Massage device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a massage device which comprises a shell, a driving assembly installed on the shell and a massage piece in transmission connection with the driving assembly, and the driving assembly comprises a driving motor, a driving wheel in transmission connection with the driving motor and a driven wheel matched with the driving wheel. The driving wheel and the driven wheel are sleeved with the massage part, the driving motor drives the massage part to rotate through the driving wheel, the shell is provided with a moving space communicated with the external environment, and at least part of the massage part extends into the moving space. According to the massage device, the rubbing effect similar to that of hand massage is formed on the massaged part, the deep stimulation effect can be generated on the massaged part, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical and health care technology, and in particular to a massage device. Background Technology

[0002] With social development and the gradual improvement of living standards, people are paying more and more attention to their health and the comfort of life. Medical and health care products, such as massage devices, are becoming increasingly popular.

[0003] Most existing massage devices use motors to drive massage heads in linear reciprocating motions, frequently tapping the areas of the body that need massage, such as the shoulders, neck, waist, head, and legs, to stimulate muscles and relax the mind and body. However, the interaction between the massage head and the massaged area is point-to-point tapping, which has drawbacks such as a single mode of action and a small range of action, making it difficult to achieve the ideal massage effect. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a massage device that can effectively increase the range of action and improve the user experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a massage device, including a housing, a drive assembly mounted on the housing, and a massage element pulsatingly connected to the drive assembly. The drive assembly includes a drive motor, a drive wheel pulsatingly connected to the drive motor, and a driven wheel cooperating with the drive wheel. The massage element surrounds the drive wheel and the driven wheel. The drive motor drives the massage element to rotate via the drive wheel. The housing has an active space communicating with the external environment, and the massage element extends at least partially into the active space.

[0006] In some embodiments, in the depth direction of the active space, the massage member partially protrudes outward relative to the active space and extends into the external environment.

[0007] In some embodiments, in the depth direction of the active space, the active space extends through opposite sides of the housing, and the opposite sides of the massage member protrude outward relative to the active space and extend into the external environment.

[0008] In some embodiments, both the driving wheel and the driven wheel are disposed in the movable space of the housing, and the massage element is located entirely in the movable space and spaced apart from the housing.

[0009] In some embodiments, the massage element is partially located in the active space and partially encircles the housing, with one of the driving wheel and the driven wheel housed in the housing and the other located in the active space.

[0010] In some embodiments, the housing is longitudinally elongated, and the movable space is located in the middle of the housing; the tail end of the housing serves as a handle and is provided with function keys; the massage element is looped around the front end of the housing.

[0011] In some embodiments, a vibration motor is provided inside the front end of the housing.

[0012] In some embodiments, the massage member is an elliptical track-like structure, with its two ends respectively connected to the driving wheel and the driven wheel; the outer wall of the massage member is provided with protrusions, which are distributed along the circumference of the massage member.

[0013] In some embodiments, the driving wheel and the driven wheel are both gears and are spaced apart, and the inner wall of the massage member is provided with teeth that mesh with the driving wheel and the driven wheel for transmission.

[0014] In some embodiments, the drive motor includes a rotating shaft, the axial direction of which is angled to the axial direction of the massage element; a gear set is provided between the drive motor and the drive wheel, the gear set including at least two meshing helical gears.

[0015] Compared to existing technologies, the massage device provided by this utility model creates a kneading effect on the body by rotating the massage components. Compared to the high-frequency tapping of existing structures, it is closer to human hand massage and can produce a deep stimulation effect on the massaged area, effectively relieving discomfort such as swelling and soreness of the surface muscles. At the same time, it can have a larger range of action and improve the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of one embodiment of the massage device of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Top view of the massage device shown.

[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Side view of the massage device shown.

[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The massage device shown is a cross-sectional view along line IV-IV.

[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 1 An exploded view of the massage device shown.

[0021] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Assembly diagram of the drive component and massage element.

[0022] Figure 7 for Figure 5 Further exploded view.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another embodiment of the massage device of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments of this utility model are exemplarily shown in the drawings to enable a more accurate and thorough understanding of the disclosed technical solutions. However, it should be understood that this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described below.

[0025] This invention provides a massage device, mainly used for human body massage and relaxation. Figure 1-5 The diagram illustrates a specific embodiment of the massage device of this utility model. The massage device 100 includes a housing 20, a drive assembly 30 mounted on the housing 20, and a massage element 40 that is pulsatorically connected to the drive assembly 30. The housing 20 has an active space 22 that communicates with the external environment. The drive assembly 30 includes a drive motor 32, a drive wheel 34 pulsatorically connected to the drive motor 32, and a driven wheel 36 that cooperates with the drive wheel 34. The drive wheel 34 and the driven wheel 36 are rotatably connected to the housing 20. The massage element 40 surrounds the drive wheel 34 and the driven wheel 36. The drive motor 32 drives the massage element 40 to rotate via the drive wheel 34, and the massage element 40 extends at least partially into the active space 22 of the housing 20.

[0026] The massage device 100 of this application creates a kneading effect on the part of the body being massaged by rotating the massage component 40. Compared with the high-frequency tapping of the existing structure, it is closer to human hand massage and can produce a deep stimulation effect on the massaged part, effectively relieving discomfort such as swelling and soreness of the surface muscles.

[0027] like Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, in one specific embodiment, the housing 20 is generally elongated, and the activity space 22 is located in the middle of the housing 20. In the circumferential direction, the activity space 22 is approximately a closed racetrack-shaped structure, such as... Figure 2 As shown. In the thickness direction of the housing 20 (i.e. Figure 1In the vertical direction shown, the active space 22 can penetrate through opposite sides of the housing 20, such that the depth of the active space 22 is comparable to the thickness of the housing 20. In some embodiments, the depth of the active space 22 can be less than the thickness of the housing 20, in which case the active space 22 can penetrate only one side of the housing 20, such as the upper or lower side, while still allowing the active space 22 to communicate with the external environment. The massage element 40 extends into the active space 22 and can form contact with the human body that is against the outside of the active space 22, massaging and relaxing the areas that need massage.

[0028] like Figure 2 , Figure 5 As shown, the housing 20 forms a support arm 24 on each of the left and right sides of the movable space 22 for assembling the drive wheel 34 and the driven wheel 36. Specifically, the drive wheel 34 is pivotally connected to the support arm 24 via a first shaft 35, and the driven wheel 36 is pivotally connected to the support arm 24 via a second shaft 37. The first shaft 35 and the second shaft 37 are parallel to each other and spaced a certain distance apart. The first shaft 35 and the second shaft 37 can be separate components, which are connected to the housing 20, the drive wheel 34, and the driven wheel 36 after molding; or, the first shaft 35 and the second shaft 37 can be integrally molded with the housing 20 or the drive wheel 34 and the driven wheel 36. In the figure, the drive wheel 34 and the driven wheel 36 are arranged front to back within the movable space 22 of the housing 20, with the drive wheel 34 near the rear end of the movable space 22 and the driven wheel 36 near the front end of the movable space 22.

[0029] The massage component 40 has an elliptical, track-like structure, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the overall thickness of the massage element 40 is slightly greater than the depth of the active space 22, causing a portion of the massage element 40 to protrude outward relative to the active space 22 and extend into the external environment, facilitating contact with the body parts to be massaged. Preferably, both the upper and lower sides of the massage element 40 protrude outward relative to the active space 22, allowing both sides of the massage element 40 to simultaneously contact the body, achieving simultaneous massage of multiple body parts. Preferably, the outer wall of the massage element 40 is provided with several protrusions 42, specifically protrusions such as dots, pillars, strips, and ribs, which are spaced apart along the circumference of the massage element 40. When the massage element 40 rotates to massage the body, the protrusions 42 can enhance the stimulation effect on the massaged areas.

[0030] In one specific embodiment, both the driving wheel 34 and the driven wheel 36 are gears. The inner wall of the massage member 40 is formed with teeth 44 that can mesh with the driving wheel 34 and the driven wheel 36. The teeth 44 are evenly spaced along the circumference of the massage member 40. When the drive motor 32 drives the driving wheel 34 to rotate, the driving wheel 34 drives the massage member 40 to rotate, and the massage member 40 drives the driven wheel 36 to rotate, so that the massage member 40 can rotate continuously. In the figure, the driving wheel 34 and the driven wheel 36 are both disposed in the movable space 22 of the housing 20. The drive motor 32 is disposed in the housing 20. A transmission component, such as a gear set 38, is disposed between the drive motor 32 and the driving wheel 34. Through the gear set 38, not only can power be transmitted between the drive motor 32 and the driving wheel 34, but the direction of power transmission can also be adjusted as needed.

[0031] like Figure 6-7 As shown, the gear set 38 includes a first gear 381, a second gear 383, a third gear 385, and a fourth gear 387. The first gear 381 is sleeved with the rotating shaft 33 of the drive motor 32, and the two are preferably coaxially arranged. The second gear 383 meshes with the first gear 381, and preferably the diameter of the second gear 383 is smaller than the diameter of the first gear 381. The third gear 385 is coaxially arranged with the second gear 383, and the two can be a single unit. The fourth gear 387 meshes with the third gear 385, and preferably both the third gear 385 and the fourth gear 387 are helical gears. The driving wheel 34 is coaxially arranged with the fourth gear 387, and the diameter of the driving wheel 34 is larger than the diameter of the fourth gear 387. Through the engagement of the two helical gears 385 and 387, the axial direction of the driving wheel 34 is perpendicular to the rotating shaft 33, achieving a 90-degree change of direction.

[0032] By setting the gear set 38, while adjusting the direction of power transmission, long-distance deceleration transmission of power can be achieved. After the high-speed rotation of the drive motor 32 is gradually reduced, the drive wheel 34 is driven to rotate at an appropriate speed, thereby driving the massage element 40 to rotate at an appropriate speed. In the illustrated embodiment, the drive motor 32, the first gear 381, and the second gear 383 are installed inside the tail end of the housing 20. The third gear 385 and the fourth gear 387 are accommodated in one of the support arms 24 of the housing 20. The third gear 385 is connected to the second gear 383 by a longitudinal shaft 39, so that the drive wheel 34 can be arranged in the movable space 22. In this embodiment, the fourth gear 387 extends outward to form a connecting part 389. A connecting hole 341 is formed in the center of the drive wheel 34. The connecting part 389 is inserted into the connecting hole 341 and fixed in the circumferential direction by shape fit. In this way, the fourth gear 387 can drive the drive wheel 34 to rotate synchronously. It should be understood that the drive wheel 34 and the fourth gear 387 can also be assembled in other ways, as long as they can drive the drive wheel 34 to rotate.

[0033] It should be understood that the number, structure, and size of the gears in gear set 38 can be adjusted as needed. Furthermore, other transmission structures, such as worm gears, pulleys, or combinations of multiple transmission structures, can be provided between the drive motor 32 and the drive wheel 34, and are not limited to the gear transmission shown in the figure. Additionally, in some embodiments, the drive motor 32 can directly drive the drive wheel 34 to rotate, omitting the transmission structure.

[0034] In this embodiment, a vibration motor 50 is also provided inside the front end of the housing 20, which produces a deep stimulation effect on the human body through high-frequency vibration. A battery 52 is also provided inside the rear end of the housing 20. The battery 52 is preferably a rechargeable battery, which serves as the power source for the entire massage device 100. Preferably, a control circuit board 54 is also provided inside the rear end of the housing 20. The battery 52 is electrically connected to the vibration motor 50, drive motor 32, etc., through the control circuit board 54 to form a control circuit. Correspondingly, the rear end of the housing 20 serves as an operating handle, and a function key 56 is provided on its outer wall. The user can adjust the working mode of the massage device 100 through the function key 56, including adjusting the direction and speed of the drive motor 32, the vibration frequency of the vibration motor 50, etc. The user can start only the drive motor 32 or the vibration motor 50, or start both the drive motor 32 and the vibration motor 50 simultaneously.

[0035] In one specific embodiment, the housing 20 has a double-layer structure, including an inner housing 26 and an outer housing 28 covering the inner housing 26, wherein the hardness of the outer housing 28 is less than that of the inner housing 26. The inner housing 26 can be made of hard materials such as plastic or alloy, and has a certain strength. It forms an internal space for installing the drive assembly 30, battery 52, control circuit board 54, etc. The outer housing 28, as the outermost structure of the entire massage device 100, can be made of flexible materials such as silicone or rubber, and has a soft touch when in contact with the human body. During molding, the drive assembly 30, battery 52, control circuit board 54, etc. can be assembled with the inner housing 26 first, and then the outer housing 28 can be integrally molded on the outside of the inner housing 26 by injection molding. This not only simplifies production and assembly, but also improves the overall sealing performance of the massage device 100.

[0036] The massage element 40, as a component that directly interacts with the human body, can be made of flexible materials such as silicone or rubber, providing a soft touch upon contact with the body. In one specific embodiment, the massage element 40 can also be a double-layer structure, comprising an inner layer and an outer layer. The outer layer is made of flexible materials such as silicone or rubber, while the inner layer, being harder than the outer layer, can be made of hard materials such as plastic or alloy. The teeth 44 are integrally formed in the inner layer, giving them sufficient strength to form an effective transmission with the drive wheel 34. The protrusions 42 are integrally formed in the outer layer, allowing the part that directly interacts with the human body to have a certain degree of flexibility.

[0037] like Figure 8 As shown, in another embodiment, the massage element 40 may be partially located in the movable space 22 of the housing 20 and partially sleeved on the housing 20, preferably encircling the front end of the housing 20. In this case, the driving wheel 34 or the driven wheel 36 may be housed within the housing 20. To facilitate the rotation of the massage element 40, the housing 20 may be provided with a groove as the rotation path of the massage element 40. The depth of the groove is preferably less than the thickness of the massage element 40. After assembly, the massage element 40 is partially housed within the groove of the housing 20, and partially protrudes outward from the outer surface of the housing 20 at a certain height. In particular, the protrusion 42 of the massage element 42 protrudes outward from the outer surface of the housing 20, allowing the protrusion 42 to directly interact with the human body. Preferably, the front end of the housing 20 is also provided with a vibration motor 50, which can provide two different stimulation effects, further enhancing the user experience.

[0038] It should be noted that the above embodiments only illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the present invention. It should be pointed out that those skilled in the art can make several modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, such as combining different features in various embodiments, and these should all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A massage device, comprising a housing, a drive assembly mounted on the housing, and a massage element pulsatingly connected to the drive assembly, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a drive motor, a drive wheel that is connected to the drive motor, and a driven wheel that cooperates with the drive wheel. The massage element surrounds the drive wheel and the driven wheel. The drive motor drives the massage element to rotate via the drive wheel. The housing has an active space that communicates with the external environment. The massage element extends at least partially into the active space.

2. The massage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the depth direction of the active space, the massage element partially protrudes outward relative to the active space and extends into the external environment.

3. The massage device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, In the depth direction of the active space, the active space extends through the opposite sides of the housing, and the opposite sides of the massage member protrude outward relative to the active space and extend into the external environment.

4. The massage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, Both the driving wheel and the driven wheel are located in the movable space of the housing, and the massage element is located in the movable space and spaced apart from the housing.

5. The massage device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The massage element is partially located in the active space and partially encircles the housing. One of the driving wheel and the driven wheel is housed in the housing, and the other is located in the active space.

6. The massage device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The housing is generally elongated, and the movable space is located in the middle of the housing; the tail end of the housing serves as a handle and is equipped with function keys; the massage element is looped around the front end of the housing.

7. The massage device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, A vibration motor is installed inside the front end of the housing.

8. The massage device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The massage component is an elliptical track-type structure, with its two ends respectively connected to the driving wheel and the driven wheel; the outer wall of the massage component is provided with protrusions, which are distributed along the circumference of the massage component.

9. The massage device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Both the driving wheel and the driven wheel are gears and are spaced apart. The inner wall of the massage component is provided with teeth that mesh with the driving wheel and the driven wheel for transmission.

10. The massage device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that, The drive motor includes a rotating shaft, the axial direction of which is angled to the axial direction of the massage element; a gear set is provided between the drive motor and the drive wheel, the gear set including at least two meshing helical gears.

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