Thermotherapy device

Abstract

The present invention relates to a bed-type thermotherapy device that allows a user to receive thermotherapy while lying down. A thermotherapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a main body on which a user can lie; a headboard disposed at one end of the main body where the user's head is placed; an auxiliary part that can be unfolded relative to or overlapped with the main body; and a guide module connecting the main body and the headboard so as to enable the headboard to rotate and to move up and down.

Description

Heat therapy device

[0001] The present invention relates to a thermal therapy device, and more particularly, to a bed-type thermal therapy device that allows a user to receive thermal therapy while lying down.

[0002] Bed-type heat therapy devices have been widely used to alleviate acute or chronic pain in the muscles and nerve tissues of the spine caused by prolonged work in an improper posture or by long-term habitual use of such postures, and to improve blood circulation or relieve momentary muscle stiffness by moving along the body and stimulating the painful area with heat to improve blood flow. These bed-type heat therapy devices allow the user to lie down in a comfortable position and massage the back and legs while receiving heat therapy.

[0003] A bed-type heat therapy device is designed to be equipped with a headboard to protect the head or prevent damage to the wall, just like a regular bed. However, since the headboard can be cumbersome during heat therapy, a function that allows the headboard to be pulled out or hidden as needed is required.

[0004] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a thermal therapy device whose headboard can be taken out or hidden.

[0005] The tasks of the present invention are not limited to the tasks mentioned above, and other tasks not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below.

[0006] In order to achieve the above object, a thermal therapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body on which a user can lie down, a headboard arranged at one end of the main body where the user's head is placed, an auxiliary part that unfolds or overlaps with the main body, and a guide module that connects the main body and the headboard so that the headboard can rotate and rise and fall, and the guide module connects the main body and the headboard so that the headboard can be folded or erected to adjust its height.

[0007] In order to achieve the above object, a thermal therapy device according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body on which a user can lie down, a headboard that is placed at one end of the main body on which the user's head is placed and is erected or folded, an auxiliary part that overlaps or unfolds with the main body, and a guide module that connects the main body and the headboard so that the headboard can rotate and rise and fall, and when the headboard is folded and the auxiliary part is overlapped, the upper surface of the main body is covered by the headboard and the auxiliary part, and when the headboard is erected and the auxiliary part is unfolded, the upper surface of the main body is opened, and when the headboard is folded and the auxiliary part is overlapped, the opposite surface of the headboard that faces the auxiliary part faces upward when the headboard is erected.

[0008] Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings.

[0009] According to the thermal therapy device of the present invention, one or more of the following effects are achieved.

[0010] First, the headboard can be folded, unfolded, or hidden, and its height can be adjusted.

[0011] Second, when the headboard is folded, it has the advantage of protecting the upper surface of the main body along with the auxiliary part that overlaps the main body.

[0012] Third, the structure that rotates and raises and lowers the headboard is not visible from the outside, so it has the advantage of being aesthetically pleasing.

[0013] Fourth, the headboard has the advantage of being able to rotate and rise and fall stably thanks to its sturdy support structure.

[0014] Fifth, there is also the advantage of adding an LED (Light Emitting Diode) treatment function to the headboard, which can activate the cells in the user's head.

[0015] The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description of the claims.

[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a thermal therapy device with an overlapping auxiliary part and a folded headboard according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a thermal therapy device with the auxiliary part unfolded and the headboard unfolded and taken out according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a thermal therapy device with the auxiliary portion unfolded and the headboard hidden according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 4 is an exploded view of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 5 is an exploded view of a headboard of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a guide module of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 7 is an exploded view of a guide module of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 8 is an exploded view of a portion of a guide module of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of a guide module of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a portion of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 11 is an exploded view of a portion of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Fig. 12 is a perspective view of a portion of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] The advantages and features of the present invention, and the methods for achieving them, will become clearer with reference to the embodiments described in detail below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. These embodiments are provided only to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention, and the present invention is defined only by the scope of the claims. Like reference numerals designate like elements throughout the specification.

[0029] Although terms like "first" and "second" are used to describe various components, these components are not limited by these terms. These terms are used merely to distinguish one component from another, and unless otherwise specified, a "first" component may also be a "second" component.

[0030] Throughout the specification, unless otherwise specifically stated, each element may be singular or plural.

[0031] Hereinafter, the phrase "any configuration is placed on (or below)" a component or "on (or below)" a component may mean that any configuration is placed in contact with the upper surface (or lower surface) of said component, and that other configurations may be interposed between said component and any configuration placed on (or below) said component.

[0032] Additionally, when it is described that a component is "connected," "coupled," or "connected" to another component, it should be understood that the components may be directly connected or connected to one another, but that other components may also be "interposed" between the components, or that each component may be "connected," "coupled," or "connected" through another component.

[0033] As used herein, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this application, terms such as "consisting of" or "comprising" should not necessarily be construed to include all of the components or steps described in the specification, and should be construed to mean that some of the components or steps may not be included, or that additional components or steps may be included.

[0034] Throughout the specification, when we refer to "A and / or B", this means A, B, or A and B, unless otherwise stated, and when we refer to "C to D", this means C or more and D or less, unless otherwise stated.

[0035] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to drawings for explaining a thermal therapy device according to embodiments of the present invention.

[0036] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a thermal therapy device with an auxiliary part overlapped and a headboard folded according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a thermal therapy device with a headboard unfolded and taken out according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a thermal therapy device with a headboard hidden according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an exploded view of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0037] A thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a main body (190) on which a user can lie down, a headboard (110) placed at one end of the main body (190) where the user's head is placed, a guide module (130) connecting the main body (190) and the headboard (110) so that the headboard (110) can rotate and rise and fall, and an auxiliary part (180) that unfolds or overlaps with the main body (190).

[0038] The main body (190) is formed roughly in a rectangular shape so that the user can lie down. The upper surface of the main body (190) is formed as a long rectangle in the direction of the length of the user's body. The main body (190) is equipped with a thermal ceramic, etc. that moves longitudinally along the user's body so that the user can receive thermal treatment.

[0039] A headboard (110) is positioned so that it can be raised and lowered at one end of the main body (190) where the user's head is placed. The main body (190) is connected to the headboard (110) by a guide module (130). The side (191) of the main body (190) in the direction where the user's head is placed faces the headboard (110) when the headboard (110) is lowered.

[0040] The auxiliary part (180) is arranged on the opposite side of the main body (190) where the headboard (110) is arranged. The auxiliary part (180) is coupled to the main body (190) so as to slide or fold. That is, the auxiliary part (180) is slidably coupled to the main body (190) by means of a linear guide, a slider, a sliding bearing, etc., or is rotatably coupled to the main body (190) by means of a hinge, a shaft, a link, etc. When the auxiliary part (180) is unfolded as shown in FIG. 2, the user's legs are placed on it. Referring to FIG. 1, the auxiliary part (180) overlaps the main body (190) to reduce the length of the bed-type thermal therapy device. When the auxiliary part (180) overlaps the upper surface of the main body (190), it covers a portion of the upper surface of the main body (180) and protects the main body (180).

[0041] The headboard (110) is formed as a roughly rectangular solid with a thin thickness and a width greater than its height. The headboard (110) is placed at the end of the main body (190) where the user's head is raised. The headboard (110) is connected to the main body (190) by a guide module (130).

[0042] The headboard (110) is rotated and unfolded and erected as shown in Fig. 2, or folded and overlapped on the upper surface of the main body (190) as shown in Fig. 1. When folded, the headboard (110) covers a portion of the upper surface of the main body (180) to protect the main body (180).

[0043] Referring to FIG. 1, the headboard (110) completely covers the upper surface of the main body (180) together with the auxiliary portion (180) that overlaps the main body (180) when folded. The auxiliary portion (180) completely covers the upper surface of the main body (180) together with the headboard (110) that overlaps the main body (180) when overlapped with the main body (180). That is, when the headboard (110) is folded and the auxiliary portion (180) overlaps, the upper surface of the main body (180) is completely covered by the headboard (110) and the auxiliary portion (180). When the headboard (110) is folded and the auxiliary portion (180) overlaps the main body (180), the opposite surface of the headboard (110) (the surface facing the auxiliary portion (180)) can come into contact with the auxiliary portion (180).

[0044] Referring to FIG. 2, when the auxiliary part (180) is unfolded and the headboard (110) is erected, the upper surface of the main body (190) is completely open. When the headboard (110) is unfolded and erected, the aforementioned opposing surface of the headboard (110) faces upward and is positioned higher than the upper surface of the main body (190).

[0045] The headboard (110) can be adjusted in height when in an upright position. Referring to FIG. 3, the headboard (110) can be lowered from an upright position, and when lowered to its lowest position, it may not protrude beyond the upper surface of the main body (190). That is, when the headboard (110) is lowered, the aforementioned opposing surface of the headboard (110) may form the same plane as the upper surface of the main body (190). When lowered, the headboard (110) faces the side surface (191) of the main body (190) in the direction in which the user's head is placed.

[0046] The guide module (130) connects the main body (190) and the headboard (110) so that the headboard (110) can rotate and rise and fall. The guide module (130) connects the main body (190) and the headboard (110) so that the headboard (110) can be folded or raised to adjust its height. Most of the guide modules (130) are provided inside the headboard (110). The guide modules (130) are coupled to the side (191) of the main body (190) in the direction in which the user's head is placed so that the headboard (110) can stably rotate and rise and fall. The guide modules (130) are provided in pairs, and the pair of guide modules (130) are symmetrically arranged and spaced apart in the width direction of the headboard (110).

[0047] Figure 5 is an exploded view of a headboard of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] A headboard (110) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a headboard body (113) that forms a space inside and has an open surface facing the main body (190) (facing the user's head), a headboard cover (111) that has a slit (1113) formed therein and is placed on the open surface of the headboard body (113), and a light-emitting module (115) that irradiates light.

[0049] The headboard body (113) is formed as a rectangular parallelepiped with an open surface facing the main body (190). A guide module (130) and a light-emitting module (115) are arranged inside the headboard body (113). A headboard cover (111) is attached to the open surface of the headboard body (113). A guide module (130) is attached to the headboard body (113).

[0050] The headboard cover (111) is placed on the open surface of the headboard body (113). The headboard cover (111) is placed toward the main body (190). The headboard cover (111) faces the side (191) of the main body (190) in the direction in which the user's head is placed when the headboard (110) is lowered.

[0051] A light-emitting hole (1115) is formed in the center of the headboard cover (111) through which light irradiated from the light-emitting module (115) passes. A vertically long slit (1113) is formed in the headboard cover (111). A guide module (130) is fitted into the slit (1113) of the headboard cover (111). The slits (1113) are provided in pairs corresponding to a pair of guide modules (130), and the pair of slits (1113) are spaced apart from each other with the light-emitting hole (1115) interposed therebetween. That is, the light-emitting hole (1115) is arranged between the pair of slits (1113).

[0052] The light-emitting module (115) irradiates light toward the headboard cover (111). Preferably, the light-emitting module (115) is an LED module that irradiates light onto the user's head. A portion of the light-emitting module (115) is exposed through the light-emitting hole (1115) of the headboard cover (111). The light-emitting module (115) is positioned between a pair of guide modules (130).

[0053] FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a guide module of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is an exploded view of a guide module of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is an exploded view of a portion of a guide module of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a guide module of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] A guide module (130) according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a shaft (131) that is arranged vertically inside a headboard (110), a slide (133) that is slidably coupled to the shaft (131) and rotatably coupled to the main body (190) by penetrating a slit (1113), a bushing (135) that surrounds the shaft (131) so that the slide (133) is temporarily fixed to the shaft (131), a bushing cover (136) that accommodates the bushing (135) and is coupled to the slide (133), an upper holder (137) that is coupled to the headboard (110) and fixes the upper end of the shaft (131), and a lower holder (138) that is coupled to the headboard (110) and fixes the lower end of the shaft (131).

[0055] The shaft (131) is in the shape of a long rod and is arranged vertically in the longitudinal direction. The shaft (131) is arranged inside the headboard body (113). The shaft (131) corresponds to the slit (1113) of the headboard cover (111) and is arranged at the rear of the slit (1113). A slide (133) is arranged on the shaft (131) so as to be able to move vertically. An upper holder (137) is coupled to the upper end of the shaft (131), and a lower holder (138) is coupled to the lower end.

[0056] The slide (133) is movably coupled with the shaft (131) and is rotatably coupled with the main body (190). The upper part of the bushing (135) is inserted into the slide (133) and the bushing cover (136) is coupled thereto.

[0057] The slide (133) includes a rear portion (1331) that is disposed on the headboard (110) and through which the shaft (131) passes, a front portion (1333) that is disposed on the main body (190) and is rotatably coupled to the main body (190), a slide pin (1335) that is disposed on the front portion (1333) and protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shaft (131), and a slide supporter (1336) that is disposed on the front portion (1333) and is mounted on a bracket to be described later.

[0058] The rear portion (1331) is formed to have a narrow width so that the portion connected to the front portion (1333) can be inserted into the slit (1113). A shaft hole (13311) through which a shaft passes is formed in the rear portion (1331). Referring to FIGS. 8 and 9, a bushing hole (13315) is formed in the rear portion (1331) around the shaft hole (13311), into which a bushing (135) is inserted. A bushing cover (136) is attached to the lower portion of the rear portion (1331).

[0059] The bushing (135) is formed of a material such as rubber or synthetic resin with a high coefficient of friction. The bushing (135) temporarily fixes the shaft (131) so that the height of the headboard (110) can be adjusted. The upper portion of the bushing (135) is inserted into the bushing hole (13315) of the rear portion (1331) of the slide (133). The bushing (135) is accommodated in the bushing cover (136).

[0060] The upper holder (137) and the lower holder (138) secure the shaft (131) to the headboard (110). The upper holder (137) and the lower holder (138) are joined to the surface of the headboard body (113) facing the headboard cover (111).

[0061] It is preferable that the above-described shaft (131), slide (133), bushing (135), bushing cover (136), upper holder (137) and lower holder (138) are provided as a pair.

[0062] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a portion of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 11 is an exploded view of a portion of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a portion of a thermal therapy device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] The main body (190) includes a bracket (193) that is positioned inside and rotatably coupled to the front part (1333) of the slide (133), and a slide cover (195) that covers the front part (1333) of the slide (133).

[0064] The bracket (193) is coupled to the side (191) of the main body (190) facing the headboard (110) when the headboard (110) is lowered (the side (191) in the direction in which the user's head is placed). The bracket (193) is formed to be long vertically and is rotationally coupled to a pair of slides (133) of a pair of guide modules (130).

[0065] The bracket (193) includes a bracket pin (1934) protruding in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shaft (131) and a bracket hole (1933) into which a slide pin (1335) is inserted. A slide supporter (1336) is mounted on the bracket pin (1934) corresponding to a pair of guide modules (130) of the bra. The bracket pin (1934) may have a flat upper side so that the headboard (110) can be maintained in an upright state. The slide supporter (1336) may have a curved surface on which it is mounted on the bracket pin (1934) so ​​as to be rotatable with the bracket pin (1934).

[0066] Each bracket hole (1933) and bracket pin (1934) are provided as a pair corresponding to a pair of slides (133). Depending on the embodiment, the bracket (193) and the slide (133) may be provided with a pin on one side and a hole supporter on the other side so that they can rotate with each other.

[0067] The slide (133) is connected to the upright side (191) of the main body (190) by the bracket (193), and the shaft (131) is connected to the upright side of the headboard body (113) by the upper holder (137) and the lower holder (138), so that the headboard (110) can rotate and rise and fall stably.

[0068] Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and various modifications may be made by a person skilled in the art to which the invention pertains without departing from the gist of the present invention as claimed in the claims. Furthermore, such modifications should not be understood individually from the technical idea or prospect of the present invention.

Claims

1. A body on which the user can lie down; A headboard placed on the body above where the user's head is placed; An auxiliary part that unfolds or overlaps with the main body; and It includes a guide module that connects the main body and the headboard so that the headboard can rotate and rise and fall. The above guide module is a thermal therapy device that connects the main body and the headboard so that the headboard can be folded or erected to adjust its height.

2. In paragraph 1, The above headboard has a vertically long slit formed on the side facing the main body, The above guide module, A shaft arranged vertically inside the headboard; and A thermal therapy device comprising a slide that is slidably coupled with the shaft and penetrates the slit to be coupled with the main body.

3. In paragraph 2, The above slide is, A rear portion in which a shaft hole through which the shaft penetrates is formed; It includes a front part that is rotatably connected to the main body, A thermal therapy device in which the rear portion is formed narrowly so that the portion connected to the front portion is inserted into the slit.

4. In paragraph 2, The above guide module, A thermal therapy device further comprising a bushing surrounding the shaft so that the slide is temporarily fixed to the shaft.

5. In paragraph 4, The above guide module, A thermal therapy device further comprising a bushing cover that accommodates the bushing and is coupled to the slide.

6. In paragraph 4, The above bushing is a thermal therapy device formed of a material with a high coefficient of friction.

7. In paragraph 4, The above bushing is a thermal therapy device whose upper part is inserted into the above slide.

8. In paragraph 4, The above slide is, A shaft hole is formed through which the shaft penetrates, A thermal therapy device in which a bushing hole into which the bushing is inserted is formed around the shaft hole.

9. In paragraph 2, An upper holder that is coupled to the headboard and secures the upper end of the shaft; and A thermal therapy device further comprising a lower holder coupled to the headboard and fixing the lower end of the shaft.

10. In paragraph 9, The above headboard, A headboard body having an open surface facing the main body and forming a space inside; and The above slit is formed and includes a headboard cover disposed on the open surface of the headboard body, The upper holder and the lower holder are a thermal therapy device that are coupled to the headboard body.

11. In paragraph 2, A thermal therapy device having a main body and a bracket disposed inside and coupled to a slide and rotation.

12. In paragraph 11, The above slide includes a slide pin protruding in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shaft, A thermal therapy device wherein the above bracket includes a bracket hole into which the above slide pin is inserted.

13. In paragraph 11, The above bracket includes a bracket pin protruding in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the shaft, A thermal therapy device comprising a slide supporter that is secured to the bracket pin.

14. In paragraph 11, The above bracket is a thermal therapy device that is attached to the side of the main body facing the headboard when the headboard is lowered.

15. A body on which the user can lie down; A headboard that is placed on one end of the body and is erected or folded to place the user's head on it; An auxiliary part that overlaps or unfolds with the main body; and It includes a guide module that connects the main body and the headboard so that the headboard can rotate and rise and fall, When the headboard is folded and the auxiliary part is overlapped, the upper surface of the main body is covered by the headboard and the auxiliary part, When the above headboard is erected and the above auxiliary part is unfolded, the upper surface of the above main body is opened, A thermal therapy device in which the opposite side of the headboard facing the auxiliary part when the headboard is folded and the auxiliary part is overlapped faces upward when the headboard is erected.

16. In paragraph 15, A thermal therapy device in which the headboard is lowered from an erected state so that the opposing surface forms the same plane as the upper surface of the main body.

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