Armrest control panel of massage chair

Abstract

The utility model discloses an armrest control panel of massage armchair, including panel main part, display module, operation module, the upper end of panel main part is rotatablely provided with the rotatory support, the rotatory axis of rotatory support is perpendicular to the upper end face of panel main part, rotatory support has the head that inclines upward, the panel main part is equipped with the display module, the operation module is equipped with the display module, and the display module is equipped with the display module. The display module and the operation module are arranged at the head of the rotating support. By means of the armrest control panel of the massage chair, a user can conveniently and visually check the working state of the massage chair and control the massage chair.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a control panel on the armrest of a massage chair. Background Technology

[0002] In modern massage chair designs, a control panel is typically integrated into the armrests for precise user control of massage functions. This control panel consists of a main body fixed to the armrests, featuring a series of buttons and knobs for easy adjustment of massage intensity, modes, and duration. To enhance the user experience, the control panel also includes indicators that display the current operating status of the massage chair and button activation status via icons, LED indicators, or displays.

[0003] However, in actual use, some inconveniences have been found: when users are comfortably sitting or lying down in the massage chair to enjoy a massage, their line of sight is often not directly and clearly visible to the indicators on the control panel. This means that if users want to know the current working status of the massage chair or adjust the settings, they need to adjust their posture and stand upright to see the control panel clearly. This operation process undoubtedly reduces the convenience and user experience of the massage chair, making the massage process, which is originally intended to relax the body and mind, somewhat cumbersome. Therefore, how to optimize the design of the control panel to make it more user-friendly has become an issue that massage chair manufacturers need to pay attention to. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a control panel for the armrest of a massage chair, which allows users to conveniently and intuitively view the working status of the massage chair and operate it.

[0005] This utility model discloses a massage chair armrest control panel, comprising a panel body, a display module, and an operation module. A rotating bracket is rotatably mounted on the upper end of the panel body, with its rotation axis perpendicular to the upper surface of the panel body. The rotating bracket has an upward-sloping head. Both the display module and the operation module are located at the head of the rotating bracket. Since the massage chair armrest control panel is typically positioned lower than the user's head, placing the display module and operation module at the upward-sloping head of the rotating bracket allows the user to easily view the massage chair's working status through the display module and control the massage chair through the operation module. Furthermore, because the rotating bracket can rotate relative to the panel body, the angle of the display module and operation module can be easily adjusted to face the user, improving the human-computer interaction between the user and the massage chair. This not only facilitates user self-operation of the massage chair but also allows others to assist in its operation. For example, in massage chair experience stores, it allows staff to help users operate the massage chair, and in home applications, younger people can help older people operate the massage chair, making its application scenarios quite broad.

[0006] Furthermore, a circuit board is provided at the lower end of the panel body, and a rotating connector is provided on the circuit board. A through-hole is provided on the panel body. The connector at the bottom of the rotating bracket passes through the through-hole and is connected to the rotating connector on the circuit board to prevent the rotating bracket from coming off upward from the through-hole. The structure is simple and easy to assemble, which facilitates the connection arrangement between the wiring harness and the circuit board of the display module and the operation module.

[0007] Furthermore, the rotating connector includes a base and a rotating body rotatably connected to the base. The base and the circuit board are fitted together and fixed, and the rotating body and the connector of the rotating bracket are fitted together and fixed, thereby realizing the rotation function of the rotating bracket relative to the circuit board.

[0008] Furthermore, a damping mechanism or a stop mechanism is provided between the base and the rotating body to position the rotating body after it rotates relative to the base. This can prevent the rotating bracket from rotating on its own when subjected to gravity or vibration during the operation of the massage chair. When it is a stop mechanism, there will be a sense of stop when rotating between the operating rotations, and it can even produce a clicking feedback sound, which can improve the rotation feel of the rotating bracket and enhance the high-end feel of the control panel.

[0009] Furthermore, the rotating connector is a rotary encoder fixedly mounted on the circuit board. The rotary encoder is an existing and mature product that can be directly purchased from the market at a low cost. Moreover, the rotary encoder has a gear feel when it is driven to rotate. The rotary encoder can be used only as a mechanical connection between the rotating bracket and the circuit board.

[0010] Furthermore, the rotary encoder is electrically connected to the control circuit integrated on the circuit board, and can cooperate with the rotation of the rotating bracket and conventional programming to realize functions such as controlling the start and stop of the massage chair, and the uprighting and reclining of the massage chair backrest.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner edge of the connecting hole is provided with an arc-shaped notch, and the rotating bracket includes a limiting block that can move along the notch. The two ends of the notch and the limiting block cooperate to limit the rotation angle of the rotating bracket, so as to prevent the rotation angle of the rotating bracket from being too large and to prevent the wiring harness of the display module and the operation module from breaking due to excessive twisting.

[0012] Furthermore, the bottom of the rotating bracket is provided with a through hole for the wiring harness of the display module and the operation module to pass through. The bottom of the rotating bracket is also provided with a protruding post for fixing the wiring harness. The wiring harness can be bound to the protruding post by accessories such as straps, cable ties, and rubber bands, which can gather and fix the wiring harness and prevent the wiring harness from tangling and shifting.

[0013] In one preferred embodiment, the operation module is a rotating ring-shaped operation knob located on the outer periphery of the display module, and the display module includes a display screen.

[0014] In another embodiment, the display module and the operation module are touch screens.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: Since the control panel of the massage chair armrest is usually positioned lower than the user's head, the display module and control module are set at the head position on the tilted rotating bracket. The user can conveniently and intuitively view the working status of the massage chair and control its operation through the display module and control module. In addition, since the rotating bracket can rotate relative to the main panel, the angle can be easily adjusted by rotating the rotating bracket so that the display module and control module face the user, thereby improving the human-computer interaction effect between the user and the massage chair. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure at the lower end of the panel body in an embodiment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The structure of the armrest control panel of the massage chair in this embodiment of the utility model is as follows: Figure 1-4 As shown, it includes a panel body 1, a display module, and an operation module. A rotating bracket 2 is rotatably mounted on the upper end of the panel body 1. The rotation axis of the rotating bracket 2 (i.e., Figure 3 The dotted line shown is perpendicular to the upper surface of the panel body 1. The rotating bracket 2 has an upward-sloping head 2a. The display module and the operation module are both located at the head 2a of the rotating bracket 2. Since the operation panel of the massage chair armrest is usually lower than the user's head 2a, the display module and the operation module are located at the upward-sloping head 2a of the rotating bracket 2. This allows the user to easily view the working status of the massage chair through the display module and operate the massage chair through the operation module. In addition, since the rotating bracket 2 can rotate relative to the panel body 1, the angle can be easily adjusted by rotating the rotating bracket 2 so that the display module and the operation module face the user, improving the human-computer interaction between the user and the massage chair. This not only makes it convenient for the user to operate the massage chair themselves, but also makes it convenient for others to assist in operating the massage chair. For example, in the application of massage chair experience stores, it is convenient for staff to help users who want to experience the massage chair operate it. In the application of the home, young people can also help the elderly operate the massage chair. The application scenarios are wide.

[0021] The lower end of the panel body 1 is provided with a circuit board 3, and a rotating connecting seat 4 is provided on the circuit board 3. The panel body 1 is provided with a vertically penetrating connecting hole 11. The connector 21 at the bottom of the rotating bracket 2 passes through the connecting hole 11 and is connected to the rotating connecting seat 4 on the circuit board 3 to prevent the rotating bracket 2 from coming off upward from the connecting hole 11. The structure is simple and easy to assemble, which facilitates the connection arrangement between the wiring harness of the display module and the operation module and the circuit board 3.

[0022] The rotating connecting seat 4 includes a base and a rotating body rotatably connected to the base. The base and the circuit board 3 are installed and fixed together. The connecting head 21 of the rotating body and the rotating bracket 2 are installed and fixed together, so as to realize the rotation function of the rotating bracket 2 relative to the circuit board 3. In addition, it can also prevent the rotating bracket 2 from coming off upward along its rotation axis.

[0023] In this embodiment, the base is a cylindrical structure, the rotating body is an annular structure, the rotating body is rotatably disposed on the inner side of the base, and multiple slots are evenly distributed circumferentially on the inner side of the rotating body. The connector 21 includes multiple circumferentially distributed buckles, and the buckles are engaged with the slots.

[0024] A damping mechanism or a stop mechanism is provided between the base and the rotating body to position the rotating body after it rotates relative to the base. This prevents the rotating bracket 2 from rotating on its own when subjected to gravity or vibrations during the operation of the massage chair. When it is a stop mechanism, there will be a sense of stop when rotating between the operating rotations, and it can even produce a clicking feedback sound, which can improve the rotation feel of the rotating bracket 2 and enhance the high-end feel of the control panel.

[0025] In this embodiment, the rotating connector 4 is a rotary encoder fixedly installed on the circuit board 3, specifically a hollow rotary encoder. The rotary encoder is an existing and mature product that can be directly purchased from the market at a low cost. Furthermore, the rotary encoder has a built-in gear feel when it is driven to rotate. The rotary encoder can be used only as a mechanical connection between the rotating bracket 2 and the circuit board 3.

[0026] In other embodiments, the rotary encoder is also electrically connected to the control circuit integrated on the circuit board 3, and can cooperate with the rotation of the rotating bracket 2 and conventional programming to realize functions such as controlling the start and stop of the massage chair, the uprighting and reclining of the massage chair backrest, etc.

[0027] The inner edge of the connecting hole 11 is provided with an arc-shaped notch 12. The rotating bracket 2 includes a limiting block 22 that can move along the notch 12. The two ends of the notch 12 and the limiting block 22 cooperate to limit the rotation angle of the rotating bracket 2, specifying that the rotating bracket 2 rotates within the limited angle range, so as to avoid the rotation angle of the rotating bracket 2 being too large and to prevent the wiring harness of the display module and the operation module from breaking due to excessive twisting.

[0028] The bottom of the rotating bracket 2 is provided with a through hole 23 for the wire harness of the display module and the operation module to pass through. The bottom of the rotating bracket 2 is also provided with a protruding post 24 for fixing with the wire harness. The wire harness can be bound to the protruding post 24 by accessories such as straps, cable ties, and rubber bands, which can gather and fix the wire harness and prevent the wire harness from tangling and shifting.

[0029] In this embodiment, the operation module is a rotating ring-shaped operation knob 51 located on the outer periphery of the display module, and the display module includes a display screen 52.

[0030] In other embodiments, a touch screen display can also be provided, which has touch and display functions and can serve as the display module and operation module.

[0031] Of course, based on this embodiment, the display screen 52 can also be a touch display screen.

[0032] In addition, mechanical buttons for other operations are distributed on the main panel 1, improving the ease of operation.

[0033] The above embodiments are merely one preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Ordinary changes and substitutions made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the present utility model's technical solution are all included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A handrest control panel of a massage chair, comprising a panel body, a display module and an operation module, characterized in that: The upper end of the panel body is rotatably provided with a rotating support, the rotating axis of the rotating support is perpendicular to the upper end surface of the panel body, the rotating support has an upwardly inclined head, and the display module and the operation module are arranged on the head of the rotating support.

2. The armrest control panel of the massage chair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the panel body is provided with a circuit board, the circuit board is provided with a rotating connecting seat, the panel body is provided with a connecting hole penetrating therethrough, the connecting head of the bottom of the rotating support penetrates through the connecting hole and is connected with the rotating connecting seat on the circuit board.

3. The armrest control panel of the massage chair according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating connecting seat comprises a base and a rotating body rotatably connected to the base, the base and the circuit board are fixedly connected, and the rotating body and the connecting head of the rotating support are fixedly connected.

4. The armrest control panel of the massage chair according to claim 3, characterized in that: A damping mechanism or a gear mechanism is arranged between the base and the rotating body to position the rotating body relative to the base after rotation.

5. The armrest control panel of the massage chair according to claim 4, characterized in that: The rotating connecting seat is a rotary encoder fixedly installed on the circuit board.

6. The armrest control panel of the massage chair according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotary encoder and a control circuit integrated on the circuit board are electrically connected.

7. The armrest control panel of the massage chair according to claim 2, characterized in that: The inner edge of the connecting hole is provided with a circular-arc-shaped gap, the rotating support comprises a limiting block capable of moving along the gap, and the two ends of the gap and the limiting block cooperate to limit the rotation angle of the rotating support.

8. The armrest control panel of the massage chair according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the rotating support is provided with a through hole for the wire harness of the display module and the operation module to pass through, and the bottom of the rotating support is further provided with a convex column for cooperating with the wire harness to be fixed.

9. The armrest control panel of the massage chair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operation module is an annular operation knob rotatably arranged at the outer periphery of the display module, and the display module comprises a display screen.

10. The armrest control panel of the massage chair according to claim 1, characterized in that: The display module and the operation module are touch display screens.

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