KR101784298B1 - Massage device using the shape memory alloy member and controlling system of this - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention is characterized in that when a massaging object is massaged using shrinkage and relaxation of the shape memory alloy member, the cooling fluid is moved between the massaging body in which the shape memory alloy member is embedded and the fluid storage unit, The present invention relates to a massage device using a shape memory alloy member which is capable of cooling, shrinking and relaxing a shape memory alloy member and maximizing a massage effect, and a control system thereof.
To this end, a massaging device using a shape memory alloy member includes a heat reaction drive module having a shape memory alloy member that shrinks when power is applied and is relaxed to an initial state when power is cut off, and a cooling fluid for cooling the shape memory alloy member And a fluid storage unit communicating with the inner space so as to receive the cooling fluid and the massage main body to which the thermal reaction drive module is coupled and which is in contact with the massage object to shrink or relax together with the shape memory alloy member.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD [0001] The present invention relates to a massage device using a shape memory alloy member, and a control system thereof. [0002]

The present invention relates to a massage device using a shape memory alloy member and a control system thereof, and more particularly, to a massage device using a shape memory alloy member, in which when a massage subject is massaged using shrinkage and relaxation of a shape memory alloy member, The cooling fluid is moved between the main body and the fluid storage unit to rapidly cool the shape memory alloy member, facilitate the contraction and relaxation of the shape memory alloy member, and maximize the massage effect by using a shape memory alloy member Device and its control system.

Generally, massaging devices such as various types of forceps or massagers have been proposed in order to improve blood circulation and flow of the human body, and to solve the muscles that are crowded.

For example, a massaging device has been proposed which merely makes protrusions of acupressure protrusions to form an acupressure pressure by the pressure of a human body. However, in the case where such acupressure device is not easily provided with an accurate acupressure effect in use, It is accompanied with pain, so that it is repetitive and difficult to use for a long time.

As another example, a vibrating chair or a backrest-type massage device for stimulating the vertebrae and feet through vibration stimulation using an electric motor to relieve fatigue has been proposed. However, such a massage device acts intensively on a specific site such as the acupoint, The effect is remarkably lowered because the entire human body is vibrated unintentionally simply.

As another example, there is proposed a massaging device having a plurality of electric rolling rollers, which are relatively expensive products, and which have a function of pressing and stimulating the human body through rotation and elevation of the rollers and rubbing. Such a massaging device stimulates specific menstrual discharge, It has a disadvantage in that it can not be used while being carried by a mobile body because it is made of a relatively heavy weight because it is difficult to miniaturize and lighten the whole body and it is manufactured at a high price and can not be used for general purpose, There is a disadvantage that the durability is deteriorated due to an increased number of fault generating elements.

As another example, a massage device such as a low frequency stimulator or a magnetic field stimulator capable of providing a motion effect by relaxing a muscle through electrical stimulation or a magnetic field has been proposed. However, if the massage device is used for a predetermined time or longer, The electric stimulation is directly transmitted to the user, so that the user has discomfort or anxiety.

Korean Patent Publication No. 10-1569850 (entitled: Physical Pressure Massager Using Shape Memory Alloy, Announcement of Nov. 17, 2015)

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to solve the problems of the prior art, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a shape memory alloy member which, when a massage subject is massaged using shrinkage and relaxation of a shape memory alloy member, A massaging device using a shape memory alloy member which is capable of rapidly cooling a shape memory alloy member and facilitating shrinking and relaxation of a shape memory alloy member and maximizing a massage effect by moving the massaging alloy member and a control system thereof .

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a shape memory alloy member having a shape memory alloy member according to the present invention is shrunk when power is applied and relaxed to an initial state when power is shut off, A heat responsive driving module; A massage main body coupled to the thermal reaction drive module in an inner space filled with a cooling fluid for cooling the shape memory alloy member and contacting or shrinking with the shape memory alloy member; And a fluid storage unit that communicates with the inner space to receive the cooling fluid. When power is applied to the thermal reaction drive module, the shape memory alloy member contracts, and the cooling fluid filled in the inner space Wherein the cooling fluid received in the fluid storage unit is supplied to the elastic recovery force of the fluid storage unit when the power to the thermal reaction drive module is cut off, The shape memory alloy member is re-introduced into the internal space to cool the shape memory alloy member, and the shape memory alloy member is relaxed to the initial state.

Here, the fluid storage unit may include: a plurality of fluid passage holes formed in the massage body to communicate with the inner space; Wherein the shape memory alloy member is contracted when power is applied to the thermal reaction drive module, and the elastic casing is elastically deformed as the cooling fluid flows in, The elastic casing is returned to its original position due to the elastic restoring force, and the cooling fluid is reintroduced into the internal space when the power to the heat reaction drive module is cut off , The shape memory alloy member is relaxed to an initial state.

Here, the massage main body may include a first elastic main unit to which the thermal reaction drive module is coupled to the inner space; And a second elastic main unit shrinking or loosening together with the first elastic main body unit in a state of wrapping the first elastic main unit and having a protruding space for protruding the elastic casing corresponding to the elastic casing do.

Here, the fluid storage unit may include: a fluid flow pipe provided at one side of the massage main body; And a storage casing connected to the fluid flow tube with elasticity, wherein when the thermal response drive module is powered, the shape memory alloy member is retracted, and the storage casing is elastically expanded When the power to the thermal reaction drive module is cut off, the storage casing returns to its original position due to the elastic restoring force, re-introduces the cooling fluid into the internal space, and the shape memory alloy member relaxes to the initial state.

Here, the massage main body includes: a first storage main body unit to which the thermal reaction drive module is coupled to the internal space; A second storage main body unit contracted or relaxed together with the first storage main body unit in a state of wrapping the first storage main body unit; And a third storage body unit coupled to the second storage body unit and having an expansion space in which the storage casing is accommodated.

Here, the third storage main unit is provided with an elastic deformation film elastically deformed corresponding to the expansion and contraction of the storage casing.

In the third storage body unit, a casing exposing hole is formed so that the storage casing protrudes when the storage casing is inflated.

The massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the present invention includes a resistance module coupled to the thermal reaction drive module and supplying heat to the thermal reaction drive module; And an insulation member electrically isolating the thermal response drive module from the resistor module in the internal space.

The massaging apparatus using the shape memory alloy member according to the present invention further includes a power unit connected to the massage main body and applying power to the thermal reaction drive module.

The massaging apparatus using the shape memory alloy member according to the present invention further includes a main control unit for adjusting a power applied to the thermal reaction drive module in accordance with the massage state of the massage subject.

The massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the present invention further includes a coupling unit for coupling the both ends of the massage main body so that the massage main body surrounds the massage target.

The massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the present invention further includes an extension band connecting the massage body and the first fixed body or connecting the massage body and the second fixed body.

The control system of the massage device according to the present invention comprises a thermal reaction drive module having a shape memory alloy member which is contracted when power is applied and is relaxed to an initial state when power is cut off and a cooling fluid for cooling the shape memory alloy member A massaging body having the heat reaction drive module coupled to an inner space to be filled and being shrunk or relaxed together with the shape memory alloy member in contact with the massaging object and a fluid storage unit communicating with the inner space to receive the cooling fluid; And a power unit connected to the massage main body and applying power to the thermal reaction drive module, the system comprising: a drive controller for controlling a power applied to the thermal reaction drive module; A sensing unit for sensing state information including at least one characteristic value of a displacement and a temperature of the thermal reaction drive module; And a main control unit for transmitting a power supply signal to the drive control unit based on the status information received from the sensing unit.

In the case where the massage device further includes a resistance module coupled to the thermal reaction drive module and supplying heat to the thermal reaction drive module, the control system of the massage device according to the present invention includes a resistor And a resistance control unit for controlling a power source applied to the module, wherein the main control unit transmits respective power supply signals to the drive control unit and the resistance control unit based on the status information received from the sensing unit.

The control system of the massage device according to the present invention is installed in a user terminal that monitors the operation state of the power source unit, the drive control unit, the resistance control unit, and the sensing unit and wirelessly communicates with the main control unit so as to control the main control unit Smart apps.

According to the massage device and the control system thereof using the shape memory alloy member according to the present invention, when the massage subject is massaged using the shrinkage and relaxation of the shape memory alloy member, the massaging body in which the shape memory alloy member is embedded, By moving the cooling fluid between the units, the shape memory alloy member can be cooled quickly, the shape memory alloy member can be easily shrunk and relaxed, and the massage effect can be maximized.

In addition, since the thermal reaction drive module is embedded in the massage main body, it is possible to reduce the volume of the massage device, simplify carrying, and realize an optimal massaging device that is compact, lightweight, and does not generate noise.

Further, the present invention can generate a large displacement while utilizing the advantage of a large power density of the shape memory alloy member, and can be applied to a large-sized massage device.

In addition, the present invention can downsize the power unit and the main control unit, and can be worn in the form of wrapping various massage objects such as arms, legs, waist and the like, and does not interfere with the activity of the user.

Further, according to the present invention, a shiatsu pressure effect of a massage object can be added in accordance with the shrinkage of the shape memory alloy member, and the circulation of the cooling fluid can be smoothly performed.

Further, the massaging device of the present invention can be modularized through a massaging body having a double structure, and the contact surface with the massaging object can be smoothly maintained in the massaging body while facilitating the contraction and relaxation of the massaging body. Particularly, even if a bellows-shaped wrinkle is formed on the first elastic main body unit for contraction and relaxation of the first elastic main body unit, the outer peripheral surface of the second elastic main body is kept flat so that the massage object and the massage main body can be closely contacted do.

Further, the present invention can separately accommodate the cooling fluid through the storage casing, and stabilize the movement of the cooling fluid.

In addition, the present invention can maximize the massage effect by protecting the elastic casing or the storage casing through the massage body having the double structure and minimizing the change in the length of the massage body corresponding to the elastic expansion of the storage casing.

Further, the present invention can smoothly maintain the contact surface with the massage object while facilitating the contraction and relaxation of the massage body. Particularly, even if a bellows-shaped wrinkle is formed on the first storage body unit for the contraction and relaxation of the first storage body unit, the outer peripheral surface of the body is kept flat by the second storage body unit so that the massage- do.

Further, according to the present invention, the cooling fluid is rapidly re-introduced into the inner space through the elastic deformation film, thereby promoting the cooling of the shape memory alloy member and allowing the shape memory alloy member and the massage body to quickly relax in the initial state.

Further, the present invention can facilitate the elastic expansion of the storage casing according to the cooling fluid flowing into the storage casing through the casing exposure hole.

In addition, the present invention facilitates the heating of the shape memory alloy member through the resistance module and the insulating member to activate the shrinking action of the shape memory alloy member, prevent safety accidents such as electric shock of the user, It is possible to increase the rigidity while having great strength with the castle.

In addition, according to the present invention, a massage device is formed in a band shape through a fastening unit, so that various massage objects such as arms, leg waist, and the like can be stably wrapped.

Further, the present invention can adjust the length of the massage device through the extension band, and can be easily applied to various massage objects such as arms, leg waist, and the like.

Also, the present invention can precisely control the power supplied to the thermal reaction drive module or the resistance module received from the sensing unit, and precisely control the displacement of the thermal reaction drive module so as to correspond to the massage intensity and the massage cycle.

1 is a view showing a massage device using a shape memory alloy member according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the arrangement of a shape memory alloy member and an electric resistance member in a massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig.
3 is a cross-sectional view of the main portion showing the arrangement of the fluid storage unit in the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
4 is a cross-sectional view showing the operation of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
5 is a view showing a use state of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a cross-sectional view showing a principal part of a massage device using a shape memory alloy member according to a first embodiment of the present invention showing a first modification.
7 is a cross-sectional view of a main portion showing a second modification of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
8 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing the arrangement of a fluid storage unit in a massage device using a shape memory alloy member according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a sectional view showing the operation of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
10 is a cross-sectional view of a main portion showing a first modification of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
11 is a sectional view showing the main part of a massage device using a shape memory alloy member according to a second embodiment of the present invention, showing a second modification.
12 is a cross-sectional view showing a third modification of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a block diagram showing a control system of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, one embodiment of a massage device using a shape memory alloy member according to the present invention and a control system thereof will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Here, the present invention is not limited or limited by the examples. Further, in describing the present invention, a detailed description of well-known functions or constructions may be omitted for clarity of the present invention.

Hereinafter, a massage apparatus using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 1 is a view showing a massaging device using a shape memory alloy member according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a massaging device using a shape memory alloy member according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a main portion showing a disposition of a fluid storage unit in a massage device using a shape memory alloy member according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is a cross- 5 is a sectional view showing the state of use of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention, Fig.

1 to 5, the massaging device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention cools the shape memory alloy member 11 through the movement of the cooling fluid filled in the massage main body 20 .

The massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention includes a thermal reaction drive module 10, a massage main body 20 and a fluid storage unit 30. [

When the power is applied to the thermal reaction drive module 10, the shape memory alloy member 11 provided in the thermal reaction drive module 10 is contracted and the inner space 20a Is introduced into the fluid storage unit 30 in accordance with the contraction of the massage body 20 to expand the fluid storage unit 30. [ When the thermal reaction drive module 10 is powered off, the cooling fluid received in the fluid storage unit 30 is re-introduced into the internal space 20a by the elastic restoring force of the fluid storage unit 30 The shape memory alloy member 11 is cooled to cause the shape memory alloy member 11 to relax in the initial state.

The thermal reaction drive module 10 shrinks or relaxes depending on whether power is applied or not. The thermal response drive module (10) includes a shape memory alloy member (11) that is contracted when power is applied and relaxed to an initial state when power is cut off, and is connected to both ends of the shape memory alloy member And a fixed electrode unit 12 connected to each of the electrodes. The fixed electrode unit 12 is fixed to both ends of the massage main body 20.

Two or more shape memory alloy members 11 are arranged in a state of being spaced apart from each other in the massage main body 20 and are connected in series via the fixed electrode part 12. Although not shown, the shape memory alloy members 11 may be connected in parallel via the fixed electrode part 12. [

The shape memory alloy member 11 exhibits a coil-shaped spring structure. When the power is applied, the shape of the shape memory alloy member 11 is contracted while the spacing of the spring is narrowed. The shape memory alloy member 11 has a spring structure, so that the amount of displacement due to shrinkage and relaxation can be maximized. Further, the shape memory alloy member 11 may exhibit a zigzag linear structure, a strip-shaped band structure, and a plate-like plate structure.

The massage main body 20 is contracted or relaxed together with the shape memory alloy member 11 in contact with the massage object. The massage main body 20 is provided with an internal space 20a filled with a cooling fluid for cooling the shape memory alloy member 11.

The thermal reaction drive module 10 is coupled to the internal space 20a. For example, the shape memory alloy member 11 may be arranged to shrink or relax in the internal space 20a, and the fixed electrode unit 12 may be embedded in the massage body 20. Although not shown, the shape memory alloy member 11 is supported in the inner space 20a to prevent the inner space 20a from being opened during the shrinkage of the massage main body 20, A partition wall (not shown) may be provided so as to be movable.

The fluid storage unit 30 communicates with the internal space 20a to receive the cooling fluid. Particularly, in the first embodiment of the present invention, the fluid storage unit 30 includes a plurality of fluid-passing holes 31 formed in the massage body 20 so as to communicate with the inner space 20a, And an elastic casing 32 for sealing the fluid passage hole 31.

Here, the elastic casing 32 may be provided with an acupressure projection 33 protruding to press the massage object.

When the thermal reaction drive module 10 is powered, the shape memory alloy member 11 is contracted, and the elastic casing 32 elastically expands as the cooling fluid flows therein, 31 of the massage body 20 as a reference. When the thermal reaction drive module 10 is powered off, the elastic casing 32 returns to its original position due to the elastic restoring force and re-flows the cooling fluid into the internal space 20a, The member 11 is allowed to relax in the initial state.

The massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention may further include a resistance module 40 and an insulating member 50.

The resistance module 40 is coupled to the internal space 20a together with the thermal reaction drive module 10. [ The resistor module (40) supplies heat to the thermal response drive module (10). The resistance module 40 includes an electric resistance member 41 for generating heat by an applied power source and includes a resistance electrode unit 42 connected to both ends of the electric resistance member 41 for power supply, As shown in FIG. The resistance electrode unit 42 is fixed to both ends of the massage main body 20.

Two or more electric resistance members 41 are embedded in the massage main body 20 and are connected in series via the resistance electrode unit 42. Although not shown, the electric resistance members 41 may be connected in parallel through the resistance electrode unit 42. [

The electric resistance member 41 has a cable structure as shown in the figure and is wound on the shape memory alloy member 11 to supply heat to the shape memory alloy member 11 when power is applied. Although not shown, the electric resistance member 41 may be a zigzag cable structure and may be connected to the shape memory alloy member 11 in a line contact or a surface contact manner.

The insulation member 50 electrically insulates the thermal response drive module 10 and the resistance module 40 from the internal space 20a. The insulating member 50 includes a first insulating member 51 for electrically insulating the thermal response driving module 10 and insulating the second insulating member 52 from the resistance module 40, And may include at least any one of them. In particular, when both the first insulating member 51 and the second insulating member 52 are provided, a safety accident caused by the cooling fluid can be prevented.

The massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention may further include a power source unit 70.

The power unit 70 is connected to the massage main body 20 to apply power to the thermal reaction drive module 10.

The power supply unit 70 includes a power supply line 72 connected to the thermal reaction drive module 10 and extending to the outside of the massage main body 20 and a power supply line 72 connected to the power supply line 72, And a power supply unit 74 for applying power to the power supply unit 10. The power line 72 is connected to the fixed electrode unit 12 so that power is applied to the shape memory alloy member 11.

The power supply unit 70 may further include a resistance line 73 connected to the resistance module 40 and extending to the outside of the massage main body 20 as the resistance module 40 is provided. The resistance line 73 electrically connects the resistance electrode unit 42 and the power supply unit 74 to apply power to the electric resistance member 41.

The power supply unit 70 is provided with a connection connector 71 provided in the first fixed body 81 to be described later and a second fixed body 82 to be described later (Not shown).

The power supply line 72 and the resistance line 73 are provided in the connection connector 71 and the power supply unit 74 is connected to the power supply connector 75. The power source unit 74 is connected to the thermal reaction drive module 10 and the resistance module 40 by coupling the connection connector 71 and the power source connector 75 together with the coupling unit 80 to be described later. Respectively.

The power source unit 70 may further include a charging connector 76 for charging the power source unit 74. The charging connector 76 is provided in a second fixed body 82 to be described later, and the power supply unit 74 is connected. And the power source unit 74 can be charged as the external power source is coupled to the charging connector 76.

The massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention may further include a fastening unit 80. [

The tightening unit 80 interconnects both ends of the massage main body 20 so that the massage main body 20 surrounds the massage target.

The tightening unit 80 includes a first fixing body 81 provided on one side of the massage body 20, a second fixing body 82 provided on the other side of the massage body 20, And a detachable portion 83 detachably coupling the fixed body 81 and the second fixed body 82 to each other.

First, the detachable portion 83 may be formed of a ball valve.

Second, the detachable portion 83 can detachably couple the first fixed body and the second fixed body to each other through hooking, fitting, engaging, or the like. The detachable portion 83 includes a first engaging portion 831 provided on one of the first fixed body 81 and the second fixed body 82 and a second engaging portion 831 provided on the first engaging portion 831, A second engaging portion 832 provided on the other of the first fixed body 81 and the second fixed body 82 to be engaged with the first fixed body 81 or the second fixed body 82 And a coupling release part 833 provided at the first coupling part 831 and the second coupling part 832 to release the coupling between the first coupling part 831 and the second coupling part 832.

The first fixing body 81 is provided with the connection connector 71, the power line 72 and the resistance line 73 and the second fixing body 82, The power supply unit 74, the power supply connector 75, and the charging connector 76 are shown.

The massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention may further include a main control unit 90. [

The main control unit 90 adjusts the power applied to the thermal reaction drive module 10 in accordance with the massage condition of the massage subject (such as massage intensity or massage cycle).

The main control unit 90 includes a drive control unit 91 for controlling a power source applied to the thermal response drive module 10 and a drive control unit 91 for controlling the drive of the thermal response drive module 10, A sensing unit 93 for sensing status information and a main control unit 94 for transmitting a power signal to the drive control unit 91 based on the status information received from the sensing unit 93. [

The main control unit 90 may further include a resistance control unit 92 for controlling power applied to the resistance module 40 as the resistance module 40 is provided. At this time, the main control unit 94 transmits the respective power supply signals to the drive control unit 91 and the resistance control unit 92 based on the status information received from the sensing unit 93.

At this time, the main control unit 94 may be interrupted through a built-in program, user's operation or communication with the user terminal.

Particularly, the user terminal is provided with a smart (smart) device for monitoring the operation states of the power source unit 70, the drive control unit 91, the resistance control unit 92 and the sensing unit 93, The app 100 is installed.

A first modification of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention will now be described.

6 is a cross-sectional view showing a principal part of a massage device using a shape memory alloy member according to a first embodiment of the present invention showing a first modification.

Referring to FIG. 6, in the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the first modification may further include the extension band 60.

The extension band 60 connects the massage body 20 and the first fixed body 81 or connects the massage body 20 and the second fixed body 82. Although not shown, the first fixing body 81 and the second fixing body 82 may be provided with adjustment means (not shown) for adjusting the length of the extension band 60.

Now, a second modification of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

7 is a cross-sectional view of a main portion showing a second modification of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 7, in the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the massage body 20 can be formed in a double structure in the second modification.

More specifically, the massage main body 20 includes a first elastic main unit 21 to which the thermal reaction drive module 10 is coupled to the inner space 20a, and a second elastic main unit 21 surrounding the first elastic main unit 21 And a second elastic main unit 22 which is contracted or relaxed together with the first elastic main unit 21. [ The second elastic main body unit 22 is formed with a protrusion space 221 communicating with the fluid passage hole 31 so that the elastic casing 32 protrudes from the elastic casing 32 in correspondence with the elastic casing 32.

Hereinafter, a massage apparatus using a shape memory alloy member according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the main portion showing the arrangement state of the fluid storage unit in the massaging device using the shape memory alloy member according to the second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the shape memory alloy member according to the second embodiment of the present invention Sectional view showing the operating state of the massage device used.

The massaging device using the shape memory alloy member according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a thermal reaction drive module 10, a massage main body 20 and a fluid storage unit 30, 1), the fastening unit 80 (see FIG. 1), the extension band 60 (see FIG. 6), and the insulating member 50 , And a main control unit 90 (see FIG. 1).

The same reference numerals are given to the same components as those of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the first embodiment of the present invention in the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the second embodiment of the present invention, Is omitted.

In the second embodiment of the present invention, however, the fluid storage unit 30 includes a fluid flow pipe 35 provided at one side of the massage main body 20, and a storage case 35 having elasticity and connected to the fluid flow pipe 35. [ (36).

Accordingly, when power is applied to the thermal response drive module 10, the shape memory alloy member 11 is contracted, and the storage casing 36 is elastically expanded according to the flow of the cooling fluid. When the thermal reaction drive module 10 is powered off, the storage casing 36 returns to its original position due to the elastic restoring force and re-flows the cooling fluid into the internal space 20a, The member 11 relaxes to the initial state.

Modifications of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the second embodiment of the present invention will now be described.

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing a principal part of a massage device using a shape memory alloy member according to a second embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 11 is a cross- FIG. 12 is a sectional view showing a third modified example of the massage device using the shape memory alloy member according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG.

In the massage apparatus using the shape memory alloy member according to the second embodiment of the present invention, the massage main body 20 may be formed in a double structure.

Accordingly, in the second embodiment of the present invention, the massage main body 20 includes a first storage main body unit 25 to which the thermal reaction drive module 10 is coupled to the internal space 20a, A second storage main body unit 26 shrinking or relaxing together with the first storage main body unit 25 in a state of wrapping the main body unit 25 and a second storage main body unit 26 coupled to the second storage main body unit 26, And a third storage body unit 27 provided with an expansion space 271 in which the first storage body 27 and the second storage body 27 are accommodated.

At this time, the expansion space 271 forms a space where the storage casing 36 is elastically expanded as in the first modification of the second embodiment, so that the storage casing 36 is expanded in the expansion space 271 And shrinkage can be achieved.

The third storage body unit 27 may be provided with an elastic deformation film 272 which is elastically deformed corresponding to the expansion and contraction of the storage casing 36 as in the second modification of the second embodiment. The elastic deformation film 272 is formed on one side of the third storage body unit 27 so that when the storage casing 36 is inflated, the elastic deformation film 272 protrudes with the storage casing 36 When the storage casing 36 is contracted, the elastic deformation film 272 is contracted to an initial state together with the storage casing 36 by an elastic restoring force.

The third storage body unit 27 is provided with a casing exposure hole 273 through which the storage casing 36 protrudes when the storage casing 36 is expanded as in the third modification of the second embodiment, . The casing exposing hole 273 is formed at one side of the third storage body unit 27 so that when the storage casing 36 is expanded, the storage casing 36 protrudes from the casing exposure hole 273 When the storage casing 36 is contracted, the storage casing 36 is inserted into the expansion space 271 through the casing exposure hole 273.

Hereinafter, a control system of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described.

13 is a block diagram showing a control system of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

1 to 12 and 13, a control system for a massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is a system for controlling the above-described massage device, and controls a power applied to the thermal reaction drive module 10 A sensing unit 93 for sensing state information including one or more characteristic values of the displacement and temperature of the thermal response driving module 10 and a sensing unit 93 for sensing the state information, And a main control unit 94 for transmitting a power signal to the drive control unit 91 based on the status information.

When the massage device further includes the resistance module 40, the control system of the massage device according to the embodiment of the present invention includes a resistance control part 92 for controlling the power applied to the resistance module 40 ). At this time, the main control unit 94 transmits the respective power supply signals to the drive control unit 91 and the resistance control unit 92 based on the status information received from the sensing unit 93.

The control system of the massage device according to the embodiment of the present invention monitors the operation states of the power unit 70, the drive control unit 91, the resistance control unit 92 and the sensing unit 93, And a smart app 100 installed in a user terminal that performs wireless communication with the main control unit 94 so as to control the main control unit 94. The smart app 100 is connected to the power supply unit 70, the drive control unit 91, the resistance control unit 92 and the sensing unit 93 based on wireless communication between the user terminal and the main control unit 94. [ And the main control unit 94 may be interrupted.

According to the massage device using the shape memory alloy member and its control system, when the massage subject is massaged using the shrinkage and relaxation of the shape memory alloy member 11, the shape memory alloy member 11 The cooling fluid is moved between the built-in massage main body 20 and the fluid storage unit 30 so that the shape memory alloy member 11 is quickly cooled and the shrinkage of the shape memory alloy member 11 Facilitating relaxation, and maximizing the massage effect.

In addition, since the thermal reaction drive module 10 is embedded in the massage main body 20, it is possible to reduce the volume of the massage device, simplify carrying, and realize an optimal massaging device that is compact, light, have. In addition, a large displacement can be generated while utilizing the advantage of a large power density of the shape memory alloy member 11, and it is also applicable to a large-sized massage device. Further, the power unit 70 and the main control unit 90 can be miniaturized, and they can be worn in the form of wrapping various massage objects such as arms, legs, waist and the like, without interfering with the activity of the user.

In addition, the shaking of the shape memory alloy member (11) through the elastic casing (32) makes it possible to add an acupressure effect of the massage object and to smooth the circulation of the cooling fluid.

Further, the cooling fluid can be separately received through the storage casing 36, and the movement of the cooling fluid can be stabilized.

It is also possible to protect the elastic casing 32 or the storage casing 36 through the massage body 20 having a double structure and to protect the elastic body of the massage body 20 corresponding to the elastic expansion of the storage casing 36. [ The massage effect can be maximized by minimizing the length change.

In addition, the massaging device can be modularized through the massaging body 20 having a double structure, and the contact surface with the object to be massaged in the massaging body 20 can be easily obtained while facilitating the contraction and relaxation of the massaging body 20 It can be kept smooth. Particularly, even if a bellows-shaped wrinkle is formed on the first elastic main unit 21 for the contraction and relaxation of the first elastic main unit 21, the outer peripheral surface of the second elastic main unit 22 is flattened So that the massage object and the massage main body 20 can be brought into close contact with each other.

In addition, it is possible to smoothly maintain the contact surface with the massage object while facilitating the shrinkage and relaxation of the massage body 20. Particularly, even if the first storage body unit 25 is formed with a bellows-shaped wrinkle for the contraction and relaxation of the first storage body unit 25, the outer peripheral surface of the first storage body unit 25 is flattened by the second storage body unit 26 So that the massage object and the massage main body 20 can be brought into close contact with each other.

The cooling fluid is quickly re-introduced into the internal space 20a through the elastic deformation film 272 to promote cooling of the shape memory alloy member 11 and to prevent the cooling of the shape memory alloy member 11 Thereby allowing the massage main body 20 to quickly relax to the initial state. Also, the storage casing 36 can be easily resiliently expanded according to the cooling fluid flowing into the storage casing 36 through the casing exposure hole 273.

The heating of the shape memory alloy member 11 is promoted through the resistance module 40 and the insulating member 50 to activate the shrinking action of the shape memory alloy member 11, It is possible to prevent a safety accident, to have a high responsiveness with the quick response of the shape memory alloy member 11, and to improve the rigidity while giving a great force.

In addition, the massage device is configured in a band shape through the tightening unit 80, so that various massage objects such as arms, leg waist, and the like can be stably wrapped.

In addition, the length of the massage device can be adjusted through the extension band 60, and the massage device can be easily applied to a variety of massage objects such as arms, legs, and the like.

The thermal reaction drive module 10 or the resistance module 40 may be controlled to precisely control the power supplied to the thermal response drive module 10 or the resistance module 40 received from the sensing unit 93, It is possible to precisely control the displacement of the rotor 10.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments, but, on the contrary, Modify or modify the Software.

10: thermal reaction drive module 11: shape memory alloy member 12: fixed electrode part
20: massaging body 20a: inner space 21: first elastic body unit
22: second elastic main body unit 23: protruding space 25: first storage body unit
26: second storage main unit 27: third storage main unit 271: inflation space
272: elastic deformation film 273: casing exposure hole 30: fluid storage unit
31: fluid passage hole 32: elastic casing 33: acupressure projection
35: fluid flow tube 36: storage casing 40: resistance module
41: electric resistance member 42: resistance electrode portion 50: insulating member
51: first insulation member 52: second insulation member 60: extension band
70: power source unit 71: connection connector 72: power line
73: resistance wire 74: power supply unit 75: power supply connector
76: charging connector 80: fastening unit 81: first fastening body
82: second fixed body 83: detachable part 831: first engaging part
832: second engaging portion 833: disengaging portion 90: main control unit
91: drive control unit 92: resistance control unit 93: sensing unit
94: main control unit 100: smart app

Claims (12)

A thermal reaction drive module having a shape memory alloy member contracted when power is applied and relaxed to an initial state when power is cut off;
A massage main body coupled to the thermal reaction drive module in an inner space filled with a cooling fluid for cooling the shape memory alloy member and contacting or shrinking with the shape memory alloy member; And
And a fluid storage unit communicating with the internal space to receive the cooling fluid,
When the thermal reaction drive module is powered on, the shape memory alloy member is contracted, and the cooling fluid filled in the inner space flows into the fluid storage unit according to the contraction of the massage body to expand the fluid storage unit ,
When the power to the thermal reaction drive module is cut off, the cooling fluid received in the fluid storage unit is re-introduced into the internal space by the elastic restoring force of the fluid storage unit to cool the shape memory alloy member, Is relaxed to an initial state. ≪ IMAGE > The method according to claim 1,
The fluid storage unit includes:
A plurality of fluid passing holes formed in the massage body to communicate with the inner space; And
And an elastic casing having elasticity to seal the fluid passage hole,
Wherein the shape memory alloy member is contracted when power is applied to the thermal reaction drive module, the elastic casing is elastically expanded as the cooling fluid is introduced, and protrudes from the massage body with respect to the fluid passage hole,
Wherein when the power to the thermal reaction drive module is cut off, the elastic casing returns to the original position due to the elastic restoring force and re-flows the cooling fluid into the internal space, and the shape memory alloy member relaxes to the initial state Massaging device using shape memory alloy member. 3. The method of claim 2,
The massage main body includes:
A first elastic main unit to which the thermal reaction driving module is coupled to the inner space; And
And a second elastic main unit which is contracted or relaxed together with the first elastic main unit in a state of wrapping the first elastic main unit and in which a protruding space for protruding the elastic casing is formed corresponding to the elastic casing Wherein the shape memory alloy member is made of an elastic material. The method according to claim 1,
The fluid storage unit includes:
A fluid flow pipe provided at one side of the massage main body; And
And a storage casing having elasticity connected to the fluid flow tube,
Wherein when the thermal reaction drive module is powered, the shape memory alloy member is contracted, the storage casing is elastically expanded according to the flow of the cooling fluid,
Wherein when the thermal reaction drive module is powered off, the storage casing is returned to its original position due to the elastic restoring force, and the cooling fluid is reintroduced into the internal space, and the shape memory alloy member is relaxed to an initial state Massaging device using shape memory alloy member. 5. The method of claim 4,
The massage main body includes:
A first storage body unit in which the thermal reaction drive module is coupled to the internal space;
A second storage main body unit contracted or relaxed together with the first storage main body unit in a state of wrapping the first storage main body unit; And
And a third storage main body unit coupled to the second storage main body unit and having an expansion space in which the storage casing is accommodated. 6. The method of claim 5,
In the third storage main unit,
And an elastically deformable membrane elastically deformed corresponding to the expansion and contraction of the storage casing. 6. The method of claim 5,
In the third storage main unit,
And a casing exposing hole is formed through the storage casing so that the storage casing is protruded when the storage casing is expanded. 8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
A resistance module coupled to the thermal reaction drive module and supplying heat to the thermal reaction drive module; And
Further comprising an insulating member electrically isolating the thermal response drive module from the resistor module in the inner space. ≪ RTI ID = 0.0 > 21. < / RTI > 8. The method according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
A power source unit connected to the massaging body for applying power to the thermal reaction drive module; And
And a main control unit for controlling the power applied to the thermal reaction drive module in accordance with the massage condition of the massage object. A thermal response drive module including a shape memory alloy member that is shrunk when power is applied and is relaxed to an initial state when power is cut off; A fluid storage unit that is connected to the massaging body and communicates with the internal space so as to receive the cooling fluid; A system for controlling a massage device including a power unit for applying power to a module,
A drive control unit for controlling power supplied to the thermal response drive module;
A sensing unit for sensing state information including at least one characteristic value of a displacement and a temperature of the thermal reaction drive module; And
And a main controller for transmitting a power signal to the drive controller based on the state information received from the sensing unit. 11. The method of claim 10,
The massaging device may further include a resistance module coupled to the internal space together with the thermal reaction drive module to supply heat to the thermal reaction drive module,
And a resistance control unit for controlling a power source applied to the resistance module,
The main control unit,
Wherein the control unit transmits each of the power supply signals to the drive control unit and the resistance control unit based on the state information received from the sensing unit. 12. The method of claim 11,
And a smart app installed in a user terminal that monitors the operation state of the power unit, the drive control unit, the resistance control unit, and the sensing unit and wirelessly communicates with the main control unit so as to control the main control unit. A control system of a massage device.

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