KR20020049322A - Device for massage of a foot - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A feet massage appliance is provided to achieve a feet massage effect as well as hands acupressure effect at the same time, and to vary a vibration degree according to the condition of a user, thus maximizing the massage effect thereof. CONSTITUTION: The feet massage appliance comprises: a massage pad(2) connected with a direct current motor so that its vibration is performed in a multi stage manner; a body part formed with a vertical frame integrated with a handle(2) having plural acupressure rods(40) and a support frame; a massage control panel containing a timer, a remote controller(50) provided with a manual speed adjustment up/down key part, a time setting key part, and an automatic/manual conversion key part, a remote controller receiving part, and a display part(70) for displaying the operating condition of the appliance.

Description

Device for massage of a foot

The present invention relates to a foot massage apparatus, and more particularly, to a foot massage apparatus for maximizing the massage effect when placing a foot on a massage pad by variably adjusting the speed of a DC motor connected to a massage pad through a remote control of a remote controller. It is about.

In general, massage or acupressure on the soles of a person has the effect of promoting blood recovery and health by helping blood circulation.

In order to massage the soles by these effects, the push rods are formed using protruding scaffolds or separate massage tools.

That is, in the related art, by vibrating the massage pad protruding from the push rods at a predetermined speed through the motor, the sole is placed on the massage pad.

However, in the conventional foot massager as described above, since the rotational driving of the motor is performed at a constant speed, it is inconvenient to accommodate all the various users.

That is, in the conventional foot massage device, only the constant speed vibration of the massage pad is made according to the on / off switching operation of the operation switch installed on the body of the massage device, which requires a fast vibration or a slow vibration of the massage pad. Not only did not accommodate the needs of the user, but also because the operation state of the massage device can not be displayed as a separate display means that the user can not confirm the operation state was followed.

In addition, the conventional foot massage device performed only a simple function of the foot massage.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems as described above, an object of the present invention, while controlling the speed of the DC motor connected to the massage pad through the remote control of the remote control variably, the operation state separately Displayed through the display means of, and by forming the handle of the massage device with a shiatsu rod, so that the pressure of the hand can be combined with the foot massage, while the foot is placed on the massage pad different vibration from the variable drive of the motor It is to provide a foot massage device that can maximize the massage effect while meeting the needs of users in need.

1 is a perspective view showing the structure of a foot massage device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the body portion in the foot massage device in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is an internal circuit diagram for driving the foot massage device in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is a rear view showing the structure of the foot massage device in one embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a block diagram of a remote control for remotely controlling the device as soon as the embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 is a state of use of the foot massage device in one embodiment of the present invention.

* Explanation of symbols on the main parts of the drawings *

One ; Massage body 2; Massage pad

2a; Push rod 3; handle

10; DC motor 40; Chiropractor

50; Remote control 50a; Manual speed control up / down key

50b; Time setting key portion 50c; Auto / Manual Mode Switch Key

50d; Operation switch 50e; Time setting display lamp

50f; Vibration intensity indicator lamp 50g; Drive pattern display lamp

50h; Power lamp 60; Massage Control Panel

60a; Motor driving part 70; Display

80; A remote control housing 10a; driving axle

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 is a perspective view showing a structure of a foot massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the body portion in the foot massage device as an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is an embodiment of the present invention It is an internal circuit diagram for the driving of the foot massage device.

Figure 4 is a rear view showing the structure of the foot massage device in one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is a block diagram of a remote control for remotely controlling the device as soon as foot in one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6 is the present invention In one embodiment, the state of use of the foot massage device is also.

As shown in Figures 1 to 6, by vibrating the massage pad (2) mounted on the top of the body portion 1 to massage the soles with a pressure bar (2a) protruding a large number on the plane of the massage pad (2) Foot massage device,

The motor 10 connected to the massage pad 2 is a direct current so that the vibration of the massage pad 2 is made in multiple stages.

The massage body 1 is formed with an upright frame 20 and a support frame 30, which are integral with the handle 3, so that the user can massage the foot in an upright state. To form a plurality of acupressure rods 40 to enable acupressure of the,

The foot massage device controls the driving through the remote control of the remote controller 50, the remote control 50 has a multi-stage (weak → strong) vibration intensity of the massage pad (2) according to the drive of the DC motor (10) Manual speed adjustment up / down key section 50a for manually setting, time setting key section 50b for setting the drive of DC motor 10, and automatic / manual for automatically varying vibration intensity for a set time. Form a mode switching key portion 50c,

Massage control panel incorporating a timer (not shown) inside the massage body portion 1 to sequentially control the operation of the massage device through the motor drive unit 60a according to the key signal output from the remote controller 50. Form 60,

The display unit 70 is formed on one side of the flat surface of the massage body 1 so as to display the operating state of the foot massage apparatus from the control of the massage control panel 60.

The support frame 30 has a structure in which the remote control housing 80 is formed to accommodate the remote control 50.

Here, the remote control 50 may be wireless or wired, preferably, a wired.

Each key unit 50a, 50b, 50c of the remote controller 50 is a push button method for differently outputting the key signal from the number of presses.

The manual speed control up / down key unit 50a sequentially sets the driving speed of the DC motor 10 for vibrating the massage pad 2,

The time setting key portion 50b sets the driving time of the DC motor 10 to vibrate the massage pad 2,

The automatic / manual mode switching key part 50c allows the drive speed of the DC motor 10 to be changed by pressing the manual speed control up / down key part 50a when switching to the manual mode.

When switching to the automatic mode, the driving speed of the DC motor 10 is advanced in an arbitrary pattern for a predetermined time set by the time setting key unit 50b while controlling the pressing operation of the manual speed adjusting key unit 50a. will be.

For example, assuming that the driving speed of the DC motor 10 is multistage, such as 1 stage → 2 stage → 3 stage → 4 stage → 5 stage → 6 stage → 7 stage → 8 stage,

When the automatic / manual mode switching key unit 50c is pressed once, the driving speed of the DC motor 10 is set to a predetermined first pattern (1 stage → 3 stage → 5 stage → for a set time from the time setting key section 50b). 7 stages → 1 stage)

When the automatic / manual mode switching key unit 50c is pressed twice, the driving speed of the DC motor 10 is set to a second pattern (2 stages → 4 stages → 6 stages →) for a predetermined time from the time setting key unit 50b. 8 steps → 2 steps)

When the automatic / manual mode switching key part 50c is pressed three times, the driving speed of the DC motor 10 is changed to an arbitrary third pattern (1 step → 2 steps → 5 steps → from the time setting key part 50 b). 8 stages → 1 stage)

Pressing four times from the initial state of the automatic / manual mode switching key part 50c, the automatic mode is released and the driving speed of the DC motor 10 is 1 from the manual pressing operation of the manual speed control up / down key part 50a. Stage → 2 stage → 3 stage → 4 stage → 5 stage → 6 stage → 7 stage → 8 stage.

Hereinafter, reference numeral 50d, which is not described, is an operation switch attached to the remote controller 50, 50e is a time setting display lamp, 50f is a display lamp of vibration intensity, 50g is a driving pattern display lamp in the automatic mode, and 50h Is the power lamp of the remote control 50.

In addition, reference numeral 10a, which is not described, is a drive shaft of the motor 10.

Referring to Figures 1 to 6 attached to the operation of an embodiment of the present invention configured as described above are as follows.

First, after mounting the DC motor 10, the drive speed of which is controlled in multiple stages inside the body portion 1, a plurality of push bars (2a) on the plane of the drive shaft (10a) of the DC motor 10 Install the protruding massage pad (2).

In addition, after the user forms the upright frame 20 and the support frame 30 of the handle 3 integrally with the massage body 1 to enable the user to massage the foot in an upright state, the handle 3 has a foot massage. In addition, a plurality of acupressure rods 40 are formed to enable acupressure of the hand.

In addition, the display body 70 for displaying the operating state of the foot massage device is formed on one side of the flat surface of the massage body portion 1, the support frame 30, the number of the remote control to accommodate the remote control 50 The payment part 80 is formed.

At this time, the remote control 50 that can be stored in the remote control unit 80 is for controlling the foot massage device, the remote control 50, the operation switch 50d, the time setting display lamp 50e, the vibration intensity Manually setting the vibration intensity of the massage pad 2 according to the drive of the DC motor 10 as well as the display lamp 50f, the driving pattern display lamp 50g, and the power supply lamp 50h in multiple stages (weak to strong). The manual speed control up / down key section 50a, the time setting key section 50b for setting the drive of the DC motor 10, and the auto / manual mode switching key for automatically varying the vibration intensity for a predetermined time period. The portion 50c is formed.

In addition, a timer (not shown) is built in the massage body 1 to sequentially control the operation of the foot massage device through the motor driver 60a according to the key signal output from the remote controller 50. By installing the massage control panel 60, the assembly of the foot massage device is completed.

Thereafter, the power cord (not shown) of the assembled foot massage device is plugged into an outlet, and the user's foot is placed on the pad 2 of the massage body part 1, and the upright frame of the body part 1 is placed thereon. The user holds the handle 3 integrated in the 20 by hand.

Then, the pressure on the palm of the user is made through the pressure bar 40 formed on the handle (3).

Thereafter, when the user turns on the operation switch 50d of the remote control 50 stored in the remote control unit 80, the foot massage device is in an operation standby state.

At this time, when the manual speed control up / down key unit 50a formed in the remote controller 50 is sequentially pressed, the control panel 60 according to the sequential pressing operation of the up / down key unit 50a causes the DC motor ( 10) to change the driving speed,

Depending on the variable speed of the DC motor 10, the vibration of the massage pad 2 thereon is also made variable.

Therefore, the user who puts the foot on it from the sequential change of the vibration speed of the massage pad 2 can be effectively massaged the sole of the foot from the variable vibration of the massage pad 2 Of course, in the foot massage device to keep the upright state through the handle (3),

As the vibration of the massage pad 2 is transmitted to the whole body, as well as the massage of the sole as well as the acupressure of the palm by the acupressure rod 40, blood circulation can be smoothly made from the shaking of the whole body, and the fatigue can be recovered. It can make a significant contribution to health promotion.

Meanwhile, after setting the driving time of the DC motor 10 through the time setting key unit 50b of the remote controller 50, the automatic / manual mode switching key unit 50c of the remote controller 50 is set to the automatic mode. When switching to, the pressing operation of the manual speed control up / down key unit 50a is switched off from the switching of the automatic mode while driving the DC motor 10 for a predetermined time set by the time setting key unit 50b. Its drive takes place in an arbitrary pattern of speed.

This will be described in more detail as an example.

First, assuming that the driving speed of the DC motor 10 is composed of multiple stages such as 1 stage → 2 stage → 3 stage → 4 stage → 5 stage → 6 stage → 7 stage → 8 stage, the automatic / manual mode switching key part When setting the first to third patterns according to the number of times of pressing of 50c,

When the automatic / manual mode switching key unit 50c is pressed once, the control panel 60 sets the driving speed of the DC motor 10 through the motor driving unit 60a for a set time from the time setting key unit 50b. The first pattern (1st stage → 3rd stage → 5th stage → 7th stage → 1st stage)

When the automatic / manual mode switching key part 50c is pressed twice, the control panel 60 sets the driving speed of the DC motor 10 through the motor driving part 60a for a set time from the time setting key part 50b. The second pattern (2 steps → 4 steps → 6 steps → 8 steps → 2 steps).

When the automatic / manual mode switching key part 50c is pressed three times, the control panel 60 sets the driving speed of the DC motor 10 through the motor driving part 60a for a set time from the time setting key part 50b. The third pattern (1 stage → 2 stage → 5 stage → 8 stage → 1 stage) is repeatedly controlled.

Therefore, the vibration of the massage pad 2 connected to the drive shaft 10a is also varied according to the DC motor 10 whose drive speed is controlled in the first to third patterns, thereby raising the foot on the massage pad 2. The laid user is able to receive a very comfortable and effective massage from the DC motor 10 and the massage pad 2 which vary their driving speed and vibration in an arbitrary pattern for a predetermined time.

At this time, the drive speed (RPM) of the DC motor 10 by the remote controller 50, as well as the vibration amount of the massage pad (2) from the control of the control panel 60 to the flat one side of the massage body (1) While being displayed by the formed display unit 70, the user holding the handle (3) to maintain the upright state while checking the operating state of the foot massage device displayed from the display unit 70 at any time, the remote control 50 Through it will be able to adjust freely.

In this case, when the automatic / manual mode switching key unit 50c is pressed four times from the initial state, the automatic mode is released and the manual speed control up / down key unit 50a of the DC motor 10 starts from the manual pressing operation. The driving speed is controlled sequentially from 1 stage → 2 stage → 3 stage → 4 stage → 5 stage → 6 stage → 7 stage → 8 stage.

If the automatic / manual mode switching key part 50c is turned on, speed control of the DC motor 10 by the manual speed adjusting up / down key part 50a is impossible.

As described above, the present invention variably adjusts the speed of the DC motor connected to the massage pad through the remote control of the remote control, and displays the operation state through a separate display means, and the handle of the massage device to the acupressure rod. By forming, it is possible to do acupressure of the hand together with the foot massage, while maximizing the massage effect while meeting the needs of users who require different vibrations from the variable drive of the motor when placing the foot on the massage pad Provide effect.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described specific preferred embodiments, and various modifications can be made by any person having ordinary skill in the art without departing from the gist of the present invention claimed in the claims. Of course, such changes will fall within the scope of the claims.

Claims (1)

Foot massage device, By using a motor connected to the massage pad as a direct current so that the vibration of the massage pad is made in multiple stages, In the massage body portion, the user forms an upright frame and a support frame integral with the handle to enable foot massage in an upright state, wherein the handle forms a plurality of shiatsu rods to enable acupressure of the hand together with foot massage, The foot massage device controls the driving through the remote control of the remote control, and the remote control has a manual speed control up / down key part for manually setting the vibration strength of the massage pad according to the driving of the DC motor in multiple stages, and the drive of the DC motor. And a time setting key part for setting a time and an auto / manual mode switching key part for automatically varying the vibration intensity for a predetermined time. Inside the massage body portion to form a massage control panel with a built-in timer to sequentially control the operation of the massage device according to the key signal output from the remote control, The display unit is formed on one side of the flat surface of the massage body so as to display the operating state of the foot massage apparatus from the control of the massage control panel. Foot support device characterized in that the support frame is formed to accommodate the remote control to accommodate the remote control.