Massager

Abstract

The massager comprises a shell, the shell is provided with a moving space, the moving space is provided with at least one opening communicated with the outside, and a driving mechanism is installed in the shell; the massage part is movably contained in the activity space and connected to the driving mechanism, a part of the massage part protrudes out of the activity space through the opening and can make contact with the to-be-massaged part, and the massage part is driven by the driving mechanism to massage the to-be-massaged part. The massage piece can rotate in a reciprocating mode relative to the shell.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of massage equipment, in particular to a massager. BACKGROUND

[0002] At present, various kneading massage machines appear in the market, which make people's work and life more relaxed, and can effectively relieve the fatigue of cervical vertebra, spine, lumbar vertebra and other body parts in work and life.

[0003] The existing shoulder and neck massager is usually provided with a patting massage group and a kneading massage group to realize patting massage and kneading massage, and different massage groups are driven by different driving mechanisms, so that the overall volume of the massager is increased, and it is difficult to carry. Or, the existing shoulder and neck massager is usually U-shaped, that is, it is hung on the neck to massage the shoulders and neck on both sides of the neck. Because the cross-sectional area of this massager is large, it is difficult to carry. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a massager with small size, which can be carried during business trip or travel. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] The utility model aims at overcoming the defects of prior art, and designs a massager with small size, which can be carried and rotates to massage the shoulders and neck of human body.

[0005] The utility model provides a massager, which comprises:

[0006] A shell is provided with a movable space, and the movable space is provided with at least one opening communicating with the outside,

[0007] A driving mechanism is installed in the shell;

[0008] A massage piece is movably accommodated in the movable space, and the massage piece is connected to the driving mechanism, and a part of the massage piece protrudes outside the movable space through the opening and can contact the part to be massaged,

[0009] Under the driving of the driving mechanism, the massage piece can reciprocally rotate relative to the shell.

[0010] In an embodiment, the massage piece reciprocally rotates between clockwise rotation and counterclockwise rotation.

[0011] In an embodiment, the outer side wall of the massage piece is spaced apart from the inner wall of the movable space, or

[0012] In the width direction of the shell, the width of the massage piece is less than or equal to the width between the inner walls of the movable space.

[0013] In one embodiment, the outer side wall of the housing is recessed downward to form at least one movable surface, the at least one opening is formed on the at least one movable surface, and a portion of the massage member extends through the at least one opening to the at least one movable surface.

[0014] In one embodiment, the highest point of the massage element protruding from the at least one opening does not extend beyond the two highest points connecting the movable surface to form an extension line, or...

[0015] The highest point of the massage element, which protrudes from the at least one opening, contacts the extension line.

[0016] In one embodiment, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor, an output shaft, a connecting rod, and a transmission assembly.

[0017] The output shaft is connected to one end of the drive motor, and the other end of the output shaft is connected to one end of the connecting rod. The other end of the connecting rod is eccentrically connected to the transmission assembly, and the end of the transmission assembly away from the connecting rod is connected to the massage element.

[0018] In one embodiment, the transmission assembly includes a first gear and a gear set.

[0019] One end of the first gear is eccentrically connected to the end of the connecting rod, and the other end is rotatably connected to the housing.

[0020] The gear set and the first gear are meshed together. One end of the gear set is rotatably connected to the housing, and the other end is connected to the massage element.

[0021] In one embodiment, the gear set includes a second gear component, a third gear component, a fourth gear component, and a connecting column. The second gear component and the third gear component are coaxially arranged, and their mutually spaced ends are rotatably connected to the housing.

[0022] The second gear component is meshed with the first gear component, and the third gear component is meshed with the fourth gear component. The fourth gear component is fixed to one end of the connecting column, and the other end is connected to the massage component.

[0023] In one embodiment, the housing and / or the massage element cover are provided with a protective cover.

[0024] In one embodiment, a vibration motor is also installed at the end of the massage element away from the drive mechanism.

[0025] Compared with existing technologies, the massager designed in this application can not only fit the area to be massaged and massage the area, but also has a lightweight structure, small footprint, and is easy to carry. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the massager according to Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional view after part of the shell has been removed.

[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 The specific structural diagram of the drive mechanism.

[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A sectional view.

[0030] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of another driving structure.

[0031] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A diagram illustrating the massage function of a massager on the shoulders and neck.

[0032] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the massager according to Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the massager according to Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0034] Explanation of main component symbols

[0035] 10. Housing; 11. First housing; 13. Second housing; 101. Activity space; 102. Activity surface; 103. First opening; 105. Second opening; 107. Reception space; 107a. First reception space; 107b. Second reception space; 20. Battery; 30. Circuit board; 40. Drive mechanism; 41. Drive motor; 43. Output shaft; 45. Connecting rod; 47. Transmission assembly; 471. First gear; 472. Second gear; 473. Third gear; 474. Fourth gear; 476. Connecting column; 49. Bracket; 491. Fixing part; 493. Cover; 495. First receiving space; 497. Second receiving space; 499. Through hole; 50. Massager; 60. Protective cover; 100. Massager. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0037] The following is a reference to the appendix. Figures 1 to 8 The specific embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below.

[0038] Example 1

[0039] Reference Figure 1 This utility model provides a massager 100, which can produce a rotating massage effect and can rub and massage areas such as the shoulders, neck, and feet.

[0040] Reference Figure 2 The massager 100 includes a housing 10, a battery 20, a circuit board 30, a drive mechanism 40, and a massage element 50. The battery 20, circuit board 30, and drive mechanism 40 are located inside the housing 10. The housing 10 is hollow, forming an active space 101. One end of the massage element 50 is connected to the drive mechanism 40, and the other end is installed in the active space 101, with both ends protruding outside the active space 101. Driven by the drive mechanism 40, the massage element 50 reciprocates within the active space 101, kneading and massaging the area to be massaged.

[0041] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 The housing 10 is strip-shaped and includes an integrally connected first housing 11 and second housing 13. Two movable surfaces 102 are recessed inward near the first housing 11 in the second housing 13. The two movable surfaces 102 are located on opposite sides of the housing 10. Each movable surface 102 extends downward at an angle from one end of the first housing 11 and upward toward the second housing 13. In cross-section, the movable surface 102 has an arc-shaped structure, with the middle being the lowest point and the two ends higher than the middle portion. In this embodiment, the movable surface 102 is an arc-shaped strip structure. It is understood that the movable surface 102 can also be other structures, such as curved surfaces, planes, or bent surfaces, designed according to actual needs. A first opening 103 and a second opening 105 are provided at the middle position of the two movable surfaces 102. The first opening 103 and the second opening 105 communicate with the active space 101. The active space 101, the first opening 103 and the second opening 105, and the outside are interconnected.

[0042] The massage element 50 is rotatably disposed in the activity space 101 and does not contact the inner wall of the activity space 101. That is, the outer wall of the massage element 50 is spaced apart from the inner wall of the activity space 101 to prevent the inner wall of the activity space 101 from obstructing the movement of the massage element 50.

[0043] At least one of the first housing 11 and the second housing 13 is a hollow structure with an internal receiving space 107 for housing the battery 20, the circuit board 30, and the drive mechanism 40. The receiving space 107 and the active space 101 are interconnected. In this embodiment, the receiving space 107 is located inside the first housing 11.

[0044] The outer wall of the massage component 50 is spaced apart from the inner wall of the active space 101. For example... Figure 2 As shown, the width H1 of the second housing 13 is greater than the width H2 of the active space 101, and the width H2 of the active space 101 is greater than the maximum width H3 of the massage member 50. Therefore, in the width direction of the housing 10, the width of the massage member 50 is less than the width between the inner walls of the active space 101. Thus, when the massage member 50 rotates in the active space 101, the inner walls of the active space 101 will not obstruct the rotation of the massage member 50.

[0045] The curved movable surface 102 includes two highest points, which are connected to form an extension line L. In this embodiment, the massage element 50 protrudes into the movable surface 102 but does not exceed the extension line L, so that during massage, a portion of the area to be massaged enters the movable surface 102 and directly contacts the outer surface of the massage element 50 to massage the area. It can be understood that the highest point of the protruding portion of the massage element 50 may just touch the extension line L or extend beyond it, depending on the actual design requirements. In this embodiment, the structural arrangement between the massage element 50 and the movable surface 102 conforms to the shape of the human shoulder and neck, allowing the massage element 50 to fit snugly against the skin of the shoulder and neck and massage the shoulder and neck muscles.

[0046] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The shell 10 is made of rigid material, and its outer layer is provided with a protective cover 60, which is made of flexible material.

[0047] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The drive mechanism 40 is housed within the receiving space 107 of the first housing 11. It includes a drive motor 41, an output shaft 43, a connecting rod 45, a transmission assembly 47, and a bracket 49. The bracket 49 is fixedly mounted on the drive motor 41. One end of the drive motor 41 is connected to the output shaft 43, which is eccentrically connected to the connecting rod 45. The connecting rod 45 is connected to the transmission assembly, thereby transmitting power to the transmission assembly 47. One end of the transmission assembly 47 is connected to the massage element 50. The output shaft 43, connecting rod 45, and transmission assembly 47 are housed within the bracket 49. Driven by the drive motor 41, the massage element 50 reciprocates and contacts the area to be massaged, performing a kneading massage.

[0048] Specifically, the drive motor 41 is fixedly housed at the bottom of the housing space 107. The bracket 49 is fixedly installed on one side of the drive motor 41 and is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the first housing 11.

[0049] The bracket 49 includes a fixing part 491 and a cover 493. The fixing part 491 is plate-shaped and is fixedly mounted on one side of the drive motor 41. The cover 493 covers the fixing part 491 to accommodate the output shaft 43 and a portion of the transmission assembly 47. The interior of the cover 493 is divided into two spaces, namely a first receiving space 495 and a second receiving space 497. A through hole 499 is provided at the connection between the first receiving space 495 and the second receiving space 497.

[0050] An output shaft 43 protrudes eccentrically from one end of the drive motor 41 and is housed within a first receiving space 495. The other end of the output shaft 43 is inserted into one end of a connecting rod 45, and the other end of the connecting rod 45 is connected to a transmission assembly 47. In this embodiment, the output shaft 43 has an eccentric structure. The connecting rod 45 has an elongated structure, with one end connected to the output shaft 43 and the other end connected to the transmission assembly 47. In this embodiment, the connecting rod 45 is housed within the first receiving space 495.

[0051] The transmission assembly 47 is installed in the second receiving space 497. The transmission assembly 47 includes a first gear 471, a second gear 472, a third gear 473, and a fourth gear 474. The first gear 471 is housed inside the second receiving space 497. A connecting rod protrudes eccentrically from one side of the first gear 471, and a rotating shaft protrudes from the other side. The connecting rod of the first gear 471 is connected via a through hole 499 to the end of the connecting rod 45 furthest from the output shaft 43, and the other end is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the cover 493. Driven by the motor 41, the connecting rod 45 drives the first gear 471, causing the first gear 471 to rotate within the second receiving space 497.

[0052] The second gear component 472 is housed within the second receiving space 497, and its two shafts are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the second receiving space 497. The first gear component 471 and the second gear component 472 are meshed together. When the first gear component 471 is driven to rotate by the connecting rod 45, the second gear component 472 also rotates synchronously. Furthermore, since the output shaft 43 and the first motor are eccentrically connected, the connecting rod 45 and the first gear component 471 are also eccentrically connected.

[0053] When the drive motor 41 drives the output shaft 43, the output shaft 43 rotates eccentrically. At this time, one end of the connecting rod 45 is driven by the output shaft 43 to rotate 360 ​​degrees around the output shaft 43. At the same time, the other end of the connecting rod 45 drives the first gear 471, that is, the connecting rod 45 moves along a racetrack-shaped ellipse. Since the diameter of the output shaft 43 is smaller than the diameter of the first gear 471, when the output shaft 43 rotates half a turn clockwise, the connecting rod 45 drives the first gear 471 to rotate less than half a turn clockwise. At this time, the connecting rod 45 moves downward (downward in a direction perpendicular to the length of the housing 10). Then, after the output shaft 43 has completed half a turn and continues to rotate clockwise, the connecting rod 45 moves upward (upward in a direction perpendicular to the length of the housing 10), causing the first gear 471 to rotate counterclockwise. Thus, when the output shaft 43 can rotate 360 ​​degrees, the first gear 471 switches back and forth between clockwise and counterclockwise rotation. Therefore, the second gear 472 is driven by the first gear 471 to rotate synchronously, that is, the second gear 472 also switches back and forth between clockwise rotation and counterclockwise rotation.

[0054] The third gear component 473 is located on the outer wall of the cover 493 near the second receiving space 497, and is fixedly connected to one of the rotating shafts of the second gear component 472, that is, the third gear component 473 and the second gear component 472 are coaxially arranged. In this embodiment, the diameter of the third gear component 473 is smaller than the diameter of the second gear component 472.

[0055] The fourth gear 474 is located on the outer wall of the cover 493 near the second receiving space 497, and is meshed with the third gear 473. One shaft of the fourth gear 474 is rotatably connected to the cover 493, and the connecting post 476 of the other shaft of the fourth gear 474 is connected to the massage member 50. When the third gear 473 reciprocates between clockwise and counterclockwise rotation, the fourth gear 474 is driven to reciprocate synchronously, and the massage member 50 is driven to reciprocate synchronously by the fourth gear 474. When the drive motor 41 is driven, the output shaft 43 is driven to rotate 360° clockwise in sync, the connecting rod 45 is driven to rotate a certain angle in a fixed direction, and then rotates back in the original direction. The first gear 471, the second gear 472, the third gear 473 and the fourth gear 474 are all driven to rotate synchronously back and forth a certain angle through meshing or connection, thereby driving the massage piece 50 to rotate back and forth, and to rub and massage the shoulder and neck areas waiting to be massaged.

[0056] It is understandable that the support 49 can be omitted. The first gear 471, the second gear 472, the third gear 473, and the fourth gear 474 are connected to the inner wall of the housing, as long as they can support the normal rotation of the first gear 471, the second gear 472, the third gear 473, and the fourth gear 474. Alternatively, the second gear 472, the third gear 473, and the fourth gear 474 can also form a gear set, in which one end of the gear set is meshed with the first gear 471, and the other end is connected to the massage element 50.

[0057] Reference Figure 5 In other embodiments, the drive mechanism 40 may also include only a drive motor and an output shaft 43. One end of the output shaft 43 is connected to the drive motor, and the other end is connected to the end of the massage member 50, so that when the drive motor rotates 360°, the output shaft 43 drives the massage member 50 to rotate 360° synchronously.

[0058] Reference Figure 4 The massage element 50 is installed inside the second housing 13, with a portion protruding outside the two movable spaces 101 through the first opening 103 and the second opening 105. In the width direction of the housing 10 (the direction perpendicular to the length direction of the housing 10), the end face of the protruding portion of the massage element 50 is higher than the end face of the second housing 13. Therefore, when the user's area to be massaged contacts the housing 10, the area to be massaged directly contacts the protruding portion of the massage element 50 for massage.

[0059] One end of the massage component 50 is fixedly connected to the connecting post 476, and the other end extends and is located in the movable space 101, so that the massage component 50 can switch between clockwise rotation and counterclockwise rotation in the movable space 101 to massage the area to be massaged.

[0060] The height of the massage element 50 perpendicular to the extending direction of the housing 10 is greater than the height of the middle portion between the first opening 103 and the second opening 105, so that both ends of the massage element 50 protrude beyond the first opening 103 and the second opening 105, allowing direct contact with the shoulder and neck area. (Refer to...) Figure 6 When a massage is needed, hold the first housing 11 or the second housing 13 of the housing 10, bring the massage element 50 into contact with the shoulders, neck, or other areas, and turn on the battery 20. The massage element 50 will then perform a rotary kneading massage on multiple acupoints in the shoulders, neck, or other areas to be massaged by reciprocating rotation. In other embodiments, a vibration motor (not shown in the figure) is also installed at the end of the massage element 50 away from the drive mechanism 40, so that the massage element 50 can also perform a vibration massage while performing a rotary kneading massage on the area to be massaged.

[0061] The massage element 50 is made of a rigid material and has a flexible material covering it, or the massage element 50 as a whole is made of a flexible material.

[0062] Understandably, the reciprocating rotation of the massage component 50 can also be achieved by relying on circuitry and corresponding program control, rather than on the structural settings of the drive mechanism 40.

[0063] The massager 100 of this application has a simple and lightweight drive mechanism 40, and its shell 10 is strip-shaped, taking up little space and making it portable. Compared with existing patting and kneading massages for the shoulders and neck, the massager 100 of this solution produces a rotating and kneading massage effect, with a larger contact area with the area to be massaged, capable of massaging multiple acupoints, and with a gentler massage intensity.

[0064] Example 2

[0065] Reference Figure 7 The difference between this embodiment 2 and embodiment 1 is that the first housing 11 of the housing 10 has a first receiving space 107a, which is used to receive the battery 20 and the circuit board 30. The second housing 13 of the housing 10 has a second receiving space 107b. The drive mechanism 40 is received in the second receiving space 107b. The massage member 50 extends from one end of the drive mechanism 40 and extends along the direction of the active space 101 to contact the part to be massaged.

[0066] Example 3

[0067] Reference Figure 8 The difference between this embodiment 3 and the previous embodiment is that the second opening 105 of the active space 101 of the housing 10 is closed, while the first opening 103 is open, allowing the massage member 50 to protrude. The massage member 50 is strip-shaped, with one end bent towards the first opening 103 and protruding beyond the first opening 103, enabling it to contact the area to be massaged.

[0068] Furthermore, the housing 10 is square and can be placed stably on a horizontal surface. The upper end of the first opening 103 can be used to place the foot, so that the massage member 50 can reciprocate and rub multiple acupoints on the sole of the foot along the width of the foot.

[0069] The scope of this utility model is not limited to the above description, but is defined by the claims. Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope. Thus, all modifications that do not depart from the scope and limits of the claims, as well as content equivalent to the scope and limits of the claims, are included within the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A massager for massaging the area to be massaged, characterized in that, include: The housing has a movable space, and the movable space has at least one opening communicating with the outside. The drive mechanism is installed inside the housing; A massage element is movably housed within the movable space and connected to the drive mechanism. A portion of the massage element protrudes outside the movable space through the opening, enabling it to contact the area to be massaged. Driven by the drive mechanism, the massage member can reciprocate in a rotating motion relative to the housing.

2. The massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The massage element rotates back and forth, switching between clockwise and counterclockwise rotation.

3. The massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the massage element is spaced apart from the inner wall of the activity space, or In the width direction of the housing, the width of the massage member is less than or equal to the width between the inner walls of the active space.

4. The massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the housing is recessed downward to form at least one movable surface, and at least one opening is formed on the at least one movable surface. A portion of the massage member extends through the at least one opening to the at least one movable surface.

5. The massager according to claim 4, characterized in that, The highest point of the massage element protruding from the at least one opening does not extend beyond the two highest points connecting the movable surface to form an extended line, or... The highest point of the massage element, which protrudes from the at least one opening, contacts the extension line.

6. The massager according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive mechanism includes a drive motor, an output shaft, a connecting rod, and a transmission assembly. The output shaft is connected to one end of the drive motor, and the other end of the output shaft is connected to one end of the connecting rod. The other end of the connecting rod is eccentrically connected to the transmission assembly, and the end of the transmission assembly away from the connecting rod is connected to the massage element.

7. The massager according to claim 6, characterized in that, The transmission assembly includes a first gear component and a gear set. One end of the first gear is eccentrically connected to the end of the connecting rod, and the other end is rotatably connected to the housing. The gear set and the first gear are meshed together. One end of the gear set is rotatably connected to the housing, and the other end is connected to the massage element.

8. The massager according to claim 7, characterized in that, The gear set includes a second gear component, a third gear component, a fourth gear component, and a connecting column. The second gear component and the third gear component are coaxially arranged, and their mutually distant ends are rotatably connected to the housing. The second gear component is meshed with the first gear component, and the third gear component is meshed with the fourth gear component. The fourth gear component is fixed to one end of the connecting column, and the other end is connected to the massage component.

9. The massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing and / or the massage element cover are provided with a protective cover.

10. The massager according to claim 1, characterized in that, A vibration motor is also installed at the end of the massage element that is away from the drive mechanism.

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