Ottoman having massage device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ottomans and massage chairs fail to provide a comfortable leg massage experience as they either elevate legs too high or are not designed to function as both a massage device and an ottoman, making them unsuitable for general use or expensive.
Innovation Solution
An ottoman with a built-in massaging apparatus featuring a main body unit with a massage member, a height-adjustable support unit, a cover unit, and a control unit that detects user input and body position to automatically adjust height and operate the massage function, allowing users to comfortably place their legs or feet while receiving a massage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a separately provided leg massager is placed on top of a conventional ottoman, then leg massage function is provided, but the user's legs are placed too high and the user feels uncomfortable
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the ottoman and leg massager into a single integrated device. The massaging apparatus is built into the ottoman structure itself, eliminating the need to place a separate massager on top. This integration allows the ottoman to provide both support and massage functions while maintaining appropriate height for user comfort.
Solution Approach 2:
The ottoman incorporates adjustable height functionality through a support unit that can raise or lower the main body unit. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the ottoman to adapt to different user needs and positions, ensuring comfort while providing leg massage functionality.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional massage chairs with built-in leg massagers are used, then leg massage function is provided, but they are expensive and not suitable for purchasing solely for ottoman or leg massage purposes
Solution Approach 1:
The device is designed to serve multiple functions: it operates as a conventional ottoman for leg support and as a leg massager when needed. The cover unit can be opened to access the massaging apparatus, allowing the same device to fulfill both ottoman and massage chair functions without requiring separate expensive equipment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the cover unit is separated to access the massage function, then leg massage can be performed, but the height of the main body unit needs to be adjusted for proper positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit receives signals from detection units that monitor the cover unit's position and the user's body insertion. Based on this feedback, the control unit automatically adjusts the height of the main body unit through the support unit, ensuring proper positioning for massage operation without requiring manual height adjustment by the user.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to an ottoman having a massaging apparatus. More specifically, the present invention relates to an ottoman having a massaging apparatus, the ottoman being usable as an ottoman enabling a part of the physical body of a user, sitting on a chair, to be conveniently put thereon at normal times, and being capable of conveniently massaging, if necessary, a part of the physical body of the user sitting on a chair.