Massage device providing stretching mode and control method of massage device

Abstract

A massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a body massage unit for massaging at least an area of a user's body; first and second leg massage units that are disposed beneath the body massage unit and can rotate; a first arm massage unit that is disposed at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit and can move forward or backward; and a second arm massage unit that is disposed at a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit and can move forward or backward; and a control unit for controlling so that at least one of a first relative operation of the first and second arm massage units and a second relative operation of the first and second leg massage units is performed.

Description

Massage device providing stretching mode and method for controlling the massage device

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage device including a rotatable leg massage unit, and more specifically, to a massage device capable of providing a stretching effect to a user by applying a combination of arm movement and leg rotation.

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

[0003] As eating habits, living patterns, areas of activity, and lifestyles change and interest in health and work-life balance increases, demand for massage devices or massage machines (hereinafter collectively referred to as “massage devices”) that provide muscle relaxation, tension relief, fatigue recovery, and stress relief is increasing.

[0004] Recently, massage devices have been developed to go beyond simply providing massage to the user's body and are now also implemented as electronic devices that provide various additional functions, convenience functions, and medical assistance functions.

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

[0006] Although massage devices having a function of operating an arm massage unit or a leg massage unit have been disclosed, these functions are only used for limited purposes, such as to increase convenience or safety when a user is riding (sitting on, etc.) on a massage device, or to adjust the length to fit the user's body size.

[0007] The present invention was created against the background described above, and the purpose of the present invention is to provide a massage device capable of providing a direct effect to the user's body by inducing a complex combination of motions or movements, including a motion of twisting the arms and legs, and a movement of the arms and a rotation of the legs, by utilizing the organic movement relationship of a plurality of massage parts provided in the massage device.

[0008] Other objects and advantages of the present invention can be understood through the following description and will be more clearly understood through the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, the objects and advantages of the present invention can be realized through the configurations and combinations of configurations set forth in the claims.

[0009] The technical problems to be solved by the present invention are not limited to the problems described above, and other problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the invention described below.

[0010] In order to achieve the above object, a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a body massage unit that massages at least a part of a user's body; first and second leg massage units that are arranged at a lower portion of the body massage unit and are rotatable; a first arm massage unit that is arranged at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit and is movable forward or backward; a second arm massage unit that is arranged at a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit and is movable forward or backward; and a control unit that controls at least one of a first relative motion of the first and second arm massage units and a second relative motion of the first and second leg massage units to be performed.

[0011] Specifically, the control unit of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit and the rotation of the first leg massage unit to be linked, and the movement of the second arm massage unit and the rotation of the second leg massage unit to be linked.

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

[0013] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention can control at least one operation among a first operation in which a leg massage unit positioned at a position corresponding to an arm massage unit moving forward among the first and second leg massage units rotates downward, and a second operation in which a leg massage unit positioned at a position corresponding to an arm massage unit moving backward among the first and second leg massage units rotates upward.

[0014] Furthermore, the control unit of the present invention can control at least one operation among a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates downward and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates downward.

[0015] In addition, the control unit of the present invention can control at least one operation among a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves backward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves backward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward.

[0016] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention can control at least one of a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward.

[0017] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention can control at least one of a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward.

[0018] In addition, the control unit of the present invention can control at least one of a first operation including forward movement of the first arm massage unit, upward rotation of the first leg massage unit, and downward rotation of the second leg massage unit, and a second operation including forward movement of the second arm massage unit, upward rotation of the second leg massage unit, and downward rotation of the first leg massage unit to be performed.

[0019] In addition, the control unit of the present invention can control at least one of a first operation including forward movement of the first and second arm massage units and upward rotation of the first leg massage unit and a second operation including forward movement of the first and second arm massage units and upward rotation of the second leg massage unit to be performed.

[0020] Here, the first action may further include a downward rotation of the second leg massage part, and the second action may further include a downward rotation of the first leg massage part.

[0021] According to an embodiment, the control unit of the present invention can control a third operation in which the first and second arm massage units move forward and the first and second leg massage units rotate upward.

[0022] Preferably, the control unit of the present invention can control the first and second operations to alternate by interposing a reference position restoration operation between the first and second operations, and in this case, the control unit of the present invention can control the first and second operations to alternate by generating counting information using the number of times the first and second operations alternate, and to output guidance information when the counting information corresponds to the number of times information input by the user.

[0023] Specifically, the first or second arm massage unit of the present invention may include a support unit including an inclined shape with a lowered rearward side; and an arm massage unit that moves forward or backward in a direction corresponding to the inclined shape with the support unit as a relatively fixed body.

[0024] Specifically, the first and second leg massage parts of the present invention can be configured to be length-extensible, and in this case, the control part of the present invention can control the length of the leg massage part that rotates upward among the first or second leg massage parts to increase, and control the length of the leg massage part that rotates downward to decrease.

[0025] A massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a body actuator that changes the position or posture of the body massage unit. In this case, the control unit of the present invention may control the body actuator so that a recline motion in which the body massage unit tilts backwards precedes the first or second relative motion.

[0026] Specifically, the body massage unit of the present invention may include a seat unit and a back unit, and the body driving unit of the present invention may include a seat driving unit that changes the position or posture of the seat unit; and a back driving unit that changes the position or posture of the back unit.

[0027] In this case, the control unit of the present invention can perform the recline operation by controlling at least one of the seat driving unit and the back driving unit.

[0028] Specifically, a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include a first arm driving unit that moves the first arm massage unit; a second arm driving unit that moves the second arm massage unit; a first leg driving unit that drives at least one of rotation and length expansion of the first leg massage unit; and a second leg driving unit that drives at least one of rotation and length expansion of the second leg massage unit.

[0029] A massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include at least one of a first arm air cell provided in the first arm massage section and a second arm air cell provided in the second arm massage section. In this case, the control unit of the present invention may control the air cell provided in the arm massage section where forward movement occurs among the first and second arm massage sections to expand.

[0030] A massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention may further include at least one of a first leg air cell provided in the first leg massage section and a second leg air cell provided in the second leg massage section. In this case, the control unit of the present invention may control the air cell provided in the arm massage section, which rotates downward among the first and second leg massage sections, to expand.

[0031] A method for controlling a massage device according to another aspect of the present invention comprises a body massage unit for massaging at least a part of a user's body, first and second leg massage units positioned at a lower portion of the body massage unit and rotatable, a first arm massage unit positioned at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit and movable forward or backward, a second arm massage unit positioned at a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit and movable forward or backward, and a control unit, wherein the control unit controls the massage device, the method comprising a control step of controlling at least one of a first relative motion of the first and second arm massage units and a second relative motion of the first and second leg massage units to be performed.

[0032] According to one embodiment of the present invention, through the combined action of the leg massage part and / or the arm massage part, motions or movements such as twisting of the arms and legs can be more effectively induced, thereby activating body functions and further improving the stretching effect.

[0033] According to one embodiment of the present invention, in addition to providing massage, which is a unique function of the massage device, it can also provide practical effects for rehabilitation and stretching targeting arms and legs, etc., thereby further increasing the usability and effectiveness of the massage device.

[0034] In one embodiment of the present invention, by applying a dual motion of linearly moving the arms and rotationally moving the legs in combination, the stretching effect on the arms and legs can be intensively improved.

[0035] According to one embodiment of the invention, by adaptively controlling the expansion and contraction of air cells provided in an arm massage unit or a leg massage unit according to the movement of the arm massage unit or the leg massage unit, the user's body can be firmly supported or the support can be released, thereby making it possible to further concentrate the effects of stretching, etc., and effectively implement injury prevention, etc.

[0036] The following drawings attached to this specification illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention, and together with the detailed description of the invention described below, serve to more effectively understand the technical idea of ​​the present invention, and therefore, the present invention should not be interpreted as being limited to the matters described in these drawings.

[0037] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining a massage device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0038] Figure 2 is a block diagram of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0039] FIG. 3 is an exploded view showing a part of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 4 is a drawing for explaining a main frame according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing the connection relationship of actuators for adjusting the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle in a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0042] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing an example of posture change of a massage device according to the present invention;

[0043] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the structure and operation for independent movement of the arm massage part of the massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0044] FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the inner side of the arm massage providing unit of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Fig. 9 is a partially exploded perspective view of the arm massage unit shown in Fig. 7;

[0046] Figure 10 is a component diagram of an arm massage unit drive module of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] FIG. 11 is a drawing for explaining the sensor part of the arm massage part of the massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] FIG. 12 A drawing illustrating a joint between an arm massage unit and a body massage unit in a massage device according to the present invention;

[0049] Figure 13 is a drawing for explaining the joint structure and assembly method of the joint shown in Figure 12.

[0050] Figures 14 to 16 are block diagrams showing the detailed configuration of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 17 is a flowchart explaining the overall processing process of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 18 is a flowchart illustrating a processing process according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figures 19 to 24 are flowcharts explaining the processing process of the first to sixth modes according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] FIG. 25 is a drawing illustrating processing according to one embodiment of the present invention for controlling air cells;

[0055] Figures 26 to 31 are drawings explaining the operational relationship of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0056] In order to achieve the above object, a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention may include a body massage unit that massages at least a part of a user's body; first and second leg massage units that are arranged at a lower portion of the body massage unit and are rotatable; a first arm massage unit that is arranged at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit and is movable forward or backward; a second arm massage unit that is arranged at a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit and is movable forward or backward; and a control unit that controls at least one of a first relative motion of the first and second arm massage units and a second relative motion of the first and second leg massage units to be performed.

[0057] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Prior to this, it should be noted that the terms and words used in this specification and claims should not be construed as limited to their conventional or dictionary meanings. Based on the principle that the inventor can appropriately define the concepts of terms to best explain his or her invention, they should be interpreted in a way that conforms to the technical spirit of the present invention.

[0058] Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are only the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent all of the technical ideas of the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that there may be various equivalents and modified examples that can replace them at the time of filing this application.

[0059] When a component is referred to as being "connected" or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that it may be directly connected or connected to that other component, but there may also be other components in between.

[0060] Conversely, when a component is said to be "directly connected" or "directly connected" to another component, this should be understood as meaning that there are no intervening components. Other expressions used to describe relationships between components should also be interpreted in the same way.

[0061] The terms used in this specification are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention, and singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0062] As used herein, the terms "comprise" or "have" imply the presence of a feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof. Therefore, it should be understood that these terms do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0063] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and shall not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined herein.

[0064] 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.

[0065] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 13, the basic embodiment of the present invention and the details of the driving mechanism of the present invention will first be described, and the details of the embodiment of the present invention that provides a stretching mode, etc. will be described later.

[0066]

[0067] FIG. 1 is a drawing for explaining a massage device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0068] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure forms an area for receiving at least a part of a user's body, and may include at least a part or all of a body massage unit (1000) for massaging the user's body, a leg massage unit (2000) for massaging the user's legs, and an arm massage unit (3000) for massaging the user's arms.

[0069] The body massage unit (1000) can provide a massage to at least a portion of the user's body. To this end, the body massage unit (1000) may include a main frame (1100) forming the skeleton of the body massage unit (1000) and a massage module (1700) providing a massage function to at least a portion of the user's body. In addition, the body massage unit (1000) may include an audio output module (1500) for providing an audio output of any form to the user, and an input unit (350) for receiving an input of any form from the user.

[0070] The configurations included in the body massage unit (1000) described above are merely exemplary embodiments, and the body massage unit (1000) may include various configurations in addition to the configurations described above.

[0071] In addition, the shape and structure of the massage device (100) illustrated in FIG. 1 are merely exemplary, and various forms of massage devices (100) may also be included within the scope of the present disclosure, as long as they do not exceed the scope of rights defined by the claims of the present disclosure.

[0072] The body massage unit (1000) can form a space of any shape for accommodating a user. The body massage unit (1000) can have a space of a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 1, the body massage unit (1000) can be implemented as a seating type that can accommodate the user's entire body or a portion of the body. The body massage unit (1000) includes a back portion (1000a) that accommodates the user's upper body, including the user's back, and a seat portion (1000b) that supports the user's buttocks.

[0073] The part of the body massage unit (1000) 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 (100).

[0074] At least a portion of the body massage unit (1000) can slide. For example, when the body massage unit (1000) begins a massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit (1000) can slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit (1000) can tilt backward. As a result, the body massage unit (1000) can provide a massage while tilted backward.

[0075] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device (100) may include at least one air cell. The air cell may be positioned on the user's shoulder area, pelvic area, leg massage part (2000), arm massage part (3000), etc., but is not limited thereto and may be positioned in various parts of the massage device (100).

[0076] The massage device (100) 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 (1000) or in the leg massage unit (2000). Additionally, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device (100).

[0077] The arm massage units (3000) located on both sides of the body massage unit (1000) are provided with arm receiving grooves (3110) in the shape of the letter 'ㄷ' so that the user can comfortably place their arms and receive a massage while seated. Air cells may be installed on the upper and lower sides of the arm receiving grooves to massage the user's arms by applying downward and / or upward pressure.

[0078] The arm massage unit (3000) may include a support unit (3200) positioned on the lower side and an arm massage providing unit (3100) positioned on the upper side of the support unit (3200).

[0079] The leg massage unit (2000) can provide a leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit (2000) can include a calf massage unit that massages the user's calves and / or a foot massage unit that massages the user's feet.

[0080] The leg massage unit (2000) may be adjustable in length depending on the user's physical characteristics. For example, if a tall user uses the massage device (100), the length of the leg massage unit (2000) may need to be increased due to the length of their calves. Furthermore, if a short user uses the massage device (100), the length of their calves may need to be decreased due to the length of their leg massage unit (2000). Accordingly, the leg massage unit (2000) may provide a leg massage tailored to the user's height.

[0081] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the leg massage unit (2000) may include a first leg massage unit (2000a) and a second leg massage unit (2000b) that are physically separated. For example, the first leg massage unit (2000a) located on one side may correspond to the user's left leg, and the second leg massage unit (2000b) located on the other side may correspond to the user's right leg.

[0082] The first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) each include a calf massage unit and a foot massage unit. Accordingly, the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) can individually adjust the length of the leg massage units and provide foot massage. To this end, the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) each include a leg length actuator and a foot massage module.

[0083] The first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) can move independently while adjusting the leg angle. The first leg massage unit (2000a) is adjusted by the first leg angle actuator, and the second leg massage unit (2000b) is adjusted by the second leg angle actuator. Therefore, for example, the second leg massage unit (2000b) can be maintained in contact with the ground while the first leg massage unit (2000a) is lifted. In addition, the leg length adjustment and / or leg angle adjustment of the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) can be adjusted differently to implement an operation such as a walking mode.

[0084] Hereinafter, the leg massage unit (2000) may be a term referring to both the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) or both leg massage units, and may be a term referring to an integrated leg massage unit (2000) in which the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) are integrally connected. Except when it is necessary to refer to the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) separately, they are referred to as the leg massage unit (2000).

[0085] The massage module (1700) may be installed inside the body massage unit (1000) to provide any type of mechanical stimulation to a user accommodated in the body massage unit (1000). The massage module (1700) may move along the main frame (1100) installed inside the body massage unit (1000).

[0086] For example, a main frame (1100) of a body massage unit (1000) may be equipped with a rack gear, and a massage module (1700) may move along the rack gear to provide mechanical stimulation to various parts of the user's body. The massage module (1700) may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

[0087] The main frame (1100) constitutes the skeleton of the internal structure of the body massage unit (1000) and may be made of a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the main frame (1100) may be made of iron, an alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited thereto and may be made of various solid materials.

[0088] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the audio output module (1500) of the massage device (100) may be provided at various locations. For example, the audio output module (1500) may include a plurality of output units, such as, but not limited to, an upper audio output unit positioned at the top 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 (3000) of the seat portion, and / or a rear audio output unit attached to the rear ends of the arm massage units. In this case, the audio output module (1500) may provide a three-dimensional sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

[0089] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a user can control a massage device (100) using a massage device control device (4000). The massage device control device (4000) can be connected to the massage device (100) via wired communication and / or wireless communication.

[0090] The massage device control device (4000) may include a remote controller, a cellular phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc., and may include various electronic devices that can be connected to the massage device (100) via wired or wireless communication, without being limited thereto.

[0091] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0092] The massage device (100) may include at least one of a control unit (300), a sensor unit (310), a communication unit (320), a memory (330), an audio output unit (340), and an input unit (350).

[0093] The control unit (300) may include at least one processor and memory. If the control unit (300) includes multiple processors, at least some of the processors may be physically separated from each other. Furthermore, the massage device (100) is not limited thereto and may be implemented in various ways.

[0094] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit (300) can control the operation of the massage device (100). For example, the control unit (300) can control the operation of the massage device (100) by controlling the operation of a plurality of actuators of the massage device (100).

[0095] For example, the control unit (300) controls the operation of the massage module movement actuator of the massage module (1700), so that the massage module (1700) can move along the rack gear. The massage module (1700) may include at least one actuator, and the control unit (300) may provide various massage movements by operating the at least one actuator. For example, the control unit (300) may provide tapping massage, kneading massage, etc., by operating the at least one actuator included in the massage module (1700), but is not limited thereto, and may provide various massage movements.

[0096] Additionally, for example, a foot massage actuator that operates a foot massage module included in a leg massage unit (2000) can be controlled to provide a foot massage to the user.

[0097] In addition, the length of the leg massage unit (2000) can be adjusted to suit the user by operating the leg length adjustment actuator, and as a result, the user can receive a massage suited to their body type.

[0098] The memory (330) may be included in the control unit (300) or may be located outside the control unit (300). The memory (330) may store various information related to the massage device (100). For example, the memory (330) may include massage control information and personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

[0099] The memory (330) may be implemented using a non-volatile storage medium capable of persistently storing arbitrary data. For example, the memory (330) 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.

[0100] Memory (330) 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 (330) may be operated by the control unit (300).

[0101] The massage device (100) may include a sensor unit (310). The sensor unit (310) may acquire various information using at least one sensor. The sensor unit (310) may be equipped with a sensor that 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, etc., but is not limited thereto.

[0102] Additionally, the sensor unit (310) may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire fingerprint information, facial information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited thereto and may include various types of biometric information.

[0103] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device (100) can detect a contact area and / or contact location with a user through the sensor unit (310). In addition, the massage device (100) can obtain information on the user's shoulder position through the sensor unit (310). Through shoulder position sensing, body information such as the user's sitting height can be obtained. In addition, the massage device (100) can provide a customized massage based on the obtained information. For example, when the massage device (100) provides a shoulder massage, the massage device (100) can recognize the user's shoulder position based on the information obtained through the sensor unit (310) and provide the user with a shoulder massage based on the recognition result.

[0104] The communication unit (320) can communicate with modules within the massage device (100), external massage devices, and / or user terminals via any type of network. The communication unit can include wired / wireless connection modules for network connection.

[0105] Wireless access technologies that can be used include, for example, WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), and HSDPA (High Speed ​​Downlink Packet Access).

[0106] For example, wired connection technologies may include XDSL (Digital Subscriber Line), FTTH (Fibers to the home), and PLC (Power Line Communication). In addition, the network connection unit may include a short-range communication module to transmit and receive data with any device / terminal located in close proximity. For example, short-range communication technologies may include, but are not limited to, Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), IrDA (Infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra-Wideband), and ZigBee.

[0107] Additionally, the massage device (100) may further include an input unit (350) or an output unit. The massage device (100) may receive input from a user using the input unit (350). Additionally, the massage device (100) may output the processing results of the control unit (300) to the output unit.

[0108] Specifically, the input unit (350) can receive commands related to the control of the operation of the massage device (100) from the user, and the input unit (350) can be implemented in various forms. For example, the input unit (350) can be provided in the body massage unit (1000) and the leg massage unit (2000), but is not limited thereto. In addition, the input unit (350) can include the massage device control device (4000) of FIG. 1 or various external devices. The massage device (100) can obtain various commands from the user through the input unit (350). For example, the massage device (100) can receive any command 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 (1000), selection of turning the power of the massage device (100) 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.

[0109] The massage device (100) may provide an interface for selecting a massage mode. For example, the input unit (350) or output unit may include a massage device control device (4000). A list of various medical massage modes related to body improvement may be displayed through the massage device control device (4000).

[0110] 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.

[0111] Stretching modes may include PNF stretching mode, rollback stretching mode, etc.

[0112] According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the input unit (350) may be provided with hot key type buttons and / or selection buttons for executing direction selection, cancellation, and input, etc., according to preset user-defined functions or self-preset functions. The input unit (350) may be implemented as a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (positive / capacitive), a jog wheel, a jog switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. In addition, the input unit (350) may obtain a command through a user's speech based on voice recognition technology.

[0113] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the output unit may include a display for displaying the operating status of the massage device (100) or the current status of the user. In this case, the display may include at least one of a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flexible display, and a three-dimensional display (3D display), but is not limited thereto.

[0114] The output unit may include an audio output unit (340). The audio output unit (340) may provide any form of audio output to the user through the audio output module (1500). The audio output unit (340) may include the audio output module (1500). For example, the audio output unit (340) may provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting a sound source and / or binaural beats optimized for the massage pattern provided by the massage device (100) to the user through the audio output module (1500). The audio output unit (340) may output an audio signal received through a network (not shown) or stored in an internal / external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output unit (340) may output a sound source according to the control of the user terminal through a network connection (e.g., a Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal. In addition, the audio output unit (340) may output any form of audio signal generated in relation to the operation of the massage device (100).

[0115] 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.

[0116] 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.

[0117] 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.

[0118] FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a main frame according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0119] Referring to the drawing, the main frame (1100) forms the skeleton of the body massage unit (1000). The main frame (1100) includes a body frame (1200) and a base frame (1300) that supports the body frame (1200).

[0120] The body frame (1200) includes a back frame (1210) that forms the skeleton of the back portion (1000a) that accommodates the user's upper body, and a seat frame (1250) that forms the skeleton of the seat portion (1000b).

[0121] The base frame (1300) is placed on the ground and supports the body frame (1200). The base frame (1300) is placed below the seat frame (1250).

[0122] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the main frame (1100) may further include a floor base frame (1380) that slidably supports the base frame (1300). As a result, the base frame (1300) may be formed to be movable forward or backward with respect to the ground while supporting the body frame (1200).

[0123] The floor base frame (1380) is placed in contact with the ground and can support the base frame (1300). At the bottom of the base frame (1300), a sliding unit (1330) may be provided that allows the base frame (1300) to slide relative to the floor base frame (1380).

[0124] The sliding unit may include, for example, a sliding bar, a sliding rail, and a sliding wheel. The sliding bar may be coupled to the lower surface of the base frame (1300). The sliding rail may be coupled to the upper surface of the bottom base frame (1380). The sliding wheel may be positioned inside the sliding rail. When the base frame (1300) moves, the sliding bar moves forward or backward under the guidance of the sliding rail, and the sliding wheel helps the sliding bar move in a straight line along the sliding rail.

[0125] In the present disclosure, the base frame (1300) may include a floor base frame (1380). Therefore, when there is no need to distinguish between the base frame (1300) and the floor base frame (1380), the base frame (1300) may be referred to as a whole including the floor frame (1300).

[0126] The base frame (1300) may be provided with a support shaft frame (1320) extending upward from the body. The support shaft frame (1320) may be connected to the seat frame (1250) by a pin member or the like, and may serve as a support shaft for the seat frame (1250) to rotate forward or backward with respect to the base frame (1300).

[0127] Additionally, the support axis frame (1320) can serve as a connecting part through which the arm massage part (3000) is connected to the base frame (1300).

[0128] A leg massage unit (2000) can be connected to the front of the base frame (1300) so as to be rotatable in the up-and-down direction.

[0129] The body frame (1200) is supported on the base frame (1300).

[0130] The body frame (1200) may be equipped with a rack gear (1211) at least in part. The rack gear (1211) is a member for guiding the up and down movement of the massage module and may include a plurality of ribs and a plurality of floors.

[0131] The rack gear (1211) may be provided in a facing manner on the body frame (1200). The massage module may move along the rack gear (1211). For example, the massage module may include a gear that meshes with the rack gear (1211), and the massage module may move upward or downward by rotating the gear by an actuator provided in the massage module.

[0132] The rack gear (1211) may be made of a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the rack gear (1211) may be made of, but is not limited to, iron, steel, an alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenol resin, etc.

[0133] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the seat frame (1250) and the back frame (1210) are formed as separate frames, and their respective ends can be arranged adjacent to each other. Since the seat frame (1250) and the back frame (1210) are formed as separate frames and are movably coupled to each other, the angle between the seat frame (1250) and the back frame (1210) can be easily adjusted. The movement of the back frame (1210) corresponds to the movement of the back portion (1000a), and the movement of the seat frame (1250) corresponds to the movement of the seat portion (1000b).

[0134] The back frame (1210) forms the skeleton of the back (1000a) and may include a rack gear support frame (1220) extending in the longitudinal direction while supporting the rack gear (1211).

[0135] The seat frame (1250) supports the back frame (1210) and is placed on top of the base frame (1300). The seat frame (1250) forms the skeleton of the seat portion (1000b), which is the part where the user sits. The seat frame (1250) is installed by being connected to the back frame (1210).

[0136] The back frame (1210) can be rotatably connected to the base frame (1300) and / or the seat frame (1250). The back frame (1210) can be converted to allow the massage device (100) to implement a sitting position and a lying position.

[0137] Additionally, the seat frame (1250) can be rotatably connected to the base frame (1300) and / or the back frame (1210). Accordingly, the angle between the back frame (1210) and the seat frame (1250) can be adjusted when the massage device (100) switches between sitting mode and reclining mode.

[0138] The arm massage unit (3000) is positioned on the side of the body massage unit (1000). The arm massage unit (3000) includes a first arm massage unit (3000a) positioned on one side of the body massage unit (1000), for example, on the right side, and a second arm massage unit (3000b) positioned on the other side, for example, on the left side.

[0139] The first arm massage unit (3000a) may include a first support unit (3200a) positioned at the lower side and a first arm massage provider unit (3100a) positioned above the first support unit (3200a) and independently movable. The second arm massage unit (3000b) may include a second support unit (3200b) positioned at the lower side and a second arm massage provider unit (3100b) positioned above the second support unit (3200b) and independently movable.

[0140] Hereinafter, the arm massage unit (3000) may refer to each or both of the first arm massage unit (3000a) and the second arm massage unit (3000b). In addition, the support unit (3200) may refer to each or both of the first support unit (3200a) and the second support unit (3200b), and the arm massage provider unit (3100) may refer to each or both of the first arm massage provider unit (3100a) and the second arm massage provider unit (3100b).

[0141] Hereinafter, the terms arm massage unit (3000), support unit (3200), and arm massage provider unit (3100) will be used representatively to describe the configuration, except when it is necessary to explain the first arm massage unit (3000a) and the second arm massage unit (3000b) separately.

[0142] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing the connection relationship of actuators for adjusting the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle in a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0143] The seat angle can be defined as the angle that the seat frame makes with respect to the ground, the back angle can be defined as the angle that the back frame makes with respect to the ground, and the leg angle can be defined as the angle that the leg massage part makes with respect to the ground.

[0144] Figures 5 (a), (b), and (c) show a seat angle actuator, an isometric angle actuator, and a leg angle actuator, respectively.

[0145] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a plurality of actuators to provide various massage modes and / or stretching modes.

[0146] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a sliding actuator (1610) for controlling sliding of the massage device (100) (see FIG. 4).

[0147] A sliding actuator (1610) is installed between the base frame (1300) and the floor base frame (1380) to control the forward and backward movement of the body massage part. One end of the sliding actuator (1610) is connected to the base frame (1300), and the other end is connected to the floor base frame (1380).

[0148] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a seat angle actuator (1620) to adjust the angle of the seat portion (1000b).

[0149] Referring to (a) of FIG. 5, a seat angle actuator (1620) can be connected between a base frame (1300) and a seat frame (1250). One end of the seat angle actuator (1620) is connected to the base frame (1300), and the other end is connected to the seat frame (1250). The seat angle actuator (1620) can adjust the angle at which the seat frame (1250) and the seat portion (1000b) supported by the seat frame (1250) are tilted by moving the seat frame (1250) in a forward and backward direction with respect to the base frame (1300).

[0150] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include an isometric actuator (1630) to adjust the angle of the back (1000a).

[0151] Referring to (b) of FIG. 5, a conformal angle actuator (1630) can be connected between a seat frame (1250) and a back frame (1210). One end of the conformal angle actuator (1630) is connected to the seat frame (1250), and the other end is connected to the back frame (1210). The conformal angle actuator (1630) can adjust the angle of the back frame (1210) and the back portion (1000a) supported by the back frame (121) by moving the back frame (1210) in the forward and backward direction with respect to the seat frame (1250).

[0152] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may include a leg angle actuator (1640) to adjust the angle of a leg massage unit (2000).

[0153] Referring to (c) of FIG. 5, a leg angle actuator (1640) may be provided between the seat frame (1250) and the leg massage unit (2000).

[0154] One end of the leg angle actuator (1640) is connected to the seat frame (1250), and the other end is connected to the leg angle adjustment unit (2110). The leg angle adjustment unit (2110) may have a top end hingedly connected to the base frame (1300) and a wheel at the other end that contacts the rear of the leg massage unit (2000).

[0155] When the leg angle actuator (1640) extends, the leg angle adjustment unit (2110) rotates upward around the hinge connection, and the wheel at the other end pushes up the leg massage unit (2000). When the leg angle actuator (1640) contracts, the leg angle adjustment unit (2110) rotates downward, and the leg massage unit (2000) descends while in contact with the leg angle adjustment unit (2110). In this way, the leg angle actuator (1640) moves the leg angle adjustment unit (2110) to rotate the leg massage unit (2000) in the up-and-down direction, thereby adjusting the angle of the Dara massage unit (2000).

[0156] The massage device according to the present invention does not exclude that one end of the leg angle actuator (1640) is connected to the base frame (1300). However, in the case where the leg angle actuator (1640) is provided between the seat frame (1250) and the leg angle adjustment unit (2110) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the angle of the leg massage unit (2000) is adjusted by adding the adjusted angle of the seat frame (1250) and the angle adjusted by the actuation of the leg angle adjustment unit (2110), so that it is easy to increase the angle at which the leg massage unit (2000) is lifted when the posture is changed to the reclining mode.

[0157] In an embodiment in which the leg massage unit (2000) includes a first leg massage unit (2000a) and a second leg massage unit (2000b) that are physically separated and operate independently, a leg angle actuator (1640) is provided for each of the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) and is individually controlled.

[0158] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, each actuator, including a sliding actuator (1610), a seat angle actuator (1620), a conformal angle actuator (1630), and a leg angle actuator (1640), is controlled by a control unit (300). For example, the control unit (300) can control the sliding, seat angle, conformal angle, and leg angle of the massage device by controlling the actuators.

[0159] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, each actuator is provided with an encoder capable of detecting the number of rotations and speed of the motor, so that the extension / contraction length, speed, etc. of the actuator can be controlled by the control unit (300) to suit various modes of the massage device (100) and the user's body.

[0160] FIG. 6 is a drawing showing an example of posture change of a massage device according to the present invention.

[0161] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the massage device (100) can be posture-converted to implement a sitting mode (left) and a reclining mode (right).

[0162] A massage device (100) according to one embodiment of the present disclosure can individually adjust the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle to set angles to perform a specific massage mode and a specific stretching mode.

[0163] For example, the massage device (100) can slide forward. Before the massage device (100) changes its posture to the reclining mode, the massage device (100) can slide forward to prevent the massage device (100) from colliding with a structure at the rear.

[0164] Additionally, the massage device (100) can perform movements in which the seat angle, back angle, and leg angle are adjusted simultaneously, sequentially, or with a time delay to perform a specific stretching mode.

[0165] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the massage device (100) changes its posture from a sitting mode to a reclining mode, the back frame (1210) supports the back (1000a) and is laid down toward the ground, the seat frame (1250) supports the seat (1000b) and is lifted relative to the ground, and the leg massage unit (2000) is lifted relative to the ground.

[0166] Additionally, in the arm massage unit (3000), the arm massage providing unit (3100) moves in an inclined direction backward with respect to the support unit (3200).

[0167] In the present disclosure, the direction forward or backward is based on the direction shown in Fig. 6.

[0168] FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the structure and operation for independent movement of an arm massage unit of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the inner side of an arm massage providing unit, FIG. 9 is a partially exploded perspective view of the arm massage unit shown in FIG. 7, and FIG. 10 is a component drawing of an arm massage unit driving module.

[0169] The arm massage unit (3000) is provided on the side of the body massage unit (1000). The arm massage unit (3000) is provided to fix the user's arm and / or provide a massage.

[0170] The arm massage unit (3000) includes a support unit (3200), an arm massage providing unit (3100), and an arm massage unit driving module (3300).

[0171] The arm massage provision unit (3100) is positioned on the upper side of the support unit (3200) and is movably supported.

[0172] The arm massage unit drive module (3300) provides a moving force that enables the arm massage provider (3100) to move independently with respect to the support unit (3200).

[0173] Referring to FIG. 6, the position of the arm massage provider (3100) in the sitting mode (left) of the massage device (100) is referred to as the first position, and the position of the arm massage provider (3100) in the reclining mode (right) of the massage device (100) is referred to as the second position. The second position is a position in which the arm massage provider (3100) is inclined so that the position of the arm massage provider (3100) is lowered while moving rearward compared to the first position. In this way, the arm massage provider (3100) can be inclined downwardly moved from the first position to the second position with respect to the support member (3200).

[0174] An arm receiving groove (3110) is formed in the arm massage providing unit (3100) for inserting the user's arm (see FIG. 8). An air cell (3112) is provided in the arm receiving groove (3110) for fixing the user's arm. The arm receiving groove (3110) is formed as a 'ㄷ' shaped groove that opens toward the inner side (3130) of the arm massage providing unit (3100). The air cell (3112) can be inflated by the air supply unit to fix the user's arm or provide a massage by repeatedly expanding and contracting.

[0175] An interference prevention groove (3101) may be formed on the rear side of the inner surface (3103) of the arm massage provision unit (3100). The interference prevention groove (3101) is formed to prevent interference between the arm massage provision unit (3100) and the back (1000a) when the massage device (100) switches to a reclining mode and the back (1000a) is laid down and / or when the arm massage provision unit (3100) moves with respect to the support unit (3200).

[0176] The support member (3200) can be fixed to the side of the base frame (1300).

[0177] The upper surface (3210) of the support portion (3200) is formed as a downwardly inclined surface that slopes downward toward the rear, and the lower surface (3107) of the arm massage provider portion (3100) is formed to be inclined corresponding to the downwardly inclined upper surface (3210). The arm massage provider portion (3100) moves inclined along the downwardly inclined upper surface (3210) of the support portion.

[0178] The arm massage unit drive module (3300) movably supports the arm massage provider (3100) relative to the support unit (3200) and provides moving force.

[0179] The arm massage unit drive module (3300) may include at least some or all of the arm massage unit actuator (3320), the support plate (3310), the guide rail (3330), and the guide block (3340).

[0180] According to the present disclosure, an arm massage actuator (3320) is connected to a support member (3200) at one end and to an arm massage provider (3100) at the other end. As the arm massage provider actuator (3320) expands, the arm massage provider (3100) can move relative to the support member (3200). The arm massage provider actuator (3320) provides a moving force that directly moves the arm massage provider (3100) relative to the support member (3200).

[0181] In order for the movement of the arm massage provider (3100) to be performed along a movement path parallel to the stretching direction of the arm massage provider actuator (3320), the arm massage provider actuator (3320) may be connected parallel to the movement direction of the arm massage provider (3100), for example, the inclined movement direction.

[0182] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the arm massage actuator (3320) is disposed inside the arm massage providing unit (3100).

[0183] The arm massage actuator (3320) is disposed inside one of the arm massage provider (3100) and the supporter (3200), and is connected to the other of the arm massage provider (3100) and the supporter (3200) via the support plate (3310). Through this, the arm massage actuator (3320) can be connected to both the arm massage provider (3100) and the supporter (3200).

[0184] The support plate (3310) supports the movement of the arm massage providing unit (3100) relative to the support unit (3200) by physically connecting an arm massage providing unit actuator (3320) disposed inside one of the arm massage providing unit (3100) and the support unit (3200) to the other of the arm massage providing unit (3100) and the support unit (3200) that are positioned apart from each other.

[0185] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate (3310) may include a lower portion (3311) fixed to the support portion (3200), and an upper portion (3312) extending upward from the lower portion (3311) and positioned inside the arm massage providing portion (3100).

[0186] The arm massage actuator (3320) is positioned adjacent to the lower surface (3107) inside the arm massage providing unit (3100) and has one side connected to the support plate (3310). The other side of the arm massage actuator (3320) is connected to the arm massage providing unit (3100).

[0187] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower portion (3311) of the support plate (3310) is illustrated as being fixed to the interior of the support member (3200), but is not limited thereto. For example, it may be a portion fixed to the upper surface (3210) of the support member (3200).

[0188] The support plate (3310) extends through the second through hole (3212) formed on the upper surface (3210) of the support portion (3200) and the first through hole (3107a) formed on the lower surface (3107) of the arm massage provider (3100). The first through hole (3107a) formed on the lower surface (3107) of the arm massage provider (3100) forms a path along which the arm massage provider (3100) moves relative to the support plate (3310), and thus extends in the longitudinal direction with a sufficient length so that the support plate (3310) does not interfere with the arm massage provider (3100).

[0189] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower part (3311) of the support plate (3310) can be extended and fixed into the interior of the support part (3200). The lower frame (3204) is fixed to the body of the support part (3200), i.e., the lower body (3202) formed as an injection molded material, and the lower part (3311) of the support plate (3310) is fixed to the lower frame (3204). This configuration can help assemble the arm massage part (3000), including assembling the support plate (3310), and the support plate (3310) to support the load of the arm massage providing part (3100).

[0190] The upper portion (3312) of the support plate (3310) can be supported to be relatively movable on the arm massage provider (3100). According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the support plate (3310) can be supported to be relatively movable on the arm massage provider (3100), specifically, the guide rail (3330).

[0191] One end of the arm massage actuator (3320) can be fixed to the support plate (3310). A first bracket (3315) to which one end of the arm massage actuator (3320) is connected is provided on one side of the upper portion (3312) of the support plate (3310).

[0192] The arm massage actuator (3320) is extended and arranged at an angle parallel to the movement path of the arm massage provider (3100), and the other end of the arm massage provider actuator (3320) is fixed to the arm massage provider (3100). The arm massage provider (3100) has an upper frame (3104) fixed to a body formed of an injection molded material, i.e., an upper body (3102), and the other end of the arm massage provider actuator (3320) is fixed to the upper frame (3104). The upper frame (3104) is provided with a second bracket (3105) to which the other end of the arm massage provider actuator (3320) is connected.

[0193] When the arm massage actuator (3320) operates, the load (3323) is withdrawn, and the arm massage actuator (3320) extends with respect to the support plate (3310) to which one end is fixed, and the other end of the arm massage actuator (3320) fixed to the second bracket (3105) pulls the arm massage provider (3100). This provides a moving force for the arm massage provider (3000) to tilt. Accordingly, the arm massage provider (3100) can tilt along the extension direction of the arm massage provider actuator (3320). Since the support plate (3310) is fixed to the support portion (3200), the arm massage provider (3100) moves with respect to the support portion (3200).

[0194] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a guide rail (3330) is disposed on an arm massage providing unit (3100) and is connected to one side of an arm massage providing unit actuator (3320) so as to be relatively movable. The guide rail (3330) guides the relative movement of the arm massage providing unit (3100) with respect to the support unit (3200).

[0195] The guide rail (3330) is extended and fixed adjacent to the first through hole (3107a) of the lower surface (3107) inside the arm massage providing unit (3100). The guide rail (3330) is arranged parallel to the extension direction of the arm massage providing unit actuator (3320) and the movement direction of the arm massage providing unit (3100).

[0196] The second bracket (3105) to which the other end of the arm massage actuator (3320) is coupled is positioned at the rear side of the guide rail (3330) and spaced apart from the guide rail (3330).

[0197] Since one side of the arm massage actuator is connected to the guide rail (3330) so as to be relatively movable, for example, when the arm massage actuator (3320) extends, the other side of the arm massage actuator (3320) moves in a direction in which the length increases with respect to one side, and the arm massage providing unit (3100) moves together with the guide rail (3330) with respect to one side of the arm massage actuator (3320).

[0198] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one side of the arm massage actuator (3320) is connected to the guide rail (3330) via the support plate (3310). However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, the support plate (3310) may be fixed to a body located on one side of the arm massage actuator (3320), and the other end of the arm massage actuator (3320) may be directly connected to the guide rail (3330) so as to be relatively movable.

[0199] Referring to the drawing, an embodiment is described in which one side of the arm massage actuator (3320) is connected to a guide rail (3330) via a support plate (3310).

[0200] One side of the arm massage actuator (3320) is placed on one surface of the upper part (3312) of the support plate (3310), and one end is connected by the first bracket (3315). The guide rail (3330) is placed on the other surface of the support plate (3310).

[0201] A guide block (3340) is coupled to the other surface of the support plate (3310) facing the guide rail (3330).

[0202] A guide block (3340) coupled to a support plate (3310) guides the movement of a guide rail (3330). To this end, the guide block (3340) is fitted such that the guide rail (3330) can move relative to it. Accordingly, the guide rail (3330) can move while being supported by the guide block (3340).

[0203] The guide block (3340) is formed to be fitted into the rail projections (3331) protruding from the upper and lower portions of the guide rail (3330) toward the support plate (3310). The guide block (3340) is formed by the upper guide block and the lower guide block forming one guide block unit.

[0204] The guide block (3340) can be formed in a form in which an upper guide block and a lower guide block are connected to be fitted to the upper and lower parts of the guide rail (3330), in which case one guide block (3340) forms one guide block unit.

[0205] When the guide blocks are formed separately to form upper and lower guide blocks, it is advantageous to place the guide blocks (3340) according to the design of the guide rail (3330) and assembly is easy. The guide blocks (3340) can be fixed to the other surface of the support plate (3310) with a fastening member.

[0206] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, one or more guide block units are arranged on a guide rail and spaced apart from each other along the length of the guide rail.

[0207] Referring to Fig. 10, it can be seen that four guide blocks (3340) form two guide block units and are spaced apart along the length direction of the guide rail (3330). When at least two guide block units are provided, it can be advantageous in preventing shaking by maintaining the support plate (3310) and the guide rail (3330) parallel to each other even when a lateral load is applied to the arm massage provider (3100).

[0208] In addition, since the guide block (3340) is fitted into the guide rail (3330), the arm massage providing unit (3100) to which the guide rail (3330) is coupled can be stably supported by the support plate (3310) and the support unit (3200) to which the support plate (3310) is fixed.

[0209] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, when the arm massage actuator (3320) is extended by the motor driving the load (3323) in the arm massage actuator (3320), the guide rail (3330) moves while supporting the arm massage provider (3100). The guide rail (3330) moves while being supported by the guide block (3340) of the support plate (3310). That is, when the arm massage actuator (3320) is extended, the guide rail (3330) moves, guiding the movement of the arm massage provider (3100).

[0210] The arm massage actuator (3320) is controlled by the control unit (300). In addition, the arm massage actuator (3320) may be equipped with an encoder that detects the rotation of the motor. Accordingly, the control unit (300) can detect and control the extension and contraction length, speed, etc. of the arm massage actuator (3320).

[0211] The movement of the arm massage provider (3100) is determined by the extension direction of the arm massage provider actuator (3320) and the extension direction of the guide rail (3330), and the arm massage provider (3100) can be supported by the connection between the guide rail (3330) and the support plate (3310). Since the support plate (3310) supports the load of the arm massage provider (3100), the load can be distributed even when the support member (3200) does not directly contact the arm massage provider (3100), or even when it does directly contact the arm massage provider (3100). Accordingly, the load of the arm massage provider (3100) is fully applied between the upper surface (3210) of the support member (3200) and the lower surface (3107) of the arm massage provider (3100), and noise and appearance damage can be minimized compared to a case where the movement is guided by direct contact.

[0212] The arm massage unit (3000) according to the present invention includes a first arm massage unit (3000a) arranged on one side of the body massage unit and a second arm massage unit (3000b) arranged on the other side of the body massage unit (see FIG. 3).

[0213] The movement of the first arm massage providing unit (3100a) relative to the first support unit (3200a) in the first arm massage unit (3000a) and the movement of the second arm massage providing unit (3100b) relative to the second support unit (3200b) in the second arm massage unit (3000b) are performed by arm massage unit drive modules, e.g., arm massage unit actuators, provided in each of the first arm massage unit (3000a) and the second arm massage unit (3000b), and thus move independently of each other. Accordingly, the first arm massage providing unit (3100a) and the second arm massage providing unit (3100b) can move in opposite movement directions or move at different movement distances to perform specific operations in the stretching mode or the massage mode.

[0214] The independent behavior, i.e., movement control, of the arm massage providing unit (3100) according to the present invention enables the performance of various massage modes or stretching modes.

[0215] The movement of the arm massage providing unit (3100) with respect to the support unit (3200) is individually performed by an arm massage providing unit drive module (3300), for example, an arm massage providing unit actuator (3320), which movably connects the support unit (3200) and the arm massage providing unit (3100). In addition, the arm massage providing unit (3100) is not mechanically connected to the back unit (1000a), the seat unit (1000b), and the leg massage providing unit (2000) because its movement is restricted. For example, the arm massage providing unit (3100) may be formed so as to be movably connected to the support unit (3200) and not directly connected to the back unit (1000a), the seat unit (1000b), and the leg massage providing unit (2000). Accordingly, the movement of the arm massage providing unit (3100) in the arm massage unit (3000) can be performed individually, regardless of the angle adjustment of the back (1000a) by the isometric actuator (1630), i.e., isometric angle adjustment, the angle adjustment of the seat unit (1000b) by the seat angle actuator (1620), i.e., seat angle adjustment, and the leg angle adjustment by the leg angle actuator (1640).

[0216] Accordingly, as an example of an action in the stretching mode, the air cell (3112) of the arm receiving groove (3110) can expand to secure the user's arm. In this state, when the back (1000a) rotates backward and downward while changing the posture to the reclining mode, the user's arm can remain fixed in the arm receiving groove (3110). As a result, the user's back is separated from the back (1000a) and the arm is pulled. This enables an arm stretching action.

[0217] After the arm stretching motion has been performed for a predetermined period of time, the arm massage provider (3100) moves backward and downward with respect to the support provider (3200), i.e., the arm massage provider (3100) moves from the first position to the second position, so that the user's back can be leaned against the back portion (1000a) again. In the reclining mode of the back portion (1000a), the user's shoulders are lowered, so that the user's arms move to a lower position in addition to the backward movement, resulting in an overall comfortable position.

[0218] According to the present invention, the arm massage actuator (3320) moves independently without being mechanically constrained by leg angle adjustment, back seat angle, and / or seat angle adjustment, so the above-described operation is possible.

[0219] In addition, according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the movement of the arm massage providing unit (3100) with respect to the support unit (3200) can operate independently to implement various operation modes in conjunction with the length and angle adjustment movements of the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b). For example, when implementing a walking mode in which the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) of the leg massage unit (2000) are adjusted in length to different degrees and the leg angles to different degrees, the first arm massage providing unit (3100a) and the second arm massage providing unit (3100b) can individually move in conjunction with the movements of the first leg massage unit (2000a) and the second leg massage unit (2000b) to implement an operation more suitable for the walking mode.

[0220] Fig. 11 is a drawing for explaining the sensor part of the arm massage part of the massage device according to the present invention.

[0221] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the arm massage providing unit (3100) of the arm massage unit (3000) may be provided with sensors (3401, 3402, 3403) to prevent safety accidents caused by the operation of the arm massage providing unit (3100) or another part of the massage device (100), such as the operation of the body massage unit (1000).

[0222] When the arm massage providing unit (3100) moves relative to the body massage providing unit (1000), a trapping accident may occur between the arm massage providing unit (3100) and the body massage providing unit (1000) and / or the support unit (3200). A trapping accident may occur when an object such as the user's body or clothing becomes trapped between the arm massage providing unit (3100) and another part.

[0223] Additionally, when the arm massage providing unit (3100) of the arm massage unit (3000) moves backward, a collision accident with the arm massage providing unit (3100) may occur.

[0224] To detect this, sensors are placed on at least one or all of the back (3106), the lower surface (3107), and the front surface (3108) of the arm massage provider (3100).

[0225] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the sensor may be an electrostatic sensor.

[0226] A first sensor (3401) is positioned on the inside of the upper body (3102) at the rear (3106) of the arm massage provider (3100). The first sensor (3401) may be formed as an electrostatic sensor as a contact detection sensor that detects contact with an object to prevent collision accidents.

[0227] The first sensor (3401) is extended in a folded form corresponding to the rib so as not to interfere with the rib for reinforcing the upper body (3102), and can be placed in contact with the rear surface (3106) of the arm massage providing unit (3100) on the inside of the upper body (3102). Despite the formation of the rib for reinforcing the arm massage providing unit (3100), it is possible for the first sensor (3401) to be placed in contact with the inner surface of the rear surface (3106).

[0228] The first sensor (3401) detects contact with an object at the rear (3106) of the arm massage providing unit (3100) to prevent accidents caused by collisions. When the arm massage providing unit (3100) moves downward relative to the support unit (3200), if an object is present in that area, the first sensor (3401) detects static electricity on the object, and the massage device (100) can stop operation and output a warning sound.

[0229] The second sensor (3402) is arranged to detect an object being caught between the inclined surface forming the lower surface (3107) on the rear side of the arm massage provider (3100) and the inclined surface forming the upper surface of the support portion (3200). The second sensor (3402) may be formed as an electrostatic sensor. The second sensor (3402) is arranged in contact with the lower surface (3107) on the inner side of the upper body (3102) of the arm massage provider (3100). The second sensor (3402) may be arranged on the rear part of the lower surface (3107) of the arm massage provider (3100). When the arm massage provider (3100) moves downwardly with respect to the support portion (3200), the sensor detects an object being caught between the inclined surface of the arm massage provider (3100) and the support portion (3200) along the movement path of the arm massage provider (3100). The second sensor (3402) may be extended in a folded form corresponding to the rib so as not to interfere with the rib for reinforcing the upper body (3102), similar to the first sensor (3401). Accordingly, even though the rib for reinforcing is formed on the lower surface (3107) of the arm massage provider (3100), it is possible for the second sensor (3402) to be placed in contact with the inner side of the lower surface (3107).

[0230] The third sensor (3403) is arranged to detect an object being caught between the inclined surface forming the lower surface (3107) on the front side of the arm massage provider (3100) and the inclined surface forming the upper surface of the support portion (3200). The third sensor (3403) may be formed as an electrostatic sensor. The third sensor (3403) is arranged in contact with the lower side of the front surface (3108) inside the upper body (3102) of the arm massage provider (3100). When the arm massage provider (3100) moves upwardly with respect to the support portion (3200), the third sensor detects an object being caught between the inclined surface of the arm massage provider (3100) and the support portion (3200) along the movement path of the arm massage provider (3100).

[0231] FIG. 12 is a drawing for explaining a joint between an arm massage unit and a body massage unit in a massage device according to the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a drawing for explaining a joint structure and assembly method of the joint unit illustrated in FIG. 12, wherein (a) of FIG. 12 illustrates a front joint unit, (b) of FIG. 12 illustrates a middle joint unit, and (c) of FIG. 12 illustrates a rear joint unit.

[0232] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the arm massage unit (3000) is positioned on the side of the body massage unit (1000) in such a way that the support unit (3200) is coupled to the side of the frame of the body massage unit (1000). The frame of the body massage unit (1000) may be a base frame (1300).

[0233] The joint between the support member (3200) and the body massage member (1000), for example, the base frame (1300), includes a front missing part (P1, P2), a middle joint part (P3), and a rear joint part (P4).

[0234] Referring to (a) of FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the front missing portion (P1, P2) is formed on the front side of the base frame (1300).

[0235] The base frame (1300) has a connecting frame (1302) on the front side, and the connecting frame (1302) extends upward. The connecting frame (1302) can form a side of the frame of the body massage unit (1000).

[0236] First and second fasteners (1303, 1304) protrude from the front side of the frame of the body massage unit (1000), for example, the base frame (1300). The first fastener (1303) forms a P1 front-side joint and is formed to protrude forward from the upper portion of the joint frame (1302). The second fastener (1304) forms a P2 front-side joint and is formed to protrude forward and spaced apart from the lower side of the first fastener (1303).

[0237] On the inner surface (3203) of the support member (3200), fastening holes for bolt fastening are formed corresponding to the positions of the first and second fastening holes (1303, 1304). The bolts are fastened in a state where the first and second fastening holes (1303, 1034) and the fastening holes are aligned, and assembly of the front joints (P1, P2) is performed.

[0238] Since the front joint (P1, P2) is exposed to the outside from the front side of the massage device (100), bolt fastening can be easily performed.

[0239] Referring to (b) of FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the intermediate joint (P3) can be formed in the middle side of the frame of the body massage unit (1000), for example, the base frame (1300).

[0240] A first insertion bracket (1310) is provided on a support axis frame (1320) formed on a side of a frame of a body massage unit (1000), for example, on a side middle portion of a base frame (1300), toward an inner surface (3203) of a support unit (3200). Correspondingly, a coupling protrusion (3205) protrudes from the middle portion of the inner surface (3203) of the support unit (3200).

[0241] The first insertion bracket (1310) provided on the support shaft frame (1320) has a first coupling groove (1311) with an open upper end. The opening of the first coupling groove (1311) is tapered so that the opening becomes wider as it goes toward the upper end. Both side surfaces of the first insertion bracket (1310) are bent toward the support shaft frame (1320) of the base frame (1300). As a result, the first insertion bracket (1310) is formed in a pocket shape in which the outer end of the coupling protrusion (3205) formed on the middle portion of the inner surface of the support portion (3200) is received therein.

[0242] The coupling protrusion (3205) is formed to protrude in the middle of the inner surface of the support member (3200) corresponding to the first insertion bracket (1310) and is inserted into the first coupling groove (1311).

[0243] The engaging projection (3205) forms a concave valley portion (3205a) at the portion that is fitted into the first engaging groove (1311). Therefore, when the engaging projection (3205) is placed in the opening of the first engaging groove (1311) of the first insertion bracket (1310), the engaging projection (3205) is guided to the first engaging groove (1311), and the valley portion (3205a) engages the inside of the first engaging groove (1311).

[0244] Referring to (c) of FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the rear joint (P4) is formed adjacent to the intermediate joint (P3) and lower on the rear side than the intermediate joint (P3).

[0245] The rear joint (P4) is formed toward the rear from the middle of the inner surface (3203) of the base frame (1300) and the support (3200) of the body massage unit (1000), and is referred to as the rear joint (P4) because a tool is inserted from the rear of the massage device (100) to perform the final fixing.

[0246] The rear coupling portion (P4) includes a fastening member (1315) and a second insertion bracket (3206) to which the fastening member (1315) is coupled.

[0247] A rear fastening hole (1322) is formed on the lower rear side of the support axis frame (1320) of the frame of the body massage unit (1000), for example, the base frame (1300), and a fastening member (1315) is coupled to the rear fastening hole (1322).

[0248] The fastening member (1315) may include a fastening portion (1315a), an expanding portion (1315b), and a head (1315c). The fastening portion (1315a) is screw-fastened to the rear fastening hole (1322).

[0249] The fastening member (1315) has a first fastening depth in which the fastening portion (1315a) is loosely fastened to the rear fastening hole (1322), and a second fastening depth in which the fastening portion (1315a) is tightened to the rear fastening hole (1322).

[0250] A second insertion bracket (3206) protrudes from the middle of the inner surface (3203) of the support portion (3200) and below the rear side of the coupling protrusion (3205). The second insertion bracket (3206) protrudes so as to extend across the inner surface (3203) of the support portion (3200) and has a second coupling groove (3206a) into which a fastening member (1315) is inserted.

[0251] The second coupling groove (3206a) of the second insertion bracket (3206) is formed with a different opening direction compared to the first coupling groove (1311) of the first insertion bracket (1310). The first coupling groove (1311) of the first insertion bracket (1310) is opened upward, and the second coupling groove (3206a) of the second insertion bracket (3206) is opened downward.

[0252] The opening of the second coupling groove (3206a) of the second insertion bracket (3206) is formed so that the coupling portion (1315a) of the coupling member (1315) is guided toward the inside of the second coupling groove (3206a). The inner groove of the second coupling groove (3206a) is formed to correspond to the expanded portion (1315b) of the coupling member (1315).

[0253] When the fastening member (1315) is loosely assembled to the first fastening depth, the fastening portion (1315a) is inserted into the inner groove of the second coupling groove (3206a) of the second insertion bracket (3206) and is loosely assembled. Thereafter, when the fastening member (1315) is tightened to the second fastening depth, the expanded portion (1315b) of the fastening member (1315) can be firmly fixed by digging into the inner groove of the second coupling groove (3206a).

[0254] To this end, a chamfer may be formed between the expanding portion (1315b) and the fastening portion (1315a) of the fastening member (1315) so as to gradually increase in diameter. Accordingly, when the fastening member (1315) is tightened from a first fastening depth state in which it is loosely pre-assembled, it becomes a second fastening depth state, and the rear joint portion (P4) is firmly fastened and shaken can be prevented.

[0255] Below, the assembly method of the support part (3200) and base frame (1300) of the arm massage part (3000) is described.

[0256] In the massage device (100), the arm massage part (3000) is fixed to the side of the body massage part (1000). With the seat part (1000b) and the back part (1000a) assembled to the upper part of the base frame (1300), the support part (3200) can be fixed to the base frame (1300).

[0257] The P4 point, which is the rear joint, is covered by the support member (3200) and the body massage member (1000), making assembly difficult using a simple bolt fastening method. Visual confirmation of the fastening position is difficult, and alignment of the fastening position is not easy, which increases the difficulty of assembly.

[0258] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, first, a fastening member (1315) is loosely pre-assembled into a rear fastening hole (1322) of a support shaft frame (1320) at point P4, which is a rear joint.

[0259] Afterwards, the fitting assembly of the first insertion bracket (1310) and the coupling protrusion (3205) at the intermediate joint point P3, and the fitting assembly of the second insertion bracket (3206) and the fastening member (1315) at the rear joint point P4 are performed.

[0260] At point P4, which is the rear joint, the joint position is aligned by fitting the joint member (1315) into the second joint groove (3206a) of the second insertion bracket (3206). Thereafter, fixation can be achieved at point P4 by tightening the joint member (1315) using a long tool from the rear of the massage device (100). At this time, the expanded portion (1315b) of the joint member (1315) can be firmly joined by being pressed into the second joint groove (3206a) of the second insertion bracket (3206).

[0261] Since the head (1315c) of the fastening member (1315) of the rear joint faces the rear of the massage device (100), assembly at the rear joint (P4) is completed with a simple tightening operation using a long tool.

[0262] Afterwards, bolts are fastened through the first and second fastening holes (1303, 1304) of the base frame (1300) at the front joint points P1 and P2 to fix the support part (3200) and the front part of the base frame (1300).

[0263] According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the assembly of the second insertion bracket (3206) and the fastening member (1315) at the rear joint point P4 is performed while being guided by the fitting of the first insertion bracket (1310) and the fastening projection (3205) at the intermediate joint point P3, so that the setting of the fastening position at the rear joint point P4, i.e., the fitting of the fastening member (1315) and the second insertion bracket (3206), is relatively easy.

[0264] In addition, at point P4, which is a rear joint that is difficult to assemble, the load due to the support member (3200) is distributed rather than concentrated on the fastening member (1315), so that tightening of the fastening member (1315) is possible, and thus tightening using a tool can be performed relatively easily.

[0265] According to the embodiment of the present invention, the structure of the arm massage unit in which the arm massage providing unit moves incliningly with respect to the support unit in the combined structure of the base frame and the arm massage unit is not limited, and can also be applied to the arm massage unit in which the arm massage providing unit and the support unit are fixed with respect to each other.

[0266]

[0267] Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 14 to 27, the specific configuration, processing, function, etc. of a massage device (200) according to an embodiment (hereinafter referred to as the “second embodiment”) that provides a stretching mode based on relative or combined motion of a leg massage part and an arm massage part will be described in detail.

[0268] It goes without saying that the massage device (200) described below can be applied in combination or selectively with one or more of the components included in the aforementioned massage device (100).

[0269] In addition, some of the terms and / or reference symbols referring to the massage device (200) and its sub-components according to the second embodiment described below may be different from the terms and / or reference symbols of the massage device, etc. according to the above-described embodiment.

[0270] This is due to the necessity of tools for effectively explaining the embodiment, etc., and if the corresponding technical idea can be implemented at the level of a person skilled in the art, it should be interpreted that one or more of the configurations of the embodiment described below may be the same as or equivalent to one or more of the configurations described above.

[0271] For example, the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) and the first and second leg massage units (203A, 230B) described in the second embodiment below correspond to the configuration corresponding to the arm massage units (3000a, 3000b) and the leg massage units (2000a, 2000b) described in the above-described embodiment, respectively, and the control unit (270) of the second embodiment corresponds to the configuration corresponding to the control unit (300) of the above-described embodiment.

[0272] In addition, in the second embodiment, the arm drive units (260A, 260B) that drive the movement of the arm massage units (250A, 250B) may correspond to the arm massage unit drive module (3300) or the arm massage unit actuator (3320) of the aforementioned embodiment, the leg drive units (240A, 240B) of the second embodiment may correspond to the leg angle actuator (1640) or / and the leg length actuator (leg length adjustment actuator) of the aforementioned embodiment, and the body drive unit (240) that changes the angle, posture, position, etc. of the body massage unit (210) may correspond to the sliding actuator (1610), the seat angle actuator (1620), or / and the equal angle actuator (1630) of the aforementioned embodiment.

[0273] As previously discussed, the leg massage unit can be composed of a pair of leg massage units (230A, 230B), and thus the leg actuator unit for adjusting the length and / or angle of the leg massage unit can also be composed of a pair of leg actuator units (240A, 240B). The arm actuator units (260A, 260B) are also similar to this.

[0274] The first leg driving unit (240A) is connected to the first leg massage unit (230A) and can adjust the length of the first leg massage unit (230A). For example, the first leg driving unit (240A) can be arranged between one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit (230A) and connect the one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit (230A). The first leg driving unit (240A) provides a length-adjusting driving force to the first leg massage unit (230A) to adjust the length between the one end and the other end of the first leg massage unit (230A), thereby adjusting the length of the first leg massage unit (230A). The second leg driving unit (240B) is the same as this.

[0275] The first leg driving unit (240A) is connected to the first leg massage unit (230A) and can adjust the angle of the first leg massage unit (230A). For example, the first leg driving unit (240A) can be placed between the rear of the first leg massage unit (230A) and the body massage unit (210) to connect the first leg massage unit (230A) and the body massage unit (210). The first leg driving unit (240A) can adjust the angle of the first leg massage unit (230A) by pushing or pulling the first leg massage unit (230A) from the rear to rotate (or tilt) the first leg massage unit (230A) clockwise and / or counterclockwise.

[0276] As described above, the first leg driving unit (240A) is positioned between the rear of the first leg massage unit (230A) and the body massage unit (210) to connect the first leg massage unit (230A) and the body massage unit (210), but is not limited thereto.

[0277] For example, the first leg driving unit (240A) may be positioned at various locations (e.g., the side of the first leg massage unit (230A), the rotation hinge axis of the first leg massage unit (230A), between the first leg massage unit (230A) and the main frame (1100), the rear of the first leg massage unit (230A), etc.) that can rotate the first leg massage unit (230A) clockwise and / or counterclockwise. It goes without saying that the above-described contents of the first leg driving unit (240A) may be equally applied to the second leg driving unit (240B).

[0278] It is self-evident that terms such as upper, lower, front, rear, vertical, horizontal, etc. used in the following description are only intended to present relative standards for describing embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to specify any direction or position in absolute terms, and may of course vary relatively depending on the position of the target object, the position or direction of view, etc.

[0279] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with the Z-axis direction (see FIGS. 26 and 27) as the reference direction of up-down or vertical, the X-axis direction as the reference direction of front-back, and the Y-axis direction as the reference direction of left or right. For example, a positive Z-axis direction corresponds to an upward, upward, upward, or corresponding direction, and a negative Z-axis direction corresponds to a downward, downward, downward, or corresponding direction.

[0280]

[0281] FIGS. 14 to 16 are block diagrams showing a detailed configuration of a massage device (200) according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 17 is a flowchart explaining the overall processing process of the present invention.

[0282] As illustrated in FIG. 14, the massage device (200) of the present invention may include one or more of a body massage unit (210), a body driving unit (220), a leg massage unit (230A, 230B), a leg driving unit (240A, 240B), an arm massage unit (250A, 250B), an arm driving unit (260A, 260B), and a control unit (270).

[0283] Figures 14 to 16 are block diagrams of a massage device (200) for mainly explaining a second embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, it goes without saying that the massage device (200) of the present invention may additionally include other configurations described in the aforementioned embodiments in addition to the configurations illustrated in Figures 14 to 16, depending on the embodiment.

[0284] The components of the massage device (200) illustrated in FIG. 14 may be physically distinct components, but may also be functionally or logically distinct components.

[0285] That is, since each component illustrated in the above drawing corresponds to a component for effectively explaining the technical idea of ​​the present invention, even if each component is configured integrated or separated, if the function performed by the configuration of the present invention can be realized, it should be interpreted as being within the scope of the present invention, and of course, if it is a component that performs the same or similar function, it should be interpreted as being within the scope of the present invention regardless of whether or not the name is consistent.

[0286] In addition, the control method of the massage device according to the present invention can be implemented as a set or algorithm of processing related to data processing, handling, control, calculation, input / output, etc., and thus can be implemented in the form of software that is installed and operated in a device, computer (or a device equivalent thereto), module, or sub-component thereof.

[0287] The first leg massage unit (230A), which is a component of the massage device (200) according to the present invention, may be placed below the body massage unit (210) that massages at least a portion of the user's body. The second leg massage unit (230B) may also be placed below the body massage unit (210), and may be placed basically parallel to the first leg massage unit (230A) so as to conform to the human body structure.

[0288] The first arm massage unit (250A), which is a component of the massage device (200) according to the present invention, can be placed on the side of the body massage unit (210) and is placed at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit (230A). The first arm massage unit (250A) can be configured to receive the user's arm (left arm or right arm) and perform various types and methods of massage movements on the received arm.

[0289] The second arm massage part (250B) is positioned on the side of the body massage part (210), specifically, on the opposite side to the first arm massage part (250A), so as to conform to the human body structure, and is positioned corresponding to the second leg massage part (230B).

[0290] If the first arm massage unit (250A) and the first leg massage unit (230A) are configured to massage the user's left arm and left leg areas, respectively, the second arm massage unit (250B) and the second leg massage unit (230B) may be configured to massage the user's right arm and leg areas, respectively.

[0291] The first leg driving unit (240A) of the present invention may be configured to perform a function of rotating or moving the first leg massage unit (230A) in two or more directions or expanding and contracting the first leg massage unit (230A) according to a user input signal, an internal algorithm for determining whether a preset condition is satisfied, or the specifications, function, etc. of the first leg massage unit (230A).

[0292] In other words, the first leg massage unit (230A) can rotate in two or more directions and move in two or more directions through the first leg driving unit (240A).

[0293] For example, the angle of the first leg massage unit (230A) can be adjusted by rotating (or tilting) the massage device (200) or the first leg massage unit (230A) upward (or forward, clockwise) and / or downward (or backward, counterclockwise) through the first leg driving unit (240A).

[0294] In addition, the first leg massage unit (230A) can move in the longitudinal direction of the first leg massage unit (230A) (e.g., in the upward direction (or one end direction) and / or downward direction (or the other end direction) of the first leg massage unit (230A)) via the first leg driving unit (240A). Through this, the length of the first leg massage unit (230A) can be adjusted by adjusting the upper and lower length of the first leg massage unit (230A) via the first leg driving unit (240A).

[0295] Since the second leg drive unit (240B) can correspond to the first leg drive unit (240A) in terms of function, operation, control, etc., the above-described contents regarding the first leg drive unit (240A) can also be applied to the second leg drive unit (240B).

[0296] The first arm drive unit (260A) of the present invention may be configured to perform a function of moving the first arm massage unit (250A) forward and backward in accordance with an internal algorithm that determines whether a user input signal, a preset condition is satisfied, or the specifications, function, etc. of the first arm massage unit (250A). The second arm drive unit (260B) may also be the same.

[0297] The first and second leg massage units (230A, 230B) and the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) of this embodiment can correspond in detailed configuration to the arm massage units (3000a, 3000b) and the leg massage units (2000a, 2000b) described in the above-described embodiment, and therefore, detailed contents regarding the structure, operation, control, etc. thereof are replaced by the description described above. The first and second leg driving units (240A, 240B) and the first and second arm driving units (260A, 260B) of this embodiment are also the same.

[0298] The body driving unit (220) of the present invention can be configured to adjust or change the position, posture, or angle of the body massage unit (210) according to a user input signal, an internal algorithm that determines whether a preset condition is met, or the specifications, function, etc. of the body massage unit (210).

[0299] According to the embodiment, the body driving unit (220) can change the position, posture, etc. of the body massage unit (210) so that the body massage unit (210) tilts forward so that the ease and safety of the process of the user leaving the massage device (200) can be improved.

[0300] In addition, the body drive unit (220) can change the position, posture, etc. of the body massage unit (210) so that the body massage unit (210) tilts backward (recline mode) to provide a more comfortable posture to the user or to secure sufficient space for movement, rotation, etc. of the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) and to prevent safety accidents, etc.

[0301] As previously discussed, the body drive unit (220) of the present invention can slide the body massage unit (210) forward or backward, and can be designed to be controlled by the control unit (270) of the present invention.

[0302] The body driving unit (220) of the present invention may specifically include a seat driving unit (220A) and / or a back driving unit (220B). The seat driving unit (220A) may change the angle, position, posture, etc. of the seat unit (210A), which is a component of the body massage unit (210), through operation of an algorithm according to a user input signal or a massage mode, and the back driving unit (220B) may be configured to change the angle, position, posture, etc. of the back unit (210B), which is a component of the body massage unit (210).

[0303] In this case, the recline motion in which the body massage part (210) tilts backward can be achieved in various postures, positions, etc. through the combined operation of one or more of the seat drive part (220A) and the back drive part (220B).

[0304] The control unit (270) of the present invention controls at least one of the relative motions of the first arm massage unit (250A) and the second arm massage unit (250B) (hereinafter referred to as the 'first relative motion') and the relative motions of the first leg massage unit (230A) and the second leg massage unit (230B) (hereinafter referred to as the 'second relative motion').

[0305] The relative motion described in the present invention refers to the motion relationship between the first leg massage unit (230A) and the second leg massage unit (230B) or the motion relationship between the first arm massage unit (250A) and the second arm massage unit (250B), and means a motion relationship including various motions such as relative motion, independent motion, linked motion, and / or semi-linked motion of these components. Here, "motion" may mean including motions such as movement and / or angle-related rotation (or tilting, turning) motion.

[0306] The present invention includes first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) in which at least one of length adjustment (or longitudinal movement) and angle (or rotation, pivot) adjustment is performed, and first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) in which forward and backward movement is performed, respectively, so that by combining the length or angle adjustment and movement or position adjustment, etc. of these, it is possible to provide the user with various types and methods of stretching and other operation modes (hereinafter referred to as 'stretching modes').

[0307] In particular, the massage device (200) according to the present invention can drive the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) and the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) in a form corresponding to the structural change of the human body in which the arms and legs are twisted together through the combinatorial application of these configurations.

[0308] Since the user's legs and arms are respectively accommodated in the leg massage section (230A, 230B) and the arm massage section (250A, 250B), such actuation of the leg massage section (230A, 230B) and the arm massage section (250A, 250B) can induce physical activity in the form of actual twisting of the user's arms and legs.

[0309] The term “mode” in the following description is a term of a tool concept used for the efficiency of explanation and understanding, and may correspond to a term used to relatively distinguish various movements (or a series of movements) provided to a user through control of a massage device (200) according to the present invention or a control unit (270) that is a component of the massage device (200) from other movements (or a series of movements).

[0310] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the massage device (200) to perform a preliminary operation mode (pre mode) in which, prior to the initiation of the stretching mode, a light intensity massage is performed on the arms, legs, body, neck, spine, etc. to relieve tension, relax muscles, expand the range of motion, promote stability, and increase joint flexibility (S110) when a start signal for the stretching mode, etc. is input from a user or a set condition for the initiation of the stretching mode, etc. is satisfied (S100).

[0311] When the standby operation mode is established or the standby operation mode is terminated, the massage device (200) can change from the basic posture (standby posture) to a reclining posture that is tilted backward.

[0312] In the preparatory mode, massages focusing on the erector spinae muscles from the cervical spine to the coccyx or acupressure stimulation massages can be performed. Additionally, this mode can be used to sequentially or randomly massage the shoulders, arms, and calves using air cells, or roller massages targeting areas such as the soles of the feet.

[0313] When the preliminary operation mode is terminated, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the massage device (200) to operate at least one of the leg massage units (230A, 230B) and the arm massage units (250A, 250B) to perform a stretching mode, etc. (S120). Details on the stretching mode, etc. according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described later.

[0314] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the output of guidance information at the time when the preliminary operation mode ends in order to increase user convenience, predictability, etc.

[0315] According to the embodiment, when the number of times the stretching mode, etc. has been performed exceeds the standard number of times or a stop signal, etc. is input from the user, etc. (S130), the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the massage device (200) to terminate the stretching mode, etc. and provide a light intensity massage or perform a finishing operation mode (post mode) such that the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) and the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) lightly (within a small angle, small movement range, etc.) moves up and down or forward and backward or rotates (S140).

[0316] For example, in the finishing motion mode, acupressure stimulation massage based on a massage module focusing on the erector spinae muscles from the cervical spine to the sacrum, air cell massage through sequential or random expansion and / or contraction of air cells of the shoulders, arms, and calves, and foot roller massage can be provided.

[0317] In addition, in the finishing operation mode, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the posture of the massage device (200) to return or change from the recline posture to a standby posture or a default posture.

[0318] As illustrated in FIG. 15, the massage device (200) of the present invention may include one or more air cells among a first leg air cell (231A) provided in a first leg massage unit (230A), a second leg air cell (231B) provided in a second leg massage unit (230B), a first arm air cell (251A) provided in a first arm massage unit (250A), a second arm air cell (251B) provided in a second arm massage unit (250B), and an additional air cell (211) provided in a shoulder or pelvic area of ​​the massage device (200).

[0319] The control unit (270) may operate one or more of the air cells described above while performing at least one of the preparatory operation mode, the stretching mode, and the finishing operation mode to further enhance or concentrate the effects of rehabilitation, stretching, etc., or to prevent safety accidents or injuries. For example, the control unit (270) may control one or more of the air cells to expand or contract selectively or in a time series manner based on the movement or rotational motion of the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) and / or the leg massage unit (230A, 230B). A specific embodiment thereof will be described later.

[0320]

[0321] Fig. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a processing process according to one embodiment of the present invention. The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit (250A) and the rotation (whether to rotate, direction of rotation, etc.) of the first leg massage unit (230A) (e.g., left arm and left leg or right arm and right leg) positioned at a position corresponding to the first arm massage unit (250A) to be linked (S220A).

[0322] According to an embodiment, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit (250A) and the length adjustment (length extension or length contraction, etc.) and / or rotation of the first leg massage unit (230A) (e.g., the left arm and the left leg or the right arm and the right leg) positioned at a position corresponding to the first arm massage unit (250A) to be linked.

[0323] From a corresponding viewpoint, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the movement of the second arm massage unit (250B) and the length adjustment or / and rotation of the second leg massage unit (230B) to be linked (S240A).

[0324] For the sake of efficiency of explanation and understanding, the drive (S220A, S240A) by the above-described control method is referred to as 'Sync. mode' in the following description.

[0325] The above sync mode is a mode in which the arm massage unit and the leg massage unit, which are positioned at corresponding positions, are operated in pairs, and corresponds to a mode in which, for example, the movement of the user's left leg (right leg) and left arm (right arm) is controlled to be performed in conjunction.

[0326] According to the embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 18, the movement of the first arm massage part (250A) and the rotation of the first leg massage part (230A) may be performed in conjunction (first conjunction) (S220A), and then the movement of the second arm massage part (250B) and the rotation of the second leg massage part (230B) may be performed in conjunction (second conjunction) (S240A). In addition, the length adjustment of each leg massage part may be performed in conjunction during the first and / or second conjunction described above.

[0327] It is preferable that the time required for the first arm massage unit (250A) to move by the first linkage corresponds to the time required for the first leg massage unit (230A) to rotate by the first linkage. The time correspondence does not only mean that the start and end times correspond, but may also include that one is performed a suitable time earlier or one is finished earlier depending on the embodiment. The second linkage and the third and fourth linkages described below are also the same.

[0328] In this way, when the control unit (270) of the present invention controls the movement time of the first arm massage unit (250A) and the rotation time of the first leg massage unit (230A) to be substantially the same through the first linkage, the mutual complex movement of the arms and legs can be implemented more precisely, thereby preventing injuries and further enhancing the effects of stretching, etc.

[0329] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control one interlocking operation to be performed after another interlocking operation is completed, and can also control one interlocking operation and another interlocking operation to overlap in time to a certain extent.

[0330] However, in order to enhance the stretching, rehabilitation and / or exercise effect and prevent injuries, etc., it may be preferable to configure the device so that after the first linkage is performed, a restoration operation (S230A) is performed to restore the first arm massage part (250A) and the first leg massage part (230A) to the reference position, as illustrated in FIG. 18. Even after the second linkage is performed, a restoration operation (S250A) may be performed to restore the second arm massage part (250B) and the second leg massage part (230B) to the reference position.

[0331] According to an embodiment, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the movement of the first arm massage unit (250A) and the rotation (whether to rotate, direction of rotation, etc.) and / or length adjustment of the second leg massage unit (230B) (e.g., left arm and right leg or right arm and left leg) positioned at a position crossing the first arm massage unit (250A) to be linked (S220B).

[0332] From a corresponding viewpoint, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the movement of the second arm massage unit (250B) and the rotation and / or length adjustment of the first leg massage unit (230A) to be linked (S240B).

[0333] For the sake of efficiency in explanation and understanding, the driving (S220B, 240B) by the above-described control method is referred to as 'cross mode' in the following description in order to relatively distinguish it from the aforementioned sync mode.

[0334] The above cross mode is a mode in which the arm massage part and the leg massage part, which are positioned at crossed positions, are operated in pairs, and corresponds to a mode in which, for example, the movement of the user's left leg (right leg) and right arm (left arm) is controlled to be performed in conjunction.

[0335] According to the embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 18, the movement of the first arm massage part (250A) and the rotation of the second leg massage part (230B) may be performed in conjunction (third conjunction) (S220B), and then the movement of the second arm massage part (250B) and the rotation of the first leg massage part (230A) may be performed in conjunction (fourth conjunction) (S240B). In addition, the length adjustment of each leg massage part may be performed in conjunction during the third and / or fourth conjunction described above.

[0336] As described in the sync mode, in the cross mode, one linkage operation (the third linkage) may be completed before another linkage operation (the fourth linkage) is performed, or one linkage operation and another linkage operation may be controlled to overlap in time to a certain extent.

[0337] In order to enhance the stretching effect and prevent injuries, etc., after the third linkage is performed as illustrated in FIG. 18, a restoration operation (S230B) may be performed to restore the first arm massage part (250A) and the second leg massage part (230B) to the reference position. Even after the fourth linkage is performed, a restoration operation (S250B) to restore the second arm massage part (250B) and the first leg massage part (230A) to the reference position may be performed.

[0338] It is preferable that the speed, range (distance), etc., of the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) moving forward or backward be automatically set using the physical specifications of the massage device (200), user information that can be stored in a database, measured body information of the user, etc., or be variably set by a method such as a user selecting using an interface means (such as the input unit (350) described above). The rotation speed, direction, range (angle), etc., of the leg massage unit (230A, 203B) are also the same.

[0339] Since the available range of the body or the location / angle of pain may vary depending on the user's characteristics, symptoms, and injured area, if the range of movement and rotation are adjusted according to the user's choice, it can have a higher user orientation.

[0340] Here, user information may be various pieces of information that can be stored in a database, such as one or more pieces of information about the user's age, gender, age, symptoms, or injured area. Furthermore, the user's body information may be information stored in a database in advance, or may be information about the user's body size measured by a measuring device equipped in the massage device (200).

[0341] According to the embodiment, an input button or the like that can select multiple distances or / and angle ranges through a GUI environment, such as an input unit (350), is provided, and the movement distance or / and rotation angle range can be variably set by the user selecting the provided interface environment, etc., and a method in which multiple selectable ranges are guided through an audio output module (1500) and the range is selected through voice recognition, etc., may also be applied.

[0342] The massage device (200) according to the present invention can stimulate shortened muscles through stimulation of joints through the above-described sync mode and / or cross mode, and can provide various types of upper and lower limb stretching, etc. through upper and lower limb (arm / leg) separation or / and linkage driving, and can expand the range of motion of stimulable muscles of arms and legs, etc., thereby improving joint flexibility, thereby providing upper and lower limb rehabilitation and / or exercise, etc.

[0343] It is desirable that the times for the first linkage (third linkage) and the second linkage (fourth linkage) correspond to each other, and the time required to restore the reference position after the first linkage (third linkage) and the time required to restore the reference position after the second linkage (fourth linkage) also correspond to each other. However, depending on the user's physical characteristics, injured area, etc., the times for the first linkage (third linkage) and the second linkage (fourth linkage) may be differentiated within an appropriate range.

[0344] The first arm massage unit (250A) according to the present invention may be configured to include a support unit (3200) having an inclined shape with a lowered rearward side, and an arm massage providing unit (3100) that moves forward or backward in a direction corresponding to the inclined shape with the support unit (3200) as a relatively fixed body. The second arm massage unit (250B) is also similar to this.

[0345] Therefore, when the arm massage part (250A, 250B), specifically the arm massage providing part (3100) of the arm massage part (250A, 250B), moves forward, the position thereof rises and moves forward, and when it moves backward, the position thereof lowers and moves backward, thereby enabling the movement of the user's arm area to be implemented more three-dimensionally, and furthermore, it is possible to induce a movement that can be more organically combined with the rotation of the leg massage part (230A, 230B), thereby further enhancing the effect of stretching, etc.

[0346] As described above, the arm massage part is formed in a slanted shape with the rear end of the arm massage part lowered, but this is not limited to this. For example, the arm massage part may be formed in various shapes that allow the arm massage part to move forward and backward, such as a slanted shape with the rear end of the arm massage part higher, a straight shape with the front and rear ends flat, etc.

[0347] The above-described processing for sync mode and / or cross mode can be designed to be applied cyclically unless a preset termination condition is met (S260A, S260B), such as a logout, forced shutdown, system-down, or an emergency event.

[0348] The control unit (270) of the present invention may be configured to generate counting information for the stretching mode (sync mode or / and cross mode) using information such as the number of times the first linkage (S220) and the second linkage (S240) are alternated when the reference position restoration operation (S230A, S240A) is mediated between the first linkage (S220A) and the second linkage (S240) and between the second linkage (S240) and the first linkage (S220A).

[0349] When counting information is generated in this manner, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the display of the counting information to the user using visual and / or auditory media. In addition, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the output of guidance information regarding the counting information if the counting information corresponds to the number of times information entered by the user or the like.

[0350] Depending on the embodiment, a sensor may be further included to detect force applied by a leg area accommodated in a leg massage unit (230A, 230B) or / and an arm area accommodated in an arm massage unit (250A, 250B).

[0351] In this case, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the above-described sync mode or cross mode to be performed only when the magnitude of the force (driving force) detected by the detection sensor is greater than or equal to a reference value. When configured in this manner, a more practical stretching effect can be provided.

[0352] In order to be utilized as raw data for stretching history, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the start and end points of the stretching mode (sync mode / cross mode), the time-series size of the operating force detected from the detection sensor during the stretching mode, the amount of energy consumption, etc. to be stored as interrelated exercise information in the storage unit or memory (330). According to the embodiment, the exercise information can be configured to be output to a GUI (Graphic User Interface) environment or transmitted to a user terminal, etc. through the control of the control unit (270) of the present invention.

[0353] As illustrated in Fig. 18, processing according to one embodiment of the present invention may include an additional step (S200) of determining a mode by user selection or input.

[0354] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control (S210A, S210B) processing corresponding to the determined mode among the sync mode or cross mode described above to be driven when the mode is determined by the user or the like.

[0355] According to the embodiment, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the operation of the sync mode and the cross mode to be performed in a complex manner based on a random method, a sequential method, or a combination selected by the user.

[0356] When configured in this way, the stimulated muscle area can be time-variant in a more diverse manner, allowing for more three-dimensional implementation of the effects of rehabilitation, stretching, etc.

[0357]

[0358] Figures 19 to 21 are flowcharts illustrating the processing processes of the first to third modes according to embodiments of the present invention. The processing illustrated in these drawings corresponds to a specific embodiment of the sync mode described with reference to Figure 18.

[0359] The control unit (270) of the present invention controls the arm drive units (260A, 260B) and leg drive units (240A, 240B) so that at least one of the A and B operations is performed.

[0360] The first movement corresponds to a movement in which a leg massage part (230A, 230B) positioned at a position corresponding to an arm massage part (250A, 250B) moving forward among the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) rotates downward, and the second movement corresponds to a movement in which a leg massage part (230A, 230B) positioned at a position corresponding to an arm massage part (250A, 250B) moving backward among the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) rotates upward.

[0361] The processing for the first mode illustrated in Fig. 19 corresponds to the processing that specifically implements the above-described A operation. The control unit (270) of the present invention controls the first arm driving unit (260A) and the first leg driving unit (240A) so that the first operation in which the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates downward (counterclockwise based on Fig. 26) is performed (S310, see (b) of Fig. 26).

[0362] When the above first operation is performed, the control unit (270) of the present invention controls the second arm drive unit (260B) and the second leg drive unit (240B) so that the second operation is performed in which the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates downward (S330, see (d) of FIG. 26).

[0363] The control unit (270) may control at least one of the leg rotation unit (240A, 240B) and the body drive unit (220) to prevent safety accidents and to secure sufficient space for movement, rotation, etc. of the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) before the first mode according to the present invention is initiated or before the first relative motion or second relative motion described above is driven, and to rotate the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) away from the ground by a preset reference angle so that the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) does not collide with the ground, or / and to perform a recline motion in which the body massage unit (210) tilts backward by a preset reference angle (S300, etc.).

[0364] As described above, after the first operation, an operation may be performed to restore the first arm massage part (250A) and the first leg massage part (230A) to the reference position (see S320 and (c) of FIG. 26), and when the first operation and the second operation are configured to be repeatedly alternated or circulated, an operation may be performed to restore the second arm massage part (250B) and the second leg massage part (230B) to the reference position after the second operation (see S340 and (a) of FIG. 26).

[0365] In the first mode, a first motion including forward movement of the left arm (based on Fig. 26) and downward rotation of the left leg and a second motion including forward movement of the right arm and downward rotation of the right leg can be repeatedly performed.

[0366] According to an embodiment, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm driving unit (260A) and the first leg driving unit (240A) so that the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) extends in length, thereby performing a first operation (see (b) of FIG. 30).

[0367] When the above first operation is performed, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the second arm driving unit (260B) and the second leg driving unit (240B) so that the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) extends in length, thereby performing the second operation (see (d) of FIG. 30).

[0368] In this embodiment, an operation of restoring the first arm massage part (250A) and the first leg massage part (230A) to the reference position after the first operation can be performed (see (c) of FIG. 30), and when the first operation and the second operation are configured to be repeatedly alternated or circulated, an operation of restoring the second arm massage part (250B) and the second leg massage part (230B) to the reference position after the second operation can be performed (see (a) of FIG. 30).

[0369] As described above, the first operation of the first mode is an operation in which the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates downward, or the length of the first leg massage unit (230A) increases, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation may be an operation in which the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates downward, and the length of the first leg massage unit (230A) increases or decreases.

[0370] In addition, the second action of the first mode is an action in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates downward, or the length of the second leg massage part (230B) extends, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second action may be an action in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates downward, and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases.

[0371]

[0372] The processing for the second mode illustrated in Fig. 20 corresponds to processing that specifically implements the above B operation.

[0373] If the first mode described above is a mode in which the massage device (200) or the body massage unit (210) is performed in a posture in which the massage device (200) or the body massage unit (210) is lying backward (reclined) as shown in FIG. 26, the second mode described below may be a mode in which the massage device (200) or the body massage unit (210) is performed in a basic posture (such as a chair posture) in which the massage device (200) or the body massage unit (210) is not reclined.

[0374] The control unit (270) of the present invention controls the arm drive units (260A, 260B) and the leg drive units (240A, 240B) so that at least one of the first operation and the second operation is performed. The first and second operations in the second mode are intended to relatively distinguish the operations performed in the second mode, and may be separate operations from the first and second operations described in the first mode above. The first and second operations described in the third mode, etc., which will be described later, are also the same.

[0375] In order to drive the second mode, the control unit (270) of the present invention controls the first arm driving unit (260A) and the first leg driving unit (240A) so that the first operation (see (b) of FIG. 27) in which the first arm massage unit (250A) moves backward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward is performed (S420).

[0376] When the above first operation is performed, the control unit (270) of the present invention controls the second arm drive unit (260B) and the second leg drive unit (240B) so that the second operation (see (d) of FIG. 27) in which the second arm massage unit (250B) moves backward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward is performed (S440).

[0377] In the second mode, after the first operation is performed, an operation to restore the first arm massage part (250A) and the first leg massage part (230A) to the reference position (see (c) of FIG. 27) can be performed (S430), and if the first operation and the second operation are configured to be repeated cyclically, an operation to restore the second arm massage part (250B) and the second leg massage part (230B) to the reference position (see (a) of FIG. 27) can be performed after the second operation is performed (S450).

[0378] When the massage device (200) or the body massage unit (210) is in a reclined position, the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) may be moved backwards so that the user can be in a comfortable position considering the human body structure. Therefore, if the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) is moved backwards in this state, a safety accident may occur or problems such as malfunction or damage to the device may occur.

[0379] In order to solve this problem, the control unit (270) of the present invention can check the position or posture of at least one of the massage device (200), the body massage unit (210), and the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) when a start signal for the second mode is input (S400), and if the massage device (200) or the body massage unit (210) is in a reclined state or the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) is moved backward (S410), control can output guidance information such as whether the second mode cannot be performed (S415).

[0380] The control unit (270) of the present invention is configured to perform the second mode described above only when the massage device (200) or the body massage unit (210) is not in a reclined state (lying state, etc.) (S410), but is not limited thereto and may be configured to perform the second mode after controlling the massage device (200) to a state corresponding to a lying state.

[0381] In the second mode, the leg massage parts (230A, 230B) are controlled to rotate upward. Therefore, unlike the first mode in which the leg massage parts (230A, 230B) need to avoid colliding with the ground by rotating downward, in the second mode, the recline mode may not need to be preceded to secure rotation space for the leg massage parts (230A, 230B).

[0382] As described above, the first operation of the second mode is a movement in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves backward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation of the second mode may be a movement in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves backward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward (or rotates) and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases.

[0383] In addition, the second action of the second mode is a motion in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves backward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second action may be a motion in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves backward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward (or rotates) and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases.

[0384]

[0385] The third mode illustrated in Fig. 21 corresponds to a sync mode, that is, a mode in which the arm massage parts (250A, 250B) and the leg massage parts (230A, 230B) positioned at corresponding positions are linked.

[0386] The control unit (270) of the present invention controls the first operation (S510, see (b) of FIG. 28) in which the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward, as illustrated in FIG. 21, and the second operation (S530, see (d) of FIG. 28) in which the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward, to be performed.

[0387] As in the previously discussed embodiment, the third mode may also include an operation (S520, S540) to restore the arm massage part (250A, 250B) and the leg massage part (230A, 230B) that have moved forward or rotated upward to the reference position (see (c) and (a) of FIG. 28), and the first operation and the second operation may be configured to alternate in time series.

[0388] In the third mode, the arm massage part (250A, 250B) is controlled to move forward, so that the body massage part (210) and the like can be configured to precede the recline mode (S500) in which the body massage part (210) tilts backward to enhance the stretching effect.

[0389] As illustrated in Fig. 21, between the first operation (S510) of the third mode and the second operation (S530) of the third mode, control (S520, see (c) of Fig. 28) to restore the first arm massage part (250A) and the first leg massage part (230A) to the reference position can be performed.

[0390] When the third mode is configured to be applied cyclically, control (S540, see (a) of FIG. 28) can be performed between the second operation (S530) and the first operation (S510) to restore the second arm massage part (250B) moved forward in the second operation (S530) and the second leg massage part (230B) rotated upward to the reference position.

[0391] As described above, the first operation of the third mode is a movement in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation of the third mode may be a movement in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward (or rotates) and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases.

[0392] In addition, the second action of the third mode is an action in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second action may be an action in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward (or rotates) and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases.

[0393]

[0394] Figures 22 to 24 are flowcharts explaining the processing process of the fourth to sixth modes according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0395] The embodiment (4th mode) illustrated in Fig. 22 corresponds to an embodiment that implements a cross mode in which the arm massage part and the leg massage part, which are arranged at a crossing position, are driven in pairs, for example, a mode in which the movement of the user's left leg (right leg) and right arm (left arm) is controlled to be performed in conjunction.

[0396] The control unit (270) of the present invention controls at least one of the first operation (S610) in which the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward, and the second operation (S630) in which the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward.

[0397] Specifically, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm driving unit (260A) and the second leg driving unit (240B) so that the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward, as illustrated in FIG. 22 (S610, see (b) of FIG. 29).

[0398] Thereafter, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the second arm driving unit (260B) and the first leg driving unit (240A) so that the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward (S630, see (d) of FIG. 29).

[0399] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm driving unit (260A) and the second leg driving unit (240B) so that the first arm massage unit (250A) and the second leg massage unit (230B) are restored to the reference position after the first operation (S610) of the fourth mode is performed as described above so that the stimulated muscles can relax within an appropriate range (S620, see (c) of FIG. 29).

[0400] From a corresponding viewpoint, after the second operation (S630) of the fourth mode is performed, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the second arm drive unit (260B) and the first leg drive unit (240A) to restore the second arm massage unit (250B) and the first leg massage unit (230A) to the reference position (S640, see (a) of FIG. 29).

[0401] The fourth mode includes a movement in which the arm massage part (250A, 250B) moves forward, so that the body massage part (210) and the like can be configured to be preceded by a recline mode in which the body massage part (210) tilts backward (S600) to maximize the stretching effect.

[0402] As described above, the first operation of the fourth mode is a movement in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation of the fourth mode may be a movement in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward (or rotates) and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases.

[0403] In addition, the second operation of the fourth mode is a movement in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second operation of the fourth mode may be a movement in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward (or rotates) and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases.

[0404]

[0405] The embodiment (fifth mode) illustrated in Fig. 23 corresponds to an embodiment for providing a three-dimensional effect for stretching arms and legs by inducing complex movements of arms and legs.

[0406] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control at least one of an operation (first operation) in which the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward, the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward, and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates downward, and an operation (second operation) in which the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward, the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward, and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates downward.

[0407] Specifically, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm driving unit (260A), the first leg driving unit (240A), and the second leg driving unit (240B) so that the first arm massage unit (250A) moves forward, the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward, and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates downward, as illustrated in FIG. 23 (S710).

[0408] Thereafter, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the second arm driving unit (260B), the second leg driving unit (240B), and the first leg driving unit (240A) so that the second arm massage unit (250B) moves forward, the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward, and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates downward (S730).

[0409] In the fifth mode, the left arm (right arm) moves forward, the left leg (right leg) corresponding to the left arm (right arm) rotates upward, and the right leg (left leg) crossing the left arm (right arm) rotates downward. In other words, in the fifth mode, when one arm moves forward, the two legs are configured to rotate in different directions.

[0410] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm driving unit (260A), the first leg driving unit (240A), and the second leg driving unit (240B) so that the first arm massage unit (250A) moved forward, the first leg massage unit (230A) rotated upward, and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotated downward after the first operation (S710) is performed so that muscle tension and relaxation can be appropriately harmonized, and so that they are restored to the reference position (S720).

[0411] From a corresponding viewpoint, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the second arm driving unit (260B), the second leg driving unit (240B), and the first leg driving unit (240A) so that the second arm massage unit (250B) that has moved forward after the second operation (S730) has been performed, the second leg massage unit (230B) that has rotated upward, and the first leg massage unit (230A) that has rotated downward are restored to the reference position (S740).

[0412] In the fifth mode, since the leg massage part (230A, 230B) rotates in a complex manner in the upward and downward directions, the reference position of the leg massage part (230A, 230B) in the fifth mode can be set to the middle part of the angular range or rotation range in which the leg massage part (230A, 230B) can rotate based on the physical specifications of the massage device (200) or the leg massage part (230A, 230B).

[0413] Since the fifth mode includes a movement in which the arm massage part (250A, 250B) moves forward, the body massage part (210) etc. can be configured to be preceded by a recline mode in which the body massage part (210) tilts backward (S700) to maximize the stretching effect.

[0414] As described above, the first operation of the fifth mode is an operation in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward, the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward, and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates downward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first operation of the fifth mode may be an operation in which the first arm massage part (250A) moves forward, the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward, and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates downward (or rotates), or the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases (or increases or decreases), and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases. Preferably, the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases (or increases), and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) decreases. At this time, the first movement of the fifth mode can cause the first arm massage part (250A) to move forward and the second arm massage part (250B) to move backward.

[0415] In addition, the second operation of the fifth mode is an operation in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward, the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates downward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the second operation of the fifth mode may be an operation in which the second arm massage part (250B) moves forward, the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates downward (or rotates), or the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases (or increases or decreases), and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases. Preferably, the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases (or increases), and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) may decrease. At this time, the second movement of the fifth mode can cause the second arm massage part (250B) to move forward and the first arm massage part (250A) to move backward.

[0416]

[0417] The embodiment (sixth mode) illustrated in Fig. 24 corresponds to an embodiment for providing a three-dimensional effect for stretching arms and legs by inducing complex movements of arms and legs, as in the fifth mode.

[0418] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control at least one of an operation in which both the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward (first operation) and an operation in which both the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward (second operation) to be performed.

[0419] Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 24, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit (260A), the second arm drive unit (260B), and the first leg drive unit (240A) so that the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward (S810).

[0420] Thereafter, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first arm drive unit (260A), the second arm drive unit (260B), and the second leg drive unit (240B) so that the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward (S830).

[0421] In the sixth mode, both arms are configured to move forward and one leg rotates upward.

[0422] According to the embodiment, in relation to the first operation of the sixth mode, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the arm drive units (260A, 260B) and the leg drive units (240A, 240B) so that the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward, the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates upward (S810), and the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates downward (S815).

[0423] In addition, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the arm drive units (260A, 260B) and the leg drive units (240A, 240B) so that the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward, the second leg massage unit (230B) rotates upward (S830), and the first leg massage unit (230A) rotates downward (S835) in relation to the second operation of the sixth mode.

[0424] In another embodiment of the sixth mode (including steps S815 and S835), both arms are configured to move forward, and both legs are configured to rotate in different directions.

[0425] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the arm drive unit (260A, 260B), the first leg drive unit (240A) and / or the second leg drive unit (240B) so that the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) that have moved forward, the first leg massage unit (230A) that has rotated upward and / or the second leg massage unit (230B) that has rotated downward are restored to the reference position after the first operation (S810, S815) of the sixth mode is performed so that muscle tension and relaxation can be appropriately harmonized (S820, S825).

[0426] From a corresponding viewpoint, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the arm drive unit (260A, 260B), the second leg drive unit (240B) and / or the first leg drive unit (240A) so that the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) that have moved forward, the second leg massage unit (230B) that has rotated upward and / or the first leg massage unit (230A) that has rotated downward after the second operation (S830) of the sixth mode is performed are restored to the reference position (S840, S845).

[0427] In the case of the 6th mode, since the leg massage part (230A, 230B) rotates in a complex manner upward or downward, the reference position of the leg massage part (230A, 230B) in the 6th mode can be set to the middle part of the angular range or rotation range in which the leg massage part (230A, 230B) can rotate, as in the 5th mode.

[0428] The sixth mode also includes a movement in which the arm massage part (250A, 250B) moves forward, so that the body massage part (210) and the like can be configured to precede the recline mode in which the body massage part (210) tilts backward (S800) to maximize the stretching effect.

[0429] In addition, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the arm drive unit (260A, 260B) and the leg drive unit (240A, 240B) so that the third operation is performed in which the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) move forward and the first and second leg massage units (230A, 230B) both rotate upward.

[0430] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the fourth operation to be performed after the third operation is performed, in which the first and second arm massage units (250A, 250B) that have moved forward both move backward and the first and second leg massage units (230A, 230B) that have rotated upward both rotate downward.

[0431] It goes without saying that the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the arm drive units (260A, 260B) and leg drive units (240A, 240B) so that the third and fourth operations are repeated cyclically.

[0432] In this embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 31, both arms are configured to move forward and both legs are configured to rotate upward, so that both arms and both legs can be induced to come closer together, thereby providing an effect of simultaneously stretching both arms and legs.

[0433] As described above, the first operation of the sixth mode is a movement in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward or the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates downward, but is not limited thereto.

[0434] For example, the first action of the sixth mode may be such that the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward, the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward (or rotates), and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) may increase or decrease.

[0435] The first operation of the sixth mode may be an operation in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward, the first leg massage part (230A) rotates upward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates downward (or rotates), or the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases (or increases or decreases), and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases.

[0436] In addition, the second movement of the sixth mode is a movement in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward and the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward or the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates downward, but is not limited thereto.

[0437] For example, the second action of the sixth mode may be such that the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward, the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward (or rotates), and the length of the second leg massage part (230B) may increase or decrease.

[0438] The second action of the sixth mode may be an action in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward, the second leg massage part (230B) rotates upward and the first leg massage part (230A) rotates downward (or rotates), or the length of the second leg massage part (230B) increases or decreases (or increases or decreases), and the length of the first leg massage part (230A) increases or decreases.

[0439] In addition, the third operation of the sixth mode is a movement in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward and the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) rotate upward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the third operation of the sixth mode is a movement in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move forward and the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) rotate upward (or rotate) and the length of the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) may increase or decrease.

[0440] In addition, the fourth operation of the sixth mode is a movement in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move backward and the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) rotate downward, but is not limited thereto. For example, the fourth operation of the sixth mode is a movement in which the first and second arm massage parts (250A, 250B) move backward and the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) rotate downward (or rotate) and the length of the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) may increase or decrease.

[0441]

[0442] As described above, according to the embodiment, the first and second leg massage parts (230A, 230B) of the first to sixth modes of the present invention can be configured to enable length expansion and contraction through the first leg driving part (240A) and the second leg driving part (240B).

[0443] Preferably, the control unit (270) of the present invention can control the first and second leg driving units (2130A, 240B) so that the length of the leg massage unit that rotates upward among the first or second leg massage units (230A, 230B) increases, and can control the first and second leg driving units (2130A, 240B) so that the length of the leg massage unit that rotates downward among the first or second leg massage units (230A, 230B) decreases, so as to further improve the injury prevention and leg stretching effect.

[0444]

[0445] FIG. 25 is a drawing illustrating processing according to one embodiment of the present invention for controlling an air cell.

[0446] As described above, the massage device (200) of the present invention may include at least one of a first arm air cell (251A) provided in a first arm massage unit (250A) and a second arm air cell (251B) provided in a second arm massage unit (250B).

[0447] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the air cell (251A, 251B) provided in the corresponding palm massage unit (250A, 250B) to expand when the movement direction (first direction) of the palm massage unit (250A, 250B) is forward (S900, S910) (S920).

[0448] When the air cell expands, play, etc., can be suppressed, so that the body part that comes into contact with the air cell is firmly supported, and when the air cell contracts, the support is released, so that the degree of freedom of the body part can be relatively increased.

[0449] In the embodiment described above, the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) moves forward to induce the user's arm area accommodated in the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) to move forward for stretching the arm area.

[0450] Therefore, in order to induce the arm part of the actual user to move forward more effectively by the forward movement of the arm massage part (250A, 250B), the control part (270) of the present invention can control the air cell provided in the arm massage part (250A, 250B) that moves forward among the first arm air cell (251A) and the second arm air cell (251B) to expand.

[0451] If the technical idea of ​​this invention can be implemented to induce the user's arm to move forward more effectively, the expansion of the air cell can be performed before the forward movement of the arm massage part (250A, 250B), together with the forward movement of the arm massage part (250A, 250B), or after the forward movement of the arm massage part (250A, 250B) is initiated.

[0452] Depending on the embodiment, when the forward movement of the arm massage unit (250A, 250B) is stopped, the expanded air cell may be controlled to contract so that the user's discomfort, etc. can be relieved.

[0453] When the movement of the arm massage part (250A, 250B) is not forward movement (S910), it is preferable to control the air cell provided in the corresponding arm massage part (250A, 250B) among the first and second arm air cells (251A, 251B) to contract for the sake of user convenience, injury prevention, and expansion of the available range, but it may be configured to be controlled by various selective methods such as expansion, partial expansion, contraction, partial contraction, contraction after expansion, and expansion after contraction, depending on the embodiment (S925).

[0454] As described above, the massage device (200) of the present invention may include at least one of a first leg air cell (231A) provided in a first leg massage unit (230A) and a second leg air cell (231B) provided in a second leg massage unit (230B).

[0455] The control unit (270) of the present invention can control the air cell (231A, 231B) provided in the corresponding leg massage unit (230A, 230B) to expand when the rotation direction (second direction) of the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) is downward (S900, S910), as in the control of the arm air cell (251A, 251B) described above (S910).

[0456] When the leg air cell (231A, 231B) provided in the leg massage part (230A, 230B) that rotates downward in this way expands, the user's leg area can be induced to rotate (move) downward more effectively.

[0457] The leg massage unit (230A, 230B) is typically configured to have an open upper portion for ease of accommodation of the user's legs / feet. In this way, when the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) is provided with a configuration that physically supports the feet / legs from the rear, when the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) rotates or moves upward, the user's legs can also rotate or move naturally.

[0458] In contrast, when the leg massage part (230A, 230B) rotates or moves downward, the foot / leg area may come off through the upper open space of the leg massage part (230A, 230B), and play may also occur.

[0459] Therefore, when the leg massage part (230A, 230B) rotates downward, if the leg air cell (231A, 231B) is controlled to expand as described above, the leg area can also be induced to rotate or move downward more effectively when the leg massage part (230A, 230B) rotates downward or moves.

[0460] When the rotation direction of the leg massage unit (230A, 230B) is not downward (S910), the control of the leg air cell (231A, 231B) can be performed in various optional ways, such as the control of the arm air cell (251A, 251B) described above.

[0461] As described above, the movement of the arm massage part (250A, 250B) and / or the rotation of the leg massage part (230A, 230B) can be repeated, so it goes without saying that the above-described processing (S900 to S920) can be configured to be applied cyclically (S930).

[0462]

[0463] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to limited embodiments and drawings, the present invention is not limited thereto, and it is obvious that various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the technical idea of ​​the present invention and the equivalent scope of the patent claims to be described below by a person having ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains.

[0464] In the description of the present invention described above, modifiers such as first and second are merely instrumental conceptual terms used to relatively distinguish components from each other, and should be interpreted as not being terms used to indicate a specific order, priority, etc.

[0465] The drawings attached for the purpose of explaining the present invention and illustrating embodiments thereof may be illustrated in a somewhat exaggerated form to emphasize or highlight the technical contents of the present invention. However, it should be interpreted that it is obvious that various modified application examples may be possible at the level of a person skilled in the art in consideration of the contents described above and matters illustrated in the drawings.

[0466] The method for controlling the massage device according to the present invention described above can be implemented as computer-readable code on a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording medium includes all types of recording devices (CD-ROMs, RAMs, ROMs, floppy disks, magnetic disks, hard disks, magneto-optical disks, etc.) that store data that can be read by a computer, and also includes servers for wired and wireless Internet transmission.

[0467] 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."

[0468] 200: Massage device

[0469] 210: Body massage section 210A: Seat section

[0470] 210B: Back 220: Body drive unit

[0471] 220A: Seat drive unit 220B: Back drive unit

[0472] 230A: First leg massage section 230B: Second leg massage section

[0473] 240A: 1st leg drive unit 240B: 2nd leg drive unit

[0474] 250A: 1st Arm Massage Department 250B: 2nd Arm Massage Department

[0475] 260A: 1st Palgu-dongbu 260B: 2nd Palgu-dongbu

[0476] 270: Control Unit

[0477] 231A: Air cell on the first leg 231B: Air cell on the first leg

[0478] 251A: First arm air cell 251B: First arm air cell

[0479] 211: Additional air cell

Claims

1. A body massage unit that massages at least a part of the user's body; First and second leg massage parts which are positioned at the lower part of the above body massage part and are rotatable; A first arm massage unit positioned corresponding to the first leg massage unit and capable of moving forward or backward; A second arm massage unit positioned corresponding to the second leg massage unit and capable of moving forward or backward; and A massage device characterized by including a control unit that controls at least one of the first relative movement of the first and second arm massage units and the second relative movement of the first and second leg massage units to be performed.

2. In the first paragraph, the control unit, A massage device characterized in that the movement of the first arm massage unit and the length adjustment or rotation of the first leg massage unit are controlled to be linked, and the movement of the second arm massage unit and the length adjustment or rotation of the second leg massage unit are controlled to be linked.

3. In paragraph 1, the control unit, A massage device characterized in that the movement of the first arm massage part and the length adjustment or rotation of the second leg massage part are linked, and the movement of the second arm massage part and the length adjustment or rotation of the first leg massage part are controlled to be linked.

4. In the second paragraph, the control unit, A massage device characterized in that it controls at least one of a first operation in which a leg massage unit positioned at a position corresponding to an arm massage unit moving forward among the first and second leg massage units rotates downward, and a second operation in which a leg massage unit positioned at a position corresponding to an arm massage unit moving backward among the first and second leg massage units rotates upward.

5. In the second paragraph, the control unit, A massage device characterized in that it controls at least one of a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates downward and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates downward.

6. In the second paragraph, the control unit, A massage device characterized in that it controls at least one of a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves backward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves backward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward.

7. In the second paragraph, the control unit, A massage device characterized in that it controls at least one of a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward.

8. In the third paragraph, the control unit, A massage device characterized in that it controls at least one of a first operation in which the first arm massage unit moves forward and the second leg massage unit rotates upward and a second operation in which the second arm massage unit moves forward and the first leg massage unit rotates upward.

9. In paragraph 1, the control unit, A massage device characterized in that it controls to perform at least one of a first operation including forward movement of the first arm massage unit, upward rotation of the first leg massage unit, and downward rotation of the second leg massage unit, and a second operation including forward movement of the second arm massage unit, upward rotation of the second leg massage unit, and downward rotation of the first leg massage unit.

10. In the first paragraph, the control unit, A massage device characterized in that it controls at least one of a first operation including forward movement of the first and second arm massage parts and upward rotation of the first leg massage part and a second operation including forward movement of the first and second arm massage parts and upward rotation of the second leg massage part to be performed.

11. In the 10th paragraph, the first operation is: Further including downward rotation of the second leg massage part, A massage device characterized in that the second movement further includes a downward rotation of the first leg massage part.

12. In the first paragraph, the control unit, A massage device characterized in that it controls the third operation in which the first and second arm massage parts move forward and the first and second leg massage parts rotate upward.

13. In paragraph 5, the control unit, A massage device characterized in that a reference position restoration operation is interposed between the first and second operations and the first and second operations are controlled to alternate.

14. In the 13th paragraph, the control unit, A massage device characterized in that it generates counting information using the number of times the first and second movements are alternated, and controls the output of guidance information when the counting information corresponds to the number of times information entered by the user.

15. In the first paragraph, the first or second arm massage part, A support member including a sloped shape with a lowered rear end; and A massage device characterized in that it includes an arm massage providing unit that moves forward or backward in a direction corresponding to the inclined shape with the support unit as a relatively fixed body.

16. In the second paragraph, the first and second leg massage parts, It is configured to allow for length expansion, The above control unit, A massage device characterized in that the length of the leg massage part that rotates upward among the first or second leg massage parts is controlled to increase, and the length of the leg massage part that rotates downward is controlled to decrease.

17. In paragraph 1, It further includes a body driving part that changes the position or posture of the above body massage part, The above control unit, A massage device characterized in that the body drive unit is controlled so that the recline motion in which the body massage unit is tilted backward precedes the first or second relative motion.

18. In paragraph 17, the body massage part, Including the seat and back, The above body drive unit, A seat drive unit that changes the position or posture of the above seat unit; and Including a dorsal actuator that changes the position or posture of the dorsal part, A massage device characterized in that the control unit performs the recline operation by controlling at least one of the seat driving unit and the back driving unit.

19. In paragraph 1, A first arm drive unit that moves the first arm massage unit; A second arm drive unit that moves the second arm massage unit; A first leg driving unit that drives at least one of rotation and length expansion of the first leg massage unit; and A massage device characterized in that it further includes a second leg driving unit that drives at least one of rotation and length expansion of the second leg massage unit.

20. In paragraph 1, It further includes at least one of the first arm air cell provided in the first arm massage section and the second arm air cell provided in the second arm massage section, The above control unit, A massage device characterized in that the air cell provided in the arm massage part that moves forward among the first and second arm massage parts is controlled to expand.

21. In paragraph 1, It further includes at least one of the first leg air cell provided in the first leg massage section and the second leg air cell provided in the second leg massage section, The above control unit, A massage device characterized in that the air cell provided in the arm massage part, which rotates downward among the first and second leg massage parts, is controlled to expand.

22. A method for controlling a massage device comprising a body massage unit that massages at least a part of a user's body, first and second leg massage units that are positioned at the lower portion of the body massage unit and are rotatable, a first arm massage unit that is positioned at a position corresponding to the first leg massage unit and is movable forward or backward, a second arm massage unit that is positioned at a position corresponding to the second leg massage unit and is movable forward or backward, and a control unit, wherein the control unit controls the massage device. A control method for a massage device, characterized in that it includes a control step for controlling at least one of the first relative movement of the first and second arm massage parts and the second relative movement of the first and second leg massage parts to be performed.

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