Double-rotating-shaft side opening door structure of massage chair armrest

By using a dual-axis side-opening door structure and locking mechanism, the problems of inconvenient operation and low safety of existing massage chair armrests are solved, achieving effortless, safe and convenient use of the armrests.

CN223886560UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-10IREST HEALTH TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520814345.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2026-02-10
Estimated Expiration
2035-04-27

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Technical Problem

The armrests of existing massage chairs can easily interfere with users getting on and off, take up a lot of space, and are not easy to operate, posing a safety hazard, especially for the elderly.

Method used

It adopts a dual-axis side-opening door structure, which realizes the horizontal opening and closing of the handrail through the Z-shaped pivot installed at the rear end of the handrail and the straight pivot in the middle. Combined with the locking structure, including the unlocking switch, connector and reset torsion spring, the operation is convenient and effortless.

Benefits of technology

The handrails take up little space when opened, are less likely to pinch fingers, are safer, and are easy to operate, making them suitable for the elderly.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a double-rotating-shaft side opening door structure of massage chair armrests, which comprises a cushion part, a backrest part and armrest parts arranged on two sides of the cushion part, and is characterized in that the rear end and the middle part of at least one armrest part are connected with the cushion part through rotating shafts, and the armrests are driven to translate relative to the cushion part so as to be opened; and a locking structure is arranged between the front end part of the armrest part and the cushion part so as to lock or unlock the armrest part. By the adoption of the technical scheme, the double-rotating-shaft side opening door structure of the massage armchair armrest is small in occupied space when the armrest is opened, hands are not prone to being clamped, the armrest is safer, and opening and closing of the armrest are more convenient and labor-saving.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of massage chair technology, and in particular to a double-rotating-axis side-opening structure for the armrest of a massage chair. Background Technology

[0002] Most massage chairs on the market typically include a seat, backrest, and armrests on both sides. Besides providing support for the user's arms and hands to improve comfort, the armrests also restrain the user's body, preventing falls from the sides and ensuring safety. However, the armrests can interfere with getting on and off the massage chair, making it inconvenient, especially for elderly users who may face the risk of falling.

[0003] The applicant previously applied for a utility model patent, authorized by CN219878589U, which discloses an armrest pin-type door opening structure for a massage chair, including a seat cushion, a backrest, and two armrests respectively disposed on both sides of the seat cushion. At least one armrest is rotatably disposed on the side of the seat cushion. The rear end of the armrest is rotatably connected to the lower side of the backrest or the rear side of the seat cushion. The axis of rotation of the armrest corresponds to the vertical direction. The front end of the armrest and the front side of the seat cushion cooperate to lock or unlock, so as to keep the front end of the armrest close to the front side of the seat cushion or to allow the front end of the armrest to rotate and open away from the seat cushion.

[0004] The aforementioned patent allows the armrests to rotate and open relative to the seat cushion, enabling users to sit or get off the massage chair. However, this rotation requires a large amount of space for the armrests to move and can easily trap hands, resulting in low safety. Furthermore, the armrests are locked or unlocked by two locking parts, which require considerable external force to separate or close. This makes it difficult for the weak or elderly to open or close the armrests. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art. This utility model provides a double-rotating-axis side-opening door structure for the armrest of a massage chair. When the armrest is opened, it occupies less space, is less likely to pinch hands, is safer, and the armrest is more convenient and labor-saving to open and close.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is: a double-rotating-axis side-opening structure for the armrest of a massage chair, including a seat cushion, a backrest, and armrests on both sides of the seat cushion. At least one armrest is connected to the seat cushion via a rotating shaft at its rear end and middle, which drives the armrest to move relative to the seat cushion to open the armrest. A locking structure is provided between the front end of the armrest and the seat cushion to lock or unlock the armrest.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, after unlocking the handrail, the handrail can be pushed outward to open the side of the handrail, making it convenient for users to go up and down. Pulling the handrail inward locks it with a locking structure. The sliding opening structure of the handrail makes it occupy less space after opening, less likely to pinch hands, and safer.

[0008] A further feature of this invention is that the pivot installed at the rear end of the armrest is arranged in a "Z" shape, and the pivot installed in the middle of the armrest is arranged in a straight line. One end of each pivot is hinged to the armrest and the other end is hinged to the seat cushion. When the armrest is opened relative to the seat cushion, both pivots are horizontally positioned between the armrest and the seat cushion. When the armrest is closed relative to the seat cushion, the Z-shaped pivot is closed between the armrest and the seat cushion, and the straight pivot is located below the seat cushion.

[0009] With the above-mentioned further configuration, a straight pivot is hinged to the lower end face of the middle part of the seat cushion, and a Z-shaped pivot is hinged to the upper end face of the rear end of the seat cushion. After the armrest is unlocked, by pushing the armrest outward, the pivot rotates relative to the armrest and the seat cushion, changing from the retracted state to the unfolded state. The pivot is set horizontally to open the armrest. Pulling or pushing the armrest inward puts the pivot in the retracted state, thus closing the armrest. The structure is simple and easy to operate, realizing the horizontal opening or closing of the armrest.

[0010] A further feature of this invention is that the locking structure includes an unlocking switch, a first connector, and a second connector that cooperates with the first connector. The second connector is fixedly mounted on the seat cushion. The unlocking switch and the first connector are both hinged to the inside of the armrest via a hinge shaft. The unlocking switch and the first connector are connected by a connecting rope. The unlocking switch rotates around the hinge shaft to drive the first connector to connect or separate from the second connector.

[0011] With the above-mentioned further configuration, the user drives the unlocking switch to rotate relative to the hinge shaft, which in turn moves the connecting rope, causing the first connecting piece to rotate relative to the hinge shaft and separate from the second connecting piece to unlock. This makes the operation convenient, less strenuous, and easier for the elderly to use.

[0012] A further feature of this invention is that the first connector is provided with a hook, and the second connector is provided with a latch, with the hook hooked into the latch to lock the handrail.

[0013] With the above-mentioned further design, the handrail is pulled inward so that the hook is placed in the slot, realizing the locking function of the handrail. After the connector is rotated under the action of the unlocking switch, the hook is disengaged from the slot to unlock, and the handrail can be pushed outward. The structure is stable, convenient and quick.

[0014] A further feature of this invention is that a mounting base is fixedly provided on the handrail, a connecting member is hinged to the mounting base, and a reset torsion spring is provided between the connecting member and the mounting base.

[0015] With the above-mentioned further configuration, after the user releases the unlocking switch, connector one automatically resets under the action of the reset torsion spring. When the handrail is closed, connector two presses against connector one to rotate, and the hook is set in the slot to achieve locking. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the side-opening armrest portion of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the opening of one side of the handrail in a specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the location of the unlocking structure in a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the armrest portion of a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the unlocking structure in a specific embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 An exploded view of the unlocked structure of a specific embodiment of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the armrest section after it is closed, according to a specific embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] In the diagram, 1. Seat cushion; 2. Backrest; 3. Armrest; 31. Receiving groove; 32. Mounting base; 33. Return torsion spring; 34. Mounting shaft; 4. Rotating shaft; 5. Locking structure; 51. Unlocking switch; 52. Connector 1; 521. Hook; 53. Connector 2; 531. Bayonet; 54. Connecting rope; 6. Fixing base; 7. Hinge shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions in this embodiment will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0025] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, forward, backward, etc.) in the description of this utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0026] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first," "second," etc., is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. In the description of this utility model, "a number" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0028] like Figure 1-7 As shown, a massage chair armrest with a double-swivel side-opening structure includes a seat cushion 1, a backrest 2, and armrests 3 on both sides of the seat cushion 1. At least one armrest 3 has its rear end and middle connected to the seat cushion 1 via a swivel 4, which drives the armrest to slide relative to the seat cushion 1 to open the armrest. A locking structure 5 is provided between the front end of the armrest 3 and the seat cushion 1 to lock or unlock the armrest 3. After unlocking the armrest 3, the armrest 3 can be pushed outward to open the side of the armrest, making it convenient for the user to go up and down. The armrest can be pulled inward and locked by the locking structure 5. The sliding opening structure of the armrest makes the space occupied after the armrest is opened small, less likely to pinch the hand, and safer.

[0029] Specifically, the pivot 4 installed at the rear end of the armrest 3 is arranged in a "Z" shape, and the pivot 4 installed in the middle of the armrest 3 is arranged in a straight line. Both pivots 4 are hinged at one end to the armrest 3 and at the other end to the seat cushion 1. A fixing seat 6 is provided on the inner side of the armrest 3, and the pivots 4 are hinged to the fixing seat 6, facilitating installation and processing of the armrest 3. When the armrest 3 is opened relative to the seat cushion 1, both pivots 4 are horizontally positioned between the armrest 3 and the seat cushion 1. When the armrest 3 is closed relative to the seat cushion 1, the Z-shaped pivot 4 retracts between the armrest 3 and the seat cushion 1, and the straight pivot 4 is located below the seat cushion 1. The pivot 4 is hinged to the lower end face of the middle part of the seat cushion 1, and the Z-shaped pivot 4 is hinged to the upper end face of the rear end of the seat cushion 1. After the armrest 3 is unlocked, the pivot 4 rotates relative to the armrest 3 and the seat cushion 1 by pushing the armrest outward, changing from the retracted state to the unfolded state. The pivot 4 is set horizontally to open the armrest. Pulling or pushing the armrest 3 inward will put the pivot 4 in the retracted state. The pivot 4 in the middle is located below the seat cushion 1, and the pivot 4 at the rear end has its upper part located above the seat cushion 1 and the rest located between the seat cushion 1 and the armrest 3 to close the armrest. The structure is simple and easy to operate, realizing the horizontal opening or closing of the armrest 3.

[0030] The locking structure 5 includes an unlocking switch 51, a first connector 52, and a second connector 53 that cooperates with the first connector 52. The second connector 53 is fixedly mounted on the seat cushion 1. The unlocking switch 51 and the first connector 52 are both hinged to the inside of the armrest 3 via a hinge shaft 7. The unlocking switch 51 and the first connector 52 are connected by a connecting rope 54, which is a brake cable. One end of the connecting rope 54 is fixed to the unlocking switch 51, and the other end is hooked onto the first connector 52. The connecting rope 54 is hidden inside the armrest 3. The hinge shaft 7 of the unlocking switch 51 is vertically mounted on the armrest 3. The inner side of the handrail 3 is provided with a receiving groove 31, and the unlocking switch 51 is located in the receiving groove 31. The unlocking switch 51 rotates around the hinge shaft 7 to drive the first connector 52 to connect or separate from the second connector 53. When the user drives the unlocking switch 51 to rotate relative to the hinge shaft 7, it drives the connecting rope 54 to move, causing the first connector 52 to rotate relative to the hinge shaft 7 and separate from the second connector 53 to unlock. The operation is convenient, less strenuous, and easier for the elderly to use. The first connector 52 is provided with a hook 521, and the second connector 53 is provided with a latch 531. The hook 521 hooks into the latch 531 to achieve the connection of the handrail 3. Locking can also be achieved by having a hook 521 on the second connector 53 and a latch 531 on the first connector 52. Pulling the armrest 3 inward causes the hook 521 to engage with the latch 531, thus locking the armrest 3. When the first connector 52 rotates under the action of the unlocking switch 51, the hook 521 disengages from the latch 531, unlocking the armrest 3 and allowing it to be pushed outward. The structure is stable, convenient, and quick. A mounting base 32 is fixedly provided on the armrest 3. The first connector 52 is hinged to the mounting base 32, and the hinge shaft 7 of the first connector 52 is horizontally positioned on the mounting base 32. The first connector 52 rotates around... The hinge shaft 7 swings, and a reset torsion spring 33 is provided between the first connector 52 and the mounting base 32. The mounting base 32 and the first connector 52 are both provided with mounting shafts 34. The two ends of the reset torsion spring 33 are respectively sleeved on the corresponding mounting shafts 34. After the user releases the unlocking switch 51, the first connector 52 automatically resets under the action of the reset torsion spring 33. When the armrest part 3 is closed, the second connector 53 presses against the first connector 52 to rotate. After the hook 521 enters the slot 531, the reset torsion spring 33 resets. The hook 521 is hooked in the slot 531 to achieve locking. Unlocking is not possible without driving the unlocking switch 51.

Claims

1. A double-rotor side-opening structure for the armrests of a massage chair, comprising a seat cushion (1), a backrest (2), and armrests (3) disposed on both sides of the seat cushion (1), characterized in that, At least one of the armrest parts (3) is connected to the seat cushion part (1) via a pivot (4) at its rear end and middle, which drives the armrest to move relative to the seat cushion part (1) to open the armrest. A locking structure (5) is provided between the front end of the armrest part (3) and the seat cushion part (1) to lock or unlock the armrest part (3).

2. The double-rotating-axis (4) side-opening door structure of the massage chair armrest according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pivot (4) installed at the rear end of the armrest (3) is set in a "Z" shape, and the pivot (4) installed in the middle of the armrest (3) is set in a straight line. Both pivots (4) are hinged at one end to the armrest (3) and at the other end to the seat cushion (1). When the armrest (3) is opened relative to the seat cushion (1), both pivots (4) are horizontally positioned between the armrest (3) and the seat cushion (1). When the armrest (3) is closed relative to the seat cushion (1), the Z-shaped pivot (4) is closed between the armrest (3) and the seat cushion (1), and the straight pivot (4) is located below the seat cushion (1).

3. The double-rotating-axis (4) side-opening door structure of the massage chair armrest according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The locking structure (5) includes an unlocking switch (51), a first connector (52), and a second connector (53) that cooperates with the first connector (52). The second connector (53) is fixedly mounted on the seat cushion (1). The unlocking switch (51) and the first connector (52) are both hinged to the inside of the armrest (3) via a hinge shaft (7). The unlocking switch (51) and the first connector (52) are connected by a connecting rope (54). The unlocking switch (51) rotates around the hinge shaft (7) to drive the first connector (52) and the second connector (53) to connect or separate.

4. The double-rotating-axis (4) side-opening door structure of the massage chair armrest according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first connector (52) is provided with a hook (521), and the second connector (53) is provided with a slot (531). The hook (521) is hooked into the slot (531) to lock the armrest (3).

5. The double-rotating-axis (4) side-opening door structure of the massage chair armrest according to claim 3, characterized in that, The armrest (3) is fixedly provided with a mounting base (32), the first connector (52) is hinged on the mounting base (32), and a reset torsion spring (33) is provided between the first connector (52) and the mounting base (32).

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Armrest shaft pin type side opening door structure for massage chair

    CN219878589U