FR3036283A3 - MASSAGE DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a massage device. The massage device comprises a hot and cold compressing element, a circulating water reservoir, a thermoconductive element, a water bag, a first circulation pump, a first circulation pipe, a fixing plate, a control body and a second circulation pipe. It can prevent rust or leakage and unstable structure, and additionally get the effect of rapid dissipation of heat.

Description

The present invention relates to a massage device, and in particular to a device for providing a hot compress and a cold compress and to obtain the effects of favoring the circulation of the blood, protecting the muscles or the eyes, and relaxing and massage of the human body. Electronic devices, such as computers, smart phones, etc., have become daily necessities because of the development of technology. Many people use computers or electronic devices (such as tablets and smartphones) for work, entertainment, research, reading, and so on. As a result, paper work is gradually being replaced by electronic devices and smart phones. The eyes are easily tired, dry, irritated and red due to the fact that the electronic devices have blue lights and words written in small while they are watched for a long time. As a result, many eye protection products are developed. Although the need for eye protection is important, other parts of the human body may also be painful due to overuse or shock. The massage device can be used to relax the affected areas with a hot compress or a cold compress. The descriptions of the eye massage device are given by way of example only and other massage devices are omitted.

3036283 2 There are many massage devices to relax the eyes in the health care market. Referring to Taiwanese Patent No. M386892 (a first-generation massage device disclosed by the applicant) and in Figure 1, it can be seen that a massage device is described therein (reference numerals herein). -after refer to the patent M386892) and that it mainly comprises a strip 1 and a hot and cold compress element 2 disposed on the strip 1. The compress element 10 3 may comprise a water bag 21, a thermoconductive element 22 and a semiconductor cooling element 23. The water bag 21 is used to be applied to the eyes of a human being. The water bag 21 includes a connecting hole 215 to allow the thermoconductive member 22 to pass therethrough. The semiconductor cooling element 23 is disposed on the thermoconductive element 22. The compressing element 2 may comprise a cooling assembly 27 arranged a heat dissipating element 25. The cooling assembly 27 may comprise a support 26 corresponding to a heat dissipating part 251 and a fan 272 arranged with the support 26 and used to cool the heat dissipating part 251. The temperature of the massage device mentioned above is regulated to heat or cool the thermoconductive element 22 by means of the semiconductor cooling element 23, and the temperature of the water in the water bag 21 can be regulated by the thermoconductive element 22 so as to obtain the effects of hot compress and cold compress and relax the eyes. However, the arrangement of the fan 272 only improves the convection around the hot air and the cold air. It can limit the effect of heat dissipation.

Accordingly, a second-generation massage device has been developed (refer to Taiwanese Application No. 102119966 and illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3) and comprises a hot and cold compress element 1, a reservoir of circulating water 2 and a band 15. The compressing element 1 comprises a water bag 11, a thermoconductive element 12, a cooling element 13 and a heat dissipating element 14. One side of the water bag 11 can be applied on the eyes of a human being. The thermally conductive element 12 can be assembled on the other side of the water bag 11, opposite the side applied to the eyes. The cooling element 13 is connected to one side of the thermoconductive element 12 opposite the side assembled to the water bag 11. The heat dissipating element 14 is glued at the cooling element 13 and the water bag 11 and arranged at the level of the circulation water tank 2 to carry out the circulation. The circulation water tank 2 comprises at least one temperature control unit 21 for cooling the temperature of the liquid in the thermoconductive element 14. The strip 15 is connected to the compress element 1 and surrounds the head of a To be human.

Therefore, the temperature of the liquid in the thermoconductive element 12 can be regulated by means of the cooling element 13 so that the water bag 11 has the effects of hot compress and cold compress to relax the eyes. The cold water in the heat dissipating member 14 is regulated so that heat can be transmitted between the heat dissipating member 14 and the cooling member 30 to quickly dissipate the heat generated by the heat sink. The cooling element 13. There are certain disadvantages related to the second generation massage device (shown in Figures 2 and 3) and described below. Firstly, it rust easily and its thermal conductivity decreases easily due to the fact that the thermoconductive element 12 is fixed in the water bag 11 by the fixing element 111 and that the metal plate of the thermoconductive element 12 is immersed in the water bag water 11. Secondly, it will become loose and leak due to the fact that the fastening element 111 soaks in the water of the water bag 11 and thus rust easily, so that the structure of the massage device is unstable and that hazards will occur due to leakage of electricity or water. Third, water leakage from the water bag 11 occurs easily while the fastener 11 is loose because the water bag 11 is attached to the thermoconductive member 12 or the heat conductive plate 18 and the water bag 11 is made of plastic material. Fourth, whether the fastener 111 is a screw for a tight screw or uses an adhesive to be glued, an gap or gap is formed due to the temperature difference and the thermal expansion and contraction, so that the pocket water 11 made of plastic material and the metal plate of the thermally conductive element 12 or the heat dissipating element 18 are difficult to combine with each other. Fifth, the heat easily stagnates around the heat-conducting plate 18 or the heat-conducting element 12 and is difficult to dissipate in other regions to balance the temperature when heating or cooling the water in the water bag. 11, since the thermally conductive plate 18 or the thermally conductive element 12 is placed in a fixed position disposed in the water bag 11. It is then not possible to make a hot compress or cold compress around the eyes and the effects are also reduced. In addition, referring to Figure 5 (also refer to Taiwanese Patent No. M485036), it can be seen that another type of massage device is used for the whole face of a human being, but has the same disadvantages as the second generation massage device.

In view of the foregoing, the inventor has spent a great deal of time studying the subject area, comparing the pros and cons, researching and developing related products. After many trials and experiments, the "massage device" according to the present invention is eventually proposed to overcome the above disadvantages and satisfy the requirements of the public. The present invention relates to a massage device, comprising a hot and cold compressing element and a circulating water reservoir, characterized in that: the compressing element comprises a main body, a reception body, a a water bag and a fixing plate, a receiving space being formed inside the main body for receiving the receiving body, the water bag and the fixing plate; A plurality of receiving portions are formed on one side of the receiving body, and an applying portion is disposed on the other side of the receiving body, opposite the side provided with the receiving portions, the applying portion being arranged to be applied at a location in need of a pledget, with a plurality of fixing holes being formed at the periphery of the receiving body, and a heat conductive element, a cooling element and a heat dissipating element being received, in that order, to a corresponding receiving part; the thermoconductive element is made of a thermally conductive material, the cooling element is a thermoelectric cooling chip for controlling the heating or cooling of the thermoconductive element, the heat dissipating element is intended to dissipate the heat-conducting element; heat of the cooling element, and the receiving body is fixed in the receiving space of the main body by a fastening element; a first circulation pump is further arranged and fixed on one of the receiving portions of the receiving body; the water bag is a pocket having a closed space and applied to the application portion of the receiving body; a first circulation pipe is further arranged in series and in fluid communication with the water bag, the first circulation pump and the thermally conductive element so as to balance the temperature of the water in the water bag; The fixing plate is an annular element having an application hole corresponding to the shape of the water bag, and a plurality of fixing portions are formed at the periphery of the annular element, in correspondence with the shapes and locations of the fixing holes so that the water bag is fixed to the application portion of the receiving body, while the fastening portions of the fixing plate are fixed in the fixing holes of the receiving body; The circulating water reservoir comprises a control body and a container body, the control body and the container body being interlocked together, and a cavity is formed in the container body for receiving water; The control body comprises a control interface and a second circulation pump, the control interface being electrically connected to a control circuit, the control circuit being also electrically connected to the cooling element, to the control circuit being first circulation pump and the second circulation pump so that the operations of the cooling element, the first circulation pump and the second circulation pump are controlled by the control interface to obtain the effect of control and modification of operations; and a second circulation pipe is further arranged in series to be in fluid communication with the second circulation pump and the heat dissipating element, so that water in the cavity of the container body is supplied. to flow and circulate to cause the heat dissipating element to dissipate heat rapidly. The control interface can be wired electrically connected to the control circuit.

The control interface can be electrically connected wirelessly to the control circuit. The massage device according to the present invention may further comprise a vibration motor disposed at the receiving body corresponding to an application portion of the water bag, the vibration motor being electrically connected to the control circuit and controlled. by the control interface so that the massage effect is obtained by a vibration generated by the vibration motor.

The massage device according to the present invention may further comprise a strip, two hook portions which are respectively disposed at both ends of the strip, and two hooking holes which are respectively disposed on both sides of the pad member. so that the strip is able to be tightened on the head of a user by attaching the hook parts to the corresponding hooking holes. The massage device according to the present invention may further comprise a connecting pipe 25 for connecting the compressing element and the circulation water tank, and a space defined inside the connecting pipe being arranged to receive wires. electrically connected to the control circuit, to protect the wires.

The various objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In these drawings: - Figure 1 is a perspective view of a conventional first generation massage device; Figure 2 is a perspective view of a conventional second generation massage device; Figure 3 is a sectional view of Figure 2; - Figure 4 is another sectional view of Figure 2; Figure 5 is a perspective view of a conventional third generation massage device of the present invention; Figure 6 is an exploded view of a massage device of the present invention; Figure 7 is a sectional view of the massage device of the present invention; Figure 8 is another sectional view of the massage device of the present invention; Figure 9 is a sectional view of a circulating water reservoir of the massage device of the present invention; Figure 10 is a perspective view of the massage device of the present invention, after assembly; Figure 11 is a perspective view of the massage device of the present invention applied to the face of a user; and Figure 12 is an exploded view of the massage device of the present invention applied to the face of the user. Referring to Figures 6 and 7, it can be seen that the present invention relates to a massage device (the eye massage is illustrated by way of example, and the present invention is not limited thereto). The massage device mainly comprises a hot and cold compressing element 10 and a circulating water reservoir 60. The compressing element 10 can be connected to the circulating water reservoir 60 via a connecting pipe 11. The element compress 10 comprises a main body 20, a receiving body 30, a water bag 40 and a fixing plate 50. A receiving space 21 is formed inside the main body 20 to receive the receiving body 30, the water bag 40 and the fixing plate 50. A plurality of receiving portions 31 are formed on one side of the receiving body 30, and an applying portion 32 is disposed on the other side of the receiving body 30 , opposite the side provided with the receiving portions 31. The application portion 32 is intended to be applied at a location which needs a compress.

A plurality of fixing holes 33 are formed at the periphery of the receiving body 30. A heat conducting element 34, a cooling element 35 and a heat dissipating element 36 are received, in this order, at the level of a portion. The heat-conducting element 34 is made of a thermally conductive material. The cooling element 35 is a thermoelectric cooling chip for controlling the heating or cooling of the thermoconductive element 34. The heat dissipating element 36 serves to dissipate heat from the cooling element 35 (indicated on Figure 7). And the receiving body 30 is fixed in the receiving space 21 of the main body 20 by a fixing member 37. A first circulation pump 38 is further disposed and fixed on one of the receiving portions 31 of the body of reception 30.

The water bag 40 is a pocket having a closed space, and applied to the application portion 32 of the receiving body 30. The shape of the water bag 40 corresponds to the location where the pad is desired, and the illustration of an eye shape is given by way of example. A first circulation pipe 41 is further arranged in series and in fluid communication with the water pocket 40, the first circulation pump 38 and the heat conducting element 34 (shown in FIGS. 6 and 7) so that the water in the water bag 40 is forced by the first circulating pump 38 and circulated between the water bag 40, the first circulation pump 38 and the thermoconductive element 34 by means of the fluidic communication of the first fluid pipe. 41, to balance the temperature of the water in the water bag 40 and to transmit it uniformly where the compress is desired.

The attachment plate 50 is an annular member having an application hole 51 corresponding to the shape of the water bag 40. And a plurality of attachment portions 53 are formed at the periphery 52 of the annular member, in correspondence with each other. with the shapes and locations of the attachment holes 33 of the receiving body 30 so that the water bag 40 is attached to the application portion 32 of the receiving body 30, while the fixing portions 53 of the receiving plate 30 50 are fixed in the fixing holes 33 of the receiving body 30. The main body 20, the receiving body 30, the water bag 40 and the fixing plate 50 can be integrated into a single device (shown in FIG. Figure 11). The circulating water reservoir 60 comprises a control body 70 and a container body 61 (shown in Figures 6 and 8). The control body 70 and the container body 61 are integrated together by locking. A cavity 62 is formed in the container body 61 to receive water. The control body 70 includes a control interface 71 and a second circulation pump 72. The control interface 71 is electrically connected to a control circuit 73 (wired or wireless). The control circuit 73 is also electrically connected to the cooling element 35, to the first circulation pump 38 and to the second circulation pump 72 so that the operations of the cooling element 35, of the first Circulation pump 38 and second circulation pump 72 are controlled by control interface 71 to achieve the effect of controlling and modifying operations. A second circulation pipe 74 is further arranged in series to be in fluid communication with the second circulation pump 72 and the heat dissipating element 36 (as shown in Figures 8 and 9) so that the water in the cavity 62 of the container body 61 is forced by the second circulation pump 72 and caused to flow between the circulation water tank 60, the second circulation pump 72 and the dissipation element by means of fluid communication provided by the second circulation pipe 74, and circulated to cause the heat dissipating member 36 to rapidly dissipate heat (ie, the heat of the cooling element). 35 is rapidly transmitted to the heat dissipating element 36 by means of the second circulation pipe 74 to maintain the effects generated by the cooling element 35 or the thermoconductive element 34). The advantage of the present invention lies in the fact that water in the water bag 40 is forced by the first circulation pump 38 and caused to flow 20 between the water bag 40, the first circulation pump 38 and the thermally conductive element 34 by means of the fluid communication provided by the first circulation pipe 41, and that water having a higher temperature adjacent to the thermoconductive element 34 is circulated to the water pocket 40 because of the flow of water circulation so as to balance the temperature of the water. And the thermally conductive element 34 is not disposed in the water bag 40 to prevent rust, leakage and an unstable structure.

In addition, water in the cavity 62 of the container body 61 of the circulation water reservoir 60 is forced by the second pump 72 and caused to flow between the circulation water reservoir 60, the second circulation pump 36 and the heat dissipating element 36 by means of the fluidic communication provided by the second circulation pipe 74, and the heat generated by the cooling element 35 is rapidly dissipated by the cooling element. heat dissipation 36 due to the flow of water circulation to maintain the effects generated by the cooling element 35 or the thermoconductive element 34. The circulation means mentioned above can achieve the effect of temperature balancing and rapid heat dissipation by means of the heat dissipating element 36. Since the water bag 40 is attached to the application portion 32 of the receiving body 30, then the Fixing portions 53 of the fixing plate 50 are fixed in the fixing holes 33 of the receiving body 30, the main body 20, the receiving body 30, the water bag 40 and the fixing plate 50 are integrated in one only device. Therefore, there is no metal material or metal fastener to be attached, so there is no problem of rust or leakage. There is no problem of unstable structure either. Referring to Figures 6 and 9, it can be seen that the massage device further comprises two vibration motors 39, which are arranged at the receiving body 30, in correspondence of an application portion. of the water bag 40. The vibration motors 39 are electrically connected to the control circuit 73 and controlled by the control interface 71 so that the massage effect is obtained by a vibration generated by the vibration motors. 39.

In addition, referring to FIG. 10, it can be seen that the massage device further comprises a strip 80. Two hook portions 81 are respectively disposed at both ends of the strip 80, and two holes 5 are provided. 22 are respectively disposed on both sides of the main body 20 of the compress member 10 so that the band 80 can be tightened on the head of a user by looping the hook portions 81 to the holes 22 hooks.

In addition, the massage device further comprises a connecting pipe 11 for connecting the compressing element 10 and the circulating water reservoir 60. And a defined space inside the connecting pipe 11 can be arranged to receive wires 731 electrically connected to the control circuit 73, to protect the wires 731. It is understood that the above embodiment of the present invention has been given for information only and is not restrictive and that modifications may be possible. to be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims (6)

CLAIMS1 - Massage device, comprising a hot and cold compressing element (10) and a circulating water reservoir (60), characterized in that: - the compressing element (10) comprises a main body (20) , a receiving body (30), a water bag (40) and a fixing plate (50), a receiving space (21) being formed inside the main body (20) to receive the body of receiving (30), the water bag (40) and the fixing plate (50); a plurality of receiving portions (31) are formed on one side of the receiving body (30), and an applying portion (32) is disposed on the other side of the receiving body (30), opposite the provided side (30); receiving portions (31), the application portion (32) being arranged to be applied at a location which needs a compress, a plurality of fixing holes (33) being formed at the periphery of the receiving body (30); ), And a heat conducting element (34), a cooling element (35) and a heat dissipating element (36) being received, in that order, at a corresponding receiving part (31); the thermoconductive element (34) is made of a thermally conductive material, the cooling element (35) is a thermoelectric cooling chip for controlling the heating or cooling of the thermoconductive element (34), the element the heat sink (36) is for dissipating the heat of the cooling element (35), and the receiving body (30) is fixed in the receiving space (21) of the main body (20) by a fastener (37); A first circulation pump (38) is further arranged and fixed on one of the receiving portions (31) of the receiving body (30); - The water bag (40) is a pocket having a closed space and applied to the application portion (32) of the receiving body (30); a first circulation pipe (41) is further arranged in series and in fluid communication with the water bag (40), the first circulation pump (38) and the thermally conductive element (34) so as to balance the temperature of the the water in the water bag (40); the fixing plate (50) is an annular element having an application hole (51) corresponding to the shape of the water bag (40), and a plurality of fixing portions (53) are formed at the periphery (52). of the annular element, in correspondence with the shapes and locations of the fixing holes (33) so that the water bag (40) is fixed on the application part (32) of the receiving body (30) then the fixing portions (53) of the fixing plate (50) are fixed in the fixing holes (33) of the receiving body (30); the circulation water tank (60) comprises a control body (70) and a container body (61), the control body (70) and the container body (61) being integrated together by locking, and a cavity (62) is formed in the container body (61) to receive water; the control body (70) comprises a control interface (71) and a second circulation pump (72), the control interface (71) being electrically connected to a control circuit (73), the control circuit 3036283 18 (73) being also electrically connected to the cooling element (35), to the first circulation pump (38) and to the second circulation pump (72) so that the operations of the cooling element cooling (35), the first circulation pump (38) and the second circulation pump (72) are controlled by the control interface (71) to obtain the effect of controlling and modifying the operations; and a second circulation pipe (71) is further arranged in series to be in fluid communication with the second circulation pump (72) and the heat dissipating element (36), so that water in the cavity (62) of the container body (61) is caused to flow and circulate to cause the heat dissipating member (36) to dissipate heat rapidly. 2 - Massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that the control interface (71) 20 is wired electrically connected to the control circuit (73). 3 - Massage device according to claim 1, characterized in that the control interface (71) is electrically connected wirelessly to the control circuit (73). 4 - Massage device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it further comprises a vibration motor (39) disposed at the receiving body (30) corresponding to a portion of application of the water bag (40), the vibration motor (39) being electrically connected to the control circuit (73) and controlled by the control interface (71) 3036283 19 so that the massage effect is obtained by a vibration generated by the vibration motor (39). 5 - Massage device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it further comprises a strip (80), two hook portions (81) which are respectively disposed at both ends of the strip (80). ), and two hooking holes (22) which are respectively arranged on both sides of the compressing element (10) so that the strip (80) is able to be tightened on the head of a user by attaching the hook portions (81) to the corresponding hooking holes (22). 6 - Massage device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it further comprises a connecting pipe (11) for connecting the compress element (10) and the circulation water tank (60), and a space defined inside the connecting pipe (11) being arranged to receive wires (731) electrically connected to the control circuit (73), to protect the wires (731).