Intelligent waist rest

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of waist rests, in particular to an intelligent waist rest, which is characterized in that a waist support structure is matched with a support shell and is arranged in the support shell, so that the intelligent waist rest provides stable support for a human body by utilizing the support shell, and the arranged waist support frame is driven by a pushing piece to move; the detection unit can detect the pressure condition of the pushing part when the user leans on the waist bracket, and when the sitting posture of the user changes and the detection unit detects that the stress of the waist bracket changes, the control module immediately controls the pushing part to drive the waist bracket to move to the needed position, so that the waist bracket moves to be attached to the waist for supporting along with the movement of the human body, and waist chasing is achieved. The control module is matched with the pressure sensor and the infrared sensor, and the control panel judges the use intention of a user, so that the waist bracket keeps fitting and supporting the waist of the human body along with the action of the human body, and the intelligent waist leaning and tracking effect is achieved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present disclosure relates to the field of lumbar support, in particular to an intelligent lumbar support. BACKGROUND

[0002] The lumbar support is mainly a product for providing lumbar support, improving sitting posture and relieving lumbar fatigue, which is suitable for office, driving, home, medical and other scenes, and can obviously improve the user's sitting posture and relieve the lumbar pressure.

[0003] The traditional lumbar support usually adopts an air bag as a support to provide support for the user's waist. Since the air bag itself is a flexible structure, after the lumbar support contacts the user's waist, the flexible structure of the air bag leads to poor support stability of the air bag. The user needs to manually adjust the inflation amount of the air bag to fit the user's waist for support. The adjustment of the air bag is relatively cumbersome, which affects the user's experience.

[0004] Therefore, how to ensure the support stability of the lumbar support in use is a problem that those skilled in the art need to solve.

[0005] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background section is only used to strengthen the understanding of the background of the present disclosure, and therefore can include information that does not constitute prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0006] The purpose of the present disclosure is to provide an intelligent lumbar support, which at least partially overcomes the problem of poor support stability of the lumbar support in use due to the related art.

[0007] Other characteristics and advantages of the present disclosure will become apparent from the following detailed description, or will be learned by practice of the present disclosure.

[0008] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, an intelligent lumbar support is provided, comprising:

[0009] a support shell;

[0010] a waist support structure arranged in the support shell, the waist support structure comprising a waist support frame and a pushing member for moving the waist support frame;

[0011] a detection unit for detecting the pressure condition of the pushing member;

[0012] a control module electrically connected with the pushing member and the detection unit, capable of controlling the pushing member to move the waist support frame to a desired position according to the pressure change condition of the pushing member detected by the detection unit.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the waist support structure is further provided with an elastic member arranged between the waist support frame and the support shell.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the elastic component further comprises an elastic piece and a pull ring mounted on both ends of the elastic piece, the pull ring on one end of the elastic piece is mounted on the waist support frame, and the pull ring on the other end of the elastic piece is mounted on the support shell.

[0015] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the pushing piece is a gas bag, and the waist support frame controls the inflation and deflation of the gas bag to follow the movement through the control module.

[0016] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the control module comprises a power supply, a gas pump, a first electromagnetic valve group, and a control panel, the gas bag is in communication with the gas pump through the first electromagnetic valve group, and the control panel controls the inflation and deflation of the gas bag through the first electromagnetic valve group.

[0017] The power supply, the gas pump, and the first electromagnetic valve group are electrically connected with the control panel and are arranged in the support shell.

[0018] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the detection unit is a pressure sensor, the pressure sensor is arranged on the control panel, the pressure sensor is electrically connected with the control panel, and the pressure sensor is used for detecting the gas pressure of the gas bag.

[0019] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support shell further comprises an infrared sensor, the infrared sensor is electrically connected with the control panel, and the infrared sensor is arranged in the support shell.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the waist support structure further comprises a massage air cushion, the massage air cushion is arranged on the waist support frame, the massage air cushion is in communication with the gas pump through the second electromagnetic valve group arranged by the control module, and the control panel controls the inflation and deflation of the massage air cushion through the second electromagnetic valve group.

[0021] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the waist support structure further comprises a heating pad, the heating pad is arranged on the waist support frame, the heating pad is electrically connected with the control panel, and the control panel controls the heating of the heating pad.

[0022] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a sliding fitting assembly is arranged between the support shell and the waist support frame, and the waist support frame is slidably mounted on the support shell through the sliding fitting assembly.

[0023] From the above technical solution, the intelligent waist support of the present disclosure has the following advantages and positive effects:

[0024] 1. The utility model discloses a waist support structure and support shell cooperate, waist support structure sets up in support shell to utilize support shell to make intelligent waist rest for human body provides stable support, its set up waist support frame moves under the drive of pusher, and detection unit can detect the compression condition of pusher when user leans on waist support frame, when the user posture changes, and detection unit detects that the waist support frame force changes, and control module drives the waist support frame to move to the required position immediately, makes the waist support frame move with human body and moves to support on the waist, realizes the waist;

[0025] 2. The utility model discloses the elastic piece and the pull ring of elastic part set up, can make waist support frame move with pusher, and effectively avoid the slippage of waist support frame and pusher;

[0026] 3. The utility model discloses the pusher sets up the air bag, and the waist support frame follows the air bag and moves flexibly, provides stable directional waist support effect for user;

[0027] 4. The utility model discloses the sliding fit mode of waist support frame and support shell is adopted on the basis of guaranteeing support stability, still provides the effect of directional support for the application, provides user experience;

[0028] 5. The utility model discloses the pressure sensor and infrared sensor cooperate and realize the waist effect, make control module control waist support structure and fit in user waist;

[0029] 6. The utility model discloses the massage air cushion and heating pad of waist support structure can relieve user waist fatigue, further improve the use experience of intelligent waist rest.

[0030] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0031] The drawings herein are incorporated into the specification and form part of the specification, show the embodiments consistent with the present disclosure, and are used together with the specification to explain the principles of the present disclosure. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present disclosure, and other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative labor for those skilled in the art.

[0032] Figure 1 The overall structure of an intelligent waist rest in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in the schematic diagram.

[0033] Figure 2 The first perspective view of an intelligent waist rest in an embodiment of the present disclosure is shown in the schematic diagram of the separated structure.

[0034] Figure 3Fig. 1 shows a perspective separated structure schematic diagram of an intelligent lumbar support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0035] Figure 4 Fig. 4 shows a plane structure schematic diagram of a control module of an intelligent lumbar support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0036] Figure 5 Fig. 5 shows a perspective structure schematic diagram of a support shell of an intelligent lumbar support according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0037] Figure 6 Fig. 6 shows a perspective separated structure schematic diagram of an intelligent lumbar support from a second perspective according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0038] 100 - support shell, 200 - lumbar support structure, 300 - detection unit, 400 - control module, 500 - sliding fitting assembly;

[0039] 110 - fixed base plate, 120 - infrared sensor, 130 - shell, 140 - clamping plate;

[0040] 210 - lumbar support frame, 220 - pusher, 230 - air bag, 240 - elastic component, 250 - massage air cushion, 260 - heating pad;

[0041] 241 - pull ring, 242 - elastic member;

[0042] 410 - power supply, 420 - air pump, 430 - first electromagnetic valve group, 440 - control board, 450 - circuit board, 460 - control panel, 470 - second electromagnetic valve group;

[0043] 310 - pressure sensor.

[0044] 510 - first sliding member, 520 - second sliding member, 530 - sliding cavity. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] Example implementations will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. Example implementations can be implemented in any

[0046] Reference Figures 1-6As shown, one embodiment of the present disclosure provides an intelligent lumbar support, including a support shell 100, a lumbar support structure 200, a detection unit 300, a control module 400, the lumbar support structure 200 is arranged in the support shell 100, the lumbar support structure 200 includes a lumbar support frame 210 and a pushing member 220 for moving the lumbar support frame 210, a detection unit 300 for detecting the pressure condition of the pushing member 220, and a control module 400 electrically connected with the pushing member 220 and the detection unit 300, which can control the pushing member 220 to move the lumbar support frame 210 to the required position according to the change of the pressure value detected by the detection unit 300, so that the lumbar support frame 210 can keep close to the support according to the human body action. Further, the intelligent lumbar support is also covered with a cloth bag when in use, which is used for waterproof and dustproof, improves the aesthetic degree of the intelligent lumbar support, and can also be provided with a flexible interlayer such as a cushion and a sponge pad to provide users with a comfortable waist support experience. Further, the lumbar support frame 210 of the lumbar support structure 200 cooperates with the support shell 100 to provide users with stable support effect. Further, the support shell 100 is also provided with a fixed base plate 110, a clamping plate 140 and an outer shell 130, the fixed base plate 110 is used for covering the control module 400 for protection, and the fixed base plate 110 can also be used as a mounting platform for the air bag 230. The clamping plate 140 is detachably mounted at the rear of the support shell 100, as shown in the accompanying Figure 6 As shown, the support shell 100 can be mounted on other equipment through the clamping plate 140, and the outer shell 130 is mounted at the front of the support shell 100, which is used for protecting the lumbar support structure 200 and the inside of the support shell 100;

[0047] In one embodiment, the lumbar support structure 200 is also provided with an elastic component 240, which is arranged between the lumbar support frame 210 and the support shell 100, as shown in the accompanying Figure 2 As shown;

[0048] In one embodiment, the elastic component 240 also includes an elastic member 242 and a pull ring 241 mounted at both ends of the elastic member 242, the pull ring 241 can be mounted for the elastic member 242, and the pull ring 241 is arranged in pairs in the lumbar support frame 210 and the support shell 100, the pull ring 241 at one end of the elastic member 242 is mounted in the lumbar support frame 210, as shown in the accompanying Figure 4 As shown, the pull ring 241 at the other end of the elastic member 242 is mounted in the support shell 100, as shown in the accompanying Figure 6As shown, the elastic member 242 cooperates with the pull ring 241 to pull the waist support frame 210 and the support shell 100. Further, the elastic member 242 includes but is not limited to springs, elastic ropes, etc., and can also be replaced by other elastic parts. When the waist support frame 210 moves away from the support shell 100, the waist support frame 210 is always attached to the push member 220 through the elasticity of the elastic member 242 when the push member 220 pushes away from the support shell 100. At the same time, the elastic member 242 can also be used to limit the maximum movement distance of the waist support frame 210, prevent the waist support frame 210 from separating from the support shell 100, and avoid the situation of slipping. When the waist support frame 210 loses external force, the waist support frame 210 can be attached to the push member 220 through the resilience of the elastic member 242, and follow the push member 220 to move back, so that the waist support frame 210 moves towards the support shell 100. The existence of the elastic member 242 ensures the synchronization of the movement of the waist support frame 210 and the push member 220;

[0049] In one embodiment, the push member 220 is arranged on the fixed base plate 110 arranged on the support shell 100, as shown in the accompanying drawings Figure 2 As shown, the fixed base plate 110 is installed in the support shell 100, and the push member 220 is a gas bag 230. The waist support frame 210 controls the inflation and deflation of the gas bag 230 through the control module 400. Further, the push member 220 includes but is not limited to hydraulic rods, air cylinders, electric cylinders, gear racks, micro motors, etc., which can realize the movement of the waist support frame 210. The maximum movement stroke of the waist support frame 210 is determined by the maximum inflation degree of the gas bag 230. The gas bag 230 installed in the waist support frame 210 and the fixed base plate 110 can achieve better pushing effect, facilitate the vertical movement of the waist support frame 210, and improve the efficiency of the waist support frame 210 driven by the gas bag 230 after inflation. Further, the movement stroke of the waist support frame 210 is affected by the inflation volume of the gas bag 230 after inflation. The user can adjust the inflation volume of the gas bag 230 according to the use demand to adjust the movement stroke of the waist support frame 210.

[0050] In one embodiment, the control module 400 includes a power supply 410, a gas pump 420, a first electromagnetic valve group 430, and a control panel 440. The gas bag 230 communicates with the gas pump through the first electromagnetic valve group 430, and the control panel 440 controls the inflation and deflation of the gas bag 230 through the first electromagnetic valve group 430, as shown in the accompanying drawings Figure 4

[0051] The power supply 410, the gas pump 420, and the first electromagnetic valve group 430 are electrically connected with the control panel 440 and are arranged in the support shell 100 and covered by the fixed base plate 110 arranged on the support shell 100.

[0052] ​The control panel 440 further comprises a circuit board 450 and a control panel 460 for controlling the circuit board 450, the control panel 460 is electrically connected with the circuit board 450, a user operates the control panel 460 to issue an instruction to the circuit board 450, the circuit board 450 receives the corresponding instruction and controls other components, and the user can make personalized settings for the intelligent lumbar support through the control panel 460 according to the use demand;

[0053] In one embodiment, the detection unit 300 is a pressure sensor 310, and the pressure sensor 310 is arranged on the control panel 440, as shown in the accompanying drawings Figure 4 The pressure sensor 310 is electrically connected with the circuit board 450 arranged on the control panel 440, and in this embodiment, the pressure sensor 310 is used to detect the air pressure of the air bag 230, when a user leans on the waist support bracket 210, the user will apply pressure to the air bag 230, so that the air bag 230 deforms, and the pressure sensor 310 can detect the change of the gas pressure in the air bag 230, and feedback the detected air pressure value to the circuit board 450, and in this embodiment, the pressure sensor 310 is used as the detection device of the air bag 230, but is not limited thereto, and the detection unit 300 can also use a thin film pressure sensor and other detection devices to cooperate with the waist support bracket 210 and the pushing piece 220 to realize the detection of the user's pressure on the lumbar support;

[0054] In one embodiment, the support shell 100 further comprises an infrared sensor 120, as shown in the accompanying drawings Figure 4 The infrared sensor 120 is electrically connected with the circuit board 450 arranged on the control panel 440, and the infrared sensor 120 is arranged on the support shell 100, and the infrared sensor 120 can detect the position of the user;

[0055] Further, when a user uses the intelligent lumbar support, the pressure sensor 310 and the infrared sensor 120 cooperate to realize the dynamic waist following effect, the pressure sensor 310 is used to detect the pressure condition of the air bag 230, and the infrared sensor 120 detects the distance between the user and the intelligent lumbar support;

[0056] When the user approaches the intelligent lumbar support, the infrared sensor 120 detects that the user approaches, and then issues an instruction, and the intelligent lumbar support enters the working state, and after the user contacts the waist support structure 200, the user will apply pressure to the air bag 230 in the waist support structure 200;

[0057] Further, the pressure sensor 310 sets an initial pressure value for the air bag 230, when the user needs the air bag 230 to drive the waist support bracket 210 to support, the air bag 230 is deflated to drive the waist support bracket 210 to contact the user's body, so that the air bag 230 reaches and stably maintains the initial pressure value, thereby providing support effect for the user's waist;

[0058] Further, when the user's sitting posture changes, the pressure sensor 310 detects the change in the pressure received by the air bag 230, and the pressure sensor 310 feeds back the change in the received pressure to the control panel 440, and in combination with the detection result of the infrared sensor 120, the control panel 440 determines that the user is in a forward-leaning, leaving, or backward-leaning state, and the control panel 440 controls the air bag 230 to inflate or deflate according to the pressure received by the pressure sensor 310 to drive the waist support frame 210 to move, so that the waist support frame 210 is attached to the user's waist to provide support for the user's waist;

[0059] When the user leans forward, the infrared sensor 120 detects the distance between the user's body and the infrared sensor 120, and the control panel 440 determines that the user is leaning forward or leaving;

[0060] When the user leans forward, the user's waist is away from the waist support structure 200, and the infrared sensor 120 detects that the user is away from the waist support frame 210, and at the same time the pressure sensor 310 detects that the force received by the air bag 230 is less than the initial pressure value, and the control panel 440 determines that the user is in a forward-leaning state, and then inflates the air bag 230, which drives the waist support frame 210 to move forward, so that the waist support frame 210 re-contacts the user's waist, until the air pressure in the air bag 230 returns to the initial pressure value, and the waist support frame 210 remains in the same position;

[0061] When the infrared sensor 120 detects that the user has been away from the waist support frame 210 for a certain period of time, the control panel 440 determines that the user is in a leaving state, and then the intelligent waist rest enters a hibernation state;

[0062] Further, when the user leans backward, the user's waist applies more force to the waist support structure 200, and the pressure sensor 310 detects that the pressure received by the air bag 230 is greater than the initial pressure value, and the control panel 440 determines that the user is in a backward-leaning state, and then deflates the air bag 230, and the waist support frame 210 moves backward with the deflated air bag 230, and when the user's backward-leaning action stops, the pressure sensor 310 detects the change in the received pressure, and the control panel 440 determines that the user needs to be in a holding state, and the control panel 440 controls the air bag 230 to inflate, the pressure received by the air bag 230 returns to the initial pressure value, and the waist support frame 210 maintains the current position to support the user's waist;

[0063] Further, the waist support frame 210 is arc-shaped, and the curve brought by the arc-shaped waist support frame 210 facilitates attachment to the user's waist, is suitable for different waist circumferences and curvatures, increases the attachment area, reduces the suspension of the waist, improves the user's body feeling when the user's waist contacts the waist support structure 200, and the arc-shaped waist support frame 210 can make the user more inclined to a central sitting posture when contacting the user's waist, so as to maintain a good sitting posture habit, which is beneficial to the user's health; further, the waist support frame 210 used by the waist support structure 200 can ensure the stability of the waist support, and the force received by the air bag 230 is uniform;

[0064] In one embodiment, the lumbar support structure 200 further comprises a massage air cushion 250 arranged on the lumbar support frame 210, the massage air cushion 250 is in communication with the air pump 420 through the second electromagnetic valve group 470 arranged by the control module 400, the second electromagnetic valve group 470 is electrically connected with the circuit board 450 arranged by the control panel 440, the control panel 440 controls the inflation and deflation of the massage air cushion 250 through the second electromagnetic valve group 470, further, the massage air cushion 250 is used to relieve fatigue and promote blood circulation, and the user can control the massage air cushion 250 through the operation panel 460 according to the use requirement;

[0065] In one embodiment, the lumbar support structure 200 further comprises a heating pad 260 arranged on the lumbar support frame 210, the heating pad 260 is electrically connected with the circuit board 450 arranged by the control panel 440, the operation panel 460 controls the heating of the heating pad 260, further, the heating pad 260 provides a hot compress function for the intelligent lumbar support, the hot compress can further relax the muscles of the waist, relieve fatigue, and promote local blood circulation, and the user can control the heating pad 260 through the operation panel 460 according to the use requirement.

[0066] In one embodiment, a sliding fitting assembly 500 is arranged between the support shell 100 and the lumbar support frame 210, the lumbar support frame 210 is slidably installed on the support shell 100 along the length direction through the sliding fitting assembly 500, as shown in the accompanying drawings; Figure 2

[0067] Specifically, in this embodiment, the sliding fitting assembly 500 comprises a first sliding piece 510 and a second sliding piece 520, the first sliding piece 510 is arranged on both sides of the support shell 100, and the second sliding piece 520 is arranged on both sides of the lumbar support frame 210 and slidably fitted with the first sliding piece 510, optionally, the first sliding piece 510 or the second sliding piece 520 is provided with a sliding cavity 530 for sliding fitting, and the lumbar support frame 210 is slidably installed on the lumbar support frame 210 through the sliding cavity 530, as shown in the accompanying drawings. Figure 5

[0068] In summary, through the cooperation of the lumbar support structure 200 and the support shell 100, the intelligent lumbar support provides stable support for the human body, the lumbar support frame 210 arranged therein moves under the driving of the pushing piece 220, the detection unit 300 can detect the pressure condition of the pushing piece 220 when the user leans against the lumbar support frame 210, when the user changes the sitting posture, the detection unit 300 detects the change of the force acting on the lumbar support frame 210, and the control module 400 immediately controls the pushing piece 220 to drive the lumbar support frame 210 to move to the required position, the control module 400 cooperates with the pressure sensor 310 and the infrared sensor 120, and the control panel 440 judges the use intention of the user, so that the lumbar support frame 210 follows the action of the human body to keep the support of the human waist, and realizes the intelligent lumbar support effect of following the waist.​​

[0069] Other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the features disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the disclosure being indicated by the following claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent lumbar support, characterized by, The utility model relates to a lumbar support structure, which comprises: a support shell (100); a lumbar support structure (200) arranged in the support shell (100), the lumbar support structure (200) comprising a lumbar support frame (210) and a pusher (220) for moving the lumbar support frame (210); a detection unit (300) for detecting the pressure on the pusher (220); a control module (400) electrically connected to the pusher (220) and the detection unit (300), capable of controlling the pusher (220) to move the lumbar support frame (210) to a desired position according to the pressure change of the pusher (220) detected by the detection unit (300).

2. The intelligent lumbar support of claim 1, wherein, The lumbar support structure (200) further comprises a resilient component (240) arranged between the lumbar support frame (210) and the support shell (100).

3. The intelligent lumbar support of claim 2, wherein, The resilient component (240) further comprises a resilient member (242) and a pull ring (241) mounted on both ends of the resilient member (242), the pull ring (241) on one end of the resilient member (242) being mounted on the lumbar support frame (210), and the pull ring (241) on the other end of the resilient member (242) being mounted on the support shell (100).

4. The intelligent lumbar support of claim 1, wherein, The pusher (220) is a gas bag (230), and the lumbar support frame (210) controls the inflation and deflation of the gas bag (230) to follow the movement through the control module (400).

5. The intelligent lumbar support of claim 4, wherein, The control module (400) comprises a power supply (410), a gas pump (420), a first electromagnetic valve group (430), and a control board (440), the gas bag (230) being in communication with the gas pump (420) through the first electromagnetic valve group (430), and the control board (440) controlling the inflation and deflation of the gas bag (230) through the first electromagnetic valve group (430). The power supply (410), the gas pump (420), and the first electromagnetic valve group (430) are electrically connected to the control board (440) and arranged in the support shell (100).

6. The intelligent lumbar support of claim 5, wherein, The detection unit (300) is a pressure sensor (310) arranged on the control board (440).

7. The intelligent lumbar support of claim 5, wherein, The support shell (100) further comprises an infrared sensor (120) electrically connected to the control board (440) and arranged in the support shell (100).

8. The intelligent lumbar support of claim 5, wherein, The lumbar support structure (200) further comprises a massage air cushion (250) arranged on the lumbar support frame (210), the massage air cushion (250) being in communication with the gas pump (420) through a second electromagnetic valve group (470) provided by the control module (400), and the control board (440) controlling the inflation and deflation of the massage air cushion (250) through the second electromagnetic valve group (470).

9. The intelligent lumbar support of claim 5, wherein, The waist support structure (200) further comprises a heating pad (260) arranged on the waist support frame (210), wherein the heating pad (260) is electrically connected with the control panel (440), and the control panel (440) controls the heating pad (260) to generate heat.

10. The intelligent lumbar support of claim 1, wherein, A sliding fit assembly (500) is arranged between the support shell (100) and the waist support frame (210), and the waist support frame (210) is slidably installed on the support shell (100) through the sliding fit assembly (500).

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