KR101687378B1

KR101687378B1 - Massage device for stretching calves

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Publication number: KR101687378B1
Application number: KR1020150120979A
Authority: KR
Inventors: 이규대; 송재훈
Original assignee: (주)메디칼드림
Priority date: 2015-08-27
Filing date: 2015-08-27
Publication date: 2016-12-16

Abstract

The calf stretching massage device includes a first massage unit, a second massage unit, and a cover portion. The first and second massage units each massage both calves and feet of the user, the cover portion covers the first and second massage units, forms a storage space for accommodating both calves and feet of the user, Each of the first and second massage units pushes the front of the user's foot to a relatively higher position than the heel.

Description

{MASSAGE DEVICE FOR STRETCHING CALVES}

The present invention relates to a calf stretching massage device, and more particularly to a calf stretching massage device that stretches a foot to massage a calf.

In recent years, we have been using massage, massage chair and massage equipment to solve the fatigue that occurs in everyday life, to enjoy leisure on holiday. Massage improves the function of muscles, joints or internal organs and calms the excitement of the nerves, so it relaxes the daily fatigue and makes you feel comfortable. Therefore, people who use massage device are increasingly increasing. Devices are under development.

The massaging device can be divided into a massaging device which can be massaged by the massager or the body part, and the massaging chair can massage each body part individually through the respective driving parts. You can massage your lower body independently and individually.

On the other hand, the massaging device for massaging the calf and the foot generally uses a method of massaging the calf or foot by the combination of the motor, the gear portion and the roller portion. However, when massage the calf with the hand of a person, The effect or satisfaction is different from the various methods.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1245189 discloses an invention in which a roller is moved along a vertical curve of a calf to massage a calf, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-0779557 automatically lifts a user's leg, Discloses an invention that massage a calf, but does not disclose an invention of stretching a calf muscle.

Therefore, there is an increasing need for a technique for efficiently massaging and stretching the muscles of the calf.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a calf stretching massage device that efficiently massage muscles of a calf.

According to one embodiment of the present invention, the calf stretching massage device includes a first massage unit, a second massage unit, and a cover portion, wherein the first and second massage units are provided on both sides of the user's calf and foot Wherein the cover portion covers the first and second massage units, and forms a storage space for accommodating both calves and feet of the user, wherein each of the first and second massage units is located in front of the user's feet To a relatively higher position than the heel.

In one embodiment, each of the first and second massage units includes a calf massage portion and a foot massage portion, the calf massage portion being located at the center of the cover portion to massage a user's calf, And can be positioned on the lower surface of the user's foot.

In one embodiment, the sole massage part is located at the lower part of the heel and forms an axis, and the other end may rotate about the axis to push or lower the front of the user's foot.

In one embodiment, the foot massager includes a top plate, a bottom plate, and an inflation tube, the top plate supporting a user's sole, the bottom plate disposed below the top plate, the inflation tube formed between the top plate and the bottom plate So that it can expand or shrink.

In one embodiment, the upper and lower plates may further include a receiving portion formed with a space formed in a part of each of the upper plate and the lower plate to form a space between the upper plate and the lower plate, and the inflation tube may be disposed in the receiving portion.

In one embodiment, the expansion tube may expand or contract by injection of air, brush, gel or liquid to push out the top plate.

In one embodiment, the sole massage can be rotated by pulling the other end through a cylinder using air pressure or hydraulic pressure.

In one embodiment, the calf massage portion may expand or contract through air injection to massage the calf on both sides.

In one embodiment, the foot massage massager may further include a stretching unit for pulling a user's heel when the foot massage unit pushes forward of the user's foot, or a user's heel when the foot massage unit is detached from the front of the user's foot.

In one embodiment, the stretching unit can be detached from the ankle of the user when the foot massage unit pushes the front of the user's foot and pulls the ankle or when the foot massage unit is detached from the front of the user's sole.

In one embodiment, the stretching portion may include fasteners surrounding the user's ankle or heel.

The calf stretching massage device of the present invention massage the joints and muscles of the foot that the user lays down or sits and pushes or pulls forward of the foot in a state where the knee is straightened and pulls or contracts the muscles of the calf connected to the joints and muscles of the foot Indirect stretching can be repeated periodically to relieve fatigue of the foot and calf and circulate the whole body smoothly.

In addition, the calf stretching massage device has a support at the back of the foot to prevent the whole leg from being pushed along the Z axis when the front of the foot moves in the first direction, while stretching the muscles around the foot and the muscles around the calf, There is an advantage that it can be maximized.

In order to overcome the problem that the driving force is biased, the calf stretching massage device is configured such that the cylinders formed on both sides of the upper portion of the support are rotatably coupled to the grooves protruded on both sides of the other ends of the first and second foot supports, 1 and the second foot pedestals are dispersed on both sides of the first and second foot pedestals, so that a stable massage can be performed.

The first and second massage units of the calf stretching massage apparatus push the ankle or the heel through the first and second fixing parts simultaneously while pushing the front of the foot composed of the plurality of joints and the ankle or the heel through the stretching part Since it is pulled downward, it is possible to prevent excessive damage to the joints and muscles formed on the ankle or the heel by dispersing the excessive pressure formed on the front of the foot.

Also, the effect of massaging the muscles around the calf while moving the front of the foot in the first direction and the effect of massaging the muscles around the calf by pulling the ankles or the heels of the stretching part are amplified, Since the ankle or the heel is fixed to the ankle or the heel, the possibility that the entire leg is lifted due to the pushing force of the first and second upper plates in the first direction is lost as much as possible.

In addition, the first and second massage tubes are configured to massage the calf muscles in order to prevent the calf from moving together when the front foot of the foot moves in the first direction by driving the soles of the foot so that when the front of the foot moves in the first direction, It has the advantage of increasing the massage effect of the calf muscles by squeezing from the side.

1 is a perspective view showing a calf stretching massage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the calf stretching massage device of Figure 1;
Figs. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the driving of the first massage unit and the second massage unit of Fig. 1. Fig.
5 is a perspective view showing a calf stretching massage apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figs. 6 and 7 are perspective views showing driving of the calf stretching massage apparatus of Fig. 5; Fig.
8 is an exploded perspective view showing a calf stretching massage apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figs. 9 and 10 are perspective views showing the driving of the calf stretching massage apparatus of Fig.

Hereinafter, a calf stretching massage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention. Like reference numerals are used for like elements in describing each drawing. The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. The terminology used in this application is used only to describe a specific embodiment and is not intended to limit the invention. The singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the present application, the term "comprises" or "comprising ", etc. is intended to specify that there is a stated feature, figure, step, operation, component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries are to be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with the contextual meaning of the related art and are to be interpreted as either ideal or overly formal in the sense of the present application Do not.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing a calf stretching massage apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the calf stretching massage device of Figure 1; Figs. 3 and 4 are perspective views showing the driving of the first massage unit and the second massage unit of Fig. 1. Fig.

1 to 4, the calf stretching massage apparatus 100 includes a cover unit 130, a first massage unit 200, and a second massage unit 300.

The first massage unit 200 includes a first calf massage unit 210 and a second massage massager 220 and the second massage unit 300 includes a second calf massage unit 310 and a second calf massage unit 300. [ The first calf massage unit 210 includes a first massage tube 211 and a second massage tube 222. The first massage massager 220 includes a first massage massage unit 220 and a second massage massage unit 220. The first massage massage unit 210 includes a massage massage unit 320, The first calf massage unit 310 includes a first massage plate 221 and a first lower plate 222. The second calf massage unit 310 includes a third massage tube 311 and a second massage tube The second massage unit 320 includes a second upper plate 321, a second lower plate 322, a second expansion tube 323, and a second storage unit 324, .

The calf stretching massage device 100 is a massaging device that directly or indirectly massage a calf, and pushes the foot 140 to massage the muscles of the calf 150. The calf stretching massage apparatus 100 may be used in combination with a general massage chair or the calf stretching massage apparatus 100 may be used independently.

The calf stretching massage device 100 increases the blood circulation of the muscles formed in the user's foot 140 and the user's calf 150. In women, estrogen, a female hormone, accumulates in the breast and subcutaneous tissues, and because it increases the accumulation of fat in the hips and thighs, which are characteristic of feminine appearance, lower body obesity is manifesting, and lower body obesity is manifest in upper body obesity The incidence of lifestyle-related diseases such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus is low, but in severe cases, symptoms such as systemic fatigue, varicose veins, and limb-numbness are accompanied.

This is caused by muscle fatigue and edema, which is caused by the accumulation of fat in the circulation, and when the circulation does not work properly, the flow of the lymph fluid appears to be obstructed, so that fatigue is accumulated and stretching to relax the muscles. It is necessary to perform stretching to smooth the circulation of blood.

Therefore, in the case of workers who spend most of their time in the office and lack the time to exercise, it is necessary to steadily stretch to improve the flexibility and range of motion of the user so as to facilitate blood circulation between the user's foot 140 and the user's calf 150 And the calf stretching massage apparatus 100 periodically repeats massage to stretch the muscles of the user's calf 150 that is pushed forward of the user's feet 140 and connected to the muscles of the user's feet 140, The foot 140 of the user and the user's calf 150 can be restored and blood circulation throughout the body can be smoothly performed.

The calf stretching massage device 100 is driven in a state in which the user is lying to effectively massage and stretch the muscles of the calf 150 and the calf stretching massage device 100 is coupled to the massage chair, The user rotates the upper end of the calf 150 and drives the knee in a state in which the knee is extended.

The upper portion of each vertically formed space is opened so that the user's foot 140 and the user's calf 150 are disposed in the space so that the user's foot 140 and the calf 150 of the user are separated from each other. In various directions to be able to apply pressure.

The first massage unit 200 and the second massage unit 300 can massage both sides of the calf and rotate about the Y axis while supporting the soles of the user's feet 140, 140 and the muscles around the calf muscles (gastrocnemius), the soleus muscles, and the ankles of the user's calf 150 are pulled to massage the muscles that are bundled or painful.

Each of the first and second calf massage parts 210 and 310 may be formed on both sides of the user's calf to be separated from the first calf massage part 210 and the second calf massage part 210 by the air, The first and second foot massage parts 220 and 320 are formed at the lower portion of the user's foot 140 to be pressed against the user's foot The first and second sole massage units 220 and 320 support the first and second sole massage units 220 and 320 by an inflation force through air, brush, gel, or liquid injected into the first and second sole massage units 220 and 320, When the upper plate is rotated about the Y axis, the front of the user's foot 140 is moved upward to stimulate the muscles around the user's calf 150.

Each of the first and second calf massage units 210 and 310 presses both side surfaces of the left and right calves so that the first and second foot massage units 220 and 320 are positioned in front of the foot 140, The foot 140 and the calf 150 are prevented from moving upward at the same time, thereby increasing the stretching effect of the calf muscles.

2, the first upper plate 221 is formed under the feet 140 of the user to support the feet 140 of the user and a lower portion of the first upper plate 221 is partially recessed, A groove is formed. The first lower plate 222 is disposed at a lower portion of the first upper plate 221 and a groove for forming a predetermined space is partially formed at an upper portion of the first lower plate 222, And the first inflation tube 223 can be received in the first accommodating portion 224.

The first expansion tube 223 is disposed in the first housing part 224 formed between the first upper plate 221 and the first lower plate 222 and has one end and the other end connected to the first upper plate 221 And injected with air, brush, gel, or liquid through the gas inlet 400, the first upper plate 221 is pushed upward, and the injected air When the sole, gel or liquid is discharged to the outside, the first upper plate 221 contracts and moves toward the first lower plate 222 again to be horizontal with the first lower plate 222.

The second upper plate 321 is formed below the feet 140 of the user to support the user's feet 140 and a lower portion of the second upper plate 321 is recessed to form a predetermined space . The second lower plate 322 is disposed at a lower portion of the second upper plate 321 and a portion of the second lower plate 322 is recessed to form a predetermined space. And the second inflation tube 323 can be received in the second accommodating portion 324 by engaging with the groove formed in the lower portion of the second inflation tube 323.

The second expansion tube 323 is disposed in the second accommodation portion 324 formed between the second upper plate 321 and the second lower plate 322 and has one end and the other end connected to the second upper plate 321 And injects air, brush, gel, or liquid into the second upper plate 321, and expands the second upper plate 321, The second upper plate 321 moves toward the second lower plate 322 again to be horizontal with the second lower plate 322. As a result,

One end of each of the first and second upper plates 221 and 321 and one end of each of the first and second lower plates 222 and 322 are coupled to each other to form a rotation axis along the Y axis, Can be rotated about their axis.

Accordingly, the first and second sole massage units 220 and 320 form the first and second receiving units 224 and 324, respectively, to connect the first expansion tube 223 and the second expansion tube 323 And when the first expansion tube 223 and the second expansion tube 323 expand or contract, the first and second upper plates 221 and 321 can be moved upward or downward And the first and second upper plates 221 and 321 are lowered to be in contact with the first and second lower plates 222 and 322 so that the first and second upper feet 221 and 321 are parallel to the first and second lower legs 222 and 322, 320 are not driven, the user's feet 140 can be maintained in a comfortable posture.

In addition, the first and second expansion tubes 223 and 323 can be inflated or contracted by controlling the minute amount of air, brush, gel, or liquid, respectively, A small device for injecting the air, brush, gel or liquid formed in the massage chair in combination with the massage chair can be used. It can be connected to inject air, brush, gel or liquid.

3 and 4, when the air, brush, gel, or liquid is injected into the first and second expansion tubes 223 and 323, the first and second expansion tubes 223 and 323, respectively, And the other ends of each of the first and second upper plates 221 and 321 are moved in the first direction with their one ends in the first direction, The muscles of the calf muscles (gastrocnemius), the saddle muscles and the ankle muscles around the user's calf 150 are pulled or relaxed while the front side of the calf 140 is moved upward to stimulate the muscles around the calf of the user who is united or painful, Is advantageous in that it smoothly.

When the other end of each of the first and second upper plates 221 and 321 is moved in the first direction, the user's feet 140 and the calf 150, instead of pushing the front of the user's feet 140, The foot of the user 140 may be placed on the other end of each of the first and second upper plates 221 and 321. In this case, A device capable of fixing the toes or the front of the toes can be formed.

Thus, the calf stretching massage apparatus 100 massages the joints and muscles of the user's feet 140 pushing or pulling the front of the user's feet 140, and the joints and muscles of the user's feet 140 The user can relieve the fatigue of the feet 140 and the calves 150 and circulate blood throughout the body by repeating the indirect stretching periodically by pulling or shrinking the muscles of the user's calf 150 connected to the user's feet.

5 is a perspective view showing a calf stretching massage apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figs. 6 and 7 are perspective views showing driving of the calf stretching massage apparatus of Fig. 5; Fig.

The calf stretching massage apparatus 110 according to the present embodiment is identical to the calf stretching massage apparatus 100 described with reference to Figs. 1 to 4 except for the first massage unit 500 and the second massage unit 600 Therefore, the same reference numerals are used and redundant descriptions are omitted.

5 to 7, the calf stretching massage apparatus 110 includes a first massage unit 500 and a second massage unit 600.

The first massage unit 500 includes a first massage massager 510 and the second massage massage unit 600 includes a second massage massager 610. The first massage massager 510 And the second foot massager 610 includes a second support 611 and a second support 511. The first support 511 includes a first cylinder 512, a second cylinder 513, A third cylinder 612, a fourth cylinder 613, and a second foot pedestal 614.

The first and second massage units 500 and 600 may be configured to support the first and second massage units < RTI ID = 0.0 > 200, and 300, but uses a cylinder structure that contracts or extends by compressed air or hydraulic pressure.

The first massage massaging part 510 is formed by extending the first support 511 supporting the rear part of the foot 140 located on the right side of the user along the Z axis and having one end formed at the lower part, And one ends of the first and second cylinders 512 and 513 are coupled with each other at predetermined intervals along the Y axis.

The first footrest 514 is formed at the lower portion of the user's foot 140 to support the foot 140 and has one end fixed to both ends of the first and second cylinders 512 and 513 And the other end may be formed to be close to the first support 511 and may be formed to be rotatable or coupled to one end of the first support 511 so as to be rotatable.

One ends of the first and second cylinders 512 and 513 are respectively connected to the other end of the first support 511 so that the other ends are formed at the other end of the first foot 514 And is rotatably coupled to the protruding portion at a predetermined distance along the Y axis.

Accordingly, when the first and second cylinders 512 and 513 extend or contract through the air pressure or the hydraulic pressure, the first footrest 514 moves in the first direction or descends to be horizontal with the floor.

The second foot massaging part 610 is formed by extending the second supporting part 611 supporting the rear part of the foot 140 on the right side of the user along the Z axis and having one end formed at the lower part, And one ends of the third and fourth cylinders 612 and 613 are coupled with each other at predetermined intervals along the Y axis.

The second foot pedestal 614 is formed on the lower portion of the user's foot 140 to support the foot 140 and has one end fixed to both ends of the third and fourth cylinders 612 and 613 And the other end is formed in the vicinity of the second support base 611 so as to be rotatable or to be rotatable with one end of the second support base 611.

One ends of the third and fourth cylinders 612 and 613 are respectively coupled to the other end of the second support 611 so as to be rotatable and the other ends of the third and fourth cylinders 612 and 613 are connected to the other end of the second foot 614 and the Y- And are rotatably coupled to each other with a predetermined distance therebetween.

Accordingly, when the third and fourth cylinders 612 and 613 extend or contract through the air pressure or the hydraulic pressure, the second foot pedestal 614 moves in the first direction or descends to be horizontal with the floor.

In addition, the calf stretching massage apparatus 110 includes the first and second support posts 511 and 611 formed behind the feet 140 of the user so that the front of the user's feet 140 moves in the first direction The muscles around the user's foot 140 and the muscles around the user's calf 150 can be stretched to maximize the massage effect while preventing the entire leg from being pushed along the Z axis.

The calf stretching massage apparatus 110 may further include first to fourth cylinders 512, 513, 612, and 613 on both sides of the other ends of the first and second foot pedestals 514 and 614, 614 are rotatably coupled to the first and second foot supports 514, 614 so that the pulling force of the first and second foot supports 514, It is dispersed on both side surfaces of the two foot pedestals 514 and 614 and can stably push the user's foot.

Although the first and second calf massage units 210 and 310 are not shown in the figure, the first and second foot massage units 510 and 610 are driven to push the front side of the foot 140 The first and second calf massage units 210 and 310 can press the calf 150 on both sides to effectively stretch the muscles of the calf 150. [

8 is a perspective view showing a calf stretching massage apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention. Figures 9 and 10 are perspective views illustrating the driving of the calf stretching massage apparatus of Figure 8;

The calf stretching massage apparatus 120 according to the present embodiment includes the calf stretching massage apparatus 120 described with reference to Figs. 1 to 4 except for the first massage unit 700, the second massage unit 800, (100), the same reference numerals are used and redundant descriptions are omitted.

8 to 10, the calf stretching massage apparatus 120 includes a first massage unit 700, a second massage unit 800, and a rotation shaft 900.

The first massage unit 700 includes a first stretching unit 710 and a first massage massaging unit 720 and the second massage unit 800 includes a second stretching unit 810 and a second foot massage And the first stretching portion 710 includes a first fixing portion 711, a first connecting rod 712, a first protrusion 713, a second fixing portion 714, And a second protrusion 716. The first massaging massage part 720 includes a first upper plate 721, a first lower plate 722, a first expansion tube 723, The second stretching unit 810 includes a third fixing unit 811, a third connecting rod 812, a third protrusion 813, a fourth fixing unit 814, 4 connection rod 815 and a fourth protrusion 816 and the second foot massager 820 includes a second upper plate 821, a second lower plate 822, a second expansion tube 823, 2 accommodating portion 824.

The calf stretching massage device 120 is designed to actually relax the muscles around the user's calf 150 while depressing the user's feet 140 and pushing against the front of the user's feet 140 And has a structure capable of massage the muscles around the user's calf 150 by pushing the front of the user's foot 140 while fixing and pulling the ankle or the heel.

The overall operating structure is such that the first and second foot massage parts 720 and 820 push the front of the user's foot 140 while rotating in the first direction and at the same time the first and second stretching parts 710 and 810 Pushes down the ankle or the heel, and the ankle or the heel is lowered by the first and second stretching parts 710 and 810, and the front side of the user's foot 140 is raised.

Therefore, it is possible to prevent the entire leg from moving upward by the first and second stretching parts 710 and 810, thereby increasing the massage effect. In the structure of the user's foot 140 made up of a plurality of joints Pressing only the front side of the user's feet 140 and applying pressure to the plurality of joints formed on the front side of the user's feet 140 may cause the joints formed in the front portion of the user's feet 140 It is possible to disperse the pressure applied to the front of the user's foot 140 while rotating the user's foot 140 as a whole if the ankle or the heel is simultaneously pulled while pushing the front side of the user's foot 140 There is an advantage.

The first and second foot massage parts 720 and 820 support the feet of the user respectively and rotate about the rotation axis 900 to push the front of the user's feet 140. The first upper plate 721 is formed at a lower portion of the user's foot 140 and may be rotated about the rotation axis 900 to push or lower the front of the user's foot 140 to be horizontal with the floor have.

A lower portion of the first upper plate 721 is partially recessed to form a predetermined space, and the first lower plate 722 is disposed at a lower portion. The upper portion of the first lower plate 722 is partially recessed to form a predetermined space and a space in which the first expansion tube 723 can be received by being coupled with the space of the first upper plate 721, The first accommodating portion 724 is formed.

Unlike the first lower plate 222 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the first lower plate 722 is shortened to the rotation axis 900 so that the first upper plate 721 rotates about the rotation axis 900 And is different from the first lower plate 222 of FIG. 1 in that a space is formed in the rear.

Each of the first and second fixing parts 711 and 714 forms a spherical ball shape and is spaced apart from the user's ankle or the heel side surface at a predetermined distance, Each of the first and second connection rods 711 and 714 is coupled to the first and second connection rods 712 and 715, respectively.

One end of each of the first and second connecting rods 712 and 715 is coupled to the first and second fixing portions 711 and 714 and the other end is coupled to both sides of the first foot massaging portion 720 And extends diagonally toward the lower center of the first foot massage part 720. [ A portion extending obliquely between one end and the other end of each of the first and second connection rods 712 and 715 maintains a state in contact with the side surface of the first foot massage portion 720, The first and second protrusions 713 and 716 are formed on the lower portion of the portion where the connection rods 712 and 715 are in contact with the first massage massaging portion 720, And protruding toward the center of the lower surface.

Although not shown in the drawing, an axis is formed between one end of the first connection rod 712 and the second connection rod 715 and the first projection 713 and the second projection 716 along the Y axis, So that the first and second connecting rods 712 and 715 can rotate along the axis.

Accordingly, the first expansion tube 723 is inflated by the injection of air, brush, gel, or liquid, so that the front side of the first upper plate 721 moves upward along the Z axis about the rotation axis 900, The rear portion of the first upper plate 721 moves downward along the Z axis and the rear portion of the first upper plate 721 pushes the side surfaces of the first and second connecting rods 712 and 715, So that the first and second fixing parts 711 and 714 press the ankle or the heel of the user, respectively.

In this state, when the rear portion of the first upper plate 721 further descends, the first and second fixing portions 711 and 714 move downward with the user's ankles or heels fixed When the first foot massage unit 720 is driven, the front of the user's foot 140 moves upward, and the first stretching unit 710 pulls the user's ankle or heel so that the user's calf 150) around the muscle.

Although not shown in the drawings, the first and second fixing portions 711 and 714 are configured to press the back side and the side surface of the user's ankle or heel together with the structure for pulling the side of the ankle or the heel, Each of the first and second fixing portions 711 and 714 may be formed in a variety of shapes that can be gently pressed against the ankle or the heel of the user, Structures.

The second upper plate 821 of the second foot massage unit 820 is formed at a lower portion of the foot 140 of the user and is rotated about the rotation axis 900 to push the front side of the user's foot 140 Or can be lowered to be horizontal with the floor.

The lower portion of the second upper plate 821 is partially recessed to form a predetermined space, and the second lower plate 822 is disposed at the lower portion. The upper portion of the second lower plate 822 is partially recessed to form a predetermined space (groove), and a space in which the second expansion tube 823 can be received by being coupled with the space of the second upper plate 821 The second receiving portion 824 is formed.

Unlike the second lower plate 322 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the second lower plate 822 is formed to be shorter than the rotation axis 900 so that the second upper plate 821 rotates about the rotation axis 900 And is different from the second lower plate 322 of FIG. 1 in that a space is formed in the rear.

Each of the third and fourth fixing portions 811 and 814 forms a spherical ball shape and is spaced apart from the user's ankle or the heel side surface at a predetermined distance, Each of the first and second connection rods 811 and 814 is coupled to the third and fourth connection rods 812 and 815, respectively.

One end of each of the third and fourth connection rods 812 and 815 is connected to the third and fourth fixing portions 811 and 814 respectively and the other end is connected to both sides of the second foot massaging portion 820 And extends diagonally toward the lower center of the second foot massage unit 820. A portion extending obliquely between one end and the other end of each of the third and fourth connecting rods 812 and 815 maintains a state in contact with the side surface of the second foot massage portion 820, The third and fourth protrusions 813 and 816 are formed on the lower portion of the portion where the connection rods 812 and 815 are in contact with the second foot massaging portion 820 in the second foot massaging portion 820 And protruding toward the center of the lower surface.

Although not shown in the drawing, an axis is formed between the ends of the third connection rod 812 and the fourth connection rod 815 and the third projection 813 and the fourth projection 816 along the Y axis, And the third and fourth connecting rods 812 and 815 are rotatable along the axis.

Accordingly, the second expansion tube 823 is inflated by the injection of air, brush, gel or liquid so that the front side of the second upper plate 821 moves upward along the Z axis about the rotation axis 900, The rear portion of the second upper plate 821 moves downward along the Z axis and the rear portion of the second upper plate 821 pushes the side surfaces of the third and fourth connecting rods 812 and 815, And the third and fourth fixing parts 811 and 814 press the ankle or the heel of the user, respectively.

In this state, when the rear portion of the second upper plate 821 further descends, the third and fourth fixing portions 811 and 814 move downward with the user's ankle or heel fixed When the second foot massage unit 820 is driven, the front of the user's foot 140 is moved upward, and the second stretching unit 810 pulls the user's ankle or heel so that the user's calf 150) around the muscle.

Although not shown in the drawing, the third and fourth fixing portions 811 and 814 are configured to press the back side and the side surface of the user's ankle or heel together, And each of the third and fourth fixing parts 811 and 814 may be in contact with an ankle or a heel of a user who is not a sphere so that the ankle or the heel of the user can be gently pressed Structures.

Accordingly, the first massage unit 700 and the second massage unit 800 of the calf stretching massage apparatus 120 push the front side of the user's foot 140 made of a plurality of joints, 4 restraints 711, 714, 811 and 814 to push the ankle or the heel and pull the user's ankle or heel downward to disperse excessive pressure formed on the front side of the user's foot 140 It is possible to prevent damage to the joints.

Further, since the front of the user's foot 140 moves in the first direction, the effect of pulling and massaging the muscles around the user's calf 150 and the effect of the first and second stretching parts 710, Or the heel is pulled to amplify the effect of massaging the muscles around the user's calf 150, and the first to fourth fixing parts 711, 714, 811, 814 are fixed to the user's ankle or heel Therefore, there is an advantage that a massage opportunity in which the entire leg is lifted due to the pushing force of the first and second sole massage units 720 and 820 in the first direction can be minimized.

According to the embodiments of the present invention, the calf stretching massage apparatus 100 massages the joints and muscles of the user's feet 140 pushing or pulling the front of the user's feet 140, Indirect stretching that pulls or retracts the muscles of the user's calf 150 that are connected to the joints and muscles of the foot 140 periodically and repeatedly causes fatigue recovery of the user's feet 140 and the user's calves 150, The blood circulation of the whole body can be smoothly performed.

In addition, The stretching massage device 110 is configured such that each of the first and second cylinders 512 and 513 and the third and fourth cylinders 612 and 613 are coupled to the first and second foot pedestals 514 and 614, A force for pulling the first and second foot supports 514 and 614 is applied to the first and second foot supports 514 and 614, So that the massage can be stably performed.

In addition, the first and second massage units 700, 800 of the calf stretching massage apparatus 120 are configured to simultaneously push the front of the user's foot 140, which is made up of a plurality of joints, The user's ankle or heel is pushed downward by pushing the ankle or the heel of the user through the portions 710 and 810 to disperse the excessive pressure formed on the front of the user's foot 140, It is possible to prevent damage to the joints and muscles of the foot that are formed in the foot.

Further, since the front of the user's foot 140 moves in the first direction, the effect of pulling and massaging the muscles around the user's calf 150 and the effect of the first and second stretching parts 710, Or the heel is pulled to amplify the effect of massaging the muscles around the user's calf 150, and the first to fourth fixing parts 711, 714, 811, 814 are fixed to the user's ankle or heel Therefore, it is possible to maximally reduce the massage chance that the entire leg is lifted due to the pushing force of the first and second foot massage parts 720 and 820 in the first direction.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made in the present invention without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims. It can be understood that it is possible.

The calf stretching massage device according to the present invention has industrial applicability that can be used for people who need massaging of calf muscles.

100, 110, 120: calf stretching massage device 130: cover part
140: Foot 150: Calf
200, 500, 700: first massage unit 210: first calf massage unit
220: first sole massage unit 300, 600, 800: second massage unit
310: second calf massage part 320: second foot massage part
510: a first sole massage part 610: a second sole massage part
710: first stretching part 720: first sole massage part
810: second stretching part 820: second sole massage part

Claims

First and second massage units each massage the user's both calves and feet; And
A cover portion covering the first and second massage units and forming a receiving space for accommodating both calves and feet of the user,
Wherein each of the first and second massage units comprises:
A stretching part positioned at the center of the cover part and pushing the front of the user's foot to massage the muscles around the user's calf;
And a foot massaging part positioned at a lower side of the cover part and located on a bottom surface of the user's foot,
The stretching part is formed in a spherical ball shape and is spaced apart from the heel side surface of the user by a predetermined distance. The stretching part is provided with fixing parts that engage with the connecting rods, respectively, and protruding toward the center of the lower surface of the sole massage part. And a protruding portion formed,
The foot massage unit includes a top plate for supporting the user's sole, a bottom plate disposed at a lower portion of the top plate, a storage unit for forming spaces between the top plate and the bottom plate, And an expansion tube which is arranged in the storage portion and expands or contracts by injection of air, brush, gel or liquid to push out the top plate,
Wherein one end of the foot massaging part is positioned at a lower portion of the heel and forms an axis and the other end of the foot massaging part rotates through a cylinder using air pressure or hydraulic pressure around the axis,
The other end pushes the front of the user's foot toward the knee of the user and the stretching part pushes down the user's ankle or heel through the fixing part and descends to lower the user's ankle or heel The calf massage device comprising:

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