Massage institutions and massage devices

Abstract

This utility model relates to a massage mechanism and massage device, including a housing; an electronic control unit; a drive unit electrically connected to the electronic control unit; a transmission unit drively connected to the drive unit, the transmission unit being used to drively connect to a first massage part to drive the first massage part to rotate around a second massage part; and a guide unit connected to the housing and the transmission unit. The continuously rotating first massage part can continuously perform rotational kneading massage on the arm, thereby relieving symptoms such as poor blood circulation, muscle stiffness, and soreness. Compared with existing technologies, this massager can achieve automatic arm massage without increasing the user's burden or fatigue, and offers a better massage effect and user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of massage devices, and in particular to a massage mechanism and massage device. Background Technology

[0002] With economic development, people's pace of life and work is accelerating, and pressure is constantly increasing. In order to complete the heavy daily work tasks, people have to sit in front of computers for long periods of time, and their bodies gradually develop some discomfort and diseases. For example, the hand holding the mouse, due to maintaining a fixed position for a long time, suffers from poor blood circulation, muscle stiffness and soreness, which can easily lead to numbness, pain when lifting, and other hand problems, affecting people's health.

[0003] To relieve discomfort in the arm, people usually use their other hand to manually knead and massage the affected arm, or use a simple massage hammer to tap or scrape the affected arm. This can only relieve discomfort to a certain extent, and manual kneading and tapping can increase the burden on people, increase fatigue, and result in a poor experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a massage mechanism and device to solve the problems of heavy massage burden, increased fatigue, and poor user experience.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a massage mechanism is provided, comprising:

[0006] case;

[0007] Electronic control unit;

[0008] A drive unit, which is electrically connected to the electronic control unit;

[0009] A transmission unit is connected to the drive unit and is used to drive the first massage part to rotate around the second massage part.

[0010] A guide unit, which is connected to the housing and the transmission unit.

[0011] In one embodiment, the massage mechanism further includes a sliding conductive unit disposed on the transmission unit, the sliding conductive unit being used for electrical connection with a massage component disposed inside the first massage part.

[0012] In one embodiment, the sliding conductive unit includes a slip ring assembly and a terminal assembly. The slip ring assembly is disposed on the housing and is electrically connected to the electronic control unit. The terminal assembly is disposed on the transmission unit and is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the slip ring assembly. The terminal assembly is also used for electrical connection with the vibration motor built into the first massage part.

[0013] In one embodiment, the terminal assembly includes a positive terminal and a negative terminal, the slip ring assembly includes a positive slip ring and a negative slip ring, both of which are disposed in the housing, the positive terminal is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the positive slip ring, the negative terminal is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the negative slip ring, and the electronic control unit includes an energy storage device, which is electrically connected to the positive slip ring and the negative slip ring.

[0014] In one embodiment, the terminal assembly includes a positive terminal and a negative terminal, the slip ring assembly includes a positive conductive coating and a negative conductive coating, the electronic control unit includes a control board, the positive conductive coating and the negative conductive coating are both disposed on the control board, the positive terminal is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the positive conductive coating, and the negative terminal is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the negative conductive coating.

[0015] In one embodiment, the drive unit includes a drive motor and a gearbox, the drive motor being driven by the gearbox and the gearbox being driven by the transmission unit.

[0016] In one embodiment, the transmission unit includes a transmission component and a rotating component, the reduction gearbox is drivenly connected to the transmission component, the transmission component is drivenly connected to the rotating component, and the rotating component is drivenly connected to the first massage unit.

[0017] In one embodiment, the housing includes a support shaft, the rotating assembly includes a rotating member and a linkage member, the positive end and the negative end are respectively mounted on the rotating member, the rotating member has a through hole, the support shaft passes through the through hole so that the rotating member is rotatably connected to the support shaft, one end of the linkage member is connected to the rotating member, and the other end of the linkage member is used for transmission connection with the first massage part.

[0018] In one embodiment, the transmission assembly includes a transmission gear, the rotating member is provided with a gear portion, and the transmission gear meshes with the gear portion;

[0019] Alternatively, the transmission assembly may include a pulley mechanism, one end of which is connected to the drive motor and the other end of which is connected to the rotating component.

[0020] In one embodiment, the guiding unit includes a guiding protrusion and a guiding groove, one of the housing and the rotating member is provided with the guiding groove, and the other of the housing and the rotating member is provided with the guiding protrusion, the guiding protrusion being slidably disposed within the guiding groove.

[0021] In one embodiment, the electronic control unit further includes a control board electrically connected to the energy storage device.

[0022] According to another aspect of the present invention, a massage device is provided, which includes the massage mechanism as described above.

[0023] Implementing the embodiments of this utility model will have the following beneficial effects:

[0024] The massage mechanism in this solution is used in a massage device. When in use, the control unit activates the drive unit, which then outputs driving force to the transmission unit. This causes the transmission unit to rotate the first massage part around the second massage part in a circular motion. At this time, the first and second massage parts come into contact with the parts of the body to be massaged, such as the arm. The continuously rotating first massage part continuously performs rotational kneading massage on the arm, thereby relieving symptoms such as poor blood circulation, muscle stiffness and soreness. Compared with existing technologies, the massager in this solution can achieve automatic massage operation on the arm without increasing the user's burden and fatigue. The massage effect and user experience are better. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a massage mechanism according to one embodiment;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional structural diagram of a massage mechanism;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a massage mechanism according to another embodiment;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a massage device according to one embodiment;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a massage device according to another embodiment.

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[0033] 100. Massage device; 10. Main body; 11. Housing; 111. Annular groove; 112. Support shaft; 113. Guide protrusion; 20. Drive unit; 21. Drive motor; 22. Rotating component; 221. Gear part; 222. Guide groove; 23. Linkage component; 24. Transmission gear; 25. Sliding conductive unit; 251. Slip ring assembly; 2511. Positive slip ring; 2512. Negative slip ring; 252. Terminal assembly; 2521. Positive terminal; 2522. Negative terminal; 30. First massage part; 31. Massage protrusion; 40. Second massage part; 50. Vibration motor; 60. Gearbox; 70. Control board; 80. Energy storage device. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more complete description will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this utility model.

[0035] It should be noted that when a component is said to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly attached to the other component or there may be an intervening component. When a component is said to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there may be an intervening component. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this document are for illustrative purposes only.

[0036] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. The term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0037] Please refer to Figures 5-6 The massage device 100 described in one embodiment is specifically a handheld massage instrument that is lightweight and compact, making it convenient for users to take out and massage body parts at any time in places such as home, office, and outdoors, providing a good user experience.

[0038] For example, the massage device 100 includes a main body 10, a massage mechanism, a first massage part 30, and a second massage part 40.

[0039] The main body 10 is the main structure of the massage device 100, and can also be regarded as the basic structure. On the one hand, it serves to install the integrated massage mechanism, the first massage part 30 and the second massage part 40; on the other hand, it is also used for the user's hand to hold.

[0040] Optionally, the main body 10 has an arc-shaped structure suitable for a curled palm to improve grip comfort.

[0041] The massage mechanism is disposed on the main body 10; the first massage part 30 and the second massage part 40 are both protruding and disposed on the same side of the main body 10. Specifically, the first massage part 30 and the second massage part 40 are both disposed at one end of the length direction of the main body 10, and are disposed side by side with intervals, so that the second massage part 40 avoids interfering with the rotational movement of the first massage part 30.

[0042] Please see Figures 1 to 4 The massage mechanism includes a housing 11, an electronic control unit, a drive unit 20, a transmission unit, a guide unit, and a sliding conductive unit 25. The drive unit 20 is electrically connected to the electronic control unit; the transmission unit is drive-connected to the drive unit 20 and is used to drive-connect to the first massage part 30; the sliding conductive unit 25 is disposed in the transmission unit and is used to be electrically connected to the massage components disposed inside the first massage part 30, so as to drive the first massage part 30 to rotate around the second massage part 40.

[0043] Massage components can be vibrating motors, etc.

[0044] The first massage part 30 is arranged outside the second massage part 40 and is connected to the drive unit 20, so that the drive unit 20 can drive the first massage part 30 to rotate around the second massage part 40.

[0045] The guide unit is connected to the housing 11 and the transmission unit, and the guide unit is used to rotate and guide the transmission unit and the first massage part 30.

[0046] Implementing the embodiments of this utility model will have the following beneficial effects:

[0047] When the massage device 100 of this solution is in use, the control unit activates the drive unit 20, which then outputs driving force to the transmission unit. This causes the transmission unit to drive the first massage part 30 to rotate around the second massage part 40. At this time, the first massage part 30 and the second massage part 40 come into contact with the parts of the body to be massaged, such as the arm. The continuously rotating first massage part 30 can continuously perform rotational kneading massage on the arm. At the same time, the first massage part 30 is also electrically connected to the control unit through the sliding conductive unit 25, which allows the first massage part 30 to simultaneously perform massages on the arm such as vibration and scraping. This provides a massage and soothing effect to relieve symptoms such as poor blood circulation, muscle stiffness and soreness. Compared with the prior art, the massager of this solution can realize automatic massage operation of the arm without increasing the user's burden and fatigue. The massage effect and user experience are better.

[0048] In one embodiment, the main body 10 includes a housing 11, and the outer surface of the housing 11 is covered with a soft rubber layer, which provides a soft feel when the user holds the soft rubber layer, thus enhancing the user experience.

[0049] The soft adhesive layer can be, but is not limited to, silicone.

[0050] The electronic control unit, drive unit 20, transmission unit, and sliding conductive unit 25 are all installed inside the housing 11 to achieve concealed installation and are protected by the housing 11. The housing 11 is provided with an annular groove 111, and the first massage part 30 is slidably disposed in the annular groove 111.

[0051] Therefore, during operation, the first massage part 30 can slide circumferentially along the annular slide groove 111. The annular slide groove 111 guides the first massage part 30, ensuring the stable movement of the first massage part 30.

[0052] Optionally, the annular groove 111 can be configured as a circular groove (e.g., depending on actual needs) Figure 5 and Figure 6 (as shown) or elliptical groove (such as) Figure 1 (As shown). When different shaped grooves are used, the first massage part 30 forms different rotational trajectories, thereby creating different massage effects to meet the massage needs of different parts of the body.

[0053] Please see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The sliding conductive unit 25 includes a slip ring assembly 251 and a terminal assembly 252. The slip ring assembly 251 is disposed on the housing and is electrically connected to the electronic control unit. The terminal assembly 252 is disposed on the transmission unit and is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the slip ring assembly 251. The terminal assembly 252 is used to electrically connect to the vibration motor 50 built into the first massage part 30.

[0054] Thus, by maintaining a relatively sliding contact relationship between the slip ring assembly 251 and the terminal assembly 252, an electrical connection path can be formed between them to power the vibration motor 50 in the first massage unit 30, thereby enabling the first massage unit 30 to have vibration massage capability.

[0055] More specifically, in one embodiment, the terminal assembly 252 includes a positive terminal 2521 and a negative terminal 2522, and the slip ring assembly 251 includes a positive slip ring 2511 and a negative slip ring 2512. Both the positive slip ring 2511 and the negative slip ring 2512 are disposed in the housing. The positive terminal 2521 is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the positive slip ring 2511, and the negative terminal 2522 is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the negative slip ring 2512. The electronic control unit includes an energy storage device 80, which is electrically connected to the positive slip ring 2511 and the negative slip ring 2512.

[0056] Thus, the energy storage device 80, the positive slip ring 2511 and the positive terminal 2521, and the negative slip ring 2512 and the negative terminal 2522 work together to form a power supply path to power the vibration motor 50. The power supply structure is simple, highly reliable, and meets the power supply needs of the massage components inside the first massage part 30 in the rotating state.

[0057] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the terminal assembly 252 includes a positive terminal 2521 and a negative terminal 2522, the slip ring assembly 251 includes a positive conductive coating and a negative conductive coating, and the electrical control unit includes a control board 70, with both the positive and negative conductive coatings disposed on the control board 70. The positive terminal 2521 is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the positive conductive coating, and the negative terminal 2522 is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the negative conductive coating.

[0058] The difference from the above embodiments is that in this embodiment, the massage components inside the first massage unit 30 are powered by sliding contact between the positive terminal 2521 and the positive conductive coating, and between the negative terminal 2522 and the negative conductive coating, respectively. The positive and negative conductive coatings are powered by the control board 70. The control board 70 can be connected to the energy storage device 80 to obtain electrical energy, or it can be connected to an external power source via a cable to obtain electrical energy.

[0059] Please see Figure 1 In one embodiment, the drive unit 20 includes a drive motor 21 and a reduction gearbox 60, which is connected to the transmission unit. The reduction gearbox 60 is connected between the drive motor 21 and the transmission unit to increase the torque of the output power.

[0060] The transmission unit includes a transmission component and a rotating component. The gearbox 60 is connected to the transmission component, and the transmission component is connected to the rotating component. The rotating component is used to be connected to the first massage unit 30.

[0061] For example, a portion of the rotating component passes through the annular groove 111 and is drive-connected to the first massage section 30.

[0062] During operation, the drive motor 21 drives the transmission component to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating component to rotate. Finally, the rotating component drives the first massage part 30 to rotate around the second massage part 40, thereby providing a rotating kneading massage for body parts such as the arms.

[0063] In this application, it is preferable to design the length of the second massage part 40 to be greater than the length of the first massage part 30. That is, the end of the second massage part 40 away from the main body 10 extends beyond the end of the first massage part 30 away from the main body 10 by a certain length. At this time, the first massage part 30 and the second massage part 40 form a stepped structural layout. When massaging the arm, the arm can be directly placed in the concave cavity formed by the second massage part 40 and the first massage part 30. On the one hand, the second massage part 40 can provide a certain supporting effect on the arm, and on the other hand, it also increases the contact area between the first massage part 30 and the second massage part 40 and the arm, thereby improving the massage effect.

[0064] Please continue to refer to 1 and 2 Figure 2 Furthermore, in one embodiment, the housing 11 includes a support shaft 112, and the rotating assembly includes a rotating member 22 and a linkage member 23. The positive end 2521 and the negative end 2522 are respectively mounted on the rotating member 22. The rotating member 22 has a through hole, and the support shaft 112 passes through the through hole so that the rotating member 22 is rotatably connected to the support shaft 112. One end of the linkage member 23 is movably connected to the rotating member 22, and the other end of the linkage member 23 passes through the annular groove 111 and is connected to the first massage part 30 in a transmission manner.

[0065] The support shaft 112 is used to mount and position the rotating component 22, and also guides and limits the rotating component 22 during rotation, ensuring smooth rotation of the rotating component 22 and better transmitting the power of the drive motor 21 to the linkage component 23. The linkage component 23 is driven by the rotating component 22 to rotate around the support shaft 112, which in turn synchronously drives the first massage part 30 to continuously rotate around the second massage part 40 along the annular groove 111.

[0066] Furthermore, there can be various specific implementations of the transmission assembly. For example, in one optional embodiment, the transmission assembly includes a transmission gear 24, and the rotating member 22 is provided with a gear portion 221, with the transmission gear 24 meshing with the gear portion 221.

[0067] Alternatively, in another optional embodiment, the transmission component includes a pulley mechanism, one end of which is connected to the drive motor 21 and the other end of which is connected to the rotating member 22.

[0068] The aforementioned gear transmission mechanism or pulley mechanism has low installation space requirements and can achieve smooth and efficient power transmission, ensuring that the first massage part 30 will not experience movement obstruction or other related problems even if it is subjected to resistance from body parts, thus helping to ensure that the massage device 100 has excellent massage performance.

[0069] Please see Figure 4 In addition, in order to improve the rotational stability of the rotating member 22 and the first massage part 30, the guide unit includes a guide protrusion 113 and a guide groove 222. One of the housing 11 and the rotating member 22 is provided with the guide groove 222, and the other of the housing 11 and the rotating member 22 is provided with the guide protrusion 113. The guide protrusion 113 is slidably disposed in the guide groove 222.

[0070] Please continue reading. Figure 1 and Figure 2 Furthermore, in yet another embodiment, the end of the first massage portion 30 away from the main body portion 10 is provided with a massage protrusion 31, a brush, or a sheet.

[0071] Figure 1 and Figure 2 An embodiment of the massage protrusion 31 is shown. When the arm is placed in the concave cavity formed by the second massage part 40 and the first massage part 30, the massage protrusion 31 abuts against the arm, so that when the first massage part 30 rotates, the massage protrusion 31 can better massage the acupoints of the arm, thereby enhancing the massage effect.

[0072] More preferably, in one embodiment, the second massage unit 40 is provided with at least one of a vibration mechanism, a telescopic mechanism, and a swing mechanism. This allows the second massage unit 40 to provide at least one of vibration massage, sliding massage, and squeezing massage to the arm, enabling the second massage unit 40 to work in conjunction with the first massage unit 30 to achieve a combined massage effect.

[0073] It should be noted that both the first massage part 30 and the second massage part 40 are covered with soft rubber sleeves to achieve flexible contact with body parts such as the arms and improve massage comfort.

[0074] Please continue reading. Figure 1 and Figure 2 In another embodiment, the electronic control unit further includes a control board 70. The control board 70 and the energy storage device 80 are both disposed within the housing 11. The control board 70 is electrically connected to the energy storage device 80 and is also electrically connected to the drive unit 20.

[0075] Specifically, the housing 11 has several openings, which correspond to the buttons or touch screen on the control panel 70, to facilitate user operation of the control panel 70. By operating the control panel 70, the user can adjust the massage device 100 to achieve parameters such as massage speed, massage intensity, and massage duration according to their needs and preferences.

[0076] The energy storage device 80 uses a battery to provide the electrical energy required for the massage device 100 to operate. More specifically, the battery is a rechargeable battery, which provides continuous massage capability for a certain period of time when fully charged. Furthermore, when the battery is depleted, it can be recharged to replenish the power, thus enhancing the massage device 100's endurance.

[0077] For example, rechargeable batteries can use rechargeable lithium batteries, rechargeable sodium batteries, etc.

[0078] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A massaging mechanism characterized by comprising: include: case; Electronic control unit; A drive unit, which is electrically connected to the electronic control unit; A transmission unit is connected to the drive unit and is used to drive the first massage part to rotate around the second massage part. A guide unit, which is connected to the housing and the transmission unit.

2. The massage mechanism according to claim 1, wherein The massage mechanism further includes a sliding conductive unit, which is disposed in the transmission unit and is used to electrically connect with the massage components disposed inside the first massage part.

3. The massage mechanism according to claim 2, wherein The sliding conductive unit includes a slip ring assembly and a terminal assembly. The slip ring assembly is disposed on the housing and is electrically connected to the electronic control unit. The terminal assembly is disposed on the transmission unit and is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the slip ring assembly. The terminal assembly is also used to electrically connect to the vibration motor built into the first massage part.

4. The massage mechanism according to claim 3, wherein The terminal assembly includes a positive terminal and a negative terminal, and the slip ring assembly includes a positive slip ring and a negative slip ring. Both the positive slip ring and the negative slip ring are disposed in the housing. The positive terminal is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the positive slip ring, and the negative terminal is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the negative slip ring. The electronic control unit includes an energy storage device, and the energy storage device is electrically connected to the positive slip ring and the negative slip ring.

5. The massage mechanism according to claim 3, wherein The terminal assembly includes a positive terminal and a negative terminal, the slip ring assembly includes a positive conductive coating and a negative conductive coating, and the electrical control unit includes a control board. The positive conductive coating and the negative conductive coating are both disposed on the control board. The positive terminal is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the positive conductive coating, and the negative terminal is slidably engaged with and electrically connected to the negative conductive coating.

6. The massage mechanism according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The drive unit includes a drive motor and a gearbox, the drive motor is connected to the gearbox in a transmission connection, and the gearbox is connected to the transmission unit in a transmission connection.

7. The massage mechanism according to claim 6, wherein The transmission unit includes a transmission component and a rotating component. The reduction gearbox is connected to the transmission component, and the transmission component is connected to the rotating component. The rotating component is used to be connected to the first massage unit.

8. The massage mechanism according to claim 7, wherein The housing includes a support shaft, and the rotating assembly includes a rotating component and a linkage component. The positive end and the negative end are respectively mounted on the rotating component. The rotating component has a through hole, and the support shaft passes through the through hole so that the rotating component is rotatably connected to the support shaft. One end of the linkage component is connected to the rotating component, and the other end of the linkage component is used for transmission connection with the first massage part.

9. The massage mechanism according to claim 8, wherein The transmission assembly includes a transmission gear, and the rotating member is provided with a gear portion, wherein the transmission gear meshes with the gear portion; Alternatively, the transmission assembly may include a pulley mechanism, one end of which is connected to the drive motor and the other end of which is connected to the rotating component.

10. The massage mechanism according to claim 8, wherein The guiding unit comprises a guiding protrusion and a guiding groove, one of the housing and the rotating member is provided with the guiding groove, and the other of the housing and the rotating member is provided with the guiding protrusion, the guiding protrusion is slidably arranged in the guiding groove.

11. The massage mechanism according to claim 4, wherein The electric control unit further comprises a control board, and the control board is electrically connected with the energy storage device.

12. A massaging device, characterized by The massage mechanism comprises the massage mechanism as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11.

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