KR20210041171A - Massage chair including cooling seat and operation thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a massage chair including a blowing seat to enable a user to receive massage in an optimal environment, and an operation method thereof. According to the present invention, the massage chair comprises: a main frame forming a frame; a massage module disposed on the main frame and providing a massage function to at least a part of a user's body; a blowing seat disposed on the upper side of the main frame, having a first ventilation hole formed on the lower side thereof, having a plurality of holes formed on the upper side thereof to discharge wind to the user, and having an air passage formed therein to allow air to flow therethrough; a cushion unit having a plurality of holes formed to supply the wind supplied from the blowing seat to the user and disposed on the upper side of the blowing seat; a mesh cover disposed on the upper side of the cushion unit to protect the cushion unit, having a fine hole formed to transfer the wind to the user, and coming in contact with the user; and a blower connected to a first ventilation hole of the blowing seat to blow air into the air passage of the blowing seat.

Description

Massage chair including a ventilation seat and operation method of the massage chair {MASSAGE CHAIR INCLUDING COOLING SEAT AND OPERATION THEREOF}

The present disclosure relates to a massage chair including a blown sheet and a method of operating the massage chair.

Massage refers to the modulation of the subject's body by applying various types of mechanical stimulation to a part of the subject's body, such as kneading, pressing, pulling, tapping, or moving a part of the subject's body, and blood It is a medical adjuvant therapy that helps circulation and relieves the subject's fatigue.

The increase in massage demand has caused an increase in demand for a massage device or massage device that provides an artificial massage function due to economic and temporal reasons. That is, as the demand for relieving fatigue or stress increases while releasing the lumped muscles through massage, various massage devices in a time and cost-effective manner are being released. Any type of apparatus, device, or device that performs a massage without a separate masseur through a mechanical device is referred to as a massage device.

While such a massage device is in use, the user's body touches it, and when the user uses the massage device in hot weather, the user may feel uncomfortable.

Therefore, research is ongoing to provide a seat for a massage chair having a ventilation function.

The massage chair according to the present disclosure is disposed on a main frame and a main frame constituting a frame, a massage module that provides a massage function to at least a part of a user's body, and is disposed on the upper side of the main frame, and a first vent is formed on the lower side. And, a plurality of holes are formed on the upper side to discharge wind to the user, and a blow sheet with an air passage to allow the air to flow therein, and a plurality of holes are formed so that the wind supplied from the blow sheet can be transmitted to the user. The cushion part is disposed on the upper side of the blow sheet, and the cushion part is disposed on the upper side of the cushion part to protect the cushion part, and a fine hole is formed so that wind can be transmitted to the user, and the mesh cover and the blow sheet in contact with the user are the first It is characterized in that it comprises a blower connected to the ventilation opening to blow air into the air passage of the blow sheet.

The diameter of the plurality of holes formed on the upper side of the blow sheet and the cushion part of the massage chair according to the present disclosure is 5 mm or more and 10 mm or less, and the distance between the centers of the plurality of holes is 15 mm or more and 25 mm or less.

The massage chair according to the present disclosure further includes a control unit that controls the operation of the massage chair, and the control unit controls a blower to adjust wind strength based on a user's input.

The massage chair according to the present disclosure further includes a sensor that detects whether the user is seated in the massage chair, and the control unit determines whether the massage of the massage chair is finished, and when it is determined that the massage is finished, based on a signal from the sensor. It is characterized in that the blower is operated for a predetermined time to remove the user's body odor, body temperature, or sweat remaining in the massage chair when the user determines whether or not the user has occurred in the massage chair, and when the user determines that it has occurred in the massage chair.

The massage chair according to the present disclosure further includes a temperature sensor that measures a temperature of a user's body part, and the control unit acquires temperature information based on a signal from the temperature sensor, and operates the blower when the temperature information is higher than a threshold value. It is characterized.

The blower of the massage chair according to the present disclosure further includes a heating wire for dissipating heat, and the control unit obtains temperature information based on a signal from a temperature sensor, and when the temperature information is less than a threshold value, a hot wire is included in the blower. It characterized in that it controls to discharge the wind to the user.

The massage chair according to the present disclosure further includes a humidity sensor that measures humidity of a user's body part, and the control unit acquires humidity information based on a signal from the humidity sensor, and operates a blower when the user's humidity information is greater than or equal to a threshold value. It is characterized by letting go.

The blow sheet of the massage chair according to the present disclosure further includes a second ventilation hole, and the massage chair further includes a vacuum cleaning unit connected to the second ventilation hole to suck air from the air passage of the blow sheet, and the control unit It is characterized in that the vacuum cleaner is operated in order to clean the air passage of the blow sheet or to deodorize the smell in the mesh cover based on the user's input or automatically at regular intervals.

The control unit of the massage chair according to the present disclosure is characterized in operating the blower so that contaminants in the blow sheet are not directed to the blower while the vacuum cleaner is operating.

The blow sheet of the massage chair according to the present disclosure further includes a second ventilation hole, and the massage chair further includes an air cleaning unit and a gas sensor connected to the second ventilation hole to purify air in the air passage of the blow sheet, and the control unit is It is characterized in that, based on the signal from the gas sensor, the pollution information of the air passage is acquired, and the air cleaning unit is operated when the pollution information is greater than or equal to a threshold value.

The control unit of the massage chair according to the present disclosure wirelessly communicates with the user's terminal, receives a massage reservation signal from the user's terminal, and based on the massage reservation signal, before the user receives a massage, a blower, a vacuum cleaner, or an air cleaner. It is characterized in that at least one of the tops is used to remove odors oozing in the blow sheet, the cushion part, or the mesh cover.

The reservation signal of the control unit of the massage chair according to the present disclosure is characterized in that it includes identification information of a user, a massage mode, a start time of use, or a scheduled time of use.

In addition, a program for implementing the method of operating the massage chair as described above may be recorded on a computer-readable recording medium.

1 is a view for explaining a massage chair according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
2 is a diagram illustrating a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
3 is a view showing a massage chair according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
4 is a diagram illustrating an external device capable of communicating with a massage chair according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
5 is a view showing a blowing sheet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
6 is a view showing in detail a blowing sheet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
7 is a view showing a blow sheet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a massage chair according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
9 is a diagram for describing a thermoelectric device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.
10 is a side view of a blow sheet 510 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.
11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a massage chair according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Advantages and features of the disclosed embodiments, and a method of achieving them will become apparent with reference to the embodiments described below together with the accompanying drawings. However, the present disclosure is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but may be implemented in a variety of different forms, and only these embodiments make the present disclosure complete, and those skilled in the art to which the present disclosure pertains. It is provided only to fully inform the person of the scope of the invention.

The terms used in the present specification will be briefly described, and the disclosed embodiments will be described in detail.

Terms used in the present specification have selected general terms that are currently widely used as possible while considering functions in the present disclosure, but this may vary according to the intention or precedent of a technician engaged in a related field, the emergence of new technologies, and the like. In addition, in certain cases, there are terms arbitrarily selected by the applicant, and in this case, the meaning of the terms will be described in detail in the description of the corresponding invention. Therefore, the terms used in the present disclosure should be defined based on the meaning of the term and the overall contents of the present disclosure, not a simple name of the term.

In the present specification, expressions in the singular include plural expressions unless the context clearly specifies that they are in the singular. In addition, plural expressions include expressions in the singular, unless the context clearly specifies that they are plural.

When a part of the specification is said to "include" a certain component, it means that other components may be further included rather than excluding other components unless specifically stated to the contrary.

In addition, the term "unit" used in the specification refers to software or hardware components, and "unit" performs certain roles. However, "unit" is not meant to be limited to software or hardware. The “unit” may be configured to be in an addressable storage medium or may be configured to reproduce one or more processors. Thus, as an example, "unit" refers to components such as software components, object-oriented software components, class components, and task components, processes, functions, properties, procedures, Includes subroutines, segments of program code, drivers, firmware, microcode, circuitry, data, database, data structures, tables, arrays and variables. The functions provided within the components and "units" may be combined into a smaller number of components and "units" or may be further separated into additional components and "units".

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

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

Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings so that those of ordinary skill in the art may easily implement the embodiments. In the drawings, parts not related to the description are omitted in order to clearly describe the present disclosure.

1 is a view for explaining a massage chair according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

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

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

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

In addition, the shape and structure of the massage chair 100 shown in FIG. 1 is only exemplary, and as long as it does not depart from the scope of rights defined by the claims of the present disclosure, various types of massage chair 100 are also disclosed herein. It can be included within the scope of the content.

The body massage unit 2100 may form an arbitrary type of space for accommodating a user. The body massage unit 2100 may have a space having a shape corresponding to the shape of the user's body. For example, as shown in FIG. 1, the body massage unit 2100 may be implemented in a seating type capable of accommodating a user's whole body or a part of the body.

A portion of the body massage unit 2100 in contact with the ground may include an arbitrary material for increasing the frictional force or an arbitrary member (eg, an anti-slip pad, etc.) for increasing the frictional force, and the massage chair 100 It may include a wheel to enhance the mobility of the.

At least a portion of the body massage unit 2100 may slide. For example, when the body massage unit 2100 starts a massage, at least a portion of the body massage unit 2100 may slide forward. In addition, the body massage unit 2100 may be inclined rearward. As a result, the body massage unit 2100 may provide air massage in a state in which it is inclined to the rear.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage chair 100 may include at least one air cell (not shown). The air cell may be located in the user's shoulder part, pelvis part, arm massage part, leg massage part 2300, and the like, but is not limited thereto and may be disposed in various parts of the massage chair 100.

The massage chair 100 may include an air supply unit, and the air supply unit may inflate the air cell by supplying air to the air cell. The air supply unit may be located inside the body massage unit 2100 and may be located at the leg massage unit 2300. In addition, the air supply unit may be located outside the massage chair 100.

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

The leg massage unit 2300 may be adjustable in length according to the user's body characteristics. For example, when a tall user uses the massage chair 100, the length of the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be lengthened because the length of the calf is long. In addition, when a user with a small height uses the massage chair 100, the leg massage unit 2300 needs to be shortened because the length of the calf is short. Accordingly, the leg massage unit 2300 may provide a leg massage customized to the user's height.

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

For example, a rack gear may be provided on the main frame 2110 of the body massage unit 2100, and the massage module 2170 may move along the rack gear, while mechanically controlling various parts of the user's body. Can provide stimulation. The massage module 2170 may include a ball massage unit or a roller massage unit, but is not limited thereto.

The main frame 2110 constitutes a skeleton of the internal structure of the body massage unit 2100 and may be implemented with a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the main frame 2110 may be implemented with iron, alloy, steel, or the like, but is not limited thereto and may be implemented with various hard materials.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage chair 100 may include an audio output module 2160. The audio output module 2160 may be provided in various locations. For example, the audio output module 2160 is an upper audio output unit disposed on the upper part of the seat in contact with the user, a front audio output unit attached to the front end of the left and right arm massage parts of the seat part, and/or attached to the rear end of the arm massage part. It may include a plurality of output units such as a rear audio output unit and the like, but is not limited thereto. In this case, the audio output module 2160 may provide 3D sound such as 5.1 channels, but is not limited thereto.

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

The massage device control device 2200 may include a remote controller, a cellular phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), and the like, but is not limited thereto, and through wired or wireless communication with the massage chair 100 It may include a variety of connectable electronic devices.

2 is a diagram illustrating a main frame according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the main frame 2110 may include an upper frame 2250 in which the massage module 2170 is provided and a base frame 2210 supporting the upper frame 2250.

A rack gear 2251 may be provided on at least a portion of the upper frame 2250. The rack gear 2251 is a member for guiding the upward movement of the body massage module 2170 and may include a plurality of valleys and a plurality of floors.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the rack gear 2251 may be provided to face both sides of the upper frame 2250, and the body massage module 2170 may move along the rack gear 2251. .

In FIG. 2, the rack gear 2251 is formed in an up-down direction, but is not limited thereto. The rack gear 2251 may include a rack gear in a front-rear direction and a rack gear in an up-down direction. In the present disclosure, the front-rear direction refers to a direction from the body massage module 2170 to the user or from the user to the body massage module 2170, and may also be referred to as a Z-axis direction.

The body massage module 2170 may include a gear engaged with the rack gear 2251. In more detail, the body massage module 2170 may include gears that are respectively meshed with the rack gear in the front-rear direction and the rack gear in the up-down direction. When the gear is rotated by an actuator provided in the body massage module 2170, the body massage module 2170 may move forward, backward, upward or downward.

As the body massage module 2170 moves forward, the intensity of the massage may increase. In addition, as the body massage module 2170 moves to the rear, the intensity of the massage may decrease.

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

The upper frame 2250 may be implemented in various shapes. For example, the upper frame 2250 may be classified into an S frame, an L frame, an S&L frame, and a double S&L frame according to the shape, but is not limited thereto.

The S frame refers to a frame in which at least a portion of the upper frame 2250 has a curved shape such as “S”. The L frame refers to a frame in which at least part of the upper frame 2250 has a curved shape like “L”, and the S&L frame includes both a curved shape like “S” and a curved shape like “L” The double S&L frame refers to a frame that includes a curved shape like “L” and a curved shape like “S” of two parts.

The base frame 2210 refers to a portion of the main frame 2110 that supports the upper frame 2250 and contacts the ground. The base frame 2210 may include a base upper frame 2211 and a base lower frame 2212.

The base upper frame 2211 may support the upper frame 2250, and the base lower frame 2212 may contact the ground. In addition, the upper base frame 2211 may be positioned in contact with the lower base frame 212.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the upper base frame 2211 may move along the lower base frame 2212. For example, the base upper frame 2211 may slide forward or backward along the base lower frame 2212. In this case, the upper frame 2250 is connected to the base upper frame 2211 and may move according to the movement of the base upper frame 2211.

For example, when the base upper frame 2211 moves forward, the upper frame 2250 may also move forward, and when the base upper frame 2211 moves backward, the upper frame 2250 is also moved backward. You can move. For this reason, the sliding movement of the body massage unit 2100 may be allowed.

Specifically, in order to allow movement of the base upper frame 2211, a moving wheel may be provided below the base upper frame 2211. In addition, a guide member capable of guiding the moving wheel may be provided above the base lower frame 2212. The moving wheel provided in the base upper frame 2211 moves along the guide member provided in the base lower frame 2212, so that the base upper frame 2211 can be moved forward or backward.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage chair 100 may not provide a sliding function, and in this case, the base frame 2210 may not be separated into upper and lower frames.

3 is a view showing a massage chair according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage chair 100 may include a processor 110 and a memory 120. The processor 110 may execute instructions stored in the memory 120.

The processor 110 may control the operation of the massage chair 100. The massage chair 100 may include one processor and may include a plurality of processors. When the massage chair 100 includes a plurality of processors, at least some of the plurality of processors may be located at physically spaced distances. In addition, the massage chair 100 is not limited thereto and may be implemented in various ways.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the processor 110 may control the operation of the massage chair 100. For example, the massage chair 100 may include a plurality of actuators, and the massage chair 100 may control the operation of the massage chair 100 by controlling the operation of the plurality of actuators. For example, the massage chair 100 includes at least one of a massage module 2170 moving actuator, at least one actuator included in the massage module, a back angle actuator, a leg angle actuator, a foot massage actuator, a leg length adjustment actuator, and a sliding actuator. It may include, and the processor 110 may control the operation of the massage chair 100 by controlling them.

The massage module movement actuator is an actuator that enables vertical movement of the massage module 2170, and the massage module 2170 may move along the rack gear by the movement of the movement actuator of the massage module 2170.

The back angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of a portion of the massage chair 100 where the user's back abuts, and the conformal angle of the massage chair 100 may be adjusted by the operation of the conformal actuator.

The leg angle actuator is an actuator that adjusts the angle of the leg massage unit 2300 of the massage chair 100, and the angle between the leg massage unit 2300 and the body massage unit 2100 can be adjusted by the operation of the leg angle actuator. have.

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

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

The leg length adjustment actuator represents an actuator that adjusts the length of the leg massage unit 2300. For example, the processor 110 may adjust the length of the leg massage unit 2300 to suit the user by using the leg length adjustment actuator, and as a result, the user may receive a massage suitable for a body shape.

The sliding actuator enables the sliding operation of the massage chair 100. For example, by the operation of the sliding actuator, the horizontal base upper frame may move forward or backward, and as a result, the upper frame connected to the horizontal base upper frame may also move forward or backward.

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

The memory 120 may be implemented through a non-volatile storage medium capable of continuously storing arbitrary data. For example, the memory 120 may include a storage device based on a flash memory and/or a battery-backup memory, as well as a disk, an optical disk and a magneto-optical storage device, but is not limited thereto. Does not.

The massage chair 100 may include a sensor unit. The sensor unit may acquire various information using at least one sensor. The sensor unit may be provided as a sensor using measuring means such as pressure, electric potential, and optics. For example, the sensor may include, but is not limited to, a pressure sensor, an infrared sensor, an LED sensor, and a touch sensor.

In addition, the sensor unit may include a biometric information acquisition sensor. The biometric information acquisition sensor may acquire fingerprint information, face information, voice information, iris information, weight information, electrocardiogram information, body composition information, and the like, but is not limited thereto and may include various biometric information.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the massage chair 100 may detect a contact area and/or a contact location with a user through sensors. In addition, the massage chair 100 may provide a customized massage based on information acquired through sensors. In addition, the massage chair 100 may include a communication unit. The communication unit of the massage chair 100 may receive a signal to an external device. The processor 110 may obtain a result signal by processing the received signal. The communication unit may output a result signal to an external device.

The communication unit may communicate with a module inside the massage chair 100, an external massage device, and/or the user terminal 2200 through a network of any type. The communication unit may include a wired/wireless connection module for network access. As the wireless access technology, for example, wireless LAN (WLAN) (Wi-Fi), wireless broadband (Wibro), World Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wimax), and High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) may be used. As a wired connection technology, for example, Digital Subscriber Line (XDSL), Fibers to the Home (FTTH), Power Line Communication (PLC), and the like may be used. In addition, the network connection unit may include a short range communication module and transmit and receive data to and from any device/terminal located in a short range. For example, as short range communication technology, Bluetooth, Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), Ultra Wideband (UWB), ZigBee, etc. may be used. Not limited.

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

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

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

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

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

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the input unit 2180 performs hot key type buttons and/or direction selection, cancellation, and input according to a preset user setting function or a self-preset function. It may be provided with a selection button for.

The input unit 2180 may be implemented as a keypad, a dome switch, a touch pad (positive pressure/electrostatic), a jog wheel, a jog switch, and the like, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the input unit 2180 may obtain a command through a user's speech based on a voice recognition technology.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the output unit may include a display for displaying an operation state of the massage chair 100 or a current state of a user. In this case, the display is a liquid crystal display (LCD), a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display (TFT LCD), an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), and a flexible display. ) And at least one of a 3D display, but is not limited thereto.

The output unit may include an audio output module 2160. The audio output module 2160 may provide an arbitrary type of audio output to a user. For example, the audio output module 2160 may provide brain stimulation to the user by outputting a sound source and/or binaural beat optimized for a massage pattern provided from the massage chair 100 to the user. The audio output module 2160 may output sound signals received through a network (not shown) or stored in an internal/external storage medium (not shown). For example, the audio output module 2160 may output a sound source according to the control of the user terminal 2200 through a network connection (eg, Bluetooth connection, etc.) with the user terminal 2200. In addition, the audio output module 1600 may output an arbitrary type of sound signal generated in connection with the operation of the massage chair 100.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention may be implemented in combination with other program modules and/or as a combination of hardware and software. For example, the present invention can be implemented by a computer-readable medium.

Computer-readable media can be any computer-readable media, including volatile and nonvolatile media, transitory and non-transitory media, removable and non-transitory media. Includes removable media. By way of example and not limitation, computer-readable media may include computer-readable storage media and computer-readable transmission media.

Computer-readable storage media include volatile and nonvolatile media, temporary and non-transitory media, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storing information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Includes the medium. Computer-readable storage media include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flash memory or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital video disk (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassette, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage, or other magnetic storage. Devices, or any other medium that can be accessed by a computer and used to store desired information.

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

The massage chair 100 may communicate with an external device by wire or wirelessly to transmit and receive various data.

The external device may include a portable electronic device 410 such as an AI speaker, a tablet, or a smartphone. The portable electronic device 410 may be dedicated to the massage chair 100 or may be a general-purpose portable electronic device. In addition, the external device may include a wearable device 420 such as a smart watch or a smart band. The external device may include a massage chair 430 other than the massage chair 100 currently being used by the user. The external device may include a hospital server 440. The external device may include a personal health record (PHR) server. Also, the external device may include a cloud server 450. The external device may include a medical measuring device such as an electronic scale, a blood glucose meter, or a blood pressure meter.

In the present disclosure, some examples of external devices have been described, but it should be understood that all electronic devices capable of obtaining biometric information of a user may be included in the external devices.

5 is a view showing a blowing sheet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 6 is a view showing in detail a blowing sheet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. 7 is a view showing a blow sheet according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The massage chair 100 may include a main frame 2110 constituting a frame. Since the main frame 2110 has been described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

The massage chair 100 may include a massage module 2170 that provides a massage function to at least a portion of a user's body and is disposed on the main frame 2110. Since the massage module has been described with reference to FIG. 1, overlapping descriptions will be omitted.

Referring to FIG. 5, a blowing sheet 500 may be disposed above a portion of the main frame 2110 where a user sits. The blowing sheet 500 may blow wind on the buttocks of the user. In addition, a material having elasticity may be included in order to increase a seating feeling.

Referring to FIG. 6, the blowing sheet 500 may include a blow sheet 510, a cushion part 520, and a mesh cover 530.

The blowing sheet 500 of the massage chair 100 may include a blow sheet 510. The blow sheet 510 may be implemented with a metal material or a plastic material. For example, the blow sheet 510 may be implemented with reinforced plastic, melamine resin, phenol resin, iron, steel, alloy, etc., but is not limited thereto.

The blow sheet 510 may be disposed above a portion of the main frame 2110 where the user sits.

In addition, the blow sheet 510 may be formed in a U-shape parallel to the ground. Here, being parallel may indicate that the upper surface of the blow sheet 510 is inclined to the ground by 15 degrees or less.

The blow sheet 510 may have a'U' shape when viewed from the top. The U-shape can mean a shape in which one side is open in the O-shape. However, the shape of the blow sheet 510 is not limited thereto, and when viewed from the upper side, the shape of the blow sheet 510 may be a'O' shape, a'C' shape, a'ㅁ' shape, a'ㅂ' shape, and the like.

In addition, a first ventilation hole 511 is formed under the blow sheet 510, and a blower may be connected to the first ventilation hole 511. The first vent 511 may have a Y shape. Since the first vent 511 has a Y-shaped shape, air can be supplied from the blower and blown into both sides of the air passage 512 of the U-shaped blow sheet 510.

An air passage 512 may be formed in the blow sheet 510 so that air may flow. The blow sheet 510 may have a plurality of holes 513 formed thereon. The blower blows air into the first ventilation hole 511, and the blown air passes through the air passage of the blow sheet 510 to the user through a plurality of holes 513 formed on the upper side of the blow sheet 510. It can exhaust the wind.

The blowing seat 500 of the massage chair 100 may include a cushion unit 520. The cushion part 520 may be made of an elastic material. Therefore, the user can feel the softness when sitting in the massage chair 100. For example, the cushion part may include rubber, silicone, urethane, or spring.

The cushion part 520 may be disposed above the blow sheet 510. A plurality of holes 521 may be formed in the cushion unit 520 so that wind supplied from the blow sheet 510 can be transmitted to the user. The plurality of holes 521 may pass through the cushion part 520.

The massage chair 100 may have a mesh cover 530 disposed above the cushion part 520 to protect the blow seat 510 or the cushion part 520. The mesh cover 530 may surround the blow sheet 510 or the cushion part 520. The mesh cover 530 may have a plurality of fine holes formed so that wind can be transmitted to the user. The mesh cover 530 is a component that contacts the user when the user uses the massage chair 100.

The massage chair 100 may include a blower connected to the first vent of the blow sheet to blow air into the air passage of the blow sheet. The blower may include a filter. The blower may blow air from which contaminants have been removed by the filter into the air passage 512 of the blow sheet 510.

The blower blows air into the first vent 511, and the blown air passes through the air passage of the blow sheet 510 and winds in the direction of the user through a plurality of holes formed on the upper side of the blow sheet 510. Can be discharged. In addition, the air discharged from the blow sheet 510 may be delivered to the user through a plurality of holes formed in the cushion unit 520 and a plurality of fine holes formed in the mesh cover 530.

The diameters of the plurality of holes formed on the upper side of the blow sheet 510 and the plurality of holes formed in the cushion part 520 may be 10 mm. When the diameters of the plurality of holes are about 10 mm, even if the user repeatedly sits on the cushion unit 520 and then stands up, it is possible to prevent the cushion unit 520 from being torn by the plurality of holes. In other words, there is an effect of increasing the durability of the massage chair. However, it is not limited thereto, and there may be an error of about 10mm to 5mm.

In addition, the distance between the centers of the plurality of holes formed on the upper side of the blow sheet 510 may be 20 mm. In addition, the distance between the centers of the plurality of components formed on the cushion unit 520 may be 20 mm. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the distance between the centers of the plurality of holes may have an error of about 10 mm from 20 mm. When the distance between the centers of the plurality of holes is 20 mm, it is possible to prevent the cushion part 520 from being torn.

The massage chair 100 may further include a control unit that controls the operation of the massage chair 100. Referring to FIG. 3, the controller may include at least one of a processor 110 and a memory 120. The controller may control the blower to adjust the wind strength based on the user's input.

The massage chair 100 may further include a sensor that detects whether the user is seated in the massage chair. A sensor that detects whether the user is seated in the massage chair 100 may include a pressure sensor. The pressure sensor may be included in the blowing sheet 500. The controller may determine whether the user is seated in the massage chair based on the signal from the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor may transmit a signal representing the measured pressure value to the control unit. When the received signal is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the controller may determine that the user is seated on the massage chair 100.

A sensor that detects whether the user is seated in the massage chair 100 may include a weight sensor. When the user sits in the massage chair, the weight sensor may measure the user's weight and transmit it to the control unit. When the measured weight is greater than or equal to the threshold value, the controller may determine that the user is seated in the massage chair. In addition, the controller may store the measured weight together with user identification information in a memory or transmit the measured weight to an external device.

In addition, the controller may measure the user's weight to identify a user who is currently using the massage chair 100. The memory 120 may pre-store the user's identification numbers and previously measured weights corresponding to the user's identification number. The control unit may compare previously measured body weights with the currently measured user's body weight. If the user's weight is frequently measured by a weight sensor, the change in weight will change within the error range. Accordingly, the control unit may search the memory for the previously measured body weight, which is the same as the currently measured user's body weight and within an error range, and select one of the user's identification numbers.

8 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a massage chair according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The controller may perform step 810 of determining whether the massage of the massage chair is finished. When the massage mode provided to the user ends, the control unit may generate an end signal. In addition, the user may transmit an end signal to the control unit through the input unit. The controller may determine that the massage is over based on the end signal.

When it is determined that the massage provided to the user is finished, the control unit performs a step 820 of determining whether the user has occurred in the massage chair based on a signal from a sensor that detects whether the user is seated in the massage chair 100 can do. For example, the pressure sensor may transmit a signal representing the measured pressure value to the control unit. When the received signal is less than the threshold value, the control unit may determine that the user has occurred on the massage chair 100.

When the control unit determines that the user has occurred in the massage chair, the control unit may operate the blower for a predetermined period of time to remove body odor, body temperature, or sweat of the user remaining in the massage chair.

The predetermined time may be determined by data stored in the memory 120. The predetermined time may be determined based on the temperature of the surface of the mesh cover 530. For example, as the temperature of the mesh cover 530 increases, the predetermined time may be longer. In addition, the control unit may operate the blower until the temperature of the mesh cover 530 reaches a target temperature stored in the memory 120.

When the blower is operated, wind may be discharged through a plurality of holes of the blow sheet 510, a plurality of holes of the cushion part 520, and a plurality of fine holes of the mesh cover 530. The wind may remove body odor, body temperature, or sweat by a previous user remaining in the blow sheet 510, the cushion part 520 and the mesh cover 530. Therefore, the next user can use the massage chair 100 comfortably.

The massage chair 100 may further include a temperature sensor that measures the temperature of a user's body part. The body part of the user whose temperature is measured may include a hip part. The temperature sensor may measure the temperature of the user's body part by contacting the user's body. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the sensor may measure the temperature of the user's body part in a non-contact manner. In addition, the temperature sensor may measure the temperature of any one of the blow sheet 510, the cushion part 520, or the mesh cover 530.

The controller may obtain temperature information based on a signal from the sensor, and may operate the blower when the temperature information is greater than or equal to a threshold value. The controller may operate the blower until the temperature of the user's body part reaches the target temperature stored in the memory 120.

The blower may further include a heating wire for dissipating heat. The controller may obtain temperature information based on a signal from the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor may measure the temperature of a user's body part or room temperature.

When the temperature information is less than the threshold value, the controller may control to discharge hot wind to the user based on the hot wire included in the blower. For example, when the temperature information is less than a threshold value, the controller may provide hot wind to the user so that the user can warmly receive a massage. The control unit may obtain the threshold value from the memory 120. The heating wire may be an element that converts electrical energy received from the massage chair 100 into thermal energy. Air heated by the hot wire may be discharged to the user by the blower.

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, the heating wire may be replaced with a thermoelectric element. The thermoelectric device may be, for example, a Peltier device. The thermoelectric element can control the temperature using the Peltier Effect. The Peltier effect refers to the effect of converting a difference in voltage to a difference in heat. The Peltier effect is a phenomenon in which, when a potential difference is applied to both sides of an object, heat flows with current and a temperature difference occurs at both ends. When an electric current is applied, a temperature difference occurs, which causes one side to heat and the other to cool. The thermoelectric device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may have different electrodes on both sides. More specifically, it is as follows.

9 is a diagram for describing a thermoelectric device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

The thermoelectric element case 910 blocks external air transmitted from the blower from leaking out. The thermoelectric element case 910 may have one end in contact with the other end of the blower and receive external air from the blower. In addition, the other end of the thermoelectric element case 910 may contact the first air vent 511 so that the air converted in temperature may be discharged to the first air vent 511. The thermoelectric element case 910 may prevent air from leaking out while the temperature of the air changes. The thermoelectric element case 910 may include at least one of a thermoelectric element 920, a temperature conversion chamber 930, and a temperature transfer member 940 therein.

The thermoelectric device according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may include a first side 921 and a second side 922 disposed on a side opposite to the first side 921. In this case, the thermoelectric device 920 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure may have electrodes having different first and second side surfaces 921 and 922. For example, when the first side 921 of the thermoelectric element 920 has an anode (+), the second side 922 may have a cathode (-), and the first side 921 is a cathode (- ), the second side surface 922 may have a positive electrode (+).

In the thermoelectric device 920 according to an example, a side surface having an anode may be heated, and a side surface having a cathode may be cooled. Accordingly, external air introduced from the thermoelectric element 320 to the side having the positive electrode may be heated to have a relatively high temperature, and the external air introduced to the side having the negative electrode may be cooled to have a relatively low temperature.

Meanwhile, the first side 921 or the second side 922 of the thermoelectric element 920 may be controlled to have an anode or a cathode by the control unit. When the controller wants to increase the temperature of the massage chair 100, one side of the thermoelectric element 920 connected to the first air vent 511 through which air is discharged to the user may be controlled to have a positive electrode. In addition, when the controller wants to lower the temperature of the massage chair 100, one side of the thermoelectric element 920 connected to the first air vent 511 through which air is discharged to the user may be controlled to have a cathode.

A temperature conversion chamber 930 may be provided inside the thermoelectric element case 910, and a first chamber 931 and a second chamber 932 may be provided on both sides based on the thermoelectric element 920. . The temperature conversion chamber 930 is a space in which external air is introduced into the thermoelectric element case 910 to convert the temperature. The first chamber 931 according to an example may contact the first side 921 of the thermoelectric element 920, and the second chamber 932 may contact the second side 922 of the thermoelectric element 920. have.

The massage chair 100 may further include a humidity sensor that measures humidity of a user's body part. However, the humidity sensor is not limited to measuring the humidity of a user's body part. The humidity sensor may measure the humidity of the blow sheet 510, the cushion part 520, or the mesh cover 530.

The control unit may acquire humidity information based on a signal from the humidity sensor, and operate the blower when the user's humidity information is greater than or equal to a threshold value. When the massage chair 100 converts external air to a low temperature by a thermoelectric element, moisture or moisture may be generated while the air is cooled. In addition, the blow sheet 510, the cushion part 520, or the mesh cover 530 may have high humidity due to the user's sweat. High humidity may cause failure of the massage chair 100. In addition, when the humidity is high, bacteria may proliferate or mold may occur in the blow sheet 510, the cushion part 520, or the mesh cover 530. This may adversely affect the hygiene of a user who uses the massage chair 100.

Therefore, when the humidity of the blow sheet 510, the cushion part 520, or the mesh cover 530 is higher than the threshold value, the control unit operates the blower to operate the blow sheet 510, the cushion part 520, or the mesh cover 530. It can lower the humidity. Here, the threshold value of humidity may be determined based on data stored in the memory 120.

The blow sheet 510 of the massage chair 100 may further include a second ventilation hole. The second vent may be separate from the first vent. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the first vent may be the same as the second vent.

The massage chair 100 may further include a vacuum cleaner connected to the second ventilation hole and sucking air from the air passage 512 of the blow sheet 510. The vacuum cleaner may suck air from the air passage 512 to remove contaminants such as dust, or may remove the smell of the air passage 512.

The air passage 512 inside the blow sheet 510 may be contaminated by various contaminants spilled while receiving a massage by the user. In addition, the air passage 512 inside the blow sheet 510 may be contaminated by contaminants included in the air blown by the blower.

The air passage 512 inside the blow sheet 510 may not be easy for a user to separate. Therefore, in order for the user to clean the air passage 512 inside the blow sheet 510, there may be inconvenience of replacing the blow sheet 510 or leaving it to a service company. However, the massage chair 100 of the present disclosure may clean the air passage 512 inside the blow sheet 510 by using a vacuum cleaner connected to the second ventilation hole.

The control unit may operate the vacuum cleaner based on a user's input from the input unit. The vacuum cleaner may remove contaminants from the air passage 512 of the blow sheet 510 or may deodorize the odor that has penetrated the mesh cover.

However, it is not limited thereto. The control unit can automatically operate the vacuum cleaner at regular intervals. The predetermined period may be determined based on data stored in the memory 120 or a user's input. In addition, the controller may operate the vacuum cleaner when the massage chair 100 finishes the massage mode. The user can easily clean the internal air passage 512 by simply emptying the dust bin of the vacuum cleaner.

The control unit may operate the blower so that contaminants in the blow sheet are not directed to the blower while the vacuum cleaner is operating. If contaminants are directed to the blower, the blower may become contaminated. If the blower is contaminated, noise may be generated from the blower or the performance of the blower may be affected. Thus, the control unit can operate the blower while the vacuum cleaner is operating to prevent contaminants from being directed to the blower.

10 is a side view of a blow sheet 510 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

Referring to FIG. 10, the blow sheet 510 may be connected to the ventilation hole 1030. The vent 1030 may mean a first vent 511 or a second vent. The vent 1030 may be connected to the blower 1020 or the vacuum cleaner 1010.

The blower 1020 may be arranged to blow air in the direction 1025 of the ground. In addition, the vacuum cleaner 1010 may also be arranged to suck air in the ground direction 1015. Accordingly, contaminants may move in the direction of the vacuum cleaner 1010. In addition, since the pollutant does not move in the direction of the blower 1020, it is possible to prevent the blower 1020 from being contaminated by the pollutant.

As already described, the blow sheet 510 may further include a second ventilation hole. The massage chair 100 may include an air cleaning unit connected to the second ventilation hole to purify the air in the air passage 512 of the blow sheet 510. In addition, the massage chair 100 may include a gas sensor in the air passage 512.

The gas sensor may measure the degree of contamination inside the air passage 512. The gas sensor may transmit a signal to the control unit. The control unit may obtain contamination information of the air passage 512 based on a signal from the gas sensor.

The control unit may perform the step of operating the air cleaning unit when the pollution information is greater than or equal to the threshold value. The threshold value may be determined based on data stored in the memory 120. The air cleaning unit may purify the air inside the air passage 512.

According to another embodiment of the present disclosure, the gas sensor may measure the pollution degree of air in a place where the massage chair 100 is disposed. The gas sensor may transmit a signal to the control unit. The control unit may obtain contamination information outside the massage chair 100 based on a signal from the gas sensor. The control unit may perform the step of operating the air cleaning unit when the pollution information is greater than or equal to the threshold value. The threshold value may be determined based on data stored in the memory 120. The air cleaning unit may purify the air outside the massage chair 100. The user may inhale pleasant air while receiving a massage from the massage chair 100, so that the effect of the massage may be enhanced.

In addition, the air cleaning unit may have an effect of discharging the aroma scent so that the user can receive aromatherapy while receiving a massage from the massage chair 100.

In addition, due to the volume of the massage chair 100, a user with a narrow house may be reluctant to put the massage chair 100 into the house. However, since the massage chair 100 to which the air cleaning function is added can replace an air purifier of one of the essential modern furniture, the burden for the user to introduce the massage chair 100 can be reduced.

11 is a flowchart illustrating an operation of a massage chair according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The control unit of the massage chair 100 may wirelessly communicate with the user's terminal. The user can remotely transmit a reservation signal to the massage chair using the user's terminal. The controller may perform step 1110 of receiving a massage reservation signal from the user's terminal. The massage reservation signal may include identification information of a user, a massage mode, a start time of use, or a scheduled time of use. Here, the scheduled use time may mean a period during which the user receives a massage.

The control unit uses at least one of a blower, a vacuum cleaner, or an air cleaner before the user receives a massage based on the massage reservation signal. Alternatively, step 1120 of removing contaminants may be performed. Users can receive massage in the optimal environment at the time they want to receive.

So far, we have looked at the center of various embodiments. Those of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention pertains will be able to understand that the present invention may be implemented in a modified form without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Therefore, the disclosed embodiments should be considered from an illustrative point of view rather than a limiting point of view. The scope of the present invention is shown in the claims rather than the above description, and all differences within the scope equivalent thereto should be construed as being included in the present invention.

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

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The main frame constituting the frame;
A massage module disposed on the main frame and providing a massage function to at least a portion of a user's body;
A blow sheet disposed on the upper side of the main frame, a first ventilation hole formed at a lower side, and a plurality of holes formed at an upper side to discharge wind to a user, and an air passageway formed to allow air to flow therein;
A cushion part having a plurality of holes formed so that the wind supplied from the blow sheet can be transmitted to a user, and disposed above the blow sheet;
A mesh cover disposed above the cushion part to protect the cushion part, having a fine hole formed so that wind can be transmitted to the user, and contacting the user; And
And a blower connected to the first vent of the blow sheet to blow air into the air passage of the blow sheet.
The method of claim 1,
A massage chair, characterized in that the diameters of the plurality of holes formed on the upper side of the blow sheet and the cushion part are 5 mm or more and 10 mm or less, and the distance between the centers of the plurality of holes is 15 mm or more and 25 mm or less.
The method of claim 1,
The massage chair further includes a control unit for controlling the operation of the massage chair,
The control unit is a massage chair, characterized in that for controlling a blower to adjust the intensity of the wind based on the user's input.
The method of claim 3,
The massage chair further includes a sensor that detects whether the user is seated in the massage chair,
The control unit determines whether the massage of the massage chair is over, and when it is determined that the massage is finished, determines whether the user has occurred in the massage chair based on a signal from the sensor, and the user wakes up in the massage chair. When it is determined that, a blower is operated for a predetermined period of time to remove body odor, body temperature, or sweat of the user remaining in the massage chair.
The method of claim 3,
The massage chair further includes a temperature sensor that measures a temperature of the user's body part,
The control unit obtains temperature information based on a signal from the temperature sensor, and operates the blower when the temperature information is greater than or equal to a threshold value.
The method of claim 5,
The blower further includes a hot wire for dissipating heat,
The control unit obtains temperature information based on a signal from the temperature sensor, and controls to discharge hot wind to a user based on a heating wire included in the blower when the temperature information is less than a threshold value.
The method of claim 3,
The massage chair further includes a humidity sensor for measuring the humidity of the user's body part,
The control unit obtains humidity information based on a signal from the humidity sensor, and operates the blower when the humidity information of the user is greater than or equal to a threshold value.
The method of claim 3,
The blow sheet further includes a second ventilation hole,
The massage chair further includes a vacuum cleaner connected to the second ventilation hole to suck air from the air passage of the blow sheet,
The control unit operates the vacuum cleaner in order to clean the air passage of the blow sheet or to deodorize the smell in the mesh cover automatically based on a user's input from the input unit or at regular intervals. Massage chair.
The method of claim 8,
The control unit, while the vacuum cleaner is operating, the massage chair, characterized in that operating the blower so that contaminants in the blow sheet are not directed to the blower.
The method of claim 3,
The blow sheet further includes a second ventilation hole,
The massage chair is an air cleaning unit connected to the second ventilation hole to purify the air in the air passage of the blow sheet, and
Further comprising a gas sensor,
The control unit obtains pollution information of the air passage based on a signal from the gas sensor, and operates the air cleaning unit when the pollution information is greater than or equal to a threshold value.
The method of claim 3,
The control unit wirelessly communicates with the user's terminal, receives a massage reservation signal from the user's terminal, and before the user receives a massage based on the massage reservation signal, one of a blower, a vacuum cleaner, or an air cleaner At least one massage chair, characterized in that to remove odors infiltrated into the blow sheet, the cushion part, or the mesh cover. The method of claim 11,
The reservation signal includes a user's identification information, a massage mode, a start time of use, or a scheduled time of use.

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