Foot massager

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of massage equipment, and aims to provide a foot massager, which comprises a base, a massage mechanism arranged in the base and a foot inlet / outlet arranged at the top of the base, a top cover is arranged above the base, a sliding plate is fixedly arranged on the bottom side of the top cover, a rack is fixed on the sliding plate, and the foot inlet / outlet is arranged on the top of the base. A mounting plate is fixedly arranged on the top side of the base, a motor is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate, a gear meshed with the rack is arranged on an output shaft of the motor in a sleeving manner, and the motor drives the gear and the rack to be in meshed transmission and drives the top cover to slide to cover or open the foot access opening; a sliding limiting switch used for limiting the sliding stroke of the top cover is further arranged between the base and the top cover. The foot inlet and outlet can be effectively sealed, dust, dirt and insects are prevented from entering the equipment, and the sanitation of the equipment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of massage equipment, specifically a foot massager. Background Technology

[0002] Foot massagers can massage the feet to relieve fatigue and promote blood circulation. Existing foot massagers typically employ an open design, with the top serving as the foot inlet / outlet, allowing users to directly insert their feet for a massage. However, these open-type foot massagers have some significant shortcomings in practical use:

[0003] On the one hand, due to the lack of a protective top cover, the foot inlet and outlet of the foot massager are exposed, making them susceptible to the intrusion of dust, dirt, and other external impurities. This makes it difficult to maintain the cleanliness of the device's interior, posing a hygiene risk to users. On the other hand, small organisms such as insects may also enter the device through the foot inlet and outlet, potentially contaminating the internal environment and damaging core components such as the motor and transmission mechanism, affecting the device's lifespan and normal operation. Furthermore, when the device is not in use, the lack of a sealed foot inlet and outlet can lead to accidental damage, such as blockages caused by foreign objects falling in or wear and tear on parts. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a foot massager that can effectively seal the foot entrance and exit, preventing dust, dirt and insects from entering the device and improving its hygiene.

[0005] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A foot massager includes a base, a massage mechanism disposed inside the base, and a foot inlet / outlet disposed on the top of the base. A top cover is provided above the base, a sliding plate is fixedly provided on the bottom side of the top cover, a rack is fixedly provided on the sliding plate, a mounting plate is fixedly provided on the top side of the base, a motor is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate, a gear meshing with the rack is sleeved on the output shaft of the motor, the motor drives the gear and rack to mesh and transmit power, and drives the top cover to slide to close or open the foot inlet / outlet;

[0007] A sliding limit switch is also provided between the base and the top cover to limit the sliding travel of the top cover.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0009] 1. The sliding opening and closing of the top cover is achieved through the meshing transmission of gears and racks. This not only effectively seals the foot inlet and outlet, preventing dust, dirt and insects from entering the equipment and improving its hygiene, but also facilitates user operation. Furthermore, by setting a sliding limit switch between the base and the top cover, the sliding stroke of the top cover can be precisely limited, and the motor can be stopped to prevent structural damage caused by excessive sliding of the top cover, thereby improving the safety and durability of the equipment.

[0010] 2. The sliding track and connecting pieces ensure the smooth sliding of the top cover, preventing jamming or deviation during the sliding process, and further improving the reliability of the equipment and the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the open inlet and outlet of a foot massager according to this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the inlet and outlet of the top cover and foot section;

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a foot massager according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom side of the top cover;

[0015] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of the structure of part A;

[0016] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a second embodiment of the foot massager of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Enlarged view of the optical coupler board structure;

[0018] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the structure of the bottom side of the top cover;

[0019] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram showing the interaction between the optocoupler board and the optocoupler trigger section;

[0020] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the sliding track structure;

[0021] Figure 11 This is a structural diagram of the connecting piece.

[0022] Labeling Explanation: 1 Base, 2 Foot Inlet / Outlet, 3 Top Cover, 4 Sliding Plate, 40 Connecting Plate, 5 Rack, 6 Mounting Plate, 60 Sliding Rail, 7 Motor, 8 Gear, 91 Micro Switch A, 92 Micro Switch B, 93 Micro Switch Trigger, 931 Guide Bar, 932 Trigger Block, 94 Optocoupler Plate, 95 Optocoupler A, 96 Optocoupler B, 97 Optocoupler Trigger, 10 Top Cover Running Switch. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0024] Example 1:

[0025] like Figure 1-6 and Figure 10-11 The image shown is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of a foot massager provided by this utility model:

[0026] A foot massager includes a base 1, a massage mechanism disposed inside the base 1, and a foot inlet / outlet 2 disposed on the top of the base 1. The base 1 is characterized by a top cover 3, a sliding plate 4 fixedly disposed on the bottom side of the top cover 3, a rack 5 fixedly disposed on the sliding plate 4, a mounting plate 6 fixedly disposed on the top side of the base 1, a motor 7 fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 6, and a gear 8 meshing with the rack 5 mounted on the output shaft of the motor 7. The motor 7 drives the gear 8 and rack 5 to mesh and transmit power, thereby causing the top cover 3 to slide to close or open the foot inlet / outlet 2.

[0027] A sliding limit switch is also provided between the base 1 and the top cover 3 to limit the sliding stroke of the top cover 3.

[0028] It should be noted that the massage mechanism is a conventional technology in the field of foot massagers, and therefore will not be described in detail here.

[0029] Furthermore, the motor 7 is also electrically connected to a control unit, which is connected to an external remote control signal.

[0030] Furthermore, the motor 7 is fixed to the bottom side of the mounting plate 6, and the mounting plate 6 has a shaft hole for the output shaft of the motor 7 to pass through. The gear 8 is located above the shaft hole and is sleeved on the top of the output shaft of the motor 7.

[0031] The sliding limit switch includes micro switches A91 and B92 respectively disposed on the left and right sides of the mounting plate 6. The bottom side of the top cover 3 is provided with two micro triggering parts 93 that correspond to triggering micro switches A91 and B92, and the two micro triggering parts 93 are distributed at intervals.

[0032] Both micro switch A91 and micro switch B92 are electrically connected to motor 7; when micro switch A91 and micro switch B92 are triggered, they both control motor 7 to stop output.

[0033] The micro-motion triggering part 93 includes a guide bar 931 and a trigger block 932 disposed on the guide bar 931. The front and rear ends of the guide bar 931 are provided with arc-shaped guide surfaces, and the guide bar 931 is parallel to the rack 5.

[0034] The mounting plate 6 is fixed with sliding rails 60 at both ends, and the sliding plate 4 is provided with connecting pieces 40 that slide within the sliding rails 60 at both ends.

[0035] It also includes a top cover operation switch 10 mounted on the base 1, which is electrically connected to the motor 7.

[0036] Example 2:

[0037] like Figure 6-11 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of a second embodiment of the foot massager provided by this utility model:

[0038] The basic structure of this second embodiment is largely the same as that of the first embodiment. The difference between this second embodiment and the first embodiment is as follows:

[0039] The sliding limit switch includes an optical coupler plate 94 fixed on the top side of the base 1 and optical coupler A95 and optical coupler B96 arranged on the top side of the optical coupler plate 94. The bottom side of the top cover 3 is fixed with two optical coupler triggering parts 97 that correspond to triggering optical coupler A95 and optical coupler B96 respectively. The two optical coupler triggering parts 97 are distributed at intervals.

[0040] Both the optocoupler A95 and optocoupler B96 are electrically connected to the motor 7. When the optocoupler trigger 97 is located at the opening position of optocoupler A95 or optocoupler B96, the motor 7 stops outputting.

[0041] Both the optical coupler A95 and the optical coupler B96 have slots on their tops. Two optical coupler triggers 97 are respectively located on the extension lines of the two slots. The slots are parallel to the rack 5, and a photosensitive element that cooperates with the optical coupler trigger 97 is provided in the slot.

[0042] The working principle of this utility model is roughly as follows:

[0043] When a massage is needed, the user can start the motor 7 by using the top cover operation switch 10 or an external remote control. The motor 7 drives the gear 8 to rotate through its output shaft. The gear 8 meshes with the rack 5, thereby causing the top cover 3, which is fixed on the sliding plate 4, to slide and open the foot inlet / outlet 2, making it convenient for the user to insert their feet into the massage area.

[0044] After the massage is complete, the user can control the motor 7 to run in reverse again by using the top cover operation switch 10 or the external remote control. The motor 7 drives the top cover 3 to slide through the meshing transmission of the gear 8 and the rack 5 until it completely covers the foot inlet and outlet 2, thereby preventing dust, dirt or insects from entering the device and keeping the device clean and hygienic.

[0045] To ensure that the sliding stroke of the top cover 3 is precisely within the specified range, in Embodiment 1, the sliding limit switch includes micro switch A91 and micro switch B92. When the top cover 3 slides to the position where the foot inlet / outlet 2 is fully open or fully closed, the micro-motion trigger 93 on the bottom side of the top cover 3 triggers the corresponding micro switch A91 or micro switch B92. After being triggered, both micro switch A91 and micro switch B92 can send an electrical signal to control the motor 7 to stop running, thereby preventing structural damage to the top cover 3 due to excessive sliding.

[0046] In Embodiment 2, the sliding limit switch includes an optocoupler plate 94 and optocouplers A95 and B96. When the top cover 3 slides to the position where the foot inlet / outlet 2 is fully open or fully closed, the two optocoupler trigger parts 97 on the bottom side of the top cover 3 slide into the slots of optocoupler A95 or optocoupler B96 respectively. The optocoupler trigger parts 97 block the photosensitive element, thereby the photosensitive element sends an electrical signal to control the motor 7 to stop running, ensuring that the top cover 3 is accurately positioned.

[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A foot massager comprising a base (1), a massaging mechanism arranged inside the base (1), and a foot inlet and outlet (2) arranged on the top of the base (1), characterized in that: The base (1) is provided with a top cover (3) above, the bottom side of the top cover (3) is fixedly provided with a sliding plate (4), the sliding plate (4) is fixed with a rack (5), the top side of the base (1) is fixedly provided with a mounting plate (6), the mounting plate (6) is fixedly provided with a motor (7), the output shaft of the motor (7) is sleeved with a gear (8) engaged with the rack (5), the motor (7) drives the gear (8) and the rack (5) to engage transmission, and drives the top cover (3) to slide to cover or open the foot inlet and outlet (2). The base (1) and the top cover (3) are further provided with a sliding limit switch for limiting the sliding stroke of the top cover (3).

2. The foot massager according to claim 1, wherein: The sliding limit switch comprises microswitch A (91) and microswitch B (92) arranged on the left and right sides of the mounting plate (6), the bottom side of the top cover (3) is provided with two microswitch triggering parts (93) corresponding to the microswitch A (91) and the microswitch B (92), and the two microswitch triggering parts (93) are distributed in front of and behind each other. The microswitch A (91) and the microswitch B (92) are electrically connected with the motor (7); after the microswitch A (91) and the microswitch B (92) are triggered, the motor (7) is controlled to stop output.

3. The foot massager according to claim 2, wherein: The microswitch triggering part (93) comprises a guide bar (931) and a trigger block (932) arranged on the guide bar (931), the front and rear ends of the guide bar (931) are provided with arc-shaped guide surfaces, and the guide bar (931) is parallel to the rack (5).

4. The foot massager of claim 1, wherein: The sliding limit switch comprises an optocoupler plate (94) fixedly arranged on the top side of the base (1), and optocoupler A (95) and optocoupler B (96) arranged in rows on the top side of the optocoupler plate (94), the bottom side of the top cover (3) is fixedly provided with two optocoupler triggering parts (97) corresponding to the optocoupler A (95) and the optocoupler B (96) respectively, and the two optocoupler triggering parts (97) are distributed in front of and behind each other. The optocoupler A (95) and the optocoupler B (96) are electrically connected with the motor (7), and when the optocoupler triggering part (97) is located at the opening position of the optocoupler A (95) or the optocoupler B (96), the motor (7) stops output.

5. The foot massager of claim 4, wherein: The top of the optocoupler A (95) and the optocoupler B (96) is provided with a slot, the two optocoupler triggering parts (97) are arranged on the extension lines of the two slots respectively, the slot is parallel to the rack (5), and the slot is provided with a photosensitive element matched with the optocoupler triggering part (97).

6. The foot massager of claim 1, wherein: The left and right ends of the mounting plate (6) are fixedly provided with sliding rails (60), and the left and right ends of the sliding plate (4) are correspondingly provided with connecting pieces (40) sliding in the sliding rails (60).

7. The foot massager according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: It further comprises a top cover running switch (10) mounted on the base (1), and the top cover running switch (10) is electrically connected with the motor (7).

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