Massage device capable of measuring body shape

Abstract

Disclosed is a massage device capable of measuring a body shape. A massage device capable of measuring a body shape, according to an aspect of the present invention, includes: a support frame which supports a user; a massage module installed on the support frame and including a first driving member that provides a driving force to move longitudinally along the user's spine and a second driving member that provides a driving force so that a pressing member, which presses the user, protrudes in the depth direction; and a control unit that controls the operation of the massage module by reflecting body shape information measured through the massage module, wherein the control unit can measure the body shape information of the user through the steps of: measuring the body shape information at a first position of the body of the user; and measuring the body shape information at n (wherein n is an integer of 2 or more) second positions arranged along the user's spine from the first position.

Description

Massage device capable of measuring body shape

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage device, and more particularly, to a massage device capable of measuring body shape.

[0002] Traditionally, spinal thermal massage devices have been widely used to alleviate acute or chronic pain in the muscles and nerve tissues of the spine caused by prolonged work in an improper posture or by habitually maintaining such postures, to improve blood circulation in the body, or to relieve momentary muscle stiffness, by moving along the body and applying thermal stimulation to the painful area to improve blood flow.

[0003] Korean Patent Publication No. 2003-0063775 discloses a control method and device for a conventional automatic thermal spinal physical therapy device. This spinal thermal massage device detects the location of acupressure points suitable for the user based on the user's height value input during use, and is configured to enable horizontal and vertical movement as well as left and right, thereby enabling thermal massage with uniform pressure at all acupressure points regardless of the body's curvature characteristics, thereby enhancing user convenience.

[0004] However, these spinal thermal massage devices are cumbersome because they require users to manually input their height values. Furthermore, if the user doesn't accurately know their height values, the location of the acupressure points may shift, reducing the effectiveness of the thermal massage.

[0005] Therefore, there is a need for improvement in this regard.

[0006] (Patent Document 1) Korean Patent Publication No. 2003-0063775 (published on July 31, 2003)

[0007] The present invention is intended to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a massage device capable of measuring body shape and providing a thermal massage suitable for a user without the user directly inputting a height value.

[0008] The tasks of the present invention are not limited to the tasks mentioned above, and other tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains from the description below.

[0009] According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a massage device capable of measuring body shape, including a support frame for supporting a user, a massage module having a first drive member installed on the support frame and providing a drive force to move longitudinally along the user's spine, and a second drive member providing a drive force to cause a pressure member for pressing the user to protrude in a depth direction, and a control unit for controlling the operation of the massage module by reflecting body shape information measured through the massage module, wherein the control unit measures body shape information at a first location on the user's body, and measures body shape information at n second locations (n ​​is an integer of 2 or more) arranged along the user's spine from the first location.

[0010] At this time, the first position may be the user's shoulder position.

[0011] At this time, the step of measuring body shape information at a first position of the user's body may include a step of controlling the first driving member to move the massage module to a longitudinal reference position along the longitudinal direction, a step of controlling the first driving member to move the massage module along the longitudinal direction, and a step of setting a longitudinal movement distance from a maximum descending position to the first position as body shape information at the first position when the rotational speed per unit time of the first driving member decreases below a preset value while the pressing member comes into contact with the first position.

[0012] At this time, the step of measuring body shape information at a first position of the user's body may further include a step of controlling the first driving member to move the massage module to a longitudinal reference position along the longitudinal direction, and then a step of controlling the second driving member to place the pressure member at a depth reference position along the depth direction.

[0013] At this time, the case where the rotational speed per unit time of the first driving member decreases below a preset value may be a case where the rotational speed per unit time of the first driving member decreases below a preset rotational speed or a case where the rotational speed per unit time of the first driving member decreases below 85%.

[0014] At this time, the step of measuring body shape information at n second positions (n ​​is an integer greater than or equal to 2) arranged along the user's spine from the first position may include the step of determining whether the first position is identical to a first standard position stored in the control unit, the step of setting n second standard positions stored in the control unit as the second positions when the first position is identical to the first standard position, and the step of setting the depth direction protrusion distance of the pressing member at each of the second positions as body shape information at the second positions.

[0015] The above control unit may store at least one standard position among a first standard position and a second standard position corresponding to the body shape information of a user having a standard height.

[0016] At this time, the step of measuring body shape information at n second positions (n ​​is an integer greater than or equal to 2) arranged along the user's spine from the first position may further include the step of correcting the n second standard positions stored in the control unit to n second correction positions when the first position is different from the first standard position stored in the control unit, and the step of setting the n second correction positions to the second positions.

[0017] At this time, the step of correcting the n second standard positions stored in the control unit to n second correction positions may be a step of correcting the second standard positions to the second correction positions through the following mathematical expression 1.

[0018] [Mathematical Formula 1]

[0019] Second Correction Position = Second Standard Position * User's Body Ratio

[0020] At this time, the control unit can calculate the user's body shape ratio through the following mathematical formula 2.

[0021] [Equation 2]

[0022] User's body shape ratio = ((longitudinal distance from the maximum lowering position to the first position) + (longitudinal distance from the first position to the position where the first driving member rotates m times (m is an integer greater than or equal to 1))) / (longitudinal distance from the maximum lowering position to the maximum raising position)

[0023] At this time, the step of setting the depth direction protrusion distance of the pressing member at each of the second positions as the body shape information at the second positions may include a step of controlling the second driving member so that the pressing member is placed at the minimum protrusion position along the depth direction after the body shape information at the first position is set by the control unit, a step of controlling the first driving member so that the massage module is placed at each of the second positions while descending in the longitudinal direction, a step of controlling the second driving member so that the pressing member presses the user's body, a step of confirming a pressing protrusion position at which the rotation number per unit time of the second driving member decreases to a preset value or less, and a step of setting the protrusion distance from the minimum protrusion position to the pressing protrusion position as the body shape information at the second position.

[0024] At this time, the case where the rotational speed per unit time of the second driving member decreases below a preset value may be a case where the rotational speed per unit time of the second driving member decreases below a preset rotational speed or a case where the rotational speed per unit time of the second driving member decreases below 90%.

[0025] At this time, the n second positions may be spaced apart from each other, but the first separation distance between the second positions located on the buttocks of the user's body and the second separation distance between the second positions located on the remaining parts of the body excluding the buttocks may be formed differently.

[0026] At this time, the first separation distance may be formed to be smaller than the second separation distance.

[0027] At this time, the control unit can measure the user's body shape information using the rotational speed, current, or voltage of the first driving member and the second driving member.

[0028] At this time, the control unit can control the operation of the massage module so that the massage module moves the total distance that is the sum of the longitudinal distance from the maximum lowered position to the first position and the longitudinal distance of the user's neck part positioned above the first position from the first position.

[0029] According to the above configuration, a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one aspect of the present invention controls the operation of the massage module by reflecting body shape information measured through the massage module while the massage module is installed on a support frame that supports the user, thereby enabling a thermal massage suitable for the user, and in particular, since body shape information at a first position of the user's body is measured and then body shape information at n second positions is measured based on the measured body shape information, the user's body shape can be automatically measured and an effective thermal massage can be provided even if the user does not input a height value.

[0030] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the detailed description of the present invention or the composition of the invention described in the claims.

[0031] Figure 1 is a side view of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a step of measuring a user's body shape in a control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 3 is a side view of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which a first position and a second position are set along the longitudinal direction.

[0034] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a step of measuring body shape information at a first position in a control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a process of measuring body shape information of a first position and a second position in a control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 (a) is a diagram illustrating a process of measuring body shape information of a first position, and FIG. 5 (b) and FIG. 5 (c) are diagrams illustrating a process of sequentially measuring body shape information at n second positions.

[0036] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a step of setting n second standard positions and n second positions when a measured first position and a stored first standard position are the same in a control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention, and sequentially measuring body shape information at each of the set second positions.

[0037] FIG. 7 is a table showing a first standard position and a second standard position stored in a control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] FIG. 8 is a side view of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention, and is a drawing illustrating a state in which body shape information is sequentially measured while the acupressure member protrudes in the depth direction at each second position.

[0039] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a step of correcting n second standard positions to n second correction positions and setting them as second positions when the measured first position and the stored first standard position are different in the control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment.

[0040] FIG. 10 is a table showing the results of sequentially measuring body shape information at each of the set second positions by correcting n second standard positions to n second correction positions when the measured first position and the stored first standard position are different in the control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a step of setting body shape information at a second position while a pressure member protrudes in a depth direction in a control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily practice the present invention. The present invention may be implemented in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. To clearly explain the present invention, parts irrelevant to the description are omitted in the drawings, and the same reference numerals designate identical or similar components throughout the specification.

[0043] The words and terms used in this specification and claims should not be construed as limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted in a way that is consistent with the technical idea of ​​the present invention, in accordance with the principles by which the inventor can define terms and concepts in order to best explain his or her invention.

[0044] Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings correspond to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and do not represent all of the technical ideas of the present invention, so there may be various equivalents and modified examples that can replace the configuration at the time of filing of the present invention.

[0045] In this specification, terms such as “include” or “have” are intended to describe the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part or combination thereof described in the specification, but should be understood not to exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts or combinations thereof.

[0046] FIG. 1 is a side view of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a step of measuring a user's body shape in a control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention. Here, direction A refers to the longitudinal direction, which means the direction in which the user's spine is arranged, and direction B refers to the depth direction, which means the direction in which a pressing member protrudes to pressurize the user. In order to clearly explain the present invention, parts that are not related to the explanation are omitted from the drawings.

[0047] As illustrated in FIG. 1, according to one embodiment of the present invention, a massage module (200) is provided, which includes a support frame (100) for supporting a user, a first drive member (210) installed on the support frame (100) and providing a driving force to move in a longitudinal direction (A) along the spine of the user, and a second drive member (220) providing a driving force to protrude a pressing member (10) for pressing the user in a depth direction (B), and a control unit (300) for controlling the operation of the massage module (200) by reflecting body shape information measured through the massage module (200).

[0048] This support frame (100) can be inserted and placed in a pad that supports the user's body, and the massage module (200) moves along the longitudinal direction (A) while being inserted and placed in this pad to apply pressure to the user's body.

[0049] These pads may be configured separately into a part that supports the user's upper body and a part that supports the user's lower body, but are not necessarily limited thereto, and the part that supports the user's upper body and the part that supports the user's lower body may be formed as one piece.

[0050] The pressure member (10) provided in the massage module (200) performs a massage by applying pressure to the user, and the control unit (300) controls the supplied current to heat or cool the pressure member (10) to provide a massage effect at an appropriate temperature depending on the massage location.

[0051] At this time, the pressurizing member (10) may be configured to provide a thermal steaming and massage effect to the user by using not only high temperature heat but also far infrared rays, etc.

[0052] The pressure member (10) may be formed in a roller shape, but is not limited thereto, and various shapes and structures are possible as long as the pressure member (10) is configured to rotate in the process of the massage module (200) moving in the longitudinal direction (A).

[0053] In addition, when the pressure member (10) is formed of a material such as ceramic, far infrared rays are generated during the use of the massage module (200), which may improve the massage effect. However, it is not necessarily limited to such a material, and it is also possible to form it of another material as long as it can provide a massage effect by transmitting heat to the user's body.

[0054] Additionally, the massage module (200) may be equipped with a first driving member (210) that provides a driving force to move the massage module (200) in the longitudinal direction (A) along the user's spine. The first driving member (210) may be equipped with a transfer member that reciprocates the massage module (200) in the longitudinal direction (A).

[0055] The first driving member (210) is provided with a first driving shaft member that rotates when current is supplied, and the transfer member is connected to the first driving shaft member and transmits the rotational force according to the rotation of the first driving shaft member to move the massage module (200).

[0056] The transfer member is connected to the massage module (200) and is used to transfer the massage module (200) in one or the other direction along the user's longitudinal direction (A) depending on the forward or reverse rotation of the first drive member (210).

[0057] The transport member may be selectively used as a transport belt, a transport chain, or a transport rope, but is not limited thereto. Various means of transporting the object using the driving force of the first driving member (210), such as a method using a lead screw or a rack and pinion, may be used.

[0058] In addition, the massage module (200) may be equipped with a second driving member (220) that provides a driving force to pressurize the user by causing the pressing member (10) to protrude in the depth direction (B). The control unit (300) controls the operation of the second driving member (220) to adjust the protrusion position of the pressing member (10) in the depth direction (B), thereby adjusting the degree to which the pressing member (10) presses the user.

[0059] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the control unit (300) measures the user's body shape information through a step (S100) of measuring body shape information at a first location (PA) of the user's body, and a step (S200) of measuring body shape information at n second locations (PB) arranged along the user's spine from the first location (PA) (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2).

[0060] That is, since the massage module (200) is installed on a support frame (100) that supports the user and the operation of the massage module (200) is controlled by reflecting the body shape information measured through the massage module (200), a thermal massage suitable for the user is possible, and in particular, since the body shape information at the first position (PA) of the user's body is measured and then the body shape information at n second positions (PB) is measured based on the measured body shape information, the user's body shape can be automatically measured even if the user does not input a height value, and an effective thermal massage can be provided.

[0061] FIG. 3 is a side view of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing a state in which a first position and a second position are set along the longitudinal direction.

[0062] As illustrated in Fig. 3, the first position (PA) may be the user's shoulder position. That is, even if the user does not input a height value, the massage module (200) measures body shape information at the user's shoulder position, sets it as body shape information at the first position (PA), and then proceeds to the next step.

[0063] In addition, even for users whose height is shorter or taller than the standard height input into the control unit (300) of the massage device, the first position (PA) and the second position (PB) are set to suit the height, thereby enabling effective massage.

[0064] For example, the first position (PA) is a shoulder position, which can be set to P0 in the control unit (300), and the second position (PB) is n measurement positions (n ​​is an integer greater than or equal to 2) arranged along the user's spine from the first position (PA), which can be a total of 9 measurement positions from P1 to P9. However, the second position (PB) is not necessarily limited to 9, and can be variously changed during the massage device design process or the massage device use process.

[0065] As another example, the first position (PA) is not necessarily limited to the shoulder position, and can be changed to any other position that can confirm the user's height.

[0066] FIG. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a step of measuring body shape information at a first position in a control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram illustrating a process of measuring body shape information at a first position and a second position in a control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to an embodiment of the present invention, wherein (a) of FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a process of measuring body shape information at a first position, and (b) and (c) of FIG. 5 are diagrams illustrating a process of sequentially measuring body shape information at n second positions.

[0067] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the step (S100) of measuring body shape information at a first position (PA) of a user's body may include a step (S110) of controlling the first driving member (210) to move the massage module (200) to a longitudinal reference position along the longitudinal direction (A), a step (S130) of controlling the first driving member (210) to move the massage module (200) along the longitudinal direction (A), and a step (S140) of setting the longitudinal direction (A) movement distance (L) from the maximum lowering position (PLM) to the first position (PA) as the body shape information at the first position (PA) when the rotational speed per unit time of the first driving member (210) decreases below a preset value while the pressure member (10) comes into contact with the first position (PA).

[0068] At this time, the longitudinal reference position may be the maximum elevation position (PUM) of the massage module (200), but is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be the maximum descent position (PLM) of the massage module (200) or any longitudinal position of the user positioned along the longitudinal direction (A).

[0069] At this time, the step (S110) of controlling the first driving member (210) to move the massage module (200) to the longitudinal reference position along the longitudinal direction (A) may be a step (S110) of controlling the first driving member (210) to move the massage module (200) positioned at the maximum lowering position (PLM) along the longitudinal direction (A) to the maximum raising position (PUM).

[0070] At this time, in order to measure the first position (PA) of the user, the first driving member (210) may be controlled to control the massage module (200) to move along the longitudinal direction (A). For example, when the longitudinal reference position is the maximum elevation position (PUM), the massage module (200) may be controlled to descend along the longitudinal direction (A). As another example, when the longitudinal reference position is the maximum elevation position (PLM) or any longitudinal position of the user positioned along the longitudinal direction (A), the massage module (200) may be controlled to ascend along the longitudinal direction (A). At this time, the criterion for determining whether the rotational speed per unit time of the first driving member (210) has decreased below a preset value may be stored in advance in the control unit (300) during the manufacturing process of the massage device.

[0071] At this time, the control unit (300) can measure the user's body shape information using the rotational speed, current, or voltage of the first driving member (210) and the second driving member (220).

[0072] For example, the first driving member (210) can rotate 18 to 24 times per 0.3 seconds when no load is applied, but if the first driving member (210) rotates less than 15 times per 0.3 seconds, it can be determined that there is a change in the number of rotations per unit time. However, the number of rotations per unit time of the first driving member (210) is not limited to the above-mentioned range, and can be variously changed in accordance with the specifications of the first driving member (210) during the design process of the massage device.

[0073] That is, by controlling the first driving member (210), the massage module (200) positioned at the maximum lowering position (PLM) along the longitudinal direction (A) is controlled to move to the maximum raising position (PUM). This makes it possible to measure body shape information at the first position (PA) of a user with a height greater than the standard height.

[0074] In addition, as illustrated in (a) of FIG. 5, the second driving member (220) is controlled so that the pressure member (10) is positioned at the maximum protrusion position (PTMax) along the depth direction (B) (① state). This allows the user's body shape information at the first position (PA) to be measured more accurately. For example, if the first position (PA) is the shoulder position, the pressure member (10) can be configured to be positioned vertically above the shoulder. Thereafter, the first driving member (210) is controlled so that the massage module (200) descends along the longitudinal direction (A) (② state), and in this state, when the pressure member (10) comes into contact with the first position (PA) and the rotational speed per unit time of the first driving member (210) changes, the longitudinal (A) movement distance (L) from the maximum descending position (PLM) to the first position (PA) is set as the body shape information at the first position (PA).

[0075] Through this process, when the body shape information at the first position (PA) is measured, the pressure member (10) is moved (state ③) to the minimum protrusion position (PTMin) along the depth direction (B), and then, as shown in (b) of FIG. 5, the pressure member (10) is lowered in the longitudinal direction (state ④) and then, at the first second position (P1), the pressure member (10) is protruded toward the user, and the first protrusion distance (X1) is measured as the body shape information of the user up to the pressure protrusion position (PTP). Thereafter, as shown in (c) of FIG. 5, the pressure member (10) is moved again to the minimum protrusion position (PTMin), and after the pressure member (10) is lowered in the longitudinal direction (state ⑤), the pressure member (10) is protruded toward the user at the second second position (P2), and the second protrusion distance (X2) is measured as the body shape information of the user up to the pressure protrusion position (PTP).

[0076] As illustrated in FIG. 4, the step (S100) of measuring body shape information at a first position (PA) of the user's body may further include a step (S110) of controlling the first driving member (210) to move the massage module (200) to a longitudinal reference position along the longitudinal direction (A), followed by a step (S120) of controlling the second driving member (220) to place the pressure member (10) at a depth reference position along the depth direction (B).

[0077] At this time, the step (S120) of controlling the second driving member (220) so that the pressure member (10) is positioned at the depth direction reference position along the depth direction (B) may be a step (S120) of controlling the second driving member (220) so that the pressure member (10) is positioned at the maximum protrusion position (PTMax) along the depth direction (B).

[0078] At this time, the depth direction reference position may be the maximum protrusion position (PTMax) of the massage module (200), but is not necessarily limited thereto, and any protrusion position may be set as long as it is a depth direction protrusion position at which the massage module (200) can measure the user's first position (PA).

[0079] At this time, the case where the rotational speed per unit time of the first driving member (210) decreases below a preset value may be a case where the rotational speed per unit time of the first driving member (210) decreases below a preset rotational speed or a case where the rotational speed per unit time of the first driving member (210) decreases below 85%.

[0080] FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a step of setting n second standard positions and n second positions when the measured first position and the stored first standard position are the same in the control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to an embodiment of the present invention, and sequentially measuring body shape information at each of the set second positions; FIG. 7 is a table illustrating the first standard positions and the second standard positions stored in the control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to an embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 8 is a side view of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram illustrating a state in which body shape information is sequentially measured while a pressure member protrudes in the depth direction at each of the second positions.

[0081] As illustrated in FIG. 6, the step (S200) of measuring body shape information at n (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) second positions (PB) arranged along the user's spine from the first position (PA) may include a step (S210) of determining whether the first position (PA) is identical to a first standard position (SP1) stored in the control unit (300), a step (S220) of setting the n second standard positions (SP2) stored in the control unit (300) as the second positions (PB) when the first position (PA) is identical to the first standard position (SP1), and a step (S230) of setting the protrusion distance (X) in the depth direction (B) of the pressure member (10) at each of the second positions (PB) as the body shape information at the second positions (PB).

[0082] That is, when the body shape information of the user is measured at the first position (PA), it is first determined whether the measured first position (PA) is the same as the first standard position (SP1) illustrated in Fig. 7. If this first position (PA) is the same as the first standard position (SP1), n ​​second standard positions (SP2) stored in the control unit (300) are set as the second positions (PB), and then, as illustrated in Fig. 8, the protrusion distance (X) in the depth direction (B) of the pressure member (10) at each of the second positions (PB) is set as the body shape information at the second positions (PB).

[0083] In this way, when the body shape information of the user is measured at the first position (PA), it is possible to provide an effective massage by taking the user's height into consideration by determining whether the measured first position (PA) is the same as the first standard position (SP1).

[0084] At this time, the control unit (300) may store at least one of the first standard position (SP1) and the second standard position (SP2) corresponding to the body type information of the user having the standard height. For example, the first standard position (SP1) and the second standard position (SP2) may be stored in a memory provided in the control unit (300) in the form of a table (DB) as illustrated in FIG. 7, but the first standard position (SP1) and the second standard position (SP2) are not necessarily limited to being stored in this manner. The first standard position (SP1) and the second standard position (SP2) may be stored in a separate storage space provided in the massage device other than the control unit (300), or may be stored in the form of a database in a form other than a table.

[0085] FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating a step of setting n second standard positions to n second correction positions by correcting them to the second positions when the measured first positions and the stored first standard positions are different in the control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment, and FIG. 10 is a table illustrating a result of sequentially measuring body shape information at each of the set second positions by correcting n second standard positions to n second correction positions by correcting them to the second positions when the measured first positions and the stored first standard positions are different in the control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0086] As illustrated in FIG. 9, the step (S200) of measuring body shape information at n (n is an integer greater than or equal to 2) second positions (PB) arranged along the user's spine from the first position (PA) may further include a step (S240) of correcting the n second standard positions (SP2) stored in the control unit (300) to n second correction positions (CP2) when the first position (PA) is different from the first standard position (SP1) stored in the control unit (300), and a step (S250) of setting the n second correction positions (CP2) to the second position (PB).

[0087] That is, when the body shape information of the user is measured at the first position (PA), it is first determined whether the measured first position (PA) is the same as the first standard position (SP1), and if this first position (PA) is different from the first standard position (SP1), the user's height is different from the standard height, so as shown in FIG. 10, the n second standard positions (SP2) stored in the control unit (300) are modified to n second correction positions (CP2), and these n second correction positions (CP2) are set to the second positions (PB), thereby enabling an effective massage that takes the user's height into consideration.

[0088] As illustrated in FIG. 9, the step (S240) of correcting n second standard positions (SP2) stored in the control unit (300) to n second correction positions (CP2) may be a step (S241) of correcting the second standard positions (SP2) to the second correction positions (CP2) through the following mathematical expression 1.

[0089] [Mathematical Formula 1]

[0090] Second Correction Position = Second Standard Position * User's Body Ratio

[0091] That is, the second correction position (CP2) is calculated by multiplying the second standard position (SP2) by the user's body shape ratio (the ratio of the user's height to the standard height). This configuration enables effective massage that takes the user's height into account.

[0092] At this time, the control unit (300) can calculate the user's body shape ratio through the following mathematical formula 2.

[0093] [Equation 2]

[0094] User's body shape ratio = ((longitudinal distance from the maximum lowering position to the first position) + (longitudinal distance from the first position to the position where the first driving member rotates m times (m is an integer greater than or equal to 1))) / (longitudinal distance from the maximum lowering position to the maximum raising position)

[0095] That is, the longitudinal distance from the maximum lowering position (PLM) to the first position (PA) is a distance according to the user's height, and the massage range that takes the user's height into consideration is calculated by adding the longitudinal distance from the first position (PA) to the maximum rising position (PUM). At this time, if the first position (PA) is the same as the first standard position (SP1) stored in the control unit (300), the first position (PA) described in mathematical expression 2 can be reflected as the first standard position (SP1) to calculate the user's body shape ratio. In addition, the longitudinal distance from the first standard position (SP1) to the maximum rising position (PUM) may mean a massage distance of the neck portion that exceeds the user's shoulder position. This massage distance of the neck portion may be set to be constant. For example, the massage distance of the neck portion may be set to a distance at which the first driving member (210) rotates 320 times.

[0096] Additionally, the longitudinal distance from the maximum lowering position (PLM) to the maximum rising position (PUM) is the distance according to the standard height, and is the massage range considering the standard height.

[0097] At this time, if the first position (PA) is different from the first standard position (SP1) stored in the control unit (300), it is possible to calculate the user's body shape ratio by reflecting the measured first position (PA) in mathematical expression 2. That is, if the massage range considering the standard height is divided by the massage range considering the user's height, the user's body shape ratio is calculated, and this is used to calculate the second correction position (CP2).

[0098] Basically, the massage module (200) performs a massage while moving in the longitudinal direction (A) from the maximum lowering position (PLM) to the maximum raising position (PUM). At this time, the maximum raising position (PUM) means the upper position of the neck part based on a user with standard height. In addition, the longitudinal distance from the maximum lowering position (PLM) to the maximum raising position (PUM) means the longitudinal distance of the body part (back, waist, hip part) below the first position (PA) and the longitudinal distance of the body part (neck part) above the first position (PA).

[0099] That is, when the user's first position (PA) is measured, the distance of the back, waist, and hip parts located below the user's first position (PA) can be calculated as the longitudinal distance from the maximum descent position (PLM) to the first position (PA). In addition, the distance of the neck part located above the user's first position (PA) can be set as the distance at which the first driving member (210) rotates m times (m is an integer greater than or equal to 1) from the first position (PA). For example, the distance of the neck part of a user with a standard height can be set as the distance at which the first driving member (210) rotates 320 times from the first position (PA), and this can be stored in the control unit (300) during the product manufacturing process. However, the distance of the neck part of a user with a standard height is not limited to the distance at which the first driving member (210) rotates 320 times from the first position (PA), and can be changed and stored in the control unit according to the specifications of the first driving member (210).

[0100] Alternatively, the user's body shape ratio can be calculated using the following [Mathematical Formula 3].

[0101] [Equation 3]

[0102] User's body proportion = (Length distance from maximum descent position to first position) / (Length distance from maximum descent position to first standard position)

[0103] FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a step of setting body shape information at a second position while a pressure member protrudes in a depth direction in a control unit of a massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0104] As shown in Fig. 11, the step (S230) of setting the protrusion distance (X) in the depth direction (B) of the pressure member (10) at each second position (PB) to the body shape information at the second position (PB) is a step (S231) in which the control unit (300) controls the second driving member (220) after the body shape information at the first position (PA) is set so that the pressure member (10) is placed at the minimum protrusion position (PTMin) along the depth direction (B), a step (S232) in which the first driving member (210) is controlled so that the massage module (200) is placed at each second position (PB) while descending along the longitudinal direction (A), a step (S233) in which the second driving member (220) is controlled so that the pressure member (10) presses the user's body, and a step (S234) in which the rotational speed per unit time of the second driving member (220) is reduced to a preset value or less. It may include a step (S234) of confirming the position (PTP), and a step (S235) of setting the protrusion distance (X) from the minimum protrusion position (PTMin) to the pressurized protrusion position (PTP) as the body shape information at the second position (PB).

[0105] At this time, the standard for determining whether the rotational speed per unit time of the first driving member (210) has decreased below a preset value can be stored in advance in the control unit (300) during the manufacturing process of the massage device.

[0106] For example, the second driving member (220) can rotate 8 to 12 times per 0.3 seconds when no load is applied, but if the second driving member (220) rotates less than 7 times per 0.3 seconds, it can be determined that there is a change in the number of rotations per unit time. However, the number of rotations per unit time of the second driving member (220) is not limited to the above-mentioned range, and can be variously changed in accordance with the specifications of the second driving member (220) during the design process of the massage device.

[0107] That is, when the body shape information at the first position (PA) is measured, the pressing member (10) is moved to the minimum protrusion position (PTMin) along the depth direction (B), and then the pressing member (10) is controlled to descend in the length direction and then be placed at the first second position (P1). Thereafter, the second driving member (220) is controlled so that the pressing member (10) presses the user's body, and the pressing protrusion position (PTP) at which the rotational speed per unit time of the second driving member (220) changes is confirmed, and the first protrusion distance (X1) from the minimum protrusion position (PTMin) to the pressing protrusion position (PTP) is set as the body shape information at the first second position (P1).

[0108] When the first protrusion distance (X1) is set, the pressing member (10) is moved back to the minimum protrusion position (PTMin), and the pressing member (10) is controlled to be lowered in the longitudinal direction and then placed at the second second position (P2). Thereafter, the second driving member (220) is controlled so that the pressing member (10) presses the user's body, and the pressing protrusion position (PTP) at which the rotational speed per unit time of the second driving member (220) changes is confirmed, and the second protrusion distance (X2) from the minimum protrusion position (PTMin) to the pressing protrusion position (PTP) is set as the body shape information at the second second position (P2).

[0109] That is, in order to set the body shape information at n second locations (PB), the above process is repeated n times, and through this, the user's body shape information can be accurately obtained.

[0110] At this time, the case where the rotational speed per unit time of the second driving member (220) decreases below a preset value may be a case where the rotational speed per unit time of the second driving member (220) decreases below a preset rotational speed or a case where the rotational speed per unit time of the second driving member (220) decreases below 90%.

[0111] As illustrated in FIG. 3, n second locations (PB) are arranged to be spaced apart from each other, but a first distance (D1) between the second locations (PB) arranged on the buttocks of the user's body and a second distance (D2) between the second locations (PB) arranged on the remaining parts of the body except the buttocks may be formed to be different.

[0112] This configuration allows for accurate body shape measurement based on the user's body position.

[0113] At this time, the first separation distance (D1) can be formed to be smaller than the second separation distance, and by configuring it in this way, it becomes possible to accurately measure body shape information even in areas where the body shape changes significantly, such as the user's buttocks.

[0114] At this time, the control unit (300) can measure the user's body shape information by using the rotational speed of the first driving member (210) and the second driving member (220). For example, the first driving member (210) can be configured to rotate 3230 times so that the massage module (200) can move along the longitudinal direction (A) a standard massage section of 870 mm. That is, the first driving member (210) is configured to rotate 3.67816092 times so that the massage module (200) can move 1 mm. In addition, the maximum protrusion distance (X) that the pressure member (10) can protrude along the depth direction (B) can be 82 mm, and the second driving member (220) can be configured to rotate 345 times so that the pressure member (10) can move 82 mm, which is the maximum protrusion distance (X). That is, the second driving member (220) is configured to rotate 4.207317073 times so that the pressure member (10) protrudes 1 mm. However, the rotational speed of the first driving member (210) and the second driving member (220) can be changed according to the specifications of the first driving member (210) and the second driving member (220).

[0115] At this time, the control unit (300) can control the operation of the massage module (200) so that the massage module (200) moves the total distance, which is the sum of the longitudinal distance from the maximum lowering position (PLM) to the first position (PA) and the longitudinal distance of the user's neck part located above the first position (PA) from the first position (PA). This longitudinal distance of the user's neck part can be set as the distance by which the first driving member (210) rotates m times from the first position (PA) (m is an integer greater than or equal to 1). As described above, the distance of the user's neck part having a standard height can be set as the distance by which the first driving member (210) rotates 320 times from the first position (PA), and this can be stored in the control unit (300) during the product manufacturing process. However, the distance of the neck of a user with a standard height is not limited to the distance at which the first driving member (210) rotates 320 times from the first position (PA), and can be changed according to the specifications of the first driving member (210) and stored in the control unit.

[0116] As described above, the massage device capable of measuring body shape according to one embodiment of the present invention controls the operation of the massage module (200) by reflecting the body shape information measured through the massage module (200) while the massage module (200) is installed on the support frame (100) that supports the user, so that a thermal massage suitable for the user is possible, and in particular, since the body shape information at the first position (PA) of the user's body is measured and then the body shape information at n second positions (PB) is measured based on the measured body shape information, the body shape of the user can be automatically measured even if the user does not input a height value, and an effective thermal massage can be provided.

[0117] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented in this specification, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention will be able to easily propose other embodiments by adding, changing, deleting, or adding components within the scope of the same spirit, but this will also be considered to fall within the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. Support frame that supports the user; A massage module having a first driving member installed on the support frame and providing a driving force to move longitudinally along the user's spine, and a second driving member providing a driving force to cause a pressing member for pressing the user to protrude in a depth direction; and A control unit that controls the operation of the massage module by reflecting body shape information measured through the massage module; Including, The above control unit, A step of measuring body shape information at a first location of the user's body; and A step of measuring body shape information at n second locations (n ​​is an integer greater than or equal to 2) arranged along the user's spine from the first location; A massage device capable of measuring body shape information of a user through a body shape measurement device.

2. In paragraph 1, The above first position is a massage device capable of measuring the user's body shape, which is the user's shoulder position.

3. In paragraph 1, The step of measuring body shape information at a first location of the user's body is as follows: A step of controlling the first driving member to move the massage module to a longitudinal reference position along the longitudinal direction; A step of controlling the first driving member to control the massage module to move along the longitudinal direction; and A step of setting the longitudinal movement distance from the maximum descending position to the first position as the body shape information at the first position when the rotational speed per unit time of the first driving member decreases below a preset value while the pressurizing member comes into contact with the first position; A massage device capable of measuring body shape, including:

4. In paragraph 3, The step of measuring body shape information at a first location of the user's body is as follows: A massage device capable of measuring body shape further comprising a step of controlling the second driving member so that the pressure member is positioned at the depth direction reference position along the depth direction after the step of controlling the first driving member so that the massage module moves to the longitudinal reference position along the longitudinal direction.

5. In paragraph 3, A massage device capable of measuring body shape, wherein when the number of rotations per unit time of the first driving member decreases below a preset value, when the number of rotations per unit time of the first driving member decreases below a preset number of rotations or when the number of rotations per unit time of the first driving member decreases below 85%.

6. In paragraph 1, The step of measuring body shape information at n second locations (n ​​is an integer greater than or equal to 2) arranged along the user's spine from the first location is as follows. A step of determining whether the first position is identical to the first standard position stored in the control unit; A step of setting n second standard positions stored in the control unit as the second position when the first position is the same as the first standard position; and A step of setting the depth direction protrusion distance of the pressurizing member at each of the second positions as the body shape information at the second positions; A massage device capable of measuring body shape, including:

7. In paragraph 1, A massage device capable of measuring body shape, wherein the control unit stores at least one standard position among a first standard position and a second standard position corresponding to body shape information of a user having a standard height.

8. In paragraph 1, The step of measuring body shape information at n second locations (n ​​is an integer greater than or equal to 2) arranged along the user's spine from the first location is as follows. a step of correcting n second standard positions stored in the control unit to n second correction positions when the first position is different from the first standard position stored in the control unit; and A step of setting n of the second correction positions as the second positions; A massage device capable of measuring body shape including:

9. In paragraph 8, The step of modifying n second standard positions stored in the above control unit to n second correction positions is: A massage device capable of measuring body shape, the step of correcting the second standard position to the second correction position using the following mathematical expression 1. [Mathematical formula 1] 2nd Correction Position = 2nd Standard Position * User's Body Ratio 10. In paragraph 9, The above control unit is a massage device capable of measuring body shape by calculating the user's body shape ratio using the following mathematical formula 2. [Mathematical formula 2] User's body ratio = ((longitudinal distance from the maximum lowering position to the first position) + (longitudinal distance from the first position to the position where the first driving member rotates m times (m is an integer greater than or equal to 1))) / (longitudinal distance from the maximum lowering position to the maximum raising position) 11. In paragraph 6, The step of setting the depth direction protrusion distance of the pressurizing member at each of the second positions as the body shape information at the second position is: A step for controlling the second driving member so that the pressure member is positioned at the minimum protrusion position along the depth direction after the body shape information at the first position is set by the control unit; A step of controlling the first driving member so that the massage modules are lowered along the longitudinal direction and placed at each of the second positions; A step of controlling a second driving member so that the pressurizing member presses the user's body; A step of confirming a pressurized protrusion position where the rotational speed per unit time of the second driving member decreases below a preset value; and A step of setting the protrusion distance from the minimum protrusion position to the pressurized protrusion position as the body shape information at the second position; A massage device capable of measuring body shape, including:

12. In paragraph 11, A massage device capable of measuring body shape, wherein the rotation number per unit time of the second driving member decreases below a preset value, the rotation number per unit time of the second driving member decreases below a preset rotation number, or the rotation number per unit time of the second driving member decreases below 90%.

13. In paragraph 1, A massage device capable of measuring body shape, wherein the n second positions are arranged at a distance from each other, and the first distance between the second positions arranged on the buttocks of the user's body and the second distance between the second positions arranged on the remaining parts of the body excluding the buttocks are formed differently.

14. In paragraph 13, A massage device capable of measuring body shape, wherein the first separation distance is formed smaller than the second separation distance.

15. In paragraph 1, The above control unit is a massage device capable of measuring body shape by using the rotational speed, current or voltage of the first driving member and the second driving member when measuring the user's body shape information.

16. In paragraph 1, A massage device capable of measuring body shape, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the massage module so that the massage module moves the total distance including the longitudinal distance from the maximum lowered position to the first position and the longitudinal distance of the user's neck portion positioned above the first position from the first position.

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