KR102653677B1 - Massage ball - Google Patents

Abstract

Massage balls are provided. A massage ball according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a main body including a pair of ball-shaped bodies; a silicon cap surrounding the outer surface of the pair of bodies; A planar heating unit provided on the outer peripheral surface of the pair of bodies to generate heat to heat the silicon cap; A power supply unit built into the main body to supply power to the planar heating unit; And a control unit that controls the planar heating unit to be heated to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time.

Description

Massage ball {MASSAGE BALL}

The present invention relates to massage balls.

Modern people's physical activity in daily life is drastically decreasing due to the influence of advanced technology and convenient automation. People have come to spend a lot of time inactive at their office desks, and are living lives without any inconvenience even if they are stuck at home all day.

For this reason, many people are gradually gaining weight, experiencing musculoskeletal imbalance and decreasing flexibility, and complaining of physical fatigue and pain.

For fatigue and muscle pain, various massage therapies are being used according to research results showing that a combination of appropriate rest, exercise, and massage can quickly recover from muscle fatigue, and among them, myofascial release therapy is widely used.

Fascia is a membrane covering the outer surface of muscles and is distributed throughout the body. It is a type of connective tissue that plays a role in protecting and supporting structures inside the body, such as muscles. The upper part of the fascia is covered with subcutaneous fat, dermis, and epidermis, and below is muscle.

Self-Myofacial Release is a self-massage that uses small tools to relieve tension in muscles, tendons, fascia, and soft tissues, and helps promote smooth blood and lymph circulation. Typical types of props used at this time include foam rollers, Zen rings, and massage balls.

Self-massage using small tools is great for taking care of your body regardless of location or time. However, existing massages were mainly used for skin care, but had a problem with their original purpose, the massage function, falling short.

KR 10-2223343 B

In order to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, an embodiment of the present invention seeks to provide a massage ball that can optimize the thermal massage effect through diversification of heating areas and temperature control in a certain pattern.

According to one aspect of the invention, a main body including a pair of ball-shaped bodies; a silicon cap surrounding the outer surface of the pair of bodies; A planar heating unit provided on the outer peripheral surface of the pair of bodies to generate heat to heat the silicon cap; A power supply unit built into the main body to supply power to the planar heating unit; and a control unit that controls the surface heating unit to be heated to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time. A massage ball including a is provided.

In one embodiment, the main body is equally divided into an upper cover and a lower cover, and the upper cover and the lower cover are combined so that one end of the main body forms a first body and the other end forms a second body. You can.

In one embodiment, the upper cover includes a first massage part corresponding to the first body and having a dome shape; a second massage unit corresponding to the second body and having a dome shape; and a first connection part connecting the first body and the second body and having a greater curvature than the first massage part and the second massage part, wherein the lower cover corresponds to the first body and has a dome shape. 3rd massage section of; a fourth massage unit corresponding to the second body and having a dome shape; and a second connection part that connects the first body and the second body and has a greater curvature than the third massage part and the fourth massage part.

In one embodiment, the planar heating unit is provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first body and the second body to generate heat by receiving power from the power supply, and is provided in a certain pattern on the thin film and the thin film. May include heating rays.

In one embodiment, a power switch formed on one side of the main body and turning the power on and off according to a user's operation; and a display unit attached to the outer peripheral surface of the power switch and turned on and off to indicate an operating state and a battery charging state.

In one embodiment, the silicone cap is formed in a spherical shape with a hollow hole so that the first body and the second body are inserted, is detachable from the first body and the second body, and is detachable from the first body and the second body. It may have greater thermal conductivity than the second body and may have a thickness of 0.2 mm to 1 mm.

In one embodiment, the silicone cap may be provided with a plurality of protrusions on its outer surface.

In one embodiment, the power supply unit includes a charging terminal provided to be electrically connected to an external power source; and a battery connected to the charging terminal to store power.

In one embodiment, the control unit controls to charge the battery when the external power source is connected to the charging terminal, and controls the display unit to light or flash green depending on the charging state of the battery, and the display unit controls the display unit to turn on or flash green according to the charging state of the battery. It can be controlled to light up or flash red, white, or yellow depending on the temperature of the surface heating part.

In one embodiment, it further includes a temperature sensor that detects the temperature of the inner surface of the silicon cap, and the control unit changes the temperature of the inner surface of the silicon cap at regular time intervals within a preset range during the predetermined time. You can control it.

The massage ball according to an embodiment of the present invention converts the power supplied from the power supply unit into thermal energy and supplies heat to the body, effectively reducing muscle stiffness and spasms and helping to break down sprains, swelling, and exudate, providing a massage effect. It can be improved.

In addition, in the massage ball according to an embodiment of the present invention, the control unit generates heat for a certain period of time and periodically changes the temperature of the heat, so the temperature is not controlled and skin damage due to low-temperature burns occurs when used for a long period of time at low temperature. can be prevented.

In addition, the massage ball according to an embodiment of the present invention can improve the massage effect suitable for each user's skin and muscle condition by replacing the silicone cap in contact with the body with various shapes.

1 is a perspective view of a massage ball according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a massage ball according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing an upper cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a lower cover according to an embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a silicon cap according to another embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 6 is a block diagram of a massage ball according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, with reference to the attached drawings, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those skilled in the art can easily implement the present invention. The present invention may be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. In order to clearly explain the present invention in the drawings, parts not related to the description are omitted, and identical or similar components are given the same reference numerals throughout the specification.

Hereinafter, a massage ball according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings.

Figure 1 is a perspective view of a massage ball according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a massage ball according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 3 is an upper cover according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view shown, Figure 4 is a perspective view showing a lower cover according to one embodiment of the present invention, and Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a silicon cap according to another embodiment of the present invention.

In the following description, when looking at FIG. 1, the direction of the power switch 140 from the main body 110 will be defined as the front, and the opposite direction will be defined as the rear, and the direction from the main body 110 to the upper cover 111 will be described as the front. The direction is defined and explained as upward, and the opposite direction is defined and explained as downward.

Referring to Figures 1 to 4, the massage ball 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention receives power from an external power supply device (not shown), stores power, and provides heat through the stored power. It is intended to improve the massage effect when in contact with the human body, and includes a main body 110, a silicone cap 120, a power supply unit 130, a power switch 140, a planar heating unit 150, and a PCB (160). may include.

The massage ball 100 is a small tool used to relieve blockages in local areas where fascia is adhered or deformed, increase flexibility, and improve blood flow and lymph circulation. In particular, acupressure and massage using the massage ball 100 relieves tense muscles, improves blood circulation, and warms body temperature. When your body gets warm, your metabolism becomes more active, so it is suitable as a health care method.

The main body 110 has an overall peanut-shaped appearance and is formed of a pair of ball-shaped bodies to effectively perform massage by generating heat. This body 110 may include an upper cover 111 and a lower cover 113. Here, the main body 110 can be equally divided into an upper cover 111 and a lower cover 113. At this time, when the upper cover 111 and the lower cover 113 of the main body 110 are combined, one side may be referred to as the first body 111a and the other side may be referred to as the second body 113a.

The first body 111a may have a ball shape formed in the front of the main body 110 by combining the upper cover 111 and the lower cover 113. Through this, the first body 111a can improve the massage effect by distributing the force applied to the body. In addition, the first body 111a improves the massage effect by dispersing the heat received from the planar heating unit 150 on the surface of the first body 111a, and transfers the heat to the silicone cap 120.

The second body 113a may have a ball shape formed at the rear of the main body 110 by combining the upper cover 111 and the lower cover 113. Through this, the second body 113a can improve the massage effect by distributing the force applied to the body. In addition, the second body 113a improves the massage effect by dispersing the heat transferred from the planar heating unit 150 to the surface of the second body 113a, and transfers the heat to the silicone cap 120.

The upper cover 111 includes a first massage part 1111, a first heating groove 1112, a first fixing groove 1113, a first coupling member 1114, a first support member 1115, and a second massage part. (1121), second heating groove (1122), second fixing groove (1123), second coupling member (1124), second support member (1125), first connection portion (1151), and first switch hole (1161) may include.

The first massage unit 1111 may be formed in the front of the main body 110. At this time, the first massage unit 1111 may be formed with a circular cross-section whose diameter becomes wider as it goes downward. That is, the first massage unit 1111 may be formed in a dome shape.

The first heating groove 1112 may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the first massage unit 1111 in a shape corresponding to the planar heating unit 150. At this time, the inner surface of the planar heating unit 150 is coupled and fixed to the first heating groove 1112, so that the heat generated in the planar heating unit 150 is transferred to the first massage unit 1111 and comes into contact with the user's body. It can improve the massage effect.

The first fixing groove 1113 is formed along the outer peripheral surface at the rear of the first massage unit 1111, so that one end of a silicon cap 120, which will be described later, can be inserted and fixed. That is, the silicon cap 120, which can transfer heat by directly contacting the body, can be stably coupled through the first fixing groove 1113.

The first coupling member 1114 may be formed to protrude into a space formed inside the first massage unit 1111. At this time, the first coupling member 1114 may be formed in a donut-shaped cross section with a hollow interior. Additionally, a plurality of first coupling members 1114 may be formed inside the first massage unit 1111.

The first support member 1115 may be formed to protrude into a space formed inside the first massage unit 1111. At this time, the first support member 1115 may be formed with a square cross-section.

Here, a battery 131, which will be described later, can be fitted into the hole formed in the center of the first support member 1115. That is, the battery 131, which can generate heat by supplying power to the planar heating unit 150 through the first support member 1115, can be stably coupled.

The second massage unit 1121 may be formed at the rear of the main body 110. At this time, the second massage unit 1121 may be formed with a circular cross-section whose diameter becomes wider as it goes downward. That is, the second massage unit 1121 may be formed in a dome shape.

The second heating groove 1122 may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the second massage unit 1121 in a shape corresponding to the planar heating unit 150. At this time, the inner surface of the planar heating unit 150 is coupled and fixed to the second heating wire groove 1122, so that the heat generated from the heating wire 150 is transferred to the second massage unit 1121 and provides massage upon contact with the user's body. The effect can be improved.

The second fixing groove 1123 is formed along the outer peripheral surface in front of the second massage part 1121, so that one end of a silicon cap 120, which will be described later, can be inserted and fixed. That is, the silicon cap 120, which can transfer heat by directly contacting the body, can be stably coupled through the second fixing groove 1123.

The second coupling member 1124 may be formed to protrude into a space formed inside the second massage unit 1121. At this time, the second coupling member 1124 may be formed in a donut-shaped cross section with a hollow interior. Additionally, a plurality of second coupling members 1124 may be formed inside the second massage unit 1121.

The second support member 1125 may be formed to protrude into a space formed inside the second massage unit 1121. At this time, the second support member 1125 may be formed with a square cross-section.

Here, a battery 131, which will be described later, can be fitted into the hole formed in the center of the second support member 1125. That is, the battery 131, which can generate heat by supplying power to the planar heating unit 150 through the second support member 1125, can be stably coupled.

The first connection part 1151 is formed between the first massage part 1111 and the second massage part 1121 and can connect the first massage part 1111 and the second massage part 1121. At this time, the first connection part 1151 connects the first massage part 1111 and the second massage part 1121, so that the upper cover 111 can be formed as an integrated piece. Additionally, the first connection portion 1151 may be formed to have a concave center with a greater curvature than the cross-sectional curvature of the first massage portion 1111 and the second massage portion 1121.

The first switch hole 1161 is formed in front of the first massage part 1111 so that the power switch 140 can be inserted. Here, the first switch hole 1161 may be a connecting passage between the power switch 140 and the PCB 160.

The lower cover 113 includes a third massage part 1131, a third heating groove 1132, a third fixing groove 1133, a third coupling member 1134, a third support member 1135, and a fourth massage part. (1141), fourth heating wire groove (1142), fourth fixing groove (1143), fourth coupling member (1144), fourth support member (1145), second connection portion (1171), and second switch hole (1181) may include.

The third massage unit 1131 may be formed in the front of the main body 110. At this time, the third massage unit 1131 may be formed with a circular cross-section whose diameter becomes wider as it moves upward. That is, the third massage unit 1131 may be formed in a dome shape.

The third heating groove 1132 may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the third massage unit 1131 in a shape corresponding to the planar heating unit 150. At this time, the inner surface of the planar heating unit 150 is coupled and fixed to the third heating groove 1132, so that the heat generated in the planar heating unit 150 is transferred to the third massage unit 1131 and comes into contact with the user's body. It can improve the massage effect.

The third fixing groove 1133 is formed along the outer peripheral surface at the rear of the third massage part 1131, so that one end of the silicon cap 120, which will be described later, can be inserted and fixed. That is, the silicon cap 120, which can transfer heat by directly contacting the body, can be stably coupled through the third fixing groove 1133.

The third coupling member 1134 may be formed to protrude into the space formed inside the third massage part 1131. At this time, the third coupling member 1134 may be formed in a donut-shaped cross section with a hollow interior. Additionally, a plurality of third coupling members 1134 may be formed inside the third massage unit 1131. Here, the third coupling member 1134 is coupled to the first coupling member 1114, thereby firmly fixing the upper cover 111 and the lower cover 113. That is, the protruding one end surface of the first coupling member 1114 and the protruding one end surface of the third coupling member 1134 are in contact, and a bolt can be inserted into the first coupling member 1114 and fixed.

The third support member 1135 may be formed to protrude into a space formed inside the third massage unit 1131. At this time, the third support member 1135 may be formed with a square cross-section.

Here, a battery 131, which will be described later, can be fitted into the hole formed in the center of the third support member 1135. That is, the battery 131, which can generate heat by supplying power to the planar heating unit 150 through the third support member 1135, can be stably coupled.

The fourth massage unit 1141 may be formed at the rear of the main body 110. At this time, the fourth massage unit 1141 may be formed with a circular cross-section whose diameter becomes wider as it moves upward. That is, the fourth massage unit 1141 may be formed in a dome shape.

The fourth heating groove 1142 may be formed on the outer peripheral surface of the fourth massage unit 1141 in a shape corresponding to the planar heating unit 150. At this time, the inner surface of the planar heating unit 150 is coupled and fixed to the fourth heating groove 1142, so that the heat generated in the planar heating unit 150 is transferred to the fourth massage unit 1141 and comes into contact with the user's body. It can improve the massage effect.

The fourth fixing groove 1143 is formed along the outer peripheral surface in front of the fourth massage part 1141, so that one end of the silicon cap 120, which will be described later, can be inserted and fixed. That is, the silicon cap 120, which can transfer heat by directly contacting the body, can be stably coupled through the fourth fixing groove 1143.

The fourth coupling member 1144 may be formed to protrude into a space formed inside the fourth massage part 1141. At this time, the fourth coupling member 1144 may be formed in a donut-shaped cross section with a hollow interior. Additionally, a plurality of fourth coupling members 1144 may be formed inside the fourth massage unit 1141. Here, the fourth coupling member 1144 is coupled to the second coupling member 1124, thereby firmly fixing the upper cover 111 and the lower cover 113. That is, the protruding one end surface of the first coupling member 1114 and the protruding one end surface of the third coupling member 1134 are in contact, and a bolt can be inserted into the first coupling member 1114 and fixed.

The fourth support member 1145 may be formed to protrude into a space formed inside the fourth massage part 1141. At this time, the fourth support member 1145 may be formed with a square cross-section.

Here, a battery 131, which will be described later, can be fitted into the hole formed in the center of the fourth support member 1145. That is, the battery 131, which can generate heat by supplying power to the planar heating unit 150 through the fourth support member 1145, can be stably coupled.

The second connection part 1171 is formed between the third massage part 1131 and the fourth massage part 1141 and can connect the third massage part 1131 and the fourth massage part 1141. At this time, the second connection part 1171 connects the third massage part 1131 and the fourth massage part 1141, so that the lower cover 113 can be formed as an integrated piece. Additionally, the second connection part 1171 may be formed with a concave center with a greater curvature than the cross-sectional curvature of the third massage part 1131 and the fourth massage part 1141.

The second switch hole 1181 is formed in front of the third massage part 1131 so that the power switch 140 can be inserted. Here, the second switch hole 1181 may be a connecting passage between the power switch 140 and the PCB 160.

The silicon cap 120 may be formed in a hollow spherical shape to surround the outer surface of the pair of bodies. That is, the silicon cap 120 can be inserted into the first body 111a and the second body 113a corresponding to the shapes of the first body 111a and the second body 113a. At this time, the silicon cap 120 may be formed as a pair detachably separated from the first body 111a and the second body 113a.

Additionally, the silicone cap 120 can be in direct contact with the body and can be formed of a material suitable for the user's body. For example, the silicon cap 120 may be formed of a material such as silicon. Here, the silicone cap 120 can improve the massage effect by transferring heat received from the main body 110 and the planar heating unit 150 to the body, effectively reducing muscle stiffness and spasms.

At this time, for effective heat transfer, the silicon cap 120 has a thermal conductivity greater than that of the first body 111a and the second body 113a, and may be formed to have a thickness of 0.2 mm to 1 mm. Here, when the thickness of the silicone cap 120 is less than 0.2 mm, the elasticity is not sufficient, causing discomfort to the body due to the hard feeling of the body 110a and 110b during massage, and the massage ball 100 is damaged when it falls on the floor. can do. In addition, if the thickness exceeds 1 mm, effective heat transfer to the body is insufficient, and a difference occurs between the temperature of the silicone and the actual skin contact temperature, which may halve the effect of temperature control.

In addition, the silicon cap 120 may have a protrusion 121 formed so that one end facing the center of the main body 110 is inserted into and fixed in the first fixing groove 1113 and the second fixing groove 1123. At this time, the protrusion 121 may be formed to protrude into a square cross-section along the inner peripheral surface of the silicon cap 120 corresponding to the size of the first fixing groove 1113 and the second fixing groove 1123. Through this, the silicone cap 120 is firmly coupled to the outer surfaces of the first body 111a and the second body 113a, thereby preventing the silicone cap 120 from being separated from the main body 110 during massage.

Additionally, as shown in FIG. 5, the silicon cap 120 may have protruding protrusions 122 formed on its surface. At this time, the protrusions 122 on the surface of the silicone cap 120 may be formed in various sizes and shapes depending on the user's body condition and massage effect. Through this, the massage ball 100 can replace the silicone cap 120 in contact with the body in various forms, thereby improving the massage effect suitable for each user. For example, the protrusion 121 may be formed into a circular cross-section with radii of 1 mm, 3 mm, and 5 mm, and the cross-section may also be transformed into a triangular or rectangular shape.

The power supply unit 130 is built into the main body 110 and can supply power to the massage ball 100. This power supply unit 130 may include a battery 131 and a charging terminal 132.

The battery 131 may be formed in a cylindrical shape and may be inserted into and fixed to a support member inside the main body 110. At this time, the battery 131 may be formed in plural pieces and may be seated on the first support member 1115, the second support member 1125, the third support member 1135, and the fourth support member 1145. Here, the battery 131 may be a secondary battery that can be charged by connecting to an external power source.

The charging terminal 132 may be provided inside the first body 111a so that the battery 131 and an external power source can be electrically connected. For example, the charging terminal 132 may be a Type-C USB terminal. Through this, the charging terminal 132 can store power by supplying power transmitted from the outside to the battery 131 located inside the main body 110.

The power switch 140 is formed on one side of the main body 110 and can turn the power on and off according to the user's operation. That is, the power switch 140 is provided in the front of the first body 111a and can turn on and off the heating function of the massage ball 100. At this time, the power switch 140 may be connected to the PCB 160 through the first switch hole 1161 and the second switch hole 1181. For example, the power switch 140 may be a push button switch.

The planar heating unit 150 may be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first body 111a and the second body 113a. At this time, the planar heating unit 150 may be provided in plural pieces and coupled to the first heating wire groove 1112, the second heating wire groove 1122, the third heating wire groove 1132, and the fourth heating wire groove 1142.

Additionally, the planar heating unit 150 may generate heat to heat the silicon cap 120. This planar heating unit 150 may include a thin film and a heating wire (not shown) provided in a certain pattern on the thin film. For example, the thin film may be formed with a thickness and area corresponding to the depth of the heating wire groove, and the heating wire may be formed to be long in length to increase the heat generation amount. Additionally, the heating wire may be formed in a zigzag pattern and evenly distributed over the entire area of the thin film, but is not limited to this and may also be formed in a square or curved shape.

Through this, the planar heating unit 150 can generate heat to heat the silicon cap 120. That is, the planar heating unit 150 can generate heat by the power supplied from the power supply unit 130. At this time, the generated heat may be transferred to the first body 111a, the second body 113a, and the silicon cap 120. Through this, the massage ball 100 can effectively reduce muscle stiffness and spasms by supplying heat to the body, and improve the massage effect by helping to break down sprains, swelling, and exudate.

A printed circuit board (PCB) 160 is provided inside the main body 110 and can be connected to the power switch 140. Additionally, the PCB 160 may be electrically connected to the main components of the massage ball 100.

The display unit 170 is provided in the front of the main body 110 and can guide the main operating states of the massage ball 100. At this time, the display unit 170 is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the power switch 140 and can be turned on and off to indicate the operating state and battery charging state of the massage ball 100. For example, the display unit 170 may include an LED. That is, the display unit 170 may be an LED that displays green, red, white, and yellow depending on the operating state of the massage ball 100. As another example, the display unit 170 may be integrated with the power switch 140.

Figure 6 is a block diagram of a massage ball according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 6, the control unit 180 operates the power supply unit 130, planar heating unit 150, temperature sensor 161, display unit 170, and storage unit according to the ON operation of the power switch 140. The operation of (190) can be controlled.

Since the power supply unit 130 and the display unit 170 have been described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, detailed description will be omitted here.

The temperature sensor 161 can measure the temperature of the inner surface of the silicone cap 120 when heat generated from the massage ball 100 is transmitted to the body. That is, the temperature sensor 161 can measure the body contact temperature of the massage ball 100. For example, the temperature sensor 161 may be provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first body 111a and the second body 113a, but is not limited thereto and may be modified by a person skilled in the art.

The control unit 180 can control charging and power supply of the power supply unit 130. That is, the control unit 180 can control to store power in the battery 131 when an external power source is connected to the charging terminal 132.

In addition, the control unit 180 can control the power supply unit 130 to supply or block power to the planar heating unit 150 according to the on operation of the power switch 140. At this time, the control unit 180 can control the planar heating unit 150 to be heated to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time from the start of operation of the massage ball 100 to the end to control the temperature of the silicon cap 120. That is, the control unit 180 can control the temperature of the inner surface of the silicon cap 120 to change at regular time intervals within a preset range for a predetermined period of time. For example, the control unit 180 sets the temperature of the silicon cap 120 to 30°C from the start of operation to 1 minute, 40°C from 1 minute to 3 minutes after the start of operation, 50°C from 3 minutes to 6 minutes from the start of operation, and 6 minutes from the start of operation. Maintain 40°C from 9 minutes to 9 minutes, 30°C from 9 minutes to 12 minutes after start of operation, 40°C from 12 minutes to 15 minutes after start of operation, and maintain 50°C from 15 minutes to 18 minutes after start of operation, 18 minutes after start of operation When this happens, the heating of the planar heating unit 150 can be controlled so that the power is turned off. Through this, the massage ball 100 can prevent low-temperature burns that may occur when the controller 180 generates heat for a certain period of time and periodically changes the temperature of the heat, which may occur when used for a long time at low temperature.

The control unit 180 may control the operation of the display unit 170 according to the detection result of the temperature sensor 161. That is, the lighting state of the display unit 170 can be controlled according to the temperature detected at regular intervals by the temperature sensor 161.

The control unit 180 can control the display unit 170 to display the charging state of the battery 131 and the operating state of the main functions of the massage ball 100. That is, the control unit 180 can control the display unit 170 to light or flash green depending on the charging state of the battery 131. Here, the control unit 180 can control the display unit 170 to flash a green light in a charging state, keep the green light on in a fully charged state, and flash a red light in a low-battery state. In addition, the control unit 180 turns on a red light when the massage ball 100 is turned on and maintains the temperature of the silicon cap 120 until it reaches 30°C, and turns on a white light when the temperature reaches 40°C. It can be controlled to turn on the yellow light when the temperature reaches 50℃.

The control unit 180 may control the planar heating unit 150 to be heated according to the time and temperature values pre-stored in the storage unit 190. For example, the control unit 180 may control according to the temperature change pattern over time as described above.

The storage unit 190 may store the temperature measured by the temperature sensor 161, the heating time and heating temperature of the planar heating unit 150, etc. In addition, the storage unit 190 may store a temperature control pattern. That is, the storage unit 190 may store the temperature control target value over time.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the embodiment presented in the present specification, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention can add components within the scope of the same spirit. , other embodiments can be easily proposed by change, deletion, addition, etc., but this will also be said to be within the scope of the present invention.

100: Massage ball 110: Body
111: upper cover 111a: first body
113: lower cover 113a: second body
120: Silicone cap 121: Protrusion
122: Protrusion 130: Power supply unit
131: Battery 132: Charging terminal
140: Power switch 150: Surface heating unit
160: PCB 161: Temperature sensor
170: display unit 180: control unit
190: storage unit 1111: first massage unit
1112: first heating groove 1113: first fixing groove
1114: first coupling member 1115: first support member
1121: Second massage unit 1122: Second heating groove
1123: second fixing groove 1124: second coupling member
1125: second support member 1131: third massage unit
1132: Third heating groove 1133: Third fixing groove
1134: third coupling member 1135: third support member
1141: Fourth massage unit 1142: Fourth heating groove
1143: Fourth fixing groove 1144: Fourth coupling member
1145: fourth support member 1151: first connection part
1161: first switch hole 1171: second connection part
1181: 2nd switch hole

Claims (10)

A main body including a pair of ball-shaped bodies;
a silicon cap surrounding the outer surface of the pair of bodies;
A planar heating unit provided on the outer peripheral surface of the pair of bodies to generate heat to heat the silicon cap;
A temperature sensor that detects the inner surface temperature of the silicone cap to measure body contact temperature;
a display unit provided in front of the main body and turned on and off to indicate an operating state;
A power supply unit built into the main body to supply power to the planar heating unit; and
It includes a control unit that controls the surface heating unit to be heated to a predetermined temperature for a predetermined time,
The control unit,
The display unit is controlled to light or flash red, white, and yellow depending on the temperature of the area heating unit,
The temperature of the inner surface of the silicon cap is controlled to change at regular time intervals within a preset range for a predetermined period of time, and the temperature is controlled to gradually increase or decrease at regular time intervals,
The silicone cap has a plurality of protrusions on its outer surface, and is provided with a plurality of protrusions of different sizes and shapes, and is replaced according to the user's body condition and massage effect,
The planar heating unit includes a thin film and a heating wire provided in a certain pattern on the thin film, wherein the heating wire is formed in a zigzag pattern with a long length so as to increase the amount of heat generated, and is evenly disposed over the entire area of the thin film. cheek. According to claim 1,
The main body is,
It is divided equally into an upper cover and a lower cover,
A massage ball wherein the upper cover and the lower cover are combined so that one end of the main body forms a first body and the other end forms a second body. According to clause 2,
The upper cover is,
a first massage unit corresponding to the first body and having a dome shape;
a second massage unit corresponding to the second body and having a dome shape; and
A first connection part connects the first body and the second body and has a greater curvature than the first massage part and the second massage part,
The lower cover is,
a third massage unit corresponding to the first body and having a dome shape;
a fourth massage unit corresponding to the second body and having a dome shape; and
A massage ball comprising a second connection part that connects the first body and the second body and has a greater curvature than the third massage part and the fourth massage part. According to clause 2,
The surface heating unit,
A massage ball provided on the outer peripheral surface of the first body and the second body to generate heat by receiving power from the power supply unit. According to claim 1,
It further includes a power switch formed on one side of the main body and turning the power on and off according to the user's operation,
The display unit is a massage ball that is attached to the outer peripheral surface of the power switch and turns on and off to indicate the battery charging state. According to clause 2,
The silicone cap is,
It is formed in a spherical shape with a hollow for insertion of the first body and the second body, and is detachable from the first body and the second body,
A massage ball having a greater thermal conductivity than the first body and the second body and a thickness of 0.2 mm to 1 mm. delete According to claim 1,
The power supply unit,
A charging terminal provided to be electrically connected to an external power source; and
A massage ball including a battery connected to the charging terminal to store power. According to clause 8,
The control unit,
Controls to charge the battery when the external power source is connected to the charging terminal,
A massage ball that controls the display to light or flash green depending on the charging state of the battery. delete

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