groove is arranged around the rotation axis of the massage member, the guide member is supported by the guide groove, and when the massage member rotates relative to the inner wall of the receiving groove, the guide member slides in the guide groove.

[0009] In some embodiments of this application, a relief groove is provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove, and the relief groove is connected to the receiving groove. The massage member is rotatably disposed in the relief groove, and the support member is disposed in the relief groove and sleeved on the outside of the massage member.

[0010] In some embodiments of this application, the massage member includes an axially connected massage head and a connecting member. The massage head extends into the receiving groove, and the massage protrusion is disposed on the massage head. The connecting member is rotatably disposed in the relief groove and is connected to the driving member. The support member is sleeved outside the connecting member, and the outer wall of the support member is in contact with the inner wall of the relief groove. The guide member is provided on the end of the massage head facing away from the massage protrusion, and the guide groove is provided on the end of the support member facing the massage head. Alternatively, the guide groove is provided on the end of the massage head facing away from the massage protrusion, and the guide member is provided on the end of the support member facing the massage head.

[0011] In some embodiments of this application, the massage head includes a first part and a second part. The first part is integrally connected to the connector, and the second part is provided with a clearance opening. A movable cavity is formed between the first part and the second part. The guide member is spherical and is rotatably disposed in the movable cavity and limited between the first part and the second part. The guide member is partially exposed outside the clearance opening.

[0012] In some embodiments of this application, the massage mechanism further includes a rotating shaft, which is locked to the connector and is connected to the drive member in a transmission manner.

[0013] In some embodiments of this application, a movable groove is formed on the inner wall of the receiving groove, and the movable groove is connected to the receiving groove. The foot massager also includes a hammering mechanism, which includes a hammering unit and a hammering drive. The hammering unit is provided with a hammering massage part. The hammering unit is movably disposed in the movable groove, and the hammering massage part extends into the receiving groove. The hammering unit moves to move the hammering massage part away from or closer to the bottom wall of the receiving groove. The hammering drive is disposed in the receiving groove and connected to the hammering unit. The hammering drive is used to drive the hammering unit to move.

[0014] In some embodiments of this application, the hammering unit includes an axially connected hammering connector and a hammering massage head. The hammering massage head is disposed in the receiving groove, and the hammering massage part is disposed in the hammering massage head. The hammering connector is movably disposed in the movable groove and connected to the hammering drive member. The foot massager also includes a baffle member, which is sleeved on the hammering connector and closes the opening of the movable groove.

[0015] In some embodiments of this application, the massage element and the hammer tapping unit are both disposed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove, and the massage element and the hammer tapping unit are distributed at intervals along the extension direction of the extension.

[0016] In some embodiments of this application, the guide groove is disposed on the support member, the guide member is disposed on the massage member, and there are multiple guide members, which are distributed at intervals around the rotation axis of the massage member.

[0017] As can be seen from the above technical solution, the embodiments of this utility model have at least the following advantages and positive effects:

[0018] In this embodiment of the foot massager, during use, the user first places their feet into the receiving groove, which provides massage space for the user's feet. The foot massager is then activated, causing the drive unit within the receiving groove to rotate the massage components, which in turn rotate the massage protrusions within the receiving groove, thereby simulating the kneading and massaging motion of a human hand.

[0019] Because the support component is connected to the main body, both the support component and the massage component are equipped with guide grooves and guide members, respectively. On one hand, the support component provides support for the massage component through the cooperation between the guide member and the guide groove, effectively reducing the shaking or displacement of the massage component during rotation, thereby improving the stability and safety of the foot massager. On the other hand, when the massage component rotates within the receiving groove, the guide member can slide within the guide groove. Through the sliding cooperation between the guide groove and the guide member, the massage component can rotate stably and smoothly, ensuring the smoothness of the kneading massage action performed by the foot massager. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The various objectives, features, and advantages of this invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The drawings are merely illustrative illustrations of the invention and are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings, the same reference numerals always denote the same or similar parts. Wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foot massager according to an exemplary embodiment.

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective.

[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A sectional view of one location.

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A cross-sectional view from another location.

[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of a massage mechanism.

[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the hammer striking mechanism.

[0027] The annotations in the attached figures are explained as follows:

[0028] 1. Body; 11. Extension; 12. Receiving groove; 13. Clearance groove; 14. Movable groove;

[0029] 2. Massage mechanism; 21. Massage component; 211. Massage head; 2111. First part; 2112. Second part; 2113. Massage protrusion; 2114. Guide component; 2115. Relief opening; 2116. Screw; 212. Connector;

[0030] 3. Support components; 31. Guide groove;

[0031] 4. Shaft;

[0032] 5. Hammering mechanism; 51. Hammering unit; 511. Hammering connector; 512. Hammering massage head; 513. Hammering massage section;

[0033] 6. Fence components;

[0034] 7. Heating element;

[0035] 8. Circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0036] Although the present invention can be readily embodied in various forms, only some specific embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings and will be described in detail in this specification. It is understood that this specification should be regarded as an exemplary illustration of the principles of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention to what is described herein.

[0037] Therefore, a feature pointed out in this specification is used to describe one feature of one embodiment of the present invention, and does not imply that every embodiment of the present invention must have the described feature. Furthermore, it should be noted that this specification describes many features. Although certain features may be combined to illustrate possible system designs, these features may also be used in other combinations not explicitly stated. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the described combinations are not intended to be limiting.

[0038] In the embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings, the directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, and back) used to explain the structure and movement of the various elements of this invention are relative rather than absolute. These descriptions are appropriate when these elements are in the positions shown in the drawings. If the descriptions of the positions of these elements change, these directional indications also change accordingly.

[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The foot massager provided in one embodiment of this utility model mainly includes a body 1, a massage mechanism 2, and a support member 3. The body 1 has at least two spaced-apart extensions 11, with a receiving groove 12 formed between adjacent extensions 11. The massage mechanism 2 includes a massage element 21 and a driving member (not shown in the drawings). The massage element 21 is rotatably mounted on the inner wall of the receiving groove 12. The massage element 21 has a massage protrusion 2113 that extends into the receiving groove 12. The driving member is located within the body 1 and is connected to the massage element 21 for transmission. The driving member drives the massage element 21 to rotate, causing the massage protrusion 2113 to rotate within the receiving groove 12. The support member 3 is connected to the body 1. The support member 3 and the massage member 21 are respectively provided with a guide groove 31 and a guide member 2114. The guide groove 31 is arranged around the rotation axis of the massage member 21. The guide member 2114 is supported on the guide groove 31. When the massage member 21 rotates relative to the inner wall of the receiving groove 12, the guide member 2114 slides in the guide groove 31.

[0040] In this embodiment of the foot massager, when in use, the user first places their feet into the receiving groove 12, which provides a massage space for the user's feet. The foot massager is then activated, causing the driving component within the receiving groove 12 to rotate the massage component 21, which in turn rotates the massage protrusion 2113 within the receiving groove 12, thereby simulating the kneading and pressing motion of a human hand massage to the user's feet.

[0041] Since the support member 3 is connected to the body 1, the support member 3 and the massage member 21 are respectively provided with a guide groove 31 and a guide member 2114. On the one hand, the support member 3 provides support for the massage member 21 through the cooperation between the guide member 2114 and the guide groove 31, which can effectively reduce the phenomenon of shaking or deviation of the massage member 21 during rotation, thereby improving the stability and safety of the foot massager. On the other hand, when the massage member 21 rotates in the receiving groove 12, the guide member 2114 can slide in the guide groove 31. Through the sliding cooperation between the guide groove 31 and the guide member 2114, the massage member 21 can rotate stably and smoothly, ensuring the smoothness of the kneading massage action performed by the foot massager.

[0042] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the body 1 is provided with three extensions 11, thereby forming two receiving slots 12, in which the user can put both feet into the two receiving slots 12 respectively and massage them at the same time.

[0043] It is conceivable that the driving component can be an existing driving component in the prior art. In one embodiment where the driving component and the massage component 21 are connected by transmission, the driving component is a motor. The motor is connected to the massage component 21 through a transmission mechanism. When the motor rotates, it drives the transmission mechanism and the massage component 21 to rotate, so that the massage protrusions 2113 on the massage component 21 can perform kneading massage actions.

[0044] Please see Figure 3 In one embodiment where the massage element 21 is rotatably disposed on the inner wall of the receiving groove 12, a clearance groove 13 is provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove 12, and the clearance groove 13 communicates with the receiving groove 12. The massage element 21 is rotatably disposed within the clearance groove 13, and the support member 3 is disposed within the clearance groove 13 and sleeved on the outside of the massage element 21. The provision of the clearance groove 13 provides a feasible installation method for the massage element 21 and the support member 3, making the overall structure more compact and reasonable, thereby enhancing the stability of the overall structure of the foot massager.

[0045] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 5The massage component 21 includes an axially connected massage head 211 and a connecting member 212. The massage head 211 extends into the receiving groove 12, and a massage protrusion 2113 is disposed on the massage head 211. The connecting member 212 is rotatably disposed in the relief groove 13 and is connected to the drive component. The support member 3 is sleeved on the outside of the connecting member 212, and the outer wall of the support member 3 is in contact with the inner wall of the relief groove 13. A guide member 2114 is provided on the end of the massage head 211 facing away from the massage protrusion 2113, and a guide groove 31 is provided on the end of the support member 3 facing the massage head 211. Alternatively, a guide groove 31 is provided on the end of the massage head 211 facing away from the massage protrusion 2113, and a guide member 2114 is provided on the end of the support member 3 facing the massage head 211.

[0046] Connector 212, acting as a transmission component, receives the driving force from the drive component and transmits it to the massage head 211. The massage head 211 then directly massages the feet. The guide groove 31 and guide element 2114 are positioned between the massage head 211 and the support member 3, enabling more direct and effective control of the massage head 211's movement and reducing the possibility of deviation and wobbling. Furthermore, the positional relationship between the guide element 2114 and the guide groove 31 allows the massage head 211 to shield the interior of the support member 3, and the outer wall of the support member 3 fits against the inner wall of the clearance groove 13. Therefore, the support member 3 also helps reduce dust or hair entering the receiving groove 12 through the clearance groove 13, ensuring the normal operation of the components within the body 1.

[0047] Please see Figure 4 In a further embodiment, the massage mechanism 2 also includes a heating element 7 and a circuit board 8. Both the heating element 7 and the circuit board 8 are disposed within the support member 3. The circuit board 8 is used to control the heating element 7 to perform heating, and the heating element 7 is used to transfer heat to the massage head 211, thereby enriching the massage experience of the foot massager.

[0048] In a further embodiment, the circuit board 8 is connected to the support member 3, and the heating element 7 is disposed between the inner wall of the support member 3 and the outer wall of the connector 212, thereby optimizing the spatial arrangement and making the overall structure more compact.

[0049] In this embodiment, the heating element 7 is an imidometer.

[0050] In other embodiments, the guide member 2114 and the guide groove 31 are respectively disposed on the inner wall of the support member 3 and the outer wall of the connector 212; or, the support member 3 is sleeved on the outside of the massage head 211, and the guide member 2114 and the guide groove 31 are respectively disposed on the inner wall of the support member 3 and the outer wall of the massage head 211. In both of these embodiments, dust or hair can more easily enter the receiving groove 12 through the gap between the massage member 21 and the support member 3.

[0051] In one embodiment where a guide member 2114 is provided on one end of the massage head 211 facing away from the massage protrusion 2113, the massage head 211 includes a first part 2111 and a second part 2112. The first part 2111 is integrally connected to the connector 212, and the second part 2112 is provided with a clearance opening 2115. A movable cavity is formed between the first part 2111 and the second part 2112. The guide member 2114 is spherical and rotatably disposed within the movable cavity, confined between the first part 2111 and the second part 2112, with a portion of the guide member 2114 exposed outside the clearance opening 2115. While sliding within the guide groove 31, the guide member 2114 can rotate freely within the movable cavity. This design greatly reduces resistance and friction during the sliding process, thereby further improving the smoothness of the rotation of the massage member 21. The separate structure of the first part 2111 and the second part 2112 facilitates the installation and maintenance of the guide component 2114. Furthermore, the user can replace the first part 2111 or the second part 2112 according to the usage of the massage head 211, without having to replace the entire massage head 211, thus saving costs.

[0052] Please see Figure 5 In this embodiment, the massage head 211 also includes a screw 2116. The first part 2111 is provided with a screw hole, and the second part 2112 is provided with a through hole. The screw 2116 passes through the through hole and is locked in the screw hole so that the first part 2111 and the second part 2112 are connected.

[0053] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 5 The massage mechanism 2 also includes a rotating shaft 4, which is locked to the connector 212 and connected to the drive component. The rotating shaft 4 makes the power transmission more direct and efficient, which can improve the transmission efficiency of the massage component 21, reduce energy loss, and thus improve the overall stability of the foot massager.

[0054] Please see Figure 4 The foot massager includes a movable groove 14 on the inner wall of the receiving groove 12, which is connected to the receiving groove 12. The foot massager also includes a hammering mechanism 5, which comprises a hammering unit 51 and a hammering drive (not shown in the figures). The hammering unit 51 has a hammering massage part 513, which is movably disposed within the movable groove 14 and extends into the receiving groove 12. The hammering unit 51 moves to move the hammering massage part 513 away from or towards the bottom wall of the receiving groove 12. The hammering drive is disposed within the receiving groove 12 and connected to the hammering unit 51, driving the hammering unit 51 to move. Driven by the hammering drive, the hammering unit 51 can move away from or towards the bottom wall of the receiving groove 12, thereby performing a hammering massage on the feet, making the massage methods more diverse and meeting different user needs.

[0055] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 6 The hammering unit 51 includes an axially connected hammering connector 511 and a hammering massage head 512. The hammering massage head 512 is disposed within the receiving groove 12, and the hammering massage part 513 is disposed within the hammering massage head 512. The hammering connector 511 is movably disposed within the movable groove 14 and connected to the hammering drive component. The foot massager also includes a retaining member 6, which is fitted onto the hammering connector 511 and closes the opening of the movable groove 14. The design of the retaining member 6 protects the internal structure of the hammering mechanism 5 and the movable groove 14, reducing the entry of dust or hair into the receiving groove 12 through the clearance groove 13, thereby affecting the normal operation of the internal components of the body 1 and improving the stability and safety of use.

[0056] It is conceivable that the hammer-tapping drive can be an existing drive component, such as a direct-drive motor or a geared motor. The hammer-tapping drive is connected to the hammer-tapping connector 511 via an eccentric shaft. The eccentric shaft converts rotation into reciprocating motion, driving the hammer-tapping connector 511 and the hammer-tapping massage head 512 to move, so that the hammer-tapping massage unit 513 performs the hammer-tapping massage action. The hammer-tapping drive can also be a vibration motor, used to drive the hammer-tapping connector 511 and the hammer-tapping massage head 512 to generate vibration. The high-frequency vibration of the hammer-tapping massage unit 513 is used to relax muscles.

[0057] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The massage element 21 and the hammer tapping unit 51 are both disposed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove 12, and the massage element 21 and the hammer tapping unit 51 are distributed at intervals along the extension direction of the extension 11. The massage element 21 and the hammer tapping unit 51 can act on the user's body parts from the same side and conform to the extension direction of the legs and feet. Therefore, the user can choose to massage the legs or the soles of the feet according to the actual usage needs. In other embodiments, the massage element 21 and the hammer tapping unit are not disposed on the same side, or are disposed on the same side but not along the extension direction of the extension 11.

[0058] In one embodiment where the support member 3 and the massage member 21 are respectively provided with a guide groove 31 and a guide member 2114, the guide groove 31 is provided on the support member 3, and the guide member 2114 is provided on the massage member 21. There are multiple guide members 2114, which are distributed at intervals around the rotation axis of the massage member 21. Since the massage member 21 is the component that directly rotates, by providing the guide member 2114 on the massage member 21, the rotation of the massage member 21 directly drives the guide member 2114 to slide. The sliding cooperation between the guide member 2114 and the guide groove 31 is smoother. The multiple guide members 2114 are distributed at intervals around the rotation axis of the massage component, which can provide uniform and balanced support for the massage member 21, thereby further improving the stability of rotation.

[0059] Although the present invention has been described with reference to several typical embodiments, it should be understood that the terminology used is descriptive and exemplary, and not restrictive. Since the present invention can be embodied in many forms without departing from the spirit or essence of the invention, it should be understood that the above embodiments are not limited to any of the foregoing details, but should be interpreted broadly within the spirit and scope defined by the appended claims. Therefore, all variations and modifications falling within the scope of the claims or their equivalents should be covered by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A foot massager, characterized in that, include: The body has at least two spaced extensions, and a receiving groove is formed between two adjacent extensions; A massage mechanism includes a massage component and a drive component. The massage component is rotatably disposed on the inner wall of the receiving groove. The massage component has a massage protrusion that extends into the receiving groove. The drive component is disposed in the body of the machine and is connected to the massage component for transmission. The drive component is used to drive the massage component to rotate so that the massage protrusion rotates within the receiving groove. Support components are connected to the machine body; The support member and the massage member are respectively provided with a guide groove and a guide member. The guide groove is arranged around the rotation axis of the massage member, the guide member is supported by the guide groove, and when the massage member rotates relative to the inner wall of the receiving groove, the guide member rolls in the guide groove.

2. The foot massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with a relief groove, and the relief groove is connected to the receiving groove. The massage member is rotatably disposed in the relief groove, and the support member is disposed in the relief groove and sleeved on the outside of the massage member.

3. The foot massager according to claim 2, characterized in that, The massage component includes an axially connected massage head and a connector. The massage head extends into the receiving groove, and the massage protrusion is disposed on the massage head. The connector is rotatably disposed in the relief groove and is connected to the drive component. The support is sleeved on the outside of the connector, and the outer wall of the support is in contact with the inner wall of the relief groove. The massage head has the guide member on the end facing away from the massage protrusion, and the support member has the guide groove on the end facing the massage head; or, the massage head has the guide groove on the end facing away from the massage protrusion, and the support member has the guide member on the end facing the massage head.

4. The foot massager according to claim 3, characterized in that, The massage head includes a first part and a second part. The first part is integrally connected to the connector. The second part is provided with a clearance opening. A movable cavity is formed between the first part and the second part. The guide is spherical and is rotatably disposed in the movable cavity and limited between the first part and the second part. The guide is partially exposed outside the clearance opening.

5. The foot massager according to claim 3, characterized in that, The massage mechanism also includes a rotating shaft, which is locked to the connector and is connected to the drive component for transmission.

6. The foot massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the receiving groove is provided with a movable groove, and the movable groove is connected to the receiving groove. The foot massager also includes a hammering mechanism, which includes a hammering unit and a hammering drive. The hammering unit is provided with a hammering massage part. The hammering unit is movably disposed in the movable groove, and the hammering massage part extends into the receiving groove. The hammering unit moves so that the hammering massage part moves away from or closer to the bottom wall of the receiving groove. The hammering drive is disposed in the receiving groove and connected to the hammering unit. The hammering drive is used to drive the hammering unit to move.

7. The foot massager according to claim 6, characterized in that, The hammering unit includes an axially connected hammering connector and a hammering massage head. The hammering massage head is disposed in the receiving groove, and the hammering massage part is disposed in the hammering massage head. The hammering connector is movably disposed in the movable groove and connected to the hammering drive component. The foot massager also includes a baffle, which is fitted onto the hammer-tapping connector and closes the opening of the movable groove.

8. The foot massager according to claim 6, characterized in that, Both the massage element and the hammer tapping unit are disposed on the bottom wall of the receiving groove, and the massage element and the hammer tapping unit are distributed at intervals along the extension direction of the extension portion.

9. The foot massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guide groove is provided on the support member, the guide member is provided on the massage member, and there are multiple guide members, which are distributed at intervals around the rotation axis of the massage member.

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