Massage device

Abstract

The utility model provides massage device. This massage device includes: body massage part, massage user body's at least one part, first leg part massage part and second leg part massage part, configure in the lower part of body massage part, first arm part massage part, configure in the position corresponding with first leg part massage part, can move to the front or rear, Second arm part massage part, configure in the position corresponding with second leg part massage part, can move to the front or rear, and control unit, control one or more than one arm part massage part in first arm part massage part and second arm part massage part and one or more than one leg part massage part in first leg part massage part and second leg part massage part length increase's action of moving to the front and the action of interlocking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a massage device including an arm massage section and a leg massage section, and more specifically, to a massage device that can provide users with compound arm and leg movements by combining arm and leg movements. Background Technology

[0002] Massage is an adjunctive therapy that uses various forms of mechanical stimulation, such as kneading, pressing, stretching, tapping, or guided movement, to stimulate a user's physiological rhythms, improve blood circulation, and relieve fatigue.

[0003] With changes in dietary habits, lifestyles, activity areas, and lifestyles, as well as increased attention to health and work-life balance, the demand for massage devices or equipment that can provide muscle relaxation, relieve tension, restore fatigue, and release stress (hereinafter collectively referred to as "massage devices") is increasing.

[0004] In recent years, massage devices have gone beyond simply providing basic massage functions to users' bodies. They have gradually come to be recognized as electronic devices that offer a variety of additional, convenient, and medical assistance functions.

[0005] However, these functions attached to massage devices are merely to enhance the convenience for users (interactive interface, etc.) during the use of the massage device, or to help users perform other activities other than massage more conveniently. They are not essentially related to functions that directly stimulate or have an effect on the user's body, such as exercise or stretching.

[0006] Although massage devices that enable the driving of arm or leg massage units have been disclosed, such functions are usually used only for limited purposes, such as improving the convenience or safety of the user when sitting on the massage device, or adjusting the length to match the user's body size. Utility Model Content

[0007] Problems to be solved by utility models This invention is proposed in the context described above, and its purpose is to provide a massage device that, by utilizing the organic movement relationship of multiple massage parts arranged in the massage device, guides complex movements or actions of the arms and legs, including twisting movements of the arms and legs, thereby providing a massage device that can exert a direct effect on the user's body.

[0008] Another object and advantage of this utility model can be understood from the following description and will become more apparent from the embodiments of this utility model. Furthermore, the object and advantages of this utility model can be achieved through the structures and combinations thereof described in the claims.

[0009] The technical problems to be solved by this utility model are not limited to those mentioned above. Other problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art through the following description of the utility model.

[0010] means for solving problems A massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention for achieving the stated purpose may include: a body massage section for massaging at least a portion of a user's body; a first leg massage section and a second leg massage section disposed below the body massage section; a first arm massage section disposed at a position corresponding to the first leg massage section and capable of moving forward or backward; a second arm massage section disposed at a position corresponding to the second leg massage section and capable of moving forward or backward; and a control section that controls the forward movement of one or more of the first and second arm massage sections to be linked to the increase in length of one or more of the first and second leg massage sections.

[0011] Specifically, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to control a first action and a second action to be linked together. In the first action, one of the arm massage parts of the first arm massage part and the second arm massage part moves forward. In the second action, the length of the leg massage part of the first leg massage part and the second leg massage part arranged at a position that intersects with the arm massage part performing the first action is increased.

[0012] In addition, the control unit of this invention can be configured to control the execution of a third action, in which the leg massage unit performing the second action rotates downward.

[0013] Furthermore, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to control the second action and the third action to have a time sequence, and according to an embodiment, control the third action to be executed after the second action is completed.

[0014] Preferably, the control unit of this utility model can be configured such that the time required to control the first action corresponds to the time required to control the second action, and the other action is completed when one of the first action and the second action is completed.

[0015] In addition, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to: control the sum of the time required for the second action and the time required for the third action to correspond to the time required for the first action, and control the execution of the third action when the second action is completed before the first action, and control the termination of the third action at the time when the first action is completed.

[0016] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device may further include: a first arm airbag disposed in the first arm massage portion; and a second arm airbag disposed in the second arm massage portion.

[0017] In this case, the control unit of the present invention can be configured to control the arm airbags of the first arm airbag and the second arm airbag, which are disposed in the arm massage part that moves forward, to inflate.

[0018] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device may further include: a first leg airbag disposed in the first leg massage portion; and a second leg airbag disposed in the second leg massage portion.

[0019] In this case, the control unit of the present invention can be configured to control the expansion of the leg airbags disposed in the leg massage part with increased length in the first leg airbag and the second leg airbag.

[0020] In addition, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to control the inflation of the arm airbag disposed in the arm massage unit performing the first action and the leg airbag disposed in the leg massage unit performing the second action.

[0021] Preferably, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to: control the airbag with a relatively large capacity among the airbags that are to be inflated to inflate first, so that the time points of the inflation completion correspond to each other.

[0022] According to an embodiment, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to: control the execution of one or more preparatory actions, namely a first preparatory action, a second preparatory action, a third preparatory action, and a fourth preparatory action, before executing the first action or the second action. In the first preparatory action, the first arm massage unit and the second arm massage unit are located at a first reference position within the forward and backward movement range of the first arm massage unit and the second arm massage unit. In the second preparatory action, the body massage unit tilts backward. In the third preparatory action, the length of the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit reaches a first reference length. In the fourth preparatory action, the angle of the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit reaches a first reference angle.

[0023] In addition, the control unit of this utility model can be configured to change one or more of the first reference position, the first reference length, and the first reference angle according to the set tensile strength or the number of rounds of performing the first action and the second action.

[0024] In this case, the control unit of this utility model can be configured such that the more rounds of the action, the more the first reference angle tilts downwards.

[0025] Preferably, based on one or more of the user's physical information, medical condition information, and user selection information, one or more of the distances, namely the movement distance determined by the first action and the extension distance determined by the second action, can be variably set.

[0026] Preferably, based on one or more of the user's physical information, medical condition information, and user selection information, one or more of the movement distance determined by the first action, the extension distance determined by the second action, and the rotation range determined by the third action can be variably set.

[0027] According to an embodiment, the massage device of this utility model may further include a shoulder airbag disposed at a position corresponding to the user's shoulder. In this case, the control unit of this utility model may be configured to control the shoulder airbag to inflate before, after, or during the execution of the first or second action.

[0028] According to an embodiment, the massage device of this utility model may further include: a first arm drive unit for moving the first arm massage unit; a second arm drive unit for moving the second arm massage unit; a first leg drive unit for driving one or more of the rotation and extension / retraction of the first leg massage unit; and a second leg drive unit for driving one or more of the rotation and extension / retraction of the second leg massage unit.

[0029] Utility Model Effect According to one embodiment of the present invention, by combining the movements of the leg massager and the arm massager, it is possible to more effectively guide the arm and leg to twist or move, which can not only activate bodily functions, but also further improve the stretching effect.

[0030] According to one embodiment of the present invention, not only can the massage function inherent in the massage device be provided, but it can also provide substantial effects for movement, rehabilitation and stretching of the arms and legs, thereby further improving the applicability and effectiveness of the massage device.

[0031] According to one embodiment of the present invention, since the dual action of moving one arm forward and extending the other leg, which is positioned to cross the arm, forward is performed simultaneously, the forearm muscles, brachialis muscles, femoris muscles, and gastrocnemius muscles can be stimulated at the same time. This not only achieves a stretching effect but also relieves symptoms such as pain and numbness.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the utility model, the expansion and contraction of the airbags provided in the arm massager or leg massager are adaptively controlled according to the movement of the arm massager or leg massager. This not only firmly supports or releases the support of the user's body parts, thereby achieving a more concentrated stretching effect, but also effectively prevents injury. Attached Figure Description

[0033] The following drawings accompanying this specification are only for illustrating preferred embodiments of the present invention and, together with the detailed description of the present invention below, serve to more effectively help understand the technical concept of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention should not be interpreted solely based on the contents described in these drawings.

[0034] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 2 This is a block diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing an exploded view of a portion of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the main frame of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the connection relationship of the actuators for adjusting the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle in a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in posture of the massage device of this utility model.

[0040] Figure 7 This is a diagram illustrating the structure and operation of the independent movement of the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the inner surface of the arm massage providing part of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Figure 9 yes Figure 7The image shows a partial exploded 3D view of the arm massage area.

[0043] Figure 10 This is a component diagram of the arm massage section drive module of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating the sensor section of the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] Figure 12 This is a diagram illustrating the connection between the arm massage section and the body massage section in the massage device of this utility model.

[0046] Figure 13 It is used for explanation Figure 12 The diagram shows the joint structure and assembly method of the joint.

[0047] Figures 14 to 16 This is a block diagram illustrating the detailed structure of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 17 This is a flowchart illustrating the overall processing procedure of this utility model.

[0049] Figure 18 This is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 19 This is a diagram illustrating the preparatory actions according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 20 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure for achieving action synchronization according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 21 This diagram illustrates the synchronization of the timing of the first to third actions.

[0053] Figure 22 This is a diagram illustrating the process of controlling the airbag according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 23 and Figure 24 This is a diagram illustrating the operational relationships of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 200: Massage device 210: Body Massage Section 220: Body Drive Section 230A: First leg massage section; 230B: Second leg massage section 240A: First leg drive unit; 240B: Second leg drive unit 240AL: First leg length adjustment unit; 240BL: Second leg length adjustment unit 240AR: First leg rotation section; 240BR: Second leg rotation section 250A: First arm massage section; 250B: Second arm massage section 260A: First arm drive unit; 260B: Second arm drive unit 270: Detection sensor; 290: Control unit 231A: First leg airbag; 231B: Second leg airbag 251A: First arm airbag; 251B: Second arm airbag 211: Shoulder airbag Detailed Implementation The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, the terms or words used in this specification and claims should not be construed as limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted based on the principle that the inventors are able to appropriately define the concepts of the terms to best interpret the utility model, and should be interpreted as meanings and concepts consistent with the technical spirit of the present utility model.

[0056] Therefore, it should be understood that the embodiments and configurations shown in the accompanying drawings described in this specification are only one of the most preferred embodiments of this utility model and do not represent all the technical ideas of this utility model. Therefore, various equivalents and modifications that can replace them may exist when this application is filed.

[0057] When a constituent element is "connected" or "combined" to another constituent element, it should be understood that it can be directly connected or combined to another constituent element, and there may be other constituent elements between the two.

[0058] Conversely, when a constituent element is "directly connected" or "directly combined" with another constituent element, it should be understood that there are no other constituent elements between them. Other expressions used to explain the relationships between constituent elements should also be interpreted in accordance with the above.

[0059] The terminology used in this specification is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. Unless the context clearly specifies otherwise, singular expressions include plural expressions.

[0060] As used in this specification, the terms "comprising" or "having" mean the presence of the implemented features, values, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof. Therefore, these terms should not be construed as excluding the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, values, steps, actions, constituent elements, components, or combinations thereof.

[0061] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical and scientific terms, shall have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Commonly used, predefined terms shall be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art, and shall not be construed as having an ideal or overly formal meaning unless expressly defined herein.

[0062] 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.

[0063] The following is for reference Figures 1 to 13 First, the basic embodiments and driving mechanisms of this utility model are described in detail. The detailed embodiments of this utility model that provide stretching modes, etc., will be described later.

[0064] Figure 1 This is a diagram illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0065] A massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes at least some or all of the following: a body massage section 1000, which forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of a user's body and massages the user's body; a leg massage section 2000, which massages the user's legs; and an arm massage section 3000, which massages the user's arms.

[0066] The body massage unit 1000 is capable of providing massage to at least a part of a user's body. To this end, the body massage unit 1000 may include a main frame 1100 constituting the skeleton of the body massage unit 1000 and a massage module 1700 that provides massage function to at least a part of the user's body. Additionally, the body massage unit 1000 may include: an audio output module 1500 providing audio output of any form to the user; and an input unit 350 for receiving input of any form from the user.

[0067] The structures of the body massage unit 1000 described above are merely exemplary embodiments. In addition to the aforementioned structures, the body massage unit 1000 may also include various other structures.

[0068] In addition, as Figure 1 the shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown are merely examples, and various forms of the massage device 100 shall also fall within the scope of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the claims defined by the claims of the present utility model.

[0069] The body massage part 1000 may be formed with a space of any form for accommodating a user. The body massage part 1000 may have a space in a form corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as Figure 1 shown, the body massage part 1000 can be implemented in a seat type capable of accommodating the whole body or a part of the body of the user. The body massage part 1000 includes a back portion 1000a for accommodating the upper body including the user's back, and a seat portion 1000b for supporting the user's buttocks.

[0070] The portion of the body massage part 1000 that is in contact with the ground may include any material for increasing friction or any member for increasing friction (for example, a non-slip mat, etc.), and may include wheels for enhancing the mobility of the massage device 100.

[0071] At least a part of the body massage part 1000 can slide. For example, when the body massage part 1000 starts massage, at least a part of the body massage part 1000 can slide and move forward. In addition, the body massage part 1000 can be tilted backward. As a result, the body massage part 1000 can provide massage in a state of being tilted backward.

[0072] According to an embodiment of the present utility model, the massage device 100 may include at least one airbag. The airbag may be located at the user's shoulder part, pelvis part, leg massage part 2000, arm massage part 3000, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may be disposed at a plurality of parts of the massage device 100.

[0073] The massage device 100 may include an air supply part, which may supply air to the airbag to inflate the airbag. The air supply part may be located inside the body massage part 1000, or may be located at the leg massage part 2000. In addition, the air supply part may also be located outside the massage device 100.

[0074] The arm massage parts 3000 located on both sides of the body massage part 1000 are provided with an arm accommodating groove 3110 in the form of a "U"-shaped groove, so that the user can comfortably place the arm and receive massage in a seated state. Airbags may be provided on the upper side and the lower side of the arm accommodating groove, and massage is performed by applying downward and / or upward pressure to the user's arm.

[0075] The arm massage unit 3000 may include a support unit 3200 disposed on the lower side and an arm massage providing unit 3100 disposed on the upper side of the support unit 3200.

[0076] The leg massage unit 2000 can provide leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit 2000 may include a calf massage unit for massaging the user's calves and / or a foot massage unit for massaging the user's feet.

[0077] The leg massage unit 2000 can be adjusted in length according to the user's body characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2000 needs to be longer because the user's calves are longer. Conversely, when a short user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2000 needs to be shorter because the user's calves are shorter. Therefore, the leg massage unit 2000 can provide a leg massage that is proportionate to the user's height.

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the leg massage unit 2000 may include a physically separate first leg massage unit 2000a and a second leg massage unit 2000b. For example, the first leg massage unit 2000a located on one side may correspond to the user's right leg, and the second leg massage unit 2000b located on the other side may correspond to the user's left leg.

[0079] The first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b each include a calf massage unit and a foot massage unit. Therefore, the length of the leg massage unit can be adjusted independently in both the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b, and foot massage can be provided. For this purpose, the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b each include a leg length actuator and a foot massage module.

[0080] The first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b can independently adjust the leg angle and move. The first leg massage unit 2000a is adjusted by a second leg angle actuator, and the second leg massage unit 2000b is adjusted by a second leg angle actuator. Therefore, for example, while the first leg massage unit 2000a is lifted, the second leg massage unit 2000b can remain in contact with the ground. Furthermore, when the leg length and / or leg angle of the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b are adjusted differently from each other, movements such as a walking mode can be achieved.

[0081] Hereinafter, "leg massage unit 2000" may refer to the first leg massage unit 2000a, the second leg massage unit 2000b, or both leg massage units, and may also refer to an integrated leg massage unit 2000 in which the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b are connected as one unit. Unless it is necessary to distinguish between the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b, it will be referred to as "leg massage unit 2000".

[0082] The massage module 1700 can be disposed inside the body massage unit 1000 to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 1000. The massage module 1700 can move along the main frame 1100 disposed inside the body massage unit 1000.

[0083] For example, the main frame 1100 of the body massage unit 1000 may be equipped with a rack gear, and the massage module 1700 provides mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack gear. The massage module 1700 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited to these.

[0084] The main frame 1100 forms the internal structure of the body massage part 1000 and can be made of materials such as metal or plastic. For example, the main frame 1100 can be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to these, and can also be made of various sturdy materials.

[0085] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the audio output module 1500 of the massage device 100 can be disposed in various locations. For example, the audio output module 1500 may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit disposed on the upper end of the seat portion that contacts the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage portions 3000 of the seat portion, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage portions, etc., but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 1500 can provide stereo sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

[0086] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a user can control the massage device 100 using a massage device control device 4000. The massage device control device 4000 can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired and / or wireless communication.

[0087] The massage device control device 4000 may include, but is not limited to, a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), etc., and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired or wireless communication.

[0088] Figure 2 This is a block diagram of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0089] The massage device 100 may include at least one of a control unit 300, a sensor unit 310, a communication unit 320, a memory 330, an audio output unit 340, and an input unit 350.

[0090] The control unit 300 may include at least one processor and a memory. When the control unit 300 includes multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors may be located at physically spaced distances from each other. Furthermore, the massage device 100 may be implemented in various ways, without limitation.

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the massage device 100. For example, the control unit 300 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling the operation of a plurality of actuators of the massage device 100.

[0092] For example, the control unit 300 controls the movement of the actuator in the massage module 1700, enabling the massage module 1700 to move along a rack. The massage module 1700 may include at least one actuator, and the control unit 300 can provide various massage actions by activating at least one actuator. For example, the control unit 300 can provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc., by activating at least one actuator in the massage module 1700, and is not limited to this; various massage actions can be provided.

[0093] Alternatively, for example, a foot massage can be provided to the user by controlling a foot massage actuator used to actuate the foot massage module in the leg massage unit 2000.

[0094] In addition, the length of the leg massage unit 2000 can be adjusted by moving the leg length adjustment actuator to match the user, so that the user can enjoy a massage that matches their body shape.

[0095] The memory 330 may be located within the control unit 300 or external to the control unit 300. The memory 330 may store various information related to the massage device 100. For example, the memory 330 may include massage control information, personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0096] The memory 330 can be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, the memory 330 may include, but is not limited to, disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as storage devices based on flash memory and / or battery-backed storage.

[0097] The memory 330 can be a main storage device directly accessed by the processor, such as a random access memory (RAM) like dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM), or a volatile storage device whose stored information is instantly deleted when the power is cut off, but it is not limited to these. This memory 330 can be operated by the control unit 300.

[0098] The massage device 100 may include a sensor unit 310. The sensor unit 310 can acquire various types of information by using at least one sensor. The sensor unit 310 may be configured to use sensors that employ measurement units such as pressure, potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a touch sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0099] Additionally, the sensor unit 310 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited to these, and may include various types of biological information.

[0100] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 can sense the contact area and / or contact position with the user through the sensor unit 310. Additionally, the massage device 100 can acquire the user's shoulder position information through the sensor unit 310. Shoulder position sensing can be used to acquire body information such as the user's sitting height. Furthermore, the massage device 100 can provide personalized massage based on the acquired information. For example, when the massage device 100 provides a shoulder massage, it identifies the user's shoulder position based on the information acquired through the sensor unit 310 and can provide a shoulder massage to the user based on the identification result.

[0101] The communication unit 320 communicates with modules inside the massage device 100, external massage devices, and / or user terminals via any type of network. The communication unit may include a wired / wireless connection module for connecting to the network.

[0102] Wireless connectivity technologies include, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX), and High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA).

[0103] 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 includes a short-range communication module, enabling the sending and receiving of data with any device / terminal located in close proximity. 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.

[0104] Additionally, the massage device 100 may include an input unit 350 or an output unit. The massage device 100 can receive input from the user using the input unit 350. Furthermore, the massage device 100 can output the processing results of the control unit 300 to the output unit.

[0105] Specifically, the input unit 350 can receive commands related to the motion control of the massage device 100 from the user. The input unit 350 can be implemented in various forms. For example, the input unit 350 can be provided in the body massage unit 1000, or in the leg massage unit 2000, but is not limited thereto. Furthermore, the input unit 350 may include... Figure 1 The massage device 100 can be controlled by a massage device control unit 4000 or various external devices. The massage device 100 can receive various commands from the user via the input unit 350. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any command regarding the selection of massage module, massage type, massage intensity, massage time, massage area, position and operation of the body massage unit 1000, on / off power supply of the massage device 100, whether to activate the heating function, and audio playback, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0106] The massage device 100 can provide an interface for selecting massage modes. For example, the input unit 350 or the output unit may include a massage device control device 4000. The massage device control device 4000 can list a variety of medical massage modes related to physical improvement.

[0107] Medical massage modes may include at least one of the following: concentration mode, meditation mode, recovery mode, stretching mode, sleep mode, vitality mode, golf mode, hip shaping mode, exam mode, weightlessness mode, and growth mode.

[0108] Stretching modes may include PNF stretching mode, rolling stretching mode, etc.

[0109] According to another embodiment of this utility model, the input unit 350 may have buttons in the form of hot keys and / or option buttons for selecting, canceling, or inputting execution directions, according to preset user settings or self-preset functions. The input unit 350 may be implemented as a touch screen, keyboard, dome switch, touchpad (static / electrostatic), rotary wheel, momentary switch, etc., but is not limited to these. Furthermore, the input unit 350 may be based on voice recognition technology to obtain commands based on the user's voice.

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the output unit may include a display for showing the operating status of the massage device 100 or the current state of the user. In this case, the display may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, and a 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

[0111] The output unit may include an audio output unit 340. The audio output unit 340 can provide audio output of any form to the user via the audio output module 1500. The audio output unit 340 may include the audio output module 1500. For example, the audio output unit 340 can output to the user, via the audio output module 1500, the optimal sound source and / or binaural beats for the massage method provided by the massage device 100, thereby providing brain stimulation to the user. The audio output unit 340 can output audio signals received via a network (not shown) or stored in internal / external storage media (not shown). For example, the audio output unit 340 can output sound sources controlled by the user terminal via a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection, etc.). Additionally, the audio output unit 340 can output audio signals of any form that occur in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0112] Those skilled in the art will understand that this invention can be implemented in combination with other program modules and / or through a combination of hardware and software. For example, this invention can be implemented using a computer-readable medium.

[0113] Computer-accessible media can be any computer-readable medium, including volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transitory media, and mobile and non-mobile media. By way of example and not limitation, computer-readable media can include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

[0114] Computer-readable storage media include volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transient media, and removable and non-removable media used for storing computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data, which can be embodied by some method or technique. Computer-readable storage media may include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other storage technologies, compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disc storage devices, cassette tape, magnetic tape, disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium accessible by a computer and used to store desired information, but not limited thereto.

[0115] Figure 3This is an exploded view illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 This is a diagram illustrating the main frame of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0116] Referring to the accompanying drawings, the main frame 1100 can form the skeleton of the body massage part 1000. The main frame 1100 includes a body frame 1200 and a base frame 1300 that supports the body frame 1200.

[0117] The body frame 1200 includes: a back frame 1210 for forming the skeleton of the back 1000a that accommodates the user's upper body; and a seat frame 1250 for forming the skeleton of the seat portion 1000b.

[0118] The base frame 1300 is positioned on the ground and supports the body frame 1200. The base frame 1300 is positioned under the seat frame 1250.

[0119] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main frame 1100 may further include a bottom base frame 1380 that slidably supports the base frame 1300. Thus, the base frame 1300 can be configured to support the body frame 1200 and can move forward or backward relative to the ground.

[0120] The bottom base frame 1380 is configured to contact the ground and support the base frame 1300. A sliding unit 1330 may be provided at the lower end of the base frame 1300, which allows the base frame 1300 to slide relative to the bottom base frame 1380.

[0121] For example, the sliding unit may include a slide rod, a slide rail, and a pulley. The slide rod may be attached to the lower surface of the base frame 1300. The slide rail may be attached to the upper surface of the bottom base frame 1380. The pulley may be disposed inside the slide rail. When the base frame 1300 moves, the slide rod moves forward or backward under the guidance of the slide rail, and the pulley assists the slide rod in moving linearly along the slide rail.

[0122] In this invention, the base frame 1300 may include a bottom base frame 1380. Therefore, when there is no need to distinguish between the base frame 1300 and the bottom base frame 1380, the base frame 1300 may be referred to as the entirety including the bottom frame 1300.

[0123] The base frame 1300 may have a support shaft frame 1320 extending along its upper end. The support shaft frame 1320 is connected to the seat frame 1250 by means of pins or the like, thereby serving as a support shaft for the seat frame 1250 to rotate forward or backward relative to the base frame 1300.

[0124] Additionally, the support shaft frame 1320 can be used as a joint where the arm massage part 3000 is attached to the base frame 1300.

[0125] The leg massage unit 2000 is rotatably connected to the front of the base frame 1300 in the up-down direction.

[0126] The body frame 1200 is supported by the base frame 1300.

[0127] At least a portion of the body frame 1200 may be provided with a rack 1211. The rack 1211 is a component for guiding the up-and-down movement of the massage module and may include multiple valleys and multiple spines.

[0128] The rack 1211 can be arranged in an opposing manner on the body frame 1200. The massage module can move along the rack 1211. For example, the massage module may include a gear meshing with the rack 1211, the gear being rotated by an actuator disposed on the massage module, thereby enabling the massage module to move up or down.

[0129] The rack 1211 may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack 1211 may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited to these.

[0130] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the seat frame 1250 and the backrest frame 1210 are formed by separate frames and can be arranged so that one end of each is adjacent to the other. The seat frame 1250 and the backrest frame 1210 are formed by separate frames and can be movably coupled to each other, thereby facilitating adjustment of the angle between the seat frame 1250 and the backrest frame 1210. Movement of the backrest frame 1210 corresponds to movement of the backrest 1000a, and movement of the seat frame 1250 corresponds to movement of the seat portion 1000b.

[0131] The back frame 1210 may include a skeleton forming the back 1000a and a rack support frame 1220 supporting the rack 1211 and extending along the length direction.

[0132] The seat frame 1250 supports the backrest frame 1210 and is disposed on the upper part of the base frame 1300. The seat frame 1250 forms the skeleton of the seat portion 1000b, which is the part where the user sits. The seat frame 1250 is connected to and disposed on the backrest frame 1210.

[0133] The back frame 1210 can be rotatably connected relative to the base frame 1300 and / or the seat frame 1250. The back frame 1210 can be switched so that the massage device 100 can be in a sitting or reclining position.

[0134] Additionally, the seat frame 1250 can be rotatably connected relative to the base frame 1300 and / or the back frame 1210. Therefore, when the massage device 100 switches positions between a sitting mode and a reclining mode, the angle between the back frame 1210 and the seat frame 1250 can be adjusted.

[0135] An arm massage unit 3000 is disposed on the side of a body massage unit 1000. The arm massage unit 3000 includes a first arm massage unit 3000a disposed on one side of the body massage unit 1000, such as the right side, and a second arm massage unit 3000b disposed on the other side, such as the left side.

[0136] The first arm massage unit 3000a may include a first support unit 3200a disposed on the lower side and a first arm massage providing unit 3100a disposed on the upper side of the first support unit 3200a and movable independently. The second arm massage unit 3000b may include a second support unit 3200b disposed on the second support unit 3200b and a second arm massage providing unit 3100b disposed on the upper side of the second support unit 3200b and movable independently.

[0137] Hereinafter, arm massage unit 3000 may refer to each or all of the first arm massage unit 3000a and the second arm massage unit 3000b. Additionally, support unit 3200 may refer to each or all of the first support unit 3200a and the second support unit 3200b, and arm massage providing unit 3100 may refer to each or all of the first arm massage providing unit 3100a and the second arm massage providing unit 3100b.

[0138] Hereinafter, unless it is necessary to distinguish between the first arm massage unit 3000a and the second arm massage unit 3000b, the structure will be described using terms such as arm massage unit 3000, support unit 3200 and arm massage providing unit 3100.

[0139] Figure 5 This diagram illustrates the connection relationship of the actuators for adjusting the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle in a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0140] The seat angle can be defined as the angle formed by the seat frame relative to the ground, the back angle can be defined as the angle formed by the back frame relative to the ground, and the leg angle can be defined as the angle formed by the leg massage area relative to the ground.

[0141] Figure 5 Parts (a), (b), and (c) show the seat angle actuator, back angle actuator, and leg angle actuator, respectively.

[0142] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 includes a plurality of actuators to provide a variety of massage modes and / or stretching modes.

[0143] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 may include a sliding actuator 1610 for adjusting the sliding of the massage device 100 (see reference 1610). Figure 4 ).

[0144] A sliding actuator 1610 is disposed between the base frame 1300 and the bottom base frame 1380 to adjust the forward and backward movement of the body massage unit. One end of the sliding actuator 1610 is connected to the base frame 1300, and the other end is connected to the bottom base frame 1380.

[0145] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 may include a seat angle actuator 1620 to adjust the angle of the seat portion 1000b.

[0146] Reference Figure 5 In part (a), the seat angle actuator 1620 can be connected between the base frame 1300 and the seat frame 1250. One end of the seat angle actuator 1620 is connected through the base frame 1300, and the other end is connected to the seat frame 1250. The seat angle actuator 1620 causes the seat frame 1250 to move relative to the base frame 1300 in the fore-and-aft direction, thereby adjusting the tilt angle of the seat frame 1250 and the seat portion 1000b supported on the seat frame 1250.

[0147] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 may include a back angle actuator 1630 to adjust the angle of the back 1000a.

[0148] Reference Figure 5 In part (b), the backrest angle actuator 1630 can be connected between the seat frame 1250 and the backrest frame 1210. One end of the backrest angle actuator 1630 is connected through the seat frame 1250, and the other end is connected to the backrest frame 1210. The backrest angle actuator 1630 causes the backrest frame 1210 to move relative to the seat frame 1250 in the fore-and-aft direction, thereby adjusting the angle between the backrest frame 1210 and the backrest 1000a supported on the backrest frame 1210.

[0149] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 100 may include a leg angle actuator 1640 to adjust the angle of the leg massage section 2000.

[0150] Reference Figure 5 In part (c), the leg angle actuator 1640 may be disposed between the seat frame 1250 and the leg massage unit 2000.

[0151] One end of the leg angle actuator 1640 is connected via the seat frame 1250, and the other end is connected to the leg angle adjustment unit 2110. The leg angle adjustment unit 2110 may be provided with a wheel, the upper end of which is hinged to the base frame 1300 and the other end of which contacts the rear surface of the leg massage unit 2000.

[0152] When the leg angle actuator 1640 extends, the leg angle adjustment part 2110 rotates upward around the hinge connection part, and the wheel at the other end pushes the leg massage part 2000 upward. When the leg angle actuator 1640 retracts, the leg angle adjustment part 2110 rotates downward, and the leg massage part 2000 descends while in contact with the leg angle adjustment part 2110. As described above, the leg angle actuator 1640 adjusts the angle of the leg massage part 2000 by moving the leg angle adjustment part 2110 to rotate the leg massage part 2000 in the vertical direction.

[0153] According to the massage device of this utility model, it is not excluded that one end of the leg angle actuator 1640 is connected to the base frame 1300. However, according to one embodiment of this utility model, when the leg angle actuator 1640 is disposed between the seat frame 1250 and the leg angle adjustment part 2110, since the adjustment angle of the seat frame 1250 and the angle adjusted by driving the leg angle adjustment part 2110 are added together, thereby adjusting the angle of the leg massage part 2000, it is easy to increase the angle of raising the leg massage part 2000 when the posture is switched to the tilt mode.

[0154] In an embodiment where the leg massage unit 2000 includes a first leg massage unit 2000a and a second leg massage unit 2000b that are physically separate and operate independently, the leg angle actuator 1640 is provided in a one-to-one correspondence with the first leg massage unit 2000a and the second leg massage unit 2000b, and is controlled individually.

[0155] According to one embodiment of the present invention, each actuator, including a sliding actuator 1610, a seat angle actuator 1620, a back angle actuator 1630, and a leg angle actuator 1640, is controlled by a control unit 300. For example, the control unit 300 can control the sliding, seat angle, back angle, and leg angle of the massage device by controlling the actuators.

[0156] According to one embodiment of the present invention, each actuator is equipped with an encoder capable of detecting the rotational speed and speed of the motor. The extension / contraction length, speed, etc. of the actuator can be controlled by the control unit 300 to suit various modes of the massage device 100 and the user's body.

[0157] Figure 6 This is a diagram illustrating an example of a change in posture of the massage device of this utility model.

[0158] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 can change its posture to achieve a sitting mode (left side) and a tilting mode (right side).

[0159] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device 100 can individually adjust the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle to a set angle in order to perform a specific massage mode and a specific stretching mode.

[0160] For example, the massage device 100 can slide forward. Before the massage device 100 changes its posture to a tilted mode, it can slide forward to prevent the massage device 100 from colliding with structures behind it.

[0161] In addition, in order to perform a specific stretching mode, the massage device 100 can simultaneously, sequentially, or with a delay in adjusting the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle.

[0162] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the massage device 100 changes from a sitting mode to a tilted mode, the back frame 1210 supports the back 1000a and lays flat towards the ground, the seat frame 1250 supports the seat part 1000b and is raised relative to the ground, and the leg massage part 2000 is raised relative to the ground.

[0163] In addition, in the arm massage unit 3000, the arm massage providing unit 3100 is tilted backward relative to the support unit 3200.

[0164] In this utility model, the front or rear direction is... Figure 6 The direction shown is the reference.

[0165] Figure 7 This diagram illustrates the structure and operation of the independent movement of the arm massage section of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 8 This is a diagram showing the inner surface of the arm massager. Figure 9 yes Figure 7 The image shown is a partial exploded 3D view of the arm massage area. Figure 10 This is a component diagram of the arm massage unit drive module.

[0166] An arm massage unit 3000 is provided on the side of the body massage unit 1000. The arm massage unit 3000 is provided for fixing the user's arm and / or providing massage to the user's arm.

[0167] The arm massage unit 3000 includes a support unit 3200, an arm massage providing unit 3100, and an arm massage unit drive module 3300.

[0168] The arm massage providing unit 3100 is disposed on the upper side of the support part 3200 and is movably supported.

[0169] The arm massage unit driving module 3300 provides a moving force that allows the arm massage providing unit 3100 to move independently relative to the support part 3200.

[0170] referring to Figure 6 , in the sitting mode (left side) of the massage device 100, the position of the arm massage providing unit 3100 is referred to as a first position, and in the reclining mode (right side) of the massage device 100, the position of the arm massage providing unit 3100 is referred to as a second position. The second position is a position where the arm massage providing unit 3100 moves rearward and moves obliquely relative to the first position such that the position of the arm massage providing unit 3100 is lowered. As described above, the arm massage providing unit 3100 can move obliquely downward from the first position to the second position relative to the support part 3200.

[0171] The arm massage providing unit 3100 is formed with an arm accommodation groove 3110 for inserting a user's arm (referring to Figure 8 ). The arm accommodation groove 3110 is provided with an airbag 3112 for securing the received user's arm. The arm accommodation groove 3110 is formed as a "C"-shaped groove opening toward the inner surface 3103 of the arm massage providing unit 3100. The airbag 3112 can be inflated by an airbag supply unit to secure the user's arm, or repeatedly inflated or deflated to provide a massage.

[0172] An interference prevention groove 3101 may be formed on the rear side of the inner surface 3103 of the arm massage providing unit 3100. The interference prevention groove 3101 is configured to prevent interference between the arm massage providing unit 3100 and the back part 1000a when the posture of the massage device 100 is switched to the reclining mode and the back part 1000a is laid flat, and / or when the arm massage providing unit 3100 moves relative to the support part 3200.

[0173] The support part 3200 may be fixed to the side surface of the base frame 1300.

[0174] The upper surface 3210 of the support part 3200 is formed as a downward inclined surface that slopes down toward the rear side, and the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing unit 3100 is formed to incline correspondingly to the downward inclined upper surface 3210. The arm massage providing unit 3100 moves obliquely along the downward inclined upper surface 3210 of the support part.

[0175] The arm massage unit driving module 3300 is configured to movably support the arm massage providing unit 3100 relative to the support part 3200 and provide a moving force.

[0176] The arm massage unit drive module 3300 may include an arm massage unit actuator 3320, a support plate 3310, a guide rail 3330, and a guide block 3340 (see reference). Figure 10 At least some or all of them.

[0177] According to this invention, one side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the support portion 3200, and the other side is connected to the arm massage providing portion 3100. When the arm massage actuator 3320 extends or retracts, the arm massage providing portion 3100 can move relative to the support portion 3200. The arm massage actuator 3320 provides a moving force that causes the arm massage providing portion 3100 to move directly relative to the support portion 3200.

[0178] The arm massage actuator 3320 can be connected parallel to the movement direction of the arm massage providing part 3100, for example, by tilting the movement direction, so that the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 is performed along a movement path parallel to the extension and retraction direction of the arm massage actuator 3320.

[0179] According to one embodiment of the present invention, an arm massage actuator 3320 is disposed inside an arm massage providing part 3100.

[0180] An arm massage actuator 3320 is disposed inside one of the arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200, and the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the other arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200 via a support plate 3310. Thus, the arm massage actuator 3320 can be connected to both the arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200.

[0181] The support plate 3310 physically connects the arm massage actuator 3320, which is disposed inside one of the arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200, to the other of the arm massage providing part 3100 and the support part 3200, which are separated from each other, thereby supporting the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 relative to the support part 3200.

[0182] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the support plate 3310 may include a lower portion 3311 fixed to the support portion 3200 and an upper portion 3312 extending upward from the lower portion 3311 and disposed inside the arm massage providing portion 3100.

[0183] An arm massage actuator 3320 is disposed adjacent to the lower surface 3107 inside the arm massage providing part 3100, and is connected to the support plate 3310 on one side. The other side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the arm massage providing part 3100.

[0184] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the lower portion 3311 of the support plate 3310 is exemplified as being fixed inside the support portion 3200, but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be a portion fixed to the upper surface 3210 of the support portion 3200.

[0185] The support plate 3310 extends through the second through hole 3212 formed on the upper surface 3210 of the support portion 3200 and the first through hole 3107a formed on the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing portion 3100. Since the first through hole 3107a formed on the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing portion 3100 forms a path for relative movement of the arm massage providing portion 3100 relative to the support plate 3310, the support plate 3310 has sufficient length and extends along the length direction so as not to interfere with the arm massage providing portion 3100.

[0186] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the lower portion 3311 of the support plate 3310 can extend into and be fixed inside the support portion 3200. The lower frame 3204 is fixed to the main body 3202 of the support portion 3200, which is formed from injection molding material, and the lower portion 3311 of the support plate 3310 is fixed to the lower frame 3204. This structure facilitates the assembly of the arm massage portion 3000, including the assembly of the support plate 3310, and the support plate 3310 supports the load of the arm massage providing portion 3100.

[0187] The upper portion 3312 of the support plate 3310 can be supported so that it can move relative to the arm massage providing portion 3100. According to one embodiment of this specification, the support plate 3310 can support the arm massage providing portion 3100 relatively movably, specifically, the guide rail 3330.

[0188] One end of the arm massage actuator 3320 can be fixed to the support plate 3310. A first bracket 3315 is provided on one side of the upper portion 3312 of the support plate 3310, which is connected to one side of the arm massage actuator 3320.

[0189] The arm massage actuator 3320 is obliquely configured and extends parallel to the movement path of the arm massage providing part 3100, and the other side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is fixed to the arm massage providing part 3100. The arm massage providing part 3100 has a main body formed by injection molding, namely an upper frame 3104 fixed to the upper main body 3102, and the other side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is fixed to the upper frame 3104. A second bracket 3105 is provided on the upper frame 3104 to connect to the other end of the arm massage actuator 3320.

[0190] When the arm massage actuator 3320 is activated, the lever 3323 is pulled out, and the arm massage actuator 3320 extends with reference to the support plate 3310 fixed at one end. The other end of the arm massage actuator 3320, fixed to the second bracket 3105, stretches the arm massage providing part 3100. Therefore, a tilting force is provided to the arm massage part 3000. Thus, the arm massage providing part 3100 can tilt and move along the extending direction of the arm massage actuator 3320. Since the support plate 3310 is fixed to the support part 3200, the arm massage providing part 3100 can move relative to the support part 3200.

[0191] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a guide rail 3330 is disposed on the arm massage providing part 3100 and is movably connected to one side of the arm massage part actuator 3320. The guide rail 3330 guides the arm massage providing part 3100 to move relative to the support part 3200.

[0192] The guide rail 3330 extends and is fixed inside the arm massage providing part 3100 adjacent to and on the lower surface 3107 through hole 3107a. The guide rail 3330 is configured to be parallel to the extension direction of the arm massage part actuator 3320 and the movement direction of the arm massage providing part 3100.

[0193] The second bracket 3105, which is coupled to the other end of the arm massage actuator 3320, is configured to be spaced apart from the guide rail 3330 on the rear side of the guide rail 3330.

[0194] One side of the arm massage actuator is movably connected to the guide rail 3330. For example, when the arm massage actuator 3320 extends, the other side of the arm massage actuator 3320 moves in the direction of increasing length relative to one side, and the arm massage providing part 3100 moves together with the guide rail 3330 relative to one side of the arm massage actuator 3320.

[0195] According to one embodiment of the present invention, one side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the guide rail 3330 via a support plate 3310. However, it is not limited to this; for example, the support plate 3310 is fixed to the main body located on one side of the arm massage actuator 3320, and the other end of the arm massage actuator 3320 can be directly connected to the guide rail 3330 in a relatively movable manner.

[0196] Referring to the accompanying drawings, an embodiment in which one side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is connected to the guide rail 3330 via a support plate 3310 will be described.

[0197] One side of the arm massage actuator 3320 is disposed on one surface of the upper portion 3312 of the support plate 3310, and one end of the actuator is connected by a first bracket 3315. The guide rail 3330 is disposed on the other surface of the support plate 3310.

[0198] A guide block 3340 is attached to the other surface of the support plate 3310 opposite to the guide rail 3330.

[0199] The guide block 3340 attached to the support plate 3310 guides the movement of the guide rail 3330. For this purpose, the guide block 3340 is inserted to allow relative movement of the guide rail 3330. Therefore, the guide rail 3330 can move while supported by the guide block 3340.

[0200] The guide block 3340 is formed to fit into the track protrusions 3331 that protrude from the upper and lower parts of the guide rail 3330 toward the support plate 3310. In the guide block 3340, the upper guide block and the lower guide block form a guide block unit.

[0201] The guide block 3340 can be formed in the shape of an upper guide block and a lower guide block connected to the upper and lower parts of the guide rail 3330. In this case, one guide block 3340 forms a guide block unit.

[0202] When the guide block is formed separately to form the upper and lower guide blocks, it is advantageous to configure the guide block 3340 according to the design of the guide rail 3330 and to facilitate assembly. The guide block 3340 can be fixed to the other side surface of the support plate 3310 by fastening members.

[0203] According to one embodiment of the present invention, one or more guide block units are arranged on a guide rail and spaced apart along the length of the guide rail.

[0204] Reference Figure 10 As can be seen, the four guide blocks 3340 form two guide block units and are spaced apart along the length of the guide rail 3330. When at least two guide block units are provided, even if a lateral load is generated on the arm massage providing part 3100, the support plate 3310 and the guide rail 3330 remain parallel to each other, thereby helping to prevent wobbling.

[0205] In addition, since the guide block 3340 is fitted into the guide rail 3330, the arm massage providing part 3100 that is combined with the guide rail 3330 can be stably supported by the support plate 3310 and the support part 3200 that fixes the support plate 3310.

[0206] According to one embodiment of the present invention, when the arm massage actuator 3320 is driven by a motor to pull the rod 3323 outward, thereby extending the arm massage actuator 3320, the guide rail 3330 moves while supporting the arm massage providing part 3100. The guide rail 3330 is supported and moves by the guide block 3340 of the support plate 3310. That is, when the arm massage actuator 3320 extends, the guide rail 3330 moves, thereby guiding the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100.

[0207] The arm massage actuator 3320 is controlled by the control unit 300. Furthermore, an encoder for detecting the rotation of the motor can be installed in the arm massage actuator 3320. Therefore, the control unit 300 can control the arm massage actuator 3320 simultaneously by detecting its extension and retraction length, speed, etc.

[0208] The movement of the arm massage provider 3100 is determined by the extension direction of the arm massage actuator 3320 and the extension direction of the guide rail 3330, and the arm massage provider 3100 can be supported by the connection between the guide rail 3330 and the support plate 3310. Since the support plate 3310 supports the load of the arm massage provider 3100, the load can be distributed even if the support portion 3200 is not in direct contact with the arm massage provider 3100 or is in direct contact with it. Therefore, the entire load of the arm massage provider 3100 is applied between the upper surface 3210 of the support portion 3200 and the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage provider 3100, and noise and appearance damage can be minimized compared to the case where movement is guided by direct contact.

[0209] The arm massage unit 3000 according to this utility model includes a first arm massage unit 3000a disposed on one side of the body massage unit and a second arm massage unit 3000b disposed on the other side of the body massage unit (see reference). Figure 3 ).

[0210] Since the movement of the first arm massage providing part 3100a in the first arm massage part 3000a relative to the first support part 3200a and the movement of the second arm massage providing part 3100b in the second arm massage part 3000b relative to the second support part 3200b are performed by arm massage part drive modules, such as arm massage part actuators, respectively provided in the first arm massage part 3000a and the second arm massage part 3000b, they move independently of each other. Therefore, the first arm massage providing part 3100a and the second arm massage providing part 3100b move in opposite directions or move by different distances, thereby performing specific actions in stretching mode or massage mode.

[0211] The independent movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 according to this utility model, i.e., the movement control, can realize various massage modes or stretching modes.

[0212] The movement of the arm massage providing unit 3100 relative to the support unit 3200 is performed independently by an arm massage driving module 3300, such as an arm massage actuator 3320, which movably connects the support unit 3200 and the arm massage providing unit 3100. Furthermore, the movement between the arm massage providing unit 3100 and the backrest 1000a, seat 1000b, and leg massage unit 2000 is constrained and not mechanically connected. For example, the arm massage providing unit 3100 can be movably connected relative to the support unit 3200, and can be configured not to be directly connected to the backrest 1000a, seat 1000b, or leg massage unit 2000. Therefore, in the arm massage unit 3000, the movement of the arm massage providing unit 3100 can be performed independently of the following angle adjustments: the angle adjustment of the back 1000a adjusted by the back angle actuator 1630 (i.e., back angle adjustment), the angle adjustment of the seat 1000b adjusted by the seat angle actuator 1620 (i.e., seat angle adjustment), and the leg angle adjustment adjusted by the leg angle actuator 1640.

[0213] Therefore, taking a stretching motion as an example, the airbag 3112 of the arm receiving groove 3110 can inflate and fix the user's arm. In this state, when the posture changes to a tilting mode, causing the back 1000a to rotate backward and downward, the arm receiving groove 3110 can remain in a state where the user's arm is fixed. Thus, the user's back is separated from the back 1000a, and the arm is in a pulled state. This allows for arm stretching movements.

[0214] After performing the predetermined arm stretching action, when the arm massage providing part 3100 moves backward and downward relative to the support part 3200, that is, when the arm massage providing part 3100 moves from the first position to the second position, the user's back can rest against the backrest 1000a again. As the user's shoulders descend in the tilt mode of the backrest 1000a, the user's arms move backward and to a lower position, thus achieving an overall comfortable position.

[0215] According to this utility model, since the arm massage actuator 3320 moves independently without being mechanically constrained by the adjustment of the leg angle, the back seat angle and / or the seat angle, the above-mentioned actions can be performed.

[0216] Furthermore, according to one embodiment of the present invention, the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 relative to the support part 3200 is associated with the length and angle adjustment movement of the first leg massage part 2000a and the second leg massage part 2000b, and can operate independently to achieve various movement modes. For example, when the first leg massage part 2000a and the second leg massage part 2000b of the leg massage part 2000 are adjusted to different lengths and different leg angles in a walking mode, the first arm massage providing part 3100a and the second arm massage providing part 3100b are associated with the movement of the first leg massage part 2000a and the second leg massage part 2000b and move independently, thereby achieving a movement more suitable for the walking mode.

[0217] Figure 11 This is a diagram illustrating the sensor section of the arm massage section of the massage device of this utility model.

[0218] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the arm massage providing part 3100 of the arm massage part 3000 may be provided with sensors 3401, 3402, and 3403 for preventing safety accidents caused by the movement of the arm massage providing part 3100 or other parts of the massage device 100, such as the movement of the body massage part 1000.

[0219] When the arm massage providing part 3100 moves relative to the body massage part 1000 and / or the support part 3200, a jamming accident may occur between the arm massage providing part 3100 and the body massage part 1000 and / or the support part 3200. The jamming accident may occur because the user's body, clothing or other objects get stuck between the arm massage providing part 3100 and other parts.

[0220] In addition, when the arm massage unit 3000 moves backward, a collision may occur with the arm massage unit 3100.

[0221] To detect this, at least one or all of the rear surface 3106, lower surface 3107 and front surface 3108 of the arm massage providing part 3100 are equipped with sensors.

[0222] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the sensor may be an electrostatic sensor.

[0223] A first sensor 3401 is disposed on the rear surface 3106 of the arm massage providing part 3100 facing inward toward the upper body 3102. The first sensor 3401 may be a contact detection sensor that detects object contact to prevent collision accidents, and it is formed as an electrostatic sensor.

[0224] The first sensor 3401 extends in a partially curved shape corresponding to the ribs used to reinforce the upper body 3102 so as not to interfere with the ribs, and can be configured inside the upper body 3102 in a manner that contacts the rear surface 3106 of the arm massage providing part 3100. Although ribs are formed to reinforce the arm massage providing part 3100, the first sensor 3401 can be configured to contact the inner side of the rear surface 3106.

[0225] The first sensor 3401 detects contact with an object on the rear surface 3106 of the arm massage providing part 3100, thereby preventing accidents caused by collisions. When an object is present in the arm massage providing part 3100 while it is tilted downward relative to the support part 3200, the first sensor 3401 detects the static electricity of the object, and the massage device 100 can stop operating and output a warning sound.

[0226] The second sensor 3402 is configured to detect an object stuck between the inclined surface forming the lower surface 3107 and the inclined surface forming the upper surface of the support portion 3200 on the lower side of the arm massage providing portion 3100. The second sensor 3402 can be formed as an electrostatic sensor. The second sensor 3402 is configured to contact the lower surface 3107 on the inner side of the upper body 3102 of the arm massage providing portion 3100. The second sensor 3402 can be configured on the rear portion of the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing portion 3100. When the arm massage providing portion 3100 moves downward relative to the support portion 3200, an object is detected stuck between the inclined surfaces of the arm massage providing portion 3100 and the support portion 3200 along the movement path of the arm massage providing portion 3100. Similar to the first sensor 3401, the second sensor 3402 can extend in a shape that partially bends to correspond to the ribs used to reinforce the upper body 3102 so as not to interfere with the ribs. Therefore, although a rib for reinforcement is formed on the lower surface 3107 of the arm massage providing part 3100, the second sensor 3402 can be configured to contact the inside of the rear surface 3107.

[0227] The third sensor 3403 is configured to detect an object stuck between the inclined surface forming the lower surface 3107 and the inclined surface forming the upper surface of the support portion 3200 on the front side of the arm massage providing portion 3100. The third sensor 3403 can be configured as an electrostatic sensor. The third sensor 3403 is disposed inside the upper body 3102 of the arm massage providing portion 3100 and contacts the lower end of the front surface 3108. When the arm massage providing portion 3100 tilts upward relative to the support portion 3200, an object is detected stuck between the inclined surfaces of the arm massage providing portion 3100 and the support portion 3200 along the movement path of the arm massage providing portion 3100.

[0228] Figure 12This diagram illustrates the connection between the arm massage section and the body massage section in the massage device of this utility model. Figure 13 It is used for explanation Figure 12 The diagram shows the joint structure and assembly method of the joint. Figure 12 Part A shows the front joint. Figure 12 Part B shows the intermediate joint. Figure 12 Section C shows the rear joint.

[0229] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the arm massage unit 3000 is disposed on the side of the body massage unit 1000 such that a support unit 3200 is attached to the side of the frame of the body massage unit 1000. The frame of the body massage unit 1000 may be a base frame 1300.

[0230] The joint between the support 3200 and the body massage part 1000, such as the base frame 1300, includes front joints P1 and P2, middle joints P3 and rear joints P4.

[0231] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13 Part (a) has front joints P1 and P2 formed on the front side of the base frame 1300.

[0232] The base frame 1300 has a connecting frame 1302 on its front side, and the connecting frame 1302 extends upward. The connecting frame 1302 can form the side of the frame of the body massage part 1000.

[0233] The first fastening port 1303 and the second fastening port 1304 protrude toward the front side of the frame of the body massage part 1000, such as the base frame 1300. The first fastening port 1303 forms a front connecting portion P1 and is formed to protrude forward from the upper part of the connecting frame 1302. The second fastening port 1304 forms a front connecting portion P2 and is formed to be spaced apart from the first fastening portion 1303 and protrude forward.

[0234] A fastening hole for fastening a bolt is formed on the inner surface 3203 of the support portion 3200, corresponding to the positions of the first fastening port 1303 and the second fastening port 1304. The bolt is fastened with the first fastening port 1303 and the second fastening port 1304 aligned with the fastening hole, thereby performing the assembly of the front joint portions P1 and P2.

[0235] Since the front joints P1 and P2 are shaped to be exposed to the outside from the front side of the massage device 100, bolt tightening can be easily performed.

[0236] Reference Figure 12 and Figure 13In part (b), the intermediate joint P3 can be formed in the frame of the body massage part 1000, such as the middle part of the side of the base frame 1300.

[0237] A first insertion bracket 1310 is provided on the support shaft frame 1320 formed on the side of the frame of the body massage part 1000, such as the middle part of the side of the base frame 1300, facing the inner surface 3203 of the support part 3200. Correspondingly, a connecting protrusion 3205 protrudes from the middle part of the inner surface 3203 of the support part 3200.

[0238] The first insertion bracket 1310, provided in the support shaft frame 1320, has a first engaging groove 1311 that opens at its upper end. The opening of the first engaging groove 1311 is tapered, widening upwards. The two sides of the first insertion bracket 1310 are curved toward the support shaft frame 1320 of the base frame 1300. Therefore, the first insertion bracket 1310 is formed in the shape of a pocket in which the outer end of the engaging protrusion 3205 formed in the middle of the inner surface of the support portion 3200 is received.

[0239] The protrusion 3205 is formed on the middle part of the inner surface of the support 3200 corresponding to the first insertion bracket 1310, and is inserted into the first engagement groove 1311.

[0240] The protrusion 3205 forms a recess 3205a that is partially recessed into the first engagement groove 1311. Therefore, when the protrusion 3205 is placed in the opening of the first engagement groove 1311 of the first insertion bracket 1310, the protrusion 3205 is guided to the first engagement groove 1311, and the recess 3205a engages with the inside of the first engagement groove 1311.

[0241] Participation Figure 12 and Figure 13 In part (c), the rear joint P4 is adjacent to the middle joint P3 and is formed on the rear side below the middle joint P3.

[0242] The rear joint P4 is formed from the middle of the base frame 1300 and the inner surface 3203 of the support 3200 of the body massage part 1000, and a tool is inserted from the rear of the massage device 100 to achieve final fixation, and is called the rear joint P4.

[0243] The rear joint P4 includes a fastening member 1315 and a second insertion bracket 3206 that engages with the fastening member 1315.

[0244] A rear surface fastening hole 1322 is formed on the lower rear surface of the support shaft frame 1320 of the frame of the body massage part 1000, such as the base frame 1300, and a fastening member 1315 is engaged in the rear surface fastening hole 1322.

[0245] The fastening member 1315 may include a fastening part 1315a, an enlarged diameter part 1315b, and a head 1315c. The fastening part 1315a is threaded onto a fastening hole 1322 on the rear surface.

[0246] The fastening member 1315 has a first fastening depth in which the fastening part 1315a is loosely fixed to the fastening hole 1322 on the rear surface and a second fastening depth in which the fastening part 1315a is tightly fixed to the fastening hole 1322 on the rear surface.

[0247] The second insertion bracket 3206 protrudes from the middle of the inner surface 3203 of the support portion 3200 toward the rearward and lower part of the engagement protrusion 3205. The second insertion bracket 3206 protrudes to extend intersecting the inner surface 3203 of the support portion 3200 and has a second engagement groove 3206a for the fastening member 1315 to be inserted.

[0248] Compared to the first engagement groove 1311 of the first insertion bracket 1310, the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 is formed with a different opening direction. The first engagement groove 1311 of the first insertion bracket 1310 opens upward, while the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 opens downward.

[0249] The opening of the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 is formed to guide the fastening portion 1315a of the fastening member 1315 to the inside of the second engagement groove 3206a. The inner groove of the second engagement groove 3206a is formed to correspond to the enlarged diameter portion 1315b of the fastening member 1315.

[0250] With the fastening member 1315 loosely assembled at the first fastening depth, the fastening part 1315a is inserted into the inner groove of the second mating groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206, thus maintaining a loosely assembled state. Subsequently, when the fastening member 1315 is tightly fastened at the second fastening depth, the enlarged diameter part 1315b of the fastening member 1315 can penetrate deep into the inner groove of the second mating groove 3206a and be securely fixed.

[0251] Therefore, a chamfer can be formed between the enlarged diameter portion 1315b and the fastening portion 1315a of the fastening member 1315, so that the diameter gradually increases. Therefore, when the fastening member 1315 is fastened in the first fastening depth state where it is loosely assembled, it is in the second fastening depth state, and the rear joint P4 can be firmly fastened and shaking is prevented.

[0252] The following describes the assembly method of the support part 3200 and the base frame 1300 of the arm massage part 3000.

[0253] In the massage device 100, the arm massage unit 3000 is fixed to the side of the body massage unit 1000. With the seat unit 1000b and the backrest 1000a assembled on the upper part of the base frame 1300, the support unit 3200 can be fixed to the base frame 1300.

[0254] Because the rear joint P4 is located behind the support 3200 and the body massage unit 1000, it is difficult to assemble using simple bolt fastening. The fastening positions are difficult to visually confirm and not easy to align, thus increasing the difficulty of assembly.

[0255] According to one embodiment of the present invention, firstly, at the position of the rear joint P4, the fastening member 1315 is loosely assembled into the fastening hole 1322 on the rear surface of the support shaft frame 1320.

[0256] Subsequently, the insertion and assembly of the first insertion bracket 1310 and the coupling protrusion 3205 are performed at the intermediate joint P3 position, and the insertion and assembly of the second insertion bracket 3206 and the fastening member 1315 are performed at the rear joint P4 position.

[0257] At the rear joint P4 position, the fastening member 1315 is inserted into the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 and aligned by hooking it in place. Then, using a longer tool on the rear side of the massage device 100, the fastening member 1315 is tightened to secure it at position P4. At this time, the enlarged diameter portion 1315b of the fastening member 1315 can be pressed into the second engagement groove 3206a of the second insertion bracket 3206 and securely engaged.

[0258] Since the head 1315c of the fastening member 1315 of the rear joint faces the rear of the massage device 100, the assembly of the rear joint P4 can be completed by a simple action of tightening with a longer tool.

[0259] Subsequently, at the front joints P1 and P2, the support 3200 and the front of the base frame 1300 are fixed by fastening bolts through the first fastening port 1303 and the second fastening port 1304 of the base frame 1300.

[0260] According to one embodiment of the present invention, since the assembly of the second insertion bracket 3206 and the fastening member 1315 at the rear joint P4 is performed by the insertion guidance of the first insertion bracket 1310 and the coupling protrusion 3205 at the intermediate joint P3, the fastening position at the rear joint P4 is set, that is, the engagement of the fastening member 1315 and the second insertion bracket 3206 is relatively easy.

[0261] Furthermore, at the rear joint P4 position, which is difficult to assemble, the fastening member 1315 can be tightened in a distributed state where the load of the support 3200 is not concentrated on the fastening member 1315, so tightening with tools can be performed relatively easily.

[0262] According to an embodiment of the present invention, in the combined structure of the base frame and the arm massage part, the structure of the arm massage providing part that moves obliquely relative to the support part is not limited, and can be applied to an arm massage part in which the arm massage providing part and the support part are fixed relative to each other.

[0263] The following will refer to Figures 14 to 24 The massage device 200, which provides a stretching pattern based on the relative or combined movements of the leg massage section and the arm massage section (hereinafter referred to as the "Second Embodiment"), details the specific structure, processing, and functions of the massage device 200.

[0264] In the massage device 200 described below, one or more of the structures of the aforementioned massage device 100 can of course be used in combination or selectively.

[0265] Additionally, some of the terms and / or reference numerals referring to the massage device 200 and its subordinate structures according to the second embodiment described below may differ from the terms and / or reference numerals of the massage device, etc., according to the foregoing embodiments.

[0266] This is based on the necessity of tools for effectively explaining the embodiments. Therefore, as long as the corresponding technical ideas can be implemented at the technical level of those skilled in the art, one or more of the structures of the embodiments described below should be understood as being the same as or equivalent to one or more of the structures described above.

[0267] For example, the first and second arm massage units 250 and 250B, the first leg massage unit 230A and the second leg massage unit 230B described in the following second embodiment correspond to the first and second arm massage units 3000a and 3000b and the first and second leg massage units 2000a and 2000b described in the foregoing embodiments, respectively. The control unit 290 of the second embodiment corresponds to the control unit 300 of the embodiment.

[0268] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the first and second arm drive units 260A and 260B used to drive the movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B can correspond to the arm massage unit drive module 3300 or arm massage unit actuator 3320 in the aforementioned embodiment. The first and second leg drive units 240A and 240B in the second embodiment can correspond to the leg angle actuator 1640 and / or leg length actuator (leg length adjustment actuator) in the aforementioned embodiment. The body drive unit 240 used to change the angle, posture, and position of the body massage unit 210 can correspond to the aforementioned sliding actuator 1610, seat angle actuator 1620, and / or back angle actuator 1630.

[0269] As mentioned above, the leg massage unit can be composed of a pair of first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B. Therefore, the leg drive unit for adjusting the length and / or angle of the leg massage unit can also be composed of a pair of first and second leg drive units 240A and 240B. The same applies to the first and second arm drive units 260A and 260B.

[0270] The first leg drive unit 240A can be connected to the first leg massage unit 230A and used to adjust the length of the first leg massage unit 230A. For example, the first leg drive unit 240A can be disposed between one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit 230A and used to connect one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit 230A. The first leg drive unit 240A can adjust the length of the first leg massage unit 230A by providing a length adjustment force to the first leg massage unit 230A for adjusting the length between one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit 230A. The second leg drive unit 240B is the same.

[0271] The first leg drive unit 240A can be connected to the first leg massage unit 230A and used to adjust the angle of the first leg massage unit 230A. For example, the first leg drive unit 240A can be disposed between the rear of the first leg massage unit 230A and the body massage unit 210 and connect the first leg massage unit 230A and the body massage unit 210. The first leg drive unit 240A pushes or pulls the first leg massage unit 230A from the rear, causing the first leg massage unit 230A to rotate (or tilt) in a clockwise and / or counterclockwise direction, thereby adjusting the angle of the first leg massage unit 230A.

[0272] As described above, the first leg drive unit 240A is disposed behind the first leg massage unit 230A and between the body massage unit 210 and connects the first leg massage unit 230A and the body massage unit 210, but is not limited thereto.

[0273] For example, the first leg drive unit 240A can be configured in multiple positions that allow the first leg massage unit 230A to rotate clockwise and / or counterclockwise (e.g., the side of the first leg massage unit 230A, the rotational hinge axis of the first leg massage unit 230A, between the first leg massage unit 230A and the main frame 1100, the rear of the first leg massage unit 230A, etc.). Of course, the above description of the first leg drive unit 240A also applies to the second leg drive unit 240B.

[0274] The terms "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "vertical," and "horizontal" used in the following description are only used to indicate the relative reference of the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, they are not used to specify a certain direction or position under an absolute reference, and can vary relative to the position of the individual object, the position or direction of the view, etc.

[0275] The following will refer to the Z-axis direction (refer to...) Figure 23 and Figure 24 The embodiments of this utility model are described using the vertical or up-down reference direction as the reference direction, and the X-axis direction as the reference direction for the front-back direction, and the Y-axis direction as the reference direction for the left or right side as the reference direction. For example, a positive Z-axis direction corresponds to the up direction, upper side, above, or a corresponding directionality, and a negative Z-axis direction corresponds to the down direction, lower side, below, or a corresponding directionality.

[0276] Figures 14 to 16 This is a block diagram showing the detailed structure of a massage device 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 17 This is a flowchart illustrating the overall processing procedure of this utility model.

[0277] like Figure 14 As shown, the massage device 200 of this utility model may include one or more of the following: a body massage unit 210, a body drive unit 220, first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, first and second leg drive units 240A and 240B, first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, first and second arm drive units 260A and 260B, and a control unit 290.

[0278] Figures 14 to 16 This is a block diagram used to highlight the massage device 200 of the second embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, according to the embodiment, the massage device 200 of the present invention, in addition to... Figures 14 to 16 In addition to the structure shown, other structures described in the foregoing embodiments may also be added.

[0279] Figure 14The components of the massage device 200 shown can be physically distinct, or they can be functionally or logically distinct.

[0280] That is, each of the constituent elements shown in the figure corresponds to a constituent element used to effectively explain the technical concept of the present invention. Even if the constituent elements are configured to be combined or separated, as long as they can achieve the function performed by the structure of the present invention, they should be considered to be within the scope of the present invention. Similarly, constituent elements that perform the same or similar functions, regardless of whether their names are the same, should of course be considered to be within the scope of the present invention.

[0281] Furthermore, the overall control of the massage device according to this utility model can be realized by a collection or algorithm of data processing, handling, control, calculation, input and output, etc. Therefore, it can of course be implemented by software loaded into the device, computer (or equivalent device), module or its substructure, etc.

[0282] As one structure of the massage device 200 according to this utility model, a first leg massage unit 230A can be disposed at the lower part of a body massage unit 210 that massages at least a portion of the user's body. A second leg massage unit 230B can also be disposed at the lower part of the body massage unit 210, substantially parallel to the first leg massage unit 230A, in order to conform to the human body structure.

[0283] As one structure of the massage device 200 according to this utility model, the first arm massage unit 250A can be disposed on the side of the body massage unit 210 and disposed at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit 230A. The first arm massage unit 250A accommodates the user's arm part (left arm or right arm) and performs various types and methods of massage actions on the accommodated arm part.

[0284] The second arm massage unit 250B is disposed on the side of the body massage unit 210. Specifically, it is disposed in the opposite position to the first arm massage unit 250A in order to conform to the human body structure, and is disposed in a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit 230B.

[0285] If the first arm massage unit 250A and the first leg massage unit 230A are structures that massage the user's left arm and left leg respectively, then the second arm massage unit 250B and the second leg massage unit 230B are structures that massage the user's right arm and right leg respectively.

[0286] The first leg drive unit 240A of this utility model can be configured to perform an internal algorithm that judges based on user input signals, whether preset conditions are met, etc., or to perform the function of rotating, moving, or stretching (extending and contracting) the first leg massage unit 230A in two or more directions, depending on the specifications and functions of the first leg massage unit 230A.

[0287] Therefore, the first leg drive unit 240A of this utility model may specifically include as follows: Figure 15 The first leg length adjustment part 240AL and the first leg rotation part 240AR shown in the figure, the second leg drive part 240B of this utility model may include the second leg length adjustment part 240BL and the second leg rotation part 240BR.

[0288] That is, the first leg massage unit 230A can be configured such that its length is adjusted forward or backward by the first leg length adjustment unit 240AL, and can be rotated in more than two directions by the first leg rotation unit 240AR.

[0289] The second leg drive unit 240B can correspond to the first leg drive unit 240A in terms of function, action, and control. Therefore, the above-mentioned content of the first leg drive unit 240A can also be applied to the second leg drive unit 240B.

[0290] The first arm drive unit 260A of this utility model can be configured to perform the function of moving the first arm massage unit 250A forward or backward according to an internal algorithm that judges based on user input signals, whether preset conditions are met, or according to the specifications and functions of the first arm massage unit 250A. The second arm drive unit 260B is configured in the same way.

[0291] The detailed structures of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, and the first and second arm massage units 250 and 250B in this embodiment correspond to those of the first and second arm massage units 3000a and 3000b, and the first and second leg massage units 2000a and 2000b described in the foregoing embodiments. Therefore, detailed descriptions of their structures, operations, controls, etc., are provided above. The same applies to the first and second leg drive units 240A and 240B, and the first and second arm drive units 260A and 260B in this embodiment.

[0292] The body drive unit 220 of this utility model can be configured to make judgments based on user input signals, whether preset conditions are met, etc., using an internal algorithm, or to adjust or change the position, posture, or angle of the body massage unit 210 according to its specifications, functions, etc.

[0293] According to the embodiment, the body drive unit 220 can tilt the body massage unit 210 forward by changing the position, posture, etc., thereby improving the convenience and safety of the user's process of disengaging from the massage device 200.

[0294] In addition, the body drive unit 220 can tilt the body massage unit 210 backward (i.e., recline mode) by changing the position and posture of the body massage unit 210, thereby providing the user with a more comfortable posture, or ensuring sufficient space for the movement and rotation of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, and preventing safety accidents.

[0295] As mentioned above, the body drive unit 220 of this utility model can of course make the body massage unit 210 slide forward or backward, and of course it can be designed to be controlled by the control unit 290 of this utility model.

[0296] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device 200 includes first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B that respectively perform one or more of length adjustment (or length direction movement) and angle (or rotation, swing) adjustment, and first and second arm massage units 250 and 250B that respectively perform forward and backward movement. Therefore, by combining these length or angle adjustments and movement or position adjustments, various forms and methods of action modes (hereinafter referred to as "stretching modes") can be provided to the user. Here, "action" can mean including position movement, rotation (tilt, swing), length change, etc.

[0297] In particular, the massage device 200 according to this utility model, through the combined application of these structures, can drive the first and second leg massage units 230A, 230B and the first and second arm massage units 250A, 250B in a manner corresponding to the structural changes of the body that twist between the arms and legs (hereinafter referred to as "twist mode") in a manner corresponding to the twisting of the arms and legs.

[0298] Since the user's legs and arms are respectively housed in the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B and the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, this drive of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B and the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B can guide the user's arms and legs to present actual twisting body movements.

[0299] The term "mode" as used in the following description is an instrumental conceptual term used to improve the efficiency of explanation and understanding. It is used to distinguish between various actions (or series of actions) provided to the user by the massage device 200 of this utility model or the control unit 290, which is a structure of the massage device 200, and other actions (or series of actions) in contrast to other actions (or series of actions).

[0300] When the control unit 290 of this utility model receives a start signal from the user for a stretching mode or the like, or when the set conditions for starting a stretching mode or the like are met (step S100), it can control the massage device 200 to perform a pre-mode (step S110) of gentle massage on the arms, legs, body, neck, and spine before the stretching mode or the like is started, in order to relieve tension, relax muscles, expand range of motion, improve stability, and enhance joint flexibility.

[0301] When the preparatory action mode is executed, or when the preparatory action mode is terminated, the massage device 200 can change from the basic posture (standby posture) to a reclined posture with the back tilted.

[0302] In the preparatory mode, massage or acupressure stimulation massage can be performed, primarily targeting the erector spinae muscles, from the cervical spine to the coccyx. Additionally, in this mode, airbags can be used to perform sequential or random massages on the shoulders, arms, and calves, or roller massages can be performed on areas such as the soles of the feet.

[0303] When the preparatory action mode ends, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the massage device 200 to perform stretching mode, etc. by driving at least one of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B and the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B (step S120).

[0304] The control unit 290 of this invention, in order to drive the stretching mode, controls the forward movement of one or more arm massage units 250 and 250B and the length increase of one or more leg massage units 230A and 230B. Detailed descriptions of the stretching mode and other aspects of embodiments of this invention will be provided later.

[0305] The control unit 290 of this invention can output corresponding guidance information at the time point when the preparatory action mode ends, so as to improve user convenience and predictability.

[0306] According to the embodiment, when the number of times the stretching mode is executed reaches a reference number, or when a stop signal is received from the user, etc. (step S130), the control unit 290 of this utility model controls the massage device 200 to provide a post mode to terminate the stretching mode, etc., and provides a light massage, or causes the first and second arm massage units 250A, 250B and / or the first and second leg massage units 230A, 230B to move or rotate slightly in a direction such as up and down or back and forth (with a small angle or a small range of movement) (step S140).

[0307] For example, in the finishing motion mode, it can provide acupressure stimulation massage based on the massage module mainly based on the erector spinae muscles from the cervical spine to the coccyx, or airbag massage of the shoulders, arms, and calves that expand and / or contract in a sequential or random manner, as well as foot roller massage.

[0308] In addition, in the finishing action mode, the control unit 290 of this invention can control the posture of the massage device 200 to return to or change to the standby posture or default posture, etc.

[0309] like Figure 16 As shown, the massage device 200 of this utility model may include one or more airbags, such as a first leg airbag 231A disposed in the first leg massage part 230A, a second leg airbag 231B disposed in the second leg massage part 230B, a first arm airbag 251A disposed in the first arm massage part 250A, a second arm airbag 251B disposed in the second arm massage part 250B, and a shoulder airbag 211 disposed at a position corresponding to the user's shoulder.

[0310] The control unit 290 can activate one or more of the aforementioned airbags during the execution of at least one of the preparatory action mode, stretching mode, and closing action mode, in order to further enhance or concentrate the stretching effect, or to prevent safety accidents or injuries.

[0311] For example, the control unit 290 can control the selective or time-sequential expansion or contraction of one or more of the airbags based on the movement or rotation of the first and second arm massage units 250A, 250B and / or the first and second leg massage units 230A, 230B. Specific embodiments of this will be described in detail below.

[0312] Figure 18 This is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 19 This is a diagram illustrating the preparatory actions according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0313] The control unit 290 of this utility model controls the forward movement of one of the arm massage parts 250A and 250B (hereinafter referred to as "first action") and the length increase of the leg massage parts 230A and 230B arranged at the intersection with the arm massage parts performing the first action (hereinafter referred to as "second action") (step S210).

[0314] For example, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the forward movement of the left arm massage unit (first action) and the length increase of the right leg massage unit (second action) to be linked together, and control the forward movement of the right arm massage unit (first action) and the length increase of the left leg massage unit (second action) to be linked together.

[0315] When the first arm massage unit 250A moves forward, the left arm portion, for example, housed in the first arm massage unit 250A, is pulled forward, thus causing the left arm portion to be subjected to a stretching force generated by tension, thereby providing a stretching effect on the left arm portion.

[0316] Furthermore, when the length of the second leg massage unit 230B, which is positioned at the intersection with the first arm massage unit 250A, increases, the right leg portion, for example, housed in the second leg massage unit 230B, is pulled forward, thus applying an extension force to the right leg portion and providing a stretching effect. From this perspective, the pattern of mutual linkage between the movements of one arm and the other leg (i.e., the twisting pattern) can be considered a type of stretching pattern.

[0317] The control unit 290 of this utility model can control the forward movement of one or more arm massage units 250 and 250B and the length increase of one or more leg massage units 230A and 230B, which are linked together.

[0318] Preferably, as shown in the example above, in the embodiment where an extension force is applied to the arm and leg (left arm and right leg, right arm and left leg) positioned at intersecting locations, the range of motion of the arm and leg can be expanded due to the human body structure, thereby effectively stretching the muscles of the arm (brachialis and forearm muscles, etc.) and the muscles of the leg (vasus and gastrocnemius), and relatively increasing the blood flow to the arm and leg, and can also provide relief or improvement for pain in joints or numbness in the arm / leg.

[0319] Preferably, the speed, distance, and range of movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B forward or backward are automatically set using the physical specifications of the massage device 200, databaseable user information, and measured user body information, or can be variably set using user selection information via an interface (such as the aforementioned input unit 350), so that the stretching mode and other parameters can be optimally adapted to the user. The same applies to the stretching distance (range), stretching speed, rotation speed, and rotation range (angle) of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 203B.

[0320] In other words, one or more of the following can be variably set based on one or more of the following: the moving distance of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B determined by the first action; the extension distance of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B determined by the second action; and the rotation range of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B determined by the third action described later.

[0321] Depending on the user's characteristics, symptoms, injury location, etc., the range of motion of the body or the location / angle of pain may vary. Therefore, as mentioned above, when the range of movement and rotation is adjusted through user selection, it can have a higher degree of user orientation.

[0322] The user information here can be various types of information that can be database-generated, including one or more of the following: the user's age, gender, medical condition, injured area, etc. Additionally, the user's body information can be pre-databaseed information or information about the user's body dimensions measured by means of measuring devices installed on the massage device 200.

[0323] According to the implementation, the input unit 350 or other graphical user interface (GUI) environment can provide input buttons that allow selection of multiple distance and / or angle ranges. The movement distance and / or rotation angle range can be variably set by the user selecting the provided interface environment. The audio output module 1500 can guide the selection of multiple selectable ranges and apply variable parameter selection methods such as voice recognition.

[0324] The control unit 290 of this utility model can control the inflation of the shoulder airbag 211 associated with the first action and / or the second action. The shoulder airbag 211 is positioned at a location corresponding to the user's shoulder.

[0325] As described above, when the shoulder airbag 211 is inflated, the user's shoulder area is physically supported by the shoulder airbag 211, so even if the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward, the user's shoulder or upper body can remain relatively fixed. To effectively achieve this relative fixation of the shoulder area, the shoulder airbag 211 can be structured in a way that wraps around the user's shoulder area.

[0326] As described above, when the shoulder airbag 211 is inflated, even if the arm moves forward, the user's upper body (especially the shoulder) can be effectively prevented from moving or flowing forward with the arm, thereby further improving the stretching effect of the arm, especially providing a tension-induced effect more effectively to the entire arm, including the wrist and elbow joints.

[0327] According to the embodiments, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the shoulder airbag 211 to inflate before, during, or after the execution of the first or second action.

[0328] According to the embodiment, when a shoulder airbag 211 with a larger capacity than airbags located on other body parts is provided, it is preferable to control the shoulder airbag 211 to fully inflate before the first and second actions are initiated, so as to effectively support the user's shoulder.

[0329] In addition, in order to improve the stretching effect, the control unit 290 of this invention can control the shoulder airbag 211 to remain in an inflated state until a predetermined time after the first and second actions are completed.

[0330] As described below, the control unit 290 of this invention can control the contraction of the shoulder airbag 211 so that the massage unit, having completed its action, returns to the reference position (step S240, see below). Figure 18 The process allows muscles to relax or rest.

[0331] To further improve stretching and other effects, such as Figure 18 As shown, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the execution of one or more preparatory actions (step S200) of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, and the body massage unit 210 before executing the first action of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B and / or the second action of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B.

[0332] like Figure 19As shown, the preparatory actions may include one or more of the following actions: a first preparatory action (step S200A), controlling the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B to be located at a first reference position within the forward and backward movement range; a second preparatory action (step S200B), controlling the posture of the body massage unit 210 to tilt backward; a third preparatory action (step S200C), setting the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B to a first reference length; and a fourth preparatory action (step S200D), setting the angle of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B to a first reference angle.

[0333] The reference positions (i.e., first reference positions) of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, the reference lengths (i.e., first reference lengths) of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, and the reference angles (i.e., first reference angles) of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B are preferably configured to be automatically set using the physical specifications of the massage device 200, databaseable user information, measured user body information, etc., as described above, or variably set using user selection information via interface means (such as the aforementioned input unit 350).

[0334] Depending on the user's characteristics, symptoms, injury location, etc., the range of motion of the body or the location / angle of pain may vary. Therefore, as mentioned above, when the range of movement and rotation is adjusted through user selection, it can have a higher degree of user orientation.

[0335] The user information here can be various types of information that can be database-generated, including one or more of the following: the user's age, gender, medical condition, injured area, etc. Additionally, the user's body information can be pre-databaseed information or information about the user's body dimensions measured by means of measuring devices installed on the massage device 200.

[0336] The first reference position can preferably be set to the rearmost position based on the physical or movable specifications of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, so as to expand the physical range of the stretching and extend the stretching time.

[0337] From a corresponding perspective, it is preferable that the first reference length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B is set as the minimum length based on the physical specifications of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, and the first reference angle of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B is set as the minimum angle.

[0338] The first arm massage unit 250A according to this utility model may include a support unit 3200 having a rearwardly inclined shape and an arm massage providing unit 3100 that moves forward or backward in a direction corresponding to the inclined shape, with the support unit 3200 as a relatively fixed body. The second arm massage unit 250B is similar.

[0339] Therefore, when the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B (specifically, the arm massage providing units 3100 of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B) move forward, they can be guided to move forward while rising in position. When they move backward, they can be guided to move backward while falling in position. This allows for a more three-dimensional movement of the user's arm area, and further guides a more organic combination of movement with the actions of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, thereby further enhancing stretching and other effects.

[0340] As described above, the arm massage section has a low, sloping shape at the rear, but is not limited to this. For example, the arm massage section can have various shapes that allow the arm massage section to move back and forth, such as a high, sloping shape at the rear or a straight shape with a flat front and back.

[0341] The control unit 290 of this utility model can not only control the execution of another linkage action (the linkage between the first arm massage unit 250A and the second leg massage unit 230B) after the completion of one linkage action (the linkage between the first arm massage unit 250A and the second leg massage unit 230B), but also control the partial overlap of one linkage action and another linkage action in time.

[0342] However, as Figure 18 As shown, in order to clearly distinguish the alternation of movements and to allow for a rest period after each movement, and to allow tense muscles to relax, when the first movement of the first arm massage unit 250A and the second movement of the second leg massage unit 230B linked to the first movement are completed (step S230), the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the first arm massage unit 250A and the first leg massage unit 230A to return to the reference position or reference length determined by the preparatory movement (step S240).

[0343] According to the embodiment, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B and the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B to not perform subsequent actions during a reference time (e.g., 2 to 5 seconds) after returning to the reference position during the preparation action.

[0344] When the first arm massage unit 250A and the second leg massage unit 230B return to the reference position (step S240), the control unit 290 of this utility model controls the first action of the second arm massage unit 250B moving forward and the second action of the first leg massage unit 230A increasing in length to interact by changing the objects of the first action and the second action (step S260).

[0345] Of course, the above process can be configured to be applied cyclically until the number of times the stretching mode is executed reaches a baseline number, or a stop signal is received from the user or the like (step S250).

[0346] In order to enable the user's legs to be subjected to three-dimensional and complex tension, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the execution of a second action, namely, the action of increasing the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B (i.e., the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B) rotating downward (hereinafter referred to as the "third action") (step S220).

[0347] As described above, when the control executes the third action, which targets the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B of the second action, the leg portions housed in the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B are pulled forward by increasing the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, and further pulled downward by rotating the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B downward, thereby subjecting the leg portions to a combined tension caused by the linearity element and the rotation element.

[0348] With this embodiment of the present invention, the leg part does not only extend in one direction, but can extend in a three-dimensional direction. Therefore, it can not only improve the stretching effect, but also change the stimulated muscles and joints, and suppress excessive tension in one direction, thereby effectively preventing injury.

[0349] The control unit 290 of this utility model can control the second action (i.e., the action of increasing the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B) and the third action (i.e., the action of rotating the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, which are the objects of the second action, in a downward direction) in a time sequence.

[0350] The figure shows an embodiment in which the second action is executed before the third action, but this is only one embodiment. The third action may be performed before the second action. According to the implementation method, the second action and the third action may be executed simultaneously, or one action may start after the first action begins and before the second action ends.

[0351] However, preferably, in order to enhance the stretching effect generated by the torsion, the control unit 290 of this invention controls the length of the second leg massage unit 230B (or the first leg massage unit 230A) to increase first in a direction corresponding to the moving direction of the first arm massage unit 250A (or the second arm massage unit 250B) that moves forward through the first action, and then controls the execution of the third action.

[0352] like Figure 23 As shown in part (a), the control unit 290 of this utility model sets the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B at the first reference position by driving the preparatory action as described above, sets the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B to be the same as the first reference length, and sets the angle of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B to be the same as the first reference angle.

[0353] As described above, when the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B are set to the ready position, the control unit 290 of this invention controls the forward movement of the right arm massage unit 250A (first arm massage unit 250A) (first action) and the length increase of the left leg massage unit 230B (second leg massage unit 230B) (second action) in a coordinated manner. Figure 23 (part (b)).

[0354] After the linkage action of the right arm massage unit 250A and the left leg massage unit 230A (first leg massage unit 230A) is completed, the control unit 290 of this utility model restores the right arm massage unit 250A and the left leg massage unit 230A to the reference position, etc. Figure 23 (part (c)).

[0355] When the right arm massage unit 250A and the left leg massage unit 230A return to their reference positions, the control unit 290 of this invention controls the left arm massage unit 250B (the second arm massage unit 250B) to move forward (first action) in conjunction with the action of increasing the length of the right leg massage unit 230A (second action). Figure 23 (d) part).

[0356] When the linkage action of the left arm massage unit 250B and the right leg massage unit 230A as objects is completed, the control unit 290 of this utility model restores the left arm massage unit 250B and the right leg massage unit 230A to the reference position, etc. Figure 23 (part (a)).

[0357] As mentioned above, Figure 24 As shown, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control a second action, namely, the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, which are the objects of the action of increasing the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, rotate downward.

[0358] Figure 24 One example is shown in [the image], namely in Figure 23 In the action shown in section (d), the downward rotation of the right leg massage section 230A, which has increased in length, is illustrated (the third action). Figure 24 As shown, the direction A of the movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B corresponds to the direction B of the increase in length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, which are positioned at positions intersecting the moving first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B.

[0359] Figure 20 This is a flowchart illustrating the processing procedure for achieving synchronization of actions according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 21 This diagram illustrates the synchronization of the timing of the first to third actions.

[0360] The aforementioned first and second actions are linked actions to a pattern in which the arm massage unit and leg massage unit, which are positioned at an intersection, are driven in pairs. For example, actions or patterns that are linked to the movement of the user's left leg (right leg) and right arm (left arm).

[0361] The control unit 290 of this utility model controls the first action of the first arm massage unit 250A (or the second arm massage unit 250B) and the second action of the second leg massage unit 230B (or the first leg massage unit 230A) to be linked together (step S300), and can control the time required for the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B to move in the first action to correspond to the time required for the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B to increase in the second action.

[0362] The required time correspondence refers not only to the correspondence between the start time and the end time, but also to the case where, according to the implementation method, the execution is carried out an appropriate time earlier than one of the time points within the error range, or the execution is terminated earlier than one of the time points.

[0363] As described above, when the control unit 290 of this utility model controls the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B to move forward in the first action for substantially the same time as the length increase of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B in the second action, the mutual compound movement of the arms and legs can be realized more precisely, thereby not only preventing injury, but also further enhancing the stretching effect.

[0364] As described in the foregoing embodiments, the massage device 200 of this invention is equipped with sensors 3401, 3402, and 3403 for detecting physical contact, collision, interference, etc., with external objects (articles, people, animals, walls, etc.) to prevent safety accidents. When the sensors detect an external object and output a corresponding signal to the control unit 290 of this invention, the control unit 290 can control the driving of the massage unit equipped with the sensors to stop.

[0365] In addition, the massage device 200 of this invention may also include a detection sensor 270 for detecting the force applied by the user (hereinafter referred to as "external force").

[0366] In this case, if a detection signal is received from the detection sensor 270 in the opposite direction to the direction of the current action (displacement, position change, rotation, etc.) during the execution of the first action and / or the second action, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the first action and / or the second action to stop, or control the execution speed of the first action and / or the second action to decrease.

[0367] When pain occurs, users typically exhibit motor characteristics that move in the direction of rejecting or avoiding the current state (i.e., moving the body in the opposite direction to the direction of the action currently being performed).

[0368] The structure described in this utility model is based on the common and general motion characteristics of users as described above. It uses the detection of external forces in the opposite direction to the current action as an interface means, thereby enabling more rapid and sensitive subsequent control, such as stopping the ongoing action.

[0369] The control unit 290 of this utility model can control the completion or cessation of one of the interconnected first and second actions after it is completed or stopped.

[0370] The completion of the action refers to the completion of the action by driving the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B or the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B through a predetermined driving method. The stopping of the action includes stopping the driving through the sensors 3401, 3402, 3403 and / or the detection sensor 270 as described above.

[0371] As described above, when any one of the first and second arm massage units 250A, 250B and the first and second leg massage units 230A, 230B is stopped due to an emergency or other event, the other unit is also stopped, thereby preventing injury or safety accidents in advance.

[0372] On the other hand, from the perspective of human body structure and the general shape or physical specifications of the massage device 200, the range of distance that the first and second arm massage parts 250A and 250B can move can be greater than the distance or range of the increase in length of the first and second leg massage parts 230A and 230B.

[0373] Therefore, although it is also possible to achieve drive synchronization by differentiating the drive speeds of the first and second arm massage units 250A, 250B and the first and second leg massage units 230A, 230B, in this case, there may be a large deviation in the tension intensity acting on the arm and leg parts, which may not only increase the risk of injury, but also reduce the stretching effect itself.

[0374] Furthermore, when synchronizing the driving of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B and the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B by controlling their driving speeds to be the same, the forward movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B must be completed when the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B is increased. Therefore, the forward movement distance of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B becomes shorter, which may reduce the stretching effect.

[0375] To effectively solve the above problems, the control unit 290 of this utility model controls the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B of the second action to perform a third action as objects when the second action is completed before the first action (step S310).

[0376] When the third action is performed after the second action is configured, the control unit 290 of this utility model controls the third action to terminate when the first action is completed (step S330) (step S340), so that the stretching caused by the forward movement of the first arm massage unit 250A and the stretching caused by the increase in length and downward rotation of the second leg massage unit 230B can be synchronized as a whole.

[0377] As mentioned above, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the execution time of the first action of the first arm massage unit 250A (or the second arm massage unit 250B) to correspond with the execution time of the second action of the second leg massage unit 230B (or the first leg massage unit 230A).

[0378] In addition, as mentioned above, such as Figure 21 As shown in part (A), the control unit 290 of this invention can target the second leg massage unit 230B (or the first leg massage unit 230A) and sequentially execute the second and third actions. In this case, the control unit 290 of this invention can control the sum of the execution time (required time) of the second action (T2-T1) and the execution time (required time) of the third action (T3-T2) to correspond to the execution time (required time) of the first action (T3-T1).

[0379] According to the implementation method, such as Figure 21 As shown in section (B), the third action can be initiated Ta before the second action ends. Even in this case, it is preferable to control the overall time from the start time T1 of the second action to the completion time T3 of the third action to correspond to the duration of the first action.

[0380] Figure 22 This is a diagram illustrating the process of controlling the airbag according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0381] The control unit 290 of this utility model controls the first action of the first arm massage unit 250A (or the second arm massage unit 250B) and the second action of the second leg massage unit 230B (or the first leg massage unit 230A) to be linked together (steps S400 and S430). Furthermore, when the inflation condition of the airbag is met or the inflation condition is maintained (steps S410 and S440), the airbag provided in the massage unit can be controlled to inflate (step S420).

[0382] As mentioned above, the massage device 200 of this utility model may include one or more of a first arm airbag 251A disposed in the first arm massage part 250A and a second arm airbag 251B disposed in the second arm massage part 250B.

[0383] The control unit 290 of this utility model can control the first and second airbags 251A and 251B of the corresponding first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B to expand (step S420) when the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B move forward (step S410, step S440).

[0384] When the airbag inflates, it can suppress gaps and guide the body parts in contact with the airbag to be stably supported. When the airbag deflates, the support is released, thereby relatively increasing the freedom of movement of the body parts.

[0385] In the aforementioned embodiment, the forward movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B can be used to guide the arm portion of the user, which is accommodated in the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, to move forward in order to achieve arm stretching.

[0386] Therefore, in order to guide the user's arm to move forward more effectively when the forward movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B is achieved, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the inflation of the airbags in the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B that are moving forward in the first and second arm airbags 251A and 251B.

[0387] When the technical concept of this utility model is realized, which guides the user's arm to move forward more effectively, the inflation of the airbag can be performed before the forward movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, or together with the forward movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, or after the forward movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B is activated.

[0388] According to the embodiment, when the expansion conditions such as the forward movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B are no longer maintained (step S440), in order to alleviate the user's discomfort, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the inflated airbag to contract (step S450).

[0389] When the movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B is not forward (step S410), the airbags provided in the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B can be controlled to contract in order to improve user convenience, prevent injury, expand the usable range, etc. However, according to the implementation method, it can also be controlled in a variety of selective ways, such as expansion, partial expansion, contraction, partial contraction, expansion followed by contraction, contraction followed by expansion, etc.

[0390] According to the implementation, when the airbags contract rapidly, it may cause a safety accident and lead to instability in the user's posture. Therefore, when the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B move or the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B move, the control unit 290 of this utility model preferably controls the first and second airbags 251A and 251B to maintain an inflated state or controls the first and second airbags 251A and 251B to contract slowly.

[0391] As mentioned above, the massage device 200 of this utility model may include one or more of a first leg airbag 231A disposed in the first leg massage part 230A and a second leg airbag 231B disposed in the second leg massage part 230B.

[0392] As described above regarding the control of the first and second arm airbags 251A and 251B, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the expansion of the first and second airbags 231A and 231B of the corresponding first and second leg massage parts 230A and 230B when the length of the first and second leg massage parts 230A and 230B increases or when they rotate downwards (steps S410 and S440) (step S420).

[0393] As described above, when the first and second leg airbags 231A and 231B of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, which are set to increase in length or rotate downward, expand, the tension can be applied more effectively to the user's leg area and can guide the user's leg area to rotate downward.

[0394] The first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B are typically open at the top to facilitate the accommodation of the user's legs / feet. Furthermore, the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B are usually configured to support the bottom and / or lower parts of the feet and legs, which house the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B.

[0395] Therefore, when the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate upwards, the user's leg area can also rotate or move naturally when the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B extends or extends, or when the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B move along the center of the user's body.

[0396] Conversely, when the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate downwards, if the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B is extended or if the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B move in a direction away from the user's body center, the foot / leg area is not physically supported in that direction. Therefore, the leg area may detach or gap may be created through the upper open space, resulting in the actual tension being difficult to effectively act on the leg area even if the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B increases.

[0397] Therefore, when the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate downwards or their length increases, as mentioned above, if the first and second leg airbags 231A and 231B are controlled to inflate, the leg area can be guided to rotate downwards more effectively as the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B rotate downwards, and the resulting tension (stretching force) can be guided to act more effectively on the leg area as the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B increases.

[0398] If the rotation direction of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B is not downward, or the length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B does not increase (steps S410 and S440), then not only can the control that causes the inflated first and second leg airbags 231A and 231B to contract be applied (step S450), but also the control methods mentioned above, such as the control of the first and second arm airbags 251A and 251B, can be applied.

[0399] Because of the linkage between the first and second actions, the forward movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B and the increase in length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B can be performed simultaneously. Therefore, in this case, the control unit 290 of this utility model can naturally control the inflation of the first and second arm airbags 251A and 251B configured on the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B performing the first action, and the first and second leg airbags 231A and 231B configured on the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B performing the second action.

[0400] As mentioned above, the movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B and / or the increase in length and / or rotation of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B can be performed repeatedly. Therefore, the above process can be configured to be applied cyclically (steps S460 and S470).

[0401] To improve user convenience and safety, and to enhance the stretching effect achieved by the first and second actions, the control unit 290 of this invention preferably controls the airbag with a relatively large capacity to expand first, so that the time points of expansion completion correspond to each other.

[0402] As described above, the massage device 200 according to this utility model can achieve three-dimensional stretching of the arms and legs through the action of the first action and the second action being linked together and / or the action of the third action being combined with the action of the first action and the second action being linked together.

[0403] On the other hand, according to the embodiments, the massage device 200 of the present invention can control the execution of the first to third actions by reflecting the stretching intensity based on automatically set user information such as databases or according to the user's selection.

[0404] Specifically, one or more of the following can be controlled to be executed differently depending on the set stretching intensity or number of action rounds: the moving distance of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B determined by the first action; the stretching distance of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B determined by the second action; and the rotation range of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B determined by the third action.

[0405] In addition, from the corresponding perspective, the first reference position, the first reference length, and the first reference angle can also be varied according to the set tensile strength or the number of rounds of performing the first and second actions.

[0406] For example, when the tensile strength is set to a high value, the control unit 290 of this invention can control the movable range or movement range of the first and second arm massage units 250A, 250B and / or the first and second leg massage units 230A, 230B to be relatively expanded, while when the tensile strength is set to a low value, the control unit 290 of this invention can control the movable range of the first and second arm massage units 250A, 250B and / or the first and second leg massage units 230A, 230B to be relatively reduced.

[0407] The expansion or reduction of the range of motion or movement refers to the increase or decrease of the movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B, the extension of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B, and the rotation range of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B.

[0408] The tensile strength of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B and the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B can be set differently. For example, the tensile strength of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B can be set to be higher, while the tensile strength of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B can be set to be lower. According to the embodiment, the tensile strength of the left arm (leg) and the right arm (leg) can also be set differently.

[0409] In addition, in order to improve the stretching effect, the control unit 290 of this utility model can control the stretching intensity to gradually increase or decrease according to the increase of the number of actions or the number of rounds of actions. According to the implementation method, the stretching intensity can also be controlled to be variably adjusted in a cyclic manner based on a predetermined total number of times (for example, 5 times) in the order of "weakest, weak, medium, strong, strongest".

[0410] When the tensile strength is set to increase with the number of actions, the control unit 290 of this invention can control the angle of the first reference angle tilting downward to increase with the number of action rounds.

[0411] When actions are performed based on the intensity set by the user, for example, if the user's legs cannot be extended further due to their physical characteristics, but the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B still extend further or rotate in an extended state, it may lead to injury or safety accidents.

[0412] Therefore, the range of extension and range of rotation of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B should be based on the measured body information of the user (i.e., information on the length of the user's legs), and preferably set to be optimized for the user's body size.

[0413] As a specific example, the first reference length of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B can be set to match the user's leg length (measured length or stored length information, etc.) to prevent injury and enhance the stretching effect, etc.

[0414] In addition, by using information on the matching of the user's leg length range and rotation range, information on the rotation range corresponding to the user's leg length can be obtained, and based on this, the rotation range of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B that match the user can be set.

[0415] According to the embodiment, the massage device 200 of this utility model can reflect the user's leg length and control the execution of the third action described above.

[0416] When taking the embodiment in which the lengths of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B are adjusted to match the user's leg length as a reference, for users with relatively short leg lengths, the lengths of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B are set to be relatively short, so the range of extension of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B can be relatively large.

[0417] In contrast, for users with relatively long legs, the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B are extended to match the user's leg length before performing the actions (length extension) of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B. Therefore, the range of extension of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B can be relatively small.

[0418] Therefore, according to the implementation, for users with longer legs, the first movement of the first and second arm massage units 250A and 250B and the length extension movement of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B may not be synchronized.

[0419] Based on this, the control unit 290 of this utility model controls the execution of the third action (rotation of the first and second leg massage units 230A and 230B) only when the user's leg length is above the reference length, thereby guiding the stretching action with the arm as the object and the stretching action with the leg as the object to achieve synchronization.

[0420] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to limited embodiments and accompanying drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto. Of course, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention and the equivalent scope of the following claims.

[0421] In the above description of this utility model, terms such as "first" and "second" are merely instrumental conceptual terms used to relatively distinguish the constituent elements, and therefore should be understood as not being terms used to indicate a specific order, priority, etc.

[0422] In describing this utility model and illustrating its embodiments, the drawings and other materials may be shown in a slightly exaggerated manner to emphasize or highlight the technical content of this utility model. However, in view of the above content and the matters shown in the drawings, it should be interpreted that various types of modifications and application examples can obviously be made at the level of those skilled in the art.

[0423] The control method of the massage device according to this utility model can be implemented as computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. Computer-readable recording media include all recording devices capable of data read by a computer (such as CD-ROM, RAM, ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, optical disk, etc.), and also include servers used for wired or wireless internet transmission.

[0424] 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 massage device, characterized in that, include: A body massage department that massages at least a part of the user's body. The first leg massage section and the second leg massage section are located at the lower part of the body massage section. The first arm massage unit is positioned corresponding to the first leg massage unit and can move forward or backward. The second arm massage unit is positioned corresponding to the second leg massage unit and can move forward or backward. The control unit controls the forward movement of one or more arm massage units (the first arm massage unit and the second arm massage unit) in conjunction with the increase in length of one or more leg massage units (the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit).

2. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: Control the first and second actions to work together. In the first action, one of the first arm massage section and the second arm massage section moves forward. In the second action, the length of the leg massage section, which is located at a position intersecting with the arm massage section performing the first action, is increased.

3. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: Control the execution of the third action, In the third action, the leg massage section that performs the second action rotates downward.

4. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: The control of the second action and the third action has a time sequence.

5. The massage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: The third action is executed after the second action is completed.

6. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: The time required to control the first action corresponds to the time required to control the second action.

7. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: The other action is completed when one of the first and second actions is completed.

8. The massage device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: The sum of the time required to control the second action and the time required to control the third action corresponds to the time required to control the first action.

9. The massage device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: If the second action is completed before the first action, the third action is executed, and the third action is terminated at the time when the first action is completed.

10. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The first arm airbag is located in the first arm massage area, and The second arm airbag is located in the second arm massage area; The control unit is configured to: The arm airbags in the first and second arm airbags, which are located in the arm massage section that moves forward, are controlled to inflate.

11. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The first leg airbag is located in the first leg massage area, and The second leg airbag is located in the second leg massage area; The control unit is configured to: The leg airbags in the first and second leg airbags, which are located in the leg massage section with increased length, are controlled to inflate.

12. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: The first arm airbag is located in the first arm massage area. The second arm airbag is located in the second arm massage area. The first leg airbag is located in the first leg massage area, and The second leg airbag is located in the second leg massage area; The control unit is configured to: The control unit inflates the arm airbag in the arm massage unit that performs the first action and the leg airbag in the leg massage unit that performs the second action.

13. The massage device according to claim 12, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: The airbags with relatively large capacity that are to be inflated are prioritized for inflation, so that the time points of inflation completion correspond to each other.

14. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: Before executing the first action or the second action, the system performs one or more preparatory actions, including a first preparatory action, a second preparatory action, a third preparatory action, and a fourth preparatory action. During the first preparatory action, the first arm massage unit and the second arm massage unit are located at a first reference position within the forward and backward movement range of the first arm massage unit and the second arm massage unit. In the second preparatory action, the body massage section tilts backward. In the third preparatory action, the lengths of the first leg massage section and the second leg massage section reach the first reference length. In the fourth preparatory action, the angle between the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit reaches the first reference angle.

15. The massage device according to claim 14, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: Based on the set tensile strength or the number of rounds of performing the first and second actions, one or more of the first reference position, the first reference length, and the first reference angle are changed.

16. The massage device according to claim 15, characterized in that, The control unit is configured to: The more rounds of the action, the more the first reference angle tilts downwards.

17. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Based on one or more of the user's physical information, medical condition information, and user selection information, one or more of the distances, namely the movement distance determined by the first action and the extension distance determined by the second action, can be variably set.

18. The massage device according to claim 3, characterized in that, Based on one or more of the user's physical information, medical condition information, and user selection information, one or more of the movement distance determined by the first action, the extension distance determined by the second action, and the rotation range determined by the third action can be variably set.

19. The massage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: Shoulder airbags are positioned at locations corresponding to the user's shoulder area; The control unit is configured to: The shoulder airbag is controlled to inflate before, after, or during the execution of the first or second action.

20. The massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The first arm drive unit moves the first arm massage unit. The second arm drive unit moves the second arm massage unit. The first leg drive unit drives one or more of the rotation and length extension / retraction of the first leg massage unit; as well as The second leg drive unit drives one or more of the rotation and length extension / retraction of the second leg massage unit.

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