KR20120112923A - Massage module and massage apparatus having the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A rotary acupressure massage module and a massage device including the same are provided to improve a massage effect. CONSTITUTION: A rotary acupressure massage module comprises first massage units(115) and second massage units(125). The first massage units massage the first part of the human body and are arranged to be adjacent to each other. The second massage units are arranged to face the first massage units, massage the second part of the human body, and are arranged to be adjacent to each other. The first and second massage units comprise a body unit and massage balls. [Reference numerals] (171) Solenoid valve; (173) Air compressor; (175) Controller

Description

Rotating Shiatsu massage module and massaging device including the same {MASSAGE MODULE AND MASSAGE APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME}

The present invention relates to a massage module, and more particularly, to a massage module used in the massage device.

Recently, as the demand for a massage chair (massage chair) increases, the massage chair is adding a function for providing a more comfortable and comfortable massage to the user. For example, the massage chair may include a function of allowing the user to adjust the strength, intensity, or pattern of the massage, so that the user may receive massage of an appropriate intensity, intensity, or pattern in consideration of the physical condition. In addition, the massage chair mainly massages the legs, shoulders, and back, and is modularized for each part.

However, most massage chairs are often implemented to massage in a simple manner without considering physical characteristics. For example, a simple massage pattern that simply rubs the leg or massages the leg muscles by rotating the massage ball.

Therefore, there is a need for a leg massage module that can implement more detailed and various massage patterns.

The technical problem of the present invention was conceived in this respect, and an object of the present invention is to provide a massage module and a massage device including the same that can increase the massage effect.

A massage module according to an embodiment for realizing the above object of the present invention includes first massage parts and second massage parts. The first massage parts are inflated and contracted according to the pneumatic pressure provided from the outside to massage the first part of the user's body, and a plurality of the first massage parts are arranged to be adjacent to each other. The second massage parts are disposed to face the first massage parts, each of which expands and contracts according to the pneumatic pressure to massage a second part of a user's body facing the first part, and to be adjacent to each other. Is arranged.

In one embodiment, each of the first and second massage parts, the body portion extending in the longitudinal direction when the pneumatic pressure from the outside, the body portion is reduced in the longitudinal direction when the pneumatic pressure to the outside, and the body portion A massage ball may be fixed to massage the first and second portions of the user.

In one embodiment, the body portion may include a bellows-type bellows fixed to the side frame, inflating and compressing according to the pneumatic.

In one embodiment, the massage ball may be a silicon material.

In one embodiment, the apparatus may further include a plurality of rotating acupressure massage parts disposed between the first and second massage parts and arranged to massage a portion between the first and second parts of the user.

In one embodiment, each of the rotating acupressure massage parts may include a rotating plate disposed on the rear frame to rotate, and a massage device fixed to the rotating plate to rotate the acupressure body part of the user according to the rotation of the rotating plate. Can be.

In one embodiment, an air compressor for generating pneumatic pressure provided to the first and second massage parts, a solenoid valve disposed between the first and second massage parts and the air compressor to open and close the supply line of the pneumatic pressure, And a control unit controlling the air compressor and the solenoid valve to adjust the strength of the pneumatic pressure.

In one embodiment, the solenoid valve is individually connected to the first and second massage parts, and the control unit controls the solenoid valve to individually adjust the strength of the pneumatic pressure to each of the first and second massage parts. can do.

In one embodiment, the first massage parts and the second massage parts are arranged to be adjacent to at least one of the user's left or right leg, respectively, to massage one leg of the user from both sides.

In one embodiment, the rotational acupressure massage parts are arranged to be adjacent to the calf and the sole portion of the user, respectively, to rotate the acupressure on the calf and sole of the user.

A massage device according to an embodiment for realizing another object of the present invention described above includes first and second side modules and third and fourth side modules. The first and second side modules are respectively located on both sides of the user's right leg and each includes a plurality of side massage parts arranged to massage the side of the user's right leg. The third and fourth side modules are respectively located on both sides of the left leg of the user, each comprising a plurality of side massage parts arranged to massage the side of the left leg of the user.

In one embodiment, a first rotating acupressure module disposed between the first and second side modules, the first rotating acupressure module comprising a plurality of rotating acupressure massage parts arranged to massage a back of the right leg of the user, and the third And a second rotational acupressure module disposed between the fourth side modules and including a plurality of rotational acupressure massage parts arranged to massage a rear surface of the left leg of the user.

In one embodiment, the plurality of rotational acupressure massage parts included in the first and second rotational acupressure modules may rotate acupressure on the calf and the sole of the user.

According to the present invention, the massage module may include a plurality of first and second massage parts spaced apart from each other to individually massage several massage points of the user's body, thereby increasing the effect of the massage. Can be.

In addition, since the first and second massage parts may be massaged while being driven differently or uniformly, massage effects may be increased by various massage patterns.

In addition, it is possible to control the massage force by adjusting the air pressure flowing into the first and second massage parts, it is also possible to massage a specific area with a large force through the protruding massage ball.

In addition, since the movement of the first and second massage parts are controlled by pneumatic pressure, the first and second massage parts can be relatively easily controlled and manufacturing cost can be reduced.

1 is a perspective view showing a massage chair including a massage module according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a massage module included in the lower body massage part of FIG. 1.
3 is a perspective view of the first and second side modules and the first rotary acupressure module of FIG. 2.

While the present invention has been described in connection with what is presently considered to be the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood, however, that the invention is not intended to be limited to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, is intended to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention. Like reference numerals are used for like elements in describing each drawing. The terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various components, but the components should not be limited by the terms. The terms are used only for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular example embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In the present application, the term "comprises" or "comprising ", etc. is intended to specify that there is a stated feature, figure, step, operation, component, But do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless defined otherwise, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. Terms such as those defined in the commonly used dictionaries should be construed as having meanings consistent with the meanings in the context of the related art and shall not be construed in ideal or excessively formal meanings unless expressly defined in this application. Do not.

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, it will be described in detail a preferred embodiment of the present invention.

1 is a perspective view showing a massage chair including a massage module according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 1, the massage chair 10 includes an upper body massage part 20, a chair part 30, an armrest part 40, and a lower body massage part 50, and an appearance of the massage chair 10. Is substantially the same as a general massage chair. That is, the upper body massage unit 20 supports and massages the user's back, the chair unit 30 supports or massages the user's hips, and the armrest unit 40 supports the user's arm. Lower body massage unit 50 supports and massages the user's leg. Massage module 100 according to the present embodiment is disposed inside the lower body massage portion 50, a detailed description of the massage module 100 according to the present embodiment will be described later.

On the other hand, the massage chair 10 is shown as an example of the shape of the chair, the massage module 100 according to the present embodiment is not limited to being disposed inside the massage chair including a chair shape, the user's legs Massagers can be placed inside various types of massagers.

In addition, the massage module 100 in the present embodiment is disposed inside the lower body massage unit 50 to massage the user's leg or to be disposed only inside the massager of various forms that can massage the user's leg. Although not limited, the massage module 100 may be included in various massage devices, if necessary, to variously massage a part of a user's body.

FIG. 2 is a schematic configuration diagram of a massage module included in the lower body massage part of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating the first and second side modules and the first rotational acupressure module of FIG. 2.

2 and 3, the massage module 100 includes first massage parts 115 and second massage parts 125. The first massage parts 115 massage a first part of the user's body, and the second massage parts 125 massage a second part of the user's body facing the first part. Describes an example of massaging the user's legs.

In the present embodiment, the massage module 100 may include first to fourth side modules 110, 120, 140, and 150, and first and second rotary acupressure modules 130 and 160.

In FIG. 2, the first to fourth side modules 110, 120, 140, and 150, and the first and second rotary acupressure modules 130 and 160, respectively, are disposed to be spaced apart from each other. It may be disposed in one base frame. In addition, the first to fourth side modules 110, 120, 140, 150, and the first and second rotational acupressure modules 130 and 160 may be connected and fixed to each other through separate connection members (not shown). Can be.

For example, the first and second side modules 110 and 120 are located at both sides of the right leg of the user, respectively, and the first rotary acupressure module 130 is located at the rear of the right leg of the user. That is, the first rotary acupressure module 130 is disposed between the first and second side modules 110 and 120. In addition, the third and fourth side modules 140 and 150 are located at both sides of the left leg of the user, respectively, and the second rotary acupressure module 160 is located at the rear of the left leg of the user. That is, the second rotary acupressure module 160 is disposed between the third and fourth side modules 140 and 150.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the third and fourth side modules 140 and 150 and the second rotary acupressure module 160 positioned on the left leg of the user are positioned on the first leg of the user. Since the two side modules 110 and 120 and the first rotary acupressure module 130 are disposed and formed symmetrically, the same components are included and thus repeated descriptions thereof will be omitted.

The first side module 110 includes a first side frame 111 and a plurality of first massage parts 115 arranged on the first side frame 111. In addition, the second side module 120 includes a second side frame 121 and a plurality of second massage parts 125 arranged on the second side frame 121. The first rotary acupressure module 130 includes a plurality of rotary acupressure massage parts 135 arranged on the first rear frame 131. For example, the first side frame 111, the first rear frame 131, and the second side frame 121 may be arranged in a 'c' shape around the right leg of the user.

In the present exemplary embodiment, the second side module 120 may be disposed and formed to face the first side module 110 based on the first rotational acupressure module 130. Repeated description is omitted because it includes the same components as 110.

The first side frame 111 may have a shape in which the first massage parts 115 may be arranged, and the first massage parts 115 may be spaced apart from each other on the first side frame 111. do.

The first massage parts 115 are each expanded and contracted according to pneumatic pressure provided from the outside to massage the first part of the user's body, and a plurality of the first massage parts 115 are arranged to be adjacent to each other. The second massage parts 125 are disposed to face each other with the first massage parts 115, and each of the second massage parts 125 expands and contracts according to the pneumatic pressure to massage a second part of the user's body facing the first part. do. In the present embodiment, since the first massage parts 115 massage the calf part of the user around a mass point, the first massage parts 115 may be arranged to correspond to a position for maximizing fatigue recovery through massage. , May not necessarily be arranged at equal intervals. The massage points may correspond to clinically or scientifically proven blood points.

The second massage parts 125 include the same components as the first massage parts 115, except that the second massage parts 125 are disposed to face each other in the second side module 120. Therefore, repeated description is omitted.

The first massage parts 115 may include a body part 116 and a massage ball 117.

The body portion 116 extends in the longitudinal direction when the pneumatic pressure is supplied from the outside, and is reduced in the longitudinal direction when the pneumatic pressure flows out. One end of the body portion 116 is fixed to the first side frame 111. For example, the body 116 may be implemented as a bellows bellows that expands and compresses according to the pneumatic pressure.

The massage ball 117 is fixed to the body portion 116 to massage the first and second portions of the user. In this embodiment, the first and second portions correspond to both sides of the calf of the user. The massage ball 117 is connected to the other end of the body portion 116 to massage the user's massage point. The massage ball 117 may be formed in a spherical ball shape to increase the effect of the massage. The massage ball 117 is preferably made of a silicon material having a suitable hardness.

In addition, the massage ball 117 is empty inside, the connection portion with the body portion 116 is open, it can be expanded and compressed together according to the pneumatic pressure of the body portion 116. In another embodiment, the interior of the massage ball 117 may be filled with air and closed to maintain a constant level of pressure.

The body portion 116 is provided with air pressure from the outside to extend the massage ball 117 to extend in a straight direction, or outflow of the air pressure to the outside contracts in a straight direction to reverse the massage ball 117. For example, when the massage ball 117 moves forward, the user presses a specific part of the calf of the user, and when the massage ball 117 moves backward, the pressed part relaxes. Since the first massage parts 115 are formed in plural, the operation of each of the first massage parts 115 may be independently controlled.

The rotational acupressure massage parts 135 may include a rotation plate 136 and a massage ball 137.

The rotating plate 136 is disposed on the rear frame 135 of the first rotary acupressure module 130 to rotate. Although not shown, the rotating plate 136 has a connecting shaft connected to the rear frame 135 at the center thereof to serve as a rotation center axis, and a driving motor is disposed adjacent to the connecting shaft, thereby providing the rotating plate ( 136 can be generated.

The eyeball 137 is fixed to the rotating plate 136 to rotate the acupressure of the rear portion of the user's body. In this embodiment, the back portion corresponds to the back portion of the calf of the user. The eyeball 137 is disposed in the peripheral region of the rotating plate 136, and massages the rear portion of the calf of the user by rotating around the connection axis. The massage ball 137 is preferably formed in a spherical ball shape, and may be disposed in plurality in the rotating plate 136.

In addition, the rotational acupressure massage parts 135 may be arranged to be adjacent to the calf and the sole of the user, respectively, to rotate the acupressure of the calf and the sole of the user. In order to acupressure the sole of the foot of the user, the first rotary acupressure module 130 may further include a plurality of first lower surface massage parts 139 arranged on the first lower surface frame 133. The first lower surface massage parts 139 include the same components as the rotary acupressure massage parts 135.

The massage module 100 may further include a solenoid valve 171, an air compressor 173, and a controller 175. The controller 175 may form an air supply module 170 together with the solenoid valve 171 and the air compressor 173. In addition, a pneumatic supply line 177 for transmitting the pneumatic pressure generated by the air compressor 173 may be connected to the first to fourth massage parts (115, 125, 145, 155).

The solenoid valve 171 is disposed between the first to fourth massage parts 115, 125, 145, and 155 and the air compressor 173, and is provided with a pneumatic supply line 177 under the control of the controller 175. Open and close the). The solenoid valve 171 may be individually connected to the first to fourth massage parts 115, 125, 145, and 155.

The air compressor 173 generates pneumatic pressure provided to the first to fourth massage parts 115, 125, 145, and 155 installed in the first to fourth side modules 110, 120, 140, and 150. . The air compressor 173 may be disposed around the first to fourth side modules 110, 120, 140, and 150.

The controller 175 controls the solenoid valve 171 and the air compressor 173 to adjust the strength of the pneumatic pressure. The controller 175 may control the solenoid valve 171 and the air compressor 173 to individually adjust the strength of the pneumatic pressure to each of the first massage parts (115). In addition, the controller 175 may control the driving unit of the acupressure massage parts 135. The controller 175 may receive a control command regarding a massage intensity, time, pattern, etc. from a user through a user input unit (not shown). Since the second to third massage parts 125, 145, and 155 operate in the same manner as the first massage parts 115, repeated description thereof will be omitted.

The controller 175 controls the time interval between the solenoid valve 171 and the air compressor 173 to provide the pneumatic pressure, the pneumatic pressure supply amount, and the like to provide various massage patterns to the user. The first massage parts 115 are individually or interlocked and controlled by the controller 175 to massage the user's legs in various patterns. In addition, a massage pattern of each of the first massage parts 115 may be controlled.

For example, the air supply module 170 may provide air pressure to the first massage parts 115 in common, so that the first massage parts 115 may perform massage with the same movement or driving. In this case, the first massage parts 115 may be commonly connected through one pneumatic supply line 175 to uniformly receive pneumatic pressure.

In contrast, the air supply module 170 provides pneumatic pressure to each of the first massage parts 115 separately, so that the first massage parts 115 may perform massage by movement or driving independent of each other. In this case, the first massage parts 115 may be individually connected through a plurality of pneumatic supply lines (not shown) to receive pneumatic pressure in different states. As such, when the first massage parts 115 are driven separately from each other, the body of the user may be massaged in various patterns previously input or various patterns set by the user.

According to the present invention as described above, the massage module includes a plurality of first and second massage parts spaced apart from each other, so that various massage points of the user's body can be individually massaged, so that the effect of massage can be improved. Can be increased.

In addition, since the first and second massage parts may be massaged while being driven differently or uniformly, massage effects may be increased by various massage patterns.

In addition, it is possible to control the massage force by adjusting the air pressure flowing into the first and second massage parts, it is also possible to massage a specific area with a large force through the protruding massage ball.

In addition, since the movement of the first and second massage parts are controlled by pneumatic pressure, the first and second massage parts can be relatively easily controlled and manufacturing cost can be reduced.

The present invention has industrial applicability that can be used for home or business and can be used for massagers or massage chairs and the like that can massage a user's body in various patterns.

Although described above with reference to the embodiments, those skilled in the art can be variously modified and changed within the scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention described in the claims below. I can understand.

100: massage module 110: first side module
111: first side frame 115: first massage parts
116: body 117: massage ball
120: second side module 121: second side frame
125: second massage parts 130: first rotating acupressure module
131: first rear frame 135: first rotary acupressure massage parts
133: first surface frame 139: first surface massage parts
140: third side module 150: fourth side module
160: second rotary acupressure module 170: air supply module
171: solenoid valve 173: air compressor
177: pneumatic supply line 175: control unit

Claims (13)

First massage parts, each of which is expanded and contracted according to pneumatic pressure provided from the outside to massage the first part of the user's body, the plurality of first massage parts being arranged to be adjacent to each other; And
A second massage disposed so as to face each other with the first massage parts, each of which expands and contracts according to the pneumatic pressure to massage a second part of a user's body facing the first part, and a plurality of second massages arranged to be adjacent to each other; Massage module including the parts. The method of claim 1, wherein each of the first and second massage parts,
A body portion extending in the longitudinal direction when receiving air pressure from the outside, and contracted in the longitudinal direction when the air pressure flows out; And
Massage module is fixed to the body portion comprising a massage ball for massaging the first and second portions of the user. The method of claim 2, wherein the body portion
Massage module, characterized in that it comprises a bellows-type bellows fixed to the side frame to expand and compress according to the pneumatic. The massage module according to claim 2, wherein the massage ball is made of silicon. 10. The method of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of rotating acupressure massage parts disposed between the first and second massage parts and arranged to massage a portion between the first and second parts of the user. Massage module. The method of claim 5, wherein each of the rotating acupressure massage parts,
A rotating plate disposed on the rear frame and rotating; And
The massage module is fixed to the rotating plate, comprising a massage device for rotating acupressure on the body part of the user according to the rotation of the rotating plate. The air compressor of claim 1, further comprising: an air compressor for generating pneumatic pressure provided to the first and second massage parts;
A solenoid valve disposed between the first and second massage parts and the air compressor to open / close a pneumatic supply line; And
And a control unit for controlling the air compressor and the solenoid valve to adjust the strength of the pneumatic pressure. 8. The solenoid valve of claim 7, wherein the solenoid valve is individually connected to the first and second massage parts,
The control module, characterized in that for controlling the solenoid valve to individually control the strength of the pneumatic pressure to each of the first and second massage parts. The massage module of claim 1, wherein the first massage parts and the second massage parts are arranged to be adjacent to at least one of a user's left or right leg, respectively, to massage one leg of the user from both sides. . The massage module according to claim 5, wherein the rotatable acupressure massage parts are arranged to be adjacent to the calf and the sole of the user, respectively, to massage the calf and the sole of the user. First and second side modules, each positioned on both sides of a user's right leg and each including a plurality of side massage parts arranged to massage the side of the user's right leg; And
A massage device comprising third and fourth side modules, each positioned on both sides of a user's left leg and each including a plurality of side massage parts arranged to massage the side of the user's left leg. 12. The device of claim 11, further comprising: a first rotating acupressure module disposed between the first and second side modules and comprising a plurality of rotating acupressure massage parts arranged to massage a back of the right leg of the user; And
And a second rotating shiatsu module disposed between the third and fourth side modules and including a plurality of rotating shiatsu massage parts arranged to massage the back of the left leg of the user. The massage apparatus of claim 12, wherein the plurality of rotational acupressure massage parts included in the first and second rotational acupressure modules rotate the acupressure on the calf and the sole of the user.

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