Massage Apparatus providing Stretching mode and Method for controlling massage apparatus

Abstract

A massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a body massage unit that massages at least a part of a user's body; first and second leg massage units that are rotatable and disposed below the body massage unit; a first arm massage unit disposed at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit and movable forward or backward; a second arm massage unit disposed at a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit and movable forward or backward; and a control unit that controls one or more of a first relative movement of the first and second arm massage units and a second relative movement of the first and second leg massage units.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage device including a rotatable leg massager, and more specifically, to a massage device capable of providing a stretching effect to a user by combining the movement of the arm and the rotation of the leg. Background Technology

[0002] Massage is an auxiliary medical therapy that regulates a user's biological rhythms, improves blood circulation, and relieves fatigue by applying or inducing various forms of mechanical stimulation to the user's body, such as kneading, pressing, pulling, tapping, or inducing movement.

[0003] As dietary habits, living patterns, activity areas, and lifestyles change, and interest in health and work-life balance increases, there is a growing demand for massage devices or massage equipment (hereinafter collectively referred to as "massage devices") that provide muscle relaxation, tension relief, fatigue recovery, and stress relief.

[0004] Recently, massage devices have gone beyond simply providing massage to the user's body and are also embodying characteristics of electronic devices that offer various additional functions, convenience features, and medical assistance functions.

[0005] However, these additional features added to the massage device are merely functions that enhance user convenience for using the device, such as interfacing, or assist in performing activities other than massage more conveniently; they can be said to be somewhat unrelated to functions that provide direct stimulation or effects to the user's body, such as exercise or stretching.

[0006] Although massage devices with a function for operating an arm massage unit or a leg massage unit are also disclosed, such functions are used only for limited purposes, such as to increase convenience or safety when a user sits on the massage device or to adjust the length to fit the user's body size. Prior art literature

[0007] Korean Published Patent Application No. 10-2020-0031015 (March 23, 2020) Japanese Published Patent Application No. 2009-131389 (June 18, 2009) The problem to be solved

[0008] The present invention was conceived against the background described above, and aims to provide a massage device capable of providing a direct effect on the user's body by utilizing the organic operational relationship of a plurality of massage parts provided in the massage device to induce motions or movements that are complexly combined, such as the twisting motion of the arms and legs, as well as the movement of the arms and the rotation of the legs.

[0009] Other objects and advantages of the present invention may be understood from the description below and will become more clearly known from the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, the objects and advantages of the present invention may be realized by the configurations set forth in the claims and combinations thereof.

[0010] The technical problems that the present invention aims to solve are not limited to those described above, and other unmentioned problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the invention below. means of solving the problem

[0011] A massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention for achieving the above objective may include: a body massage unit that massages at least a part of a user's body; first and second leg massage units that are rotatable and disposed below the body massage unit; a first arm massage unit disposed at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit and movable forward or backward; a second arm massage unit disposed at a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit and movable forward or backward; and a control unit that controls one or more of a first relative movement of the first and second arm massage units and a second relative movement of the first and second leg massage units.

[0012] Specifically, the control unit of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit and the rotation of the first leg massage unit to be linked, and the movement of the second arm massage unit and the rotation of the second leg massage unit to be linked.

[0013] In addition, the control unit of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit and the rotation of the second leg massage unit to be linked, and the movement of the second arm massage unit and the rotation of the first leg massage unit to be linked.

[0014] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention can control one or more of the following operations to be performed: a first operation in which a leg massage unit positioned at a location corresponding to an arm massage unit moving forward among the first and second leg massage units rotates downward, and a second operation in which a leg massage unit positioned at a location corresponding to an arm massage unit moving backward among the first and second leg massage units rotates upward.

[0015] Furthermore, the control unit of the present invention can control one or more of the following operations to be performed: a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates downward, and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates downward.

[0016] In addition, the control unit of the present invention can control one or more of the following operations to be performed: a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves backward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward, and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves backward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward.

[0017] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention may control one or more of the following operations to be performed: a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward, and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward.

[0018] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention can control one or more of a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward, and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward.

[0019] In addition, the control unit of the present invention can control one or more of the following operations to be performed: a first operation including forward movement of the first arm massage unit, upward rotation of the first leg massage unit, and downward rotation of the second leg massage unit, and a second operation including forward movement of the second arm massage unit, upward rotation of the second leg massage unit, and downward rotation of the first leg massage unit.

[0020] In addition, the control unit of the present invention can control one or more of the following operations to be performed: a first operation including forward movement of the first and second arm massage units and upward rotation of the first leg massage unit, and a second operation including forward movement of the first and second arm massage units and upward rotation of the second leg massage unit.

[0021] Here, the first operation may further include downward rotation of the second leg massage part, and the second operation may further include downward rotation of the first leg massage part.

[0022] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention can control the first and second arm massage units to move forward and the first and second leg massage units to rotate upward to perform a third operation.

[0023] Preferably, the control unit of the present invention may control the first and second operations to alternate by mediating a reference position restoration operation between the first and second operations, and in this case, the control unit of the present invention may generate counting information using the number of times the first and second operations alternate, and control the output of guidance information when the counting information corresponds to the counting information entered by the user.

[0024] Specifically, the first or second arm massage part of the present invention may include a support part having an inclined shape with a lower rear; and an arm massage providing part that moves forward or backward in a direction corresponding to the inclined shape using the support part as a relative fixed body.

[0025] Specifically, the first and second leg massage parts of the present invention may be configured to be extendable in length, and in this case, the control unit of the present invention may control the length of the leg massage part rotating upward among the first or second leg massage parts to increase, and control the length of the leg massage part rotating downward to decrease.

[0026] A massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a body driving unit that changes the position or posture of the body massage unit. In this case, the control unit of the present invention may control the body driving unit so that a recline movement in which the body massage unit tilts backward precedes the first or second relative movement.

[0027] Specifically, the body massage unit of the present invention may include a seat unit and a back unit, and the body driving unit of the present invention may include a seat driving unit that changes the position or posture of the seat unit; and a back driving unit that changes the position or posture of the back unit.

[0028] In this case, the control unit of the present invention can perform the recline operation by controlling one or more of the seat drive unit and the back drive unit.

[0029] Specifically, a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include: a first arm driving unit for moving the first arm massage unit; a second arm driving unit for moving the second arm massage unit; a first leg driving unit for driving one or more of rotation and length extension of the first leg massage unit; and a second leg driving unit for driving one or more of rotation and length extension of the second leg massage unit.

[0030] A massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include one or more of a first arm air cell provided in the first arm massage part and a second arm air cell provided in the second arm massage part. In this case, the control unit of the present invention may control the air cell provided in the arm massage part that moves forward among the first and second arm massage parts to expand.

[0031] A massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include one or more of a first leg air cell provided in the first leg massage part and a second leg air cell provided in the second leg massage part. In this case, the control unit of the present invention may control the air cell provided in the arm massage part, which rotates downward among the first and second leg massage parts, to expand.

[0032] A method for controlling a massage device according to another aspect of the present invention comprises a body massage unit that massages at least a part of a user's body, first and second leg massage units that are rotatable and disposed below the body massage unit, a first arm massage unit disposed at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit and movable forward or backward, a second arm massage unit disposed at a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit and movable forward or backward, and a control unit, wherein the control unit controls the massage device, and may include a control step of controlling to perform one or more of a first relative movement of the first and second arm massage units and a second relative movement of the first and second leg massage units. Effects of the invention

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, motions or movements such as twisting of the arms and legs can be induced more effectively through the combined movement of the leg massage part and / or arm massage part, thereby activating physical functions and further enhancing the stretching effect.

[0034] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in addition to providing massage, which is the inherent function of the massage device, substantial effects such as rehabilitation and stretching targeting arms and legs can be provided, thereby further enhancing the usability and utility of the massage device.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the present invention, by applying a combination of dual movements in which the arms are linearly moved and the legs are rotationally moved, the stretching effect on the arms and legs can be intensively enhanced.

[0036] According to one embodiment of the invention, by adaptively controlling the expansion and contraction of air cells provided in the arm massage part or leg massage part, etc., according to the moving of the arm massage part or leg massage part, the user's body can be firmly supported or released, thereby further concentrating effects such as stretching, as well as effectively preventing injury. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0037] The following drawings attached to this specification illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention and serve to facilitate a more effective understanding of the technical concept of the present invention together with the detailed description of the invention provided below; therefore, the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited only to the matters described in these drawings. FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining a massage device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, FIG. 3 is a disassembled view of a part of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the connection relationship of actuators that adjust the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle in a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating an example of a posture change of a massage device according to the present invention. FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the structure and operation for the independent movement of the arm massage part of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the inner side of an arm massage providing part of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a partially exploded perspective view of the arm massager shown in FIG. 7. FIG. 10 is a component diagram of an arm massage unit driving module of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining the sensor part of the arm massage part of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 12 is a drawing illustrating the connection between the arm massage part and the body massage part in a massage device according to the present invention. FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining the coupling structure and assembly method of the coupling part shown in FIG. 12. FIGS. 14 to 16 are block diagrams illustrating the detailed configuration of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the overall processing process of the present invention, FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a processing process according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIGS. 19 to 24 are flowcharts illustrating the processing process of the first to sixth modes according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 25 is a drawing illustrating processing according to an embodiment of the present invention for controlling an air cell, FIGS. 26 to 31 are drawings illustrating the operational relationship of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0038] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Prior to this, terms and words used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted as being limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, and should be interpreted in a meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of the present invention, based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define the concept of the terms to best describe his invention.

[0039] Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent all of the technical ideas of the present invention; thus, it should be understood that various equivalents and modifications that can replace them may exist at the time of filing this application.

[0040] When it is stated that a component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to that other component, or that there may be other components in between.

[0041] On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another component, this should be understood as meaning that no other component exists in between. Other expressions used to describe the relationships between components should also be interpreted in this manner.

[0042] The terms used in this specification are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention; singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0043] In this specification, terms such as “comprising” or “having” mean that the implemented features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof are present. Therefore, it should be understood that such terms are not to exclude the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0045] In this specification, an actuator refers to a configuration capable of providing driving force. For example, an actuator may include, but is not limited to, a motor, a linear motor, an electronic motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, etc.

[0046] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13, the details of the basic embodiment of the present invention and the driving mechanism, etc. will be described first, and the details of the embodiment of the present invention providing a stretching mode, etc. will be described later.

[0048] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining a massage device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0049] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least some or all of a body massage part (1000) for massaging the user's body, a leg massage part (2000) for massaging the user's legs, and an arm massage part (3000) for massaging the user's arms, forming a region for accommodating at least a part of the user's body.

[0050] The body massage unit (1000) can provide massage to at least a part of the user's body. To this end, the body massage unit (1000) may include a main frame (1100) that forms the frame of the body massage unit (1000) and a massage module (1700) that provides a massage function to at least a part of the user's body. Additionally, the body massage unit (1000) may include an audio output module (1500) for providing audio output of any form to the user and an input unit (350) for receiving input of any form from the user.

[0051] The configurations included in the body massage unit (1000) described above are merely exemplary embodiments, and the body massage unit (1000) may include various configurations in addition to the configurations described above.

[0052] Additionally, the shape and structure of the massage device (100) illustrated in FIG. 1 are merely exemplary, and various forms of massage devices (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.

[0053] The body massage unit (1000) can form a space of any shape to accommodate a user. The body massage unit (1000) can 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) can be implemented as a seat type capable of accommodating the user's entire body or a part of the body. The body massage unit (1000) includes a back portion (1000a) that accommodates the user's upper body, including the back, and a seat portion (1000b) that supports the user's buttocks.

[0054] The part of the body massage part (1000) that contacts the ground may include any material or any member (e.g., an anti-slip pad, etc.) to increase friction, and may include wheels to enhance the mobility of the massage device (100).

[0055] At least a portion of the body massage unit (1000) can slide. For example, when the body massage unit (1000) starts a massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit (1000) can slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit (1000) can be tilted backward. As a result, the body massage unit (1000) can provide a massage while tilted backward.

[0056] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device (100) may include at least one air cell. The air cell may be located in the user's shoulder portion, pelvic portion, leg massage portion (2000), arm massage portion (3000), etc., but is not limited thereto and may be placed in various parts of the massage device (100).

[0057] The massage device (100) may include an air supply unit, and the air supply unit may inflate the air cell by supplying air to the air cell. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit (1000) and may be located in the leg massage unit (2000). Additionally, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device (100).

[0058] In the arm massage sections (3000) located on both sides of the body massage section (1000), an arm receiving groove (3110) is formed in a 'U' shape so that the user can comfortably rest their arms while sitting and receive a massage. Air cells that apply pressure downward and / or upward to massage the user's arm may be installed on the upper and lower sides of the arm receiving groove.

[0059] The arm massage unit (3000) may include a support unit (3200) positioned on the lower side and an arm massage providing unit (3100) positioned on the upper side of the support unit (3200).

[0060] The leg massage unit (2000) can provide a leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit (2000) may include a calf massage unit that massages the user's calf and / or a foot massage unit that massages the user's foot.

[0061] The leg massager (2000) may be adjustable in length according to the user's physical characteristics. For example, if a tall user uses the massager (100), the length of the calf is long, so the length of the leg massager (2000) needs to be increased. Also, if a short user uses the massager (100), the length of the calf is short, so the leg massager (2000) needs to be shortened. Accordingly, the leg massager (2000) can provide a leg massage customized to the user's height.

[0062] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the leg massage unit (2000) may include a physically separated first leg massage unit (2000a) and a second leg massage unit (2000b). For example, the first leg massage unit (2000a) located on one side may correspond to the user's left leg, and the second leg massage unit (2000b) located on the other side may correspond to the right leg.

[0063] The first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) each include a calf massage unit and a foot massage unit. Accordingly, the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) can individually adjust the length of the leg massage unit and provide a foot massage. To this end, the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) each have a leg length actuator and a foot massage module.

[0064] The first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) can move independently while adjusting the leg angle. The first leg massage unit (2000a) is adjusted by the second leg angle actuator, and the second leg massage unit (2000b) is adjusted by the second leg angle actuator. Thus, for example, while the first leg massage unit (2000a) is lifted, the second leg massage unit (2000b) can remain in contact with the ground. Additionally, movements such as a walking mode can be implemented by adjusting the leg length and / or leg angles of the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) differently from each other.

[0065] In the following, the leg massage unit (2000) may be a term referring to the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) or both leg massage units, and may be a term referring to an integrated leg massage unit (2000) in which the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) are connected as a single unit. Except when it is necessary to distinguish between the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b), they are referred to as the leg massage unit (2000).

[0066] A massage module (1700) 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). The massage module (1700) may move along a main frame (1100) provided inside the body massage unit (1000).

[0067] For example, the main frame (1100) of the body massage unit (1000) may be equipped with a rack gear, and the massage module (1700) may move along the rack gear and provide mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body. The massage module (1700) may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

[0068] The main frame (1100) forms the skeleton of the internal configuration of the body massage unit (1000) and can be implemented in a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the main frame (1100) can be implemented in iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto and can be implemented in various hard materials.

[0069] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the audio output module (1500) of the massage device (100) may be provided at various locations. For example, the audio output module (1500) may include a plurality of output units, such as an upper audio output unit positioned at the top of the seat portion that contacts the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front of the left and right arm massage portions (3000) of the seat portion, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear of the arm massage portion, but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module (1500) may provide stereoscopic sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

[0070] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a user can control a massage device (100) using a massage device control device (4000). The massage device control device (4000) may be connected to the massage device (100) via wired communication and / or wireless communication.

[0071] The massage device control device (4000) may include a remote controller, a cellular phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc., but is not limited thereto and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device (100) via wired or wireless communication.

[0072] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0073] The massage device (100) may include at least one of a control unit (300), a sensor unit (310), a communication unit (320), a memory (330), an audio output unit (340), and an input unit (350).

[0074] The control unit (300) may include at least one processor and memory. If the control unit (300) includes a plurality of processors, at least some of the plurality of processors may be located at physically separated distances from each other. Additionally, the massage device (100) is not limited thereto and may be implemented in various ways.

[0075] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit (300) can control the operation of the massage device (100). For example, the control unit (300) can control the operation of the massage device (100) by controlling the operation of a plurality of actuators of the massage device (100).

[0076] For example, the control unit (300) controls the operation of the massage module movement actuator of the massage module (1700), so that the massage module (1700) can move along the rack gear. The massage module (1700) may include at least one actuator, and the control unit (300) can provide various massage operations by operating at least one actuator. For example, the control unit (300) can provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc., by operating at least one actuator included in the massage module (1700), but is not limited thereto and can provide various massage operations.

[0077] In addition, foot massage can be provided to the user by controlling a foot massage actuator that operates a foot massage module included in, for example, a leg massage unit (2000).

[0078] In addition, the length of the leg massage part (2000) can be adjusted to suit the user by operating the leg length adjustment actuator, and as a result, the user can receive a massage that fits their body shape.

[0079] The memory (330) may be included in the control unit (300) or located outside the control unit (300). The memory (330) may store various information related to the massage device (100). For example, the memory (330) may include massage control information and personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0080] The memory (330) may be implemented through a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing any data. For example, the memory (330) 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 battery-backup memory.

[0081] Memory (330) may refer to a volatile storage device that is a primary storage device directly accessed by a processor, such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or static random access memory (SRAM), in which stored information is instantly erased when the power is turned off, but is not limited to these. Such memory (330) can be operated by a control unit (300).

[0082] The massage device (100) may include a sensor unit (310). The sensor unit (310) may acquire various information using at least one sensor. The sensor unit (310) may be equipped with a sensor that uses measuring means such as pressure, potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include, but is not limited to, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a touch sensor, etc.

[0083] Additionally, the sensor unit (310) may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., and may include various biometric information, not limited thereto.

[0084] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a massage device (100) can detect a contact area and / or contact position with a user through a sensor unit (310). Additionally, the massage device (100) can obtain information on the user's shoulder position through the sensor unit (310). Body information, such as the user's sitting height, can be obtained through shoulder position sensing. Additionally, the massage device (100) can provide a customized massage based on the obtained information. For example, when the massage device (100) provides a shoulder massage, the massage device (100) can recognize the user's shoulder position based on the information obtained through the sensor unit (310) and provide a shoulder massage to the user according to the recognition result.

[0085] The communication unit (320) can communicate with a module inside the massage device (100), an external massage device, and / or a user terminal through any type of network. The communication unit may include a wired / wireless connection module for network access.

[0086] Wireless access technologies that may be used include, for example, WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), WiMAX (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), and HSDPA (High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access).

[0087] Wired connection technologies may include, for example, XDSL (Digital Subscriber Line), FTTH (Fibers to the home), and PLC (Power Line Communication). Additionally, the network connection unit may include a short-range communication module to transmit and receive data with any device / terminal located in close proximity. For example, short-range communication technologies may include Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), infrared communication (IrDA, infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra-Wideband), ZigBee, etc., but are not limited thereto.

[0088] Additionally, the massage device (100) may further include an input unit (350) or an output unit. The massage device (100) may receive input from a user using the input unit (350). Additionally, the massage device (100) may output the processing result of the control unit (300) to the output unit.

[0089] Specifically, the input unit (350) can receive commands related to the operation control of the massage device (100) from a user, and the input unit (350) can be implemented in various forms. For example, the input unit (350) may be provided in the body massage unit (1000) and may be provided in the leg massage unit (2000), but is not limited thereto. In addition, the input unit (350) may include the massage device control device (4000) of FIG. 1 or various external devices. The massage device (100) can obtain various commands from a user through the input unit (350). For example, the massage device (100) may receive any command regarding the selection of a massage module, selection of a massage type, selection of massage intensity, selection of massage time, selection of a massage area, selection of the position and operation of the body massage part (1000), selection of the On-Off of the power of the massage device (100), selection of whether to operate the heating function, selection related to sound source playback, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0090] The massage device (100) may provide an interface for selecting a massage mode. For example, the input unit (350) or the output unit may include a massage device control device (4000). A list of various medical massage modes related to physical improvement may be listed through the massage device control device (4000).

[0091] The medical massage mode may include at least one of a concentration mode, meditation mode, recovery mode, stretching mode, sleep mode, vitality mode, golf mode, hip-up mode, student mode, zero gravity mode, and growth mode.

[0092] Stretching modes may include PNF stretching mode, rollback stretching mode, etc.

[0093] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the input unit (350) may be equipped with buttons in the form of hot keys and / or selection buttons for executing direction selection, cancellation, and input, depending on a preset user setting function or a preset function itself. The input unit (350) may be implemented as a keypad, a dome switch, a touch pad (pressure / capacitive), a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. Additionally, the input unit (350) may obtain commands through the user's speech based on voice recognition technology.

[0094] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the output unit may include a display for displaying the operating status of the massage device (100) or the current status of the user. In this case, the display may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, and a 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

[0095] The output unit may include an audio output unit (340). The audio output unit (340) may provide audio output of any form to the user through an audio output module (1500). The audio output unit (340) may include an audio output module (1500). For example, the audio output unit (340) may provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting sound sources and / or binaural beats optimized for the massage pattern provided by the massage device (100) to the user through the audio output module (1500). The audio output unit (340) may output acoustic signals received via a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output unit (340) may output sound sources according to the control of the user terminal via a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal. Additionally, the audio output unit (340) may output acoustic signals of any form generated in relation to the operation of the massage device (100).

[0096] Those skilled in the art will be well aware that the present invention may be implemented in combination with other program modules and / or as a combination of hardware and software. For example, the present invention may be implemented by a computer-readable medium.

[0097] Any medium accessible by a computer may be a computer-readable medium, and such computer-readable media include volatile and non-volatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, and removable and non-removable media. By example, not a limitation, computer-readable media may include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

[0098] Computer-readable storage media include volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transient media, and removable and non-removable media implemented by any method or technology for storing information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Computer-readable storage media include, but are not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, DVD (digital video disk) or other optical disk storage devices, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tapes, magnetic disk storage devices or other magnetic storage devices, or any other media that can be accessed by a computer and used to store desired information.

[0099] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a drawing for explaining a main frame according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0100] Referring to the drawing, the main frame (1100) forms the skeleton of the body massage unit (1000). The main frame (1100) includes a body frame (1200) and a base frame (1300) that supports the body frame (1200).

[0101] The body frame (1200) includes a back frame (1210) that forms the skeleton of the back portion (1000a) for accommodating the user's upper body, and a seat frame (1250) that forms the skeleton of the seat portion (1000b).

[0102] The base frame (1300) is placed on the ground to support the body frame (1200). The base frame (1300) is placed at the bottom of the seat frame (1250).

[0103] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the main frame (1100) may further include a bottom base frame (1380) that supports the base frame (1300) so as to be slidably movable. Accordingly, the base frame (1300) may be formed to be movable forward or backward relative to the ground while supporting the body frame (1200).

[0104] The bottom base frame (1380) is positioned in contact with the ground and can support the base frame (1300). At the bottom of the base frame (1300), a sliding unit (1330) may be provided to allow the base frame (1300) to slide relative to the bottom base frame (1380).

[0105] The sliding unit may include, for example, a sliding bar, a sliding rail, and a sliding wheel. The sliding bar may be attached to the lower surface of the base frame (1300). The sliding rail may be attached to the upper surface of the bottom base frame (1380). The sliding wheel may be positioned inside the sliding rail. When the base frame (1300) moves, the sliding bar moves forward or backward under the guidance of the sliding rail, and the sliding wheel helps the sliding bar move in a straight line along the sliding rail.

[0106] In the present disclosure, the base frame (1300) may include a bottom base frame (1380). Therefore, when there is no need to distinguish between the base frame (1300) and the bottom base frame (1380), the base frame (1300) may be referred to as the whole including the bottom frame (1300).

[0107] The base frame (1300) may be provided with a support shaft frame (1320) that extends upward from the body. The support shaft frame (1320) is connected to the seat frame (1250) by a pin member or the like, and may serve as a support shaft that allows the seat frame (1250) to rotate forward or backward relative to the base frame (1300).

[0108] In addition, the support shaft frame (1320) can serve as a connecting part to which the arm massage part (3000) is connected to the base frame (1300).

[0109] A leg massage unit (2000) can be rotatably connected to the front of the base frame (1300) in an up-and-down direction.

[0110] The body frame (1200) is supported by the base frame (1300).

[0111] The body frame (1200) may be equipped with a rack gear (1211) in at least a portion. The rack gear (1211) is a member for guiding the up and down movement of the massage module and may include a plurality of bone portions and a plurality of peak portions.

[0112] The rack gear (1211) may be provided in a facing form on the body frame (1200). The massage module may move along the rack gear (1211). For example, the massage module may include a gear that meshes with the rack gear (1211), and the massage module may move upward or downward by rotating the gear by an actuator provided in the massage module.

[0113] The rack gear (1211) can be made of a metal or plastic material. For example, the rack gear (1211) can be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0114] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the seat frame (1250) and the back frame (1210) are formed as separate frames and can be arranged so that one end of each is adjacent. Since the seat frame (1250) and the back frame (1210) are formed as separate frames and are movably coupled to each other, it is easy to adjust the angle between the seat frame (1250) and the back frame (1210). The movement of the back frame (1210) corresponds to the movement of the back portion (1000a), and the movement of the seat frame (1250) corresponds to the movement of the seat portion (1000b).

[0115] The back frame (1210) forms the skeleton of the back portion (1000a) and may include a rack gear support frame (1220) that extends in the longitudinal direction while supporting the rack gear (1211).

[0116] The seat frame (1250) supports the back frame (1210) and is positioned on the upper part of the base frame (1300). The seat frame (1250) forms the skeleton of the seat portion (1000b), which is the part where the user sits. The seat frame (1250) is connected to and installed on the back frame (1210).

[0117] The back frame (1210) can be rotatably connected to the base frame (1300) and / or the seat frame (1250). The back frame (1210) can be switched so that the massage device (100) can assume a sitting position and a lying position.

[0118] Additionally, the seat frame (1250) may be rotatably connected to the base frame (1300) and / or the back frame (1210). Accordingly, the angle between the back frame (1210) and the seat frame (1250) can be adjusted when the massage device (100) switches posture between sitting mode and reclining mode.

[0119] The arm massage unit (3000) is positioned on the side of the body massage unit (1000). The arm massage unit (3000) includes a first arm massage unit (3000a) positioned on one side, for example, the right side, of the body massage unit (1000), and a second arm massage unit (3000b) positioned on the other side, for example, the left side.

[0120] The first arm massage unit (3000a) may include a first support unit (3200a) positioned on the lower side and a first arm massage providing unit (3100a) positioned on the upper side of the first support unit (3200a) and moving independently. The second arm massage unit (3000b) may include a second support unit (3200b) positioned on the lower side and a second arm massage providing unit (3100b) positioned on the upper side of the second support unit (3200b) and moving independently.

[0121] In the following, the arm massage section (3000) may refer to the first arm massage section (3000a) and the second arm massage section (3000b) individually or together. Additionally, the support section (3200) may refer to the first support section (3200a) and the second support section (3200b) individually or together, and the arm massage providing section (3100) may refer to the first arm massage providing section (3100a) and the second arm massage providing section (3100b) individually or together.

[0122] In the following, the configuration is described using the terms arm massage part (3000), support part (3200), and arm massage providing part (3100) as representative terms, except when it is necessary to explain the first arm massage part (3000a) and the second arm massage part (3000b) separately.

[0123] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the connection relationship of actuators that adjust the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle in a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0124] The seat angle is defined as the angle the seat frame makes with respect to the ground, the back angle is defined as the angle the back frame makes with respect to the ground, and the leg angle can be defined as the angle the leg massage part makes with respect to the ground.

[0125] Figures 5 (a), (b), and (c) show a seat angle actuator, an equal angle actuator, and a leg angle actuator, respectively.

[0126] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of actuators to provide various massage modes and / or stretching modes.

[0127] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a sliding actuator (1610) for controlling the sliding of the massage device (100) (see FIG. 3).

[0128] A sliding actuator (1610) is installed between a base frame (1300) and a bottom base frame (1380) to control the forward and backward movement of the body massage unit. One end of the sliding actuator (1610) is connected to the base frame (1300), and the other end is connected to the bottom base frame (1380).

[0129] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a seat angle actuator (1620) to adjust the angle of a seat portion (1000b).

[0130] Referring to FIG. 5 (a), a seat angle actuator (1620) can be connected between a base frame (1300) and a seat frame (1250). One end of the seat angle actuator (1620) is connected to the base frame (1300), and the other end is connected to the seat frame (1250). By moving the seat frame (1250) in a forward and backward direction relative to the base frame (1300), the seat angle actuator (1620) can adjust the angle at which the seat frame (1250) and the seat portion (1000b) supported by the seat frame (1250) are tilted.

[0131] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an equal angle actuator (1630) to adjust the angle of the back portion (1000a).

[0132] Referring to FIG. 5(b), an equal angle actuator (1630) can be connected between a seat frame (1250) and a back frame (1210). One end of the equal angle actuator (1630) is connected to the seat frame (1250), and the other end is connected to the back frame (1210). By moving the equal angle actuator (1630) in the forward and backward direction of the back frame (1210) relative to the seat frame (1250), the angle of the back part (1000a) supported by the back frame (1210) and the back frame (121) can be adjusted.

[0133] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a leg angle actuator (1640) to adjust the angle of a leg massage part (2000).

[0134] Referring to Fig. 5 (c), a leg angle actuator (1640) may be provided between the seat frame (1250) and the leg massage unit (2000).

[0135] One end of the leg angle actuator (1640) is connected to the seat frame (1250), and the other end is connected to the leg angle adjustment unit (2110). The leg angle adjustment unit (2110) may have a wheel at its upper end that is hinge-connected to the base frame (1300) and at its other end that contacts the rear of the leg massage unit (2000).

[0136] When the leg angle actuator (1640) extends, the leg angle adjustment part (2110) rotates upward around the hinge connection part, and the wheel at the other end pushes the leg massage part (2000) upward. When the leg angle actuator (1640) contracts, the leg angle adjustment part (2110) rotates downward, and the leg massage part (2000) descends while in contact with the leg angle adjustment part (2110). In this way, the leg angle actuator (1640) moves the leg angle adjustment part (2110) to rotate the leg massage part (2000) in the up and down direction, thereby adjusting the angle of the leg massage part (2000).

[0137] The massage device according to the present invention does not exclude one end of the leg angle actuator (1640) being connected to the base frame (1300). However, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the leg angle actuator (1640) is provided between the seat frame (1250) and the leg angle adjustment unit (2110), the angle of the leg massage unit (2000) is adjusted by adding the adjusted angle of the seat frame (1250) and the angle adjusted by driving the leg angle adjustment unit (2110), so it is easy to increase the angle at which the leg massage unit (2000) is lifted when switching to a reclining mode.

[0138] In an embodiment in which the leg massage unit (2000) includes a first leg massage unit (2000a) and a second leg massage unit (2000b) that are physically separated and operate independently, a leg angle actuator (1640) is provided for each of the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) and is controlled individually.

[0139] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, each actuator, including a sliding actuator (1610), a seat angle actuator (1620), an equal angle actuator (1630), and a leg angle actuator (1640), is controlled by a control unit (300). For example, the control unit (300) can control the actuators to control the sliding, seat angle, equal angle, and leg angle of the massage device.

[0140] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, each actuator is equipped with an encoder capable of detecting the rotational speed and velocity of the motor, so that the extension / retraction length, velocity, etc. of the actuator can be controlled by the control unit (300) to suit various modes of the massage device (100) and the user's body.

[0141] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating an example of a posture change of a massage device according to the present invention.

[0142] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device (100) can be converted to a sitting mode (left) and a reclining mode (right).

[0143] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can individually adjust the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle to set angles to perform a specific massage mode and a specific stretching mode.

[0144] For example, the massage device (100) can slide forward. Before the massage device (100) changes its posture to a reclining mode, the massage device (100) can prevent the massage device (100) from colliding with a rear structure by sliding forward.

[0145] Additionally, the massage device (100) can perform the motion of adjusting the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle simultaneously, sequentially, or with a time delay to perform a specific stretching mode.

[0146] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the massage device (100) changes posture from sitting mode to reclining mode, the back frame (1210) supports the back portion (1000a) and is laid down toward the ground, the seat frame (1250) supports the seat portion (1000b) and is lifted toward the ground, and the leg massage portion (2000) is lifted toward the ground.

[0147] In addition, the arm massage providing part (3100) in the arm massage part (3000) moves backward at an angle relative to the support part (3200).

[0148] In the present disclosure, the direction of forward or backward is based on the direction shown in FIG. 6.

[0149] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the structure and operation for independent movement of the arm massage part of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the inner side of the arm massage providing part, FIG. 9 is a partially exploded perspective view of the arm massage part shown in FIG. 7, and FIG. 10 is a part drawing of the arm massage part driving module.

[0150] An arm massage unit (3000) is provided on the side of the body massage unit (1000). The arm massage unit (3000) is provided to fix the user's arm and / or provide a massage.

[0151] The arm massage unit (3000) includes a support unit (3200), an arm massage providing unit (3100), and an arm massage unit driving module (3300).

[0152] The arm massage providing part (3100) is positioned on the upper side of the support part (3200) and is movably supported.

[0153] The arm massage unit driving module (3300) provides a moving force that allows the arm massage providing unit (3100) to move independently with respect to the support unit (3200).

[0154] Referring to FIG. 6, the position of the arm massage providing part (3100) in the sitting mode (left) of the massage device (100) is referred to as the first position, and the position of the arm massage providing part (3100) in the reclining mode (right) of the massage device (100) is referred to as the second position. The second position is a position in which the arm massage providing part (3100) moves backward relative to the first position and moves in an inclined manner so that the position of the arm massage providing part (3100) becomes lower. In this way, the arm massage providing part (3100) can move downward in an inclined manner from the first position to the second position relative to the support part (3200).

[0155] An arm receiving groove (3110) is formed in the arm massage providing part (3100) for inserting the user's arm (see FIG. 8). An air cell (3112) is provided in the arm receiving groove (3110) to secure the received user's arm. The arm receiving groove (3110) is formed as a 'C'-shaped groove that is open toward the inner surface (3130) of the arm massage providing part (3100). The air cell (3112) can be inflated by an air supply part to secure the user's arm or provide massage by repeatedly expanding and contracting.

[0156] An interference prevention groove (3101) may be formed on the rear side of the inner surface (3103) of the arm massage providing part (3100). The interference prevention groove (3101) is formed to prevent interference between the arm massage providing part (3100) and the back part (1000a) when the back part (1000a) is laid down while the massage device (100) is converted to a reclining mode and / or when the arm massage providing part (3100) moves relative to the support part (3200).

[0157] The support member (3200) can be fixed to the side of the base frame (1300).

[0158] The upper surface (3210) of the support member (3200) is formed as a downward slope that slopes downward toward the rear, and the lower surface (3107) of the arm massage providing member (3100) is formed at an angle corresponding to the downward sloped upper surface (3210). The arm massage providing member (3100) moves at an angle along the upper surface (3210) of the downward sloped support member.

[0159] The arm massage unit driving module (3300) movably supports the arm massage providing unit (3100) with respect to the support unit (3200) and provides movement force.

[0160] The arm massage unit driving module (3300) may include at least some or all of the arm massage unit actuator (3320), support plate (3310), guide rail (3330), and guide block (3340).

[0161] According to the present disclosure, one end of the arm massage actuator (3320) is connected to a support member (3200), and the other end is connected to an arm massage providing member (3100). As the arm massage actuator (3320) extends and retracts, the arm massage providing member (3100) can move relative to the support member (3200). The arm massage actuator (3320) provides a moving force that moves the arm massage providing member (3100) directly relative to the support member (3200).

[0162] In order for the movement of the arm massage provider (3100) to be performed along a movement path parallel to the extension direction of the arm massage provider actuator (3320), the arm massage provider actuator (3320) can be connected parallel to the movement direction of the arm massage provider (3100), for example, the inclined movement direction.

[0163] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, an arm massage actuator (3320) is disposed inside an arm massage providing part (3100).

[0164] The arm massage actuator (3320) is positioned inside one of the arm massage provider (3100) and the support member (3200), and the arm massage actuator (3320) is connected to the other of the arm massage provider (3100) and the support member (3200) via a support plate (3310). Through this, the arm massage actuator (3320) can be connected to both the arm massage provider (3100) and the support member (3200).

[0165] The support plate (3310) supports the movement of the arm massage provider (3100) relative to the support member (3200) by physically connecting an arm massage provider actuator (3320), which is positioned inside one of the arm massage provider (3100) and the support member (3200), to the other of the arm massage provider (3100) and the support member (3200) which is positioned apart.

[0166] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate (3310) may include a lower portion (3311) fixed to the support portion (3200) and an upper portion (3312) extending upward from the lower portion (3311) and disposed inside the arm massage providing portion (3100).

[0167] The arm massage actuator (3320) is positioned adjacent to the lower surface (3107) inside the arm massage providing unit (3100), and one side is connected to the support plate (3310). The other side of the arm massage actuator (3320) is connected to the arm massage providing unit (3100).

[0168] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower portion (3311) of the support plate (3310) is illustrated as being fixed inside the support member (3200), but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be a portion fixed to the upper surface (3210) of the support member (3200).

[0169] The support plate (3310) extends through the second through hole (3212) formed on the upper surface (3210) of the support member (3200) and the first through hole (3107a) formed on the lower surface (3107) of the arm massage providing member (3100). Since the first through hole (3107a) formed on the lower surface (3107) of the arm massage providing member (3100) forms a path for the arm massage providing member (3100) to move relative to the support plate (3310), the support plate (3310) is extended in the longitudinal direction with a sufficient length so as not to interfere with the arm massage providing member (3100).

[0170] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower portion (3311) of the support plate (3310) may be extended into and fixed within the support member (3200). A lower frame (3204) is fixed to the body of the support member (3200), i.e., the lower body (3202), which is formed by injection molding, and the lower portion (3311) of the support plate (3310) is fixed to the lower frame (3204). This configuration may help in the assembly of the arm massage member (3000), including the assembly of the support plate (3310), and the support plate (3310) may support the load of the arm massage providing member (3100).

[0171] The upper portion (3312) of the support plate (3310) may be supported so as to be relatively movable in the arm massage providing portion (3100). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate (3310) may be supported so as to be relatively movable in the arm massage providing portion (3100), specifically the guide rail (3330).

[0172] One end of the arm massage actuator (3320) can be fixed to the support plate (3310). A first bracket (3315) to which one end of the arm massage actuator (3320) is connected is provided on one side of the upper part (3312) of the support plate (3310).

[0173] The arm massage actuator (3320) is extended and positioned at an angle parallel to the movement path of the arm massage provider (3100), and the other end of the arm massage actuator (3320) is fixed to the arm massage provider (3100). The arm massage provider (3100) is provided with an upper frame (3104) fixed to a body formed by injection molding, i.e., an upper body (3102), and the other end of the arm massage actuator (3320) is fixed to the upper frame (3104). The upper frame (3104) is provided with a second bracket (3105) to which the other end of the arm massage actuator (3320) is connected.

[0174] When the arm massage actuator (3320) operates, the rod (3323) is pulled out, and the arm massage actuator (3320) extends relative to the support plate (3310) to which one end is fixed, and the other end of the arm massage actuator (3320), which is fixed to the second bracket (3105), pulls the arm massage providing unit (3100). As a result, an inclined movement force is provided to the arm massage unit (3000). Therefore, the arm massage providing unit (3100) can move inclinedly along the extension direction of the arm massage actuator (3320). Since the support plate (3310) is fixed to the support unit (3200), the arm massage providing unit (3100) moves relative to the support unit (3200).

[0175] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a guide rail (3330) is disposed in an arm massage providing part (3100) and connected to one side of an arm massage part actuator (3320) so as to be movable relative to it. The guide rail (3330) guides the relative movement of the arm massage providing part (3100) with respect to the support part (3200).

[0176] The guide rail (3330) is fixed by extending it in a long direction adjacent to the first through hole (3107a) of the lower surface (3107) inside the arm massage providing part (3100). The guide rail (3330) is positioned parallel to the extension direction of the arm massage part actuator (3320) and the movement direction of the arm massage providing part (3100).

[0177] The second bracket (3105), to which the other end of the arm massage actuator (3320) is connected, is positioned at the rear side of the guide rail (3330) and spaced apart from the guide rail (3330).

[0178] Since one side of the arm massage actuator is connected to the guide rail (3330) so as to be movable relative to it, for example, when the arm massage actuator (3320) extends, the other side of the arm massage actuator (3320) moves in a direction in which its length increases relative to one side, and the arm massage providing part (3100) moves together with the guide rail (3330) relative to one side of the arm massage actuator (3320).

[0179] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one side of the arm massage actuator (3320) is connected to a guide rail (3330) via a support plate (3310). However, it is not limited thereto, and for example, the support plate (3310) may be fixed to a body located on one side of the arm massage actuator (3320), and the other end of the arm massage actuator (3320) may be directly connected to the guide rail (3330) so as to be movable relative to it.

[0180] Referring to the drawings, an embodiment is described in which one side of the arm massage actuator (3320) is connected to a guide rail (3330) via a support plate (3310).

[0181] One side of the arm massage actuator (3320) is positioned on one side of the upper portion (3312) of the support plate (3310), and one end is connected by a first bracket (3315). A guide rail (3330) is positioned on the other side of the support plate (3310).

[0182] A guide block (3340) is attached to the other side of the support plate (3310) facing the guide rail (3330).

[0183] A guide block (3340) coupled to a support plate (3310) guides the movement of a guide rail (3330). To this end, the guide block (3340) is fitted so that the guide rail (3330) can move relative to it. Thus, the guide rail (3330) can move while supported by the guide block (3340).

[0184] The guide block (3340) is formed to be fitted into rail protrusions (3331) that protrude toward the support plate (3310) from the upper and lower parts of the guide rail (3330). The guide block (3340) is formed such that the upper guide block and the lower guide block form a single guide block unit.

[0185] The guide block (3340) may be formed in a connected form of an upper guide block and a lower guide block that are fitted and coupled to the upper and lower parts of the guide rail (3330), in which case one guide block (3340) forms one guide block unit.

[0186] When the guide blocks are formed separately to form upper and lower guide blocks, it is advantageous to position the guide blocks (3340) according to the design of the guide rail (3330) and assembly is easy. The guide blocks (3340) can be fixed to the other side surface of the support plate (3310) with a fastening member.

[0187] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one or more guide block units are disposed on a guide rail and spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail.

[0188] Referring to FIG. 10, it can be seen that four guide blocks (3340) form two guide block units and are spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail (3330). When at least two guide block units are provided, it may be advantageous to prevent shaking by keeping the support plate (3310) and the guide rail (3330) parallel to each other even when a lateral load is applied to the arm massage providing part (3100).

[0189] Additionally, since the guide block (3340) is fitted into the guide rail (3330), the arm massage providing part (3100) to which the guide rail (3330) is attached can be stably supported by the support plate (3310) and the support part (3200) to which the support plate (3310) is fixed.

[0190] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the arm massage actuator (3320) is extended by the drive of a motor, the rod (3323) is pulled out to the outside, and the arm massage actuator (3320) moves while supporting the arm massage providing unit (3100). The guide rail (3330) moves while being supported by the guide block (3340) of the support plate (3310). That is, when the arm massage actuator (3320) is extended, the guide rail (3330) moves, thereby guiding the movement of the arm massage providing unit (3100).

[0191] The arm massage actuator (3320) is controlled by the control unit (300). Additionally, the arm massage actuator (3320) may be equipped with an encoder that detects the rotation of the motor. Thus, the control unit (300) can control the arm massage actuator (3320) while detecting its extension and contraction length, speed, etc.

[0192] The movement of the arm massage provider (3100) is determined by the extension direction of the arm massage provider actuator (3320) and the extension direction of the guide rail (3330), and the arm massage provider (3100) can be supported by the connection between the guide rail (3330) and the support plate (3310). Since the support plate (3310) supports the load of the arm massage provider (3100), the support member (3200) does not directly contact the arm massage provider (3100), or even if it does directly contact the arm massage provider (3100), the load can be distributed. Therefore, the entire load of the arm massage provider (3100) is applied between the upper surface (3210) of the support member (3200) and the lower surface (3107) of the arm massage provider (3100), and noise and appearance damage can be minimized compared to the case where movement is guided by direct contact.

[0193] The arm massage unit (3000) according to the present invention includes a first arm massage unit (3000a) disposed on one side of the body massage unit and a second arm massage unit (3000b) disposed on the other side of the body massage unit (see FIG. 3).

[0194] The movement of the first arm massage providing unit (3100a) relative to the first support unit (3200a) in the first arm massage unit (3000a), and the movement of the second arm massage providing unit (3100b) relative to the second support unit (3200b) in the second arm massage unit (3000b), are performed by an arm massage unit driving module, such as an arm massage unit actuator, provided in each of the first arm massage unit (3000a) and the second arm massage unit (3000b), so they move individually from each other. Accordingly, the first arm massage providing unit (3100a) and the second arm massage providing unit (3100b) can move in opposite directions of movement or move at different distances to perform specific movements in a stretching mode or a massage mode.

[0195] The independent movement, i.e., movement control of the arm massage providing unit (3100) according to the present invention enables the performance of various massage modes or stretching modes.

[0196] Movement of the arm massage providing part (3100) relative to the support part (3200) is performed individually by an arm massage part driving module (3300), such as an arm massage part actuator (3320), which movably connects the support part (3200) and the arm massage providing part (3100). Additionally, the arm massage providing part (3100) is not mechanically connected to the back part (1000a), the seat part (1000b), and the leg massage part (2000) in a manner that restricts movement. For example, the arm massage providing part (3100) may be movably connected to the support part (3200) and formed so as not to be directly connected to the back part (1000a), the seat part (1000b), and the leg massage part (2000). Accordingly, the movement of the arm massage providing part (3100) in the arm massage part (3000) can be performed individually independently of the angle adjustment of the back part (1000a) by the equal angle actuator (1630), i.e., equal angle adjustment, the angle adjustment of the seat part (1000b) by the seat angle actuator (1620), i.e., seat angle adjustment, and the leg angle adjustment by the leg angle actuator (1640).

[0197] Accordingly, taking one movement of the stretching mode as an example, the air cell (3112) of the arm receiving groove (3110) expands to secure the user's arm. In this state, when the back (1000a) rotates backward and downward while changing posture to the reclining mode, the user's arm can be maintained in a secured state within the arm receiving groove (3110). As a result, the user's back is separated from the back (1000a) and the arm is pulled. This enables an arm stretching movement.

[0198] After an arm stretching motion is performed for a predetermined period of time, the arm massage providing part (3100) moves backward and downward relative to the support part (3200), that is, when the arm massage providing part (3100) moves from the first position to the second position, the user's back can be leaned against the back part (1000a) again. In the reclining mode of the back part (1000a), the user's shoulders are lowered, so the user's arms move to a lower position in addition to the backward movement, resulting in an overall comfortable position.

[0199] According to the present invention, the arm massage part actuator (3320) moves independently without being mechanically constrained to leg angle adjustment, back seat angle and / or seat angle adjustment, so the above-described operation is possible.

[0200] Additionally, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the movement of the support member (3200) of the arm massage providing member (3100) can be operated independently to implement various operation modes in conjunction with the length and angle adjustment movements of the first leg massage member (2000a) and the second leg massage member (2000b). For example, when implementing a walking mode in which the first leg massage member (2000a) and the second leg massage member (2000b) of the leg massage member (2000) are adjusted to different lengths and different leg angles, the first arm massage providing member (3100a) and the second arm massage providing member (3100b) can move individually in conjunction with the movements of the first leg massage member (2000a) and the second leg massage member (2000b) to implement a movement more suitable for the walking mode.

[0201] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining the sensor part of the arm massage part of a massage device according to the present invention.

[0202] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the arm massage providing part (3100) of the arm massage part (3000) may be provided with sensors (3401, 3402, 3403) to prevent safety accidents caused by the operation of the arm massage providing part (3100) or other parts of the massage device (100), such as the operation of the body massage part (1000).

[0203] When the arm massage providing part (3100) moves relative to the body massage part (1000) and / or the support part (3200), a pinching accident may occur between the arm massage providing part (3100) and the body massage part (1000) and / or the support part (3200). The pinching accident may occur when an object such as the user's body or clothing gets caught between the arm massage providing part (3100) and another part.

[0204] In addition, when the arm massage providing part (3100) of the arm massage part (3000) moves backward, a collision accident with the arm massage providing part (3100) may occur.

[0205] To detect this, sensors are placed on at least one or all of the rear (3106), lower (3107), and front (3108) of the arm massage provider (3100).

[0206] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor may be an electrostatic sensor.

[0207] A first sensor (3401) is positioned on the rear side (3106) of the arm massage providing part (3100) and inside the upper body (3102). The first sensor (3401) can be formed as an electrostatic sensor as a contact detection sensor that detects contact with an object to prevent collision accidents.

[0208] The first sensor (3401) is extended in a bent form corresponding to the rib so as not to interfere with the rib for reinforcing the upper body (3102), and can be positioned in contact with the rear surface (3106) of the arm massage providing part (3100) inside the upper body (3102). It is possible for the first sensor (3401) to be positioned in contact with the rear surface (3106) despite the formation of the rib for reinforcing the arm massage providing part (3100).

[0209] The first sensor (3401) detects contact of an object on the rear surface (3106) of the arm massage providing unit (3100) to prevent accidents caused by collision. When the arm massage providing unit (3100) moves downward in an inclined manner relative to the support unit (3200) and an object is present in that area, the first sensor (3401) detects static electricity of the object, and the massage device (100) can stop operation and output a warning sound.

[0210] The second sensor (3402) is positioned to detect an object being caught between the inclined surface forming the lower surface (3107) at the rear side of the arm massage providing part (3100) and the inclined surface forming the upper surface of the support part (3200). The second sensor (3402) may be formed as an electrostatic sensor. The second sensor (3402) is positioned in contact with the lower surface (3107) at the inner side of the upper body (3102) of the arm massage providing part (3100). The second sensor (3402) may be positioned at the rear portion of the lower surface (3107) of the arm massage providing part (3100). When the arm massage providing part (3100) moves downward at an angle relative to the support part (3200), it detects an object being caught between the inclined surface of the arm massage providing part (3100) and the support part (3200) along the movement path of the arm massage providing part (3100). The second sensor (3402) can be extended in a bent form corresponding to the rib so as not to interfere with the rib for reinforcing the upper body (3102), similar to the first sensor (3401). Thus, it is possible to place the second sensor (3402) in contact with the inner side of the lower surface (3107) despite the formation of the rib for reinforcing on the lower surface (3107) of the arm massage providing part (3100).

[0211] A third sensor (3403) is positioned to detect an object being caught between the inclined surface forming the lower surface (3107) on the front side of the arm massage provider (3100) and the inclined surface forming the upper surface of the support member (3200). The third sensor (3403) may be formed as an electrostatic sensor. The third sensor (3403) is positioned in contact with the lower end of the front surface (3108) inside the upper body (3102) of the arm massage provider (3100). When the arm massage provider (3100) moves upward at an inclination relative to the support member (3200), it detects an object being caught between the inclined surface of the arm massage provider (3100) and the support member (3200) along the movement path of the arm massage provider (3100).

[0212] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining the coupling portion between the arm massage portion and the body massage portion in a massage device according to the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining the coupling structure and assembly method of the coupling portion shown in FIG. 12, where FIG. 12 (a) shows the front coupling portion, FIG. 12 (b) shows the middle coupling portion, and FIG. 12 (c) shows the rear coupling portion.

[0213] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the arm massage unit (3000) is positioned on the side of the body massage unit (1000) in such a way that the support unit (3200) is coupled to the side of the frame of the body massage unit (1000). The frame of the body massage unit (1000) may be a base frame (1300).

[0214] The connecting portion between the frame of the support portion (3200) and the body massage portion (1000), such as the base frame (1300), includes a front connecting portion (P1, P2), an intermediate connecting portion (P3), and a rear connecting portion (P4).

[0215] Referring to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 (a), the front missing portion (P1, P2) is formed on the front side of the base frame (1300).

[0216] The base frame (1300) is provided with a connecting frame (1302) on the front side, and the connecting frame (1302) extends upward. The connecting frame (1302) can form the side of the frame of the body massage part (1000).

[0217] First and second fasteners (1303, 1304) protrude from the front side of the frame of the body massage unit (1000), for example, the base frame (1300). The first fastener (1303) forms a P1 front side coupling part and is formed by protruding forward from the upper part of the coupling frame (1302). The second fastener (1304) forms a P2 front side coupling part and is formed by protruding forward while spaced apart from the lower side of the first fastener (1303).

[0218] A fastening hole for bolt fastening is formed on the inner surface (3203) of the support member (3200) corresponding to the positions of the first and second fastening members (1303, 1304). When the first and second fastening members (1303, 1034) and the fastening hole are aligned, a bolt is fastened to perform the assembly of the front joint members (P1, P2).

[0219] Since the front connecting parts (P1, P2) are exposed to the outside from the front side of the massage device (100), bolt fastening can be easily performed.

[0220] Referring to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 (b), the intermediate connecting part (P3) may be formed on the side middle part of the frame of the body massage part (1000), for example, the base frame (1300).

[0221] A first insertion bracket (1310) is provided on a support shaft frame (1320) formed on the side of the frame of the body massage unit (1000), for example, in the middle of the side of the base frame (1300), toward the inner surface (3203) of the support unit (3200). Correspondingly, a coupling projection (3205) protrudes from the middle of the inner surface (3203) of the support unit (3200).

[0222] The first insert bracket (1310) provided on the support shaft frame (1320) has a first coupling groove (1311) with an open top. The opening of the first coupling groove (1311) is formed to be tapered so that the opening widens toward the top. Both sides of the first insert bracket (1310) are bent toward the support shaft frame (1320) of the base frame (1300). As a result, the first insert bracket (1310) is formed in the shape of a pocket in which the outer end of the coupling projection (3205) formed in the middle of the inner surface of the support part (3200) is received inside.

[0223] The coupling projection (3205) is formed to protrude from the middle of the inner surface of the support member (3200) in correspondence with the first insertion bracket (1310) and is inserted into the first coupling groove (1311).

[0224] The coupling projection (3205) forms a concave canyon portion (3205a) in the part that is fitted into the first coupling groove (1311). Accordingly, when the coupling projection (3205) is placed in the opening of the first coupling groove (1311) of the first insertion bracket (1310), the coupling projection (3205) is guided into the first coupling groove (1311), and the canyon portion (3205a) is coupled to the inside of the first coupling groove (1311).

[0225] Referring to (c) of FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the rear connecting portion (P4) is formed adjacent to the intermediate connecting portion (P3) and is formed further down from the intermediate connecting portion (P3).

[0226] The rear connecting part (P4) is formed in the middle of the inner surface (3203) of the base frame (1300) and the support part (3200) of the body massage part (1000) and is referred to as the rear connecting part (P4) because a tool is inserted from the rear side of the massage device (100) to achieve final fixation.

[0227] The rear connecting part (P4) includes a fastening member (1315) and a second insertion bracket (3206) to which the fastening member (1315) is connected.

[0228] A rear fastening hole (1322) is formed in the lower rear portion of the support shaft frame (1320) of the frame of the body massage unit (1000), such as the base frame (1300), and a fastening member (1315) is coupled to the rear fastening hole (1322).

[0229] The fastening member (1315) may be provided with a fastening portion (1315a), an enlargement portion (1315b), and a head (1315c). The fastening portion (1315a) is screw-fastened to the rear fastening hole (1322).

[0230] The fastening member (1315) has a first fastening depth in which the fastening portion (1315a) is loosely fastened to the rear fastening hole (1322), and a second fastening depth in which the fastening portion (1315a) is tightly fastened to the rear fastening hole (1322).

[0231] A second insertion bracket (3206) protrudes from the middle portion of the inner surface (3203) of the support member (3200) below the rear side of the coupling projection (3205). The second insertion bracket (3206) protrudes to extend across the inner surface (3203) of the support member (3200) and is provided with a second coupling groove (3206a) into which a fastening member (1315) is inserted.

[0232] The second coupling groove (3206a) of the second insertion bracket (3206) is formed with a different opening direction compared to the first coupling groove (1311) of the first insertion bracket (1310). The first coupling groove (1311) of the first insertion bracket (1310) is opened upward, and the second coupling groove (3206a) of the second insertion bracket (3206) is opened downward.

[0233] The opening of the second coupling groove (3206a) of the second insertion bracket (3206) is formed so that the fastening portion (1315a) of the fastening member (1315) is guided into the second coupling groove (3206a). The inner groove of the second coupling groove (3206a) is formed to correspond to the enlarged portion (1315b) of the fastening member (1315).

[0234] When the fastening member (1315) is loosely assembled to the first fastening depth, the fastening portion (1315a) is inserted into the inner groove of the second coupling groove (3206a) of the second insertion bracket (3206) and is loosely assembled. Subsequently, when the fastening member (1315) is tightened to the second fastening depth, the enlarged portion (1315b) of the fastening member (1315) digs into the inner groove of the second coupling groove (3206a) and can be firmly fixed.

[0235] To this end, a chamfer may be formed between the enlarged portion (1315b) and the fastening portion (1315a) of the fastening member (1315) so that the diameter gradually increases. Thus, when the fastening member (1315) is tightened from a first fastening depth state in which it is loosely pre-assembled, it becomes a second fastening depth state, and the rear connecting portion (P4) is firmly secured and shaking can be prevented.

[0236] Below, the assembly method of the support part (3200) of the arm massage part (3000) and the base frame (1300) is explained.

[0237] An arm massage part (3000) is fixed to the side of the body massage part (1000) in the massage device (100). A support part (3200) can be fixed to the base frame (1300) while the seat part (1000b) and the back part (1000a) are assembled on the upper part of the base frame (1300).

[0238] Since point P4, the rear connection part, is a location covered by the support part (3200) and the body massage part (1000), it is difficult to perform assembly using a simple bolt fastening method. It is difficult to visually confirm the fastening position and it is not easy to align the fastening position, which increases the difficulty of assembly.

[0239] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, first, a fastening member (1315) is loosely pre-assembled in the rear fastening hole (1322) of the support shaft frame (1320) at point P4, which is the rear connecting part.

[0240] Subsequently, the first insertion bracket (1310) and the coupling projection (3205) are fitted together at point P3, which is the intermediate coupling part, and the second insertion bracket (3206) and the fastening member (1315) are fitted together at point P4, which is the rear coupling part.

[0241] At point P4, which is the rear connecting part, the fastening position is aligned by inserting the fastening member (1315) into the second connecting groove (3206a) of the second insertion bracket (3206). Subsequently, fixation can be achieved at point P4 by tightening the fastening member (1315) using a long tool from the rear side of the massage device (100). At this time, the expanded portion (1315b) of the fastening member (1315) can be firmly secured by being pressed into the second connecting groove (3206a) of the second insertion bracket (3206).

[0242] Since the head (1315c) of the fastening member (1315) of the rear connecting part faces the rear side of the massage device (100), assembly at the rear connecting part (P4) is completed by a simple tightening motion using a long tool.

[0243] Afterwards, bolts are fastened through the first and second fasteners (1303, 1304) of the base frame (1300) at the front joints P1 and P2 to fix the support part (3200) and the front part of the base frame (1300).

[0244] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the assembly of the second insertion bracket (3206) and the fastening member (1315) at the rear connection point P4 is performed while being guided by the insertion of the first insertion bracket (1310) and the connecting projection (3205) at the intermediate connection point P3, so that the setting of the fastening position at the rear connection point P4, that is, the insertion coupling of the fastening member (1315) and the second insertion bracket (3206), is relatively easy.

[0245] In addition, at point P4, which is a rear joint part that is difficult to assemble, the load from the load of the support part (3200) is distributed rather than concentrated on the fastening member (1315), so that the fastening member (1315) can be tightened, and thus tightening using a tool can be performed relatively easily.

[0246] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the structure of the arm massage part is not limited to a combined structure between a base frame and an arm massage part in which the arm massage providing part moves in an inclined manner relative to the support part, and can also be applied to an arm massage part in which the arm massage providing part and the support part are fixed relative to each other.

[0248] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 14 to 27, the specific configuration, processing, and functions of a massage device (200) according to an embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the 'second embodiment') that provides a stretching mode based on the relative movement or combined movement of a leg massage part and an arm massage part will be described in detail.

[0249] It goes without saying that the massage device (200) described below may have one or more components included in the aforementioned massage device (100) applied in combination or optionally.

[0250] In addition, some of the terms and / or reference numerals referring to the massage device (200) and its sub-components according to the second embodiment described below may differ from the terms and / or reference numerals of the massage device, etc. according to the previously described embodiment.

[0251] Since this is due to instrumental necessity for effectively explaining the relevant embodiment, it should be interpreted that if a corresponding technical concept can be implemented at the level of a person skilled in the art, one or more of the configurations of the embodiment described below may be identical or equivalent to one or more of the configurations described above.

[0252] For example, the first and second arm massage sections (250A, 250B) and the first and second leg massage sections (203A, 230B) described in the second embodiment below correspond to configurations corresponding to the arm massage sections (3000a, 3000b) and leg massage sections (2000a, 2000b) described in the previously described embodiment, respectively, and the control section (270) of the second embodiment corresponds to configurations corresponding to the control section (300) of the previously described embodiment.

[0253] Additionally, in the second embodiment, the arm drive unit (260A, 260B) that drives the movement of the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) may correspond to the arm massage unit drive module (3300) or arm massage unit actuator (3320) of the previously described embodiment, and the leg drive unit (240A, 240B) of the second embodiment may correspond to the leg angle actuator (1640) or / and leg length actuator (leg length adjustment actuator) of the previously described embodiment, and the body drive unit (240) that changes the angle, posture, position, etc. of the body massage unit (210) may correspond to the previously described sliding actuator (1610), seat angle actuator (1620) or / and equal angle actuator (1630), etc.

[0254] As previously observed, since the leg massage unit can be composed of a pair of leg massage units (230A, 230B), the leg drive unit for adjusting the length and / or angle of the leg massage unit can also be composed of a pair of leg drive units (240A, 240B). The arm drive unit (260A, 260B) is also like this.

[0255] The first leg drive unit (240A) is connected to the first leg massage unit (230A) to adjust the length of the first leg massage unit (230A). For example, the first leg drive unit (240A) may be positioned between one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit (230A) to connect the one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit (230A). The first leg drive unit (240A) can adjust the length of the first leg massage unit (230A) by providing a length-adjusting driving force to the first leg massage unit (230A) to adjust the length between the one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit (230A). The second leg drive unit (240B) is also like this.

[0256] The first leg drive unit (240A) is connected to the first leg massage unit (230A) and can adjust the angle of the first leg massage unit (230A). For example, the first leg drive unit (240A) can be positioned between the rear of the first leg massage unit (230A) and the body massage unit (210) to connect the first leg massage unit (230A) and the body massage unit (210). The first leg drive unit (240A) can adjust the angle of the first leg massage unit (230A) by pushing or pulling the first leg massage unit (230A) from the rear to rotate (or tilt) the first leg massage unit (230A) clockwise and / or counterclockwise.

[0257] As described above, the first leg drive unit (240A) is positioned between the rear of the first leg massage unit (230A) and the body massage unit (210) to connect the first leg massage unit (230A) and the body massage unit (210), but is not limited thereto.

[0258] For example, the first leg drive unit (240A) may be positioned at various locations (e.g., the side of the first leg massage unit (230A), the rotational hinge axis of the first leg massage unit (230A), between the first leg massage unit (230A) and the main frame (1100), the rear of the first leg massage unit (230A), etc.) where the first leg drive unit (240A) can be rotated clockwise and / or counterclockwise. Of course, the details regarding the first leg drive unit (240A) described above may be applied equally to the second leg drive unit (240B).

[0259] It is self-evident that terms such as upper, lower, front, rear, vertical, horizontal, etc., used in the following description are intended merely to provide relative standards for describing embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to specify any direction or position based on absolute standards; furthermore, it is obvious that they may vary relatively depending on the position of the object being described, the position or direction of view, etc.

[0260] In the following, embodiments of the present invention are described with the Z-axis direction (see FIG. 26 and FIG. 27) as the vertical or vertical reference direction, the X-axis direction as the front-back reference direction, and the Y-axis direction as the left or right reference direction. For example, a positive Z-axis direction corresponds to an upward direction, upper side, upward direction, or a corresponding directionality, and a negative Z-axis direction corresponds to a downward direction, lower side, downward direction, or a corresponding directionality.

[0262] FIGS. 14 to 16 are block diagrams illustrating the detailed configuration of a massage device (200) according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 is a flowchart explaining the overall processing process of the present invention.

[0263] As illustrated in FIG. 14, the massage device (200) of the present invention may include one or more of a body massage unit (210), a body driving unit (220), a leg massage unit (230A, 230B), a leg driving unit (240A, 240B), an arm massage unit (250A, 250B), an arm driving unit (260A, 260B), and a control unit (270).

[0264] FIGS. 14 to 16 are block diagrams of a massage device (200) intended to focus on explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, it is obvious that the massage device (200) of the present invention may additionally include other configurations described in the aforementioned embodiments in addition to the configurations illustrated in FIGS. 14 to 16, depending on the embodiment.

[0265] The components of the massage device (200) illustrated in Fig. 14, etc. may be physically distinct components, but may also be functionally or logically distinct components.

[0266] That is, since each component illustrated in the drawings above corresponds to a component intended to effectively explain the technical concept according to the present invention, it should be interpreted as being within the scope of the present invention if the function performed by the configuration of the present invention can be realized even if each component is integrated or separated; and it goes without saying that components performing the same or similar functions should be interpreted as being within the scope of the present invention regardless of whether there is a match in their names.

[0267] Furthermore, since the control method of the massage device according to the present invention can be implemented as a set of processing or algorithms regarding data processing, handling, control, computation, input / output, etc., it is obvious that it can be implemented in the form of software that is mounted and operated on a device, computer (or equivalent device), module, or sub-component thereof.

[0268] A first leg massage unit (230A), which is a component of the massage device (200) according to the present invention, may be positioned below a body massage unit (210) that massages at least a part of the user's body. A second leg massage unit (230B) may also be positioned below the body massage unit (210) and may be positioned basically parallel to the first leg massage unit (230A) to conform to the human body structure.

[0269] A first arm massage unit (250A), which is a component of the massage device (200) according to the present invention, may be positioned on the side of the body massage unit (210) and positioned at a location corresponding to the first leg massage unit (230A). The first arm massage unit (250A) may be configured to accommodate the user's arm (left arm or right arm) and to perform various types and methods of massage operations on the accommodated arm.

[0270] The second arm massage section (250B) is positioned on the side of the body massage section (210) to conform to the human body structure, specifically on the part opposite to the first arm massage section (250A), and is positioned at a location corresponding to the second leg massage section (230B).

[0271] If the first arm massage unit (250A) and the first leg massage unit (230A) are configured to massage the user's left arm and left leg areas, respectively, then the second arm massage unit (250B) and the second leg massage unit (230B) may be configured to massage the user's right arm and leg areas, respectively.

[0272] The first leg drive unit (240A) of the present invention may be configured to perform the function of rotating or moving the first leg massage unit (230A) in two or more directions or extending (stretching and contracting) the first leg massage unit (230A) according to an internal algorithm that determines whether a user input signal or a preset condition is satisfied, or according to the specifications and functions of the first leg massage unit (230A).

[0273] In other words, the first leg massage unit (230A) can rotate in two or more directions and move in two or more directions through the first leg drive unit (240A).

[0274] For example, the angle of the first leg massage unit (230A) can be adjusted by rotating (or tilting) the massage device (200) or the first leg massage unit (230A) in an upward direction (or forward direction, clockwise) and / or downward direction (or rear direction, counterclockwise) through the first leg drive unit (240A).

[0275] Additionally, the first leg massage unit (230A) can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the first leg massage unit (230A) (e.g., the upper direction (or one end direction) and / or the lower direction (or the other end direction) of the first leg massage unit (230A)) through the first leg drive unit (240A). By doing so, the length of the first leg massage unit (230A) can be adjusted by adjusting the vertical length of the first leg massage unit (230A) through the first leg drive unit (240A).

[0276] Since the second leg drive unit (240B) can correspond to the first leg drive unit (240A) in terms of function, operation, control, etc., the details regarding the first leg drive unit (240A) described above can also be applied to the second leg drive unit (240B).

[0277] The first arm driving unit (260A) of the present invention may be configured to perform the function of moving the first arm massage unit (250A) forward and backward in the forward and backward directions according to an internal algorithm that determines whether a user input signal or a preset condition is satisfied, or according to the specifications and functions of the first arm massage unit (250A). The second arm driving unit (260B) may also be configured in this manner.

[0278] Since the first and second leg massage units (230A, 230B) and the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) of this embodiment may correspond in detail to the arm massage units (3000a, 3000b) and leg massage units (2000a, 2000b) described in the previously stated embodiment, details regarding their structure, operation, control, etc. are replaced by the description provided above. The first and second leg driving units (240A, 240B) and the first and second arm driving units (260A, 260B) of this embodiment are also like this.

[0279] The body driving unit (220) of the present invention may be configured to adjust or change the position, posture, or angle of the body massage unit (210) according to an internal algorithm that determines whether a user input signal or a preset condition is satisfied, or the specifications and functions of the body massage unit (210).

[0280] According to an embodiment, the body drive unit (220) can change the position and posture of the body massage unit (210) so that the body massage unit (210) tilts forward, thereby improving the ease and safety of the process of the user withdrawing from the massage device (200).

[0281] Additionally, the body drive unit (220) can change the position and posture of the body massage unit (210) so that the body massage unit (210) tilts backward (reclining mode) in order to provide a more comfortable posture to the user or to secure sufficient space for movement, rotation, etc. of the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) and to prevent safety accidents.

[0282] As previously described, the body drive unit (220) of the present invention can slide the body massage unit (210) forward or backward, and can also be designed to be controlled by the control unit (270) of the present invention.

[0283] The body driving unit (220) of the present invention may specifically include a seat driving unit (220A) or / and a back driving unit (220B). The seat driving unit (220A) may change the angle, position, posture, etc. of the seat unit (210A), which is a component of the body massage unit (210), through the operation of an algorithm according to a user input signal or a massage mode, and the back driving unit (220B) may be configured to change the angle, position, posture, etc. of the back unit (210B), which is a component of the body massage unit (210).

[0284] In this case, the recline motion of the body massage unit (210) tilting backward can be achieved in various postures, positions, etc. through the combined drive of one or more of the seat drive unit (220A) and the back drive unit (220B).

[0285] The control unit (270) of the present invention controls one or more of the relative movements of the first arm massage unit (250A) and the second arm massage unit (250B) (hereinafter referred to as the 'first relative movement') and the relative movements of the first leg massage unit (230A) and the second leg massage unit (230B) (hereinafter referred to as the 'second relative movement').

[0286] The relative motion described in the present invention relates to the operational relationship between the first leg massage unit (230A) and the second leg massage unit (230B) or the operational relationship between the first arm massage unit (250A) and the second arm massage unit (250B), and refers to an operational relationship that includes various motions such as relative motion, independent motion, linked motion, and / or semi-linked motion of these components. Here, "motion" may include movement and / or angle-related rotation (or tilting, turning) motion, etc.

[0287] The present invention includes first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) in which one or more of length adjustment (or longitudinal movement) and angle (or rotation, pivot) adjustment are each performed, and first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) in which forward and backward movement is each performed. By combining the length or angle adjustment and the movement or position adjustment of these parts, the present invention can provide the user with various forms and methods of operation modes such as stretching (hereinafter referred to as 'stretching mode').

[0288] In particular, the massage device (200) according to the present invention can drive the leg massage part (230A, 230B) and the arm massage part (250A, 250B) in a form corresponding to the structural change of the human body in which the arms and legs are twisted against each other through the combined application of these configurations.

[0289] Since the user's legs and arms are each accommodated in the leg massage section (230A, 230B) and the arm massage section (250A, 250B), such operation of the leg massage section (230A, 230B) and the arm massage section (250A, 250B) can induce physical activity in which the user's arms and legs are actually twisted.

[0290] In the following description, the term referred to as "mode" is a term of instrumental concept used for the efficiency of explanation and understanding, and may correspond to a term used to distinguish various operations (or a series of operations) provided to a user through control of the massage device (200) according to the present invention or the control unit (270) which is a component of the massage device (200) from other operations (or a series of operations) relatively.

[0291] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the massage device (200) so that, when a signal to start a stretching mode, etc. is input from a user, etc., or when a set condition for the start of a stretching mode, etc. is satisfied (S100), a pre-mode of operation is performed prior to the start of a stretching mode, etc., such as a massage of light intensity targeting the arms, legs, body, neck, spine, etc., for the purpose of relieving tension, relaxing muscles, expanding the range of motion, promoting stability, and enhancing joint flexibility (S110).

[0292] When the pre-operation mode is performed or the pre-operation mode is terminated, the massage device (200) can be changed from a basic position (waiting position) to a recline position tilted backward.

[0293] In the preparatory mode, massage focusing on the spinal erector muscles from the cervical spine to the coccyx or acupressure stimulation massage can be performed. Additionally, in this mode, sequential or random massage using air cells can be performed on the shoulders, arms, and calves, or roller massage targeting the soles of the feet can be performed.

[0294] When the pre-operation mode ends, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the massage device (200) to enable a stretching mode, etc. by driving at least one of the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) and the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) (S120). Detailed information regarding the stretching mode, etc. according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described later.

[0295] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the output of guidance information at the time the preliminary operation mode ends in order to increase user convenience and predictability.

[0296] According to the embodiment, if the number of times the stretching mode, etc. is performed exceeds a reference number or if a stop signal, etc. is input from a user, etc. (S130), the control unit (270) of the present invention may control the massage device (200) to terminate the stretching mode, etc. and provide a massage of light intensity, or to perform a post mode such as moving the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) or leg massage unit (230A, 230B) up and down or forward and backward in a light direction (small angle, within a small range of movement, etc.) or rotating (S140).

[0297] For example, in the finishing motion mode, a massage module-based acupressure stimulation massage focusing on the spinal erector muscles from the cervical spine to the sacrum, or an air cell massage through the sequential or random expansion and / or contraction of air cells in the shoulders, arms, and calves, and a foot roller massage may be provided.

[0298] In addition, in the finishing operation mode, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the posture of the massage device (200) to return to or switch from a reclined posture to a standby posture or a default posture.

[0299] As illustrated in FIG. 15, the massage device (200) of the present invention may include one or more air cells among a first leg air cell (231A) provided in a first leg massage section (230A), a second leg air cell (231B) provided in a second leg massage section (230B), a first arm air cell (251A) provided in a first arm massage section (250A), a second arm air cell (251B) provided in a second arm massage section (250B), and an additional air cell (211) provided in the shoulder or pelvic area of ​​the massage device (200).

[0300] The control unit (270) may operate one or more of the aforementioned air cells while performing at least one of the preparatory operation mode, stretching mode, and finishing operation mode to further enhance or concentrate the effects of rehabilitation, stretching, etc., or to prevent safety accidents or injuries. For example, the control unit (270) may control one or more of the air cells to expand or contract selectively or sequentially based on the movement or rotational movement of the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) and / or the leg massage unit (230A, 230B). Specific embodiments thereof will be described later.

[0302] FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a processing process according to an embodiment of the present invention. The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit (250A) and the rotation (whether to rotate, direction of rotation, etc.) of the first leg massage unit (230A) (e.g., left arm and left leg or right arm and right leg) positioned at a position corresponding to the first arm massage unit (250A) to be synchronized (S220A).

[0303] According to an embodiment, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit (250A) and the length adjustment (length extension or length contraction, etc.) and / or rotation of the first leg massage unit (230A) (e.g., left arm and left leg or right arm and right leg) positioned at a position corresponding to the first arm massage unit (250A).

[0304] In a corresponding view, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the movement of the second arm massage unit (250B) and the length adjustment or / and rotation of the second leg massage unit (230B) to be synchronized (S240A).

[0305] For the sake of efficiency in explanation and understanding, the drive (S220A, S240A) by the control method described above will be referred to as 'Sync mode' in the following description.

[0306] The above-mentioned sync mode is a mode in which an arm massage unit and a leg massage unit positioned at corresponding locations operate as a pair, and corresponds to a mode in which, for example, the movement of the user's left leg (right leg) and left arm (right arm) is controlled to be synchronized.

[0307] According to an embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 18, the movement of the first arm massage unit (250A) and the rotation of the first leg massage unit (230A) may be articulated (first articulated) (S220A), and then the movement of the second arm massage unit (250B) and the rotation of the second leg massage unit (230B) may be articulated (second articulated) (S240A). Additionally, the length adjustment of each leg massage unit may be articulated during the aforementioned first and / or second articulated movements.

[0308] It is preferable that the time required for the first arm massage unit (250A) to move by the first linkage corresponds to the time required for the first leg massage unit (230A) to rotate by the first linkage. The correspondence of times means that the start time and the end time correspond, and depending on the embodiment, it may also include one being performed a suitable time earlier or one being terminated earlier. The second linkage and the third and fourth linkages described later are also like this.

[0309] In this way, when the control unit (270) of the present invention controls the movement time of the first arm massage unit (250A) and the rotation time of the first leg massage unit (230A) by means of the first linkage so that they are substantially the same, the mutual complex movement of the arms and legs can be implemented more precisely, thereby preventing injury and further enhancing effects such as stretching.

[0310] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control another linkage operation to be performed after one linkage operation is completed, and can also control one linkage operation and another linkage operation to overlap in time to a certain extent.

[0311] However, in order to enhance the effects of stretching, rehabilitation, and / or exercise and to prevent injuries, it may be desirable to configure the system so that a restoration operation (S230A) is performed to restore the first arm massage unit (250A) and the first leg massage unit (230A) to their reference positions after the first linkage is performed, as illustrated in FIG. 18. A restoration operation (S250A) to restore the second arm massage unit (250B) and the second leg massage unit (230B) to their reference positions may also be performed after the second linkage is performed.

[0312] According to an embodiment, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit (250A) and the rotation (whether to rotate, direction of rotation, etc.) and / or length adjustment of the second leg massage unit (230B) (e.g., left arm and right leg or right arm and left leg) positioned at a cross position with the first arm massage unit (250A) so as to be linked (S220B).

[0313] In a corresponding view, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the movement of the second arm massage unit (250B) and the rotation and / or length adjustment of the first leg massage unit (230A) in conjunction (S240B).

[0314] For the sake of efficiency in explanation and understanding, the drive (S220B, 240B) by the control method described above is referred to as 'Cross mode' in the following description to distinguish it from the aforementioned sync mode.

[0315] The above cross mode is a mode in which an arm massage unit and a leg massage unit positioned at a crossing location operate as a pair, and corresponds to a mode in which, for example, the movement of the user's left leg (right leg) and right arm (left arm) is controlled to be synchronized.

[0316] According to the embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 18, the movement of the first arm massage unit (250A) and the rotation of the second leg massage unit (230B) may be linked (third linkage) (S220B), and then the movement of the second arm massage unit (250B) and the rotation of the first leg massage unit (230A) may be linked (fourth linkage) (S240B). Additionally, the length adjustment of each leg massage unit may be linked during the aforementioned third and / or fourth linkage.

[0317] As described in the sync mode, in the cross mode as well, one linkage operation (the fourth linkage) may be performed after one linkage operation (the third linkage) is completed, or one linkage operation and another linkage operation may be controlled to overlap in time to a certain extent.

[0318] In order to enhance the stretching effect and prevent injuries, etc., after the third linkage is performed as illustrated in FIG. 18, a restoration operation (S230B) can be configured to restore the first arm massage unit (250A) and the second leg massage unit (230B) to their reference positions. Even after the fourth linkage is performed, a restoration operation (S250B) to restore the second arm massage unit (250B) and the first leg massage unit (230A) to their reference positions can be performed.

[0319] It is preferable that the speed and range (distance) of the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) moving forward or backward be configured to be automatically set using physical specifications of the massage device (200), user information that can be stored in a database, and measured user body information, or to be configured variably through methods such as selection by the user using an interface means (the aforementioned input unit (350), etc.). The rotation speed, direction, and range (angle) of the leg massage unit (230A, 203B) are also configured in the same way.

[0320] Since the available range of motion of the body or the location / angle of pain may vary depending on the user's characteristics, medical condition, or injury site, allowing the range of movement and rotation to be adjusted by the user's selection in this manner can provide a higher level of user orientation.

[0321] Here, user information may be various information that can be stored in a database, and may be one or more pieces of information regarding the user's age, gender, medical condition, injury site, etc. Additionally, user body information may be information that has been stored in a database in advance, or it may be information regarding the user's body size measured by a measuring means provided in the massage device (200).

[0322] According to the embodiment, input buttons, etc., that allow multiple distance or / and angle ranges to be selected through a GUI environment in an input unit (350), etc., may be provided, and the range of movement distance or / and rotation angle may be variably set by the user selecting the provided interface environment, etc., and a method of guiding multiple selectable ranges through an audio output module (1500) and selecting a range through voice recognition, etc. may also be applied.

[0323] The massage device (200) according to the present invention can stimulate shortened muscles through joint stimulation via the aforementioned sync mode or / and cross mode, and can provide various types of upper and lower limb stretching through upper and lower limb (arm / leg) separation or / and linkage driving, and can also provide upper and lower limb rehabilitation and / or exercise by expanding the range of motion of stimulating muscles such as arms and legs, thereby improving joint flexibility.

[0324] It is desirable that the times for the first linkage (third linkage) and the second linkage (fourth linkage) correspond to each other, and it is also desirable that the time required to restore the reference position after the first linkage (third linkage) and the time required to restore the reference position after the second linkage (fourth linkage) correspond to each other. However, depending on the user's physical characteristics, injury site, etc., the times for the first linkage (third linkage) and the second linkage (fourth linkage) may be differentiated within an appropriate range.

[0325] The first arm massage unit (250A) according to the present invention may be configured to include a support unit (3200) having a sloping shape with a lower rear side, and an arm massage providing unit (3100) that moves forward or backward in a direction corresponding to the sloping shape using the support unit (3200) as a relative fixed body. The second arm massage unit (250B) is also configured in this manner.

[0326] Therefore, when the arm massage part (250A, 250B), specifically the arm massage providing part (3100) of the arm massage part (250A, 250B), moves forward, its position moves forward while rising, and when it moves backward, its position moves backward while falling, thereby enabling more three-dimensional movement of the user's arm and further enabling movement that can be more organically combined with the rotation of the leg massage part (230A, 230B), thereby further enhancing effects such as stretching.

[0327] As described above, the arm massage part is formed with a sloping shape in which the rear of the arm massage part is lower, but is not limited thereto. For example, the arm massage part can be formed in various shapes that allow the arm massage part to move forward and backward, such as a sloping shape in which the rear of the arm massage part is higher, or a straight shape in which the front and rear of the arm massage part are flat.

[0328] The processing described above for sync mode or / and cross mode may be designed to be applied cyclically if preset termination conditions, such as logout, forced shutdown, system-down, or occurrence of an emergency event, are not met (S260A, S260B).

[0329] The control unit (270) of the present invention may be configured to generate counting information for a stretching mode (sink mode or / and cross mode) using alternate recovery information between the first linkage (S220) and the second linkage (S240) when the reference position restoration operation (S230A, S240A) is mediated between the first linkage (S220A) and the second linkage (S240) and between the second linkage (S240) and the first linkage (S220A).

[0330] When counting information is generated in this manner, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the counting information to be displayed to a user using a visual medium or / and an auditory medium. Additionally, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the output of guidance information if the counting information corresponds to the retrieval information entered by the user, etc.

[0331] Depending on the embodiment, a sensing sensor for detecting force applied by a leg part received in the leg massage part (230A, 230B) and / or an arm part received in the arm massage part (250A, 250B) may be further included.

[0332] In this case, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the above-described sync mode or cross mode, etc., only when the magnitude of the force (operating force) detected by the detection sensor is greater than or equal to a reference value. When configured in this way, a more substantial stretching effect can be provided.

[0333] In order to be used as raw data for the stretching history, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the storage unit or memory (330), etc., to store exercise information linked with the start and end times of the stretching mode (sync mode / cross mode), the time-series magnitude of the operating force detected by the detection sensor during the stretching mode, and the amount of energy consumed. According to an embodiment, the exercise information may be configured to be output to a GUI (Graphic User Interface) environment or transmitted to a user terminal, etc., through the control of the control unit (270) of the present invention.

[0334] As illustrated in FIG. 18, processing according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a step (S200) of determining a mode based on a user's selection or input, etc.

[0335] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the processing corresponding to the determined mode among the above-described sync mode or cross mode to be driven (S210A, S210B) when the mode is determined by the user, etc.

[0336] According to an embodiment, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the operation of the sync mode and cross mode to be carried out in a complex manner based on a random method, a sequential method, or a combination by user selection.

[0337] When configured in this way, the stimulated muscle areas can be time-variantly varied, allowing for a more three-dimensional realization of effects such as rehabilitation and stretching.

[0339] FIGS. 19 to 21 are flowcharts illustrating the processing process of the first to third modes according to an embodiment of the present invention. The processing illustrated in these figures corresponds to a specific embodiment of the sink mode described with reference to FIG. 18.

[0340] The control unit (270) of the present invention controls the arm drive unit (260A, 260B) and the leg drive unit (240A, 240B) so that one or more of the A operation and B operation are performed.

[0341] The first operation above corresponds to the operation in which the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) positioned at a position corresponding to the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) moving forward among the first and second leg massage units (230A, 230B) rotates in a down direction, and the second operation above corresponds to the operation in which the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) positioned at a position corresponding to the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) moving backward among the first and second leg massage units (230A, 230B) rotates in an up direction.

[0342] The processing for the first mode exemplified in FIG. 19 corresponds to the processing that specifically implements the above A operation. The control unit (270) of the present invention controls the first arm driving unit (260A) and the first leg driving unit (240A) so that a first operation is performed in which the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates downward (counterclockwise according to FIG. 26) (S310, see FIG. 26 (b)).

[0343] When the first operation is performed, the control unit (270) of the present invention controls the second arm drive unit (260B) and the second leg drive unit (240B) so that a second operation is performed in which the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates downward (S330, see (d) of FIG. 26).

[0344] The control unit (270) can control one or more of the leg rotation unit (240A, 240B) and the body driving unit (220) so that, prior to the initiation of the first mode according to the present invention or prior to the operation of the first relative operation or the second relative operation described above, sufficient space is secured for the prevention of safety accidents and the movement and rotation of the leg massage unit (230A, 230B), and so that the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) does not collide with the ground, and so that the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) rotates in a direction away from the ground by a preset reference angle or / and the body massage unit (210) tilts backward by a preset reference angle, thereby causing a reclining operation to precede (S300, etc.).

[0345] As described above, after the first operation, an operation to restore the first arm massage unit (250A) and the first leg massage unit (230A) to their reference positions may be performed (see S320 and (c) of FIG. 26), and if the first operation and the second operation are configured to alternate or cycle repeatedly, an operation to restore the second arm massage unit (250B) and the second leg massage unit (230B) to their reference positions may be performed after the second operation (see S340 and (a) of FIG. 26).

[0346] In the case of the first mode, a first movement including forward movement of the left arm (based on FIG. 26) and downward rotation of the left leg and a second movement including forward movement of the right arm and downward rotation of the right leg may be repeatedly performed.

[0347] According to an embodiment, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm driving unit (260A) and the first leg driving unit (240A) so that a first operation is performed in which the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward and the length of the first leg massage unit (230A) is extended (see FIG. 30 (b)).

[0348] When the first operation is performed, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the second arm driving unit (260B) and the second leg driving unit (240B) so that a second operation is performed in which the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward and the length of the second leg massage unit (230B) is extended (see (d) of FIG. 30).

[0349] In this embodiment as well, after the first operation, the first arm massage unit (250A) and the first leg massage unit (230A) may be restored to their reference positions (see FIG. 30 (c)), and if the first operation and the second operation are configured to alternate or cycle repeatedly, after the second operation, the second arm massage unit (250B) and the second leg massage unit (230B) may be restored to their reference positions (see FIG. 30 (a)).

[0350] As described above, the first operation of the first mode is an operation in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward, the first leg massage part (230A) rotates downward, or the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation may be an operation in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward, the first leg massage part (230A) rotates downward, and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases.

[0351] Additionally, the second operation of the first mode is an operation in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward, the second leg massage part (230B) rotates downward, or the length of the second leg massage part (230B) is extended, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second operation may be an operation in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward, the second leg massage part (230B) rotates downward, and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases.

[0353] The processing for the second mode exemplified in FIG. 20 corresponds to the processing that specifically implements the above B operation.

[0354] If the first mode described above is a mode in which the massage device (200) or body massage unit (210) is in a reclined position as illustrated in FIG. 26, the second mode described below may be a mode in which the massage device (200) or body massage unit (210) is in a basic position (chair position, etc.) that is not reclined.

[0355] The control unit (270) of the present invention controls the arm drive unit (260A, 260B) and the leg drive unit (240A, 240B) so that one or more of the first operation and the second operation are performed. The first and second operations in the second mode are intended to relatively distinguish the operations performed in the second mode, and may be separate operations from the first and second operations described above in the first mode. The first and second operations describing the third mode, etc., described later are also like this.

[0356] For driving the second mode, the control unit (270) of the present invention controls the first arm driving unit (260A) and the first leg driving unit (240A) so that a first operation (see Fig. 27 (b)) is performed in which the first arm massage unit (250A) moves backward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward (S420).

[0357] When the first operation is performed, the control unit (270) of the present invention controls the second arm drive unit (260B) and the second leg drive unit (240B) so that a second operation (see (d) of FIG. 27) is performed in which the second arm massage unit (250B) moves backward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward (S440).

[0358] In the second mode, after the first operation is performed, an operation to restore the first arm massage unit (250A) and the first leg massage unit (230A) to their reference positions (see (c) of FIG. 27) may be performed (S430), and if the first operation and the second operation are configured to be repeated cyclically, an operation to restore the second arm massage unit (250B) and the second leg massage unit (230B) to their reference positions (see (a) of FIG. 27) may be performed (S450).

[0359] When the massage device (200) or the body massage unit (210) is in a reclined position, the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) may be moved backward so that it can be in a comfortable position for the user's body structure. Therefore, if the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) is moved backward in this state, a safety accident may occur or problems such as malfunction or damage to the device may occur.

[0360] To resolve this problem, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the massage device (200), body massage unit (210), and arm massage unit (250A, 250B) to check the position or posture of one or more of the massage device (200), body massage unit (210), and arm massage unit (250A, 250B) when a start signal for the second mode is input (S400), and can control the output of guidance information, etc., regarding the inability to perform the second mode when the massage device (200) or body massage unit (210) is in a reclined state or when the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) is moved backward (S410) (S415).

[0361] The control unit (270) of the present invention is configured to perform the second mode described above only when the massage device (200) or the body massage unit (210) is not in a reclined state (such as a lying state) (S410), but is not limited thereto and may be configured to perform the second mode after controlling the massage device (200) to a state corresponding to a lying state.

[0362] In the second mode, the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) is controlled to rotate upward. Therefore, unlike the first mode, where it is necessary to avoid the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) colliding with the ground by rotating downward, in the second mode, a prior recline mode to secure rotation space for the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) may not be necessary.

[0363] As described above, the first operation of the second mode is an operation in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves backward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation of the second mode may be an operation in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves backward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward (or rotates) and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases.

[0364] Additionally, the second operation of the second mode is an operation in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves backward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second operation may be an operation in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves backward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward (or rotates) and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases.

[0366] The third mode illustrated in FIG. 21 corresponds to a sync mode, that is, a mode in which the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) and the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) positioned at corresponding locations are linked together.

[0367] The control unit (270) of the present invention controls the first operation (S510, see (b) in FIG. 28) in which the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward, as illustrated in FIG. 21, and the second operation (S530, see (d) in FIG. 28) in which the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward.

[0368] As in the previously described embodiment, in the third mode, an operation (S520, S540) (see (c) and (a) of FIG. 28) for restoring the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) and leg massage unit (230A, 230B) that have moved forward or rotated upward may be included, and the first operation and the second operation may be configured to alternate in a chronological order.

[0369] In the third mode, the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) is controlled to move forward, so in order to enhance the stretching effect, the body massage unit (210), etc. may be configured to have a recline mode preceded by tilting backward (S500).

[0370] As illustrated in FIG. 21, between the first operation (S510) of the third mode and the second operation (S530) of the third mode, control (S520, see (c) of FIG. 28) to restore the first arm massage unit (250A) and the first leg massage unit (230A) to a reference position may be performed.

[0371] When the third mode is configured to be applied cyclically, between the second operation (S530) and the first operation (S510), control (S540, see FIG. 28 (a)) can be performed to restore the second arm massage unit (250B) that moved forward in the second operation (S530) and the second leg massage unit (230B) that rotated upward to a reference position.

[0372] As described above, the first operation of the third mode is an operation in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation of the third mode may be an operation in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward (or rotates) and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases.

[0373] Additionally, the second operation of the third mode is an operation in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second operation may be an operation in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward (or rotates) and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases.

[0375] FIGS. 22 to 24 are flowcharts illustrating the processing process of the fourth to sixth modes according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0376] The embodiment (4th mode) illustrated in FIG. 22 corresponds to an embodiment that implements a cross mode in which an arm massage unit and a leg massage unit positioned at a cross position operate in pairs, for example, a mode in which the movement of the user's left leg (right leg) and right arm (left arm) is controlled to be synchronized.

[0377] The control unit (270) of the present invention controls one or more of the first operation (S610) in which the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward, and the second operation (S630) in which the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward.

[0378] Specifically, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit (260A) and the second leg drive unit (240B) so that the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward, as illustrated in FIG. 22 (S610, see FIG. 29 (b)).

[0379] After that, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the second arm drive unit (260B) and the first leg drive unit (240A) so that the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward (S630, see (d) of FIG. 29).

[0380] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit (260A) and the second leg drive unit (240B) so that the first arm massage unit (250A) and the second leg massage unit (230B) are restored to a reference position after the first operation (S610) of the fourth mode as described above is performed so that the stimulated muscle can be relaxed within an appropriate range (S620, see (c) of FIG. 29).

[0381] In this regard, after the second operation (S630) of the fourth mode is performed, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the second arm drive unit (260B) and the first leg drive unit (240A) so that the second arm massage unit (250B) and the first leg massage unit (230A) are restored to a reference position (S640, see (a) of FIG. 29).

[0382] The fourth mode may be configured so that a recline mode, in which the body massage part (210) etc. tilts backward, precedes (S600), as the arm massage part (250A, 250B) moves forward, in order to maximize the stretching effect.

[0383] As described above, the first operation of the fourth mode is an operation in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation of the fourth mode may be an operation in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward (or rotates) and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases.

[0384] Additionally, the second operation of the fourth mode is an operation in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second operation of the fourth mode may be an operation in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward (or rotates) and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases.

[0386] The embodiment (5th mode) illustrated in FIG. 23 corresponds to an embodiment for providing a three-dimensional effect on stretching the arms and legs by inducing complex movement of the arms and legs.

[0387] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control one or more of the following operations to be performed: a first arm massage unit (250A) moving forward, a first leg massage unit (230A) rotating upward, and a second leg massage unit (230B) rotating downward (first operation), and a second arm massage unit (250B) moving forward, a second leg massage unit (230B) rotating upward, and a first leg massage unit (230A) rotating downward (second operation).

[0388] Specifically, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit (260A), the first leg drive unit (240A), and the second leg drive unit (240B) so that the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward, the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward, and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates downward, as illustrated in FIG. 23 (S710).

[0389] After that, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the second arm drive unit (260B), the second leg drive unit (240B), and the first leg drive unit (240A) so that the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward, the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward, and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates downward (S730).

[0390] In the fifth mode, the left arm (right arm) is configured to move forward, the left leg (right leg) at the position corresponding to the left arm (right arm) rotates upward, and the right leg (left leg) at the position crossing the left arm (right arm) rotates downward. That is, in the fifth mode, when one arm moves forward, both legs are configured to rotate in different directions.

[0391] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit (260A), the first leg drive unit (240A), and the second leg drive unit (240B) so that the first arm massage unit (250A) moved forward after the first operation (S710) is performed, the first leg massage unit (230A) rotated upward, and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotated downward are restored to a reference position so that the tension and relaxation of the muscles are properly harmonized (S720).

[0392] In a corresponding view, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the second arm drive unit (260B), the second leg drive unit (240B), and the first leg drive unit (240A) so that the second arm massage unit (250B) moved forward after the second operation (S730), the second leg massage unit (230B) rotated upward, and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotated downward are restored to a reference position (S740).

[0393] In the case of the 5th mode, since the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) rotates in a combined upward and downward direction, the reference position of the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) in the 5th mode can be set to the middle part of the angle range or rotation range in which the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) can rotate based on the physical specifications of the massage device (200) or the leg massage unit (230A, 230B).

[0394] The fifth mode may be configured such that a recline mode, in which the body massage part (210) tilts backward, precedes the movement of the arm massage part (250A, 250B) moving forward, in order to maximize the stretching effect (S700).

[0395] As described above, the first operation of the fifth mode is an operation in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward, the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward, and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates downward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation of the fifth mode may be an operation in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward, the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward, and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates downward (or rotates), the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases (or increases or decreases), and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases. Preferably, the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases (or increases), and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) decreases. At this time, the first operation of the fifth mode allows the first arm massage unit (250A) to move forward and the second arm massage unit (250B) to move backward.

[0396] Additionally, the second operation of the fifth mode is an operation in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward, the second leg massage part (230B) moves upward, and the first leg massage part (230A) moves downward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second operation of the fifth mode may be an operation in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward, the second leg massage part (230B) moves upward, and the first leg massage part (230A) moves downward (or rotates), and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases (or increases or decreases), and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases. Preferably, the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases (or increases), and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) decreases. At this time, the second operation of the fifth mode allows the second arm massage part (250B) to move forward and the first arm massage part (250A) to move backward.

[0398] The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 24 (6th mode) corresponds to an embodiment for providing a three-dimensional effect on stretching the arms and legs by inducing complex movement of the arms and legs, similar to the 5th mode.

[0399] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control one or more of the following operations to be performed: an operation in which both the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward (first operation), and an operation in which both the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward (second operation).

[0400] Specifically, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit (260A), the second arm drive unit (260B) and the first leg drive unit (240A) so that the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward, as illustrated in FIG. 24 (S810).

[0401] After that, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit (260A), the second arm drive unit (260B) and the second leg drive unit (240B) so that the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward (S830).

[0402] In the 6th mode, both arms are configured to move forward and one leg is configured to rotate upward.

[0403] According to an embodiment, in relation to the first operation of the sixth mode, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the arm drive unit (260A, 260B) and the leg drive unit (240A, 240B) so that the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward, the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward (S810), and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates downward (S815).

[0404] Additionally, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the arm drive unit (260A, 260B) and the leg drive unit (240A, 240B) so that, in relation to the second operation of the sixth mode, the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward (S830), and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates downward (S835).

[0405] In another embodiment of the 6th mode (including steps S815 and S835), both arms are configured to move forward, and both legs are configured to rotate in different directions.

[0406] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the arm drive unit (260A, 260B), the first leg drive unit (240A) and / or the second leg drive unit (240B) so that the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) that have moved forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) that has rotated upward and / or the second leg massage unit (230B) that has rotated downward are restored to a reference position after the first operation (S810, S815) of the sixth mode is performed so that the tension and relaxation of the muscles can be properly harmonized (S820, S825).

[0407] In a corresponding view, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the arm drive unit (260A, 260B), the second leg drive unit (240B) and / or the first leg drive unit (240A) so that the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) that have moved forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) that has rotated upward and / or the first leg massage unit (230A) that has rotated downward are restored to a reference position after the second operation (S830) of the sixth mode is performed (S840, S845).

[0408] In the case of the 6th mode, since the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) rotates in a combined upward or downward direction, the reference position of the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) in the 6th mode can be set to the middle part of the angle range or rotation range in which the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) can rotate, as in the 5th mode.

[0409] The 6th mode may also be configured so that a recline mode, in which the body massage part (210) etc. tilts backward, precedes (S800), as the arm massage part (250A, 250B) moves forward, in order to maximize the stretching effect.

[0410] Additionally, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the arm drive unit (260A, 260B) and the leg drive unit (240A, 240B) so that a third operation is performed in which the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward and both the first and second leg massage units (230A, 230B) rotate upward.

[0411] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) that have moved forward after the third operation is performed to move backward, and the first and second leg massage units (230A, 230B) that have rotated upward to rotate downward to perform a fourth operation.

[0412] It goes without saying that the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the arm drive unit (260A, 260B) and the leg drive unit (240A, 240B) so that the third and fourth operations are repeated cyclically.

[0413] According to this embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 31, both arms are configured to move forward and both legs are configured to rotate upward, thereby inducing both arms and legs to come close together, which can provide the effect of simultaneously stretching both arms and legs.

[0414] As described above, the first operation of the sixth mode is that the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward or the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates downward, but is not limited thereto.

[0415] For example, the first operation of the sixth mode is that the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward, the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward (or rotates), and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) may increase or decrease.

[0416] The first operation of the 6th mode may be an operation in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward, the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates downward (or rotates), the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases (or increases or decreases), and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases.

[0417] Additionally, the second operation of the sixth mode is an operation in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward or the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates downward, but is not limited thereto.

[0418] For example, the second operation of the sixth mode may be such that the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward, the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward (or rotates), and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases.

[0419] The second operation of the sixth mode may be an operation in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward, the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates downward (or rotates), the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases (or increases or decreases), and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases.

[0420] Additionally, the third operation of the sixth mode is an operation in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward and the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) rotate upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the third operation of the sixth mode may be such that the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward and the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) rotate upward (or rotate), and the length of the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) may increase or decrease.

[0421] Additionally, the fourth operation of the sixth mode is an operation in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move backward and the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) rotate downward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the fourth operation of the sixth mode may be such that the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move backward and the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) rotate downward (or rotate), and the length of the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) may increase or decrease.

[0423] As described above, according to the embodiment, the first and second leg massage units (230A, 230B) of the first to sixth modes of the present invention may be configured to enable length expansion and contraction through the first leg driving unit (240A) and the second leg driving unit (240B).

[0424] Preferably, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first and second leg driving units (2130A, 240B) so that the length of the leg massage unit rotating upward among the first or second leg massage units (230A, 230B) increases to further enhance the injury prevention and stretching effect of the leg area, and can control the first and second leg driving units (2130A, 240B) so that the length of the leg massage unit rotating downward among the first or second leg massage units (230A, 230B) decreases.

[0426] FIG. 25 is a diagram illustrating processing according to an embodiment of the present invention for controlling an air cell.

[0427] As described above, the massage device (200) of the present invention may include one or more of a first arm air cell (251A) provided in a first arm massage part (250A) and a second arm air cell (251B) provided in a second arm massage part (250B).

[0428] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the air cells (251A, 251B) provided in the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) to expand when the movement direction (first direction) of the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) is forward (S900, S910) (S920).

[0429] When the air cell expands, gaps and the like are suppressed, allowing the body part in contact with the air cell to be firmly supported, and when the air cell contracts, the support is released, thereby relatively increasing the degree of freedom of the body part.

[0430] In the previously described embodiment, the forward movement of the arm massage part (250A, 250B) is intended to induce the user's arm part, which is housed in the arm massage part (250A, 250B), to move forward for stretching of the arm part.

[0431] Therefore, in order to induce the actual user's arm to move forward more effectively by the forward movement of the arm massage unit (250A, 250B), the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the air cell equipped in the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) that moves forward among the first arm air cell (251A) and the second arm air cell (251B) to inflate.

[0432] If the technical concept of this invention to induce the user's arm to move forward more effectively can be implemented, the inflation of the air cell may be performed prior to the forward movement of the arm massage part (250A, 250B), together with the forward movement of the arm massage part (250A, 250B), or after the forward movement of the arm massage part (250A, 250B) has begun.

[0433] According to the embodiment, when the forward movement of the arm massage part (250A, 250B) stops, the expanded air cell may be controlled to contract so as to relieve the user's discomfort.

[0434] When the movement of the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) is not forward movement (S910), it is preferable to control the air cell equipped in the corresponding arm massage unit (250A, 250B) among the first and second arm air cells (251A, 251B) to contract for user convenience, prevention of injury, and expansion of the usable range, but depending on the embodiment, it may be configured to be controlled by various selective methods such as expansion, partial expansion, contraction, partial contraction, contraction after expansion, and expansion after contraction (S925).

[0435] As described above, the massage device (200) of the present invention may include one or more of a first leg air cell (231A) provided in a first leg massage section (230A) and a second leg air cell (231B) provided in a second leg massage section (230B).

[0436] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the air cells (231A, 231B) provided in the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) to expand when the rotation direction (second direction) of the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) is downward (S900, S910), just as the control of the arm air cells (251A, 251B) described above is downward (S910).

[0437] In this way, when the leg air cells (231A, 231B) provided in the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) that rotates downward expand, the user's leg part can be induced to rotate (move) downward more effectively.

[0438] The leg massager (230A, 230B) is generally formed with an open top to facilitate the reception of the user's leg / foot area. When the leg massager (230A, 230B) is equipped with a configuration that physically supports the foot / leg area from the rear, the user's leg area can also naturally rotate or move when the leg massager (230A, 230B) rotates or moves upward.

[0439] In contrast, when the leg massage part (230A, 230B) rotates or moves downward, the foot / leg part may be dislodged from the leg massage part (230A, 230B) through the upper open space, and a gap may occur.

[0440] Therefore, when the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) rotates downward, if the leg air cell (231A, 231B) is controlled to expand as described above, the leg portion can also be induced to rotate or move downward more effectively when the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) rotates or moves downward.

[0441] When the rotation direction of the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) is not downward (S910), the control of the leg air cell (231A, 231B) can be performed in various optional ways, such as the control of the arm air cell (251A, 251B) described above.

[0442] As previously described, the movement of the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) and / or the rotation of the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) can be performed repeatedly, so it is obvious that the processing described above (S900 to S920) can be configured to be applied cyclically (S930).

[0444] Although the present invention has been described above by limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is obvious that various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention and the equivalent scope of the claims described below by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs.

[0445] In the description of the present invention described above, modifiers such as "first," "second," etc., are merely instrumental conceptual terms used to relatively distinguish components from one another, and should be interpreted as not being used to indicate a specific order, priority, etc.

[0446] Although the drawings and other accompanying materials for the description of the present invention and the illustration of embodiments thereof may be depicted in a somewhat exaggerated form to emphasize or highlight the technical content according to the present invention, it should be interpreted as obvious to a person skilled in the art that various modified application examples are possible by considering the aforementioned descriptions and the details illustrated in the drawings.

[0447] The control method of the massage device according to the present invention described above can be implemented as computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all types of recording devices (CD-ROM, RAM, ROM, floppy disk, magnetic disk, hard disk, magneto-optical disk, etc.) in which data that can be read by a computer is stored, and also includes a server for wired or wireless internet transmission.

[0448] Furthermore, the configuration and functions of the massage device described in this specification may be extended and applied to various (wearable) healthcare devices capable of providing healthcare functions (e.g., massage / tissue care functions, biosignal measurement functions, etc.). Accordingly, it is understood that the term 'massage device' in this specification may be replaced with '(wearable) healthcare device'. Explanation of the symbols

[0449] 200: Massage device 210: Body Massage Department 210A: Seat section 210B: Light 220: Body drive unit 220A: Seat drive unit 220B: Light drive unit 230A: 1st Leg Massage Department 230B: 2nd Leg Massage Department 240A: 1st leg drive unit 240B: Second leg drive unit 250A: 1st Arm Massage Department 250B: 2nd Arm Massage Department 260A: 1st 8th 9th Division 260B: 2nd 89th Eastern Division 270: Control unit 231A: Air cell on the first leg 231B: Air cell on the first leg 251A: 1st arm air cell 251B: 1st Arm Air Cell 211: Additional air cell

Claims

Claim 1 A massage device characterized by being configured such that at least a portion of the body of a user is overlapped with at least a portion of the first time interval during which a first moving motion of a target arm massager, which is one or more of the first and second arm massagers, is performed, and at least a portion of the second time interval during which a second moving motion of a target leg massager, which is one or more of the first and second arm massagers, is performed is overlapped. Claim 2 A massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that the target arm massage unit and the target leg massage unit are positioned in corresponding positions or intersecting positions. Claim 3 A massage device according to claim 1, wherein the first moving motion includes a movement in which at least a part of the target arm massage part moves, and the second moving motion includes at least one of a rotational motion in which the target leg massage part rotates and a length adjustment motion in which the length of the target leg massage part is adjusted. Claim 4 A massage device according to claim 3, wherein the movement operation comprises at least one of a first movement operation in which at least a part of the target arm massage part moves in a first movement direction and a second movement operation in which at least a part of the target arm massage part moves in a second movement direction, the rotation operation comprises at least one of a first rotation operation in which the target leg massage part rotates in a first rotation direction and a second rotation operation in which the target leg massage part rotates in a second rotation direction, and the length adjustment operation comprises at least one of a first length adjustment operation in which the length of the target leg massage part increases and a second length adjustment operation in which the length of the target leg massage part decreases. Claim 5 A massage device according to claim 4, wherein the movement operation is performed together with at least one of the rotation operation and the length adjustment operation in an overlapping time interval in which the first and second non-moving operations overlap each other. Claim 6 A massage device according to claim 4, characterized in that, in the remaining time interval excluding the time interval in which the first and second moving movements overlap each other among the entire time interval in which the first and second moving movements are performed, at least one of the rotation movement and the length adjustment movement is performed without the first moving movement, or the movement movement is performed without the second moving movement. Claim 7 A massage device according to claim 1, wherein the leg massage part positioned at a position corresponding to the arm massage part moving forward among the first and second leg massage parts rotates downward, and the leg massage part positioned at a position corresponding to the arm massage part moving backward among the first and second leg massage parts rotates upward. Claim 8 A massage device according to claim 1, wherein in a time interval in which at least a portion of the first and second time intervals overlap, the movement of the target arm massage part moving forward or backward is performed together with at least one of the movement of the target leg massage part rotating upward or downward and the movement of the target leg massage part being adjusted to decrease or increase in length. Claim 9 A massage device according to claim 1, wherein the target arm massage part is the first and second arm massage part, and the target leg massage part is one of the first and second leg massage part. Claim 10 A massage device according to claim 1, wherein the target arm massage part is one of the first and second arm massage parts, and the target leg massage part is the first and second leg massage parts. Claim 11 A massage device according to claim 1, wherein the target arm massage part is the first and second arm massage part, and the target leg massage part is the first and second leg massage part. Claim 12 A massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that a reference position restoration operation is mediated between a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates downward and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates downward, so that the first and second operations alternate. Claim 13 A massage device according to claim 12, characterized in that when counting information generated using the number of times the first and second operations are alternated corresponds to counting information entered by the user, guidance information regarding this is output. Claim 14 A massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that a reference position restoration operation is performed to restore the target arm massage unit or the target leg massage unit to a reference position between the cross movements of the target arm massage unit or the target leg massage unit, or after the first or second moving operation is performed. Claim 15 A massage device according to claim 1, further comprising first and second leg driving units that drive one or more of rotation and length extension of each of the first and second leg massage units. Claim 16 A massage device according to claim 1, wherein the first or second arm massage part comprises: a support part having an inclined shape with a lower rear; and an arm massage providing part that moves forward or backward in a direction corresponding to the inclined shape using the support part as a relative fixed body. Claim 17 A massage device according to claim 1, further comprising a body drive unit that changes the position or posture of the body massage unit, and characterized in that a recline movement in which the body massage unit tilts backward precedes one or more of the first and second moving movements. Claim 18 A massage device according to claim 17, wherein the body massage unit comprises a seat unit and a back unit, and the body driving unit comprises a seat driving unit that changes the position or posture of the seat unit; and a back driving unit that changes the position or posture of the back unit, and wherein the recline operation is achieved by driving one or more of the seat driving unit and the back driving unit. Claim 19 A massage device according to claim 1, further comprising one or more of a first leg air cell provided in the first leg massage part and a second leg air cell provided in the second leg massage part, wherein one or more of the first and second leg air cells expand when the first or second non-removable operation is performed. Claim 20 A massage device according to claim 19, wherein at least one of the first and second leg air cells is inflated at least once before, after, and during the first or second moving motion is performed. Claim 21 A massage device according to claim 1, further comprising first and second arm driving units that drive one or more of rotation and length extension of each of the first and second arm massage units. Claim 22 A method for controlling a massage device according to any one of claims 1 to 21, characterized by including a control step of controlling such that at least a portion of a first time interval in which a first moving motion of the target arm massage part is performed and a second time interval in which a second moving motion of the target leg massage part is performed overlap.

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