Massage device and massage method

Abstract

The present invention relates to a massage device and a massage method and, more specifically, to a massage device and a massage method, the massage device comprising: a frame member; a plurality of ceramic members disposed on the frame member; and a gap adjustment unit mounted on the frame member, wherein the gap adjustment unit can adjust the distance between the plurality of ceramic members to adjust massage position, massage range, massage direction, and massage intensity.

Description

Massage devices and massage methods

[0001] The present invention relates to a massage device and a massage method, and more particularly, to a massage device capable of adjusting a massage position, massage range, massage direction, and massage intensity, and a massage method using the massage device.

[0002] Thermal massage devices are widely used to relieve pain arising from the body's muscles and nerve tissues, improve blood circulation, and relieve muscle stiffness.

[0003] These thermal massage devices include a thermal ceramic member, and the thermal ceramic device applies thermal stimulation while applying pressure to a body part of the user.

[0004] However, conventional thermal massage devices have the problem that it is difficult to control massage specifications (e.g., massage position, massage range, massage direction, and massage intensity).

[0005] Therefore, there is a need to develop technologies that can solve these problems.

[0006] The present invention has been devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a massage device and a massage method capable of adjusting the massage position, massage range, massage direction, and massage intensity.

[0007] A massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a massage device including a ceramic module, comprising: a frame member; a plurality of ceramic members arranged on the frame member; and a gap adjustment unit mounted on the frame member; wherein the gap adjustment unit adjusts the distance between the plurality of ceramic members.

[0008] In one embodiment, the gap adjustment unit includes a rotating plate that rotates around a rotational center axis; a support shaft that is positioned eccentrically from the rotational center axis of the rotating plate; and a rotating bracket that is connected to the support shaft and is rotatable around the support shaft; wherein at least some of the plurality of ceramic members are connected to the rotating bracket, and when the rotating plate rotates, the rotating bracket and the ceramic members connected to the rotating bracket move in an arc around the rotational center axis.

[0009] In one embodiment, the gap adjustment unit includes a first gap adjustment unit and a second gap adjustment unit, the first gap adjustment unit and the second gap adjustment unit being arranged in a row along the width direction of the frame, and when at least one of the first gap adjustment unit and the second gap adjustment unit operates, a width direction distance between a ceramic member connected to the first gap adjustment unit and a ceramic member connected to the second gap adjustment unit is variable.

[0010] In one embodiment, the rotation plate of the first gap adjustment unit and the rotation plate of the second gap adjustment unit rotate in opposite directions.

[0011] In one embodiment, the ceramic member connected to the first gap adjustment unit and the ceramic member connected to the second gap adjustment unit are positioned on a straight line along a cloud axis extending in the width direction, and are capable of cloud rotation about the cloud axis.

[0012] In one embodiment, the ceramic module further includes a posture alignment unit that maintains a constant posture of the ceramic member connected to the rotation bracket.

[0013] In one embodiment, the posture alignment unit includes an alignment rod extending in the width direction, a first connecting bracket connecting the alignment rod and the first gap adjustment unit, and a second connecting bracket connecting the alignment rod and the second gap adjustment unit, wherein at least one of the first connecting bracket and the second connecting bracket is slidably connected to the alignment rod.

[0014] In one embodiment, the ceramic module includes a first ceramic unit including a ceramic member fixed at a position on the frame member; and a second ceramic unit including a ceramic member connected to the gap adjustment unit; wherein when the gap adjustment unit operates, the distance between the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit is variable.

[0015] In one embodiment, the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit are arranged to be spaced apart in the longitudinal direction, and when the spacing adjustment unit is operated, the ceramic member connected to the spacing adjustment unit moves in an arc, thereby changing the longitudinal distance between the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit.

[0016] In one embodiment, the ceramic module further includes a posture alignment unit that maintains a constant posture of the ceramic member included in the second ceramic unit.

[0017] In one embodiment, the posture alignment unit includes an alignment rod extending in one direction, and a connecting bracket through which the alignment rod passes and is connected to the rotation bracket.

[0018] In one embodiment, the ceramic member included in the first ceramic unit is rotatable about a first cloud axis extending in the width direction, the ceramic member included in the second ceramic unit is rotatable about a second cloud axis extending in the width direction, and the first cloud axis and the second cloud axis are parallel to each other.

[0019] In one embodiment, the massage device further includes a lifting module that rotates the ceramic module to vary the inclination angle of the ceramic module.

[0020] In one embodiment, the elevating module includes an elevating driving member including a pinion gear, an elevating member including a rack gear meshingly connected with the pinion gear, and a swing arm connected to the frame and capable of swinging about a swing axis.

[0021] According to one embodiment, the ceramic module includes a first ceramic unit including a ceramic member fixed on the frame member; and a second ceramic unit including a ceramic member connected to the gap adjustment unit; wherein the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit are arranged to be spaced apart in the longitudinal direction, and when the elevation module operates, the longitudinal separation distance between the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit is variable when the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit are projected in the vertical direction.

[0022] In one embodiment, when the lifting / lowering module operates, the longitudinal width of the circular motion of the rotating bracket and the ceramic member connected to the rotating bracket is projected in the up-and-down direction.

[0023] In one embodiment, the massage device further includes a transport module connected to the elevating module, wherein the transport module is movable along the longitudinal direction of the massage device.

[0024] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a massage method is provided using a massage device including a ceramic module including a frame member, a plurality of ceramic members arranged on the frame member, and a gap adjustment unit mounted on the frame member and adjusting a distance between the plurality of ceramic members; a transport module movable along the longitudinal direction of the massage device; and an elevation module connecting the transport module and the ceramic module and rotating the ceramic module to vary an inclination angle of the ceramic module; wherein a massage position, a massage range, a massage direction, and a massage intensity of the massage device can be adjusted by an operation of the transport module, an inclination angle of the ceramic module by an operation of the elevation module, and a longitudinal displacement and a height displacement of the ceramic members by an operation of the gap adjustment unit.

[0025] In one embodiment, the gap adjustment unit includes a rotation plate that rotates around a rotation center axis, a support shaft positioned eccentrically from the rotation center axis of the rotation plate, and a rotation bracket connected to the support shaft and rotatable around the support shaft, wherein at least some of the plurality of ceramic members are connected to the rotation bracket, and when the rotation plate rotates, the rotation bracket and the ceramic members connected to the rotation bracket move in an arc around the rotation center axis, and when the elevation module operates, a longitudinal width of the arc movement is varied when the arc movement is projected in an up-down direction.

[0026] According to one embodiment, the ceramic module further includes a posture alignment unit that maintains a constant posture of the ceramic member connected to the rotation bracket, and the circular movement of the ceramic member is performed in a state in which the ceramic member maintains a constant posture by the posture alignment unit.

[0027] In one embodiment, the ceramic module includes a first ceramic unit including a ceramic member fixed to a position on the frame member and a second ceramic unit including a ceramic member connected to the gap adjustment unit, wherein the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit are arranged to be spaced apart in the length direction, the ceramic member included in the first ceramic unit is rotatable about a first cloud axis extending in the width direction, the ceramic member included in the second ceramic unit is rotatable about a second cloud axis extending in the width direction, and when the ceramic member included in the second ceramic unit moves in an arc, the first cloud axis and the second cloud axis remain parallel to each other.

[0028] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a massage device including a ceramic module; and an elevation module; wherein the ceramic module includes: a frame member; a plurality of ceramic members arranged on the frame member; and a gap adjustment unit for adjusting a distance between the plurality of ceramic members mounted on the frame member; wherein the elevation module rotates the ceramic module to vary an inclination angle of the ceramic module, and at least one of the plurality of ceramic members constitutes a first ceramic unit fixed to a position on the frame member, and at least one of the plurality of ceramic members constitutes a second ceramic unit connected to the gap adjustment unit, and the gap adjustment unit comprises: a rotation plate that rotates around a rotational center axis; a support shaft arranged at an eccentric position from the rotational center axis of the rotation plate; And a rotating bracket connected to the support shaft and rotatable about the support shaft; wherein at least some of the plurality of ceramic members are connected to the rotating bracket, and when the rotating plate rotates, the rotating bracket and the ceramic members connected to the rotating bracket move in an arc about the rotational center axis, and when the gap adjustment unit operates, the distance between the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit is variable, and the gap adjustment unit includes a first gap adjustment unit and a second gap adjustment unit, and the first gap adjustment unit and the second gap adjustment unit are arranged in a row along the width direction of the frame, and when at least one of the first gap adjustment unit and the second gap adjustment unit operates, the width direction distance between the ceramic member connected to the first gap adjustment unit and the ceramic member connected to the second gap adjustment unit is variable, and the ceramic member connected to the first gap adjustment unit and the ceramic member connected to the second gap adjustment unit are positioned on a straight line along a cloud axis extending in the width direction and are rotatable about the cloud axis.

[0029] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a massage device and a massage method capable of adjusting a massage position, massage range, massage direction, and massage intensity are provided.

[0030] Figures 1a and 1b are perspective views illustrating a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] FIGS. 3 and 4 are drawings illustrating a second ceramic unit and a gap adjustment unit of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention viewed from above.

[0034] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating the operation of the second ceramic unit and the gap adjustment unit of the massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] FIGS. 7 to 10 are drawings showing a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention viewed from above, and are drawings showing the operation of the second ceramic unit by the operation of the gap adjustment unit.

[0036] FIGS. 11 and 12 are side views of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention, showing the operation of the second ceramic unit by the operation of the gap adjustment unit.

[0037] FIG. 13 is a side view of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0038] Figure 14 is a drawing for explaining joint displacement through spinal traction.

[0039] Figures 15 to 18 are drawings showing the position of the second ceramic unit and the massage effect thereof as the gap adjustment unit operates.

[0040] Figures 19 and 20 are drawings showing changes in the arc motion trajectories of the 2-1 and 2-2 ceramic members due to the operation of the ascending and descending module.

[0041] Figures 21 and 22 are drawings showing the simultaneous operation of the raising / lowering module and the gap adjustment unit.

[0042] Figure 23 is a drawing showing the simultaneous operation of the transfer module, the lifting / lowering module, and the spacing adjustment unit.

[0043] Fig. 24 shows the operating elements of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 25 shows the massage intensity according to the operation of each operating element.

[0044] A massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises a massage device including a ceramic module, comprising: a frame member; a plurality of ceramic members arranged on the frame member; and a gap adjustment unit mounted on the frame member; wherein the gap adjustment unit adjusts the distance between the plurality of ceramic members.

[0045] Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, a preferred embodiment according to the present invention will be described.

[0046] Hereinafter, the terms “length direction,” “width direction,” and “height direction” indicating directions are based on the directions shown in each drawing. Accordingly, with reference to Fig. 1a, the X-axis is the length direction, the Y-axis is the width direction, and the Z-axis is the height direction.

[0047]

[0048] Figures 1a and 1b are perspective views illustrating a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is a drawing illustrating a cross-sectional structure of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] A massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a transport module (100), an elevation module (200), and a ceramic module (300).

[0050] A massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a massage device that can be mounted on a thermal therapy device (not shown). The thermal therapy device (not shown) can include an external frame (not shown) on which the massage device according to the embodiment can be mounted. The massage device according to the embodiment can be displaced while mounted on the external frame (not shown). For example, the massage device according to the embodiment can be displaced in the X-axis direction (longitudinal direction) of FIG. 1 while mounted on the external frame (not shown).

[0051]

[0052] <Transport module (100)>

[0053] The transport module (100) supports the massage device according to the embodiment and allows the massage device to move along the length direction of the thermal treatment device.

[0054] The transport module (100) may include a transport plate member (110) and a transport drive member (120). The transport plate member (110) is a plate-shaped member, and the elevation module (200) may be placed on the transport plate member (110). The transport drive member (120) may be a member provided at both ends of the width direction of the transport plate member (110).

[0055] The transport drive member (120) may be provided with a support roller. The support roller may run along a predetermined guide rail. For example, according to an embodiment, an outer frame (not shown) of a thermal therapy device (not shown) may be provided with a guide rail (not shown) extending in the longitudinal direction, and the support roller may move along the guide rail. According to an embodiment, the transport drive member (120) may further include a transport motor (not shown). The transport motor may provide a driving force so that the support roller moves along a guide rail provided in the thermal therapy device. However, the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0056]

[0057] <Movement module (200)>

[0058] The elevation module (200) is a module that can raise or lower the ceramic module (300) in the height direction (Z-axis direction).

[0059] The raising / lowering module (200) may include a raising / lowering driving member (210), a raising / lowering member (220), and a swing arm (230).

[0060] The elevating driving member (210) may be a pinion gear and may be connected to a driving motor (not shown) that provides driving force and may rotate. The elevating member (220) may be a rack gear that meshes with the pinion gear. The swivel arm (230) may be a swivel bar that supports the ceramic module (300) and has one end swivelably connected to the transport module (100) via a swivel shaft (232).

[0061] When the raising / lowering driving member (210) composed of a pinion gear rotates in one direction or the other, the raising / lowering member (220) composed of a rack gear can rise or fall. Accordingly, the pivot arm (230) connected to the raising / lowering member (220) can pivot around the pivot axis (232). Accordingly, the ceramic module (300) connected to the pivot arm (230) can also pivot around the pivot axis (232), thereby raising or lowering the ceramic module (300).

[0062]

[0063] <Ceramic Module (300)>

[0064] The ceramic module (300) may include a first ceramic unit (310), a second ceramic unit (320), a frame member (330), a gap adjustment unit (340), and a posture alignment unit (350). Hereinafter, each of these will be described sequentially.

[0065]

[0066] <First ceramic unit (310) and second ceramic unit (320)>

[0067] The first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) each include a plurality of ceramic members. The ceramic members may be acupressure members that substantially contact the user's body and provide acupressure effects by applying pressure to the body. Therefore, in the description of the present invention, the "ceramic member" may also be referred to as an "acupressure member." In addition, the "ceramic unit" may also be referred to as an "acupressure unit." The ceramic member may include, for example, ceramic, silicone, or the like as its material, but is not limited thereto.

[0068] The first ceramic unit (310) may include a first-first ceramic member (312) and a first-second ceramic member (314). The first-first ceramic member (312) and the first-second ceramic member (314) may be positioned on a straight line along a first cloud axis (CL1), which is an imaginary straight line extending in the width direction.

[0069] According to the embodiment, the first-first ceramic member (312) and the first-second ceramic member (314) can be positioned symmetrically in the width direction with respect to a center line (C), which is an imaginary straight line extending in the length direction.

[0070] The first-first ceramic member (312) and the first-second ceramic member (314) may each have a first pressure surface (310a). The first pressure surface (310a) is located above the first cloud axis (CL1) and is a portion that substantially applies pressure to a body part of the user.

[0071] The number of first pressure surfaces (310a) provided in each of the first-first ceramic member (312) and the first-second ceramic member (314) may be plural. For example, the number of first pressure surfaces (310a) may be two. That is, the first-first ceramic member (312) and the first-second ceramic member (314) may include the first-first pressure surface (310a-1) and the first-second pressure surface (310a-2) at positions spaced apart from each other in the width direction, respectively. Here, the distance between the first-first pressure surface (310a-1) and the center line (C) may be smaller than the distance between the first-second pressure surface (310a-2) and the center line (C).

[0072] The first-first ceramic member (312) and the first-second ceramic member (314) may be rotatably connected to first support brackets (316) provided on both sides of the width direction of each ceramic member. For example, the first support bracket (316) may be provided with a separate bush, and the first-first ceramic member (312) and the first-second ceramic member (314) connected to the first support bracket (316) may be rotatably connected to the first cloud axis (CL1) around the first cloud axis. Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the first-first ceramic member (312) and the first-second ceramic member (314) may be connected to a separate rotational power device, and may be rotatably connected to the first cloud axis (CL1) around the first cloud axis.

[0073] The second ceramic unit (320) may include a second-first ceramic member (322) and a second-second ceramic member (324). The second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) may be positioned on a straight line along a second cloud axis (CL2), which is an imaginary straight line extending in the width direction.

[0074] According to an embodiment, the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) can be positioned symmetrically in the width direction with respect to a center line (C), which is an imaginary straight line extending in the length direction.

[0075] The second-1 ceramic member (322) and the second-2 ceramic member (324) may each have a second pressure surface (320a). The second pressure surface (320a) is located above the second cloud axis (CL2) and is a portion that substantially applies pressure to a body part of the user.

[0076] The number of second pressure surfaces (320a) provided in each of the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) may be plural. For example, the number of second pressure surfaces (320a) may be two. That is, the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) may include the 2-1 pressure surface (320a-1) and the 2-2 pressure surface (320a-2) at positions spaced apart from each other in the width direction, respectively. Here, the distance between the 2-1 pressure surface (320a-1) and the center line (C) may be smaller than the distance between the 2-2 pressure surface (310a-2) and the center line (C).

[0077] The 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) may be rotatably connected to second support brackets (326) provided on both sides of the width direction of each ceramic member. For example, the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) connected to the 2-2 support bracket (326) may be rotatably connected to the second support bracket (326) about the second cloud axis (CL2). Meanwhile, according to one embodiment, the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) may be connected to a separate rotation power device, and may be rotatably connected to the second cloud axis (CL2) about the second cloud axis.

[0078] The first cloud axis (CL1) and the second cloud axis (CL2) are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction and can be parallel to each other.

[0079] Each of the above ceramic members (the first-first ceramic member (312), the first-second ceramic member (314), the second-first ceramic member (322), and the second-second ceramic member (324)) can have a built-in heating member. The heating member can be, for example, a PTC. Accordingly, the above ceramic member can provide a thermal massage effect to the user.

[0080] According to an embodiment, the first-first ceramic member (312) and the first-second ceramic member (314) of the first ceramic unit (310), and the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) of the second ceramic unit (320) may have arrangements that can pressurize one side and the other side of the spine in the width direction, respectively, with the spine of the user as the center. For example, when the user lies on his / her back on the massage device and the spine of the user is positioned on the center line (C), the first-first ceramic member (312) and the second-first ceramic member (322) may be positioned on one side (e.g., the left side) of the spine of the user, and the first-second ceramic member (314) and the second-second ceramic member (324) may be positioned on the other side (e.g., the right side) of the body of the user in the width direction.

[0081] Therefore, a massage effect can be provided by applying pressure to acupuncture points located on both sides of the body along the user's spine (for example, acupuncture points along the Foot-Taiyang Bladder Meridian), but this is not necessarily limited to this.

[0082] Meanwhile, as described above, each ceramic member may have at least one acupressure surface, and according to an embodiment, the number of acupressure surfaces may be multiple, and the multiple acupressure surfaces may be positioned at different positions along the width direction of each ceramic member. Accordingly, each ceramic member may pressurize the user's body at at least one position in the width direction. For example, the ceramic members provided in the first ceramic unit (310) may each have at least one first acupressure surface (310a-1, 310a-2), and the ceramic members provided in the second ceramic unit (320) may each have at least one second acupressure surface (320a-1, 320a-2). Accordingly, since the ceramic members include a plurality of acupressure surfaces positioned at different positions in the width direction, simultaneous acupressure can be performed on multiple points on the user's body.

[0083] The above-mentioned pressure surfaces (310a, 320a) may be formed to extend along the circumferential surface of each ceramic member. Here, the circumferential surface refers to a circumferential surface centered on the first cloud axis (CL1, CL2), which is a central axis that penetrates each ceramic member in the width direction. Therefore, even if the ceramic member rotates around the cloud axis (CL1, CL2) while pressing the user's body, the ceramic member can continuously press the user's body by the pressure surfaces (310a, 320a).

[0084] In one embodiment, the first ceramic member may have two pressure surfaces. In addition, the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) may each include two ceramic members. Accordingly, when the user lies back to back with the spine positioned along the center line (C) of the massage device according to the embodiment, the two ceramic members included in each ceramic member unit (310, 320) may be positioned on both sides of the spine in the width direction with the spine as the center. Accordingly, the location of one acupressure surface (the acupressure surface (310a-1, 320a-2) located close to the spine in the width direction (inner side)) may be an acupressure point (second line of the spine, acupressure point that treats symptoms related to the internal organs of the body) located about 4.5 cm apart from the user's spine, and the location of the other acupressure surface (the acupressure surface (310a-2, 320a-2) located farther from the spine in the width direction (outer side)) may be an acupressure point (third line of the spine, acupressure point that treats chronic symptoms related to the internal organs of the body, and acupressure point that treats mental symptoms) located about 9 cm apart from the user's spine.

[0085] Meanwhile, in order to simultaneously pressurize two or more acupoints while the ceramic member moves in the longitudinal direction, it is necessary to maintain the arrangement of the acupressure surface at a constant level. This can be achieved by a posture alignment unit (350), which will be described later.

[0086]

[0087] <Frame Absence (330)>

[0088] The frame member (330) may include a first frame (332) and a second frame (334). The frame member (330) may be a support frame that supports the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320).

[0089] The first frame (332) may be positioned on one side in the longitudinal direction. A first ceramic unit (310) may be arranged on the first frame (332). Specifically, a first support bracket (316) of the first ceramic unit (310) may be fixed on the first frame (332). There may be, for example, two first support brackets (316), and a first-first ceramic member (312) and a first-second ceramic member (314) may be connected to each of the first support brackets (316), respectively. The two first support brackets (316) may be arranged on the first frame (332) in a form positioned on a straight line along a straight line extending in the width direction.

[0090] The second frame (334) may be positioned on the other side in the longitudinal direction. The second frame (334) may be equipped with a gap adjustment unit (340) described below. The second ceramic unit (320) may be placed on the second frame (334) via the gap adjustment unit (340).

[0091]

[0092] <Gap adjustment unit (340)>

[0093] FIGS. 3 and 4 are drawings illustrating a second ceramic unit (320) and a gap adjustment unit (340) of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0094] The gap adjustment unit (340) may include a first gap adjustment unit (340-1) and a second gap adjustment unit (340-2). The first gap adjustment unit (340-1) and the second gap adjustment unit (340-2) may be positioned on a straight line along a straight line extending in the width direction. The second-first ceramic member (322) may be placed on the first gap adjustment unit (340-1), and the second-second ceramic member (324) may be placed on the second gap adjustment unit (340-2).

[0095] The first gap adjustment unit (340-1) and the second gap adjustment unit (340-2) may each include a rotation plate (342), a support shaft (344), and a rotation bracket (346).

[0096] The rotating plate (342) may be mounted on the second frame (334). The rotating plate (342) may be a predetermined plate that can rotate around a rotational center axis (CR). For example, the rotating plate (342) may have a configuration that is a circular plate with a gear formed on the outer periphery.

[0097] The support shaft (344) is positioned at a predetermined distance from the rotation center axis (CR) of the rotation plate (342). That is, the support shaft (344) is positioned at an eccentric position from the rotation center axis (CR) of the rotation plate (342). Therefore, when the rotation plate (342) rotates, the support shaft (344) can move while drawing a circular trajectory with a radius equal to the distance between the rotation center axis (CR) and the support shaft (344).

[0098] A rotation bracket (346) may be placed on the upper portion of the support shaft (344). A second support bracket (326) may be fixed on the rotation bracket (346).

[0099] The rotation plate (342) and the rotation bracket (346) may be connected by a support shaft (344). At least one of the upper and lower ends of the support shaft (344) may be configured as a freely rotatable free end. In an embodiment, the lower end of the support shaft (344) is fixed to the rotation plate (342), and the upper end of the support shaft (344) may be connected to be relatively rotatable with respect to the rotation plate (342). Therefore, the rotation bracket (346) is relatively rotatable with respect to the support shaft (344). That is, the rotation bracket (346) is relatively rotatable with respect to the support shaft (344) about the connection center axis (CV) of the support shaft (344). Of course, the present invention is not limited thereto, and an embodiment in which both the upper and lower ends of the support shaft (344) are free ends is also possible.

[0100] By having the above connection structure, when the rotation plate (342) rotates, the rotation bracket (346) connected to the support shaft (344) and the ceramic member connected to the rotation bracket (346) perform an arc motion. At this time, since the rotation bracket (346) can rotate relative to the support shaft (344), the rotation bracket (346) and the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) connected to the rotation bracket (346) can perform an arc motion centered on the rotation center axis (CR) of the rotation plate (342) while maintaining a constant posture. The radius of the arc motion becomes the distance between the rotation center axis (CR) and the connection center axis (CV). At this time, the circular trajectory drawn by the rotation bracket (346) and the ceramic member (the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324)) appears in both the length direction and the width direction.

[0101]

[0102] <Posture Alignment Unit (350)>

[0103] FIG. 5 is a drawing showing a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention viewed from above.

[0104] The posture alignment unit (350) can maintain the posture of the second ceramic unit (320) constant. The posture of the second ceramic unit (320) refers to a posture in which the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) constituting the second ceramic unit (320) are aligned, and can be understood to specifically mean the orientation of the second cloud axis (CL2). That is, it refers to a posture in which the cloud axis of the second-first ceramic member (322) and the cloud axis of the second-second ceramic member (324) are aligned with the second cloud axis (CL2).

[0105] The posture alignment unit (350) may include an alignment load (352), a first connection bracket (354), and a second connection bracket (356).

[0106] The alignment rod (352) may be a predetermined bar extending a predetermined length in the width direction. The alignment rod (352) may be a predetermined sliding guide bar that provides a path for at least one of the first connection bracket (354) and the second connection bracket (356) to move in the width direction and guides the displacement.

[0107] The first connecting bracket (354) and the second connecting bracket (356) are connected to the alignment rod (352). At least one of the first connecting bracket (354) and the second connecting bracket (356) can be slidably displaced left and right along the alignment rod (352).

[0108] For example, an embodiment is possible in which the first connection bracket (354) is slidably displaceable in the width direction along the alignment rod (352), and the second connection bracket (356) is fixed to one end of the alignment rod (352). As another example, a connection form in which, contrary to the above, the first connection bracket (354) is fixed to one end of the alignment rod (352), and the second connection bracket (356) is slidably displaceable in the width direction along the alignment rod (352) is also possible. As another example, an embodiment is also possible in which both the first connection bracket (354) and the second connection bracket (356) are slidably displaceable relative to the alignment rod (352).

[0109] The first connecting bracket (354) can be connected to the rotation bracket (346) of the first gap adjustment unit (340-1). Therefore, the rotation bracket (346) of the first gap adjustment unit (340-1) and the first connecting bracket (354) can be displaced as one piece. In addition, the second connecting bracket (356) can be connected to the rotation bracket (346) of the second gap adjustment unit (340-2). Therefore, the rotation bracket (346) of the second gap adjustment unit (340-2) and the second connecting bracket (356) can be displaced as one piece.

[0110] By providing the posture alignment unit (350), when the rotation plate (342) of the gap adjustment unit (340) rotates, the rotation bracket (346) can maintain a constant posture. That is, when the rotation plate (342) rotates, the second cloud axis (CL2) can maintain a constant posture extending along the width direction.

[0111] As explained above, in order to simultaneously pressurize two or more acupressure points of the user during the longitudinal movement of the ceramic member, it is necessary to maintain the arrangement of the acupressure surface at a constant level.

[0112] According to an embodiment, the posture of the second ceramic unit (320) can be maintained at a constant level by the posture alignment unit (350). Accordingly, the arrangement of the acupressure surface can be maintained at a constant level as described above, and thus the massage effect can be improved and operational stability can be secured.

[0113]

[0114] <Operation of the gap adjustment unit (340)>

[0115] FIG. 6 is a drawing illustrating the operation of the second ceramic unit (320) and the gap adjustment unit (340) of the massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0116] Below, the operation of the gap adjustment unit (340) and the operation of the second ceramic unit (320) by it will be described. Specifically, the displacement of the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) and the resulting gap change will be described.

[0117] When the gap adjustment unit (340) operates, the rotation plate (342) rotates. When the rotation plate (342) rotates, the ceramic members (the second-first ceramic member (322), the second-second ceramic member (324)) connected to the rotation plate (342) through the support shaft (344) and the rotation bracket (346) move in an arc around the rotation center axis (CR) of the rotation plate (342). According to an embodiment, the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) are positioned on the second cloud axis (CL2), which is an imaginary straight line extending in the width direction. In addition, the rotation bracket (346) supporting the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) is connected to the posture alignment unit (350). Accordingly, the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) can move in a circular arc while the extension direction of the second cloud axis (CL2), which is the axis of rotation, is constantly maintained on a straight line along the width direction.

[0118] In one embodiment, the rotational directions of the rotation plate (342) of the first gap adjustment unit (340-1) and the rotation plate (342) of the second gap adjustment unit (340-2) may be opposite to each other. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the rotation plate (342) of the first gap adjustment unit (340-1) may rotate counterclockwise (CR1), and the rotation plate (342) of the second gap adjustment unit (340-2) may rotate clockwise (CR2).

[0119] Accordingly, during one cycle in which the rotation plates (342) of the first gap adjustment unit (340-1) and the second gap adjustment unit (340-2) rotate once, the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) can simultaneously move in a direction in which they approach each other in the width direction (in a direction in which they approach the width direction center) or simultaneously move in a direction in which they move away from each other in the width direction (in a direction in which they move away from the width direction center). In other words, they can move in opposite directions in the width direction. Therefore, the width direction gap between the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) can be variable.

[0120] FIGS. 7 to 10 are views illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from above, and are views illustrating the operation of the second ceramic unit (320) by the operation of the gap adjustment unit (340). FIGS. 11 and 12 are views illustrating a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention when viewed from the side, wherein FIG. 11 illustrates a side view of FIG. 7, and FIG. 13 illustrates a side view of FIG. 9.

[0121] By the operation of the gap adjustment unit (340), the gap between the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) is variable. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, the gap between the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) may have sizes of V1, V2, V3, and V4. Here, V2 may be the maximum value of the gap between the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324), and V4 may be the minimum value of the gap between the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324).

[0122] In this way, since the width-wise distance between the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) is variable, effective thermal massage is possible not only for body parts with wide width-wise distances, such as the thoracic or lumbar vertebrae, but also for body parts with narrow width-wise distances, such as the cervical vertebrae.

[0123] In addition, if the width-wise distance between the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) is variable as described above, it is possible to provide a thermal massage in a direction converging toward the center of the user's body (a direction converging toward the direction where the spine is located), or a thermal massage in a direction diverging from the center of the user's body (a direction away from the spine).

[0124] In addition, according to the embodiment, the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) do not simply vary the widthwise distance along a single line, but rather vary the widthwise position by performing an arc motion. Therefore, the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) provide a curved massage trajectory and can prevent excessive friction from occurring on the user's body part.

[0125] In addition, according to the embodiment, the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) can reciprocate in the longitudinal direction by performing an arc motion, respectively. That is, during one cycle in which the rotation plate (342) of the gap adjustment unit (340) rotates once, the second cloud axis (CL2) of the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) reciprocates in the forward and backward direction. Therefore, the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) can reciprocate in the same direction in the longitudinal direction at the same time.

[0126] In this way, since the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) move in the same direction in the longitudinal direction, thermal massage in the form of pushing or pulling the user's body part in the longitudinal direction is possible.

[0127] Hereinafter, with reference again to FIGS. 7 to 12, the change in the gap between the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) due to the operation of the gap adjustment unit (340) will be described.

[0128] The first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) are positioned on the frame (330) at a predetermined distance apart in the longitudinal direction. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the first cloud axis (CL1) of the first ceramic unit (310) and the second cloud axis (CL2) of the second ceramic unit (320) can be spaced apart by W (W1).

[0129] The first cloud axis (CL1) of the first ceramic unit (310) and the second cloud axis (CL2) of the second ceramic unit (320) may be parallel to each other.

[0130] The second ceramic unit (320) varies its position depending on the operation of the gap adjustment unit (340). As described above, the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) can perform circular motion while maintaining a constant posture in which the extension direction of the second cloud axis (CL2), which is the axis of rotation, extends in the width direction. The circular motion of the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) has a width direction component and a length direction component. Therefore, when the gap adjustment unit (340) operates, the length direction distance between the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) can vary while the first cloud axis (CL1) of the first ceramic unit (310) and the second cloud axis (CL2) of the second ceramic unit (320) remain parallel to each other.

[0131] Specifically, the gap between the first cloud axis (CL1) and the second cloud axis (CL2) may have a size of W1 to W3. At this time, W1 may be the minimum value of the gap between the first cloud axis (CL1) and the second cloud axis (CL2), and W3 may be the maximum value of the gap between the first cloud axis (CL1) and the second cloud axis (CL2).

[0132] In this way, since the longitudinal distance between the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) is variable, it is possible to provide a thermal massage in a direction converging toward a part of the user's body (a direction converging toward the body part between the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320)), or a thermal massage in a direction diverging from a part of the user's body (a direction moving away from the body part between the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320)). Of course, it is also possible to provide a thermal massage in which convergence and divergence are alternately repeated.

[0133] In addition, according to the embodiment, the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) do not simply vary their longitudinal distances along a single line, but rather, their longitudinal positions vary by performing an arc motion, thereby providing a curved massage trajectory. Accordingly, excessive friction on the user's body parts can be prevented.

[0134]

[0135] <Operation of the ceramic module (300) by operation of the ascending / descending module (200)>

[0136] Fig. 13 is a side view of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 14 is a drawing for explaining joint displacement through spinal traction. Below, the operation of the ceramic module (300) by the operation of the elevation module (200) will be described.

[0137] When the lifting / lowering module (200) operates, the ceramic module (300) can rise or fall. Specifically, the tilt angle of the frame can be varied as the pivot arm (230) pivots around the pivot axis (232).

[0138] As the elevating module (300) is provided, the ceramic module (300) can be raised or lowered. Accordingly, the ceramic module (300) can apply a pressing force in the height direction to the user's body.

[0139] The upward displacement of the ceramic module (300) as described above can act as a traction force that physically raises one side and relatively lowers the other side along the direction of the joint surface of the spine, thereby generating traction in the transverse direction, as illustrated in FIG. 14.

[0140] In addition, since the ascent / descent module (300) has a configuration that rotates around the pivot axis (232), it can apply not only a force that presses in the height direction but also a force that pushes in the horizontal direction to the user's body.

[0141] When the massage device is moving and the elevation module (300) is operated, a force that presses in the direction of height against the user's body is generated, and at the same time, an amplification of the pushing force may occur.

[0142] For example, a case in which the lifting / lowering module (300) operates while the massage device is moving will be described. For convenience, the direction in which the pivot axis is located is defined as forward, based on Fig. 13.

[0143] As illustrated in FIG. 13, when the elevation module (300) operates and the frame (330) rotates in a direction in which the tilt angle increases, the displacements of the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) both have upward and forward displacement components. Therefore, the operation of the elevation module (300) causes the upward displacement of the ceramic module (300) and simultaneously acts to strengthen (in the same direction) or weaken (in the opposite direction) the horizontal displacement of the second ceramic unit (320). The upward displacement of the ceramic module (300) acts as a height-pressing force on the user's body. In addition, the forward movement and forward rotation of the massage device act as a horizontal traction force (pushing force) on the user's body.

[0144]

[0145] <Change in massage effect by operation of gap adjustment unit (340)>

[0146] Below, the change in massage effect by the operation of the gap adjustment unit (340) according to one embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0147] Figures 15 to 18 are drawings showing the position of the second ceramic unit (320) and the massage effect thereof as the gap adjustment unit (340) operates. Hereinafter, one operation cycle is defined as meaning that the rotation plate (342) of the gap adjustment unit (340) rotates one time (360° rotation). The states shown in Figures 15 to 18 are sequentially named first to fourth states, respectively. However, this does not define the operation order.

[0148] First, FIG. 15 shows a first state, and the first state is defined as a state in which the widthwise distance between the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) constituting the second ceramic unit (320) is the smallest, and the lengthwise distance between the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) is a relatively intermediate distance.

[0149] In the first state as described above, since the width-wise distance between the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) is relatively small, it may be advantageous for massaging a part of the user's body where the width-wise distance is narrow. For example, it may be advantageous for massaging a part where the width-wise distance between acupoints is narrow around the spine, such as around the neck and shoulders.

[0150] FIG. 16 shows a state in which the rotation plate (342) of the gap adjustment unit (340) has rotated by 1 / 4 of the operation cycle (90°) from the state illustrated in FIG. 15. At this time, as the rotation plate (342) rotates by 1 / 4 of the operation cycle, the second ceramic unit (320) is displaced in the direction in which the first ceramic unit (310) is positioned, and the longitudinal distance between the second ceramic unit (320) and the first ceramic unit (310) can be minimized. In addition, the widthwise distance between the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) can be a relatively intermediate distance. Accordingly, the second state is defined as a state in which the widthwise distance between the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) constituting the second ceramic unit (320) is a relatively intermediate distance, and the lengthwise distance between the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) is the most reduced state.

[0151] In the second state described above, since the longitudinal distance between the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) is relatively small, it may be advantageous for massaging a part of the user's body with a narrow longitudinal distance. For example, it may be advantageous for massaging a part with a narrow longitudinal distance between acupoints along the extension direction of the spine, such as the area around the hips, shoulders, and back.

[0152] FIG. 17 illustrates a state in which the rotation plate (342) of the gap adjustment unit (340) has rotated 1 / 4 of the operation cycle from the state illustrated in FIG. 16. As the rotation plate (342) rotates 1 / 4 of the operation cycle, the widthwise distance between the 2-1st ceramic member (322) and the 2-2nd ceramic member (324) can become the farthest. In addition, the lengthwise distance between the 2nd ceramic unit (320) and the 1st ceramic unit (310) can become a relatively intermediate distance. Accordingly, the third state is defined as a state in which the widthwise distance between the 2-1st ceramic member (322) and the 2-2nd ceramic member (324) constituting the 2nd ceramic unit (320) is relatively the widest, and the lengthwise distance between the 1st ceramic unit (310) and the 2nd ceramic unit (320) is a relatively intermediate distance.

[0153] In the third state as described above, since the width-wise distance between the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) is relatively expanded to its maximum, it may be advantageous for massaging a part of the user's body with a large width-wise distance. For example, it may be advantageous for massaging a part with a wide width-wise distance between acupoints centered on the spine, such as the area around the shoulders or back.

[0154] FIG. 18 illustrates a state in which the rotation plate (342) of the gap adjustment unit (340) has rotated 1 / 4 of the operating cycle from the state illustrated in FIG. 17. As the rotation is performed by 1 / 4 of the operating cycle, the longitudinal distance between the second ceramic unit (320) and the first ceramic unit (310) can become the furthest. In addition, the widthwise distance between the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) can become a relatively intermediate distance. Accordingly, the fourth state is defined as a state in which the widthwise distance between the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) constituting the second ceramic unit (320) is the relatively intermediate distance, and the longitudinal distance between the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) is the most extended.

[0155] In the fourth state as described above, since the width-wise distance between the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) is relatively expanded to its maximum, it may be advantageous for massaging a part of the user's body with a large width-wise distance. For example, it may be advantageous for massaging a part with a wide width-wise distance between acupoints centered on the spine, such as the area around the shoulders or back.

[0156] As described above, the massage device according to the embodiment can provide an appropriate massage for each body part of the user since the longitudinal distance between the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) and the widthwise distance between the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) constituting the second ceramic unit (320) are variable.

[0157] In addition, when the above operation is performed while the massage device is positioned on a body part of the user, a massage can be provided in the form of repeatedly converging and diverging in the longitudinal and horizontal directions for the body part.

[0158]

[0159] <Operation of the ascent / descent module (200) and gap adjustment unit (340)>

[0160] Figures 19 and 20 are drawings showing changes in the circular motion trajectories of the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) due to the operation of the ascending and descending module (200).

[0161] In addition, in the massage device according to the embodiment, the height and length distance of the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) can be varied by the operation of the raising / lowering module (200). In addition, the vertical projection shape of the circular motion trajectory of the second-first ceramic member (322) and the second-second ceramic member (324) can be varied.

[0162] For example, in a state where the ceramic module (300) is horizontal as in Fig. 19 (a state where the inclination angle of the frame member (330) is 0), the circular motion trajectories of the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) may be circular. That is, the longitudinal width of the circular motion trajectory may be R1, which is twice the distance between the rotation axis (CR) of the rotation plate (342) and the center (CV) of the support shaft (344).

[0163] On the other hand, if we consider a state in which the lifting / lowering module (200) operates as in Fig. 20 and the ceramic module (300) has a predetermined tilt angle, it is as follows.

[0164] When the ascending / descending module (200) operates as indicated by arrow R and the ceramic module (300) has a predetermined inclination angle, the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) are projected in the vertical direction, so that the longitudinal distance between the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) is relatively reduced.

[0165] In addition, as the rotating plate (342) tilts, when the circular motion trajectories of the 2-1 ceramic member (322) and the 2-2 ceramic member (324) are projected in the vertical direction, an elliptical trajectory having a short axis in the longitudinal direction and a long axis in the width direction may appear. That is, the width in the width direction of the circular motion trajectory is maintained as R1, but as the length direction width of the circular motion trajectory is reduced to R2, the shape of the circular motion trajectory when viewed from above may change into an elliptical shape with a reduced length direction radius.

[0166] In addition, in the massage device according to the embodiment, the operation of the raising / lowering module (200) and the operation of the gap adjustment unit (340) may be performed separately or simultaneously. For example, as the raising / lowering module (200) operates, the longitudinal distance between the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) is gradually reduced. In addition, when the gap adjustment unit (340) operates during this process, the arc motion of the second ceramic unit (320) by the gap adjustment unit (340) may be in the form of a longitudinal width being reduced.

[0167]

[0168] <Massage type by simultaneous operation of the ascent / descent module (200) and the gap adjustment unit (340)>

[0169] Figures 21 and 22 are drawings showing the simultaneous operation of the raising / lowering module (200) and the gap adjustment unit (340).

[0170] When the operation of the ascending / descending module (200) and the gap adjustment unit (340) is performed simultaneously, various types of massage can be provided.

[0171] For example, referring to FIGS. 21 and 22, a case in which the raising / lowering module (300) and the gap adjustment unit (340) operate simultaneously will be described. For convenience, the left direction in FIGS. 21 and 22 is defined as forward.

[0172] As shown in Fig. 21, when the lifting / lowering module (300) operates as indicated by arrow R and the ceramic module (300) rotates in a direction in which the tilt angle increases, the displacements of the first ceramic unit (310) and the second ceramic unit (320) both have upward and forward displacement components.

[0173] In this process, as illustrated in FIG. 21, when the gap adjustment unit (340) operates and the second ceramic unit (320) is displaced in a direction closer to the first ceramic unit (310) as indicated by arrow L1, the displacement of the second ceramic unit (320) has a downward displacement component M1 and a forward displacement component N1. Accordingly, the operation of the gap adjustment unit (340) acts in such a way that the upward displacement of the second ceramic unit (320) is reduced and the horizontal displacement of the second ceramic unit (320) is strengthened. Accordingly, the forward horizontal traction force (pushing force) on the spine can be increased.

[0174] Meanwhile, as illustrated in FIG. 22, when the gap adjustment unit (340) operates and the second ceramic unit (320) is displaced in a direction away from the first ceramic unit (310) as indicated by arrow L2, the displacement of the second ceramic unit (320) has an upward displacement component M2 and a backward displacement component N2. Accordingly, the operation of the gap adjustment unit (340) acts in such a way that the horizontal displacement of the second ceramic unit (320) is reduced and the upward displacement of the second ceramic unit (320) is strengthened. Accordingly, the longitudinal traction force (upward pressing force) on the spine can be increased.

[0175]

[0176] <Massage type by simultaneous operation of the transport module (100), the elevation module (200), and the gap adjustment unit (340)>

[0177] Additionally, it is also possible for the transport module (100), the raising / lowering module (200), and the gap adjustment unit (340) to operate simultaneously.

[0178] For example, referring to Fig. 23, an operation case of the transport module (100), the raising / lowering module (300), and the spacing adjustment unit (340) is described. For convenience, the direction of the arrow P in Fig. 23 is defined as forward.

[0179] As shown in Fig. 23, when the transport module (100) moves and the lifting / lowering module (300) operates to cause the porcelain module (300) to turn in a direction in which the tilt angle increases, the displacements of the first porcelain unit (310) and the second porcelain unit (320) both have upward and forward displacement components.

[0180] In this process, as illustrated in FIG. 23, when the gap adjustment unit (340) operates and the second ceramic unit (320) is displaced in a direction closer to the first ceramic unit (310) as indicated by arrow L3, the displacement of the second ceramic unit (320) has a downward displacement component M3 and a forward displacement component N3. Accordingly, the operation of the gap adjustment unit (340) acts in such a way that the upward displacement of the second ceramic unit (320) is reduced and the horizontal displacement of the second ceramic unit (320) is strengthened. Accordingly, the horizontal traction force (pushing force) on the spine can be increased.

[0181]

[0182] According to the massage device and massage method using the massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, the massage position, massage range, massage direction, and massage intensity can be adjusted.

[0183] For example, adjustment of the massage position can be achieved by longitudinal displacement by the transport module (100), height displacement by the elevation module, and spacing adjustment between the longitudinal and widthwise ceramic members by the spacing adjustment unit (340).

[0184] In addition, the adjustment of the massage range can be achieved by adjusting the longitudinal spacing between the ceramic members, adjusting the width spacing, and also by changing the projection width of the longitudinal displacement of the spacing adjustment unit (340) through the operation of the elevation module (200) (Figs. 19 and 20).

[0185] In addition, adjustment of the massage direction can be achieved by longitudinal displacement by the transport module (100), height displacement by the elevation module (200), and adjustment of the operating direction of the gap adjustment unit (340).

[0186] Additionally, the control of the massage intensity can be achieved by the longitudinal displacement speed by the transport module (100), the height displacement width by the elevation module (200), and the longitudinal and width direction displacement of the ceramic member by the gap adjustment unit (340).

[0187] In addition, by combining the operations of each module and unit, selective adjustment of massage position, range, direction and intensity is possible.

[0188]

[0189] Fig. 24 shows the operating elements of a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Fig. 25 shows the massage intensity according to the operation of each operating element.

[0190] A is the operating distance of the lifting / lowering drive member (210), which is the distance the lifting / lowering drive member (210) rotates (diameter of the lifting / lowering drive member (210) × π × rotation angle / 360°).

[0191] B represents the rotation angle of the lifting and lowering drive member (210).

[0192] C refers to the height direction displacement value of the second ceramic module (320).

[0193] D represents the longitudinal displacement value of the second ceramic module (320).

[0194] For example, a massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention can vary the massage intensity for a user's body part. The intensity setting can be determined by the operating degree of the transport module (100), the operating degree of the elevation module (200), and the operation of the gap adjustment unit (340).

[0195] For example, intensity 5 can be described as follows:

[0196] Operating distance of the lifting drive member (210): 17.93 mm

[0197] Operating angle of the ascent / descent module (200) (angle of the frame): 12.66°

[0198] Height displacement of the second ceramic unit (320): 36.19 mm

[0199] Longitudinal displacement of the second ceramic unit (320): 21.05 mm

[0200]

[0201] Although the preferred embodiments 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 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. In a massage device including a ceramic module, Absence of frame; A plurality of ceramic members arranged on the frame member; and It includes a gap adjustment unit mounted on the above frame member; The above spacing adjustment unit is a massage device that adjusts the distance between the plurality of ceramic members.

2. In paragraph 1, The above spacing adjustment unit, A rotating plate that rotates around a central axis of rotation; A support shaft positioned eccentrically from the rotation center axis of the above rotating plate; and A rotating bracket connected to the support shaft and rotatable around the support shaft; At least some of the above plurality of ceramic members are connected to the rotation bracket, When the above rotating plate rotates, A massage device in which the above-mentioned rotating bracket and the ceramic member connected to the above-mentioned rotating bracket move in an arc around the above-mentioned rotational central axis.

3. In paragraph 2, The above spacing adjustment unit includes a first spacing adjustment unit and a second spacing adjustment unit, The first gap adjustment unit and the second gap adjustment unit are arranged in a row along the width direction of the frame, When at least one of the first gap adjustment unit and the second gap adjustment unit operates, A massage device in which the widthwise distance between a ceramic member connected to the first gap adjustment unit and a ceramic member connected to the second gap adjustment unit is variable.

4. In paragraph 3, A massage device in which the rotation plate of the first gap adjustment unit and the rotation plate of the second gap adjustment unit rotate in opposite directions.

5. In paragraph 3, The ceramic member connected to the first gap adjustment unit and the ceramic member connected to the second gap adjustment unit are, It is located on a straight line along the cloud axis extending in the width direction, A massage device capable of rotating the cloud around the above cloud axis.

6. In paragraph 3, The above ceramic module, A massage device further comprising a posture alignment unit that maintains a constant posture of a ceramic member connected to the above-mentioned rotating bracket.

7. In paragraph 6, The above posture alignment unit is, Alignment rod extending in the width direction, A first connecting bracket connecting the above alignment load and the first gap adjustment unit, and A second connecting bracket is included that connects the alignment load and the second gap adjustment unit, A massage device wherein at least one of the first connecting bracket and the second connecting bracket is slidably connected to the alignment rod.

8. In paragraph 2, The above ceramic module, A first ceramic unit including a ceramic member fixed at a position on the frame member; and A second ceramic unit including a ceramic member connected to the gap adjustment unit; When the above gap adjustment unit operates, A massage device in which the distance between the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit is variable.

9. In paragraph 8, The first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit are arranged spaced apart in the length direction, When the above gap adjustment unit operates, A massage device in which the longitudinal distance between the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit is variable by the circular motion of the ceramic member connected to the above gap adjustment unit.

10. In paragraph 9, The above ceramic module, A massage device further comprising a posture alignment unit that maintains a constant posture of a ceramic member included in the second ceramic unit.

11. In paragraph 10, The above posture alignment unit is, Alignment rods extending in one direction, and A massage device comprising a connecting bracket through which the alignment rod passes and is connected to the rotating bracket.

12. In paragraph 10, The ceramic member included in the first ceramic unit is capable of cloud rotation around a first cloud axis extending in the width direction, The ceramic member included in the second ceramic unit is capable of cloud rotation around a second cloud axis extending in the width direction, A massage device wherein the first cloud axis and the second cloud axis are parallel to each other.

13. In paragraph 2, The above massage device, A massage device further comprising a lifting / lowering module that rotates the ceramic module to change the tilt angle of the ceramic module.

14. In paragraph 13, The above-mentioned ascending and descending module, A lifting and lowering drive member including a pinion gear, A lifting member including a rack gear meshingly connected to the pinion gear, and A massage device comprising a pivot arm connected to the above frame and capable of pivoting around a pivot axis.

15. In paragraph 14, The above ceramic module, A first ceramic unit including a ceramic member fixed on the frame member; and A second ceramic unit including a ceramic member connected to the gap adjustment unit; The first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit are arranged spaced apart in the length direction, When the above lifting and lowering module is in operation, A massage device in which the longitudinal separation distance between the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit is variable when the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit are projected in the vertical direction.

16. In paragraph 15, When the above lifting and lowering module is in operation, A massage device in which the longitudinal width of the circular motion of the above-mentioned rotating bracket and the ceramic member connected to the above-mentioned rotating bracket is variable when the circular motion is projected in the up-and-down direction.

17. In paragraph 13, The above massage device, Further comprising a transport module connected to the above-mentioned lifting / lowering module; The above transport module, A massage device movable along the length of the massage device.

18. A ceramic module including a frame member, a plurality of ceramic members arranged on the frame member, and a gap adjustment unit mounted on the frame member and adjusting a distance between the plurality of ceramic members; A transport module movable along the length of the massage device; and A massage method using a massage device including an elevating module that connects the transport module and the ceramic module and rotates the ceramic module to change the inclination angle of the ceramic module; Operation of the above transport module, The tilt angle of the ceramic module due to the operation of the above lifting / lowering module, and By the longitudinal displacement and height displacement of the ceramic member due to the operation of the above gap adjustment unit, Massage method with adjustable massage position, massage range, massage direction and massage intensity of the massage device.

19. In paragraph 18, The above spacing adjustment unit, A rotating plate that rotates around a central axis of rotation; A support shaft positioned eccentrically from the rotation center axis of the above rotating plate; and A rotating bracket connected to the support shaft and rotatable around the support shaft; At least some of the above plurality of ceramic members are connected to the rotation bracket, When the above rotating plate rotates, The above rotating bracket and the ceramic member connected to the above rotating bracket move in an arc around the rotational center axis, A massage method in which the longitudinal width of the circular motion is variable when the circular motion is projected in the up-and-down direction when the above-mentioned lifting module is operated.

20. In paragraph 19, The above ceramic module, It further includes a posture alignment unit that maintains a constant posture of a ceramic member connected to the above-mentioned rotation bracket; A massage method in which the circular motion of the above ceramic member is performed in a state in which the above ceramic member maintains a constant posture by the posture alignment unit.

21. In paragraph 20, The above ceramic module, A first ceramic unit including a ceramic member fixed at a position on the frame member; and A second ceramic unit including a ceramic member connected to the gap adjustment unit; The first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit are arranged to be spaced apart in the length direction, The ceramic member included in the first ceramic unit is capable of cloud rotation around a first cloud axis extending in the width direction, The ceramic member included in the second ceramic unit is capable of cloud rotation around a second cloud axis extending in the width direction, A massage method in which the first cloud axis and the second cloud axis remain parallel to each other when the ceramic member included in the second ceramic unit moves in an arc.

22. A massage device including a ceramic module and an ascending and descending module; The above ceramic module, Absence of frame; A plurality of ceramic members arranged on the frame member; and A gap adjustment unit for adjusting the distance between the plurality of ceramic members mounted on the frame member; The above-mentioned lifting module rotates the above-mentioned ceramic module to change the tilt angle of the above-mentioned ceramic module, At least one of the plurality of ceramic members constitutes a first ceramic unit fixed at a position on the frame member, At least one of the plurality of ceramic members constitutes a second ceramic unit connected to the gap adjustment unit, The above spacing adjustment unit, A rotating plate that rotates around a central axis of rotation; A support shaft positioned eccentrically from the rotation center axis of the above rotating plate; and A rotating bracket connected to the support shaft and rotatable around the support shaft; At least some of the above plurality of ceramic members are connected to the rotation bracket, When the above rotating plate rotates, The above rotating bracket and the ceramic member connected to the above rotating bracket move in an arc around the rotational center axis, When the above gap adjustment unit operates, the distance between the first ceramic unit and the second ceramic unit is variable, The above spacing adjustment unit includes a first spacing adjustment unit and a second spacing adjustment unit, The first gap adjustment unit and the second gap adjustment unit are arranged in a row along the width direction of the frame, When at least one of the first gap adjustment unit and the second gap adjustment unit operates, The widthwise distance between the ceramic member connected to the first gap adjustment unit and the ceramic member connected to the second gap adjustment unit is variable, The ceramic member connected to the first gap adjustment unit and the ceramic member connected to the second gap adjustment unit are, It is located on a straight line along the cloud axis extending in the width direction, A massage device capable of rotating the cloud around the above cloud axis.

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