KR102598295B1 - A massage apparatus including a plurality of independently actuated leg massage parts and operating method of thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

A massage device including a plurality of independently driven leg massage units is disclosed. A massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a control unit that controls the massage device, a body massage unit that massages at least a portion of the user's body based on the control of the control unit, and is disposed below the body massage unit, A leg massage unit that massages the user's leg based on the control of the control unit, wherein the leg massage unit includes a first upper leg module that massages the upper part of one leg of the user and a first upper leg module that massages the lower part of the one leg. A first leg massage unit including a lower leg module, and a second leg massage unit including a second upper leg module for massaging the upper part of the user's other leg and a second lower leg module for massaging the lower part of the other leg. wherein the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit can be driven independently of each other, and the control unit obtains the length of the one leg and the other leg, and the length of the one leg and the user's first leg massage unit. The air cells included in the first leg massage unit are expanded while adjusting the length of the first leg massage unit based on the input value, and the second leg massage is performed based on the length of the other leg and the user's second input value. A leg massage is provided by massaging the leg by expanding the air cell included in the second leg massage part while adjusting the length of the part, and the length of the one leg is a standard for adjusting the position of the first upper leg module. , the first input value is a standard for adjusting the position of the first lower leg module, the length of the other leg is a standard for adjusting the position of the second upper leg module, and the second input value is the It may be a reference for adjusting the position of the second lower leg module.

Description

Massage device including a plurality of independently driven leg massage parts

The present invention relates to a massage device including a plurality of leg massage units that operate independently, and more specifically, to a massage device that includes a plurality of leg massage units that operate independently to provide a customized massage according to the user's physical conditions. will be.

Massage refers to controlling the modulation of the subject's body by applying various types of mechanical stimulation to parts of the subject's body, such as kneading, pressing, pulling, tapping, or moving the part of the subject's body. It is a medical supplementary therapy that helps circulation and relieves the patient's fatigue.

The increase in demand for massage has caused an increase in demand for massage devices or massage devices that provide artificial massage functions due to economic and time reasons. In other words, as the demand for relieving fatigue or stress by relaxing tense muscles through massage increases, various time- and cost-efficient massage devices are being released.

Recently, as people's interest in massage devices has increased, research on massage devices that can provide customized massages for users continues. In particular, massage device users have needs to receive different massages for their left and right legs, and massage devices to achieve this are continuously being researched.

As a prior art, Korean Patent No. 10-1675453 discloses a massage chair that provides a customized massage by recognizing the body shape of the user sitting on the massage chair through a sensor.

The present invention is intended to overcome the problems of the prior art described above, and one of the various objectives of the present disclosure is to provide a massage device that provides customized massage to the right and left legs.

A massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure for solving the above problem includes a control unit that controls the massage device, a body massage unit that massages at least a portion of the user's body based on the control of the control unit, and a body massager. It is disposed on the lower side of the unit and includes a leg massage unit that massages the user's leg based on the control of the control unit, and the leg massage unit includes a first upper leg module that massages the upper part of one leg of the user and the one leg. A first leg massage unit including a first lower leg module for massaging the lower leg, a second upper leg module for massaging the upper portion of the user's other leg, and a second lower leg module for massaging the lower portion of the other leg. and a second leg massage unit, wherein the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit are physically separated from each other and can be driven independently from each other, and the control unit is configured to determine the length of the one leg and the user's first input. The one leg is massaged by expanding the air cells included in the first leg massage part while adjusting the length of the first leg massage part based on the length of the other leg and the user's second input. By adjusting the length of the second leg massage part and expanding the air cells included in the second leg massage part, the other leg can be massaged.

The device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure configured as described above has the effect of providing a customized massage to the user.

Various aspects will now be described with reference to the drawings, where like reference numerals are used to collectively refer to like elements. In the following examples, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of one or more aspects. However, it will be clear that such aspect(s) may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate describing one or more aspects.
FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3 to 7 are diagrams for explaining the structure and operation of the leg massage unit 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining components of a massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 9 is a diagram for explaining a method of providing a growth plate stimulation massage according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining a method for providing a growth plate stimulation massage according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

The purpose, features and advantages of the present disclosure described above will become clearer through the following examples in conjunction with the attached drawings. The specific structural and functional descriptions below are merely illustrative for the purpose of explaining embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure.

As such, embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure may be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments described in this specification or application.

Since the embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure may be subject to various changes and may have various forms, specific embodiments will be illustrated in the drawings and described in detail in the specification or application. However, this is not intended to limit the embodiments according to the concept of the present disclosure to a specific disclosure form, and should be understood to include all changes, equivalents, and substitutes included in the spirit and technical scope of the present disclosure.

Terms such as first and/or second may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited to the terms. The above terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from other components, for example, without departing from the scope of rights according to the concept of the present disclosure, a first component may be named a second component, and similar Likewise, the second component may also be called the first component.

When a component is said to be “connected” or “connected” to another component, it is understood that it may be directly connected to or connected to that other component, but that other components may also exist in between. It should be. On the other hand, when it is mentioned that a component is “directly connected” or “directly connected” to another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between. Other expressions to describe the relationship between components, such as “between” and “immediately between” or “adjacent to” and “directly adjacent to” should be interpreted similarly.

The terms used herein are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the disclosure. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as "include" or "have" are intended to designate the existence of a described feature, number, step, operation, component, part, or combination thereof, and one or more other features or numbers, It should be understood that this does not exclude in advance the possibility of the presence or addition of steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which this disclosure pertains. Terms as defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with the meanings they have in the context of the related technology, and unless clearly defined in this specification, should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense. No.

In this specification, an actuator refers to a configuration that can provide driving force. For example, actuators may include, but are not limited to, actuators, linear actuators, electronic actuators, DC actuators, AC actuators, linear actuators, electric actuators, etc.

In this specification, a spiral rod refers to a straight member having a spiral groove, and may be made of a metal material. For example, a spiral rod may include a cylindrical rod having a spiral groove on its surface. Additionally, the spiral rod may include a metal lead screw.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a massage device may refer to a massage device including a body massage unit and a leg massage unit.

As used in this disclosure, the terms “information” and “data” may be used interchangeably.

The sound source in the present disclosure is any audio, including various types of music such as classical music, jazz music, instrumental music, and pop music, natural sounds such as water sounds and birdsong, and binaural beats. ) type of information may be included. Additionally, binaural beats in the present disclosure may refer to a specific type of audio information that can control brain waves.

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

FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a body massage unit 100 that forms an area for receiving at least a portion of the user's body, massages the user's body, and massages the user's legs. It may include a leg massage unit 300.

The body massage unit 100 may provide a massage to at least a portion of the user's body. The body massage unit 100 includes a massage module 1700 for providing a massage function to at least a portion of the user's body, an audio output module 1600 for providing an arbitrary form of audio output to the user, and a body massage unit 100. It may include a main frame 1100 constituting the framework of and a user input unit 1800 for receiving any type of input from the user.

The configurations included in the body massage unit 100 described above are merely exemplary embodiments, and the body massage unit 100 may include various configurations in addition to the configurations described above.

In addition, the shape and structure of the massage device 1000 shown in FIG. 1 are merely exemplary, and as long as they do not deviate from the scope defined by the claims of the present disclosure, various types of massage device 1000 may also be used in the present disclosure. It may be included within the scope of the content.

The body massage unit 100 can form a space of any shape to accommodate the user. The body massage unit 100 may be provided with a space that has a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the body massage unit 100 may be implemented as a seated type that can accommodate the user's entire body or part of the body.

The portion in contact with the ground in the body massage unit 100 may include any material for increasing friction or any member for increasing friction (for example, an anti-slip pad, etc.), and the massage device 1000 It may include wheels to enhance its mobility.

At least a portion of the body massage unit 100 may slide. For example, when the body massage unit 100 starts a massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit 100 may slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit 100 may be tilted backward. As a result, the body massage unit 100 can provide massage while tilted backward.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 1000 may include at least one air cell.

For example, the body massage unit 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include shoulder air cells 120 (shown in FIG. 9) in a portion corresponding to the user's shoulder portion. Additionally, the body massage unit 100 may include a pelvic air cell (not shown) corresponding to the pelvic portion and an arm air cell (not shown) corresponding to the arm massage unit, but is not limited thereto. Additionally, the leg massage unit 300 may also include at least one air cell, but is not limited to this and air cells may be provided in various parts of the massage device 1000.

The massage device 1000 may include an air supply unit, and the air supply unit may inflate the air cell by supplying air to the air cell. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 100 and may be located in the leg massage unit 300. Additionally, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 1000.

The leg massage unit 300 can provide a leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit 300 is equipped with a massage module that applies physical stimulation, and the leg massage unit 300 can apply physical stimulation to the user's legs. Additionally, the leg massage unit 300 may be provided with at least one air cell for compressing at least a portion of the user's leg, but is not limited thereto.

The massage module 1700 may be provided inside the body massage unit 100 to provide any type of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 100. As shown in FIG. 1, the massage module 1700 can move along the main frame 1100 provided inside the body massage unit 100.

For example, the main frame 1100 of the body massage unit 100 may be equipped with a rack gear, and the massage module 1700 moves along the rack gear and provides mechanical massage to various parts of the user's body. Can provide stimulation. Massage module (170

0) may include, but is not limited to, a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit.

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The main frame 1100 constitutes the framework of the internal structure of the body massage unit 100 and may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the main frame 1100 may be made of iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to this and may be made of various hard materials.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 1000 may include an audio output module 1600. The audio output module 1600 may be installed in various locations. For example, the audio output module 1600 includes a top audio output unit disposed at the top of the seat in contact with the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the arm massage unit on the left and right sides of the seat, and/or attached to the rear end of the arm massage unit. It may include a plurality of output units, such as a rear audio output unit, but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 1600 can provide three-dimensional sound such as 5.1 channel, but is not limited to this.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a user can control the massage device 1000 using the massage device control device 2000. The massage apparatus control device 2000 may be connected to the massage apparatus 1000 through wired communication and/or wireless communication.

The massage device control device 2000 may include, but is not limited to, a remote controller, a cellular phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), and the like, and may be controlled through wired or wireless communication with the massage device 1000. It may include a variety of connectable electronic devices.

Figure 2 is a diagram for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the main frame 1000 may include an upper frame 1150 on which the massage module 1700 is provided and a base frame 1110 supporting the upper frame 1150.

At least a portion of the upper frame 1150 may be provided with a rack gear 1151. The rack gear 1151 is a member for guiding the up and down movement of the massage module 1700 and may include a plurality of valleys and a plurality of ridges.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rack gear 1151 may be provided in a form facing both sides of the upper frame 1150, and the massage module 1700 may move along the rack gear 1151.

For example, the massage module 1700 may include a gear meshed with the rack gear 1151, and as the gear rotates by the actuator provided in the massage module 1700, the massage module 1700 moves upward or It can move downward.

The rack gear 1151 may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack gear 1151 may be made of iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited thereto.

The upper frame 1150 may be implemented in various shapes. For example, the upper frame 1150 may be classified into S frame, L frame, S&L frame, and double S&L frame depending on its shape, but is not limited thereto.

The S frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 1150 has a curved shape like an “S.” The L frame refers to a frame in which at least part of the upper frame 1150 includes a curved shape like an “L,” and the S&L frame refers to a frame that includes both a curved shape like an “S” and a curved shape like an “L.” The double S&L frame refers to a frame that includes a curved shape like an "L" and a curved shape like a two-part "S".

The base frame 1110 refers to a portion of the main frame 1100 that supports the upper frame 1150 and is in contact with the ground. The base frame 1110 may include a base upper frame 1111 and a base lower frame 1112.

The base upper frame 1111 may support the upper frame 1150, and the base lower frame 1112 may be in contact with the ground. Additionally, the base upper frame 1111 may be positioned in contact with the base lower frame 1112.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the base upper frame 1111 can move along the base lower frame 1112. For example, the base upper frame 1111 may slide forward or backward along the base lower frame 1112. In this case, the upper frame 1150 is connected to the base upper frame 1111 and can move according to the movement of the base upper frame 1111.

For example, when the base upper frame 1111 moves forward, the upper frame 1150 may also move forward, and when the base upper frame 1111 moves rearward, the upper frame 1150 may also move backward. You can move. Because of this, sliding movement of the body massage unit 100 may be permitted.

Specifically, to allow movement of the base upper frame 1111, a moving wheel may be provided at the lower portion of the base upper frame 1111. Additionally, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel may be provided on the upper part of the base lower frame 1112. The moving wheel provided on the base upper frame 1111 moves along the guide member provided on the base lower frame 1112, thereby allowing the base upper frame 1111 to move forward or backward.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 1000 may not provide a sliding function, and in this case, the base frame 1110 may not be separated into an upper and lower frame.

3 to 7 are diagrams for explaining the structure and operation of the leg massage unit 300 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 3, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the leg massage unit 300 may be divided into a plurality of parts. For example, the leg massage unit 300 may be divided into a first leg massage unit 310 that accommodates the user's right leg and a second leg massage unit 320 that accommodates the user's left leg.

The first leg massage unit 310 and the second leg massage unit 320 may be driven independently of each other. For example, referring to FIG. 3 , even when the first leg massage unit 310 moves upward, the second leg massage unit 320 may remain positioned below. Additionally, when referring to FIG. 4, even if the second leg massage unit 320 moves upward, the first leg massage unit 310 may remain positioned lower.

Referring to FIG. 5 , according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, at least one of the first leg massage unit 310 and the second leg massage unit 320 may be divided into at least two parts. For example, the first leg massage unit 310 may be divided into a first upper leg module 312 and a first lower leg module 314. Additionally, the second leg massage unit 320 may be divided into a second upper leg module 322 and a second lower leg module 324.

In this case, the first leg massage unit 310 and the second leg massage unit 320 may be driven independently of each other. For example, the first leg massage unit 310 may be divided into a first upper leg module 312 and a first lower leg module 314, and the second leg massage unit 320 may be divided into a second upper leg module. It can be divided into 322 and the second lower leg module 324, and the distance between the first upper leg module 312 and the first lower leg module 314 and the second upper leg module 322 and the second The distance between the lower leg modules 324 may be different. In other words, even if driving is performed to increase the distance between the first upper leg module 312 and the first lower leg module 314, between the second upper leg module 322 and the second lower leg module 324 The distance can remain the same. When referring to Figures 5 and 6, the above operation can be easily confirmed.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, independent driving of the first upper leg module 312 and the first lower leg module 314 may be permitted. Additionally, independent driving of the second upper leg module 322 and the second lower leg module 324 may be permitted.

For example, even if air is injected into at least one air cell located in the first upper leg module 312, air may not be injected into at least one air cell located in the first lower leg module 314. Additionally, even if air is injected into at least one air cell located in the second upper leg module 322, air may not be injected into at least one air cell located in the second lower leg module 324.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, although the movement of the first leg massage unit 310 and the second leg massage unit 320 is driven independently, at least one air cell provided in the first leg massage unit 310 The injection of air into the air cell and the injection of air into at least one air cell provided in the second leg massage unit 320 may be interconnected.

For example, even if the first leg massage unit 310 moves to the right and the second leg massage unit 320 moves to the left, air is present in at least one air cell provided in the first upper leg module 312. When injected, air may also be injected into at least one air cell provided in the second upper leg module 322 in conjunction with this. Additionally, when air is injected into at least one air cell provided in the first lower leg module 314, air may also be injected into at least one air cell provided in the second lower leg module 324 in conjunction with this.

In addition, for another example, the distance between the first upper leg module 312 and the first lower leg module 314 and the distance between the second upper leg module 322 and the second lower leg module 324 are each other. Even if different, when air is injected into at least one air cell provided in the first upper leg module 312, air may also be injected into at least one air cell provided in the second upper leg module 322 in conjunction with this. . Additionally, when air is injected into at least one air cell provided in the first lower leg module 314, air may also be injected into at least one air cell provided in the second lower leg module 324 in conjunction with this.

FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining components of a massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 1000 may include at least one of a control unit 1200, a sensor unit 1300, a user input unit 1800, an audio output module 1600, and a network connection unit 1400. You can.

The control unit 1200 may control the operation of the massage device 1000. The control unit 1200 may be implemented with one processor or with multiple processors. When the control unit 1200 is implemented with a plurality of processors, at least some of the plurality of processors may be located physically spaced apart from each other. Additionally, the control unit 1200 is not limited to this and may be implemented in various ways.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 1200 may control the operation of the massage device 1000. For example, the massage device 1000 may include a plurality of actuators, and the massage device 1000 may control the operation of the massage device 1000 by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators. For example, the massage device 1000 includes a massage module 1700 moving actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module 1700, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a sliding actuator. It may include at least one of the following, and the control unit 1200 can control the operation of the massage device 1000 by controlling them.

The massage module movement actuator is an actuator that allows the massage module 1700 to move up and down. By the operation of the massage module 1700 movement actuator, the massage module 1700 can move along the rack gear.

The iso-angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the massage device 1000 that touches the user's back, and the iso-angle of the massage device 1000 can be adjusted by the operation of the iso-angle actuator.

The leg angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the leg massage unit 300 of the massage device 1000. The angle between the leg massage unit 300 and the body massage unit 100 can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator. there is. In this case, a plurality of leg angle actuators may be provided, and the plurality of leg angle actuators may operate independently of each other under the control of the control unit 1200, thereby allowing independent movement between the plurality of leg massage units 300. there is.

The foot massage actuator represents an actuator that operates a foot massage module (not shown) included in the leg massage unit 300. Using a foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 can provide a foot massage to the user. In this case, the first leg massage unit 310 and the second leg massage unit 320 may each include a foot massage actuator (not shown), so that the foot massage module included in the first leg massage unit 310 and Foot massage modules included in the second leg massage unit 320 may be driven independently of each other.

The massage module 1700 may include at least one actuator, and the control unit 1200 may provide various massage operations by operating the at least one actuator. For example, the control unit 1200 can provide a tapping massage, a kneading massage, etc. by operating at least one actuator included in the massage module 1700, but is not limited to this and can provide various massage operations.

The leg length adjustment actuator refers to an actuator that adjusts the length of the leg massage unit 300. For example, the control unit 1200 may use a leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 300 to suit the user, and as a result, the user can receive a massage tailored to his or her body type. In this case, the first leg massage unit 310 and the second leg massage unit 320 may each include a leg length adjustment actuator, so that the length of the first leg massage unit 310 and the second leg massage unit 320 ) can be adjusted independently of each other. In other words, the control unit 1200 can adjust the length of the first leg massage unit 310 based on the length of the user's right leg, and adjust the length of the second leg massage unit 320 based on the length of the user's left leg. The length can be adjusted.

The sliding actuator enables sliding operation of the massage device 1000. For example, the horizontal base upper frame 1111 may move forward or backward by the operation of the sliding actuator, and as a result, the upper frame connected to the horizontal base upper frame 1111 may also move forward or backward.

The sensor unit 1300 can acquire various information using at least one sensor. For example, sensors may include, but are not limited to, pressure sensors, infrared sensors, LED sensors, etc.

Additionally, the sensor unit 1300 may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor can acquire fingerprint information, face information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, etc., but is not limited to this and can include various biometric information.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 1000 may detect the contact area and/or contact position with the user through sensors. Additionally, the massage device 1000 may obtain the user's shoulder position information through the sensor unit 1300. Additionally, the massage device 1000 may provide customized massage based on the acquired information.

For example, when the massage device 1000 provides a shoulder massage, the massage device 1000 recognizes the position of the user's shoulder based on information acquired through the sensor unit 1300 and provides a shoulder massage to the user according to the recognition result. Can provide shoulder massage.

For another example, the leg massage unit 300 of the massage device 1000 may include a sensing module capable of measuring the user's leg length, and the leg massage unit 300 may measure the user's leg length based on the measured leg length. The length can be adjusted. In this case, the leg massage unit 300 may be divided into a first leg massage unit 310 that massages the right leg and a second leg massage unit 320 that massages the left leg, and the first leg massage unit 310 ) and the second leg massage unit 320 may each be equipped with a sensing module that measures the leg length, and based on the information measured through the sensing module, the first leg massage unit 310 measures the length of the user's right leg. It can be adjusted to a corresponding length, and the second leg massage unit 320 can be adjusted to a length corresponding to the length of the user's left leg.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 1200 may control the first leg massage unit 310 and the second leg massage unit 320 independently of each other. For example, the control unit 1200 may provide a growth plate stimulation massage to stimulate the user's growth plate. In this case, the control unit 1200 may use the first leg massage unit 310 and the second leg massage unit 320. By controlling independently of each other, it is possible to provide a growth plate stimulation massage tailored to the user's right leg and left leg.

For example, the control unit 1200 moves the first upper leg module 312 upward to fix both sides of the lower femur of the right leg of the user seated on the massage device 1000, and the first upper leg module 312 ) is moved, at least one air cell provided in the first upper leg module 312 is inflated and in the first lower leg module 314 to fix the ankle area of the user seated on the massage device 1000. At least one air cell provided is inflated, and at least one air cell provided in the first upper leg module 312 and at least one air cell provided in the first lower leg module 314 are inflated. The lower leg module can be moved downward.

In this case, independently of the first leg massage unit 310, the control unit 1200 moves the second upper leg module 322 upward to fix both sides of the lower femur of the left leg of the user seated on the massage device 1000. After the second upper leg module 322 is moved, at least one air cell provided in the second upper leg module 322 is inflated and the ankle area of the user seated on the massage device 1000 is fixed. In order to expand at least one air cell provided in the second lower leg module 324, at least one air cell provided in the second upper leg module 322 and at least one air cell provided in the second lower leg module 324 The second lower leg module 324 can be moved downward while the air cell is inflated.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 1000 may include a sensing module that measures the user's leg length, and the control unit 1200 may provide a growth plate stimulation massage based on information obtained from the sensing module. You can.

For example, the sensing module may be provided in each of the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit, and when providing a growth plate stimulation massage, the control unit 1200 may use the sensing module provided in the first leg massage unit 310. The degree to which the first upper leg module 312 moves upward can be determined based on the right leg length information obtained from . In addition, when providing a growth plate stimulation massage, the control unit 1200 determines the degree to which the second upper leg module moves upward based on the left leg length information obtained from the sensing module provided in the second leg massage unit 320. You can.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, when a user sits on the massage device 1000, the sensing module may be located at a portion corresponding to the position of the user's heel. Specifically, the leg massage unit 300 can be extended and then retracted, and when the leg massage unit 300 is shortened, the sensing module can recognize the user's heel, and the control unit 1200 can receive information about the heel. Based on this, the user's leg length can be determined. This is only an example, and the leg massage device 1000 is not limited to this and can measure the user's leg length in various ways.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, when providing a growth plate stimulation massage, the control unit 1200 may further utilize the shoulder air cells 120 to provide the growth plate stimulation massage. For example, the control unit 1200 may move the first lower leg module and the second lower leg module downward while the shoulder air cell 120 is inflated to fix the shoulder region.

In this case, the up and down movement of the shoulder air cell 120 is allowed, and the position of the shoulder air cell 120 can be determined based on the height of the user's shoulder. Specifically, the control unit 1200 can acquire the user's shoulder height through the sensing module, and if the acquired shoulder height is high, it can move the shoulder air cell 120 upward, and if the acquired shoulder height is low, the control unit 1200 can acquire the user's shoulder height. The air cell 120 can be moved downward. In this case, a sensing module for measuring the user's shoulder height may be provided in the massage module 1700.

As another specific embodiment, the control unit 1200 may control the massage module 1700 so that the massage module 1700 moves alternately forward and backward, and when the massage module 1700 moves forward, the user's By measuring the pressure applied to the massage module 1700 by the back, the user's shoulder height can be measured. In other words, the control unit 1200 can control the massage module 1700 so that the massage module 1700 moves from the lower side to the upper side and alternately moves forward and backward, and the massage module 1700 is moved by the user's back. Information on the applied pressure can be obtained, and based on the pressure information, the height of the user's shoulder can be measured through the location where the pressure decreases.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, at least some of the at least one air cell provided in the massage device 1000 may be provided with a heating member. For example, at least one air cell provided in the first upper leg module may be provided with a heating member, and at least one air cell provided in the second upper leg module may also be provided with a heating member. When a growth plate stimulation massage is provided, the control unit 1200 can maximize the effect of the growth plate stimulation massage by applying heat to the area near the user's knees through a heating member.

The user input unit 1800 may receive commands related to operation control of the massage device 1000 from the user, and the user input unit 1800 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the user input unit 1800 may be provided in the body massage unit 100 or the leg massage unit 300, but is not limited thereto.

The massage device 1000 may obtain various commands from the user through the user input unit 1800. For example, the massage device 1000 includes selection of a massage module, selection of a massage type, selection of massage intensity, selection of a massage time, selection of a massage area, selection of the position and operation of the body massage unit 100, and massage. Arbitrary commands may be received for selection of power on/off of the device 1000, selection of whether to operate the heating function, selection related to sound source reproduction, etc., but are not limited thereto.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the user input unit 1800 executes buttons in the form of hot keys and/or direction selection, cancellation, and input according to a preset user setting function or a self-preset function. It may be provided with a selection button for doing so.

The user input unit 1800 may be implemented as a key pad, dome switch, touch pad (static pressure/electrostatic), jog wheel, jog switch, etc., but is not limited thereto. Additionally, the user input unit 1800 can obtain commands through the user's speech based on voice recognition technology.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the user input unit 1800 may include a display for displaying the operation status of the massage device 1000 or the current status of the user. In this case, the display may be a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), or a flexible display. ), and may include at least one of a 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

The audio output module 1600 can provide any type of audio output to the user. For example, the audio output module 1600 may provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting sound sources and/or binaural beats optimized for the massage pattern provided by the massage device 1000 to the user. The audio output module 1600 may output an audio signal received through a network (not shown) or stored in an internal/external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output module 1600 may output a sound source under control of the user terminal 2000 through a network connection (eg, Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal 2000. Additionally, the audio output module 1600 may output any type of sound signal generated in connection with the operation of the massage device 1000.

The massage device 1000 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include a network connection unit 1400. The network connection unit 1400 may communicate with a module within the massage device 1000, an external massage device, and/or the user terminal 2000 through any type of network. The network connection unit 1400 may include a wired/wireless connection module for network connection. Wireless access technologies include, for example, WLAN (Wireless LAN) (Wi-Fi), Wibro (Wireless broadband), Wimax (World Interoperability for Microwave Access), HSDPA (High Speed Downlink Packet Access), etc. . As a wired connection technology, for example, XDSL (Digital Subscriber Line), FTTH (Fibers to the home), PLC (Power Line Communication), etc. may be used. Additionally, the network connection unit includes a short-distance communication module and can transmit and receive data with any device/terminal located in a short distance. For example, short range communication technologies such as Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), IrDA (infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra Wideband), and ZigBee can be used. It is not limited.

The storage unit 1500 may store various information related to the massage device 1000. For example, the storage unit 1500 may include massage control information and personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

The storage unit 1500 may be implemented through a non-volatile storage medium that can continuously store arbitrary data. For example, the storage unit 1500 may include, but is not limited to, disks, optical disks, and magneto-optical storage devices, as well as storage devices based on flash memory and/or battery-backed memory. It doesn't work.

Additionally, the storage unit 1500 may include memory. Memory is the main storage device directly accessed by the processor, such as random access memory (RAM) such as dynamic random access memory (DRAM) and static random access memory (SRAM). When the power is turned off, the stored information is instantaneous. It may refer to a volatile storage device that is erased, but is not limited to these. This memory can be operated by the control unit 1200.

Figure 9 is a diagram for explaining a method of providing a growth plate stimulation massage according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the first upper leg module 312 is moved upward to fix both sides of the lower femur of the right leg of the user seated on the massage device 1000, and the first upper leg module is moved. After this, at least one air cell provided in the first upper leg module 312 can be expanded.

In addition, in order to fix both lower sides of the femur of the left leg of the user seated on the massage device 1000, the second upper leg module 322 is moved upward, and after the second upper leg module is moved, the second upper leg At least one air cell provided in the module 322 may be expanded.

In this case, the first upper leg module 312 and the second upper leg module 322 are controlled independently, so the degree to which the first upper leg module 312 moves upward and the degree to which the second upper leg module 322 moves upward The degree of upward movement may vary.

For example, the first upper leg module 312 is tailored to the user's right leg and can move upward, and the second upper leg module 322 is tailored to the user's left leg and can move upward.

Additionally, as another example, even if the first upper leg module 312 moves upward, the second upper leg module 322 may not move upward. For example, if the user inputs that he or she is receiving a growth plate stimulation massage only for the right leg, the massage device 1000 causes the first leg massage unit 310 to provide a growth plate stimulation massage and the second leg massage unit 320 to provide a growth plate stimulation massage. ) can control the leg massage unit 300 not to provide a growth plate stimulation massage.

Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining a method for providing a growth plate stimulation massage according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 1000 expands at least one air cell provided in the first upper leg module 312 after the first upper leg module is moved upward, and the massage device 1000 expands the at least one air cell provided in the first upper leg module 312, and the massage device 1000 expands the air cell when the first upper leg module is moved upward. Inflating at least one air cell provided in the first lower leg module to fix the ankle area of a user, and at least one air cell provided in the first upper leg module 312 and the first lower leg module 314 The first lower leg module can be moved downward while at least one air cell provided in is inflated.

Additionally, the massage device 1000 expands at least one air cell provided in the second upper leg module 322 after the second upper leg module is moved upward, and fixes the ankle area of the user seated on the massage device. In order to expand at least one air cell provided in the second lower leg module 324, at least one air cell provided in the second upper leg module 322 and at least one air cell provided in the second lower leg module 324 The second lower leg module can be moved downward while one air cell is inflated.

In this case, the degree to which the first lower leg module 314 is moved downward may be different from the degree to which the second lower leg module 324 is moved downward. For example, the user may input different degrees of movement of the first lower leg module 314 and the degree of movement of the second lower leg module 324, and the massage device 1000 may respond to the input information. Based on this, the leg massage unit 300 can be controlled to vary the degree to which the first lower leg module 314 is moved downward and the degree to which the second lower leg module 324 is moved downward.

Additionally, as another example, even if the first lower leg module 314 moves downward, the second lower leg module 324 may not move downward. For example, if the user inputs that he or she is receiving a growth plate stimulation massage only for the right leg, the massage device 1000 causes the first leg massage unit 310 to provide a growth plate stimulation massage and the second leg massage unit 320 to provide a growth plate stimulation massage. ) can control the leg massage unit 300 not to provide a growth plate stimulation massage.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be implemented in combination with other program modules and/or as a combination of hardware and software. For example, the invention may be implemented by computer-readable media.

Computer-readable media can be any medium that can be accessed by a computer, and such computer-readable media includes volatile and non-volatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-transitory media. Includes removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, computer-readable media may include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

Computer-readable storage media refers to volatile and non-volatile media, transient and non-transitory media, removable and non-removable, implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Includes media. Computer readable storage media may include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassette, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage. This includes, but is not limited to, a device, or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and used to store desired information.

A computer-readable transmission medium typically implements computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data on a modulated data signal, such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism. Includes all information delivery media. The term modulated data signal refers to a signal in which one or more of the characteristics of the signal have been set or changed to encode information within the signal. By way of example, and not limitation, computer-readable transmission media includes wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, RF, infrared, and other wireless media. Combinations of any of the above are also intended to be included within the scope of computer-readable transmission media.

Those skilled in the art will understand that various illustrative logical blocks, modules, processors, means, circuits and algorithm steps described in connection with the embodiments disclosed herein can be used in electronic hardware, (for convenience) It will be understood that the implementation may be implemented by various forms of program or design code (referred to herein as “software”) or a combination of both. To clearly illustrate this interoperability of hardware and software, various illustrative components, blocks, modules, circuits and steps have been described above generally with respect to their functionality. Whether this functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends on the specific application and design constraints imposed on the overall system. A person skilled in the art may implement the described functionality in various ways for each specific application, but such implementation decisions should not be construed as departing from the scope of the present invention.

The various embodiments presented herein may be implemented as a method, apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard programming and/or engineering techniques. The term “article of manufacture” includes a computer program, carrier, or media accessible from any computer-readable device. For example, computer-readable storage media include magnetic storage devices (e.g., hard disks, floppy disks, magnetic strips, etc.), optical disks (e.g., CDs, DVDs, etc.), smart cards, and flash. Includes, but is not limited to, memory devices (e.g., EEPROM, cards, sticks, key drives, etc.). The term “machine-readable media” includes, but is not limited to, wireless channels and various other media capable of storing, retaining, and/or transmitting instruction(s) and/or data.

It is to be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in the processes presented is an example of illustrative approaches. It is to be understood that the specific order or hierarchy of steps in processes may be rearranged within the scope of the present invention, based on design priorities. The appended method claims present elements of the various steps in a sample order but are not meant to be limited to the particular order or hierarchy presented.

The description of the presented embodiments is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments presented herein, but is to be construed in the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features presented herein.

Claims (9)

In the massage device,
a control unit that controls the massage device;
a body massage unit that massages at least a portion of the user's body based on the control of the control unit; and
a leg massage unit disposed below the body massage unit and massaging the user's legs based on control from the control unit;
Including,
The leg massage unit includes a first upper leg module for massaging the upper part of one leg of the user and a first lower leg module for massaging the lower part of the one leg, and an upper part of the other leg of the user. and a second leg massage unit including a second upper leg module for massaging and a second lower leg module for massaging the lower part of the other leg, wherein the first leg massage unit and the second leg massage unit are physically separated from each other. It is possible to operate independently of each other,
The control unit,
Massaging the one leg by expanding the air cells included in the first leg massage part while adjusting the length of the first leg massage part based on the length of the one leg and the user's first input,
Massaging the other leg by expanding air cells included in the second leg massage unit while adjusting the length of the second leg massage unit based on the length of the other leg and the user's second input.
Massage device. According to paragraph 1,
The control unit,
Moving the first upper leg module upward based on the length of the one leg, and then moving the first lower leg module downward based on the first input,
Moving the second upper leg module upward based on the length of the other leg and then moving the second lower leg module downward based on the second input,
Massage device. According to paragraph 2,
The first input and the second input are the same or different from each other,
Massage device. According to paragraph 3,
When the first input and the second input are different from each other, the degree to which the first lower leg module moves downward and the degree to which the second lower leg module moves downward are different from each other,
Massage device. According to paragraph 4,
The control unit,
Move the first upper leg module upward, inflate the air cell included in the first upper leg module, expand the air cell included in the first lower leg module, and then move the lower leg module downward. Massaging the one leg by doing so,
After moving the second upper leg module upward, inflating the air cell included in the second upper leg module, and inflating the air cell included in the second lower leg module, the second lower leg module is moved downward. Massaging the other leg by moving it,
Massage device. According to clause 5,
When the user inputs that one of the one leg and the other leg is to be provided with a massage, the control unit moves only the upper leg module and the lower leg module of the one leg massage unit,
Massage device. According to clause 5,
When the user inputs that a massage is to be provided to both the one leg and the other leg, the control unit moves both the first and second upper leg modules and the first and second lower leg modules.
Massage device. According to any one of claims 1 to 7,
a first leg angle actuator that adjusts the angle of the first leg massage unit;
a second leg angle actuator that adjusts the angle of the second leg massage unit;
a first leg length actuator that adjusts the length of the first leg massage unit; and
a second leg length actuator that adjusts the length of the second leg massage unit;
Containing more,
Massage device. According to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The length and angle of the first leg massage unit and the length and angle of the second leg massage unit are independently adjustable from each other,
Massage device.