Massage equipment

Abstract

The present invention relates to a massage device, which includes a seat frame that supports a user's body, a back frame that is rotatably connected to the seat frame, a rail that extends along the seat frame and the back frame and connects the seat frame and the back frame, and a support unit that is connected to the seat frame and the back frame and supports the rail.

Description

[Technical field]

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

[0002] Massage is a medically assisted therapy that regulates the patient's physical condition, aids blood circulation, and relieves fatigue by applying various forms of mechanical stimulation to parts of the patient's body, such as kneading, pushing, pulling, tapping, and moving the body.

[0003] The increase in the demand for massage has led to an increase in the demand for massage devices or massage equipment that provide an artificial massage function due to economic and time reasons. That is, as the demand for relieving fatigue or stress while loosening stiff muscles through massage increases, various massage devices that are time- and cost-efficient methods have been released.

[0004] In recent years, as people have become more and more concerned about their health, massage devices have progressed from simply providing a massage function to electronic devices providing a variety of additional and / or medical functions, and accordingly research into how to efficiently control massage devices has been continuously conducted.

[0005] On the other hand, in the conventional massage device, the position of the head support part is fixed, so there is a problem that it does not correspond to the position of the head of the user receiving the massage, causing inconvenience. Therefore, there is a demand for the development of a massage device including a head support part that can move to correspond to the position of the user's head. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] SUMMARY OF THE PRESENTLY PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An object of the present invention is to provide a massage device having a compact structure that can be adjusted to various angles and has improved durability due to an internal support structure.

[0007] However, the problems that the present invention aims to solve are not limited to those mentioned above, but include problems that can be easily understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains from this specification and the accompanying drawings. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, one aspect of the present invention provides a massage device including a seat frame that supports a user's body, a back frame rotatably connected to the seat frame, a rail extending along the seat frame and the back frame and connecting the seat frame and the back frame, and a support unit connected to the seat frame and the back frame and supporting the rail.

[0009] The support unit can support the rail, one end of which is rotatably connected to the seat frame and the other end of which is rotatably connected to the back frame, and the position of which changes in response to the rotation of the back frame.

[0010] In addition, the support unit may include a first link connected to the seat frame, a second link connected to the back frame, and a connecting link connecting the first link and the second link.

[0011] At least one of the first link, the second link and the connecting link may have a slot.

[0012] Also, the connecting link may have a bent shape.

[0013] The support unit may further include a guide roller provided on at least one of the first link and the second link, the guide roller being positionally adjusted along the rail.

[0014] Additionally, the guide rollers can support the upper and lower surfaces of the rail.

[0015] The vehicle may further include a reinforcing member attached to one side of the rail and adapted to change shape together with the rail when the back frame rotates.

[0016] Additionally, the rail may be more flexible than the reinforcing member.

[0017] The rail may also include a first region with which the guide roller of the support unit comes into contact, and a second region disposed inside the first region and defining a movement path for the massage module.

[0018] The seat back seat may further include a massage module whose movement path is determined by the rail and which moves along the seat frame and the back frame.

[0019] The massage module may also include a drive roller that moves along one surface of the rail, and a first support roller that moves along the other surface of the rail.

[0020] The seat backrest may further include a drive unit provided on one of the seat frame and the back frame for rotating the other one. Effect of the Invention

[0021] The massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention can have various usage states. The massage device can be used in the form of a chair or a bed by adjusting the angle. The rail on which the massage module moves can be deformed according to the usage state, so that the massage module can massage the entire body of the user with a compact structure.

[0022] In the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the durability of the massage device can be improved by reinforcing the rails that are subject to deformation. When the shape of the rails is deformed, the reinforcing members reinforce the rigidity of the rails, thereby preventing damage to the rails.

[0023] The massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention has an internal support structure, supports a rail whose shape can be changed, and can maintain various usage forms. The support unit is provided at a portion where the seat frame and the back frame are connected, and supports the portion where the seat frame and the back frame are connected when the back frame rotates according to the usage state, thereby increasing the durability of the massage device.

[0024] However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, but include effects that can be easily understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains from this specification and the accompanying drawings. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0025] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a massage device according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining components of the massage device of FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a part of the massage device according to the present invention. [Figure 4] 4 is a cutaway perspective view of the massage device of FIG. 3. FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the massage module of FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the arrangement of massage modules on the rail of FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a form in which the support unit of FIG. 3 supports a rail. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a form in which the support unit of FIG. 3 supports a rail. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the driving of the support unit in response to a change in the position of the rail. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the driving of the support unit in response to a change in the position of the rail. BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THEINVENTION

[0026] A massage device comprising: a seat frame that supports a user's body; a back frame that is rotatably connected to the seat frame; a rail that extends along the seat frame and the back frame and connects the seat frame and the back frame; and a support unit that is connected to the seat frame and the back frame and supports the rail. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0027] The above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the following embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following specific structural or functional descriptions are merely exemplified for the purpose of describing the embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure, and the embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms, and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described in this specification or application.

[0028] Since the embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure can be modified in various ways and can have various forms, certain embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the specification or application. However, it is not intended to limit the embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure to the specific disclosed forms, and it should be understood that all modifications, equivalents and alternatives falling within the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure are included.

[0029] Terms such as first and / or second may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited to these terms, and the terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another, e.g., a first component may be called a second component, and similarly, a second component may be called a first component, without departing from the scope of the concept of the present disclosure.

[0030] When an element is referred to as being "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or coupled to the other element, but that there may be other elements in between. On the other hand, when an element is referred to as being "connected" or "directly coupled" to another element, it should be understood that there are no other elements in between. Other expressions used to describe the relationship between elements, such as "between" and "immediately between" or "adjacent to" and "directly adjacent to," should be interpreted similarly.

[0031] The terms used in this specification are merely used to describe certain embodiments and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. A singular expression includes a plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. In this specification, the terms "include" or "have" and the like specify the presence of an implemented feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof, and should be understood not to preclude the presence or additional possibility of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0032] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as meanings consistent with the contextual meaning of the relevant art, and should not be interpreted as idealized or overly formal unless expressly defined herein.

[0033] In this specification, the term "actuator" refers to a configuration that can provide a driving force. For example, the actuator may include, but is not limited to, a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc.

[0034] As used herein, binaural bits may refer to a particular form of audio information that can modulate brain waves.

[0035] In this specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device including a body massage unit, an arm massage unit, and a leg massage unit, and according to another embodiment, the body massage unit, the arm massage unit, and the leg massage unit may exist as separate devices (e.g., a body massage device, an arm massage device, and a leg massage device), and the massage device may refer to a body massage device, an arm massage device, or a leg massage device.

[0036] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an embodiment of a massage device according to the present invention.

[0038] Referring to FIG. 1, a massage device 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms an area for accommodating at least a portion of a user's body and includes a body massage unit 1000 for massaging the user's body, an arm massage unit 3000 for massaging the user's arms, and a leg massage unit 2000 for massaging the user's legs.

[0039] The body massage unit 1000 can provide a massage to at least a part of the user's body. The body massage unit 1000 can include a massage module 1400 that provides a massage function to at least a part of the user's body, an audio output module 1240 for providing any form of audio output to the user, a main frame 1100 that constitutes the framework of the body massage unit 1000, and a user input unit 1230 for receiving any form of input from the user.

[0040] The components included in the body massage unit 1000 described above are merely exemplary embodiments, and the body massage unit 1000 may include various components other than those described above.

[0041] In addition, the shape and structure of the massage device 100 shown in FIG. 1 are merely illustrative, and various forms of the massage device 100 may also be included within the scope of the present disclosure as long as they do not deviate from the scope of rights defined by the claims of the present disclosure.

[0042] The body massage unit 1000 may form a space of any shape to accommodate a user. The body massage unit 1000 may have a space of a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the body massage unit 1000 may be embodied as a seating type that can accommodate the entire body or a part of the body of the user.

[0043] The portion of the body massage portion 1000 that comes into contact with the ground may include any material or member for increasing friction (e.g., an anti-slip pad, etc.) and may include rings to enhance the mobility of the massage device 100.

[0044] At least a part of the body massage unit 1000 can slide. For example, when the body massage unit 1000 starts a massage, at least a part of the body massage unit 1000 can slide forward. Also, the body massage unit 1000 can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage unit 1000 can provide a massage in a state of being tilted backward.

[0045] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include at least one air cell (not shown). The air cell may be located in various parts of the massage device 100, such as, but not limited to, the user's shoulder area, pelvic area, arm massage section, leg massage section 2000, etc.

[0046] The massage device 100 may include an air supply unit (not shown) that supplies air to the air cells to inflate the air cells. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 1000 or may be located in the leg massage unit 2000. Also, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 100.

[0047] The arm massage unit 3000 can provide an arm massage to a user. For example, the arm massage unit 3000 can provide a massage to the user's arm, for example, the forearm muscle area.

[0048] The leg massage unit 2000 can provide a leg massage to a user. For example, the leg massage unit 2000 can include a calf massage unit that massages the user's calves and / or a foot massage unit that massages the user's feet.

[0049] The length of the leg massage unit 2000 can be adjusted according to the physical characteristics of the user. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, the length of the calf is long, and the length of the leg massage unit 2000 needs to be long. On the other hand, when a short user uses the massage device 100, the length of the calf is short, and the length of the leg massage unit 2000 needs to be short. This allows the leg massage unit 2000 to provide a leg massage suited to the height of the user.

[0050] The massage module 1400 may be provided inside the body massage unit 1000 to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to a user accommodated in the body massage unit 1000. As shown in FIG. 1, the massage module 1400 may move along a main frame 1100 provided inside the body massage unit 1000.

[0051] For example, the main frame 1100 of the body massage unit 1000 may be provided with a rack gear, and the massage module 1400 may provide mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body while moving along the rack gear. The massage module 1400 may include, but is not limited to, a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit.

[0052] The main frame 1100 constitutes the framework of the internal structure of the body massage unit 1000 and may be made of a metal material, a plastic material, etc. For example, the main frame 1100 may be made of iron, an alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto, and may be made of various hard materials.

[0053] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include an audio output module 1240. The audio output module 1240 may be provided in various positions. For example, the audio output module 1240 may include, but is not limited to, a plurality of output units, such as an upper audio output unit disposed at the upper end of the seat part that contacts the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the arm massage parts on the left and right sides of the seat part, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear end of the arm massage parts. In this case, the audio output module 1240 may provide stereophonic sound, such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited to this.

[0054] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a user can control the massage device 100 using a massage device control device CD. The massage device control device CD can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired communication and / or wireless communication.

[0055] The massage device control device CD may include a remote controller, a cellular phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc., but is not limited to these, and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device 100 via wired or wireless communication.

[0056] FIG. 2 is a diagram for explaining components of the massage device of FIG.

[0057] Referring to FIG. 2, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include at least one of a mainframe 1100, a control unit 1210, a memory unit 1220, a user input unit 1230, an audio output module 1240, a network connection unit 1250, and a massage module 1400.

[0058] The main frame 1100 may be configured to form the framework of the body massage portion 1000 .

[0059] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the main frame 1100 may include a seat frame and a back frame. The massage module 1400 may move along the main frame 1100. The massage module 1400 may move along the seat frame and the back frame. A detailed description of the seat frame and the back frame will be provided later.

[0060] The control unit 1210 can control the operation of the massage device 100. The control unit 1210 can be implemented with one processor or multiple processors. When the control unit 1210 is implemented with multiple processors, at least some of the multiple processors can be located at a physically separate distance. In addition, the control unit 1210 is not limited thereto and can be implemented in various ways.

[0061] For example, the controller 1210 may correspond to one or more processors. The processor may be implemented as an array of a plurality of logic gates, or may be implemented as a combination of a general-purpose microprocessor and a memory storing a program that can be executed by the microprocessor. Those skilled in the art will understand that the controller 1210 may also be implemented as other types of hardware.

[0062] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 1210 can control the operation of the massage device 100. For example, the massage device 100 can include a plurality of actuators, and the massage device 100 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators. For example, the massage device 100 can include at least one of a massage module moving actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module 1400, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a slide actuator, and the control unit 1210 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling them.

[0063] The massage module movement actuator is an actuator that allows the massage module 1400 to move up and down, and the massage module 1400 can move along the main frame 1100 by operating the massage module movement actuator.

[0064] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the massage device 100 that comes into contact with the user's back, and the back angle of the massage device 100 can be adjusted by the operation of the back angle actuator.

[0065] The leg angle actuator is an actuator for adjusting the angle of the leg massage unit 2000 of the massage device 100, and the angle between the leg massage unit 2000 and the body massage unit 1000 can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator.

[0066] The foot massage actuator refers to an actuator that operates a foot massage module included in the leg massage unit 2000. By utilizing the foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 can provide a foot massage to the user.

[0067] The massage module 1400 may include at least one actuator, and the control unit 1210 may provide various massage actions by operating the at least one actuator. For example, the control unit 1210 may provide a tapping massage, a kneading massage, etc., but is not limited thereto, by operating the at least one actuator included in the massage module 1400.

[0068] The leg length adjustment actuator refers to an actuator that adjusts the length of the leg massage unit 2000. For example, the control unit 1210 can utilize the leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2000 to suit the user, so that the user can be provided with a massage that suits their body type.

[0069] The slide actuator enables a sliding movement of the massage device 100. For example, the seat frame can be moved forward or backward by the operation of the slide actuator, and as a result, the back frame connected to the seat frame can also be moved forward or backward.

[0070] The storage unit 1220 can store various information related to the massage device 100. For example, the storage unit 1220 can include massage control information and personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0071] The storage unit 1220 may be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing any data, for example, the storage unit 1220 may include, but is not limited to, a disk, an optical disk, and a magneto-optical storage device, as well as a storage device based on flash memory and / or a battery-backed memory.

[0072] The storage unit 1220 may also include a memory. The memory may refer to, but is not limited to, a volatile storage device in which stored information is instantly erased when the power is turned off as a main storage device directly accessed by a processor, such as a random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM). Such a memory may be operated by the control unit 1210.

[0073] The user input unit 1230 may receive commands from a user regarding operation control of the massage device 100, and may be implemented in various forms. For example, the user input unit 1230 may be provided in the body massage unit 1000 or the leg massage unit 2000, but is not limited thereto.

[0074] The massage device 100 can receive various commands from the user through the user input unit 1230. For example, the massage device 100 can receive any command for selecting a massage module, a massage mode, a massage intensity, a massage time, a massage area, a position and operation of the body massage unit 1000, turning the power of the massage device 100 on and off, whether or not the heat function is activated, and a sound source playback, but is not limited thereto.

[0075] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the user input unit 1230 may include hot key type buttons and / or selection buttons for performing direction selection, cancel, and input depending on a preset user-defined function or a function preset by the user.

[0076] The user input unit 1230 may be implemented as, but is not limited to, a keypad, a dome switch, a touchpad (pressure-sensitive / electrostatic), a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc. In addition, the user input unit 1230 may obtain commands through user speech based on voice recognition technology.

[0077] According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the user input unit 1230 may include a display for displaying the operating status of the massage device 100 or the current state of the user, etc. In this case, the display may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, and a three-dimensional display (3D display), but is not limited thereto.

[0078] The audio output module 1240 can provide audio output in any form to the user. For example, the audio output module 1240 can provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting to the user a sound source and / or binaural bits optimized for a massage pattern provided from the massage device 100. The audio output module 1240 can output an acoustic signal received via a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output module 1240 can output a sound source according to the control of the user terminal via a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal. In addition, the audio output module 1240 can output an acoustic signal in any form generated in association with the operation of the massage device 100.

[0079] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a network connection unit 1250. The network connection unit 1250 may communicate with a module inside the massage device 100, an external massage device, and / or a user terminal through any type of network. The network connection unit 1250 may include a wired / wireless connection module for network connection. As the wireless connection technology, for example, WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access), etc. may be used. As the wired connection technology, for example, XDSL (Digital Subscriber Line), FTTH (Fibers to the home), PLC (Power Line Communication), etc. may be used. Furthermore, the network connection unit 1250 may include a short-range communication module, and may transmit and receive data to and from any device / terminal located in a short distance. For example, short range communication technologies that can be used include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth (registered trademark), RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared communication (IrDA, infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra Wideband), ZigBee (registered trademark), etc.

[0080] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a sensor unit 1260. In this case, the sensor unit 1260 may include at least one sensor. For example, the sensor unit 1260 may include, but is not limited to, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a photo sensor, a Hall sensor, an electrostatic sensor, and the like.

[0081] The sensor unit 1260 may be used to obtain various information. For example, the sensor unit 1260 may be used to recognize a user. That is, information regarding whether the user is seated, the user's body type, the user's physical abnormality, etc. may be obtained. As another example, the sensor unit 1260 may be used to obtain biometric information. That is, fingerprint information, face information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc. may be obtained, but is not limited to these, and may include various biometric information.

[0082] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 can sense the contact area and / or contact position with the user through the sensor unit 1260. Also, the massage device 100 can acquire shoulder position information of the user through the sensor unit 1260. Also, the massage device 100 can provide a customized massage based on the acquired information. For example, when the massage device 100 provides a shoulder massage, the massage device 100 can recognize the shoulder position of the user based on the information acquired through the sensor unit 1260, and provide a shoulder massage to the user according to the recognition result.

[0083] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a head support unit 1300. The head support unit 1300 may support the user's head. For example, the head support unit 1300 may be disposed at a position corresponding to the user's head when the user sits on the massage device 100, and may support the user's head.

[0084] In one embodiment, the head support unit 1300 may be movable. For example, since the heights and body types of users who use the massage device 100 are diverse, if the head support unit 1300 is fixed in one place, the head support unit 1300 may be located in a position that does not correspond to the head of some users, which may cause inconvenience to the users. Therefore, the head support unit 1300 may move to a position that corresponds to the user's head to support the user's head.

[0085] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a massage module 1400. That is, the massage module 1400 is configured to provide mechanical stimulation to a user, and the massage module 1400 may move along the main frame 1100.

[0086] The control unit 1210 can provide a massage by controlling the operation of the massage module 1400 to apply mechanical stimulation to the user.

[0087] The control unit 1210 can move the massage module 1400 in the directions of the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, etc. The control unit 1210 can move the massage ball forward or backward on the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis, or can rotate the massage ball around the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.

[0088] The massage device 100 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a seat portion 1500. The seat portion 1500 may cover at least a portion of the main frame 1100.

[0089] In one embodiment, the seat part 1500 may cover at least a portion of the upper frame 1110. Therefore, an impact applied to the main frame 1100 may be blocked by the seat part 1500. In addition, the seat part 1500 may define the outer shape of the massage device 100.

[0090] In a specific embodiment, the seat unit 1500 can be disposed to cover a part of the back frame 130 described later and cover the rail 130 along the longitudinal direction of the user's body. Therefore, the seat unit 1500 can cover the movement path of the massage module 1400 and the movement path of the head support unit 1300.

[0091] 1 again, the leg massage unit 2000 may be configured to massage the legs of a user. The leg massage unit 2000 may be formed with a leg receiving space for receiving the legs of a user.

[0092] The leg massage unit 2000 may include at least one of an air cell (not shown), a calf massage module (not shown), and a foot massage unit (not shown).

[0093] The air cell (not shown) may be configured to fix at least a part of the user's body. The air cell included in the leg massage unit 2000 may be configured to be inflated by receiving air from a separately provided air supply unit, and to fix at least a part of the user's body.

[0094] The calf massage module (not shown) may be configured to massage the calf portion of the user's leg when accommodated in the device, and may include, but is not limited to, a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, as described above.

[0095] The foot massage unit (not shown) may be configured to massage the user's feet. The foot massage unit may include a foot massage module for massaging the user's feet. In this case, the foot massage module may include, but is not limited to, a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit.

[0096] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a portion of a massage device according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a cutaway perspective view of the massage device of FIG.

[0097] 3 and 4, as an embodiment, the massage device 100 may include a seat frame 110, a back frame 130, a rail 130, a reinforcing member 135, and a support unit 140. The seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 may be part of the main frame 1100 described above. Also, as an optional embodiment, the massage device 100 may further include a first driving unit 150 and a second driving unit 160.

[0098] The seat frame 110 can support the body of a user. The seat frame 110 can form a seat in which a user sits during use.

[0099] The seat frame 110 may be formed by assembling a plurality of frames to form a space in which a user can sit, and a device for generating a driving force may be provided on one side of the seat frame 110. For example, a first driving unit 150 and a second driving unit 160 may be disposed under the seat frame 110.

[0100] The back frame 130 can support the body of the user. The back frame 130 can support the back of the user when in use. The back frame 130 can be formed by assembling a plurality of frames to form a space in which the back of the user is accommodated.

[0101] The back frame 130 and the seat frame 110 can be rotatably mounted relative to each other.

[0102] In one embodiment, the back frame 130 may be rotatably disposed with respect to the seat frame 110. In another embodiment, the seat frame 110 may be rotatably disposed with respect to the back frame 130. However, for convenience of explanation, the following description will focus on an embodiment in which the back frame 130 rotates with respect to the seat frame 110 about the central axis AX.

[0103] When the first actuator 150 is driven, the back frame 130 may be tilted relative to the seat frame 110. When the first actuator 150 is a cylinder device, the back frame 130 may rotate about the central axis AX according to a change in the length of the cylinder.

[0104] The massage device 100 can provide various usage methods to the user by adjusting the rotation angle of the back frame 130. The massage device 100 can be used in the form of a chair by forming the back frame 130 inclined relative to the seat frame 110 (see Figs. 3 and 9). Also, the massage device 100 can be used in the form of a bed by forming the back frame 130 and the seat frame 110 side by side (see Fig. 10).

[0105] The rail 130 extends along the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130, and can connect the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130. The rail 130 can connect the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 even if the back frame 130 rotates with respect to the seat frame 110. Therefore, the rail 130 according to the present invention can allow deformation of the shape of the rail 130 at the portion where the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 are connected when the massage device 100 is used in the form of a chair or a bed.

[0106] The rails 130 may be provided in a pair arranged opposite to each other. One of the pair of rails may extend along one side of the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130, and the other may extend along the other side of the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130.

[0107] The opposing rails 130 form a path along which the massage module 1400 can move, so that the massage module 1400 moving along the rails 130 can move to various positions on the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 in response to user operation.

[0108] The rail 130 may be made of a flexible material. The rail 130 may be made of a material that is deformable and recoverable to allow bending within a preset range. The rail 130 may change shape according to the tilting angle of the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 even when the back frame 130 rotates based on the central axis AX. That is, the portion of the rail 130 adjacent to the central axis AX may be bent within a predetermined range or formed flat according to the rotation of the back frame 130.

[0109] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the massage module of FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the arrangement of the massage module on the rail of FIG.

[0110] 5 and 6, the massage module 1400 is mounted on the rail 130 and is movable along the rail 130 .

[0111] The massage module 1400 may provide a massage to the user. For example, the massage module 1400 may provide a tapping massage, a kneading massage, or the like to the user's body.

[0112] The massage module 1400 has a movement path set by the rails 130 and can move along the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 .

[0113] In one embodiment, the massage module 1400 can be disposed inside the body massage section and can provide a massage to the user while moving along the main frame 1100 disposed inside the body massage section.

[0114] The massage module 1400 according to the present invention is arranged such that the rails 130 connect the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130, so that the movement range of the massage module 1400 can be expanded. That is, the massage module 1400 can massage the crotch of the user when driven by the seat frame 110, and can massage the back of the user when driven by the back frame 130. In particular, one massage module 1400 can have a movement range relative to both the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130.

[0115] The massage module 1400 may include a module body 1410 , a massage unit 1420 and a movement unit 1430 .

[0116] The module body 1410 can be coupled with each component of the massage module 1400 to form the overall shape of the massage module 1400. For example, the massage unit 1420 and the moving unit 1430 can be coupled to the module body 1410.

[0117] The massage unit 1420 can provide a massage to the user's body. The massage unit 1420 can be in direct contact with the user's body, or indirectly contact with the user's body through a separate component such as a cover that covers the outside of the body massage unit.

[0118] The massage unit 1420 may include, but is not limited to, a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit.

[0119] The moving unit 1430 can perform the movement of the massage module 1400. The moving unit 1430 is drivingly connected to the rail 130 and can move along the rail 130. The moving units 1430 can be disposed on both sides of the module body 1410. In one embodiment, the moving units 1430 can be provided in the module body 1410 in a number of four.

[0120] In one embodiment, the moving unit 1430 may include a drive roller 1431 and a number of support rollers.

[0121] The driving roller 1431 can move along one surface of the rail 130. A driving force can be transmitted to the driving roller 1431 from a massage module movement actuator (not shown). When the driving roller 1431 rotates, the massage module 1400 can move along the second region 132 of the rail 130.

[0122] The driving roller 1431 and the rail 130 may be configured with various mechanisms for transmitting a driving force. However, for the sake of convenience, the following description will focus on an example of a rack and pinion structure in which the driving roller 1431 engages with the rail 130 and moves along the teeth of the rail 130 as the driving roller 1431 rotates.

[0123] In one embodiment, the driving roller 1431 may be a pinion gear having a plurality of teeth on its outer circumferential surface. The driving roller 1431 may be meshed with the second region 132 of the rail 130. The second region 132 of the rail 130 may be formed of a rack gear and may extend along the longitudinal direction of the rail 130. When the driving roller 1431 rotates, the pinion gear moves along the rack gear, so that the massage module 1400 may move along the rail 130.

[0124] The support rollers support the rail 130 so that the drive roller 1431 can be stably connected to the rail 130 when the drive roller 1431 rotates.

[0125] In one embodiment, the first support roller 1432 can move along the other surface of the rail 130. The first support roller 1432 is disposed on the opposite side to the drive roller 1431, and the rail 130 can be inserted into the gap between the drive roller 1431 and the first support roller 1432.

[0126] There may be at least one or more first support rollers 1432. As an example, there may be a single first support roller 1432 facing the drive roller 1431. As another example, there may be a plurality of first support rollers 1432, and the drive roller 1431 may be disposed between the first support rollers 1432.

[0127] 6, the first support roller 1432 can support the reinforcing member 135. The reinforcing member 135 is provided on the other surface of the rail 130, so that the first support roller 1432 can support the reinforcing member 135.

[0128] In one embodiment, the second support roller 1433 can be disposed adjacent to the drive roller 1431. The second support roller 1433 can rotate about the same axis as the drive roller 1431. The second support roller 1433 can be disposed at an end of the drive roller 1431.

[0129] The second support roller 1433 can be supported by the first region 131 of the rail 130 so that the drive roller 1431 can be stably engaged with the second region 132 of the rail 130. Since the second support roller 1433 is supported by the rail 130 on the outer side of the drive roller 1431, the drive roller 1431 can be prevented from coming off the rail 130.

[0130] For example, the moving unit 1430 may be driven by a motor or actuator that is provided separately. In this case, the control unit 1210 may control the motor or actuator to provide power to the moving unit 1430, so that the massage module 1400 may provide a massage to the user's body while moving.

[0131] 7, the rail 130 is divided into a first region 131 and a second region 132. The first region 131 can be in contact with a guide roller of the support unit 140. The second region 132 is disposed inside the first region 131 and can set a moving path of the massage module 1400.

[0132] The first region 131 may be set outside the rail 130 to provide a space in which the support unit 140 is provided. In one embodiment, the first region 131 may be set at a portion where the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 are connected to provide a space between the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 in which the support unit 140 is provided.

[0133] The second region 132 is set inside the rail 130 and can provide a space in which the driving roller 1431 of the massage module 1400 is provided. The second region 132 can be formed of a rack gear so that the driving roller 1431, which is a pinion gear, can mesh with the second region 132. The second region 132 can extend over the entire seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 since it is set as a path along which the massage module 1400 moves.

[0134] Because the rail 130 is divided into a first region 131 and a second region 132, the massage module 1400 can move along the rail 130 without interference from the support unit 140. Because the support unit 140 is supported by the first region 131, the massage module 1400 moving along the second region 132 can move along the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 without interference from the support unit 140.

[0135] Referring to FIG. 9, when the back frame 130 is positioned at an incline relative to the seat frame 110, the support unit 140 supports the rail 130 in the first region 131, allowing the massage device 100 to maintain the shape of a chair, and the massage module 1400 moves along the second region 132, thereby allowing the user to massage the entire body while seated.

[0136] Referring to FIG. 10, when the back frame 130 is positioned alongside the seat frame 110, the support unit 140 supports the rail 130 in the first region 131, allowing the massage device 100 to maintain the form of a bed, and the massage module 1400 moves along the second region 132, allowing the user to massage the entire body while lying down.

[0137] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a reinforcing member 135. The reinforcing member 135 is attached to the rail 130 and may change shape together with the rail 130.

[0138] Since the reinforcing member 135 reinforces the rail 130, the durability can be maintained even if a high load is set on the rail 130. The reinforcing member 135 can prevent the durability of the rail 130 from decreasing due to deformation of the rail 130.

[0139] As an example, the reinforcing member 135 is attached to the underside of the rail 130 and can be a leaf spring. The reinforcing member 135 can be in contact with a second support roller 1433 of the moving unit 1430 that moves along the underside of the rail 130. The reinforcing member 135 can also be in contact with a guide roller of the support unit 140 that moves along the underside of the rail 130.

[0140] The reinforcing member 135 may have a greater rigidity than the rail 130. When the massage device 100 is set in the form of a chair, the rail 130 is bent by the movement of the back frame 130. The reinforcing member 135 is bent together with the bent rail 130, and can reinforce the rigidity of the rail 130. In addition, even if the rail 130 is repeatedly bent and restored to its original state due to long-term use of the massage device 100, the reinforcing member 135 reinforces the rail 130, and the durability of the rail 130 does not decrease.

[0141] Figures 7 and 8 are diagrams showing how the support unit of Figure 3 supports the rails. Figure 7 is a diagram showing the massage device 100 as seen from the inside, and Figure 8 is a diagram showing the massage device 100 as seen from the outside.

[0142] 7 and 8, the support unit 140 is disposed between the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130, and can support the rail 130. The support unit 140 is provided in an area where the shape of the rail 130 is deformed, and can maintain the set position and shape of the massage device 100 according to the user's setting, and can prevent the rail 130 from being damaged.

[0143] The support unit 140 may be disposed adjacent to a central axis AX to which the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 are connected. When the back frame 130 is set to have an inclination with respect to the seat frame 110, the support unit 140 may support one side of the rail 130 so that the rail 130 maintains the set inclination.

[0144] The support unit 140 may have one end rotatably connected to the seat frame 110 and the other end rotatably connected to the back frame 130. Therefore, the support unit 140 can adjust its position in response to changes in the positions of the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130.

[0145] The support unit 140 has a guide roller that comes into contact with the rail 130, and the position of the support unit 140 can be adjusted on the rail 130. The position of the guide roller of the support unit 140 on the rail 130 can be adjusted in response to a change in the position of the seat frame 110 or the back frame 130.

[0146] In one embodiment, the support unit 140 may include a first link 141, a second link 142, a connecting link 143, a first guide roller 144, a second guide roller 145, and a connector 146. The first guide roller 144 and the second guide roller 145 may be assembled to the connector 146, and the connector 146 may be provided on at least one of the first link 141 and the second link 142.

[0147] The first link 141 may be connected to the seat frame 110. The first link 141 may be connected to the seat frame 110 at a first connecting shaft FX1, and the position of the first link 141 may be adjusted according to the rotation of the seat frame 110 or the back frame 130. The first link 141 may be connected to the connecting link 143 at a first rotating shaft RX1, and may be connected to the connector 146 at a third rotating shaft RX3.

[0148] The second link 142 may be connected to the back frame 130. The second link 142 may be connected to the back frame 130 at a second connecting shaft FX2, and the position may be adjusted according to the rotation of the seat frame 110 or the back frame 130. The second link 142 may be connected to the connecting link 143 at a second rotating shaft RX2, and may also be connected to the connector 146 at a fourth rotating shaft RX4.

[0149] The connecting link 143 can connect the first link 141 and the second link 142. The connecting link 143 can link the first link 141 and the second link 142 together.

[0150] In one embodiment, the connecting link 143 may have a bent shape. The connecting link 143 has a portion connected to the first link 141 and a portion connected to the second link 142, which extend and are mutually spaced at a predetermined angle, forming a substantially V-shape.

[0151] Since the connecting link 143 has a bent shape, the rail 130 can be stably supported even when the massage device 100 is used in various ways.

[0152] When the massage device 100 is used in the form of a chair (see FIG. 9), a portion of the connecting link 143 can extend along the seat frame 110, and another portion can extend along the back frame 130. Since the connecting link 143 extends to correspond to the arrangement of the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130, the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 can be stably supported.

[0153] When the massage device 100 is used in the form of a bed (see FIG. 10), both ends of the connecting link 143 support the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130, and the center is disposed below. Since the thicker center portion of the connecting link 143 is disposed below the connection portion of the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130, the load can be distributed to the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130.

[0154] At least one of the first link 141, the second link 142, and the connecting link 143 may have a slot. The slot may provide a space for the two connected links to move linearly.

[0155] In one embodiment, a slot is formed in either the first link 141 or the connecting link 143, so that when the back frame 130 tilts, the connecting link 143 can rotate relative to the first link 141 and move linearly at the same time.

[0156] In one embodiment, a slot is formed in either the second link 142 or the connecting link 143, so that when the back frame 130 tilts, the connecting link 143 can rotate relative to the second link 142 and move linearly at the same time.

[0157] For example, as shown in the drawing, the connecting link 143 may have an elongated hole 143A at a portion where the connecting link 143 is connected to the first link 141. The elongated hole 143A allows the position of the first rotation shaft RX1 to be adjusted along the elongated hole 143A.

[0158] The first guide roller 144 can support an upper side of the rail 130. The first guide roller 144 can be disposed so as to contact the first region 131 of the rail 130. The first guide roller 144 is provided on each of the first link 141 and the second link 142, and can support and distribute a load transmitted from the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 to the rail 130.

[0159] The second guide roller 145 can support the underside of the rail 130. The second guide roller 145 can be disposed so as to contact the first region 131 of the rail 130. The second guide roller 145 is provided on each of the first link 141 and the second link 142, and can support and distribute the load transmitted from the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 to the rail 130.

[0160] The rail 130 may be inserted between the first guide roller 144 and the second guide roller 145 and supported by the first guide rail 130 and the second guide rail 130. In response to the rotation of the back frame 130, the first link 141 and the second link 142 also rotate together, and the positions of the first guide roller 144 and the second guide roller 145 on the rail 130 may be adjusted.

[0161] In one embodiment, the first guide roller 144 may be disposed between a pair of second guide rollers 145. When the massage device 100 is used in the form of a chair, the rail 130 is bent. The first guide roller 144 supports the upper side of the bent section, and the second guide roller 145 supports the lower side of the bent section, so that the rail 130 can be stably maintained in the bent state.

[0162] The connector 146 can be connected to the first link 141 at the third rotation shaft RX3, and can be connected to the second link 142 at the fourth rotation shaft RX4. A first guide roller 144 and a second guide roller 145 are provided in the connector 146, and the positions at which the first guide roller 144 and the second guide roller 145 contact the rail 130 can be adjusted in response to a change in the positions of the first link 141 and the second link 142.

[0163] 9 and 10 are diagrams showing the driving of the support unit in response to a change in the position of the rail.

[0164] Referring to FIG. 9, when the massage device 100 is set in the form of a chair, the support unit 140 can support the seat frame 110, the back frame 130 and the rails 130.

[0165] The support unit 140 is rotatably mounted on the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130, and the guide rollers are supported by the rails 130. Since the guide rollers support the rails 130 in response to the tilting of the back frame 130, the support unit 140 can stably support the rails 130 or the reinforcing member 135.

[0166] The first link 141 is rotatably connected to the seat frame 110 , and a connector 146 connected to the first link 141 enables a plurality of guide rollers to support the rail 130 adjacent to the seat frame 110 .

[0167] The second link 142 is rotatably connected to the back frame 130 , and a connector 146 connected to the second link 142 enables a plurality of guide rollers to support the rail 130 adjacent to the back frame 130 .

[0168] The positions of the guide rollers provided on the first link 141 and the second link 142 are adjusted in accordance with the bending of the rail 130, and support the bent rail 130, so that the guide rollers can prevent damage to the rail 130 and distribute the load applied to the rail 130. In addition, the connection link 143 that connects the first link 141 and the second link 142 is also disposed to correspond to the portion where the rail 130 is bent, and can distribute the load applied to the rail 130.

[0169] Referring to FIG. 10, when the massage device 100 is set in the form of a bed, the support unit 140 can support the seat frame 110, the back frame 130 and the rails 130.

[0170] The support unit 140 is rotatably mounted on the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130, and the guide rollers are supported by the rails 130, so that the support unit 140 corresponds to the back frame 130 being positioned alongside the seat frame 110, and the guide rollers can support the rails 130.

[0171] The positions of the guide rollers provided on the first link 141 and the second link 142 can be adjusted in response to the flattening deformation of the rail 130. In addition, the guide rollers support the flat rail 130 to prevent damage to the rail 130 and distribute the load applied to the rail 130. In addition, the connection link 143 connecting the first link 141 and the second link 142 is also disposed to correspond to the portion where the rail 130 changes to be flat, and can distribute the load applied to the rail 130.

[0172] 3, the massage device 100 may include a drive unit, which may be an actuator.

[0173] The first driving unit 150 is attached to either the seat frame 110 or the back frame 130, and can provide a driving force to tilt the seat frame 110 or the back frame 130. For example, when the first driving unit 150 is a cylinder device, the seat frame 110 or the back frame 130 can rotate around the central axis AX by adjusting the length of the cylinder.

[0174] The second driving unit 160 is attached to the seat frame 110 and can adjust the rotation angle of the leg massage unit 2000. For example, when the second driving unit 160 is a cylinder device, the leg massage unit 2000 can rotate relative to the seat frame 110 by adjusting the length of the cylinder.

[0175] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can have various usage states. The massage device 100 can have the form of a chair or a bed, and the rail on which the massage module moves can change its shape depending on the usage state, so that the massage module can massage the entire body of the user with a compact structure.

[0176] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention can improve durability of the massage device by reinforcing the rails that are subject to deformation. When the shape of the rails is deformed depending on the usage state of the massage device, the reinforcing member reinforces the rigidity of the rails and prevents damage to the rails.

[0177] The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention has a support structure, supports a rail whose shape can be changed, and can maintain various usage forms. The support unit 140 is provided at a portion where the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 are connected, and supports the portion where the seat frame 110 and the back frame 130 are connected when the back frame 130 rotates depending on the usage state, thereby increasing the durability of the massage device 100.

[0178] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, the present disclosure is not necessarily limited to such embodiments, and can be modified in various ways without departing from the technical idea of ​​the present disclosure. Therefore, the embodiments disclosed in the present disclosure are intended to explain, not limit, the technical idea of ​​the present disclosure, and such embodiments do not limit the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present disclosure. Therefore, it should be understood that the above-described embodiments are illustrative and not limiting in all respects. The scope of protection of the present disclosure should be interpreted by the scope of the claims, and all technical ideas within the equivalent range should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A seat frame that supports a user's body; A back frame rotatably connected to the seat frame; a rail extending along the seat frame and the back frame and connecting the seat frame and the back frame; a support unit connected to the seat frame and the back frame, disposed along a longitudinal direction of the rail, and supporting the rail; Including, The support unit includes: A first link connected to the seat frame; A second link connected to the back frame; A guide roller is provided on at least one of the first link and the second link, contacts the rail, and is positioned along the rail.

2. The support unit includes: One end of the rail is rotatably connected to the seat frame, and the other end of the rail is rotatably connected to the back frame, and the rail supports the seat frame and changes its position in response to the rotation of the back frame.

2. The massage device of claim 1.

3. The support unit further comprises: a connecting link that connects the first link and the second link; 2. The massage device of claim 1.

4. At least one of the first link, the second link, and the connecting link has a slot configured to allow two of the first link, the second link, and the connecting link to be connected to each other to move linearly relative to each other.

4. The massage device according to claim 3.

5. The connecting link has a shape bent so as to follow the rail that is curved at a substantially central portion.

4. The massage device according to claim 3.

6. The guide roller is Supporting the upper and lower surfaces of the rail; 2. The massage device of claim 1.

7. A reinforcing member attached to one side of the rail and changing shape together with the rail when the back frame rotates. Further comprising:

2. The massage device of claim 1.

8. The rail is more flexible than the reinforcement member.

8. The massage device according to claim 7.

9. The rail is a first region with which the guide roller of the support unit comes into contact; a second area disposed inside the first area and defining a moving path of the massage module; Equipped with 2. The massage device of claim 1.

10. A massage module whose movement path is determined by the rail and moves along the seat frame and the back frame. Further comprising:

2. The massage device of claim 1.

11. The massage module includes: A drive roller that moves along one surface of the rail; A first support roller that moves along the other surface of the rail; Equipped with 11. The massage device according to claim 10.

12. A driving unit provided on one of the seat frame and the back frame for rotating the other. Further comprising:

2. The massage device of claim 1.

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