Thermal complex massaging apparatus

Abstract

The present invention relates to a thermal composite massage device, comprising a body divided into a gua sha massage section and an eye massage section, and a heating section for the thermal function of the body, thereby enabling full-body massage including hair, body, and eyes using a single massage device, as well as further improving the efficiency of the massage, and further including a temperature sensor to detect overheating of the heating rod, thereby enabling the prevention of burns and fire.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a thermal composite massage device, comprising a body composed of a gua sha massage unit and an eye massage unit, and a heating unit for a thermal function, thereby enabling full-body thermal massage including hair, body, and eyes with a single device. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, massage is a type of manual therapy that uses primarily hands to apply mechanical stimulation directly to the skin in a specific manner, inducing a biological response to correct bodily imbalances, treat illnesses, and promote health. Due to its effects of stimulating blood and lymph circulation, boosting metabolism to improve tissue nutrition, facilitating the excretion of waste products, and strengthening resistance, the demand for massage-based care is steadily increasing. However, manual massage typically involves visiting a professional massage shop for treatment, which presents issues regarding time and cost. Recently, to address these problems, there has been a trend of developing massage devices that allow for convenient, quick massages at home; in particular, gua sha massagers are currently trending. Gua sha is a Chinese folk medicine remedy that uses smooth-surfaced tools or animal horns to massage the skin and muscles. It is effective in stimulating lymphatic vessels to circulate accumulated waste products and loosen stiff muscles.

[0003] Meanwhile, dry eye syndrome is a condition characterized by the loss of homeostasis in the tear film due to tear film instability, hyperosmolarity of tears, damage and inflammation of the ocular surface, and abnormalities in sensory nerves, accompanied by various ocular symptoms such as stinging, a foreign body sensation, and dryness. In modern times, the number of people complaining of dry eye syndrome symptoms is increasing due to external stimuli such as pollution and various types of stress, as well as the use of driving, reading, TV, and computers.

[0004] Patent Document 1 relates to an electric gua sha massage device, which allows for the selection of a suitable waveform according to areas with high or low muscle mass through an EMS generation module to further enhance the gua sha massage effect.

[0005] Patent Document 2 relates to an eye massage device that can relieve eye fatigue by massaging the area around the eyes and temples, and allows for the use of heat supply and massage in stages with time settings according to the condition of the eyes.

[0006] Patent Document 3 relates to a gua sha tool including a heating device, and relates to a gua sha tool including a heating device that can radiate heat when performing a massage.

[0007] Patent documents 1, 2, and 3 are massagers capable of gua sha massage and eye massage, but there is a problem in that separate massagers are required for body and eye massage. Prior art literature

[0008] Registered Patent Publication No. 10-2584238 (Oct. 11, 2023) Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1586684 (Jan. 20, 2016) Registered Patent Publication No. 10-1880858 (July 20, 2018) The problem to be solved

[0009] The present invention relates to a thermal composite massage device, and aims to provide a thermal composite massage device capable of performing full-body massage including hair, body, eyes, etc., using a single massage device by including a body divided into a gua sha massage part and an eye massage part, and a heating part for the thermal function of the body.

[0010] In addition, the present invention aims to provide a thermal composite massage device that can prevent burns and fire by detecting overheating of the heating rod by further including a temperature sensor. means of solving the problem

[0011] The present invention relates to a thermal composite massage device, comprising a main body portion divided into a gua sha massage portion and an eye massage portion, a body having an internal empty space, and a heating portion for a thermal function of the body, wherein a hole and a fastening hole are formed on one side of the body, a plurality of protrusions are formed on the gua sha massage portion, and an eye portion is formed protrudingly on the eye massage portion to contact the eyeball, wherein the heating portion has a heating wire installed inside and generates heat by receiving external power, and by including a heating rod installed inside the body, the device is characterized by enabling gua sha massage and eye massage using thermal heat.

[0012] In addition, the present invention is characterized in that the heating unit further comprises a temperature sensor installed on the outer surface of a heating rod to detect the temperature of the heating rod, and a controller installed in conjunction with the heating rod and the temperature sensor and connected to an external power source to enable power operation of the heating rod and the temperature sensor and temperature control of the heating rod.

[0013] In addition, the present invention further comprises a heating member that guides the installation positions of a heating rod and a temperature sensor, and a bracket for fixing the heating member to a body, wherein the heating member is divided into an upper and a lower portion, the upper portion having a larger diameter than the lower portion, and the bracket is formed in a shape corresponding to the side of the body, and the bracket has a detachment prevention hole and a fastening hole formed therein, and the detachment prevention hole is formed with a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the lower portion of the heating member. Effects of the invention

[0014] The present invention relates to a thermal composite massage device, wherein the rim of the body has a curved shape, a plurality of protrusions are formed on one side, and an eye massage part is provided on the other side, thereby having the advantage of enabling full-body massage, including the hair, body, and eyes, using a single massage device.

[0015] In addition, the present invention includes a heating unit, thereby enabling massage using heat, which not only allows for the alleviation of dry eye symptoms but also has the advantage of further improving the efficiency of the massage.

[0016] In addition, the present invention has the advantage of preventing burns and fires by further including a temperature sensor.

[0017] In addition, the present invention has the advantage of facilitating power operation and temperature control by installing the heating unit and the temperature sensor in conjunction with a controller connected to an external power source.

[0018] In addition, the present invention has the advantage of being usable as a general gua sha massager after removing the heating rod when thermal massage is not required. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0020] FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a thermal composite massage device according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is an assembled perspective view of a thermal composite massage device according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an operation circuit diagram of a thermal composite massage device according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a detailed drawing of the gua sha massage part of a thermal composite massage device according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a detailed drawing of the eye massage part of a thermal composite massage device according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the usage state of a thermal composite massage device according to the present invention, illustrating a body with the heating part separated. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0021] The present invention relates to a thermal composite massage device, and the detailed description is as follows.

[0022] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the disassembled state of the thermal composite massage device of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention is a thermal composite massage device capable of using both a gua sha massage function and an eye massage function, and is composed of a body (10) and a heating unit (30). The body (10) is the main body part of the present invention, divided into a gua sha massage unit (12) and an eye massage unit (14), and forms an empty space inside. At this time, the gua sha massage unit (12) is formed on the upper part of the body, and the eye massage unit (14) is formed on the lower part. In addition, the rim portion separating the upper and lower parts is formed in a curved shape to enable massage. In addition, a hole (16) and a fastening hole (18) are formed on one side of the body (10). The hole (16) is formed so that the heating unit (30) can be inserted, and is formed on one side of the body (10). In addition, at this time, the hole (16) is formed only on one side of the body (10) so that heat emitted through the heating rod (32) does not escape to the outside. The fastening hole (18) is a hole for installing a bracket (38) to fix the heating part (30). It is preferable that multiple fastening holes (18) be formed, but this is not limited thereto. The gua sha massage part (12) is a part that allows massage by rubbing on a body part. The gua sha massage part (12) refers to the upper part based on the horizontal centerline of the body (10), and multiple protrusions (20) are formed on the gua sha massage part (12). The protrusions (20) are uneven parts that allow massage by rubbing on the arms, legs, scalp, etc. The eye massage part (14) is a part for massaging the eye. The eye massage part (14) has an eyepiece (22) formed to protrude downward. The eyepiece (22) is a part that comes into contact with the eye, and it is preferable that multiple eyepieces be formed.

[0023] The heating section (30) is a part for generating heat and consists of a heating rod (32), a temperature sensor (34), a connector (36), a bracket (38), and a controller (44). The heating rod (32) generates heat by receiving external power, and a heating wire is installed inside. At this time, it is preferable that the heating rod (32) has additional wires connected to it to transmit current to the heating wire by receiving external power. The temperature sensor (34) detects the temperature of the heating rod (32). The connector (36) is a part where the heating rod (32) and the temperature sensor (34) are mounted, which prevents the heating rod (32) and the temperature sensor (34) from detaching and guides the installation position. The connector (36) is divided into an upper part (36a) and a lower part (36b), and the interior is perforated throughout the upper and lower parts to form a through hole. At this time, the cylindrical portion of the upper part (36a) of the connector (36) is formed with a larger diameter than the lower part (36b). The bracket (38) is for fixing the heating part (30) to the body (10) and is formed with a shape corresponding to the side shape of the body (10). In addition, at this time, a detachment prevention hole (40) and a fastening hole (42) are formed in the bracket (38). The detachment prevention hole (40) is a hole formed to prevent the connector (36), on which the heating rod (32) and the temperature sensor (34) are mounted, from detaching. At this time, it is preferable that the diameter of the detachment prevention hole (40) be formed with a diameter corresponding to the lower part (36b) of the connector (36), that is, a diameter through which the lower part (36b) of the connector (36) can pass. The fastening hole (42) is for fixing the heating unit (30) to the body (10) and is formed with a position, shape, and diameter corresponding to the fastening hole (18) formed in the body (10). The controller (44) is capable of controlling the power of the heating rod (32) and the temperature sensor (34) as well as adjusting the temperature, and is preferably composed of a power button, a screen displaying the temperature, and upper and lower temperature control buttons.

[0024] FIG. 2 illustrates the assembled state of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the present invention enables a heating unit (30) to be installed inside the body (10) to enable thermal massage. First, a temperature sensor (34) is installed in contact with the outer surface of the heating rod (32). Specifically, the wire installed inside the heating rod (32) and the wire installed on the temperature sensor (34) are installed together inside a single sheathed hose, and the main body of the temperature sensor (34) is installed in contact with the outer surface of the heating rod (32). At this time, the temperature sensor (34) and the heating rod (32) are installed in conjunction with a controller (44), and the controller (44) is connected to an external power source. Next, a connector (36) is installed on the outside of the covering hose. At this time, the upper part (36a) of the connector (36) is equipped with a heating rod (32) and a temperature sensor (34), and the lower part (36b) is equipped with the covering hose. Subsequently, a bracket (38) is installed by passing through the lower part (36b) of the connector (36). When installed in this manner, the heating unit (30) is installed inside the body (10). Specifically, the upper part (36a) of the connector (36), equipped with the heating rod (32) and the temperature sensor (34), is installed inside the body (10), and the lower part (36b) of the connector (36) is exposed to the outside. Subsequently, by installing screws in the fastening holes (18, 42) of the body (10) and the bracket (38), the heating unit (30) is fixedly installed in the body (10). At this time, the anti-detachment hole (40) of the bracket (38) is formed with a shape corresponding to the diameter of the lower part (36b) of the connector (36), that is, a diameter through which the lower part (36b) of the connector (36) can pass. Since the upper part (36a) of the connector (36) is formed with a larger diameter than the lower part (36b), the upper part (36a) of the connector (36), on which the heating rod (32) and the temperature sensor (34) are installed, is caught by the anti-detachment hole (40) of the bracket (38) and does not detach. Subsequently, a controller (44) connected to an external power source is operated to adjust the appropriate temperature, thereby enabling thermal massage.

[0025] FIG. 3 illustrates a circuit diagram for the heating operation of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 3, the heating rod (32) and the temperature sensor (34) of the present invention are installed in conjunction with a controller (44), thereby enabling power operation control, temperature regulation, and overheat detection. Specifically, the heating rod (32) and the temperature sensor (34) of the present invention are installed in conjunction with a controller (44) connected to an external power source. Therefore, the controller (44), the heating rod (32), and the temperature sensor (34) can be operated via the external power source. Furthermore, the controller (44) can control the power operation of the heating rod (32) and the temperature sensor (34), as well as appropriately adjust the temperature of the heating rod (32). Additionally, in the present invention, by installing the temperature sensor (34), if overheating at a temperature much higher than a preset temperature is detected, the power of the present invention is turned off so that the heating rod (32) no longer generates heat, thereby preventing burns and fires.

[0026] FIG. 4 is a detailed drawing illustrating the gua sha massage unit of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 4, the present invention enables gua sha massage of the entire body, including arms, legs, and hair, through the gua sha massage unit (12). Specifically, the gua sha massage unit (12) of the present invention has a plurality of protrusions (20) formed thereon, and it is possible to loosen tense muscles or promote blood circulation by rubbing the protrusions (20) on the body parts. In addition, the body (10) of the present invention has a curved shape at the edge portion, that is, the boundary portion between the gua sha massage unit (12) and the eye massage unit (14), and massage is possible using this edge portion. Furthermore, if the gua sha massage is performed after being heated by applying external power, the efficiency of the massage can be further improved.

[0027] FIG. 5 is a detailed drawing of the eye massage part (14) of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the present invention makes it possible to help alleviate symptoms of dry eye syndrome through eye thermal massage. Specifically, the eye massage part (14) is formed in the lower part of the body (10) of the present invention. At this time, the eye massage part (14) has an eyepiece (22) protruding so as to be in contact with the eyeball. Therefore, by adjusting to an appropriate temperature to create a warm state and then bringing the eyepiece (22) into contact with the eyeball, eye thermal massage becomes possible. In particular, if there are symptoms of dry eye syndrome such as itching, using the warm eye massage of the present invention can help alleviate the symptoms.

[0028] FIG. 6 illustrates a state of use of the present invention, specifically a perspective view of the other side of the body shown in FIG. 1, 2, and 4, that is, the opposite side where the hole (16) and the fastening hole (18) are formed. As shown in FIG. 6, the heating part (30) of the present invention can be separated and used as a gua sha massager. Specifically, by loosening the screw fastened to the body (10) and bracket (38) of the present invention to separate the heating part (30), the body (10) itself can be used as a gua sha massager. At this time, the eye massage part (14), including the gua sha massage part (12) of the present invention, can also be massaged by rubbing it on a body part such as the scalp, just like the gua sha massage part (12), after the heating part (30) is separated. Explanation of the symbols

[0029] 10: Body 12: Gua Sha massage part 14: Eye massage section 16: Hole 18: Fastening hole 20: Protrusion 22: Eyepiece 30: Heating part 32: Heating rod 34: Temperature sensor 36: Connector 36a: Top 36b: Bottom 38: Bracket 40: Anti-detachment hole 42: Fastening hole 44: Controller

Claims

Claim 1 A thermal composite massage device comprising: a body (10) having a main body portion divided into a gua sha massage portion (12) and an eye massage portion (14) and having an empty space formed inside; a heating portion (30) for a thermal function of the body (10); a hole (16) and a fastening hole (18) formed on one side of the body (10); a plurality of protrusions (20) formed on the gua sha massage portion (12); an eyepiece portion (22) protruding from the eye massage portion (14) to make contact with the eyeball; a heating portion (30) having a heating wire installed inside and generating heat by receiving external power, and a heating rod (32) installed inside the body (10), thereby enabling gua sha massage and eye massage using thermal heat. Claim 2 A thermal composite massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that the heating unit (30) further comprises a temperature sensor (34) installed on the outer surface of the heating rod (32) to detect the temperature of the heating rod (32), and a controller (44) installed in conjunction with the heating rod (32) and the temperature sensor (34) and connected to an external power source to enable power operation control of the heating rod (32) and the temperature sensor (34) and temperature control of the heating rod (32). Claim 3 A thermal composite massage device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the heating unit (30) further comprises a connector (36) that guides the installation position of a heating rod (32) and a temperature sensor (34), and a bracket (38) for fixing the heating unit (30) to a body (10), wherein the connector (36) is divided into an upper portion (36a) and a lower portion (36b), wherein the upper portion (36a) is formed with a larger diameter than the lower portion (36b), wherein the bracket (38) is formed in a shape corresponding to the side of the body (10), wherein the bracket (38) has a detachment prevention hole (40) and a fastening hole (42), wherein the detachment prevention hole (40) is formed with a diameter corresponding to the diameter of the lower portion (36b) of the connector (36).

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