KR102646455B1 - Massage device and control method using air tube seat to improve user's seating comfort - Google Patents

Abstract

The present disclosure is a massage device equipped with an air tube sheet and a method for controlling the same. According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a massage device includes: an air tube sheet for supporting a user; an air cell for providing massage to the user; A compressor for supplying air to the air tube sheet and the air cell; a user seating detection sensor that detects whether a user is seated in the massage device; and a control unit that controls the massage device; It includes, wherein the control unit is capable of obtaining the time at which the user sits on the massage device based on information obtained from the user seating detection sensor, and when the user continuously sits on the massage device for a predetermined time, the The control unit may provide a massage device that controls the compressor to supply air to the air tube sheet.

Description

Massage device and control method using air tube seat to improve user's seating comfort}

The present disclosure relates to a massage device including an air tube sheet and a method of controlling the same.

Massage or 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 parts of the body. , It is a medical supplementary therapy that helps blood 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. Any type of instrument, device, or apparatus that performs massage without a separate masseuse through a mechanical device is referred to as a massage device.

The backrest and seat of the massage device support a person to sit or lie down to receive a massage. Alternatively, the center of the backrest and the seat portion is opened in the vertical direction so that the massage module for massaging a part of the body can move up and down. When a person is sitting or lying down, the opening of the backrest and seat portion does not properly support the human body, so when the user sits for a long time, the closing part at the edge of the opening is worn by the body, causing discomfort.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure for solving the above problem, a massage device includes: an air tube sheet for supporting a user; an air cell for providing massage to the user; A compressor for supplying air to the air tube sheet and the air cell; a user seating detection sensor that detects whether a user is seated in the massage device; and a control unit that controls the massage device; It includes, wherein the control unit is capable of obtaining the time at which the user sits on the massage device based on information obtained from the user seating detection sensor, and when the user continuously sits on the massage device for a predetermined time, the The control unit may provide a massage device that controls the compressor to supply air to the air tube sheet.

Additionally, the control unit may provide the user with an interface for reclining the massage device at a predetermined angle when the user continuously sits on the massage device for a predetermined time.

In addition, the massage device includes: a first valve located between the air tube sheet and the compressor to inject air into the air tube sheet; It further includes, wherein the first valve is an electronically controllable valve, and when the user does not sit down for a predetermined period of time while air is injected into the air tube seat, the control unit controls the first valve to The air injected into the air tube sheet can be discharged.

In addition, in the massage device, when the user continuously sits on the massage device for a predetermined time after the operation of the massage module of the massage device is terminated, the control unit supplies air to the air tube sheet. You can control the compressor.

In addition, the air tube sheet includes an elastic and stretchable inner layer; an outer skin layer disposed closer to the user than the inner skin layer; and an air tube interposed between the inner skin layer and the outer skin layer and capable of expanding and contracting. It includes, and the control unit can control the compressor to supply air to the air tube when the user continuously sits on the massage device for a predetermined time.

The massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes not only air cells that provide massage to the user, but also an air tube sheet to support the user, so that when the user sits on the massage device for a long time to relax without receiving a massage, the massage device provides a massage to the user. It can provide a comfortable and comfortable seating experience.

The effects that can be obtained from the present disclosure are not limited to the effects mentioned above, and other effects not mentioned can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. .

1 is a diagram for explaining a massage device 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.
Figure 3 is a diagram for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 4 is a diagram showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 6 is a diagram showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 9 shows the front, back, and cross-section of an air tube sheet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining the position of an air tube according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Advantages and features of the disclosed embodiments and methods for achieving them will become clear by referring to the embodiments described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below and may be implemented in various different forms. The present embodiments are merely provided to ensure that the present disclosure is complete and to those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains. It is only provided to fully inform the user of the scope of the invention.

Terms used in this specification will be briefly described, and the disclosed embodiments will be described in detail.

The terms used in this specification are general terms that are currently widely used as much as possible while considering the function in the present disclosure, but this may vary depending on the intention or precedent of a technician working in the related field, the emergence of new technology, etc. In addition, in certain cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning will be described in detail in the description of the relevant invention. Therefore, the terms used in this disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the overall content of this disclosure, rather than simply the name of the term.

In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions, unless the context clearly specifies the singular. Additionally, plural expressions include singular expressions, unless the context clearly specifies plural expressions.

When it is said that a part "includes" a certain element throughout the specification, this means that, unless specifically stated to the contrary, it does not exclude other elements but may further include other elements.

Additionally, the term “unit” used in the specification refers to a software or hardware component, and the “unit” performs certain roles. However, “wealth” is not limited to software or hardware. The “copy” may be configured to reside on an addressable storage medium and may be configured to run on one or more processors. Thus, as an example, “part” refers to software components, such as object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, processes, functions, properties, procedures, Includes subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuits, data, databases, data structures, tables, arrays, and variables. The functionality provided within the components and “parts” may be combined into smaller numbers of components and “parts” or may be further separated into additional components and “parts”.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, “unit” may be implemented with a processor and memory. The term “processor” should be interpreted broadly to include general purpose processors, central processing units (CPUs), microprocessors, digital signal processors (DSPs), controllers, microcontrollers, state machines, etc. In some contexts, “processor” may refer to an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), programmable logic device (PLD), field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc. The term “processor” refers to a combination of processing devices, for example, a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, a combination of a plurality of microprocessors, a combination of one or more microprocessors in combination with a DSP core, or any other such combination of configurations. It may also refer to

The term “memory” should be interpreted broadly to include any electronic component capable of storing electronic information. The terms memory include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), non-volatile random access memory (NVRAM), programmable read-only memory (PROM), erasable-programmable read-only memory (EPROM), electrical may refer to various types of processor-readable media, such as erasable PROM (EEPROM), flash memory, magnetic or optical data storage, registers, etc. A memory is said to be in electronic communication with a processor if the processor can read information from and/or write information to the memory. The memory integrated into the processor is in electronic communication with the processor.

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

In this specification, according to one embodiment, a massage device may refer to a massage device including a body massage unit and a leg massage unit. Additionally, according to another embodiment, the body massage unit 2100 and the leg massage unit 2300 may exist as separate devices (for example, a body massage device and a leg massage device), and the massage device may provide body massage. It may refer to a device or a leg massage device.

Below, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement them. In order to clearly explain the present disclosure in the drawings, parts that are not related to the description are omitted.

1 is a diagram for explaining a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure forms an area for receiving at least a portion of the user's body, and includes a body massage unit 2100 that massages the user's body, and massages the user's legs. It may include a leg massage unit 2300.

The body massage unit 2100 may provide a massage to at least a portion of the user's body. The body massage unit 2100 includes a massage module 2170 that provides a massage function to at least a portion of the user's body, an audio output module 2160 that provides an arbitrary form of audio output to the user, and a body massage unit 2100. It may include a main frame 2110 constituting the framework of and a user input unit 2180 for receiving any type of input from the user.

The configurations included in the body massage unit 2100 described above are merely exemplary embodiments, and the body massage unit 2100 may include various configurations in addition to the configurations described above.

In addition, the shape and structure of the massage device 100 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 100 may also be used in the present disclosure. It may be included within the scope of the content.

The body massage unit 2100 can form a space of any shape to accommodate the user. The body massage unit 2100 may be provided with a space shaped to correspond to the shape of the user's body. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the body massage unit 2100 may be implemented as a seated type that can accommodate the user's entire body or a portion of the body.

The portion in contact with the ground in the body massage unit 2100 may include any material for increasing friction or any member for increasing friction (for example, an anti-slip pad, etc.), and the massage device 100 It may include wheels to enhance its mobility.

At least a portion of the body massage unit 2100 may slide. For example, when the body massage unit 2100 starts a massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit 2100 may slide forward. Additionally, the body massage unit 2100 may be tilted backward. As a result, the body massage unit 2100 can provide massage while tilted backward.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may include at least one air cell (not shown). The air cell may be located in the user's shoulder area, pelvic area, arm massage unit, leg massage unit 2300, etc., but is not limited thereto and may be placed in various parts of the massage device 100. In addition, a plurality of air cells may be arranged to face each other with part of the user's body interposed so as to provide a massage by applying pressure to parts of the user's body, such as the user's shoulders, pelvis, arms, and legs.

The massage device 100 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 2100 and may be located in the leg massage unit 2300. Additionally, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage device 100.

The leg massage unit 2300 can provide a leg massage to the user. For example, the leg massage unit 2300 may include a calf massage unit that massages the user's calf and/or a foot massage unit that massages the user's feet.

The length of the leg massage unit 2300 may be adjustable according to the user's body characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage device 100, the length of the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be increased due to the length of the calf. Additionally, when a short user uses the massage device 100, the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be shortened because the length of the calf is short. Accordingly, the leg massage unit 2300 can provide a leg massage customized to the user's height.

The massage module 2170 may be provided inside the body massage unit 2100 to provide any type of mechanical stimulation to the user accommodated in the body massage unit 2100. As shown in FIG. 1, the massage module 2170 can move along the main frame 2110 provided inside the body massage unit 2100.

For example, the main frame 2110 of the body massage unit 2100 may be equipped with a rack gear, and the massage module 2170 moves along the rack gear and provides mechanical massage to various parts of the user's body. Can provide stimulation. The massage module 2170 may include, but is not limited to, a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit.

The main frame 2110 constitutes the framework of the internal structure of the body massage unit 2100 and may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the main frame 2110 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 100 may include an audio output module 2160. The audio output module 2160 may be installed in various locations. For example, the audio output module 2160 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 2160 can provide three-dimensional sound such as 5.1 channel, but is not limited to this.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, a user can control the massage device 100 using the massage device control device 2200. The massage device control device 2200 may be connected to the massage device 100 through wired communication and/or wireless communication.

The massage device control device 2200 may include, but is not limited to, a remote controller, a cellular phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc., and may be controlled through wired or wireless communication with the massage device 100. It may include a variety of connectable electronic devices.

2 and 3 are diagrams for explaining a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Specifically, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a change in the angle of the back frame 2232.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the main frame 2110 may include at least one of a base frame 2210, a lower frame 2220, and an upper frame 2230. Additionally, a frame actuator 2250 and a massage module 2170 may be disposed on the main frame 2110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The base frame 2210 is placed on the ground and can stably support the massage device 100. The base frame 2210 is supported by the ground and may support the lower frame 2220 and the upper frame 2230. The base frame 2210 according to one example may be arranged relatively wide to control the center of gravity of the massage device 100, but is not limited thereto.

The lower frame 2220 may support the upper frame 2230. The lower frame 2220 according to one example may directly support the hip frame 2231 of the upper frame 2230. The lower frame 2220 according to one example may be vertically disposed on one side and the other side of the base frame 2210 and may support the upper frame 2230, but is not limited thereto.

According to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the lower frame 2220 can move along the base frame 2210. For example, the lower frame 2220 may slide forward or backward along the base frame 2210. Because of this, sliding movement of the body massage unit 2100 may be permitted.

Specifically, in order to allow the lower frame 2220 to move, a moving wheel may be provided at the lower part of the lower frame 2220. Additionally, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel may be provided on the top of the base frame 2210. The moving wheel provided on the lower frame 2220 may be allowed to move forward or backward by moving along the guide member provided on the base frame 2210.

According to another example of the present disclosure, the lower frame 2220 and the base frame 2210 are not separated but are formed as one, so that the lower frame 2220 can be fixed without moving along the base frame 2210. For example, the lower frame 2220 may be fixed without sliding forward or backward.

Specifically, no moving wheels are provided on the lower part of the lower frame 2220, and a fixing member for fixing the lower frame 2220 and the base frame 2210 is provided between the lower frame 2220 and the base frame 2210. may be provided. Additionally, the lower frame 2220 and the base frame 2210 may be formed as one piece.

The lower frame 2220 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of a slide frame 2221, a support shaft frame 2222, a swing bracket 2223, and an upper and lower coupling frame 2224.

The slide frame 2221 may slide forward or backward along the base frame 2210. The slide frame 2221 may be disposed on the base frame 2210 and support the support shaft frame 2222.

The support shaft frame 2222 may serve as a support shaft supporting the upper frame 2230. In addition, the entire upper frame 2230 of the main frame 2110 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can move in the front-to-back direction, and in this case, the support frame 2222 can serve as a central axis. One end of the support shaft frame 2222 may be coupled to the slide frame 2221, and the other end may be coupled to the swing bracket 2223.

The swing bracket 2223 supports the upper frame 2230 and allows the upper frame 2230 to rotate around the support shaft frame 2222. The upper and lower coupling frames 2224 are coupled to the upper surface of the swing bracket 2223. When one end and the other end of the upper and lower coupling frames 2224 move, the swing bracket 2223 serves to hold the center of the upper and lower coupling frames 2224. can do.

The cross section of the swing bracket 2223 according to one example may have a triangular shape, but is not limited thereto. When the swing bracket 2223 according to one example has a triangular cross section, the support shaft frame 2222 may be inserted into the first vertex of the swing bracket 2223. In addition, the coupling member may penetrate the first vertex of the swing bracket 2223 and the support shaft frame 2222 at the same time, so that the swing bracket 2223 and the support shaft frame 2222 may be coupled, but the coupling method is limited to this. It doesn't work. At this time, the first bottom portion (upper surface of the swing bracket 2223) facing the first vertex of the swing bracket 2223 may be coupled to the upper and lower coupling frames 2224.

The upper and lower coupling frames 2224 can couple the lower frame 2220 and the upper frame 2230. A portion of the bottom of the upper and lower coupling frame 2224 according to one example may be coupled to the swing bracket 2223. Additionally, one end and the other end of the upper and lower coupling frame 2224 according to one example may be coupled to the upper frame 2230. More specifically, one end and the other end of the upper and lower coupling frame 2224 according to one example may be coupled to the side connection frame 2234 of the upper frame 2230. The upper and lower coupling frames 2224 may also move according to the movement of the side connection frames 2234.

A frame actuator 2250 may be disposed on the lower frame 2220 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The frame actuator 2250 may provide driving force to move at least one of the rear connection frame 2236, the lower frame 3200, the upper frame 3300, and the leg frame (not shown) provided in the leg massage unit. there is. The frame actuator 3250 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may include at least one of a conformal angle actuator 3251, a swing motion actuator 3252, a sliding actuator (not shown), and a leg angle actuator (not shown). there is.

The conformal angle actuator 3251 can adjust the angle of the back frame 200. One side of the conformal angle actuator 3251 according to one example may be fixed to the lower frame 3200, and the other side may be fixed to the rear connection frame 2236. The isometric actuator 2251 can adjust the angle of the back frame 2232 by moving the rear connection frame 2236 in the front-to-back direction.

The swing motion actuator 2252 can adjust the angle of the upper frame 2230. One side of the swing motion actuator 2252 according to one example may be fixed to the upper frame 2230, and the other side may be fixed to the lower frame 2220. The swing motion actuator 2252 can adjust the angle of the entire upper frame 2230 by moving the upper frame 2230 in the front and rear directions.

A sliding actuator (not shown) can slide the body massage unit 2100. One side of the sliding actuator (not shown) according to one example may be fixed to the base frame 2210, and the other side may be fixed to the lower frame 2220. The sliding actuator (not shown) moves the lower frame 2220 forward and backward so that the lower frame 2220 can slide forward or backward along the base frame 2210, thereby causing the body massage unit 2100 can be moved by sliding.

The leg angle actuator (not shown) can adjust the angle of the leg massage unit. One side of the leg angle actuator (not shown) according to one example may be fixed to the upper frame 2230, and the other side may be fixed to the leg frame (not shown). The leg angle actuator (not shown) can adjust the angle of the leg massage unit by moving the leg frame (not shown) in the forward and backward directions.

The upper frame 2230 may serve as a framework to support the user's body. The upper frame 2230 according to one example may support the user's hips and back. This upper frame 2230 may be supported by the lower frame 2220. A massage module 2170 is disposed on the upper frame 2230 to massage the user's body.

The upper frame 2230 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a hip frame 2231, a back frame 2232, an anti-deformation frame 2233, a side connection frame 2234, a connection bracket 2235, and a rear connection frame ( 2236), and may include at least one of a front connection frame 2237.

The hip frame 2231 may support the user's hip portion. The hip frame 2231 may be comprised of a plurality of hip frames 2231 and may be provided on both sides of the lower frame 2220 to face each other. The hip frame 2231 according to one example may be formed as a separate frame from the back frame 2232. The hip frame 2231 may be equipped with a hip rack gear.

The hip rack gear is for guiding the movement of the massage module 2170 and may include a plurality of rack gear protrusions and a plurality of rack gear grooves. The hip rack gear may be provided to face both sides of the hip frame 2231, and the massage module 2170 may move along the hip rack gear. The hip rack gear may be provided on the hip frame 2231 as a separate member, but may also be formed in a pattern on a portion of the hip frame 2231.

The back frame 2232 may support the user's back. The back frame 2232 is disposed adjacent to the hip frame 2231 and may be provided in a form facing both sides of the lower frame 2220. The back frame 2232 can be separated from the hip frame 2231 and move as a separate frame to allow for an angle change with the hip frame 2231.

The back frame 2232 according to one example may be implemented in various shapes. For example, the back frame 2232 may be classified into an I frame, an S frame, etc. depending on its shape, but is not limited thereto.

The I frame refers to a frame in which at least part of the back frame 2232 is implemented in the shape of an “I”. The S frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the back frame 2232 has a curved shape like an “S.” When the massage module 2170 is provided in the I-frame, the massage module 2170 can move in a straight line along the I-frame.

This back frame 2232 may be equipped with a back rack gear. The back rack gear is for guiding the movement of the massage module 2170 and may include a plurality of rack gear protrusions and a plurality of rack gear grooves. The back rack gear may be provided to face both sides of the back frame 2232, and the massage module 2170 may move along the back rack gear. The back rack gear may be provided as a separate member in the back frame 2232, but may also be formed in a pattern in a portion of the back frame 200.

The hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure are made of separate frames, and each end may be arranged to be adjacent to each other. An angle adjustment protrusion is provided at a lower end of the hip frame 2231 or the back frame 2232 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, and one end of the hip frame 2231 or the back frame 2232 is not provided with an angle adjustment protrusion. An angle adjustment guide with a protrusion insertion groove may be provided at the lower part. By inserting the angle adjustment protrusion into the protrusion insertion groove of the angle adjustment guide, the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232 can maintain a distance from each other without being spaced more than a certain distance while adjusting the angle.

The hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may be made of plastic or metal, but are not limited thereto. Hip frame 2231 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may have hip rack gear formed in a pattern shape, and back frame 2232 may have back rack gear formed in a pattern shape. In this case, the hip frame ( 2231) and the back frame 2232 may be made of plastic material.

The deformation prevention frame 2233 is disposed on the side of the back frame 2232 to prevent the shape of the back frame 2232 from being deformed or shaken when the back frame 2232 is made of a plastic material. ) can be supported. For example, the deformation-resistant frame 2233 may be implemented with iron, alloy, steel, etc., but is not limited to this and may be implemented with various hard materials.

The side connection frame 2234 may secure the hip frame 2231 to the lower frame 2220. One side of the side connection frame 2234 according to an example may be coupled to the hip frame 2231, and the other side may be coupled to the lower frame 2220. More specifically, the side connection frame 2234 according to one example may be coupled to the upper and lower coupling frames 2224 of the lower frame 2220.

The connection bracket 2235 can connect the deformation prevention frame 2233 and the side connection frame 2234. The connection bracket 2235 according to an example is made in the form of a triangular thin plate, and the first vertex may be coupled to the deformation prevention frame 2233, and the second vertex may be coupled to the side connection frame 2234, The third vertex portion may be combined with the rear connection frame 2236, but is not limited to this. The connection bracket 2235 may include a first connection bracket and a second connection bracket arranged to face each other on both sides of the lower frame 2220.

Meanwhile, the connection bracket 2235 may be provided separately and combined with the deformation prevention frame 2233, but may also extend from the deformation prevention frame 2233 and be integrated with it.

The rear connection frame 2236 can connect the back frame 2232 and the isometric actuator 2251. The rear connection frame 2236 may be connected to the back frame 2232 through a connection bracket 2235 and a deformation prevention frame 2233. Accordingly, the angle of the frame 2232 can be adjusted, such as when the rear connection frame 2236 is moved. This rear connection frame 2236 is connected to a conformal angle actuator 2251, and the conformal angle actuator 2251 moves the rear connection frame 2236 in the front-to-back direction, thereby adjusting the angle of the back frame 2232. The rear connection frame 2236 may be coupled to the third vertex of the connection bracket 2235 and may be coupled between the first connection bracket and the second connection bracket.

The front connection frame 2237 can connect the upper frame 2230 and the swing motion actuator 2252. The front connection frame 2237 according to one example may be combined with the side connection frame 2234 of the upper frame 2230. Therefore, when the front connection frame 2237 is moved, the angle of the entire upper frame 2230 can be adjusted.

A massage module 2170 may be disposed on the upper frame 2230 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage module 2170 may provide mechanical stimulation to at least one of the user's head, back, and buttocks. The massage module 2170 may move upward or downward along the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232.

Meanwhile, in the conventional massage device, the hip frame and the back frame are composed of one frame, and the angle between the hip frame and the back frame cannot be adjusted, so there is the inconvenience of the user having to receive the massage in the same posture. In addition, although the conventional massage device adjusts the angle between the hip frame and the back frame, there is a problem in that it is difficult for the massage module 2170 to move between the hip frame and the back frame.

The massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure can adjust the angle between the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232 by separating the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232 from each other. In addition, the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a guide module in the massage module 2170, so that the massage module 2170 is separated between the hip frame 2231 and the back frame 2232. You can prevent it from happening.

The hip rack gear or the back rack gear may include a rack gear in the front-back direction and a rack gear in the up-down direction. In the present disclosure, the front-back direction refers to a direction from the massage module 2170 to the user or from the user to the massage module 2170, and may also be referred to as the Z-axis direction.

The massage module 2170 may include a gear that meshes with the hip rack gear or the back rack gear. More specifically, the massage module 2170 may include gears meshed with the rack gear in the front-rear direction and the rack gear in the vertical direction, respectively. As the gear rotates by the actuator provided in the body massage module 2170, the body massage module 2170 can move forward, backward, upward, or downward.

As the body massage module 2170 moves forward, the intensity of the massage may increase. Additionally, as the body massage module 2170 moves rearward, the intensity of the massage may become weaker.

The rack gear may be made of metal or plastic. For example, the rack gear 2251 may be implemented with iron, steel, alloy, reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenolic resin, etc., but is not limited thereto.

2 and 3 illustrate a case where the upper frame 2230 is a full flat frame, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The upper frame 2230 may be implemented in various shapes. For example, the upper frame 2230 may be classified into an 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 2230 has a curved shape like an “S.” The L frame refers to a frame in which at least part of the upper frame 2250 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.”

Figure 4 is a diagram showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device 100 may include a control unit 300 that controls the operation of the massage device 100. The control unit 300 may include a processor 110 and a memory 120. The processor 110 may execute instructions stored in the memory 120. Additionally, the control unit 300 is not limited to this and may be separated from the memory 120 and implemented using only the processor 110.

The processor 110 may control the operation of the massage device 100. The massage device 100 may include one processor or may include a plurality of processors. When the massage device 100 includes a plurality of processors, at least some of the plurality of processors may be located physically spaced apart from each other. Additionally, the massage device 100 is not limited to this and may be implemented in various ways.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 110 may control the operation of the massage device 100. For example, the massage device 100 may include a plurality of actuators, and the massage device 100 may control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators. For example, the massage device 100 includes a driving unit that moves the armrest frame support, a movement actuator for the massage module 2170, at least one actuator included in the massage module, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, and a leg length actuator. It may include at least one of an adjustment actuator and a sliding actuator, and the processor 110 can control the operation of the massage device 100 by controlling them.

The control unit 300 may move the massage module 2170 in directions such as the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis using a massage module movement actuator. The massage module 2170 may move along the rack gear by the operation of the massage module 2170 movement actuator. The control unit 300 can advance the massage ball forward or retract it backward on the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis. Alternatively, the control unit 300 may rotate the massage ball around the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis.

The iso-angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the part of the massage device 100 that touches the user's back, and the iso-angle of the massage device 100 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 2300 of the massage device 100. The angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the body massage unit 2100 can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator. there is.

The foot massage actuator refers to an actuator that operates the foot massage module included in the leg massage unit 2300. Using a foot massage actuator, the massage device 100 can provide a foot massage to the user.

The massage module 2170 may include at least one actuator, and the processor 110 may provide various massage operations by operating the at least one actuator. For example, the processor 110 may provide a tapping massage, a kneading massage, etc. by operating at least one actuator included in the massage module 2170, but is not limited to this and may provide various massage operations.

The leg length adjustment actuator refers to an actuator that adjusts the length of the leg massage unit 2300. For example, the processor 110 may use a leg length adjustment actuator to adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2300 to suit the user, and as a result, the user can receive a massage tailored to his or her body type.

The sliding actuator enables sliding operation of the massage device 100. For example, the horizontal base upper frame 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 may also move forward or backward.

The memory 120 may store various information related to the massage device 100. For example, the memory 120 may include massage control information and personal authentication information, but is not limited thereto.

The memory 120 may be implemented through a non-volatile storage medium that can continuously store arbitrary data. For example, memory 120 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. No.

The massage device 100 may include a sensor unit. The sensor unit can acquire various information using at least one sensor. The sensor unit may be equipped with a sensor that uses measurement means such as pressure, potential, and optics. For example, sensors may include, but are not limited to, pressure sensors, infrared sensors, LED sensors, and touch sensors.

Additionally, the sensor unit 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 sensor unit may include a user seating detection sensor. The user seating detection sensor may detect whether the user is seated on the massage device 100. Additionally, the sensor for detecting user discomfort may detect the time when the user sits on the massage device 100. The user seating detection sensor may be implemented as an infrared sensor, a pressure sensor, etc., but is not limited thereto.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the control unit 300 may obtain the time when the user sits on the massage device based on information obtained from the user seating detection sensor, and the user may sit on the massage device 100 for a predetermined time. When sitting continuously, a compressor (not shown) can be controlled to supply air to the air tube sheet 630.

For example, when the user sits in the massage device 100 and does not receive a massage, the control unit 300 controls the compressor to supply air to the air tube sheet 630 after a predetermined time for the user's comfort. can do.

In addition, the control unit 300 operates the compressor to supply air to the air tube sheet 630 when the user continuously sits on the massage device 100 for a predetermined time after the operation of the massage module 2170 is terminated. can be controlled. Specifically, if the user continues to sit on the massage device 100 even after the massage has ended, the control unit 300 supplies air to the air tube sheet 630 after a predetermined time for the user's comfort. You can control the compressor.

In this case, the air tube sheet includes an elastic and stretchable inner layer (930); an outer skin layer 910 disposed closer to the user than the inner skin layer 930; and an air tube 631 interposed between the inner skin layer 930 and the outer skin layer 910 and capable of expanding and contracting; It may include, and the control unit 300 controls the compressor (not shown) to supply air to the air tube 631 when the user continuously sits on the massage device 100 for a predetermined time. You can.

In this case, the control unit 300 may provide the user with an interface for reclining the massage device at a predetermined angle. For example, the control unit 300 is an interface for reclining the massage device at a predetermined angle (e.g., 30 degrees, 45 degrees, 60 degrees, etc.) when the user continuously sits on the massage device for a predetermined time. can be provided to the user, and the massage device 100 can be reclined based on the user's selection in response to the interface. Through this, the user can relax more comfortably in the massage device 100.

For another example, when a user continuously sits on the massage device for a predetermined time, the control unit 300 supplies air to the air tube 631 and automatically reclines the massage device 100 at a predetermined angle. can be controlled. Here, the predetermined angle may be an angle predetermined by the manufacturer or predetermined by the user. Additionally, before automatically reclining the massage device 100, notifications such as voice comments and notification sounds may be provided to warn the user or people nearby that the massage device 100 is in a reclining operation. In addition, while the massage device 100 is performing a reclining operation, the control unit 300 may control the massage device 100 to stop the reclining operation when the user's seating detection sensor detects that the user wants to get up and leave the massage device 100. there is.

When the user does not sit for a predetermined period of time while air is injected into the air tube sheet 630 (for example, when the user leaves the massage device 100), the control unit 300 controls the air tube sheet ( 630) can be discharged. For example, the massage device 100 may further include a first valve (not shown) located between the air tube sheet 630 and the compressor to inject air into the air tube sheet 630 (first valve is an electronically controllable valve), the control unit 300 controls the first valve to control the first valve when the user does not sit for a predetermined time while air is injected into the air tube seat 630. ) can discharge the air injected into it. This is to reduce the possibility of damage to the air tube sheet 630.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage device 100 may detect the contact area and/or contact position with the user through sensors. Additionally, the massage device 100 can provide customized massage based on information acquired through sensors. Additionally, the massage device 100 may include a communication unit. The communication unit of the massage device 100 may receive a signal from an external device. The processor 110 may process the received signal to obtain a result signal. The communication unit can output the resulting signal to an external device.

The communication unit may communicate with a module inside the massage device 100, an external massage device, and/or the user terminal 2200 through any type of network. The communication unit may include a wired/wireless connection module for network connection. As wireless access technology, for example, Wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), Wireless Broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA), etc. may be used. 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 include Bluetooth, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification), IrDA (infrared Data Association), UWB (Ultra-Wideband), and ZigBee. It is not limited to this.

Additionally, the massage device 100 may further include an input unit or an output unit. The massage device 100 may receive input from the user using an input unit. Additionally, the massage device 100 may output the processing result of the processor 110 to an output unit.

Specifically, the input unit may receive commands related to operation control of the massage device 100 from the user, and the input unit 2180 may be implemented in various forms. For example, the input unit 2180 may be provided in the body massage unit 2100 or the leg massage unit 2300, but is not limited thereto.

The massage device 100 may obtain various commands from the user through the input unit 2180. For example, the massage device 100 includes selection of a massage module, selection of a massage type, selection of massage intensity, selection of massage time, selection of a massage area, selection of the position and operation of the body massage unit 2100, and massage. Arbitrary commands may be received for selection of power on/off of the device 100, selection of whether to operate the heating function, selection related to sound source reproduction, etc., but are not limited thereto.

The massage device 100 may provide an interface for selecting a massage mode. For example, the input 2180 or output may include a massage apparatus control device 2200. A list of various modes of medical massage related to body improvement may be listed through the massage apparatus control device 2200.

The medical massage mode may include at least one of concentration mode, meditation mode, recovery mode, stretching mode, sleep mode, vitality mode, golf mode, hip-up mode, test taker mode, zero gravity mode, and growth mode.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the input unit 2180 uses buttons in the form of hot keys and/or executes direction selection, cancellation, and input according to a preset user setting function or a preset function itself. A selection button, etc. may be provided.

The input unit 2180 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 input unit 2180 can obtain commands through the user's speech based on voice recognition technology.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the output unit may include a display for displaying the operation status of the massage device 100 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 output unit may include an audio output module 2160. The audio output module 2160 can provide any type of audio output to the user. For example, the audio output module 2160 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 100 to the user. The audio output module 2160 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 2160 may output a sound source under control of the user terminal 2200 through a network connection (eg, Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal 2200. Additionally, the audio output module 1600 may output any type of sound signal generated in connection with the operation of the massage device 100.

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.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with the massage device 100 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device 100 can communicate with an external device wired or wirelessly to transmit and receive various data.

External devices may include portable electronic devices 410, such as AI speakers, tablets, or smartphones. The portable electronic device 410 may be dedicated to the massage device 100 or may be a general-purpose portable electronic device. Additionally, the external device may include a wearable device 420 such as a smart watch or smart band. The external device may include a massage device 430 other than the massage device 100 that the user is currently using. The external device may include a hospital server 440. The external device may include a personal health record (PHR) server. Additionally, the external device may include a cloud server 450. The external device may include a medical measurement device such as an electronic scale, blood glucose monitor, or blood pressure monitor.

Although this disclosure describes some examples of external devices, it should be understood that all devices that can communicate with the massage device 100 wired or wirelessly and exchange information with each other may be included in the external devices.

Figure 6 is a diagram showing a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage device 100 may include a main frame 2110 as described in FIGS. 2 and 3 . Additionally, the main frame 2110 may include a blow seat 610 on the main frame 2110 so that the user can sit comfortably. The blow sheet 610 is a passage through which the massage module 2170 passes and may include an opening 620. When receiving a massage, the massage module 2170 may support the user. Since the massage time is relatively short, it may be okay for the user to sit on the blow seat while receiving the massage. However, when the user sits or lies on the massage device for a long time, the opening 620 of the blow seat 610 does not support the user, so the user may feel uncomfortable. Moreover, the corners of the opening 620 may cause discomfort to the user because they put too much pressure on the user. Of course, the blow sheet 610 is covered with a sheet containing at least one of cloth, poly urethan, or sponge, but the sheet may not provide comfort to the user because it does not properly support the user.

In particular, when the massage device supports a full flat position so that the user can lie down on the massage device, the user may feel discomfort not only in the buttocks but also in the back. Therefore, the user may feel uncomfortable and wake up immediately after the massage, and the user's satisfaction may be lowered.

Therefore, in the present disclosure, the inconvenience caused by the opening 620 can be compensated for by using the air tube sheet 630. The picture on the right of FIG. 6 briefly shows the horizontal and vertical cross sections of the air tube sheet 630.

The air tube sheet 630 may include an air tube 631. The air tube 631 may be surrounded by cloth, poly urethan (PU), sponge, etc. Hereinafter, the operation of the massage device including the air tube sheet 630 will be described in detail.

Figure 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

At least one of the external device, the user input unit 2180, or the control device 2200 may receive a massage-related input from the user. The input may be information related to the massage mode desired by the user. Based on an input related to the massage mode from at least one of an external device, the user input unit 2180, or the control device 2200, the control unit 300 performs a step 710 of determining whether to provide a massage to the user. You can.

When the control unit 300 determines to provide a massage to the user, the control unit 300 performs step 720 of transmitting a signal indicating air discharge to the first valve in order to discharge air from the air tube sheet 630. can do.

While a massage is not provided to the user, the air tube sheet 630 may be filled with air. The air tube sheet 630 may be located between the user and the massage module 2170. When the air tube sheet 630 is filled with air, the air tube sheet 630 relieves the force of the massage module 2170, so the massage device 100 may not be able to provide a massage to the user. Therefore, so that the massage module 2170 can provide a massage to the user, the controller 300 can control the air tube sheet 630 to discharge air. When air is discharged from the air tube sheet 630, the air tube sheet 630 is contracted and becomes flat, and the massage module 2170 can provide a massage to the user.

The first valve may include an electronically controllable valve. For example, the first valve may include a solenoid valve. The first valve may be connected to the air tube 631 of the air tube sheet 630. The first valve can be open or closed. The massage device 100 may further include a compressor connected to the first valve. The first valve may be located between the compressor and the air tube 631. The compressor may supply air to the air tube 631 through the first valve.

Additionally, the control unit 300 may be electrically connected to at least one of the compressor and the first valve to transmit a control signal indicating air injection.

When the first valve is opened while the compressor is supplying air, air may be injected into the air tube 631. Additionally, when the first valve is closed, the air injected into the air tube 631 can be maintained.

When the first valve is opened while the compressor is not supplying air, air may be discharged from the air tube 631. For example, air may be discharged as the air tube 631 is pressed by pressure between the user and the massage device 100. In the massage device 100, the massage module 2170 may press the air tube 631 in order to quickly discharge the air in the air tube 631. The air in the air tube 631 can be quickly discharged by pressing the massage module 2170 in addition to the user's body weight. Additionally, when the first valve is closed, the air tube 631 may be maintained in a state in which air is discharged.

In order to provide a massage to the user, the control unit 300 transmits a signal to at least one of the compressor and the second valve to inject air or discharge air into the air cells included in the body massage unit, leg massage unit, or arm massage unit. Step 730 may be performed.

The second valve may include an electronically controllable valve. For example, the second valve may include a solenoid valve.

The control unit 300 may control at least one of the air cells included in the body massage unit 2100, the leg massage unit 2300, or the arm massage unit based on commands corresponding to the massage mode selected by the user. The commands may define at least one of the time and time of injecting air into the air cells included in the body massage unit, leg massage unit, or arm massage unit, and the time and time of air discharge. Additionally, the control unit 300 may control the massage module 2170 based on commands corresponding to the massage mode selected by the user. The commands may include information related to the location of the massage module 2170, the massage method of the massage module 2170, and the massage intensity of the massage module 2170.

The second valve may be connected to at least one air cell of the body massage unit 2100, the leg massage unit 2300, or the arm massage unit. The second valve can be open or closed. The massage device 100 may further include a compressor connected to the second valve. The first valve and the second valve may be connected together to at least one compressor to share one or more compressors. However, it is not limited to this, and the first valve and the second valve may be connected to different compressors. The second valve may be located between the compressor and the air cell. The compressor may supply air to the air cell through the second valve.

Additionally, the control unit 300 may be electrically connected to at least one of the compressor and the second valve to transmit a control signal indicating air injection.

If the second valve is opened while the compressor is supplying air, air may be injected into the air cell. Additionally, when the second valve is closed, the air injected into the air cell can be maintained.

If the second valve is opened while the compressor is not supplying air, air may be discharged from the air cell. For example, air may be discharged as the air cell is pressed by pressure between the user and the massage device 100. The massage device 100 may include a compressor for discharging air in order to quickly discharge air from the air cell. When the second valve is open, the compressor can suck in the air inside the air cell. Additionally, when the second valve is closed, the air cell may be maintained in a state in which air is discharged.

Below, the first valve and the second valve will be described in more detail. The first valve may be a normally close valve. Additionally, the second valve may be a normally open valve. That is, when power is not supplied to the first valve or a control signal is not received, the first valve is closed to prevent the air injected into the air tube sheet from being discharged. Additionally, when power is not supplied to the second valve or a control signal is not received, the second valve is opened to exhaust the air in the air cell for massage, allowing the user to sit in the massage device without feeling pressure.

Additionally, when the control unit 300 transmits a signal of '1' to the first valve and the second valve, the first valve may open and the second valve may close. Here, the signal '1' may mean a voltage other than 0 Volt. When the control unit 300 transmits a signal of '0' to the first valve and the second valve, the first valve may be closed and the second valve may be opened. A signal of '0' can represent approximately 0 Volt. Accordingly, when the power of the massage device 100 is turned off, the first valve may be in a closed state and the second valve may be in an open state.

Conversely, the first valve may be a normally open valve, and the second valve may be a normally closed valve. That is, when power is not supplied to the first valve or a control signal is not received, the first valve may be open, and when power is not supplied to the second valve or a control signal is not received, the second valve may be closed. Additionally, when the control unit 300 transmits a signal of '1' to the first valve and the second valve, the first valve may be closed and the second valve may be opened. When the control unit 300 transmits a signal of '0' to the first valve and the second valve, the first valve may be opened and the second valve may be closed. Therefore, when the massage device 100 is turned off, the first valve may be in an open state and the second valve may be in a closed state. In addition, both the first valve and the second valve may be normally closed valves or normally open valves.

Figure 8 is a flowchart showing the operation of a massage device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The controller 300 may perform step 810 of determining whether the massage has ended based on predetermined conditions.

Here, the predetermined condition may be a condition for the massage device to end the massage. For example, the predetermined condition may be when the massage device receives a signal to end the massage from the user input unit, when a predetermined sequence of the massage mode is ended, or when the massage time set by the user ends, etc.

When the massage is completed based on predetermined conditions, the control unit 300 transmits a signal indicating air injection to at least one of the compressor and the first valve in order to inject air into the air tube sheet 630 for supporting the user. Step 820 may be performed.

The compressor may supply air to the first valve by a signal indicating air injection. Additionally, the first valve may be opened to supply air to the air tube sheet 630. The air supplied by the compressor may be filled in the air tube sheet 630. When the control unit 300 determines that the air tube sheet 630 is sufficiently filled, it can control the first valve to close.

The control unit 300 can prevent the air tube sheet 630 from being excessively filled with air by allowing the air tube sheet 630 to be filled with air only for a predetermined period of time. Additionally, the control unit 300 can prevent the air tube sheet 630 from being filled with too much air based on a signal from the air tube sheet 630 or a pressure sensor that measures the pressure inside the first valve.

As described above, when the massage is completed, the control unit 300 may inject air into the air tube sheet 630. Additionally, the power of the massage device 100 may be turned off based on the user's input. Additionally, the controller 300 may control the massage device 100 to enter the hibernation mode. When the massage device 100 is turned off or the massage device 100 enters a hibernation mode, a control signal or power may not be supplied to the first valve. The first valve may be in a default closed state. Therefore, the air tube sheet 630 previously filled with air can be maintained.

When air is injected into the air tube 631 of the air tube sheet 630, at least a portion of the opening 620 of the blow sheet of the massage device 100 may be filled with the air tube 631. Additionally, the air tube 631 can support the portion where the blow sheet does not support the user. Additionally, the air tube 631 can support the user so that the edge of the blow sheet does not cause excessive pressure or pain to the user. Accordingly, the user can comfortably sit or lie down on the massage device 100 after the massage is completed.

Additionally, when the massage is terminated based on predetermined conditions, the control unit 300 may perform a step of transmitting a signal indicating air discharge to the second valve in order to discharge air into the air cell. Here, the air tube sheet may be different from the air cells included in the body massage unit, leg massage unit, or arm massage unit for providing massage to the user.

When the massage is completed, the control unit 300 may control air in at least one of the body massage unit 2100, the leg massage unit 2300, or the arm massage unit to be discharged. Therefore, the user can rest in the massage device 100 without feeling pressure after the massage is over. Additionally, the user can easily get up from the massage device 100.

Additionally, the default state of the second valve may be an open state. That is, when the power to the second valve is cut off, the second valve can be in an open state even if the control unit 300 does not separately transmit a signal indicating air discharge to the second valve. Therefore, the air in the air cell can be discharged through the second valve.

Figure 9 shows the front, back, and cross-section of an air tube sheet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The air tube sheet 630 may include an outer skin layer 910. The outer skin layer 910 may be made of polyurethane. However, it is not limited to this, and the outer skin layer 910 can be made using various materials that are elastic and thick rather than polyurethane. The outer skin layer 910 may be a layer in contact with the blow sheet. Additionally, the outer skin layer 910 may be in contact with the massage module 2170. The outer skin layer 910 has elastic resilience so that it can be restored to its original state even when an impact is applied, and a material that does not tear even when chafed can be used.

The air tube sheet 630 may include an air tube 631. The air tube 631 may be combined with the outer skin layer 910. The air tube 631 may be flexible so that it expands when air is injected and contracts when air is discharged. Additionally, since the user should not be able to feel the presence of the air tube 631 during the massage, the air tube 631 can be made using a thin material. The size of the air tube 631 may be approximately 300 mm x 350 mm.

The air tube 631 may be disposed in at least a portion of the space between the blow seats of the massage device for the massage module to move. Referring again to FIG. 6, an air tube 631 may be disposed in at least some of the openings 620 of the blow sheet 610.

The exterior of the air tube 631 may be fixed to at least one of the outer skin layer 910, the fixing part 921 made of an elastic material, or the inner skin layer 930. For example, if the air tube 631 is square, four sides of the air tube 631 may be fixed to at least one of the outer skin layer 910, the elastic fixing part 921, or the inner skin layer 930.

For example, referring to the section B-B' of FIG. 9, the side edge 923 of the air tube 631 may be fixed to the outer skin layer 910. Referring to the cross section A-A' of FIG. 9, the upper and lower edges 924 of the air tube 631 may be connected to the fixing part 921 made of elastic material. The fixing part 921 made of an elastic material may be made of the same material as the inner layer 930. One end of the elastic fixing part 921 may be coupled to the air tube 631 as previously described. Additionally, the other end of the elastic material fixing part 921 may be coupled to at least one of the outer skin layer 910 or the inner skin layer 930.

The air tube sheet 630 may include an inner layer 930 that is elastic and stretchable. The inner layer 930 can be made of various materials such as nylon, Lycra (urethane), Cellar, and Tactel (polyamide). The endothelial layer 930 is combined with the air tube 931 and may be elastic. The endothelial layer 930 may be disposed adjacent to or in contact with the massage module. Therefore, various materials that minimize damage caused by friction due to contact with the moving massage module can be used.

Additionally, the outer skin layer 910, the air tube 631, and the inner skin layer 930 may be positioned gradually further away from the user in that order. That is, the outer layer 910 may be closest to the user. Additionally, the endothelial layer 930 may be furthest from the user and closest to the main frame. However, it is not limited to this, and the outer layer 910 may be furthest from the user and the inner layer 930 may be closest to the user.

At least a portion of the space where the air tube 631 does not exist between the outer skin layer 910 and the inner skin layer 930 may be filled with a filler 922. More specifically, at least a portion of the space between the outer skin layer 910 and the inner skin layer 930 that does not overlap with the space in which the massage module 2170 moves may be filled with the filler 922. The filling material may be made of various materials such as sponge, memory foam, and latex, but is not limited thereto. For example, referring to the B-B' cross section of FIG. 9, the space between the outer skin layer 910 and the inner skin layer 930 may be filled with an air tube 631 and a filler 922. Also, for example, referring to the cross section A-A' of FIG. 9, the space between the outer skin layer 910 and the inner skin layer 930 may not be filled with the filler 922. Both sides of the user's back may be supported by the filling material 922.

The air tube sheet 630 may further include an injection/discharge pipe 632 for injecting or discharging air into the air tube 631. There may be at least two injection/discharge pipes 632. Therefore, the injection/discharge pipe 632 can quickly discharge air from the air tube 631 and quickly inject air into the air tube 631. The first valve is connected to at least two injection/discharge pipes 632 to control air supplied by the compressor.

Figure 10 is a diagram for explaining the position of an air tube according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

*When the massage is completed, the controller 300 can control to inject air into the air tube 631. The air tube 631 may support the user at least partially between the user's thighs and the user's head. In particular, the air tube 631 can support the area around the user's waist. Since the user's waist is concave, the user can feel comfortable when the air tube 631 protrudes to support the waist.

Additionally, when the massage begins, the controller 300 can control air to be discharged from the air tube 631. Therefore, when the massage module 2170 massages the user, the phenomenon of lowering the intensity of the massage due to the air tube 631 can be minimized.

The air tube sheet 630 may include a plurality of air tubes (1011, 1012, and 1013). A plurality of air tubes 1011, 1012, and 1013 may be arranged between the user's thigh area and the user's neck or head area. The plurality of air tubes 1011, 1012, and 1013 may have at least one different material, size, and shape.

Additionally, the maximum air pressure filled in the plurality of air tubes 1011, 1012, and 1013 may be different. The maximum air pressure filled in the plurality of air tubes 1011, 1012, and 1013 may increase from the user's hip area to the user's neck area. Therefore, the user can feel the air tube in the buttocks area being soft and the air tube in the neck area being hard. Among the plurality of air tubes 1011, 1012, and 1013, the maximum air pressure filled with the air tube located at the waist may be higher than that of the air tubes located at other parts. The maximum air pressure filled with the air tube located at the waist may be the same as that of the air tube located at the neck.

Additionally, the plurality of air tubes 1011, 1012, and 1013 may have different shapes depending on the area in contact with the user. For example, when the massage is completed, the controller 300 may control air to be injected into the plurality of air tubes 1011, 1012, and 1013. At this time, based on the shape of the plurality of air tubes (1011, 1012, 1013), among the plurality of air tubes (1011, 1012, 1013), the air tube located at the waist and the air tube located at the neck protrude toward the user. It can be. Therefore, the plurality of air tubes 1011, 1012, and 1013 can form a shape that fits the user's body shape. The user can feel comfortable because the concave back and neck of the body are supported.

Additionally, at least one of the plurality of air tubes 1011, 1012, and 1013 may be supported by the massage module 2170. For example, the massage module 2170 can support the back of the air tube located in the waist area. That is, the massage module 2170 can apply force toward the user to the air tube located in the waist area.

More specifically, when the massage is completed, the controller 300 may control the massage module 2170 to move to the air tube located in the waist area. Additionally, the controller 300 may control air to be injected into the plurality of air tubes 1011, 1012, and 1013. At this time, the massage module 2170 may apply force toward the user to the air tube located in the waist area. Since the massage module 2170 applies force, the air tube located in the waist area may relatively protrude toward the user. Therefore, since the waist area is supported, the user can feel comfortable.

The control unit 300 can adjust the positions of the plurality of air tubes (1011, 1012, and 1013). For example, the control unit 300 can measure the user's body shape in various ways. For example, the control unit 300 may obtain information about the user's body type from memory or an external server. Additionally, the control unit 300 may obtain information about the user's body shape using the massage module 2170, etc. The control unit 300 can adjust the positions of the plurality of air tubes 1011, 1012, and 1013 to suit the user's body shape. For example, the air tube corresponding to the user's waist may be positioned at the user's waist, and the air tube corresponding to the user's neck may be positioned at the user's neck. The user's neck and waist are supported by the air tube, so the user can feel comfortable.

So far, we have looked at various embodiments. A person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains will understand that the present invention may be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative rather than a restrictive perspective. The scope of the present invention is indicated in the claims rather than the foregoing description, and all differences within the equivalent scope should be construed as being included in the present invention.

Meanwhile, the above-described embodiments of the present invention can be written as a program that can be executed on a computer, and can be implemented in a general-purpose digital computer that operates the program using a computer-readable recording medium. The computer-readable recording media includes storage media such as magnetic storage media (eg, ROM, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.) and optical read media (eg, CD-ROM, DVD, etc.).

Claims (9)

In the massage device,
a massage module that massages the user;
an air tube sheet located between the massage module and the user;
A compressor that supplies air to the air tube sheet;
a user seating detection sensor that detects whether a user is seated in the massage device;
a control unit that controls the massage module, the compressor, and the user seating detection sensor; and
a valve located between the air tube sheet and the compressor and whose opening and closing is controlled by the control unit; Including,
The control unit,
When detecting the user's sitting for a preset time and the end of the massage operation of the massage device, controlling the compressor to supply air to the air tube seat,
A massage device that opens the valve to discharge the air injected into the air tube seat when the user's sitting is not detected for a predetermined period of time while air is injected into the air tube seat. According to claim 1,
The control unit,
A massage device that reclines the massage device at a predetermined angle when the user's sitting is detected for a predetermined period of time. delete According to clause 1,
The air tube sheet is,
Elastic and stretchy endothelial layer;
an outer skin layer disposed closer to the user than the inner skin layer; and
an air tube interposed between the inner skin layer and the outer skin layer and capable of expanding and contracting; Including, a massage device. According to claim 1,
The air tube sheet includes a plurality of air tubes; Including, a massage device. According to claim 5,
The plurality of air tubes are,
A massage device arranged sequentially from the user's thigh area to the user's neck or head area. According to claim 6,
A massage device wherein the maximum air pressures of the plurality of air tubes are different from each other. According to claim 7,
The massage device wherein the maximum air pressure of the plurality of air tubes increases from the thigh to the neck or head area. In the method of controlling a massage device,
detecting whether a user is seated on the massage device;
detecting whether the massage operation of the massage device has ended when the user's seating is detected;
When the massage operation of the massage device ends, controlling the compressor to inject air into the air tube sheet located between the user and the massage module; and
If the user's sitting is not detected for a predetermined period of time while air is injected into the air tube seat, the valve located between the air tube seat and the compressor is opened to release the air injected into the air tube seat. discharging; Including, a control method of a massage device.