Slim type massage module and massage device including the same

Abstract

A slim massage module and a massage device including the same are disclosed. A slim massage module according to one aspect of the present invention includes a body portion, a pressurizing portion provided on the body portion and equipped with a pressurizing member for pressurizing a user, a drive portion equipped with a drive motor member that provides a driving force to adjust the height position of the pressurizing member, a transfer portion equipped with a transfer motor member that provides a driving force to move the body portion along its longitudinal direction, and a control unit that controls the operation of each portion, wherein the control unit can control the operation of the drive motor member so that the height position of the pressurizing member is adjusted between a first state in which the pressurizing member is positioned not to pressurize the user and a second state in which it is positioned to pressurize the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0005]

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage device, and more particularly to a slim-type massage module and a massage device including the same.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, in order to relieve acute or chronic pain in the muscles and nerve tissues of the spinal region caused by continuing to work for a long time in an inappropriate posture or by habitualizing such a posture, improve blood circulation in the body, and eliminate temporary muscle stiffness, etc., a spinal thermo-massage device that moves along a body part and applies a thermal stimulus to the pain-generating site to improve blood flow has been widely used.

[0003] Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2012-0049797 (published on May 17, 2012) discloses a conventional spinal thermo-massage device. Such a conventional spinal thermo-massage device includes a massage module including a pressing part that presses a user, a lifting and lowering part that raises or lowers the pressing part in the height direction, and a transfer part that moves the pressing part in the longitudinal direction.

[0004] However, in the conventional spinal thermo-massage device, the pressing part that presses the user is disposed on the upper surface of the transfer part, and since the pressing part is disposed so as to be always exposed on the upper surface of the transfer part along the height direction, there is a problem that it is not easy to miniaturize the massage module in the height direction.

[0005] In the conventional spinal thermo-massage device, a pad part for accommodating the massage module is formed thick in order to create a concealed state where the pressing part does not press the user, but in such a configuration, the thickness of the pad part becomes excessively large, and there is a problem that the volume of the spinal thermo-massage device increases.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to develop a technology to solve these problems.

Prior Art Documents

[0007] Korean Published Patent No. 10-2012-0049797 (Published May 17, 2012) [Overview of the project] [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0008] The present invention aims to solve the aforementioned problems and to provide a slim massage module and a massage device including the same, in which the pressurizing part can be positioned in a concealed location when there is no need to pressurize the user (first state), and the pressurizing part can be positioned in an exposed location only when there is a second state where there is a need to pressurize the user.

[0009] The problems addressed by the present invention are not limited to those described above, and other problems not described can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art in the field to which the present invention pertains from the following description. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] According to one aspect of the present invention, a slim massage module includes a body, a pressurizing section provided in the body and equipped with a pressurizing member for pressurizing the user, a drive motor section that supplies driving force so as to adjust the height position of the pressurizing member, a transfer section equipped with a transfer motor section that supplies driving force so as to move the body along its longitudinal direction, and a control unit that controls the operation of each section, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the drive motor section so as to adjust the height position of the pressurizing member between a first state in which the pressurizing member is positioned not to pressurize the user and a second state in which it is positioned to pressurize the user.

[0011] In this state, the control unit can control the operation of the drive motor member so that the pressurizing member is positioned lower than the upper surface of the body when the first state is in place, and can control the operation of the drive motor member so that the pressurizing member is positioned higher than the upper surface of the body when the second state is in place.

[0012] In this state, the control unit can control the operation of the drive motor member so that the pressurizing member is positioned lower than the upper end of the drive motor member when the first state is in place, and can control the operation of the drive motor member so that the pressurizing member is positioned higher than the upper end of the drive motor member when the second state is in place.

[0013] In this case, the pressurizing section may further include a pressurizing member on one side and a pressurizing rod member connected to the drive motor member on the other side.

[0014] In this first state, the pressurizing member may be positioned on one side of the drive gear member in the longitudinal direction, and the pressurizing gear member may be positioned on the other side of the drive gear member in the longitudinal direction.

[0015] In this case, a sensing unit for sensing the rotation angle of the pressure rod member may be further provided.

[0016] In this case, the sensing unit may further include a first sensing unit that senses the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member in the first state, and a second sensing unit that senses the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member in the second state.

[0017] In this case, the pressurizing section includes a first unit pressurizing member arranged on one side in the width direction and a second unit pressurizing member arranged on the other side in the width direction, the first sensing member senses a first sensing projection provided on either the first unit pressurizing member or the second unit pressurizing member, and the second sensing member senses a second sensing projection provided on either the first unit pressurizing member or the second unit pressurizing member.

[0018] At this time, the first sensing member and the second sensing member may be photo sensors.

[0019] At this time, the body portion may include a base frame to which the drive motor member is fixed.

[0020] At this time, the drive unit further includes a drive shaft member to which the driving force of the drive motor member is output, and a drive gear member that rotates together with the drive shaft member. On the other side of the pressing rod member, a pressing gear member that meshes with the drive gear member is provided.

[0021] At this time, the body portion may include a support frame that supports the user's body in the first state.

[0022] At this time, the support frame may be provided with an exposed slit so that the pressing member moves to a position higher than the support frame while passing through the support frame in the second state.

[0023] At this time, the drive motor member is arranged along the longitudinal direction, and the drive shaft member to which the driving force of the drive motor member is output may be arranged along the width direction.

[0024] At this time, the body portion may include a side frame to which the drive shaft member is fixedly rotatable by a hinge.

[0025] At this time, the transfer motor member is arranged along the longitudinal direction, and the transfer shaft member to which the driving force of the transfer motor member is output may be arranged along the width direction.

[0026] At this time, the pressing part includes a first unit pressing member disposed on one side in the length direction and a second unit pressing member disposed on the other side in the length direction. The driving part includes a driving shaft member to which the driving force of the driving motor member is output so as to provide a driving force to either the first unit pressing member or the second unit pressing member, and a driven shaft member that rotates together with the driving shaft member so as to provide a driving force to the other unit pressing member of the first unit pressing member and the second unit pressing member.

[0027] At this time, the driving part may further include a driving gear member that rotates together with the driving shaft member and a driven gear member that meshes with the driving gear member so that the driven shaft member rotates together with the driving shaft member.

[0028] At this time, the driving motor member may be disposed along the longitudinal direction, and the driving shaft member and the driven shaft member may be disposed along the width direction.

[0029] At this time, the body part is provided with a side frame to which the driving shaft member and the driven shaft member are rotatably fixed by a hinge.

[0030] At this time, the body part is provided with a side frame extending along the height direction and a support frame disposed at the upper end in the height direction of the side frame. The control part can control the operation of the driving motor member so that the height direction position of the pressing member is adjusted between a position where the pressing member does not press the user and a position where the pressing member presses the user.

[0031] At this time, the body part is provided with a side frame extending along the height direction and a seating frame disposed at the lower end in the height direction of the side frame. The control part can control the operation of the driving motor member so that the height direction position of the pressing member is adjusted between a position where the pressing member does not press the user and a position where the pressing member presses the user.

[0032] In this configuration, the body portion includes side frames extending along the height direction, and the control unit controls the operation of the drive motor member so that the height position of the pressurizing member is adjusted between a position where the pressurizing member does not pressurize the user and a position where it pressurizes the user.

[0033] In this state, the control unit can control the operation of the drive motor member so that the inclination angle of the pressure rod member is 0 degrees or 180 degrees with respect to the longitudinal direction in the first state.

[0034] In this state, the control unit can control the operation of the drive motor member so that the inclination angle of the pressure rod member is between 0 and 180 degrees with respect to the longitudinal direction in the second state.

[0035] In this state, the control unit can control the operation of the drive motor so that, in the first state, the inclination angle of the pressure rod member is 180 to 360 degrees with respect to the longitudinal direction.

[0036] On the other hand, according to another aspect of the present invention, a massage device is provided that includes a slim massage module comprising a pad portion for supporting the user's body and a massage module provided on the pad portion for applying pressure to the user, wherein the massage module includes a body portion, a pressure portion provided on the body portion and equipped with a pressure member for applying pressure to the user, a drive portion equipped with a drive motor member for supplying driving force to adjust the height position of the pressure member, a transfer portion equipped with a transfer motor member for supplying driving force to move the body portion along its longitudinal direction, and a control unit for controlling the operation of each portion, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the drive motor member so that the height position of the pressure member is adjusted between a first state in which the pressure member is located inward in the height direction of the pad portion so as not to apply pressure to the user and a second state in which the pressure member is located outward in the height direction of the pad portion so as to apply pressure to the user.

[0037] In this state, the control unit can control the operation of the drive motor member so that the pressurizing member is positioned lower than the upper surface of the pad when in the first state, and can control the operation of the drive motor member so that the pressurizing member is positioned higher than the upper surface of the pad when in the second state. [Effects of the Invention]

[0038] With the above configuration, the slim massage module according to one aspect of the present invention is miniaturized in the height direction because the pressurizing member is positioned in a concealed position in the first state where it is not necessary to pressurize the user, and because the pressurizing member is positioned in an exposed position in the second state where it is necessary to pressurize the user, it is possible to provide the user with a sufficient massage sensation.

[0039] The effects of the present invention are not limited to those described above, but should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the detailed description of the present invention or the configuration of the invention as described in the claims. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0040] [Figure 1] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 2] Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 3] Figure 3 is a side view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 4] Figure 4 is a side view showing a second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 5]Figure 5 is a side view showing a second state (first modified example) in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 6] Figure 6 is a side view showing a second state (second modified example) in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 7] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the arrangement of the drive unit and the pressurizing member in a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 8] Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of the drive unit and the pressurizing unit in a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 9] Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the arrangement of the drive unit and the pressurizing member in a second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 10] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of the drive unit and the pressurizing unit in a second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 11] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of the sensing unit in a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 12] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of the sensing unit in a second state (first modified example) in which the pressurizing member provided in the slim massage module according to the first embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 13] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of the sensing unit in a second state (second modified example) in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 14]Figure 14 is a plan view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 15] Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of a massage device including a slim-type massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a first state in which the pressurizing member is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 16] Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of a massage device including a slim-type massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a second state (first modified example) in which the pressurizing member is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 17] Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of a massage device including a slim-type massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a second state (second modified example) in which the pressurizing member is positioned in an exposed position. [Figure 18] Figure 18 is a perspective view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 19] Figure 19 is a perspective view showing a second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 20] Figure 20 is a side view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 21] Figure 21 is a side view showing a second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 22] Figure 22 is a side view showing a modified example of a second state in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention, in which the pressurizing member is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 23] Figure 23 is a plan view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member is positioned in a concealed location in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 24]Figure 24 is a cross-sectional view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a hidden location. [Figure 25] Figure 25 is a perspective view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 26] Figure 26 is a perspective view showing a second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 27] Figure 27 is a plan view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 28] Figure 28 is a cross-sectional view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 29] Figure 29 is a side view showing the arrangement of the body portion (first modified example) and the pressurizing member in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention, and shows the state in which the pressurizing member is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 30] Figure 30 is a side view showing the arrangement of the body portion (first modified example) and the pressurizing member provided in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention, and shows the state in which the pressurizing member is positioned in an exposed position. [Figure 31] Figure 31 is a side view showing the arrangement of the body portion (second modified example) and the pressure member in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention, and shows the pressure member in a concealed position. [Figure 32] Figure 32 is a side view showing the arrangement of the body portion (second modified example) and the pressure member in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing the state in which the pressure member is positioned in an exposed position. [Figure 33]Figure 33 is a side view showing the arrangement of the body portion (third modified example) and the pressurizing member in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention, and shows the pressurizing member in a concealed position. [Figure 34] Figure 34 is a side view showing the arrangement of the body portion (third modified example) and the pressurizing member provided in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention, and shows the state in which the pressurizing member is positioned in an exposed position. [Figure 35] Figure 35 is a schematic diagram showing the inclination angle of a pressure rod member provided in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 36] Figure 36 is a cross-sectional view of a massage device including a slim massage module according to yet another embodiment of the present invention, showing a first state in which the pressurizing member is positioned in a concealed location. [Figure 37] Figure 37 is a cross-sectional view of a massage device including a slim-type massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a second state in which the pressurizing member is positioned in an exposed location. [Figure 38] Figure 38 is a cross-sectional view of a massage device including a slim-type massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a modified example of a second state in which the pressurizing member is positioned in an exposed position. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0041] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art in which the present invention pertains can easily implement it. The present invention can be implemented in various forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. For clarity in illustrating the present invention, parts irrelevant to the description have been omitted from the drawings, and the same or similar components are denoted by the same reference numerals throughout the specification.

[0042] The words and terms used herein and in the claims shall not be construed to be limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but rather to be construed in a way that is consistent with the technical idea of ​​the present invention, in accordance with the principle that inventors may define such terms and concepts in the best way they describe them.

[0043] Therefore, the configurations shown in the examples and drawings described herein represent only one preferred embodiment of the present invention and do not represent the entire technical concept of the present invention; as of the filing date of the present invention, there may be various equivalents and modifications that can substitute for these configurations.

[0044] In this specification, terms such as “includes” or “has” are intended to describe the presence of features, figures, processes, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood not to preemptively exclude the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, figures, processes, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0045] Figure 1 is a perspective view showing a first state in which the pressure member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location, and Figure 2 is a perspective view showing a second state in which the pressure member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. Here, the X direction is the length direction (the same direction as the user's spinal alignment direction), the Y direction is the width direction, which is divided into one side and the other side in the width direction with the user's spine as the center, and the Z direction is the height direction, which is the direction in which the pressure part rises or falls to adjust the degree of pressure on the user's body. In order to clearly explain the present invention, parts that are not relevant to the explanation are omitted from the drawings.

[0046] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a slim massage module 1010 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a body portion 1100, a pressurizing portion 1200 provided on the body portion 1100 and equipped with a pressurizing member 1210 to pressurize the user, a drive portion 1300 equipped with a drive motor member 1310 that provides driving force to adjust the position of the pressurizing member 1210 in the height direction (Z), a transfer portion 1400 equipped with a transfer motor member 1410 that provides driving force to move the body portion 1100 along the length direction (X), and a control portion 1500 that controls the operation of each portion.

[0047] The massage module 1010 can massage the spine while moving along the user's spine in the longitudinal direction X, and can heat or cool the pressurizing member 1210 using the current supplied through the control unit 1500, providing a massage effect at an appropriate temperature depending on the massage location.

[0048] In this case, the pressurizing member 1210 may be configured to provide the user with thermotherapy and massage effects not only by using high temperatures but also by using far-infrared rays or the like.

[0049] The pressurizing member 1210 may be of roller type, but is not limited to this. A variety of shapes and structures are possible as long as the pressurizing member 1210 rotates as the massage module 1010 moves in the longitudinal direction X.

[0050] Furthermore, if the pressurizing member 1210 is made of a material such as ceramic, far-infrared rays may be generated during the use of the massage module 1010, which may improve the massage effect. However, it is not necessarily limited to such materials, and it can be made of other materials as long as it can transmit heat to the user's body and provide a massage effect.

[0051] Furthermore, the transfer unit 1400 is equipped with a transfer motor member 1410 that moves the massage module 1010 in the longitudinal direction X of the user. Additionally, the transfer unit 1400 is equipped with a transfer member that reciprocates the massage module 1010 in the longitudinal direction X.

[0052] The transfer motor member 1410 includes a transfer shaft member 1411 that rotates when current is supplied, and the transfer member is connected to the transfer shaft member 1411 and transmits its rotational force in accordance with the rotation of the transfer shaft member 1411 to move the massage module 1010.

[0053] The transfer member is connected to the massage module 1010 and is used to move the massage module 1010 in one direction or the other along the longitudinal direction X of the user, in accordance with the forward or reverse rotation of the transfer motor member 1410.

[0054] The transport member can be a transport belt, a transport chain, or a transport rope, but is not limited to these. Various means of transporting the object using the driving force of the transport motor 1410 can be used, such as a lead screw or a rack and pinion system.

[0055] Furthermore, the drive unit 1300 includes a drive motor member 1310 that supplies driving force to adjust the height (Z) position of the pressurizing member 1210, and the control unit 1500 controls the operation of the drive motor member 1310 to adjust the height (Z) position of the pressurizing member 1210, thereby adjusting the degree of pressurization that the pressurizing member 1210 exerts on the user.

[0056] Figure 3 is a side view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location; Figure 4 is a side view showing a second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location; Figure 5 is a side view showing a second state (a modified example of the first) in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location; and Figure 6 is a side view showing a second state (a modified example of the second) in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location.

[0057] As shown in Figures 3 to 6, the control unit 1500 controls the operation of the drive motor member 1310 so that the position of the pressurizing member 1210 in the height direction (Z) is adjusted between a first state (S1) in which the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned at a concealed position (Ph) lower than the upper end in the height direction (Z) of the drive motor member 1310 so that the pressurizing member 1210 does not pressurize the user, and a second state (S2) in which the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned at an exposed position (Pe) higher than the upper end in the height direction (Z) of the drive motor member 1310 so that the pressurizing member 1210 pressurizes the user.

[0058] In this case, the first state (S1) is a state in which the pressurizing member 1210 does not pressurize the user and may be at massage level 0, and the second state (S2) is a state in which the pressurizing member 1210 pressurizes the user and the degree of pressurization changes depending on the height direction (Z) position of the pressurizing member 1210, which may be from massage level 1 to massage level 9. Such massage levels do not necessarily consist only of 9 levels, and may consist of fewer than 9 levels or more than 9 levels depending on the specifications of the massage device.

[0059] In other words, in the first state (S1), when a concealed position ((Ph)) is provided inside the drive motor member 1310 in the height direction (Z) and there is no need to pressurize the user, the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned in the concealed position ((Ph)), thereby miniaturizing the massage module 1010 along the height direction (Z). In the second state (S2), when it is necessary to pressurize the user, the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned in an exposed position ((Pe)) located outside the drive motor member 1310 in the height direction (Z), thereby providing the user with a sufficient massage sensation.

[0060] As shown in Figure 3, in the first state (S1), the control unit 1500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 1310 so that the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned lower than the upper end of the drive motor member 1310. In this case, if the height of the drive motor member 1310 is less than the height of the body portion 1100, that is, if a drive motor member 1310 that has been miniaturized in the height direction (Z) is provided, the control unit 1500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 1310 so that the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned lower than the upper surface of the body portion 1100 in the first state (S1). Furthermore, in the first state (S1), the control unit 1500 can also control the operation of the drive motor member 1310 so that the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned higher than the lower surface of the body portion 1100.

[0061] In other words, in the first state (S1), the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned inside the drive motor member 1310 in the height direction (Z). With this configuration, even if the pressurizing member 1210 does not pressurize the user in the first state (S1), the pressurizing member 1210 is not exposed outside the drive motor member 1310 in the height direction (Z), and the massage module 1010 can be miniaturized in the height direction (Z).

[0062] As shown in Figures 4 to 6, in the second state (S2), the operation of the drive motor member 1310 can be controlled so that the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned higher than the upper end of the drive motor member 1310. In this case, if the height of the drive motor member 1310 is less than the height of the body portion 1100, that is, if a drive motor member 1310 that has been miniaturized in the height direction (Z) is provided, the control unit 1500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 1310 so that in the second state (S2), the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned higher than the upper surface of the body portion 1100.

[0063] In other words, in the second state (S2), the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned higher than the upper end of the drive motor member 1310 to pressurize the user, or if the height of the drive motor member 1310 is less than the height of the body portion 1100, the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned higher than the upper surface of the body portion 1100, and the degree of pressurization applied to the user changes depending on the height direction (Z) position of the pressurizing member 1210, thereby providing a variety of massage stages.

[0064] Figure 7 is a perspective view showing the arrangement of the drive unit and the pressurizing member in a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location; Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of the drive unit and the pressurizing member in a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location; Figure 9 is a perspective view showing the arrangement of the drive unit and the pressurizing member in a second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location; and Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of the drive unit and the pressurizing member in a second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location.

[0065] As shown in Figures 7 to 10, the pressurizing section 1200 may further include a pressurizing rod member 1220 on one side, with a pressurizing member 1210 positioned on the other side and connected to a drive motor 1310.

[0066] In other words, when the drive motor member 1310 is operated, the pressure rod member 1220 rotates around the other side, which changes the position of the pressure member 1210 located on one side of the pressure rod member 1220 in the height direction (Z), thereby providing the user with a variety of massage stages.

[0067] As shown in Figures 8 and 10, the drive unit 1300 further comprises a drive shaft member 1320 to which the driving force of the drive motor member 1310 is output, and a drive gear member 1330 that rotates together with the drive shaft member 1320, and a pressure gear member 1230 that meshes with the drive gear member 1330 is provided on the other side of the pressure rod member 1220.

[0068] With this configuration, stable power transmission is possible via the drive gear member 1330 and the pressure gear member 1230, and the height of the pressure member 1210 can be stably adjusted. The pressure rod member 1220 can be configured to be rotatable by being directly connected to the drive shaft member 1320.

[0069] As shown in Figure 8, in the first state (S1), the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned on one side of the drive gear member 1330 in the longitudinal direction X, and the pressurizing gear member 1230 is positioned on the other side of the drive gear member 1330 in the longitudinal direction X.

[0070] In other words, compared to the case where the pressure rod member 1220 is directly connected to the drive shaft member 1320, the length of the pressure rod member 1220 is relatively longer, thus increasing the height to which the pressure member 1210 can be raised. The length of the pressure rod member 1220 increases by the distance from the center of the drive shaft member 1320 to the center of the pressure gear member 1230, providing a sufficient massage sensation.

[0071] Furthermore, in the first state (S1) where the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned in a concealed position (Ph), the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned on one side of the longitudinal direction X with the drive shaft member 1320 at its center, and the pressurizing gear member 1230 is positioned on the other side of the longitudinal direction X. As a result, the pressurizing rod member 1220 is positioned in a state where it has moved to the other side of the longitudinal direction X by the length from the center of the drive shaft member 1320 to the center of the pressurizing gear member 1230, thus enabling miniaturization of the massage module 1010 while reducing its length in the longitudinal direction X.

[0072] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of the sensing unit in a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location; Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of the sensing unit in a second state (first modified example) in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location; and Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of the sensing unit in a second state (second modified example) in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location.

[0073] As shown in Figures 11 to 13, the system may further include a sensing unit 1600 that senses the rotation angle of the pressure rod member 1220.

[0074] In other words, in order to miniaturize the massage module 1010 in the height direction (Z), it is important to control the pressurizing member 1210 so that it is precisely positioned in the concealed position (Ph) in the first state (S1), as shown in Figure 11, and in order to provide the user with an accurate massage sensation, it is important to control the pressurizing member 1210 so that it is precisely positioned in the exposed position (Pe) in the second state (S2), as shown in Figures 12 and 13.

[0075] Therefore, as described above, the position of the pressurizing member 1210 can be accurately controlled by sensing the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 1220 via the sensing unit 1600 and controlling it accordingly.

[0076] As shown in Figures 11 to 13, the sensing unit 1600 may further include a first sensing member 1610 that senses the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 1220 in a first state (S1), and a second sensing member 1620 that senses the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 1220 in a second state (S2).

[0077] In other words, the first sensing member 1610 senses the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 1220 in the first state (S1) when the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned in a hidden position (Ph). The first state (S1) means that the pressurizing rod member 1220 is not rotating, that is, the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 1220 is 0 degrees.

[0078] Furthermore, the second sensing member 1620 senses the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 1220 in the second state (S2) when the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned in the exposed position (Pe). In the second state (S2), the pressurizing rod member 1220 rotates at an angle greater than 0 degrees and less than or equal to the maximum rotation angle.

[0079] This maximum rotation angle may be a basic angle set during the manufacturing of the massage device, but it can also be configured to allow the user to set it arbitrarily.

[0080] For example, if the maximum rotation angle is 90 degrees, the pressure rod member 1220 can rotate from 0 degrees to 90 degrees. However, it is not necessarily limited to this; if the maximum rotation angle is 120 degrees, the pressure rod member 1220 can rotate from 0 degrees to 120 degrees, thereby increasing the pressure range over which the user is pressurized via the pressure member 1210.

[0081] As shown in Figure 11, the pressurizing section 1200 includes a first unit pressurizing member 1210' arranged on one side in the width direction (Y) and a second unit pressurizing member 1210'' arranged on the other side in the width direction (Y), and the first sensing member 1610 can sense a first sensing projection 1211 provided on either the first unit pressurizing member 1210' or the second unit pressurizing member 1210''.

[0082] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 12 and 13, the second sensing member 1620 can sense the second sensing projection 1212 provided on either the first unit pressurizing member 1210' or the second unit pressurizing member 1210''.

[0083] In other words, when the first sensing projection 1211 is detected via the first sensing member 1610, it can be confirmed that the pressurizing member 1210 is in the first state (S1), and when the second sensing projection 1212 is detected via the second sensing member 1620, it can be confirmed that the pressurizing member 1210 is in the second state (S2) and that the pressurizing rod member 1220 has rotated to its maximum rotation angle.

[0084] Furthermore, as mentioned above, if each sensing member is configured to sense each sensing projection, it is easy to confirm whether the rotation angle of the pressure rod member 1220 is 0 degrees or the maximum rotation angle by simply checking whether or not the sensing projection has been detected via the sensing member.

[0085] In this case, as shown in Figure 12, the second sensing projection 1212 may be positioned to detect when the maximum rotation angle of the pressure rod member 1220 is 90 degrees, and as shown in Figure 13, the second sensing projection 1212 may be positioned to detect when the maximum rotation angle of the pressure rod member 1220 is 120 degrees.

[0086] The position of the second sensing projection 1212 can be changed in various ways during the manufacturing process of the massage device to match the product specifications.

[0087] In this case, the first sensing member 1610 and the second sensing member 1620 may be photosensors. With this configuration, the first sensing projection 1211 and the second sensing projection 1212 can be detected in a simple manner.

[0088] Alternatively, the first sensing member 1610 and the second sensing member 1620 may be stoppers that restrict the rotation of the first sensing projection 1211 and the second sensing projection 1212.

[0089] Figure 14 shows a concealed position of the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention. This is a plan view showing the first state in which the objects are arranged.

[0090] In this configuration, the drive motor member 1310 is arranged along the longitudinal direction X, and the drive shaft member 1320, which outputs the driving force of the drive motor member 1310, is arranged along the width direction (Y).

[0091] In other words, by arranging the drive motor member 1310 in the longitudinal direction X, the massage module 1010 can be miniaturized in the height direction (Z) and width direction (Y), and by arranging the drive shaft member 1320 in the width direction (Y), the pressure rod member 1220 can rotate around a rotation axis in the width direction (Y) while performing an effective massage.

[0092] As shown in Figures 11 and 14, the body portion 1100 is provided with a base frame 1110 to which the drive motor member 1310 is fixed. This allows for stable fixing of the drive motor member 1310, and in this state, a stable driving force can be supplied via the drive shaft member 1320.

[0093] In this case, side frames 1120 may be provided on both sides of the base frame 1110 in the width direction (Y). Such side frames 1120 are extended along the height direction (Z) and reinforce the structural rigidity of the base frame 1110, thereby stably supporting the user's load.

[0094] In this case, the base frame 1110 may be provided with a hinge plate 1111 to which the pressure rod member 1220 is fixed by a hinge. With this configuration, stable support is possible even when the user's load is applied to the pressure member 1210.

[0095] Furthermore, the base frame 1110 is equipped with the first sensing member 1610 and the second sensing member 1620.

[0096] In addition, as shown in Figure 11, the massage module 1010 can be manufactured by providing a sub-base frame 1112 on which the drive motor member 1310 is fixedly positioned and the pressure rod member 1220 is rotatably positioned via a hinge plate 1111, and by fixing such a sub-base frame 1112 to the base frame 1110. With the sub-base frame 1112 provided in this way, the drive motor member 1310 and the pressure rod member 1220 can be modularized through a sub-assembly process, and then the sub-base frame 1112 can be fixed during the manufacturing of the massage module 1010, making it possible to manufacture the module simply.

[0097] As shown in Figure 14, the transfer motor member 1410 is arranged along the width direction (Y), and the transfer shaft member 1411, which outputs the driving force of the transfer motor member 1410, may also be arranged along the width direction (Y).

[0098] In other words, by arranging the transfer motor member 1410 in the width direction (Y), the massage module 1010 can be miniaturized in the height direction (Z) and length direction (X), and by arranging the transfer shaft member 1411 in the width direction (Y), various transfer members can be connected to move the massage module 1010 in the length direction (X). In this case, the transfer shaft member 1411 may be equipped with a transfer gear 1412 so that various transfer members can be connected to it.

[0099] Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of a massage device including a slim-type massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a first state in which the pressurizing member is positioned in a concealed location; Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of a massage device including a slim-type massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a second state (first modification) in which the pressurizing member is positioned in an exposed location; and Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of a massage device including a slim-type massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a second state (second modification) in which the pressurizing member is positioned in an exposed location.

[0100] On the other hand, as shown in Figure 15, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a massage device including a slim massage module comprising a pad portion 1020 that supports the user's body and a massage module 1010 provided on the pad portion 1020 to apply pressure to the user, wherein the massage module 1010 includes a body portion 1100, a pressure portion 1200 provided on the body portion 1100 and equipped with a pressure member 1210 to apply pressure to the user, a drive unit 1300 equipped with a drive motor member 1310 that provides driving force to adjust the position of the pressure member 1210 in the height direction (Z), a transfer unit 1400 equipped with a transfer motor member 1410 that provides driving force to move the body portion 1100 along the length direction (X), and a control unit 1500 that controls the operation of each part.

[0101] In this case, the pad portion 1020 provided in such a massage device may include a main mat used for the user's upper body and spine, and an auxiliary mat used for the user's lower body. Furthermore, if necessary, it may include a mounting section for supporting the main mat and the auxiliary mat.

[0102] At this time, as shown in Figures 15 to 17, the control unit 1500 controls the operation of the drive motor member 1310 so that the position of the pressurizing member 1210 in the height direction (Z) is adjusted between a first state (S1) in which the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned in a hidden position (Ph) lower than the upper end in the height direction (Z) of the drive motor member 1310 so as not to pressurize the user, and a second state (S2) in which the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned in an exposed position higher than the upper end in the height direction (Z) of the drive motor member 1310 so as to pressurize the user.

[0103] In this state, the first state (S1) is a state in which the pressurizing member 1210 does not pressurize the user and may be at massage level 0, and the second state (S2) is a state in which the pressurizing member 1210 pressurizes the user and the degree of pressurization on the user changes depending on the height direction (Z) position of the pressurizing member 1210, which may be from massage level 1 to massage level 9. Such massage levels are not necessarily limited to 9 levels, and may consist of fewer than 9 levels or more than 9 levels depending on the specifications of the massage device.

[0104] In other words, in the first state (S1), when a concealed position (Ph) is provided inside the drive motor member 1310 in the height direction (Z) and there is no need to pressurize the user, the massage module 1010 can be miniaturized along the height direction (Z) by positioning the pressurizing member 1210 in the concealed position (Ph). In the second state (S2), when it is necessary to pressurize the user, the pressurizing member 1210 can be positioned in an exposed position (Pe) located outside the drive motor member 1310 in the height direction (Z), thereby providing the user with a sufficient massage sensation.

[0105] As shown in Figure 15, in the first state (S1), the control unit 1500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 1310 so that the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned lower than the upper surface of the pad portion 1020 and higher than the lower surface of the pad portion 1020.

[0106] In other words, in the first state (S1), the pressure member 1210 is positioned lower than the upper surface of the pad portion 1020 and higher than the lower surface of the pad portion 1020. With this configuration, in the first state (S1), the pressure member 1210 is positioned inside the pad portion 1020 in the height direction (Z). Therefore, even if the pressure member 1210 is not applying pressure to the user, it will not be exposed at a position lower than the lower surface of the pad portion 1020, and the massage device can be miniaturized in the height direction (Z).

[0107] As shown in Figures 16 and 17, the control unit 1500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 1310 so that the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned higher than the upper surface of the pad portion 1020 when the second state (S2) is in place.

[0108] In other words, in the second state (S2), the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned higher than the upper surface of the pad portion 1020, applying pressure to the user, and the degree of pressure applied to the user changes depending on the position of the pressurizing member 1210 in the height direction (Z), thereby providing various massage stages.

[0109] As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the slim massage module 1010 has a concealed position ((Ph)) inside the drive motor member 1310 in the height direction (Z), and in the first state (S1) where it is not necessary to pressurize the user, the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned in the concealed position ((Ph)), thereby making the massage module 1010 smaller along the height direction (Z). In the second state (S2) where it is necessary to pressurize the user, the pressurizing member 1210 is positioned in an exposed position ((Pe)) located outside the drive motor member 1310 in the height direction (Z), thereby providing the user with a sufficient massage sensation.

[0110] Figure 18 is a perspective view showing a first state in which the pressure member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location, and Figure 19 is a perspective view showing a second state in which the pressure member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location. Here, the X direction is the length direction (the same direction as the user's spinal alignment direction), the Y direction is the width direction, which is divided into one side and the other side in the width direction with the user's spine as the center, and the Z direction is the height direction, which is the direction in which the pressure member rises or falls to adjust the degree of pressure on the user's body. In order to clearly explain the present invention, parts that are not relevant to the explanation are omitted from the drawings.

[0111] As shown in Figures 18 and 19, a slim massage module 2010 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a body portion 2100, a pressurizing portion 2200 provided on the body portion 2100 and equipped with a pressurizing member 2210 to pressurize the user, a drive portion 2300 equipped with a drive motor member 2310 that provides driving force to adjust the position of the pressurizing member 2210 in the height direction (Z), a transfer portion 2400 equipped with a transfer motor member 2410 that provides driving force to move the body portion 2100 along the length direction (X), and a control portion 2500 that controls the operation of each portion.

[0112] Such a massage module 2010 massages the spine while moving along the user's spine in the longitudinal direction X, and by using the current supplied from the control unit 2500 to heat or cool the pressurizing member 2210, it can provide a massage effect at an appropriate temperature depending on the massage location.

[0113] In this case, the pressurizing member 2210 may be configured to provide the user with thermotherapy and massage effects using not only high-temperature heat but also far-infrared rays, etc.

[0114] The pressurizing member 2210 may be of roller type, but is not limited to this. A variety of shapes and structures are possible as long as the pressurizing member 2210 rotates as the massage module 2010 moves in the longitudinal direction X.

[0115] Furthermore, if the pressurizing member 2210 is made of a material such as ceramic, far-infrared rays may be generated during the use of the massage module 2010, which may improve the massage effect. However, it is not necessarily limited to such materials, and it can be made of other materials as long as it can transmit heat to the user's body and provide a massage effect.

[0116] Furthermore, the transfer unit 2400 may include a transfer motor member 2410 that moves the massage module 2010 in the longitudinal direction X of the user. The transfer unit 2400 may also include a transfer member that reciprocates the massage module 2010 in the longitudinal direction X.

[0117] The transfer motor member 2410 includes a transfer shaft member 2411 that rotates when current is supplied. The transfer member is connected to the transfer shaft member 2411, and the rotation of the transfer shaft member 2411 transmits its rotational force to move the massage module 2010.

[0118] The transfer member is connected to the massage module 2010 and is used to move the massage module 2010 along the user's longitudinal direction X in one direction or the other by the forward or reverse rotation of the transfer motor member 2410.

[0119] The transport member can be selected from a transport belt, a transport chain, or a transport rope, but is not limited to these. Various means of transporting the object using the driving force of the transport motor member 2410 may be used, such as a lead screw or a rack and pinion system.

[0120] Furthermore, the drive unit 2300 is equipped with a drive motor member 2310 that supplies driving force to adjust the height (Z) position of the pressurizing member 2210, and the control unit 2500 controls the operation of the drive motor member 2310 to adjust the height (Z) position of the pressurizing member 2210, thereby adjusting the degree of pressure applied to the user by the pressurizing member 2210.

[0121] Figure 20 is a side view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location, Figure 21 is a side view showing a second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location, and Figure 22 is a side view showing a modified example of the second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location.

[0122] As shown in Figures 20 to 22, the control unit 2500 controls the operation of the drive motor 2310 so that the position of the pressurizing member 2210 in the height direction (Z) is adjusted between a first state (S1) in which the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned in a concealed position ((Ph)) located inside the height direction (Z) of the body portion 2100 so as not to pressurize the user, and a second state (S2) in which the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned in an exposed position ((Pe)) located outside the height direction (Z) of the body portion 2100 so as to pressurize the user.

[0123] In this state, the first state (S1) is a state in which the pressurizing member 2210 does not pressurize the user and may be at massage level 0, while the second state (S2) is a state in which the pressurizing member 2210 pressurizes the user and the degree of pressurization on the user changes according to the height direction (Z) position of the pressurizing member 2210, which may range from massage level 1 to massage level 9. These massage levels are not necessarily limited to 9 levels; depending on the specifications of the massage device, they may consist of fewer than 9 levels or more than 9 levels.

[0124] In other words, in a first state (S1) where a concealed position (Ph) is provided inside the body portion 2100 in the height direction (Z) and there is no need to pressurize the user, the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned in the concealed position (Ph), thereby miniaturizing the massage module 2010 along the height direction (Z). In a second state (S2) where the user must be pressurized, the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned in an exposed position (Pe) located outside the body portion 2100 in the height direction (Z), thereby providing the user with a sufficient massage sensation.

[0125] As shown in Figure 20, in the first state (S1), the control unit 2500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 2310 so that the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned lower than the upper surface of the body portion 2100. At the same time, in the first state (S1), the control unit 2500 can also control the operation of the drive motor member 2310 so that the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned higher than the lower surface of the body portion 2100.

[0126] In other words, in the first state (S1), the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned lower than the upper surface of the body portion 2100 and higher than the lower surface of the body portion 2100. With this configuration, in the first state (S1), the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned inside the body portion 2100 in the height direction (Z), so the pressurizing member 2210 may not pressurize the user, and the pressurizing member 2210 is not exposed at a position lower than the lower surface of the body portion 2100, allowing the massage module 2010 to be miniaturized in the height direction (Z).

[0127] As shown in Figures 21 and 22, in the second state (S2), the operation of the drive motor member 2310 can be controlled so that the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned higher than the upper surface of the body portion 2100.

[0128] In other words, in the second state (S2), the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned higher than the upper surface of the body portion 2100, applying pressure to the user, and the degree of pressure applied to the user changes depending on the height direction (Z) position of the pressurizing member 2210, thereby providing a variety of massage stages.

[0129] As shown in Figure 20, the control unit 2500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 2310 so that, in the first state (S1), the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned lower than the upper end of the drive motor member 2310. Furthermore, the control unit 2500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 2310 so that, in the first state (S1), the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned higher than the lower end of the drive motor member 2310.

[0130] In other words, in the first state (S1), the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned inside the drive motor member 2310 in the height direction (Z). With this configuration, even if the pressurizing member 2210 does not pressurize the user in the first state (S1), the pressurizing member 2210 is not exposed outside the drive motor member 2310 in the height direction (Z), so the massage module 2010 can be miniaturized in the height direction (Z).

[0131] As shown in Figures 21 and 22, in the second state (S2), the operation of the drive motor member 2310 can be controlled so that the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned higher than the upper end of the drive motor member 2310.

[0132] In other words, in the second state (S2), the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned higher than the upper end of the drive motor member 2310, pressurizing the user, and the degree of pressurizing the user changes depending on the height direction (Z) position of the pressurizing member 2210, thus providing a variety of massage stages.

[0133] Figure 23 is a plan view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location; Figure 24 is a cross-sectional view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location; Figure 25 is a perspective view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location; and Figure 26 is a perspective view showing a second state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention is positioned in an exposed location.

[0134] As shown in Figures 23 and 24, the pressurizing section 2200 may further include a pressurizing member 2210 on one side and a pressurizing rod member 2220 connected to a drive motor member 2310 on the other side.

[0135] In other words, when the drive motor member 2310 is in operation, the pressure rod member 2220 rotates around the other side, which changes the position of the pressure member 2210 located on one side of the pressure rod member 2220 in the height direction (Z), thereby providing the user with a variety of massage stages.

[0136] In this case, as shown in Figures 23 and 24, the pressurizing members 2210 can be arranged on one side and the other side in the longitudinal direction X, or as shown in Figures 25 and 26, the pressurizing members 2210 can be arranged only on one side in the longitudinal direction X.

[0137] Figure 27 is a plan view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location, and Figure 28 is a cross-sectional view showing a first state in which the pressurizing member provided in a slim massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention is positioned in a concealed location.

[0138] As shown in Figures 23 and 24, the drive unit 2300 further includes a drive shaft member 2320 to which the driving force of the drive motor member 2310 is output, and a drive gear member 2330 that rotates together with the drive shaft member 2320. On the other side of the pressure rod member 2220, there may be a pressure gear member 2230 that meshes with the drive gear member 2330.

[0139] This configuration enables stable power transmission via the drive gear member 2330 and the pressurizing gear member 2230, allowing the height of the pressurizing member 2210 to be stably adjusted.

[0140] In this case, as shown in Figures 23 and 24, if the pressurizing members 2210 are arranged on one side and the other side in the longitudinal direction X, the pressurizing gear members 2230 can be provided on each pressurizing rod member 2220. Alternatively, as shown in Figures 27 and 28, if the pressurizing members 2210 are arranged only on one side in the longitudinal direction X, the pressurizing gear members 2230 can be provided only on the pressurizing rod member 2220 arranged on that side.

[0141] Such a pressurized rod member 2220 can also be configured to be rotatable by being directly connected to the drive shaft member 2320 of the drive motor member 2310.

[0142] As shown in Figures 18 and 25, the body portion 2100 may include a support frame 2110 that supports the user's body in the first state (S1).

[0143] Such a support frame 2110 may be positioned at the upper end of the body portion 2100 in the height direction (Z), and the upper surface of the body portion 2100 is the upper surface of the support frame 2110. By supporting the user's body, the support frame 2110 can prevent the user's body from sinking along the height direction (Z) in the first state (S1).

[0144] In this case, the support frame 2110 may not only directly support the user's body, but also indirectly support it via the pad portion 2020, which will be described later. This means that when the user is lying on the upper surface of the pad portion 2020, the user's load transmitted through the pad portion 2020 is supported by the support frame 2110. Alternatively, it may also include the case where the user's load transmitted through the cover that covers the outer surface of the massage device is supported by the support frame 2110.

[0145] As shown in Figures 19 and 26, the support frame 2110 may be provided with an exposed slit 2111 such that in the second state (S2), the pressurizing member 2210 moves to a position higher than the support frame 2110 while penetrating the support frame 2110.

[0146] In this case, it includes not only the case where the pressurizing member 2210 moves through the exposed slit 2111, but also the case where the pressurizing rod member 2220 on which the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned moves through the exposed slit 2111.

[0147] As the support frame 2110 is provided with an exposed slit 2111, even if the pressurizing section 2200 is positioned inside the longitudinal direction X of the body section 2100, the pressurizing rod member 2220 can rotate, allowing the pressurizing member 2210 to move to the exposed position (Pe). This not only allows the massage module 2010 to be miniaturized in the longitudinal direction X, but also enables effective massage.

[0148] Furthermore, when the pressurizing member 2210 moves to the concealed position (Ph), it becomes possible to support the user's load via the support frame 2110, preventing the user's body from sinking in along the height direction (Z).

[0149] As shown in Figures 23 and 27, the drive motor member 2310 may be arranged along the longitudinal direction X, and the drive shaft member 2320, which outputs driving force from the drive motor member 2310, may be arranged along the width direction (Y).

[0150] In other words, by arranging the drive motor member 2310 in the longitudinal direction X, the massage module 2010 can be miniaturized in the height direction (Z) or width direction (Y), and by arranging the drive shaft member 2320 in the width direction (Y), the pressure rod member 2220 can rotate around a rotation axis in the width direction (Y) while providing effective massage.

[0151] As shown in Figures 23 and 27, the body portion 2100 may be provided with a side frame 2120 to which the drive shaft member 2320 is rotatably hinged. When the drive shaft member 2320 is hinged to the side frame 2120 in this way, stable support is possible even when the user's load is applied.

[0152] Furthermore, these side frames 2120 are extended along the height direction (Z), reinforcing the structural rigidity of the support frame 2110, thereby enabling stable support of the user's load.

[0153] As shown in Figures 23 and 27, the transfer motor member 2410 may be arranged along the longitudinal direction X, and the transfer shaft member 2411, which outputs the driving force of the transfer motor member 2410, may be arranged along the width direction (Y).

[0154] In other words, by arranging the transfer motor member 2410 in the longitudinal direction (X), the massage module 2010 can be miniaturized in the height direction (Z) and width direction (Y), and by arranging the transfer shaft member 2411 in the width direction (Y), various transfer members can be connected to move the massage module 2010 in the longitudinal direction (X). At this time, the transfer shaft member 2411 can be equipped with a transfer gear 2412 so that various transfer members can be connected to it.

[0155] As shown in Figures 18 and 23, the pressurizing unit 2200 includes a first unit pressurizing member 2210' located on one side in the longitudinal direction X and a second unit pressurizing member 2210'' located on the other side in the longitudinal direction X. The drive unit 2300 may include a drive shaft member 2320 to which the drive force of a drive motor member 2310 is output to provide driving force to one of the unit pressurizing members, either the first unit pressurizing member 2210' or the second unit pressurizing member 2210'', and a driven shaft member 2340 that rotates with the drive shaft member 2320 to provide driving force to the other unit pressurizing member, either the first unit pressurizing member 2210' or the second unit pressurizing member 2210''.

[0156] When the first unit pressure member 2210' is positioned on one side in the longitudinal direction X, and the second unit pressure member 2210'' is positioned on the other side in the longitudinal direction X, multiple positions along the longitudinal direction X can be massaged via the first unit pressure member 2210' and the second unit pressure member 2210''.

[0157] In this case, a pressure rod member 2220 on which the first unit pressure member 2210' is positioned and a pressure rod member 2220 on which the second unit pressure member 2210'' is positioned are provided, and based on the first state (S1), the first unit pressure member 2210' and the second unit pressure member 2210'' are positioned on the outside in the longitudinal direction X of the body portion 2100, and the respective pressure rod members 2220 are positioned on the inside in the longitudinal direction X of the body portion 2100. When the drive motor member 2310 operates in the first state (S1), the respective pressure rod members 2220 rotate, causing the first unit pressure member 2210' and the second unit pressure member 2210'' to move upward in the height direction (Z) and simultaneously move inward in the longitudinal direction X of the body portion 2100. That is, the separation distance in the longitudinal direction X between the first unit pressure member 2210' and the second unit pressure member 2210'' decreases, while a variety of massage sensations can be provided.

[0158] As shown in Figure 23, the drive unit 2300 may further include a drive gear member 2330 that rotates together with the drive shaft member 2320, and a driven gear member 2350 that meshes with the drive gear member 2330 so that the driven shaft member 2340 rotates together with the drive shaft member 2320.

[0159] With this configuration, the driving force provided via the drive gear member 2330 can be stably transmitted via the driven gear member 2350. However, each pressure rod member 2220 can also be configured to be rotatable by being directly connected to the drive shaft member 2320 and the driven shaft member 2340.

[0160] As shown in Figure 23, the drive motor member 2310 may be arranged along the longitudinal direction (X), and the drive shaft member 2320 and the driven shaft member 2340 may be arranged along the width direction (Y).

[0161] In other words, by arranging the drive motor member 2310 in the longitudinal direction X, the massage module 2010 can be miniaturized in the height direction (Z) or width direction (Y), and by arranging the drive shaft member 2320 and the driven shaft member 2340 in the width direction (Y), each pressure rod member 2220 can rotate around a rotation axis in the width direction (Y) while performing an effective massage.

[0162] In this case, as shown in Figure 23, the massage module 2010 may be equipped with a sensing unit 2600 that senses the rotation angle of the pressure rod member 2220.

[0163] In other words, in order to miniaturize the massage module 2010 in the height direction (Z), it is important to control the pressurizing member 2210 so that it is precisely positioned in the concealed position (Ph) in the first state (S1), and in order to provide the user with an accurate massage sensation, it is important to control the pressurizing member 2210 so that it is precisely positioned in the exposed position (Pe) in the second state (S2).

[0164] Therefore, as described above, by sensing the rotation angle of the pressure rod member 2220 via the sensing unit 2600 and controlling it accordingly, the position of the pressure member 2210 can be accurately controlled.

[0165] Such a sensing unit 2600 may further include a first sensing member 2610 that senses the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 2220 in a first state (S1), and a second sensing member 2620 that senses the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 2220 in a second state (S2).

[0166] In other words, the first sensing member 2610 senses the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 2220 in the first state (S1) when the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned in the concealed position (Ph). The first state (S1) is when the pressurizing rod member 2220 is not rotating, that is, when the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 2220 is 0 degrees.

[0167] Furthermore, the second sensing member 2620 senses the rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 2220 in the second state (S2) when the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned in the exposed position (Pe). In the second state (S2), the pressurizing rod member 2220 rotates at a rotation angle greater than 0 degrees and at a rotation angle less than or equal to the maximum rotation angle.

[0168] This maximum rotation angle may be a basic angle set during the manufacturing of the massage device, but it can also be configured to allow the user to set it arbitrarily.

[0169] For example, if the maximum rotation angle is 90 degrees, the pressure rod member 2220 can rotate from 0 degrees to 90 degrees. However, it is not necessarily limited to this; if the maximum rotation angle is 120 degrees, the pressure rod member 2220 can rotate from 0 degrees to 120 degrees, thereby increasing the pressurized range to the user via the pressure member 2210.

[0170] At this time, the first sensing member 2610 and the second sensing member 2620 can sense the sensing projection provided on the pressurizing rod member 2220.

[0171] In other words, when the sensing projection is detected via the first sensing member 2610, it can be confirmed that the pressurizing member 2210 is in the first state (S1), and when the sensing projection is detected via the second sensing member 2620, it can be confirmed that the pressurizing member 2210 is in the second state (S2) and that the pressurizing rod member 2220 has rotated by its maximum rotation angle.

[0172] In this case, if the maximum rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 2220 is 90 degrees, the second sensing member 2620 may be positioned to detect this, and if the maximum rotation angle of the pressurizing rod member 2220 is 120 degrees, the second sensing member 2620 may be positioned to detect this.

[0173] The position of the second sensing element 2620 can be varied and arranged in various ways during the manufacturing process of the massage device, according to the product specifications.

[0174] In this case, the first sensing member 2610 and the second sensing member 2620 may be photosensors. With this configuration, the sensing protrusion can be detected in a simple manner.

[0175] Alternatively, the first sensing member 2610 and the second sensing member 2620 may be stoppers that limit the rotation of the sensing projection.

[0176] As shown in Figure 23, the body portion 2100 is provided with a side frame 2120 to which the drive shaft member 2320 and the driven shaft member 2340 are rotatably hinged and fixed. When the drive shaft member 2320 and the driven shaft member 2340 are hinged and fixed to the side frame 2120 in this way, stable support is possible even when the user's load is applied.

[0177] Furthermore, these side frames 2120 are extended along the height direction (Z), reinforcing the structural rigidity of the support frame 2110, thereby enabling stable support of the user's load.

[0178] In this case, the concealed position (Ph) located inside the height direction (Z) of the body portion 2100 can be varied in various ways depending on the configuration of the body portion 2100.

[0179] Figures 29 and 30 are side views showing the arrangement of the body portion (first modified example) and the pressurizing member provided in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 29 shows the pressurizing member in a concealed position, and Figure 30 shows the pressurizing member in an exposed position.

[0180] As shown in Figure 29, when the support frame 2110 is provided at the upper end of the side frame 2120 in the height direction (Z), the concealed position (Ph) can mean the position from the lower surface of the support frame 2110 to the lower end of the side frame 2120. In this way, if the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned lower in the height direction (Z) than the lower surface of the support frame 2110, the pressurizing member 2210 will not be exposed on the upper side in the height direction (Z), and therefore may not pressurize the user. If the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned higher in the height direction (Z) than the lower end of the side frame 2120, the pressurizing member 2210 will not be exposed on the lower side in the height direction (Z), and therefore the massage module 2010 may be miniaturized along the height direction (Z).

[0181] In this case, as shown in Figure 30, the exposed position (Pe) is higher than the upper end of the support frame 2110.

[0182] Figures 31 and 32 are side views showing the arrangement of the body portion (second modified example) and the pressurizing member in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 31 shows the pressurizing member in a concealed position, and Figure 32 shows the pressurizing member in an exposed position.

[0183] As shown in Figure 31, when the anchoring frame 2110' is provided at the lower end of the side frame 2120 in the height direction (Z), the concealed position (Ph) refers to the position from the upper end of the side frame 2120 to the upper surface of the anchoring frame 2110'. Here, the anchoring frame 2110' refers to the part where the pressurizing section 2200 and the drive section 2300 are provided. In this way, if the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned lower in the height direction (Z) than the upper end of the side frame 2120, the pressurizing member 2210 is not exposed on the upper side in the height direction (Z), and therefore may not pressurize the user. If the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned higher in the height direction (Z) than the upper surface of the anchoring frame 2110', the pressurizing member 2210 is not exposed on the lower side in the height direction (Z), and therefore the massage module 2010 can be miniaturized along the height direction (Z).

[0184] In this case, as shown in Figure 32, the exposed position (Pe) is higher than the upper end of the side frame 2120.

[0185] Figures 33 and 34 are side views showing the arrangement of the body portion (third modified example) and the pressurizing member in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 33 shows the pressurizing member in a concealed position, and Figure 34 shows the pressurizing member in an exposed position.

[0186] As shown in Figure 33, only the side frame 2120 is provided, and a separate support shaft can be arranged on the side frame 2120 to install the pressurizing unit 2200, the drive unit 2300, etc. When only the side frame 2120 is provided, the concealed position (Ph) can mean the position from the upper end to the lower end of the side frame 2120. In this way, if the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned lower than the upper end of the side frame 2120 (in the height direction (Z)), the pressurizing member 2210 is not exposed on the upper side in the height direction (Z), and therefore may not pressurize the user. If the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned higher than the lower end of the side frame 2120 (in the height direction (Z)), the pressurizing member 2210 is not exposed on the lower side in the height direction (Z), and therefore the massage module 2010 can be miniaturized along the height direction (Z).

[0187] In this case, as shown in Figure 34, the exposed position (Pe) may be higher than the upper end of the side frame 2120.

[0188] Figure 35 is a schematic diagram showing the inclination angle of a pressure rod member provided in a slim-type massage module according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0189] As shown in Figure 35, the control unit 2500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 2310 so that in the first state (S1), the inclination angle θ of the pressure rod member 2220 is 0 degrees or 180 degrees with respect to the length direction X. An inclination angle θ of 0 degrees of the pressure rod member 2220 means that the pressure rod member 2220 is positioned to the right with respect to Figure 35, and an inclination angle θ of 180 degrees of the pressure rod member 2220 means that the pressure rod member 2220 is positioned to the left with respect to Figure 35. Alternatively, an inclination angle θ of 0 degrees of the pressure rod member 2220 means that the pressure rod member 2220 is positioned to the left with respect to Figure 35, and an inclination angle θ of 180 degrees of the pressure rod member 2220 means that the pressure rod member 2220 is positioned to the right with respect to Figure 35. With this configuration, the pressure member 2210 is positioned in a concealed position (Ph) that does not pressurize the user.

[0190] At this time, as shown in Figure 35, the control unit 2500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 2310 so that in the second state (S2), the inclination angle θ of the pressure rod member 2220 is between 0 and 180 degrees with respect to the length direction X. The inclination angle θ of the pressure rod member 2220 being between 0 and 180 degrees means that the inclination angle θ changes as the pressure rod member 2220 rotates counterclockwise (a) with respect to Figure 35 positioned to the right. Alternatively, it may mean that the inclination angle θ changes as the pressure rod member 2220 rotates clockwise (b) with respect to Figure 35 positioned to the left. With this configuration, the pressure member 2210 is positioned in an exposed position (Pe) that pressurizes the user.

[0191] At this time, as shown in Figure 35, the control unit 2500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 2310 so that in the first state (S1), the inclination angle θ of the pressure rod member 2220 is between 180 degrees and 360 degrees with respect to the length direction X. The inclination angle θ of the pressure rod member 2220 being between 180 degrees and 360 degrees means that when the pressure rod member 2220 is positioned to the right with respect to Figure 35, the inclination angle θ changes as it rotates counterclockwise (a), and the pressure rod member 2220 returns to its initial position by rotating beyond 180 degrees to 360 degrees. Alternatively, when the pressure rod member 2220 is positioned to the left with respect to Figure 35, the inclination angle θ changes as it rotates clockwise (b), and the pressure rod member 2220 returns to its initial position by rotating beyond 180 degrees to 360 degrees. With this configuration, the pressurizing member 2210 can be placed in a hidden position (Ph) that does not pressurize the user.

[0192] Figure 36 is a cross-sectional view of a massage device including a slim-type massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a first state in which the pressurizing member is positioned in a concealed location; Figure 37 is a cross-sectional view of a massage device including a slim-type massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a second state in which the pressurizing member is positioned in an exposed location; and Figure 38 is a cross-sectional view of a massage device including a slim-type massage module according to another embodiment of the present invention, showing a modified example of the second state in which the pressurizing member is positioned in an exposed location.

[0193] As shown in Figure 36, according to another embodiment of the present invention, a massage device includes a slim massage module comprising a pad portion 2020 for supporting the user's body and a massage module 2010 provided on the pad portion 2020 for applying pressure to the user, wherein the massage module 2010 includes a body portion 2100, a pressure portion 2200 provided on the body portion 2100 and equipped with a pressure member 2210 for applying pressure to the user, a drive portion 2300 equipped with a drive motor member 2310 that provides driving force so that the position of the pressure member 2210 in the height direction (Z), a transfer portion 2400 equipped with a transfer motor member 2410 that provides driving force so that the body portion 2100 moves along the length direction (X), and a control portion 2500 for controlling the operation of each portion.

[0194] In this case, the pad section 2020 provided in such a massage device may include a main mat used for the user's upper body and spine, and an auxiliary mat used for the user's lower body. Furthermore, if necessary, it may include a mounting section for supporting the main mat and the auxiliary mat.

[0195] At this time, as shown in Figures 36 to 38, the control unit 2500 controls the operation of the drive motor member 2310 so as to adjust the position of the pressurizing member 2210 in the height direction (Z) between a first state (S1) in which the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned in a hidden position (Ph) located inside the height direction (Z) of the pad portion 2020 so as not to pressurize the user, and a second state (S2) in which the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned in an exposed position (Pe) located outside the height direction (Z) of the pad portion 2020 so as to pressurize the user.

[0196] In this state, the first state (S1) is a state in which the pressurizing member 2210 does not pressurize the user, and may be at massage level 0. The second state (S2) is a state in which the pressurizing member 2210 pressurizes the user, and the degree to which the pressurizing member 2210 pressurizes the user changes depending on the height direction (Z) position of the pressurizing member 2210, and this may be from massage level 1 to massage level 9. Such massage levels do not necessarily consist only of 9 levels, and may consist of fewer than 9 levels or more than 9 levels depending on the specifications of the massage device.

[0197] In other words, in the first state (S1), when a concealed position (Ph) is provided on the inside of the pad portion 2020 in the height direction (Z) and there is no need to pressurize the user, the massage device can be miniaturized along the height direction (Z) by positioning the pressurizing member 2210 in the concealed position (Ph). In the second state (S2), when it is necessary to pressurize the user, the pressurizing member 2210 can be positioned in an exposed position (Pe) located on the outside of the pad portion 2020 in the height direction (Z), thereby providing the user with a sufficient massage sensation.

[0198] As shown in Figure 36, in the first state (S1), the control unit 2500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 2310 so that the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned lower than the upper surface of the pad portion 2020. At the same time, in the first state (S1), the control unit 2500 can control the operation of the drive motor member 2310 so that the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned higher than the lower surface of the pad portion 2020.

[0199] In other words, in the first state (S1), the pressure member 2210 is positioned lower than the upper surface of the pad portion 2020 and higher than the lower surface of the pad portion 2020. With this configuration, in the first state (S1), the pressure member 2210 is positioned inside the pad portion 2020 in the height direction (Z), so the pressure member 2210 does not pressurize the user, and the pressure member 2210 is not exposed at a position lower than the lower surface of the pad portion 2020, allowing the massage device to be miniaturized in the height direction (Z).

[0200] As shown in Figures 37 and 38, in the second state (S2), the operation of the drive motor member 2310 can be controlled so that the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned higher than the upper surface of the pad portion 2020.

[0201] In other words, in the second state (S2), the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned higher than the upper surface of the pad portion 2020, thereby applying pressure to the user. The degree of pressure applied to the user changes depending on the position of the pressurizing member 2210 in the height direction (Z), thereby providing a variety of massage stages.

[0202] As described above, in one embodiment of the present invention, the slim massage module 2010 has a concealed position (Ph) on the inside of the body portion 2100 in the height direction (Z), and the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned in this concealed position (Ph) when there is no need to pressurize the user, thereby miniaturizing the massage module 2010 along the height direction (Z). When there is a second state (S2) in which the user must be pressed, the pressurizing member 2210 is positioned in an exposed position (Pe) located on the outside of the body portion 2100 in the height direction (Z), thereby providing the user with a sufficient massage sensation.

[0203] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described, the gist of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments shown herein. Those skilled in the art who understand the gist of the present invention will be able to easily propose other embodiments by adding, changing, or deleting components within the same scope, and these are also included within the conceptual scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. Body part, The body portion is provided with a pressurizing member that pressurizes the user, A drive unit comprising a drive motor member that supplies driving force so as to adjust the height position of the pressurizing member, A transfer unit is provided with a transfer motor member that supplies driving force so that the body portion moves along the longitudinal direction, A control unit that controls the operation of each part, Includes, The control unit controls the operation of the drive motor member so that the height position of the pressurizing member is adjusted between a first state in which the pressurizing member is positioned not to pressurize the user and a second state in which the pressurizing member is positioned to pressurize the user, in a slim-type massage module.

2. The control unit, When the first state is in place, the operation of the drive motor member is controlled so that the pressurizing member is positioned lower than the upper surface of the body. The slim massage module according to claim 1, wherein the operation of the drive motor member is controlled so that the pressurizing member is positioned higher than the upper surface of the body when the second state is in place.

3. The control unit, In the first state, the operation of the drive motor member is controlled so that the pressurizing member is positioned lower than the upper end of the drive motor member. In the second state, the operation of the drive motor member is controlled so that the pressurizing member is positioned higher than the upper end of the drive motor member, as described in claim 1.

4. The slim massage module according to claim 1, wherein the pressurizing section further includes a pressurizing rod member on one side and connected to the drive motor member on the other side.

5. The drive unit further includes a drive shaft member to which the driving force of the drive motor member is output, and a drive gear member that rotates together with the drive shaft member, The slim massage module according to claim 4, wherein a pressure gear member that meshes with the drive gear member is provided on the other side of the pressure rod member.

6. In the first state, the pressurizing member is positioned on one side of the drive gear member in the longitudinal direction, and the pressurizing gear member is positioned on the other side of the drive gear member in the longitudinal direction, as described in claim 5.

7. The slim massage module according to claim 4, further comprising a sensing unit for sensing the rotation angle of the pressure rod member.

8. The slim massage module according to claim 7, wherein the sensing unit further comprises a first sensing member for sensing the rotation angle of the pressure rod member in the first state, and a second sensing member for sensing the rotation angle of the pressure rod member in the second state.

9. The pressurizing section includes a first unit pressurizing member arranged on one side in the width direction and a second unit pressurizing member arranged on the other side in the width direction. The first sensing member senses a first sensing projection provided on either the first unit pressure member or the second unit pressure member, The slim massage module according to claim 8, wherein the second sensing member senses a second sensing projection provided on either the first unit pressure member or the second unit pressure member.

10. The slim massage module according to claim 9, wherein the first sensing member and the second sensing member are optical sensors.

11. The slim massage module according to claim 1, wherein the body portion comprises a base frame to which the drive motor member is fixed.

12. The slim massage module according to claim 1, wherein the body portion comprises a support frame that supports the user's body in the first state.

13. The slim massage module according to claim 12, wherein the support frame is provided with an exposed slit so that in the second state the pressurizing member moves to a position higher than the support frame while penetrating the support frame.

14. The pressurizing section includes a first unit pressurizing member arranged on one side in the longitudinal direction and a second unit pressurizing member arranged on the other side in the longitudinal direction. The aforementioned drive unit is A drive shaft member to which the drive motor member outputs the driving force, so as to provide driving force to either the first unit pressure member or the second unit pressure member, A slim massage module according to claim 1, comprising a driven shaft member that rotates together with the drive shaft member so as to provide driving force to the other unit pressure member among the first unit pressure member and the second unit pressure member.

15. The slim massage module according to claim 14, wherein the drive unit further comprises a drive gear member that rotates together with the drive shaft member, and a driven gear member that meshes with the drive gear member to cause the driven shaft member to rotate together with the drive shaft member.

16. The slim massage module according to claim 14, further comprising a side frame on the body portion to which the drive shaft member and the driven shaft member are rotatably fixed by hinges.

17. The body portion includes a side frame that extends along the height direction and a support frame positioned at the upper end of the side frame in the height direction. The slim massage module according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the drive motor member so that the height position of the pressurizing member is adjusted between a position in which the pressurizing member does not pressurize the user and a position in which it pressurizes the user.

18. The body portion comprises a side frame that extends along the height direction and a seating frame positioned at the lower end of the side frame in the height direction. The slim massage module according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the drive motor member so that the height position of the pressurizing member is adjusted between a position in which the pressurizing member does not pressurize the user and a position in which it pressurizes the user.

19. The body section includes side frames that are extended along the height direction, The slim massage module according to claim 1, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the drive motor member so that the height position of the pressurizing member is adjusted between a position in which the pressurizing member does not pressurize the user and a position in which it pressurizes the user.

20. The slim massage module according to claim 4, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the drive motor member so that the inclination angle of the pressure rod member is 0 degrees or 180 degrees with respect to the longitudinal direction in the first state.

21. The slim massage module according to claim 4, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the drive motor member so that the inclination angle of the pressure rod member is between 0 and 180 degrees with respect to the longitudinal direction in the second state.

22. The slim massage module according to claim 20, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the drive motor member so that the inclination angle of the pressure rod member is in the range of 180 to 360 degrees with respect to the longitudinal direction in the first state.

23. A pad section configured to support the user's body, A massage module installed in the aforementioned pad portion for applying pressure to the user, A massage device equipped with, The aforementioned massage module is Body part, The body portion is provided with a pressurizing section having a pressurizing member for pressurizing the user, A drive unit is provided with a drive motor member that supplies driving force so as to adjust the height position of the pressurizing member, A transfer unit is provided with a transfer motor member that supplies driving force so that the body portion moves along its longitudinal direction, A control unit that controls the operation of each part, Includes, Massage device, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the drive motor member so that the height position of the pressurizing member is adjusted between a first state in which the pressurizing member is located inward in the height direction of the pad portion so as not to pressurize the user, and a second state in which the pressurizing member is located outward in the height direction of the pad portion so as to pressurize the user.

24. The control unit, In the first state, the operation of the drive motor member is controlled so that the pressurizing member is positioned lower than the upper surface of the pad portion. The massage device according to claim 23, further comprising a slim massage module that controls the operation of the drive motor member such that the pressurizing member is positioned higher than the upper surface of the pad portion when the second state is in place.

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