Massage device

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the utility model, the massage device is characterized by comprising a body massage part for accommodating at least one part of the body of a user and massaging the body of the user; an arm massage unit which is provided on a side portion of the body massage unit, accommodates an arm of a user, and performs a massage operation on the accommodated arm as a target; a rotation module that rotates the arm massage unit in one or more directions; the detection sensor is arranged on the arm massage part and is used for monitoring an object in a detection area; and a control unit that performs control so as to execute a detection subsequent mode using a detection signal input from the detection sensor. According to the massage device provided by the embodiment of the utility model, when a safety accident occurs or the safety accident is predicted to occur under the condition that a user cannot recognize the safety accident, a mode for realizing the safety of the user and the device or the convenience of the user is automatically driven, so that higher user directivity can be realized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a massage device including a rotatable arm massage part, and more specifically, to a massage device that can further improve user convenience and safety based on the detection signals of a safety sensor. Background Technology

[0002] Massage refers to the method of applying or guiding various forms of mechanical stimulation to the user's body, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, patting, or stimulating physical activity, to regulate the user's biorhythm, improve blood circulation, and relieve fatigue.

[0003] As dietary habits, lifestyles, activity areas, and other aspects of life change, and as attention to health and work-life balance increases, the demand for massage devices or equipment (hereinafter collectively referred to as "massage devices") that provide muscle relaxation, tension relief, fatigue recovery, and stress relief is also increasing.

[0004] Recently, massage devices have gone beyond simply providing massage to the user's body, and have also become electronic devices that offer a variety of additional functions, convenience features, and medical assistance functions.

[0005] As new convenient and additional functions are fully implemented in massage devices, the space occupied by massage devices (including the size of the device itself and its range of motion) is expanding.

[0006] In addition, based on ergonomic optimization or user experience (UX), the massage device itself and the height-enhancing mechanisms of rolling, rotation, expansion / contraction, movement, posture change, etc., of each module included in the massage device are studied.

[0007] As described above, massage devices that improve the dynamic changes of the device itself or the execution module may come into physical contact, collide, or interfere with external objects (e.g., objects, people, animals, and walls), and may drive the massage module alone or independently. Therefore, they may malfunction or degrade in performance due to collisions, interference, or jamming.

[0008] Therefore, it is necessary to focus on research that can prevent malfunctions or safety accidents of massage devices in advance, and further improve the stability and convenience of use for users receiving massages. Utility Model Content

[0009] Problems to be solved by utility models

[0010] This utility model is proposed to solve the above problems in the context described above. Its purpose is to provide a massage device based on a safety sensor, which can prevent safety accidents and further improve the stability of user operation.

[0011] Another object and advantage of this invention can be understood from the following description and will become more apparent through embodiments of this invention. Furthermore, the object and advantages of this invention can be achieved through the structures shown in the claims and combinations thereof.

[0012] The technical problems to be solved by this utility model are not limited to those described above. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand other problems not mentioned below based on the following description of the utility model.

[0013] means for solving problems

[0014] A massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the stated purpose may include: a body massage section for accommodating at least a portion of a user's body and massaging the user's body; an arm massage section disposed on the side of the body massage section and accommodating the user's arm and performing massage actions on the accommodated arm as an object; a rotation module for rotating the arm massage section in one or more directions; a detection sensor disposed on the arm massage section and detecting objects within a detection area; and a control section for controlling the execution of a subsequent detection mode using a detection signal input from the detection sensor.

[0015] Here, the detection follow-up mode of this utility model may include one or more of the following: stop drive of the arm massage part, reverse rotation drive, deceleration drive, opening and closing drive, return of the reference position of the massage device, and drive of the alarm unit.

[0016] Furthermore, the control unit of this invention can be controlled to execute the detection follow-up mode only when the current state of the arm massage unit is in an active state.

[0017] Preferably, the detection area of ​​the detection sensor of this invention can be the area corresponding to the rotation path of the arm massage part.

[0018] Specifically, the rotating module of this invention may include: a first rotating module for rotating the arm massage unit in the vertical direction; and a second rotating module for rotating the arm massage unit in the horizontal direction. The detection sensor of this invention may include: a first detection sensor for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the vertical rotation path of the arm massage unit; and a second detection sensor for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the horizontal rotation path of the arm massage unit.

[0019] In this case, the control unit of the present invention can be controlled to execute the subsequent detection mode using one or more of the first detection signal from the first detection sensor and the second detection signal from the second detection sensor.

[0020] Preferably, the control unit of this invention can be controlled to differentially change the sensitivity of the detection sensor based on whether the massage action is performed or the action state of the arm massage unit.

[0021] In addition, the control unit of this invention can control the rotation module, so that the rotation module differentially reduces the rotation speed of the arm massage unit according to the magnitude of the detection signal.

[0022] According to an embodiment, the first detection sensor of this utility model may include: an upper sensor for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the rotation path of the arm massager in the upper direction; and a lower sensor for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the rotation path of the arm massager in the lower direction. In this case, the control unit of this utility model may be controlled to execute the subsequent detection mode only when the first detection signal output from the upper sensor or the lower sensor corresponds to the current rotation direction of the arm massager.

[0023] According to an embodiment, the second detection sensor of this utility model may include: a left sensor for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the rotation path of the arm massager in the left direction; and a right sensor for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the rotation path of the arm massager in the right direction. In this case, the control unit of this utility model may be controlled to execute the subsequent detection mode only when the second detection signal output from the left or right sensor corresponds to the current rotation direction of the arm massager.

[0024] Furthermore, the first detection sensor of this invention may include: an upper sensor for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the upward rotation path of the arm massage unit; and a lower sensor for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the downward rotation path of the arm massage unit. In this case, the control unit of this invention can use the identification information of the sensor that outputs the first detection signal to control the alarm unit, so that the alarm unit displays alarm information including the position or direction of the intervening object.

[0025] Furthermore, the second detection sensor of this invention may include: a left sensor for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the leftward rotation path of the arm massage unit; and a right sensor for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the rightward rotation path of the arm massage unit. In this case, the control unit of this invention can use the identification information of the sensor that outputs the second detection signal to control the alarm unit, so that the alarm unit displays alarm information including the position or direction of the intervening object.

[0026] The arm massage portion of this invention may include an inner portion located on the inner side and an outer portion elastically connected to the inner portion and located on the outer side of the inner portion. In this case, the detection sensor of this invention may be configured to detect the applied pressure between the inner portion and the outer portion.

[0027] Furthermore, the detection sensor of this invention may include a first sensor disposed on the inner side and a second sensor disposed on the outer side. In this case, when the detection signal of the first sensor or the second sensor is greater than a reference value, the control unit of this invention controls the arm massage unit to stop rotating, or controls the arm massage unit to rotate in the opposite direction, until the detection signal of the first sensor or the second sensor is less than the reference value.

[0028] Preferably, the reference value corresponding to the detection signal of the first sensor of this invention can be greater than the reference value corresponding to the detection signal of the second sensor.

[0029] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device may include a cushioning airbag disposed at the lower part of the arm massage portion, or disposed at the main body portion of the massage device corresponding to the lower part of the arm massage portion. In this case, when the detection sensor outputs a detection signal, the control unit of the present invention can control the cushioning airbag to inflate.

[0030] In addition, the arm massage unit of this utility model is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple arm massage units can be driven and controlled independently.

[0031] Utility Model Effect

[0032] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when a safety accident caused by an external object or the like occurs or is predicted, the control device can immediately switch modes accordingly, thereby providing a massage device that further enhances safety.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, for example, when the arm massager is in a rotating state, or when the direction of the arm massager's movement and the direction of the object being detected correspond to each other, safety accidents can be accurately identified and situations where immediate measures are relatively important can be selected. Furthermore, the system can be controlled to execute subsequent modes only in such situations, thereby further improving control efficiency.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when a safety incident occurs or is predicted to occur even when the user cannot recognize (cognize) it, a mode for achieving the safety or convenience of the user and the device itself is automatically driven, thus achieving higher user orientation.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, alarm information can be provided to users through various media (visual, auditory, and tactile, etc.), thereby enabling immediate identification of dangerous situations and corresponding measures. The alarm information includes not only information about the dangerous situation but also information about the direction of the detected object. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The following figures accompanying this specification illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and serve to more effectively understand the detailed description of the present invention and its technical concept. Therefore, the present invention should not be limited to the matters described in these figures.

[0037] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the main frame of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the constituent elements of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the driving method of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 5a This is a diagram showing the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention in a state of rotation in the up-down direction.

[0042] Figure 5b This is a diagram showing the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention in a state of rotation in the left-right direction.

[0043] Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the connection between the main frame and the rotating module in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 7 Yes Figure 6 A magnified view of part A.

[0045] Figure 8a and Figure 8b This is a diagram showing the rotating module and arm massage part of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the state of the rotating module and the arm massage part before they are combined according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 10 This is a perspective view showing the second rotating part of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 11 This is a bottom view showing the second rotating part of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] Figure 12 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device using a safety sensor according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 13 It is shown Figure 12 A block diagram showing a detailed structure of one embodiment of the control unit.

[0051] Figure 14 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of an embodiment of the present invention based on its main components.

[0053] Figure 16 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of an embodiment of the present invention that utilizes directional information, etc., to perform subsequent detection modes.

[0054] Figure 17 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0056] 100: Massage device AX1: First rotation center axis

[0057] AX2: Second Rotation Center Axis 1000: Body Massage Section

[0058] 1005: Protruding groove part; 1100: Main frame

[0059] 1150: Module framework; 1151: Base framework main body

[0060] 1153a, 1153b: Main body of the side frame

[0061] 2000, 2000A, 2000B: Leg massage section

[0062] 3000, 3000A, 3000B: Arm Massage Section

[0063] 3100: Arm shell portion; 3101: Joint protrusion

[0064] 3105, 5113, 5513: Rotary guide section

[0065] 3110: Arm receiving section; 3300: Arm massage main body section

[0066] 3310: Arm massage main body; 3330: Arm movement guide unit

[0067] 3331: Guide plate; 3335: Guide rail

[0068] 3500: Shoulder airbag; 5000: Rotating module.

[0069] 5100: First rotating part; 5110, 5510: Main outer shell

[0070] 5111, 5511: Stop blocks; 5115, 5515: Rotary joint groove.

[0071] 5130, 5530: Rotating main body; 5150, 5550: Rotating drive unit

[0072] 5151, 5551: Drive unit; 5153, 5553: Power transmission unit

[0073] 5153a, 5153b, 5153c, 5553a, 5553b, 5553c: Gears

[0074] 5500: Second Rotating Part

[0075] 110: Arm massage section 110A: Inner side of the arm massage section

[0076] 110B: Outer side of the arm massage area; 111: Airbag

[0077] 120: Rotation module; 130A: First detection sensor

[0078] 131A: Upper sensor; 132A: Lower sensor

[0079] 130B: Second detection sensor; 131B: Left sensor

[0080] 132B: Right sensor; 130C: First sensor

[0081] 130D: Second sensor; 140: Control unit

[0082] 141: Receiving Department; 142: Monitoring Department

[0083] 143: Main Control Unit; 144: Record Storage Unit

[0084] 150: Communications Department; 160: Alarm Unit

[0085] 161: Touch (vibration) unit; 162: Screen display unit 163: Sound output unit; 170: Buffer airbag Detailed Implementation

[0086] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, the terms and words used in this specification and claims are not limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted as meanings and concepts consistent with the technical idea of ​​the present invention, in accordance with the principle that the inventor can define terms and concepts to best interpret their own invention.

[0087] Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the structures shown in the accompanying drawings are only the most preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not represent the technical concept of this utility model. It should be understood that various equivalents and modifications can be used to replace them when this application is submitted.

[0088] When a constituent element is "connected" or "combined" to another constituent element, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or combined to another constituent element, and there may be other constituent elements between the two.

[0089] Conversely, when a constituent element is "directly connected" or "directly combined" with another constituent element, it should be understood that there are no other constituent elements between them. Other statements used to explain the relationships between constituent elements should also be interpreted in the same way.

[0090] The terminology used in this specification is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, singular expressions include plural expressions.

[0091] The terms "comprising" or "having" used in this specification are used to specify the presence of the described features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof. Therefore, these terms do not preclude the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0092] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Commonly used, predefined terms shall be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art, and shall not be construed as having an ideal or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined herein.

[0093] In this specification, an actuator refers to a structure capable of providing driving force. For example, an actuator may include, but is not limited to, a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a direct current (DC) motor, an alternating current (AC) motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc.

[0094] In this specification, binaural beats can refer to audio information capable of modulating specific patterns of brain waves. In one embodiment, the massage device can refer to a massage device including a body massage section and a leg massage section. Alternatively, according to another embodiment, the body massage section and the leg massage section can exist as separate, independent devices (e.g., a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device can refer to either a body massage device or a leg massage device.

[0095] The following is with reference to the attached document. Figures 1 to 11 First, the basic embodiments and driving mechanisms of this utility model will be described in detail. The embodiments of this utility model based on the control of safety sensors to execute subsequent modes will be described later.

[0096] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating one embodiment of the massage device of this utility model.

[0097] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 includes: a body massage section 1000, which forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of the body of a user 10 and massaging the user's body; a leg massage section 2000, which massages the user's legs; an arm massage section 3000; and a rotating module section 5000.

[0098] The body massage unit 1000 is capable of providing massage to at least a part of a user's body. The body massage unit 1000 may include: a massage module 1700 for providing massage function to at least a part of the user's body; an audio output module 1500 for providing audio output to the user in any form; a main frame 1100 for forming the frame of the body massage unit 1000; and a user input unit 1400 for receiving input in any form from the user.

[0099] The structures of the body massage unit 1000 described above are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the aforementioned structures, the body massage unit 1000 may also include various other structures.

[0100] In addition, such as Figure 1 The shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown are merely examples. Various forms of massage devices 100 should also fall within the scope of this utility model without departing from the scope of the claims.

[0101] The body massage unit 1000 can be formed into a space of any shape to accommodate the user. The body massage unit 1000 can have a space that corresponds to the shape of the user's body. For example, as... Figure 1 As shown, the body massage unit 1000 can be implemented in a seated type that can accommodate the whole body or part of the body of the user 10.

[0102] The part of the body massage unit 100 that contacts the ground may include any material or component for increasing friction (e.g., anti-slip mat, etc.) and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 100.

[0103] At least a portion of the body massage unit 1000 is slidable. For example, when the body massage unit 1000 begins to massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit 1000 can slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit 1000 can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage unit 1000 can provide massage while tilted backward.

[0104] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include at least one airbag. The airbag may be located in the shoulder portion, pelvic portion, arm massage portion 3000, leg massage portion 2000, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may be configured in multiple portions of the massage device 100.

[0105] The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit (not shown in the accompanying drawings) that supplies air to an airbag to inflate it. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 1000 or in the leg massage unit 2000. Alternatively, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 100.

[0106] The leg massage unit 2000 can provide leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit 2000 may include a calf massage unit for massaging the user's calves and / or a foot massage unit for massaging the user's feet.

[0107] The leg massage unit 2000 can be adjusted in length according to the user's body characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2000 needs to be longer because the user's calves are longer. Conversely, when a short user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2000 needs to be shorter because the user's calves are shorter. Therefore, the leg massage unit 2000 can provide a leg massage that is tailored to the user's height.

[0108] Reference Figure 1 Multiple leg massage units 2000 can be installed, and multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can be inserted into the right and left feet of user 10 respectively. Specifically, a pair of leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can be driven independently. The leg massage units 2000 will be described in detail later.

[0109] The massage module 1700 can be disposed inside the body massage unit 1000 to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 1000. The massage module 1700 can be disposed along... Figure 1 The main frame 1100 inside the body massage unit 1000 shown moves.

[0110] For example, the main frame 1100 of the body massage unit 1000 may include a rack 1112, and the massage module 1700 provides mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack 1112. The massage module 1700 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited to these.

[0111] The main frame 1100 forms the internal structure of the body massage part 1000 and can be made of materials such as metal or plastic. For example, the main frame 1100 can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to these, and can also be made of various sturdy materials.

[0112] Reference Figure 3 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include an audio output module 1500.

[0113] The audio output module 1500 can be located in various positions. For example, the audio output module 1500 may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit located on the upper end of the seat part 1000a that is in contact with the user sitting on the massage device 100, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage parts 3000 of the seat part 1000a, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage parts 3000, etc., but not limited to these.

[0114] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the seat portion 1000a of the massage device 100 may include: an upper body support portion for supporting the upper body of the user; and a lower body support portion for supporting the lower body of the user.

[0115] The upper body support unit contacts and supports the user's upper body, specifically, from the head to the back. The lower body support unit contacts and supports the user's body in the area below the upper body support unit, such as the buttocks and thighs.

[0116] In this case, the audio output module 1500 can provide stereo sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited to this.

[0117] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a user can control the massage device 100 using a massage device control device CD. The massage device control device CD can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired and / or wireless communication.

[0118] The massage device control device CD may include, but is not limited to, a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired or wireless communication.

[0119] Figure 2 It is used for explanation Figure 1 The main frame diagram of 1100, Figure 3 This is a diagram illustrating the constituent elements of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0120] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 may include at least one of the following: a main frame 1100, a control unit 1200, a storage unit 1300, a user input unit 1400, an audio output module 1500, a network connection unit 1600, and a massage module 1700.

[0121] The main frame 1100 can be a structure that forms the skeleton of the body massage part 1000.

[0122] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main frame 1100 may include a main frame on which a massage module 1700 is provided and a base frame 1130 for supporting the main frame.

[0123] The main frame may include: a back frame 1110 for forming the skeleton of the user's upper body; and a seat frame 1120 for forming the skeleton of the seat.

[0124] At least a portion of the main frame may be provided with a rack 1112. The rack 1112 is used to guide the body massage module in the up-down direction (towards...). Figure 2 The movable component (based on) may include multiple valleys and multiple ridges.

[0125] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rack 1112 can be arranged facing each other on both sides of the main frame, specifically on the back frame 1110 and the seat frame 1120, and the body massage module can move along the rack 1112.

[0126] For example, the body massage module may include a gear that meshes with the rack 1112, the gear being rotated by an actuator disposed on the body massage module, thereby enabling the body massage module to move up or down.

[0127] The rack 1112 may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack 1112 may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0128] The main frame can be implemented in various shapes. For example, the main frame can be classified as an S-frame, L-frame, S&L-frame, or double S&L-frame based on its shape, but it is not limited to these.

[0129] An S-frame is a frame in which at least a portion of the main frame has a curved shape like an "S". An L-frame is a frame in which at least a portion of the main frame includes a curved shape like an "L". An S&L frame is a frame in which both the main frame and the frame include curved shapes like an "S" and "L". A double S&L frame is a frame in which both the main frame and the frame include curved shapes like an "L" and two portions of the main frame include curved shapes like an "S".

[0130] The base frame 1130 refers to the part that supports the main frame in the main frame 1100 and is in contact with the ground. The base frame 1130 may include an upper base frame 1131 and a lower base frame 1132.

[0131] The upper base frame 1131 can support the main frame, and the lower base frame 1132 can contact the ground. In addition, the upper base frame 1131 can be arranged in contact with the lower base frame 1132.

[0132] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the upper base frame 1131 is movable along the lower base frame 1132. For example, the upper base frame 1131 is movable forward or backward along the lower base frame 1132. In this case, since the main frame is connected to the upper base frame 1131, it can move along with the upper base frame 1131.

[0133] For example, when the upper base frame 1131 moves forward, the main frame can also move forward together; when the upper base frame 1131 moves backward, the main frame can also move backward together. This allows the body massage unit 1000 to slide.

[0134] The control unit 1200 is capable of controlling the operation of the massage device 100. The control unit 1200 may include one or more processors. When the control unit 1200 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at physically spaced distances from each other. Furthermore, the control unit 1200 is not limited to this and may be implemented in various ways.

[0135] For example, the control unit 1200 may correspond to one or more processors. The processor may be implemented by an array of multiple logic gates, or by a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program executable in the microprocessor. Furthermore, those skilled in the art to which this embodiment pertains will understand that it may also be implemented by different forms of hardware.

[0136] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 1200 can control the operation of the massage device 100.

[0137] For example, the massage device 100 may include a plurality of actuators, and the massage device 100 may control the action of the massage device 100 by controlling the action of the plurality of actuators.

[0138] For example, the massage device 100 may include at least one of the following: a motion actuator of the massage module, at least one actuator included in the massage module 1700, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a sliding actuator. The control unit 1200 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling these actuators.

[0139] In this specification, "leg length adjustment actuator" may refer to the connection drive unit provided in the leg massage unit 2000. The massage module movement actuator is an actuator that enables the massage module 1700 to move up and down. Through the action of the massage module movement actuator, the massage module 1700 can move along the rack 1112.

[0140] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the user's back that contacts the massage device 100. The back angle of the massage device 100 can be adjusted by the movement of the back angle actuator.

[0141] The leg angle actuator is an actuator used to adjust the angle of the leg massage section 2000 of the massage device 100. The angle between the leg massage section 2000 and the body massage section 1000 can be adjusted by the action of the leg angle actuator.

[0142] The foot massage actuator is an actuator used to actuate the leg massage unit 2000, specifically the foot massage module within the leg massage unit. By using the foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 can provide foot massage to the user.

[0143] The massage module 1700 may include at least one actuator, and the control unit 1200 may provide a variety of massage actions by activating at least one actuator. For example, the control unit 1200 may provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc. by activating at least one actuator in the massage module 1700, and is not limited thereto, and may provide a variety of massage actions.

[0144] The leg length adjustment actuator, i.e., the connecting drive unit, is an actuator used to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2000. For example, the control unit 1200 can use the leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2000 to suit the user, so that the user can receive a massage that is suitable for their body type.

[0145] The sliding actuator enables the massage device 100 to perform a sliding motion. For example, by means of the sliding actuator, the upper frame 1131 of the horizontal base can move forward or backward, and as a result, the main frame connected to the upper frame 1131 of the horizontal base can also move forward or backward.

[0146] The storage unit 1300 can store various information related to the massage device 100. For example, the storage unit 1300 may include massage control information, and may also include personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0147] The storage unit 1300 can be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, the storage unit 1300 may include not only disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, but also storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery backup memory, but is not limited to these.

[0148] Additionally, the storage unit 1300 may include a memory. The memory may be random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM), serving as the primary storage device directly accessed by the processor. It is a volatile storage device whose stored information is instantly deleted when the power is disconnected, but is not limited to this. This memory can be operated via the control unit 1200. This memory can be operated via the control unit 1200.

[0149] The user input unit 1400 can receive commands related to the motion control of the massage device 100 from the user. The user input unit 1400 can be implemented in various forms. For example, the user input unit 1400 can be provided in the body massage unit 1000, the leg massage unit 2000, and the arm massage unit 3000, but is not limited thereto.

[0150] The massage device 100 can receive various commands from the user through the user input unit 1400. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any commands, but is not limited to, regarding the selection of massage module, massage mode, massage intensity, massage time, massage area, position and movement of the body massage unit 1000, on / off power supply of the massage device 100, whether to activate the heating function, and audio source playback.

[0151] As an optional embodiment, the user input unit 1400 may have various buttons in the form of hot keys and / or option buttons for selecting, canceling, or inputting execution directions, according to preset user settings or its own preset functions.

[0152] The user input unit 1400 can be implemented using a touch screen, keyboard, dome switch, touchpad (static / electrostatic), rotary dial, jog switch, etc., but is not limited to these. Alternatively, the user input unit 1400 can be based on voice recognition technology to obtain commands based on the user's voice.

[0153] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the user input unit 1400 may include a display unit for indicating the operating state of the massage device 100 or the current state of the user, etc.

[0154] In this case, the display may include at least one of liquid crystal display (LCD), thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), organic light-emitting diode (OLED), flexible display, and 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

[0155] The audio output module 1500 is capable of providing audio output to the user in any form. For example, the audio output module 1500 can provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting the optimal sound source and / or binaural beats for the massage mode provided by the massage device 100. The audio output module 1500 can output audio signals received from a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown).

[0156] For example, the audio output module 1500 can output audio sources controlled by the user terminal via a connection to a user terminal and a network (e.g., Bluetooth connection). Additionally, the audio output module 1500 can output any form of sound signal generated in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0157] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 may include a network connection unit 1600. The network connection unit 1600 can communicate with modules inside the massage device 100, external massage devices 100, and / or user terminals via any type of network.

[0158] The network connection unit 1600 may include a wired / wireless connection module for network connection. Wireless connection technologies may include, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), and High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA).

[0159] Wired connection technologies include, for example, Digital Subscriber Line (xDSL), Fiber to the Home (FTTH), and Power Line Communication (PLC). Additionally, the network connection unit 1600 may include a short-range communication module capable of sending and receiving data with nearby devices or terminals. Examples of short-range communication technologies include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Infrared Data Association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), and ZigBee.

[0160] As described above, a massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a massage module 1700. That is, the massage module 1700 is a structure that provides mechanical stimulation to the user, and the massage module 1700 can move along the frame portion 1100.

[0161] A massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a main frame 1100. (See below for details.) Figures 1 to 3 The main frame 1100 provides a movable path for the massage module 1700.

[0162] The control unit 1200 can provide massage by controlling the movement of the massage module 1700 to apply mechanical stimulation to the user.

[0163] The control unit 1200 can move the massage module 1700 along the X, Y, and Z axes. The control unit 1200 can also move the massage ball forward or backward along the X, Y, and Z axes. Alternatively, the control unit 1200 can rotate the massage ball around the X, Y, and Z axes.

[0164] A massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the utility model may include a sensor unit 4000. In this case, the sensor unit 4000 may include at least one sensor. For example, the sensor unit 4000 may include a touch sensor, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a light sensor, a Hall sensor, an electrostatic sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0165] The sensor unit 4000 can be used to acquire various types of information. For example, the sensor unit 4000 can be used to identify a user. That is, it can acquire information such as whether the user is seated, the user's body type, and whether the user has any physical abnormalities.

[0166] As another example, the sensor unit 4000 can be used to acquire biological information. That is, it can acquire fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited to these, and can include a variety of biological information.

[0167] As an optional embodiment, the massage device 100 can detect the contact area and / or contact position with the user through the sensor unit 4000.

[0168] In addition, the massage device 100 can obtain the user's shoulder position information through the sensor unit 4000.

[0169] Furthermore, the massage device 100 can provide personalized massage based on the acquired information. For example, when the massage device 100 provides a shoulder massage, it identifies the user's shoulder position based on the information acquired by the sensor unit 4000, and can provide a shoulder massage to the user based on the identification result.

[0170] The leg massage unit 2000 can be a structure for massaging the user's legs. A leg receiving space for accommodating the user's legs can be formed in the leg massage unit 2000.

[0171] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 4 , Figure 5a and Figure 5b Multiple leg massage units 2000 can be set up, and the user's right foot and left foot can be accommodated in multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B respectively.

[0172] Specifically, the multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B may include foot massage units and calf massage units, which can be inserted, installed and accommodate the user's right foot and left foot respectively.

[0173] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the driving method of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0174] Reference Figure 4 Multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can be independently driven by receiving electrical signals from the control unit 1200.

[0175] Multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B are hinged (or rotatably) connected to the body massage unit 1000, specifically the main frame 1100.

[0176] Reference Figure 4Due to the power generated by the hinge drive unit 2700 connected to the main frame 1100, the leg massage unit 2000 hinges (or rotates) clockwise or counterclockwise with reference to the hinge (or rotation) center axis preset in the main frame 1100, and the leg angle can be adjusted.

[0177] Reference Figure 4 The hinge drive unit 2700 can be respectively installed in multiple leg massage units 2000A, 2000B.

[0178] Therefore, various variations can be implemented, for example, such as Figure 4 As shown, any one of the multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B can be rotated relative to the main frame 1100 and the leg angle can be adjusted, or the leg angle can be adjusted so that the multiple leg massage units 2000A and 2000B form the same angle relative to the main frame 1100.

[0179] Reference Figure 1 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the arm massage unit 3000 can be inserted into the user's arm and can provide the user with an arm massage function.

[0180] Multiple arm massage units 3000 can be set up, and multiple arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can be inserted into the right and left arms of user 10 respectively. Multiple arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can be driven independently. The arm massage units 3000 will be described in detail later.

[0181] Figure 5a This is a diagram showing the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention in a state of rotation in the up-down direction. Figure 5b This is a diagram showing the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention in a state of rotation in the left-right direction. Figure 6 This is a diagram showing the connection between the main frame and the rotating module in one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 Yes Figure 6 A magnified view of part A. Figure 8a , Figure 8b This is a diagram showing the rotating module and arm massage part of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the state of the rotating module and the arm massage part before they are combined according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 10 This is a perspective view showing the second rotating part of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 This is a bottom view showing the second rotating part of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0182] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7According to one embodiment of the present invention, the body massage part 1000 may further include a main frame 1100 and a module frame 1150.

[0183] The modular frame 1150 is integrated with the back frame 1110 that forms the upper body housing skeleton of the user 10, and may include a base frame body 1151 and side frame bodies 1153a and 1153b. The modular frame 1150 can be connected to the rotating module part 5000.

[0184] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 According to one embodiment of the present invention, multiple module frames 1150 can be provided to correspond to a pair of rotating module parts 5000 connected to a pair of arm massage parts 3000A and 3000B.

[0185] Specifically, a pair of module frames 1150 can be connected to the main frame 1100, specifically to both sides of the back frame 1110.

[0186] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the base frame body 1151 can contact and support the rotating module part 5000 (described later), specifically, it contacts and supports a surface of the first rotating part 5100.

[0187] Specifically, the base frame body 1151 is connected to the side frame bodies 1153a and 1153b, which will be described later, and can contact and support a surface of the first rotating part 5100.

[0188] The base frame body 1151 can extend perpendicularly to the longitudinal central axis of the side frame bodies 1153a and 1153b at a predetermined angle. Therefore, the module frame 1150 can stably contact and support one side of the rotating module 5000. Figure 7 (Based on the lower side).

[0189] Reference Figure 2 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the side frame bodies 1153a and 1153b can be connected to the base frame body 1151, and are provided in pairs, and can contact and support both sides of the first rotating part 5100.

[0190] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 7 The two side frame bodies 1153a and 1153b can be configured at a preset distance.

[0191] The first rotating part 5100 can be inserted into the space formed between a pair of side frame bodies 1153a and 1153b, and the pair of side frame bodies 1153a and 1153b can contact and support both sides of the first rotating part 5100 (to... Figure 7 (Based on the upper and lower sides).

[0192] One side of the pair of side frame bodies 1153a, 1153b that contacts and supports the first rotating part 5100 (with) Figure 7 The side frame body 1153a (based on the lower side) is connected to the base frame body 1151 and can contact and support a surface of the first rotating part 5100. Figure 7 (the lower surface).

[0193] Therefore, the first rotating part 5100 can be positioned and fixed on the main frame 1100, specifically, on the module frame 1150, and has the effect of being stably maintained by the rotating body 5130 of the first rotating part 5100, which serves as the first rotating center axis of the arm massage part 3000.

[0194] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the side frame bodies 1153a and 1153b can be respectively connected to the back frame 1110.

[0195] As an optional embodiment, the side frame bodies 1153a, 1153b and the first rotating part 5100 can be joined by fastening components such as bolts.

[0196] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5a , Figure 5b , Figure 6 , Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 9 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating module 5000 causes the arm massage unit 3000 to rotate relative to the body massage unit 1000 in the up-down direction and / or left-right direction. The rotating module 5000 will be described in detail later. Hereinafter, the arm massage unit 3000 will be described first.

[0197] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5a , Figure 5b , Figure 6 Figure 8 and Figure 9 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the arm massage unit 3000 accommodates the user's arm and can massage the user's arm.

[0198] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a pair of arm massage units 3000 may be provided, which are disposed on both sides of the body massage unit 1000.

[0199] User 10's right and left arms can each have a pair of arm massagers 3000A and 3000B inserted into them. Each pair of arm massagers 3000A and 3000B can be driven independently.

[0200] Reference Figure 5a , Figure 5b , Figure 8a and Figure 8b The arm massage unit 3000 receives power from the rotating module unit 5000 and can rotate relative to the body massage unit 1000.

[0201] Reference Figure 5a and Figure 5b The arm massage unit 3000 can rotate in the left-right direction relative to the body massage unit 1000 with the first rotation center axis AX1 as the reference, and rotate in the up-down direction relative to the body massage unit 1000 with the second rotation center axis AX2 as the reference.

[0202] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5a , Figure 5b , Figure 6 , Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 9 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the arm massage unit 3000 may include an arm housing 3100, an arm massage main body 3300, an arm movement guide 3330, and a shoulder airbag 3500.

[0203] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5a , Figure 5b , Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 9 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the arm housing portion 3100 includes an arm receiving portion 3110 for accommodating a user's arm, which can be connected to the rotating module portion 5000.

[0204] Reference Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 9 The image shows an arm massage unit 3000B for accommodating a user's left arm. Since its structure, operating principle, and effect are the same as those of the arm massage unit 3000A for accommodating a user's right arm, the following description will be based on the arm massage unit 3000B for accommodating a user's left arm.

[0205] Reference Figure 9 The outer shell 3100 forms the appearance of the arm massage part 3000, and the inner side can form the arm receiving part 3110, which is a space for accommodating the user's arm.

[0206] Reference Figure 9The arm housing 3100 can be connected to the rotating module 5000 described later, specifically to the second rotating part 5500. The arm housing 3100 can rotate around a preset rotation center axis AX2 using the rotational power generated from the second rotating part 5500.

[0207] From another perspective, with the second rotation center axis AX2 as the rotation center axis, the arm outer shell 3100 can be positioned relative to the body massage part 1000 in the vertical direction (with... Figure 5a Rotate based on (reference).

[0208] Reference Figure 9 Specifically, in the arm housing portion 3100 and the rotating module portion 5000, a rotating guide portion 3105 can be formed in the shape of a groove on a surface facing the second rotating portion 5500. The rotating guide portion 3105 has a preset distance from the second rotating center axis AX2 and can be formed within a preset range along the circumference.

[0209] That is, the stop 5511 formed in the second rotating part 5500 is inserted into the rotating guide part 3105, and the arm housing part 3100 can only rotate within the area where the rotating guide part 3105 is formed.

[0210] For example, when the rotation guide 3105 forms a circumferential range of 180 degrees around the second rotation center axis AX2, the arm housing 3100 can rotate 180 degrees relative to the body massage unit 1000 and the second rotation unit 5500.

[0211] However, it is not limited to this and various modifications can be made, such as extending to form a rotation guide 3105, so that it has a 90-degree and 270-degree range centered on the second rotation center axis AX2.

[0212] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a rotation guide portion 3105 is formed in the arm housing portion 3100, and a stop block 5511 of the second rotation portion 5500 can be disposed on the rotation guide portion 3105.

[0213] Therefore, the arm housing 3100 can rotate with reference to the second rotation center axis AX2 until both ends of the rotation guide 3105 contact the stop 5511 provided in the second rotation part 5500, and the range forming the rotation guide 3105 can be set as the rotatable angle of the arm massage part 3000 relative to the second rotation part 5500.

[0214] That is, due to the rotation guide 3105 formed in the arm housing 3100 and the stop 5511 formed in the second rotation part 5500, the arm massage part 3000 has the effect of limiting the rotation angle.

[0215] Reference Figure 5a According to an embodiment of the present invention, one surface of the arm housing portion 3100 (with) Figure 8a , Figure 8b The lower surface of the reference surface can be used to form a bonding protrusion 3101. For example... Figure 1 As shown, in the initial position of the massage device 100 where the user 10 is seated, the arm massage unit 3000 can be mounted on the body massage unit 1000.

[0216] At this time, on one side of the arm shell portion 3100 installed on the body massage unit 1000 (with) Figure 1 On the lower surface (based on the reference), the protrusion 3101 can be formed extending along the length direction (e.g., the front-back direction of the massage device 100).

[0217] A protruding groove 1005 may be formed on the side of the body massage part 1000 opposite to the side of the arm housing part 3100 that forms the connecting protrusion 3101. The protruding groove 1005 may be formed in a shape corresponding to the shape of the connecting protrusion 3101 formed on the arm housing part 3100.

[0218] When the arm massage unit 3000 is installed on the body massage unit 1000, the connecting protrusion 3101 formed on the arm massage unit 3000 is inserted into and installed on the protrusion groove 1005 formed on the body massage unit 1000, thus achieving the effect that the arm massage unit 3000 can be stably positioned on the body massage unit 1000 at a preset position.

[0219] In this invention, the protrusion 3101 is formed in the shape of a bar, but it is not limited thereto. Various modifications can be made within the following technical concept. The protrusion 3101 is installed on the inner side of the protrusion groove 1005 formed in the body massage part 1000 and guides the installation position of the arm massage part 3000.

[0220] Reference Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 9 The arm receiving portion 3110 serves as a receiving space for the user's arm to be inserted, and can be formed into a recessed shape according to a preset depth. The arm receiving portion 3110 may be provided with the arm massage main body 3300, which will be described later.

[0221] Reference Figure 8a and Figure 8b A shoulder airbag 3500 may be provided in the arm shell 3100.

[0222] The shoulder airbag 3500 can be a structure for securing at least a portion of a user's arm. The shoulder airbag 3500 disposed in the arm housing 3100 can be a structure that secures at least a portion of the user's arm, such as the shoulder area, by receiving air from a separate air supply unit and inflating it.

[0223] Reference Figure 8a and Figure 8b According to one embodiment of the present invention, the shoulder airbag 3500 can be configured in an area corresponding to the user's shoulder.

[0224] Reference Figure 5b , Figure 6 , Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 9 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the arm massage main body 3300 is disposed in the arm outer shell 3100, which can place the user's arm and provide a massage function for the user's arm.

[0225] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an arm massage main body 3300 may include an arm massage main body 3310 and an arm movement guide 3330. The arm massage main body 3310 is a placement area for the user's arm and can contact the user's arm.

[0226] Although not shown in the accompanying drawings, the arm massage body 3310 may be equipped with an airbag. The airbag receives air from an air supply unit to inflate and / or contract, thereby applying pressure to the user's arm and providing a massage function.

[0227] As an optional embodiment, a massage module (not shown) may be provided in the arm massage body 3310. The massage module may include rollers that can contact the user's arm and provide massage function.

[0228] The arm massager body 3310 can be configured to move inside the arm receiving portion 3110.

[0229] Reference Figure 8a and Figure 8b According to an embodiment of the present invention, the arm massage body 3310 can move and adjust its position along a preset direction on the arm movement guide 3330 described later.

[0230] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 8a and Figure 8b According to an embodiment of the present invention, an arm movement guide 3330 is disposed on an arm receiving portion 3110 and provides a movement path for the arm massage body 3310, and may include a guide plate 3331 and a guide rail 3335.

[0231] The guide plate 3331 is combined with the arm massage body 3310. As the guide plate 3331 moves on the guide rail 3335, the arm massage body 3310 combined with the guide plate 3331 can move together.

[0232] Reference Figure 8a and Figure 8b According to an embodiment of the present invention, a guide rail 3335 is provided on an arm receiving portion 3110 formed on an arm housing portion 3100, which can provide a movement path for a guide plate 3331 and an arm massage body 3310 coupled with the guide plate 3331.

[0233] Guide rail 3335 can be followed in a preset direction (with Figure 8a and Figure 8b Extending in the front-back direction (based on the guide plate 3331), the guide plate 3331 and the arm massage body 3310 combined with the guide plate 3331 can move on the guide rail 3335.

[0234] In this instruction manual, the "forward and backward direction" of the arm massager body 3310 refers to the direction from the user's shoulder toward the fingers as forward and from the user's fingers toward the shoulder as backward.

[0235] Although not shown in the accompanying drawings, the arm movement guide 3330 may include a guide drive unit driven by receiving power from an external source, and a guide plate 3331, which is combined with the arm massage body 3310 by the power generated from the guide drive unit, can move linearly forward and / or backward on the guide rail 3335.

[0236] The drive unit can generate power through a motor, or through a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder.

[0237] As an optional embodiment, the guide plate 3331 may include rollers that can roll into contact with the guide rail 3335.

[0238] As an optional embodiment, the guide plate 3331 may include a block that can slide on the guide rail 3335, the block being movable in a surface contact manner on a groove formed on the guide rail 3335.

[0239] The control unit 1200 can be electrically connected to the guide drive unit and the rotation module unit 5000. When the arm massage unit 3000 rotates relative to the body massage unit 1000 through the rotational power generated by the rotation module unit 5000, it transmits an electrical signal to the guide drive unit, thereby controlling the amount of movement of the arm massage body 3310.

[0240] That is, the control unit 1200 can control the amount of movement of the arm massage body 3310 on the arm movement guide 3330 based on the amount of rotation of the arm massage unit 3000, and can correspond to the user's arm position that changes with the rotation of the arm massage unit 3000, so that the arm massage body 3310 moves linearly.

[0241] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 5a , Figure 5b , Figures 6 to 11 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating module 5000 connects the arm massage unit 3000 and the body massage unit 1000, and has multiple rotating central axes AX1 and AX2, and can generate rotational power based on the multiple rotating central axes AX1 and AX2 respectively.

[0242] Reference Figure 5a and Figure 5b According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating module 5000 can rotate the arm massage unit 3000 with reference to multiple rotational central axes AX1 and AX2. The rotating module units 5000 are arranged in pairs to correspond to a pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B, and can be respectively disposed on both sides of the body massage unit 1000. The pair of rotating module units 5000 can be driven independently of each other.

[0243] The rotating module 5000 may include a first rotating part 5100 and a second rotating part 5500.

[0244] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first rotating part 5100 can generate rotational force, causing the arm massage part 3000 to rotate relative to the body massage part 1000 in the left-right direction with respect to the first rotation center axis AX1.

[0245] The first rotating part 5100 can rotate the arm massage part 3000 relative to the body massage part 1000 in the left-right direction (with... Figure 5b Rotate based on (reference).

[0246] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the second rotating part 5500 can make the arm massage part rotate in the up-down direction relative to the body massage part 1000 with a second rotating center axis AX2 that is different from the first rotating center axis AX1 as a reference.

[0247] That is, the second rotating part 5500 generates rotational power with reference to the second rotation center axis AX2, and can make the arm massage part 3000 relative to the body massage part 1000 in the vertical direction (with... Figure 5a Rotate based on (reference).

[0248] In a rotating module 5000 according to an embodiment of the present invention, a first rotating part 5100 can generate rotational power with reference to a first rotational center axis AX1, and a second rotating part 5500 can generate rotational power with reference to a second rotational center axis AX2.

[0249] However, it is not limited to this and can be implemented in various ways. For example, the first rotating part 5100 generates rotational power with the second rotational center axis AX2 as a reference, and the second rotating part 5500 generates rotational power with the first rotational center axis AX1 as a reference.

[0250] The following description is based on the following: the first rotating part 5100 connected to the main frame 1100, specifically the module frame 1150, generates rotational power based on the first rotational center axis AX1, and the second rotating part 5500 generates rotational power based on the second rotational center axis AX2.

[0251] Reference Figure 7 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first rotating portion 5100 and the second rotating portion 5500 can be rotatably coupled relative to each other. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the first rotating portion 5100 and the second rotating portion 5500 can be formed identically.

[0252] That is, since the first rotating part 5100 and the second rotating part 5500 have the same structure and can be rotatably combined with each other, it has the effect of simplifying and modularizing the component structure of the arm massage part 3000 relative to the body massage part 1000.

[0253] Reference Figures 6 to 9 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the first rotating part 5100 may include a main housing 5110, a rotating body 5130, and a rotating drive part 5150.

[0254] Specifically, the first rotating part 5100 may include: a main housing 5110, which may be disposed in the body massage part 1000; a rotating body, which is rotatably disposed in the main housing 5110; and a rotating drive part 5150, which is disposed in the main housing 5110, receives power and transmits power to the rotating body 5130.

[0255] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 8a and Figure 8b The main outer shell 5110 forms the appearance of the first rotating part 5100 and can be set in the module frame 1150 of the main frame 1100 of the body massage part 1000.

[0256] Reference Figure 7The main outer shell 5110 can be inserted into the module frame 1150, specifically, into a pair of side frame bodies 1153a and 1153b. That is, the two sides of the main outer shell 5110 (with...) Figure 7 The upper and lower surfaces (based on the reference) can be contacted and supported by a pair of side frame bodies 1153a, 1153b.

[0257] Reference Figure 7 One of the two sides of the main shell 5110, which is contacted and supported by a pair of side frame bodies 1153a and 1153b, is (with) Figure 7 The lower surface (based on the reference) can contact and be supported by the base frame body 1151 connected to the module frame 1150, specifically, to the side frame body 1153a.

[0258] Since the first rotating part 5100, specifically the main housing 5110, is connected to the module frame 1150 and is disposed on the main frame 1100, it has the effect of stably fixing the position of the first rotating part 5100.

[0259] In addition, since the pair of side frame bodies 1153a and 1153b contact and support the two sides of the main housing 5110, they have the effect of preventing the main housing 5110 from rotating or deforming.

[0260] Reference Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 9 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main outer shell 5110 may be provided with a rotating body 5130 and a rotating drive unit 5150.

[0261] Reference Figure 11 The stop block 5111 can be protrudingly formed on a surface of the first rotating part 5100 that can contact the second rotating part 5500 (to... Figure 9 (Upper surface as reference).

[0262] Figure 11 This shows a surface of the second rotating part 5500 that is rotatably connected to the first rotating part 5100 (with...). Figure 10 The figure (based on the bottom surface) is prominently formed in the first rotating part 5100. Specifically, the stop 5111 of the main housing 5110 can be provided inside the rotating guide part 5513 which is formed in the shape of a groove.

[0263] That is, when the second rotating part 5500 rotates on the first rotating part 5100, it rotates clockwise and / or counterclockwise with the first rotation center axis AX1 as a reference. With the position of the stop 5111 formed in the first rotating part 5100 fixed, the rotating guide part 5513 moves as the second rotating part 5500 rotates.

[0264] Reference Figure 11 When the stop 5111 protruding from the main housing 5110 of the first rotating part 5100 comes into contact with the two ends of the rotation guide 5513 formed in the second rotating part 5500, the second rotating part 5500 can no longer rotate, thus limiting the amount of rotation (or rotation angle) of the second rotating part 5500 that rotates on the first rotating part 5100.

[0265] Reference Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 9 According to one embodiment of the present invention, on one side of the first rotating part 5100 that can contact the second rotating part 5500 (with... Figure 9 The other side (based on the upper surface) is different (with) Figure 9 On the right side (based on the reference), the rotating joint groove 5115 can be formed in the shape of a groove.

[0266] Specifically, the other side of the first rotating part 5100 can be a surface perpendicular to the first side. Alternatively, the depth-direction center axis of the rotating engagement groove 5115 formed on the other side can be formed parallel to the second rotation center axis AX2 of the second rotating part 5500.

[0267] That is, since the first rotating part 5100 and the second rotating part 5500 have the same structure and can be rotatably coupled to each other, the rotating coupling groove 5115 can be formed in the first rotating part 5100 in the shape of a groove so that it can be inserted into the rotating body of any rotating part that generates rotational power with reference to the second rotational center axis AX2.

[0268] Reference Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 9 On one side of the main housing 5110 that forms the rotational engagement groove 5115, there is a predetermined distance from the center of the rotational engagement groove 5115, and the rotational guide 5113 extends in the circumferential direction in the shape of the groove.

[0269] Since the rotation guide portion 5113 formed in the first rotating portion 5100 has the same structure as the rotation guide portion 5513 formed in the second rotating portion 5500, it will be described in detail later.

[0270] Reference Figure 9 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating body 5130 is rotatably disposed on the main housing 5110 and can be combined with the second rotating part 5500.

[0271] The rotating body 5130 can penetrate one side of the main housing 5110, and a predetermined area can be exposed to the outside. The area can be combined with the main housing 5510 of the second rotating part 5500.

[0272] The rotating body 5130 can receive power from the rotating drive unit 5150 (described later) and transmit the power to the second rotating unit 5500 connected to the first rotating unit 5100.

[0273] Reference Figure 9 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating body 5130 disposed in the first rotating part 5100 can rotate about the first rotating center axis AX1. The rotating body 5130 can be combined with the main outer shell 5510 disposed in the second rotating part 5500.

[0274] Therefore, as the rotating body 5130 rotates, the main outer shell 5510 disposed in the second rotating part 5500 can rotate together, and as the main outer shell 5510 rotates, the arm massage part 3000 coupled with the second rotating part 5500 can rotate clockwise and / or counterclockwise with reference to the first rotation center axis AX1. Figure 5b (Based on the left and right directions).

[0275] Reference Figure 5b According to an embodiment of the present invention, a pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can rotate respectively with reference to the first rotation center axes AX1a and AX1b by the rotational power generated by the first rotating unit 5100.

[0276] For example, when a pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B rotate in opposite directions relative to each other about the first rotation center axes AX1a and AX1b, the pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can move closer to each other to be positioned on the seat portion 1000a formed on the body massage unit 1000, such as... Figure 5b As shown, they can move away from each other in the direction of the outer side of the body massage section 1000.

[0277] As an optional embodiment, a pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can rotate in the same direction relative to each other with the first rotation center axes AX1a and AX1b as a reference.

[0278] As an optional embodiment, the pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can be driven independently.

[0279] Although not shown in the accompanying drawings, the rotating body 5130 disposed in the first rotating part 5100 can be inserted into the rotating engagement groove 5515 formed in the main housing 5510, which is disposed in the second rotating part 5500.

[0280] Therefore, as the rotating main body 5130 provided in the first rotating part 5100 rotates, the main outer shell 5510 provided in the second rotating part 5500 can also rotate together.

[0281] Reference Figure 8a and Figure 8b According to one embodiment of the present invention, a rotary drive unit 5150 is provided in the main housing 5110 and transmits power to the rotary body 5130 by receiving power from the outside.

[0282] Reference Figure 8a and Figure 8b The rotary drive unit 5150 may include a drive unit 5151 and a power transmission unit 5153. The drive unit 5151 generates power and may be configured as a motor. The drive unit 5151 can generate rotational power by receiving power from an external source and can transmit it to the power transmission unit 5153.

[0283] Reference Figure 8a and Figure 8b According to an embodiment of the present invention, the power transmission unit 5153 may include at least one gear. Specifically, the power transmission unit 5153 includes a plurality of gears 5153a, 5153b, and 5153c, which can transmit power generated from the drive unit 5151 to the rotating body 5130.

[0284] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the gears 5153a, 5153b, and 5153c provided in the power transmission section 5153 can be formed as worm gears and helical gears, etc.

[0285] Reference Figure 8a and Figure 8b The first gear 5153a, which is combined with the drive unit 5151, can be formed as a worm gear, and the second gear 5153b, which is connected to the first gear 5153a, can be formed as a gear that integrates a helical gear and a worm gear.

[0286] In addition, the third gear 5153c connected to the second gear 5153b can be formed as a helical gear with the first rotation center axis AX1 as the rotation center axis, and the first rotation center axis AX1 is the rotation center axis of the rotating body 5130.

[0287] However, it is not limited to this. Within the technical concept of being able to transmit the power generated by the drive unit 5151 to the rotating body 5130, various modifications can be made. For example, the power transmission unit 5153 can adopt a power transmission method of various gears such as rack and pinion.

[0288] Although not shown in the accompanying drawings, the rotating body 5130 may include a shaft that can be connected to a gear 5153c disposed in the power transmission section 5153. Therefore, power generated from the drive unit 5151 can be transmitted to the rotating body 5130 through the power transmission section 5153.

[0289] Reference Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 9 When the power generated from the rotary drive unit 5150 is transmitted to the rotary body 5130, the rotary body 5130 can rotate clockwise and / or counterclockwise with reference to the first rotation center axis AX1, and the main housing 5510 of the second rotary unit 5500, which is combined with the rotary body 5130, can rotate together.

[0290] like Figure 5b As shown, as the main outer shell 5510 of the second rotating part 5500 rotates, the arm massage part 3000, which is coupled to the second rotating part 5500, specifically, the arm outer shell part 3100 can be positioned relative to the body massage part 1000 in the left-right direction with reference to the first rotation center axis AX1. Figure 5b Rotate based on (reference).

[0291] That is, the arm massage unit 3000A that accommodates the user's right arm can rotate relative to the body massage unit 1000 in the left-right direction with reference to the first-1 rotation center axis AX1a.

[0292] Similarly, the arm massage unit 3000b that accommodates the user's left arm can rotate relative to the body massage unit 1000 in the left-right direction with reference to the first-second rotation center axis AX1b, which is set parallel to the first-first rotation center axis AX1a.

[0293] Reference Figures 6 to 11 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the second rotating part 5500 may include a main housing 5510, a rotating body 5530 and a rotating drive part 5550.

[0294] Reference Figure 7 , Figure 8a and Figure 8b The main housing 5510 forms the appearance of the second rotating part 5500 and can be disposed on the main housing 5110 in the first rotating part 5100.

[0295] Reference Figures 9 to 11 The main housing 5510 can be disposed on the main housing 5110 of the first rotating part 5100.

[0296] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 11The rotary engagement groove 5515 can be formed in the shape of a groove on one side of the main housing 5510 of the second rotary part 5500 that faces the main housing 5110 of the first rotary part 5100. Figure 9 (Based on the lower surface).

[0297] Specifically, one side of the main housing 5510 may be a side perpendicular to the other side on which the rotating body 5530 is disposed.

[0298] On the other hand, the depth direction center axis of the rotational engagement groove 5515 formed on the said surface can be formed to be the same as the first rotational center axis AX1 of the rotational center axis of the rotational body 5130 provided in the first rotational part 5100.

[0299] That is, since the second rotating part 5500 and the first rotating part 5100 have the same structure and can be rotatably coupled to each other, the rotating coupling groove 5515 can be formed in the second rotating part 5500 in the shape of a groove so that the rotating body 5130 provided in the first rotating part 5100 which generates rotational power based on the first rotational center axis AX1 can be inserted into the rotating coupling groove 5515.

[0300] Reference Figure 10 and Figure 11 On one side of the main housing 5510 that forms the rotational engagement groove 5515, there is a predetermined distance from the center of the rotational engagement groove 5515, and the rotational guide 5513 extends in the circumferential direction in the shape of the groove.

[0301] Reference Figure 11 The rotation guide 5513 can be formed by extending along the circumferential central axis L1.

[0302] Reference Figure 9 Although the rotating body 5130 of the first rotating part 5100, which is inserted into the rotating engagement groove 5515 of the second rotating part 5500, is obscured and not shown, a stop 5111 can be formed on one side of the main housing 5110 on which the rotating body 5130 of the first rotating part 5100 is rotatably disposed.

[0303] Reference Figure 11 When the first rotating part 5100 and the second rotating part 5500 are connected, the stop 5111 provided in the first rotating part 5100 can be provided inside the rotating guide part 5513 formed on the main housing 5510 of the second rotating part 5500.

[0304] Reference Figure 11 When the second rotating part 5500 rotates on the first rotating part 5100, it can rotate clockwise and / or counterclockwise with the first rotation center axis AX1 as a reference.

[0305] At this time, with the position of the stop 5111 formed in the first rotating part 5100 fixed, the rotating guide part 5513 moves relative to the second rotating part 5500 as it rotates.

[0306] It has the following effect: when the stop block 5111 protruding on the main housing 5110 of the first rotating part 5100 contacts the two ends of the rotation guide part 5513 formed on the second rotating part 5500, the second rotating part 5500 can no longer rotate, so the amount of rotation (or rotation angle) of the second rotating part 5500 rotating on the first rotating part 5100 can be limited.

[0307] Reference Figure 7 and Figure 9 The stop block 5511 can protrude outward and is formed on one side of the main housing 5510. A rotating body 5530 is provided on one side of the main housing 5510, which is inserted into the groove of the second rotating part 5500 formed in the arm massage part 3000, specifically formed in the arm housing part 3100.

[0308] Reference Figures 7 to 9 When the second rotating part 5500 and the arm housing part 3100 are connected, the stop 5511 provided in the second rotating part 5500 can be provided inside the rotating guide part 3105 formed on the arm housing part 3100.

[0309] Reference Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 9 When the arm housing 3100 rotates on the second rotating part 5500, it rotates clockwise and / or counterclockwise with the second rotation center axis AX2 as a reference. With the position of the stop 5511 formed in the second rotating part 5500 fixed, the rotation guide 3105 moves as the arm housing 3100 rotates.

[0310] The effect is that when the stop block 5511 protruding from the main housing 5510 of the second rotating part 5500 contacts the two ends of the rotating guide part 3105 formed on the arm housing part 3100, the arm housing part 3100 can no longer rotate, thus limiting the amount of rotation (or rotation angle) of the arm massage part 3000 rotating on the second rotating part 5500.

[0311] Reference Figures 7 to 10 In one embodiment of the present invention, the main housing 5510 may be provided with a rotating body 5530 and a rotating drive unit 5550.

[0312] Reference Figure 9According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating body 5530 is rotatably disposed in the main housing 5510 and can be combined with the arm massage part 3000, specifically with the arm housing part 3100.

[0313] The rotating body 5530 can extend through one side of the main housing 5510, and a predetermined area can be exposed to the outside. This area can be combined with the arm massage part 3000, specifically with the arm housing part 3100.

[0314] The rotating body 5530 can receive power from the rotating drive unit 5550 (described later) and transmit the power to the arm housing 3100 connected to the second rotating unit 5500.

[0315] Reference Figure 9 According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rotating body 5530 disposed in the first rotating part 5500 can rotate about the second rotating center axis AX2. The rotating body 5530 can be combined with the arm housing part 3100.

[0316] Therefore, as the rotating main body 5530 rotates, the arm outer shell 3100 can rotate together, and the arm massage part 3000 can rotate clockwise and / or counterclockwise with respect to the second rotation center axis AX2. Figure 5a (Based on the vertical direction).

[0317] Reference Figure 5a According to an embodiment of the present invention, a pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can rotate respectively with reference to the second rotation center axes AX2a and AX2b by the rotational power generated by the second rotation unit 5500.

[0318] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can rotate in the same direction relative to each other with reference to the second rotation center axes AX2a and AX2b.

[0319] However, this is not the only possibility. The pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can rotate in opposite directions relative to each other, using the second rotational central axes AX2a and AX2b as a reference. In this case, the pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B can rotate relative to the body massage unit 1000 in different directions and provide a stretching function. (See reference...) Figure 9 The rotating body 5530 provided in the second rotating part 5500 can be inserted into the groove formed in the arm housing part 3100.

[0320] Therefore, as the rotating body 5530 provided in the second rotating part 5500 rotates, the arm housing part 3100 provided with the groove part can rotate together.

[0321] Reference Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 10 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a rotary drive unit 5550 is disposed in the main housing 5510 and transmits power to the rotary body 5530 by receiving power from the outside.

[0322] Reference Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 10 The rotary drive unit 5550 may include a drive unit 5551 and a power transmission unit 5553. The drive unit 5551 generates power and may be configured as a motor. The drive unit 5551 can generate rotational power by receiving power from an external source and can transmit it to the power transmission unit 5553.

[0323] Reference Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 10 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the power transmission unit 5553 may include at least one gear. Specifically, the power transmission unit 5553 includes a plurality of gears 5553a, 5553b, and 5553c, which can transmit power generated from the drive unit 5551 to the rotating body 5530.

[0324] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the gears 5553a, 5553b, and 5553c provided in the power transmission section 5553 can be formed as worm gears, helical gears, etc.

[0325] Reference Figure 8a and Figure 8b The first gear 5553a, which is combined with the drive unit 5551, can be formed as a worm gear, and the second gear 5553b, which is connected to the first gear 5553a, can be formed as a gear that integrates a helical gear and a worm gear.

[0326] In addition, the third gear 5553c connected to the second gear 5553b can be formed as a helical gear with the second rotation center axis AX2 as the rotation center axis, and the second rotation center axis AX2 is the rotation center axis of the rotating body 5530.

[0327] However, it is not limited to this. Within the technical concept of being able to transmit the power generated by the drive unit 5551 to the rotating body 5530, various modifications can be made. For example, the power transmission unit 5553 can adopt a power transmission method of various gears such as rack and pinion.

[0328] Although not shown in the accompanying drawings, the rotating body 5530 may include a shaft that can be connected to a gear 5553c disposed in the power transmission section 5553. Therefore, power generated from the drive unit 5551 can be transmitted to the rotating body 5530 through the power transmission section 5553.

[0329] Reference Figure 8a , Figure 8b and Figure 9 When the power generated from the rotary drive unit 5550 is transmitted to the rotary body 5530, the rotary body 5530 can rotate clockwise and / or counterclockwise with reference to the second rotation center axis AX2, and the arm housing 3100 combined with the rotary body 5530 can rotate together.

[0330] Specifically, such as Figure 5a As shown, the arm housing 3100 can be positioned relative to the body massage unit 1000 in the vertical direction (with the second rotation center axis AX2 as a reference) along the second rotation center axis AX2. Figure 5a Rotate based on (reference).

[0331] That is, the arm massage unit 3000A that accommodates the user's right arm can rotate relative to the body massage unit 1000 in the vertical direction with reference to the second-first rotation center axis AX2a.

[0332] Similarly, the arm massage unit 3000B that accommodates the user's left arm can rotate relative to the body massage unit 1000 in the left-right direction with reference to the second-second rotation center axis AX2b, which is set parallel to the second-first rotation center axis AX2a.

[0333] In a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the rotating module 5000 has multiple rotating central axes AX1 and AX2 and generates rotational power. The arm massage unit 3000 is rotated with each of the multiple rotating central axes AX1 and AX2 as a reference, so that the arm massage unit 3000 can rotate in the up-down direction and / or left-right direction, thus providing the user with various arm massage functions.

[0334] Furthermore, since the first rotating part 5100 and the second rotating part 5500 have the same structure and can be rotatably combined, they have the effect of simplifying and modularizing the component structure of the arm massage part 3000 relative to the body massage part 1000.

[0335] The following describes in detail the specific structure, processing, and function of a massage device according to an embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the "second embodiment"), which controls the execution of subsequent modes for dangerous situations by using detection signals from a safety sensor.

[0336] The terminology and / or reference numerals of the massage device and its subordinate structure relating to the embodiments described below may differ from the terminology and / or reference numerals of the massage device and its subordinate structure described above.

[0337] This is for the purpose of distinguishing embodiments and effectively describing the embodiments. Therefore, if the technical ideas corresponding to the level of a person skilled in the art can be realized, the structure of the following embodiments can be understood as the same as or equivalent to the structure described above.

[0338] For example, the arm massage unit 110 and the rotation module 120 described below in the second embodiment are similar to those in the reference embodiment. Figures 1 to 11 The structure corresponding to the arm massage part 300 and the rotating module part 5000, the airbag 111 of the second embodiment is a structure corresponding to the airbag that can be installed in the arm massage body 3310 of the above embodiment.

[0339] Furthermore, the control unit 140 of the second embodiment described below is the same as the control unit 1200 of the embodiment described above (see reference 1200). Figure 3 In the second embodiment, the sound output unit 163 and the communication unit 150, which are examples of the structure of the alarm unit 160, are structures corresponding to the audio output module 1500 and the network connection unit 1600 of the above embodiment.

[0340] Figure 12 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device (hereinafter referred to as "massage device") using a safety sensor according to a second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 13 It is shown Figure 12 A block diagram showing a detailed structure of one embodiment of the control unit.

[0341] like Figure 12 As shown, the massage device 100 of this utility model may include an arm massage unit 110, an air cell 111, a rotation module 120, a detection sensor 130, a control unit 140, a communication unit 150, and an alarm unit 160.

[0342] Figure 12 This is a block diagram used to highlight the massage device 100 of the second embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, according to the embodiments, the massage device 100 of the present invention includes not only... Figure 12 The structure shown may further include other structures, for example, it may include: a body massage unit 1000 for accommodating at least a part of the user's body and massaging the user's body (see reference). Figure 1 (etc.); or a leg massage unit 2000 connected to the body massage unit 1000 and massaging the user's legs (see reference). Figure 1 etc.

[0343] Before the detailed description of this utility model, the massage device 100 according to this utility model can be realized by various combinations of electronic components and parts such as storage units, arithmetic processing units, and input / output units (ASIC, chipset, logic circuit, register, communication modem, CPU, ROM, RAM, etc.).

[0344] therefore, Figure 12 Each component of the massage device 100 shown should be understood as a functionally or logically distinct component, rather than a physically distinct component. Figure 13 Each component of the control unit 140 shown is also the same.

[0345] That is, each constituent element shown in the accompanying drawings corresponds to a logical structure for effectively explaining the technical concept of the present invention. Therefore, even if each constituent element is integrated or separated, as long as it can perform the function of executing the logical structure of the present invention, it should be understood as falling within the scope of the present invention. Furthermore, any constituent element that performs the same or similar function should be interpreted as falling within the scope of the present invention regardless of whether its name is consistent with the present invention.

[0346] Furthermore, the control or management method of the massage device according to this utility model can be implemented as a set of processing or algorithms related to the processing, control, calculation, and input / output of overall data. Therefore, it can be implemented not only by... Figure 12 It can be implemented by combining the logical structures shown, or it can be implemented in the form of software driven by a device, computer (or corresponding device), module or its subordinate structure.

[0347] An arm massage section 110, which is part of the structure of the massage device 100 according to the present invention, can be provided on the side of the body massage section 1000 and is configured to accommodate the user's arm and perform various types and methods of massage actions on the accommodated arm.

[0348] The rotation module 120 of this invention can be configured to perform the following functions: based on user input signals, internal algorithms for determining whether preset conditions are met, or the functions of the arm massage unit 100, it causes the arm massage unit 110 to rotate in one or more directions. Of course, the rotation module 120 can be designed to be controlled by the control unit 140 of this invention.

[0349] According to the embodiment, the massage device 100 may also be provided with a telescopic (extension and contraction) drive module, so that the length of the arm massage part 110 adaptively corresponds to the length of the user's arm.

[0350] Because the specific structure of the arm massage part 110 described in this embodiment is different from the above reference... Figures 1 to 11 The arm massage units 300 described above correspond to each other, therefore the above description is used instead of detailed descriptions of the structure, operation, control, etc. of the arm massage units 110. The rotating module 120 described in this embodiment is also the same.

[0351] The detection sensor 130 of this invention is disposed in the arm massage part 110, etc., and is configured to sense objects within the detection area of ​​the detection sensor 130. Multiple detection sensors 130 can be disposed at various positions of the arm massage part 110 in order to effectively detect various situations.

[0352] In this regard, of course, the first detection sensor 130A and the second detection sensor 130B shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples to illustrate a plurality of detection sensors 130, and should therefore be interpreted as the massage device 100 according to the present invention being limited to the number of detection sensors 130 shown in the accompanying drawings. A plurality of detection sensors that may be disposed or built into the massage device 100 are collectively referred to as detection sensors 130, provided that there are no particular differences in number, orientation, position, etc.

[0353] When a detection signal is input (received) from the detection sensor 130, the control unit 140 of this invention controls the subsequent detection mode to be executed using the input detection signal.

[0354] The term "detection follow-up mode" is used to refer to the mode of the massage device 100. The mode of the massage module 100 is a mode executed based on the detection signal of the detection sensor 130 in the event of danger or when attention to ventilation is required, so as to achieve user safety, prevent device malfunction, identify user danger, and improve user convenience.

[0355] As described above, since the massage device 100 of this invention can be configured such that the arm massage part 110 rotates in directions such as up, down, left, and right, or moves in directions of length extension or contraction, the space occupied by the massage device 100 may be expanded or changed. Therefore, during the dynamic movement of the arm massage part 110, it is very likely that it will come into physical contact or conflict with surrounding objects (objects, pets, third parties, walls of indoor spaces, etc.), or that the object will physically intervene (get stuck, etc.).

[0356] The massage device 100 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is equivalent to an embodiment for effectively protecting the user, preventing safety accidents, ensuring stable use of the device, and suppressing malfunctions when the situation described above occurs or is anticipated.

[0357] The detection follow-up mode according to an embodiment of the present invention may include: a drive for stopping the rotation (movement) of the arm massage unit 110; a drive for causing the arm massage unit 110 to rotate in the opposite direction to the current rotation direction; a drive for reducing the moving speed of the arm massage unit 110; a drive for opening and closing the arm massage unit 110, etc.

[0358] Furthermore, according to the implementation, in order to enable users to more quickly and accurately identify dangerous situations and effectively guide subsequent measures, as described later, the control of the alarm unit 160 based on various media (visual, auditory, tactile, etc.) may also be included in the detection follow-up mode.

[0359] Furthermore, depending on the type of massage, the massage device 100 of this invention can recline in the form of a bed. In this state, it may be difficult to guide the user to react alertly to dangerous situations (avoidance or evasion actions, defensive actions, etc.).

[0360] Therefore, the control unit 140 of this invention can be controlled to return the posture of the massage device 100 to a basic posture or basic position when a detection signal for a dangerous situation is input from the detection sensor 130. The basic position refers to a position or angle that corresponds to a posture or angle that allows the user to easily detach from the massage device 100 or that increases the freedom of movement of body parts such as the arms and legs.

[0361] The posture or angle corresponding to the basic position can include not only the posture or angle of the massage device 100 itself, but also the posture or angle of the arm massage unit 110 and the leg massage unit 2000, which are used to facilitate the user's disengagement and increase the freedom of the arm and leg.

[0362] Preferably, the basic position or basic posture is set via the user input unit 1400 ( Figure 3 Default settings, etc., can be variably configured in various ways according to user selection. In addition to the methods or controls described above, the subsequent detection mode may include various control processes to achieve user safety, convenience, accident prevention, etc.

[0363] Since the massage device 100 of this utility model can be configured to be optimally applied in embodiments where the arm massage unit 110 rotates or moves independently, it is more preferable that the control is to link and execute the detection subsequent mode with the drive, movement, etc. of the arm massage unit 110.

[0364] As a specific embodiment, the control unit 140 of this utility model can be controlled to execute the detection subsequent mode only when the current state of the arm massage unit 110 is not a stationary state such as rotation, movement or extension.

[0365] According to this embodiment of the present invention, not only can the unnecessary execution of sensor sensing and corresponding subsequent control processing be effectively suppressed, but it can also ensure that the detection subsequent mode is driven only when it is necessary to prevent actual safety accidents or corresponding subsequent measures, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the massage device 100 more effectively.

[0366] like Figure 13 As shown, the control unit 140 of this utility model may include a receiving unit 141, a monitoring unit 142, a main control unit 143, and a history storage unit 144. As described above, Figure 13 Each configuration of the control unit 140 shown is a logical configuration for improving the efficiency of understanding and explaining the technical concept of this utility model.

[0367] The monitoring unit 142 of this invention can be configured to monitor the current state of the rotating module 120 used to drive the arm massage unit 110 or the rotation or movement of the arm massage unit 110. According to an embodiment, the monitoring unit 142 can be configured to monitor the expansion or contraction state of the airbag 111 included in the arm massage unit 110.

[0368] If the receiving unit 141 receives or inputs the detection signal sensed by the detection sensor 130 for the object (step S300, refer to...) Figure 14 The main control unit 143, which is a component of the control unit 140, can use the monitoring status of the monitoring unit 142 to determine whether the current state of the arm massage unit 110 is a stopped state or a rotating, moving or other action state (step S310), and perform different control processing according to its control (steps S320 and S340).

[0369] As described above, the detection follow-up mode can be executed only when the arm massage unit 110 or the like is in an active state. However, it can also be configured to execute the detection follow-up mode directly without distinguishing the state (stopped state or driven state) of the arm massage unit 110 or the like by setting settings, etc.

[0370] According to the implementation, if the user wishes to be undisturbed during the massage, the detection follow-up mode can be set not to be activated even if the arm massage unit 110 and the like are in a driving state.

[0371] When configured to execute the above-mentioned detection follow-up mode only when the arm massage unit 110 and the like are in an active state, the control unit 140 of this utility model controls that even if a detection signal is received from the detection sensor 130, if the arm massage unit 110 is not in an active state, no follow-up processing is performed or an attention mode is executed. For example, processing to indicate that an object has been detected around the massage device 100 and to inform the user of information that attention is required (step S320) can be performed.

[0372] According to the embodiment, the control unit 140 of this invention can be controlled to analyze (parsing, interpreting) the characteristics (magnitude, direction, position, etc. of the detection signal) output from the detection sensor 130 (step S330), and execute the corresponding subsequent detection mode (step S340). Details of the characteristic analysis of the detection signal and the optimized subsequent detection mode will be described later.

[0373] As described above, when the detection sensor 130 detects an object approaching or intervening, the control unit 140 of this invention can be configured to notify the user of dangerous situations by controlling the alarm unit 160.

[0374] like Figure 12 As shown, the alarm unit 160 can be equipped with a variety of units such as a tactile sensing unit 161 based on tactile media, a screen display unit 162 based on visual media, and a sound output unit 163 based on auditory media.

[0375] Preferably, the control unit 140 of this utility model controls the alarm unit 160 of one or more media such as touch, vision and hearing by comprehensively judging whether the massage module is currently being driven (the efficiency of the tactile unit is low (inefficient)), whether it is currently in rest or sleep mode (the efficiency of the visual unit is low), and whether the user is listening to music through a speaker (headphones, etc.) connected to the massage device 100 (the efficiency of the auditory unit is low).

[0376] Preferably, if preset termination conditions such as logout, forced termination, system shutdown, or occurrence of an emergency are not met (step S350), then as follows: Figure 14 The control processing configuration of this utility model is shown to be used in a cyclical manner.

[0377] As described above, the detection sensor 130 of this utility model can be composed of a touch sensor, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a light sensor, a Hall sensor, an electrostatic sensor, etc.

[0378] A sensor used for detecting objects, etc., can be used as the detection sensor 130 of this invention, regardless of its characteristics, type, or specifications, as long as it can identify objects approaching the massage device 100, especially approaching the arm massage section 110 and its adjacent area, or intervening in the arm massage section 110, and output a corresponding signal. For more rapid implementation of preventative measures in dangerous situations, the detection sensor 130 is preferably based on a non-contact sensor.

[0379] Of course, as described in the above embodiments, when the arm massage unit 110 is composed of a pair of arm massage units 3000A and 3000B, the detection sensor 130 can be provided in each arm massage unit 3000A and 3000B.

[0380] As described above, in order to enable the arm massage unit 110 to be optimally applied in the independently rotating massage device 100, the detection area of ​​the detection sensor 130 according to an embodiment of the present invention is set to the area corresponding to the rotation path and / or movement path of the arm massage unit 110.

[0381] Of course, if the detection area of ​​the detection sensor 130 can be set to an area corresponding to the rotation path of the arm massage part 110, the setting position of the detection sensor 130 is not greatly restricted.

[0382] The history storage unit 144, which is a component of the control unit 140, can be configured to generate and store history information, including a timestamp (i.e., time information) for executing the subsequent detection mode, status information of the start of the subsequent detection mode (such as identification information of the sensor that outputs the detection signal), and content of subsequent control based on the subsequent detection mode.

[0383] In this respect, the history storage unit 144 of the second embodiment may be configured to correspond to the storage unit 1300 of the above embodiment, and unlike the structure shown in the drawings, it may also be implemented by a separate configuration not included in the control unit 140.

[0384] In order to be used as raw data for diagnosing the causes of malfunctions of the massage device 100, subsequent measures and support, statistics on safety incidents, policy formulation, etc., the history information can be configured to be transmitted via the communication unit 150, together with the location information of the massage device 100, to a control server or service server for comprehensive management of the massage device 100.

[0385] According to the embodiment, in order to effectively share information about the massage device 100 that can be installed in the home, the control unit 140 of this utility model can be controlled to send the history information to a pre-set portable terminal of a user or the like via the communication unit 150.

[0386] When the detection sensor 130 outputs a detection signal, the control unit 140 of this utility model can control the buffer airbag 170 to inflate. The buffer airbag 170 is disposed at the lower part of the arm massage part 110, or at the main body of the massage device 100 corresponding to the lower part of the arm massage part 110.

[0387] According to the configuration of the embodiment of the present invention, by mitigating the impact caused by the intervention of objects, it is possible not only to prevent the massage device 100 from malfunctioning, breaking, or being damaged, but also to protect the body of the user of the massage device 100.

[0388] As described above, the arm massage unit 110 may be equipped with an airbag 111 related to the massage function. If the airbag 111 is inflating and pressurizing the user's arm at the time of detecting an object, it may be equivalent to a state in which part of the user's body is restrained, so the user may find it difficult to respond quickly and promptly.

[0389] Therefore, preferably, if the airbag 111 of the arm massage unit 110 is inflated at the time of detecting the object, the control unit 140 of the present invention controls the airbag 111 to contract, so as to more effectively guide the user's reaction to dangerous situations (e.g., the user can pull out the arm more easily and quickly).

[0390] Figure 15 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of an embodiment of the present invention based on its main components. Hereinafter, refer to... Figure 15 The above-described embodiments of the present invention and the functions of each embodiment are further explained.

[0391] When the detection sensor 130 detects an object, the detection sensor 130 outputs a detection signal (object detection signal) to the control unit 140 of the present invention (step S400). The detection signal is input to the control unit 140 of the present invention, specifically to the receiving unit 141 of the control unit 140 (step S400).

[0392] As described above, when an input detection signal is received, the control unit 140 of this invention outputs a control signal for executing a subsequent detection mode to one or more of the rotation module 120, the alarm unit 160, and the airbag 111 (step S420). Of course, the control signal can be generated using datasets and protocols that define the processing relationship between input and output data.

[0393] According to the embodiment, as described above, the control unit 140 of this utility model can perform status confirmation processing (step S410) regarding whether the arm massage unit 110 is currently in an active state or a stopped state.

[0394] As described above, when the control unit 140 of this utility model outputs a control signal for detecting subsequent modes to the rotation module 120, the rotation module 120, based on the input control signal, takes the arm massage unit 110 and the like as objects and performs actions such as reducing the rotation speed, controlling reverse rotation, or returning to the reference position (default position) to detect subsequent modes (step S430).

[0395] According to the embodiment, in order to effectively perform the cyclic process, the rotation module 120 may be configured to feed back information related to the current state (rotation speed, rotation direction, position, etc.) of the arm massage unit 110 to the control unit 140 (step S460).

[0396] When the control unit 140 of this utility model outputs (transmits) the control signal to the alarm unit 160, the alarm unit 160 of this utility model uses a tactile unit (touch, vibration), an auditory unit (speaker, etc.), a visual unit, etc. to display information about dangerous situations (step S440).

[0397] When the control unit 140 of this invention outputs the control signal to the airbag 111, the airbag 111 controls the airflow (contraction) (step S450). In this case, as described above, when the airbag 111 is in an inflated state, it may be assumed that the user's arm is in a restrained state, so the airbag 111 can only be controlled to contract under this condition.

[0398] When the system is configured to feed back information indicating whether the airbag 111 is currently inflated or deflated, or the degree of inflation, to the control unit 140 (step S470), the cyclic control of the subsequent detection mode for the airbag 111 can be used more effectively. The processing of this information feedback (step S470) can be performed in various ways, including: generating information from the airbag 111 and outputting it to the control unit 140 of this invention; the control unit 140 of this invention measuring the state of the airbag 111 using pressure sensors and gas volume sensors, etc.; confirming the operating state of the air supply unit; and measuring the amount of gas injected by the air supply unit.

[0399] When current status information is received from the rotation module 120 and / or the airbag 111, the control unit 140 of this invention stores the status information of the rotation module 120 and / or the airbag 111 in association with time information, etc. (step S480). The stored status information can be effectively used to determine the current status of the arm massage unit 110 and / or the airbag 111 in subsequent executions such as object detection and detection of subsequent modes.

[0400] Figure 16 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure of an embodiment of the present invention that utilizes directional information, etc., to perform subsequent detection modes. The following is a detailed description. Figure 16 The content includes embodiments of the processing and other embodiments of the massage device 100 according to the present invention.

[0401] The rotating module 120 of this invention, which can be used as an actuator for driving the rotation of the arm massage unit 110, may include: a first rotating module (first rotating part 5100) for rotating the arm massage unit 110 in the vertical direction (rotating about AX2 as the rotation axis, see Figure 5 and...). Figure 7 (etc.); and a second rotating module (second rotating part 5500), used to rotate the arm massage part 110 in the left and right direction (rotating about AX1 as the rotation axis, see Figure 5 and...). Figure 7 wait).

[0402] The detection sensor 130 of this utility model may include: a first detection sensor 130A, which detects an object in a detection area corresponding to the vertical rotation path of the arm massage part 110; and a second detection sensor 130B, which detects an object in a detection area corresponding to the horizontal rotation path of the arm massage part 110.

[0403] In this case, when a first detection signal is received from the first detection sensor 130A (step S500) or a second detection signal is received from the second detection sensor 130B (step S500), the control unit 140 of this invention can be controlled to perform a subsequent detection mode using one or more of these signals.

[0404] As described above, when the detection sensor 130 is configured to detect an object by distinguishing the rotation direction of the arm massage unit 110, the control unit 140 of this invention can more effectively detect objects approaching or intervening in three-dimensional space by combining the detection signals of these detection sensors.

[0405] In addition, the control unit 140 of this utility model can also generate direction information (position information) about the object approaching or intervening by distinguishing the detection sensor (identification information of the detection sensor, etc.) used to detect the object (output detection signal) (step S510).

[0406] Furthermore, when the timing information of the detection signal received by the receiving unit 141 and the like is further utilized, in other words, when the timing information of the detection signal output by the detection sensor 130 is utilized, the difference in the detection time of each detection sensor can be constituted by data or information. Therefore, the control unit 140 of this invention can generate more accurate position or direction information of the object approaching or entering (step S510).

[0407] As described above, when the position or direction information of an intervening or approaching object is generated, the control unit 140 of this invention can control the alarm unit 160 to display (visual or auditory media, etc.) the position or direction information of the approaching or intervening object.

[0408] The technical concept described above is to perform subsequent processing that is organically combined with the direction or position of the object approaching or intervening. Therefore, the technical concept can also be realized by processing that confirms the direction or position of the object approaching or intervening, such as the method of the control unit 140 of this utility model confirming the identification information of the detection sensor 130.

[0409] The configuration of the embodiments of this utility model can help users identify objects more accurately and quickly, and can guide users to carry out safety accident prevention and follow-up measures more effectively.

[0410] Specifically, the first detection sensor 130A, i.e., the detection sensor for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the vertical rotation path of the arm massage unit 110, may include: an upper sensor 131A for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the vertical rotation path of the arm massage unit 110; or / and a lower sensor 132A for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the vertical rotation path of the arm massage unit 110.

[0411] From a corresponding viewpoint, the second detection sensor 130B for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the left-right rotation path of the arm massage unit 110 may specifically include: a left sensor 131B for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the left-right rotation path of the arm massage unit 110; or / and a right sensor 132B for detecting an object in a detection area corresponding to the right-right rotation path of the arm massage unit 110.

[0412] As described above, the configuration of the embodiments of the present invention enables a clearer distinction of the direction or position of an object approaching or intervening.

[0413] In order to more organically combine the action state of the arm massage unit 110 with the direction of object entry / intervention, the control unit 140 of this utility model can be controlled to execute the above-mentioned detection follow-up mode only when the detection signal (first detection signal) output by the upper sensor 131A and / or the lower sensor 132A corresponds to the current rotation or movement direction of the arm massage unit 110.

[0414] From the corresponding viewpoint, the control unit 140 of this utility model can be controlled to execute the detection follow-up mode only when the detection signal (second detection signal) output by the left sensor 131B and / or the right sensor 132B corresponds to the current rotation or movement direction of the arm massage unit 110.

[0415] like Figure 16 As shown, the control unit 140 of this utility model can monitor the current rotation direction of the arm massage unit 110 (step S520). This monitoring can be carried out by a method based on sensors to detect the position or direction of the arm massage unit 110, or by using various methods such as rotation direction, number of rotations, rotation amount, and rotation angle provided in the rotation module 120.

[0416] As described above, when directional information of the detected object is generated using the detection signals input from the upper sensor 131A and lower sensor 132A corresponding to the first detection sensor 130A and the left sensor 131B and right sensor 132B corresponding to the second detection sensor 130B, as well as the identification information of the sensor that outputs the detection signals, the control unit 140 of this invention determines whether the current rotation direction of the arm massage unit 110 corresponds to the directional information (step S530).

[0417] Only when the determination result is that the directional information of the object entering or intervening corresponds to the rotation direction of the current arm massage unit 110, the control unit 140 of this utility model controls the execution of the above-mentioned detection follow-up mode (step S550).

[0418] With the configuration described above, it is possible to more accurately screen out situations that actually have a substantial impact on the movement of the arm massage unit 110 or may lead to safety accidents. For example, it can screen out events where an object intervenes or enters (approaches) below the arm massage unit 110 when the arm massage unit 110 moves downward. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent malfunctions and safety accidents of the massage device 100 and to provide greater effectiveness for the stable use of the massage device 100.

[0419] As described above, when the first detection sensor 130A is composed of an upper sensor 131A and a lower sensor 132A, the control unit 140 of this invention can be controlled to generate alarm information containing the position or direction of an approaching or entering object using the identification information of the sensor that outputs the first detection signal, and display the alarm information through the alarm unit 160. The same applies when the second detection sensor 130B is composed of a left sensor 131B and a right sensor 132B.

[0420] Preferably, when preset termination conditions such as logout, forced termination, system shutdown, or occurrence of an emergency are not met (step S560), then as follows: Figure 16 The control process of this utility model is also configured for cyclic use.

[0421] When the above-mentioned detection follow-up mode is executed only when the directional information (direction, position, etc.) of the object entering or intervening corresponds to the direction of the action (rotation direction or movement direction, etc.) of the arm massage unit 110, the control unit 140 of this utility model can control the system so that even if a detection signal is received from the detection sensor 130, if the direction of the action of the arm massage unit 110 does not correspond to the direction of the object being detected, the detection follow-up mode will not be executed, and the current state will be maintained (step S540).

[0422] As referenced above Figure 14 As mentioned above, in Figure 16 In step S540, for example, the process of displaying information for notifying the detection of objects that need attention in the alarm unit 160 can be performed by the control of the control unit 140.

[0423] According to the embodiments, the control unit 140 of this utility model can be based on whether the massage device 100 performs a massage action, for example, whether the massage is performed through the arm massage unit 110 and Figures 1 to 11 Based on the massage motion of the body massage unit 1000 and the leg massage unit 2000, the control is to differentially change the sensitivity (resolution, etc.) of the detection sensor 130 to detect objects.

[0424] The technical configuration of this invention, which differentiates the sensitivity of the detection sensor, can be implemented not only by adjusting the sensitivity of the detection sensor 130 through hardware or software processing, but also by changing the range or reference value (critical value, threshold) of the subsequent detection mode start during signal processing of the detection signal output by the detection sensor.

[0425] If a user is currently receiving a massage (legs, body, arms, etc.), immediate reactions to external hazards (avoidance or evasive actions, defensive actions, etc.) may be relatively difficult. Therefore, in this situation, a configuration can be developed to detect objects at greater distances or even with relatively weak detection intensity by increasing sensitivity to the detection signal, thereby guiding the user to react adaptively and sensitively to their surroundings.

[0426] In addition, the control unit 140 of this invention can control the rotation module 120 according to the magnitude of the detection signal output by the detection sensor 130, so that the rotation speed of the arm massage unit 110 is reduced differentially.

[0427] The configuration of this embodiment of the present invention refers to the differential execution of a detection follow-up mode (deceleration control, etc.) based on the characteristics of an object that is close to or intervenes in the massage device 100, thereby enabling more effective implementation of user safety and other aspects.

[0428] The magnitude of the detection signal can represent the distance, speed, intensity, etc., of an approaching or intervening object. The detection signal output by the detection sensor can have various formats, including digital or analog signals, depending on the sensor's characteristics, specifications, and type. However, with appropriate data processing or algorithmic processing, it can be converted into a signal representing the characteristics (distance, speed, intensity, etc.) of an approaching or intervening object.

[0429] Figure 17 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Hereinafter, refer to... Figure 17 The massage device 100 according to another embodiment of the present invention will be described in conjunction with the above-mentioned drawings.

[0430] The above is for reference only. Figures 1 to 11 The arm massage unit 110, 3000, which is a component of the massage device 100 of this utility model, may include an arm housing 3100, an arm massage main body 3300, and an arm movement guide 3330.

[0431] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the arm housing portion 3100 is used to form the appearance of the arm massage portion 110, 3000, and an arm receiving portion 3110, which serves as a space for accommodating the user's arm, can be formed on its inner side.

[0432] Additionally, the arm housing portion 3100 may be provided with an arm massage main body portion 3300 that provides a massage function to the user's arm. Specifically, the arm massage main body portion 3300 may include an arm massage main body 3310 and an arm movement guide portion 3330 (see reference). Figure 6 wait).

[0433] The arm massage unit 110 may include: an outer portion 110B that covers the arm massage main body 3300 disposed inside the arm massage unit 110 and is disposed on the outer side in a manner that prevents the arm massage main body 3300 from being exposed on the outer side; and an inner portion 110A in which the arm massage main body 3300 and the like are built-in, and the inner portion 110A is disposed on the inner side of the outer portion 110B.

[0434] like Figure 1 , Figure 5a , Figure 5b As shown, the outer portion 110B may refer to the outer outer shell (outer frame) or the like, which corresponds to the housing of the arm massage part 100 or 3000 that can be seen from the outside of the massage device 100. As described above, the inner portion 110A may refer to the inner outer shell (inner frame) or the like, which is provided inside the outer portion 110B and has the arm massage main body 3300 provided therein.

[0435] In order to provide stability and comfort to the user when accommodating the arm and to effectively guide the operation of functional units located on the inner side, preferably, the inner side 110A of the arm massage part 110 is configured to elastically connect with the outer side 110B of the arm massage part 110. This elastic connection can be achieved through various methods, such as utilizing the properties of elastic materials or incorporating elastic units such as torsion springs or leaf springs.

[0436] As described above, when the outer portion 110B and the inner portion 110A of the arm massage portion 110 are elastically combined, a range of motion or interval range can be provided to act on external force applied from the outside or pressure or force generated by the arm portion housed inside.

[0437] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the detection sensor 130 can be configured to detect the applied pressure between the inner side 110A and the outer side 110B of the arm massage part 110, thereby effectively detecting external forces by contacting this physical structure.

[0438] Specifically, the detection sensor 130 according to this embodiment may include: a first sensor 130C disposed on the inner side 110A of the arm massage portion 110; and a second sensor 130D disposed on the outer side 110B of the arm massage portion 110.

[0439] If the detection signal of the first sensor 130C or the second sensor 130D is greater than the reference value (the judgment benchmark for dangerous conditions, the condition benchmark for executing subsequent detection modes), it can mean that, whether due to external or internal factors, pressure or force exceeding the normal state is being applied to the user's arm.

[0440] Therefore, when the detection signal of the first sensor 130C or the detection signal of the second sensor 130D is greater than the reference value (base value), the control unit 140 of this utility model can control the arm massage unit 110 to stop rotating.

[0441] According to the embodiment, when the detection signal of the first sensor 130C or the second sensor 130D is greater than a reference value, the control unit 140 of this invention can control the arm massage unit 110 to rotate in the opposite direction until the detection signal of the first sensor 130C or the second sensor 130D is less than the reference value. Of course, this control drive can be implemented by controlling the rotation module 120 as described above.

[0442] In addition, the control unit 140 of this invention can also be configured to perform processing for comparing the difference between the detection signal of the first sensor 130C and the detection signal of the second sensor 130D with a reference value, thereby accurately measuring the actual force or pressure applied, and being able to execute a detection follow-up mode linked thereto.

[0443] Since the first sensor 130C is a sensor provided on the inner side 110A of the arm massage part 110, it is preferably configured to measure the pressure or force applied to the arm massage part 110 more accurately by means of numerical correction (compensation) based on gravity, etc.

[0444] Therefore, the first reference value corresponding to the detection signal of the first sensor 130C can be set to be greater than the second reference value corresponding to the detection signal of the second sensor 130D.

[0445] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto. Those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications and variations within the equivalent scope of the technical concept and the scope of the claims.

[0446] In the above description of the present invention, the first and second modifiers are only used as terms for tool concepts applicable to distinguish the constituent elements from each other, and therefore should be interpreted as not being used to indicate a specific order, priority, etc.

[0447] In the above description of the present invention, the first and second modifiers are only used as terms for tool concepts applicable to distinguish the constituent elements from each other, and therefore should be interpreted as not being used to indicate a specific order, priority, etc.

[0448] The control method of the massage device 100 of this utility model described above can be implemented as computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all types of recording devices that store computer-readable data (optical disc read-only memory, random access memory, read-only memory, floppy disk, magnetic disk, hard disk, optical disk, etc.), and may also include servers for wired and wireless internet transmission.

Claims

1. A massage device, characterized in that, include: A body massage unit that accommodates at least a part of the user's body and massages the user's body; An arm massage unit is provided on the side of the body massage unit, and accommodates the user's arm and performs massage actions on the accommodated arm as the object; The rotating module allows the arm massage section to rotate in more than one direction; A detection sensor is installed on the arm massage area and detects objects within the detection area; as well as The control unit controls the execution of subsequent detection modes using the detection signal input from the detection sensor.

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The subsequent detection modes include one or more of the following: stop drive of the arm massage unit, reverse rotation drive, deceleration drive, opening and closing drive, return of the massage device to the reference position, and drive of the alarm unit.

3. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit controls the execution of the detection follow-up mode only when the current state of the arm massage unit is in an active state.

4. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection area of ​​the detection sensor is the area corresponding to the rotation path of the arm massage part.

5. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation module includes: The first rotating module causes the arm massage section to rotate in the vertical direction, and The second rotating module causes the arm massage section to rotate in the left-right direction; The detection sensor includes: The first detection sensor detects an object in a detection area corresponding to the vertical rotation path of the arm massage unit, and The second detection sensor detects an object in a detection area corresponding to the rotation path of the arm massage part in the left and right directions; The control unit controls the execution of the subsequent detection mode using one or more of the first detection signal from the first detection sensor and the second detection signal from the second detection sensor.

6. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit controls the sensitivity of the detection sensor to be adjusted differently based on whether the massage action is performed or the motion state of the arm massage unit.

7. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit controls the rotation module, causing the rotation module to differentially reduce the rotation speed of the arm massage unit based on the magnitude of the detection signal.

8. The massage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first detection sensor includes: The upper sensor detects an object in a detection area corresponding to the rotation path of the arm massage unit in the upward direction; and The lower sensor detects an object in a detection area corresponding to the downward rotation path of the arm massage unit. The control unit controls the execution of the detection follow-up mode only when the first detection signal output from the upper sensor or the lower sensor corresponds to the current rotation direction of the arm massage unit.

9. The massage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second detection sensor includes: The left sensor detects an object in a detection area corresponding to the rotation path of the arm massage unit in the left direction; and The right sensor detects an object in a detection area corresponding to the rightward rotation path of the arm massage unit. The control unit controls the execution of the detection follow-up mode only when the second detection signal output from the left sensor or the right sensor corresponds to the current rotation direction of the arm massage unit.

10. The massage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first detection sensor includes: The upper sensor detects an object in a detection area corresponding to the rotation path of the arm massage unit in the upward direction; and The lower sensor detects an object in a detection area corresponding to the downward rotation path of the arm massage unit. The control unit uses the identification information of the sensor that outputs the first detection signal to control the alarm unit, so that the alarm unit displays alarm information including the location or direction of the intervening object.

11. The massage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second detection sensor includes: The left sensor detects an object in a detection area corresponding to the rotation path of the arm massage unit in the left direction; and The right sensor detects an object in a detection area corresponding to the rightward rotation path of the arm massage unit. The control unit uses the identification information of the sensor that outputs the second detection signal to control the alarm unit, so that the alarm unit displays alarm information including the location or direction of the intervening object.

12. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The arm massage portion includes an inner portion located on the inner side and an outer portion elastically connected to the inner portion and located on the outer side of the inner portion. The detection sensor is configured to detect the applied pressure between the inner and outer portions.

13. The massage device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The detection sensor includes a first sensor disposed on the inner side and a second sensor disposed on the outer side. When the detection signal of the first sensor or the second sensor is greater than the reference value, the control unit controls the arm massage unit to stop rotating, or controls the arm massage unit to rotate in the opposite direction until the detection signal of the first sensor or the second sensor is less than the reference value.

14. The massage device according to claim 13, characterized in that, The reference value corresponding to the detection signal of the first sensor is greater than the reference value corresponding to the detection signal of the second sensor.

15. The massage device according to claim 12, characterized in that, It also includes a cushioning airbag, which is disposed at the lower part of the arm massage section, or at the main body of the massage device corresponding to the lower part of the arm massage section. When the detection sensor outputs a detection signal, the control unit controls the inflation of the buffer airbag.

16. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The arm massage unit is provided in multiple parts, and each arm massage unit is driven and controlled independently.

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