KR20120100153A - Intellectual massaging mat - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: An intelligent low frequency massage mat is provided to inform a user of the hour of rising through low frequency and heating. CONSTITUTION: An intelligent low frequency massage mat comprises a main body(100), a controller(200), an alarm setting unit, low frequency pads(400), a low frequency generating unit, a pressure sensor(600), and a heating unit(700). The controller is prepared on one side of the main body and provides a cushioning function. The alarm setting unit is linked with the controller. A plurality of the low frequency pads is prepared in the main body. The low frequency generating unit is linked with the controller and provides low frequency to the low frequency pad. The pressure sensor is prepared in the lower part of the low frequency pad and is connected to the controller. The heating unit is installed in the main body.

Description

Intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat {INTELLECTUAL MASSAGING MAT}

The present invention relates to a massage mat used for rest or sleep, and in particular, a technique for providing low-frequency massage and heating in accordance with a set wake-up time.

When you go to bed and wake up in the morning, lying in bed for about five minutes to stretch your muscles while you sleep, it is known that the blood circulation is smooth and good for your health.

In addition, by actively stimulating bad parts of the body through massage can help your health.

In particular, in recent years, it is common for elderly people to live apart from their children due to changes in the concept of social structure and family.

In the elderly, a lot of sore spots due to deterioration of physical function, and therefore, there is a great need for massage to alleviate problems such as pain and stiffness.

However, commercially available massagers have a problem that the price is excessively expensive and a space for placing a separate massage is also required.

In particular, low-income seniors or elderly people living alone cannot afford expensive massage equipment or medical equipment due to economic problems, and it is not easy to expect children's or neighbor's hands, so they can use it at home without taking up extra space. It is suitable such as a mat having a massage function.

And some people do not wake up easily in the morning to sleep late, the mat is provided with a means to stimulate the body at a certain time is very effective.

The related art will be briefly described.

Representatively, there is a "heat / vibration mat" (hereinafter referred to as prior art 1) of Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0054318 (published on June 10, 2005), Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0097917 (2010.09 .06 Disclosure) "the whole body massage mat and pillow vibrating in the weather using the alarm clock" (hereinafter referred to as the prior art 2) and the Republic of Korea Utility Model No. 20-1999-0039340 (published on November 5, 1999) There has been "bedding with an alarm device" (hereinafter referred to as prior art 3).

1 is an exploded perspective view of a heating / vibration mat according to the prior art 1, and the prior art 1 outputs an alarm sound so as to easily wake up after a predetermined time or when there is an intruder. It is characterized by applying vibration.

Prior art 2 is equipped with a small motor vibrator on the clock and pillows and mats equipped with a weather alarm function to vibrate at the same time with the sound sound during the scheduled weather so that you can also see the whole body massage effect.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the bedding having an alarm device according to the prior art 3, prior art 3 selectively short-circuit the DC power delivered from the D / C adapter and the D / C adapter for converting the external AC power to DC power It consists of a vibration motor that is selectively driven by a timer and a DC power delivered through the timer to ensure that the user correctly recognizes the set time of the timer by the vibration of the vibration motor applied to the user's body.

As described, most conventional technologies have a common denominator that provides an alarm function, such as a mat or a bed, to wake the user through vibration.

However, simply generating vibration has a problem that there is no active function that can help the user's health.

In other words, there is a need for a complex mat that can function as a mat that can basically sleep, and can have a beneficial effect on the alarm function and the body.

In addition, the existing mats with thermal mats or massage functions continue to operate when the user does not switch off, and there is a risk of fire.

Particularly, in the case of a massage mat, vibrations are generated over the entire mat, and since a part of a wide mat that is actually laid down by a person is limited, it causes unnecessary energy waste and causes durability.

1. Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2005-0054318 (Published June 10, 2005) 2. Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2010-0097917 (published Sep. 06, 2010) 3. Republic of Korea Utility Model No. 20-1999-0039340 (published Nov. 5, 1999)

Therefore, the present invention is to inform that the wake-up time through the low frequency and the thermal function, and to provide an intelligent thermal massage mat that can provide treatment and massage effect by the low frequency.

In particular, the present invention basically divides the mat into a plurality of compartments so that a plurality of divided mats are provided, and one pressure sensor is provided on each divided mat so that a low frequency pad provided at a place where a human load is applied can be operated. We want to provide an intelligent thermal massage mat that can reduce unnecessary energy waste.

Intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat of the present invention for achieving the problem as described, the control unit is provided on one side, the body for providing a cushion; An alarm setting unit associated with the control unit; A plurality of independent low frequency pads provided in the main body; A low frequency generator connected to the controller and providing a low frequency to the low frequency pad; A pressure sensor provided below the low frequency pad and connected to the controller; And a heating means built in the main body.

In addition, the intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat of the present invention is characterized in that only the low-frequency pad in the place where the load of the person of the pressure sensor is detected.

And the intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat of the present invention, so that the wake-up time is set through the alarm setting unit, when the wake-up time is turned on the heating means, the low-frequency pad is also operated, for the prescribed time and the heating means Characterized in that the low-frequency pad to operate.

Intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to the present invention can provide a massage and treatment effect using a low frequency, can also provide heat, and if you set the operating time, the alarm function during the wake-up complex as one mat There is an effect that can be provided.

In addition, the intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to the present invention has the effect of reducing unnecessary energy waste because low frequency is generated through the low frequency pad only where a person is actually lying.

1 is an exploded perspective view of a heating / vibration mat according to the prior art 1;
Figure 2 is a perspective view of the bedding having an alarm device according to the prior art 3.
3 is a schematic conceptual view of an intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
4 is an exemplary use diagram of an intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to FIG. 3. FIG.
Figure 6 is a flow chart showing the operation of the intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to an embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art may easily implement the present invention. The present invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. In order to clearly illustrate the present invention in the drawings, portions not related to the description are omitted, and like reference numerals are given to similar portions throughout the specification.

Whenever a component is referred to as "including" an element throughout the specification, it is to be understood that the element may include other elements, not the exclusion of any other element, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

Intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to the present invention may be used as part of the bed, but may also be provided in the form of a mattress laid on the floor. In addition, the size can also be produced in a large size enough to be used together by a single person.

Intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention as a main component 100, the control unit 200, the alarm setting unit 300, low frequency pad 400, low frequency generator 500, pressure sensor 600 and the heating means 700 will be included.

FIG. 3 is a schematic conceptual diagram illustrating an intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an exemplary diagram of an intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to FIG. 3. FIG. 5 is a block diagram illustrating an intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to FIG. 3, and FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an operation relationship of an intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown, the intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to the present invention is provided with a main body 100 forming a basic appearance.

The main body 100 is preferably made to have a predetermined thickness enough to provide a cushion. And the control unit 200 is provided on one side of the main body 100.

The controller 200 may be directly integrated with the main body 100, or may be connected to the main body through a wire.

The controller 200 includes a power on / off switch or a microprocessor for automatic control. The microprocessor of the controller 200 is operated according to a programmed procedure to operate the heating means 700 or the low frequency generator 500 to be described later.

The present invention is provided with an alarm setting unit 300 associated with the control unit 200, preferably to be formed integrally with the control unit 200. The alarm setting unit 300 is to set the wake-up time, and when the input time arrives, the control unit 200 transmits an electrical signal to operate.

A plurality of independent low frequency pads 400 are provided in the main body 100. The low frequency pad 400 is a plate-shaped body having a wide rectangular shape, and allows low frequency to reach the user. In the present embodiment, nine low frequency pads 400 are evenly disposed on the main body 100 while maintaining a constant interval.

As is known, our bodies generate very weak electricity that we do not realize, and are sensitive to electrical stimuli from the outside, causing them to change.

The use of such body properties is an electrical stimulus, and the electrical stimulation may be used for the purpose of treatment and the like to the human body.

Among them, low frequency stimulation has been found to have a wide range of effects in stiffness, pain, and paralysis even in modern medicine.

Many low frequency stimulators or low frequency therapy devices using low frequency are being commercialized, and low frequency stimulates the nervous system or nerves of the skin, and it is known that electric low frequency signals can be applied to the human body to alleviate muscle pain or treat pain. have.

In addition, it is known that if the low frequency is properly adjusted to the body with an appropriate amount of strength and speed, the massage effect is as if the hand is pressured, kneaded or knocked.

The low-frequency pad 400 coupled to the main body 100 allows a low frequency to reach the user, and a low-frequency generator 500 for providing low-frequency to the low-frequency pad 400 is provided. The low frequency generator 500 is operated in response to a command of the controller 200 in association with the controller 200 to generate a low frequency.

And the intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat of the present invention is to have at least one pressure sensor 600 for each low frequency pad (400). The pressure sensor 600 is connected to the control unit 200 in response to the load when the user is lying on the mat.

When a load acts on the pressure sensor 600, the pressure sensor 600 transmits an electrical signal to the control unit 200. Accordingly, the control unit 200 moves to the low frequency pad 400 on which the corresponding pressure sensor 600 is mounted. Control to provide low frequency. Preferably, the pressure sensor 600 may be placed on the lower surface of the low frequency pad 400.

When a person lay down, he or she can lie down in various forms.

In the present invention, it is assumed that only the low frequency pad 400 of a specific region operates according to the user's lying state just before waking up. Among the low frequency pads 400, only some of the low frequency pads 400 on which the human load acts on the pressure sensor 600 may operate.

In the present embodiment, a total of nine low frequency pads 400 are provided. When six pressure sensors 600 are loaded as shown, only six low frequency pads 400 corresponding to the corresponding pressure sensors 600 function. Will be used.

To this end, each low frequency pad 400 and each of the pressure sensors 600 installed therein have a unique identification number.

For example, the low frequency pad 400 coupled to the main body 100 as shown in the drawing may include a first low frequency pad 400-1, a second low frequency pad 400-2, and a third low frequency pad 400-3 from an upper left side. ), The fourth low frequency pad 400-4, the fifth low frequency pad 400-5, the sixth low frequency pad 400-6, the seventh low frequency pad 400-7, and the eighth low frequency pad 400-8. ), And the ninth low frequency pad 400-9.

In addition, the pressure sensor 600 provided for each low frequency pad 400 also includes the first pressure sensor 600-1, the second pressure sensor 600-2, the third pressure sensor 600-3, and the third pressure sensor 600. 4 pressure sensor 600-4, 5th pressure sensor 600-5, 6th pressure sensor 600-6, 7th pressure sensor 600-7, 8th pressure sensor 600-8, It is divided into 9 pressure sensors 600-9.

The controller 200 recognizes each of the low frequency pad 400 and the pressure sensor 600 individually, and the first pressure sensor 600-1 and the first low frequency pad 400-1 are paired with each other. The pressure sensor 600-2 and the second low frequency pad 400-2 are paired.

That is, when the first pressure sensor 600-1 sends an electrical signal to the controller 200, the controller 200 allows the first low frequency pad 400-1 to operate and the second pressure sensor 600-2. ) Sends an electrical signal to the control unit 200 to operate the second low frequency pad 400-2.

Of course, when an electrical signal is applied from the pressure sensor 600 to the control unit 200, the low frequency generator 500 operates and supplies the low frequency from the low frequency generator 500 to the low frequency pad 400.

And the intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat of the present invention is provided with a heating means 700, it is to be embedded in the main body 100 is to be applied to one of the heating means 700 used in a typical heating mat.

Representative heating means may be such as a heating wire using a nichrome wire or a planar heating element containing carbon.

Preferably, the heating means 700 is to be turned on / off as necessary, so that it can be used as a thermal mat in cold winter. In addition, the heating means 700 may be configured to operate when the pressure sensor 600 reacts. That is, in seasons other than winter, since the heating means 700 does not need to be turned on at bedtime, the heating means 700 is interlocked with the pressure sensor 600 so as to provide heat by operating for a predetermined time during wake up.

In addition, it is preferable to set the wake-up time through the alarm setting unit 300 mentioned above, and when the corresponding time, the heating means 700 is automatically turned on, and the low-frequency generator 500 may also operate the low-frequency pad 400. To work. The operating time of the heating means 700 and the low frequency pad 400 is about several minutes to several minutes so that the heating means 700 and the low frequency pad 400 can be turned off after a prescribed time.

Hereinafter, specific usage examples will be described.

The user using the intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat of the present invention operates the alarm setting unit 300 before going to bed to input a wake up time. For example, suppose 6 am is set as the wake-up time.

The intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat is in a standby state in which electricity can be supplied, and when the time passes by 6 am, the alarm setting unit 300 notifies the controller 200 that the wake up time is reached.

The control unit 200 receiving a signal from the alarm setting unit 300 is activated to primarily operate the heating means 700, and from the pressure sensors 600 to which a load is applied among the plurality of pressure sensors 600. You will receive a signal. For example, the second pressure sensor 600-2, the fourth pressure sensor 600-4, the sixth pressure sensor 600-6, the seventh pressure sensor 600-7, and the ninth pressure sensor 600-. If only 9) is under load, the corresponding pressure sensors provide a signal to the control unit 200, so that the low frequency can be provided only to the low frequency pad 400 matching the pressure sensor.

The low frequency pad 400 and the heating means 700 operate for 10 minutes according to a program set in the controller 200, and after 10 minutes, the low frequency pad 400 and the heating means 700 are automatically turned off to block the function.

The low frequency affects the user through the low frequency pad 400 according to the set weather time, and at the same time, since the heat is generated, the user knows that the weather time has been reached. After opening the eyes, the user can relax the muscles stuck during bedtime while receiving low frequency stimulation and heat for 10 minutes, and in particular, the low frequency stimulation enables the body function to be activated to start an energetic day.

Every morning, low-frequency stimulation is very beneficial because older people can also benefit from poor body parts.

The foregoing description of the present invention is intended for illustration, and it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be easily modified in other specific forms without changing the technical spirit or essential features of the present invention. will be.

It is therefore to be understood that the embodiments described above are intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, in all respects. For example, each component described as a single entity may be distributed and implemented, and components described as being distributed may also be implemented in a combined form.

The scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the detailed description and all changes or modifications derived from the meaning and scope of the claims and their equivalents are to be construed as being included within the scope of the present invention do.

Intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat according to the present invention can be provided in the form of a bed or mattress as a product suitable for the elderly as a therapeutic mat having an alarm function.

100: main body 200: control unit
300: alarm setting unit 400: low frequency pad
500: low frequency generating unit 600: pressure sensor
700: heating means

Claims (3)

In the mat,
The control unit is provided on one side, the body for providing a cushion;
An alarm setting unit associated with the control unit;
A plurality of independent low frequency pads provided in the main body;
A low frequency generator connected to the controller and providing a low frequency to the low frequency pad;
A pressure sensor provided below the low frequency pad and connected to the controller;
Intelligent heating low frequency massage mat comprising a; heating means built in the main body. The method of claim 1,
The intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat,
Intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat, characterized in that only the low-frequency pad in the place where the load of the pressure sensor is detected. The method of claim 2,
The intelligent thermal low frequency massage mat,
The wake-up time is set through the alarm setting unit, and when the wake-up time, the heating means is turned on, and the low frequency pad is operated, but the warm means and the low frequency pad are operated for a prescribed time. Heat low frequency massage mat.

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