Massage device with adjustable height

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of height-adjustable massage devices, according to the height-adjustable massage device of an embodiment of the utility model, comprising: frame part;Unfolded part, located with the position adjacent to the frame part and including upper surface;Massage module, located the unfolded part;Lifting unit, located the unfolded part, so that the upper surface of the unfolded part rises and falls;And control part, judge whether user is located the unfolded part, and control the rising and falling of the upper surface of the unfolded part.According to the utility model, provide a kind of massage device capable of providing effective massage to user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a massage device with adjustable height. Background Technology

[0002] Massage refers to a medical adjunct therapy that involves applying various forms of mechanical stimulation to specific parts of the body, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, patting, or inducing physical activity, to adjust changes in the body, promote blood circulation, and relieve fatigue.

[0003] Due to economic and time constraints, there has been an increased demand for massage devices or equipment that provide artificial massage functions. Specifically, with the growing need to relieve stiff muscles and eliminate fatigue or stress through massage, various massage devices that are both time- and cost-effective have been developed and introduced.

[0004] Recently, massage devices have been manufactured in bed-like shapes, allowing users to receive massages while lying down. These bed-type massage devices provide massage by moving the massage modules and stimulating the user's lower back and waist.

[0005] To improve user convenience and satisfaction, various attempts have emerged to combine this type of bed with a regular bed.

[0006] Existing technical documents

[0007] Patent documents

[0008] Patent Document 1: Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2690909 (Grant Date: July 29, 2024) Utility Model Content

[0009] The problem to be solved

[0010] This invention is proposed to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a massage device that can provide effective massage to users.

[0011] The purpose of this invention is to provide a massage device that can improve space utilization.

[0012] The purpose of this invention is to provide a massage device that can improve user convenience.

[0013] The purpose of this utility model is not limited to the purposes mentioned above. Other purposes not mentioned can be clearly understood from the following description by those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains (hereinafter referred to as "skilled persons").

[0014] means for solving problems

[0015] The present invention is characterized as follows, in order to achieve the objectives of the present invention as described above and to perform the specific functions of the present invention as will be described later.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device is provided, comprising: a frame portion; an unfolding portion located adjacent to the frame portion and including an upper surface; a massage module located in the unfolding portion; a lifting unit located in the unfolding portion, causing the upper surface of the unfolding portion to rise and fall; and a control unit for determining whether a user is located in the unfolding portion and controlling the rising and falling of the upper surface of the unfolding portion.

[0017] Additionally, a massage device is provided that further includes a bio-information sensor located adjacent to the unfolded portion, which determines whether a user is located on the unfolded portion.

[0018] Additionally, a massage device is provided, wherein the bio-information sensor includes at least one of a weight detection sensor, radar, lidar, and ultrasonic sensor.

[0019] In addition, a massage device is provided in which, when the massage program ends and it is determined that the user is on the unfolded part during a preset time period, the control unit controls the lifting unit to move the upper surface of the unfolded part to the same height as the upper surface of the frame part.

[0020] Additionally, a massage device is provided in which, when the unfolded portion rises with the drive of the lifting unit and it is determined that the user is not located on the unfolded portion during a predetermined time period, the control unit restores the unfolded portion.

[0021] In addition, a massage device is provided in which the control unit drives the lifting unit according to a user-set time, so that the unfolding part is raised or lowered to the same height as the upper surface of the frame part.

[0022] In addition, a massage device is provided in which the control unit executes a preset massage program on the user when the user is detected to be on the upper surface of the unfolded part.

[0023] Additionally, a massage device is provided in which the control unit restores the unfolded portion when it detects that the portion is not located on the upper surface of the unfolded portion.

[0024] Additionally, a massage device is provided, which further includes an airbag located at the end of the unfolding portion; when the lifting unit is driven, the control unit unfolds the airbag, and when the upper surface of the unfolding portion moves to the same height as the upper surface of the frame portion, the control unit further unfolds the airbag.

[0025] In addition, a massage device is provided in which the control unit stops driving the lifting unit when the current applied to the lifting unit exceeds a preset current range.

[0026] Additionally, a massage device is provided, wherein the lifting unit includes: a connecting rod portion located on both sides of the base and frame of the unfolding portion; a lifting drive portion fastened to the connecting rod portion; and a sub-drive portion fastened to at least one of the connecting rod portions located on both sides of the frame of the unfolding portion; the control portion extends and retracts the sub-drive portion in response to the height difference between the connecting rod portions located on both sides of the frame of the unfolding portion.

[0027] Additionally, a massage device is provided, including height sensors respectively disposed on the connecting rod portion and measuring the height of both sides of the unfolded portion; the control unit drives the sub-drive unit in response to the height difference between the two sides of the unfolded portion measured by the height sensors.

[0028] Additionally, a massage device is provided in which the control unit determines whether the height of the upper surface of the unfolded part and the height of the upper surface of the frame part are the same by using a height sensor located on the connecting rod part adjacent to the frame part, and determines whether the heights at both ends of the upper surface of the unfolded part are the same by using the difference between two height sensors located on both sides of the unfolded part.

[0029] Additionally, a massage device is provided in which the unfolding portion extends out or extends along the internal space of the frame portion.

[0030] Utility Model Effect

[0031] According to this utility model, a massage device is provided that can provide effective massage to the user.

[0032] According to this utility model, a massage device that can improve space utilization is provided.

[0033] According to this utility model, a massage device that can improve user convenience is provided.

[0034] The effects of this utility model are not limited to those mentioned above. Those skilled in the art can clearly understand other effects not mentioned from the following description. Attached Figure Description

[0035] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the unfolded portion in the introduced position.

[0036] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the unfolded portion in the extended position.

[0037] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the state in which the support member has been removed.

[0038] Figure 4 This is a lower perspective view showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of a massage device according to some embodiments of the present invention, showing the linear drive mechanism of the massage device in the inserted position with the extended portion in the massage device.

[0040] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of a massage device according to some embodiments of the present invention, showing the linear drive mechanism of the massage device in the extended position.

[0041] Figure 7 This is a lower perspective view of a massage device according to some embodiments of the present invention, showing the installed state of the actuator.

[0042] Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 An enlarged view of part V1.

[0043] Figure 9 It shows Figure 7 An enlarged view of part V2.

[0044] Figure 10 and Figure 11 This is a bottom view of a massage device according to some embodiments of the present invention, showing a linear drive mechanism including a guide screw and a guide nut. Specifically, Figure 10 The diagram shows the massage device according to some embodiments of the present invention in the extended position. Figure 11 The diagram shows the massage device according to some embodiments of the present invention in the extended position.

[0045] Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 It includes what is represented as Figure 10 Detailed diagram of the linear drive mechanism of the lead screw in section V3. Figure 12 The image shows the state of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from below. Figure 13 The image shows the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from above. Figure 14 The image shows the state of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the side.

[0046] Figure 15This is a perspective view of the guide nut of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 16 An exemplary bracket for mounting guide nuts of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0048] Figure 17 This is a perspective view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the unfolding part raised by the lifting unit.

[0049] Figure 18 yes Figure 17 Side view.

[0050] Figure 19 This is a side perspective view showing the lifting unit of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 20 This is a side view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the lifting unit in the original position of the unfolded portion.

[0052] Figure 21 A lifting unit of the unfolded portion of the massage device, configured in its original position according to an embodiment of the present invention, is shown.

[0053] Figure 22 yes Figure 21 An enlarged view of the V4 section.

[0054] Figure 23 yes Figure 21 An enlarged view of the V5 section.

[0055] Figure 24 yes Figure 21 An enlarged view of the V6 section.

[0056] Figure 25 This is a side view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the lifting unit in the raised position of the unfolded portion.

[0057] Figure 26 A lifting unit of the extended portion of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in the raised position.

[0058] Figure 27 yes Figure 26 An enlarged view of the V7 section.

[0059] Figure 28 yes Figure 26 An enlarged view of the V8 section.

[0060] Figure 29 A structural diagram of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0061] Figure 30 This is a diagram showing an external device that can communicate with a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 31 A flowchart of a control method for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0063] Figure 32 A flowchart is shown of a control method for a massage device that executes a pre-set massage program according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0064] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0065] 1: Massage device 100: Frame section

[0066] 110: Main frame; 120: Storage space

[0067] 130: Supporting component; 140: Supporting frame

[0068] 200: Development section 210: Frame

[0069] 212: Opening 214: Space

[0070] 220: Main body; 220a: Connecting bracket

[0071] 230: Massage module; 240: Roller section

[0072] 250: Base; 250a: Connecting bracket

[0073] 250b: Hinge section; 300: Actuator

[0074] 310: Housing; 320: Shaft

[0075] 330: Actuator motor; 340a, 340b: Mounting bracket

[0076] 400: Lead screw; 410: Lead nut

[0077] 410a: Through hole; 410b: Connection hole

[0078] 420: Lead screw motor; 422: Shaft

[0079] 430a: Fixed bracket; 440: Pulley

[0080] 450: with 460: bracket

[0081] 500: Lifting unit; 600: Control unit

[0082] 700: Storage Unit; 800: User Input Unit

[0083] 900: Audio output module; 1000: Network connection unit

[0084] 1100: Sensor section; 1500: Linkage section

[0085] 1500a: Group 1; 1500b: Group 2

[0086] 1510: First connecting rod; 1512: Insertion part

[0087] 1514: Roller; 1520: Second connecting rod

[0088] 1522: Insertion section; 1524: Roller

[0089] 1530: Fastening shaft; 1540: First guide section

[0090] 1550: Second guide section; 1560: Drive linkage

[0091] 2500: Lifting drive unit; 2510: Lifting motor

[0092] 2520: Cylinder; 2530: Drive rod

[0093] 2540: Sub-drive unit; 3000: External device

[0094] 3100: Portable electronic devices; 3200: Wearable devices

[0095] 3300: Massage chair; 3400: Hospital server

[0096] 3500: Cloud Server; 4000: Bioinformatics Sensor

[0097] 4100: Altitude sensor; 5000: Airbag

[0098] D1: Direction of introduction D2: Direction of introduction

[0099] S1: Interval CD: Massage device control equipment

[0100] RA: Hinge axis Detailed Implementation

[0101] The objectives, features, and advantages of this disclosure described above become clearer through the following embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0102] The specific structures and functional descriptions below are shown only to illustrate embodiments based on the concepts of this disclosure. These embodiments based on the concepts of this disclosure may be implemented in various ways and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments described in this specification or application.

[0103] Based on the embodiments of the concepts of this disclosure, various modifications and arrangements can be made, and therefore specific embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings and described in detail in this specification or application. However, this is not to limit the embodiments of the concepts of this disclosure to the specific disclosure methods, but should be understood to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions contained within the spirit and technical scope of this disclosure.

[0104] While terms such as "first" and "second" can be used to describe various constituent elements, the constituent elements are not limited to these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one constituent element from another; for example, without departing from the scope of this disclosure, a first constituent element may be named a second constituent element, and similarly, a second constituent element may be named a first constituent element.

[0105] 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 the other constituent element, and other constituent elements may exist between them. Conversely, when a constituent element is "directly connected" or "directly combined" to another constituent element, it should be understood that no other constituent elements exist between them. Other expressions used to describe the relationship between constituent elements, such as "located between" and "between" or "adjacent to" and "directly adjacent to," should also be interpreted in the same way.

[0106] The terminology used in this specification is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, singular expressions include plural expressions. Terms such as "comprising" or "having" in this specification are used to specify the presence of the described features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof, and do not presuppose the presence or additional possibilities of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0107] 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 disclosure 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.

[0108] 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.

[0109] In this specification, binaural beats can refer to audio information that can modulate specific patterns of brain waves.

[0110] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0111] According to this invention, the massage device 1 can provide massage function to at least a part of a user's body. The massage device 1 can provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user. For example, the massage device 1 can provide massage to at least a part of the user's body through actions such as tapping, vibration, and pressing.

[0112] In one embodiment, the massage device 1 according to this invention can be a bed-type massage device in which the user can lie down. The massage device 1 is configured to be stored in the basic structure of furniture such as beds and sofas, which can improve user convenience and increase space utilization.

[0113] In one embodiment, the massage device 1 according to the present invention may include a simplified actuation mechanism to facilitate the introduction or withdrawal of the massage device 1. Additionally, the massage device 1 according to the present invention may include a height-adjustable lifting mechanism to greatly improve user convenience.

[0114] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the unfolded portion in the introduced position; Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the unfolded portion in the extended position.

[0115] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 1 may include a frame portion 100 and an unfolding portion 200. The frame portion 100 corresponds to the basic structure described above, and the unfolding portion 200 may be configured to provide massage.

[0116] like Figure 1 As shown, the unfolding portion 200 can be configured at an introduction position accommodated in the frame portion 100. Additionally, as... Figure 2As shown, the unfolded part 200 can be configured at an extendable position pulled out from the frame part 100. As shown, the unfolded part 200 can move from the frame part 100 along the extendable direction D1 and be configured at the extendable position. The unfolded part 200 configured at the extendable position can move inward into the frame part 100 along the introducer direction D2 and be configured at the introducer position.

[0117] The massage device 1 can be a three-dimensional structure. In one embodiment, the massage device 1 can extend along the width direction (x-axis direction), length direction (y-axis direction), and height direction (z-axis direction). In the illustrated embodiment, the introduction direction D2 and the exit direction D1 are shown to be parallel to the width direction (x-axis direction) of the massage device 1. However, the extension portion 200 is not limited to being introduced or exited only along the width direction (x-axis direction), but can also be introduced or exited along other directions of the massage device 1.

[0118] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the state in which the support member has been removed; Figure 4 This is a lower perspective view showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0119] The frame portion 100 can form the base of the massage device 1. In other words, the massage device 1 can be a fixed part for moving the unfolding portion 200. Figure 3 As shown, in one implementation example, the frame portion 100 may include a main frame 110. The main frame 110 forms the frame of an object and may include a receiving space 120. In one example, the main frame 110 may be the frame of a bed, and the receiving space 120 may be a space disposed within the frame of a bed. In another example, the main frame 110 may be the frame of a sofa, and the receiving space 120 may be a space disposed within the frame of a sofa. However, the frame portion 100 is not limited to beds, sofas, etc., but can also be used for furniture such as desks and tables, and can be applied to other objects besides furniture, as long as it can be used as a basic structure.

[0120] In some implementations, the frame portion 100 may also include a support member 130. As a non-limiting example, the support member 130 may include a mattress, mat, or cushion. For example, when the massage device 1 is implemented as a bed, the frame portion 100 can function as a regular bed, and the unfolding portion 200 can function as a massage bed. In this case, the support member 130 may be a mattress. However, the type of support member 130 is not limited to this.

[0121] As described above, the frame portion 100 can be fixed relative to the unfolding portion 200, and the unfolding portion 200 can be moved relative to the frame portion 100. That is, the frame portion 100 can operatively support the unfolding portion 200. However, the frame portion 100 may include wheels or the like, so as to be configured to be transported or moved together with the unfolding portion 200.

[0122] The unfolding portion 200 can be accommodated in the frame portion 100. Specifically, the unfolding portion 200 can be accommodated in the accommodating space 120 of the frame portion 100. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the size of the unfolding portion 200 can be smaller than the size of the frame portion 100. In other words, even when the unfolding portion 200 is arranged in the introduced position, a gap S1 can be formed between the main frame 110 of the frame portion 100 and the unfolding portion 200.

[0123] The unfolding section 200 may include a frame 210 and a main body 220. The frame 210 may form the frame of the unfolding section 200, and the main body 220 may be supported by the frame 210. When the unfolding section 200 is extended from the frame section 100 or the main frame 110, or when it is introduced into the main frame 110, the frame 210 of the unfolding section 200 is configured to move relative to the main frame 110.

[0124] The main body 220 is configured to provide massage. In one implementation, the main body 220 includes a massage module 230. The massage module 230 may be configured inside the main body 220. The main body 220 is configured such that a user can sit or lie down, and the massage module 230 can provide massage to a user sitting on the main body 220. For example, the massage module 230 may provide massage to the user by providing tapping, pressing, vibration, etc. The massage module 230 may include, but is not limited to, at least one massage unit selected from ball massage units and roller massage units.

[0125] In some examples, the massage module 230 may perform a massage function by applying vibrations to the user's body using a vibration motor. In some examples, the massage module 230 may move toward or away from the user in contact with the body 220 and provide a tapping massage. In one implementation, as the massage module 230 moves along the body 220, it may move from the portion adjacent to the user's neck to the user's waist along the height direction of the user lying on the body 220 to provide a massage function. For example, the body 220 may have a rack along its length (y-axis direction), and the massage module 230 may provide mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body via rollers as it moves along the rack. However, the massage methods provided by the massage module 230 are not limited to the examples described.

[0126] Reference Figure 4According to an embodiment of the present invention, the unfolding portion 200 may include a rotatable roller portion 240. The roller portion 240 may be mounted on the frame 210, specifically, on the lower part of the frame 210. When the unfolding portion 200 moves, i.e., when the unfolding portion 200 is introduced or withdrawn, the roller portion 240 can make the movement of the unfolding portion 200 smoother. According to one embodiment, the movement of the unfolding portion 200 may be achieved by a linear drive mechanism.

[0127] Figure 5 and Figure 6 This is a bottom view of a massage device according to some embodiments of the present invention, showing a linear drive mechanism. Figure 5 The illustration shows the massage device according to some embodiments of the present invention in the inserted position, with the unfolded portion of the device in the inserted position. Figure 6 The illustration shows the unfolded portion in the pulled-out position according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0128] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 1 may include a linear drive mechanism. The linear drive mechanism is configured to move the unfolding portion 200 relative to the frame portion 100. In one embodiment, the linear drive mechanism can cause the unfolding portion 200 to move linearly.

[0129] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the linear drive mechanism may include an actuator 300. The actuator 300 is configured to be telescopic. In one example, the actuator 300 may include a housing 310, a shaft 320 extending from the housing 310, and an actuator motor 330. However, those skilled in the art will clearly understand that the actuator is not limited to an electric actuator, and other types of actuators may also be used.

[0130] like Figure 5 As shown, in the original position of the actuator 300, the deployable portion 200 can be configured in the lead-in position relative to the frame portion 100. For example... Figure 6 As shown, in the extended position of the actuator 300, the extension portion 200 can be extended from the frame portion 100 and configured in the extended position.

[0131] Figure 7 This is a lower perspective view of a massage device according to some embodiments of the present invention, showing the installation state of the actuator; Figure 8 It shows Figure 7 An enlarged view of part V1; Figure 9 It shows Figure 7 An enlarged view of part V2.

[0132] like Figure 7As shown, the actuator 300 is configured to connect the frame portion 100 and the extension portion 200. In some implementations, the main frame 110 of the frame portion 100 may include a support frame 140 for mounting a linear drive mechanism. For example, the support frame 140 may be configured to be spaced a fixed distance from the side of the main frame 110. The shaft 320 may be coupled to the support frame 140, and the housing 310 may be coupled to the extension portion 200. However, the reverse coupling is also possible.

[0133] like Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, according to one implementation example, the shaft 320 of the actuator 300 is mounted on the frame portion 100, and the housing 310 of the actuator 300 can be mounted on the extension portion 200. An opening 212 may be provided in the extension portion 200, so that the actuator 300 extends from the frame portion 100 to the extension portion 200.

[0134] In one implementation, mounting brackets 340a and 340b are respectively provided in the frame portion 100 and the unfolded portion 200. For example, the end of the shaft 320 can be connected to the support frame 140 via the mounting bracket 340a, and the end of the housing 310 can be connected to the frame 210 of the unfolded portion 200 via the mounting bracket 340b. Therefore, by the operation of the actuator motor 330, the shaft 320 can extend relative to the housing 310, and the unfolded portion 200 can be extended from the frame portion 100. In the extended position of the unfolded portion 200, by the operation of the actuator motor 330, the extended shaft 320 is inserted into the housing 310 and retracted, and the unfolded portion 200 can be inserted into the frame portion 100.

[0135] Figure 10 and Figure 11 This is a bottom view of a massage device according to some embodiments of the present invention, showing a linear drive mechanism including a guide screw and a guide nut. Specifically, Figure 10 The diagram shows the massage device according to some embodiments of the present invention in the extended position. Figure 11 The diagram shows the massage device according to a partial embodiment of the present invention in the extended position.

[0136] like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, according to some implementation examples of this utility model, the linear drive mechanism may include a lead screw 400 and a lead screw nut 410.

[0137] like Figure 10As shown, at the introduction position of the unfolding portion 200, the guide screw 400 can extend through the frame portion 100 and the unfolding portion 200. At the extension position of the unfolding portion 200, the guide screw 400 can extend through the frame portion 100, that is, through the receiving space 120 of the frame portion 100.

[0138] When the lead screw 400 rotates in the first rotation direction, the unfolded portion 200 can be pulled out from the frame portion 100 in the lead-out direction D1 via the guide nut 410 (described later), thereby allowing the unfolded portion 200 to be positioned in the lead-out position. In the lead-out position, when the lead screw 400 rotates in the second rotation direction, the unfolded portion 200 can be inserted into the frame portion 100 via the guide nut 410. Here, the first and second rotation directions can be opposite directions. Specifically, when the first rotation direction is clockwise, the second rotation direction can be counterclockwise, and when the first rotation direction is counterclockwise, the second rotation direction can be clockwise.

[0139] Figure 12 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 It includes what is represented as Figure 10 Detailed diagram of the linear drive mechanism of the lead screw in section V3. Figure 12 The state of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown from below; Figure 13 The state of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown from above; Figure 14 The image shows the state of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the side.

[0140] Figure 15 This is a perspective view of the guide nut of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 16 An exemplary bracket for mounting guide nuts of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0141] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the lead screw 400 is configured to rotate. In one implementation, the lead screw 400 can receive rotational force via a lead screw motor 420. The lead screw motor 420 can be mounted on the frame portion 100, specifically on the support frame 140. The lead screw 400 can be configured to be parallel to the shaft 422 of the lead screw motor 420.

[0142] The lead screw 400 can be rotatably supported by a fixed bracket 430a provided in the support frame 140. A pulley 440 is mounted on the lead screw 400, and the shaft 422 of the lead screw motor 420 and the pulley 440 can be connected by a belt 450. Therefore, the rotational force of the lead screw motor 420 can be transmitted to the lead screw 400 through the belt 450 and the pulley 440. Thus, the lead screw 400 can be rotated by the drive of the lead screw motor 420. Here, it is explained that the pulley 440 and the belt 450 transmit the rotational force of the lead screw motor 420 to the lead screw 400. However, in addition to the pulley 440 and the belt 450, other power transmission structures capable of transmitting the rotational force of the lead screw motor 420 can be used.

[0143] like Figure 14 As shown, the guide screw 400 can be connected to the unfolding portion 200 via the guide nut 410. The guide nut 410 can move along the guide screw 400 by rotating the guide screw 400. The guide nut 410 is mounted on the unfolding portion 200, and the guide screw 400 can be fastened to the guide nut 410. In one example, the guide nut 410 may include a through hole 410a. A thread may be formed in the through hole 410a. The guide screw 400 engages with and rotates with the thread of the through hole 410a, thereby allowing the guide nut 410 to move relative to the frame portion 100, and the unfolding portion 200 to move relative to the frame portion 100. That is, through the linkage of the guide screw 400 and the guide nut 410, the unfolding portion 200 can be pulled out from or inserted into the frame portion 100.

[0144] The guide nut 410 can be mounted on the unfolded portion 200 via the bracket 460. In one implementation, the guide nut 410 may include a mating hole 410b. If a bolt fastening member is inserted through the mating hole 410b and the bracket 460, the guide nut 410 can be detachably mounted on the bracket 460.

[0145] In one implementation, the support 460 may include a portion protruding toward the introduction direction D2 of the unfolding portion 200. In other words, the support 460 is not arranged parallel to the unfolding portion 200, but may protrude toward the introduction direction D2 of the unfolding portion 200. However, the shape of the support 460 is not limited to the example shown. As described above, when the support 460 protrudes toward the introduction direction of the unfolding portion 200, the amount of extension of the unfolding portion 200 relative to the frame portion 100 can be increased.

[0146] In some implementations, the bracket 460 may include a curved portion. For example, the bracket 460 may be formed in a stepped shape. The bracket 460 may include a curved portion such that the guide nut 410 can be positioned at any position in the space or interval S1 between the unfolded portion 200 and the frame portion 100. This shape of the bracket 460 allows the unfolded portion 200 to extend completely from the frame portion 100, and depending on the protruding length of the bracket 460, the unfolded portion 200 and the frame portion 100 may also be spaced apart when the unfolded portion 200 is pulled out. As described above, the shape of the bracket 460 can increase the amount of unfolding of the unfolded portion 200.

[0147] like Figure 16 As shown, when the bracket 460' is configured to be parallel to the surface of the unfolding portion 200 or the opening portion 200, it can be confirmed that when the unfolding portion 200 is fully extended, the extension amount of the unfolding portion 200 is smaller because the length of the guide screw 400 is shorter.

[0148] Figure 17 This is a perspective view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the unfolded portion rising via a lifting unit; Figure 18 yes Figure 17 Side view; Figure 19 This is a side perspective view showing the lifting unit of the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0149] like Figure 17 and Figure 18 As shown, the unfolding section 200, specifically, the main body 220 of the unfolding section 200 can be configured to rise. Since the unfolding section 200 can be housed within the frame section 100, the height of the unfolding section 200 can be less than the height of the frame section 100. According to an embodiment of the present invention, since the unfolding section 200 is configured to be height-adjustable, the height of the frame section 100 and the height of the main body 220 of the unfolding section 200 can be the same. Therefore, the massage device 1 provides improved user convenience and marketability.

[0150] The frame section 100 or the unfolding section 200 includes a bio-information sensor 4000, which determines whether a user is located on the upper surface of the unfolding section 200. Here, the bio-information sensor 4000 may include at least one of a weight detection sensor, radar, lidar, and ultrasonic sensor. In an embodiment of this invention, the bio-information sensor 4000, including UWB radar (ultra-wideband radar), determines whether a user is located on the upper surface of the unfolding section 200 and can transmit this data to the control unit 600. Alternatively, as another embodiment, the control unit 600 may determine whether a user is located on the upper surface of the unfolding section 200 using a weight detection sensor located on the main body 220 of the unfolding section 200. As described above, the bio-information sensor 4000 can perform real-time detection of whether a user is located in the unfolding section 200 or the frame section 100, or it can perform user-specific detection according to the setting conditions of the control unit 600.

[0151] The unfolding section 200 includes a lifting unit 500, which allows the main body 220 to rise and fall relative to the base. Additionally, an airbag 5000 is included at the end of the upper surface of the main body 220, separated from the frame.

[0152] The control unit 600 is configured to inject air into the airbag 5000 in response to the driving of the lifting unit 500. The control unit 600 can control the massage device to inject air into the airbag 5000 while driving the lifting drive unit 2500.

[0153] Furthermore, the control unit 600 can further deploy the airbag 5000, which is injected with a predetermined amount of air, when the upper surface of the main body 220 is raised to the same position as the upper surface of the frame 100 by the lifting unit 500. That is, the control unit 600 can deploy the airbag 5000 while driving the lifting unit 500, and can further inject air into the airbag 5000 when the deployment part 200 rises to the same position as the upper surface of the frame 100. Therefore, the user located on the upper surface of the main body 220 can easily move to the frame 210.

[0154] like Figure 19As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 1 may include a lifting unit 500. The lifting unit 500 may be configured to raise and lower the unfolded portion 200, which includes the massage module 230. Specifically, the lifting unit 500 may raise or lower the main body 220 of the unfolded portion 200. The lifting unit 500 may be disposed on the frame 210, specifically in the space 214 within the frame 210, and configured to move the main body 220. That is, the lifting unit 500 may be configured to raise or lower the main body 220 relative to the frame 210 of the unfolded portion 200. In some embodiments, the lifting unit 500 may be configured to raise the main body 220 to the same height as or above the support member 130.

[0155] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the lifting unit 500 may include a link portion 1500 and a lifting drive portion 2500. The lifting unit 500 can move the main body 220 relative to the frame 210 through the movement of the link portion 1500 and the lifting drive portion 2500.

[0156] Figure 20 This is a side view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the lifting unit in the original position of the unfolded portion; Figure 21 A lifting unit of the unfolded portion of the massage device, configured in its original position according to an embodiment of the present invention, is shown. Figure 22 yes Figure 21 An enlarged view of the V4 section; Figure 23 yes Figure 21 An enlarged view of the V5 section; Figure 24 yes Figure 21 An enlarged view of the V6 section.

[0157] like Figure 20 and Figure 21 As shown, the main body 220 can be connected to the frame 210 via the connecting rod 1500. Specifically, the connecting rod 1500 can connect the main body 220 and the base 250 of the frame 210.

[0158] According to one embodiment, the linkage 1500 may include a first linkage 1510 and a second linkage 1520. In one embodiment, the first linkage 1510 and the second linkage 1520 may be configured to intersect each other. The first linkage 1510 and the second linkage 1520 may be configured to intersect each other via a fastening shaft 1530. Furthermore, the first linkage 1510 and the second linkage 1520 may rotate relative to each other about the fastening shaft 1530. By rotating the first linkage 1510 and the second linkage 1520 relative to the fastening shaft 1530, the main body 220 may rise or fall.

[0159] like Figure 22As shown, one end of the first link 1510 can be rotatably coupled to the connecting bracket 220a provided in the main body 220. In one embodiment, the first link 1510 includes an insertion portion 1512, which can be inserted into a hole in the connecting bracket 220a. The first link 1510 can rotate about the insertion portion 1512 as a pivot point.

[0160] like Figure 23 As shown, the other end of the first connecting rod 1510 can be mounted on the first guide portion 1540 provided in the frame 210. The first guide portion 1540 can be mounted on the base 250. When the first connecting rod 1510 rotates relative to the connecting bracket 220a, the first guide portion 1540 can guide the movement of the first connecting rod 1510. The other end of the first connecting rod 1510 may include an insertion portion 1512. A roller 1514 can be mounted on the insertion portion 1512. To facilitate the movement of the first connecting rod 1510 along the first guide portion 1540, the roller 1514 mounted on the insertion portion 1512 can be configured to move within the first guide portion 1540.

[0161] One end of the second link 1520 can be rotatably engaged with the connecting bracket 250a provided in the base 250. In one embodiment, the second link 1520 includes an insertion portion 1522, which can be inserted into a hole in the connecting bracket 250a. The second link 1520 is configured to rotate about the insertion portion 1522 as an axis.

[0162] The other end of the second link 1520 can be mounted on the second guide portion 1550 provided in the frame 210. The second guide portion 1550 can be mounted on the main body 220. When the second link 1520 rotates relative to the connecting bracket 250a, the second guide portion 1550 can guide the movement of the second link 1520. The roller 1524 can be mounted on the insertion portion 1522. In order to facilitate the movement of the second link 1520 along the second guide portion 1550, the roller 1524 mounted on the insertion portion 1522 can be configured to move within the second guide portion 1550. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the link portion 1500 can include two sets of first links 1510 and second links 1520. The first link 1510 and second link 1520 of the first set 1500a can be arranged on one side of the frame 210, and the first link 1510 and second link 1520 of the second set 1500b can be arranged on the other side of the frame 210. The first group 1500a and the second group 1500b can be configured in the frame 210 facing each other.

[0163] The linkage 1500 may include a drive link 1560. The first link 1510 of the first group 1500a and the second link 1520 of the second group 1500b can be connected to each other via the drive link 1560. A force applied to the drive link 1560 can act on the first link 1510 and the second link 1520 of both the first group 1500a and the second group 1500b. The force applied to the drive link 1560 can push or pull each of the first links 1510, which can cause the first links 1510 and the second links 1520 to rise or fall.

[0164] Reference Figure 24 The lifting drive unit 2500 can apply force to the drive linkage 1560. As a non-limiting example, the lifting drive unit 2500 can be a linear actuator, including an electric actuator or the like. For example, the lifting drive unit 2500 may include a lifting motor 2510, a cylinder 2520, and a drive rod 2530. The drive rod 2530 may be configured within the cylinder 2520 and extend to the outside of the cylinder 2520. Driven by the lifting motor 2510, the drive rod 2530 can extend from or retract toward the cylinder 2520.

[0165] The base 250 of the main body 220 may be equipped with a lifting drive unit 2500. The lifting drive unit 2500 can be mounted on the base 250 via a hinge portion 250b. The drive rod 2530 of the lifting drive unit 2500 is telescopic. The drive rod 2530 of the lifting drive unit 2500 can be connected to the connecting rod portion 1500. Specifically, the drive rod 2530 can be connected to the first connecting rod 1510 and the second connecting rod 1520 via a drive connecting rod 1560.

[0166] With the drive rod 2530 extended, the main body 220 is positioned in its original position. When the extended drive rod 2530 retracts, the lifting drive unit 2500 rotates relative to the hinge unit 250b, the first link 1510 rises, and thus the main body 220 can rise.

[0167] The sub-drive unit 2540 can be fastened to one of the first group 1500a or the second group 1500b located on both sides of the unfolding portion 200. Furthermore, the sub-drive unit 2540 can be configured to be fastened to a link constituting the first group 1500a or the second group 1500b. In an embodiment of this invention, the sub-drive unit 2540 can be fastened to a second link 1520 of the second group 1500b located on one side of the main body 220. When the main body 220 rises and falls in response to the driving force of the lifting drive unit 2500, and the heights at both ends of the raised and lowered main body 220 in the width direction are different, the sub-drive unit 2540 can compensate for the height difference on one side of the main body 220.

[0168] As one embodiment, the height of the upper surface of the unfolding part 200 and the height of the frame part 100 are determined by a height sensor 4100 located on a connecting rod part 1500 adjacent to the frame part 100, and whether the heights of the upper surfaces of the unfolding part 200 are the same can be determined by the difference between two height sensors 4100 fastened to the connecting rod parts 1500 located at both ends of the unfolding part 200.

[0169] In addition, as an example of this utility model, the sub-drive unit 2540 is fastened to the second link 1520 of the second group 1500b located on one side of the width direction of the main body 220. When the height of the main body 220 adjacent to the sub-drive unit 2540, as measured by the height sensor 4100, is lower than the height of the main body 220 away from the sub-drive unit 2540, the control unit can control the sub-drive unit 2540 to rise in the direction of the second link 1520 fastening the sub-drive unit 2540.

[0170] Alternatively, when the height of the main body 220 adjacent to the sub-drive unit 2540, as measured by the height sensor 4100, is higher than the height of the main body 220 far from the sub-drive unit 2540, the control unit can control the sub-drive unit 2540 to descend in the direction of the second link 1520 fastened to the sub-drive unit 2540.

[0171] In one embodiment of this utility model, the sub-drive unit 2540 is fastened to a connecting rod in the connecting rod portion 1500, which is spaced far from the frame portion 100. When one end of the unfolding portion 200 adjacent to the frame portion 100 is brought to the same height as the upper surface of the frame portion 100 via the lifting drive unit 2500, the control unit 600 measures the height of one end of the unfolding portion 200 where the sub-drive unit 2540 is located. When the height of one end of the unfolding portion 200 measured as described above differs from the height of the other end, the control unit 600 can perform a lengthwise extension or retraction of the sub-drive unit 2540.

[0172] Therefore, the lifting drive unit 2500 can control the lifting height of the entire main body 220. When the height of one end of the unfolding part 200 adjacent to the frame part 100 is basically the same as that of the frame part 100, the sub-drive unit 2540 can be controlled to compensate for the height difference between the two ends of the lifted main body 220 in the width direction.

[0173] Figure 25 This is a side view of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing the lifting unit in the raised position of the unfolded part; Figure 26 A lifting unit of the extended portion of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in the raised position; Figure 27 yes Figure 26 An enlarged view of the V7 section; Figure 28 yes Figure 26An enlarged view of the V8 section.

[0174] Reference Figure 25 and Figure 26 ,like Figure 25 As shown, the unfolded section 200, positioned in its original position, can be moved to a raised position by the operation of the lifting unit 500. When the lifting motor 2510 of the lifting drive unit 2500, located in its original position, is driven, the drive rod 2530 can retract. When the drive rod 2530 retracts, the lifting drive unit 2500 is configured to rotate about the hinge axis RA. Due to the rotation of the lifting drive unit 2500, the drive link 1560 is subjected to a lifting force, and the first link 1510 and the second link 1520 can rotate and rise about the fastening shaft 1530. Through this action, the main body 220 connected to the first link 1510 and the second link 1520 is configured to rise.

[0175] like Figure 27 As shown, when the main body 220 rises, the first link 1510 and the second link 1520 move along the first guide portion 1540 and the second guide portion 1550, respectively, thereby guiding the movement of the first link 1510 and the second link 1520. When the main body 220 descends, it moves in the opposite direction to the movement direction of the first link 1510 and the second link 1520 when they rise along the first guide portion 1540 and the second guide portion 1550, thereby guiding the movement of the first link 1510 and the second link 1520.

[0176] Height sensors 4100 are respectively disposed on two linkage portions 1500 located at both ends of the width direction of the unfolding portion 200. More preferably, the height sensor 4100 located at each linkage portion 1500 is located at the second guide portion 1550, thereby enabling the measurement of the height from the base or the first guide portion 1540 to the second guide portion 1550. Furthermore, the height sensor 4100 can be linked with the control unit 600 to measure the height change of the second guide portions 1550 located on both sides of the main body 220 measured by the height sensor 4100. Moreover, since the height sensors 4100 are all located at the second guide portions 1550 of the linkage portions 1500 consisting of two sets, the height difference between the two ends of the main body 220 in the width direction can be measured. Therefore, the control unit 600 receives data from the height sensors 4100 located at both ends of the main body 220 and can execute the operation of the sub-drive unit 2540 according to the height difference between the two ends of the raised and lowered main body 220.

[0177] Furthermore, the height sensor 4100, which is disposed adjacent to the frame portion 100, can determine whether the upper surface of the unfolded portion 200 and the upper surface of the frame portion 100 are at the same height. In addition, the control unit 600 can compensate for the height of the upper surface of the unfolded portion 200 based on the data from the height sensor 4100 and through the sub-drive unit 2540.

[0178] like Figure 28 As shown, when the main body 220 performs an upward movement, the drive rod 2530 of the lifting drive unit 2500 can move as follows: Figure 24 It contracts from its original position and rotates relative to the hinge axis RA.

[0179] Figure 29 A structural diagram of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0180] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 1 may include a control unit 600. The control unit 600 may include one or more processors. When the control unit 600 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at physically spaced distances from each other. Furthermore, the control unit 600 is not limited to this and may be implemented in various ways.

[0181] For example, the control unit 600 may be equivalent 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.

[0182] The control unit 600 is configured to control the operation of the massage device 1. Specifically, the control unit 600 can be configured to control the operation of the massage module 230. For example, the control unit 600 can control the massage module 230 to move along the user's height and can also control the height of the massage module 230 to be adjusted. In addition, the control unit 600 can control the massage type, intensity, time, and heating temperature provided to the user through the massage module 230.

[0183] Specifically, the control unit 600 can control the massage device 1, and more specifically, it can control the operation of the massage module 230. For example, the massage module 230 may include multiple actuators, and the control unit 600 can control the operation of the multiple actuators to control the operation of the massage device 230.

[0184] For example, it may include at least one actuator included in the massage module 230, which the control unit 600 can control to control the operation of the massage device 1.

[0185] The control unit 600 can provide various massage actions by activating at least one actuator. For example, the control unit 600 can provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc. by activating at least one actuator in the massage module 230, and is not limited to this, and can provide various massage actions.

[0186] The sliding actuator enables the massage module 230 to perform sliding movements. For example, the massage module 230 can move forward or backward in the horizontal direction by the movement of the sliding actuator.

[0187] The control unit 600 can actuate the actuator 300, actuator motor 330, or lead screw motor 420 to bring the unfolding part 200 out of or into the frame part 100. Furthermore, the control unit 600 can drive the lifting unit 500 or the lifting drive unit 2500 to raise and lower the main body 220 of the unfolding part 200, and can drive the sub-drive unit 2540 to ensure that the heights on both sides of the main body 220 are the same in the width direction.

[0188] Furthermore, the control unit 600 can control the unfolding part 200 to have the same height as the frame part 100 at a preset time according to the user's program settings.

[0189] Additionally, the control unit 600 uses the bio-information sensor 4000 to determine whether the user is not in the unfolding section 200. When a predetermined time has elapsed since the user is determined to be absent from the unfolding section, the lifting unit 500 and the actuator motor 330 (lead screw motor 420) are activated to restore the unfolding section 200. Therefore, the unfolding section 200 control body 220 descends, and the unfolding section 200 returns to its state of being placed in the internal space of the frame section 100.

[0190] Here, the restored state of the unfolded part 200 may include the state in which the unfolded part 200 is inserted into the internal space of the frame part 100, or it may refer to the state in which the main body 220 of the unfolded part 200 has been lowered.

[0191] The control unit 600 can receive height information of the two sides of the main body 220 in the width direction through the height sensor 4100, and can determine whether the user is located on the upper surface of the unfolding part 200 through the bio-information sensor 4000.

[0192] In addition, when the massage program ends and it is determined that the user is on the upper surface of the unfolding part 200 for more than a preset time, the control unit 600 can drive the lifting unit 500 so that the frame part 100 and the unfolding part 200 are at the same height.

[0193] The control unit 600 can apply mechanical stimulation to the user by controlling the movement of the massage module 230, thereby providing a massage. The control unit 600 can move the massage module 230 along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. The control unit 600 can cause the massage ball to move forward or backward along the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. Alternatively, the control unit 600 can rotate the massage ball around the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.

[0194] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 600 can control the operation of a linear drive mechanism including an actuator 300, a lead screw motor 420 including a lead screw 400, and the drive unit of the massage device 1 including a lifting unit 500. Specifically, the control unit 600 provides an electrical signal to the drive unit to generate power and transmits the generated power to the unfolding part 200, thereby enabling the unfolding part 200 to move relative to the frame part 100.

[0195] In one implementation example, the massage device 1 may include a storage unit 700. The storage unit 700 may store various information related to the massage device 1. For example, the storage unit 700 may include massage control information, personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0196] The storage unit 700 can be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, the storage unit 700 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.

[0197] Additionally, the storage unit 700 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 600.

[0198] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 1 may include a user input unit 800. The user input unit 800 can receive commands from the user related to the motion control of the unfolding part 200 or the massage module 230. The user input unit 800 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the user input unit 800 may be provided in the unfolding part 200, but is not limited thereto.

[0199] The massage device 1 can obtain various commands from the user through the user input unit 800. Specifically, the massage module 230 of the massage device 1 can receive any commands, but is not limited to, regarding the selection of the massage module, the selection of the massage mode, the selection of the massage intensity, the selection of the massage time, the selection of the massage area, the selection of the position and operation of the massage module 230, the selection of the on / off state of the power supply of the massage module 230, the selection of whether to activate the heating function, and the selection related to the playback of audio sources.

[0200] In some implementation examples, the user input unit 800 may have various buttons in the form of hot keys and / or option buttons for selecting, canceling, or inputting the direction of execution, based on preset user settings or its own preset functions.

[0201] The user input unit 800 can be implemented using a touch screen, keyboard, dome switch, touchpad (static / electrostatic), rotary dial, momentary switch, etc., but is not limited to these. Alternatively, the user input unit 800 can be based on voice recognition technology to obtain commands based on the user's voice.

[0202] The user input unit 800 may include a display for showing the operating status of the unfolding unit 200 or the massage module 230, or the user's current state. In this case, the display may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFTLCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, or a 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

[0203] According to an embodiment of this invention, the massage device 1 may include an audio output module 900. The audio output module 900 is capable of providing audio output to the user in any form. In one embodiment, the audio output module 900 can be positioned arbitrarily within the unfolded portion 200. For example, the audio output module 900 may include multiple output units disposed in the user's left or right areas, such as an upper audio output unit located on the upper surface that contacts the user lying on the massage device 1, specifically on the main body 220, etc., but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 900 can provide stereo sound, such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

[0204] The audio output module 900 can provide audio output to the user in any form. For example, the audio output module 900 can output the optimal sound source and / or binaural beats for the massage mode provided by the unfolding part 200, thereby providing brain stimulation to the user. The audio output module 900 can output sound signals received via a network (not shown) or stored in internal / external storage media (not shown).

[0205] For example, the audio output module 900 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 900 can output any form of sound signal generated in association with the operation of the massage device 1.

[0206] According to an embodiment of this invention, the massage device 1 may include a network connection unit 1000. The network connection unit 1000 communicates with modules, linear drive mechanisms, lifting units 500, and / or user terminals inside the unfolding unit 200 via any type of network.

[0207] The network connection unit 1000 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).

[0208] 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 1000 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.

[0209] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 1 may include a sensor unit 1100. The sensor unit 1100 may include at least one sensor. For example, the sensor unit 1100 may include a touch sensor, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a light sensor, a Hall sensor, an electrostatic sensor, a temperature sensor, etc., but these are only examples.

[0210] The sensor unit 1100 can be used to acquire information. For example, the sensor unit 1100 can acquire information for identifying whether the user is located on the main body 220. For example, it can acquire information about whether the user is lying on the main body 220, the user's body size, and whether the user has any abnormalities. In some implementations, the unfolding unit 200 can detect the contact area and / or contact position with the user through the sensor unit 1100.

[0211] As another example, the sensor unit 1100 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.

[0212] Furthermore, the massage device 1 can provide personalized massage based on the acquired information. For example, when the unfolding part 200 provides a back massage, the unfolding part 200 identifies the user's back position based on the information acquired by the sensor part 1100, and can provide a back massage to the user based on the identification result.

[0213] According to an embodiment of this invention, the massage device 1 may further include a massage device control device CD. The massage device control device CD can be connected to the massage device 1 via wired and / or wireless communication.

[0214] 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 1 via wired or wireless communication.

[0215] Figure 30 This is a diagram illustrating an external device that can communicate with a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0216] The massage device 1 can communicate with an external device 3000 via a wired and / or wireless connection through a network connection unit 1000 to send and receive various data.

[0217] External device 3000 may include portable electronic device 3100, such as an AI speaker, tablet, or smartphone. Portable electronic device 3100 may be a dedicated or general-purpose portable electronic device for massage device 1. Additionally, external device 3000 may include wearable devices 3200 such as smartwatches and / or smart bracelets. External device 3000 may include massage chairs 3300 other than the massage device 1 currently being used by the user. External device 3000 may include a hospital server 3400. External device 3000 may include a personal health record (PHR) server. Additionally, external device 3000 may include a cloud server 3500. External device 3000 may include medical measuring devices such as electronic scales, blood glucose meters, or blood pressure monitors.

[0218] Although some examples of the external device 3000 have been described in this invention, it should be understood that any device that is wired or wirelessly connected to the massage device 1 and can send and receive information with it can be included as an external device.

[0219] Figure 31 A flowchart of a control method for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0220] First, the control unit 600 executes a step for determining whether the massage program has ended (S100). After the massage program ends, it determines whether the user has been on the upper surface of the unfolding section 200 for more than a preset time stored in the control unit 600 (step S200). Here, the bio-information sensor detects whether the user is on the upper surface of the unfolding section 200 and sends this data to the control unit 600. Next, the control unit drives the lifting unit 500 when the user has been on the upper surface of the unfolding section 200 for more than the preset time (S300). The control unit 600 controls the lifting drive unit 2500 of the lifting unit 500, causing the linkage 1500 to move upward.

[0221] Furthermore, when the user is located on the upper surface of the unfolding section 200, in the step of driving the lifting unit 500, the control unit 600 includes the following steps: determining whether the current applied to the lifting unit 500 is within a preset current range in the control unit 600 (S310), and driving the lifting unit 500 and unfolding the airbag when the current applied to the lifting unit 500 is within the preset current range (S320).

[0222] Conversely, step (S311) stops driving the lifting unit 500 when the current applied to the lifting unit 500 exceeds a preset current range. This occurs when driving the lifting unit 500 generates power exceeding the range required to raise and lower the user's weight, indicating a potential jamming between the frame section 100 and the unfolding section 200. Therefore, when power exceeding the preset current range is applied to the lifting unit 500, the control unit 600 immediately stops driving the lifting unit 500.

[0223] In addition, in the step of driving the lifting unit according to the normal current range, the control unit 600 determines whether the height of the upper surface of the unfolding part 200 is consistent with the height of the upper surface of the frame part 100 (step S321). When the height of the upper surface of the unfolding part 200 is consistent with the height of the upper surface of the frame part 100, the driving of the lifting drive unit 2500 ends.

[0224] Furthermore, it includes: a step (S330) in which the control unit determines whether the heights of the two ends of the deployable section 200, which is raised and lowered by the height sensor 4100 located on the deployable section 200, are consistent. It also includes: a step (S331) in which the control unit 600 compensates for the height of one end of the deployable section 200 by driving the sub-drive unit 2540 of the lifting unit 500 when the heights of the two ends of the deployable section 200 are consistent.

[0225] The sub-drive unit 2540 is fastened to one of the first group 1500a or the second group 1500b. The control unit can compensate for the height of the main body 220 containing the group of sub-drive units 2540 by controlling the extension and retraction of the sub-drive unit 2540 in the longitudinal direction, so as to make it parallel to the upper surface of the unfolding part 200. More preferably, the sub-drive unit 2540 is fastened to a link of the link portion 1500 located at one end of the unfolding part 200 away from the frame portion 100, and the height of the upper surface of the unfolding part 200 can be compensated by adjusting the height of one end of the unfolding part 200.

[0226] Furthermore, the height of the upper surface of the unfolded portion 200 and the height of the frame portion 100 are determined by the height sensor 4100 of the unfolded portion 200 adjacent to the frame portion 100, and the difference between the two height sensors 4100 located at both ends of the unfolded portion 200 can be used to determine whether the heights of the upper surface of the unfolded portion 200 are the same.

[0227] Additionally, during or after the step of compensating for the height of the deployment section 200, the control unit 600 can control the further deployment of the airbag 5000 (step S332).

[0228] When the unfolded section 200 is in the raised state, and the bio-information sensor 4000 determines that the user is not located on the upper surface of the unfolded section 200 (step S334), the lifting unit 500 and the actuator 300 are controlled to restore the unfolded section 200 to its original position. More preferably, the control unit 600 can perform initial control to move the unfolded section 200 downward via the lifting drive unit 2500 of the lifting unit 500, and then control it to insert the unfolded section 200 into the internal space of the frame section 100 by driving the actuator 300.

[0229] Figure 32 The flowchart illustrates the control method of the unfolding section 200 for providing a massage program to a user located in the frame section 100.

[0230] The lifting unit 500 is driven so that the unfolding part 200, which is placed in the internal space of the frame part 100 or extended from the internal space of the frame part 100 at a time set by the user, has the same height as the upper surface of the frame part 100 (step S400).

[0231] Subsequently, the control unit 600 determines whether the user is located on the upper surface of the unfolding section 200 using the bio-information sensor 4000 (step S410). This includes: when the user is located on the upper surface of the unfolding section 200, the control unit 600 executes a preset massage program (step S420); when it is detected that the user is not located on the upper surface of the unfolding section 200, the unfolding section 200 is restored.

[0232] The technical concept of this utility model has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, this is only an exemplary description of the preferred embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, those skilled in the art should understand that various modifications and imitations can be made without departing from the technical concept of this utility model.

[0233] Furthermore, the structure and function of the massage device described in this manual can be extended and applied to various (wearable) health care devices that provide health care functions (e.g., massage function, biosignal measurement function, etc.). Therefore, the term "massage device" in this manual can be replaced with "(wearable) health care device" for further explanation.

Claims

1. A height-adjustable massage device, characterized in that, include: Frame section; An unfolding section is located adjacent to the frame section and includes an upper surface; The massage module is located in the unfolded section; A lifting unit is located in the unfolding section, which causes the upper surface of the unfolding section to rise and fall; as well as The control unit determines whether the user is located in the unfolded section and controls the raising and lowering of the upper surface of the unfolded section.

2. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a bio-information sensor located adjacent to the unfolded section, which determines whether the user is located on the unfolded section.

3. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bio-information sensor includes at least one of a weight detection sensor, radar, lidar, and ultrasonic sensor.

4. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, When the massage program ends and it is determined that the user is on the unfolded part during the preset time period, the control unit controls the lifting unit to move the upper surface of the unfolded part to the same height as the upper surface of the frame part.

5. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the unfolded section rises as driven by the lifting unit and it is determined that the user is not located on the unfolded section during a predetermined time period, the control unit restores the unfolded section.

6. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit drives the lifting unit according to the user-set time, so that the unfolding part is raised or lowered to the same height as the upper surface of the frame part.

7. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the control unit detects that a user is on the upper surface of the unfolded part, it executes a preset massage program on the user.

8. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 7, characterized in that, When the control unit detects that the user is not located on the upper surface of the unfolded section, the unfolded section is restored.

9. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an airbag located at the end of the deployable section; When the lifting unit is activated, the control unit deploys the airbag. When the upper surface of the deployable part moves to the same height as the upper surface of the frame part, the control unit further deploys the airbag.

10. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the current applied to the lifting unit exceeds a preset current range, the control unit stops driving the lifting unit.

11. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting unit includes: The connecting rod is located on both sides of the base and frame of the unfolding section. The lifting drive unit is fastened to the connecting rod unit, and The sub-drive unit is fastened to at least one of the connecting rods located on both sides of the frame of the unfolded part; The control unit extends and retracts the sub-drive unit in response to the height difference between the connecting rods located on both sides of the frame of the unfolding section.

12. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 11, characterized in that, Includes height sensors, which are respectively disposed on the connecting rod portion and measure the height of both sides of the unfolded portion; The control unit drives the sub-drive unit in response to the height difference between the two sides of the unfolded section as measured by the height sensor.

13. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The control unit determines whether the height of the upper surface of the unfolded part and the upper surface of the frame part are the same by using the height sensor located on the connecting rod part adjacent to the frame part, and determines whether the heights at both ends of the upper surface of the unfolded part are the same by using the difference between the two height sensors located on both sides of the unfolded part.

14. The height-adjustable massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The unfolded portion extends out or extends into the internal space of the frame portion.

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