Tilting device for foot massage unit

Abstract

The utility model relates to a foot massage unit tilting device which comprises a leg massage part main frame fastened with a body massage part, a leg massage part located at the lower end of the leg massage part main frame and moving along the leg massage part main frame, and a foot massage unit located at the lower end of the leg massage part main frame and moving along the leg massage part main frame. The foot massage unit is fastened to the lower end of the leg massage part, and the inclination unit is configured to enable the foot massage unit to move up and down with the leg massage part as the reference.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a foot massage unit tilting device, more preferably, to a foot massage unit tilting device that performs vertical movement of the foot massage unit by including a tilting unit disposed at a position corresponding to the user's ankle rotation portion. Background Technology

[0002] Massage refers to a medical adjunct therapy that involves applying various forms of mechanical stimulation to specific parts of the body, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, patting, or moving a part of the body, to regulate changes in the body, promote blood circulation, and relieve fatigue.

[0003] Due to economic and time constraints, the demand for massage devices or equipment that provide manual massage functions has increased. Specifically, as the need to relieve stiff muscles and eliminate fatigue or stress through massage has grown, various massage devices that offer good time and cost-effectiveness have emerged. A massage device is any form of instrument, device, or apparatus that performs massage through mechanical means in the absence of a massage therapist.

[0004] Such massage devices have massage modules that can stimulate the user's body, and research is continuously conducted to provide various movements for effective massage.

[0005] Existing technical documents

[0006] Patent documents

[0007] Patent Document 0001: Korean Patent No. 10-0941919 Utility Model Content

[0008] Problems to be solved by utility models

[0009] This utility model is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems. The purpose of this utility model is to provide a foot massage unit tilting device that is basically the same as the user's ankle rotation range.

[0010] In addition, the purpose of this invention is to provide a fastening structure that distributes the load or external force applied to the foot massage unit by means of a support portion configured adjacent to the gear portion fastened to the foot massage frame.

[0011] The purpose of this invention is not limited to the above-described objectives, and other objectives not mentioned herein will be understood through the following description and will become clearer through embodiments of this invention. Furthermore, the objectives of this invention can be achieved by the means described in the claims and combinations thereof.

[0012] means for solving problems

[0013] The foot massage unit tilting device for achieving the above-mentioned purpose of this utility model includes the following structure.

[0014] As an embodiment of this utility model, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, comprising: a leg massage unit main frame, which is fastened to a body massage unit; a leg massage unit located at the lower end of the leg massage unit main frame and moving along the leg massage unit main frame; a foot massage unit fastened to the lower end of the leg massage unit; and a tilting unit configured to allow the foot massage unit to move up and down with respect to the leg massage unit.

[0015] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein the leg massage unit includes: a foot massage frame fastened to the main frame of the leg massage unit, and a guide rod located on the foot massage frame to move along a track of the main frame of the leg massage unit.

[0016] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein the tilting unit includes: a gear portion located on a foot base frame, a support portion disposed on at least one side of the two sides of the gear portion on the foot massage frame, and a drive portion located on the foot massage frame to apply a driving force to the gear portion.

[0017] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein the support includes a mounting groove positioned for insertion of at least a portion of the foot base frame.

[0018] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein the mounting groove is configured as an arc shape that bends in accordance with the rotation center axis of the gear portion.

[0019] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, which further includes: a guide unit located on the foot base frame and inserted into the inner side of the mounting groove.

[0020] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein the guide unit moves along the inside of the mounting groove and forms one or more contact points with the mounting groove in response to an external force applied to the foot base frame.

[0021] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein the guide unit includes: a base support, which is fastened to the foot base frame, and one or more guide portions located between the base support and the mounting groove.

[0022] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein the guide unit includes: a first guide portion located at the front end of the mounting groove, and a second guide portion located at the rear end of the mounting groove.

[0023] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein when an external force is applied to the foot massage unit, the first guide portion and the second guide portion are supported by the arc-shaped mounting groove.

[0024] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein the external forces applied to the first guide portion and the second guide portion are distributed along the arc-shaped mounting groove to the foot base frame.

[0025] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein the foot massage unit includes: a cover configured to surround a foot base frame, a mounting portion located inside the cover, and a roller unit located on the back of the mounting portion.

[0026] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein the gear portion is configured in an arc shape externally connected to the drive portion.

[0027] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein the rotation center axis of the gear portion corresponds to the rotation center point of the user's ankle placed in the foot massage unit.

[0028] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, which further includes: a sensor unit located in the foot massage unit; the sensor unit is used to measure the relative distance between the leg massage unit and the foot massage unit.

[0029] Additionally, a foot massage unit tilting device is provided, wherein the leg massage unit includes: a telescopic drive unit configured to be located between the main frame of the leg massage unit and the foot massage frame so that the foot massage frame telescopically extends and retracts with respect to the main frame of the leg massage unit.

[0030] Effects of the utility model

[0031] The present invention can achieve the following effects through the above embodiments and the structures, combinations and uses described later.

[0032] This invention improves user convenience by including a tilting unit that can move up and down to perform a foot massage unit.

[0033] In addition, this invention improves the durability of the foot massage unit tilting device by providing a support structure that protects the gear part in response to external forces. Attached Figure Description

[0034] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the main frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the specific configuration of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an external device that can communicate with a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 5 A perspective view of a leg massage unit including a foot massage unit tilting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0039] Figure 6 A structural diagram of a foot massage unit tilting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0040] Figure 7 A side sectional view of the initial state of the foot massage unit tilting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0041] Figure 8 A side sectional view is shown of the foot massage unit tilting device in a downward driving state according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 9 A side sectional view is shown of the state of the foot massage unit tilting device in an embodiment of the present invention when it is driven upward.

[0043] Figure 10 The fastening relationship between the gear portion and the drive portion of the foot massage unit tilting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0044] Figure 11 The diagram illustrates the connection relationship when a load is applied to the tilting device of the foot massage unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 12 The fastening structure of the support and guide unit of the foot massage unit tilting device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0046] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0047] 1000: Massage device; 1100: Body massage unit

[0048] 1110: Massage Module; 1130: Main Frame

[0049] 1131: Upper frame; 1132: Base frame

[0050] 1200: Arm Massage Section 1300: Leg Massage Section

[0051] 1310: First leg massage section 1320: Second leg massage section

[0052] 1330: Main frame of leg massage section

[0053] 1340: Foot massage frame; 1350: Guide rod

[0054] 1360: Telescopic drive unit; 2000: Foot massage unit

[0055] 2100: Foot base frame 2200: Cover

[0056] 2300: Resettlement Department; 2400: Roller Unit

[0057] 2500: Sensor unit; 3000: Tilt unit

[0058] 3100: Gear section; 3200: Support section

[0059] 3210: Mounting slot; 3300: Drive unit

[0060] 4000: Guide unit; 4100: Base support

[0061] 4200: Protruding bracket; 4300: Guide section

[0062] 4310: First guide section; 4320: Second guide section

[0063] 5000: Calf Massage Unit Detailed Implementation

[0064] The objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure described above will become more apparent from the following embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0065] The specific structures and functional descriptions below are merely illustrative of embodiments based on the concepts of this disclosure. These embodiments may be implemented in various ways and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described in this specification or application.

[0066] Embodiments based on the concepts of this disclosure can be modified and can be implemented in various ways; therefore, specific embodiments will be shown in the accompanying drawings and described in detail in this specification or application. However, this is not intended to limit the embodiments of the concepts of this disclosure to the specific disclosure manner, but should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions contained within the spirit and technical scope of this disclosure.

[0067] While terms such as "first" and "second" can be used to describe various constituent elements, the constituent elements are not limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one constituent element from another; for example, without departing from the scope of the concepts of this disclosure, a first constituent element may be named a second constituent element, and similarly, a second constituent element may be named a first constituent element.

[0068] When a constituent element is described as "connected" or "joined" to another constituent element, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or joined to the other constituent element, and other constituent elements may exist between them. Conversely, when a constituent element is described as "directly connected" or "directly joined" to another constituent element, it should be understood that no other constituent elements exist between them. Other expressions used to describe the relationship between constituent elements, such as "located between" and "directly located between," or "adjacent to" and "directly adjacent to," should also be interpreted in the same way.

[0069] The terminology used in this specification is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, singular expressions include plural expressions. Terms such as "comprising" or "having" in this specification are used to specify the presence of the described features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof, and do not presuppose the presence or additional possibilities of more than one other feature, number, step, action, constituent element, component, or combination thereof.

[0070] 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. Terms defined in a common dictionary shall be interpreted as having the meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art, and shall not be construed as having an ideal or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined in this specification.

[0071] In this specification, an actuator refers to a structure capable of providing driving force. For example, an actuator may include, but is not limited to, 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.

[0072] In this specification, binaural beats may refer to a specific type of audio information that can control brainwaves.

[0073] In this specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device that includes a body massage section and a leg massage section. Alternatively, according to another embodiment, the body massage section and the leg massage section may exist as separate, independent devices (e.g., a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device may refer to either a body massage device or a leg massage device.

[0074] The embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0075] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0076] A massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a massage section forming an area for accommodating at least a portion of a user's body, supporting the user's body (e.g., torso), and massaging a portion of the user's body.

[0077] The massage unit may include at least one of the following massage units: a body massage unit 1100 for massaging at least a part of the user's body; an arm massage unit 1200 for massaging the user's arms; and a leg massage unit 1300 for massaging the user's legs.

[0078] The body massage unit 1100 can massage at least a part of the user's body. For example, the body massage unit 1100 can massage at least a part of at least one of the user's upper body and lower body.

[0079] Specifically, the body massage unit 1100 may include: a massage module 1110 for providing massage function to at least a part of the user's body; an audio output module 1120 for providing audio output to the user in any form; a main frame 1130 for forming the frame of the body massage unit 1100 and supporting the user's body; and a user input unit 1140 for receiving input in any form from the user.

[0080] The structures of the body massage unit 1100 described above are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the aforementioned structures, the body massage unit 1100 may also include a variety of other structures.

[0081] In addition, such as Figure 1 The shape and structure of the massage device 1000 shown are merely examples. Various forms of massage devices 1000 should also fall within the scope of this utility model without departing from the scope of the claims.

[0082] The body massage unit 1100 can be formed into a space of any shape to accommodate a user. The body massage unit 1100 can have a space that corresponds to the shape of the user's body. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, the body massage unit 1100 can be implemented in a seated form that can accommodate the whole body or part of the user's body, thereby supporting at least a part of the user's body. For example, the body massage unit 1100 may include: a backrest 1102 for supporting at least a part of the user's upper body; and a seat 1101 for supporting at least a part of the user's lower body.

[0083] The portion of the body massage unit 1100 that contacts the ground may include any material or component for increasing friction (e.g., an anti-slip mat, etc.) and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 1000.

[0084] At least a portion of the body massage unit 1100 is slidable. For example, when the body massage unit 1100 begins to massage (or when the body massage unit 1100 is actuated), at least a portion of the body massage unit 1100 can slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit 1100 can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage unit 1100 can provide massage in a rearward tilted state. For example, the massage device 1000 may include an actuator that causes the massage device 1000 (or body massage unit 1100) to tilt backward. The massage device 1000 can tilt or return the body massage unit 1100 to its original state by actuating the aforementioned actuator. In this case, the actuator may be disposed in at least a portion of the massage device (e.g., the base frame).

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 1000 may include at least one airbag (not shown). The airbag may be located in at least one of the following areas: the body massage portion 1100 (e.g., at least one of the areas corresponding to the user's shoulder, the pelvis, and the waist in the entire area of ​​the body massage portion 1100), at least one of the following areas: the arm massage portion 1200, and at least one of the following areas: the leg massage portion 1300; but is not limited thereto, and may be disposed in multiple portions of the massage device 1000.

[0086] The massage device 1000 may include an air supply unit that supplies air to an airbag to inflate it. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 1100 or in the leg massage unit 1300. Alternatively, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 1000.

[0087] The massage module 1110 can be disposed inside the body massage unit 1100 to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 1100. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the massage module 1110 is movable along the main frame 1130 inside the body massage unit 1100. The massage module 1110 can massage at least a part of the user's body while moving along the main frame 1130.

[0088] The main frame 1130 of the body massage unit 1100 may include a rack, and the massage module 1110 may provide mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack. For example, the massage module 1110 may massage the user's back and shoulders, waist, hips, and thighs by patting or kneading at least one of these body parts. The massage module 1110 may include, but is not limited to, at least one of a ball massage unit and a roller massage unit.

[0089] The main frame 1130 is used to form the internal structure of the body massage part 1100, and can be made of metal or plastic materials. For example, the main frame 1130 can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to these, and can also be made of various hard materials.

[0090] The audio output module 1120 can be positioned in various locations. For example, the audio output module 1120 may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit positioned above the seat portion that contacts the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage portions 1200 of the seat portion, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage portions 1200, etc., but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 1120 can provide stereo sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

[0091] The arm massage unit 1200 can be disposed on at least one side of the body massage unit 1100, on one side and the other side. For example, the arm massage unit 1200 may include at least one of the following arm massage units: a first arm massage unit 1201 disposed on one side of the body massage unit 1100 for massaging one side of the user's arm; and a second arm massage unit 1202 disposed on the other side of the body massage unit 1100 for massaging the other side of the user's arm. The first arm massage unit 1201 and the second arm massage unit 1202 may be configured symmetrically to each other. The first arm massage unit 1201 may be disposed on one side of at least one of the seat portion and the backrest portion of the body massage unit 1100. The second arm massage unit 1202 may be disposed on the other side of at least one of the seat portion and the backrest portion of the body massage unit 1100. The first arm massage unit 1201 and the second arm massage unit 1202 may be based on the control unit 1400 of the massage device 1000 (see reference). Figure 3They are controlled independently of each other.

[0092] The leg massage unit 1300 may be disposed at the lower part of the body massage unit 1100 and / or at the lower front part of the massage device 1000. The leg massage unit 1300 may include at least one of the following: a first leg massage unit 1310 disposed on one side of the body massage unit 1100 and massaging one leg of the user; and a second leg massage unit 1320 disposed on the other side of the body massage unit 1100 and massaging the other leg of the user.

[0093] The leg massage unit 1300 includes a receiving space for accommodating a user's legs and can provide leg massage to the user by massaging at least a portion of the user's legs. For example, the leg massage unit 1300 may include a calf massage unit for massaging the user's lower legs and / or a foot massage unit for massaging the user's feet.

[0094] The leg massage unit 1300 can be adjusted in length according to the user's body characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 1000, the leg massage unit 1300 needs to be longer because of the longer calves. Conversely, when a short user uses the massage device 1000, the leg massage unit 1300 needs to be shorter because of the shorter calves. Therefore, the leg massage unit 1300 can provide leg massage tailored to the user's height. According to one embodiment of this invention, the user can control the massage device 1000 using a massage device control device CD. The massage device control device CD can be connected to the massage device 1000 via wired and / or wireless communication.

[0095] The massage device control device CD may include at least one of the following user devices: remote controller, cellular phone, personal digital assistant (PDA), but is not limited thereto, and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device 1000 via wired or wireless communication.

[0096] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the main frame according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0097] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main frame 1130 may include an upper frame 1131 on which a massage module 1110 is provided and a base frame 1132 for supporting the upper frame 1131.

[0098] A rack may be provided along the length of the upper frame 1131. The rack is a component used to guide the massage module 1110 to move up and down, and can be constructed using known racks that include multiple valleys and multiple ridges.

[0099] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the racks can be arranged on both sides of the upper frame 1131 in a relative manner, and the massage module 1110 can move along the racks.

[0100] The rack is formed in the vertical direction, but is not limited thereto. The rack may include racks in the front-back direction and racks in the vertical direction. In this disclosure, the front-back direction may refer to the direction from the massage module 1110 toward the user or the direction from the user toward the massage module 1110, to... Figure 2 Using the X-axis as a reference, it can refer to the X-axis direction.

[0101] The massage module 1110 may include gears that mesh with a rack. More specifically, the massage module 1110 may include gears that mesh with a rack in the forward-backward direction and a rack in the up-down direction, respectively. The gears are rotated by an actuator disposed in the massage module 1110, thereby allowing the massage module 1110 to move forward, backward, up, or down.

[0102] As the massage module 1110 moves forward, the massage intensity can be increased. Conversely, as the massage module 1110 moves backward, the massage intensity can be decreased.

[0103] Racks can be made of metal or plastic materials. For example, racks can be made of iron, steel, alloys, reinforced plastics, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but are not limited to these.

[0104] The upper frame 1131 can be implemented in various shapes. For example, depending on the shape, the upper frame 1131 can be divided into an S-frame, an L-frame, an S&L-frame, and a double S&L-frame, but is not limited to these.

[0105] An S-frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 1131 includes a shape curved like an "S". An L-frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 1131 includes a shape curved like an "L". An S&L frame refers to a frame that includes both a shape curved like an "S" and a shape curved like an "L". A double S&L frame refers to a frame that includes a shape curved like an "L" and two portions of shapes curved like an "S".

[0106] The base frame 1132 refers to the part that supports the upper frame 1131 and is in contact with the ground. The base frame 1132 may include an upper base frame 1132a and a lower base frame 1132b.

[0107] The upper base frame 1132a can support the upper frame 1131, and the lower base frame 1132b can be connected to the ground. In addition, the upper base frame 1132a can be set in a manner that connects to the lower base frame 1132b.

[0108] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the upper base frame 1132a is movable along the lower base frame 1132b. For example, the upper base frame 1132a can slide forward or backward along the lower base frame 1132b. In this case, the upper frame 1131 is connected to the upper base frame 1132a, thereby being able to move as the upper base frame 1132a moves.

[0109] For example, when the upper frame 1132a moves forward, the upper frame 1131 can also move forward together; when the upper frame 1132a moves backward, the upper frame 1131 can also move backward together. This allows the body massage section 1100 to slide.

[0110] To allow movement of the upper base frame 1132a, a moving wheel can be provided at the lower part of the upper base frame 1132a. Additionally, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel can be provided at the upper part of the lower base frame 1132b. The moving wheel provided in the upper base frame 1132a moves along the guide member provided in the lower base frame 1132b, thereby allowing the upper base frame 1132a to move forward or backward.

[0111] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 1000 may not provide a sliding function. In this case, the base frame 1132 may not be separated into an upper frame and a lower frame.

[0112] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the specific structure of a massage control device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0113] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 1000 may include at least one of a control unit 1400, a sensor unit 1410, a communication unit 1420, a memory 1430, an audio output unit 1440, and an interface unit 1450. The control unit 1400 may include at least one processor and a memory. The at least one processor can execute commands stored in the memory.

[0114] The control unit 1400 can control the massage device 1000. For example, the control unit 1400 can control at least one of the body massage unit 1100, arm massage unit 1200, leg massage unit 1300, sensor unit 1410, communication unit 1420, memory 1430, audio output unit 1440, interface unit 1450, and output unit. Furthermore, the control unit 1400 can control various specific structures required to drive the massage device 1000, which are not described in detail.

[0115] The control unit 1400 may include one processor or multiple processors. When the control unit 1400 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at positions physically spaced apart from each other. Furthermore, the massage device 1000 may be implemented in various ways, but is not limited to this.

[0116] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 1400 can control the operation of the massage device 1000. For example, the massage device 1000 may include a plurality of actuators, and the control unit 1400 can control the operation of the plurality of actuators to control the operation of the massage device 1000.

[0117] For example, the massage device 1000 may include at least one of the following: a drive unit for moving the armrest frame support, at least one actuator included in the massage module 1110, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length actuator, and a sliding actuator.

[0118] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the massage device 1000 that contacts the user's back. The back angle of the massage device 1000 can be adjusted by operating the back angle actuator. The leg angle actuator is an actuator used to adjust the angle of the leg massage section 1300 of the massage device 1000. The angle between the leg massage section 1300 and the body massage section 1100 can be adjusted by operating the leg massage module included in the leg massage section 1300. For example, the control unit 1400 can provide a foot massage to the user by using the foot massage actuator. The leg length actuator is an actuator used to adjust the length of the leg massage section 1300. For example, the control unit 1400 can use the leg length actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage section 1300 to fit the user, resulting in the user enjoying a massage tailored to their body type.

[0119] The massage module 1110 includes at least one actuator, which can be a variety of actuators such as a movement actuator, a forward / backward actuator, and a massage actuator.

[0120] A motion actuator is an actuator capable of moving the massage module 1110 up and down, and can move the massage module 1110 along the main frame 1130 in at least one direction, either upward or downward, towards the massage device 1000. The massage module 1110 can move along a rack via the operation of the motion actuator. A forward / backward actuator can cause the massage module 1110 to move forward / backward (or tilt) in at least one direction, either forward or backward, towards the massage module 1110. The massage module 1110 can tilt in at least one direction, either forward or backward, via the forward / backward actuator. The massage actuator can cause the massage module 1110 to perform various movements to provide various massage actions to the user.

[0121] The control unit 1400 can control the operation of the massage device 1000 by controlling the specific structure of the massage device 1000.

[0122] The control unit 1400 can provide various massage actions by activating at least one actuator in the massage device 1000. For example, the control unit 1400 can provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc. by activating at least one actuator in the massage module 1110, and is not limited to this, and can provide various massage actions.

[0123] The memory 1430 may be included in the control unit 1400 or disposed outside the control unit 1400. The memory 1430 may store various information related to the massage device 1000. For example, the memory 1430 may include massage control information, and may include, but is not limited to, information related to the user. The information related to the user may be personal authentication information, the user's biometric information (e.g., age, height, weight, blood pressure, body composition, heart rate, electrocardiogram, etc.), and other user-related information.

[0124] The memory 1430 can be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, the memory 1430 may include, but is not limited to, disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery-backed storage.

[0125] The memory 1430 can be a main storage device directly accessed by the processor, such as random access memory (RAM) like dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM), or a volatile storage device whose stored information is instantly deleted when the power is cut off, but it is not limited to these. This memory 1430 can be operated by the control unit 1400.

[0126] The massage device 1000 may include a sensor unit 1410. The sensor unit 1410 can acquire various types of information by using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 1410 may be configured as a sensor utilizing measurement means such as pressure, potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a contact sensor, an electrode sensor, an air pressure measuring sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0127] The sensor unit 1410 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire at least one of the following: fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, blood pressure information, heart rate (or heartbeat) information, electrocardiogram (ECG) information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited to these, and may include multiple types of biometric information. The massage device 1000 may provide customized massage based on the information acquired by the sensor.

[0128] The massage device 1000 can sense the contact area and / or contact position with the user via sensors. Furthermore, the massage device 1000 can provide customized massage based on information acquired through the sensors. The sensor unit 1410 may include a safety sensor module. The safety sensor module can control the operation of the leg massage unit 1300 or send an alarm to the user when pressure is applied by the user's body or by other objects. The safety sensor module will be described in detail later.

[0129] The communication unit 1420 can receive signals transmitted from external devices or transmit signals about the massage device 1000 to external devices.

[0130] For example, the control unit 1400 obtains a result signal by processing the signal received via the communication unit 1420, and can transmit the result signal to the communication unit 1420. The communication unit 1420 can transmit (or output) the result signal to an external device.

[0131] The control unit 1400 can acquire information related to various structures included in the massage device 1000 (e.g., information related to the massage module 1110, information related to the arm massage unit 1200, etc.) and transmit it to the communication unit 1420. The communication unit 1420 can transmit information related to the massage device 1000 to an external device.

[0132] The communication unit 1420 communicates with modules inside the massage device 1000, external massage devices, and / or user terminals via any type of network. The communication unit may include wired / wireless connection modules for connecting to the network. Wireless connection technologies may include, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), etc. Wired connection technologies may include, for example, Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), Fiber to the Home (FTTH), Power Line Communication (PLC), etc. Furthermore, the network connection unit includes a short-range communication module, which can send and receive data with any device / terminal located in close proximity. For example, as a short-range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra-Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. can be used, but are not limited to these.

[0133] The massage device 1000 may also include an interface portion 1450.

[0134] The interface portion 1450 may be disposed on at least a portion of the massage device 1000. For example, the interface portion 1450 may be disposed on the exterior of the arm massage portion 1200.

[0135] The interface unit 1450 may further include an input unit and / or an output unit. The input unit may receive user input and send it to the control unit 1400. The output unit may display information about the massage device 1000. For example, the output unit may output various information such as the processing results of the control unit 1400, the operating information of at least one of the body massage unit 1100, arm massage unit 1200, and leg massage unit 1300, and information about the massage mode being performed.

[0136] Specifically, the input unit can receive commands from the user regarding the operation control of the massage device 1000. The input unit can be implemented in various ways. For example, the input unit can be located in the body massage unit 1100, or in the leg massage unit 1300, but is not limited to these. Additionally, the input unit may include... Figure 1 User input section 1140, massage device control device CD or Figure 4 Various external devices for explanation.

[0137] The massage device 1000 can receive various commands from the user via the input unit. For example, the massage device 1000 can receive any command regarding the selection of the massage module, massage type, massage intensity, massage time, massage area, position and operation of the body massage unit 1100, on / off power supply of the massage device 1000, whether to activate the heating function, and audio playback, but is not limited to these.

[0138] The massage device 1000 can provide an interface through which massage modes can be selected via the interface section 1450. For example, the input and / or output sections may include a massage device control device CD. The massage device control device CD can list various medical massage modes related to body improvement.

[0139] Medical massage modes may include at least one of the following: concentration mode, meditation mode, recovery mode, stretching mode, sleep mode, vitality mode, golf mode, hip shaping mode, exam mode, weightlessness mode, and growth mode.

[0140] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the interface unit 1450 may have buttons in the form of hot keys and / or option buttons for selecting, canceling, or inputting execution directions, according to preset user settings or self-preset functions.

[0141] The interface unit 1450 can be implemented using a touch screen, keyboard, dome switch, touchpad (static / electrostatic), rotary dial, momentary switch, etc., but is not limited to these. Furthermore, the interface unit 1450 can be based on voice recognition technology to obtain commands according to the user's voice.

[0142] The output unit may include a display for showing the operating status of the massage device 1000 or the user's current status. 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 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

[0143] The output section may include an audio output section 1440. Figure 3 The audio output unit 1440 may include Figure 1 The audio output module 1120. For example, as described above, the audio output module 1120 can be configured in various locations within the massage device 1000. Figure 1 As shown, the audio output module 1120 can be configured in the area corresponding to the user's head throughout the entire area of ​​the body massage section 1100 of the massage device 1000. In this case, the area corresponding to the user's head can be an area corresponding to at least one side of the upper two sides of the entire area of ​​the body massage section 1100.

[0144] The audio output unit 1440 can provide audio output in any form to the user. For example, the audio output unit 1440 can output the optimal sound source and / or binaural beats for the massage method provided by the massage device 1000, thereby providing brain stimulation to the user. The audio output unit 1440 can output sound signals received via a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output unit 1440 can output sound sources controlled by the user terminal via a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection, etc.). In addition, the audio output unit 1440 can output sound signals in any form that occur in association with the operation of the massage device 1000.

[0145] Those skilled in the art to which this invention pertains will understand that this invention can be implemented in combination with other program modules and / or by combining hardware and software. For example, this invention can be implemented using a computer-readable medium.

[0146] The computer-accessible medium can be any computer-readable medium, including volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transitory media, and removable and non-removable media. By way of example and not limitation, computer-readable media can include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

[0147] Computer-readable storage media include volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transient media, and removable and non-removable media used for storing computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data, which can be embodied by some method or technique. Computer-readable storage media may include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other storage technologies, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disc storage devices, cassette tape, magnetic tape, disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium accessible by a computer and used to store the required information.

[0148] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating an external device that can communicate with the massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0149] The massage device 1000 can communicate with the external device 6000 via the communication unit 1420 via wired and / or wireless means to send and receive various data.

[0150] External device 6000 may include portable electronic device 6100, such as an AI speaker, tablet, or smartphone. Portable electronic device 6100 may be a dedicated or general-purpose portable electronic device for massage device 1000. Additionally, external device 6000 may include wearable devices 6200 such as smartwatches and / or smart bracelets. External device 6000 may include other massage devices 6300 besides the massage device 1000 currently used by the user. External device 6000 may include a hospital server 6400. External device 6000 may include a Personal Health Record (PHR) server. Additionally, external device 6000 may include a cloud server 6500. External device 6000 may include medical measurement devices such as electronic scales, blood glucose meters, or blood pressure monitors.

[0151] This utility model describes some examples of the external device 6000, but it should be understood that any device that is wired or wirelessly connected to the massage device 1000 and can send and receive information with it can be included as an external device.

[0152] Figure 5As an embodiment of the present invention, a perspective view of a leg massage section 1300 including a tilting device of a foot massage unit 2000 is shown.

[0153] As shown in the figure, the foot massage unit 2000 is positioned to be fastened to the back of the leg massage unit 1300, and the calf massage unit 5000 is positioned to be fastened to the upper end of the leg massage unit main frame 1330 of the foot massage unit 2000.

[0154] The foot massage unit 2000 and the calf massage unit 5000 are respectively located on the main frame 1330 of the leg massage unit, which is fastened to the body massage unit 1100. The foot massage unit 2000 and the calf massage unit 5000 can move along the main frame 1330 of the leg massage unit in the longitudinal direction. In addition, the foot massage unit 2000 and the calf massage unit 5000 can be located in each of a first leg massage unit 1310 disposed on one side of the body massage unit 1100 and a second leg massage unit 1320 disposed on the other side of the body massage unit 1100 to massage the user's other leg.

[0155] A telescopic drive unit 1360 may be included between the leg massage unit main frame 1330 and the foot massage frame 1340. The telescopic drive unit 1360 is configured to allow the foot massage frame 1340 and the foot massage unit 2000 to move integrally along the length direction of the leg massage unit main frame 1330. The telescopic drive unit 1360 may include an actuator that extends along the length direction or a motor unit that can move along the length direction by rotational force.

[0156] The telescopic drive unit 1360 is a structure that allows its length to be extended or retracted by being located between the foot massage frame and the leg massage main frame. The position of the foot massage unit 2000 in the length direction can be changed with reference to the leg massage main frame 1330.

[0157] The foot massage unit 2000 is fastened to the lowest end of the foot massage frame 1340 and includes a support portion 3200 located between the foot massage frame and the foot massage frame 1340.

[0158] Furthermore, a roller unit 2400 is included on the inner side of the foot base frame 2100, at least a portion of which is positioned to protrude from the mounting portion 2300. The roller unit 2400 may be positioned such that at least a portion of it protrudes to face the back of the user's foot inserted into the foot base frame 2100.

[0159] The foot massage unit 2000's foot base frame 2100 can be fastened to the foot massage frame 1340 via the support 3200, and the foot massage frame 1340 and the foot base frame 2100 are kept connected to each other by the guide unit 4000 located on the support 3200.

[0160] That is, the foot massage unit 2000 includes: a placement portion 2300 located inside the housing of the foot massage unit 2000 to place the user's foot; and a roller unit 2400 protruding along the upper surface of the foot base frame 2100 so as to face the placed user's foot, and rotatably fastened to a cover 2200. The roller units 2400 are rotatably fastened to the cover 2200 on the rotation axis of the plurality of roller portions constituting the roller unit 2400 and can be sequentially positioned along the length direction of the foot massage unit 2000. The cover 2200 protrudes along the height direction on both sides of the housing or the foot base frame 2100.

[0161] The roller unit 2400 rotates according to a drive motor, which can be directly connected to and secured to the rotation shaft of one or more roller portions of the cover 2200. The roller unit 2400 may include multiple rollers having one or more rotation shafts.

[0162] The drive motor is fastened to a cover 2200 that protrudes vertically from both sides of the foot base frame 2100 and can be positioned to be directly connected to a rotation shaft located on a roller portion of the cover 2200. It is configured to transmit the driving force of the drive motor 3700 to the adjacent roller portion via a transmission unit. The transmission unit may include structures such as gear sets or pulleys. However, the transmission unit includes all structures capable of transmitting rotational force, and is not limited to the examples described.

[0163] The calf massage unit 5000 is located at the upper end of the foot massage unit 2000 in the height direction and is fastened to the main frame 1330 of the leg massage unit, thereby allowing selective movement along the main frame 1330. Furthermore, a telescopic drive unit 1360 is located on the main frame 1330 of the leg massage unit, allowing control to move the foot massage unit 2000 along the length direction of the main frame 1330. More preferably, at least a portion of the guide rod 1350 located on the foot massage frame 1340 is selectively inserted into the calf massage unit 5000.

[0164] Guide rods 1350 are located on both sides of the foot massage frame 1340. When the foot massage unit 2000 rises, at least a portion of the guide rods 1350 can be inserted into the insertion slots located at both ends of the calf massage unit 5000. That is, when the foot massage unit 2000 moves along the length of the leg massage unit main frame 1330, the guide rods 1350 are inserted into the calf massage unit 5000, thereby ensuring stability of movement in the height direction.

[0165] In one embodiment of this invention, the foot massage unit 2000 and the calf massage unit 5000 can move independently along the main frame 1330 of the leg massage unit. A guide rod 1350 of the foot massage unit 2000 is configured such that a portion of it is inserted into the calf massage unit 5000, thereby maintaining a distance between the two units in response to movement of the foot massage unit 2000. More preferably, a sensor unit 2500 is included in the foot massage unit 2000, and the distance between the calf massage unit 5000 and the foot massage unit 2000 can be measured by the sensor unit. Therefore, the control unit receives the distance between the calf massage unit 5000 and the foot massage unit 2000 measured by the sensor unit 2500, and controls the drive unit 3300 only when the distance between the calf massage unit 5000 and the foot massage unit 2000 is greater than a set distance, thereby changing the angle of the other end of the foot base frame 2100 by driving the tilting unit 3000.

[0166] In addition, the control unit can control the calf massage unit 5000 and the foot massage unit 2000 to always maintain the distance between them via the sensor unit 2500, and drive each of the calf massage unit 5000 and the foot massage unit 2000 without interfering with each other.

[0167] The tilting unit 3000 includes: a drive unit 3300 located on the foot massage frame 1340 to apply driving force; a gear unit 3100 positioned to be fastened to the drive unit 3300 and fixed to the foot base frame 2100; and a support unit 3200 located on the two sides adjacent to the gear unit 3100 and fixed between the foot base frame 2100 and the foot massage frame 1340.

[0168] The support portion 3200 can be positioned between the foot massage frame 1340 and the foot base frame 2100 and fixed to the foot massage frame 1340. In addition, the guide unit 4000, which is integrally formed with the foot base frame 2100, can move along the support portion 3200.

[0169] Figure 6 As an embodiment of the present invention, a structural diagram of the tilting unit 3000 and the guiding unit 4000 is shown.

[0170] The tilting unit 3000 of this utility model includes: a drive part 3300 located on the foot massage frame 1340; a gear part 3100 integrally formed with the foot base frame 2100 to be fastened to the drive part 3300; and a support part 3200 guiding the movement of the foot base frame 2100 on both sides of the gear part 3100.

[0171] At least a portion of the support portion 3200 is configured as a curved arc shape comprising a portion of a circle in a side section having the same central axis as the rotational central axis of the gear portion 3100, and is configured for insertion of at least a portion of the guide unit 4000 so that the guide unit 4000 and the foot base frame 2100 can rotate integrally. More preferably, a mounting groove 3210 may be included, located in the support portion 3200, in which the guide portion 4300 of the guide unit 4000 is inserted and positioned. The mounting groove 3210 is formed as a curved arc shape and has the same rotational central axis as the rotational axis of the gear portion 3100. Furthermore, the guide portion 4300 can move along the mounting groove 3210 in response to movement of the foot base frame 2100.

[0172] Furthermore, the support portion 3200 includes one end that engages with the foot massage frame 2100. Therefore, with the support portion 3200 fixed to the foot massage frame 2100, the guide unit 4000 is inserted into and positioned in the mounting slot 3210.

[0173] In one embodiment of this utility model, the drive unit 3300 may be a motor, and may be a worm gear fastened to the rotating shaft of the motor. The worm gear is fastened to the gear unit 3100 by a gear, thereby transmitting the rotational force of the motor to the gear unit 3100.

[0174] The gear section 3100 is formed in an arc shape, and the central axis for rotation is located on the foot base frame 2100. Furthermore, the foot base frame 2100 and the gear section 3100 can move up and down together in response to the driving force of the drive section 3300.

[0175] The guide unit 4000 includes a base support 4100 fixed to the foot base frame 2100 and a protruding support 4200 positioned along the upper end of the base support 4100. The protruding support 4200 includes one or more guide portions 4300, which are inserted into the inner side of the mounting groove 3210 of the support portion 2300 to move along the mounting portion 2300. As an example of this invention, two protruding supports 4200 are located on the base support 4100, and each protruding support 4200 may be provided with a first guide portion 4310 located at the front end of the mounting groove 3210 and a second guide portion 4320 located at the rear end of the mounting groove 3210. Therefore, the first guide portion 4310 and the second guide portion 4320 inserted and positioned inside the mounting groove 3210 can guide the up-and-down movement of the other end of the foot base support 4100 adjacent to the foot massage frame 1340, with the other end as a reference. Among them, the protruding stent 4200 is the protruding area of ​​the base stent 4100. The protruding stent 4200 can refer to a certain area of ​​the base stent 4100, and the protruding stent 4200 can be integrally formed with the base stent 4100.

[0176] Furthermore, the external force applied to the foot base support 4100 by the first guide portion 4310 and the second guide portion 4320 is transmitted to the support portion 3200 through the contact of the two points of the placement portion.

[0177] The first guide portion 4310 and the second guide portion 4320 can be positioned such that the line connecting the rotation center points of the first guide portion 4310 and the second guide portion 4320 has a shape parallel to the foot base frame 2100. Therefore, the first guide portion 4310 and the second guide portion 4320, which move integrally with the foot base frame 2100 in response to the drive of the gear portion 3100, move between the upper and lower surfaces of the arc forming the mounting groove 3210. That is, the first guide portion 4310 and the second guide portion 4320, configured to have the same height with respect to the foot base frame 2100, can move in a direction corresponding to the shape of the mounting groove 3210 in response to the drive of the gear portion 3100.

[0178] The base support 4100 is fixed and positioned on the foot base frame 2100, and can be positioned such that at least a portion extends into the area opposite the support portion 3200. Furthermore, the protruding support 4200 is positioned to extend from the base support 4100 to the area adjacent to the support portion 3200, such that the protruding supports 4200, corresponding to the number of guide portions 4300, can be positioned from the base support 4100. Therefore, the guide unit 4000 and gear portion 3100 of this invention can rotate integrally with the foot base frame 2100.

[0179] Additionally, the guide portion 4300 can be constructed from a rotatable roller or a cylindrical bearing, allowing it to be inserted into the inner side of the mounting groove 3210 and thus movable along the mounting groove 3210. Furthermore, the guide portion 4300 can be positioned to rotate about a rotation axis formed on the protruding bracket 4200 and about the protruding bracket 4200.

[0180] Therefore, the foot base frame 2100 is configured to tilt up and down via the tilting unit 3000, and the support rigidity can be ensured in correspondence with the drive of the foot base frame 2100 via the guide unit 4000 located between the foot base frame 2100 and the support portion 3200.

[0181] In addition, the guide unit 4000 is fastened to the foot base frame 2100 on both sides of the gear part 3100 so that it can perform the function of distributing the load applied to the gear part 3100. Figure 7 As an embodiment of this utility model, the positional relationship between the tilting unit 3000 and the guiding unit 4000 in the initial state is shown.

[0182] As an embodiment of the present invention, in the initial state in which the leg massage unit 1300 is placed on the body massage unit 1100, the foot massage unit 2000 can be located at a vertical position based on the main frame 1330 of the leg massage unit.

[0183] More preferably, the control unit is configured to switch the foot massage unit 2000 to an initial state via the drive unit 3300 when the massage drive is off. The initial state is a state in which the user can sit or get off from the outside of the foot massage unit 2000, in which case the foot massage unit 2000 can be positioned to support the user's movement.

[0184] In its initial state, the foot massage unit 2000 is converted to a state substantially the same as that of the main frame 1330 of the leg massage unit, which is perpendicular to the leg massage unit. In addition, the first guide portion 4310 and the second guide portion 4320 are located inside the mounting groove 3210 of the support portion 3200, so that they have the same height as the foot base frame 2100.

[0185] That is, when the user leaves and sits down, the load applied to the foot base frame 2100 is likely to increase, so the external force applied to the foot massage unit 2000 through the two guides 4300 is transmitted to the support 3200, and can be distributed to the entire leg massage unit 1300 through the foot massage frame 1340 fastened to the support 3200.

[0186] Figure 8 As an embodiment of the present invention, a side view of the foot massage unit 2000 in a downward tilted state is shown.

[0187] As shown in the figure, the driving force of the drive unit 3300 is applied to the foot massage unit 2000, and correspondingly, the foot massage unit 2000 is switched to a state in which it tilts downward at an angle α with the vertical direction of the leg massage unit main frame 1330 as a reference.

[0188] Furthermore, in the downward-sloping foot massage unit 2000, the end of the foot base frame 2100 moves downward around the rotation axis of the gear portion 3100. More preferably, the rotation axis of the gear portion 3100 is positioned adjacent to the user's ankle rotation axis (ankle bone) so that the user's ankle can be relaxed by the foot massage unit 2000.

[0189] Driven by the driving force of the drive unit 3300, the end of the foot base frame 2100 that is spaced far from the main frame 1330 of the leg massage unit moves downward. More preferably, the other end of the foot base frame 2100, which is fastened to the gear unit 3100, is rotated with reference to the other end.

[0190] The downward tilt angle of the foot massage unit 2000 can be set to correspond to the length of the arc of the bend of the gear part 3100. That is, the foot massage unit 2000 can tilt downwards corresponding to the distance to the lower end of the gear part 3100 that is fastened to the drive part 3300 by the bend.

[0191] on the contrary, Figure 9 A side sectional view of the leg massage unit 1300 is shown when the foot massage unit 2000 is tilted upwards.

[0192] As shown in the figure, when the upper end of the gear part 3100 moves to a position opposite to the drive part 3300 in response to the rotational force of the drive part 3300, the end of the foot massage unit 2000, which is positioned spaced apart from the main frame 1330 of the leg massage part, moves upward to have an angle β.

[0193] The conditions for the foot massage unit 2000 to tilt upwards can include the user inputting a tilt setting for the foot massage unit 2000. Additionally, the control unit can adjust the foot massage unit 2000 to a position substantially parallel to the ground based on the standing conditions of the body massage unit 1100. The standing conditions of the body massage unit 1100 can refer to a situation where the rear end of the seat surface of the body massage unit 1100 moves in an upward direction in response to a user request. More preferably, the upward tilt angle of the foot massage unit 2000 can be set according to changes in the setting angle of the body massage unit 1100.

[0194] Therefore, the angle of the foot massage unit 2000 can be set according to the massage conditions input by the user, or the tilt angle of the foot massage unit 2000 can be controlled according to the change in the setting angle of the body massage unit 1100.

[0195] like Figures 8 to 9 As shown, through the tilting unit 3000 of this invention, the upward tilting angle of the foot massage unit 2000 is configured to have a relatively small angle compared to the downward tilting angle. That is, the driving angle of the tilting unit 3000 can be set taking into account that the downward rotation range of the ankle is greater than the upward rotation range in the human body structure.

[0196] Figure 10 As one embodiment of the present invention, a curved gear portion 3100 that is fastened to the drive portion 3300 is disclosed.

[0197] As disclosed, the device includes a gear portion 3100, which is fixed to the foot base frame 2100 for fastening to the drive portion 3300 located in the foot massage frame 1340. The gear portion 3100 is positioned such that one end fixed to the foot base frame 2100 has a rotation center shaft, and the other end is fastened to a worm gear on the rotation shaft of the drive portion 3300.

[0198] Furthermore, the gear section 3100 is configured to have a curved arc shape in response to the rotational force of the drive section 3300, and the other end, which is fastened to the worm gear, can rotate relative to the end fastened to the foot base frame 2100. By increasing the reduction ratio of the rotational speed of the drive section 3300 through the worm gear fastened to the rotational shaft of the drive section 3300, the amount of torque applied to the gear section 3100 can be increased. Therefore, the worm gear fastened to the drive section 3300 performs the function of a speed reducer, and the fastening to the worm gear relatively increases the torque applied to the gear section 3100.

[0199] More preferably, the gear portion 3100 includes a surface that is fastened to the foot base frame 2100 and another surface formed at the upper end to correspond to the first surface. The boundary line where the first and second surfaces intersect can form the rotation center axis of the gear portion 3100 in a side sectional view.

[0200] Furthermore, the rotation center axis of the gear unit 3100 can be configured at a position substantially corresponding to the rotation axis of the ankle located on the user's foot in the mounting slot 3210. Therefore, the user's foot is configured such that the gear unit 3100, which rotates in response to the rotation of the drive unit 3300, rotates vertically around the ankle.

[0201] Figure 11As an embodiment of the present invention, a load applied to the foot base frame 2100 and the corresponding torque generated in the gear portion 3100 are shown.

[0202] As shown in the figure, when the user's foot is inserted into the foot base frame 2100, the user's load can be applied to the foot base frame 2100.

[0203] When a load is applied in this manner, torque is generated with reference to the rotation axis that tilts the foot base frame 2100. More preferably, the torque generated by the load transmitted through the foot base frame 2100 is applied to the gear portion 3100, which is fastened to the drive portion 3300. To prevent excessive load from being applied to the gear portion 3100, which is the fastening point to the foot massage frame 1340, in one embodiment of the present invention, a guide unit 4000 is provided that is inserted into and positioned inside the mounting groove 3210 of the support portion 3200.

[0204] Furthermore, in this invention, the guide unit 4000 can form one or more support points (contact points) that are connected to the upper and lower inner sidewalls of the mounting groove 3210, so that the load applied to the foot base frame 2100 can be distributed through the support part 3200.

[0205] In one embodiment of this invention, the first guide portion 4310 and the second guide portion 4320 may be located at the same height relative to the foot base frame 2100. More preferably, the imaginary line connecting the rotation center points of the first guide portion 4310 and the second guide portion 4320 may be substantially parallel to the foot base frame 2100. Furthermore, as the guide unit 4000, the first guide portion 4310 and the second guide portion 4320, in response to the drive of the gear portion 3100, move integrally with the foot base frame 2100 between the arcuate upper and lower surfaces forming the mounting groove 3210.

[0206] In contrast, when an external force is applied to the lower vertical end of the foot base frame 2100, the first guide portion 4310 contacts the upper front surface of the mounting groove 3210, and the second guide portion 4320 contacts the lower rear surface of the mounting groove 3210, thereby providing a reaction force according to the applied external force. That is, with the rotation axis of the gear portion 3100 as a reference, the first guide portion 4310 and the second guide portion 4320 generate torques in different directions, which can be supported by the support portion 3200 along the mounting groove 3210.

[0207] However, when the support portion 3200 and the guide unit 4000 are considered as a combined support structure, a reaction force is formed in the support portion 3200 and the guide unit 4000 in the opposite direction to the external force applied to the foot base frame 2100.

[0208] Figure 12 As an embodiment of the present invention, a support portion 3200 and a guide unit 4000 for performing two-point fastening are shown.

[0209] One inner surface of the support portion 3200 is fixed in a state of engagement with the foot massage frame 1340 surface fastened to the main frame 1330 of the leg massage portion, and positioned opposite the two sides of the foot base frame 2100. Furthermore, the support portion 3200 includes a mounting groove 3210, into which at least a portion of the guide unit 4000 is inserted and positioned. The mounting groove 3210 is configured to have a rotation axis corresponding to the rotation center axis of the gear portion 3100, and is formed into an arc shape that curves downward in the height direction based on the rotation axis.

[0210] The guide portion 4300 inserted into the inner side of the mounting groove 3210 of the support portion 3200 can be located on two protruding supports 4200 extending along the base support 4100. More preferably, in one embodiment of the present invention, it may include a first guide portion 4310 located at the front end of the protruding support 4200 in the longitudinal direction of the mounting groove 3210 and a second guide portion 4320 located at the rear end of the protruding support 4200 in the longitudinal direction of the mounting groove 3210. In addition, the guide unit 4000 can be positioned by two support portions 3200 spaced apart from the two sides of the gear portion 3100 and located between the foot base frame 2100 and the foot massage frame 1340.

[0211] More preferably, the user's load applied to the foot base frame 2100 can be distributed throughout the support portion 3200 via the guide portion 4300 located inside the arc-shaped mounting groove 3210. That is, as Figure 11 As shown, the load applied to the foot base frame 2100 can be... Figure 12 With the center of the first guide portion 4310 and the second guide portion 4320 as a reference, the resultant force of the forces in the direction of the tangent of the mounting groove 3210 and each guide portion 4310, 4320 and the direction of the center point of the mounting groove 3210 is applied to the support portion 3200.

[0212] Therefore, thanks to the gear part 3100, the support part 3200 and the guide unit 4000 fastened to the support part 3200, the user's load can be distributed throughout the foot massage unit 2000 and the foot massage frame 1340.

[0213] As described above, the present invention provides a tilting device for a foot massage unit 2000, which transmits the rotational force of the drive unit 3300 through a single gear unit 3100, and includes a support unit 3200 structure for supporting the user's load.

[0214] The technical concept of this utility model has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is only an exemplary description of the preferred embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications and imitations can be made without departing from the technical concept of this utility model.

[0215] Furthermore, the structure and function of the massage device described in this manual can be extended and applied to various (wearable) health care devices that provide health care functions (e.g., massage function, biosignal measurement function, etc.). Therefore, the term "massage device" in this manual can be replaced with "(wearable) health care device" for further explanation.

Claims

1. A foot massage unit tilting device, characterized in that, include: The main frame of the leg massage section is securely attached to the body massage section. The leg massage unit is located at the lower end of the main frame of the leg massage unit and moves along the main frame of the leg massage unit. The foot massage unit is fastened to the lower end of the leg massage unit, and The tilting unit is configured to allow the foot massage unit to move up and down relative to the leg massage unit.

2. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The leg massage area includes: The foot massage frame is fastened to the main frame of the leg massage section, and A guide rod is located on the foot massage frame to move along a track on the main frame of the leg massage section.

3. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The tilting unit includes: The gear section is located in the base frame of the foot. A support portion is provided on at least one side of the gear portion on the foot massage frame, and A drive unit, located on the foot massage frame, applies driving force to the gear unit.

4. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support portion includes: The mounting groove is configured as an arc shape that is curved in relation to the rotation center axis of the gear section.

5. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: The guide unit is located on the foot base frame and inserted into the inside of the mounting slot.

6. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The guide unit moves along the inside of the mounting groove and forms one or more contact points with the mounting groove in response to an external force applied to the foot base frame.

7. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The guiding unit includes: The base support is fastened to the foot base frame, and One or more guide portions are located between the base support and the mounting groove.

8. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The guiding unit includes: The first guide portion is located at the front end of the mounting groove, and The second guide section is located at the rear end of the mounting groove.

9. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 8, characterized in that, When an external force is applied to the foot massage unit, the first guide portion and the second guide portion are supported by the arc-shaped mounting groove.

10. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The external forces applied to the first guide portion and the second guide portion are distributed along the arc-shaped mounting groove to the foot base frame.

11. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The foot massage unit includes: The cover is configured to surround the base frame of the foot. The mounting section is located inside the cover, and The roller unit is located on the back of the mounting portion.

12. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gear section is configured in an arc shape that is externally connected to the drive section.

13. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The rotation center axis of the gear unit corresponds to the rotation center point of the user's ankle, which is placed in the foot massage unit.

14. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The sensor unit is located in the foot massage unit; The sensor unit is used to measure the relative distance between the leg massage unit and the foot massage unit.

15. The foot massage unit tilting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The leg massage area includes: A telescopic drive unit is configured to be located between the main frame of the leg massage unit and the foot massage frame so that the foot massage frame can extend and retract with respect to the main frame of the leg massage unit.

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