KR102592311B1 - Apparatus for massaging an abdomen and method for controlling thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

According to one embodiment of the present invention, a base member having a curved surface capable of three-dimensionally supporting the user's abdomen up and down, left and right, located inside the base member, is irradiated with a near-infrared LED that emits near-infrared rays and visible light. An abdominal massager including a heat dissipation module including a red LED, a vibration module located on both sides of the heat dissipation module and generating vibration using acoustic pressure, and a detection sensor for detecting whether the user is wearing the device, and a method for controlling its operation. It begins.

Description

Abdominal massager and method for controlling its operation {APPARATUS FOR MASSAGING AN ABDOMEN AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THEREOF}

The present invention relates to an abdominal massager configured to massage a user's abdomen and a method for controlling its operation.

In general, an abdominal massager is beneficial to your health by stimulating the abdomen with an acupressure plate that makes repetitive eccentric rotational movements, similar to massaging the abdomen with your hands. Some of these abdominal massagers also have a function of emitting far-infrared rays, through which the effect of thermal treatment can be obtained.

However, in the case of existing abdominal massagers, there are cases where a separate heating wire for thermal treatment is insufficient to obtain the thermal treatment effect using near-infrared rays, and in the case of physical abdominal stimulation using a rotating acupressure plate, it suppresses fat production in the body and The same effect cannot be achieved.

Accordingly, there is a need for technology that can perform thermal treatment using near-infrared rays and red rays and perform abdominal massage using vibration frequencies.

Domestic Registered Patent No. 10-2152472

The problem to be solved according to an embodiment of the present invention includes enabling thermal treatment using near-infrared rays and red rays, and performing abdominal massage using vibration frequencies.

The technical problem to be achieved by the present invention is not limited to the technical problem mentioned above, and other technical problems not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. There will be.

In order to solve the above problem, an abdominal massager according to one aspect of the present invention includes a base member having a curved surface capable of three-dimensionally supporting the user's abdomen up and down, left and right, located inside the base member, and emitting near-infrared rays. A heat dissipation module including a near-infrared LED that radiates and a red LED that emits visible light, a vibration module located on both sides of the heat dissipation module that generates vibration using acoustic pressure, and a detection sensor that detects whether the user is wearing it. can do.

Here, the vibration module may include a close contact member that is in close contact with the user's abdomen, a bracket module that supports the close contact member, and a housing that is located at the bottom of the bracket module and forms an internal space.

Here, the vibration module is located at the top of the housing and may further include a vibration plate that generates vibration.

Here, the vibration module may include a first space formed between the contact member and the bracket module and a second space formed between the bracket module and the vibration plate.

Here, the bracket module includes a coupling member provided to be coupled to the housing, and the vibration module may include a cushion member surrounding an outer surface of the coupling member and having a step shape.

Here, the heat dissipation module includes a heat dissipation pad including a plurality of protrusions on which the near-infrared LED and the red LED are disposed, and an infrared focusing cover that includes a plurality of protrusions and transfers heat generated from the heat dissipation pad to the outside. can do.

In addition, based on the user's input, it may further include a control unit that generates a control message to control the heat dissipation stage of the heat dissipation module and the intensity of the vibration module.

A method of controlling the operation of an abdominal massager according to another aspect of the present invention includes the steps of detecting whether a user is wearing it, receiving an operation command of an automatic mode or a manual mode from the user, and receiving an operation command of a heat dissipation module from the user. It may include a step of controlling a heat dissipation step of the heat dissipation module, a step of receiving a vibration module operation command from the user, and a step of controlling the intensity of the vibration module.

As described above, according to embodiments and various aspects of the present invention, thermal treatment can be performed using a heat dissipation module including near-infrared rays and red rays.

Additionally, a vibration module that performs abdominal massage using vibration frequencies can be used to help suppress fat production in the body.

The effects of the present invention are not limited to the effects described above, and should be understood to include all effects that can be inferred from the configuration of the invention described in the description or claims of the present invention.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing an abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a diagram showing a vibration module of an abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a diagram showing the cross-sectional structure and cushion member of the vibration module of the abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing a heat dissipation module of an abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a method for controlling the operation of an abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings. However, the present invention may be implemented in various different forms and, therefore, is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts that are not related to the description are omitted, and similar parts are given similar reference numerals throughout the specification.

Throughout the specification, when a part is said to be "connected (connected, contacted, combined)" with another part, this means not only "directly connected" but also "indirectly connected" with another member in between. "Includes cases where it is. Additionally, when a part is said to “include” a certain component, this does not mean that other components are excluded, but that other components can be added, unless specifically stated to the contrary.

The terms used herein are only used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “comprise” or “have” are intended to indicate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, but are not intended to indicate the presence of one or more other features. It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the existence or addition of elements, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

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

One embodiment of the present invention relates to an abdominal massager and a method for controlling its operation.

Figure 1 is a diagram showing an abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the abdominal massager 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a base member 100, a vibration module 200, a heat dissipation module 300, and a detection sensor 400.

The abdominal massager 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is a device that is in close contact with the user's abdomen and massages the abdomen.

The abdominal massager 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention can perform thermal treatment using a heat dissipation module including near-infrared rays and red rays, and uses a vibration module to perform abdominal massage using a vibration frequency. It can help suppress fat production.

The base member 100 has a curved surface that can closely support the user's abdomen in three dimensions, up and down, left and right.

The base member 100 is curved to fit the curve of the human body and has a structure that adheres closely to the abdomen, thereby improving the heat transfer effect to the skin and fat layer.

The user can start operating the abdominal massager 10 by wearing the base member 100 on the abdomen and pressing the power button.

The vibration module 200 is located on both sides of the heat dissipation module, which will be described later, and generates vibration using acoustic pressure.

The abdominal massager 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided with various types of vibration probes and vibration stimulation units in order to smoothly transmit vibration by sound pressure to each part of the user's body, thereby providing efficient stimulation for each part of the user's body. can be provided.

In addition, the abdominal massager 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention generates vibration using various external devices equipped with sound sources, and can provide massage and stimulation to the user's abdomen through this, so that the user can use it in a smart environment. Stimulation can be provided using sound sources suited to individual circumstances, such as health status and constitution, and the effectiveness of use can be maximized.

For example, the vibration module 200 performs an abdominal massage using a sound wave module using a vibration frequency of 25 to 32 Hz, which helps browning white fat, and a vibration frequency of 50 to 100 Hz, which has an effect of suppressing fat production. , It allows users to achieve effects such as improving blood circulation and blood flow and promoting bowel movement through vibration exercise.

The heat dissipation module 300 is located inside the base member 100 and includes a near-infrared LED that emits near-infrared rays and a red LED that emits visible light.

The heat dissipation module 300 includes a near-infrared (IR) LED (850 nm) that helps improve abdominal body fat.

By using red LED (660nm), which helps improve blood flow, you can achieve the effect of increasing the body's metabolism, blood circulation, and blood flow.

The detailed structure of the heat dissipation module 300 is explained in detail in FIG. 4 below.

The detection sensor 400 can detect whether the user is wearing it.

The detection sensor 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a detachment/attachment state detection sensor, and is disposed separately from the upper electrode, the upper button for pressing the upper electrode by external pressure, and the pressure by the upper button. It may be a membrane sensor comprised of a first lower electrode and a second lower electrode connected by an upper electrode.

In addition, the detection sensor 400 may be implemented as a sensor capable of detecting whether the user is wearing an abdominal massager, but is not limited to this.

Meanwhile, the abdominal massager 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a control unit that generates a control message that controls the heat dissipation stage of the heat dissipation module and the intensity of the vibration module based on the user's input.

When the control unit detects whether the user is wearing the device from a detection sensor or receives an operation command for the heat dissipation module or vibration module from the user, it can generate a control message to drive the corresponding module and transmit it to the heat dissipation module or the vibration module.

Figure 2 is a diagram showing a vibration module of an abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 (a) is a perspective view showing a vibration module of an abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 2 (b) is an exploded view showing a vibration module of an abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 2, the vibration module 200 of the abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an adhesion member 210, a bracket module 220, a housing 230, a vibration plate 240, and a cushion member 250. may include.

The contact member 210 is a massage pad, forms the outer surface of the vibration module 200, and is in close contact with the user's abdomen.

The adhesion member 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a circular structure with a convex upper surface.

The bracket module 220 is located at the bottom of the contact member 210 and supports the contact member 210.

The bracket module 220 has a circular structure with a hole formed in the center, and includes a coupling member 221 provided at the edge to be coupled to the housing 230.

Specifically, the coupling member 221 includes a cylindrical protrusion structure 223 extending toward the housing 230 based on the bracket module 220, and a space is formed inside the cylindrical protrusion structure 223, A coupling pin 224 connected to 230 may be fitted.

In addition, the edge of the bracket module 220 may further include an assembly member 222 that is coupled to the abdominal massager.

The housing 230 forms the outer surface of the vibration module 200, is located at the bottom of the bracket module 220, and forms an internal space.

The outside of the housing 230 may include a fastening member 231 having a circular shape with one side open so that the fastening member 221 of the bracket module 220 can be fixed.

Accordingly, the fastening member 231 inserts a coupling pin 224 on which a cushion member 250, which will be described later, is assembled to the outer surface, and one end of the coupling pin 224 is inserted into the cylindrical protrusion structure 223. .

The diaphragm 240 is located at the top of the housing 230 and generates vibration.

Accordingly, when the vibration module 200 operates, vibration is generated in the vibration plate 240, and the contact member 210 connected to the vibration plate 240 transmits the vibration so that the user receives a massage.

The diaphragm 240 according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include a damper and an edge of the diaphragm, and the damper and the edge of the diaphragm provide elastic restoring force when the diaphragm 240 vibrates to enable smooth vibration. .

The cushion member 250 surrounds the outer surface of the coupling member and may have a step shape.

In addition, a cushion member 260 may be further included between the adhesion member 210 and the bracket module 220.

Meanwhile, the vibration module 200 of the abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an intensity control unit and a frequency control unit (not shown) provided in the form of a button or dial knob.

The intensity control unit can control the intensity of sound pressure generated from an input internal or external sound source, and the frequency control unit can control the key, that is, the frequency, of the built-in sound source.

Figure 3 is a diagram showing the cross-sectional structure and cushion member of the vibration module of the abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figure 3, the vibration module 200 of the abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an adhesion member 210, a bracket module 220, a housing 230, a vibration plate 240, and a cushion member 250. may include.

The contact member 210 forms the outer surface of the vibration module 200 and is in close contact with the user's abdomen.

The adhesion member 210 according to an embodiment of the present invention may have a circular structure with a convex upper surface.

The bracket module 220 is located at the bottom of the contact member 210 and supports the contact member 210.

Referring to (a) of FIG. 3, the vibration module 200 includes a first space (S1) formed between the adhesion member 210 and the bracket module 200, and a second space formed between the bracket module and the vibration plate. It may include a space portion (S2).

Here, the maximum vibration amplitude of the adhesion member 210 is 2.0 mm vertically, using a coupling member of the bracket module 220 with a screw fastening stopper structure that secures the first space (S1) and the second space (S2). Even if the user strongly presses the contact member 210, friction noise does not occur.

The bracket module 220 is provided at an edge to be coupled to the housing 230. The coupling member includes a cylindrical protrusion structure 223 extending toward the housing 230 with respect to the bracket module 220, and has a cylindrical protrusion structure. (223) A space is formed inside, so that the coupling pin 224 connected to the housing 230 can be inserted.

The housing 230 is located at the bottom of the bracket module 220 and forms an internal space.

The outside of the housing 230 may include a fastening member 231 having a circular shape with one side open so that the fastening member 221 of the bracket module 220 can be fixed.

Accordingly, the fastening member 231 inserts a coupling pin 224 on which a cushion member 250, which will be described later, is assembled to the outer surface, and one end of the coupling pin 224 is inserted into the cylindrical protrusion structure 223. .

The diaphragm 240 is located at the top of the housing 230 and generates vibration.

The cushion member 250 surrounds the outer surface of the coupling member, and, as shown in (b) of FIG. 3, may include a step shape with a step formed on the outer surface.

The cushion member 250 is designed and applied in a step shape as a way to reduce vibration and noise to disperse vibration generated from the vibration module 200 and increase the absorption area to maximize vibration absorption and simultaneously realize the effect of improving module operation noise. You can.

In addition, a cushion member 260 may be further included between the adhesion member 210 and the bracket module 220.

The vibration module 200 of the abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention is a close contact member by adding a cushion member 260 on the bracket module 220 to reduce vibration and friction noise generated when the vibration plate 240 operates. The friction noise of (210) is reduced.

In addition, a dual noise absorbing device is designed and applied in which the cushion member 250 reduces vibration noise generated from the vibration plate 240 and the housing 230 of the vibration module.

Figure 4 is a diagram showing a heat dissipation module of an abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 4, the heat dissipation module 300 of the abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention may include a heat dissipation pad 310 and an infrared focusing cover 320.

The heat dissipation module 300 of the abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a near-infrared (IR) LED (850 nm) that helps improve abdominal body fat.

It is equipped with multiple red LEDs (660 nm) that help improve blood flow, allowing users to receive a warming effect with just one component.

The heat dissipation pad 310 includes a plurality of protrusions on which near-infrared LEDs and red LEDs are disposed.

Here, the LED module is equipped with a plurality of LEDs, and near-infrared LEDs that emit near-infrared rays and red LEDs that emit visible light are arranged.

The heat dissipation pad 310 is composed of a near-infrared (IR) LED and a red light (Red) LED. The near-infrared ray delivers heat energy to the fat layer and muscle layer, thereby improving body fat, and the red light wavelength helps collagen production, helping to reduce fat in the skin. It has the effect of stimulating elasticity.

Near-infrared LED is the closest infrared ray to the sun's radiant heat, which is generated when the temperature of the heating element is 1800 to 2200 ℃. It has a wavelength of 800 to 1400 nanometers and is transmitted as a thermal wave without heating the air. This near-infrared ray is transmitted through the skin. It has the effect of penetrating into the subcutaneous layer, facilitating blood circulation, increasing the temperature of the skin, expanding blood vessels, promoting metabolism, and regenerating skin cells.

The infrared focusing cover 320 includes a plurality of protrusions and transfers heat generated from the heat dissipation pad to the outside.

In addition, the infrared focusing cover 320 is made of a transparent material and is designed to maximize the effect by focusing infrared rays and allowing infrared rays to pass through.

The heat dissipation module cover 330 may include a silicone material and has a curved structure tailored to the curve of the human body, so that heat can be effectively transferred to the skin and fat layer by fitting closely to the abdomen.

The focusing cover bracket 340 is provided at the bottom of the infrared focusing cover 320 and supports the infrared focusing cover 320.

The PCB (Printed Circuit Board) 350 is configured to contact an external heat sink to effectively transfer the heat generated from the LED module when the LED is turned on, and through this contact, the heat generated from the LED module is transferred to the heat sink for heat dissipation. It can be.

The heat dissipation pad bracket 360 is provided at the bottom of the heat dissipation pad 310 and supports the heat dissipation pad 310.

The internal temperature shielding component 370 is designed to have an efficient structure that prevents the effect of the LED from dispersing to the outside and back, and directs it to the front of the heat dissipation pad to reach a temperature of 50°C within 1 minute.

The detection sensor 400 can detect whether the user is wearing it.

The detection sensor 400 according to an embodiment of the present invention may be a detachment/attachment state detection sensor, and is disposed separately from the upper electrode, the upper button for pressing the upper electrode by external pressure, and the pressure by the upper button. It may be a membrane sensor comprised of a first lower electrode and a second lower electrode connected by an upper electrode.

Figure 5 is a flowchart showing a method for controlling the operation of an abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 5, the method for controlling the operation of an abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention receives a power button input in step S110 and detects whether the user is wearing it by a detection sensor in step S120.

If it is not detected whether it is worn or not, the standby state is maintained in step S111 and it does not operate even when the power is turned on.

Afterwards, the device is turned on, and after it is detected whether or not it is being worn, it is connected to an external terminal and the abdominal massager can be operated through a separate application.

Additionally, even if the power is turned on, if the sensor does not detect whether the device is worn, the massage and heating functions will not work.

When a user inputs an operation command through an external terminal, the abdominal massager may be operated in response to the operation command.

Afterwards, in step S130, an operation command in automatic mode or manual mode is input from the user.

In step S140, a heat dissipation module operation command is input from the user, and in step S150, the heat dissipation stage of the heat dissipation module is controlled.

Here, the heat dissipation module operation command can be input through a separate button, and the temperature of the heat dissipation module can be input differently depending on the buttons classified according to temperature.

Additionally, a vibration module operation command is received from the user in step S160, and the intensity of the vibration module is controlled in step S170.

Here, the vibration module operation command can be input through a separate button, and the intensity of the vibration module can be input differently depending on the button classified according to intensity.

In addition, the abdominal massager according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include an overheating detection sensor, and the control unit has a protection device to prevent overheating, and may include a step of terminating the heat dissipation function when the overheating temperature is reached. You can.

At this time, the sonic vibration continues to operate, and only the heating function can be stopped.

Additionally, it may include the step of playing a sound source using a vibration module using Bluetooth pairing mode.

The description of the present invention described above is for illustrative purposes, and those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention can be easily modified into other specific forms without changing the technical idea or essential features of the present invention. will be. Therefore, the embodiments described above should be understood in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. For example, each component described as single may be implemented in a distributed manner, and similarly, components described as distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is indicated by the claims described below, and all changes or modified forms derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalent concepts should be construed as being included in the scope of the present invention.

10: Abdominal massager
100: Base member
200: Vibration module
300: Heat dissipation module
400: detection sensor

Claims (8)

A base member having a curved surface capable of closely supporting the user's abdomen in three dimensions, up and down, left and right;
A heat dissipation module located inside the base member and including a near-infrared LED that emits near-infrared rays and a red LED that irradiates visible light to provide a red light wavelength;
Vibration modules located on both sides of the heat dissipation module and generating vibration using acoustic pressure;
A detection sensor that detects whether the user is wearing it; and
Based on the user's input, it includes a control unit that generates a control message to control the heat dissipation stage of the heat dissipation module and the intensity of the vibration module,
The vibration module includes a housing located below the vibration module and forming an internal space;
a bracket module located at the top of the housing and including a coupling member provided to couple with the housing; and
It includes a cushion member surrounding the outer surface of the coupling member and forming a step shape including a plurality of circular members with different diameters on the outer surface,
The control unit maintains a standby state so that the heat dissipation module and the vibration module are not operated when the power is turned on when it is not detected whether the user is wearing the abdominal massager. According to paragraph 1,
The vibration module is,
It further includes a contact member that is in close contact with the user's abdomen,
The bracket module is,
An abdominal massager supporting the contact member. According to paragraph 2,
The vibration module is,
An abdominal massager located at the top of the housing and the bottom of the bracket module, further comprising a vibration plate that generates vibration. According to paragraph 3,
The vibration module is,
a first space formed between the contact member and the bracket module; and
An abdominal massager comprising a second space formed between the bracket module and the vibration plate. delete According to paragraph 1,
The heat dissipation module is,
a heat dissipation pad including a plurality of protrusions on which the near-infrared LED and the red LED are disposed; and
An abdominal massager comprising an infrared focusing cover including a plurality of protrusions and transferring heat generated from the heat dissipation pad to the outside. delete In the method for controlling the operation of the abdominal massager according to claim 1,
Detecting whether the user is wearing it;
Receiving an automatic mode or manual mode operation command from the user;
Receiving a heat dissipation module operation command from the user;
Controlling a heat dissipation step of the heat dissipation module;
Receiving a vibration module operation command from the user; and
An operation control method comprising controlling the intensity of the vibration module.

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