Foot massager

Abstract

The utility model discloses a foot massager. The foot massager is provided with at least one heel placing position and comprises at least one temperature control assembly; wherein the heel placing position is suitable for placing a heel of a user; the temperature control assembly is adjacent to the heel placing position, and the temperature control assembly is configured to refrigerate in a refrigeration mode. In this way, the foot massager has the refrigeration function, and the cold compress effect on the heel part of the foot can be enhanced through the temperature control assembly used for refrigeration.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of foot therapy equipment, specifically to a foot massager. Background Technology

[0002] With increasing health awareness, foot massage, as a traditional health care method, is becoming increasingly popular. Foot massage not only helps relieve fatigue and promote blood circulation, but also helps improve sleep quality and boost the body's immunity. Correspondingly, foot massagers are gradually entering people's lives. Currently, there are various types of foot massagers on the market, and the massage methods are becoming more diversified. However, influenced by the traditional concept that foot baths require hot water—for example, hot water foot baths help dispel dampness and cold, promote blood circulation, and relax the body—existing foot massagers mainly focus on heating in terms of temperature control.

[0003] In today's society, people are very familiar with the beneficial effects of exercise. Many people hire professional coaches to guide them in more advanced sports. However, ordinary families cannot have the large-scale equipment that professional athletes have to assist with post-exercise relaxation. The feet are actually one of the most important parts of the body to use and bear force during exercise. Scientific research has shown that proper cooling after exercise helps muscles and joints recover better to their pre-exercise state; and it also results in significantly less lactic acid buildup compared to when cooling is not performed.

[0004] The inventor, a frequent athlete who had previously suffered from sports injuries, discovered that existing foot massagers only had a heating mode and no cooling mode. This meant that users couldn't relieve muscle tension by cooling the foot massager after exercise.

[0005] The inventors also discovered that existing foot massagers primarily rely on light sources to generate heat in their heating mode. Therefore, heat is only generated in areas with light sources to provide a warm massage to the feet; areas without light sources cannot provide this service.

[0006] Furthermore, existing foot massagers offer a poor user experience in high-temperature environments. Specifically, when in a high-temperature environment, placing the user's feet in the relatively enclosed massage chamber, even without the heating function, can create a stuffy and hot feeling during the massage, resulting in an unpleasant experience. This discomfort is even more pronounced for users with sweaty feet.

[0007] In humid environments, the user experience of existing foot massagers is also unsatisfactory. Specifically, if the user's feet cannot be kept dry during prolonged exposure to a humid environment, it can easily lead to discomfort when using a foot massager.

[0008] Therefore, a new type of foot massager is needed. Utility Model Content

[0009] One advantage of this application is that it provides a foot massager, wherein the foot massager has a cooling function and a temperature control component capable of cooling is set in a specific position, which can enhance the cooling effect on specific parts of the foot, such as the heel, wherein the heel is closely related to the calf muscles, the muscles of the sole of the foot, the tendons of the foot, and the fascia of the foot.

[0010] Another advantage of this application is that it provides a foot massager in which the foot massager benefits from its cooling function, which can reduce the user's perceived temperature even in high-temperature environments, reduce the user's stuffiness, and improve the user's experience; accordingly, the foot massager of this application can be used in areas with high temperatures, such as tropical regions.

[0011] Another advantage of this application is that it provides a foot massager that can switch between a cooling mode and a heating mode to meet the different needs of users in different scenarios.

[0012] Another advantage of this application is that it provides a foot massager, wherein the foot massager is provided with a ventilation component, such as a fan, which can not only improve the speed of cold air diffusion and / or hot air diffusion, and increase the area of ​​cold air diffusion and / or hot air diffusion to a certain extent; but also relieve the discomfort and embarrassment caused by the user's foot sweat, reduce the user's stuffiness and dampness in high temperature and humid environments, and improve the user's experience.

[0013] According to one aspect of this application, a foot massager is provided having at least one heel placement position, including at least one temperature control component; wherein the heel placement position is adapted to place a user's heel; the temperature control component is adjacent to the heel placement position and is configured to cool in a cooling mode.

[0014] In one embodiment of the foot massager according to this application, the temperature control component includes at least one cooler configured to at least partially cool in a cooling mode.

[0015] In one embodiment of the foot massager according to this application, the temperature control component further includes at least one fan located adjacent to the cooler.

[0016] In one embodiment of the foot massager according to this application, the cooler is disposed adjacent to and below the heel placement position.

[0017] In one embodiment of the foot massager according to this application, the cooler is further configured to at least partially heat in a heating mode.

[0018] In one embodiment of the foot massager according to this application, the fan is located below the cooler.

[0019] In one embodiment of the foot massager according to this application, the fan is configured to blow air upwards or draw air downwards during operation.

[0020] In one embodiment of the foot massager according to this application, the foot massager includes a housing and at least one ventilation structure, the ventilation structure being integrally formed in the housing or detachably disposed in the housing.

[0021] In one embodiment of the foot massager according to this application, the foot massager has two heel placement positions, namely a first heel placement position and a second heel placement position; the foot massager includes a housing, two temperature control components, and two ventilation structures; the two temperature control components are a first temperature control component and a second temperature control component, the first temperature control component includes a first cooler and a first fan, and the second temperature control component includes a second cooler and a second fan; the first cooler is disposed below the first heel placement position, and the second cooler is disposed below the second heel placement position; the first fan is disposed below the first cooler, and the second fan is disposed below the second cooler; the two ventilation structures are a first ventilation structure and a second ventilation structure, the first ventilation structure corresponding to the first fan in the height direction of the foot massager, and the second ventilation structure corresponding to the second fan in the height direction of the foot massager.

[0022] In one embodiment of the foot massager according to this application, the foot massager includes a circuit board and an intelligent control module, the temperature control component and the intelligent control module are connected to the circuit board, and the intelligent control module includes a temperature controller, a temperature sensor and a voice control module.

[0023] The further objectives and advantages of this application will become fully apparent from the following description and accompanying drawings.

[0024] These and other objects, features and advantages of this application are fully apparent from the following detailed description, the accompanying drawings and the claims. Attached Figure Description

[0025] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of this application will become more apparent from the more detailed description of the embodiments of this application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the embodiments of this application and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of this application to explain this application and do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals generally represent the same parts.

[0026] Figure 1 The illustration shows a perspective view of a foot massager according to an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 2 Another perspective view of a foot massager according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0028] Figure 3 The figure shows an exploded view of a foot massager according to an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 4 The illustration shows a first partial perspective view of a foot massager according to an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Figure 5 The illustration shows a second partial perspective view of a foot massager according to an embodiment of this application.

[0031] Figure 6 The illustration shows a third partial perspective view of a foot massager according to an embodiment of this application.

[0032] Figure 7 The illustration shows a fourth partial perspective view of a foot massager according to an embodiment of this application.

[0033] Figure 8 The illustration shows a fifth partial perspective view of a foot massager according to an embodiment of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments according to this application will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are merely some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments of this application. It should be understood that this application is not limited to the exemplary embodiments described herein.

[0035] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more," meaning that in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple. The term "a" should not be construed as a limitation on the quantity. "Multiple" means two or more.

[0036] While ordinal numbers such as "first," "second," etc., will be used to describe various components, there is no limitation on which components are used herein. The term is used only to distinguish one component from another. For example, a first component may be referred to as a second component, and similarly, a second component may be referred to as a first component, without departing from the teachings of this application. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0037] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular form also includes the plural form, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the terms “comprising” and / or “having” as used in this specification specify the presence of the described features, numbers, operations, components, elements or combinations thereof, without excluding the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, operations, components, elements or combinations thereof.

[0038] To facilitate the description of the foot massager's structure, this application defines the foot massager's orientation using three degrees of freedom. Specifically, the first direction D1 is defined as the length direction of the foot massager, which aligns with the length direction of the user's foot when the user uses the foot massager; the two opposite directions of the foot massager in the first direction D1 are defined as front and back; the second direction D2 is defined as the width direction of the foot massager, which aligns with the width direction of the user's foot when the user uses the foot massager; the third direction D3 is defined as the height direction of the foot massager, which aligns with the thickness direction of the user's foot when the user uses the foot massager; and the two opposite directions of the foot massager in the third direction D3 are defined as top and bottom. The front, back, top, and bottom of each component of the foot massager correspond to the aforementioned definitions of the front, back, top, and bottom of the foot massager.

[0039] Indicative foot massager

[0040] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, a foot massager 1 according to an embodiment of this application is illustrated. The foot massager 1 of this application has a cooling function, and a cooling temperature control component 40 is positioned in a specific location to enhance the cooling effect on specific parts of the foot, such as the heel. The heel is closely related to the calf muscles, sole muscles, tendons, and fascia of the foot; these tissues are prone to inflammation during exercise and are suitable for relief through cooling. The placement of the temperature control component 40 in the foot massager 1 also allows the cold air to diffuse more easily to each area where the foot is placed.

[0041] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the foot massager 1 includes a housing 10, a massage component 20, and at least one temperature control component 40. The housing 10 is used to house and mount the massage component 20 and the temperature control component 40. Accordingly, the massage component 20 and the temperature control component 40 are mounted on the housing 10. The massage component 20 is used to massage the user, for example, by kneading, heating, laser, or magnetic therapy. The temperature control component 40 can be used for cooling. In one embodiment of this application, the temperature control component 40 can switch between a heating mode and a cooling mode.

[0042] In this application embodiment, the specific shape and structure of the housing 10 are not limited to this application. In one embodiment of this application, the housing 10 includes a top cover 11 and a base 12. The top cover 11 and the base 12 are opposite to each other in the height direction defined by the foot massager 1 and are interlocked to form a cavity that can accommodate other components. At least one foot pad 13 may also be provided below the base 12, wherein the foot pad 13 can raise the base 12 and reduce wear on the bottom surface of the base 12. The top cover 11 has at least one foot inlet 101.

[0043] In one embodiment of this application, the upper cover 11 is integrally formed.

[0044] In another embodiment of this application, the top cover 11 is formed by combining at least two parts, and the overall appearance of the top cover 11 can be designed by designing the shape, color scheme, etc. of at least two parts.

[0045] Specifically, in one example of this application, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the upper cover 11 mainly consists of two parts: a cover body 111 and an auxiliary frame 112. The cover body 111 includes a front portion 1111 and a rear portion 1112, which are opposite to each other in the first direction D1. The cover body 111 has a body inlet 11121. The body inlet 11121 is formed in the rear portion 1112. The auxiliary frame 112 is mounted on the cover body 111. The auxiliary frame 112 includes a front portion 1121 and a rear portion 1122. The front portion 1121 corresponds to the front portion 1111; the rear portion 1122 corresponds to the rear portion 1112. The front portion 1121 and the rear portion 1122 are opposite to each other in the first direction D1. The auxiliary frame 112 has an auxiliary inlet 11221. The auxiliary foot inlet 11221 corresponds to the main body foot inlet 11121 and is formed at the rear part 1122 of the auxiliary frame. The main body foot inlet 11121 and the auxiliary foot inlet 11221 together form the foot inlet 101 of the upper cover 11.

[0046] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the foot massager 1 also includes at least one remote control 60. The remote control 60 is used by the user to operate and control the working mode of the foot massager 1. The type of remote control 60 can be set according to needs, such as roller type, button type, joystick type, touch type, etc. The housing 10 has a main remote control mounting part 11111 and an auxiliary remote control mounting part 11211; the auxiliary remote control mounting part 11211 corresponds to the main remote control mounting part 11111. The remote control 60 is mounted on the main remote control mounting part 11111 and the auxiliary remote control mounting part 11211. The main remote control mounting part 11111 can be disposed on the front part 1111 of the main body, and the auxiliary remote control mounting part 11211 can be disposed on the front part 1121 of the auxiliary frame. It should be understood that the main remote control mounting part 11111 and the auxiliary remote control mounting part 11211 may also be located in other parts; correspondingly, the remote control 60 may also be located in other parts of the upper cover 11, or in a part of the housing 10 other than the upper cover 11.

[0047] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the foot massager 1 also includes at least one indicator light 70. The indicator light 70 is used to indicate the working status of the foot massager 1. The housing 10 has a main indicator light mounting portion 11122 and an auxiliary indicator light mounting portion 11222; the auxiliary indicator light mounting portion 11222 corresponds to the main indicator light mounting portion 11122. The indicator light 70 is mounted on the main indicator light mounting portion 11122 and the auxiliary indicator light mounting portion 11222. The main indicator light mounting portion 11122 can be disposed at the rear portion 1112 of the main body, and the auxiliary indicator light mounting portion 11222 can be disposed at the rear portion 1122 of the auxiliary frame. It should be understood that the main indicator light mounting portion 11122 and the auxiliary indicator light mounting portion 11222 can also be disposed in other parts; correspondingly, the indicator light 70 can also be disposed in other parts of the upper cover 11, or in a part other than the upper cover 11 of the housing 10.

[0048] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the massage component 20 includes a first massage part 21 and a second massage part 22. The first massage part 21 and the second massage part 22 mainly perform massage by kneading.

[0049] The specific structure of the first massage unit 21 is not limited to this application. In one example of this application, the first massage unit 21 includes a first front massage plate 211 and a first rear massage plate 212. The first front massage plate 211 is located in front of the first rear massage plate 212 and has at least one protruding massage head, mainly used for massaging the front of the user's foot, such as the toes. The first rear massage head has at least one protruding massage head. The second massage unit 22 includes a second front massage plate 221 and a second rear massage plate 222. The second front massage plate 221 is located in front of the second rear massage plate 222 and has at least one protruding massage head, mainly used for massaging the front of the user's foot, such as the toes. The second rear massage head has at least one protruding massage head.

[0050] The massage assembly 20 further includes at least one driving assembly for driving the first massage portion 21 and the second massage portion 22 to move. In one example of this application, such as Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the massage assembly 20 includes at least one motor 23. The at least one motor 23 is tractably connected to the first massage unit 21 and / or the second massage unit 22.

[0051] Specifically, such as Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the massage assembly 20 further includes a first transmission assembly 241 and a second transmission assembly 242. The first transmission assembly 241 is tractably connected between the first massage part 21 and at least one of the motors 23. The second transmission assembly 242 is tractably connected between the second massage part 22 and at least one of the motors 23. The first transmission assembly 241, the second transmission assembly 242, and the at least one motor 23 form a drive assembly for driving the first massage part 21 and the second massage part 22.

[0052] The main function of the first transmission assembly 241 is to transmit the driving force provided by the motor 23 to the first massage part 21. Its specific structure is not limited to this application. In one example of this application, the first transmission assembly 241 includes a first driving wheel 2411, a first driven wheel 2412, a first transition wheel 2413, a first eccentric cover 2414, and a first front rotating wheel 2415. The first rear massage disc 212 is mounted on the first driven wheel 2412. The first front massage disc 211 is mounted on the first front rotating wheel 2415. The first driving wheel 2411 meshes with the shaft of at least one of the motors 23, and the first driven wheel 2412 meshes with the first driving wheel 2411. The first eccentric cover 2414 is mounted below the first driven wheel 2412 and is eccentrically positioned relative to the first driven wheel 2412. The first transition wheel 2413 is disposed between the first driven wheel 2412 and the first front rotating wheel 2415, and meshes with the first driven wheel 2412 and the first front rotating wheel 2415 respectively. When the shaft of the motor 23 rotates, the motor 23 drives the first driving wheel 2411 meshing with it to rotate, which in turn drives the first driven wheel 2412 meshing with it to rotate. At the same time, the first rear massage plate 212 mounted on the first driven wheel 2412 rotates through the first driven wheel 2412, and then drives the first transition wheel 2413 meshing with it to rotate through the first driven wheel 2412, which in turn drives the first front rotating wheel 2415 meshing with it to rotate through the first transition wheel 2413, which in turn drives the first front massage plate 211 mounted on it to rotate through the first front rotating wheel 2415.

[0053] The main function of the second transmission assembly 242 is to transmit the driving force provided by the motor 23 to the second massage part 22. Its specific structure is not limited to this application. In one example of this application, the second transmission assembly 242 includes a second driving wheel 2421, a second driven wheel 2422, a second transition wheel 2423, a second eccentric cover 2424, and a second front rotating wheel 2425. The second rear massage disc 222 is mounted on the second driven wheel 2422; the second front massage disc 221 is mounted on the second front rotating wheel 2425. The second driving wheel 2421 meshes with the shaft of at least one of the motors 23. The second driven wheel 2422 meshes with the second driving wheel 2421. The second eccentric cover 2424 is mounted below the second driven wheel 2422 and is eccentrically positioned relative to the second driven wheel 2422. The second transition wheel 2423 is disposed between the second driven wheel 2422 and the second front rotating wheel 2425, and meshes with the second driven wheel 2422 and the second front rotating wheel 2425 respectively. When the shaft of the motor 23 rotates, the motor 23 drives the second driving wheel 2421 meshing with it to rotate, which in turn drives the second driven wheel 2422 meshing with it to rotate. At the same time, the second driven wheel 2422 drives the second rear massage plate 222 mounted on the second driven wheel 2422 to rotate, which in turn drives the second transition wheel 2423 meshing with it to rotate. This drives the second front rotating wheel 2425 meshing with it to rotate, which in turn drives the second front massage plate 221 mounted on it to rotate.

[0054] The first transmission component 241 and the second transmission component 242 can be designed to be tractably connected to the same motor 23. In this way, four massage discs can be driven by one motor 23. The four massage discs refer to the first front massage disc 211, the first rear massage disc 212, the second front massage disc 221, and the second rear massage disc 222.

[0055] It should be understood that the first transmission assembly 241 and the second transmission assembly 242 can be designed to be driveably connected to different motors 23. It should also be understood that the first transmission assembly 241 and the second transmission assembly 242 can be implemented through other transmission structures.

[0056] like Figure 3 and Figure 6As shown, a drive component mounting carrier 243 can be provided to mount the drive component. The specific structure of the drive component mounting carrier 243 and the arrangement of the drive component are not limited to the present application.

[0057] In one example of this application, the drive component mounting carrier 243 is mounted on the base 12; the drive component mounting carrier 243 has an upper mounting surface 2432 and a lower accommodating space 2431 located below the upper mounting surface 2432. The lower accommodating space 2431 is located between the upper mounting surface 2432 and the base 12. The motor 23, the first drive wheel 2411, the first driven wheel 2412, the first transition wheel 2413, and the first eccentric cover 2414 of the first transmission component 241, and the second drive wheel 2421, the second driven wheel 2422, the second transition wheel 2423, and the second eccentric cover 2424 of the second transmission component 242 are accommodated within the lower accommodating space 2431 of the drive component mounting carrier 243. The motor 23 is located behind the first transmission component 241 and the second transmission component 242. The shaft of the motor 23 is located between the first drive wheel 2411 and the second drive wheel 2421. The first rear massage plate 212 and the second rear massage plate 222 are mounted above the upper mounting surface 2432.

[0058] In one embodiment of this application, the massage component 20 is also capable of massaging the feet using airbags. In one example of this application, airbags are provided at the instep and heel. Accordingly, as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the massage assembly 20 further includes a first foot mask assembly 251, a second foot mask assembly 252, a first heel massage assembly 261, and a second heel massage assembly 262. The first foot mask assembly 251 is disposed at the first massage portion 21, with at least a portion of its structure covering the top of the first massage portion 21 and equipped with an airbag structure. The second foot mask assembly 252 is disposed at the second massage portion 22, with at least a portion of its structure covering the top of the second massage portion 22 and equipped with an airbag structure. The first heel massage assembly 261 is disposed behind the first massage portion 21, used to massage the periphery of the user's heel, and equipped with an airbag structure; the second heel massage assembly 262 is disposed behind the second massage portion 22, used to massage the periphery of the user's heel, and equipped with an airbag structure.

[0059] Specifically, the first foot mask assembly 251 includes a first instep airbag 2511, a first base plate 2512, and a first mounting washer 2513. The first instep airbag 2511 covers the first massage part 21. The first base plate 2512 is fixedly disposed near the first massage part 21, and preferably, the portion of the first base plate 2512 corresponding to the first front massage plate 211 and / or the first rear massage plate 212 is hollowed out, so that the first front massage plate 211 and / or the first rear massage plate 212 of the first massage part 21 are exposed above the first base plate 2512, thereby allowing the force of the first massage part 21 to be transmitted to the user to a greater extent. The first base plate 2512 is used to provide support and mounting position for the first foot mask. Accordingly, the first foot mask is mounted on the first base plate 2512. The first mounting washer 2513 is placed between the first base plate 2512 and the first instep airbag 2511.

[0060] The outer periphery of the first instep airbag 2511 is at least partially fixed to the first base plate 2512, and the first mounting washer 2513 is placed between the first base plate 2512 and the outer periphery of the first instep airbag 2511. The portion within the outer periphery of the first instep airbag 2511 and the first base plate 2512 form a space suitable for accommodating the user's foot. When the user's foot is located in the space between the portion within the outer periphery of the first instep airbag 2511 and the first base plate 2512, the user's foot is positioned between the first instep airbag 2511 and the first massage unit 21. The user's sole can be massaged by the first massage unit 21, and the instep of the user can be massaged by the first instep airbag 2511 as it expands and contracts. Furthermore, the space between the first instep airbag 2511 and the first base plate 2512 can change with the expansion and contraction of the first instep airbag 2511, thereby accommodating feet of different sizes.

[0061] The first film 2512 can be designed to be made of a flexible material, such as cloth, silicone, etc. When the first film 2512 is made of a flexible material, abrasion-resistant cloth can be selected.

[0062] The second foot face shield assembly 252 includes a second instep airbag 2521, a second base plate 2522, and a second mounting washer 2523. The second instep airbag 2521 covers the second massage portion 22. The second base plate 2522 is fixedly disposed near the second massage portion 22, and preferably, the portion of the second base plate 2522 corresponding to the second front massage disc 221 and / or the second rear massage disc 222 is perforated, so that the second front massage disc 221 and / or the second rear massage disc 222 of the second massage portion 22 are exposed above the second base plate 2522, thereby allowing the force of the second massage portion 22 to be transmitted to the user to a greater extent. The second base plate 2522 provides support and a mounting position for the second foot face shield. Accordingly, the second foot face shield is mounted on the second base plate 2522. The second mounting washer 2523 is placed between the second base plate 2522 and the second instep airbag 2521.

[0063] The outer periphery of the second instep airbag 2521 is at least partially fixed to the second base plate 2522, and the second mounting washer 2523 is placed between the second base plate 2522 and the outer periphery of the second instep airbag 2521. A space suitable for accommodating the user's foot is formed between the portion of the second instep airbag 2521 within the second base plate 2522. When the user's foot is located in the space between the portion of the second instep airbag 2521 within the second base plate 2522, the user's foot is positioned between the second instep airbag 2521 and the second massage unit 22. The user's sole can be massaged by the second massage unit 22, and the instep of the user can be massaged by the second instep airbag 2521 as it expands and contracts. Furthermore, the space between the second instep airbag 2521 and the second base plate 2522 can change with the expansion and contraction of the second instep airbag 2521, thereby accommodating feet of different sizes.

[0064] The second film 2522 can be designed to be made of a flexible material, such as cloth, silicone, etc. When the second film 2522 is made of a flexible material, abrasion-resistant cloth can be selected.

[0065] The first heel massage component 261 includes a first heel airbag 2611 and a first side ankle support 2612. The first heel airbag 2611 is fixed to the rear of the first massage part 21 via the first side ankle support 2612. The first side ankle support 2612 is directly or indirectly fixedly disposed on the base 12. The first side ankle support 2612 is used to accommodate the user's heel, i.e., ankle, at least partially forming a first heel placement position 26121. The first side ankle support 2612 includes a first ankle support bottom wall 26124 and a first ankle support side wall 26125. When the user uses the foot massager 1 for massage, the first ankle support bottom wall 26124 corresponds to the user's calcaneus. The first ankle support side wall 26125 extends upward from the first ankle support bottom wall 26124 and surrounds the first ankle support bottom wall 26124 to form a first ankle cavity 26122. The first ankle cavity 26122 has a first side ankle cavity opening 26123. The first side ankle cavity opening 26123 faces forward and toward the first massage part 21. The first heel airbag 2611 is disposed on the side wall 26125 of the first ankle frame to facilitate massage of the user's heel.

[0066] The second heel massage component 262 includes a second heel airbag 2621 and a second side ankle support 2622. The second heel airbag 2621 is fixed to the rear of the second massage part 22 via the second side ankle support 2622. The second side ankle support 2622 is directly or indirectly fixedly disposed on the base 12. The second side ankle support 2622 is used to accommodate the user's heel, i.e., ankle, at least partially forming a second heel placement position 26221. The second side ankle support 2622 includes a second ankle support bottom wall 26224 and a second ankle support side wall 26225. When the user uses the foot massager 1 for massage, the second ankle support bottom wall 26224 corresponds to the user's calcaneus. The second ankle support side wall 26225 extends upward from the second ankle support bottom wall 26224 and surrounds the second ankle support bottom wall 26224 to form a second ankle cavity 26222. The second ankle cavity 26222 has a second side ankle cavity opening 26223. The second side ankle cavity opening 26223 faces forward and toward the second massage part 22. The second heel airbag 2621 is disposed on the side wall 26225 of the second ankle frame to facilitate massage of the user's heel.

[0067] Accordingly, such as Figure 3As shown, the massage component 20 further includes at least one air pump 271 and at least one control valve 272. The first instep airbag 2511, the second instep airbag 2521, the first heel airbag 2611, and the second heel airbag 2621 are each ventilably connected to at least one of the air pumps 271. The first instep airbag 2511, the second instep airbag 2521, the first heel airbag 2611, and the second heel airbag 2621 can be designed to be ventilably connected to the same air pump 271, or they can be designed to be ventilably connected to different air pumps 271. At least one control valve 272 is connected to at least one air pump 271. Each air pump 271 may be equipped with one control valve 272, or different control valves 272 may be configured for each air pump 271. The control valve 272 may be a solenoid valve.

[0068] The massage component 20 can also provide heat therapy to the feet. Accordingly, the massage component 20 further includes at least one heating element. In one example of this application, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the massage assembly 20 further includes a first heating element 281, a second heating element 282, a third heating element 283, and a fourth heating element 284. Specifically, the first heating element 281 is disposed below the first rear massage plate 212; the second heating element 282 is disposed below the second rear massage plate 222; the third heating element 283 is disposed below the first instep airbag 2511; and the fourth heating element 284 is disposed below the second instep airbag 2521.

[0069] In one embodiment of this application, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the foot massager 1 further includes a foot cover 31 for accommodating the user's foot. The foot cover 31 includes a first cover 311 and a second cover 312. The first cover 311 has a first cover opening 3111; the second cover 312 has a second cover opening 3121. The user's foot can extend into the first cover 311 through the first cover opening 3111; and into the second cover 312 through the second cover opening 3121. At least a portion of the first cover 311 and at least a portion of the second cover 312 may be made of a flexible material, such as cloth or silicone, so that the force of the first massage part 21, the second massage part 22, the first instep airbag 2511, and the second instep airbag 2521 is effectively transmitted to the user's foot; and the heat from the first heating part 281, the second heating part 282, the third heating part 283, and the fourth heating part 284, and the cooling or heating effect of the temperature control component 40 are effectively transmitted to the user's foot.

[0070] The foot cover 31 can be installed on the housing 10. At least a portion of the first cover 311 corresponds to the first heel placement position 26121 and at least a portion corresponds to the first massage part 21. At least a portion of the second cover 312 corresponds to the second heel placement position 26221 and at least a portion corresponds to the second massage part 22.

[0071] The specific installation method of the foot cover 31 is not limited to this application. In one example of this application, one end of the first cover 311 is fixed to the upper cover 11; wherein, the first cover opening 3111 of the first cover 311 is fixed to the upper cover 11 and corresponds to the foot inlet 101 of the upper cover 11; the second cover opening 3121 of the second cover 312 is fixed to the upper cover 11 and corresponds to the foot inlet 101 of the upper cover 11. The first cover 311 extends downward from the upper cover 11 to the first side ankle support 2612, reaching the first heel placement position 26121; then it extends forward to the space between the first instep airbag 2511 and the first massage part 21. The second cover 312 extends downward from the upper cover 11 to the second side ankle support 2622, reaching the second heel placement position 26221; then it extends forward to the space between the second instep airbag 2521 and the second massage part 22.

[0072] More specifically, such as Figure 3As shown, the foot massager 1 also includes a cover support frame 32 and a cover fixing ring 33. The foot cover 31 is fixed to the upper cover 11 by the cover support frame 32 and the cover fixing ring 33. The cover support frame 32 is installed below the upper cover 11. The cover fixing ring 33 is located above or below the outer periphery of the cover support frame 32. One end of the first cover 311 and one end of the second cover 312 can be clamped between the cover support frame 32 and the cover fixing ring 33, respectively. The cover support frame 32 includes a first upper ankle inlet 321, a second upper ankle inlet 322, and a central support strip 323 located between the first upper ankle inlet 321 and the second upper ankle inlet 322. The first cover opening 3111 of the first cover 311 corresponds to the first upper ankle inlet 321, and the second cover opening 3121 of the second cover 312 corresponds to the second upper ankle inlet 322. The first cover 311 extends sequentially from the first upper ankle inlet 321 between the first side ankle support 2612, the first instep airbag 2511, and the first massage part 21. The second cover 312 extends sequentially from the second upper ankle inlet 322 between the second side ankle support 2622, the second instep airbag 2521, and the second massage part 22.

[0073] Two cover fasteners 34 can also be provided, which respectively fix the part of the first cover 311 corresponding to the first heel placement position 26121 to the first heel placement position 26121, and fix the part of the second cover 312 corresponding to the second heel placement position 26221 to the second heel placement position 26221.

[0074] In particular, in this embodiment of the application, the foot massager 1 is capable of cooling. Thanks to its cooling function, even in high-temperature environments, it can reduce the user's perceived temperature, reduce the user's stuffiness, and improve the user's experience. Accordingly, the foot massager 1 of this application can be used in areas with high temperatures, such as tropical regions.

[0075] Accordingly, the foot massager 1 includes at least one temperature control component 40. Further, in this embodiment, the temperature control component 40 is positioned at the heel, which enhances the cooling effect on the heel and helps relieve tendon inflammation, hamstring inflammation, etc.

[0076] Accordingly, the foot massager 1 has at least one heel placement position; wherein the heel placement position is adapted to place the user's heel; the temperature control component 40 is adjacent to the heel placement position. The temperature control component 40 includes at least one cooler configured to at least partially cool in a cooling mode.

[0077] In one embodiment of this application, the cooler is disposed adjacent to and below the heel placement position. In one example of the application, the foot massager 1 has two heel placement positions, namely a first heel placement position 26121 and a second heel placement position 26221. Figure 3 As shown, the foot massager 1 includes two temperature control components 40, namely a first temperature control component 41 and a second temperature control component 42. The first temperature control component 41 includes a first cooler 411; the second temperature control component 42 includes a second cooler 421. The first cooler 411 is disposed below the first heel placement position 26121; the second cooler 421 is disposed below the second heel placement position 26221. Specifically, the first cooler 411 and the second cooler 421 can be respectively installed on the bottom wall 26124 of the first ankle bracket and the bottom wall 26224 of the second ankle bracket.

[0078] Accordingly, this application provides a temperature control component 40 for each foot placement area. This allows for easier diffusion of cold or hot air to each foot placement area compared to two foot placement areas sharing a single temperature control component 40. For example, the first cooler 411 of the first temperature control component 41 is positioned below the first heel placement position 26121, making it easier for the cold air generated by the first temperature control component 41 to diffuse to its corresponding foot placement area, i.e., the space above the first ankle cavity 26122 and the first massage part 21; similarly, the second cooler 421 of the second temperature control component 42 is positioned below the second heel placement position 26221, making it easier for the cold air generated by the second temperature control component 42 to diffuse to its corresponding foot placement area, i.e., the space above the second ankle cavity 26222 and the second massage part 22.

[0079] In one embodiment of this application, the cooler is capable of both cooling and heating, allowing the foot massager 1 to switch between cooling and heating modes to meet the different needs of the user in different scenarios. Accordingly, the cooler is also configured to at least partially heat in heating mode.

[0080] Both the first cooler 411 and the second cooler 421 can be implemented as thermoelectric coolers. A thermoelectric cooler is a device that generates cooling energy using the thermoelectric effect of a semiconductor; it is also called a thermoelectric cooler and its cold and hot ends change with the direction of the current. For example... Figure 3As shown, the first cooler 411 includes a first cooling element 4111, a first upper heat conduction element 4112, and a first lower heat conduction element 4113. The first upper heat conduction element 4112 is located above the first cooling element 4111, and the first lower heat conduction element 4113 is located below the first cooling element 4111. In cooling mode, the upper end of the first cooling element 4111 cools, and the lower end heats. In heating mode, the upper end of the first cooling element 4111 heats, and the lower end cools.

[0081] The second cooler 421 includes a second cooling element 4211, a second upper heat conduction element 4212, and a second lower heat conduction element 4213. The second upper heat conduction element 4212 is located above the second cooling element 4211, and the second lower heat conduction element 4213 is located below the second cooling element 4211. In cooling mode, the upper end of the second cooling element 4211 cools, and the lower end heats. In heating mode, the upper end of the second cooling element 4211 heats, and the lower end cools.

[0082] It should be understood that the first cooler 411 and / or the second cooler 421 may also only provide cooling.

[0083] It should also be understood that the temperature control component 40 can generate heat in other ways, such as an electric heater. In other words, the temperature control component 40 can perform cooling and heating separately using different types of components, for example, using a first type of component for cooling and a second type of component for heating.

[0084] To enhance the cooling or heating effect of the temperature control component 40, this application also provides a ventilation component, such as a fan, which can not only increase the speed of cold air diffusion and / or hot air diffusion, and to a certain extent increase the area of ​​cold air diffusion and / or hot air diffusion; but also alleviate the discomfort and embarrassment caused by the user's sweaty feet, reduce the stuffiness and dampness of the user in high temperature and humid environments, and improve the user's experience.

[0085] Accordingly, the temperature control assembly 40 also includes at least one fan, which is located adjacent to the cooler, for example, the fan may be positioned below the cooler. The fan is configured to blow air upwards or draw air downwards during operation.

[0086] When the fan is configured to blow air upwards and the cooler is in cooling mode, with the upper part of the cooler cooling and the lower part heating, the fan can cause the cold air to diffuse upwards and forwards. When the fan is configured to blow air upwards and the cooler is in heating mode, with the upper part of the cooler heating and the lower part cooling, the fan can cause the hot air to diffuse upwards and forwards. When the fan is configured to draw air downwards and the cooler is in cooling mode, with the upper part cooling and the lower part heating, the fan can cause the hot air to diffuse downwards, and then diffuse towards the outside. When the fan is configured to draw air downwards and the cooler is in heating mode, with the upper part heating and the lower part cooling, the fan can cause the cold air to diffuse downwards, and then diffuse towards the outside.

[0087] In one example of this application, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the first temperature control component 41 further includes a first fan 412; the second temperature control component 42 further includes a second fan 422. The first fan 412 is disposed below the first cooler 411, and the second fan 422 is disposed below the second cooler 421. The first fan 412 is configured to blow air upwards or draw air downwards during operation. The second fan 422 is configured to blow air upwards or draw air downwards during operation.

[0088] It should be understood that the fan can be replaced with a negative pressure pump; in other words, a negative pressure pump can be used for heat dissipation. Accordingly, the first fan 412 can be replaced with a first negative pressure pump, and the second fan 422 can be replaced with a second negative pressure pump.

[0089] Furthermore, the temperature control component 40 also includes at least one ventilation opening structure. The ventilation opening structure is integrally formed into the housing 10, or is detachably disposed on the housing 10.

[0090] In one example of this application, such as Figure 2 As shown, the foot massager 1 includes two ventilation structures, namely a first ventilation structure 43 and a second ventilation structure 44. The first ventilation structure 43 corresponds to the first fan 412 in the height direction of the foot massager 1, and the second ventilation structure 44 corresponds to the second fan 422 in the height direction of the foot massager 1. Specifically, the first ventilation structure 43 may be disposed below the first fan 412; the second ventilation structure 44 may be disposed below the second fan 422. The first ventilation structure 43 is integrally formed into the housing 10, or detachably disposed in the housing 10; the second ventilation structure 44 is integrally formed into the housing 10, or detachably disposed in the housing 10.

[0091] In this embodiment, the foot massager 1 further includes a circuit board 50, a power cord 80, and an intelligent control module (not shown in the figure). The power cord 80, the temperature control component 40 (including the first cooler 411, the second cooler 421, the first fan 412, and the second fan 422), the remote control 60, the motor 23, the air pump 271, the control valve 272, the indicator light 70, and the intelligent control module are connected to the circuit board 50. Specifically, the intelligent control module is mainly used to control the working state of the foot massager 1.

[0092] In one embodiment of this application, the intelligent control module includes a temperature controller, a temperature sensor, and a voice control module.

[0093] The temperature sensor is disposed within the housing 10 and is used to detect the overall temperature inside the foot massager 1 or the temperature at a specific location. The temperature sensor can be a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) sensor or a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) sensor. The temperature controller is connected to the temperature sensor and is used to determine a temperature adjustment strategy based on the signal from the temperature sensor. For example, when the temperature sensor is a positive temperature coefficient sensor and no signal is transmitted from it to the temperature controller, it can be determined that the temperature is too high, and current should be limited in the circuit containing the positive temperature coefficient sensor to regulate the temperature.

[0094] The voice module is used to receive the user's voice information so that the user can control the working status of the foot massager 1 by voice.

[0095] A health monitoring module can also be added to detect the user's physical indicators, such as body fat percentage and heart rate.

[0096] In summary, the foot massager 1 described in the embodiments of this application has been clarified. The foot massager 1 has a cooling function, and the temperature control component 40 for cooling is set in a specific position, which can enhance the cooling effect on specific parts of the foot, such as the heel, wherein the heel is closely related to the calf muscles, the sole muscles, the tendons of the foot, and the fascia of the foot.

[0097] The present application and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present application. The actual structure is not limited to this. In conclusion, if a person skilled in the art is inspired by this description and designs a similar structure and embodiment without departing from the spirit of the present application, such design should fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A foot massager characterized by, The foot massager has at least one heel placement position comprising at least one temperature control assembly; wherein the heel placement position is adapted to place the heel of a user; the temperature control assembly is adjacent to the heel placement position, and the temperature control assembly is configured to cool in a cooling mode.

2. The foot massager according to claim 1, wherein The temperature control assembly comprises at least one cooler configured to at least partially cool in a cooling mode.

3. The foot massager according to claim 2, wherein The temperature control assembly further comprises at least one fan adjacent to the cooler.

4. The foot massager according to claim 2, wherein The cooler is disposed adjacent to below the heel placement position.

5. The foot massager according to claim 2, wherein The cooler is further configured to at least partially heat in a heating mode.

6. The foot massager according to claim 3, wherein The fan is located below the cooler.

7. The foot massager according to claim 3, wherein The fan is configured to blow air upward or suck air downward in an operating state.

8. The foot massager according to claim 3, wherein The foot massager comprises a housing and at least one air vent structure integrally formed on the housing or detachably disposed on the housing.

9. The foot massager according to claim 3, wherein The foot massager has two heel placement positions, i.e., a first heel placement position and a second heel placement position; the foot massager comprises a housing, two temperature control assemblies, and two air vent structures; the two temperature control assemblies are a first temperature control assembly and a second temperature control assembly, respectively; the first temperature control assembly comprises a first cooler and a first fan, and the second temperature control assembly comprises a second cooler and a second fan; the first cooler is disposed below the first heel placement position, and the second cooler is disposed below the second heel placement position; the first fan is disposed below the first cooler, and the second fan is disposed below the second cooler; the two air vent structures are a first air vent structure and a second air vent structure, respectively; the first air vent structure corresponds to the first fan in the height direction of the foot massager, and the second air vent structure corresponds to the second fan in the height direction of the foot massager.

10. The foot massager of claim 1, wherein, The foot massager comprises a circuit board and a smart control module; the temperature control assembly and the smart control module are connected to the circuit board; the smart control module comprises a temperature controller, a temperature sensor, and a voice control module.

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