Massage device for correcting pelvis of user

Abstract

A massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a seat portion on which a user can sit; a pelvic air cell including a rear pelvic air cell and a front pelvic air cell arranged on one side and the other side of the seat portion, respectively; a buttock air cell including a first buttock air cell and a second buttock air cell arranged on one side and the other side of the seat portion; and a control unit for controlling the massage device, wherein the control unit performs a pelvic mode for operating one buttock air cell among the first buttock air cell and the second buttock air cell and the rear pelvic air cell positioned opposite the one buttock air cell.

Description

Massage device for user's pelvic correction

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage device capable of correcting a user's pelvis by using air cells that pressurize the user's pelvis from various directions.

[0002] In general, massage is a medical auxiliary therapy that regulates the body's tone, helps 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 the parts of the body.

[0003] The growing demand for massage is driving a surge in demand for massage devices or appliances that offer artificial massage functions, driven by economic and time constraints. As demand grows for massage to relieve fatigue and stress by loosening tense muscles, a variety of time- and cost-effective massage devices are being released.

[0004] Recently, as people's interest in health has increased, massage devices have evolved from simply providing massage functions to electronic devices that provide various additional functions and / or medical functions. Accordingly, research is continuing on methods to efficiently control massage devices.

[0005] In particular, since each user may have different areas of the body that they want to receive massage and different stimulations that they want, there is an increasing demand from users for devices and methods that provide massage in a form that is optimized for each user.

[0006] Meanwhile, the pelvis is composed of two hip bones and the sacrum and coccyx at the back. The pelvis connects the spine and lower extremities to support body weight and enable walking, and also protects major organs such as the intestines, uterus, ovaries, and bladder from external impact.

[0007] In particular, the various muscles that form the buttocks on the inner and outer surfaces of the pelvis, such as the gluteus minimus, gluteus medius, and gluteus maximus, play a role in maintaining the body's balance, allowing the trunk and lower extremities to move, and allowing the human body to stand upright.

[0008] However, the pelvis can become distorted and twisted repeatedly due to bad habits such as sitting with your legs crossed on a chair, sitting with your buttocks thrust forward, or leaning to the side. This pelvic distortion can accelerate not only spinal deformation such as scoliosis, but also deformation of the entire body, which can cause various health problems.

[0009] However, although conventional massage devices can perform massage on the user's lower body including the thighs, they do not have a mode applied to perform massage to correct the user's deformed pelvis.

[0010] The technical problem of the present invention is to provide a massage device capable of controlling a plurality of air cells to rotate the user's pelvis left and right or extend it in the forward and backward direction.

[0011] The technical problem of the present invention is to provide a massage device that operates air cells arranged diagonally to each other to rotate the user's pelvis in the left and right directions to correct the user's misaligned pelvis.

[0012] In a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage device includes a seat portion on which a user can sit, pelvic air cells including a rear pelvic air cell and a front pelvic air cell respectively disposed on one side and the other side of the seat portion, hip air cells including a first hip air cell and a second hip air cell respectively disposed on one side and the other side of the seat portion, and a control portion for controlling the massage device, wherein the control portion performs a pelvic mode for operating one hip air cell among the first hip air cell and the second hip air cell and the rear pelvic air cell disposed at a position opposite to a position at which the one hip air cell is disposed.

[0013] In one example, the pelvic air cell includes a first pelvic air cell including a first front pelvic air cell disposed in front of one side of the seat portion and a first rear pelvic air cell disposed in rear of one side of the seat portion; and a second pelvic air cell including a second front pelvic air cell disposed in front of the other side of the seat portion and a second rear pelvic air cell disposed in rear of the other side of the seat portion, and the pelvic mode includes a main operation of operating either one of the first hip air cell and the second hip air cell and either one of the first rear pelvic air cell and the second rear pelvic air cell.

[0014] By way of example, the main operation includes at least one main operation of a first main operation that operates the first rear pelvic air cell and the second hip air cell and a second main operation that operates the second rear pelvic air cell and the first hip air cell.

[0015] In one example, the pelvic air cell includes a first pelvic air cell including a first front pelvic air cell disposed in front of one side of the seat portion and a first rear pelvic air cell disposed in rear of one side of the seat portion; and a second pelvic air cell including a second front pelvic air cell disposed in front of the other side of the seat portion and a second rear pelvic air cell disposed in rear of the other side of the seat portion, and the pelvic mode includes a main operation of operating both the first hip air cell and the second hip air cell, and one front pelvic air cell among the first front pelvic air cell and the second front pelvic air cell, and one rear pelvic air cell among the first rear pelvic air cell and the second rear pelvic air cell, wherein one front pelvic air cell and one rear pelvic air cell are disposed diagonally with respect to the seat portion.

[0016] For example, the main operation includes at least one main operation among a third main operation that operates the first rear pelvic air cell and the second front pelvic air cell arranged in a first diagonal direction with respect to the seat portion, and a fourth main operation that operates the second rear pelvic air cell and the first front pelvic air cell arranged in a second diagonal direction opposite to the first diagonal direction with respect to the seat portion.

[0017] By way of example, the pelvic mode further includes a sub-motion that operates at least the first and second anterior pelvic air cells and the hip air cells at at least one of a time before and a time after performing the main motion.

[0018] By way of example, the sub-movement includes at least one sub-movement of a first sub-movement that operates all of the first and second anterior pelvic air cells, the first and second posterior pelvic air cells, and the hip air cell, and a second sub-movement that operates the first and second anterior pelvic air cells and the hip air cell, excluding the first and second posterior pelvic air cells.

[0019] For example, the massage device further includes a massage module that moves along the frame of the massage device and massages the user's body, and while performing the second sub-movement, the control unit moves the massage module in a forward direction to apply pressure to the user's waist or hips.

[0020] For example, the device further includes an angle adjustment unit for adjusting the angle of the user's back or legs, and the control unit controls the angle adjustment unit to change the angle of the user's back or legs while controlling the pelvic mode to be repeatedly performed.

[0021] A massage method according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided. In a massage method for performing pelvic correction of a user by controlling pelvic air cells provided on each side based on the position of a seat portion on which a user sits to massage the user's pelvis and hip air cells arranged on both sides based on the position of the seat portion to massage the user's hips, the method includes a step of performing a first main operation of operating a first rear pelvic air cell arranged at the rear among the pelvic air cells arranged on one side based on the position of the seat portion and a second hip air cell arranged at the other side opposite to the one side among the hip air cells, and a step of performing a second main operation of operating a second rear pelvic air cell arranged at the rear among the pelvic air cells arranged on the other side and the first hip air cell arranged at the one side.

[0022] By way of example, the method further includes performing a first sub-movement that operates both the pelvic air cells and the hip air cells at least one time point between before and after the first main operation is performed.

[0023] For example, the method further includes a step of performing a second sub-motion for operating the first front pelvic air cell, the second front pelvic air cell, and the hip air cell, which are positioned forward based on the user's seating position among the pelvic air cells.

[0024] By way of example, the step of performing the second sub-movement includes moving a massage module that moves along the frame of the massage device to massage the user's body in a forward direction toward the user to pressurize the user's waist or buttocks.

[0025] By way of example, the method further includes performing an additional main operation of operating both the first hip air cell and the second hip air cell, and one of the first front pelvic air cell and the second front pelvic air cell, and one of the first rear pelvic air cell and the second rear pelvic air cell, at least one of before and after the first main operation is performed, wherein the one of the front pelvic air cell and the one of the rear pelvic air cell is disposed diagonally relative to the seat portion.

[0026] For example, the step of performing the additional main operation includes performing at least one main operation among the steps of performing a third main operation of operating the first rear pelvic air cell and the second front pelvic air cell, which are arranged in a first diagonal direction with respect to the seat portion, and the steps of performing a fourth main operation of operating the second rear pelvic air cell and the first front pelvic air cell, which are arranged in a second diagonal direction opposite to the first diagonal direction with respect to the seat portion.

[0027] According to an embodiment of the present invention, imbalance and distortion of the user's pelvis can be corrected by operating the pelvic air cell and the hip air cell so that the user's pelvis rotates in the roll direction and the yaw direction.

[0028] According to an embodiment of the present invention, an operation of rotating the user's pelvis in a roll direction can be performed by operating either one of the rear pelvic air cells or one of the hip air cells so that the first main operation and the second main operation are performed sequentially.

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when two pelvic air cells are positioned diagonally from each other while both hip air cells are operated so that the third main operation and the fourth main operation are performed sequentially, an operation of rotating the user's pelvis in the yaw direction can be performed.

[0030] According to an embodiment of the present invention, pain caused by changes and damage to the sacroiliac joints and pubic symphysis due to childbirth, pain in the lower back and pelvis caused by incorrect posture, and various symptoms caused by deformation of the pelvis and other spinal regions can be alleviated through pelvic air cells that can move or rotate the user's pelvis in a specific direction.

[0031] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a main frame according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining the detailed configuration of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an external device that can communicate with a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 5a is a drawing showing the structure of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 5b is a drawing showing the expansion state of the pelvic air cell in the structure of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] FIG. 6a is a drawing showing a pelvic air cell fastening part and a frame fastening part for a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 6b is a drawing showing the mounting structure of a pelvic air cell for a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing a hip air cell for a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0040] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the expansion of a hip air cell for a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] FIG. 9a is a drawing showing a pelvic air cell and a hip air cell for a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] FIG. 9b is a drawing showing the position and expansion state of the pelvic air cell and the hip air cell of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0043] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the structure of a rear pelvic air cell and a front pelvic air cell of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0044] FIG. 11a is a drawing showing a rear pelvic air cell and a front pelvic air cell of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0045] FIG. 11b is a drawing showing the expansion state of the rear pelvic air cell and the front pelvic air cell of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] FIG. 12 is a drawing showing the relative positions of the front pelvic air cell and the hip air cell of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Fig. 13 is a block diagram for explaining the function of a control unit that controls the pelvic mode of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a massage device performing a first main operation or a second main operation of a pelvic mode according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a massage device performing the third main operation or the fourth main operation of the pelvic mode according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a massage device performing a first sub-motion of a pelvic mode according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a massage device performing a second sub-motion of a pelvic mode according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining a first mode among pelvic modes according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining a second mode among pelvic modes according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the third mode among the pelvic modes according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Fig. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the control sequence of the pelvic mode of the massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] A massage device includes a seat portion on which a user can sit, pelvic air cells including a rear pelvic air cell and a front pelvic air cell respectively disposed on one side and the other side of the seat portion, hip air cells including a first hip air cell and a second hip air cell respectively disposed on one side and the other side of the seat portion, and a control portion for controlling the massage device, wherein the control portion performs a pelvic mode for operating one hip air cell among the first hip air cell and the second hip air cell and the rear pelvic air cell disposed at a position opposite to a position at which the one hip air cell is disposed.

[0057] The advantages and features of the disclosed embodiments, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described below, along with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided solely to ensure the completeness of the disclosure and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the present disclosure of the scope of the invention.

[0058] The terms used in this specification will be briefly explained, and the disclosed embodiments will be described in detail.

[0059] The terms used in this specification have been selected from widely used, current terms, taking into account the functions of the present disclosure. However, these terms may vary depending on the intentions of engineers working in the relevant fields, precedents, the emergence of new technologies, etc. Furthermore, in certain cases, terms may be arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in such cases, their meanings will be described in detail in the relevant description of the invention. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should not be defined simply as names, but rather based on their meanings and the overall content of the present invention.

[0060] In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates that they are singular. In addition, plural expressions include singular expressions unless the context clearly indicates that they are plural.

[0061] When a part of a specification is said to "include" a component, this does not mean that it excludes other components, but rather that it may include other components, unless otherwise stated.

[0062] Also, the term "part" used in the specification means a software or hardware component, and the "part" performs certain functions. However, the "part" is not limited to software or hardware. The "part" may be configured to reside on an addressable storage medium and may be configured to execute one or more processors. Thus, by way of example, the "part" includes components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, as well as processes, functions, attributes, procedures, subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functionality provided within the components and "parts" may be combined into a smaller number of components and "parts" or further separated into additional components and "parts."

[0063] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the "unit" may be implemented as a processor and a memory. The term "processor" should be broadly interpreted to include a general-purpose processor, a central processing unit (CPU), a microprocessor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a controller, a microcontroller, a state machine, and the like. In some circumstances, a "processor" may also refer to an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a programmable logic device (PLD), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), and the like. The term "processor" may also refer to a combination of processing devices, such as, for example, a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a combination of a plurality of microprocessors, a combination of one or more microprocessors in conjunction with a DSP core, or any other such combination of configurations.

[0064] The term "memory" should be interpreted broadly to include any electronic component capable of storing electronic information. The term memory may also refer to various types of processor-readable media, such as random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrically erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic or optical data storage, registers, etc. A memory is said to be in electronic communication with a processor if the processor can read information from and / or write information to the memory. Memory integrated in a processor is in electronic communication with the processor.

[0065] In this specification, an actuator refers to a structure capable of providing driving force. For example, an actuator may include, but is not limited to, a motor, a linear motor, an electric motor, a DC motor, an AC motor, a linear actuator, an electric actuator, and the like.

[0066] In the present specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device including a massage unit that massages a part of a user's body. At this time, the massage unit may include at least one massage unit from among a body massage unit, an arm massage unit, and a leg massage unit. In addition, according to another embodiment, the body massage unit, the arm massage unit, and the leg massage unit may exist as separate devices (e.g., a body massage device, an arm massage device, and a leg massage device), and the massage device may refer to at least one massage device from among a body massage device, an arm massage device, and a leg massage device.

[0067] Below, with reference to the attached drawings, a detailed description of the embodiments is provided so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present disclosure. Furthermore, in order to clearly illustrate the present disclosure, portions irrelevant to the description are omitted from the drawings.

[0068] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a main frame according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining a detailed configuration of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an external device that can communicate with a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0069] A massage device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a massage unit that forms an area for receiving at least a part of a user's body, supports the user's body (e.g., torso), and massages a part of the user's body.

[0070] 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 arms, and a leg massage unit (1300) that massages the user's legs.

[0071] The body massage unit (1100) can massage at least a portion of the user's body. For example, the body massage unit (1100) can massage at least a portion of at least one of the user's upper body and lower body.

[0072] Specifically, the body massage unit (1100) may include a massage module (100) that provides a massage function to at least a part of the user's body, an audio output module (1500) that provides an audio output of any form to the user, a main frame (1110) that constitutes the skeleton of the body massage unit (1100) and supports the user's body, and a user input unit (not shown) that receives an input of any form from the user.

[0073] 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.

[0074] In addition, the shape and structure of the massage device (1000) illustrated in FIG. 1 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 exceed the scope of rights defined by the claims of the present invention.

[0075] The body massage unit (1100) can form a space of any shape for accommodating a user. The body massage unit (1100) can have a space of a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the body massage unit (1100) can be implemented as a seating type that can accommodate the user's entire body or a part of the body, thereby supporting at least a part of the user's body. For example, the body massage unit (1100) can include a backrest that supports at least a part of the user's upper body and a seat that supports at least a part of the user's lower body.

[0076] The part of the body massage unit (1100) that comes into contact with the ground may include any material to increase friction or any member to increase friction (e.g., an anti-slip pad, etc.), and may include wheels to enhance the mobility of the massage device (1000).

[0077] At least a portion of the body massage unit (1100) can 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) can slide forward. In addition, the body massage unit (1100) can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage unit (1100) can provide a massage while tilted backward. For example, the massage device (1000) may include an actuator that tilts the massage device (1000; or the body massage unit (1100)) in the rearward direction of the massage device (1000; or the body massage unit (1100)). The massage device (1000) can 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 arranged on at least a portion of the massage device (e.g., the base frame).

[0078] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device (1000) may include at least one air cell (not shown). The air cell may be located in at least a portion of the body massage unit (1100) (for example, at least one of an area corresponding to the user's shoulder, an area corresponding to the pelvis, and an area corresponding to the waist among the entire area of ​​the body massage unit (1100), at least a portion of the arm massage unit (1200), at least one of at least a portion of the leg massage unit (1300), and the like, but is not limited thereto and may be disposed in various portions of the massage device (1000).

[0079] The massage device (1000) may include an air supply unit, which may inflate the air cell by supplying air to the air cell. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit (1100) or in the leg massage unit (1300). Additionally, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device (1000).

[0080] The massage module (100) may be provided inside the body massage unit (1100) to provide any type of mechanical stimulation to a user accommodated in the body massage unit (1100). As illustrated in FIG. 1, the massage module (100) may move along a main frame (1110) provided inside the body massage unit (1100). In other words, the massage module (100) may massage at least a part of the user's body (or provide a massage to at least a part of the user's body) while moving along the main frame (1110).

[0081] A main frame (1110) of a body massage unit (1100) may be equipped with a rack gear (1111a), and the massage module (100) may move along the rack gear to provide mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body. For example, the massage module (100) may massage at least one of the user's back, shoulders, waist, hips, and thighs by tapping or kneading. The massage module (100) may include at least one massage unit among a ball massage unit and a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

[0082] The main frame (1110) constitutes the skeleton of the internal structure of the body massage unit (1100) and may be made of a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the main frame (1110) may be made of iron, an alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto and may be made of various hard materials.

[0083] The audio output module (1500) may be provided in various locations. For example, the audio output module (1500) may include multiple output units, such as an upper audio output unit positioned at the upper portion of the seat portion that comes into contact with the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front ends of the left and right arm massage units of the seat portion, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear ends of the arm massage units, but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module (1500) may provide a three-dimensional sound such as a 5.1 channel, but is not limited thereto.

[0084] The arm massage unit (1200) may be disposed on at least one of one side and the other side of the body massage unit (1100). For example, the arm massage unit (1200) may include at least one arm massage unit among a first arm massage unit (1210) disposed on one side of the body massage unit (1100) to massage one arm of the user, and a second arm massage unit (1230) disposed on the other side of the body massage unit (1100) to massage the other arm of the user. The first arm massage unit (1210) may be disposed on one side of at least one of the seat and the backrest of the body massage unit (1100). The second arm massage unit (1230) may be disposed on the other side of at least one of the seat and the backrest of the body massage unit (1100). The first and second arm massage units (1210, 1230) can operate independently of each other based on the control of the control unit that controls the massage device (1000).

[0085] The leg massage unit (1300) may be positioned at the lower portion of the body massage unit (1100) and / or the front lower portion of the massage device (1000). The leg massage unit (1300) may include at least one leg massage unit among a first leg massage unit (1310) positioned at one side of the leg massage unit (1300) to massage one leg of the user, and a second leg massage unit (1330) positioned at the other side of the leg massage unit (1300) to massage the other leg of the user.

[0086] The leg massage unit (1300) includes a receiving space for accommodating the user's legs and can provide a leg massage to the user by massaging at least a portion of the user's legs. For example, the leg massage unit (1300) may include a calf massage unit for massaging the user's calves and / or a foot massage unit for massaging the user's feet.

[0087] The leg massage unit (1300) may be adjustable in length depending on the user's physical characteristics. For example, if a tall user uses the massage device (1000), the length of the leg massage unit (1300) may need to be increased due to the user's long calf. Furthermore, if a short user uses the massage device (1000), the length of the leg massage unit (1300) may need to be decreased due to the user's short calf. Accordingly, the leg massage unit (1300) can provide a leg massage tailored to the user's height.

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a user can control a massage device (1000) using a massage device control device (2000). The massage device control device (2000) can be connected to the massage device (1000) via wired communication and / or wireless communication.

[0089] The massage device control device (2000) may include a personal device such as at least one of a remote controller, a cellular phone, and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), and may include, but is not limited to, various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device (1000) via wired or wireless communication.

[0090] FIG. 2 is a drawing for explaining a main frame according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0091] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the main frame (1110) may include an upper frame (1111) having a massage module (100) and a base frame (1112) supporting the upper frame (1111).

[0092] At least a portion of the upper frame (1111) may be equipped with a rack gear. The rack gear is a member for guiding the vertical movement of the massage module (100) and may include a plurality of ribs and a plurality of ridges.

[0093] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the rack gear may be provided in a form facing each other on both sides of the upper frame (1111), and the massage module (100) may move along the rack gear.

[0094] In Fig. 2, the rack gear is formed in a vertical direction, but this is not limited thereto. The rack gear may include a rack gear in a forward-rearward direction and a rack gear in an upward-rearward direction. In the present disclosure, the forward-rearward direction refers to a direction from the massage module (100) toward the user or from the user toward the massage module (100), and may also be referred to as the Z-axis direction.

[0095] The massage module (100) may include gears that mesh with the rack gear. More specifically, the massage module (100) may include gears that mesh with the rack gear in the forward-rearward direction and the rack gear in the up-down direction, respectively. By rotating the gears by an actuator provided in the massage module (100), the massage module (100) can move forward, backward, upward, or downward.

[0096] As the massage module (100) moves forward, the intensity of the massage may increase. Also, as the massage module (100) moves backward, the intensity of the massage may decrease.

[0097] The rack gear may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack gear may be made of, but is not limited to, iron, steel, alloys, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc.

[0098] The upper frame (1111) can be implemented in various shapes. For example, the upper frame (1111) can be classified into an S frame, an L frame, an S&L frame, and a double S&L frame depending on the shape, but is not limited thereto.

[0099] The S frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame (1111) includes a curved shape like “”. The L frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame (1111) includes a curved shape like “L”. The S&L frame refers to a frame in which both a curved shape like “” and a curved shape like “” are included. The double S&L frame refers to a frame in which a curved shape like “” and two portions of the curved shape like “” are included.

[0100] The base frame (1112) refers to the part of the main frame (1110) that supports the upper frame (1111) and is in contact with the ground. The base frame (1112) may include a base upper frame (1112a) and a base lower frame (1112b).

[0101] The base upper frame (1112a) can support the upper frame (1111), and the base lower frame (1112b) can be in contact with the ground. In addition, the base upper frame (1112a) can be positioned in contact with the base lower frame (1112b).

[0102] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the base upper frame (1112a) can move along the base lower frame (1112b). For example, the base upper frame (1112a) can slide forward or backward along the base lower frame (1112b). In this case, the upper frame (1111) is connected to the base upper frame (1112a) and can move according to the movement of the base upper frame (1112a).

[0103] For example, when the base upper frame (1112a) moves forward, the upper frame (1111) can also move forward together, and when the base upper frame (1112a) moves backward, the upper frame (1111) can also move backward together. As a result, sliding movement of the body massage unit (1100) can be permitted.

[0104] Specifically, in order to allow movement of the base upper frame (1112a), a movable wheel may be provided at the lower portion of the base upper frame (1112a). In addition, a guide member capable of guiding the movable wheel may be provided at the upper portion of the base lower frame (1112b). The movable wheel provided at the base upper frame (1112a) moves along the guide member provided at the base lower frame (1112b), thereby allowing forward or backward movement of the base upper frame (1112a).

[0105] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the massage device (1000) may not provide a sliding function, in which case the base frame (1112) may not be separated into upper and lower frames.

[0106] FIG. 3 is a drawing for explaining the detailed configuration of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0107] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device (1000) may include at least one of a control unit (1400), a sensor unit (1410), a communication unit (1420), a memory (1430), an audio output unit (1440), and an interface unit (1450). The control unit (1400) may include at least one processor and a memory. At least one processor may execute instructions stored in the memory.

[0108] The control unit (1400) can control the massage device (1000). For example, the control unit (1400) can control various detailed configurations of the massage device (1000), such as at least one of the body massage unit (1100), the arm massage unit (1200), the leg massage unit (1300), the sensor unit (1410), the communication unit (1420), the memory (1430), the audio output unit (1440), the interface unit (1450), and the output unit.

[0109] The control unit (1400) may include one processor or multiple processors. If the control unit (1400) includes multiple processors, at least some of the processors may be physically separated from each other. Furthermore, the massage device (1000) is not limited thereto and may be implemented in various ways.

[0110] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (1400) can control the operation of the massage device (1000). For example, the massage device (1000) can include a plurality of actuators, and the control unit (1400) can control the operation of the massage device (1000) by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators.

[0111] For example, the massage device (1000) may include at least one of a driving unit for moving an armrest frame support, at least one actuator included in a massage module (100), a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a sliding actuator.

[0112] The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the massage device (1000) where the user's back comes into contact, and the back angle of the massage device (1000) can be adjusted by the operation of the back angle actuator. The leg angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the leg massage part (1300) of the massage device (1000), and the angle between the leg massage part (1300) and the body massage part (1100) can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator. The foot massage actuator represents an actuator that operates a foot massage module included in the leg massage part (1300). For example, the control part (1400) can provide a foot massage to the user by utilizing the foot massage actuator. The leg length adjustment actuator represents an actuator that adjusts the length of the leg massage part (1300). For example, the control unit (1400) can adjust the length of the leg massage unit (1300) to suit the user by utilizing a leg length adjustment actuator, and as a result, the user can receive a massage suited to his / her body type.

[0113] At least one actuator included in the massage module (100) may be a variety of actuators such as a movement actuator, a forward / reverse actuator, and a massage actuator.

[0114] The movement actuator is an actuator that enables the massage module (100) to move up and down, and can move the massage module (100) in at least one direction among the upward and downward directions of the massage device (1000) along the main frame (1100). The massage module (100) can move along the rack gear by the operation of the massage module (100) movement actuator. The advance / retreat actuator can advance / retreat (or tilt) the massage module (100) in at least one direction among the forward and backward directions of the massage module (100). In other words, the massage module (100) can be tilted in at least one direction among the forward and backward directions of the massage module (100) through the advance / retreat actuator. The massage actuator can move the massage module (100) in various ways to provide the user with various massage actions.

[0115] The control unit (1400) can control the operation of the massage device (1000) by controlling the detailed configuration of the massage device (1000).

[0116] The control unit (1400) can provide various massage movements by operating at least one actuator included in the massage device (1000). For example, the control unit (1400) can provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc. by operating at least one actuator included in the massage module (100), but is not limited thereto and can provide various massage movements.

[0117] The memory (1430) may be included in the control unit (1400) or may be located outside the control unit (1400). The memory (1430) may store various information related to the massage device (1000). For example, the memory (1430) may include massage control information and information about the user, but is not limited thereto. The information about the user may be various information related to the user, such as personal authentication information and the user's biometric information (e.g., age, height, weight, blood pressure, body composition, heart rate, electrocardiogram, etc.).

[0118] The memory (1430) may be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of persistently storing arbitrary data. For example, the memory (1430) may include, but is not limited to, storage devices based on disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as flash memory and / or battery-backed memory.

[0119] Memory (1430) may refer to a volatile storage device in which stored information is instantly erased when power is turned off, such as a random access memory (RAM) such as a dynamic random access memory (DRAM) or a static random access memory (SRAM), which is the main storage device directly accessed by the processor, but is not limited thereto. This memory (1430) may be operated by the control unit (1400).

[0120] The massage device (1000) may include a sensor unit (1410). The sensor unit (1410) may acquire various information using at least one sensor. The sensor unit (1410) may be equipped with a sensor that utilizes a measuring means such as pressure, electric potential, and optical. For example, the sensor may include a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, a touch sensor, an electrode sensor, an air pressure measuring sensor, and the like, but is not limited thereto.

[0121] Additionally, the sensor unit (1410) may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire at least one of fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, blood pressure information, heart rate (or heartbeat) information, electrocardiogram information, and body composition information, but is not limited thereto and may include various types of biometric information. For example, the massage device (1000) may provide a customized massage based on information acquired through the sensors.

[0122] The massage device (1000) can detect the contact area and / or contact location with the user through sensors. In addition, the massage device (1000) can provide a customized massage based on the information acquired through the sensors.

[0123] The communication unit (1420) can receive a signal transmitted from an external device or transmit a signal to the massage device (1000) to an external device.

[0124] For example, the control unit (1400) can process a signal received through the communication unit (1420) to obtain a result signal and transmit the result signal to the communication unit (1420). The communication unit (1420) can transmit (or output) the result signal to an external device.

[0125] The control unit (1400) can obtain information about various components included in the massage device (1000) (e.g., information about the massage module (100), information about the arm massage unit (1200), etc.) and transmit the information to the communication unit (1420). The communication unit (1420) can transmit information about the massage device (1000) to an external device.

[0126] The communication unit (1420) can communicate with a module inside the massage device (1000), an external massage device, and / or a user terminal through any type of network. The communication unit can include a wired / wireless connection module for network connection. Wireless connection technologies, for example, WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed ​​Downlink PacketAccess), etc. can be used. Wired connection technologies, for example, XDSL (Digital Subscriber Line), FTTH (Fibers to the home), PLC (Power Line Communication), etc. can be used. In addition, the network connection unit can include a short-range communication module, and can transmit and receive data with any device / terminal located in a short distance. For example, short range communication technologies that can be used include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), IrDA (Infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra-Wideband), and ZigBee.

[0127] The massage device (1000) may further include an interface portion (1450).

[0128] The interface unit (1450) may be placed on at least a portion of the massage device (1000). For example, the interface unit (1450) may be placed on the exterior of the arm massage unit (1200).

[0129] The interface unit (1450) may include an input unit and / or an output unit. The input unit may receive a user input input from a user and transmit it to the control unit (1400). The output unit may display information about the massage device (1000). For example, the output unit may output various information, such as a processing result of the control unit (1400), operation information of at least one massage unit among the body massage unit (1100), the arm massage unit (1200), and the leg massage unit (1300), and information about an executed massage mode.

[0130] Specifically, the input unit can receive commands related to the control of the operation of the massage device (1000) from the user, and the input unit can be implemented in various forms. For example, the input unit can be provided in the body massage unit (1100) and the leg massage unit (1300), but is not limited thereto. In addition, the input unit can include the user input unit (not shown) of FIG. 1, the massage device control device (2000), or various external devices described in FIG. 4.

[0131] The massage device (1000) can obtain various commands from the user through the input unit. For example, the massage device (1000) can receive arbitrary commands for selection of a massage module, selection of a massage type, selection of a massage intensity, selection of a massage time, selection of a massage area, selection of a position and operation of a body massage unit (1100), selection of turning the power of the massage device (1000) on and off, selection of whether or not to operate a heating function, selection of a sound source playback, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0132] The massage device (1000) may provide an interface for selecting a massage mode via the interface unit (1450). For example, the input unit and / or output unit may include a massage device control device (2000). A list of various modes of medical massage related to body improvement may be displayed via the massage device control device (2000).

[0133] The medical massage mode may include at least one of a concentration mode, a meditation mode, a recovery mode, a stretching mode, a sleep mode, an energy mode, a golf mode, a hip-up mode, a test taker mode, a zero gravity mode, and a growth mode.

[0134] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the interface unit (1450) may be provided with hot key type buttons and / or selection buttons for executing direction selection, cancellation, input, etc. according to preset user-defined functions or self-preset functions.

[0135] The interface unit (1450) may be implemented as a touch screen, key pad, dome switch, touch pad (static / capacitive), jog wheel, jog switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. In addition, the interface unit (1450) may obtain commands through the user's speech based on voice recognition technology.

[0136] The output unit may include a display for displaying the operating status of the massage device (1000) 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.

[0137] The output unit may include an audio output unit (1440). The audio output unit (1440) of FIG. 3 may include the audio output module (1500) of FIG. 1. For example, the audio output module (1500) may be positioned at various locations of the massage device (1000) as described above. The audio output module (1500) may be positioned in an area corresponding to the user's head among the entire area of ​​the body massage unit (1100) of the massage device (1000) as illustrated in FIG. 1. In this case, the area corresponding to the user's head may be an area corresponding to at least one of the upper sides among the entire area of ​​the body massage unit (1100).

[0138] The audio output unit (1440) can provide any form of audio output to the user. For example, the audio output unit (1440) can provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting sound sources and / or binaural beats optimized for the massage pattern provided by the massage device (1000). The audio output unit (1440) can output sound signals received through a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output unit (1440) can output sound sources according to the control of the user terminal through a network connection (e.g., Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal. In addition, the audio output unit (1440) can output any form of sound signals generated in relation to the operation of the massage device (1000).

[0139] Those skilled in the art will readily appreciate 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 using a computer-readable medium.

[0140] Any computer-accessible medium can be a computer-readable medium, including both volatile and non-volatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, computer-readable media can include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

[0141] Computer-readable storage media includes volatile and nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storing information such as computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Computer-readable storage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital video disks (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and used to store the desired information.

[0142] FIG. 4 is a drawing showing an external device that can communicate with a massage device (1000) according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0143] The massage device (1000) can transmit and receive various data by communicating with an external device (3000) via a wired or wireless communication unit (1420).

[0144] The external device (3000) may include a portable electronic device (3100) such as an AI speaker, tablet, or smartphone. The portable electronic device (3100) may be a dedicated massage device (1000) or a general-purpose portable electronic device. In addition, the external device (3000) may include a wearable device (3200) such as a smartwatch or a smartband. The external device (3000) may include a massage device (3300) other than the massage device (1000) currently being used by the user. The external device (3000) may include a hospital server (3400). The external device (3000) may include a personal health record (PHR) server. In addition, the external device (3000) may include a cloud server (3500). The external device (3000) may include a medical measuring device such as an electronic scale, a blood glucose meter, or a blood pressure meter.

[0145] Although the present invention has described some examples of external devices (3000), any device that can communicate with the massage device (1000) wired or wirelessly and exchange information with each other may be considered an external device.

[0146] FIG. 5a is a drawing for showing the structure of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 5b is a drawing for showing the expansion state of a pelvic air cell in the structure of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6a is a drawing for showing a pelvic air cell fastening part and a frame fastening part for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 6b is a drawing for showing a mounting structure of a pelvic air cell for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a drawing for showing a hip air cell for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is a drawing for showing the expansion of a hip air cell for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9a is a drawing for showing a pelvic air cell and a hip air cell for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9b is a drawing for showing the position and expansion state of a pelvic air cell and a hip air cell for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a drawing for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is a drawing for showing the structure of a posterior pelvic air cell and anterior pelvic air cell, and FIG. 11a is a drawing for showing a posterior pelvic air cell and anterior pelvic air cell for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11b is a drawing for showing an expansion state of a posterior pelvic air cell and anterior pelvic air cell for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a drawing for showing the relative positions of a front pelvic air cell and a hip air cell for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0147] As illustrated in FIG. 5a, the massage device (1000) according to the present embodiment may include a back support portion (210) and a seat portion (220) that support the user.

[0148] For example, the massage device (1000) may include a backrest (210) that supports at least a portion of the user's upper body and a seat (220) that supports at least a portion of the user's lower body, and may also include a pelvic air cell (300) and a hip air cell (400).

[0149] The pelvic air cell (300) is located on both sides of the seat portion (220), that is, on both sides of the seating surface formed in the seat portion, is placed on the upper part of the seat portion (220), and is fixed to the air cell fastening portion (310), and the hip air cell (400) can be located on the seating surface of the seat portion.

[0150] The pelvic air cell (300) can massage the user's pelvis and / or thighs by applying pressure, or change the position of the user's pelvis and / or buttocks. For example, the pelvic air cell (300) can push the user's pelvis toward the other side of the seat (220) by inflating only the air cell positioned on one side of the seat (220), or can push the user's pelvis toward one side of the seat (220) by inflating only the air cell positioned on the other side of the seat (220).

[0151] The hip air cell (400) can massage the user's hips and / or lower thighs by applying pressure, or change the position of the user's hips and / or buttocks. For example, the hip air cell (400) can inflate to apply pressure to the user's hips and / or lower thighs, and the pelvic air cell (300) can simultaneously inflate in the same direction on both sides to apply pressure, thereby lifting the user's lower body upward relative to the seating surface of the seat portion (220) and moving it toward the center of the seat portion (220).

[0152] Specifically, the hip air cell (400) inflates simultaneously from both sides to pressurize the user's hips and / or lower thighs, so that when the user's hips and / or thighs are lifted, the pelvic air cell (300) is sequentially inflated simultaneously from both sides in this state, so that the user's lower body can be aligned on the seating surface of the seat part (220). More specifically, in the case of the pelvic air cell (300), since one end protrudes forward more than one end of the hip air cell (400) and the other end protrudes backward more than the other end of the hip air cell (400), the pelvic air cell (300) can pressurize the side and upper surfaces of the user's hips and / or thighs in a form that covers the hip air cell (400), thereby moving the user's lower body toward the center on the seating surface of the seat part (220).

[0153] The massage device (1000) is placed on the upper part of the seat part (220) and may include a seat cushion made of a cushion material so that the user can comfortably sit on the seat part.

[0154] Although not shown in the drawing, the seat cushion may be composed of a foam layer made of a cushion or the like that constitutes the user's seating surface, and a cover part made of, for example, fabric, leather, or the like that is configured to wrap the foam layer part. At this time, the cover part may be configured to wrap the outer part of the foam layer part. Here, the hip air cell (400) is located on the upper part of the cover part, and may be located in an area where the user's hip rests among the entire upper area of ​​the cover part. For example, the hip air cell (400) may be fixedly connected at one end of the cover part, that is, the air cell (410a), to the upper rear (or upper back) of the cover part, which is an area where the user's hip rests among the entire upper surface area of ​​the cover part.

[0155] In addition, the pelvic air cell (300) can be formed by dividing it into a predetermined size in the front and rear.

[0156] In addition, the pelvic air cell (300) has a shape in which one end protrudes forward more than one end of the hip air cell (400), and the other end protrudes backward more than the other end of the hip air cell (400), such that the pelvic air cell (300) protrudes along the longitudinal direction of the hip air cell (400). More preferably, the pelvic air cell (300) may be configured to surround the entire longitudinal direction of the hip air cell (400). To this end, the pelvic air cell (300) may be formed by being divided and having a predetermined size in the front and rear.

[0157] More specifically, the pelvic air cell (300) may include a rear pelvic air cell (302) located on both rear sides of the seat portion (220), that is, on both rear sides of the seating surface, and a front pelvic air cell (304) located adjacent to the rear pelvic air cell (302) on both front sides of the seat portion (220), that is, on both front sides of the seating surface.

[0158] Here, the rear pelvic air cell (302) is located at the rear of the user's pelvis, and as shown in FIG. 5b, when inflated by air injection, it can be provided to stimulate the pelvis (e.g., the rear of the pelvis (or the rear side of the pelvis)) and the side of the thigh (e.g., the upper side of the thigh).

[0159] In addition, since the rear pelvic air cell (302) can stimulate the lower lateral area of ​​the thigh through the expansion of the hip air cell (400), it interacts with the hip air cell (400) and, when inflated by air injection, can provide even stimulation to the upper lateral area and the lower lateral area of ​​the thigh.

[0160] The posterior pelvic air cell (302) may include a relatively large number of air pockets (302a) compared to the number of air pockets (304a) included in the anterior pelvic air cell (304), as illustrated in FIG. 11a.

[0161] Specifically, the rear pelvic air cell (302) may include at least two or more multiple air pockets (302a), and the front pelvic air cell (304) may include a smaller number of multiple air pockets (304a) than the number of the rear pelvic air cells (302).

[0162] Through this, by making the number of air pockets (302a, 304a) included in the rear pelvic air cell (302) and the front pelvic air cell (304) different, when inflated by air injection, different stimulations can be provided to the front and rear of the pelvis and thighs in consideration of physical characteristics.

[0163] In other words, the front pelvic air cell (304) may include three air pockets (304a) to provide stimulation to the front portion of both sides of the thighs when inflated by air injection, as shown in FIG. 11b, and the rear pelvic air cell (302) may include four air pockets (302a) to provide stimulation to the rear portion of the pelvis including the upper portion of both sides of the thighs when inflated by air injection.

[0164] In this embodiment, the number of air pockets (302a) included in the interior of the rear pelvic air cell (302) is described as 4, and the number of air pockets (304a) included in the interior of the front pelvic air cell (304) is described as 3, but this is only applicable to one embodiment and is not fixed.

[0165] For example, the number of air pockets (302a) included in the interior of the rear pelvic air cell (302) may be set to 5, and the number of air pockets (304a) included in the interior of the front pelvic air cell (304) may be set to 4, etc., and the number of each air pocket (302a, 304a) may be selectively set as needed.

[0166] Preferably, the rear pelvic air cell (302) can be controlled so that the air pocket (302a) contained therein expands simultaneously with the air pocket (304a) contained within the front pelvic air cell (304) (see FIG. 11b), thereby simultaneously pressurizing the front and rear of the user's pelvis from the side and effectively providing stimulation accordingly.

[0167] In this embodiment, the rear pelvic air cell (302) is described as being controlled so that the air pocket (302a) contained therein expands simultaneously with the air pocket (304a) contained within the front pelvic air cell (304), but this is only applicable to one embodiment and is not fixed.

[0168] For example, the rear pelvic air cell (302) can be controlled so that the air pocket (302a) contained therein inflates simultaneously with the air pocket (304a) contained within the front pelvic air cell (304), but the inflated volume can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of air injected, taking into account the physical characteristics of the user.

[0169] Additionally, the posterior pelvic air cell (302) and the anterior pelvic air cell (304) can expand and contract independently of each other. For example, the anterior and posterior pelvic air cells (302, 304) can expand simultaneously, cross-expand, or inflate only one pelvic air cell, as described above.

[0170] In addition, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the rear pelvic air cell (302) may be configured to be extended to have a relatively high height, or in other words, a relatively wide area, compared to the front pelvic air cell (304).

[0171] This is because, as illustrated in FIG. 12, the front end of the front pelvic air cell (304) is configured to be positioned relatively forward compared to the front end of the hip air cell (400), and the rear end of the rear pelvic air cell (302) is configured to be positioned relatively backward compared to the rear end of the hip air cell (400). Therefore, when inflated by air injection, the thigh of a seated user is pressed through the front pelvic air cell (304), and at the same time, stimulation can be effectively provided in the up-and-down direction to the pelvic area through the rear pelvic air cell (302) which has a relatively high height (large area) compared to the front air cell (304).

[0172] Meanwhile, the rear pelvic air cell (302) and the front pelvic air cell (304) that constitute the pelvic air cell (300) are formed so that the inner side expands based on the outer side that is fixed to the seat part (220) according to the air that flows in through the air hose.

[0173] Accordingly, the rear pelvic air cell (302) and the front pelvic air cell (304) can stimulate the front and back of the user's pelvis and thighs from the outside to the inside when inflated by air injection.

[0174] The massage device (1000) may include a plate, a shape-maintaining member (330), and an air hose (not shown) that are positioned on both side frames (e.g., upper frame (1111)) of the seat portion (220), and include an air cell fastening part (310) that is fastened to the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302), and a frame fastening part (320) that is positioned between the air cell fastening part (310) and the upper frame (1111).

[0175] Here, the air cell fastening part (310) is fastened to the pelvic air cell (300) to fix the pelvic air cell (300) in a fixed position, and is formed to extend with a predetermined length in the width direction, and is provided so that the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302) are positioned on one side.

[0176] This air cell fastening portion (310) may include an insertion hole (312) and a fixing portion (314).

[0177] The insertion holes (312) are provided as a pair spaced apart from each other and penetrate the air cell connecting portion (310), and are configured to pass through the inlet hole (322) of the frame connecting portion (320) for fixing the position of the air hose, and the extended air hoses having a predetermined length are respectively fluidly connected to the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302) located on one side of the air cell connecting portion (310). However, the air hoses may be connected to the front and rear pelvic air cells (304, 302) by passing directly through the insertion hole (312) of the air cell connecting portion (310) without passing through the inlet hole (322) of the frame connecting portion (320).

[0178] Accordingly, the air hose can be positioned so as to pass through the insertion hole (312) and the inlet hole (322), and although not shown in the drawing, the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302) are fluidly connected to the air hose connected to the solenoid valve, so that when the solenoid valve is opened while the air hose is in a fixed position, air can be injected into the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302) to cause expansion for stimulation.

[0179] More preferably, the structure in which air is injected into the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302) by opening the solenoid valve as described above is only applicable to one embodiment and is not fixed. For example, the air hose connected to the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302) may be implemented in an always open state, or may be implemented as a connecting member for air intake and air exhaust that simply connects the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302) through the air hose. If the air hose is implemented as a connecting member as described above, a valve may be separately provided between each air hose and the air pump.

[0180] The fixed part (314) is positioned adjacent to the insertion hole (312) and is formed by penetrating the air cell fastening part (310).

[0181] More preferably, the fixing member (314) may be positioned adjacent to each of the pair of insertion holes (312), and may be provided as a pair and arranged parallel to each other.

[0182] For example, the fixing member (314) can be configured so that the air hose passes through the insertion hole (312) and is connected to the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302), and a fastening member (not shown) passes through the fixing member (314) on one side of the air cell fastening member (310) and is fastened on the other side of the air cell fastening member (310), thereby restraining the air hose located on one side of the air cell fastening member (310) through the fastening member (not shown), thereby fixing the position of the air hose on the air cell fastening member (310).

[0183] More preferably, the fastening member (not shown) may be made of wire, wire, cable tie, Velcro tie or band tie.

[0184] The frame fastening part (320) supports the pelvic air cell (300) and the air cell fastening part (310), and by having one end connected to the air cell fastening part (310) and the other end connected to the upper frame (1111), it serves as an intermediate fastening part connecting the pelvic air cell (300) and / or the air cell fastening part (310) and the upper frame (1111).

[0185] The frame fastening part (320) is formed integrally by being bent from the air cell fastening part (310), as illustrated in FIG. 6b, and is positioned between the air cell fastening part (310) and the seat frame (or upper frame (1111)) that constitutes the skeleton of the seat part (220), that is, between the air cell fastening part (310) and the side plate (111a) formed on the seat frame (or upper frame (1111)), and is coupled with a predetermined incline toward the inside, so that the air cell fastening part (310) can be arranged in a structure that is inclined upward toward the inside from the side plate (111a).

[0186] Through the inclined arrangement structure of the frame fastening portion (320), the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302) coupled to the air cell fastening portion (310) are arranged in a direction that is drawn toward the user's pelvis, so that pelvic compression and stimulation can be effectively achieved.

[0187] And, although not shown in the drawing, the air hose forms a passage for air to flow and a passage for air to be injected, and as described above, when the solenoid valve is opened, air flows and is injected into the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302).

[0188] The shape-maintaining member (330) is a member for maintaining the shape of the pelvic air cell (300), and can be fixed and connected to the air cell fastening member (310) using a cable tie or the like.

[0189] In addition, the shape-maintaining member (330) may be made of a PE (Polyethylene) material, and may be formed to be relatively taller and longer than the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302), as illustrated in FIGS. 9A and 9B. Accordingly, the shape-maintaining member (330) is configured to integrally wrap the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302), thereby maintaining the shapes of the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302), and may be fixed to the upper frame (1111) by the air cell fastening portion (310). Furthermore, the shape-maintaining member (330) may function as a support when the front pelvic air cell (304) and the rear pelvic air cell (302) are expanded.

[0190] Meanwhile, the hip air cell (400) is positioned on the upper side of the seat portion (or seat cushion) as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, and is formed so that one end thereof is fixed to the cover portion constituting the seat cushion.

[0191] As shown in FIGS. 9a and 9b, the hip air cell (400) is formed to partially overlap with the lower part of the pelvic air cell (300) so that stimulation can be achieved by interacting with the pelvic air cell (300) when inflated by air injection, and is placed on both sides of the seating surface, spaced apart from the movement path of the massage module (100) that moves along the main frame (1110) of the massage device (1000).

[0192] Specifically, the hip air cell (400) is positioned at each left and right position of the seat cushion, which is spaced apart from the center, in a position that does not interfere with the force exerted by the massage module (100) in the movement path of the massage module (100) and is made of a material that is less likely to be deformed by external force from the massage module (100).

[0193] More specifically, the center of the seat portion (220) through which the massage module (100) passes is typically made of a first material (e.g., an elastic material such as leggings) to enhance the user's sitting comfort and to ensure that the massage by the massage module (100) is well transmitted to the user, and the side portions are made of a second material (e.g., an outer material such as PU (polyurethane) and / or leather) that is less likely to be damaged by friction with other materials. Here, the hip air cells (400) are positioned at positions made of the second material, that is, at the left and right positions of the seating surface, respectively.

[0194] Since the hip air cell (400) is formed to partially overlap with the lower part of the pelvic air cell (300) (see FIGS. 9a and 9b), when inflated, its performance can be maintained and it can be configured to a predetermined size so that interference with the pelvic air cell (300) can be minimized.

[0195] In addition, the hip air cell (400) may include a plurality of symmetrical air cells (410a, 420a), and the plurality of air cells (410a, 420a) may be formed by fixing one end adjacent to the seating surface (see FIG. 9a).

[0196] The hip air cell (400) may be formed as a pair or multiple pieces at each left and right position, and as shown in FIG. 9b, when inflated by inflowing air, the other end except for one end that is fixed to the seat portion (220) may be configured to inflate.

[0197] The hip air cell (400) is formed integrally with one end of the air cell (410a) and the other end of the air cell (420a) from the left and right positions, and is structured to overlap each other, so that when inflated by air injection, the entire remaining area inflates based on one end, enabling effective stimulation of the lower part of the side of the user's thigh.

[0198] The hip air cell (400) interacts with the pelvic air cell (300) and can provide overall stimulation to the lower side of the thigh.

[0199] That is, as illustrated in FIG. 7, the hip air cell (400) is configured to stimulate the lower lateral portion of the thigh when inflated by air injection, and at this time, the rear pelvic air cell (302) is configured to stimulate the upper lateral portion of the thigh including the pelvis as the inflation by air injection occurs simultaneously with the hip air cell (400), so that it interacts with the rear pelvic air cell (302) to provide even stimulation to the upper lateral portion and the lower lateral portion of the thigh.

[0200] In the case of such hip air cell (400), the front end of the hip air cell (400) located far from the back support part (210) is configured to have a relatively curved shape compared to the rear end of the hip air cell (400) located adjacent to the back support part (210).

[0201] More specifically, since the front end of the hip air cell (400) is configured in an inverted triangle shape, the front end of the hip air cell (400) may not be effective in stimulating the lower lateral area of ​​the thigh, and for this purpose, the front pelvic air cell (304) is configured to protrude a predetermined length (L) forward in the longitudinal direction from the hip air cell (400), so that not only can a wide range of stimulation be provided to the front sides of both sides of the user's thigh area, but also stimulation of an area where stimulation may not be effectively provided by the front end of the hip air cell (400) can be provided through the front pelvic air cell (304) configured as described above.

[0202] At this time, since the front pelvic air cell (304) is formed to be relatively taller and have a wider area than the rear pelvic air cell (302), as described above, stimulation of the front end of the hip air cell (400) can be effectively provided.

[0203] Fig. 13 is a block diagram for explaining the function of a control unit that controls the pelvic mode of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0204] Referring to FIGS. 3, 5A, and 13, the control unit (1400) can control the air cells (300, 400), the massage module (100), and the angle adjustment unit (500), which are components of the massage device (1000). The air cells (300, 400) can include a pelvic air cell (300) and a hip air cell (400).

[0205] The pelvic air cell (300) can perform the function of pressing and massaging the pelvis. Specifically, the pelvic air cell (300) can pressurize the side and / or the upper side of the user's pelvis to fix or rotate the user's pelvis. The pelvic air cell (300) can fix the user's pelvis as it expands symmetrically, and can rotate the user's pelvis in a specific direction as the pelvic air cell (300) expands asymmetrically. The control unit (1400) can perform the function of correcting the user's deformed pelvis by asymmetrically operating the pelvic air cells (300) arranged on both sides based on the user's seating position or the position of the seat unit (220) to rotate the user's pelvis. The seat unit (220) is an object on which the user sits, and the user's right side based on the user's seating position can be defined as one side of the seat unit (220), and the user's left side based on the user's seating position can be defined as the other side of the seat unit (220).

[0206] The pelvic air cell (300) may include a first pelvic air cell (300a) and a second pelvic air cell (300b). The first pelvic air cell (300a) may be arranged on one side based on the position of the seat part (220) on which the user sits, and the second pelvic air cell (300b) may be arranged on the other side based on the position of the seat part (220) on which the user sits. In other words, the pelvic air cell (300) may include a plurality of first pelvic air cells (300a) provided on one side based on the seat part (220) in order to massage the user's pelvis, and a plurality of second pelvic air cells (300b) provided on the other side opposite to the one side based on the seat part (220). The first pelvic air cell (300a) may include a first rear pelvic air cell (302a) disposed on one rear side of the seat part (220) and a first front pelvic air cell (304a) disposed on one front side of the seat part (220). The second pelvic air cell (300b) may include a second rear pelvic air cell (302b) disposed on one rear side of the seat part (220) and a second front pelvic air cell (304b) disposed on one front side of the seat part (220). The first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) may be disposed diagonally relative to the seat part (200) or the position at which the user sits. The second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first front pelvic air cell (304a) may be disposed diagonally relative to the seat part (200) or the position at which the user sits.

[0207] The hip air cell (400) may serve to elevate the user's hips away from the seat portion (220). The hip air cell (400) may include a first hip air cell (400a) positioned on one side relative to the seat portion (220) or the position where the user sits, and a second hip air cell (400b) positioned on the other side relative to the seat portion (220) or the position where the user sits. When the first hip air cell (400a) and the second hip air cell (400b) are inflated, the user's hips may be aligned to the center of the seat portion (220). In other words, the hip air cell (400) may serve to align the user's hips to the center of the seat portion (220).

[0208] The massage module (100) can massage at least one of the user's neck, shoulders, back, waist, and hips by tapping or kneading the body while moving in a direction from the user's neck toward the user's hips.

[0209] The angle adjustment unit (500) may include at least one actuator for adjusting the angle of the massage device (1000). The angle adjustment unit (500) may include an angle actuator for adjusting the angle of the part of the massage device (1000) that the user's back comes into contact with, and an actuator for adjusting the angle of the leg massage unit that massages the user's legs.

[0210] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (1400) can perform at least one of correction, rotation (or movement), and massage of the user's pelvis through a pelvic mode including at least one mode among a plurality of modes (or consisting of a combination of at least one mode).

[0211] For example, the control unit (1400) can perform a pelvic mode to correct and move the user's pelvis and massage the user's pelvis. Specifically, the control unit (1400) can operate either the first rear pelvic air cell (400a) or the second rear pelvic air cell (400b) or the second rear pelvic air cell (302a) that is positioned opposite to the position at which the first rear pelvic air cell (400a) or the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) is positioned relative to the position of the seat unit (220). That is, by performing a pelvic mode in which the air cells are operated (or inflated) to asymmetrically pressurize the user's pelvis, the user's pelvis can be corrected and moved and the user's pelvis can be massaged.

[0212] Below, we will explain the pelvic mode in detail.

[0213] The control unit (1400) can perform correction, rotation, and massage of the user's pelvis through a pelvic mode composed of a combination of multiple modes. The pelvic mode may include modes for applying pressure to the user's pelvis through the pelvic air cell (300) and the hip air cell (400). For example, the pelvic mode may refer to a massage mode that sequentially performs a start mode, a lower body massage mode, a circulation mode, a first mode, a second mode, a third mode, a circulation mode, and a recovery mode. However, the pelvic mode necessarily includes at least one of the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode, and may optionally include the remaining modes. In an operation in which a specific air cell is expanded, the remaining air cells may be contracted or maintained in a contracted state. Therefore, in the case in which a specific air cell is operated or expanded below, air cells that are not operated or expanded may be contracted or maintained in a contracted state.

[0214] The control unit (1400) can perform a pelvic mode that operates either the first hip air cell (400a) or the second hip air cell (400b) or the rear pelvic air cell (302a or 302b) that is positioned opposite to the position where either the first hip air cell (400a) or the second hip air cell (400b) is positioned. The control unit (1400) can asymmetrically operate the pelvic air cell (300) and the hip air cell (400) that are positioned on one side and the other side based on the user's seating position or the position of the seat portion (220). Specifically, the control unit (1400) can operate either the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) or the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) positioned rearward based on the position of the seat portion (220) among the pelvic air cells (300) and either the hip air cell (400a or 400b) among the first hip air cell (400a) and the second hip air cell (400b). At this time, either the rear pelvic air cell (302a or 302b) or the hip air cell (400a or 400b) can be positioned in opposite directions based on the position of the seat portion (220). For example, one rear pelvic air cell (302a or 302b) located on one side of the seat portion (220) and one rear pelvic air cell (302a or 302b) located on the other side of the seat portion (220) can be operated simultaneously.

[0215] For example, the pelvic mode may include a main operation that operates either one of the first posterior pelvic air cell (302a) or the second posterior pelvic air cell (302b) and either one of the first hip air cell (400a) or the second hip air cell (400b). The main operation may include a first main operation that operates the first posterior pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) and a second main operation that operates the second posterior pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a). The first main operation and the second main operation may be operated sequentially. In other words, the main operation may include a first main operation of operating a first rear pelvic air cell (302a) positioned rearward among the pelvic air cells (302a, 304a) positioned on one side based on the position of the seat portion (220) and a second hip air cell (400b) positioned on the other side opposite to the one side among the hip air cells (400a, 400b), and a second main operation of operating a second rear pelvic air cell (302b) positioned rearward among the pelvic air cells (302b, 304b) positioned on the other side and the first hip air cell (400a) positioned on one side.

[0216] For example, the pelvic mode may include a main operation that operates both the first hip air cell (400a) and the second hip air cell (400b), one front pelvic air cell (304a or 304b) of the first front pelvic air cell (304a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and one rear pelvic air cell (302a or 302b) of the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b). In this case, one front pelvic air cell (304a or 304b) and one rear pelvic air cell (302a or 302b) may be arranged diagonally relative to each other with respect to the seat portion (220). The main operation may include a third main operation of operating the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) arranged in a first diagonal direction with respect to the seat portion (220) while operating the hip air cells (400a, 400b), and a fourth main operation of operating the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first front pelvic air cell (304a) arranged in a second diagonal direction opposite to the first diagonal direction with respect to the seat portion (220) while operating the hip air cells (400a, 400b).

[0217] The pelvic mode may include sub-motions that operate at least the first and second front pelvic air cells (304a, 304b) and the hip air cell (400) at at least one point in time among before and after performing the main motion. The sub-motions may include at least one of a first sub-motion that operates all of the first and second front pelvic air cells (304a, 304b), the first and second rear pelvic air cells (302a, 302b), and the hip air cell (400), and a second sub-motion that operates the first and second front pelvic air cells (304a, 304b) and the hip air cell (400) excluding the first and second rear pelvic air cells (302a, 302b). Each of the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode constituting the pelvic mode may include at least one of the first sub-motion and the second sub-motion. During the second sub-movement, the control unit (1400) can move the massage module (100) in a forward direction toward the user to apply pressure to the user's waist or hips. Specifically, the massage module (100) can apply pressure to the user's waist during the second sub-movement. For example, the first mode can perform the first sub-movement at least once. For example, the second mode and the third mode can each perform the second sub-movement at least once, and preferably, the operation performed most recently in each of the second mode and the third mode can be the second sub-movement.

[0218] The massage module (100) can be operated at all times while the pelvic mode is in progress. When the pelvic mode is the start mode, the massage module (100) can be operated by pressing or kneading the user's area from the neck to the waist. When the pelvic mode is the lower body massage mode, the massage module (100) can be operated by pressing the user's area from the neck to the waist. When the pelvic mode is the circulation mode, the massage module (100) can be operated by kneading the user's waist and hips. When the pelvic mode is the first mode, the massage module (100) can be operated by pressing or kneading the user's waist while pressing. When the pelvic mode is the second mode, the massage module (100) can be operated by pressing the user's hips. When the pelvic mode is the third mode, the massage module (100) can be operated by pressing or kneading the user's waist while pressing. However, the massage module (100) may be operated in a direction opposite to the direction in which it rotates to massage the user's lower back in the first mode. When the pelvic mode is a recovery mode, the massage module (100) may be operated in a manner of pressing or kneading while pressing the user's buttocks to the neck. However, the manner in which the massage module (100) is operated in the pelvic mode may be varied in various ways.

[0219] The control unit (1400) can change the angle of the user's back and legs through the angle adjustment unit (500). The control unit (1400) can control the air cells (300, 400) and the massage module (100) to perform the pelvic mode in the state changed by the angle adjustment unit (500). In other words, the pelvic mode can be performed for each of the various angles set by the angle adjustment unit (500).

[0220] For example, it may take about 10 minutes for the pelvic mode to be performed. After the pelvic mode is performed for one cycle, the control unit (1400) may control the angle adjustment unit (500) to change the angle of the user's back or legs. After the angle of the user's back or legs is changed, the control unit (1400) may control the air cells (300, 400) to perform the pelvic mode again. Preferably, the control unit (1400) may repeatedly perform the pelvic mode while adjusting the angle of the user's back or legs in three stages.

[0221] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user's pelvis can be orthodontized or corrected as the air cells (300, 400) are operated to rotate or move the user's pelvis in a specific direction.

[0222] According to an embodiment of the present invention, pain caused by changes and damage to the sacroiliac joints and pubic symphysis due to childbirth, pain in the lower back and pelvis due to incorrect posture, and various symptoms caused by deformation of the pelvis and other spinal regions can be alleviated through pelvic air cells that can move or rotate the user's pelvis in a specific direction. Specifically, embodiments according to the present invention may relate to a mode for massaging the user's pelvis to alleviate various symptoms or prevent diseases caused by postpartum discomfort, unstable posture, and pelvic imbalance due to incorrect lifestyle. After childbirth, pain can be induced due to changes and damage to the sacroiliac joints and pubic symphysis. In particular, pain can occur in the sacroiliac joint area, and may be accompanied by radiating pain that spreads to the lower back, hip joint, back of the thigh, anterior pubic symphysis, or below the knee. In addition, pain may be caused by muscle tension or weakening due to prolonged sitting and incorrect posture, and various symptoms may be caused by deformation (twisting) of the pelvis and other spinal regions due to tension or weakening of muscles such as the erector spinae, psoas, and piriformis. In general, symptoms can be alleviated through rest, medication, manual therapy, or posture correction using compression bands, but the massage mode according to an embodiment of the present invention can relieve pain in the user's pelvic area and correct the pelvic area.

[0223] FIG. 14 is a drawing showing a massage device performing a first main operation or a second main operation of a pelvic mode according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0224] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 14, the control unit (1400) can control the first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the buttock air cells (400a, 400b) to perform the first main operation or the second main operation. For example, the first main operation or the second main operation can be performed in the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode among the pelvic modes. The control unit (1400) can operate either the first rear pelvic air cell (302a or 302b) or the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and either the first hip air cell (400a) or the second hip air cell (400b) or the buttock air cell (400a or 400b). Either one or the other side of the user's buttocks can be raised through the first main operation or the second main operation. As one of the rear pelvic air cells (302a or 302b) positioned opposite the user's raised hips inflates, the user's pelvis can receive a downward pressing force. Accordingly, the user's pelvis can rotate about an axis toward the user's front. In other words, the user's pelvis can rotate in a roll direction. By elevating the user's hips through one of the hip air cells (400a or 400b) and strongly pressing the user's pelvis with one of the rear pelvic air cells (302a or 302b), the upper and lower balance of the user's pelvis can be corrected.

[0225] For example, during the first main operation, the control unit (1400) may operate the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b). At this time, the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) may be in a contracted or contracted state. As the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) expand, the user's pelvis may rotate from the second hip air cell (400b) toward the first hip air cell (400a).

[0226] For example, during the first main operation, the control unit (1400) may operate the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a). At this time, the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) may be in a contracted or contracted state. As the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) expand, the user's pelvis may rotate from the first hip air cell (400a) toward the second hip air cell (400b).

[0227] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (1400) can operate either one of the hip air cells (400a or 400b) and either one of the rear pelvic air cells (302a or 302b) so that the first main operation and the second main operation are sequentially performed. That is, when either one of the hip air cells (400a or 400b) is inflated and the position of one side of the user's hip is raised, the rear pelvic air cell (302a or 302b) positioned at a position opposite to the position at which either one of the hip air cells (400a or 400b) is positioned is inflated, so that the user's pelvis can rotate in a roll direction. Rotation in the roll direction can mean rotation about the user's forward direction as an axis. By rotating the user's pelvis in the roll direction using one hip air cell (400a or 400b) and fixing the user's pelvis using one rear pelvic air cell (302a or 302b), the upper and lower balance of the deformed pelvis can be corrected.

[0228] FIG. 15 is a drawing showing a massage device performing the third main operation or the fourth main operation of the pelvic mode according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0229] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 15, the control unit (1400) can control the first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the hip air cells (400a, 400b) to perform the third main operation or the fourth main operation. For example, the third main operation or the fourth main operation can be performed in the third mode among the pelvic modes. The control unit (1400) can operate both the first hip air cell (400a) and the second hip air cell (400b), the front pelvic air cell (304a or 304b) of the first front pelvic air cell (304a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the rear pelvic air cell (302a or 302b) of the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b). As both the first hip air cell (400a) and the second hip air cell (400b) are operated, the user's pelvis can be aligned to the center of the seat part (220). When either one of the front pelvis air cells (304a or 304b) and the rear pelvis air cell (302a or 302b), which are arranged diagonally from each other while the user's pelvis is aligned, is operated, the user's pelvis can be rotated in the yaw direction. Rotation in the yaw direction may mean rotation based on the forward direction of the user seated on the seat part (220) and the direction perpendicular to the left and right directions of the user. In simple terms, rotation about the upper direction in the seat part (220) as an axis can be expressed as rotation in the yaw direction. By rotating the user's pelvis while the hips are fixed, correction of the deformed pelvis can be performed.

[0230] For example, in the third main operation, the control unit (1400) may operate the hip air cells (400a, 400b) while operating the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) which are arranged in a first diagonal direction with respect to the seat unit (220). The second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first front pelvic air cell (304a) may be contracted or maintained in a contracted state. The user's hips may be aligned to the center of the seat unit (220) by the hip air cells (400a, 400b), and as the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) are operated, the user's pelvis may be rotated counterclockwise with respect to the user's forward direction.

[0231] For example, in the fourth main operation, the control unit (1400) may operate the hip air cells (400a, 400b) while operating the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first front pelvic air cell (304a) which are arranged in the second diagonal direction with respect to the seat unit (220). The first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) may be contracted or maintained in a contracted state. The user's hips may be aligned to the center of the seat unit (220) by the hip air cells (400a, 400b), and as the second rear pelvic air cell (302ba) and the first front pelvic air cell (304a) are operated, the user's pelvis may be rotated clockwise with respect to the user's forward direction.

[0232] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit (1400) can control the first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the buttock air cells (400a, 400b) so that the third main operation and the fourth main operation are sequentially performed. As the user's pelvis rotates clockwise and counterclockwise while the user's buttocks are aligned to the center of the seat unit (220) by the buttock air cells (400a, 400b), the balance of the user's deformed pelvis can be corrected.

[0233] FIG. 16 is a drawing showing a massage device performing a first sub-motion of a pelvic mode according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0234] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 16, the control unit (1400) can control the first pelvic air cell (300a) and the second pelvic air cell (300b) to perform the first sub-motion. For example, the first sub-motion can be performed in all of the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode among the pelvic modes, but may not be particularly limited. The control unit (1400) can operate all of the first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), the first rear pelvic air cell (302a), the second rear pelvic air cell (302b), and the hip air cell (400). As the hip air cell (400) operates, the user's hips can be aligned to the center of the seat part (220), and as the first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), the first rear pelvic air cell (302a), and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) all operate, the user's pelvis, which is spread apart on both sides, can be strongly pressed. Even in the case of a relatively small person, the user's pelvis can be pressurized with an appropriate pressure by operating the first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), the first rear pelvic air cell (302a), and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) while the position of the user's hips is raised through the hip air cell (400). In addition, as the position of the user's hips is raised through the hip air cell (400), and the pelvic air cells (302, 304) are both expanded, the user's pelvis is strongly pressed and the spread pelvis is corrected, so that the user's pelvis can be guided to be positioned at the center of the seat part (220).

[0235] According to an embodiment of the present invention, as the air cells (300a, 300b, 400) press the user's pelvis with even pressure from various directions, the user's pelvis that is spread apart can be corrected and the unbalanced pelvic alignment can be properly corrected.

[0236] FIG. 17 is a drawing showing a massage device performing a second sub-motion of a pelvic mode according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0237] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 17, the control unit (1400) may control the first pelvic air cell (300a) and the second pelvic air cell (300b) to perform a second sub-motion. For example, the second sub-motion may be performed in the second mode and the third mode among the pelvic modes, but may not be particularly limited. The control unit (1400) may operate the first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the hip air cell (400). The first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) may be contracted or maintained in a contracted state. As the hip air cell (400) is operated, the user's hip may be aligned at the center of the seat portion (220), and as the first front pelvic air cell (304a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) are operated, the user's pelvis may be in a hip hinge state. At this time, the massage module (100) may protrude toward the user's waist or buttocks in a forward direction based on the user's seating position. As the massage module (100) pushes the user's waist forward and the first front pelvic air cell (304a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) press the upper part of the user's pelvis and thighs, the user may be rotated in the pitch direction.

[0238] According to an embodiment of the present invention, when the first front pelvic air cell (304a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) are operated while the massage module (100) presses the user's waist or hips, the user's pelvis can be extended, and through the process of extending the user's pelvis, correction in the front-back direction of the pelvis can be performed.

[0239] FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining a first mode among pelvic modes according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0240] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 18, the first mode may refer to a mode in which a first sub-motion, a first main motion, a first sub-motion, a second main motion, and a first sub-motion are sequentially performed. The first mode may include a main motion in which the first hip air cell (400a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) are operated simultaneously, or the second hip air cells (400a, 400b) and the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) are operated simultaneously. The control unit (1400) may perform a first-first step including the first sub-motion. The control unit (1400) may operate all of the first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the hip air cell (400) for a preset time in order to perform the first sub-motion. The first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the hip air cell (400) can be operated simultaneously. For example, the preset time may be about 35 seconds, but this may be a value that can be changed by the designer. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated by pressing or kneading the user's waist. When the preset time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the hip air cell (400) (S110).

[0241] The control unit (1400) can perform steps 1-2 including the first main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) for a preset period of time to perform the first main operation. The first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) can be operated simultaneously. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second rear pelvic air cell (302b), the second front pelvic air cell (304b) and the first hip air cell (400a) can be maintained in a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing or kneading the user's waist. When the preset period of time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) (S120).

[0242] The control unit (1400) can perform steps 1-3 including the first sub-movement. The control unit (1400) can operate all of the first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the hip air cell (400) for a preset period of time to perform the first sub-movement. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing or kneading the user's waist. When the preset period of time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the hip air cell (400) (S130).

[0243] The control unit (1400) can perform steps 1-4 including the second main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) for a preset time to perform the second main operation. The second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) can be operated simultaneously. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the first rear pelvic air cell (302a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b) and the second hip air cell (400b) can be maintained in a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing or kneading the user's waist. When the preset time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) (S140).

[0244] The control unit (1400) can perform steps 1-5 including the first sub-movement. The control unit (1400) can operate all of the first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the hip air cell (400) for a preset period of time to perform the first sub-movement. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated by pressing or tapping the user's waist. When the preset period of time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the hip air cell (400) (S150).

[0245] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the user's pelvis can be rotated in the roll direction by sequentially performing the first main operation and the second main operation. By rotating the user's pelvis in the roll direction, imbalance and distortion of the user's pelvis can be corrected.

[0246] FIG. 19 is a flowchart for explaining a second mode among pelvic modes according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0247] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 19, the second mode may refer to a mode in which the first main operation, the second main operation, the first main operation, the second main operation, and the second sub-operation are sequentially performed. The second mode may include a main operation in which the first hip air cell (400a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) are operated simultaneously, or the second hip air cell (400b) and the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) are operated simultaneously.

[0248] The control unit (1400) can perform the 2-1 step including the first main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) for a preset time to perform the first main operation. The first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) can be operated simultaneously. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second rear pelvic air cell (302b), the second front pelvic air cell (304b) and the first hip air cell (400a) can be contracted or maintained in a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing the user's hip. When the preset time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) (S210).

[0249] The control unit (1400) can perform the 2-2 step including the second main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) for a preset time to perform the second main operation. The second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) can be operated simultaneously. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the first rear pelvic air cell (302a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b) and the second hip air cell (400b) can be maintained in a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing the user's hip. When the preset time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) (S220).

[0250] The control unit (1400) can perform the 2-3 steps including the first main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) for a preset time to perform the first main operation. The first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) can be operated simultaneously. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second rear pelvic air cell (302b), the second front pelvic air cell (304b) and the first hip air cell (400a) can be maintained in a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing the user's hip. When the preset time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) (S230).

[0251] The control unit (1400) can perform the 2-4 step including the second main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) for a preset time to perform the second main operation. The second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) can be operated simultaneously. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the first rear pelvic air cell (302a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b) and the second hip air cell (400b) can be maintained in a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing the user's hip. When the preset time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) (S240).

[0252] The control unit (1400) can perform the 2-5 step including the second sub-movement. The control unit (1400) can operate the first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the hip air cells (400a, 400b) for a preset time to perform the second sub-movement. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the hip air cell (400) can be operated simultaneously. The first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) can maintain a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing the user's hip. The massage module (100) can press the user's hip in a forward direction of the user. When a preset time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the hip air cell (400) (S250).

[0253] Unlike the example described above, the second mode may be determined so that the second main operation is performed first and then the first main operation is performed.

[0254] FIG. 20 is a flowchart for explaining the third mode among the pelvic modes according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0255] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 20, the third mode may refer to a mode in which the first main operation, the third main operation, the fourth main operation, the second main operation, and the second sub operation are sequentially performed. The third mode may include a main operation in which the first hip air cell (400a), the second hip air cell (400b), and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) are operated simultaneously, or the first hip air cell (400a), the second hip air cell (400b), and the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) are operated simultaneously. That is, the third mode may include a main operation in which both hip air cells (400a, 400b) are operated while the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) are operated alternately.

[0256] The control unit (1400) can perform the 3-1 step including the first main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) for a preset time to perform the first main operation. The first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) can be operated simultaneously. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second rear pelvic air cell (302b), the second front pelvic air cell (304b) and the first hip air cell (400a) can be contracted or maintained in a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing or kneading the user's waist. However, the massage module (100) can knead the user's waist while rotating in a reverse direction opposite to the direction in which it is operated in the first mode. When a preset time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) (S310).

[0257] The control unit (1400) can perform the 3-2 step including the 3rd main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate both the first hip air cell (400a) and the second hip air cell (400b) and the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) for a preset period of time to perform the 3rd main operation. The hip air cells (400a, 400b), the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) can be operated simultaneously. The second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first front pelvic air cell (304a) can be maintained in a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing the user's waist or kneading the user's waist in a reverse direction. When a preset time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the hip air cell (400b), the first rear pelvic air cell (302a), and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) (S320).

[0258] The control unit (1400) can perform the 3-3 step including the 4th main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate both the first hip air cell (400a) and the second hip air cell (400b) and the second posterior pelvic air cell (302b) and the first front pelvic air cell (304a) for a preset period of time to perform the 4th main operation. The hip air cells (400a, 400b), the second posterior pelvic air cell (302b) and the first front pelvic air cell (304a) can be operated simultaneously. The first posterior pelvic air cell (302a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) can be maintained in a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing the user's waist or kneading the user's waist in a reverse direction. When a preset time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the hip air cell (400a, 400b), the second rear pelvic air cell (302b), and the first front pelvic air cell (304a) (S330).

[0259] The control unit (1400) can perform steps 3-4 including the second main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) for a preset time to perform the second main operation. The second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) can be operated simultaneously. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the first rear pelvic air cell (302a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the second hip air cell (400b) can be maintained in a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing the user's waist. When the preset time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) (S340).

[0260] The control unit (1400) can perform steps 3-5 including the second sub-movement. The control unit (1400) can operate the first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the hip air cells (400a, 400b) for a preset time to perform the second sub-movement. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the hip air cell (400) can be operated simultaneously. The first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) can maintain a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing the user's waist. The massage module (100) can press the user's waist in a forward direction of the user. When a preset time has elapsed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the hip air cell (400) (S350).

[0261] According to an embodiment of the present invention, as the first main operation, the third main operation, the fourth main operation, and the second main operation are sequentially performed, the user's pelvis can be rotated in the roll direction and the yaw direction. As the user's pelvis is rotated in the roll direction and the yaw direction, imbalance and distortion of the user's pelvis can be corrected.

[0262] Fig. 21 is a flowchart for explaining the control sequence of the pelvic mode of the massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0263] Referring to FIGS. 13 and 21, when the pelvic mode is initiated by the control unit (1400), the start mode may be performed first. The start mode may refer to a mode in which a light massage is performed on the user's upper body before intensive correction of the pelvis is performed. Depending on the start mode, a process in which all air cells (300a, 300b, 400) are simultaneously inflated and deflated may be repeated. The massage module (100) may pressurize or knead the user's upper body, including the user's neck to the waist. In the start mode, a light massage of the entire erector spinae muscles, which balance the waist and pelvis, which are the centers of the user's body, may be performed. Therefore, in the start mode, the control unit (1400) may simultaneously inflate and deflate all air cells (300a, 300b, 400) so that the user's pelvis is massaged. The massage device (1000) provides a start mode for the user to perform a light massage around the erector spinae muscles that balance the waist and pelvis, which are the center of the body, so that indirect spinal line correction and upper body relaxation effects due to a deformed pelvic structure can be implemented (S1000).

[0264] After the start mode, the lower body massage mode may be performed. The lower body massage mode may refer to a mode in which a light massage is performed on the user's pelvis, waist, and lower body before intensive correction of the pelvis is performed. The control unit (1400) may sequentially operate the pelvic air cells (300a, 300b) and the hip air cells (400). For example, the control unit (1400) may operate the pelvic air cells (300a, 300b) without operating the hip air cells (400), and may operate the hip air cells (400) without operating the pelvic air cells (300a, 300b). The massage module (100) may pressurize the user's upper body, including the user's neck to waist. In the lower body massage mode, a light massage of the user's pelvis and thigh areas may be performed as the pelvic air cells (300a, 300b) and the hip air cells (400) are sequentially operated. Through this, the massage device (1000) provides the user with a massage centered on the user's lower body (e.g., waist, hips, pelvis, etc.), which is the correction target, through sequential air cell stimulation of the massage module (100) and pelvic and hip air cells (300, 400) after muscle relaxation centered on the user's upper body (e.g., erector spinae muscles), thereby realizing the effect of relaxing the lower body, which is the correction target, and the muscles surrounding the lower body (S2000).

[0265] After the lower body massage mode, the circulation mode may be performed. The circulation mode may refer to a mode for promoting blood circulation around the pelvis by kneading the user's buttocks and waist before intensive correction of the pelvis is performed. The control unit (1400) may control the massage module (100) to sequentially operate the pelvic air cells (300a, 300b) and the buttock air cells (400) to massage the user's buttocks and waist. The massage module (100) may be operated by kneading the user's waist and buttocks. For example, the circulation mode may be performed for about 20 seconds. Through this, the massage device (1000) may implement a relaxation effect around a tense pelvis and a blood circulation promotion effect through light local stimulation for pelvic correction (S3000).

[0266] After the circulation mode, the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode may be sequentially performed. In the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode, the control unit (1400) may operate either the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) or the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) or the hip air cell (400a or 400b) that is positioned opposite to either the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) or the second rear pelvic air cell (302b).

[0267] In the first mode, the control unit (1400) can sequentially perform the first sub-operation, the first main operation, the first sub-operation, the second main operation, and the second sub-operation.

[0268] The control unit (1400) may perform a first sub-motion to position the user's pelvis in the correct position before performing pelvic correction. The control unit (1400) may operate all of the first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the hip air cell (400) for about 35 seconds to perform the first sub-motion. The first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the hip air cell (400) may be operated simultaneously. At this time, the massage module (100) may be operated in a manner of kneading or applying pressure to the user's waist. When the first sub-motion is completed, the control unit (1400) may exhaust the air injected into the first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the hip air cell (400). Through the first sub-motion, the massage device (1000) can inflate all of the first pelvic air cell (300a), the second pelvic air cell (300b), and the hip air cell (400), thereby aligning the position of the user's lower body through the hip air cell to the center of the seat, which is a suitable position (or correct position) for correcting the user's pelvis, by performing a pelvic correction massage through the pelvic air cell. For example, in the first sub-motion, as the hip air cell (400) operates together with the first pelvic air cell (300a) and the second pelvic air cell (300b), the position of the user's upper body is raised. Therefore, in the case of a person with a small build, the phenomenon in which the pelvic air cells (300a, 300b) do not provide stimulation to the correct position, such as the user's side, can be prevented. In conclusion, the first sub-motion can align the user's position to the correct position and, by strongly pressing the pelvis from both sides, can correct a spread pelvis and a distorted posture.

[0269] The control unit (1400) can correct the user's posture to a correct posture through the first sub-motion, and then perform the first main motion to correct the user's pelvis. To perform the first main motion, the control unit (1400) can operate the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b) for about 35 seconds. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), the second rear pelvic air cell (302b), and the first hip air cell (400a) can maintain a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of kneading or applying pressure to the user's waist. As the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b), which are positioned in opposite directions based on the position of the user's pelvis, expand, the left side of the user's hip is raised, and as the right side of the user's pelvis is pressed toward the lower left, the user's pelvis can rotate in the roll direction. Therefore, through the first main operation, the up-and-down imbalance of the pelvis can be corrected by strongly pressing the right side of the user's pelvis. When the first main operation is completed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second hip air cell (400b).

[0270] The control unit (1400) can correct the user's posture, which was disturbed by the first main operation, to a proper posture by performing the first sub-operation after performing the first main operation. Since the first sub-operation is identical to the first sub-operation in the first mode described above, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0271] The control unit (1400) can correct the user's pelvis quickly and accurately by performing the first sub-motion to correct the user's posture, and then performing the second main motion. To perform the second main motion, the control unit (1400) can operate the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a) for about 35 seconds. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), the first rear pelvic air cell (302a), and the second hip air cell (400b) can maintain a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of kneading or applying pressure to the user's waist. As the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a), which are positioned in opposite directions based on the position of the user's pelvis, expand, the right side of the user's hip is raised, and as the left side of the user's pelvis is pressed toward the lower right, the user's pelvis can be rotated in the roll direction. Therefore, through the second main operation, the left side of the user's pelvis can be strongly pressed to correct the imbalance in the up-and-down direction of the pelvis. When the second main operation is completed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) and the first hip air cell (400a).

[0272] The control unit (1400) can correct the user's posture, which was disturbed by the second main operation, to a proper posture by re-performing the first sub-operation after performing the second main operation. Since the first sub-operation is identical to the first sub-operation in the first mode described above, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

[0273] In the second mode, the control unit (1400) can sequentially perform the first main operation, the second main operation, the first main operation, the second main operation, and the second sub operation.

[0274] The control unit (1400) can correct the distortion of the user's pelvis by performing the first main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the first hip air cell (400a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) for about 35 seconds to perform the first main operation. The first main operation in the second mode is substantially the same as the first main operation in the first mode, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, the first main operation in the second mode may be partially different from the first main operation in the first mode. For example, the operation of the massage module (100) for the first main operation in the second mode may be an acupressure operation on the user's hip, which may be different from the operation of the massage module (100) for the first main operation in the first mode, which is an acupressure and / or kneading operation on the user's waist.

[0275] The control unit (1400) can correct the user's pelvis by immediately performing the second main operation after performing the first main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the second hip air cell (400b) and the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) for about 35 seconds to perform the second main operation. The second main operation in the second mode is substantially the same as the second main operation in the first mode, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, the second main operation in the second mode may be partially different from the second main operation in the first mode. For example, the operation of the massage module (100) for the second main operation in the second mode may be an acupressure operation on the user's hip, which may be different from the operation of the massage module (100) for the second main operation in the first mode, which is an acupressure and / or kneading operation on the user's waist.

[0276] The control unit (1400) can perform the first main operation and the second main operation repeatedly multiple times in the second mode. By rotating the user's pelvis in a roll direction and applying pressure alternately to the right and left sides of the user's pelvis, the misaligned pelvis can be corrected. At this time, as the massage module (100) applies pressure to the user's buttocks, the buttock muscles and core area are stimulated together with the pelvis, maximizing the effect of correcting the user's pelvis.

[0277] The control unit (1400) can operate the first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the hip air cell (400) for about 35 seconds to perform the second sub-motion. The first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the hip air cell (400) can be operated simultaneously. The first rear pelvic air cell (302a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) can maintain a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be moved forward toward the user's hip area, and can be operated in a manner of applying pressure to the user's hip in the moved state. As the first front pelvic air cell (304a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) are inflated, the user's pelvis can be fixed in the correct position, and as the hip air cell (400) is inflated, the position of the user's hip can be raised, and at this time, the massage module (100) can push the user's hip in the forward direction to induce the user's upper body to stand up. In conclusion, as the user's hip is pushed through the massage module (100), the hip air cell (400) and the first and second front pelvic air cells (304a, 304b) are inflated, so that the upper part of the hip is stimulated, the user's upper body is straightened, and the user's posture can be corrected. When the second sub-motion is completed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the hip air cell (400).

[0278] In the third mode, the control unit (1400) can sequentially perform the first main operation, the third main operation, the fourth main operation, the second main operation, and the second sub operation.

[0279] The control unit (1400) can correct the distortion of the user's pelvis by performing the first main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the first hip air cell (400a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) for about 35 seconds to perform the first main operation. The first main operation in the third mode is substantially the same as the first main operation in the first mode, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, the first main operation in the third mode may differ in some respects from the first main operation in the first mode. For example, the operation of the massage module (100) for the first main operation in the third mode may be acupressure and / or reverse kneading operation, which may be different from the acupressure and / or kneading operation of the massage module (100) for the first main operation in the first mode. The massage module (100) may knead or press the user's waist while rotating in a reverse direction opposite to the direction in which it operates in the first mode.

[0280] The control unit (1400) can correct the user's pelvis by immediately performing the third main operation after performing the first main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the hip air cell (400) and the first front pelvic air cell (304a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) for about 35 seconds to perform the third main operation. The second front pelvic air cell (304b) and the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) can be maintained in a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing the user's waist or kneading it in the opposite direction. As the hip air cell (400) expands, the first front pelvic air cell (304a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b), which are arranged diagonally from each other, expand, so that the user's pelvis can be rotated in the yaw direction. With the hips fixed, the first front pelvic air cell (304a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) expand, thereby applying a twisting force to the pelvis in the yaw direction, thereby correcting the balance of the deformed pelvis. When the third main operation is completed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the hip air cell (400), the first front pelvic air cell (304a), and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b).

[0281] The control unit (1400) can correct the user's pelvis by immediately performing the fourth main operation after performing the third main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the hip air cell (400), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) for about 35 seconds to perform the fourth main operation. The first front pelvic air cell (304a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) can maintain a contracted state. At this time, the massage module (100) can be operated in a manner of pressing the user's waist or kneading it in the opposite direction. As the hip air cell (400) expands, the second front pelvic air cell (304b) and the first rear pelvic air cell (302a), which are arranged diagonally from each other, expand, so that the user's pelvis can rotate in the yaw direction. With the hips fixed, the second front pelvic air cell (304b) and the first rear pelvic air cell (302a) expand, thereby applying a twisting force to the pelvis in the yaw direction, thereby correcting the balance of the deformed pelvis. When the fourth main operation is completed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the hip air cell (400), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the first rear pelvic air cell (302a).

[0282] The control unit (1400) can correct the user's pelvis by immediately performing the second main operation after performing the fourth main operation. The control unit (1400) can operate the first hip air cell (400a) and the second rear pelvic air cell (302b) for about 35 seconds to perform the first main operation. The first main operation in the third mode is substantially the same as the first main operation in the first mode, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, the first main operation in the third mode may be partially different from the first main operation in the first mode. For example, the operation of the massage module (100) for the first main operation in the third mode may be an acupressure and / or reverse kneading operation, which may be different from the acupressure and / or kneading operation of the massage module (100) for the first main operation in the first mode. The massage module (100) can knead or press the user's waist by rotating in the opposite direction to the direction in which it operates in the first mode.

[0283] The control unit (1400) can perform a second sub-motion to correct the front-back direction of the user's pelvis. The second sub-motion in the third mode may be substantially the same as the second sub-motion in the second mode, so a detailed description thereof will be omitted. However, the second sub-motion in the third mode may differ in some respects from the second sub-motion in the second mode. For example, the motion of the massage module (100) for the second sub-motion in the third mode may be different from the motion of the massage module (100) for the second sub-motion in the second mode, which is an acupressure motion on the user's lower back and / or a kneading motion in the reverse direction, by applying acupressure to the user's buttocks. By pushing the user's waist through the massage module (100), the hip air cell (400) can be expanded to create a hip hinge that rotates the user's pelvis in the pitch direction, and the first front pelvic air cell (304a) and the second front pelvic air cell (304b) can be expanded to correct the user's pelvis in the front-back direction through pressure applied to the pelvic area and the waist. When the second sub-motion is completed, the control unit (1400) can exhaust the air injected into the first front pelvic air cell (304a), the second front pelvic air cell (304b), and the hip air cell (400).

[0284] The first mode, the second mode, and the third mode are modes for orthodontic or correcting the user's pelvis, and the designer can vary the combination of operations performed in the first mode, the second mode, and the third mode (S4000).

[0285] After the third mode, the circulation mode can be performed again. The control unit (1400) can control the massage module (100) to sequentially operate the pelvic air cells (300a, 300b) and the hip air cells (400) to massage the user's hips and waist. The massage module (100) can be operated in a manner that kneads the user's waist and hips. Through this, the massage device (1000) can implement a relaxation effect around a tense pelvis and a blood circulation promotion effect through light local stimulation for pelvic correction (S5000).

[0286] A recovery mode may be performed after the circulation mode. The recovery mode may be a mode that lightly massages the user's entire body to relieve tension in the user's muscles that have contracted due to the pressure applied for the user's pelvic correction. The control unit (1400) may control the massage module (100) to perform a kneading process from the user's hips to the waist while adjusting the intensity from weak to strong. Through the massage by the massage module (100), the muscles around the waist that have been tense due to the pelvic correction process may be relaxed. The control unit (1400) may control the massage module (100) to perform a process of applying pressure from the user's waist to the neck while adjusting the intensity from strong to weak. The massage module (100) may perform an acupressure massage while moving along the erector spinae muscles, and air cells capable of applying pressure to the shoulders and arms may be operated simultaneously to perform a massage of the user's entire upper body. During, before, or after a massage of the user's upper body, a foot massage and a massage of the lower body may be performed to relieve tension. The leg massage unit that performs the massage of the lower body may include a first leg massage unit for massaging the left leg and a second leg massage unit for massaging the right leg. The first leg massage unit may include a first calf air cell for massaging the calf of the left leg and a first foot air cell for massaging the foot (instep, heel) of the left leg. The second leg massage unit may include a second calf air cell for massaging the calf of the right leg and a second foot air cell for massaging the foot (instep, heel) of the right leg. The control unit (1400) may simultaneously operate or contract the pelvic air cells (300a, 300b) and the hip air cells (400). As another example, the control unit (1400) can sequentially operate the air cell positioned on the left and the air cell positioned on the right among the pelvic air cells (300a, 300b) and the hip air cell (400) based on the user's position.The massage device (1000) can perform a massage to relax muscles that are in a tense state due to pelvic correction, a massage using air cells to prevent restoration of the pelvic position, and a foot massage to relieve tension during the correction process (S6000).

[0287] While the technical concepts of the present invention have been described above, along with the accompanying drawings, this merely exemplifies preferred embodiments of the invention and does not limit the scope of the invention. Furthermore, it is readily apparent that anyone skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications and imitations without departing from the scope of the technical concepts of the present invention.

[0288] Furthermore, the massage device configuration and functions of this specification can be extended and applied to various (wearable) healthcare devices that can provide healthcare functions (e.g., massage / massage functions, bio-signal measurement functions, etc.). Accordingly, it goes without saying that the "massage device" of this specification can be replaced with the term "(wearable) healthcare device."

Claims

1. In the massage device, A seat portion on which a user can sit; A pelvic air cell including a rear pelvic air cell and a front pelvic air cell respectively disposed on one side and the other side of the above sheet portion; A hip air cell including a first hip air cell and a second hip air cell arranged on one side and the other side of the above sheet portion; and Including a control unit for controlling the above massage device, The above control unit performs a pelvic mode for operating one of the first hip air cell and the second hip air cell and the rear pelvic air cell positioned opposite to the position where the one of the hip air cells is positioned. Massage device.

2. In paragraph 1, The above pelvic air cell is, A first pelvic air cell including a first front pelvic air cell arranged on one side of the front of the seat portion and a first rear pelvic air cell arranged on one side of the rear of the seat portion; and A second pelvic air cell including a second front pelvic air cell arranged on the other front side of the seat portion and a second rear pelvic air cell arranged on the other rear side of the seat portion, The pelvic mode includes a main operation that operates one of the first hip air cell and the second hip air cell and one of the rear pelvic air cell and the second rear pelvic air cell. Massage device.

3. In paragraph 2, The above main actions are, A first main operation for operating the first rear pelvic air cell and the second hip air cell; and A second main operation for operating the second posterior pelvic air cell and the first hip air cell; containing at least one main action, Massage device.

4. In paragraph 1, The above pelvic air cell A first pelvic air cell including a first front pelvic air cell arranged on one side of the front of the seat portion and a first rear pelvic air cell arranged on one side of the rear of the seat portion; and A second pelvic air cell including a second front pelvic air cell arranged on the other front side of the seat portion and a second rear pelvic air cell arranged on the other rear side of the seat portion, The pelvic mode includes a main operation that operates both the first hip air cell and the second hip air cell, an anterior pelvic air cell of either the first anterior pelvic air cell or the second anterior pelvic air cell, and a posterior pelvic air cell of either the first posterior pelvic air cell or the second posterior pelvic air cell. The above one front pelvic air cell and the above one rear pelvic air cell are arranged diagonally from each other based on the seat portion. Massage device.

5. In paragraph 4, The above main actions are, A third main operation for operating the first rear pelvic air cell and the second front pelvic air cell, which are arranged in a first diagonal direction based on the above sheet portion; and A fourth main operation for operating the second rear pelvic air cell and the first front pelvic air cell, which are arranged in a second diagonal direction opposite to the first diagonal direction based on the sheet portion; containing at least one main action, Massage device.

6. In paragraph 4, The above pelvic mode further includes a sub-motion that operates at least the first and second anterior pelvic air cells and the hip air cells at at least one time point among before and after performing the main motion. Massage device.

7. In paragraph 6, The above sub-actions are: A first sub-action that operates all of the first and second anterior pelvic air cells, the first and second posterior pelvic air cells, and the hip air cells; and A second sub-motion that operates the first and second anterior pelvic air cells and the buttock air cell, excluding the first and second posterior pelvic air cells; containing at least one sub-action, Massage device.

8. In paragraph 7, It further includes a massage module that moves along the frame of the above massage device and massages the body of the user, While performing the second sub-movement, the control unit moves the massage module forward to apply pressure to the user's waist or hips. Massage device.

9. In paragraph 1, Further comprising an angle adjustment unit for adjusting the angle of the user's back or legs, The above control unit controls the angle adjustment unit to change the angle of the user's back or legs, thereby controlling the pelvic mode to be repeatedly performed. Massage device.

10. A massage method for correcting the user's pelvis by controlling pelvic air cells provided on each side based on the position of the seat portion where the user sits to massage the user's pelvis and hip air cells arranged on both sides based on the position of the seat portion to massage the user's hips, A step of performing a first main operation of operating a first rear pelvic air cell positioned rearward among the pelvic air cells positioned on one side based on the position of the seat portion and a second hip air cell positioned on the other side opposite to the one side among the hip air cells; and A step of performing a second main operation that operates the second rear pelvic air cell positioned rearward among the pelvic air cells positioned on the other side and the first hip air cell positioned on the one side, How to massage.

11. In Article 10, Further comprising the step of performing a first sub-movement that operates both the pelvic air cells and the hip air cells at least one time point between before and after the first main movement is performed. How to massage.

12. In paragraph 10, Further comprising a step of performing a second sub-motion that operates the first front pelvic air cell, the second front pelvic air cell, and the hip air cells, which are positioned forward based on the user's seating position among the pelvic air cells. How to massage.

13. In paragraph 12, The step of performing the above second sub-action is: A massage module that moves along the frame of the massage device to massage the user's body is moved forward toward the user to apply pressure to the user's waist or hips. Massage device.

14. In paragraph 10, Further comprising the step of performing an additional main operation of operating both the first hip air cell and the second hip air cell, and one of the anterior pelvic air cell of the first anterior pelvic air cell and the second anterior pelvic air cell, and one of the posterior pelvic air cell of the first posterior pelvic air cell and the second posterior pelvic air cell at least one time point between before and after the first main operation is performed, The above one front pelvic air cell and the above one rear pelvic air cell are arranged diagonally relative to the seat portion. How to massage.

15. In paragraph 14, The steps for performing the above additional main actions are: A step of performing a third main operation of operating the first rear pelvic air cell and the second front pelvic air cell arranged in the first diagonal direction based on the sheet portion; and A step of performing a fourth main operation of operating the second rear pelvic air cell and the first front pelvic air cell, which are arranged in a second diagonal direction opposite to the first diagonal direction based on the sheet portion; comprising the step of performing at least one main operation; How to massage.

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