Deployable Head Cover Device for Massage Device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a deployable head cover device for a massage device that is foldably installed on the upper part of the massage device to cover the user's face and block and protect the user's field of vision. The deployable head cover device for a massage device according to the present invention may include: an outer cover rotatably installed around a hinge axis on a body massage part that massages the user's body; an elastic member that elastically supports the outer cover with respect to the body massage part; a head cover movably installed on the body massage part, positioned in an overlapping state on the lower side of the outer cover, and then moved to the outside of the outer cover to cover the user's head; and a head cover driving part that reciprocates the head cover with respect to the body massage part.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage device, and more specifically, to a deployable head cover device for a massage device that is foldably installed on the upper part of the massage device to cover the user's face. Background Technology

[0002] Massage is an auxiliary medical therapy that regulates bodily imbalances, promotes blood circulation, and relieves fatigue by applying various forms of mechanical stimulation to parts of the body, such as kneading, pressing, pulling, tapping, or moving.

[0003] The increase in demand for massage has led to a rise in demand for massage devices or equipment that provide artificial massage functions due to economic circumstances and time constraints. In other words, as the demand to relieve fatigue or stress by loosening tense muscles through massage increases, various massage devices that are time- and cost-effective are being released.

[0004] Recently, as people's interest in health has been increasing, massage devices are evolving from simply providing massage functions into electronic devices that offer various additional and / or medical functions; accordingly, research on methods to efficiently control massage devices is continuing.

[0005] For example, Korean Published Patent No. 10-2023-0005777 discloses a "massage device for providing shoulder massage and a method for controlling the same" which is equipped with an air cell positioned to correspond to the user's shoulder and can provide massage to the user's shoulder according to the user's body and posture.

[0006] In addition, Korean registered patent No. 10-2556687 discloses a massage device and a method of operation thereof that can provide various forms of massage experiences optimized for the user by receiving ratio information related to the ratio of the massage time performed on each body part to the total massage time from the user, and generating a final massage map by randomly combining some of the basic massage maps pre-set for each body part based on the received ratio information.

[0007] In addition, Korean registered patent No. 10-1724647 discloses a virtual reality head for a massage chair in which a cover covering the user's head is rotatably configured on the top of the massage chair and a display unit for outputting images is installed on the cover so that images can be provided to the user when the cover rotates toward the front of the user's head, i.e., toward the face, and the face is positioned within the cover.

[0008] In addition, various massage devices capable of providing content such as video and music along with various massage functions are disclosed. Prior art literature

[0009] Republic of Korea Published Patent No. 10-2023-0005777 Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-2556687 Republic of Korea Registered Patent No. 10-1724647 Republic of Korea Registered Utility Model No. 20-0491466 The problem to be solved

[0010] The problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a deployable head cover device for a massage device that is foldably installed on the upper part of the massage device to cover the user's face and block and protect their field of vision.

[0011] However, the problems that the present invention aims to solve are not limited to those described above, and include problems that can be easily identified by a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains from this specification and the attached drawings. means of solving the problem

[0012] A deployable head cover device of a massage device according to the present invention for achieving the above-mentioned purpose may include: an outer cover rotatably installed around a hinge axis on a body massage part that massages a user's body; an elastic member that elastically supports the outer cover with respect to the body massage part; a head cover movably installed on the body massage part, positioned in a state overlapping the lower side of the outer cover, and then moved to the outside of the outer cover to cover the user's head part; and a head cover driving part that reciprocates the head cover with respect to the body massage part. Effects of the invention

[0013] The deployable head cover device of the present invention has a plurality of head covers that are folded inside the outer cover and, when necessary, rotate forward to deploy to the outside of the outer cover, thereby covering the user's face area and blocking their field of vision.

[0014] Therefore, when the deployable head cover device is not in use, the head cover does not become an obstacle when the user sits on or leaves the massage device, so both convenience of use and aesthetics can be achieved simultaneously.

[0015] In addition, convenience can be improved as the head cover automatically unfolds and folds by the operation of the actuator.

[0016] If a display unit is installed in the part of the head cover that covers the user's face, it can provide various additional functions such as information on the operation of the massage device, an input window or remote control for controlling various massage modes and various operations of the massage device, output of various video materials, the internet, TV, online content, PC, or mobile communication terminal (mobile phone, etc.).

[0017] However, the effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and include effects that can be easily understood by a person skilled in the art from this specification and the attached drawings. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a massage device in a folded state with a deployable head cover device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a massage device in a deployed state with a deployable head cover device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a side view of a massage device showing the unfolded state of a deployable head cover device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an outer cover and an elastic member constituting a deployable head cover device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 5a to 5c are perspective views showing a part of the configuration of a deployable head cover device and an example of operation thereof according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 6a to 6c are side views showing the configuration and operation examples of a link unit constituting a deployable head cover device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a front view showing a part of a link unit constituting a deployable head cover device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a drawing showing another part of a link unit constituting a deployable head cover device according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIGS. 9a to 9e are drawings sequentially illustrating examples of operation in which a deployable head cover device according to an embodiment of the present invention is deployed. FIG. 10 is a side view showing a deployable head cover device according to another embodiment of the present invention. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0019] The object, features, and advantages of the above-described disclosure will become more apparent through the following embodiments in connection with the accompanying drawings.

[0020] The following specific structural or functional descriptions are provided merely for the purpose of illustrating embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure, and embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and should not be interpreted as being limited to the embodiments described in this specification or application.

[0021] Since embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure may be subject to various modifications and may take various forms, specific embodiments are illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in this specification or application. However, this is not intended to limit the embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure to specific forms of disclosure, and it should be understood that they include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

[0022] Terms such as "first" and / or "second" may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited to these terms. For the sole purpose of distinguishing one component from another, for example, without departing from the scope of rights according to the concept of the present disclosure, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component.

[0023] When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, there may also be other components in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between. Other expressions used to describe the relationship between components, such as "between" and "exactly between," or "adjacent to" and "directly adjacent to," should be interpreted in the same way.

[0024] The terms used herein are used merely to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the disclosure. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Terms such as “comprising” or “having” in this specification are intended to specify the existence of the implemented features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof, and should not be understood as precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0025] 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 this disclosure pertains. Terms such as those 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 in this specification.

[0026] 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.

[0027] In this specification, binaural beats may refer to a specific form of audio information capable of modulating brain waves.

[0028] In this specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device comprising a body massage unit and a leg massage unit. Additionally, according to another embodiment, the body massage unit and the leg massage unit may exist as separate devices (e.g., a body massage device and a leg massage device).

[0029] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in more detail with reference to the attached drawings.

[0030] FIGS. 1 to 9 are drawings showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a massage device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a massage part that forms a region for accommodating at least a part of a user's body, supports the user's body (e.g., body), and massages the part of the user's body.

[0032] The massage unit may include at least one massage unit among a body massage unit (1100) that massages at least a part of the user's body, an arm massage unit (1200) that massages the user's arm, and a leg massage unit (1300) that massages the user's leg.

[0033] The body massage unit (1100) can massage at least a part of the user's body. For example, the body massage unit (1100) can massage at least one part of the user's upper body and lower body.

[0034] Specifically, the body massage unit (1100) may include a massage module (not shown) that provides a massage function to at least a part of the user's body, an audio output module (1120) for providing audio output of any form to the user, a main frame (1130) that forms the frame of the body massage unit (1100) and supports the user's body, and a user input unit (1140) for receiving input of any form from the user.

[0035] The configurations included in the body massage unit (1100) described above are merely exemplary embodiments, and the body massage unit (1100) may include various configurations in addition to the configurations described above.

[0036] In addition, the shape and structure of the massage device (1000) shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are merely exemplary, and various forms of massage devices (1000) may also be included within the scope of the present invention as long as they do not deviate from the scope of rights defined by the claims of the present invention.

[0037] The body massage unit (1100) may form a space of any shape to accommodate a user. The body massage unit (1100) may have a space of a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the body massage unit (1100) may be implemented as a seat type capable of accommodating the user's whole body or a part of the body and supporting at least a part of the user's body. For example, the body massage unit (1100) may include a backrest portion supporting at least a part of the user's upper body and a seat portion supporting at least a part of the user's lower body.

[0038] The part of the body massage part (1100) 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 (1000).

[0039] At least a portion of the body massage unit (1100) may slide. For example, when the body massage unit (1100) starts a massage or when the body massage unit (1100) is driven, at least a portion of the body massage unit (1100) may slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit (1100) may be tilted backward. As a result, the body massage unit (1100) may provide massage while in a backward-tilted state. For example, the massage device (1000) may include an actuator that tilts the massage device (1000; or body massage unit (1100)) in a backward direction. The massage device (1000) may drive the above-described actuator to tilt or restore the body massage unit (1100) to its original state. At this time, the actuator may be positioned on at least a portion of the massage device (e.g., a base frame).

[0040] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device (1000) may include at least one air cell (not shown). The air cell may be located in at least one of at least a portion of the body massage section (1100) (for example, at least one of the area corresponding to the user's shoulder, the area corresponding to the pelvis, and the area corresponding to the waist within the entire area of ​​the body massage section (1100)), at least a portion of the arm massage section (1200), and at least a portion of the leg massage section (1300), but may be placed in various parts of the massage device (1000) without being limited thereto.

[0041] The massage device (1000) may include an air supply unit, and the air supply unit can inflate the air cell by supplying air to the air cell. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit (1100) and may be located in the leg massage unit (1300). Additionally, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device (1000).

[0042] A massage module (not shown) may be provided inside the body massage unit (1100) to provide any form of mechanical stimulation to a user accommodated in the body massage unit (1100). The massage module may massage at least a part of the user's body while moving along a main frame (1130) provided inside the body massage unit (1100).

[0043] In addition, a deployable head cover device (1500) that deploys forward toward the user's head and covers the face area may be installed on the upper part of the body massage section (1100).

[0044] The deployable head cover device (1500) may include an outer cover (1510) rotatably installed on the upper part of the body massage unit (1100) around a hinge axis (1511), an elastic member (1540) that elastically supports the outer cover (1510) with respect to the body massage unit (1100), a head cover (1520) that is folded on the inner side of the outer cover (1510) and then unfolds to the outer side of the outer cover (1510) to cover the front part of the user's head, and a head cover driving unit that rotates the head cover (1520) with respect to the body massage unit (1100).

[0045] The outer cover (1510) is made of a curved plate having a predetermined curvature and can be rotatably installed at one end on the body massage unit (1100). For example, the outer cover (1510) can be installed at one end on the upper rear surface of the body massage unit (1100) so as to rotate in the forward and backward direction around a hinge axis (1511). The left-right width of the outer cover (1510) can have a length generally similar to the left-right width of the body massage unit (1100).

[0046] An axial support member (1512) connected to a hinge shaft (1511) may be formed at one end of the outer cover (1510). The axial support member (1512) may have a circular or C shape. Both ends of the hinge shaft (1511) may be connected to both sides of the body massage part (1100) through the axial support member (1512) of the outer cover (1510).

[0047] The outer cover (1510) is given elastic force to be in close contact with the upper part of the body massage unit (1100) by an elastic member (1540). The elastic member (1540) may include a hinge (1541) which is connected with one end of the main frame (1130) of the body massage unit (1100) and one end of the outer cover (1510) and through which a hinge shaft (1511) passes, and a torsion spring (1542) which is connected to both sides of the hinge (1541) by passing through the hinge shaft (1511).

[0048] At the other end of the outer cover (1510), a cover roller (1515) that rolls along the link unit (1560) while elastically contacting the link unit (1560) of the head cover drive unit can be rotatably installed.

[0049] The head cover (1520) is movably installed on the upper part of the body massage unit (1100) and is positioned overlapping the lower side of the outer cover (1510), and is configured to move outward from the outer cover (1510) and unfold to cover the front part of the user's head, i.e., the face. For example, the head cover (1520) may be movably installed on the upper part of the body massage unit (1100) while rotating in the forward and backward directions by a head cover driving unit, and may be configured to rotate forward from the upper part of the body massage unit (1100) to unfold to the outside of the outer cover (1510), and rotate backward to fold to the lower side of the outer cover (1510).

[0050] The head cover (1520) may be configured as a single unit, but it may also be configured to be divided into multiple parts so that it can be folded and unfolded in multiple stages. For example, the head cover (1520) may be configured as two or three units as in this embodiment, and may be coupled to a link unit (1560) constituting the head cover drive unit to be folded in multiple stages on the lower side of the outer cover (1510) or unfolded in multiple stages to the outside of the outer cover (1510) to cover the user's face. For convenience of explanation regarding this embodiment, the three head covers are described by sequentially referring to them from front to back as the first head cover (1521), the second head cover (1522), and the third head cover (1523), based on the state where the head cover (1520) is unfolded toward the front of the user's head.

[0051] The first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) may be made of curved plates having a predetermined curved surface. The size of the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) may be formed such that they can effectively block the user's view when unfolded, have almost no gap between each head cover (1520), and prevent interference between them during the unfolding and folding process. Additionally, the sizes of the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) may all be the same, but they may be formed differently from each other. For example, the multiple head covers may be designed so that the one positioned at the rear of the body massage unit has a smaller width than the one positioned at the front. In this embodiment, the left-right width of the first head cover (1521) is the largest so as to clearly block the user's view when unfolded, and the second head cover (1522) and the third head cover (1523) may be formed relatively smaller than the left-right width of the first head cover (1521) so as to conceal the link unit (1560) constituting the head cover drive unit from the outside. At this time, the third head cover (1523) may be formed relatively smaller than the left-right width of the second head cover (1522).

[0052] The first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) can be moved by reciprocating rotation in the forward and backward directions on the upper part of the body massage unit (1100) by a head cover driving unit, and can be unfolded toward the front of the user's head or folded toward the back of the head. The head cover driving unit may include an actuator (1550) with one end connected to the body massage unit (1100), and a link unit (1560) that rotates the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) by the extension and retraction of the actuator (1550).

[0053] The actuator (1550) can provide a force to push or pull the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) in one direction of the body massage unit as the extension rod (1552) extends or contracts by the pressure of a motor or fluid. For example, the actuator (1550) can extend the extension rod (1552) by a certain stroke by a motor operated by power supplied from the control unit of the massage device.

[0054] An actuator hinge pin (1551) is provided at one end of the actuator (1550), and the actuator hinge pin (1551) can be connected to the main frame (1130) of the body massage unit (1100) by passing through the actuator link (1561) constituting the link unit (1560). Then, the other end of the actuator (1550) is connected to the link unit (1560) to operate the link unit (1560).

[0055] Referring to FIGS. 5 to 8, the link unit (1560) is connected to the body massage unit (1100), the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523), and the actuator (1550), and is configured to function to rotate the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) in the forward and backward directions as the extension rod (1552) of the actuator (1550) is extended and folded in the forward and backward directions. For example, the link unit (1560) comprises: an actuator link (1561) through which an actuator hinge pin (1551) connecting one end of the actuator (1550) and the body massage unit (1100) passes; an operating link (1562) having one end connected to the end of the actuator link (1561) so as to be rotatably connected by a link pin (1571) and connected to the other end of the actuator (1550), and rotating around the link pin (1571) as the extension rod (1552) of the actuator is extended; a first cover link (1563) having one end connected to the other end of the operating link (1562) so as to be rotatably connected by a link pin (1572); and one end connected to the other end of the actuator link (1561) so as to be rotatably connected by a link pin (1573) and connected to the first cover link (1563). It may include a first link link (1565) that is rotatably connected by a link pin (1574), a second cover link (1564) that is rotatably connected by a link pin (1575) to the other end of the first link link (1565), and a second link link (1566) that is rotatably connected by a link pin (1576, 1577) to the first cover link (1563) and the second cover link (1564) to transmit the movement of the first cover link (1563) to the second cover link (1564).

[0056] The actuator link (1561) may be formed in an approximate "L" shape, and as shown in FIG. 7, an actuator coupling part (1561a) may be formed protrudingly on one side through which the actuator hinge pin (1551) of the actuator (1550) passes. It is preferable that the position where the actuator hinge pin (1551) is coupled to the actuator link (1561) be positioned within a predetermined angle (θ) range with respect to a horizontal line passing through the connection point of one end of the extension rod (1552) of the actuator (1550) and the operating link (1562) in order to prevent reverse rotation of the operating link (1562). If the position of the actuator hinge pin (1551) deviates from a predetermined angle (θ) range with respect to the horizontal line passing through the connection point of the extension rod (1552) and the operating link (1562), reverse rotation may occur in a certain section when the extension rod (1552) of the actuator (1550) extends and the operating link (1562) rotates around the link pin (1571), thereby applying excessive force to the actuator (1550) and the link unit (1560), or causing noise and vibration. This angle (θ) can be determined by the stroke of the extension rod (1552) of the actuator (1550), the distance and angle between the connection point of one end of the extension rod (1552) of the actuator (1550) and the operating link (1562) and the link pin (1571), etc.

[0057] Referring again to FIGS. 5 and 6, one end of the operating link (1562) is rotatably connected to one end of the actuator link (1561) by a link pin (1571), and the other end is rotatably connected to the first cover link (1563) by a link pin (1572). When the operating link (1562) rotates around the link pin (1571) by the actuator (1550), the other end of the operating link (1562) moves while elastically contacting the lower surface of the outer cover (1510). At this time, a first link roller (1581) that rolls along the lower surface of the outer cover (1510) is installed on the other end of the operating link (1562) so that the other end of the operating link (1562) can move while smoothly and seamlessly contacting the lower surface of the outer cover (1510).

[0058] In addition, a second link roller (1582) that rolls along the lower surface of the outer cover (1510) can also be installed at one end of the operating link (1562) connected to the actuator link (1561).

[0059] One of the plurality of head covers may be attached to one side of the operating link (1562). For example, a third head cover (1523) may be attached to the operating link (1562) so that the third head cover (1523) can move together with the operating link (1562).

[0060] The first cover link (1563) may be connected to any one of the multiple head covers. For example, the first cover link (1563) may be connected to the lower part of the second head cover (1522) by a fastening means such as a pin and move together with the second head cover (1522).

[0061] The second cover link (1564) can be connected to another of the multiple head covers. For example, the second cover link (1564) can be connected to the lower part of the first head cover (1521) by a fastening means such as a pin and move together with the first head cover (1521).

[0062] One end of the first interlocking link (1565) may be rotatably connected to the other end of the actuator link (1561) by a link pin (1573), and the other end may be rotatably connected to one end of the second cover link (1564) by a link pin (1575). Additionally, the first interlocking link (1565) may rotate by receiving force from the first cover link (1563) through the link pin (1574) and being rotatably connected to the first cover link (1563).

[0063] One end of the second link (1566) is connected to the first cover link (1563) by a link pin (1576), and the other end is connected to the second cover link (1564) by a link pin (1577). The second link (1566), together with the first link (1565), functions to transmit the movement of the first cover link (1563) to the second cover link (1564), thereby causing the first head cover (1521) and the second head cover (1522) to move together.

[0064] As illustrated in FIG. 8, when the link unit (1560) is unfolded or folded, the first linkage link (1565) and the second linkage link (1566) can function as stoppers by coming into contact with each other when the extension rod (1552) of the actuator (1550) is extended and retracted.

[0065] The actuator (1550) and link unit (1560) constituting the head cover driving unit are symmetrically installed on both sides of the body massage unit (1100) and can be coupled to both ends of the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523).

[0066] The deployable head cover device (1500) of the massage device configured in this way can operate as follows.

[0067] As illustrated in FIG. 9a, initially, the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) are folded and waiting on the lower side of the outer cover (1510) at the upper part of the body massage part (1100).

[0068] When power is applied to the actuator (1550) from the control unit (not shown) to extend the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) forward, the extension rod (1552) of the actuator (1550) begins to extend. Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 9b to 9e, the operating link (1562) rotates in one direction (e.g., upward from the body massage unit) around a link pin (1571) (see FIG. 6b), and the first cover link (1563) connected to the operating link (1562) rotates together. At this time, the first linkage link (1565) and the second linkage link (1566) and the actuator link (1561) connected to the first cover link (1563) rotate, and as the second cover link (1564) also moves, the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) rotate forward together and unfold.

[0069] In this way, when the actuator link (1561), the first cover link (1563), the first interlocking link (1565), the second interlocking link (1566), and the second cover link (1564) are unfolded while rotating forward together by the rotation of the operating link (1562), the first link roller (1581) coupled to the other end of the operating link (1562) moves smoothly while rolling along the lower surface of the outer cover (1510). Then, from the point where the first link roller (1581) moves away from the outer cover (1510), the cover roller (1515) installed at one end of the outer cover (1510) rolls along the operating link (1562) (see FIG. 9c and FIG. 9d). The second link roller (1582) of the operating link (1562) rolls while in contact with the lower surface of the outer cover (1510) when the unfolding is almost complete.

[0070] When the link unit (1560), that is, the actuator link (1561), operating link (1562), first cover link (1563), first interlocking link (1565), second interlocking link (1566), and second cover link (1564), rotates and unfolds forward, the outer cover (1510) is elastically supported by the torsion spring (1542) of the elastic member (1540), so the outer cover (1510) naturally rotates backward around the hinge axis (1511) and then rotates forward again according to the unfolding operation of the link unit (1560).

[0071] When the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) are fully deployed forward, the first head cover (1521) can almost completely cover the front part of the user's head, i.e., the face area, or block the view by covering a part of the face. In order to provide the user with massage operation control images, video content, etc., through the first head cover (1521) while the first head cover (1521) is covering the user's face area, a display unit (not shown) may be installed on the inner side (the side facing the user's face) of the first head cover (1521) corresponding to the user's face area among the plurality of head covers (1520).

[0072] The display unit (not shown) can provide functions such as operation information of the massage device, an input window or remote control for controlling various massage modes and various operations of the massage device, output of various video materials, the internet, TV, online content, a PC, or a user device such as a mobile communication terminal (mobile phone, etc.).

[0073] The display unit can utilize various display elements such as LCD, LED, and OLED, and can also utilize a touchscreen.

[0074] If you want to open the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) that have been unfolded to the user's face area by folding them back down to the lower side of the outer cover (1510), you can operate the actuator (1550) and link unit (1560) in the reverse order from before.

[0075] That is, when the extension rod (1552) of the actuator (1550) is retracted, one end of the operating link (1562) is pulled and rotates in the opposite direction from before around the link pin (1571), and the link unit (1560) rotates backward and folds. When the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) are fully unfolded forward, the second link roller (1582) provided at one end of the operating link (1562) is connected to the lower surface of the outer cover (1510), so that the second link roller (1582) rolls along the lower surface of the outer cover (1510) at the beginning of the folding operation, allowing the operating link (1562) to rotate smoothly and seamlessly.

[0076] As the link unit (1560) folds, the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) also fold together and rotate downwards on the outer cover (1510), the outer cover (1510) naturally rotates backwards and forwards around the hinge axis (1511) and opens and closes.

[0077] As described above, the deployable head cover device (1500) has a plurality of head covers (1520) that are folded inside the outer cover (1510) and, when necessary, are rotated forward and deployed to the outside of the outer cover (1510) to cover the user's face area and block the field of vision.

[0078] Therefore, when the deployable head cover device (1500) is not in use, the head cover (1520) does not become an obstacle during the process of the user sitting on or leaving the massage device.

[0079] In addition, convenience can be improved as the head cover (1520) is automatically unfolded and folded by the operation of the actuator (1550).

[0080] Meanwhile, the length of the outer cover (1510) in the front-to-back direction can be designed to be adjusted in various ways.

[0081] For example, as shown in FIG. 9e, when the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) are fully extended forward, the front portion of the outer cover (1510) may be formed with a length that covers part or all of the upper area of ​​the third head cover (1523), but as shown in FIG. 10, when the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) are fully extended forward, the front portion of the outer cover (1510) may be formed with a length that connects to one end of the operating link (1562) of the link unit (1560) and is connected to the rear portion of the third head cover (1523).

[0082] If the length of the outer cover (1510) is formed to be smaller than this, when the first, second, and third head covers (1521, 1522, 1523) are fully unfolded forward, a gap may occur between the rear end of the third head cover (1523) and the front end of the outer cover (1510), thereby impairing the aesthetic appearance, such as the link unit (1560) being exposed to the outside, and when the head cover (1520) is folded downwards toward the outer cover (1510), a portion of the head cover (1520) may not be completely covered and may be exposed to the outside.

[0083] Although the technical concept of the present invention has been described above together with the accompanying drawings, this is merely an illustrative explanation of preferred embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, it is evident that anyone with ordinary knowledge in the technical field to which the present invention pertains can make various modifications and imitations within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention without departing from its scope. Explanation of the symbols

[0084] 1000: Massage device 1100: Body massage part 1130 : Mainframe 1200 : Arm massage unit 1300: Leg massage unit 1500: Deployable head cover device 1510 : Outer cover 1511 : Hinge axis 1520 : Head cover 1540 : Elastic member 1550 : Actuator 1552 : Telescopic rod 1560 : Link Unit 1561 : Actuator Link 1562 : Operating link 1563 : First cover link 1564 : 2nd Cover Link 1565 : 1st Interlock Link 1566 : 2nd Interlocking Link 1581 : 1st Link Roller 1582 : 2nd Link Roller

Claims

Claim 1 An unfoldable head cover device of a massage device comprising: an outer cover rotatably installed around a hinge axis on a body massage part that massages the user's body; an elastic member that elastically supports the outer cover with respect to the body massage part; a head cover movably installed on the body massage part, positioned in an overlapping state on the lower side of the outer cover, and then moved to the outside of the outer cover to cover the user's head; and a head cover driving part that reciprocates the head cover with respect to the body massage part. Claim 2 In claim 1, the head cover is configured in multiple portions and is a deployable head cover device of a massage device that folds and unfolds in multiple stages. Claim 3 In paragraph 2, the outer cover and the plurality of head covers are a deployable head cover device of a massage device made of a curved plate. Claim 4 A deployable head cover device of a massage device comprising: an actuator having one end connected to a body massage unit and providing a force to push or pull the head cover in one direction of the body massage unit as the extension rod extends or contracts by the pressure of a motor or fluid, and a link unit connected to the body massage unit, the plurality of head covers, and the actuator, which folds and rotates the plurality of head covers when the actuator extends or contracts. Claim 5 In claim 4, the link unit comprises: an actuator link in which an actuator hinge pin connecting one end of the actuator and the body massage part passes through and is connected; an operating link in which one end is rotatably connected to one end of the actuator link by a link pin, and the other end of the actuator is connected to rotate around the link pin as the extension rod of the actuator is extended and retracted, and the other end moves while elastically contacting the lower surface of the outer cover; a first cover link in which one end is rotatably connected to the other end of the operating link by a link pin and is coupled to one of the plurality of head covers; a first interlocking link in which one end is rotatably connected to the other end of the actuator link by a link pin and is rotatably connected, and is rotatably connected to the first cover link by a link pin; and a second cover link in which one end is rotatably connected to the other end of the first interlocking link by a link pin and is coupled to another of the plurality of head covers. A deployable head cover device of a massage device comprising: a second interlocking link connected to the first cover link and the second cover link by a link pin so as to be rotatable relative to each other and transmitting the movement of the first cover link to the second cover link. Claim 6 In paragraph 5, one of the plurality of head covers is a deployable head cover device of a massage device that is coupled to the operating link and moves together with the operating link. Claim 7 In claim 5, the first linkage link and the second linkage link are a deployable head cover device of a massage device that functions as a stopper while coming into contact with each other when the extension rod of the actuator is extended and retracted. Claim 8 In claim 5, an unfolded head cover device of a massage device having at least one link roller rotatably installed on the operating link to roll along the lower surface of the outer cover. Claim 9 In paragraph 4, a deployable head cover device of a massage device having a cover roller rotatably installed at one end of the outer cover, which rolls along the link unit while elastically contacting the link unit. Claim 10 A deployable head cover device of a massage device according to claim 1, further comprising a display unit installed in a portion of the head cover corresponding to the user's face.

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