Massager

Abstract

The massager includes a main body (P) and an airbag massaging member (3A). The main body (P) includes a flexible body (1) and a rigid frame (2). The flexible body (1) has an insertion hole (1A) for inserting a limb. The airbag massaging member (3A) is disposed within the insertion hole and has a treatment side (K1) facing the limb so as to press against the limb upon inflation, and an opposite side (K2) opposite the treatment side. The rigid frame (2) is covered by the flexible body (1). The opposite side (K2) faces the rigid frame (2) so that the movement of the opposite side (K2) of the airbag massaging member (3A) upon inflation is prevented by the rigid frame (2), thereby preventing or reducing the pressure of the airbag massaging member (3A) against the human body from being absorbed by the flexible body (1). The massager has an advantage of low cost because the main body is formed in a form in which the rigid frame is covered by the flexible body. The hard frame can prevent the airbag massage member from moving to the opposite side when it is inflated, thereby preventing or reducing the impact of the pressure of the airbag massage member on the human body being absorbed by the soft main body and affecting the massage effect on the user's limbs, and also making the soft main body less likely to deform.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a massager. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventional massagers have a body with insertion holes on both sides for inserting hands, airbag massage members attached to the insertion holes, and a massage device attached to the body. The body of such massagers is typically constructed by combining multiple injection-molded plastic cases. The reason for using a hard plastic case rather than a soft material such as sponge is that the plastic case provides a certain level of structural strength to the entire product, preventing significant deformation of the entire product when the airbag massage members installed inside the product inflate. This ensures that the pressure applied to the hand by the airbag massage members when they inflate is not weakened by increased deformation of the product. However, such plastic cases are expensive to produce. In light of this situation, the present application was filed. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] The technical problem that the present invention aims to solve is to reduce the cost of a massager, make it lighter, and improve the comfort of use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a massager comprising a body and an airbag massaging member, wherein the body comprises a soft body and a hard frame, the soft body has an insertion hole for inserting a limb, the airbag massaging member is disposed within the insertion hole and has a treatment side facing the limb so as to press against the limb when inflated, and an opposite side opposite the treatment side, the hard frame is covered by the soft body, and the opposite side faces the hard frame so that the movement of the opposite side when the airbag massaging member is inflated is prevented by the hard frame, thereby preventing or reducing the pressing force of the airbag massaging member against the human body from being absorbed by the soft body.

[0005] Preferably, the soft body is made of sponge.

[0006] Preferably, the soft body is provided with a first mounting recess, and a massage device is mounted in the first mounting recess.

[0007] Preferably, a second mounting recess is provided in the soft body, an air pump and an air valve are arranged in the second mounting recess, and the air pump controls the charging and discharging of the airbag massaging member by communicating with the airbag massaging member via the air valve.

[0008] Preferably, the hard frame includes an annular frame portion and a strip-shaped frame portion connecting the annular frame portions, and the insertion holes are provided on both the left and right sides of the soft main body, and the insertion holes on both the left and right sides correspond to the opening positions of the annular frame portions.

[0009] Preferably, the insertion holes on both the left and right sides of the soft body are not in communication with each other.

[0010] Preferably, the massage device is fixed to the rigid frame.

[0011] Preferably, the massage device has a plurality of mounting posts, and the mounting posts are fixed to the rigid frame by fastening screws.

[0012] Preferably, the massage device includes a case disposed within the first mounting recess, a motor and a massage member mounted on the case, and a transmission assembly positioned between the motor and the massage member to rotate the massage member. [Effects of the Invention]

[0013] By adopting the above technical means, the present invention has the following beneficial effects.

[0014] 1. The massager of the present invention has an advantage of being low cost since the body is formed by covering a hard frame with a soft body.

[0015] 2. The hard frame can prevent the airbag massaging member from moving to the opposite side when it is inflated, thereby preventing or reducing the impact of the pressure of the airbag massaging member on the human body being absorbed by the soft body, thereby reducing the pressure on the user's limbs and affecting the massage effect, and preventing the soft body from being significantly deformed, which would damage the overall appearance of the product.

[0016] 3. When the airbag massage member and massage device of the massager are activated, the reaction force from the limb acting on the massage device is transmitted to the hard frame, thereby reducing the force of the massage device acting on the soft body and preventing excessive deformation of the soft body.

[0017] 4. The soft body is flexible and lightweight, and comes into direct contact with the user during massage, further improving the user's comfort. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0018] In order to more clearly describe the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings of the embodiments are briefly introduced below, which are only related to some embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. [Figure 1A] 2A to 2C are schematic diagrams showing the massager of the first embodiment from different viewpoints. [Figure 1B] 2A to 2C are schematic diagrams showing the massager of the first embodiment from different viewpoints. [Figure 1C] 2A to 2C are schematic diagrams showing the massager of the first embodiment from different viewpoints. [Figure 1D] 1 shows an exploded view of a massager according to a first embodiment. [Figure 1E] 1 shows a schematic diagram of the body of the massager of the first embodiment (the broken line indicates the hard frame). [Figure 2] FIG. 10 shows a first exploded view of the massager of the second embodiment. [Figure 3A] FIG. 10 shows a second exploded view of the massager of the second embodiment. [Figure 3B] 10 shows the process of changing the body of the massager of the second embodiment from a disassembled state to an assembled state. [Figure 3C] 1 shows a first cross-sectional view of a massager according to a second embodiment (broken lines schematically show limbs). [Figure 3D] FIG. 10 shows a second cross-sectional view of the massager of the second embodiment. [Figure 4A] FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a massager according to a third embodiment. [Figure 4B] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a massager according to a third embodiment. [Figure 5A] 10 shows a schematic diagram of a second massage device. [Figure 5B] 10 shows an exploded view of the second massage device in a different perspective. [Figure 5C] 10 shows an exploded view of the second massage device in a different perspective. [Figure 6A] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a massager according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 6B] FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a massager according to a fourth embodiment. [Figure 7A]FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a massager according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 7B] FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a massager according to a fifth embodiment. [Figure 8A] FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of a massager according to a sixth embodiment. [Figure 8B] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams of the rigid frame of the sixth embodiment from different viewpoints. [Figure 8C] 13A and 13B are schematic diagrams of the rigid frame of the sixth embodiment from different viewpoints. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0019] In order to clarify the objectives, technical means and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention, the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawings. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various ways. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without the need for creative work are all within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, several embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless a contradiction occurs, the features of the following embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0021] <First Example> Referring to FIGS. 1A to 1E, in one embodiment, the massager of the present application includes a body P, a first massage device 3, and a second massage device 4. The body P includes a flexible body 1 and a rigid frame 2. For ease of explanation, the X direction in the drawings is defined as the direction from left to right, the Y direction is defined as the direction from front to back, and the Z direction is defined as the direction from top to bottom. The directions in other embodiments described below are all defined the same as those in this embodiment, and will not be repeated here. The massager of the present application can be used to massage the user's abdomen, waist, thighs, feet, etc., but is not limited to these. Belts may be provided on both left and right ends of the body P to secure the massager to the user's limbs, and the belts on both ends can be connected to each other using Velcro or a connecting buckle.

[0022] Furthermore, insertion holes 1A for inserting limbs (e.g., hands) are provided on both the left and right sides of the flexible body 1, and a first attachment recess 1B and a second attachment recess 1C are provided on the rear side of the flexible body 1. The flexible body 1 may be made of sponge or may be made of other soft materials such as EVA. In this embodiment, the insertion holes 1A on both the left and right sides of the flexible body 1 are connected, but they may also be designed not to be connected. To reduce the weight of the flexible body 1 and save costs, some parts of the flexible body 1 may be designed to have a hollow structure.

[0023] The rigid frame 2 is covered by the flexible body 1. In one embodiment, the rigid frame 2 can be placed in a mold during the molding process of the flexible body 1, and be covered by the flexible body 1 as the flexible body 1 is molded. In this embodiment, the rigid frame 2 includes two annular frame portions 2A spaced apart from each other on the left and right, and a strip-shaped frame portion 2B connecting the front sides of the two annular frame portions 2A. The insertion holes 1A on both the left and right sides of the flexible body 1 correspond to the opening positions 2A-1 of the annular frame portions 2A to facilitate insertion of limbs. The strip-shaped frame portion 2B may be arranged to connect the rear sides of the two annular frame portions 2A. The rigid frame 2 is, for example, a steel frame or a plastic frame. The rigidity of the rigid frame is a relative value, and it is sufficient to ensure that the flexible body 1 does not deform excessively.

[0024] The first massage device 3 includes an airbag massaging member 3A, an air pump 3B, and an air valve 3C. The air pump 3B and air valve 3C are mounted in the second mounting recess 1C. The air pump 3B is connected to the airbag massaging member 3A via the air valve 3C and controls the air supply and discharge of the airbag massaging member 3A. However, the illustration does not include the piping and control circuit board connecting these three components. The airbag massaging member 3A is mounted in the insertion hole 1A and has a treatment side K1 (the side facing the user's body to provide a pressure massage) that faces the limb and presses against the limb when inflated, and an opposite side K2 that faces the rigid frame 2, opposite the treatment side K1. The soft body 1 is more comfortable to touch and enhances the massage experience. Because the opposite side K2 faces the rigid frame 2, the rigid frame 2 prevents the opposite side K2 from moving when the airbag massaging member 3 inflates. This can prevent or reduce the weakening of the pressing force of the airbag massaging member 3A against the human body due to absorption by the soft main body 1.

[0025] If the insertion holes 1A on both the left and right sides of the flexible body 1 are not connected, an airbag massaging member 3A may be provided in each insertion hole 1A. The airbag massaging member 3A in each embodiment of the present application is a single, single-layer airbag, but it should be understood that multiple, multi-layer airbags may also be used. Rigid frame 2 to The position of the airbag massaging member 3A relative to the limb can be adjusted according to product needs. In the example of FIG. 1D, when the airbag massaging member 3A inflates, the massage pressure of the treatment side against the limb is along the Y-axis direction. In another embodiment, the massage pressure of the treatment side of the airbag massaging member 3A against the limb can be set along the Z-axis direction. It should be understood that the massage pressure of the treatment side of the airbag massaging member 3A against the limb can be set in various directions, as long as the limb is placed in a comfortable position.

[0026] The second massage device 4 is provided on the flexible body 1 so as to massage the user's limbs. In this embodiment, the second massage device 4 is provided in the first mounting recess 1B. The second massage device 4 may be of a conventional type that massages the abdomen by rotating a massaging member.

[0027] The massager may further be provided with a cloth cover (not shown). The cloth cover includes an inner cover that is fitted into the insertion hole 1A and an outer cover that covers the soft body 1, and the two can be separably connected by a zipper.

[0028] <Second Example> 2 to 3D, in the second embodiment of the present application, the body P also includes a flexible body 1 and a rigid frame 2. The rigid frame 2 of the second embodiment differs from the first embodiment in that it includes three annular frame portions 2A spaced apart in the left-right direction, a strip-shaped frame portion 2B connecting the front sides of the annular frame portions 2A, and a strip-shaped frame portion 2B connecting the rear sides of the annular frame portions 2A. Unlike the arrangement of the second massage device 4 in the first embodiment, the second massage device 4 in the second embodiment is fixed to the rigid frame 2. Specifically, in this embodiment, the second massage device 4 has multiple mounting posts T (the flexible body 1 has through-holes for the mounting posts T to pass through), and the mounting posts T are fixed to the rigid frame 2 by fastening screws (the rigid frame 2 has through-holes for the fastening screws to pass through). The manner in which the second massage device 4 is fixed to the rigid frame 2 is not limited thereto; the two may be attached using a general fastening structure such as a buckle, which will not be described in detail here. When the second massage device 4 is operated, the reaction force from the massage area of ​​the user's limbs (e.g., abdomen, waist, etc.) acting on the second massage device 4 is transmitted to the hard frame 2, and then transmitted more evenly and dispersedly to the soft body 1, thereby preventing excessive deformation of the soft body 1 caused by the pressure of the second massage device 4 against the soft body 1.

[0029] <Third Example> 4A and 4B, the rigid frame 2 is an annular frame portion 2A and the band-shaped frame 2B Unlike the first and second embodiments, which include the above, in the third embodiment the rigid frame 2 has an integrally molded structure and has through holes extending to the left and right corresponding to the insertion hole 1A, making it easy to insert the limb. In the third embodiment as well, the second massage device 4 is fixed to the rigid frame 2, but it may be modified so that it is not fixed to the rigid frame 2.

[0030] 5A to 5C, the second massage device 4 includes a case 4A, a motor 4B, massage members 4C, and a transmission assembly. The case 4A includes a shell portion that is assembled together. The case 4A is mounted within the first mounting recess 1B. The motor 4B is attached to the case 4A. The transmission assembly is located between the motor 4B and the massage members 4C and rotates the massage members 4C. In this embodiment, the transmission assembly includes a load portion 4D, a first gear 4E, and a second gear 4F. The massage members 4C are rotatably attached to the case 4A via the load portion 4D. The first gear 4E is transmission-connected to the output shaft of the motor 4B and is rotated by the drive of the motor 4B (the first gear 4E and the output shaft of the motor 4B form a worm gear structure). The second gear 4F is fitted to the load portion 4D and meshes with the first gear 4E.

[0031] <Fourth Example> Referring to FIGS. 6A and 6B, 4 The massager of this embodiment is used for massaging the feet. The flexible body 1 includes a first portion M1 and a second portion M2, and the rigid frame 2 is covered by the flexible body 1. The treatment side of the airbag massage member 3A can press against the feet to massage them. The massage member 4C is a roller massage member that can perform cup thermal therapy massage on the soles of the feet.

[0032] <Fifth Example> 7A and 7B, the leg insertion holes are connected in a straight line. 4Unlike the massager of the embodiment, 5 In the massager of the embodiment, the foot insertion opening is divided into two sections.

[0033] <Sixth Example> 8A to 8C, the rigid frame 2 is a one-piece structure. 4 , th 5 Unlike the massager of the embodiment, in this embodiment, the hard frame 2 has a split structure.

[0034] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto, and any modifications or replacements that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention shall be in accordance with the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A massager including a body (P) and an airbag massage member (3A), The fuselage (P) includes a soft body (1) and a hard frame (2), The soft body (1) is provided with an insertion hole (1A) for inserting the limb, The airbag massaging member (3A) is provided in the insertion hole and has a treatment side (K1) facing the limb so as to press against the limb when inflated, and an opposite side (K2) opposite to the treatment side, The hard frame (2) is covered by the soft body (1), The opposite side (K2) faces the hard frame (2) so that the movement of the opposite side (K2) when the airbag massaging member (3A) is inflated is prevented by the hard frame (2), thereby preventing or reducing the pressing force of the airbag massaging member (3A) against the human body from being absorbed by the soft body (1).

2. 2. The massager according to claim 1, wherein the soft body (1) is made of sponge.

3. 2. The massage device according to claim 1, wherein the soft body (1) is provided with a first mounting recess (1B), and a massage device (4) is mounted in the first mounting recess (1B).

4. A second mounting recess (1C) is provided in the soft body (1), and an air pump (3B) and an air valve (3C) are provided in the second mounting recess (1C); 2. The massage device according to claim 1, wherein the air pump (3B) is connected to the airbag massaging member (3A) via the air valve (3C) to control the charging and discharging of the airbag massaging member (3A).

5. The rigid frame (2) includes an annular frame portion (2A) and a band-shaped frame portion (2B) connecting the annular frame portion (2A), The massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the insertion holes (1A) are provided on both the left and right sides of the soft body (1), and the insertion holes (1A) on both the left and right sides correspond to opening positions (2A-1) of the annular frame portion (2A).

6. 6. The massager according to claim 5, wherein the insertion holes (1A) on both the left and right sides of the soft body (1) are not connected to each other.

7. 4. The massager according to claim 3, wherein the massage device (4) is fixed to the rigid frame (2).

8. The massager according to claim 7, wherein the massage device (4) has a plurality of mounting posts, and the mounting posts are fixed to the rigid frame (2) by fastening screws.

9. The massage device (4) according to claim 3, characterized in that it includes a case (4A) provided in the first mounting recess (1B), a motor (4B) and a massaging member (4C) attached to the case (4A), and a transmission assembly positioned between the motor (4B) and the massaging member (4C) to rotate the massaging member (4C).

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